Naija reporters earlier in the year warned the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade against getting involved in the war among the royal father in Oyo state.
Our prediction have come true as the Alafin’s boys have taken the Ooni to the cleaners claiming that he is a chronic busy body, a dry fish that cannot bend so he cannot learn. They claimed in the past that the Egba, Ijebu, Yewa, Lagos etc have all told him to mind his business but that since Ooni’s problem is inherent and in his genes he cannot learn or change.
They also told him he is consistently inconsistent about his own history which he doesn’t even know. Are they calling him a bastard? How can they claim he doesn’t know his history?
The war has just started…
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
State Creation: Do we really need more
We used to have 3, later it became 4, increased by 300% to 12, and people still wanted more. It became 19, later 21, we increased it to 30 and its now 36 but the agitation for more states never ends.
People are asking for such states as Katagun, Apa, Shira, Adada, Equity, Orlu, Aba, Ogoni, Ugwuka, Tiga, Gari,Savannah, Njaba Remo-Jebu, Anioma, Obigbo, Ibadan Kaduna south and even Oduduwa and Equity.
Let me use three of the names, Equity, Gari and Apa to explain my view, to have ‘Equity’ (just imagine a state with a name like that) my father's house must be given a state of its own, and you know its all about ‘Gari’ we are all fighting about what we are going to eat. Finally most of the agitators are just ‘Apa’, wasters who just want to waste the country’s scarce resources to pay more public office holders than to develop the country.
Create more states so I can get my own share of the national cake.
People are asking for such states as Katagun, Apa, Shira, Adada, Equity, Orlu, Aba, Ogoni, Ugwuka, Tiga, Gari,Savannah, Njaba Remo-Jebu, Anioma, Obigbo, Ibadan Kaduna south and even Oduduwa and Equity.
Let me use three of the names, Equity, Gari and Apa to explain my view, to have ‘Equity’ (just imagine a state with a name like that) my father's house must be given a state of its own, and you know its all about ‘Gari’ we are all fighting about what we are going to eat. Finally most of the agitators are just ‘Apa’, wasters who just want to waste the country’s scarce resources to pay more public office holders than to develop the country.
Create more states so I can get my own share of the national cake.
The Ojo Madueke-Oluwole Rotimi Face-off
We have narrowed down the fight between the foreign affairs minister and the ambassador to the US to an ethnic issue. The ambassador called the minister a tribalist and abused Biafra… end of story.
The senate has however decided to find out how Nigeria became the laughing stock of the international diplomatic circle. What led to the issue? Is it the Obama inauguration, fight over money or does Madueke have his own candidate for the US office all along? Is it true that the fight is not a new thing but everybody in the US consulate and the foreign affairs ministry was aware of it all along?
Is the ambassador being quoted out of context and who leak the letters/memo to the world? What were they trying to achieve? In most countries, the ambassador might have been recalled but few if any will reveal such memo to the press. You don’t disgrace the country ….Anty Dora this is a re-branding we don’t need.
The senate has however decided to find out how Nigeria became the laughing stock of the international diplomatic circle. What led to the issue? Is it the Obama inauguration, fight over money or does Madueke have his own candidate for the US office all along? Is it true that the fight is not a new thing but everybody in the US consulate and the foreign affairs ministry was aware of it all along?
Is the ambassador being quoted out of context and who leak the letters/memo to the world? What were they trying to achieve? In most countries, the ambassador might have been recalled but few if any will reveal such memo to the press. You don’t disgrace the country ….Anty Dora this is a re-branding we don’t need.
Ribadu takes naija reporters’ advice
An unconfirmed report says that Nuhu Ribadu is set to reveal all. The enfant terrible and most wanted man in Nigeria at the moment we are told is planning to release 2 books into the market before the end of the year. Remember we advised him to publish and even volunteer to represent him free of charge.
The first book is titled ‘The problem of corruption in Africa: The Nigeria experience’. It is Ribadu trying to be philosophical, trying to find a solution to the problem of corruption. The essay or book will not be of much interest in Nigeria cos we are not sure anything but God can save us.
The second book is untitled yet but we can tell you its going to be a blockbuster because it will reveal all., Odili, Ibori, Tinubu, Obasanjo, Atiku , Balogun, Adenuga etc. Lawyers are going to make money as people head to court to stop the books and to claim damages, newspapers will make money because we will have enough advertorial explaining the issues involved. We won’t be surprised if the book get on Times bestseller list or wins an award
Ribadu’s colleague in school, the Kenyan John Githongo earlier today released his own book ‘OUR TURN TO EAT’ about his experience in Kenya. Can people suggest title for Nuhu Ribadu so that we wont have any delay of the release.
Oga Nuhu, since you are not giving us the marketing right of the book, what of the movie right? The documentary/film will definitely win an Oscar.
The first book is titled ‘The problem of corruption in Africa: The Nigeria experience’. It is Ribadu trying to be philosophical, trying to find a solution to the problem of corruption. The essay or book will not be of much interest in Nigeria cos we are not sure anything but God can save us.
The second book is untitled yet but we can tell you its going to be a blockbuster because it will reveal all., Odili, Ibori, Tinubu, Obasanjo, Atiku , Balogun, Adenuga etc. Lawyers are going to make money as people head to court to stop the books and to claim damages, newspapers will make money because we will have enough advertorial explaining the issues involved. We won’t be surprised if the book get on Times bestseller list or wins an award
Ribadu’s colleague in school, the Kenyan John Githongo earlier today released his own book ‘OUR TURN TO EAT’ about his experience in Kenya. Can people suggest title for Nuhu Ribadu so that we wont have any delay of the release.
Oga Nuhu, since you are not giving us the marketing right of the book, what of the movie right? The documentary/film will definitely win an Oscar.
When Abubakar Atiku abused Orji Kalu.
In my village they will say that abuses finish in the house of its owner. It was Orji Kalu that went to look for trouble by repeating what everybody has been saying and know all along that Abubakar Atiku is not principled or that he betrayed some of his supposedly supporters by his visit to Obasanjo. It was nothing new, just Orji trying to be relevant and telling Nigeria he is still alive, but he got more than he bargained for.
‘He is a liability and not an asset to any serious person. It is a measure of how low this country has descended that a man standing trial for corruption should be going around with a swagger and maligning his elders in order to earn some political points’…Round 1
‘As someone who occasionally suffers from memory loss and deliberately distorts history to suits his selfish motives’……..Round 2
‘Blinded by his own ambition and the delusion that the presidency of Nigeria is open to just anyone with money and sufficient rascality’……Round 3
‘Grow up because a man nearing 50 should not continue to play the jester, in case he does not know this, few people take him seriously in this country’………Round $
Let’s stop, but if your friend describes you this way Uncle Kalu, how will your enemies. I expect a reaction from your side as this abuse is just too much.
‘He is a liability and not an asset to any serious person. It is a measure of how low this country has descended that a man standing trial for corruption should be going around with a swagger and maligning his elders in order to earn some political points’…Round 1
‘As someone who occasionally suffers from memory loss and deliberately distorts history to suits his selfish motives’……..Round 2
‘Blinded by his own ambition and the delusion that the presidency of Nigeria is open to just anyone with money and sufficient rascality’……Round 3
‘Grow up because a man nearing 50 should not continue to play the jester, in case he does not know this, few people take him seriously in this country’………Round $
Let’s stop, but if your friend describes you this way Uncle Kalu, how will your enemies. I expect a reaction from your side as this abuse is just too much.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
American Billionaire targets UBA, Diamond Bank.
Unconfirmed reports have claimed that the American billionaire, George Soros might be interested in taking over either UBA or Diamond Bank or both. UBA is one of the biggest banks in the country and Diamond was just declared the best bank in the country by Thisday newspaper.
Representative of his hedge funds were in the country earlier in the year and met with top management of both banks and also with the ministers of Finance Remi Babalola about investing in the country, especially with CBN claiming earlier that it will not allow foreigners to take over Nigeria’s Bank.
It is believed that the share prices of most banks make them an investment delight and a report last week described Nigeria as one of best 2 countries for Foreign investment in Africa at the moment.
Representative of his hedge funds were in the country earlier in the year and met with top management of both banks and also with the ministers of Finance Remi Babalola about investing in the country, especially with CBN claiming earlier that it will not allow foreigners to take over Nigeria’s Bank.
It is believed that the share prices of most banks make them an investment delight and a report last week described Nigeria as one of best 2 countries for Foreign investment in Africa at the moment.
Why they are fighting in Bauchi……
We have different stories about all the riots in Bauchi and they all seem impossible.
The first story is that two Islamic sects were fighting over the use of the mosque. A sect did not finish on time so a quarrel started and the mosque was set ablaze. Other Muslims not knowing who set the mosque on fire started rioting.
Another is that some Muslims politely requested the use of a church compound to park their cars which was not granted. Can you imagine such an affront, so an argument ensued and because the church was not converted to a car park it was burnt, life and properties were lost.
Another is that a truck broke down between a church and a mosque and the Muslims assumed that the Christians intentionally set up a barricade to disturb them from going for Friday prayers and before you can say Jack Robinson….
Nobody has told me any reason that makes sense, a reason that the riot will be worth it….We need prayers in this country.
The first story is that two Islamic sects were fighting over the use of the mosque. A sect did not finish on time so a quarrel started and the mosque was set ablaze. Other Muslims not knowing who set the mosque on fire started rioting.
Another is that some Muslims politely requested the use of a church compound to park their cars which was not granted. Can you imagine such an affront, so an argument ensued and because the church was not converted to a car park it was burnt, life and properties were lost.
Another is that a truck broke down between a church and a mosque and the Muslims assumed that the Christians intentionally set up a barricade to disturb them from going for Friday prayers and before you can say Jack Robinson….
Nobody has told me any reason that makes sense, a reason that the riot will be worth it….We need prayers in this country.
Nigeria wins more awards in the UK
A few weeks after we spoke about Nigeria’s stock exchange winning award for free fall, and Nigeria being the world leader in polio, we have discovered two other areas we are setting the pace in UK.
Nigeria has the 3rd highest no of foreign Student in UK universities. First and second are China and India and everybody knows those 2 countries are just too many, I still can’t imagine population in billions. We are investigating whether our own schools are that bad, we don’t have enough universities, we have plenty of money cos those schools are expensive or is just we like anything foreign.
The 2nd award is that we have the 2nd highest no of foreign prisoners in UK cells. We are told that Jamaica is the only country ahead of us. Unconfirmed report is that the number is that high because every black foreigner arrested is assumed or claimed to be a Naija.
So if you have anybody in UK you can’t trace, he is probably in University or in Prison.
Nigeria has the 3rd highest no of foreign Student in UK universities. First and second are China and India and everybody knows those 2 countries are just too many, I still can’t imagine population in billions. We are investigating whether our own schools are that bad, we don’t have enough universities, we have plenty of money cos those schools are expensive or is just we like anything foreign.
The 2nd award is that we have the 2nd highest no of foreign prisoners in UK cells. We are told that Jamaica is the only country ahead of us. Unconfirmed report is that the number is that high because every black foreigner arrested is assumed or claimed to be a Naija.
So if you have anybody in UK you can’t trace, he is probably in University or in Prison.
Did Sir Alex Ferguson fix the match?
If Sir Ferguson is a Nigerian by now allegation of bribe or match fixing will be all over the place after Saturday’s match between Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers.
Two players have started all 14 premiership clean sheet by Manchester United, Dutchman Edwin Van Der Sar and Serb Emmanuel Vidic. Suddenly on Saturday Vidic was on the bench and Edwin was not even listed at all. Vidic was already going to miss the match against Inter midweek so he does not need the rest on Saturday.
Some people must made a killing , betting that Man U will concede on Saturday and we are still wondering why Sir Alex allowed it.
Two players have started all 14 premiership clean sheet by Manchester United, Dutchman Edwin Van Der Sar and Serb Emmanuel Vidic. Suddenly on Saturday Vidic was on the bench and Edwin was not even listed at all. Vidic was already going to miss the match against Inter midweek so he does not need the rest on Saturday.
Some people must made a killing , betting that Man U will concede on Saturday and we are still wondering why Sir Alex allowed it.
Ribadu goes to school
Most of us growing up enjoyed the storybook Akin goes to school and Eze goes to school. Recently it was El rufai goes to school but we have now confirmed that the latest is Ribadu goes to school.
Erstwhile EFCC chairman, has disproved our claim that he must be hiding in Adamawa as it is authoritative that he is a post graduate student in Oxford University. Ribadu who already has a masters in law is doing a research on effective anti corruption agencies.
One of his colleagues in school is the Kenyan, former Anti corruption crusader John Githongo, who is releasing his book ‘Its Our Turn to Eat. The book is detailing his discovery of the corruption in Kenya.
Like we pointed out earlier about the similarity between Ribadu and Elrufai, both of them are also doing postgraduate courses in Oxford and Havard at the same time. Is it in the genes or do they just like copying each other ?
Erstwhile EFCC chairman, has disproved our claim that he must be hiding in Adamawa as it is authoritative that he is a post graduate student in Oxford University. Ribadu who already has a masters in law is doing a research on effective anti corruption agencies.
One of his colleagues in school is the Kenyan, former Anti corruption crusader John Githongo, who is releasing his book ‘Its Our Turn to Eat. The book is detailing his discovery of the corruption in Kenya.
Like we pointed out earlier about the similarity between Ribadu and Elrufai, both of them are also doing postgraduate courses in Oxford and Havard at the same time. Is it in the genes or do they just like copying each other ?
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