Political Battle's ClimaxHaiti and the Endless StormIllegal Migration: Mexico Obrador's Wrong Plea The People's Voting Power vs. Hollywood Celebrities
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Hard work pays off. Give it to Trump—the can-do New York spirit manifests in him. He earned the victory. I have hardly seen anyone as resilient. It is the beginning of a turning around for America. The country's Democracy is astoundingly alive, ensuring voting and replacing bad managers. Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris are handsome and beautifully good people but are awful managers—their poor performance in office was their undoing. The crowd around them, including the legacy media, failed to correct them with hard love, which is to tell them the truth about their failing policies. Merrick Garland and the Rule of Law Magna Carta's Defender Unenviable Role
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New York City: Alvin Bragg and Safety in Big Apple
Alvin Bragg must be worried he is the talk of the town. He brought former President Donald Trump to court, and the condemnation against his decision was like a dam let loose. The public believed the decision was political. And now, another case involving Jordan Neely dying from a chokehold in the subway does not seem to go his way. Daniel Penny, arraigned for Neely's death, is described as a hero by eyewitnesses in the incident.
Nigeria: Peter Obi's Miscalculation or Forthrightness?
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate in a recently concluded election in Nigeria, reportedly said the United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's phone call to the Nigerian President-Elect Bola Tinubu was unacceptable. He said Blinken should allow the court to decide Nigeria's president. Blinken's office noted the call to Nigeria's president-elect is a continuation of the relationship between Nigeria and the U.S.
Taiwan: Macron's About Turn and Diplomacy
Honduras was the first that pull the plug, ending a diplomatic relationship with Taiwan in favor of China. And that immediately prompted President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan on a trip to the United States to cement her country's association with countries in America's hemisphere. However, before counting whatever gain from her journey, another country and the one least expected decidedly abandoned Taiwan in the cold.
Israel Adesanya: African children's Ambassador
Israel Adesanya has become a global phenomenon as a boxer and the current UFC title holder. He has traveled a long distance in life's journey to get there. However, he still remembers essential lessons taught to him by his parents despite his achievements. He has popularized prostration, an act of greeting elders by younger people in some parts of Africa. It is a cultural act taught to children as they grow up, making him an African children's ambassador.
Be Christlike, Moderation in Everything
It is rare to resurrect from death. But Christ rose from death and captured death, overcame his foes, and won the hearts of millions across the globe with his care for humanity. If Christ had not cared for the hungry, sick, and dying, his resurrection - a show of power, would have endeared him to few, which explains the futility of modern politics to win hearts.
Donald Trump: Efforts to stop him!
There was a drama-like event in the United States last Tuesday when former President Donald Trump appeared in a Manhattan court for alleged document doctoring. It led to news booze and headlines like "Trump: Booked!" by the A.M. - a free newspaper published in New York, and "Trump charged with 34 felonies" by the New York Times.
The Democrats believe Alvin Bragg has every right to charge Trump because it was what he ran on as a politician when he sought votes. They also say Bragg would not have investigated Trump without frauds committed. Haiti: Tackling the human suffering
Haiti, the first independent nation from the jaws of colonialism, is hemorrhaging and needs urgent help. Caribbean Life newspaper reports that Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the country requires all attention it can get. Miami Herald reports the United Nations, UN, followed Jamaica's PM's call based on its study that the Caribbean country lacks adequacy in every department of governance, and gangs, guns, drugs, and insecurity reign supreme.
Ukraine War: Will downed drone lead to escalation?
Russia downed United States' drone over the Black Sea. Will the U.S. react? Some observers say there should be a response to Russia's actions, but no one knows what the U.S. will do. Nikki Haley said the U.S. replaced the lost drone with two drones in the same area. One analyst suggested the U.S. send deadly war materials to Ukraine to protest Russia's action. However, reports have shown the downing of the U.S. drone was accidental with the tail of the Russian warplane.
Comparing Kenya and Nigeria's election StalemateKenya's Raila Odinga's mass action in Kenya will kick off on Monday, news reports from Kenya indicate. Odinga lost the presidential election in August 2022 to the incumbent President William Ruto and alleged a stolen presidency. He went to court and lost the legal battle. However, he is ready to fight on the street, challenging Ruto's government to address the country's problematic economic situation. The World Situation: Are Politicians humanists
A war is ongoing in Ukraine, a devastating and moral equivalent of a an earthquake in Syria and Turkey, and human conditions worldwide occasions endless political and economic struggle. Some leaders caused a self-inflicted financial imbroglio but blamed it on the war between Russia and Ukraine. Inflation has become a staple that ordinary citizens contend. Turkey and Syria continue pulling survivors and the dead from the rubble.
Ukraine, Wars and Diminished Humanity
Ernest Hemingway hardly knew there could be another World War when he wrote his Farewell to Arms in 1929. Yet, instead of bidding bye to arms, the World embraced it, as the Second World War followed soon in 1945. Hemingway's intention for writing the epoch-making book was to discourage wars, but wars have become staples, locally and internationally, with the looming terror of another World War.
United States: Mayorkas and border storm
Alejandro Mayorkas, the United States secretary of Homeland Security, is facing impeachment possibilities if the House indicts him. It is the cross he carries for the sharp increase in illegal immigration since his assumption of office.
Jean-Pierre and The View's misconduct
"You know we work well together," was the statement by Karine Jean Pierre, the White House press secretary, in her response to Ed O'Keefe's questions over classified documents found in President Joe Biden's possession. It recalls a lesson in Media Ethics.
Men of indestructible legacy
Has the cancel culture extended to Nigeria? The question arises over the renaming of Solarin College of Education in Ijebu Ode - honoring Sikiru Adetona, Awujale, the living traditional ruler of the city. Solarin, if alive, would stand taller or neck to neck with Dr. Benjamin Carson, a surgeon and former secretary in the Donald Trump administration in the United States. Also, Carson has his name removed from a school in Michigan.
New York City: At the point of a knife
Canarsie was the first place I lived in Brooklyn, New York. A beautiful home with an attractive set of houses. My host has accepted the area as his adopted home. I met him and left him there. And he is still there as I write. So I don't fault his decision.
People have different reasons for living in New York City. The future? I got it.
I arrived in Miami, Florida, on a Swiss-Air flight on September 24, 2002, for a seven-day business conference. I departed Miami on an Amtrak Train to New York on October 1, Nigeria's Independence Day. The link here is that Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960. I was running to be free from the political, economic, and social rots there.
Welcome to the land of the haunted
Merrick Garland and his appointment of a new special prosecutor for President Donald Trump is the latest talk in town. One primary reason the secretary of justice said caused his appointment of a special prosecutor was the decisions by Presidents Trump and Joseph Biden to run for the White House in 2024.
The danger from guns, subway, and everywhere
Chaos is what no one wants. But it is what has been foisted on the society. It is as if there is no more government. There is a complaint everywhere that current human situations are getting worse. Compared to the past or the beginning, things were said to be orderly. What has gone wrong? No one seems to offer a solution but political talks.
Grappling with an election outcomeKenya cancels feeding bottles
Kenya has banned feeding bottles. The Daily Nation newspaper reported the ban on Wednesday following an announcement by the government in Nairobi. F
Crime surge amid politicians' carelessness
One female student at the University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, was stabbed to death by yet an unknown assailant. Also in New York, a female cashier was shot to death after surrendering money demanded by the killer.
Sierra Leone: No electricity, no water, and no fuel
"Suffering escalates in Sierra Leone as Wakawaka President Bio loses control: No light, no fuel, no water, and food prices soaring" is the headline of a news report by Cocorioko newspaper in Sierra Leone.
What does Muhammed Buhari want?
Many Nigerians have been surprised about events in their country for the last eight years. They expect progress, but they see a journey backward amid kidnapping and destructive economic and social situations.
Opinion/ReflectionElon Musk and Twitter's future
The news of Elon Musk purchase of Twitter vibrated across the globe like the birth of a new wonder baby that rarely exists. Conservative politicians greet the change of ownership with a celebration.
July 4 firework extravaganza and meNATO and Ukraine leaders' culpability It is suitable to blame Russia's Vladimir Putin alone for atrocities committed by his country in Ukraine. But is accusing the Russian leader and exonerating NATO and Ukrainian leaders for failure to prepare Ukraine for this war appropriate?
Wanted: Leadership flexibility and redirection Filibuster and politicians' agenda Immigration and its woes Russia and China's demonstration of power Endless dance of economic misfortune
Migrating from the rural areas to the cities is the dream of everyone living in the villages. Many of our parents went through the experience of abandoning their homestead for the town. And for those of us who were born in ancient cities, we moved to major commercial centers to continue our livelihood. Leaving behind the lack of opportunities, like our parents did when they left the village
EntertainmentThe 2022 Oscars: Of insults and slap
The video went viral with Oscar's signature. Will Smith walked across the stage and handed a dirty slap to Chris Rock, the umpire at the 2022 Oscars. Rock was stoic.
Bridge over troubled watersLifestyleHolland: Street life as a good lesson 
Greek-Australian Apostolos Dimas (52), a trained machine operator and forklift driver, moved to Helmond in 2000 for love, but his life took an unexpected turn and, until recently, he was living on the streets of Amsterdam. But don't ask him to get dressed up. Your health and wellness monitor
Health U is a quarterly publication of Hackensack Meridian Health. Its latest edition is captioned Spring Into Better Health. The title is on a white background and surrounded by drawings showing a man on a bike, a lady walking a child, a man and woman sitting at a park, a lady jumping a rope,
SocietyEkperi Leadership Forum celebrates
All human beings aspire to some level of honor. Williams Shakespeare's words are that some are born great, some have greatness thrust upon them, and some achieve greatness.
Whoopi Goldberg and the case of two Michaels Barack Obama: Affordable Care Act's 12th anniversary SportsWhen the Eagles Cannot Reach the Stars
The Nigerian Green Eagles could not reach the sky to conquer the Ghana Black Stars in the second round of the world cup qualifying match played in Abuja on Monday.
Super Bowl LVI: Rams are superior
On Sunday, Los Angeles' Rams defeated Cincinnati's Bengals 23-20 in the Super Bowl LVI game at the SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.
United States: Default Averted?
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ABIODUN GIWA: Rutgers University's 2021 School of Public Affairs & Administration, SPAA, Capstone Portfolio - An Introduction
Abiodun Giwa
The Capstone is the climax of three years of class attendance and learning about the everyday management of human society. I was already a graduate of English and Journalism before studying Public Administration. Would I seek employment as a news reporter based on my passion and lifelong ambition or as a legislative assistant, administrative officer, or administrative manager?
In Wonderful World, Beautiful People, Jimmy Cliff sings Time Will Tell. At six, the singer asks his father what he thinks about his future. And his father answers that he will start to understand when he becomes a man. In the same situation today, living in the largest economy in the world, achieving life's education, and still pursuing the future.
My Background and the Future
President Lyndon Johnson says, "Ability is stretched or stunted by the family you live with, the neighborhood you live in, the school you attend, and the poverty or richness of your surroundings. And the product of a hundred unseen forces playing upon the little infant, the child, and finally, the man. "
I am Abiodun Giwa, a naturalized American citizen originally from Nigeria. America's political system, crowned by the founding fathers, and maintained over the years, has ensured my education. Rutgers University has added to my body of knowledge. My preparation for leadership responsibilities is complete. And I am ready to step out and impact humanity and the community that has given much for mental development.
In Wonderful World, Beautiful People, Jimmy Cliff sings Time Will Tell. At six, the singer asks his father what he thinks about his future. And his father answers that he will start to understand when he becomes a man. In the same situation today, living in the largest economy in the world, achieving life's education, and still pursuing the future.
My Background and the Future
President Lyndon Johnson says, "Ability is stretched or stunted by the family you live with, the neighborhood you live in, the school you attend, and the poverty or richness of your surroundings. And the product of a hundred unseen forces playing upon the little infant, the child, and finally, the man. "
I am Abiodun Giwa, a naturalized American citizen originally from Nigeria. America's political system, crowned by the founding fathers, and maintained over the years, has ensured my education. Rutgers University has added to my body of knowledge. My preparation for leadership responsibilities is complete. And I am ready to step out and impact humanity and the community that has given much for mental development.
Administrative Ethics/Leadership
"I take as a given that we promote good leadership not by ignoring bad leadership, not by presuming it is immutable, but rather by attacking it as we would a disease that is always pernicious and sometimes deadly" - Craig E. Johnson.
New Knowledge
This portfolio showcases the knowledge I have gained.
Newspaper Article AssignmentGrant Making and ManagementRenewing Public Administration in the Public Interest |
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The struggle for dominanceAdministrative Ethics - I-R-A-CResearch Proposal |
Annotated Transcripts
Introduction to Public
Administration What is Public Administration? Managing DiversityPerformance evaluationCubersecurity, Stakes,Incentives, Externalities, and Policy Options |
Wanted: One nation, one healthcare
What is Omicron? Covid-19!
Covid-19's relentless stride against humanity two years after its emergence on the world scene as a dangerous virus from China's Wuhan city is gaining attention. The virus has continued to mutate. First as a Delta variant and now as Omicron variant, based on a World Health Organization, WHO, releases. Two countries have shut their doors against travelers from some countries where Omicron's presence has been confirmed.
Questions and fears about Omicron are worldwide, arising from news reports that the United Kingdom and the United States have stopped flights from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Eswatini, Mozambique, Lesotho, Belgium, and Hong Kong. Omicron as a name is confusing requiring explanation for people to understand it as another Covid-19 brand.
Questions and fears about Omicron are worldwide, arising from news reports that the United Kingdom and the United States have stopped flights from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Eswatini, Mozambique, Lesotho, Belgium, and Hong Kong. Omicron as a name is confusing requiring explanation for people to understand it as another Covid-19 brand.
Biden and the media
What policy mishandling has made Biden so unpopular? Is it the surge of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in the United States or the ruining of the Afghanistan evacuation? Or is it the entire lackluster of the administration since inception?
Biden's wobbling performance
The Biden administration has recorded three minuses just about eight months in office. Therefore President Joseph Biden cannot escape accountability on three of his observable decisions on an open border, the Keystone XL Oil cancelation, coupled with the mismanagement of the country's withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan.
Haiti and pains of earthquake
There was a news report about the earthquake in Haiti over the weekend with some human casualties aside from structural damages shown in photographs. It is a reminder of the destruction that accompanies its devastating occurrence. Unfortunately, the Afghanistan political crisis has almost obscured the happening in the Southwest of Haiti.
The Taliban uninspiring re-emergence
The Taliban has returned to power in Afghanistan. It is the sickening news that has gripped the world. The report for about one week has been the re-emergence of the Taliban. It begins with the captures of cities and provinces around the country, crowned with its eventual arrival in Kabul -the center of power. President Ashraf Ghani fled the country before the Taliban's re-surface in his palace.
Tokyo Olympics: United States leads the medals table
The United States has shot to the lead of the official count on the medals table in the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, the Olympic Games Tokyo 2021 medals table shows. The table shows 39 Gold, 41 Silver, and 33 Bronze for the U.S, 38 Gold, 32 Silver, 18 Bronze for China, 27 Gold, 14 Silver, and 17 Bronze for Japan.
Wanted: Governance with altruistic purpose
Every government has a program of intention. The plan, whatever it is, must address the needs of voters. There must be no confusing the needs of the people with unnecessary antagonism of political opponents, which does not serve the people. Perhaps, it is the reason for the existence of a public policy process enabling the people's representatives to ensure no politically motivated issues gain attention as issues toward becoming an agenda for enrolment into policy.
The Nigerian separatists' plague
Sunday Adeyemo, alias Igboho, is a new political star in the Southwest area of Nigeria. Just as Nnamdi Kanu in the South Eastern part of the country. Both are roughing feathers with Nigeria's federal authority, demanding freedom for their people. Kanu says he is fighting to free the Igbo race. Igboho says he is battling at the forefront of a struggle for the emancipation of the Yoruba people.
America's 4th July celebration
This year's July 4th independence anniversary is on the weekend. It is celebration time! Fireworks have started heralding the occasion, as I write, just as we have always witnessed, remembering the good deeds of the Founding fathers, and how the United States has achieved grandeur success since after the independence war.
Similarities between Biden and Buhari
Presidents Joseph Biden of the United States and Muhammed Buhari of Nigeria are not just elder statesmen; both share the exact age of 78. President Biden, born in November, is just a month older than his Nigerian counterpart, Buhari, born in December. Similarities between the two presidents are beyond their age as both face mounting problems. Buhari has been in office for a more extended period than Biden. The latter is just six months in office but is already struggling like Buhari to get a hold of the direction of the ship of state.
Immigrants, menial jobs, and equal rights
Some politicians often like to talk about why they support unrestricted immigration and willingness to have an amnesty for undocumented immigrants. It is the reason for the current discussion about an open border amid already about 11 million undocumented in the country. The debate is about immigration and the country's population, fiscal issue, the budget, and ensuring the government does not lose count of the number of people in the country.
Biden's journey to Europe and the crisis at homeThe changing time and subversion of the processChinese critics compare the storming of the capitol and the storming of Hong Kong legislature |
Biden's journey to Europe and the crisis at home
President Joseph Biden is on a visit to Europe attending the G7 meeting. It is his first journey out of the United States since his election. Biden said he would talk sense to President Vladimir Putin, his Russian counterpart, over diplomatic issues between the U.S. and Russia. One report said Biden indeed accused Putin as a killer, but Putin reportedly said he never gave such an accusation a thought.
The new city and the old city
The 2021 Memorial Day Holiday in the United States is over, but its memory will linger. Attention has turned to the debate over the surge of gun violence and the increase in the crime rate in major cities. Political pundits on both sides of the aisle disagree over the cause of the rise in violence. Some of the pundits are still seeking to defund the police, while others say defunding the police amid a high crime wave is not the solution for peace in major American cities.
The road Biden has chosen
No one likes getting stalled in any undertaking. It is not only irritating but also suggests a failure to complete an assignment at a record time. Inability to arrive on time is called 'going slow' or 'hold up' in a traffic context. Everyone prefers a road with continuous movement, and if possible, avoid nonsensical going slow. There is evidence of people avoiding roads with traffic situations that will result in the delay to their destinations, on their way to work, and when returning home after work.
The changing time and subversion of the process
The scripture is called a good book not for nothing but its enriched contexts. There is a time for everything, a time to be born, get into marriage, and depart from a wicked world. Many people think the world is hell because of the seeming wickedness that rules the world. Discernment is needed to navigate the world successfully to avoid falling into the hands of the power that be and their thugs.
New York City: Why are public restrooms under lock?
Passing human wastes like urine and feces are important aspects of human biological existence. Health information shows that delaying the passage of either wastes has biological implications. And that it is better not to hold or delay the passage to avoid negative effects on bodily functions.
New York: Mixed reactions as restaurants reopen
Many restaurants and Cafeterias in New York are now open for business after a long and bruising experience with Covid-19 regulations. The scars of their struggle are manifest with signs of closures and inability of many of them to reopen immediately.
Biden's discriminatory open-border policy
President Joseph Biden's immigration policy is not only giving a pathway to undocumented immigrants in the United States, the policy includes an open-border measure that will allow asylum seekers from South America into the U.S. unhindered.
Soldier's Home?Andrew Cuomo and death in nursing homes
"At the direction of Governor Andrew Cuomo, on April 23, Office of the Attorney general, OAG, set up a hotline to receive complaints relating to communications by nursing homes with family members prohibited from in-person visits to nursing homes and formally initiated a large-scale investigation of nursing homes’ responses to the pandemic," Letitia James said in her report into death in New York Nursing Homes. Part of the report is now haunting Governor Cuomo.
Netherlands' Covid-19 curfew troubleTrump survives efforts to end his political ascendancy
Former President Donald Trump survived another impeachment efforts by Democrats on Saturday with 57-43 votes in the senate. The Democrats failed to get the 67 votes required to achieve their objective.
Spain to end the gag against freedom of expression
The jailing of a rapper in Spain for praising terrorism and insulting Spanish institutions has opened the door for public condemnation of a hard decision against the rapper.
Tackling homelessness around the world
20 homeless people have reportedly died in Germany this year following the deadliest winter in years, according to a news report by the DW. There are also reports about death of the homeless in other places.
Ghana's tradition and new developments
A political analyst in a media interview stated that "appointees who served under the first term of Akuffo Addo's administration and are more than 60 years, should not be reappointed due to reasons which are in the best interest of the New Patriotic Party."
The media entanglement
A piece of good news for the media in Australia that the government there is working on a law that will make the social media share royalties with news publishers, according to a news reports on the BBC.
Democracy as a process beyond a stun
What position would Martin Luther King, MLK, have taken on the current political situation in the United States today? It is one question that a man had asked this reporter observing the last MLK's day.
Three Wednesdays of history making events
History is made through events and the days these events are made are also recorded in human memory. The last three Wednesdays, respectively, represent days that can hardly be forgotten in the United States.
Nigeria: Why should owning a phone be source for worry?
A young man has been gunned down by suspected armed robbers. The police arrive at the scene of the homicide, but instead of helping the victim to obtain health care, they are more concerned about the laptop belonging to the dying man.
Welcome to the new United States of America
Hundreds of people are reportedly heading towards the United States from Guatemala and Honduras, hoping to enjoy the anticipated immigration overhaul by the coming Joseph Biden administration.
The threat of tyranny: How Schwarzenegger misses the point
Arnold Schwarzenegger has posted a statement and a video on the social media talking about his experience in Austria as a young boy, and he tries to relate events in the United States to the events in Europe of his boyhood time.
The Trump's LegacyCovid-19: United Kingdom restricts travel from 11 African countries |
United States: Four die in protest for election integrity
Art/Life: Socrates and Jack Dorsey's new power Jack Dorsey
Jack Dorsey is more popular now as a censor than he has been as Twitter's regular leader. He has earned an epithet which is directly opposed to his position as an enabler of freedom of expression.
However, Dorsey's act of a promise to take censorship beyond the Trump's episode is a reminder of what Socrates said in "Apology" about the prominent people. |
Are we okay now? Lisa Shaw
The title for this piece is adapted from "I am Okay" by Lisa Shaw. The idea for the piece has emanated from listening to the song.
But can one really be ok when conditions don't encourage such a development? Can a man or woman who hasn't eaten three square meals a day, or a homeless fellow be ok? |
McConnell's wife resigns as transport secretary
Elaine Chao, the wife of the Republican Party senate leader, Mitch McConnell, has resigned as transport secretary, following the protest and riots at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Observers are saying that Wednesday's crisis has exposed how people in high places find their ways to higher grounds, and that few Americans knew McConnell's was the transport secretary. |
Biden picks Garland as Attorney General
Merrick Garland has been appointed as the next administration's attorney general. President Elect Joseph Biden announced in a statement on Thursday.
Garland was appointed to be judge of the Supreme Court during Barack Obama's administration, but he did not not make it because Mitch McConnell refused the senate confirmation hearing. |
Sierra Leone's first lady, Fatima Bio, defends herself against allegations of corruption. (Courtesy:Sierra Leone Telegraph) |
Something unusual happening in Washington
The are many pro-Trump protesters who have converged at the seat of government in Washington. News reports say that that these protesters have disrupted the seating of the Congress and the process to certify the electoral college results of Joseph Biden's election as president of the United States.
There are reports of violence and damages to windows of the Congress building, but one of the protesters interviewed by the media has said there has been no violence and and that the building belongs to the people. However, reports say there is a standoff at the entrance to the Capitol, and that there has been a victim of gun shot. A photo shows one protester sitting on a chair which Vice President Mike Pence sat earlier during a proceeding to certify the electoral college votes.
There are reports of violence and damages to windows of the Congress building, but one of the protesters interviewed by the media has said there has been no violence and and that the building belongs to the people. However, reports say there is a standoff at the entrance to the Capitol, and that there has been a victim of gun shot. A photo shows one protester sitting on a chair which Vice President Mike Pence sat earlier during a proceeding to certify the electoral college votes.
Warnock wins Georgia's senate runoff election!
The failure of capitalism, socialism, and communism
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Most people who are rich today were born poor. They either had worked hard, struggled or came into something that looked like luck and became rich. They have a rag to riches story, and they can claim Williams Shakespeare's words that that they have achieved greatness, unlike those who may have been born great or have greatness thrust upon. Whether one has been born great, achieve greatness or has greatness thrust upon him or her, the certainty is that they are all great and on equal ground.
America's political story suddenly becomes like a science fiction
Members of the United States House of Representatives and the Senate took the oath-of-office in Washington on Monday for a new session amid developments that seems like a science fiction over the last elections. Obviously, the seemingly science fiction aspect of the elections has pushed the United States into the rank and file of countries with questionable election integrity.
Explosion stories from Lagos, Beirut, and Tennessee
From the 2020 Christmas morning explosion in Tennessee (Courtesy: WKBW.com)
Recent news reports about Christmas morning explosion in Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States, recalled an earlier explosions in Beirut, Lebanon, and another one in Lagos, Nigeria. It also reminded me of the time I lived in a place called Mafoluku in Lagos, Nigeria; and an evening of a Sunday in January 2002, when I fled from my home with my children following explosions at the Ikeja Military Cantonment - about 50 blocks away to my house.
The struggle and the struggling masses
The world is inhabited by the rich and the poor. The number of the rich is smaller compared to the number of the poor. Everyone wants to be rich and be where the rich people live. The rich people's domain in advanced countries is called the suburbs, while the poor live in the ghetto. In the backward countries, the rich live in exclusive areas called government reserved areas, GRA.
The date has changed from 2020 to 2021
The chorus of Happy New Year is over. And the date has changed. But life has continued as usual. The only significant change is the date - from 2020 to 2021. The Spring is still what it is with the cold weather in place. The light that marks the beginning of the day has not disappeared. And I slept last night like many of us around the world. We woke up early today to begin another day's journey. I have made a cup of tea to begin the day. And I am on my computer to consider the day and the week's agenda.
Which vaccine is the most important to New Yorkers now?
A middle aged man sits in a D-train from the 34 Street Herald Square station heading to the Bronx, New York. The train speeds past many areas from 59 Street and emerges at 125 Street to his consternation towards the continuation of the journey, a reminder of a story he had read during a literature class about a journey to nowhere. The man's destination is 180 Street - farther away from the 125 Street. It is his first time to travel towards that direction and on the D-train.
The new deaf and dumb Alphas and Omegas
The year 2020 has not chosen to be a bad year if not for the circumstances that are beyond its control. The evil part of it is the passing of the same circumstances to humanity, and imperiling the human world. It is evil because something we do not know its cause, something we do not want, and desire, has been forced on us. Amid this imbroglio are the leaders who have assumed godly positions.
Would Georgia save the American democracy?
All eyes of relevant political pundits are on Georgia's two run-off election for the two senate seats. The question on the lips of these pundits is whether Georgia's voters would save the United States democracy from an imminent crash. Many observers are saying anything is possible giving the struggle for power and control between the two political parties in contention in the elections. There is no clear way of knowing which party would win the run-off elections.
Happy Xmas from my home
It is another Christmas celebrations. As usual, the most important thing at this time is to be alive, while the fierce struggle to beat the Covid-19 is intense. There is a need to accept the fact that none of us is better than those who have fallen victim to the pandemic, and that the only difference between us and them who have departed is that we are in different holes.
Our own hole is our homes. The hole for those who have departed is no longer here. It is the reason that many of us who are lucky to be here in our holes called homes are thanking God that we have not been abruptly forced away against our will by this circumstances beyond human control.
Our own hole is our homes. The hole for those who have departed is no longer here. It is the reason that many of us who are lucky to be here in our holes called homes are thanking God that we have not been abruptly forced away against our will by this circumstances beyond human control.
Political power play in the United States
Nigeria: In the throes of change? Joseph Biden and his millionaire son
Mike Pence and Kamala Harris debate: What to expect The relentless thugs' war against Donald Trump
Trump Has Not Misled The Country, His Opponents Are Misleading Us
United Arab Emirate, UAE, and Israel, in Diplomatic Breakthrough
The information emerged without anyone anticipating it. That the United Arab Emirate, UAE, and Israel, have established a diplomatic relationship. Meaning that Israel-UAN relations were formally established 13 August 2020, when the UAE recognized Israel as a state, and the two nations public diplomatic and economic relations. Before this epoch making event, the UAE, like other Arab nations did not recognize israel as a state. It is why the UAE's decision to embrace Israel comes as a diplomatic breakthrough.
Joe Biden: The Masking Game
Give a break, Joe Biden. Your are talking about mandating Americans to use the mask when they are outside, for a duration of three months and that it will save 40,000 lives. Where do Americans currently use the mask? Is it in their bedrooms? And do you expect people to mask up outside when they are near no one? Have taken time to talk to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the man you said you would give a chair in your office when you become president about what scientists had told Americans concerning the use of mask and keeping social distance?
Labor Day Holiday Celebration in Retrospect
Last Monday was 2020 Labor Day holiday in the United States. The Labor Day holiday is a yearly ritual and allows for workers to observe the day and many workers see it as a God Given opportunity to enjoy the day. It is a day workers throw away the work at hand, in the words of Lionel Richie in "All Night Long", to dance and party.
Dystopian Best: The Days of Fahrenheit 451 are Here
Russia's Covid-19 Vaccine Drama
Russia announced the discovery of a vaccine for Covid-19 on Tuesday. And Vladimir Putin says he has allowed one of his daughters to be vaccinated with the new vaccine, as part of verification for the vaccine.
Lebanese Prime Minister Resigns to Join Protesters for Change
Hassan Diab, Lebanese prime minister for seven and a half months resigned on Monday. He came into office in January 2020 amid crisis, and he left amid crisis. Lebanon's crisis has deepened beyond mismanagement and corruption to complete loss of trust in the country's entire political leadership.
New York Schools to Reopen
Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York said on Friday that schools in the state can reopen for planning purposes, and that the decision can be revisited if the virus goes beyond the one percent threshold.
Protest in Lebanon Resultant Loses Following Tuesday's Explosion
A massive and spontaneous protest has continued in Beirut, Lebanon, following Tuesday's explosion that death of over 100 and scores of injured, and loses estimated at billions of dollars.
Joe Biden in Mitt Romney's Shoes?
Joe Biden's comparison of the black community to the Latino community in which he described former as less diverse is a reminder of a development from 2012 that ended Mitt Romney's presidential bid.
Nigeria's Misplaced Priority, Leaving Corruption to Blossom
Nigeria has just increased fine for hate speech from N500,000 to N5 million. The announcement was reported by some of the country's media early in the week.
Beirut:Over 100 Die from an Explosion
More than 100 people were reported dead on Tuesday and many more injured, when substance suspected to be ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse at the port exploded.
Seattle and Portland Compete for U.S. Protest Capital
Seattle in Washington and and Portland in Oregon have been in the forefront of protests in the United States, both showing signs of seeking to be the headquarter for protests in the country.
China Orders Closure of United States Consulate in Chengdu
China has ordered the closure of U.S. Consulate in Chengdu, fulfillment of a vow to retaliate the U.S. ordered closure of Chinese Consulate in Houston. Both countries have scored even ordering closure of each other's Consulate.
Sudan: Lessons from Acts of Retribution and Al-Bashir's Fate
Former President Al-Bashir of Sudan and his co-travellers in power are facing trial for a coup of 1989, a crime committed 31 years ago. Current power holders, like Bashir before them, are careless about the transiency of power.
United States Orders China to Close Chinese Consulate in Houston
The Chinese government has been ordered on Wednesday by United States to close Chinese Consulate in Houston, Texas, U.S., as part of a decision to protect intellectual properties and information belonging to U.S. citizens.
Protests and Unrest in Russia and America for Different Reasons
The United States and Russia are two major countries in the world. America is popularly known as a free country, while Russia is on the other side of the coin.
Many Americans think that the freedom in the country is insufficient and that more freedom is needed like for police to not be inhuman and this has devolved into protests, riots and chaos in some cities. Nigerians Call for Open Inquiry into Allegations of Graft Against Anti-Corruption Chief |
Zindzi Mandela: A Victim of Covid-19
The Mandela family said that Zindzi Mandela tested positive for Covid-19 before her hospitalization and eventual death at a Johannesburg hospital on Monday, news reports have revealed.
New York: Strange Demonstration of Evil on Brooklyn Bridge
Brawl broke out on Wednesday on Brooklyn Bridge in New York between protesters demanding defunding of police and a counter protest group seeking to restore normal police presence. The police had a rare duty of restoring order.
Fierce Debate Around The World Over Reopening of School
Mmusi Maimane wants schools in South Africa closed because of the spread of Covid-19, according to News24. Maimane has collected 192,000 signatures that he requires by law to press his case in a court of law. The debate over reopening of schools is also fierce in Italy and the United States. Italy seems to have a blueprint that the world can follow from a report 'Protest in Italy Over Strategy To Reopen Schools in September' by Forbes.
Cover Up Over Cause of Zindzi Mandela's Death?
Nelson's Mandela's daughter, Zindzi, and South Africa's ambassador to Denmark, died on Monday at a Johannesburg hospital, at the age of 59. But no single statement has been given as the cause of her death.
New York: One Year Old Dies of Gun Shot to Stomach
Americans woke up on Monday to the news of shooting to death of a one year old boy in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday. The boy was reportedly shot in the stomach in front of a playground during a family cookout.
WHO Scientists in China for Fact Finding?
Officials from the World Health Organization,WHO, may have arrived China this weekend to begin investigations into Covid-19's origin, South China Morning Post has reported.
Fighting Against Covid-19 Surge
Covid-19 is surging around the world. The surge is raising serious concerns in the United States, and some states consider shutting down again, while others are scuttling reopening plan, when they are supposed to be reopening.
In China, news reports say that people in certain area of the country are in lock down again and only one person per family is allowed to go out to purchase essentials for the family on daily basis. Attack on Jesus Christ and Christians?
A street preacher was reportedly beaten up in Seattle's autonomous area because protesters did not understand what the preacher was saying.
Biden Grades Trump on Covid -19
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"We will burn down the system and replace it"
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Russians again! Democrats were wrong the first time. Can they be right now?
Joe Biden: Much Ado About Presidential Running Mate
Joe Biden announced his vice presidential running mate on Tuesday. She is Senator Kamala Harris from California. The pick ended the much awaited information from Biden's campaign that had made newshounds kept vigil around Biden's home in Delaware for a week. The vigil has ended. It is time to look forward to November 3 elections.
Dr. Fauci and the Return of Major League Baseball
Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the CDC, and the face of America's struggle against Covid-19, threw the first pitch when Major league Baseball returned amid struggle with the pandemic on Thursday. He threw the ball but he missed the target; so much that spectators watching the game on television around the country feared and prayed Dr. Fauci should not miss the target against the pandemic, the way that he missed the first pitch for Baseball.
Welcome to the Land of Democracy
Politicians play to win elections and not following their convictions notwithstanding whether it leads to winning or losing an election. Many people think that as part of politics it is either the ploy or the fear of losing an election that has made President Donald Trump to mouth calling the military and still distancing himself from calling out the military to maintain law and order, when it is obvious that looters and other criminals aiming at discrediting the government has taken over the protest of George Floyd's death.
Look at how looters and destroyers are destroying statues including the ones of the founding fathers hiding behind accusation of systemic slavery.
Look at how looters and destroyers are destroying statues including the ones of the founding fathers hiding behind accusation of systemic slavery.
The Difference Between God and Man
God said to Noah to build an ark to save himself and members of his household because the world was wicked and God wanted to destroy everything with flood. People believe it was a punishment for the world's wickedness. And everything died, except Noah and members of his household, and those things God told Noah to take with him into the ark.
It was a clean wipe, leaving just Noah and members of his household. And when the flood was over, a dove came with an olive branch on its beak and when it found no where to land because the water was not completely dried, the dove went off. Another dove arrived with yet another olive branch on its beak and it found a place to land, signifying an end of the flood.
It was a clean wipe, leaving just Noah and members of his household. And when the flood was over, a dove came with an olive branch on its beak and when it found no where to land because the water was not completely dried, the dove went off. Another dove arrived with yet another olive branch on its beak and it found a place to land, signifying an end of the flood.
Seattle's Mayor Gives toothless Marching Order to Protesters
The view of the Mayor of Seattle on the situation in the city's six block autonomous zone declared by protesters has changed, following shootings and a death amid disorderliness.
Mayor Jenny Durkan, who had earlier supported the protesters' decision turning the six blocks near the police precinct to autonomous zone on Tuesday said 'enough is enough' and that it is time to end the siege.
Mayor Jenny Durkan, who had earlier supported the protesters' decision turning the six blocks near the police precinct to autonomous zone on Tuesday said 'enough is enough' and that it is time to end the siege.
Returning to Work Amid New Rules for Safety
The process was in place on Monday heralding arrival of workers in the Phase 2 reopening in the North East of the United States involving a continuous testing of temperature level aside from earlier online survey as part of certification of good health. Workers returned to confront a new way of accessing buildings towards safety of workers and customers.
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June 12, Nigerians' Economic Lives and the EFCC
What has the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, done to improve the economic plights of Nigerians? This is a question many Nigerians are asking as they look back at the celebration of the June 12 Democracy Day and the EFCC's statement that the commission has recovered estates, aircrafts, and billions of Naira.
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Tornado devastation in Tennessee
24 people died on Monday in Nashville, Tennessee, from a powerful Tornado devastation. And about a score people are still reported missing. Amid the Democratic Party's primary election on Super Tuesday, there were reports about six deaths. The number of the dead climbed and nine bodies were reportedly found on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Five children were counted to be among the casualties.
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South Africa steps into African Union leadership
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Pete Buttigieg: Can he maintain the momentum?
Coronavirus: Now Public health emergency in the United States Trump may beat his adversaries again!
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Path train service and ferry ride across Hudson river
Path train service has not been running to the World Trade Center,WTC, on weekends due to repairs caused by Hurricane Sandy damages. The service only runs to the WTC on public holiday weekends.The reason that a notice at the WTC station last Friday that the station will open elicits joy from straphangers, who feel it is less stressful traveling into New York City from New Jersey through the WTC than traveling on a ferry across the Hudson river.
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Americans await impeachment outcome
Impeachment trial in the United States will begin at the senate on Tuesday in the case brought against President Donald Trump by the Democratic Party controlled House. This follows the House delivery of two impeachment articles to the senate last week.
Seven impeachment managers were televised walking in a solemn and near mourning attitude each holding a file and a female member carrying a file likely containing articles of impeachment being conveyed from the House to the senate. It was a moment that depicts some thing serious in the annals of the country's history.
This was followed by swearing-in of the Chief Justice John Robert to preside, and senators as jurors, in readiness for the senate trial.
Seven impeachment managers were televised walking in a solemn and near mourning attitude each holding a file and a female member carrying a file likely containing articles of impeachment being conveyed from the House to the senate. It was a moment that depicts some thing serious in the annals of the country's history.
This was followed by swearing-in of the Chief Justice John Robert to preside, and senators as jurors, in readiness for the senate trial.
An interview with Samuel Okparaeke, small business director, Essex County, New Jersey
Appreciative Inquiry: "What we are all aspiring to get"
Question: Does it bother you when you see people who don’t know the difference between objective and subjective responsibility?
Answer: Subjective in what context? I say in what context? What do you mean by saying some people do not know the difference between objective and subjective responsibility?
Question: In these days, some people even in government don’t have regard for the difference between objective and subjective responsibility.
Answer: It depends on the way you put it. As a leader in government or nonprofit organization, your objective is always to serve the people you are elected or appointed to serve. I mean that is one thing. The standard thing is the need to be responsive to the needs of the people is very important. A lot of people even in government don’t understand that. I mean again that the subjective responsibility is based the individual. Some folks are smart to attend to the needs of the people and some are not. It is about personal trait about how you think about your position or job as what is supposed to matter to you. Is it to serve the public or serve yourself or personal interest? The bottom line is there is a distinction serving the people you are responsible for.
Answer: Subjective in what context? I say in what context? What do you mean by saying some people do not know the difference between objective and subjective responsibility?
Question: In these days, some people even in government don’t have regard for the difference between objective and subjective responsibility.
Answer: It depends on the way you put it. As a leader in government or nonprofit organization, your objective is always to serve the people you are elected or appointed to serve. I mean that is one thing. The standard thing is the need to be responsive to the needs of the people is very important. A lot of people even in government don’t understand that. I mean again that the subjective responsibility is based the individual. Some folks are smart to attend to the needs of the people and some are not. It is about personal trait about how you think about your position or job as what is supposed to matter to you. Is it to serve the public or serve yourself or personal interest? The bottom line is there is a distinction serving the people you are responsible for.
"Public officials held to higher standards" -
Christopher M. Hartwyk, the business administrator of City of Orange Township, New Jersey
Question: What are your official ethical guidelines as chief ethics officer in the city of Orange?
Answer: Courtesy. Customers service. There is a solution to every problem. And I basically operate with three questions always at forefront of my brain which is what you are being asked to do. Do you have to apply? Do you have the authority to do it? Do you want to do it? And see how it will come out it will come out in the front page of the New York Post. And usually decision making that follows that very brief matrix is something people cannot deal with and ask questions about government you will make better decisions.
Question: How did you address the need to assure Orange residents not to panic over the water situation in the neighboring Newark?
Answer: Courtesy. Customers service. There is a solution to every problem. And I basically operate with three questions always at forefront of my brain which is what you are being asked to do. Do you have to apply? Do you have the authority to do it? Do you want to do it? And see how it will come out it will come out in the front page of the New York Post. And usually decision making that follows that very brief matrix is something people cannot deal with and ask questions about government you will make better decisions.
Question: How did you address the need to assure Orange residents not to panic over the water situation in the neighboring Newark?
Nancy Pelosi's Gamble
Nancy Pelosi has become an actor - the Hollywood type. There is a need to make the distinction between a Hollywood actor and an actor as speaker of the House pf Representatives. Pelosi is bound by rules bothering on the objective and subjective acts as a government official, unlike Hollywood actors who don't have such limitation. Meaning that Pelosi as the speaker of the House cannot act just anyway she likes to say she wants to help enforcement of accountability the way she wants. It is certain that by her act Pelosi needs a lesson in "Administrative Ethics" about the objective and subjective responsibilities. As imperfect as the impeachment process was as highly partisan, the House had achieved its objective. The House cannot forestall the senate's responsibility, no matter the evil view Pelosi has about the senate leader. Not releasing the impeachment articles to the senate because she wants to be sure about the direction the senate's trial would take is a gamble and one that will add to the problem from the impeachment that the Democrats would face in the 2020 elections.
Democrats' abuse of the process Orji Kalu: Nigeria's senate chief whip heads to jail!
Revolution Now
Events in Nigeria over the detention, release and rearrest of Omoyele Sowore, an American based political activist, journalist, publisher and former presidential candidate in the last election in Nigeria is a reminder of protest events in Hong Kong. Unlike Nigeria, the protests and demonstrations in Hong Kong have been active and have negatively affected economic activities.
Events in Nigeria have hardly taken off, when the country's Directorate of State Securities,SSS, swung into action and arrested Sowore and Olawale Bakare - linked to what is now called "RevolutionNow". From developments so far, a glimpse on the Nigerian development shows a link between "RevolutionNow" and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and another Islamic revolutionary group led by one ZAKZAKY- whose leader has been in custody for sometime. The government alleged the link between the organizations and "RevolutionNow". The latter has not released any counter statement.
Does the homeless the right to sleep on sidewalks?
Events in Nigeria have hardly taken off, when the country's Directorate of State Securities,SSS, swung into action and arrested Sowore and Olawale Bakare - linked to what is now called "RevolutionNow". From developments so far, a glimpse on the Nigerian development shows a link between "RevolutionNow" and the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and another Islamic revolutionary group led by one ZAKZAKY- whose leader has been in custody for sometime. The government alleged the link between the organizations and "RevolutionNow". The latter has not released any counter statement.
Does the homeless the right to sleep on sidewalks?
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Democrats' partisan impeachment push
South Africa: Whither thy Pride?
Some People are saying that President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has apologized for the callous treatment of immigrants in South Africa in attempts to close the chapter of 'man inhumanity to man' visited on unprotected immigrants.
However, curious observers say that apologies by Ramaphosa and other South Africans is not enough. They contend that apologies cannot replace loss of lives and materials in arson by angry South Africans.
It is noted that it should not be misplaced that South Africans who went after innocent immigrants were angry and that they visited their anger on the wrong people, instead of confronting Ramaphosa and other aimless leaders of their country.
However, curious observers say that apologies by Ramaphosa and other South Africans is not enough. They contend that apologies cannot replace loss of lives and materials in arson by angry South Africans.
It is noted that it should not be misplaced that South Africans who went after innocent immigrants were angry and that they visited their anger on the wrong people, instead of confronting Ramaphosa and other aimless leaders of their country.
Revolutions here and there
The Hong Kong protesters have refused to give up. And the question has begun to pop about what the protesters really want to achieve amid continuing protests. A news report in a major newspaper describe the protests as illegal. The police and protesters struggle for space. As the police dislodge protesters from some areas, protesters regroup to challenge the police in other areas. The protest has moved to the airport for the second day running. The South China Morning Post reports that hundreds of protesters occupy the airport for second day. Hundreds of protesters have been arrested and detained. There does not appear to be an end to what has begun with a fierce opposition of an extradition bill from Hong Kong to China.
"Is the occurrence in Hong Kong a protest or revolution?" Many people have begun to ask the question. Some of the protesters tend to want the protest as a revolution, but what has happened so far is a fight between the police and the protesters. Although, the protesters have smashed government buildings, They have hardly achieve the type of change that would qualify events in Hong Kong as a revolution. However, judged by the popular French revolution, the definition of revolution takes a different form.
"Is the occurrence in Hong Kong a protest or revolution?" Many people have begun to ask the question. Some of the protesters tend to want the protest as a revolution, but what has happened so far is a fight between the police and the protesters. Although, the protesters have smashed government buildings, They have hardly achieve the type of change that would qualify events in Hong Kong as a revolution. However, judged by the popular French revolution, the definition of revolution takes a different form.
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Many Nigerians are crying for deliverance
There is a discordant tune coming from Nigeria, as a large number of people are crying over lack of direction in the country's affairs, and government apologists are saying the crying of many Nigerians is political amid basket of woes, that include economic dislocation attended by high unemployment rate among university graduates and other cadres.
Many Nigerians point to lack of security occasioned by what they describe as unusual killings by herdsmen from the Fulani tribe, a development some people describe as fast turning into an invasion in some parts of the country, creating a near resemblance to Boko Haram's invasion of the North East of the country, and attacks on Christians in some areas in the northern part of the country.
Many Nigerians point to lack of security occasioned by what they describe as unusual killings by herdsmen from the Fulani tribe, a development some people describe as fast turning into an invasion in some parts of the country, creating a near resemblance to Boko Haram's invasion of the North East of the country, and attacks on Christians in some areas in the northern part of the country.
Immigration Palaver amid deportation frenzy
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Minding our own businesses, and still say something, when we see something!
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Iran's belligerence and America's measured response
Iran playing with Tiger's tail The family as society's bulwark
The father is important. The mother is also important. Children are not less important. This explains the reason the society has mother's day, father's day and children's day. Many people believe that these days are marked not just for show, but to encourage good behavior for the family and the well being of the society as a whole.
Now some people are suggesting that should not these three important days be fused into one family day, when fathers, mothers and children are celebrated? They say bringing the family day as one entity will stop the divisibility and the tendency to think that mothers or fathers are more important than one another and ends manifest schism in the family.
Now some people are suggesting that should not these three important days be fused into one family day, when fathers, mothers and children are celebrated? They say bringing the family day as one entity will stop the divisibility and the tendency to think that mothers or fathers are more important than one another and ends manifest schism in the family.
Gov. Newsom's California for Some!
Sudan still on the edge
Sudan's new strongman, Fattah
A call for civil disobedience in Sudan by the civil society that begins Sunday and expects to end, when a civilian government is announced is in effect, prolonging the disagreement between the military rulers and the civil society over the country's rulership.
Although, the military had overthrown the country's former leader, Omar al-Bashir in April, but the civil society refused to stop its call and protests for democratization of the country against the military's plans to hold on to power. Consequently, the military has continued its killing of protesters who have refused to decamp from the spot they have occupied since the days of their successful protests against al-Bashir. On June 3, about 100 among the protesters were confirmed killed by soldiers and that had pushed the country to the edge, and the resultant call by the civil society for an indefinite strike capable of forcing the military put of power.
Although, the military had overthrown the country's former leader, Omar al-Bashir in April, but the civil society refused to stop its call and protests for democratization of the country against the military's plans to hold on to power. Consequently, the military has continued its killing of protesters who have refused to decamp from the spot they have occupied since the days of their successful protests against al-Bashir. On June 3, about 100 among the protesters were confirmed killed by soldiers and that had pushed the country to the edge, and the resultant call by the civil society for an indefinite strike capable of forcing the military put of power.
Nancy Pelosi as Haman?
There is a turmoil in the Democratic Party controlled House in the United States over what to do about President Donald Trump, who has seemingly turned into a bone in the necks of his enemies.
The turmoil has been caused by a sharp difference between the House leadership that wants to tread carefully against impeachment at all cost and those who wants President Trump impeached regardless of the consequence.
The turmoil over what to do with President Trump has also manifested between the Democratic Party controlled House and the Democratic Party's messengers in the Liberal media.
Specifically, the party's media messengers in the CNN are canvassing for an impeachment regardless of the consequence. The party's media messengers in the CNN are asking the party to go ahead and just do it!
The turmoil has been caused by a sharp difference between the House leadership that wants to tread carefully against impeachment at all cost and those who wants President Trump impeached regardless of the consequence.
The turmoil over what to do with President Trump has also manifested between the Democratic Party controlled House and the Democratic Party's messengers in the Liberal media.
Specifically, the party's media messengers in the CNN are canvassing for an impeachment regardless of the consequence. The party's media messengers in the CNN are asking the party to go ahead and just do it!
Israel on parade at 5th Avenue in New York City, Sunday June 2, 2019. Theme: Only in Israel
More than a story of who laughs last
Americans have not completely gone over watching the battle between the Democratic party and President Donald Trump. People who follow public events know the cause of the battle between the contenders. Democrats believe the election victory belongs to its candidate and not to Trump. The battle seems to have just begun, rather ending with the Robert Mueller'e report of an investigation into allegation of an unfounded collusion, because the Democratic Party controlled House has chosen the politics of vengeance and vendetta.
The Democratic Party believed that its candidate, Hillary Clinton, lost the 2016 presidential election to Trump, because of an alleged collusion and interference by the Russians in the elections, favored Trump and that Trump conspired with the Russians for that purpose. And Clinton herself had said the election victory was stolen from her.
The Democratic Party believed that its candidate, Hillary Clinton, lost the 2016 presidential election to Trump, because of an alleged collusion and interference by the Russians in the elections, favored Trump and that Trump conspired with the Russians for that purpose. And Clinton herself had said the election victory was stolen from her.
Nigerians getting poorer amid claims of government's ineptitude
Nigerians are unsure about what is happening to their president and their country. Is Muhammad Buhari the same action leader he claims to be or has claimed credit for past active leadership that does not belong to him? It is a question Nigerians are trying to answer as challenges of ineptitude mount against Buhari's first four year term as a civilian leader and eclipsing his military era credential as an action leader.
Though, reportedly voted for a second term in office in an election marred with irregularities and victory that has been challenged in a court of law by the opposition. Just as Buhari begins his second term on May 29, the Economist magazine reports about half of the Nigerian population has entered into acute poverty under Buahri.
Though, reportedly voted for a second term in office in an election marred with irregularities and victory that has been challenged in a court of law by the opposition. Just as Buhari begins his second term on May 29, the Economist magazine reports about half of the Nigerian population has entered into acute poverty under Buahri.
Who owns the Strait of Hormuz?
The Strait of Hormuz is in the news again. Anytime Hormuz comes into the news, has always been over diplomatic issues between Iran and other countries, Iran using Hormuz to want to extract some consensus from the latter.
It is not strange that with another hot diplomatic issue emerging between Iran and the United States, Iran has threatened to block the passage at Hormuz against international maritime.
Consequently. the U.S has sent warships to warn Iran that blockading Hormuz would not be without consequence. Therefore, the tango between Iran and the U.S has always led to a question about the ownership of The Strait of Hormuz.
It is not strange that with another hot diplomatic issue emerging between Iran and the United States, Iran has threatened to block the passage at Hormuz against international maritime.
Consequently. the U.S has sent warships to warn Iran that blockading Hormuz would not be without consequence. Therefore, the tango between Iran and the U.S has always led to a question about the ownership of The Strait of Hormuz.
No collusion - sweeter than impeachment threats
News reports about Robert Mueller's submission of the outcome of his special investigation into allegations of Russian interference and collusion in the 2016 presidential and election in the United States is like a new song title vibrating all over the world. The reason is that there has been no information that the report has in anyway jeopardize the election of Donald Trump as president and commander-in-chief.
It is a lyric that the Republicans and the mammoth Trump supporters want to hear as a song, against the expectations of the liberals and the Democrats.
It is a lyric that the Republicans and the mammoth Trump supporters want to hear as a song, against the expectations of the liberals and the Democrats.
Davido will play, Adeleke will dance
Many Nigerians are in a state of unbelief over an election tribunal's decision to return a governorship victory to the owner, but with fears that the ruling party may still reclaim the victory through control of the courts. Would the power in Nigeria allow governor-elect of Osun State, Isiaka Adeleke to show his mastery of the dancing steps with body and shoulders moving side ways?
Recently, Adeleke became a governor elect and Nigerians saw how good he could dance in places where he showed his dancing steps during the election campaigns.But the governorship victory was taken away from him in what the country's Independent Electoral Commission declared an inconclusive election and a hushed rerun was ordered, and enabled the ruling party exercise of power and and took back the governorship victory from Adeleke in a rerun election people described as nothing better than brigandage!
Recently, Adeleke became a governor elect and Nigerians saw how good he could dance in places where he showed his dancing steps during the election campaigns.But the governorship victory was taken away from him in what the country's Independent Electoral Commission declared an inconclusive election and a hushed rerun was ordered, and enabled the ruling party exercise of power and and took back the governorship victory from Adeleke in a rerun election people described as nothing better than brigandage!
Politics: Same yesterday and today?
It was not that Socrates did not believe in democracy or politics of his days in Greece. The difference about him compared with his contemporaries was that he did not see any need for anyone to want to become a leader for just for the sake of being a leader. Secondly, he did not see the positive impact of democracy in the Greece of his days and he was bent on teaching the youths to understand the phenomena of the situation in Greece of his time.
What Socrates saw and for what he also became a victim was the struggle for power and the inclination to destroy others to cling to power at all cost, and that those with the power of coercion confusing the public that their evil was the good and the best interest of the public. What crime was Socrates accused of having committed? He was accused of impiety for alleged failure to recognize the gods that the city states acknowledged and for introducing new deities. Secondly, he was accused of the corruption of youths. Socrates accusers knew he was more knowledgeable than they were. The intent was to take him out and for him not to take away the leadership position they believed belonged to them. Therefore, they drummed up the charges against him, though he said it time and time again that he was content teaching the youths than seek political leadership. Where in the world today that that insane style of politics is not practiced? The insane political methodology has no tribal inclination, no peculiar characteristics based on color or level of education or civilization. |
When the fear of flying becomes real
News about any air crash is never easy to receive. This is not for nothing, but the insane high casualty. Consequently, whenever people will travel by air is always a time for silent prayers, even for people who don't believe in prayers.
Before I heard the news about the Ethiopian air crash on Sunday, I was at the Bronx in the evening to see a family member on a visit from Nigeria. I told her we should be thankful to God for her safe arrival.
The reason for that statement is that I believe that traveling in a technological contraption called 'aircraft' that flies like a bird in the air, carrying hundreds of passenger is worthy of reason to be thankful for safe arrival.
I was browsing through the news on Monday when I read about the unbelievable news of the death of Professor Pius Adesanmi of the Carleton University in Canada. My jaw dropped.What killed him? I searched through the story and found that there was an air crash in Ethiopia and he was on the flight.
Before I heard the news about the Ethiopian air crash on Sunday, I was at the Bronx in the evening to see a family member on a visit from Nigeria. I told her we should be thankful to God for her safe arrival.
The reason for that statement is that I believe that traveling in a technological contraption called 'aircraft' that flies like a bird in the air, carrying hundreds of passenger is worthy of reason to be thankful for safe arrival.
I was browsing through the news on Monday when I read about the unbelievable news of the death of Professor Pius Adesanmi of the Carleton University in Canada. My jaw dropped.What killed him? I searched through the story and found that there was an air crash in Ethiopia and he was on the flight.
Venezuela's journey into a long-drawn crisis
Nicolas Maduro is acting like a normal human being scared of a negative change after a spell - seemingly as a popular president, following a time after Hugo Chavez.
But how has Maduro mismanaged Venezuela to suddenly find himself riding on a Tiger's back as he is currently doing?
Maduro will undoubtedly be having his own quiet moments outside the rancorous situation he has been witnessing on Venezuela's streets, when he can visualize how he has traveled to be where he is today amid crisis and the possibility of becoming a former leader without respect staring him on the face..
But how has Maduro mismanaged Venezuela to suddenly find himself riding on a Tiger's back as he is currently doing?
Maduro will undoubtedly be having his own quiet moments outside the rancorous situation he has been witnessing on Venezuela's streets, when he can visualize how he has traveled to be where he is today amid crisis and the possibility of becoming a former leader without respect staring him on the face..
The real frivolous declaration of emergency
With the declaration of emergency by Omar al-Bashir of Sudan, the world can now see an emergency that is self-serving, against the one in the United States that is not.
Al-Bashir's act has created a perfect comparison between his own declaration of emergency and the one by President Donald Trump in the U.S.
Liberals and Democrats have erroneously declared Trump's emergency as obscene, because according to them, Trump's declaration of emergency is meant to get the money for the wall he has promised to build at the border to curtail illegal immigration, drugs, human trafficking and stop the easy passage of criminals into the country.
Al-Bashir's act has created a perfect comparison between his own declaration of emergency and the one by President Donald Trump in the U.S.
Liberals and Democrats have erroneously declared Trump's emergency as obscene, because according to them, Trump's declaration of emergency is meant to get the money for the wall he has promised to build at the border to curtail illegal immigration, drugs, human trafficking and stop the easy passage of criminals into the country.
Would Nigerians elect a new breed president?
Many Nigerians home and abroad are watching developments in their country amid expectations about who will be the country's President among about 75 contenders.
The first two candidates, the incumbent President Muhammad Buhari who is seeking re-election, and Atiku Abubakar, candidate for the major opposition party, are expected to slug it out for the first position and other can take the second position
But wait, many young Nigerians are saying it is their time . And these young Nigerians are following many among the 73 young politicians who are seeking to be President because every Nigeria has the right to aspire to any level provided he or she has the level of education, experience and clout.
The first two candidates, the incumbent President Muhammad Buhari who is seeking re-election, and Atiku Abubakar, candidate for the major opposition party, are expected to slug it out for the first position and other can take the second position
But wait, many young Nigerians are saying it is their time . And these young Nigerians are following many among the 73 young politicians who are seeking to be President because every Nigeria has the right to aspire to any level provided he or she has the level of education, experience and clout.
Nigeria's journey to nowhere
Latest reports show that President Muhammad Buhari had said the INEC had everything needed to hold the election and that the electoral commission had no reason to have postponed the election. He challenged the electoral commission to explain the logistic problem mentioned as the cause of the election postponement.
This is against the reason advanced by nation's Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, that the postponement was caused by what it called an attempt by the ruling party to manipulate the election and hailed the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for his courage for the postponement of the election.
This is against the reason advanced by nation's Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, that the postponement was caused by what it called an attempt by the ruling party to manipulate the election and hailed the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for his courage for the postponement of the election.
Virginia sinfulness and the trouble about sexual interactions
Justin Fairfax, the lieutenant-governor in Virginia may either have resigned or still struggling against his accusers by the time you read this. Majority members of the Democratic Party have called on him to step down amid rape accusations and his own plea of innocence.
Calls for Fairfax resignation is now louder than the calls for Governor Ralph Northam's resignation. What led to Mr. Fairfax rape issues began with the state governor's wearing of black face in a photograph during his college days and the public demand for the governor's resignation left the door open for Mr. Fairfax's elevation.
Notably, the governor's problem emerged after he announced his approval of abortion for babies in trimester of life. It is all about trouble of fair sex and unfair sex, and whether a woman should be allowed to kill a baby from fair or unfair sexual interactions.
Calls for Fairfax resignation is now louder than the calls for Governor Ralph Northam's resignation. What led to Mr. Fairfax rape issues began with the state governor's wearing of black face in a photograph during his college days and the public demand for the governor's resignation left the door open for Mr. Fairfax's elevation.
Notably, the governor's problem emerged after he announced his approval of abortion for babies in trimester of life. It is all about trouble of fair sex and unfair sex, and whether a woman should be allowed to kill a baby from fair or unfair sexual interactions.
Nigeria: Stereotyping for political gains
Many well meaning people would have been in politics but for the seeming life and death issue that they say politics has become.Politics in many parts of the world's confirms. Look at the deadly political situation in the United States between the Republicans and the Democrats.
Leaders from some African countries have ended up in the Hague to defend themselves against life and death politics. When some politicians act or talk, observers think they lack education despite their claim to higher education, one of the reasons for seeking to lead their countries.
Imagine a leader with a claim to professorial standing, defender of the rule of law and a Minister of God, opening his mouth and referring to the entire population of a political party that he and his party face in opposition as thieves. Does that make all members of that political party thieves as claimed by the politician?
Leaders from some African countries have ended up in the Hague to defend themselves against life and death politics. When some politicians act or talk, observers think they lack education despite their claim to higher education, one of the reasons for seeking to lead their countries.
Imagine a leader with a claim to professorial standing, defender of the rule of law and a Minister of God, opening his mouth and referring to the entire population of a political party that he and his party face in opposition as thieves. Does that make all members of that political party thieves as claimed by the politician?
Venezuela in the mire
An election is expected in Venezuela. Will the election lead to a desirable change in the country to make life worthy living for Venezuelans?
Obviously, Venezuelans are currently holding public demonstration against President Nicholas Maduro's socialist government protesting to hard economic situation. Protesters and police are dueling on the streets. And people are losing their lives.
All these don't seem to matter to Maduro, who is vying for another term in office, rather than step down for a new leadership. But we all know that dictators don't step down. They instead show the world how popular they are amid turbulence and unpopularity. Maduro is not an exception.
Maduro is as expected demonstrating the negative power of incumbency by holding on to power at all
Obviously, Venezuelans are currently holding public demonstration against President Nicholas Maduro's socialist government protesting to hard economic situation. Protesters and police are dueling on the streets. And people are losing their lives.
All these don't seem to matter to Maduro, who is vying for another term in office, rather than step down for a new leadership. But we all know that dictators don't step down. They instead show the world how popular they are amid turbulence and unpopularity. Maduro is not an exception.
Maduro is as expected demonstrating the negative power of incumbency by holding on to power at all
United States in endless gridlock
The media has not stopped counting the number of days of the partial shutdown of government business at the federal level.
Along counting of endless days of the gridlock are analysis of the impact of the shutdown on workers and their families, and other businesses patronized by affected workers.
There are also warnings of the dire consequences from the shutdown if it continues without resolution, and
prompting questions about where parties to the gridlock currently stand.
News reports say that there are two dueling bill, one by the Republicans and the other by the Democrats, to come before the senate for consideration. But there is little or no hope that either will break the gridlock running to 40 days.
Along counting of endless days of the gridlock are analysis of the impact of the shutdown on workers and their families, and other businesses patronized by affected workers.
There are also warnings of the dire consequences from the shutdown if it continues without resolution, and
prompting questions about where parties to the gridlock currently stand.
News reports say that there are two dueling bill, one by the Republicans and the other by the Democrats, to come before the senate for consideration. But there is little or no hope that either will break the gridlock running to 40 days.
Vengeance is here!
Nancy Pelosi wrote and asked President Donald Trump for a delay of the State of The Union Address on Wednesday.
President Trump did not immediately respond to Pelosi's letter. But on Thursday, a letter went from President Trump to Pelosi, postponing her journey outside the country.
The same reason Pelosi had offered for her suggestion to delay the State of the Union Address - government shutdown that Trump advanced in his letter grounding her journey.
One week or so before Pelosi's letter to President Trump, the Democrats had stopped negotiations for a way forward on the wall imbroglio and the need to reopen government.
President Trump did not immediately respond to Pelosi's letter. But on Thursday, a letter went from President Trump to Pelosi, postponing her journey outside the country.
The same reason Pelosi had offered for her suggestion to delay the State of the Union Address - government shutdown that Trump advanced in his letter grounding her journey.
One week or so before Pelosi's letter to President Trump, the Democrats had stopped negotiations for a way forward on the wall imbroglio and the need to reopen government.
Theresa May's struggle amid Brexit deal contention
If Theresa May has lost the vote of no confidence on Wednesday, she would have been like the Guyana leader, David Granger, whose loss of vote of no confidence by a single vote has pushed his country for an election earlier than expected.
Some analysts on British politics reported said that if May had lost, Britain would have just few weeks for an election to replace May as the prime minister.
Therefore, May deserves every well-meaning observer's congratulatory remark for her survival. It is not about the margin of votes for her survival that matters but that she survived at all.
Some analysts on British politics reported said that if May had lost, Britain would have just few weeks for an election to replace May as the prime minister.
Therefore, May deserves every well-meaning observer's congratulatory remark for her survival. It is not about the margin of votes for her survival that matters but that she survived at all.
Nancy Pelosi goofs over security situation
Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has reportedly goofed over the security situation at the Congress, and asking President Donald Trump to delay the State of the Union Address, until the government has reopened.
Information emerged on Wednesday that Pelosi had sent a letter to President Trump seeking to delay the State of the Union of Address, because she said the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security were affected by the shutdown and their staff not paid.
Information emerged on Wednesday that Pelosi had sent a letter to President Trump seeking to delay the State of the Union of Address, because she said the Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security were affected by the shutdown and their staff not paid.
Strategic Human Resources Management and Government Shutdown
Bobi Wine of Uganda and fervor of patriotism
Bobi Wine is very popular in Uganda as a legislator and singer, especially among youths. He had wanted to use his music for a political breakthrough to unseat Museveni and become president. But it was one venture that almost turned tragic as the dictator showed Wine the true color of a dictator.
Wine spent more days in detention than he campaigned to be president and managed to be alive on regaining his freedom. The reason was his popularity and the sweetness of his revolutionary songs - popular among people, but which were discordant tunes to the Ugandan leader.
Wine spent more days in detention than he campaigned to be president and managed to be alive on regaining his freedom. The reason was his popularity and the sweetness of his revolutionary songs - popular among people, but which were discordant tunes to the Ugandan leader.
New way in Washington and IRS will make refunds!
A piece of good news emerged on Monday that the IRS will make refunds on tax returns in spite of the government partial shutdown. It is one information many Americans have awaited. With a new way that takes care of what matters first at this time, politicians can continue their debate about border security.
There was a mild disagreement among the politicians over the announcement that the IRS will make refunds, unlike in the past when there were no refunds during government shutdown. Republicans favor the development that the IRS will make refunds, but the Democrats are against it.
According to reports, the Office of Personnel Management in the president's office changed the standing rule against non-refund by the IRS during government shutdown. Many observers just think it is the right thing to do and they are careless about what may have caused the change in rules.
There was a mild disagreement among the politicians over the announcement that the IRS will make refunds, unlike in the past when there were no refunds during government shutdown. Republicans favor the development that the IRS will make refunds, but the Democrats are against it.
According to reports, the Office of Personnel Management in the president's office changed the standing rule against non-refund by the IRS during government shutdown. Many observers just think it is the right thing to do and they are careless about what may have caused the change in rules.
The Nigerian Political Process, Manipulations and Lies
Opposition parties in Nigeria are protesting INEC's appointment of Amina Zakari - President Muhammad Buhari's relative - as chairman of committee for national Collation Center for the February 2019 elections. The parties are also protesting the inspector general of police's service going beyond his retirement date of January 3, 2019.
But the ruling All Progressive Party, APC, Zakari and INEC are standing by Zakari's appointment, with INEC's explanation of Zakari's expected role and Zakari's denial of relationship with the president, making observers think that Zakari's likely role remains highly questionable, and the INEC chairman's effort at manipulation.
But the ruling All Progressive Party, APC, Zakari and INEC are standing by Zakari's appointment, with INEC's explanation of Zakari's expected role and Zakari's denial of relationship with the president, making observers think that Zakari's likely role remains highly questionable, and the INEC chairman's effort at manipulation.
American Politics: Status quo vs. New ideas
Nancy Pelosi emerged the new speaker of the House of Representatives on Thursday and in a bombshell described President Donald Trump's wall as immoral. It renewed the rigid position of the Democratic Party against President Trump's plan for a wall as part of the country's border security.
Americans had expected a way forward in the impasse over the border wall and border security. The issue of insecurity at the border had continually made the need to secure the border a political campaign issue from time to time, and became a major campaign promise by the incumbent president to build a wall breaking with the past about border security measures that never secured the border.
Americans had expected a way forward in the impasse over the border wall and border security. The issue of insecurity at the border had continually made the need to secure the border a political campaign issue from time to time, and became a major campaign promise by the incumbent president to build a wall breaking with the past about border security measures that never secured the border.
Elijah the Tishbite's experience
Not many people know of Prophet Elijah as told in the Christian scripture, his revelation of the truth, King Ahab's anger against him, how he fled from Israel and rode a chariot-of-fire into heaven to escape Ahab and Jezebel.
Whether it is possible to ride a chariots-of-fire to heaven is not the subject of this discourse. Reason is about two people's current life'e experiences that are similar to Elijah's, to remind anyone who knows about Elijah the Tishbite's experience in
comparison with their own.
The first person in this matter is Senator Dino Melaye of Nigeria currently running and hiding from the police seeking to arrest him, and Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah whose properties have been reportedly destroyed in Ghana by youths angered by his revelations.
Whether it is possible to ride a chariots-of-fire to heaven is not the subject of this discourse. Reason is about two people's current life'e experiences that are similar to Elijah's, to remind anyone who knows about Elijah the Tishbite's experience in
comparison with their own.
The first person in this matter is Senator Dino Melaye of Nigeria currently running and hiding from the police seeking to arrest him, and Prophet Isaac Owusu Bempah whose properties have been reportedly destroyed in Ghana by youths angered by his revelations.
Inhuman acts against children
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Woman cuts off stalker's penis
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Christ, Constantine the Great, Xmas, Poverty and the Wealthy
There was no Xmas before the birth of Jesus Christ, whose birth is today celebrated with Xmas. Possibly without the wealthy class opposition to Christ as a messiah who raised the dead, made the blind see, healed the sick and fed the poor, and the Christ's punishment and painful crucifixion, and positively turning live's around, there would have been no Xmas.
Apparently, there are Christians who don't believe or celebrate Xmas. They say Christ was not born on December 25, and they would ask anyone who engage them in a debate to show the place in the scripture, where December 25 was mentioned as Christ's birthday.
Apparently, there are Christians who don't believe or celebrate Xmas. They say Christ was not born on December 25, and they would ask anyone who engage them in a debate to show the place in the scripture, where December 25 was mentioned as Christ's birthday.
Learn from Christ's simple lifestyle and activities geared toward helping others. He used his God given gift to help others without asking to be paid. He did not open a shop to turn his talent into a money making venture, but rather he threw out money lenders, he said had turned God's house into a place of buying and selling.
The feud and vengeance in America's politics and effects
The government has been shut down in the United States, whether partially or fully. The re-opening for business will depend on a rethink by powerful Democratic Party senators to do the necessary.
But everyone is a witness to the fact that instead of doing the really necessary, it is the enactment of passing blames that has become an order. The White House is blaming the Democratic senators, and the Democratic senators are blaming the White House.
But everyone is a witness to the fact that instead of doing the really necessary, it is the enactment of passing blames that has become an order. The White House is blaming the Democratic senators, and the Democratic senators are blaming the White House.
And sadly too, we are witnesses to Trump's reversal of almost all of Obama's programs. This raises a question about how long this feud and vengeance between Republicans and Democrats would continue and the desire for progress stalled against the country. Isn't there a need for a bipartisan effort to resolve this feud? Do one need to recommend that American law-makers in both parties read 'Beowulf' for them to understand the evil effects of feud and vengeance in a human society?
United States: As government shutdown looms
Would the government shut down in the United States or not? The question would be answered before the end of Saturday, as Americans await the outcome of votes in the senate for a new spending bill that include the $5 billion for the wall at southern border. The bill was passed by the House late on Thursday. But observers are uncertain of its fate in the senate.
It will be Eureka, if the bill passes the senate. many people are saying. But if the bill fails to pass the senate vote, it means that government shut down could happen as early as Saturday.
It will be Eureka, if the bill passes the senate. many people are saying. But if the bill fails to pass the senate vote, it means that government shut down could happen as early as Saturday.
The fear of ISIS and Iran in Syria
The fear of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant is real. This is attested with opposition against President Donald Trump decision to pull the United States out of Syria. There is reported opposition from majority of military officers the media interviewed on the matter.
Law makers are divided on the issue, and some front line members of Congress among Republicans law makers are opposed to the U.S. withdrawal. Reason? The fear of the ISIS, and boosting Russia and Iran.
Law makers are divided on the issue, and some front line members of Congress among Republicans law makers are opposed to the U.S. withdrawal. Reason? The fear of the ISIS, and boosting Russia and Iran.
Performance evaluation for Loretta Lynch
Loretta's Lynch's interview by law makers raises a question about what to be gained in her role in the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email as secretary of state ?
Lynch was United States' attorney general during the events leading to the 2016 elections. Americans have not quite forgotten her impromptu meeting with former President Bill Clinton in an aircraft in Arizona.
At the time, Hillary Clinton was a presidential candidate, and she was under investigation for using a private email during her tenure as secretary of state.
Lynch was United States' attorney general during the events leading to the 2016 elections. Americans have not quite forgotten her impromptu meeting with former President Bill Clinton in an aircraft in Arizona.
At the time, Hillary Clinton was a presidential candidate, and she was under investigation for using a private email during her tenure as secretary of state.
Flynn on trial and Comey on trial
James Comey is still very much in the news as a news maker meeting with law makers from both parties behind doors. Comey is defending his time office as FBI director. And Michael Flynn, former National Security Adviser, appears in a court for sentencing for lying to the FBI.
News reports say that Flynn told the court that he lied to the FBI, amid a controversy over an alleged flawed procedure employed by the FBI in Flynn's interview. This has raised a question about why Flynn's admission than denying an earlier guilty plea. Further raising a question about any other problem Flynn may want to avoid for accepting to go down without a fight.
News reports say that Flynn told the court that he lied to the FBI, amid a controversy over an alleged flawed procedure employed by the FBI in Flynn's interview. This has raised a question about why Flynn's admission than denying an earlier guilty plea. Further raising a question about any other problem Flynn may want to avoid for accepting to go down without a fight.
Republicans and Democrats dance to prosecutors' music
Political events have been hectic in the United States last few days with Robert Mueller, James Comey. President Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in the news.
The Democrats are drumming support for the Robert Mueller's investigation into the allegations about Russian collusion in the 2016 elections.
The Republicans are in support of another investigation in the Congress into James Comey's role in the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email use and other matters about Russians beyond the elections.
The Democrats are drumming support for the Robert Mueller's investigation into the allegations about Russian collusion in the 2016 elections.
The Republicans are in support of another investigation in the Congress into James Comey's role in the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email use and other matters about Russians beyond the elections.
Aisha Buhari's bombshell: Two cabals in control
Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammad Buhari of Nigeria, is proving to be courageous, daring to speak out, where others so privileged will not.
Not necessarily for challenging Nigerian men to stand up to the cabals she says are holding the country's development back, but that cabals determine decisions in her husband's administration of the country.
Although, Mrs. Buhari tries to paint the government in the country as achieving the objectives as expected of it, but that the country would have achieved much more without the two cabals she says are undermining the country's administration.
Not necessarily for challenging Nigerian men to stand up to the cabals she says are holding the country's development back, but that cabals determine decisions in her husband's administration of the country.
Although, Mrs. Buhari tries to paint the government in the country as achieving the objectives as expected of it, but that the country would have achieved much more without the two cabals she says are undermining the country's administration.
Khashoggi's murder and the Saudis
The issue of the investigations into Jamal Khashoogi's murder has become a thorn, with Turkey calling for a comprehensive investigation, against the Saudis and the United States' position.
The Saudis have indicted 11 people for the murder and five of the 11 are reportedly waiting to die by hanging, following swift investigation by the Saudis, after the uproar by Turkey on the inhuman act committed at the Saudis embassy on Turkey's soil.
The Saudis have indicted 11 people for the murder and five of the 11 are reportedly waiting to die by hanging, following swift investigation by the Saudis, after the uproar by Turkey on the inhuman act committed at the Saudis embassy on Turkey's soil.
California fire: 86 die and many are missing
Questions about the cause of the dangerous fire in California have remained unanswered, while the increase in number of fires and casualties are beyond human imagination. People have heard about tornadoes and hurricanes...
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The Caravan of mass asylum seekers
Where are they coming from? They are coming from Central America. Has a war broken out in Central America? No war has broken out in Central America. What prompts the caravan of the asylum seekers coming to America? They are coming in search of a better life!
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Georgia's election and Abram's lame excuses for losing
Stacy Abram is off the mark, concerning reasons for her loss in the just concluded election in the state of Georgia, in the United States. A little education about the state's civil service in the state of Georgia, and a little research, are all that are required, to know why a Republican is in the governor's lodge there.
It is true that the Democratic Party was the ruling party in Georgia up to three years after the state's civil servants were thrown into the employment-at-will against their will in 1996.
It is true that the Democratic Party was the ruling party in Georgia up to three years after the state's civil servants were thrown into the employment-at-will against their will in 1996.
The sixth grader vs. hospital administrators
East Orange General Hospital building, New Jersey, United States
A father and his daughter are on a visit to a hospital for the daughter's need for a chest X-ray test. While they are waiting at the hospital's reception area for registration, the daughter sees a sign that reads "No eating or drinking." Meaning that eating and drinking is forbidding in the reception area.
"Daddy, why do they have the "no drinking and eating" sign here, and still with a water fountain standing here?"
"They don't want people to turn the place into eating and drinking center. It means you cannot eat and drink here," the father responded.
"But then there should be no water fountain here. The sign is wrong and it should be taken off," the daughter said. "The hospital should either remove the sign or leave the sign and remove the water fountain." she insisted. She rises from her seat, goes toward the water fountain, takes a cup and obtains a cupful of water and drinks.
"Daddy, why do they have the "no drinking and eating" sign here, and still with a water fountain standing here?"
"They don't want people to turn the place into eating and drinking center. It means you cannot eat and drink here," the father responded.
"But then there should be no water fountain here. The sign is wrong and it should be taken off," the daughter said. "The hospital should either remove the sign or leave the sign and remove the water fountain." she insisted. She rises from her seat, goes toward the water fountain, takes a cup and obtains a cupful of water and drinks.
Counting votes days after elections Scott and Nelson - contending over senatorial seat in Florida
The early conclusion of elections in the United States was a good report for the country in the eyes of people in backwater areas of the world, as a place where election results were mostly heard before midnight on election day.
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Whitaker's uphill task as acting attorney general Former attorney general, Jeff Sessions and Senator Charles Schumer - led opposition against Session
We are in a philosophical world, believe it or not. Nothing is static. Everything is continuously in motion.Yesterday, it was Jeff Sessions at the receiving end of the liberal's hammer for accepting to be President Donald Trump's attorney general.
Sessions recused himself from managing the Robert Mueller's investigation into the alleged Russia's meddling in the 2016 elections. Sessions' decision to recuse himself stalled the relationship between him and the president |
Battle for supremacy among Nigerian politicians Death as the spoiler of joy
U.S. Labor Day holiday Ballad
Nigeria: Old guards fight for control
President Muhammed Buhari, and his challenger, Abubakar Atiku
Nigerians have seen Muhammed Buhari, a former military leader, working for four years, as an elected president.
It is time for judgment with the country heading into a presidential election, and the ruling party has given the incumbent president the nod for reelection.
His challenger, Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president for eight years of two terms, under President Olusegun Obasanjo, is not a mean challenger.
Both Buhari and Atiku belong to the country's old school politics. Both know what it takes to win elections, in the absence of the culture of transparency.
Many Nigerians are saying that the ruling party and the government under Buhari have failed the country, but the government's spokesmen and Buhari's public relations men have said that Buhari's government has achieved so much that he is expected to defeat his challenger.
It is time for judgment with the country heading into a presidential election, and the ruling party has given the incumbent president the nod for reelection.
His challenger, Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president for eight years of two terms, under President Olusegun Obasanjo, is not a mean challenger.
Both Buhari and Atiku belong to the country's old school politics. Both know what it takes to win elections, in the absence of the culture of transparency.
Many Nigerians are saying that the ruling party and the government under Buhari have failed the country, but the government's spokesmen and Buhari's public relations men have said that Buhari's government has achieved so much that he is expected to defeat his challenger.
Caribbean nationals in New York City, gather for their annual Labor Day celebration in Brooklyn on Monday amid songs, dance and memorable carnival trips to the Crown Height area of Brooklyn.
It is the height of the Labor Day holiday in the United States, the one day that workers all over the country have time off to party and unwind. It happens every first Monday of September.
To some people, the Labor Day holiday is the beginning of countdown to events that mark the end of the year.
It is the height of the Labor Day holiday in the United States, the one day that workers all over the country have time off to party and unwind. It happens every first Monday of September.
To some people, the Labor Day holiday is the beginning of countdown to events that mark the end of the year.
Dubai, immigration and other lands
Visitors to Dubai in the United Arab Emirate will attest to what money can do to advance the comfort of people and what the lack of money means as capable of leading to a miserable lifestyle. The entire United Arabs Emirate's population is a miniature of the population of many countries around the world. And the lifestyle in the country represents the most liberal that one can find in the entire Arab land.
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The Masquerade in the political arena
Masquerades are regarded as heavenly beings in some parts of Africa - in religious terms - by those who believe in the tradition, something irrelevant and seemingly unknown in some parts of the world. Some people who know how masquerades are dressed for their outings equate every human being as a masquerade.
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Russians as architects of Democrat s' plans
Many Americans have been waiting anxiously to hear the news of the confirmation of the alleged collusion in the 2016 election between the Trump Campaign and the Russians. But the information news reports have been feeding Americans is of some other crimes different from collusion and they are hearing of some other plans to drag Donald Trump down at all cost.
Anything can happen to us as humans. We rise and fall. And there are times that some of us are fortunate to rise and they stay steady on their feet. This applies to all human beings, whether Americans or Indians or Chinese or Africans
Anything can happen to us as humans. We rise and fall. And there are times that some of us are fortunate to rise and they stay steady on their feet. This applies to all human beings, whether Americans or Indians or Chinese or Africans
Uganda: Old wine struggles against new wine
Cory Booker's fighting spirit and.... Watching the storms around Trump
"The Democrats have nothing to run on", the White House press secretary, Sarah Sanders, interjected on Wednesday, an answer to a reporter's question, about the intense pressure and the storms around President Donald Trump.
Sander's statement was an encore of what seems to have become the Republican Party's refrain to the Democratic Party's song about the possibility of the latter's hope to regain majority seats in the Congress in November, if the election swings in their favor.
When the Republicans are saying that the Democrats have nothing to run on with which to convince Americans to vote for the party in the midterm election, the Democrats will remind listeners about the alleged Russian interference on the 2016 election and the ongoing investigation by Robert Mueller.
Sander's statement was an encore of what seems to have become the Republican Party's refrain to the Democratic Party's song about the possibility of the latter's hope to regain majority seats in the Congress in November, if the election swings in their favor.
When the Republicans are saying that the Democrats have nothing to run on with which to convince Americans to vote for the party in the midterm election, the Democrats will remind listeners about the alleged Russian interference on the 2016 election and the ongoing investigation by Robert Mueller.
Manafort and Cohen's guilt brings figure eight into attention
What attractions make politicians stick to office? Nigeria's destructive politics
Love as a terrible driver
A young lady appears on a New York City street last week, wearing a vest with an imprint that says love is a terrible driver. Many people agree that love does lead people on wrong and dangerous paths and at times to fatal decisions.
Lovers may disagree with the author of the imprint that says love is a terrible driver, but they cannot with another saying that says love is blind and for which many people agree. It is still a mystery why love is said to be blind, but few people disagree or will disagree with the saying.
Is it not therefore appropriate to agree with the author that says love is a terrible driver, if we agree that love is blind from the perspective that a vehicle driven by anyone in a blind mode can be terrible?
Lovers may disagree with the author of the imprint that says love is a terrible driver, but they cannot with another saying that says love is blind and for which many people agree. It is still a mystery why love is said to be blind, but few people disagree or will disagree with the saying.
Is it not therefore appropriate to agree with the author that says love is a terrible driver, if we agree that love is blind from the perspective that a vehicle driven by anyone in a blind mode can be terrible?
Politicians and the war against the media
Journalists and politicians have never been friends. The history of the media from the days of the struggle for freedom in the United Kingdom and the United States attests.
Therefore, one is not surprised about the relationship between President Donald Trump and the media on one hand and between Mayor Bill de Blasio on another. |
Manigault-Newman and the sour grape
Reading an article by Juliette Kayyem , captioned 'Why Omarosa secret recording is an alarm bell' and published by the CNN, brings the illegality of recording anyone without prior approval to the center staage.
Obviously, the article is about Omarosa Manigault -Newman and her illegal act of secret recording in the White House, while she worked there as director of communication for the office of Public Liaison. |
APC's coup or Daura's coup?
Nigeria's democracy on slippery ground All eyes on Ohio's special election
The open and close border debate Buhari's seeming mismanagement of victory
Partisan battle over selection of Supreme Court Judge
President Donald Trump announced Brett Kavanaugh as replacement for the vacant seat of Justice Anthony Kennedy of the United States Supreme Court on Monday. Trump had earlier ignited a political fireball for announcing his intention to appoint a replacement for Justice Kennedy.
The Democratic Party does not want anything to do with the replacement for Kennedy by Trump. The Democratic Party is not alone in the opposition against Trump's announcement for a replacement for Kennedy's seat in the court. The pro-abortion rights group too is up in arms against any idea by Trump to appoint a replacement for the vacant seat
With Trump's announcement of Judge Kavanaugh, Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the rumbling among liberals has become louder saying that Kavanaugh is a committed Conservative and could help Trump achieve an aim of overturning Roe and Wade, and make abortion a punishable offence in the U.S.
The Democratic Party does not want anything to do with the replacement for Kennedy by Trump. The Democratic Party is not alone in the opposition against Trump's announcement for a replacement for Kennedy's seat in the court. The pro-abortion rights group too is up in arms against any idea by Trump to appoint a replacement for the vacant seat
With Trump's announcement of Judge Kavanaugh, Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the rumbling among liberals has become louder saying that Kavanaugh is a committed Conservative and could help Trump achieve an aim of overturning Roe and Wade, and make abortion a punishable offence in the U.S.
CROATIA FOR FINAL!
Thailand: Young soccer players in cave
There is an effort to save 12 young soccer players and their coach caught underground in a cave at a national park in Chang Rai,Thailand. Reports show that the players and the coach have been in the cave for about nine days and they have been presumed lost before the discovery that they are alive. And without food for nine days.
Authorities in Thailand have reportedly succeeded in getting four army officers into the cave with necessary medication and gas for the embattled players. But there is also reports about imminent danger to the players' lives if there should be any rainfall, capable of worsening their situation or attempt to get them out.
Brazil ready to lift the World Cup
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Soccer is sweet, but not as music
Immigration Battle: Who is culpable for separation of children from parents?
The border between the United States and Mexico has turned into a sort of battleground between law enforcement agents and immigrants coming into the U.S. The U.S. Department of Justice says the immigrants are coming into the country illegally and reserves the right to enforce the law without zero tolerance.
As the mid-term election draws closer, there is an argument about who is responsible for the separation between children and their parents in efforts by law enforcement to enforce the law. Democrats have accused the Republicans of culpability and the Republicans have pushed back against the Democrats.
As the mid-term election draws closer, there is an argument about who is responsible for the separation between children and their parents in efforts by law enforcement to enforce the law. Democrats have accused the Republicans of culpability and the Republicans have pushed back against the Democrats.
The World Cup fever is raging!
Abiola, Buhari and politics without altruism
Notable politicians and some eminent Nigerians gather in Abuja on Tuesday, in honor of Bashorun MKO Abiola and to commemorate June 12 as Democracy Day.
June 12 was the day election that Abiola believed to have won was annulled. A posthumous award is bestowed on Abiola by President Muhammed Buhari, Nigeria’s current leader.
Many Nigerians have asked whether Buhari’s honor to Abiola is not a Greek gift, aimed at catching votes in the next presidential election, when Buhari will be seeking reelection.
June 12 was the day election that Abiola believed to have won was annulled. A posthumous award is bestowed on Abiola by President Muhammed Buhari, Nigeria’s current leader.
Many Nigerians have asked whether Buhari’s honor to Abiola is not a Greek gift, aimed at catching votes in the next presidential election, when Buhari will be seeking reelection.
The summit of 12th June 2018
The summit between the United States leader, President Donald Trump, and the North Korean strongman, Kim Jong un, on Tuesday in Singapore, tops the list of events for the 12th June 2018..
All eyes and the world's attention are on Singapore. This attention will not cease until the world knows the outcome of the summit between the world's foremost democratic leader and the foremost dictator.
There is a sign that Jong un wants to dump the garb of the world's foremost dictator. Yet, no one seems certain about what will be the outcome of the summit between the two leaders. And no one expects anyone who is not a soothsayer to know about events of the future.
But the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who had met and discussed with Jong un prior to the summit arrangement, said that Jong un had told him about his readiness to denuclearize, because according to Pompeo, Jong un said the path he had been treading up to this moment, no longer works in the modern situation.
All eyes and the world's attention are on Singapore. This attention will not cease until the world knows the outcome of the summit between the world's foremost democratic leader and the foremost dictator.
There is a sign that Jong un wants to dump the garb of the world's foremost dictator. Yet, no one seems certain about what will be the outcome of the summit between the two leaders. And no one expects anyone who is not a soothsayer to know about events of the future.
But the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who had met and discussed with Jong un prior to the summit arrangement, said that Jong un had told him about his readiness to denuclearize, because according to Pompeo, Jong un said the path he had been treading up to this moment, no longer works in the modern situation.
Nigeria's Presidency calls attack dog to order
Who is working to destroy Saraki and Melaye?
Melaye and Saraki
It is too early to say that Nigerian politicians are crooks or thieves or criminals. But the trend of police actions against members of the legislature is showing a possibility there is a power acting in a manner to give the country's politicians the unenviable tag of criminality.
The latest information from Nigeria that the president of the country's senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has been invited by the police in connection to a robbery case in Offa must be troubling for curious observers of political events in the country.
Senator Dino Melaye case was the first that caught the world's attention. The police said he was wanted in connection with a criminal case in Kogi State.
The latest information from Nigeria that the president of the country's senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has been invited by the police in connection to a robbery case in Offa must be troubling for curious observers of political events in the country.
Senator Dino Melaye case was the first that caught the world's attention. The police said he was wanted in connection with a criminal case in Kogi State.
Crime of sexual misconduct Welcome Sunshine!
U.S. pulls out of Singapore NOKO summit
Has Kim Jong un taken the hook?
Kim Jong un of North Korea seems to have no choice than go ahead with the planned summit with President Donald Trump of the United States.
Despite the cancellation of the summit this past week by President Trump, due to what he calls North Korea's anger and open hostility, development has shown that the U.S. has continued preparation for the summit between the two leaders, amid believe that North Korea has agreed to denuclearize.
If it is true that North Korea has agreed to denuclearize, it will mean a great diplomatic victory for the U.S. effort toward North Korea's complete denuclearization. It could also mean that despite North Korea's tough stances in the past weeks that it would not denuclearize, it was a case of an empty barrel making the most noise.
Despite the cancellation of the summit this past week by President Trump, due to what he calls North Korea's anger and open hostility, development has shown that the U.S. has continued preparation for the summit between the two leaders, amid believe that North Korea has agreed to denuclearize.
If it is true that North Korea has agreed to denuclearize, it will mean a great diplomatic victory for the U.S. effort toward North Korea's complete denuclearization. It could also mean that despite North Korea's tough stances in the past weeks that it would not denuclearize, it was a case of an empty barrel making the most noise.
China's weirdly inhuman style
The widow of a writer and deceased Nobel prize winner in China, whose late husband was deemed as a dissident by authorities, has been under house arrest for eight years, South China Morning Post reports.
Authors and international literary figures are reportedly requesting her freedom, saying her years under house arrest have taken psychological toll on her life.
Can you Imagine someone under house arrest for eight years in the 21st Century without trial and not for any known crime, other than that her husband was a dissident?
This victim of the most harrowing experience from a dictatorship and most undemocratic norm is Liu Xia, the widow of Laurate Liu Xiaobo. She has never been charged for any offence by Chinese authorities. And yet, in talks about likely freedom, the Chinese authorities are considering that she could only be freed on the condition never to leave the country
Authors and international literary figures are reportedly requesting her freedom, saying her years under house arrest have taken psychological toll on her life.
Can you Imagine someone under house arrest for eight years in the 21st Century without trial and not for any known crime, other than that her husband was a dissident?
This victim of the most harrowing experience from a dictatorship and most undemocratic norm is Liu Xia, the widow of Laurate Liu Xiaobo. She has never been charged for any offence by Chinese authorities. And yet, in talks about likely freedom, the Chinese authorities are considering that she could only be freed on the condition never to leave the country
Ghana Parliament kicks against same-sex marriage
The Parliament in Ghana has said that no same sex marriage will be allowed in the country, according a news report by Ghanaweb.
The report is captioned, “Take Your Same Sex Marriage Away, We Are Much Civilized.”. The report says that the parliament’s position is a tough stance against any attempt to legalize same sex marriage in the country Titans of Nigeria's power game at loggerheads |
Prince Charles shines at 70
The royal family in London are exuding the joy of a vibrant lifestyle, with marriages, new births and birthdays.
Isn't it what life is all about? Philosophers say that birth, marriage and death, are three major milestones in human life that are celebrated. |
On Tuesday, Nigerian newspapers published a report about Buhari's mention of a waste of about $16b on a lame duck power plant project.
The lame duck power project reliably occurred during Obasanjo’s time in office as a civilian leader. But Buhari did not mention Obasanjo’s name. However, the media was able to link the lame duck power project to Obasanjo's time in office. |
Journalists and their employers
Business ethics is very clear on the employer and employee’s relationship. The employer pays the piper and dictates the tune. The employee is expected to comply with rules and regulations set by the employer.
But what is obtainable in the media houses seems a little different. The Journalist seems to want to set the rules for his or her employer concerning the rules in the news room |
James Comey, Robert Mueller and Rod Rosenstein
Where is Robert Mueller investigation into Russia's alleged interference into the United States election heading? Is the investigation a case of seeking conviction at all cost, when it is almost clear that there is no collusion between the Donald Trump campaign and the Russians?
Many observers are asking these questions, in view of the current stand off between Mueller and Trump's legal team, over the former's request to interview the president and the president's team opposition to Mueller's request.
The major question among curious members of the public is about the compelling reason that may have necessitated Mueller's request to interview the president. They ask whether Mueller has eventually established a collusion between the Trump's Campaign and the Russians.
Many observers are asking these questions, in view of the current stand off between Mueller and Trump's legal team, over the former's request to interview the president and the president's team opposition to Mueller's request.
The major question among curious members of the public is about the compelling reason that may have necessitated Mueller's request to interview the president. They ask whether Mueller has eventually established a collusion between the Trump's Campaign and the Russians.
Who wants Dino Melaye out?
Senator Dino Melaye's recall process by Nigeria's Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, ran into a hitch on Saturday as there were not enough people to verify signatures for the recall. News reports showed clearly that Melaye floored whoever were the powers who wanted him ousted from the senate.
Some members of Melaye's constituency reportedly said their signatures were forged and that Melaye had adequately represented them in the senate.
News about Melaye's travail began unfolding on Monday morning, when he was reportedly arrested at the Abuja International Airport enroute Morocco on official assignment. He was released after few hours of arrest, but only to found his home in Abuja surrounded by police officers armed to the teeth on arrival home from the airport.
Identification of Waffle House shooting victims
Persons killed at the Waffle House restaurant in Antioch, Tennessee include s restaurant employee, a musician and a college student, according to New York Daily News publication on Monday. Names of three victims identified are listed as Taurean Sanderlin, Deebony Grovers and Akilah Dasilva.
The gun man is still at large and reliably armed. What would have been his killing spree was aborted by James Shaw Jr.'s brave stoppage of the gun man and depriving him continuous use of the instrument death.
The gun man is still at large and reliably armed. What would have been his killing spree was aborted by James Shaw Jr.'s brave stoppage of the gun man and depriving him continuous use of the instrument death.
James Shaw Jr. - America's guy of the moment
His photograph is all over the internet as the toast of the moment, for saving himself and others from a gun totting lad, in a restaurant in Antioch, Tenn., Sunday morning. Though, four people are reported dead from the fracas at the restaurant encounter with a gun man apart from the injured, and Shaw is declared a hero. But the gallant savior has said he is no hero, and that he has merely tried to save himself from death.
Assad's paradise and Allah
Bashir Assad, Syrian strongman, needs no introduction, as the man whose country is no longer a paradise, and has turned into a theater of death and sorrow. On Sunday, Assad headed to his paradise on earth: Russia, after a rain of missiles from the United States, United Kingdom and France.
While in Russia, news reports showed him walking into the Russia's parliament, where he met with Russia's elected representatives. Although, no words transmitted about the topic of Assad's discussion with the representatives. But a visit soon after the rain of missiles can give a glimpse or an idea about Assad's message to the Russians.
While in Russia, news reports showed him walking into the Russia's parliament, where he met with Russia's elected representatives. Although, no words transmitted about the topic of Assad's discussion with the representatives. But a visit soon after the rain of missiles can give a glimpse or an idea about Assad's message to the Russians.
New biggest threat for Trump?
That Russia is no longer the biggest threat for the Donald Trump's presidency is the inference one draws from the current analysis in the news. And that the latest biggest threat to President Trump is the FBI's investigation of the president's lawyer, Michael Cohen.
How has time changed? Has time really changed and the investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the United States' presidential election is no longer the biggest threat to Trump's presidency?
Can this development be an admission by news analysts that there is nothing credible in the Russia's alleged interference in the United States' 2016 presidential election?
If these analysts had beaten their chest in very recent past and said that Russia was the biggest threat for the Trump's presidency and it turned out that all they had said were flukes, could people believe them saying another new development represents the biggest threat?
How has time changed? Has time really changed and the investigation into Russia's alleged interference in the United States' presidential election is no longer the biggest threat to Trump's presidency?
Can this development be an admission by news analysts that there is nothing credible in the Russia's alleged interference in the United States' 2016 presidential election?
If these analysts had beaten their chest in very recent past and said that Russia was the biggest threat for the Trump's presidency and it turned out that all they had said were flukes, could people believe them saying another new development represents the biggest threat?
Muhammed Buhari's Albatross
Muhammed Buhari
President Muhammed Buhari has not killed any bird. But he has a situation like that of a sailor in the killing of an Albatross, in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
Observers are saying that until the Nigerian government may have successfully brought Leah Sharibu back from Boko Haram’s captivity, Buhari’s situation will be perceived as worse than that of the sailor’s killing of an Albatross, in regard to Buhari’s aspiration for a second term in office.
Observers are saying there is nothing specifically wrong for any president to seek a second term in office. But they are equally saying political issues such as the refusal of Boko Haram to release Leah Sharibu because of her Christian status, while other girls seized along with her have been released, does not augur well for Buharis’ presidency and especially his reelection bid.
Observers are saying that until the Nigerian government may have successfully brought Leah Sharibu back from Boko Haram’s captivity, Buhari’s situation will be perceived as worse than that of the sailor’s killing of an Albatross, in regard to Buhari’s aspiration for a second term in office.
Observers are saying there is nothing specifically wrong for any president to seek a second term in office. But they are equally saying political issues such as the refusal of Boko Haram to release Leah Sharibu because of her Christian status, while other girls seized along with her have been released, does not augur well for Buharis’ presidency and especially his reelection bid.
Winnie Mandela's stature and the Mandela's standard
If Nelson Mandela still lives in our minds and he seemingly has not died, despite his transformation to mortality and burial, how then can one think or say that Winnie Mandela has died? Yes, the news said that Winnie had transformed to mortality, but did that mean the end of her?
Certainly not. Nelson Mandela left this shore on a last journey some years ago, and he is still remembered for his good works and service to humanity. Nelson Mandela’s standard is currently used in South Africa and outside the country to judge the level of service by his successors and others, among whom none has measured up to Mandela's standard.
Certainly not. Nelson Mandela left this shore on a last journey some years ago, and he is still remembered for his good works and service to humanity. Nelson Mandela’s standard is currently used in South Africa and outside the country to judge the level of service by his successors and others, among whom none has measured up to Mandela's standard.
Climbing the mountain of life
Human life and the struggle for survival or aspiration for breakthroughs is like the climbing of a physical mountain. The difference between the climbing of the physical mountain and the mountain of life is that all human beings climb the mountain of life endlessly.
The climbing of the mountain of life is endless, because human aspiration and the urge to make a difference only terminate with the demise of human life. Miley Cyrus captures the essence of this aspect of human aspiration in her song, "There will always be another mountain," in a title called The Climb.
The climbing of the mountain of life is endless, because human aspiration and the urge to make a difference only terminate with the demise of human life. Miley Cyrus captures the essence of this aspect of human aspiration in her song, "There will always be another mountain," in a title called The Climb.
Death and unconventional burial on the mountain
Faith and religion are two inseparable entities despite their close relationship, because religion adherents are expected to be faithful and those lacking required faith don't belong.
It isn't that people of faith, in and outside religion, don't suffer wrong or experience tough and troubled times. It is that the faith strengthens and enables the faithfuls stand without faltering.
The difficulties it entail to climb a mountain will not pose unconquerable challenge to the faithful, unlike the impossibility that an unfaithful will see before him or her. Humans face mountainous challenges everyday requiring unwavering faith to scale, with some lingering in the determination to climb the mountain and others easily give up
It isn't that people of faith, in and outside religion, don't suffer wrong or experience tough and troubled times. It is that the faith strengthens and enables the faithfuls stand without faltering.
The difficulties it entail to climb a mountain will not pose unconquerable challenge to the faithful, unlike the impossibility that an unfaithful will see before him or her. Humans face mountainous challenges everyday requiring unwavering faith to scale, with some lingering in the determination to climb the mountain and others easily give up
Trump turns the corner leaving opponents to wonder
Trending information on Tuesday about President Donald Trump announcement of reelection campaign manager comes like a sunny day in the winter amid snowfall.
So much unexpected, coming against the run of events. Does it mean that the Trump's camp has thrown the investigation into alleged Russian collusion in the United States election behind and it is getting ready for another round of election victory?
No one is hundred percent certain that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his search for connection between the Russians and the Trump Campaign, and people opposed to Trump have been saying there is a need to wait and see the direction Mueller’s investigation will take, after the last new about the indictment of 13 Russians and three Russian companies, without a single American in the fold.
So much unexpected, coming against the run of events. Does it mean that the Trump's camp has thrown the investigation into alleged Russian collusion in the United States election behind and it is getting ready for another round of election victory?
No one is hundred percent certain that Special Counsel Robert Mueller has concluded his search for connection between the Russians and the Trump Campaign, and people opposed to Trump have been saying there is a need to wait and see the direction Mueller’s investigation will take, after the last new about the indictment of 13 Russians and three Russian companies, without a single American in the fold.
God, Nigerian politicians and Nigerians
Syrians' cries of pain and anguish, mental and emotional wreck
The United Nations' Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday for 30-day ceasefire in the Syrian war. The ceasefire does not mean an end to the infanticide among siblings in that country, over who should rule the country and the type of political system most appropriate for the country.
The ceasefire does not mean an end to the killings and upending of normal human life, because it is not the first ceasefire, which beginning has witnessed bloodletting. No one is sure whether an end is in sight or not. And just before the latest ceasefire announcement, there have been endless echoes of pains and anguish from Syria.
The ceasefire does not mean an end to the killings and upending of normal human life, because it is not the first ceasefire, which beginning has witnessed bloodletting. No one is sure whether an end is in sight or not. And just before the latest ceasefire announcement, there have been endless echoes of pains and anguish from Syria.
Whose instrument for political change is Boko Haram?
Many people are saying it is unbelievable that Boko Haram can still successfully kidnap 100 school girls in Nigeria, over the latest news that the country has again been thrown into the dark and uncertainty, about the whereabouts of over hundred girls kidnapped by Boko from a school in Dapchi, Yobe State, on Monday.
The world is still in grief over the 2014 kidnapping of more than 200 girls in Chibok,with its misfortune to President Goodluck Jonathan into an unlucky fellow. And for students of literature and people with the knowledge of literature - a reminder of what the King Hrothgar suffered with Grendel’s attack on the Danes’ in ‘Beowulf’, before ‘Beowulf - the Swedish warrior’ killed Grendel and its mother.
The world is still in grief over the 2014 kidnapping of more than 200 girls in Chibok,with its misfortune to President Goodluck Jonathan into an unlucky fellow. And for students of literature and people with the knowledge of literature - a reminder of what the King Hrothgar suffered with Grendel’s attack on the Danes’ in ‘Beowulf’, before ‘Beowulf - the Swedish warrior’ killed Grendel and its mother.
Journalists as modern day Prophets
Choosing to be a journalist in the Central American countries is almost equivalent to signing the death warrant, with announcement of death so consistent. Thanks to the Committee for the Protection of Journalists, CPJ, timely interventions to stop the Augean Stable.
Although it is not only in the Central American countries that the rulers are after the journalists, but one often wonder why the so called Central American countries, so close to the citadel of democracy and freedom of speech in the United States, have not learn or imitate development in the U.S?
Although it is not only in the Central American countries that the rulers are after the journalists, but one often wonder why the so called Central American countries, so close to the citadel of democracy and freedom of speech in the United States, have not learn or imitate development in the U.S?
Leadership isn't eight hours job
"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown" is a common saying among Africans in Nigeria about leadership. People believe the saying represents a direct reference to the enormity of responsibilities of leadership, emphasizing uneasiness associated with lives of people who are leaders.
These days everyone wants to lead and there seems to be no one who wants to follow, because people think that leadership is a cup of cake. But destiny does not allot all to lead. Few people lead and vast majority follows, like it or not.
These days everyone wants to lead and there seems to be no one who wants to follow, because people think that leadership is a cup of cake. But destiny does not allot all to lead. Few people lead and vast majority follows, like it or not.
Mueller's lead and end of story?
If Special Counsel Robert Mueller is a news reporter, his statement on the indictment of 13 Russians and three Russian companies will lead the report of all his indictments. Earlier indictments will form just part of the body of the report and may have no impact on the report.
The reason is that people are saying the 13 indicted Russians and three companies actually committed the offense of interference in the U.S election based on the statement of indictment, while other earlier indictments are just by the way - unconnected with Mueller's investigation about external power's interference with the United States elections.
The reason is that people are saying the 13 indicted Russians and three companies actually committed the offense of interference in the U.S election based on the statement of indictment, while other earlier indictments are just by the way - unconnected with Mueller's investigation about external power's interference with the United States elections.
F.B.I under fire
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigations, F.B.I, had information that the Florida killer was capable of committing school mass murder, but failed to stop him!
A New York Times' report has revealed that the F.B.I received a tip last month about the impending school murder that claimed 17 lives in Florida, which the F.B.I acknowledged, but said it did nothing to stop it.
Consequently, Rick Scott, the Florida governor has called on the Christopher Wray, the head of the F.B.I, to resign.
"Seventeen innocent people are dead and acknowledging a mistake isn't going to cut it," Scott is quoted in the Times' report.
A New York Times' report has revealed that the F.B.I received a tip last month about the impending school murder that claimed 17 lives in Florida, which the F.B.I acknowledged, but said it did nothing to stop it.
Consequently, Rick Scott, the Florida governor has called on the Christopher Wray, the head of the F.B.I, to resign.
"Seventeen innocent people are dead and acknowledging a mistake isn't going to cut it," Scott is quoted in the Times' report.
South Africa: Zuma's fall after pride
Jacob Zuma seizes to be president of South Africa, following his resignation on Wednesday, after he first refuses to obey the ANC's request to quit.
Two reasons Zuma gave for his resignation are the fear of the 'vote of no confidence' and 'impeachment' from office, which would have culminated on Thursday after his refusal to obey his party.
After Zuma defied the ANC's order for him to step down from office on Tuesday, the party threatened and scheduled to support the opposition for a vote of no confidence hearing against Zuma in the parliament on Thursday.
Two reasons Zuma gave for his resignation are the fear of the 'vote of no confidence' and 'impeachment' from office, which would have culminated on Thursday after his refusal to obey his party.
After Zuma defied the ANC's order for him to step down from office on Tuesday, the party threatened and scheduled to support the opposition for a vote of no confidence hearing against Zuma in the parliament on Thursday.
United States' Open and Close Government
The foremost home of democratic government in the world has taught another lesson about open and close in government. The government was shut down twice in the last two weeks over disagreement on the country’s budget and was opened again on both occasions after agreement on the way forward.
It was a period to trade policies against policies and a period of give and take, when rigidity in politics was eschewed, at the expense of ordinary people's interests. The Federal Government and a section of the media opposed to the former's policies continue their war path, while another section of the media supportive of the government’s policies drums home its support.
It was a period to trade policies against policies and a period of give and take, when rigidity in politics was eschewed, at the expense of ordinary people's interests. The Federal Government and a section of the media opposed to the former's policies continue their war path, while another section of the media supportive of the government’s policies drums home its support.
South Africa: Zuma's trouble gets bigger
The pressure for Zuma to step down as president of South Africa is rising. It is a tide that does not seem to be going away. A group, comprising ANC and SACP, have announced plans for endless demonstration and workers strike, from Monday. They say the strike will happen, if Zuma fails to step down by Sunday night.
President Jacob Zuma is going. He will go, and he must be gone, before the next election. The procedure for his departure is what is still unknown. Will he give the ANC a fight against the request that he should step down for the party to be able to unite toward the next presidential election?
President Jacob Zuma is going. He will go, and he must be gone, before the next election. The procedure for his departure is what is still unknown. Will he give the ANC a fight against the request that he should step down for the party to be able to unite toward the next presidential election?
Kenya: Winner takes all mentality
Recent events in Kenya remind observers of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s musical composition about sorrow, tears and blood, as the trade mark in many African countries, where the police and the army are instruments of suppression.
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Nigeria: Herdsmen as Sphinx
The early part of Oedipus the King is being reenacted in Nigeria. The only difference between the scene in Oedipus and Nigeria, is that in Nigeria, you have democracy and a president, while an undemocratic king held sway in Oedipus.
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Why would anyone knowingly accepts trouble?
Adams reverences God
Gani Adams, the leader of Oodua, a popular Yoruba group in Nigeria, has been installed as the new Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland by Oba Lamidi Adeyemi of Oyo, news reports said. Aare Ona Kakanfo is a popular title in Yorubaland given to any man perceived as brave and capable of defense of the land, as generalissimo.
But the history of the past Aare Ona Kakanfo title holders is not one that gives room to cheer anyone stepping into this chieftaincy shoes without trepidation. It instead raises a question about why anyone will knowingly accepts the trouble.
But the history of the past Aare Ona Kakanfo title holders is not one that gives room to cheer anyone stepping into this chieftaincy shoes without trepidation. It instead raises a question about why anyone will knowingly accepts the trouble.
Trump's one year ride in uncertainty
Two different New York newspapers, with different front page news, before Trump's one year anniversary
What does President Donald Trump's presidency remind you? Isn't it about uncertainty of human life and about waking up alive after every sleep, when it is actually possible to go to sleep and not wake up?
No one was sure he could win an election, but he did against all odds. He fought his way in the party of his choice, humbled over nine promising presidential candidates and confined the Clinton political dynasty into irrelevance.
No one was sure he could win an election, but he did against all odds. He fought his way in the party of his choice, humbled over nine promising presidential candidates and confined the Clinton political dynasty into irrelevance.
Trump and African Leaders
Many migrants often ask loudly about why they are where they are, just like as me as an individual do ask why am I in the United States, and not in Nigeria, where I was born and raised?
President Donald Trump's alleged 'shithole' statement has raised stronger necessity for that question. "Why am I here?" It is a question that whelms up my mind as I think about arguments following the ongoing debate over the shithole comment. |
Stabilizing Journalism Practice
No rest is too much, as long as it is targeted toward healthier you; not toward a sudden call to the great beyond, and not under pressure from a publisher to satisfy the publisher's needs.
It is the journalist's life: Satisfy the publisher's hunger for good stories, appeal to his political instincts and help the publisher to make profit, so the journalist can be paid! |
Anything new in transformation from old to new year?
There is a guy in New York, who says that he knows that the year 2018 is new, but that he will have to wait through to December, to be able to say whether the year is happy or not.
Accoding to him, he doesn't want anyone to force him to ascibe meaning to a year that he has not experienced its harbingers.
First, the new year has been heralded by maddening cold in his own part of the world. The last two weeks or so of last year has been like fire experience for residents, who cannot afford to stay indoor without venturing outside into the frigidly cold weather.
Accoding to him, he doesn't want anyone to force him to ascibe meaning to a year that he has not experienced its harbingers.
First, the new year has been heralded by maddening cold in his own part of the world. The last two weeks or so of last year has been like fire experience for residents, who cannot afford to stay indoor without venturing outside into the frigidly cold weather.
Nigeria's unenviable fight against corruption
He has no choice. He has crossed over to APC. With all the allegations against him by the present APC led federal government, Obanikoro has no choice than to decamp to APC where he believes he will be protected and shielded.
But this is one area I have a quarrel with Buhari’s administration, the moment people who have allegations against them or are being investigated for corruption join APC, then such people are now shielded, and no further actions taken against them. This is not good for the anti-corruption campaign by Buhari. It negates the change agenda.
But this is one area I have a quarrel with Buhari’s administration, the moment people who have allegations against them or are being investigated for corruption join APC, then such people are now shielded, and no further actions taken against them. This is not good for the anti-corruption campaign by Buhari. It negates the change agenda.
Thorns on Zuma's side United States: Waiting for tax dollars!
Not a good time for President Jacob Zuma of South Africa. The Nkandla case of using public fund for massive facelift to his house is refusing to go away.
According to latest news from South Africa, a court has ruled that the country's parliament should have held President Zuma accountable over misuse of public fund. |
President Donald Trump signed the tax bill into law on Friday and quickly left for Florida for the yuletide. While hard working Americans are salivating and waiting for whatever gain they will get from the new tax law, amid information that the law benefits only millionaires and corporations.
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Nigeria: Four Million Jobs loss in 2017
President Buhari
Four million Nigerians lost their jobs in 2017, and instead of employment rate climbing, it has gone down by two percent - in comparison to the previous year, major Nigerian newspapers reported.
What does this mean for the government in power? First, it isn't the type of report that any government will want to see in print, because the report does not show that the government is working hard enough to create jobs.
On the other hand, if the government believes that it has been working hard enough to create jobs or that it has created the enablement for the private sectors to create necessary jobs, that effort has yet to be seen in term of upward job numbers.
What does this mean for the government in power? First, it isn't the type of report that any government will want to see in print, because the report does not show that the government is working hard enough to create jobs.
On the other hand, if the government believes that it has been working hard enough to create jobs or that it has created the enablement for the private sectors to create necessary jobs, that effort has yet to be seen in term of upward job numbers.
Theresa May in it for a long haul! Prime Minister May
Theresa May's statement, in response to the Polish leader naming her 'Madam Brexit', that she is in the office for a long haul, beyond the Brexit issue, resonates.
Should not this be understandable for people who knows what it means to be the prime minister of a powerful country like Britain? |
South Africa: Watching Zumas lose power Zumas and Ramaphosa
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former wife of President Jacob Zuma, could not have decided to vie for the ANC's presidency, to lose to her opponent.
But since in every election there must be a winner and a loser, she has emerged the loser, while her opponent is the winner. |
Death in Amtrak's train derailment
Picture shows part of the derailed train (Courtesy: ABCNews)
Multiple deaths have been reported from an Amtrak train derailment in Washington, United States, on Monday. The train was said to be on an inaugural run on a new route.
No specific number of the dead has been announced. The ABC News reported dozens of injuries, after part of the train careened off an overpass onto a heavily-trafficked highway below, according to a local official..
No specific number of the dead has been announced. The ABC News reported dozens of injuries, after part of the train careened off an overpass onto a heavily-trafficked highway below, according to a local official..
South Africa unbound and free again!
Cyril Ramaphosa emerged victorious in the election for the ANC's president on Monday and becomes the leader to replace President Jacob
Zuma.Ramaphosa defeated Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former wife of the outgoing president with a slim margin.
Ramaphosa's victory confirms President Zuma's statement at the elective confrence that there is internal democracy in the ANC, and that South Africa is capable of rebounding with a demonstration of freedom.
Very few obsevers had thought Ramaphosa could defeat the former wife of a sitting president, and a sitting president who did not hide his support for the former wife.
Zuma.Ramaphosa defeated Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former wife of the outgoing president with a slim margin.
Ramaphosa's victory confirms President Zuma's statement at the elective confrence that there is internal democracy in the ANC, and that South Africa is capable of rebounding with a demonstration of freedom.
Very few obsevers had thought Ramaphosa could defeat the former wife of a sitting president, and a sitting president who did not hide his support for the former wife.
Kenya: Absolute power under scrutiny
A debate, between Kenya's attorney general, Githu Muigai and members of the opposition party, about and 'treason' what constitutes 'high treason', has brought absolute power in Kenya under scrutiny.
Muigal has told the oppsition party lawyers that they are misleading Kenyans with the purported plan swaer in Raila Odinga as the people's president, according to a report by Standard Digital newspaper online.
Muigal has told the oppsition party lawyers that they are misleading Kenyans with the purported plan swaer in Raila Odinga as the people's president, according to a report by Standard Digital newspaper online.
South Africa: Avoiding imposition of tyranny of the majority
Zuma in dazzling South African colors
It is clear from reports of the South Africa's ANC elective conference in Johannesburg that whoever becomes the party's leader will be the party's flagbearer in the country's 2019 presidential election.
And the fact that the party has the majority votes, its candidate is favored to succeed Jacob Zuma., the outgoing president.
"We are in the majority," President Zuma reportedly said at the conference, as he rallied members of the party to unite against the disunity that reports say now characterises the party.
And the fact that the party has the majority votes, its candidate is favored to succeed Jacob Zuma., the outgoing president.
"We are in the majority," President Zuma reportedly said at the conference, as he rallied members of the party to unite against the disunity that reports say now characterises the party.
Who leads South Africa: Dlamini Zuma or Ramaphosa?
Jacobs Zuma, Dlaminin-Zuma and Ramaphosa
Who will replace the outgoing President Jacobs Zuma of South Africa? Will the ANC voters favor Zuma's former wife, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, or his deputy, Cyril Ramaphosa?
Political observers are not about witnessing another trasitional drama like they recently did in Zimbabwe, when the vice president was hounded out of the country by the president, to favor his plan for his wife to step into his shoes, before fate intervened on behalf of the vice president.
However, there is a seeming similarity that recalls Zimbabwe's episode, because Dlamini-Zuma as outgoing President Zuma's former wife is highly favored by Zuma to succeed him, while Ramaphosa is also fighting for political survival against his boss' former wife.
Political observers are not about witnessing another trasitional drama like they recently did in Zimbabwe, when the vice president was hounded out of the country by the president, to favor his plan for his wife to step into his shoes, before fate intervened on behalf of the vice president.
However, there is a seeming similarity that recalls Zimbabwe's episode, because Dlamini-Zuma as outgoing President Zuma's former wife is highly favored by Zuma to succeed him, while Ramaphosa is also fighting for political survival against his boss' former wife.
Why money matters for protection against vicissitudes of uncertainty
The scripture describes money as the source of all evil. Yet, money is something everyone seeks after, because life is miserable without enough of it. You want to own a roof over your head or pay rent and other bills, you need money.
And whoever has experienced the pang of hunger for lack of money to get food will understand the evil of lacking money.
It is very difficult why many people among the obviously rich don't want to agree they are rich when asked whether they are rich or poor. They prefer to tell the world they are comfortable. Yes, everyone want to be comfortable. To have money when needed to access essential needs.
And whoever has experienced the pang of hunger for lack of money to get food will understand the evil of lacking money.
It is very difficult why many people among the obviously rich don't want to agree they are rich when asked whether they are rich or poor. They prefer to tell the world they are comfortable. Yes, everyone want to be comfortable. To have money when needed to access essential needs.
Moore's accusers and opponent win Alabama's seat
Roy Moore and Doug Jones
Roy Moore's opponent, Doug Jones, was called winner late Tuesday night, in the special election to fill Jeff Session 's vacated seat in the senate.
It was apparent that Moore's accusers had succeeded at truncating Moore's chances in the election and that his opponent, Jones, had benefited as a result.
President Donald Trump immediately congratulated the winner, though he had campaigned feverishly in support of Moore, irrespective of the damage the accusation against the candidate had caused his party..
It was apparent that Moore's accusers had succeeded at truncating Moore's chances in the election and that his opponent, Jones, had benefited as a result.
President Donald Trump immediately congratulated the winner, though he had campaigned feverishly in support of Moore, irrespective of the damage the accusation against the candidate had caused his party..
Older generation vs. younger generation
Impotent suicide bombing in New York
There was a failed terror attack early on Monday morning at the New York City 42nd Street train station. A pipe bomb strapped on by the suspect went off injuring him, but unable to claim any innocent life.
The incident at a very busy time that workers were hurrying to work at 7:30 am, was a reminder of Farouk Abdulmutallab's episode on a Delta flight, when a bomb he had in his underwear went off, but failed to achieve its damaging objective.
The incident at a very busy time that workers were hurrying to work at 7:30 am, was a reminder of Farouk Abdulmutallab's episode on a Delta flight, when a bomb he had in his underwear went off, but failed to achieve its damaging objective.
Time to pay attention to Kenya
Will political developement in Kenya go the way of the recent political events in Zimbabwe? It is too early to know.
Just few weeks ago, attention was called on this to developements in Zimbabwe and that the country's political turn of events were reporters' delight.
Soon, events in the country snowballed into inferno like situation that later led to the end of the world's oldest president in office.
Just few weeks ago, attention was called on this to developements in Zimbabwe and that the country's political turn of events were reporters' delight.
Soon, events in the country snowballed into inferno like situation that later led to the end of the world's oldest president in office.
First snow in New York behind Houston!
Abiodun Giwa
New Yorkers and other people in the North East of the United States are expecting their first snowfall today. Resultantly, the weather has been extremely cold in the last 12 hours and the cold will not subside until after the pregnant sky has dropped its load on the earth.
The wonder about this year's snowfall is that New Yorkers and others in the North East are expecting the first snowfall, while some other areas like Houston that have been strange to snowfall in the past already have snowfall this winter, leading to some video postings on Facebook heralding the first snowfall in Houston
The wonder about this year's snowfall is that New Yorkers and others in the North East are expecting the first snowfall, while some other areas like Houston that have been strange to snowfall in the past already have snowfall this winter, leading to some video postings on Facebook heralding the first snowfall in Houston
Nigerians and fears of imported rice
President Buhari
Nigeria's central government has declared that all rice in the country are poisonous, except rice produced in the country, according to reports by The Punch newspapers. And that no single imported rice in the country has been found to have been imported with the use of an e-Form, used for importing of such products.
All rice in Nigeria that are not produced in Nigeria are deadly and not fit for human consumption sounds like foreign smugglers of rice have conspired and bombard the country with poisonous rice, as a war against the people, without the connivance of unscrupulous Nigerians.
All rice in Nigeria that are not produced in Nigeria are deadly and not fit for human consumption sounds like foreign smugglers of rice have conspired and bombard the country with poisonous rice, as a war against the people, without the connivance of unscrupulous Nigerians.
Kenya's Odinga to be sworn in as what?
Odinga's house in Kisumu
Uhuru Kenyatta was sworn into office for the second term after he won an election described as a 'sham' by the opposition. Now, there is unbelievable information from Kenya about a planned swearing in of Raila Odinga in Kisumu, on December 12.
All Kenya newspapers are reporting plans about a swearing in and warnings from several quarters, including the Kenya's government, for Odinga to stop what will amount to treasonable felony, an act punishable with death.
All Kenya newspapers are reporting plans about a swearing in and warnings from several quarters, including the Kenya's government, for Odinga to stop what will amount to treasonable felony, an act punishable with death.
Conflagration over Trump's choice of Jerusalem as Israel's capital?
Before President Donald Trump's announcement of Jerusalem as own choice of Israel's capital city, there has been moral equivalent of conflagration from some Arab leaders and the media.
Eventually, Trump has announced Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and that America's embassy will move to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv.
The disagreement with Trump's stance has produced a sort of conflagration from Arab leaders and the media across the globe, more than the real conflagration, which the Arab leaders and the media have told to the world to expect, from Trump's decision to favor Israel against Palestine.
Eventually, Trump has announced Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and that America's embassy will move to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv.
The disagreement with Trump's stance has produced a sort of conflagration from Arab leaders and the media across the globe, more than the real conflagration, which the Arab leaders and the media have told to the world to expect, from Trump's decision to favor Israel against Palestine.
IOC's sledge hammer on Russia
The International Olympic Committe has banned anything Russia from the 2018 Winter Olympics, except athletes free from doping and who want participation without the use of Russia's name and colors.
First of its type ban on any country not to fly its flag or particpate in any of the competitions, is sequel to the outcome of investigations into the widespread use of systematic doping by the country's athletes.
This means that Russia's flag will be absent in the Olympics, just as any Russian athlete who wishes to participate will have to do so as an independent athlete and will not be allowed to wear the country's colors or do so in the country's name.
First of its type ban on any country not to fly its flag or particpate in any of the competitions, is sequel to the outcome of investigations into the widespread use of systematic doping by the country's athletes.
This means that Russia's flag will be absent in the Olympics, just as any Russian athlete who wishes to participate will have to do so as an independent athlete and will not be allowed to wear the country's colors or do so in the country's name.
Libya still no man's land
What have you derived from the news from Libya? Do you see any trace of a breakdown in law and order in the country?
Do you think selling people into slavery with money exchanging hands and humans as commodities can take place in a land with law and order still in place?
The first statement of concern about Libya concerning the sales of humans as slaves is what has become law and order in the country.
And the next statement is that Libya has not recoverd the slip into anarchy from the war situation following the strife against Muamar Gaddafi and his resultant elimination.
Do you think selling people into slavery with money exchanging hands and humans as commodities can take place in a land with law and order still in place?
The first statement of concern about Libya concerning the sales of humans as slaves is what has become law and order in the country.
And the next statement is that Libya has not recoverd the slip into anarchy from the war situation following the strife against Muamar Gaddafi and his resultant elimination.
Flynn's guilty plea draws attention
Robert Mueller
General Michael Flynn's guilty plea for lying to the FBI draws many Americans to their television screen on Friday evening to watch analysis of the news reports about the matter..
As a former senior official in President Donald Trump's administration before he was removed from office, many people think his decision to cooperate with investigators against the White House may spell trouble for Trump.
But it is yet unclear whether Flynn's decision to cooperate with the Special Counsel investigating alleged collusion between Russian officials and members of Trump Campaign to influence the United States' presidential election will be a decisive factor in the investigation.
As a former senior official in President Donald Trump's administration before he was removed from office, many people think his decision to cooperate with investigators against the White House may spell trouble for Trump.
But it is yet unclear whether Flynn's decision to cooperate with the Special Counsel investigating alleged collusion between Russian officials and members of Trump Campaign to influence the United States' presidential election will be a decisive factor in the investigation.
Flying Cars and Science Fiction
Mugabe and The Morning After Zimbabwe: Mugabe Bows Out
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Promises Jobs As New Leader
Similarity Between Lampedusa and Yemen's Situations
Lampedusa and Yemen currently present deadly similarities, leading to quizzes about the scourge of unemployment and the shooting war. And major concerns are about fatalities, and the enormous filling of body bags, in both areas.
The war in Yemen, according to the CBS's 60 minutes news program, may have turned into the use of starvation as an instrument of war.
Unemployment is widespread in Africa and partly or almost responsible for the mass migration from the continent to the wealthy nations and mass death of illegal immigrants in Lampedusa waters.
The Magic Moment Of The Year is Here Again
An Immigrant on the fast lane
Some few years ago on my way home from Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, I rode in a bus through Nostrand Avenue, and my wallet and $20.00 fell on the bus seat unknown to me. I got off the bus at a stop to walk to a barber shop to trim my hair. And to use the $20.00, the only cash on me, to pay for the hair cut.
I was unaware that my wallet and the $20.00 had parted way from me when I alighted from the bus. Later checked my pocket after I stepped into the barber shop to be sure I had the money to pay for the service. I could not find the money and the wallet. They were gone.
I was unaware that my wallet and the $20.00 had parted way from me when I alighted from the bus. Later checked my pocket after I stepped into the barber shop to be sure I had the money to pay for the service. I could not find the money and the wallet. They were gone.
Moore of Alabama's Struggle Against His Accusers
Roy Moore of Alabama (Courtesy:AlabamaToday)
Who is Roy Moore? He is a politician from Alabama in the United States, and he is running for a senatorial seat in his state of Alabama, on the Republican Party's platform.
Before he began running for office, Moore had untainted credentials. But just as fame got larger, another credential was forced on him, that he sexually assaulted young girls in his thirties, about forty years ago!
Moore has rejected the new credential.
Before he began running for office, Moore had untainted credentials. But just as fame got larger, another credential was forced on him, that he sexually assaulted young girls in his thirties, about forty years ago!
Moore has rejected the new credential.
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Iraq: War Ends, Then Earthquake
Members of Iraq armed forces working to save lives buried underground (Courtesy:BBC)
About 400 people may have died following an earthquake in a border area between Iraq and Iran on Sunday, rattling Iraque residents just about to start recovering from a long period of war .
The sudden earthquake, soon after news reports of an end of war, is making people to ask if indeed war has ended in iraq.
When news reports said last week that war had ended in Iraq, observers wondered whether the people of Iraq had actually seized to be a victim of circumstances beyond their control. The ink in the news reports about the end of war in Iraq had hardly dried, when another reports said another war may be brewing between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
The sudden earthquake, soon after news reports of an end of war, is making people to ask if indeed war has ended in iraq.
When news reports said last week that war had ended in Iraq, observers wondered whether the people of Iraq had actually seized to be a victim of circumstances beyond their control. The ink in the news reports about the end of war in Iraq had hardly dried, when another reports said another war may be brewing between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Mugabe May be Married To A Woman More Powerful Than Him
Zimbabwe: How Are The Mighty Fallen?
Emmerson Mgangwagwa, Robert and Grace Mugabe
Events in Zimbabwe between Robert Mugabe and his former deputy, Emmerson Mgangwagwa, and Grace Mugabe, is charactersitics of the life in the palace and state houses.
There, the worship of the power holder, betrayal, death of suspected traitors, self service and lack of respect for the truth by courtiers of power, reign.
All palaces and state houses have their supporters, who know the accepted language in the corridors of power against the truth.
These are the people that the Zimbabwe army officers have indirectly referenced as the criminals around Mugabe. And only few of the courtiers of power in the corridors of power are guiltless of the crime of worshipping the power holder.
There, the worship of the power holder, betrayal, death of suspected traitors, self service and lack of respect for the truth by courtiers of power, reign.
All palaces and state houses have their supporters, who know the accepted language in the corridors of power against the truth.
These are the people that the Zimbabwe army officers have indirectly referenced as the criminals around Mugabe. And only few of the courtiers of power in the corridors of power are guiltless of the crime of worshipping the power holder.
America's Medicine After Death Eight Deaths From Terror Before Halloween Night
Texas' Church Murder and Death of Innocence
America No Longer A Sexy Country?
Some of the men accused of sexual immorality (Courtesy:CNN)
The number of men who have been accused of sexual misconduct in the United States is on the increase and almost competing with the number of women who have accused men of misconduct.
The men made the Saturday cover stories for both the New York Daily News and the New York Post respectively.
Some of the men so accused of sexual predatory have come clean. Some of them have already submitted to rehabilitation. Some of them have accepted that they have been jerks, while some are still in denial. The New York Police Department said it is looking into possibility of dragging one of the men to court for breaking the law.
Suddenly, America seems to be undergoing a transformation from a sexy country to a new sense of renewal and almost like beating the pentecoastal churches in pentecostalism, some observers have funningly noted. But many observers say that this developement is like a passing phase and that it would not last, before some will retrun to their vomit.
The men made the Saturday cover stories for both the New York Daily News and the New York Post respectively.
Some of the men so accused of sexual predatory have come clean. Some of them have already submitted to rehabilitation. Some of them have accepted that they have been jerks, while some are still in denial. The New York Police Department said it is looking into possibility of dragging one of the men to court for breaking the law.
Suddenly, America seems to be undergoing a transformation from a sexy country to a new sense of renewal and almost like beating the pentecoastal churches in pentecostalism, some observers have funningly noted. But many observers say that this developement is like a passing phase and that it would not last, before some will retrun to their vomit.
Yellow Education Bus As Stopper of Evil
Americans Vote in General Election
Escalation of Sexual Misconduct Accusation
Some of the accusers (Courtesy: CNNmoney)
There is a song recorded in Nigeria by one of the most popular artists about love making, which if it has been produced in the United States, it may today fall under ban due to the sexual misconduct escalation that has taken over the USA's firmament.
In English interpretation, the song goes thus: "It is fire I have come to fetch, Akanbi. It is fire I have come to fetch Akanbi, you call me in and lock me indoor, take away my wrapper and push me on the bed and do that that a man does. If playing rough turns into pregnancy, the star owns the pregnancy."
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey and his international brothers band, before turning into a full gospel band, recorded the song from the band's creative use of love and following trends in the society. The band leader and any of his members could not have meant to encourage rape or forcing a woman against her will.
But in today's USA, the music star may be accused of rape or encouraging rape. The public may also be asked to disown his other compositions as a punishment for his confession of rape or encouraging rape or forcing a woman against her will. In elementary Psychology, encouragement or reinforcement plays an important role in the formulation of what the public accepts as a norm and what is not.
In English interpretation, the song goes thus: "It is fire I have come to fetch, Akanbi. It is fire I have come to fetch Akanbi, you call me in and lock me indoor, take away my wrapper and push me on the bed and do that that a man does. If playing rough turns into pregnancy, the star owns the pregnancy."
Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey and his international brothers band, before turning into a full gospel band, recorded the song from the band's creative use of love and following trends in the society. The band leader and any of his members could not have meant to encourage rape or forcing a woman against her will.
But in today's USA, the music star may be accused of rape or encouraging rape. The public may also be asked to disown his other compositions as a punishment for his confession of rape or encouraging rape or forcing a woman against her will. In elementary Psychology, encouragement or reinforcement plays an important role in the formulation of what the public accepts as a norm and what is not.
Kenyans and The River Between
America's Russian Entanglement
Paul Manafort - in the yes of the storm
America's is a land of the rule of law, which prompts investigations, whenever there is a suspicion of encroachment on the rules of engagement.
It is not a surprise that almost one year into President Donald Trump's presidency, there are still news reports in connection to suspicion and investigation about likely Russia's attempt to influence the presidential election - lost to Trump by Hillary Clinton.
Paul Manafort, one of the former managers of Trump's Campaign was reportedly charged for offenses related to money laundering along with one of his associates, Rick Gates, and not about the alleged Russian collusion to sway the election in favor of one candidate against another.
It is not a surprise that almost one year into President Donald Trump's presidency, there are still news reports in connection to suspicion and investigation about likely Russia's attempt to influence the presidential election - lost to Trump by Hillary Clinton.
Paul Manafort, one of the former managers of Trump's Campaign was reportedly charged for offenses related to money laundering along with one of his associates, Rick Gates, and not about the alleged Russian collusion to sway the election in favor of one candidate against another.
Lessons From My Brother
October 23 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Season of Harassment Imbroglio
Former President George Bush
"Don't look or behave like you don't see" is an attitude I have developed anytime I am out with my wife. I also always pray that any lady, whether beautiful or ugly, does not appear before us. If it happens, I have to behave like I don't see or cannot see, because I know that my wife will complain of a man with roving eyes.
A man can manage accusations coming from his wife, but not accusations coming from ladies talking about the way you may have touched or eye them. There are time happiness of the position a man occupies compels him to touch people around him, but it is said to be inappropriate to touch ladies on parts of the arm or legs.
A man can manage accusations coming from his wife, but not accusations coming from ladies talking about the way you may have touched or eye them. There are time happiness of the position a man occupies compels him to touch people around him, but it is said to be inappropriate to touch ladies on parts of the arm or legs.
Dele Giwa: 31 Years of Anguish and Questions Accent Problem: Haulwood or Hollywood?
 Dele Giwa
Exactly 31 years that my eldest brother, Dele Giwa, a notable reporter, writer, editor and journalist, was forced out of existence by a letter bomb. The dastard incident happened in Lagos, Nigeria, at peace time, during governance of General Ibrahim Babangida, a gap toothed officer, who helped pilot Nigeria almost permanently into a land of backward dance.
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 Hollywood: (Coutesy:UniversalStudio)
Is there anything holy about Hollywood that makes it different from other cities aside from being the home to the film industry?
It is one question in the air since the breaking news about many women coming forward to talk about sexual abuse in the hands of some notable shakers and movers of the film industry. |
Journalists Fresh From College and The Fight Against Injustice
Fighting Poverty Without Political Coloration
Ending Oppression of the Poor By The Rich
October 16 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Jonathan Swift in 'A Modest Proposal' satirically suggested the poor in Ireland ease their economic burden, by selling their children as food for the rich. In Africa, the chiefs and kings sold their poor subjects as slaves to rich slave merchants, and the slaves came across the sea with songs, despite the chains.
The world has been marching on and humans have been following it. Nothing is permanent and the motion is endless. New ideas and new innovations spring up everyday and humans strive to catch up, not to be left behind. It is a world with manifest history of wealth and inequality.
The world has been marching on and humans have been following it. Nothing is permanent and the motion is endless. New ideas and new innovations spring up everyday and humans strive to catch up, not to be left behind. It is a world with manifest history of wealth and inequality.
Nigeria's Independence and Her Albatross
Let My People Go in Universal Application Spanish leaders celebrating the country's first democratic election
. Current events between Spain and Catalan will easily remind observers about Spain as a power and force of reckoning in the world of diplomacy.
But Spain seems not have learnt from history, repeating the events in Egypt between Pharaoh and the Israelites, culminating in 'Let My People Go'. |
Happiness, Flight From Danger and Unexpected Death Vigil on Monday in Las Vegas (Courtesy: NYTimes)
No one wants to die by gun or bomb. Yet, people die by gun and bomb. It is the thought people have all the time there is a news of innocent people gunned down, unaware before that moment that death is on the way and the form of death they don't know.
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Kenya and Zimbabwe in Political Quandary
Raila Odinga, the Kenyan opposition party's presidential candidate has opted out of the new election scheduled for October 26, 2017.
The reason he gave for his decision is lack of assurance that the evil that bedevilled the August presidential election will not repeat itself.
Observers of political development in Kenya are not shocked by Odinga and his running mate's decision to drop out of an election they are unsure of its fairness, with all the characters that perpetuated the rigging of the August presidential election still in office at the country's electoral office.
The reason he gave for his decision is lack of assurance that the evil that bedevilled the August presidential election will not repeat itself.
Observers of political development in Kenya are not shocked by Odinga and his running mate's decision to drop out of an election they are unsure of its fairness, with all the characters that perpetuated the rigging of the August presidential election still in office at the country's electoral office.
The Fear of Nuclear Warfare The World Can Never Forget
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Women and Friends
Who Is The First lady? An Ex or...
Barron, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump
When for whatever reason, a wife decides to divorce her husband and continues a new life, she automatically stops being the man's wife.
All that such a wife has to say about her time with her former husband becomes a story about the past and will have nothing to do with the man's current life story.
So much for President Donald Trump's life story, as a man who is opportuned to have been married to some other women before his present wife, Melania, currently known officially as the United States' first lady.
And it should not be a cause for argument, if not that a former wife has said she is the first lady during a media interview.
All that such a wife has to say about her time with her former husband becomes a story about the past and will have nothing to do with the man's current life story.
So much for President Donald Trump's life story, as a man who is opportuned to have been married to some other women before his present wife, Melania, currently known officially as the United States' first lady.
And it should not be a cause for argument, if not that a former wife has said she is the first lady during a media interview.
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Sierra Leone: Once Sparkling Community in Ruins
August 28 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Two eminent personalities had visited Sierra Leone and commiserated with government and people of the country, over recent mudslide incident that killed more than 300 people and destroyed unquantifiable properties.
The two personalities are former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and Parminder Brar, Country manager of World Bank in the country. Obasanjo was accompanied by Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma on his visit to Martomeh Community at Regent, the scene of the mudslide and to the hospital where survivors have been receiving treatment, according to Cocorioko newspaper.
The two personalities are former President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and Parminder Brar, Country manager of World Bank in the country. Obasanjo was accompanied by Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma on his visit to Martomeh Community at Regent, the scene of the mudslide and to the hospital where survivors have been receiving treatment, according to Cocorioko newspaper.
People Doing Things Their Own Way
August 22 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
There is something I know about some people, who don't like anyone getting into their business. When you ask questions or you become too inquisitive concerning them, they would ask you, why are you getting into their business.
It is how it should be. One's private matter is one's. Unless invited, others should not try to dabble into what are others private issues. But unlike me, not everyone has learnt to be themselves - not minding to get into other people's business uninvited.
I had learned to always be myself, ever before I found myself living in a gun society or advanced society, where everyone is free to own a gun. Being myself means not getting into other people's matters.
It is how it should be. One's private matter is one's. Unless invited, others should not try to dabble into what are others private issues. But unlike me, not everyone has learnt to be themselves - not minding to get into other people's business uninvited.
I had learned to always be myself, ever before I found myself living in a gun society or advanced society, where everyone is free to own a gun. Being myself means not getting into other people's matters.
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Dick Gregory Leaves The Scary Shadow Behind
August 21 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Dick Gregory
Humans want and need a perfect world. But what they have is something opposite of perfection. At the beginning, the creator gave a perfect place, a man and a woman in the garden. Then, something unexpected happened that changed the course of events.
Perfection gave way to imperfection, and things have never been the same. Abel was killed by Cain, his own brother, without any remorse.
Adam told his benefactor that the woman he gave to be with him made him to disobey his command meant to be obeyed!
When information about the death of Dick Gregory came in the news on Saturday, it was a quick reminder about his own efforts to correct the anomalies in the human society that is not perfect, which he believes ought to be better in term of organizations and attendance to human needs, without respect for persons or color, but service to humanity.
Perfection gave way to imperfection, and things have never been the same. Abel was killed by Cain, his own brother, without any remorse.
Adam told his benefactor that the woman he gave to be with him made him to disobey his command meant to be obeyed!
When information about the death of Dick Gregory came in the news on Saturday, it was a quick reminder about his own efforts to correct the anomalies in the human society that is not perfect, which he believes ought to be better in term of organizations and attendance to human needs, without respect for persons or color, but service to humanity.
Protesters Force Buhari Back To Nigeria
August 20 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Buhari alighting from the aircraft in Nigeria on Saturday
President Muhammad Buhari of Nigeria returned to Nigeria on Saturday, following protesters's appearance at Abuja House in London.
For a whole week, Buhari's photographs and his aides appeared in newspapers around the world, with information about his health in London, showing he was hale and hearty.
Buhari had told some of his visitors that his health had improved, but he still waited for doctors' approval to return to Nigeria. It is unclear if he has got the doctors' nod, prompting his return on home Saturday. No statement has been made about that.
However, observers are saying protesters' appearance at Abuja House in London, asking the president to return home or resign, after a week of protests in Abuja, Nigeria, may have prompted the president's sudden return home.
For a whole week, Buhari's photographs and his aides appeared in newspapers around the world, with information about his health in London, showing he was hale and hearty.
Buhari had told some of his visitors that his health had improved, but he still waited for doctors' approval to return to Nigeria. It is unclear if he has got the doctors' nod, prompting his return on home Saturday. No statement has been made about that.
However, observers are saying protesters' appearance at Abuja House in London, asking the president to return home or resign, after a week of protests in Abuja, Nigeria, may have prompted the president's sudden return home.
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Was Kenya's Election Hacked?
August 14 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta
"We have caught them. Hackers gained entry into the election database through Mr Msando's account ...," Mr Odinga told a press conference on Wednesday, the Daily Nation reported. However, the report said that the IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati said the hackers attempt was unsuccessful.
Raila Odinga's assertion that hackers gained entry into Mr. Msando's account will renew discussions on the role that the murder of the electoral manager may have played in the elections.
First, it is notable to hear that the reason Mr. Msando was murdered was to enable yet unknown people access the Kenya's electoral website with his account. Chebukati's refutal that effort to hack the account was botched failed the trust test.
Raila Odinga's assertion that hackers gained entry into Mr. Msando's account will renew discussions on the role that the murder of the electoral manager may have played in the elections.
First, it is notable to hear that the reason Mr. Msando was murdered was to enable yet unknown people access the Kenya's electoral website with his account. Chebukati's refutal that effort to hack the account was botched failed the trust test.
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August 12 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Jesus Christ arose in Israel and healed the sick and fed the poor. And that was several years after children of Abraham's crossing into Canaan.
Yes, there was poverty in Canaan too! The Roman emperor saddled with governance over Canaan and his subordinates lacked the knowledge to address the poverty in the land.
When the Roman emperor and his subordinates heard someone said he came to heal and provided for the poor, and said he was a son of God, they went after him and killed him. After the days of the Roman emperors, the world has witnessed Renaissance, which has foisted another set of special breed of human beings on the society.
Yes, there was poverty in Canaan too! The Roman emperor saddled with governance over Canaan and his subordinates lacked the knowledge to address the poverty in the land.
When the Roman emperor and his subordinates heard someone said he came to heal and provided for the poor, and said he was a son of God, they went after him and killed him. After the days of the Roman emperors, the world has witnessed Renaissance, which has foisted another set of special breed of human beings on the society.
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August 7 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Khoma
A defiance came from a female member of the ANC in the parliament on Monday, against her party's direction about how party members in the parliament should vote in the vote of no confidence, expected on President Jacob Zuma, on Tuesday.
"It is a vote to protect the social security net that is critical to so many of our citizens, and it is a vote in defence of our democracy. Corruption widens the racial and economic divides in this country, and the actions of a few have stolen South Africa's freedom with corruption and greed.
Our people will not progress if ethics, hard work, talent and diligence are doomed to play second fiddle to cronyism. Today I call on all MPs to vote with their conscience. The road will not be easy, but we will walk it together. We must do the right thing and the right thing is to support tomorrow’s vote of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma," Makhosi Khoza said, according to News24.
"It is a vote to protect the social security net that is critical to so many of our citizens, and it is a vote in defence of our democracy. Corruption widens the racial and economic divides in this country, and the actions of a few have stolen South Africa's freedom with corruption and greed.
Our people will not progress if ethics, hard work, talent and diligence are doomed to play second fiddle to cronyism. Today I call on all MPs to vote with their conscience. The road will not be easy, but we will walk it together. We must do the right thing and the right thing is to support tomorrow’s vote of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma," Makhosi Khoza said, according to News24.
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August 5 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Mark Zukerberg
Is Mark Zukerberg of Facebook running for political office? When the question first emerged in the media, Zukerberg said he was not running for office.The question emerged again few days ago.
Latest reports say that Zukerberg has hired certain political eggheads, known to have worked for the likes of men and women, who have pursued political office.
There is nothing wrong for Zukerberg to run for political office, provided he has the thick skin to absorb the near madness of modern approach to political opposition and the selfishness that has taken over the political terrain.
Is the selfiness currently enveloping the political terrain a new phenomenon or has it been been part of the system before now?
Whatever the time that it is that crass greediness become part of politics, we will know as we proceed in this discussion.
Latest reports say that Zukerberg has hired certain political eggheads, known to have worked for the likes of men and women, who have pursued political office.
There is nothing wrong for Zukerberg to run for political office, provided he has the thick skin to absorb the near madness of modern approach to political opposition and the selfishness that has taken over the political terrain.
Is the selfiness currently enveloping the political terrain a new phenomenon or has it been been part of the system before now?
Whatever the time that it is that crass greediness become part of politics, we will know as we proceed in this discussion.
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Pariah Jong Un Seeks Prayers For America
August 3 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Ask anyone about who needs prayers or the countries that require prayers.
The answer one will likely get is that all humans and all countries need prayers.
But when aware that one particular leader is seeking prayers for another country, you will think such a leader is exhibiting an act of love.
The next question will be how can a leader, Kim Jong Un, who is seeking to destroy another country seeks prayers for the country he wishes to destroy? Isn't Jong Un one who requires prayers for God to take him out of the path of evil and his country from the path of destruction?
The answer one will likely get is that all humans and all countries need prayers.
But when aware that one particular leader is seeking prayers for another country, you will think such a leader is exhibiting an act of love.
The next question will be how can a leader, Kim Jong Un, who is seeking to destroy another country seeks prayers for the country he wishes to destroy? Isn't Jong Un one who requires prayers for God to take him out of the path of evil and his country from the path of destruction?
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Nigeria: Where Is The President? Where Is The Country?
August 1, 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Buhari presiding with some governors elected on the platform of the ruling party
The question about the whereabouts of the Nigerian President Muhammad Buhari is no longer new. The question has been asked time and time again, and the president's media handlers have said that the president is sick and he is undergoing medical check up in London.
But the question has been recurring instead of going away, because President Buhari seems to have gone into the oblivion and seems to be nowhere close to his country.
The entire episode about President Buhari illness and hospitalization in London has turned into a drama, and one that has become money spinning, at a time that the country's income has nosedived.
But the question has been recurring instead of going away, because President Buhari seems to have gone into the oblivion and seems to be nowhere close to his country.
The entire episode about President Buhari illness and hospitalization in London has turned into a drama, and one that has become money spinning, at a time that the country's income has nosedived.
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Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Fire
July 25 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Would Jeff Sessions survive as attorney general in Donald Trump administration? Many people say it is a difficult question, and one which only President Trump can answer. And the president, whose views about Sessions have suddenly turned cold said that time will tell.
President Trump is angry for Sessions recusal of himself from the justice department investigations into the alleged Russian collusion in the election to favor Trump.
The reason for Sessions recusal was based on pressure from the liberals said Democrats, because of his own alleged meeting with the Russians, which he said had nothing to do with the election. But he recused himself anyway and allowed the liberals and Democrats their ways. And probably believed he did was was the best in that circumstance for the administration.
President Trump is angry for Sessions recusal of himself from the justice department investigations into the alleged Russian collusion in the election to favor Trump.
The reason for Sessions recusal was based on pressure from the liberals said Democrats, because of his own alleged meeting with the Russians, which he said had nothing to do with the election. But he recused himself anyway and allowed the liberals and Democrats their ways. And probably believed he did was was the best in that circumstance for the administration.
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July 24 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Jared and Ivanka
Jared Kushner left the senate intelligence hearing this morning and headed back to the White house. While still on his way, the Fox News kept its viewers posted about Kushner's journey to the White House, expecting him to talk to the media, about his encounter with the senators.
Just about seven months or so ago, Kushner was relatively unknown, other than he was son-in-law to Donald Trump, the president elect.
But as soon as President Trump was sworn into office, the star of Kushner began to rise as a close confidant of the president as one of the people who had worked on his campaign.
The words of Shakespeare come aloud here, "Some are born great; some have greatness thrust upon them and some achieve greatness."
Just about seven months or so ago, Kushner was relatively unknown, other than he was son-in-law to Donald Trump, the president elect.
But as soon as President Trump was sworn into office, the star of Kushner began to rise as a close confidant of the president as one of the people who had worked on his campaign.
The words of Shakespeare come aloud here, "Some are born great; some have greatness thrust upon them and some achieve greatness."
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July 23 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Sambisa Forest first came into the news with the evil Boko Haram of Nigeria's escapades. The forest was home to the terror group and the place they took their captives. The forest became more popular with the kidnap of the Chibok school girls, who forcibly became guests to the terrorists.
The fight over the control of Sambisa Forest took a long time between the Nigerian forces and the terrorists. At a time, many observers said that Nigeria would need to take total control of the forest to nip the terrorists operations in the bud.
The fight over the control of Sambisa Forest took a long time between the Nigerian forces and the terrorists. At a time, many observers said that Nigeria would need to take total control of the forest to nip the terrorists operations in the bud.
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Unsure of Safety After Grenfell Fire, Some London Residents Refuse To Return Home
July 22 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Residents evacuated from their homes in Chalcots Estate in north London, following Grenfell Tower fire, have refused orders from the estate owners, to return home.
The residents cite lack of of assurance for safety, as the cause of their fear and reason not to return home, as ordered by the estate managers.
Consequently, the Camden Council, managers of the estate said that the protesting residents hotel accommodation payment, began when they were forced out of their home, aftermath the Grenfell Tower fire, threatened to stop payment for hotel accommodation, the Evening Standard reported.
The residents cite lack of of assurance for safety, as the cause of their fear and reason not to return home, as ordered by the estate managers.
Consequently, the Camden Council, managers of the estate said that the protesting residents hotel accommodation payment, began when they were forced out of their home, aftermath the Grenfell Tower fire, threatened to stop payment for hotel accommodation, the Evening Standard reported.
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Jesus Christ: When The World Hates You
July 20 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
"If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first" - John 15:18. The scripture teaches Christian religion adherents.
It is from the lesson that the difference between the world and followers of Jesus Christ first emanated as mentioned by Christ in his statement.
People in the world were those who disbelieved Christ teachings, and people outside the world were those who believed Christ's teachings.
The scripture said further that "If ye were of the world, the world would love his own, but because ye are not the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you, if they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you."
It is from the lesson that the difference between the world and followers of Jesus Christ first emanated as mentioned by Christ in his statement.
People in the world were those who disbelieved Christ teachings, and people outside the world were those who believed Christ's teachings.
The scripture said further that "If ye were of the world, the world would love his own, but because ye are not the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you, if they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you."
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July 17 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Cucumber is a green, round and a rod like fruit that has many lovers among men, for reasons that many men will choose to keep to themselves. The fruit has vantage position on shelves in most department store's fruits' section. Women are also known to love the cucumber meal as delicacy.
A news report on Saturday in The Punch, one of Nigeria's major newspapers created a scare. The news report, captioned, "How six cousins die after eating cucumber meal", could not have gone without scares, considering the cucumber's popularity in the market.
A news report on Saturday in The Punch, one of Nigeria's major newspapers created a scare. The news report, captioned, "How six cousins die after eating cucumber meal", could not have gone without scares, considering the cucumber's popularity in the market.
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July 13 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has never hidden his disdain or dislike for the Affordable Care Act, (ACC), otherwise called Obamacare.
He wants the ACC to be completely scrapped and be replaced with something else. Something new without any infusion from Obamacare.
Observers, who have been following the argument over the healthcare for the last seven months, know what Paul wants from the beginning about seven months ago, that he wants Obamacare killed for a new healthcare program for Americans.
Senator Paul has not changed his position on the issue. The problem appears to be his rigidness. He is saying that he does not want infusion of any provision from the Obamacare retained in any new healthcare program being considered by his colleagues in the Republican Party.
He wants the ACC to be completely scrapped and be replaced with something else. Something new without any infusion from Obamacare.
Observers, who have been following the argument over the healthcare for the last seven months, know what Paul wants from the beginning about seven months ago, that he wants Obamacare killed for a new healthcare program for Americans.
Senator Paul has not changed his position on the issue. The problem appears to be his rigidness. He is saying that he does not want infusion of any provision from the Obamacare retained in any new healthcare program being considered by his colleagues in the Republican Party.
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July 11 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Shall the sword devour forever? Knowest thou not that it will be bitterness in the latter end?" - 2nd Samuel 2:26
Reading these words, recorded after the civil war between the house of Saul and David, while it was said that the house of David waxed stronger and stronger and the house of Saul became weaker and weaker, thoughts about strife and devastation came into the observation.
I win the election. I have more votes than you. No, the election has been won by the help of the Russians, and we will have nothing to do with this election victory.
It is not the house of Saul and the house of David here, but the house of Trump and the house Clinton, represented differently by the Republicans and Democrats.
Reading these words, recorded after the civil war between the house of Saul and David, while it was said that the house of David waxed stronger and stronger and the house of Saul became weaker and weaker, thoughts about strife and devastation came into the observation.
I win the election. I have more votes than you. No, the election has been won by the help of the Russians, and we will have nothing to do with this election victory.
It is not the house of Saul and the house of David here, but the house of Trump and the house Clinton, represented differently by the Republicans and Democrats.
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As Miosotis Familia Goes Home
July 10 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Miosotis Familia
Miosotis Familia, New York State Police Officer, killed by a gun man in her car in the Bronx, will be buried today..News reports said that Familia sat in her car, kept watch in the area, when the gun man came and shot her on the head.
Officer Familia had been descried as a warrior. "Make no mistake: Officer Familia was murdered for her uniform and for the responsibility she embraced," New York Police Commissioner, O'Neill said in a message to his department, according to New York Times.
O'Neill is reported to have said that it means absolutely nothing, if the police regularly achieve lower and lower figures, and one of their own is brutally shot and killed.
O'Neil was silent on the fact that the assailant in FamilIia's murder story succeeded in killing Familia, because the officer was in a non-bulletproof car, and that if Familia had been in a bulletproof car, her life could have been saved.
Officer Familia had been descried as a warrior. "Make no mistake: Officer Familia was murdered for her uniform and for the responsibility she embraced," New York Police Commissioner, O'Neill said in a message to his department, according to New York Times.
O'Neill is reported to have said that it means absolutely nothing, if the police regularly achieve lower and lower figures, and one of their own is brutally shot and killed.
O'Neil was silent on the fact that the assailant in FamilIia's murder story succeeded in killing Familia, because the officer was in a non-bulletproof car, and that if Familia had been in a bulletproof car, her life could have been saved.
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July 8 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Every society has its culture. And so is journalism as a profession. The culture of journalism is strengthened by its ethics. When the ethics of the profession is not strictly obeyed by practitioners, outsiders see the opportunity as an open door to malign the integrity of the profession.
Respect for the truth is the first ordinance in the journalism ethics. It is the ground that journalists are expected to stand continuously for eternal respect from the society. When the truth is compromised, the journalism is bound to run into trouble.
Fake news has no room in journalism or it ought not to exist at all in journalism, just as rumor is not supposed to have a place in reporting the news or in published stories. But the power to ensure veracity of information to ensure the truth all the time has been eroded by media proprietorship.
Respect for the truth is the first ordinance in the journalism ethics. It is the ground that journalists are expected to stand continuously for eternal respect from the society. When the truth is compromised, the journalism is bound to run into trouble.
Fake news has no room in journalism or it ought not to exist at all in journalism, just as rumor is not supposed to have a place in reporting the news or in published stories. But the power to ensure veracity of information to ensure the truth all the time has been eroded by media proprietorship.
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July 3 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Abubakar, Babangida and Obasanjo
Nigerians, who are today calling for restructuring of the country, know that the problem facing Nigeria: the blind stealing of the country's money by past leaders.
When most of the members of the committee sat down and recommended restructuring of the country to former President Goodluck Jonathan, they may have done so to dodge the most important issue about recovering Nigeria's money in private hands.
Many Nigerians still don't understand what these guys calling for restructuring want restructured. Yet, the people against the call for restructuring are not talking about the required solution to the country's problems without restructuring.
When most of the members of the committee sat down and recommended restructuring of the country to former President Goodluck Jonathan, they may have done so to dodge the most important issue about recovering Nigeria's money in private hands.
Many Nigerians still don't understand what these guys calling for restructuring want restructured. Yet, the people against the call for restructuring are not talking about the required solution to the country's problems without restructuring.
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Nigerian President On Life Support? July 1 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Muhammad Buhari is somewhere in Britain receiving medical attention. But no Nigerian knows the name of the hospital, where the president has been receiving medical attention, and actual condition of the president.
Is the president dead or alive, or is he on life support? And is there any hope of him returning to help the country towards finding lasting solution to its myriad problems?
The media reported more than 50 days ago, that the president had traveled to follow up on his medical treatment, having been away earlier for a long time, for the same reason.
Just few days ago, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State said that President Buhari has been on life support since June 6, at an undisclosed West End hospital in London, and that the last time the president's wife, Aisha Buhari, traveled to London to see her husband, she was not allowed to see him. And that only three of the president's men are allowed to see him. He challenged the ruling party to admit or deny his assertion.
Is the president dead or alive, or is he on life support? And is there any hope of him returning to help the country towards finding lasting solution to its myriad problems?
The media reported more than 50 days ago, that the president had traveled to follow up on his medical treatment, having been away earlier for a long time, for the same reason.
Just few days ago, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State said that President Buhari has been on life support since June 6, at an undisclosed West End hospital in London, and that the last time the president's wife, Aisha Buhari, traveled to London to see her husband, she was not allowed to see him. And that only three of the president's men are allowed to see him. He challenged the ruling party to admit or deny his assertion.
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June 27 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
There is no escaping from birth to be here. And after birth, human interaction begins, first in the immediate family and goes all the way till when we leave to the other side of the world, with the marriage experience before death.
Birth, marriage and death are tied together in philosophical discussions as three important milestones in human life that are celebrated. As harrowing as death has become for taking lives of young people, it is still celebrated when death interaction involves people who are advanced in age.
Birth, marriage and death are tied together in philosophical discussions as three important milestones in human life that are celebrated. As harrowing as death has become for taking lives of young people, it is still celebrated when death interaction involves people who are advanced in age.
Say "No" To Drug Abuse
June 26 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Should the Myanmar government be vowing to step up drug abuse prevention services or be seen to have done so as a measure to safe guard young people from destruction?
Isn't it part of the problem to wait until International day for drug abuse prevention day to make a promise, rather than be seen as having taken desirable steps to curb drug abuse menace?
Aside from its promise to step up drug abuse prevention service marking the International Drug Prevention day, the Nyanmar authorities burnt 25 different types of seized narcotic drugs. Also in Cambodia, about 126 kilograms of drugs were set ablaze to mark the drug prevention day, according to news reports by XinhuaNet.
Isn't it part of the problem to wait until International day for drug abuse prevention day to make a promise, rather than be seen as having taken desirable steps to curb drug abuse menace?
Aside from its promise to step up drug abuse prevention service marking the International Drug Prevention day, the Nyanmar authorities burnt 25 different types of seized narcotic drugs. Also in Cambodia, about 126 kilograms of drugs were set ablaze to mark the drug prevention day, according to news reports by XinhuaNet.
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June 26 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
With the collapse of a bridge on Monday, two weeks after commissioning, one of the reasons that Kenyatta sets to use for his reelection has turned into a setback.
Consequently, the opposition led by Raila Odinga, has attributed the bridge collapse to shoddy work to rush the bridge work to Kenyatta's advantage.
Kenyans in the areas affected by the absence of the bridge, are known to lose lives crossing the water.
Ironically, Kenyatta's government has no answer to the bridge collapse than to stop further work on the bridge, while investigating the cause of the collapse.
Consequently, the opposition led by Raila Odinga, has attributed the bridge collapse to shoddy work to rush the bridge work to Kenyatta's advantage.
Kenyans in the areas affected by the absence of the bridge, are known to lose lives crossing the water.
Ironically, Kenyatta's government has no answer to the bridge collapse than to stop further work on the bridge, while investigating the cause of the collapse.
America's Political Confusion On His Way Back To Ghana? Warmbier's Death: Kim Jong un Will Pay
Clinton Campaign, The Truth and Freedom Terrorism As Over Powering Monster June 3 2017 By Abiodun Giwa June 4 By Abiodun Giwa
 Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders
I heard the news during the week that Hillary Clinton had said something she never said before as responsible for her election loss.
The report said that Clinton said that it was the Democratic Party that caused her election loss, because the party was broke. |
"Enough is enough," Prime Minister Theresa May said, in reaction to the Saturday night acts of terror in London. She added that Britain's handling of terrorism needs to change.
It is the latest story about grappling with crisis, the type no one wants to see happening in his or her neighborhood. |
Growing Amid Uncertainties Friendship With The World
May 22 2017 By Abiodun Giwa By Abiodun Giwa
 Zuma, Buhari and Trump (Courtesy:AllAfrica)
"Growing Up Amid Uncertainties" is the title of my 2010 book. It is the story of my struggle for education as an indigent in Nigeria, how I almost lost the struggle there, and how I have won the battle after my arrival in the United States.
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The furore over the Paris climate accord and agreement, following President Donald Trump's decision, against the agreement is still reeling.
Although, he spoke about possibility of renegotiation, but the world's foreclosure of renegotiation has made the impasse more troubling. |
Kenya On The Move: Odinga Leads Alliance Against Kenyatta
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Trump Not Under Investigation
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Trump
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The Fear of Russian Bombers in the United States?
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Thoughts About Nigeria London's Grenfell Tower: Death Toll Rises
Weiner Down, Abedin Walks Mothers' Day and The Blooms
All Eyes On France Election After Terror Attack Killings By Terrorists Must Be Stopped!
Bad Omen For Kenyatta's Re-election Campaign?
Boko Haram Releases 82 Nigerian Girls
Some Chibok Girls No Longer Want To Return
Cantankerous Assad!
Like Saddam, Like Jong-un
Who Are These Human Beasts Killing Others?
Who Is This Nigeria's Mother of All Thieves?
Zuma's Season of Pains and Headaches
Pray - It Isn't You In The United Airline Imbroglio!
April 11 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
You see that a man is being dragged on the floor through the aisle of an aircraft on Tuesday in the news. An occurrence on Sunday at Chicago O'Hare Airport. You think the man on the floor must have been a security threat, but later information reveals otherwise, and that the man has been unfortunately asked to give up his seat for the airline's staff.
As you listen to the news on television, the man's picture appears. He is resting on something halfway on his feet, but with blood flowing from his mouth and nose. Yes, blood!
What has he done or what is his crime? Next, a statement comes across your mind asking are we really civilized, treating a man like a criminal, for mere refusal to give up his seat, which he has paid for on an aircraft?
As you listen to the news on television, the man's picture appears. He is resting on something halfway on his feet, but with blood flowing from his mouth and nose. Yes, blood!
What has he done or what is his crime? Next, a statement comes across your mind asking are we really civilized, treating a man like a criminal, for mere refusal to give up his seat, which he has paid for on an aircraft?
Korean Peninsula: All Eyes On U.S. Warship and North Korea
Gaining The World, But Losing Their Souls!
April 9 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
On Palm Sunday, Christians all over the world remembered the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem against entreaties for him not to do so for the safety of his own life. But Christ had an important message he needed to deliver in Jerusalem.
And if losing his life will be the consequence of his daring, he was careless. Because he was a King, who was more than the worldly kings, who were gaining the world, but were losing their souls!
It is the one message that summed up Christ's message to the world about the love of material wealth than doing things that will ensure peace of mind here and after death.
What do you think Christ will teach Bashir Assad, if he is to be here now and Assad is clinging to power in a country, where destruction has become a way of life and the sky is almost falling over him? One question needing asking is whether Assad still sleeps.
And if losing his life will be the consequence of his daring, he was careless. Because he was a King, who was more than the worldly kings, who were gaining the world, but were losing their souls!
It is the one message that summed up Christ's message to the world about the love of material wealth than doing things that will ensure peace of mind here and after death.
What do you think Christ will teach Bashir Assad, if he is to be here now and Assad is clinging to power in a country, where destruction has become a way of life and the sky is almost falling over him? One question needing asking is whether Assad still sleeps.
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Defending The Defenseless In Syria
April 8 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Trump and Putin
The world was caught by surprise on Thursday with the news of the United States' strike in Syria, response to chemical weapons attack on defenseless Syrians.
There have been reactions to the U.S. missiles attack on Shayrat Airfield all around the world, including Syria.
There seems to be justification for the strike, because it is seen by majority of people as an act in the defence of the defenseless Syrians.
While some criticisms of the act as a contrast to Trump's administration policy at home, among others, cannot be discountenanced.
The moment after the strike also represents a turning around for the President Donald Trump's administration. President Trump's decision shows that he is humane and that he is ready to defend the defenseless around the world, where ever and anytime they are threatened with chemical weapons.
There have been reactions to the U.S. missiles attack on Shayrat Airfield all around the world, including Syria.
There seems to be justification for the strike, because it is seen by majority of people as an act in the defence of the defenseless Syrians.
While some criticisms of the act as a contrast to Trump's administration policy at home, among others, cannot be discountenanced.
The moment after the strike also represents a turning around for the President Donald Trump's administration. President Trump's decision shows that he is humane and that he is ready to defend the defenseless around the world, where ever and anytime they are threatened with chemical weapons.
Syrians' Death By Gas and Search for Solution
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Rice and Nunes in Hot Water?
April 6 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Susan Rice
Susan Rice, the national security adviser in President Barack Obama's administration may have more explanation to do concerning her statements about whether there was surveillance of Donald Trump's campaign or not. She had said that there was no surveillance of any type, before she said that she asked for unmasking of names after a surveillance and names unmasked belonged to Trump's campaign.
And just as people are thinking that Nunes may have dropped into hot water like Rice, Republicans in the house led by Speaker Paul Ryan said that Nunes' decision to step aside arose to ensure the public of seriousness that the Congress controlled house would not be impeded by the party in the investigation into the Russia's alleged interference in the election.
And just as people are thinking that Nunes may have dropped into hot water like Rice, Republicans in the house led by Speaker Paul Ryan said that Nunes' decision to step aside arose to ensure the public of seriousness that the Congress controlled house would not be impeded by the party in the investigation into the Russia's alleged interference in the election.
Nuclear Option On The Table! Day of Reckoning at America's Senate Chamber
As American and Chinese Leaders Meet
April 6 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping of China are meeting on Thursday in Maralago, Florida, to discuss bilateral issues.
It is not whether the two leaders are meeting far away from Washington or why they are meeting in Mar-a-lago, but several issues that both leaders are expected to talk about, with each leader out to protect the interest of their respective country.
Many Americans, as well as Chinese people in America and back home, are expecting to hear the ways that the two leaders will affect domestic and international issues. One of such areas is trade, which the American leader has said is greatly in favor of China against America.
It is not whether the two leaders are meeting far away from Washington or why they are meeting in Mar-a-lago, but several issues that both leaders are expected to talk about, with each leader out to protect the interest of their respective country.
Many Americans, as well as Chinese people in America and back home, are expecting to hear the ways that the two leaders will affect domestic and international issues. One of such areas is trade, which the American leader has said is greatly in favor of China against America.
America Needs An Elisha To Heal The Land of Putin's Poison
Democrats' Vengeance and Republicans' Armor
April 3 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (Courtesy:Politico)
The New York Times' reports on Monday that the Democrats have enough votes to filibuster on Gorsuch, meaning the party plans to obstruct the Republic Part'y's plan to confirm Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's pick for the Supreme Court.
Another news report by the BBC says that the Democrats are set to delay Gorsuch confirmation for the Supreme Court!
Gorsuch has been in the news for sometime now, meeting with members of the Congress from both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, and followed with a public hearing. Gorsuch was scrutinized by the Congress men and women, with the public as observers. He went through the hearing in the Congress and came out a shining armor ready for public office.
No one has said anything negative to show that Gorsuch is not fit for the office he has been nominate for.
Another news report by the BBC says that the Democrats are set to delay Gorsuch confirmation for the Supreme Court!
Gorsuch has been in the news for sometime now, meeting with members of the Congress from both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, and followed with a public hearing. Gorsuch was scrutinized by the Congress men and women, with the public as observers. He went through the hearing in the Congress and came out a shining armor ready for public office.
No one has said anything negative to show that Gorsuch is not fit for the office he has been nominate for.
Leaders and Selfishness
Zuma's Reform For Self
April 1 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Jacob Zuma
A Western Cape High Court in South Africa has dismissed a suit filed by the Democratic Alliance, seeking to halt President Jacob Zuma's cabinet reshuffle. The court ruled on Saturday that the DA had failed to prove it had power to intervene in the president's prerogative to select his own cabinet, according to a news report by News24.
Simultaneously, President Zuma has swiftly sworn in a new cabinet. The drama follows Zuma's reshuffle of his cabinet on Wednesday, including the removal of the revered finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, against public opinion and the advise of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and followed by public disaffection.
"Zuma must fail," has thus become a common refrain among South Africans, who are voicing their opposition to the sudden removal of a finance minister, whom they trust and many people are calling for his reinstatement. But Zuma was done with that and he moved on, disrespecting the people's wish. But observers say that Zuma has merely confirmed what South Africans have been saying about his corrupt tendencies and his grand scheme to achieve his corrupt objectives.
Simultaneously, President Zuma has swiftly sworn in a new cabinet. The drama follows Zuma's reshuffle of his cabinet on Wednesday, including the removal of the revered finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, against public opinion and the advise of Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and followed by public disaffection.
"Zuma must fail," has thus become a common refrain among South Africans, who are voicing their opposition to the sudden removal of a finance minister, whom they trust and many people are calling for his reinstatement. But Zuma was done with that and he moved on, disrespecting the people's wish. But observers say that Zuma has merely confirmed what South Africans have been saying about his corrupt tendencies and his grand scheme to achieve his corrupt objectives.
East Rutherford: Drugs Are Dangerous! Don't Do It!
Has Your Father Two Wives? Be Ready For Life's Dirty Battles!
March 28 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Polygamy is illegal in many advanced countries, unlike under developed countries, where polygamy still holds sway. In many homes, the repercussion of polygamous life is often manifest in the battle between women married to the same man. The battle often extends to the children, who are victims of the women's reactions to their situation.
But investigation shows that the trouble in polygamy often follows children from polygamous homes the rest of their lives, and children who are victims often find it difficult to untangle themselves from the effect, which they are ignorant polygamous is the cause.
But investigation shows that the trouble in polygamy often follows children from polygamous homes the rest of their lives, and children who are victims often find it difficult to untangle themselves from the effect, which they are ignorant polygamous is the cause.
What has Trump To Do With Grabher?
March 272017 By Abiodun Giwa
A man named Grabher has been denied renewal of his car plate name in Canada. and instead of confronting the Canadian government for denial of his rights, he is saying that he believes that President Donald Trump in the United States is the cause of his denial in Canada!
According to the news report by the BBC, the plate name for his car, which he had used for many years was turned down by authorities in Nova Scotia in Canada, when he went for renewal.
In truth, the name 'Grabher' will almost be read as 'Grabber', but for the different in spelling and pronunciation. But whether grabher or grabber, if it is your name, no authority anywhere has the right to turn it down as your name.
According to the news report by the BBC, the plate name for his car, which he had used for many years was turned down by authorities in Nova Scotia in Canada, when he went for renewal.
In truth, the name 'Grabher' will almost be read as 'Grabber', but for the different in spelling and pronunciation. But whether grabher or grabber, if it is your name, no authority anywhere has the right to turn it down as your name.
Your Destiny and Your Future
Health Care Debacle and Americans' Well Being
March 27 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Confucius.
One major lesson that has been learned from the result of the aborted health care legislation is that members of the minority political group and the Liberal media have characterised the outcome as a defeat for President Donald Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan.
There are some among the commentators, who have said that it may mean the end of Trump's presidency, and that Trump may be consumed by the civil war within the Republican Party.
They have erroneously termed the dissent in the Republican Party to civil war! A statement that has made observers to ask whether America is no longer a democracy, and whether the liberal media no longer cherishes dissent, as part of the country's democratic culture.
One major lesson that has been learned from the result of the aborted health care legislation is that members of the minority political group and the Liberal media have characterised the outcome as a defeat for President Donald Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan.
There are some among the commentators, who have said that it may mean the end of Trump's presidency, and that Trump may be consumed by the civil war within the Republican Party.
They have erroneously termed the dissent in the Republican Party to civil war! A statement that has made observers to ask whether America is no longer a democracy, and whether the liberal media no longer cherishes dissent, as part of the country's democratic culture.
America's Stranded Health Care Program
South Africa: Blessers and 3000 Pregnancy Awards!
March 25 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Jacob Zuma
3000 young girls in Ratlou Municipality of South Africa, forced into relationships with Sugar Daddies - otherwise known as Blessers, have reportedly been impregnated. Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, in a call for the Social Development Department's intervention, said the girls offer sexual favors to survive biting poverty, according a news report by the SABC.
However, there is no way of knowing the time period, whether it is one year or two or three or five years, when the girls have become pregnant. But the cause, according to a spokesperson for the youths, Kagiso Gaonamong, confirming the Public Prosecutor's claim, is due to lack of recreation facilities, leading to crime and sex, among youths.
However, there is no way of knowing the time period, whether it is one year or two or three or five years, when the girls have become pregnant. But the cause, according to a spokesperson for the youths, Kagiso Gaonamong, confirming the Public Prosecutor's claim, is due to lack of recreation facilities, leading to crime and sex, among youths.
Theresa May's Defiance Against Terror
March 23 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Terror on London's Street
"Tomorrow morning, Parliament will meet as normal. We will come together as normal. And Londoners - and others from around the world who have come here to visit this great City - will get up and go about their day as normal."
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday evening in a broadcast to Britons, following the terror attack in London. The terror attack claimed three lives, including a police officer. The attacker, whose only brandished weapon was an eight inches knife, apart from the car, which he rammed into unsuspecting public, was killed.
May's statement brimmed with defiance, despite the loss of lives and that the prime minister herself was reportedly whisked away to safety from the Parliament building. She hailed the innocent civilians killed in the attack and the police officer, and other others who sustained injury.
But the question still remains about how relatives of those killed in the attack would fill the void created by the sudden death of their loved ones. For how long will the society continued to accommodate deadly attacks on innocent people by marauders using anything as weapons?
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday evening in a broadcast to Britons, following the terror attack in London. The terror attack claimed three lives, including a police officer. The attacker, whose only brandished weapon was an eight inches knife, apart from the car, which he rammed into unsuspecting public, was killed.
May's statement brimmed with defiance, despite the loss of lives and that the prime minister herself was reportedly whisked away to safety from the Parliament building. She hailed the innocent civilians killed in the attack and the police officer, and other others who sustained injury.
But the question still remains about how relatives of those killed in the attack would fill the void created by the sudden death of their loved ones. For how long will the society continued to accommodate deadly attacks on innocent people by marauders using anything as weapons?
Comey's Metamorphosis
Remember Louis XVI and Contravention of The Nature of Government (2)
March 20 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
There are three major leadership responsibilities, which outline the nature of government. These responsibilities are management of resources, unfailing provisions for the people's needs and protection of the people from external aggression.
The emergence of Joseph the dream interpreter in Egypt, and Pharaoh's decision to bequeath the management of resources in Joseph's hands, because of Joseph's demonstration of knowledge, based on his interpretation of Joseph's dream, underlines the importance of resources' management by government.
Pharaoh's acceptance of Joseph's interpretation of his dream, making Joseph second in command - in charge of management - to ensure that the people got what they needed before and during the famine, underscores the importance of ensuring provisions for the people's needs, and Pharaoh's concern for the care of his people, as a leader.
The emergence of Joseph the dream interpreter in Egypt, and Pharaoh's decision to bequeath the management of resources in Joseph's hands, because of Joseph's demonstration of knowledge, based on his interpretation of Joseph's dream, underlines the importance of resources' management by government.
Pharaoh's acceptance of Joseph's interpretation of his dream, making Joseph second in command - in charge of management - to ensure that the people got what they needed before and during the famine, underscores the importance of ensuring provisions for the people's needs, and Pharaoh's concern for the care of his people, as a leader.
Remember Louis XVI and Contravention of The Nature of Government
Seemingly Like An Adventure From Another Planet
March 14 23017 By Abiodun Giwa
An area redeemed from impact of the snawfall by Tuesday afternoon.
No one will believe how Tuesday's massive snowfall has transformed the North East of the United States, confirming life as an adventure, where nothing is permanent, including human conditions.
The roads are deserted and it does not look like an area inhabited by humans, save that many of the structures are still recognizable. Everywhere is white in a blanket of avalanche of snowfall.
Some areas have as much as two feet of snow accumulation, while some areas that have been expected to have as much, have between four and eight inches, far below the prediction of between 12 and 18 inches.
Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York State said in a statement monitored on a radio that no one has any reason to be out on the street. He said the airports are closed, schools are closed and no one is at work. The governor's statement cannot be far from the truth, if it is not completely the truth.
The roads are deserted and it does not look like an area inhabited by humans, save that many of the structures are still recognizable. Everywhere is white in a blanket of avalanche of snowfall.
Some areas have as much as two feet of snow accumulation, while some areas that have been expected to have as much, have between four and eight inches, far below the prediction of between 12 and 18 inches.
Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York State said in a statement monitored on a radio that no one has any reason to be out on the street. He said the airports are closed, schools are closed and no one is at work. The governor's statement cannot be far from the truth, if it is not completely the truth.
Ariana Grande's Food of Love
When The Weather Turns Into A Killer
March 13 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
The talk about the snow blizzard and its inconveniences are all the over city. The announcement is on the airwaves and the newspapers. Adults are talking about it. School children seem to like it. They are saying the schools will close, and and see it as an opportunity for relaxation. They are almost turning it into a song, song about a snow blizzard and the love of seeing the school gates shut.
The snow blizzard, if it comes the ways it has been forecasted, will make the streets messy on Tuesday morning, in the North East of the United States. It will be rough and possibly see people stranded at work in the morning hours and those at home stall indoor and may be unable to go to work.
The blizzard has not come, but people are already talking about its likely effects. "The weather will be colder toward tonight, going into Tuesday," one construction worker, who had told this reporter few days ago that the weather was turning unbearably cold, said.
The snow blizzard, if it comes the ways it has been forecasted, will make the streets messy on Tuesday morning, in the North East of the United States. It will be rough and possibly see people stranded at work in the morning hours and those at home stall indoor and may be unable to go to work.
The blizzard has not come, but people are already talking about its likely effects. "The weather will be colder toward tonight, going into Tuesday," one construction worker, who had told this reporter few days ago that the weather was turning unbearably cold, said.
Trump's performance and His Adversaries
Buhari Returns to Nigeria After Medical Vacation Abroad
March 11 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Muhammad Buhari of Nigeria returned to the country on Friday, after 49 days abroad for medical vacation. However, Buhari may be returning in few weeks for further check up, because results from his medical examinations and follow ups were inconclusive, according to a statement he made to his cabinet on arrival.
A statement released by Femi Adesina, the president's media assistant, said that a letter will be forwarded to the National Assembly on Monday, informing it of the president's arrival and readiness to get back to work.
Many Nigerians are happy to see their president return home, after what people consider a long stay abroad. It is the reason observers say it is not surprising there are reports about wellwishers slaughtering rams to welcome the president. The Punch newspapers' report have photographs of a large number of Nigerians, who fill a street in celebration of their leaders' arrival home and others slaughtering rams.
A statement released by Femi Adesina, the president's media assistant, said that a letter will be forwarded to the National Assembly on Monday, informing it of the president's arrival and readiness to get back to work.
Many Nigerians are happy to see their president return home, after what people consider a long stay abroad. It is the reason observers say it is not surprising there are reports about wellwishers slaughtering rams to welcome the president. The Punch newspapers' report have photographs of a large number of Nigerians, who fill a street in celebration of their leaders' arrival home and others slaughtering rams.
Herland, Ourland and Their Demands!
Health Care Debate: Rand Paul vs. Paul Ryan?
March 9 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Senator Paul and Speaker Paul
Rand Paul does not think the legislation for the new American Health Care Program will pass through in the Congress. But Paul Ryan, the House Speaker thinks otherwise. Rand Paul calls the new American Health program Obama Care-Lite, because according to him, the program still have vestiges of Affordable Care.
But news reports said that President Donald trump is very happy over the availability of a legislation to repeal and replace Obama Care, in support of the House speaker. Against Rand Paul and others like him in the Congress, who think that the new American Health Care program legislation still needs to be perfected.
But news reports said that President Donald trump is very happy over the availability of a legislation to repeal and replace Obama Care, in support of the House speaker. Against Rand Paul and others like him in the Congress, who think that the new American Health Care program legislation still needs to be perfected.
Power Game: Where Is NATO In This?
Obama's Affordable Care On The Way Out
March 7 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Barack Obama signing the Affordable Care Act bill into law in 2010 (Courtesy:NYTimes)
The Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama signature health care program may be on its way out. But it is not quite certain yet.
Some news reports said on Tuesday, that The Republican Party has fashioned a replacement for it.
Have they or are they still in the process of agreeing on what is touted as a replacement?
The question arises, because the news report says further that there is a disagreement of some sort among the Republican Party members in the Congress, over the content of the legislation, which is said to have the approval of Speaker Paul Ryan
Some news reports said on Tuesday, that The Republican Party has fashioned a replacement for it.
Have they or are they still in the process of agreeing on what is touted as a replacement?
The question arises, because the news report says further that there is a disagreement of some sort among the Republican Party members in the Congress, over the content of the legislation, which is said to have the approval of Speaker Paul Ryan
Up From the Belly of Arizona River
Christians, Governments and The Law
March 7 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
The new travel ban that has just been rolled out of the mill by President Donald Trump, despite the trouble his administration has experienced from the the first travel ban, is a reminder of a sermon in the Church on Sunday, about Christians and the law.
The pastor stated clearly that "Christian and the law" or The Law and the Christians," is the title of his sermon, and that he derives the title and the discussion from the day's worship Bible reading - 1st Timothy 1:17.
First, he said that the law is good, if it is not aimed at oppressing others or making life miserable for the people. He made a reference to the Ten Commandments and asked the congregants to read from 1st Timothy 1:9, which says,"The Law is good if a man use it lawfully."
The Pastor talked about people in authority or rulers and their subjects. He said that the law is good, if it is not meant to oppress or torment the righteous. In this case, the righteous are the law abiding people and every Christian is supposed to belong here. He said that the law must be used carefully and not be misused or abused.
The pastor stated clearly that "Christian and the law" or The Law and the Christians," is the title of his sermon, and that he derives the title and the discussion from the day's worship Bible reading - 1st Timothy 1:17.
First, he said that the law is good, if it is not aimed at oppressing others or making life miserable for the people. He made a reference to the Ten Commandments and asked the congregants to read from 1st Timothy 1:9, which says,"The Law is good if a man use it lawfully."
The Pastor talked about people in authority or rulers and their subjects. He said that the law is good, if it is not meant to oppress or torment the righteous. In this case, the righteous are the law abiding people and every Christian is supposed to belong here. He said that the law must be used carefully and not be misused or abused.
America's Power Tussle
Iraq's Mosul on Fire Against Undying Evil
March 6 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Some children have reportedly been treated in Mosul, Iraq, for effect of chemical weapons. Meaning that the ISIS occupiers of Mosul may have possessed chemical weapons. This bring to the fore, watching over the weekend, how fire from guns on an armored car, fly over a long distance to its target in the embattled city.
Although, about 45,000 residents have reportedly been evacuated from the city before the beginning of the battle, but one can still imagine, what would become people, who may have been unfortunately caught between the deadly fire power of the combatants.
ISIS wants to remain in the city. The Iraques want them flushed out. The Iraques have the support of the international community, to whom the ISIS is a pariah. Iraques have been witnessing evil and no one is sure about the time that evil will cease the country.
Although, about 45,000 residents have reportedly been evacuated from the city before the beginning of the battle, but one can still imagine, what would become people, who may have been unfortunately caught between the deadly fire power of the combatants.
ISIS wants to remain in the city. The Iraques want them flushed out. The Iraques have the support of the international community, to whom the ISIS is a pariah. Iraques have been witnessing evil and no one is sure about the time that evil will cease the country.
Human and Not Funny At All
March 4 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Sara Beltran Hernandez
Last week, newspaper reports showcased the case of Sara Beltran Hernandez, a female undocumented immigrant, who traveled from El-Salvador and was arrested in Texas. She has reportedly developed brain tumor and in hospital, from where the law enforcement has withdrawn her, according to her relatives.
And the law enforcement has said that the 26-year-old undocumented mother of two was stable and voluntarily discharged by her doctor to The Prairieland Detention Center pending a Monday appointment with a specialist, according to a Daily News report on the matter.
Hernandez has told her relatives that a doctor has told her that she has brain tumor. There is nothing concrete to show that her lawyers and relatives have petitioned the government for her release on humanitarian ground with medical reports that she has brain tumor. Instead, news reports about her case has been mixed up with recent political agitation for an open border.
Many people considered Hernandez case as human and not legalistic at all and nor is it funny. But on the other hand, it is seen as funny that a woman embarks on a journey from her home country to another country, running from an abusive husband. They asked questions about why she did not contact the law enforcement in El-Salvador, before her journey to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant or get hold of legal traveling papers before embarking on her journey.
And the law enforcement has said that the 26-year-old undocumented mother of two was stable and voluntarily discharged by her doctor to The Prairieland Detention Center pending a Monday appointment with a specialist, according to a Daily News report on the matter.
Hernandez has told her relatives that a doctor has told her that she has brain tumor. There is nothing concrete to show that her lawyers and relatives have petitioned the government for her release on humanitarian ground with medical reports that she has brain tumor. Instead, news reports about her case has been mixed up with recent political agitation for an open border.
Many people considered Hernandez case as human and not legalistic at all and nor is it funny. But on the other hand, it is seen as funny that a woman embarks on a journey from her home country to another country, running from an abusive husband. They asked questions about why she did not contact the law enforcement in El-Salvador, before her journey to the U.S. as an undocumented immigrant or get hold of legal traveling papers before embarking on her journey.
They Have No Eyes, But They Have Penis
Trump's Repudiation of Obama's Eight Years
March 2 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday was a reminder of the moment he said he would fulfill his campaign promise to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
It seems like an act that has poisoned a relationship, a relationship already in trouble over election loss.
It was like the continuation of the election campaign, with President Barack Obama and Democrats against repealing the health care program, Obama's signature program, while the new administration and the Republicans vow the repeal of the health care.
The relationship between the Democrats and the Republicans has been staled since then. It is not getting better and it may not get better, as events at the Congress on Tuesday has shown, with Democrats in the Congress saying they don't see any substance in the president's speech and the Republicans hailing the speech.
It seems like an act that has poisoned a relationship, a relationship already in trouble over election loss.
It was like the continuation of the election campaign, with President Barack Obama and Democrats against repealing the health care program, Obama's signature program, while the new administration and the Republicans vow the repeal of the health care.
The relationship between the Democrats and the Republicans has been staled since then. It is not getting better and it may not get better, as events at the Congress on Tuesday has shown, with Democrats in the Congress saying they don't see any substance in the president's speech and the Republicans hailing the speech.
Inequality, Factors Behind It and the Evil
Our President's Health and Versions of Democracy
February 27 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Muhammed Buhari and wife, one of the published photos, showing the president is hale and hearty
Can an American president, irrespective of who he or she may be and regardless of his or her party affiliation, go on medical vacation and Americans unaware of his or her real medical concerns?
Many people say that this is impossible in America, especially for the president to be absent for a long period and be asking the Congress to allow him indefinite stay, based on his own words without any substantial testimony from doctors.
In Nigeria, the president has been away from the country for over one month on medical vacation, and he has written more than once asking the country's National Assembly, asking for indefinite absence to address issues raised by doctors on his state of health. First, he was scheduled to return to Nigeria on February 6, but wrote to the National Assembly for an extension of time to be away for enough rest.
Many people say that this is impossible in America, especially for the president to be absent for a long period and be asking the Congress to allow him indefinite stay, based on his own words without any substantial testimony from doctors.
In Nigeria, the president has been away from the country for over one month on medical vacation, and he has written more than once asking the country's National Assembly, asking for indefinite absence to address issues raised by doctors on his state of health. First, he was scheduled to return to Nigeria on February 6, but wrote to the National Assembly for an extension of time to be away for enough rest.
Hypocritical British MPs?
Jezebels: Not By Power or Might!
February 25 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Witches?
You may have read the two major Holy books, and read about other religions in your Philosophy class, during your college days.
By the knowledge that you may have acquired through this process, you will know that all religions' adherents, believe in one God, who occupies the top of the hierarchy and other lesser gods below, and that all religions represent good.
Though, there are other people, who still believe in the worship of the lesser gods or who go through the lesser gods, believably to get the attention of the omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscience God.
By the knowledge that you may have acquired through this process, you will know that all religions' adherents, believe in one God, who occupies the top of the hierarchy and other lesser gods below, and that all religions represent good.
Though, there are other people, who still believe in the worship of the lesser gods or who go through the lesser gods, believably to get the attention of the omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscience God.
Hunger and Starvation in Africa
February 21 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Three countries in Africa feature in a news report on Monday, as where hunger and starvation, are having foothold around the world.
The cause of the hunger and starvation in these countries is traceable to conflict, according to the United Nations.
There is a war in Sudan. There is a war in Somalia. There is a war in Nigeria. Yemen is the only country outside Africa, in the list of four countries affected by looming famine, and where conflict has entered the deadly stage.
Accidentally, all these countries, where there are wars and are Islamic terrorism related, are in big trouble. How Syria, Iraq and Libya are not included in the report, is incomprehensible, because those countries have also been caught in deadly conflict.
The cause of the hunger and starvation in these countries is traceable to conflict, according to the United Nations.
There is a war in Sudan. There is a war in Somalia. There is a war in Nigeria. Yemen is the only country outside Africa, in the list of four countries affected by looming famine, and where conflict has entered the deadly stage.
Accidentally, all these countries, where there are wars and are Islamic terrorism related, are in big trouble. How Syria, Iraq and Libya are not included in the report, is incomprehensible, because those countries have also been caught in deadly conflict.
Who Hates Conflict?
The Power Juice and The Deadly Struggle
February 16 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Kim Jong Nam
Why are people dying to be in control of affairs? People say to be in control gives influence and that influence is power, especially political power. And that people will do anything to hold or maintain power.
However, when power slips, the struggle about who has the power, puts the welfare of the people in the secondary position or in abeyance, when contenders for power, face each other in deadly struggle.
Two incidences in the last few days illustrates this assertion: The killing of North Korean leaders' elder brother and the resignation of General Michael Flynn - National Security Adviser in President Donald Trump's administration in the United States.
So much have been said about how Kim Jong Nam abandoned North Korea, following his father's death and his loss of power to his younger brother, Kim Jong Un, who has not stopped from eliminating anyone, including family members, whom he suspects of capability of dethroning him.
However, when power slips, the struggle about who has the power, puts the welfare of the people in the secondary position or in abeyance, when contenders for power, face each other in deadly struggle.
Two incidences in the last few days illustrates this assertion: The killing of North Korean leaders' elder brother and the resignation of General Michael Flynn - National Security Adviser in President Donald Trump's administration in the United States.
So much have been said about how Kim Jong Nam abandoned North Korea, following his father's death and his loss of power to his younger brother, Kim Jong Un, who has not stopped from eliminating anyone, including family members, whom he suspects of capability of dethroning him.
Flynn Fallout: Spills of Election Battle?
The American Political Dilemma (3)
February 14 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Donald Trump
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Politicians in both the Democratic Party and the Republican Party had ousted themselves from consideration for the president's office, before the election campaign began.
People were fed up with career politicians and Washington for their lack of performance or carelessness about the people's welfare.. The line up of presidential candidates showed only two people were non-career politicians. The two non-career politicians were Donald Trump and Dr. Ben Carson. . Everyone knew Trump as the wealthy real estate guy from New York City, who was a donor to virtually all politicians who sought political office, but was seeking political office himself, for the first time. While on the Democratic Party's platform, there were three candidates. Martin O'Malley dropped out early, leaving Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, to slug it out. |
Well, Trump emerged the winner and he was sworn into office. He is the country's president but untutored about politics and ways in Washington. He will have to learn the ropes. He has to. It will not be easy. And since he is not a career politician, the fact that his acts as a president are not tailored to that of career politicians are first acts of change that Americans have witnessed. It is the dilemma that Americans face today - dealing with a non-career politician in the White House. Americans must come to grasp with this reality and that he will need sometime to master the craft.
The American Political Dilemma (2) The American Political Dilemma (1)
The Nigerian Economic Case in Ethics
February 13 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Nigeria's President Muhammed Buhari is yet to return to Nigeria, against expectations that he could arrive last Saturday. There had been protests by Nigerians, who said they were dissatisfied with his government's economic agenda and that they were in hunger.
Vice President Yemi Osibajo, the acting president, had told protesters that the hard time is part of the price, which Nigerians would have to pay to arrive safely at the promised land.
Virtually every Nigerian agrees that the economic situation in the country is hard and that the situation getting harder everyday. But government appointees disagree. They are saying that Buhari's presidency is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria, because the government is reportedly fighting corruption.
Vice President Yemi Osibajo, the acting president, had told protesters that the hard time is part of the price, which Nigerians would have to pay to arrive safely at the promised land.
Virtually every Nigerian agrees that the economic situation in the country is hard and that the situation getting harder everyday. But government appointees disagree. They are saying that Buhari's presidency is the best thing that has happened to Nigeria, because the government is reportedly fighting corruption.
Entertainment Awards: Baftas in Britain and Grammy in U.S
130,000 Residents Evacuate for Fear of Noah Like Flood
February 13 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
130,000 residents of Northern California in the United States were asked to leave their homes on Sunday, for fear of spill from the Oroville Dam.
Following the evacuation order, over five hours later, hundreds of cars carrying panicked and angry people, were sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, according to the ABC News
The Oroville Dam is the U.S. tallest dam at 770 ft high and it is located 150 miles north east of San Francisco.
Following the evacuation order, over five hours later, hundreds of cars carrying panicked and angry people, were sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, according to the ABC News
The Oroville Dam is the U.S. tallest dam at 770 ft high and it is located 150 miles north east of San Francisco.
Visas, Bonds, Wars, Religions and Radicalism
February 11 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Ask anyone whether he or she has bonds, the response may result in an attempt to evade the question or to outrightly say and pray that bonds are not his or her portion, because some of us have mistaken bonds for bondage.
According to the dictionary definition, bond is an agreement with legal force or something used to fasten things together. The first definition serves the purpose. In cultural terms, we all have bonds, unless we don't belong to any human society, under rules and regulations, written or unwritten.
According to the dictionary definition, bond is an agreement with legal force or something used to fasten things together. The first definition serves the purpose. In cultural terms, we all have bonds, unless we don't belong to any human society, under rules and regulations, written or unwritten.
Breaking the Deadlock and Getting Things in Motion
February 7 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
The Democratic Party senators and two Republican Party senators, were unwilling to confirm Betsy DeVos as President Donald Trump's pick for education secretary.
Therefore, the administration was stuck on two fronts early on Tuesday: First is over the court's bar on temporary travel ban and getting things in motion for the confirmation of some nominees for various ministries.
But on Tuesday, the deadlock of 50-50 over the confirmation hearing for DeVos, which would have prevented her from getting confirmation, was resolved by Vice President Mike Pence's vote, and that gave her a sail through the Democratic Party's wall, with 51-50 votes.
Therefore, the administration was stuck on two fronts early on Tuesday: First is over the court's bar on temporary travel ban and getting things in motion for the confirmation of some nominees for various ministries.
But on Tuesday, the deadlock of 50-50 over the confirmation hearing for DeVos, which would have prevented her from getting confirmation, was resolved by Vice President Mike Pence's vote, and that gave her a sail through the Democratic Party's wall, with 51-50 votes.
Betsy DeVos, the U.S. Education Secretary
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Devos being sworn into office on Tuesday by Vice President Mike Pence Courtesy:NBCNews)
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The Patriots' Victory Parade 2017 in Boston
Confirming Nigeria's Buhari Health Concerns
Patriots' Sweet Victory
February 6 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
People are talking about New England's Patriots' comeback from the brink and victory and the victory over the Atlanta Falcons, 34-28, on Sunday at Houston's NRG Stadium.
Of course, people cannot talk about the Patriots' victory without mentioning Tom Brady, the team's quarterback, whom they say, rallied his team to a stunning result, after the world saw them down on the field of play and thought they were out!
Falcons reportedly led with about 25 points early in the game, before the Patriots began to score, caught up with the Falcons, forced the game into overtime - the first in the series of the Super Bowl, since inception,and ended the game with two super touchdowns.
The Nuclear Option in Legislative Procedure
Tillerson Gets The Nod As Secretary of State
Supreme Court: Garland's Denial Haunt's Trump's Pick
February 1 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's pick for Supreme Court and President Trump
The denial of Merrick Garland by the Republican law maker for the Supreme Court is haunting Neil Gorsuch, President Donald Trump's pick for the same court.
Obviously, the Democrats have chosen to play 'eye for an eye' politics, because the Republican law makers refused to consider Garland for hearing late last year.
Additionally, the ban on refugees and the eventual sacking of Sally Yates, the acting attorney general, by President Trump, seem to have worsen the relationship between the Democratic Party law makers and the president.
The Democratic Party law makers have vowed to form a block of defiance to everything Trump. Both Garland Yates were former President Barack Obama's nominees.
Obviously, the Democrats have chosen to play 'eye for an eye' politics, because the Republican law makers refused to consider Garland for hearing late last year.
Additionally, the ban on refugees and the eventual sacking of Sally Yates, the acting attorney general, by President Trump, seem to have worsen the relationship between the Democratic Party law makers and the president.
The Democratic Party law makers have vowed to form a block of defiance to everything Trump. Both Garland Yates were former President Barack Obama's nominees.
Marriage Lessons Outside The Church
Babel's Negativity
Weekend Trump Shakes World and Protesters' Show of Defiance
January 30 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Protesters and demonstrators at the one of the airports on Sunday
The dust has not fully settled from the weekend scene of confusion and chaos at the airports around the country. Though, news reports said on Monday morning, that all the travelers from countries affected by the new executive order on immigration had been processed overnight, and that only two fellows were deported.
No one will say that he or she did not feel the pangs from news reports about protests and demonstrations at the airports, arguments and counter arguments by opponents of the new immigration ban and government representatives.
It is one weekend that only man, the president of the United States, with a stroke of the pen, causes what has become known as weekend that Trump shakes the world, with travelers from affected countries stranded and disallowed entry into the United States on arrival, notwithstanding whether they are documented or undocumented.
Americans woke from sleep on sunday and learnt that travelers from seven Muslim nations had been disallowed entry into the country, based on provisions of a new executive order on immigration. The news reports were not just about the stranded passengers, it also showed the protester and demonstrators, who had occupied every space at various airports around the country, shouting singing, and describing the new immigration order as unconstitutional and UnAmerican.
No one will say that he or she did not feel the pangs from news reports about protests and demonstrations at the airports, arguments and counter arguments by opponents of the new immigration ban and government representatives.
It is one weekend that only man, the president of the United States, with a stroke of the pen, causes what has become known as weekend that Trump shakes the world, with travelers from affected countries stranded and disallowed entry into the United States on arrival, notwithstanding whether they are documented or undocumented.
Americans woke from sleep on sunday and learnt that travelers from seven Muslim nations had been disallowed entry into the country, based on provisions of a new executive order on immigration. The news reports were not just about the stranded passengers, it also showed the protester and demonstrators, who had occupied every space at various airports around the country, shouting singing, and describing the new immigration order as unconstitutional and UnAmerican.
One Arrest, Not Two, Made in Terror Attack on Muslims in Canada
Why Was Senator Schumer Tearful?
January 30 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Senator Charles Schumer was tearful on Sunday, during his condemnation of the President Donald Trump's temporary ban on migration from seven Muslim states and stranded migrants at various airports in the United States.
"Why tears," many observers have asked. "Have people been killed or mortally wounded?" Has there been a terrorist attack and loss of lives?" Additional questions followed as protests and demonstrations continued at various airports in the country.
As questions are asked and clarifications emerge from the government, it becomes clearer that government is determined and has resolved that there is no scaling back on what the government has described as a temporary ban to be reviewed after expiration.
Protesters describe government action as targeted against Muslims, government says that the ban is not targeted against Muslims, but to keep the country safe from terrorists. Protesters say that the ban is unconstitutional and government says there is nothing unconstitutional in working to keep the country safe and that the country has every right to decide who to admit and deny entry.
"Why tears," many observers have asked. "Have people been killed or mortally wounded?" Has there been a terrorist attack and loss of lives?" Additional questions followed as protests and demonstrations continued at various airports in the country.
As questions are asked and clarifications emerge from the government, it becomes clearer that government is determined and has resolved that there is no scaling back on what the government has described as a temporary ban to be reviewed after expiration.
Protesters describe government action as targeted against Muslims, government says that the ban is not targeted against Muslims, but to keep the country safe from terrorists. Protesters say that the ban is unconstitutional and government says there is nothing unconstitutional in working to keep the country safe and that the country has every right to decide who to admit and deny entry.
U.S. Immigration Order: Green Card Holders From Affected Countries Free To Travel
Has Court Suspended Any Provision in Trump's New Immigration Order? January 29 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Trump
The first question many people ask on Sunday, following a court ruling, which allows people from countries affected by the new immigration order into the United States, is whether deportation clause in the new immigration order has been suspended by court, as reported by some newspapers?
Secondly, people have reasons to ask whether the new immigration order seeks deportation of migrants with valid papers from affected countries?
It is clear that with the new immigration order, American embassies and consulates in affected countries, will stop issuing visas or processing of refugees and asylees, and there may not be migrants coming to the U.S. from that part of the world, until after the expiration of the new order.
Secondly, people have reasons to ask whether the new immigration order seeks deportation of migrants with valid papers from affected countries?
It is clear that with the new immigration order, American embassies and consulates in affected countries, will stop issuing visas or processing of refugees and asylees, and there may not be migrants coming to the U.S. from that part of the world, until after the expiration of the new order.
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The Wall and Humanity
January 28 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
The Berlin Wall built to keep East Germans under repression
When children of Israel were escaping from their Egyptian task masters, the Bible revealed that the waters of the Red Sea formed a wall, to allow Israelis cross to safety.
The wall of water collapsed and drowned the Egyptian warriors, who were pursuing the Israelis to keep them from escaping from slavery. Similar incident was reported, when they crossed the Jordan River - the water formed a wall for them to cross.
These days, so much is being talked about the Berlin Wall and its eventual historical collapse. "The Berlin Wall. During the early years of the Cold War, West Berlin was a geographical loophole through which thousands of East Germans fled to the democratic West. In response, the Communist East German authorities built a wall that totally encircled West Berlin. It was thrown up overnight, on 13 August 1961," BBC writes about The Berlin Wall,
The wall of water collapsed and drowned the Egyptian warriors, who were pursuing the Israelis to keep them from escaping from slavery. Similar incident was reported, when they crossed the Jordan River - the water formed a wall for them to cross.
These days, so much is being talked about the Berlin Wall and its eventual historical collapse. "The Berlin Wall. During the early years of the Cold War, West Berlin was a geographical loophole through which thousands of East Germans fled to the democratic West. In response, the Communist East German authorities built a wall that totally encircled West Berlin. It was thrown up overnight, on 13 August 1961," BBC writes about The Berlin Wall,
Wolves Defeats Highly Rated Liverpool!
U.S. Restricts Migration From Seven Islamic Nations
January 28 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
People from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan and Libya have been banned from the United States temporarily, under various categories of migration restriction.
The announcement of the ban was made on Friday, following an order from the office of President Donald Trump, and the order took immediate effect.
Refugees from Syria have been barred from entry the United States until further notice, while 120 days ban has been placed on Refugees entry into the U.S. from around the world.
The announcement of the ban was made on Friday, following an order from the office of President Donald Trump, and the order took immediate effect.
Refugees from Syria have been barred from entry the United States until further notice, while 120 days ban has been placed on Refugees entry into the U.S. from around the world.
Theresa May and Donald Trump on Friday in the United States
United States and Mexico: Stalemate Over Differing Interests
Fight for Immigration Control in the U.S.
January 26 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Donald Trump has signaled beginning of his administration's immigration reform, a reminder of his plans to build a wall, between United States and Mexico.
Already, a meeting with President Trump by the Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto in Washington, is said to be in the plans.
Though the Mexican president has reiterated his country's position not to pay for the Trump's administration's proposed wall on the border between the United States and Mexico. Against Trump's assertion during the campaign for election, that Mexico would pay for the wall.
Already, a meeting with President Trump by the Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto in Washington, is said to be in the plans.
Though the Mexican president has reiterated his country's position not to pay for the Trump's administration's proposed wall on the border between the United States and Mexico. Against Trump's assertion during the campaign for election, that Mexico would pay for the wall.
Celebrations and Protests on Australia Day
Gambia Still in Our Minds
January 24 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Few among West African leaders who ensured jammeh's peaceful departure (Courtesy: Concise News)
There has been no news that President Adama Barrow of Gambia has returned to Gambia from Senegal, where he has been holed before his inauguration in Gambia's embassy there.
No news either about the time he is likely to return to Gambia. However, the world has been shown soldiers' photographs, while they jubilate following their entry into the presidential palace, after Yahya Jammeh's unceremonious departure.
The immediate question prompted by the photographs of soldiers in the Gambia's presidential palace was why were they jubilating? Was there any encounter or resistance at their entry into Gambia from Senegal? Wasn't Jammeh's departure more of a diplomatic victory than warfare?
The news said that the soldiers entered Gambia from Senegal and that they did not shoot a single bullet, because they were restrained by instructions from powers above to allow peaceful negotiation between Jammeh and African leaders, who were busy in efforts to get him to leave.
No news either about the time he is likely to return to Gambia. However, the world has been shown soldiers' photographs, while they jubilate following their entry into the presidential palace, after Yahya Jammeh's unceremonious departure.
The immediate question prompted by the photographs of soldiers in the Gambia's presidential palace was why were they jubilating? Was there any encounter or resistance at their entry into Gambia from Senegal? Wasn't Jammeh's departure more of a diplomatic victory than warfare?
The news said that the soldiers entered Gambia from Senegal and that they did not shoot a single bullet, because they were restrained by instructions from powers above to allow peaceful negotiation between Jammeh and African leaders, who were busy in efforts to get him to leave.
Inspiration and Encouragement We Need
Americans' Great Expectations
January 24 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump arguing about whether is already great or whether there is a need to make the country great again.
Americans want good governance with credibility. It is why the media is there to hold the leaders accountable. It is why, people say, the three arms of government, are independent of one another, to ensure checks and balances between them.
But it seems along the way, something went wrong, and created a renewal for Americans to expect greater performances from their leaders, after every change of the baton, between a newly elected president and an outgoing president.
During the last electioneering campaign between Donald Trump as the candidate for the Republican Party and Hillary Clinton as the candidate for the Democratic Party, Americans heard about the need to make America great again and a counter argument that America was already great, and that all that was necessary was ensuring the continuity of America's greatness.
But it seems along the way, something went wrong, and created a renewal for Americans to expect greater performances from their leaders, after every change of the baton, between a newly elected president and an outgoing president.
During the last electioneering campaign between Donald Trump as the candidate for the Republican Party and Hillary Clinton as the candidate for the Democratic Party, Americans heard about the need to make America great again and a counter argument that America was already great, and that all that was necessary was ensuring the continuity of America's greatness.
Nature's Deadliness and Humans' Helplessness
January 23 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
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"It is cold," many people often say, while wading through the discomfort of winter cold.
People say that almost everyone have fallen into the attitude without knowing it, and that It is the product of weather, which humans have no control, upholding the awesomeness and formidability of the unseen creator of nature. People have acknowledged that this creator makes it cold, warm and hot, and that situations are in whichever way He wants them, and humans have no option, than manage whatever they have, since they have no power over the seasons. Imagine the hell that Tornado had reportedly wrecked in some parts of the United States over the weekend and killed over 18 people, may have bad been unfortunately be on its path. Newspapers reports on Monday described the experience in areas hit by Tornado as in a war time. |
Where Are The Protesters?
Numbers, Populism and Inauguration
January 22 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Numbers and understanding their relevance is important to human life, since without it there will be no way of knowing anything about our worthiness, gains and losses. Some of us are good in counting numbers and some of us are poor in it.
Since the last election in the United States, during which the issue of wrong polling matter arose and no one saw Donald John Trump looming larger than his opponent in the battleground states, the issue of correct counting and wrong counting has dogged our paths, questioning our mastery of numbers
Since the last election in the United States, during which the issue of wrong polling matter arose and no one saw Donald John Trump looming larger than his opponent in the battleground states, the issue of correct counting and wrong counting has dogged our paths, questioning our mastery of numbers
Did Jammeh Fled or Departed Voluntarily?
January 22 2107 By Abiodun Giwa
Jammeh boarding the aircraft that took him out of the country.
The news of of Yahya Jammeh's departure from Gambia on Saturday hit the news wave late on Saturday.
He was accompanied to the airport by few loyalists, who were seen waving hands and bid him bye and safe journey. He held out a copy of the Quran toward them as he looked back before entering the aircraft.
Jammeh's departure from the country he had ruled for 22 years followed a diplomatic agreement brokered by leaders, who spent days working to ensure that the West African country was not thrown into a state of warfare.
Following Jammeh's agreement to leave the country, because according to him, it is not worthy the shedding of blood of anyone to resolve the issue that has made him to refuse to relinquish power.
He was accompanied to the airport by few loyalists, who were seen waving hands and bid him bye and safe journey. He held out a copy of the Quran toward them as he looked back before entering the aircraft.
Jammeh's departure from the country he had ruled for 22 years followed a diplomatic agreement brokered by leaders, who spent days working to ensure that the West African country was not thrown into a state of warfare.
Following Jammeh's agreement to leave the country, because according to him, it is not worthy the shedding of blood of anyone to resolve the issue that has made him to refuse to relinquish power.
Nigeria's Buhari Health Concerns
January 22 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
There is a debate among Nigerians over whether President Muhammad Buhari is ill or well. News reports by The Sun newspapers said on Sunday that President Muhammad is well and alive.
The discussion about Muhammad's health concerns began on Friday, following Buhari's departure from Nigeria on Thursday, and Vice President Yemi Osibajo's rushed home journey on Friday from Switzerland, to assume presidential powers, in the president's absence.
The sudden news of the president's seeming impromptu travel on Thursday and the vice president's abandonment of the economic forum in Davos, where he has led the Nigerian delegation, have raised eyebrows and concerns about the president's health.
The discussion about Muhammad's health concerns began on Friday, following Buhari's departure from Nigeria on Thursday, and Vice President Yemi Osibajo's rushed home journey on Friday from Switzerland, to assume presidential powers, in the president's absence.
The sudden news of the president's seeming impromptu travel on Thursday and the vice president's abandonment of the economic forum in Davos, where he has led the Nigerian delegation, have raised eyebrows and concerns about the president's health.
Issues From The Women's March
January 22 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Madonna's Outburst about an intent to blow up the White House is the major issue from the women's march of Saturday in Washington.
The women were protesting against President John Trump's political ascent.
In her speech, Madonna reportedly said that she had thought a lot about about blowing up the White House, but knew it would not change anything.
It meant she had intent upon which she had devoted lots of thoughts, but became remorseful about committing the evil, because she knew it would not change anything.
Madonna's expression of intent to blow up the White House, though she later changed her mind, but has attracted concerns in legal circles, concerning reports that her statement has drawn the attention of the United States' Secret Service and unconfirmed reports that the Secret Service has begun an investigation into the matter.
The women were protesting against President John Trump's political ascent.
In her speech, Madonna reportedly said that she had thought a lot about about blowing up the White House, but knew it would not change anything.
It meant she had intent upon which she had devoted lots of thoughts, but became remorseful about committing the evil, because she knew it would not change anything.
Madonna's expression of intent to blow up the White House, though she later changed her mind, but has attracted concerns in legal circles, concerning reports that her statement has drawn the attention of the United States' Secret Service and unconfirmed reports that the Secret Service has begun an investigation into the matter.
Jammeh Leaves Gambia
The Real Cause of Conflict in Gambia
January 21 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Adama Barrow
Reports emerging from Gambia said that Gambia's newly sworn in President Adam Barrow intends to establish a truth and reconciliation commission to look into the past 22 years of his predecessor time in office.
The report said that President Barrow has said he is acting against those clamoring for the arrest of Yahya Jammeh for him to answer crimes he may have committed, while in power.
The reports said further that the new president prefers truth and reconciliation commission against an arrest without establishing reason for such arrest.
The most annoying of the report is that it says it is avoid prosecution that has forced Jammeh into refusal to relinquish power. This information confirms the conflict that is said to have led to Jammeh's sudden reneging on his acceptance the of election result and congratulatory remark to Barrow.
The report said that President Barrow has said he is acting against those clamoring for the arrest of Yahya Jammeh for him to answer crimes he may have committed, while in power.
The reports said further that the new president prefers truth and reconciliation commission against an arrest without establishing reason for such arrest.
The most annoying of the report is that it says it is avoid prosecution that has forced Jammeh into refusal to relinquish power. This information confirms the conflict that is said to have led to Jammeh's sudden reneging on his acceptance the of election result and congratulatory remark to Barrow.
Politicians As Cause of Own Misfortune
January 21 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, loser in the last election and President Donald Trump (Courtesy: PoliticusUSA)
If losing election is a misfortune, which it is not supposed to be, then politicians are believed by the people as the cause of their own misfortune, anytime they lose election.
The relationship between the people and the politicians or elected representatives, are spelt out in the Constitution, and each is supposed to know own role, and not usurp each other's role.
But the politicians, have for a long time been usurping the people's role, not only in the United States, but all over the world. People' complain about the politicians' distrust, stretches from the United States to China and from South Africa to the Iceland and Russia.
A relationship that is supposed to be based on trust has been abused by the politicians, time and time again, and the people can no longer trust their own representatives, who have turned into owners with the owners make to suck and ask question about what has become their place in the scheme of affairs.
The relationship between the people and the politicians or elected representatives, are spelt out in the Constitution, and each is supposed to know own role, and not usurp each other's role.
But the politicians, have for a long time been usurping the people's role, not only in the United States, but all over the world. People' complain about the politicians' distrust, stretches from the United States to China and from South Africa to the Iceland and Russia.
A relationship that is supposed to be based on trust has been abused by the politicians, time and time again, and the people can no longer trust their own representatives, who have turned into owners with the owners make to suck and ask question about what has become their place in the scheme of affairs.
Happy New America!
January 21 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Donald John Trump, United States 45th president at swearing in on Friday
It is natural that every time a woman is pregnant, she gives birth to a new child. The same is applicable to democratic countries that every time a new leader is elected, he or she comes with a gospel of newness or rebirth.
No new leader has been elected without a promise of renewal. But whether the promise is fulfilled or not in the course of governance, is another dimension.
In most cases, it has become manifest that these promises are hardly fulfilled, and this gives impetus for the emergence of a new leader, with another promise of newness or renewal.
No new leader has been elected without a promise of renewal. But whether the promise is fulfilled or not in the course of governance, is another dimension.
In most cases, it has become manifest that these promises are hardly fulfilled, and this gives impetus for the emergence of a new leader, with another promise of newness or renewal.
Gambia's Jammeh Promises to Step Down
January 20 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Adama Barrow being sworn in as Gambia's new president in the country's embassy in Senegal on Thursday
Yahya Jammeh, Gambia's embattled former president, has promised to step down and go, reports emerging on Friday said.
If Jammeh keeps his promise, it will mean that Adama Barrow, the Gambian new president, sworn into office on Thursday in Gambia's embassy in Senegal, can prepare to return home and assume power.
The case has become a type of 'let's watch and see'. Given that he had first accepted the election result and later reneged. The situation in Gambia has switched against him. He has lost power and the people has switched allegiance from him to the new president, as the situation in the country and reaction to developments there have shown.
If Jammeh keeps his promise, it will mean that Adama Barrow, the Gambian new president, sworn into office on Thursday in Gambia's embassy in Senegal, can prepare to return home and assume power.
The case has become a type of 'let's watch and see'. Given that he had first accepted the election result and later reneged. The situation in Gambia has switched against him. He has lost power and the people has switched allegiance from him to the new president, as the situation in the country and reaction to developments there have shown.
Protesters in Camp and Asleep at Night/Early Morning in Downtown Manhattan
Senegalese Army Moves into Gambia
January 20 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Senegalese soldiers make their ways into Gambia toward forcing Jammeh out
Senegalese soldiers reportedly moved into Gambia on Thursday with an aim to send Yahya Jammeh packing with brutal force.
But the soldiers reportedly halt action to allow jammeh till Friday to move out voluntarily..
Adamu Barrow has been sworn as the new president of Gambia in a ceremony in the country's embassy in Senegal.
Meanwhile, Barrow has told soldiers in Gambia to remain in the barracks, in a speech he made after he has taken the oath of office.
He is reported to have told the soldiers that whoever of them found on the street bearing arms would be declared as rebels.
Barrow start his rule from Senegal, where he remains after swearing in and jammeh remains in Gambia, refusing to abdicate, the only option open for him, after he has refused to allow peaceful transition, following his refusal to accept defeat.in the country's presidential election
But the soldiers reportedly halt action to allow jammeh till Friday to move out voluntarily..
Adamu Barrow has been sworn as the new president of Gambia in a ceremony in the country's embassy in Senegal.
Meanwhile, Barrow has told soldiers in Gambia to remain in the barracks, in a speech he made after he has taken the oath of office.
He is reported to have told the soldiers that whoever of them found on the street bearing arms would be declared as rebels.
Barrow start his rule from Senegal, where he remains after swearing in and jammeh remains in Gambia, refusing to abdicate, the only option open for him, after he has refused to allow peaceful transition, following his refusal to accept defeat.in the country's presidential election
The First Family From Today
All Attention on Presidential Inauguration
January 19 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Friday is the day, when Donald John Trump will be sworn in as America's 45th president. It is the talk of the town by those who approve Trump as president elect and those who still have grouse against his election.
All attention has turned to Washington and it is one major question being asked about whether people will attend or not.
Everyone will like to attend presidential inaugurations. But many people say they don't have time, because it is usually the celebrities and the shakers and movers in the society, who are often invited to grace the occasion, and not struggling people like them.
True, some people say, how do you expect a man or woman, who is struggling to make money to pay the high rent and put food on the children's table, have money to pay their ways to Washington.
All attention has turned to Washington and it is one major question being asked about whether people will attend or not.
Everyone will like to attend presidential inaugurations. But many people say they don't have time, because it is usually the celebrities and the shakers and movers in the society, who are often invited to grace the occasion, and not struggling people like them.
True, some people say, how do you expect a man or woman, who is struggling to make money to pay the high rent and put food on the children's table, have money to pay their ways to Washington.
Downtown Manhattan as Protesters' Hub
January 19 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
The Bull in Downtown Manhattan attracts many crowd
It is most popular as the nation's financial district. But Downtown Manhattan has proved again and again that the place is much more than a financial district. A place known for money market and attraction centers of note like the place where George Washington first took office in early days is fasting gaining notoriety for public demonstration.
Remember the Wall Street and Zuccotti Park and the protests that was held at the park known as Occupy Wall Street? Something of the type that happened in Zuccotti Park is currently in major areas around Downtown close to the world Trade.
People are saying that protesters, who have turned been occupying a small space between Murray Street and Vesey street in the last few days are quickly making people to think that the Downtown Manhattan may as well be seen as protesters' hub.
Remember the Wall Street and Zuccotti Park and the protests that was held at the park known as Occupy Wall Street? Something of the type that happened in Zuccotti Park is currently in major areas around Downtown close to the world Trade.
People are saying that protesters, who have turned been occupying a small space between Murray Street and Vesey street in the last few days are quickly making people to think that the Downtown Manhattan may as well be seen as protesters' hub.
Rand Paul Moves Repealing Obamacare Forward
January 19 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has revealed that he has a formula for the search of a solution to repeal and replace Obamacare. The senator's revelation filtered into the public on Tuesday, and it seems to relieve the Party of a hangover over a deadlock about its intention to repeal Obamacare without a replacement.
Why is Senator Paul's revelation important in the current scheme about the need to repeal and replace Obamacare, a discussion that has been ignited by the President Elect Donald Trump campaign promise and the party's decision to kick the Affordable Healthcare Act into the dustbin of history?
When the Republican Party members first announced their intention against the Affordable Healthcare Act, Senator Paul was the only member of the party in the senate, who opposed repealing the healthcare without a replacement. He said he was not happy about the problems that have engulfed the health care program, but warned his colleagues of repealing the act without presenting an alternative solution.
Why is Senator Paul's revelation important in the current scheme about the need to repeal and replace Obamacare, a discussion that has been ignited by the President Elect Donald Trump campaign promise and the party's decision to kick the Affordable Healthcare Act into the dustbin of history?
When the Republican Party members first announced their intention against the Affordable Healthcare Act, Senator Paul was the only member of the party in the senate, who opposed repealing the healthcare without a replacement. He said he was not happy about the problems that have engulfed the health care program, but warned his colleagues of repealing the act without presenting an alternative solution.
Gambia's Disarray As Diplomacy Collapses
January 19 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Some West African leaders at a meeting with Jammeh in efforts to resolve the election impasse
Diplomacy has failed in Gambia on efforts to resolve the election impasse in the country. And no one knows or is certain what next will happen.
A photograph appeared on the Facebook on Wednesday showing a mass of Gambians on the streets. The picture is not about people in jubilation or celebration, but of people who are making their ways out of the country, to avoid possible catastrophe, which may follow the loggerheads, over the election impasse in the country.
Disarray. is the word that best describes the latest situation in Gambia. It is a story of sudden transformation from joy into despair and panic. From election victory joy, acceptance of defeat by the sitting leader and later withdrawal of his acceptance.
A photograph appeared on the Facebook on Wednesday showing a mass of Gambians on the streets. The picture is not about people in jubilation or celebration, but of people who are making their ways out of the country, to avoid possible catastrophe, which may follow the loggerheads, over the election impasse in the country.
Disarray. is the word that best describes the latest situation in Gambia. It is a story of sudden transformation from joy into despair and panic. From election victory joy, acceptance of defeat by the sitting leader and later withdrawal of his acceptance.
Drought, Hunger and Danger of .....
January 18 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Kenya is in the forefront of ensuring that Kenyans don't suffer hunger, as recently manifest in President Uhuru Kenyatta's instruction to County governments about the need to help starving Kenyans, when briefed about drought in the country.
But despite efforts to ensure that hunger does not take the center stage and the starving are helped, the country will not open its doors to uncontrolled importation of poultry without assurance that such poultry will not endanger Kenyans lives.
According to the Kenya Daily Nation, the Kenyan government has banned poultry products from Uganda, because of the outbreak of avian flu in Uganda.
But despite efforts to ensure that hunger does not take the center stage and the starving are helped, the country will not open its doors to uncontrolled importation of poultry without assurance that such poultry will not endanger Kenyans lives.
According to the Kenya Daily Nation, the Kenyan government has banned poultry products from Uganda, because of the outbreak of avian flu in Uganda.
Manning, Snowden and Assange
Janaury 18 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
The news of the pardon of Chelsea Manning by President Barack Obama hit the news wave on Tuesday. The planned release of the former military personnel, who was jailed for espionage, has drawn praises and criticisms,
Many people wonder about why Manning has been pardoned, considering the nature of the offense of espionage, while others think that the president has the power to pardon whoever he decides to pardon.Manning, who has earlier been slated to be released in 2045 will walk free in May 2017.
Against Manning's fate is that of Edward Snowden and Julian Assange, both of who have been accused of espionage against the United States. But unlike Manning, Snowden, a former employee of the NSA,who reveal government's harvesting of Americans' information - unknown to Americans, has been on the run and he is living in Russia, where, The Mail newspaper's report says he has an extended permanent residence.
Many people wonder about why Manning has been pardoned, considering the nature of the offense of espionage, while others think that the president has the power to pardon whoever he decides to pardon.Manning, who has earlier been slated to be released in 2045 will walk free in May 2017.
Against Manning's fate is that of Edward Snowden and Julian Assange, both of who have been accused of espionage against the United States. But unlike Manning, Snowden, a former employee of the NSA,who reveal government's harvesting of Americans' information - unknown to Americans, has been on the run and he is living in Russia, where, The Mail newspaper's report says he has an extended permanent residence.
Highlights From Gambia Under Dictatorship
January 17 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Jammeh
Adamu Barrow, the Gambian President Elect is holed up in Senegal and he cannot return home to oversee the funeral of his eight year old son, following the boy's death on Monday after a dog bite, the Nigerian Punch newspaper reports.
In addition to the Barrow's absence from the country, where he is supposed to be waiting to be sworn into office on Thursday, Yahya Jammeh has reportedly declared a state of emergency after the rejection of his demand by the country's Supreme Court at stopping Barrow's inaugural ceremony.
Jammeh has declared in his state of emergency address to the nation that any acts of disobedience to the laws of the land, such as incitement of violence and acts aimed at disturbing public order and peace banned. Therefore, he has directed security forces to main absolute peace, law and order.
In addition to the Barrow's absence from the country, where he is supposed to be waiting to be sworn into office on Thursday, Yahya Jammeh has reportedly declared a state of emergency after the rejection of his demand by the country's Supreme Court at stopping Barrow's inaugural ceremony.
Jammeh has declared in his state of emergency address to the nation that any acts of disobedience to the laws of the land, such as incitement of violence and acts aimed at disturbing public order and peace banned. Therefore, he has directed security forces to main absolute peace, law and order.
Nigeria's Over 100 Deaths By Error
Janaury 17 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
The wounded receiving first aid treatment
They have been saved from the pangs of Boko Harams' killings and have been living in the Refugee camp. But still, death find them by error, when a Nigerian Air Force attack mistakenly hit them and kill over 100 and injures many.
News report by the BBC said that Aid workers count among the dead and the location of the attack has been traced to an area bordering Cameroon, North East of the country.
The Nigerian military is reported to have, for the first time, accepts killing by error, and that President Muhammed Buhari is dismayed, but asks for calm.
News report by the BBC said that Aid workers count among the dead and the location of the attack has been traced to an area bordering Cameroon, North East of the country.
The Nigerian military is reported to have, for the first time, accepts killing by error, and that President Muhammed Buhari is dismayed, but asks for calm.
The Johns and Their Fights
January 17 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Elect Donald John Trump and Congressman John Lewis
It is about John Lewis, the United States' Congressman, and The President Elect, Donald John Trump. They are both Johns by coincidence of their names and they are namesakes. And they are both fighters too.
Lewis has fought in the civil rights movement in an era of civil of rights, earned a heroic ovation and considered untouchable by his supporters in term of superiority and rank! But not as less privileged.
The other John, the president elect, has vanquished whoever stands up to challenge him and he has become a president elect, when his opponents and the entire world think he is a goner.He has refused to be vanquished.
But John the Congressman does not think that the election of John the president elect is legitimate, without giving a justifiable reason for his comment about what he thinks may have gone wrong with the election of his namesake, other than that the Russians got something to do with it.
Lewis has fought in the civil rights movement in an era of civil of rights, earned a heroic ovation and considered untouchable by his supporters in term of superiority and rank! But not as less privileged.
The other John, the president elect, has vanquished whoever stands up to challenge him and he has become a president elect, when his opponents and the entire world think he is a goner.He has refused to be vanquished.
But John the Congressman does not think that the election of John the president elect is legitimate, without giving a justifiable reason for his comment about what he thinks may have gone wrong with the election of his namesake, other than that the Russians got something to do with it.
End of Search for Flight 370
January 17 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Malaysian Airline Flight 370 disappeared from the air with its entire passenger three years ago. The aircraft seems to have disappeared forever along with all the passengers, as there has been no trace of it by searchers.
Today, an announcement by the Malaysian government to call off the search of the aircraft after three years does not get the approval of family members of passengers.
Questions are being asked about how their family members will board an aircraft from Malaysia heading to China and the aircraft disappeared in the air between Malaysia and China and there is no accountability about the whereabouts of their relatives?
Today, an announcement by the Malaysian government to call off the search of the aircraft after three years does not get the approval of family members of passengers.
Questions are being asked about how their family members will board an aircraft from Malaysia heading to China and the aircraft disappeared in the air between Malaysia and China and there is no accountability about the whereabouts of their relatives?
Is Voting Supposed to Be By Force?
January 17 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Mishi Mboko
Kenya MPs have reportedly told Kenya women to withhold sex from their husbands, until they are certain that their husbands have registered to vote! The MPs decision, announced by Representative Mishi Mboko, in Mombasa, and reported by the Standard Digital,has prompted questions about when voting turns a forceful act.
Are there not many voters with voters cards, but who miss voting on the election day for reasons beyond their control?
Are there not many voters with voters cards, but who miss voting on the election day for reasons beyond their control?
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Children Are Our Future
January 16 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
My grandchild, Tiwa Ipaye, her mother, Remilekun Oladele Ipaye, (nee Giwa) and a family member (Courtesy:Facebook)
What day is it that you can never forget? Some people may never forget the day of greatest loss to self and the family and probably a day considered a day of rebirth that represents a gain that temporarily eclipses the loss. In the tradition of Yoruba people, South West of Nigeria, it is a reminder of the day of birth, a day deemed as representing good and evil.
Elders say that the umbilical cord, called 'ibi omo', in Yoruba language, is the evil that follows every child at birth, and it explains why human life consists of good and evil. The good brings joy and evil causes fret, pain and sorrow. No human life is free from the two.
When you have a daughter, you are told that you have a birth that signifies a soft hand And when you have a male child, you are told you have an upper hand over your wife! So, when I had my first daughter in 1987 after my brother's assassination in 1986, could signify that she came with a soft hand and that my situation will become easier. And if not easier, it may not be as difficult as it had been before her birth.
Elders say that the umbilical cord, called 'ibi omo', in Yoruba language, is the evil that follows every child at birth, and it explains why human life consists of good and evil. The good brings joy and evil causes fret, pain and sorrow. No human life is free from the two.
When you have a daughter, you are told that you have a birth that signifies a soft hand And when you have a male child, you are told you have an upper hand over your wife! So, when I had my first daughter in 1987 after my brother's assassination in 1986, could signify that she came with a soft hand and that my situation will become easier. And if not easier, it may not be as difficult as it had been before her birth.
Martin Luther King Jr. and Power in the Word January 16 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
He was dead and buried. But he is much alive in the mind of Americans and all people around the world, who know his achievement as a civil rights' leader. He was a minister of God extraordinary, trained to confront inhumanity, and whose words against evil show his understanding in the power of God, as capable of victory against evil.
Mixed with his own natural talent of oration, Luther King Jr. confronted the evil of man inhumanity to man in the United States, and he won greatly.
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrew 4:12
Mixed with his own natural talent of oration, Luther King Jr. confronted the evil of man inhumanity to man in the United States, and he won greatly.
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." Hebrew 4:12
Gambia's Jammeh Satanic Posturing
January 14 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Muhammad buhari, former President Mahama of Ghana with Jammeh. Courtesy: Ghana.web.com)
He is robed in white dress, seemingly popular in his country of Gambia, which does not make him a saint, because only saints are known to appear in white.
Since his loss of the election in his country, Yahya Jammeh seems to have chosen to tread on a path, which observers are describing as satanic and no one is certain of its end.
From the development by other West African leaders to persuade to no avail for him to abandon the path to doom that he has chosen against relinquishing power, and allow the election winner, Adamu Barrow, to be sworn into office, Gambians are reportedly trooping out of the country.
The Gambians are not heading of the country en-masse for picnic. They are afraid of the disaster that the loggerheads between Jammeh and Barrow on one hand may lead to and between Jammeh and his neighboring West African leaders, who have vowed to use military force to show Jammeh the way out, if he refuses to listen to reason.
Since his loss of the election in his country, Yahya Jammeh seems to have chosen to tread on a path, which observers are describing as satanic and no one is certain of its end.
From the development by other West African leaders to persuade to no avail for him to abandon the path to doom that he has chosen against relinquishing power, and allow the election winner, Adamu Barrow, to be sworn into office, Gambians are reportedly trooping out of the country.
The Gambians are not heading of the country en-masse for picnic. They are afraid of the disaster that the loggerheads between Jammeh and Barrow on one hand may lead to and between Jammeh and his neighboring West African leaders, who have vowed to use military force to show Jammeh the way out, if he refuses to listen to reason.
Behind Every False Story
January 14 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Andy, the Sunday editor of a major newspapers in his country, steps out of his office with a glass of beer and a stick of cigarette, in his hands, pushing his protruding stomach forward. The bottle or glass of beer and the cigarette are his hallmarks, and the pen is always hanging somewhere, between the hair on his head.
Before his appointment as editor of the newspaper, he has been a political editor for several years and writes a column every Sunday for the paper. An editor, whom the government that controls the newspaper does not trust as their own political guy, not for professional distrust, but for impossibility of using him to advantage, has been shuffled aside, to pave way for Andy.
One Sunday, the newspaper that Andy edits hits the newsstand with a blatant and glaringly false story. It is the type of story that every newspaper have covered and the lead story for all newspapers for the Sunday. But Andy's own story is different, though the same topic like the one in other papers.
Before his appointment as editor of the newspaper, he has been a political editor for several years and writes a column every Sunday for the paper. An editor, whom the government that controls the newspaper does not trust as their own political guy, not for professional distrust, but for impossibility of using him to advantage, has been shuffled aside, to pave way for Andy.
One Sunday, the newspaper that Andy edits hits the newsstand with a blatant and glaringly false story. It is the type of story that every newspaper have covered and the lead story for all newspapers for the Sunday. But Andy's own story is different, though the same topic like the one in other papers.
Moving Forward Is All That Matters
January 13 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
President Barack Obama and family (Courtesy: The Nation)
No one likes a stranded journey. We all want to arrive at our destination and thank our stars for a conclusive journey, having not fallen victim to any boobytrap, either from the enemies or the evil forces.
A stranded journey may be caused by accidents or chaos that are unforeseen. and may lead to tears and regrets.
President Barack Obama went to Chicago, where he delivered a farewell speech, being where he said he began his political career, worked as a community organizer and got elected as senator and president respectively, aside from starting a family there.
One question that escaped many observers was why could not President Obama deliver the same speech at the White House, considering the cost of traveling to Chicago, aside the cost of the ceremony?
A stranded journey may be caused by accidents or chaos that are unforeseen. and may lead to tears and regrets.
President Barack Obama went to Chicago, where he delivered a farewell speech, being where he said he began his political career, worked as a community organizer and got elected as senator and president respectively, aside from starting a family there.
One question that escaped many observers was why could not President Obama deliver the same speech at the White House, considering the cost of traveling to Chicago, aside the cost of the ceremony?
All The World As A Stage
January 11 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Williams Shakespeare
"All the world is stage and all the men and women are merely players." This is Williams Shakespeare's famed statement in 'As You Like It', one of his popular plays.
Many of us who have read 'As You Like It' will attest to its lines about love and betrayal and how stupid people can be for falling in love.
But the lines in the play that describes the world as a stage, with the description of the life of an infant and the growth into adulthood, playing several roles, is what matters here.
Now, we all will realize that we are all mortals, born and who cannot escape death and leaves every human acquisition behind. The only thing humans are remembered for is how they may have helped humanity.
Many of us who have read 'As You Like It' will attest to its lines about love and betrayal and how stupid people can be for falling in love.
But the lines in the play that describes the world as a stage, with the description of the life of an infant and the growth into adulthood, playing several roles, is what matters here.
Now, we all will realize that we are all mortals, born and who cannot escape death and leaves every human acquisition behind. The only thing humans are remembered for is how they may have helped humanity.
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January 3 2017 By Abiodun Giwa
Mariah Carey and team
Mariah Carey's encounter with technical glitch and the resultant no show quagmire, made a big news on first day of the year.
People had expected a dancing party, but they met a disappointment. Some of the news reports seemed to put the fault on Carey, but Carey's team has placed the fault on failed equipment.
Many observers agree with the Carey's team explanation.They said that there was nothing Carey could have done in the circumstances she found herself to redeem the situation.
People had expected a dancing party, but they met a disappointment. Some of the news reports seemed to put the fault on Carey, but Carey's team has placed the fault on failed equipment.
Many observers agree with the Carey's team explanation.They said that there was nothing Carey could have done in the circumstances she found herself to redeem the situation.
Marriage as an Overcomer Against Divorce
December 1, 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Marriage lovers are clicking glasses, because in the duel between marriage and divorce, one news report says that marriage has overtaken divorce.
Beaten divorce to pulp, and for the first time in recent times, marriage seems like an overcomer, like a person deemed to be failing, but who has suddenly begin to shine.
Marriage and divorce are two words that are opposite one another, like success and failure. People like to embrace success, but view failure with disdain.
All of a sudden, divorce has an upper swing against marriage, with reports saying that more and more are divorcing, and that young people no longer want to commit to marriage, for the fear of failing.
Beaten divorce to pulp, and for the first time in recent times, marriage seems like an overcomer, like a person deemed to be failing, but who has suddenly begin to shine.
Marriage and divorce are two words that are opposite one another, like success and failure. People like to embrace success, but view failure with disdain.
All of a sudden, divorce has an upper swing against marriage, with reports saying that more and more are divorcing, and that young people no longer want to commit to marriage, for the fear of failing.
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November 15 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
He is 70 years old, but he is savvy in the use of the social media as the teenagers are. The situation is making observers to discuss, whether it is acceptable for the president of the United States, to use the Twitter in office.
"I am not saying I love it, but it does get the word out," Donald Trump said about his use of the Twitter, in a recent interview.
For those who have attended graduate schools in Journalism and have been confronted by Digital Journalism professors on the usefulness of embracing the social media, not just for the love of it, but as a necessity, will understand Trump's message and his desire for the social media.
If it is about age, Trump is out of the age group in the digital native enclave. He does not belong to the rank of teenagers who are considered digital natives.
"I am not saying I love it, but it does get the word out," Donald Trump said about his use of the Twitter, in a recent interview.
For those who have attended graduate schools in Journalism and have been confronted by Digital Journalism professors on the usefulness of embracing the social media, not just for the love of it, but as a necessity, will understand Trump's message and his desire for the social media.
If it is about age, Trump is out of the age group in the digital native enclave. He does not belong to the rank of teenagers who are considered digital natives.
The Struggle for Change and Against Change: Status Quo vs. New Order
November 14 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Mr. Victor Amirati is a fire safety director in one of the sprawling edifices in Manhattan, New York City. He is a hard working gentle man, and anyone who has known him well, will not judge him with the color of his skin.
In a conversation with him on Sunday about the political development in the United States, he said God has saved America with the election of a new president, when the country is a little time away from the precipice.
He said further that he believes that the change that Americans seek has eventually come for America, but that there are still lots of work to be done.
According to Amirati, America's president-elect, Donald Trump, needs prayers to carry through with the change agenda and surmount the massive opposition expected from supporters of the status quo, almost with a reference to the nationwide protests following the election on Tuesday.
In a conversation with him on Sunday about the political development in the United States, he said God has saved America with the election of a new president, when the country is a little time away from the precipice.
He said further that he believes that the change that Americans seek has eventually come for America, but that there are still lots of work to be done.
According to Amirati, America's president-elect, Donald Trump, needs prayers to carry through with the change agenda and surmount the massive opposition expected from supporters of the status quo, almost with a reference to the nationwide protests following the election on Tuesday.
Americans' resistance to the shattering of the glass ceiling
November 13 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Notable female world leaders from Angela Merkel of germany to Sirleaf of Liberia
"This is not the outcome we wanted or we worked so hard for, and I am sorry we did not win this election for the values we share and the vision we hold for our country.
I have had successes and have had setbacks. Many of you are at the beginning of your professional public and political careers. You will have successes and setbacks too" - Hillary Clinton.
The above is from Clinton's recent election loss concession speech. Does not the speech a reminder of Shakespeare's words about some people born great, about some who have greatness thrust upon them and others who achieve greatness? Isn't Clinton and Shakespeare similar in their words, though written differently?
Clinton has tried to achieve the unusual in the United States, but in some other climes around the world, some other women have shattered the same glass ceiling, which Americans have twice resisted Clinton's efforts in the US. Recently in Britain, Theresa May got elevated to the post of prime minister of her country without so much effort on her part.
I have had successes and have had setbacks. Many of you are at the beginning of your professional public and political careers. You will have successes and setbacks too" - Hillary Clinton.
The above is from Clinton's recent election loss concession speech. Does not the speech a reminder of Shakespeare's words about some people born great, about some who have greatness thrust upon them and others who achieve greatness? Isn't Clinton and Shakespeare similar in their words, though written differently?
Clinton has tried to achieve the unusual in the United States, but in some other climes around the world, some other women have shattered the same glass ceiling, which Americans have twice resisted Clinton's efforts in the US. Recently in Britain, Theresa May got elevated to the post of prime minister of her country without so much effort on her part.
Nigeria's troubling political climate
November 13 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Tinubu, Saraki and Buhari
Has Bola Tinubu lost the political battle against Bukola Saraki in their battle for contention?
This a question that immediately comes up, when reading in the Nigerian newspapers online that Nigeria's President Muhammad Buhari and the country's senate president appear to be getting closer.
And that the same President Buhari and his ruling party's chieftain, Tinubu, have become strange bed fellows.
Notably, Saraki had been on the face of fire, with the fears of getting jailed steering him on the face, over allegations that he and the senate deputy president, Ike Ekweremandu, had manipulated the senate rules to their own advantage and got elected senate president and deputy senate president respectively. Many observers have been wondering how the ruling party will allow disharmony to tear its rank and file apart over turf fight for the sharing of the National assembly offices.
This a question that immediately comes up, when reading in the Nigerian newspapers online that Nigeria's President Muhammad Buhari and the country's senate president appear to be getting closer.
And that the same President Buhari and his ruling party's chieftain, Tinubu, have become strange bed fellows.
Notably, Saraki had been on the face of fire, with the fears of getting jailed steering him on the face, over allegations that he and the senate deputy president, Ike Ekweremandu, had manipulated the senate rules to their own advantage and got elected senate president and deputy senate president respectively. Many observers have been wondering how the ruling party will allow disharmony to tear its rank and file apart over turf fight for the sharing of the National assembly offices.
The elections, the results and the aftermath
November 12 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The tension was high after the voting in the elections on Tuesday in the United States. No one knew who would emerge the winner of the presidential election in particular. The exit poll that pundits mostly rely upon on election to determine election outcome not helpful.
Consequently, many Americans resort to watching the news from cable networks and other major newspapers' websites, to monitor the results understandable.
Everyone talked that the polls were too close to determine the election outcome. The media had Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump with about two points. But the RealClearPolitics website, where all the polls' results were listed had the LATIME/USC Tracking with Trump ahead of Clinton against the NBC and the ABC polls respectively. The IBD/TPP polls also had Trump with one percent up on the election day, when paired together against Clinton's lead by one percent, when paired with other two candidates.
Consequently, many Americans resort to watching the news from cable networks and other major newspapers' websites, to monitor the results understandable.
Everyone talked that the polls were too close to determine the election outcome. The media had Hillary Clinton leading Donald Trump with about two points. But the RealClearPolitics website, where all the polls' results were listed had the LATIME/USC Tracking with Trump ahead of Clinton against the NBC and the ABC polls respectively. The IBD/TPP polls also had Trump with one percent up on the election day, when paired together against Clinton's lead by one percent, when paired with other two candidates.
America's change pangs
November 10 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
There have been protests in major cities in the United States against the presidential election results and the emergence of Donald Trump as president, news reports say. The protests have notably been happening in California, Oregon, New York and Minnesota.
The reason for the protests is not about questions on the fairness or otherwise of the election, though some people are linking the protests to the differences in the popular votes and the electoral votes won by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Clinton won the popular votes and Trump won the electoral votes.
Available information shows that it is how the electoral system in the US works. The winner of the election is always the winner of the highest electoral votes and not the popular votes. it happened between Al Gore and George Bush in 2001.It is the law. Of course in 2001, there were controversies over the Florida election results, unlike in 2016.
The reason for the protests is not about questions on the fairness or otherwise of the election, though some people are linking the protests to the differences in the popular votes and the electoral votes won by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Clinton won the popular votes and Trump won the electoral votes.
Available information shows that it is how the electoral system in the US works. The winner of the election is always the winner of the highest electoral votes and not the popular votes. it happened between Al Gore and George Bush in 2001.It is the law. Of course in 2001, there were controversies over the Florida election results, unlike in 2016.
Americans' Decision - Make America Great Again!
November 9 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
It is Donald Trump, Americans have spoken. They want America great again. The decisive announcement came at 02:40 am with 274 electoral votes against Hillary Clinton's 218 with the result of Pennsylvania elections. Trump said in his statement that Hillary Clinton had called and congratulated him. He thanked her. He seeks the unity of all Americans irrespective of political party affiliation.
This election results have revealed Americans' decision in the November 8 presidential election with Trump winning from state to state in the battleground states. By midnight on the election day, Trump has changed the expectations of Americans about who may likely become the next president.
The results came in trickles and unbelievably took a different direction. He won Florida, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.
This election results have revealed Americans' decision in the November 8 presidential election with Trump winning from state to state in the battleground states. By midnight on the election day, Trump has changed the expectations of Americans about who may likely become the next president.
The results came in trickles and unbelievably took a different direction. He won Florida, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin and Georgia.
American Voters' decision? Wait...it will come!
November 8 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
American citizens are on the streets, in queues, to vote in a presidential election, between two major candidates, who have campaigned for weeks, seeking votes.
The contenders have finished campaigning. It is the voters' turn to wrap up the democratic deal, which has begun with early voting. And by the end of today, Americans would know their choice.
Major issues in the election are immigration, trade, economy, education, foreign policy and defense. Based on news reports, the election is highly competitive with the candidates almost tied in polls and very difficult to say who may emerge as winner.
The contenders have finished campaigning. It is the voters' turn to wrap up the democratic deal, which has begun with early voting. And by the end of today, Americans would know their choice.
Major issues in the election are immigration, trade, economy, education, foreign policy and defense. Based on news reports, the election is highly competitive with the candidates almost tied in polls and very difficult to say who may emerge as winner.
Nigeria's forever economic recession
November 8 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
One major song in most Nigerian traditional Churches is that suffering is not soup and that the Almighty must not let me not know suffering.
Despite this song and the fact that many Nigerians are Christians who attend Church services than many people in other climes, the tendency for the country's successive governments to impose suffering on the people knows no limitation.
Imagine a government announcing the employment of about 200,000 university graduates on N30,000, equivalent of $84 a month.
Before the news from the Federal Government, the government in Lagos had announced its intention to employ certain number of university graduates as bus conductors.
Despite this song and the fact that many Nigerians are Christians who attend Church services than many people in other climes, the tendency for the country's successive governments to impose suffering on the people knows no limitation.
Imagine a government announcing the employment of about 200,000 university graduates on N30,000, equivalent of $84 a month.
Before the news from the Federal Government, the government in Lagos had announced its intention to employ certain number of university graduates as bus conductors.
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When You are Born Again!
November 6 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
I have not been writing reports since the arrival of four of my childrens' from Nigeria. Every effort for me to return to what I think are my normal chores seem not to achieve desirable aim. I have given more attention to the family than other issues.
But this morning, I am returning to reporting and writing again. The care of the family comes first and I believe I have been giving attention to that and that other things can now follow. However, the experience has forced me into asking whether we do have control over our lives.
Do we? Your answer can be as good as mine that we do have control over our lives in certain circumstances, and that such control that we have allow us to avoid unpleasant experiences. But on the other hand, we would all agree equally that there are certain circumstances that are beyond our control, no matter how we try.
Accidental developments are such instances that humans find themselves struggling to exercise control, which may spiral out of management and we have to sacrifice time and daily chores. This has been my experience since the arrival of four of my children from Nigeria to the United States.
I left my children couple of years ago and came to the US from Nigeria and began a new life.
But this morning, I am returning to reporting and writing again. The care of the family comes first and I believe I have been giving attention to that and that other things can now follow. However, the experience has forced me into asking whether we do have control over our lives.
Do we? Your answer can be as good as mine that we do have control over our lives in certain circumstances, and that such control that we have allow us to avoid unpleasant experiences. But on the other hand, we would all agree equally that there are certain circumstances that are beyond our control, no matter how we try.
Accidental developments are such instances that humans find themselves struggling to exercise control, which may spiral out of management and we have to sacrifice time and daily chores. This has been my experience since the arrival of four of my children from Nigeria to the United States.
I left my children couple of years ago and came to the US from Nigeria and began a new life.
See Something? Then, Say Something!
October 18 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
It is the 30th anniversary of my brother's assassination in Nigeria. Many Nigerians will remember that on October 19, 1986, some unknown Nigerian dissemblers conspired and gave a bomb to an innocent man, who wrote before his assassination that innocence had died in the country, and that competition, which should be fair, had turned to an opportunity for which the powerful, dealt mercilessly with the less powerful.
And because of the manner he was eliminated with a bomb, many Nigerians believed he was killed so mercilessly by the powerful in the society, who had things to hide, because Nigerians knew that whenever Dele Giwa saw anything that constituted terror to their lives, he said it. Meaning that he was known as a quintessential journalist, reporter and writer, in the mode of the best around the world. He lived by the truth in the family and upheld the truth as he was taught in the Journalism school, fairness, objectivity and accuracy as watch words, against dissemblers' philosophy of seeing blue and calling it black, to please pay masters.
And because of the manner he was eliminated with a bomb, many Nigerians believed he was killed so mercilessly by the powerful in the society, who had things to hide, because Nigerians knew that whenever Dele Giwa saw anything that constituted terror to their lives, he said it. Meaning that he was known as a quintessential journalist, reporter and writer, in the mode of the best around the world. He lived by the truth in the family and upheld the truth as he was taught in the Journalism school, fairness, objectivity and accuracy as watch words, against dissemblers' philosophy of seeing blue and calling it black, to please pay masters.
My Advise to Donald Trump
October 8 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Press ahead and don't allow the noise from the mammoth opposition from the right and the left wing politicians and their cronies distract you.
Politicians on the right and left will do anything to want to bring you down, because you are the 'other', whom they don't want in the race and least to say they want you as president.
You are the outsider they hate to see emerge as a candidate or give their anointed candidate a challenge they least expect. Don't listen to them. Listen only to your followers in the movement that has arise from your genuine efforts. These Americans are genuine American voters and who have been supporting you from the beginning of the race.
Doubting Thomases said you were not eligible to be a candidate and said unprintable things about you as if they were POPES, but you defeated them and their candidates, because the voters were on your side.
Anytime I read the polls' results, I see that you are doing great against your major opponent and herself has made the remark about why has she not been leading with 50 points.
Politicians on the right and left will do anything to want to bring you down, because you are the 'other', whom they don't want in the race and least to say they want you as president.
You are the outsider they hate to see emerge as a candidate or give their anointed candidate a challenge they least expect. Don't listen to them. Listen only to your followers in the movement that has arise from your genuine efforts. These Americans are genuine American voters and who have been supporting you from the beginning of the race.
Doubting Thomases said you were not eligible to be a candidate and said unprintable things about you as if they were POPES, but you defeated them and their candidates, because the voters were on your side.
Anytime I read the polls' results, I see that you are doing great against your major opponent and herself has made the remark about why has she not been leading with 50 points.
After the debate
September 27 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Trump and Clinton
I was one among many Americans, who found no time to watch the presidential debate, between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, Monday night. Despite my inability to sit before a television set to watch the debate, I followed developement on my cell phone.
By the time the debate ended, I tried to get the results from major newspapers online editions, as early as 11:55 pm, but none offered a clue.
The New York Times or the Washington Post did not have any report to show that Trump or Hillary may have been knocked out. However, a statement about a fiery encounter showed the game did not go the way of Trump's adversaries.
My search, up to early Tuesday morning,did not yield any result. I concluded that if the New York Times or the Washington Post had no report about Trump's getting knocked out by Clinton, it meant that Trump may have escaped the political guillotine, against the expectation of his opponents and a section of the media.
By the time the debate ended, I tried to get the results from major newspapers online editions, as early as 11:55 pm, but none offered a clue.
The New York Times or the Washington Post did not have any report to show that Trump or Hillary may have been knocked out. However, a statement about a fiery encounter showed the game did not go the way of Trump's adversaries.
My search, up to early Tuesday morning,did not yield any result. I concluded that if the New York Times or the Washington Post had no report about Trump's getting knocked out by Clinton, it meant that Trump may have escaped the political guillotine, against the expectation of his opponents and a section of the media.
The Syrian war, American elections and the weather
September 26 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Unidentified man running through bodies wrapped in white clothes (Courtesy:www.dailysabah.com)
All the roads in New York are seemingly leading to Hofstra University in Hemsptead, New York, for the debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, this moment.
This leads to a question about whether the debate between the two contenders is more important than the war in Syria, where human lives are being lost at such monumental level, that calls the argument between warring powers about who has killed who, to question.
Or is the debate in New York more important than the change in weather, which puts many lives at risk, year upon years, in the United States?
This leads to a question about whether the debate between the two contenders is more important than the war in Syria, where human lives are being lost at such monumental level, that calls the argument between warring powers about who has killed who, to question.
Or is the debate in New York more important than the change in weather, which puts many lives at risk, year upon years, in the United States?
The debates before the elections
September 26, 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The two contenders, Hillary Clinton and Donald trump, for the November presidential election in the United States, take a step further tonight in their bid to convince the voters, about their suitability for the office of the president.
But many observers, unlike the major liberal newspapers, are asking whether there is a big deal about debates, which to them have become part of the election cycles in the country's presidential election tradition.
The liberal newspapers have always looked at every opportunity as a time to shore up their preferred candidate and so there is nothing different about all the endorsements and their effort to tear apart a candidate's campaign for the sake of scoring points for their own candidate.
Why cannot these newspapers wait, allow the public to see the debate and let the public evaluate the candidates based on the outcome of the debate?
But many observers, unlike the major liberal newspapers, are asking whether there is a big deal about debates, which to them have become part of the election cycles in the country's presidential election tradition.
The liberal newspapers have always looked at every opportunity as a time to shore up their preferred candidate and so there is nothing different about all the endorsements and their effort to tear apart a candidate's campaign for the sake of scoring points for their own candidate.
Why cannot these newspapers wait, allow the public to see the debate and let the public evaluate the candidates based on the outcome of the debate?
The New York's blast and terror
September 18 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
De Blasio and Andrew Cuomo
New York City's Mayor De Blasio does not seem to know how to describe the Chelsea area explosion of Saturday night that reportedly injured 29 people.
De Blasio has described the explosion as an intentional act in news reports, but adds that the act has not been linked to terrorism
However, a second device - a pressure cooker - that has been found by the police, few blocks away from the explosion tells a different story, though the mayor and the news media reports of the explosion are finding it difficult to link the explosion to terror.
The pressure cooker reportedly discovered by the police is described as wired and connected to a mobile phone and that it is the type used in the bombing at the Boston Marathon in 2013.
Few minutes after the BBc's report of De Blasio's version of intentional act but no link to terrorism, the BBC reports that Governor Andrew Cuomo has described the explosion as an act of terror, but that no link to international groups has been found. Cuomo reportedly said that the explosion caused enormous damage, and that it was lucky there were no fatalities".
De Blasio has described the explosion as an intentional act in news reports, but adds that the act has not been linked to terrorism
However, a second device - a pressure cooker - that has been found by the police, few blocks away from the explosion tells a different story, though the mayor and the news media reports of the explosion are finding it difficult to link the explosion to terror.
The pressure cooker reportedly discovered by the police is described as wired and connected to a mobile phone and that it is the type used in the bombing at the Boston Marathon in 2013.
Few minutes after the BBc's report of De Blasio's version of intentional act but no link to terrorism, the BBC reports that Governor Andrew Cuomo has described the explosion as an act of terror, but that no link to international groups has been found. Cuomo reportedly said that the explosion caused enormous damage, and that it was lucky there were no fatalities".
Fear of Traffic Tickets and hellish Tow Pound
September 18 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
A towed car on its way to the Tow Pound Courtesy: www.v
In the old South Africa, the story was about apartheid. There can be no comparison between New York City and the old South Africa, New York City being regarded as a citadel of freedom and equality.
No one will ever expect that there could be any place in New York City that is operated under the authority of the city government and one that has a face of what looks like the old South African story or a reminder of the past in south Africa.
Come to the Tow Pound for towed vehicles on 36 Street and West Street in New York City with a segregated facility; one area for the government officials fully airconditioned and the other area for the traffic offenders without the air condition that government officials enjoy in their cubicle.
Here, government officials are in a form of paradise enjoying the coolness of comfortable atmosphere, while the traffic offenders are sentenced into an oven like existence. The eligibility for the visitation to the hellish tow dump is that offenders have been issued tickets and their cars towed away from areas designated as 'No Parking Anytime' or 'No Standing Anytime' areas'.
No one will ever expect that there could be any place in New York City that is operated under the authority of the city government and one that has a face of what looks like the old South African story or a reminder of the past in south Africa.
Come to the Tow Pound for towed vehicles on 36 Street and West Street in New York City with a segregated facility; one area for the government officials fully airconditioned and the other area for the traffic offenders without the air condition that government officials enjoy in their cubicle.
Here, government officials are in a form of paradise enjoying the coolness of comfortable atmosphere, while the traffic offenders are sentenced into an oven like existence. The eligibility for the visitation to the hellish tow dump is that offenders have been issued tickets and their cars towed away from areas designated as 'No Parking Anytime' or 'No Standing Anytime' areas'.
September 11 and sweet memorial
September 10 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Two police horse carriages, each carrying two horses, pulled across busy streets, navigating through the Murray and West Street without jeopardizing traffic rules. It is about the rule of law and strict adherence to the rule of law, without respect of persons and positions.
But when the horse carriages block an entrance to a private property, a security officer calls the attention of one of the drivers to not pack and block the property's entrance. The driver of one of the horse carriages takes an offense and speaks to the security officer in an unfriendly manner.
"What do you think he wants to do with the way he has just spoken," the guard asks a colleague. "May be he wants to effect your arrest or issue you a ticket for obstructing the administration of service. Remember that you can easily be issued a ticket or be arrested or indicted, because you are not above the law, unlike some powerful politicians," the guard's colleague interjected.
The horse carriage driver is doing what anyone will regard as a sacred duty and the security officer is believably doing what he is paid to do, just like the carriage drivers. Of course, the horse carriages quickly pull away as soon as the traffic bottleneck eases. Many more appearances of police vehicles with sirens and police officers in full ceremonial regalia prompt questions and a desire to know about what is happening and an answer from someone who knows says that the police is preparing for a procession for the beginning of the September 11, 2016, memorial.
But when the horse carriages block an entrance to a private property, a security officer calls the attention of one of the drivers to not pack and block the property's entrance. The driver of one of the horse carriages takes an offense and speaks to the security officer in an unfriendly manner.
"What do you think he wants to do with the way he has just spoken," the guard asks a colleague. "May be he wants to effect your arrest or issue you a ticket for obstructing the administration of service. Remember that you can easily be issued a ticket or be arrested or indicted, because you are not above the law, unlike some powerful politicians," the guard's colleague interjected.
The horse carriage driver is doing what anyone will regard as a sacred duty and the security officer is believably doing what he is paid to do, just like the carriage drivers. Of course, the horse carriages quickly pull away as soon as the traffic bottleneck eases. Many more appearances of police vehicles with sirens and police officers in full ceremonial regalia prompt questions and a desire to know about what is happening and an answer from someone who knows says that the police is preparing for a procession for the beginning of the September 11, 2016, memorial.
The Labor Day Holiday again
September 5, 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Large number of costume attired people of West Indian origin, converge in the Crown Height area of Brooklyn on Monday, for Labor Day celebration. It is the Labor Day holiday in the United States. It is once a year event that attracts quite a large number of merry makers, which the gathering by people from the Caribbean countries in Brooklyn, forms a major part.
It is the one day of the year that witnesses fully packed trains, really fully packed trains, from the three boroughs of New York City, and the Path Train from New Jersey, with majority of workers out of work, traveling toward different venues of celebrations, to unwind and enjoy themselves, dancing or watching people dancing and gyrating to different types of music.
Many people say the celebration often starts the night or two nights before the Labor Day. Therefore, they say it is not unusual to witness many people in their free wheeling attitude, having bottles of liquor to show for their state and what may have transpired before their outing on Monday morning, when sane people hear all sorts of obscene languages and see manners out of the ordinary.
It is the one day of the year that witnesses fully packed trains, really fully packed trains, from the three boroughs of New York City, and the Path Train from New Jersey, with majority of workers out of work, traveling toward different venues of celebrations, to unwind and enjoy themselves, dancing or watching people dancing and gyrating to different types of music.
Many people say the celebration often starts the night or two nights before the Labor Day. Therefore, they say it is not unusual to witness many people in their free wheeling attitude, having bottles of liquor to show for their state and what may have transpired before their outing on Monday morning, when sane people hear all sorts of obscene languages and see manners out of the ordinary.
The Immigrants and the U.S. election
September 5, 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
I am an immigrant. But I am not an illegal or undocumented immigrant. Why would I for any reason be an illegal or undocumented immigrant, when I am aware of the evil stigma? Why would I want to be a like donkey for any politician or politicians to ride to power or sustain their hold on power?
I ask these questions, because today illegal or undocumented immigrants have become instruments with which a section of the United States politicians get elected or sustain their hold on power. Who are these immigrants in the U.S and why are many of them, about 11 million here as illegal immigrants?
They are people who have traveled from their home countries to seek greener pastures and have not been born in the country. They are either from the Asian countries, the European countries, the Caribbean countries or the Latino countries - South of the U.S, just like the Caribbean countries' nationals or from Africa.
I ask these questions, because today illegal or undocumented immigrants have become instruments with which a section of the United States politicians get elected or sustain their hold on power. Who are these immigrants in the U.S and why are many of them, about 11 million here as illegal immigrants?
They are people who have traveled from their home countries to seek greener pastures and have not been born in the country. They are either from the Asian countries, the European countries, the Caribbean countries or the Latino countries - South of the U.S, just like the Caribbean countries' nationals or from Africa.
Louisiana's reports of loss and human suffering
August 21 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The Red Cross has reported that thousands of residents in flood ravaged locations in Louisiana have lost everything.
This is a story of human suffering that reminds us of Katrina and Louisiana residents' experience in 2005. It is the same story of torrential rainfall, flooding, the breaking of levee or water overflowing of the levee.
Nine people dead. 40,000 homes affected . Levees overtopped by flood. 10,000 people in shelters. 20, 000 people rescued. According to news reports, this follows a record of one week rainfall of 6,900,000,000,000 gallons. The CNN's report said that more than 31 inches of rainfall poured down in 15 hours.
This is a story of human suffering that reminds us of Katrina and Louisiana residents' experience in 2005. It is the same story of torrential rainfall, flooding, the breaking of levee or water overflowing of the levee.
Nine people dead. 40,000 homes affected . Levees overtopped by flood. 10,000 people in shelters. 20, 000 people rescued. According to news reports, this follows a record of one week rainfall of 6,900,000,000,000 gallons. The CNN's report said that more than 31 inches of rainfall poured down in 15 hours.
How feasible is Clinton's free tuition college program?
August 20 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Many people are saying that politicians can hardly be trusted and that their promises are as houses built on a quick sand.
Many observers believe that if a politician promises change, this may mean never to expect change, but the pursuit of the retanance of the status quo, where the rich, the lobbyists and the politicians will get richer, at the expense of the nation and the people.
The distrust of the politicians have become heightened with the level of the two presidential candidates for the November election in the United States sky high.
If not, some curious observers are saying that the promise of free tuition college by Hillary Clinton would have endeared voters to her and that can possibly propel her to victory.
But the question such observers are asking is how can Clinton be trusted that if she is voted into office that she will implement a program for free college tuition. It is also being said that possibly the promise for free college tuition is one of the reasons she is slightly leading her opponent, Donald Trump, in the polls.
Many observers believe that if a politician promises change, this may mean never to expect change, but the pursuit of the retanance of the status quo, where the rich, the lobbyists and the politicians will get richer, at the expense of the nation and the people.
The distrust of the politicians have become heightened with the level of the two presidential candidates for the November election in the United States sky high.
If not, some curious observers are saying that the promise of free tuition college by Hillary Clinton would have endeared voters to her and that can possibly propel her to victory.
But the question such observers are asking is how can Clinton be trusted that if she is voted into office that she will implement a program for free college tuition. It is also being said that possibly the promise for free college tuition is one of the reasons she is slightly leading her opponent, Donald Trump, in the polls.
The November election winner still uncertain
August 15, 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
Two weeks ago, the presidential election polls showed that Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party was way up with almost 15 points ahead of Donald Trump of the Republican Party.
This followed the well orchestrated Democratic Party's convention and the bounce that Hillary had few days after the convention. Then, the liberal media began what seemed like a celebration, and some of the pundits in that media said that the Hillary lead in the polls will hold.
But today, the story has changed. Hillary's lead in the national polls number has evaporated and her lead has dwindled to just a digit ahead of Trump. Hillary's poll number chopped off day after day and what has the liberal media say?
The liberal media says that Hillary now controls the battleground states, disregarding her struggle in the national polls. Although, it is true that Hillary is leading in the battleground states' poll numbers, but those numbers are also shrinking.
This followed the well orchestrated Democratic Party's convention and the bounce that Hillary had few days after the convention. Then, the liberal media began what seemed like a celebration, and some of the pundits in that media said that the Hillary lead in the polls will hold.
But today, the story has changed. Hillary's lead in the national polls number has evaporated and her lead has dwindled to just a digit ahead of Trump. Hillary's poll number chopped off day after day and what has the liberal media say?
The liberal media says that Hillary now controls the battleground states, disregarding her struggle in the national polls. Although, it is true that Hillary is leading in the battleground states' poll numbers, but those numbers are also shrinking.
Was America once great and not great again?
August 2 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Do you still think in term of whether the best candidate wins elections or that the most powerful financially and well connected to the establishment do? People say that the best candidate hardly wins the election if he or she is not well connected to money bags and the establishment, and that only in rare cases after the truth has almost been banished,that the electorate gears up in search of the best candidate, to stop further erosion of social and economic situation.
This brings us to the current debate in the United States about whether it is right or wrong to say 'Making America Great Again', Donald Trump's campaign slogan, is a good political catch word that reflects the truth or that America is already great, and that there is no need of making the country great again.
We all agree that America is a great country and that it is the country's greatness that has been pulling many migrants from all around the world to come into the country for opportunities lacking in their countries of birth. But when we remember that it is not only America that immigrants are pulled to enter in search of the greener pasture and that many immigrants are only lucky to be in America, just as many are lucky to be in Canada, Britain, Germany, Austria, and a host of other European countries, it will be understandable that the greatness of a country is not what pulls immigrants, but the need for sustenance and survival, not available in their countries.
This brings us to the current debate in the United States about whether it is right or wrong to say 'Making America Great Again', Donald Trump's campaign slogan, is a good political catch word that reflects the truth or that America is already great, and that there is no need of making the country great again.
We all agree that America is a great country and that it is the country's greatness that has been pulling many migrants from all around the world to come into the country for opportunities lacking in their countries of birth. But when we remember that it is not only America that immigrants are pulled to enter in search of the greener pasture and that many immigrants are only lucky to be in America, just as many are lucky to be in Canada, Britain, Germany, Austria, and a host of other European countries, it will be understandable that the greatness of a country is not what pulls immigrants, but the need for sustenance and survival, not available in their countries.
When voters' discretion is mostly needed
August 1 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
American voters know by now who the establishment candidate is, and they know who the outsider candidate is, for the November presidential election. They know that Hillary Clinton is the establishment candidate and that she is for the retainence of the status quo, and they know that Donald Trump is the outsider candidate and the change candidate.
Debaters in a section of the American media have said that no candidate can be status quo candidate and change candidate at the same time.
President Barack Obama would have the unenviable job of handing over to whoever of these candidates, who emerges the winner in the elections. It is then that the world will see Obama doing the real handing over of the baton to a successor, and not like the type of handing the baton for show, which the world witnessed at the Democratic Convention.
These political conventions are reminders of a cliche in Nigeria about Lagos for Show. The real election and handing over ceremony is never for show, and only God can say for now who will be the next American president after Obama. Still on Nigeria , I remember Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the best qualified Nigerian to be president in his life time, but who was labeled by his financially powerful opponents with all sorts of unacceptable tags, all in the bid to deprive him election, just like Trump is being currently labeled by his politically powerful opponents. Awolowo's opponents succeeded, but Nigeria has been the worst for it.
Debaters in a section of the American media have said that no candidate can be status quo candidate and change candidate at the same time.
President Barack Obama would have the unenviable job of handing over to whoever of these candidates, who emerges the winner in the elections. It is then that the world will see Obama doing the real handing over of the baton to a successor, and not like the type of handing the baton for show, which the world witnessed at the Democratic Convention.
These political conventions are reminders of a cliche in Nigeria about Lagos for Show. The real election and handing over ceremony is never for show, and only God can say for now who will be the next American president after Obama. Still on Nigeria , I remember Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the best qualified Nigerian to be president in his life time, but who was labeled by his financially powerful opponents with all sorts of unacceptable tags, all in the bid to deprive him election, just like Trump is being currently labeled by his politically powerful opponents. Awolowo's opponents succeeded, but Nigeria has been the worst for it.
The Establishment vs. The Outsider
July 31 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The United States' presidential election in November between the Republican Party candidate, Donald Trump, and the Democratic Party candidate, Hillary Clinton, offers a lesson in modesty and managing uncertainty.
The first lesson from the contest so far teaches that when we see our fellow human having difficulties, we should not compound his or her problems, by using his or her difficulties against him or her.
When Trump was faced with the opposition from the party's establishment, his opponents assailed him by joining his party's establishment in describing him as a dangerous person, a demagogue and incapable of being trusted with the nuclear bomb! It was least expected that his opponent will also be having a bigger trouble that will shake her party's establishment to a point of forcing the party's chair to relinquish her post amid preparation for the party's convention.
The first lesson from the contest so far teaches that when we see our fellow human having difficulties, we should not compound his or her problems, by using his or her difficulties against him or her.
When Trump was faced with the opposition from the party's establishment, his opponents assailed him by joining his party's establishment in describing him as a dangerous person, a demagogue and incapable of being trusted with the nuclear bomb! It was least expected that his opponent will also be having a bigger trouble that will shake her party's establishment to a point of forcing the party's chair to relinquish her post amid preparation for the party's convention.
God - The depth of Love
July 39 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
"Spread like fire, the news of my miracle, You are the only one that has made it possible for me to be a fortunate child," Ayotope Giwa, the General Overseer of the Immaculate Church, Ipaja, Lagos, Nigeria, sings in her debut Gospel Audio CD, "Olorun - Ijinle Ife". (God - The Depth of Love).
All parents pray for their children to be fortunate in their lives' journeys, and are proud for children's journeys that turn out as they plan. Equally, all children wish to be the pride of their families, by excelling.
The first seven words of the songs opening line as shown above is from the ending of the first part of the songs, before the second part with exhortation to God, to lead, to love and herald her into stardom.
There is a soft play of instrumentation, which heralds a song about a joyful acceptance of an invitation to the house of worship, and how her joy has been fulfilled, and how she has been praising Jesus with beautiful dancing steps.
All parents pray for their children to be fortunate in their lives' journeys, and are proud for children's journeys that turn out as they plan. Equally, all children wish to be the pride of their families, by excelling.
The first seven words of the songs opening line as shown above is from the ending of the first part of the songs, before the second part with exhortation to God, to lead, to love and herald her into stardom.
There is a soft play of instrumentation, which heralds a song about a joyful acceptance of an invitation to the house of worship, and how her joy has been fulfilled, and how she has been praising Jesus with beautiful dancing steps.
Democrats in Undemocratic Democracy?
July 28 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Democrats are busy in Philadelphia telling voters that Hillary Clinton is fit and ready for president, to use President Barack Obama's remarks.
In their bid, they seem to forget the need to use the truth to put out the fire that has engulfed the party from the Clinton's email server fiasco and the Democratic party's reported undemocratic application that has reliably put Bernie Sanders under the bus.
Blaming Russia and saying that Russia has hacked the party's emails, gives it to Wikileaks with an aim to help Donald Trump, is not only being viewed as childish in outlook by observers, but also the most outlandish way to handle ethical issues.
In their bid, they seem to forget the need to use the truth to put out the fire that has engulfed the party from the Clinton's email server fiasco and the Democratic party's reported undemocratic application that has reliably put Bernie Sanders under the bus.
Blaming Russia and saying that Russia has hacked the party's emails, gives it to Wikileaks with an aim to help Donald Trump, is not only being viewed as childish in outlook by observers, but also the most outlandish way to handle ethical issues.
Much ado about Ted Cruz
July 24 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz was out of the limelight for some weeks after his bid for the White House ended, but returned briefly at the Republican Party's convention, where he caused some sensations and messed things up in efforts to clarify his position to his party, his wife and father.
It was epoch making seeing Cruz congratulated Donald Trump. It was equally epoch making hearing Cruz saying or approving the building of a wall to keep the country safe and equally epoch making to hear him that he would not vote for the candidate of the opposing party.
But observers know that it is possible for Cruz not to vote for the candidate of the opposing party and for him to vote for someone else without voting for his party's candidate, because there are two independent candidates in the line up for the elections. It is from this reason that his party's supporters begin to see the insincerity in Cruz's freedom speech at the party's convention in Cleveland. They only managed to hold their peace to the point, where Cruz said voters could vote according to their conscience.
After he was booed and went away, Cruz returned the following morning with a lecture for the Texas' delegation at the convention about freedom and how parties win elections or how elections are won.
It was epoch making seeing Cruz congratulated Donald Trump. It was equally epoch making hearing Cruz saying or approving the building of a wall to keep the country safe and equally epoch making to hear him that he would not vote for the candidate of the opposing party.
But observers know that it is possible for Cruz not to vote for the candidate of the opposing party and for him to vote for someone else without voting for his party's candidate, because there are two independent candidates in the line up for the elections. It is from this reason that his party's supporters begin to see the insincerity in Cruz's freedom speech at the party's convention in Cleveland. They only managed to hold their peace to the point, where Cruz said voters could vote according to their conscience.
After he was booed and went away, Cruz returned the following morning with a lecture for the Texas' delegation at the convention about freedom and how parties win elections or how elections are won.
Migrants and conditional love
July 24 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Theresa May
Theresa May as home secretary had given a threshold of income that immigrants from countries other than the European Union must make to live in the United Kingdom. Efforts are being made to make her take back a policy many observers see as targeted against struggling migrants, despite their having required papers to live in the country.
Rather than for the migrants' prayers in the UK for the vanquish of May and her evil immigration policy to be answered, they have seen May elevated from the position of home secretary to that of prime minister, and the hope of ever seeing May's immigration policy dead dies, meaning that migrants in the UK would have to work harder to earn the amount stipulated in May's policy to escape getting thrown out of the country.
If migrants in the U.K, who have legal papers to work and live in the country are given condition exactly like the one that Israelites had in Egypt of the Pharaohs, what would happen to illegal migrants? No one has cried against May's policy as an attack on legality and that introducing such a policy is not only arbitrary but also racist, because it is targeted against races that are not European.It is the condition May wants in the U.K.
The issue of the attack on the immigrants in the UK is far more different in comparison to the issue against illegal immigrants in the United States. If legal migrants in the UK are subjected to the sort of attack coming from a sudden change in policy, what would one expect for the illegal migrants, who have no paper to live and work in the country? Why would anyone want to break the law and come into any country, live and work without papers, when the danger of such an undertaking is living with the fear of deportation?
Rather than for the migrants' prayers in the UK for the vanquish of May and her evil immigration policy to be answered, they have seen May elevated from the position of home secretary to that of prime minister, and the hope of ever seeing May's immigration policy dead dies, meaning that migrants in the UK would have to work harder to earn the amount stipulated in May's policy to escape getting thrown out of the country.
If migrants in the U.K, who have legal papers to work and live in the country are given condition exactly like the one that Israelites had in Egypt of the Pharaohs, what would happen to illegal migrants? No one has cried against May's policy as an attack on legality and that introducing such a policy is not only arbitrary but also racist, because it is targeted against races that are not European.It is the condition May wants in the U.K.
The issue of the attack on the immigrants in the UK is far more different in comparison to the issue against illegal immigrants in the United States. If legal migrants in the UK are subjected to the sort of attack coming from a sudden change in policy, what would one expect for the illegal migrants, who have no paper to live and work in the country? Why would anyone want to break the law and come into any country, live and work without papers, when the danger of such an undertaking is living with the fear of deportation?
Cruz congratulates Trump, but not enough!
July 21 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Ted Cruz, one of the presidential candidates, who lost in the Republican Party's primary election, congratulated Donald Trump, the party's presidential nominee. on Wednesday.
But to the large audience in Cleveland venue of the party's convention, Cruz fell short of expectation, for not given Trump a clear endorsement.
Although, Cruz approved Trump's plan to build a wall between Mexico and the United States to control illegal immigration, his statement that voters should exercise their conscience to vote for the candidate of their choice attracted boos.
But to the large audience in Cleveland venue of the party's convention, Cruz fell short of expectation, for not given Trump a clear endorsement.
Although, Cruz approved Trump's plan to build a wall between Mexico and the United States to control illegal immigration, his statement that voters should exercise their conscience to vote for the candidate of their choice attracted boos.
As Trump consolidates victory
July 20 2016 By abiodun Giwa
Donald J. Trump was formally crowned the presidential nominee of the Republican Party on Tuesday night , at the party's convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
With the crowning of Trump as the party's nominee against the acrimony of the past months, Trump has consolidated his hard earned victory from the party's primary elections.
For Trump, observers are saying this must be a sweet victory, and that many Americans will be saying at this moment that Trump has clinched the nomination and the heavens have not fallen against predictions by Trump adversaries.
Many Americans will ask this moment about the whereabouts of Mitt Romney and his anti-Trump protesters, and whether Romney is downcast at this moment, because the man he wants stopped is finally victorious?
With the crowning of Trump as the party's nominee against the acrimony of the past months, Trump has consolidated his hard earned victory from the party's primary elections.
For Trump, observers are saying this must be a sweet victory, and that many Americans will be saying at this moment that Trump has clinched the nomination and the heavens have not fallen against predictions by Trump adversaries.
Many Americans will ask this moment about the whereabouts of Mitt Romney and his anti-Trump protesters, and whether Romney is downcast at this moment, because the man he wants stopped is finally victorious?
Trump's presidential polls' convention bump
July 19 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
A photo from the convention in Cleveland (Courtesy:Fortune)
The Republican Party's Convention is in its second day and it is the talk of the town, no matter the nature of the discussion.
The hottest in the plate is the Melania Trump's speech and the controversy about the comparison of parts of her speech to the speech made by Mrs. Michelle Obama in 2008.
A section of the media is raking up allegations of plagiarism, but Mrs. Trump has said that she has a fragment of the same thought as contained in the speech she is said to have imitated, and that she has not copied anyone verbatim.
But trust the left wing media capitalizing on any negative development to cloud positive development about Trump.
The hottest in the plate is the Melania Trump's speech and the controversy about the comparison of parts of her speech to the speech made by Mrs. Michelle Obama in 2008.
A section of the media is raking up allegations of plagiarism, but Mrs. Trump has said that she has a fragment of the same thought as contained in the speech she is said to have imitated, and that she has not copied anyone verbatim.
But trust the left wing media capitalizing on any negative development to cloud positive development about Trump.
The trouble within Nigeria's ruling party
July 18 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
“It was the timely intervention of a number of my colleagues which prevented Senator Melaye from unleashing physical attack on me. However, as the leadership of the Senate did not call him to order (sic) in the circumstance, he proceeded to threaten my life without any provocation whatsoever."
These are parts of the words of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, a Nigerian senator and wife to one of the national leaders of the ruling party, the All progressive Congress, in a letter top the Inspector General of Police, for protection against Senator Dino Melaye, who she said recently threatened her on the senate floor.
Whatever the disagreement between Senator Tinubu and Senator Melaye, which has blown in proportion to its present discordant level is not hidden. Senator Tinubu said in her letter that she was saved by the timely intervention of some of her colleagues, which prevented Melaye from physically attacking her and that as the senate leadership did not call him to order, Melaye proceeded to threaten her life.
These are parts of the words of Senator Oluremi Tinubu, a Nigerian senator and wife to one of the national leaders of the ruling party, the All progressive Congress, in a letter top the Inspector General of Police, for protection against Senator Dino Melaye, who she said recently threatened her on the senate floor.
Whatever the disagreement between Senator Tinubu and Senator Melaye, which has blown in proportion to its present discordant level is not hidden. Senator Tinubu said in her letter that she was saved by the timely intervention of some of her colleagues, which prevented Melaye from physically attacking her and that as the senate leadership did not call him to order, Melaye proceeded to threaten her life.
Trump and powers in high places
July 18 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Jeb Bush, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton (Courtesy:www.cnn.com)
The Republican Party's convention is coming at last with indefatigable Donald Trump as presumptive nominee against the wishes of powerful elements in his party.
People who know say that Trump's fight is not against blood and flesh, but against powers in high places and nondescript ruling houses.
They say one ruling house is down, remaining one more ruling house for him to conquer.
They say Trump has not send the ruling house in the Republican Party out of the party's convention in Cleveland. Members of the ruling house have voluntarily said one after another that they would not be at the convention, because according to them, Trump has not proved beyond reasonable doubt that he is a defender of all races.
People who know say that Trump's fight is not against blood and flesh, but against powers in high places and nondescript ruling houses.
They say one ruling house is down, remaining one more ruling house for him to conquer.
They say Trump has not send the ruling house in the Republican Party out of the party's convention in Cleveland. Members of the ruling house have voluntarily said one after another that they would not be at the convention, because according to them, Trump has not proved beyond reasonable doubt that he is a defender of all races.
Heat, Over Heat, Rain, Thunder and Outage
July 17 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Electricity outage is the most unusual phenomenon in the United States. It rarely happens, unless by accident. And no one who expects to have electricity supply to power the air conditioner in the house will expect tp lose power, when the heat becomes unbearable or when the heat becomes over heating, as it has been in the North East of the country in the last few days.
As people said silent prayers in their minds on Thursday for the reduction of the excessive heat on Thursday, there was unexpected rainfall for a brief moment that attracted thanksgiving of sorts. The rain was accompanied by a spell of thunder that struck twice. And just as the thought of convenience from the rain assailed the mind, a sudden realization of power failure damned.
You jumped out of bed and confirmed that there was indeed a power failure for about a minute, which showed through the turning of the time of all the clocks in the house backward. But the power went off again, as you began another round of thanksgiving for the power restoration.
As people said silent prayers in their minds on Thursday for the reduction of the excessive heat on Thursday, there was unexpected rainfall for a brief moment that attracted thanksgiving of sorts. The rain was accompanied by a spell of thunder that struck twice. And just as the thought of convenience from the rain assailed the mind, a sudden realization of power failure damned.
You jumped out of bed and confirmed that there was indeed a power failure for about a minute, which showed through the turning of the time of all the clocks in the house backward. But the power went off again, as you began another round of thanksgiving for the power restoration.
Terrorism, unconventional warfare and lack of solution
July 16 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Sympathizers remember victims of the latest terror attack in Paris (Courtesy:NYTimes.com)
Paris is a beautiful city, many people who know the city have said. They say it is part of the submission to the city's attractions that has led to the saying about seeing the city and dying.
'See Paris and Die" is undoubtedly a famed cliche, visitors believe best describe the city's beauty.
And people are saying that it is not in fulfilment of this statement that terrorists have laid siege on the city, but in defiance of the freedom that Paris offers.
The first attack on the city was an attack on freedom with an editor of a newspaper house and some of his reporters killed for Charlie Hebdo's daring to publish a cartoon about a Prophet Muhammed, who died several years ago. Since after the attack on Charlie Hebdo, Paris has witnessed two additional fatal attacks.
'See Paris and Die" is undoubtedly a famed cliche, visitors believe best describe the city's beauty.
And people are saying that it is not in fulfilment of this statement that terrorists have laid siege on the city, but in defiance of the freedom that Paris offers.
The first attack on the city was an attack on freedom with an editor of a newspaper house and some of his reporters killed for Charlie Hebdo's daring to publish a cartoon about a Prophet Muhammed, who died several years ago. Since after the attack on Charlie Hebdo, Paris has witnessed two additional fatal attacks.
Turkey's shocking coup amid terror fears
July 16 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Turks atop of a seized military tank
Following a coup attempt in Turkey on Friday, the country's democratically elected leader, President Tayyip Erdogan, is fighting to upstage the military that is seeking to oust him from office and kill the country's democracy. Report said that Erdogan emerged in Istanbul, about 300 miles away from Ankara, the country's capital, and rallied supporters against the dissidents.
From Istanbul, Erdogan has been talking tough against the dissidents in favor of democracy. There are reports of of fighting between loyal forces and dissidents with a high number of casualties.
About 3000 dissidents have reportedly been arrested and still the situation in the country is dicey for democracy. Although, there are reasons to believe that the insurrection may have failed.
From Istanbul, Erdogan has been talking tough against the dissidents in favor of democracy. There are reports of of fighting between loyal forces and dissidents with a high number of casualties.
About 3000 dissidents have reportedly been arrested and still the situation in the country is dicey for democracy. Although, there are reasons to believe that the insurrection may have failed.
Sanders helping to redeem what he earlier dents
July 12 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Clinton and Sanders at a campaign ground in New Hampshire on Tuesday.(Courtesy:USAToday)
Bernie Sanders reportedly endorsed Hillary Clinton for president at a rally on Tuesday in New Hampshire.
On the same day, new polls are showing Donald Trump, the Republican Party's presumptive nominee, as ahead of Clinton by 2 points.
How can a non-politician, who had merely defeated all other contestants on the Republican Party's platform be leading an opponent already regarded by her supporters as the nation's president in waiting?
How can she fall behind back in the polls, in spite of the jetting with President Barack Obama campaigning after the presidential endorsement?
Observers are saying that the answer to these questions can be traced to recent negative news trends about the email server.
On the same day, new polls are showing Donald Trump, the Republican Party's presumptive nominee, as ahead of Clinton by 2 points.
How can a non-politician, who had merely defeated all other contestants on the Republican Party's platform be leading an opponent already regarded by her supporters as the nation's president in waiting?
How can she fall behind back in the polls, in spite of the jetting with President Barack Obama campaigning after the presidential endorsement?
Observers are saying that the answer to these questions can be traced to recent negative news trends about the email server.
They slit her throat for no reason
July 11 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Pastor Olawale Elisha in anguish after seeing the lifeless body of his wife in a police van after slit throat murder (Courtesy: Nigeria Vanguard Newspapers)
“She is innocent; she didn’t do anybody any harm. She uses just her megaphone and bible; just preaching. They just killed her like a chicken and left her there, Nigeria Vanguard Newspaper reports”
This is the testimony of a 15 years old daughter of a preacher, Eunice Olawale, who has been found dead in Abuja, Nigeria, with her throat slit and her head resting on a bible, which she has used in preaching the words of God.
The anguish on the face of Pastor Olawale Elisha, husband to Eunice, tells the story of pain that has been forced into his home about his wife's death and the manner of the woman's death.
Jessica Olawale, the 15-year-old daughter of the slain preacher, and a Senior Secondary School 2 student, said: “Everybody is just saying it is well, nobody can understand how I feel," said in a response to statement of condolence by members of the family's church to calm nerves.
This is the testimony of a 15 years old daughter of a preacher, Eunice Olawale, who has been found dead in Abuja, Nigeria, with her throat slit and her head resting on a bible, which she has used in preaching the words of God.
The anguish on the face of Pastor Olawale Elisha, husband to Eunice, tells the story of pain that has been forced into his home about his wife's death and the manner of the woman's death.
Jessica Olawale, the 15-year-old daughter of the slain preacher, and a Senior Secondary School 2 student, said: “Everybody is just saying it is well, nobody can understand how I feel," said in a response to statement of condolence by members of the family's church to calm nerves.
Theresa May - Britain's de facto Prime Minister becomes real Prime Minister
July 11 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Theresa May - Britain's de facto Prime Minister becomes real Prime Minister (Courtesy: nytimes)
Theresa May will become Britain's second female prime minister on Wednesday, after Cameron may have tendered his resignation, news reports on developments from Britain have shown.
This has happened after Andrea Leadsom, May's opponent in the race for the No 10 Downing Street, suddenly announces the end of her campaign and she endorses May.
The story of May's rise shows that her rise to the seat of prime minister is one from de facto prime minister to the real prime minister, based on her influence in the parliament and the number of years she has been home secretary.
The first foray into May's record by this website happened few months ago, following the immigration policy said to have been put together for migrants to earn certain amount of income to be able to remain in Britain.
This has happened after Andrea Leadsom, May's opponent in the race for the No 10 Downing Street, suddenly announces the end of her campaign and she endorses May.
The story of May's rise shows that her rise to the seat of prime minister is one from de facto prime minister to the real prime minister, based on her influence in the parliament and the number of years she has been home secretary.
The first foray into May's record by this website happened few months ago, following the immigration policy said to have been put together for migrants to earn certain amount of income to be able to remain in Britain.
No holiness anywhere here
July 10 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Abiodun Giwa
Eight Nigerians were killed in Maiduguri, Nigeria, few days ago by suicide bombers. 20 people from different countries were killed in Dhakar, Bangladesh, days earlier, while close to 200 people were killed in a village in Iraq few days after the Bangladesh horror.
Before the Iraq's mass killing, the news reports said that the United States war planes killed close to 200 members of the Islamic State.
Terrorists have killed people several times in the United States. They have killed people in Paris and Brussels. They have killed people in Kenya too. There is nothing to show that the terrorists are slowing down their killings. The words that have emanated about the terrorists position is that they have lost some territories in Syria and Iraq. Therefore, the terrorists may step up their killing spree.
Before the Iraq's mass killing, the news reports said that the United States war planes killed close to 200 members of the Islamic State.
Terrorists have killed people several times in the United States. They have killed people in Paris and Brussels. They have killed people in Kenya too. There is nothing to show that the terrorists are slowing down their killings. The words that have emanated about the terrorists position is that they have lost some territories in Syria and Iraq. Therefore, the terrorists may step up their killing spree.
Are women taking over political landscape?
July 10 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Andrea Leadsom and Theresa May (Courtesy: www.yahoo.com)
One major argument women often put forward against men's domination of the political landscape, especially in countries where men's leadership seem to be failing, is that they be given a chance to lead to show they can do better than men.
Unfortunately, very few countries have elected women as their leaders, despite all charges women contenders level against men's leadership.
Britain had margaret Thatcher. The country seems to be on road of making way for another woman leader. It is no longer in doubt that a female prime minister is on the way in the the United Kingdom, part of the smoke from the referendum that has pulled the country out of the European Union.
The next prime minister will either be Theresa May or Andrea Leadsom. This is as certain like the difference between day and night or like the difference between male and female physical structure.
Unfortunately, very few countries have elected women as their leaders, despite all charges women contenders level against men's leadership.
Britain had margaret Thatcher. The country seems to be on road of making way for another woman leader. It is no longer in doubt that a female prime minister is on the way in the the United Kingdom, part of the smoke from the referendum that has pulled the country out of the European Union.
The next prime minister will either be Theresa May or Andrea Leadsom. This is as certain like the difference between day and night or like the difference between male and female physical structure.
Only one shooter kills five Dallas' officers
Fatalities everywhere: From London to Italy to the United States
July 8 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The number of police officers killed in Dallas, Texas, in the United States, have increased to five, result of sniper attacks, following protests of the death of two black men, one in Minnesota and another in Louisiana.
The situation in Dallas is still dicey, prayers are being said as intervention.
The police chief said on Friday morning that he was uncertain all the men involved in gun battle against his men had been rounded up.
President Barack Obama has appealed for peace and Loretta Lynch, the attorney general has appealed for peace.
One suspect in the police custody reportedly said he was angry over the lives of black men cut short by police officers in Louisiana and Minnesota. The report says the suspect said he was motivated to kill white people, especially white officers. Another report said that about four snipers positioned themselves in ambush against police officers at a parking garage and shot them from behind.
The situation in Dallas is still dicey, prayers are being said as intervention.
The police chief said on Friday morning that he was uncertain all the men involved in gun battle against his men had been rounded up.
President Barack Obama has appealed for peace and Loretta Lynch, the attorney general has appealed for peace.
One suspect in the police custody reportedly said he was angry over the lives of black men cut short by police officers in Louisiana and Minnesota. The report says the suspect said he was motivated to kill white people, especially white officers. Another report said that about four snipers positioned themselves in ambush against police officers at a parking garage and shot them from behind.
FBI clearance of Clinton: Where is the equality here?
July 5 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Hillary Clinton has reportedly been cleared of wrongdoing in the investigation into her use of private email server as a secretary of state, according to the FBI director, James Comey, in a statement on Tuesday.
The immediate question that Comey's statement attracts is about the place of equality before the law, as said to be guaranteed by the country's constitution.
According to the New York Times, Mr. Comey rebuked Mrs. Clinton as being “extremely careless” in using a personal email address and server for sensitive information, declaring that an ordinary government official could have faced administrative sanction for such conduct.
The immediate question that Comey's statement attracts is about the place of equality before the law, as said to be guaranteed by the country's constitution.
According to the New York Times, Mr. Comey rebuked Mrs. Clinton as being “extremely careless” in using a personal email address and server for sensitive information, declaring that an ordinary government official could have faced administrative sanction for such conduct.
Enmity all over amid fears of attacks
July 3 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
"Abija" as a Yoruba play explains itself about perpetual fighting and one that always begins with a song .
"Enmity at home, enmity abroad and enmity in all over the places. When would end wars and enmity become a matter of history?"
The last time the play was aired in Nigeria was before September 11, 2001 attack. The play teaches viewers the danger of enmity and warring and continuous warfare. There had not been an attack on the World Trade Center in New York City by the diehard terrorists, who are ready to die and are looking for people to take with them, when the play was serialized on the Nigeria Television Authority.
It was not that there was no enmity yet at the time. There were enmities, because there had alway been enmities, between nations, between individuals and between groups. And it was possible at the time that the background to the eventual attack on the United States, the reprisal against Saddam Hussein's Iraq and other Middle East imbroglios around the world already had their foundation. if there was no enmity, the play would not exist to teach the need to avoid wars and bloodletting.
"Enmity at home, enmity abroad and enmity in all over the places. When would end wars and enmity become a matter of history?"
The last time the play was aired in Nigeria was before September 11, 2001 attack. The play teaches viewers the danger of enmity and warring and continuous warfare. There had not been an attack on the World Trade Center in New York City by the diehard terrorists, who are ready to die and are looking for people to take with them, when the play was serialized on the Nigeria Television Authority.
It was not that there was no enmity yet at the time. There were enmities, because there had alway been enmities, between nations, between individuals and between groups. And it was possible at the time that the background to the eventual attack on the United States, the reprisal against Saddam Hussein's Iraq and other Middle East imbroglios around the world already had their foundation. if there was no enmity, the play would not exist to teach the need to avoid wars and bloodletting.
Nigeria's maintenance of Status quo
July 2 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The Punch newspapers in Nigeria has reported names and places of origin of senior military appointees by the current government of Muhammed Buhari in its Saturday online edition.
The report about a deliberate act of lopsidedness in favor of the northern part of the country in political appointments, is a reminder of same past political acts in the country, by successive leaders from the north.
The act, which groups in the South of the country have reportedly called the of authorities in the country, also reminds observers of the country's politics, the number of years that rulers from the north have been in control of the country, compared to rulers from the South.
Curious observers see this development as part of the effort of new government in the country to maintain the status quo in favor of the north, in continuation of the dominance by the north, against its promise of change during the electioneering campaign. The change, which Nigerians are currently witnessing the government enforce with seeming military fiat, is quick to remind observers of the days prior to the French Revolution, with prohibitive prices of essential commodities and silencing of dissent, with the guise of fighting of corruption.
The report about a deliberate act of lopsidedness in favor of the northern part of the country in political appointments, is a reminder of same past political acts in the country, by successive leaders from the north.
The act, which groups in the South of the country have reportedly called the of authorities in the country, also reminds observers of the country's politics, the number of years that rulers from the north have been in control of the country, compared to rulers from the South.
Curious observers see this development as part of the effort of new government in the country to maintain the status quo in favor of the north, in continuation of the dominance by the north, against its promise of change during the electioneering campaign. The change, which Nigerians are currently witnessing the government enforce with seeming military fiat, is quick to remind observers of the days prior to the French Revolution, with prohibitive prices of essential commodities and silencing of dissent, with the guise of fighting of corruption.
Bangladesh reminder of Jihad as heinous
July 2 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
20 foreigners were killed by militants in the attack on Holey Artisan Bakery Cafe in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Friday, the country's army had announced.
"What kind of Muslims are these people?" Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina queried, following the discovery of the manner the terrorists used in the brutal killing of their captives in the besieged cafe, using sharp weapons.
"They don't have religion," Hasina further said, in what seems act of denial for Islam.
Yet, the Bangladesh Daily Star reported that the gun men who held their captives hostage, tortured anyone who was unable to recite the Quran! Hasina is further reported as describing the killers' act as heinous, according to the BBC.
"What kind of Muslims are these people?" Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina queried, following the discovery of the manner the terrorists used in the brutal killing of their captives in the besieged cafe, using sharp weapons.
"They don't have religion," Hasina further said, in what seems act of denial for Islam.
Yet, the Bangladesh Daily Star reported that the gun men who held their captives hostage, tortured anyone who was unable to recite the Quran! Hasina is further reported as describing the killers' act as heinous, according to the BBC.
The Loretta Lynch Show
July 1 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
United States Attorney General Loretta's show continued on Friday on the television across the world, from where it earlier stopped, when she met former President Bill Clinton on her aircraft at the Phoenix Airport, Arizona.
According to Lynch, she understands the reason for the question members of the public have been asking over her meeting with Clinton, and she has tried to assure the public that there has been no discussion of the former president's wife investigation in the menu of their discussion. |
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Loretta Lynch under fire over Clinton's investigation
June 30 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Calls for Attorney General Loretta Lynch to step down have heightened following disclosure of a private meeting between her and Bill Clinton.
Compromise? Conflict of interest? Or how can the meeting between former President Bill Clinton and the United States' Attorney General Lynch at the Phoenix Airport and inside an aircraft be viewed?
Ordinarily, the meeting between Clinton and Lynch would not have raised brows, if the wife of the former is not under investigation for a reason that the world already knows.
Compromise? Conflict of interest? Or how can the meeting between former President Bill Clinton and the United States' Attorney General Lynch at the Phoenix Airport and inside an aircraft be viewed?
Ordinarily, the meeting between Clinton and Lynch would not have raised brows, if the wife of the former is not under investigation for a reason that the world already knows.
Turkey's casualties shoot up
June 29 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The number of the dead from the Turkey's Istanbul Airport terror attack has risen to 44. The number climbed to 42 on Wednesday. By Thursday afternoon, it has reached 44.
Following the attack on Tuesday, the number of the dead was estimated to be 28. Although, some reports said it was 31 and others said it was 38. Another report said that doctors in the hospital attending to the wounded said that the number of the dead may rise to 50.
The latest number of the dead proves that the number of the dead has been on the increase, just as it is always the case, whenever terror strikes. It is very rare that terror strikes without loss of lives. And the terrorists are not letting down their determination to take lives. They have struck in Paris, Brussels, Boston, San Bernardino and Orlando.
Following the attack on Tuesday, the number of the dead was estimated to be 28. Although, some reports said it was 31 and others said it was 38. Another report said that doctors in the hospital attending to the wounded said that the number of the dead may rise to 50.
The latest number of the dead proves that the number of the dead has been on the increase, just as it is always the case, whenever terror strikes. It is very rare that terror strikes without loss of lives. And the terrorists are not letting down their determination to take lives. They have struck in Paris, Brussels, Boston, San Bernardino and Orlando.
Hillary Clinton's qualifications, assets and baggage
June 28 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
In term of academic qualifications, marital history and other political service as assets, Hillary Clinton is one of the most qualified Americans to be president of the country.
But she also has baggage that seem to outweigh her qualifications and assets.
One of such baggage is the Benghazi episode, in which four Americans lost their lives 2012, in Benghazi, Libya.
The Republican Party House of Representatives' Committee on Benghazi released its Benghazi report on Tuesday, with the debate about Clinton's role topical and front page report for many newspapers.
After several months of talking about Benghazi and how the four Americans lost their lives, due to the tardiness of some government officials.
But she also has baggage that seem to outweigh her qualifications and assets.
One of such baggage is the Benghazi episode, in which four Americans lost their lives 2012, in Benghazi, Libya.
The Republican Party House of Representatives' Committee on Benghazi released its Benghazi report on Tuesday, with the debate about Clinton's role topical and front page report for many newspapers.
After several months of talking about Benghazi and how the four Americans lost their lives, due to the tardiness of some government officials.
Do women listen?
June 27 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Many people are tired of the hard work and often look back to the cause of the curse of hard work on humanity and see Adam and Eve as the cause of their woes. They often recalled that if the first parents were obedient to God and did not eat the forbidden fruit, that God would not have cursed and the hard work and having and raring children in pain would not have existed.
The memory of the the life of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden as recorded in the Holy Book returned with the purchase of "When To Speak Up and When To Shut Up", a book by Dr. Michael D. Sedler. According to Dr. Sedler, the snake deceived Eve and she ate and she then urged Adam to eat, and Adam did, and the two were condemned to a life of hardship.
Adam failed Eve for his silence, Dr. Sedler said, without mincing words, because according to him, the story was about someone standing by, while another person made a destiny changing decision.
In the case of Adam and Eve, it was about Adam standing by, while Eve made a destiny changing decision. He wrote that Adam did what people do best when feeling defensive and blaming another person.
The memory of the the life of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden as recorded in the Holy Book returned with the purchase of "When To Speak Up and When To Shut Up", a book by Dr. Michael D. Sedler. According to Dr. Sedler, the snake deceived Eve and she ate and she then urged Adam to eat, and Adam did, and the two were condemned to a life of hardship.
Adam failed Eve for his silence, Dr. Sedler said, without mincing words, because according to him, the story was about someone standing by, while another person made a destiny changing decision.
In the case of Adam and Eve, it was about Adam standing by, while Eve made a destiny changing decision. He wrote that Adam did what people do best when feeling defensive and blaming another person.
All eyes on Britain
June 27 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
David Cameron, Britain's Prime Minister. He called the referendum, but campaigned against exit.
"I don't watch the news, not intentionally. If I hear something, it is because I hear. I cannot comment on something I know nothing about. Whatever the situation in Britain, I think It will be resolved quickly. And I hope nobody is dead or dying."
These are the words of Wendall Butler, a resident of Montclair in New Jersey, United States. Unlike the informed and people who read the news, there are many people like Wendall Butler, who don't know about the referendum in Britain and the decision of Britons through the referendum to exit the European Union.
Unlike the impression being created by a section of the media that has equated the referendum in Britain to chaos, the referendum is nothing near chaos in definition and reality.
These are the words of Wendall Butler, a resident of Montclair in New Jersey, United States. Unlike the informed and people who read the news, there are many people like Wendall Butler, who don't know about the referendum in Britain and the decision of Britons through the referendum to exit the European Union.
Unlike the impression being created by a section of the media that has equated the referendum in Britain to chaos, the referendum is nothing near chaos in definition and reality.
Enterprising Journalism and Lewandowski's sack
June 20 2016 By Anbiodun Giwa
Lewandowski and Trump, before the former was relieved of post (Courtesy: Getty Image)
It is not for nothing that the New York Times is called the gray lady. It has the enterprising aspect of journalism, which other news outlets are working hard to match.
Imagine the breaking news about Donald Trump's sacking of his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. The sacked Manager said he had not been infomed about the reason for his removal.
Members of one family in New Jersey picked the information about the sacking of Lewandowski from the Fox News before noon, but the Fox News' anchor said the news originally reported by the New York Times awaited verification by the Fox News.
Imagine the breaking news about Donald Trump's sacking of his campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. The sacked Manager said he had not been infomed about the reason for his removal.
Members of one family in New Jersey picked the information about the sacking of Lewandowski from the Fox News before noon, but the Fox News' anchor said the news originally reported by the New York Times awaited verification by the Fox News.
Venezuelans struggle with the wind
June 20 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Venezuelans queue for food (Courtesy:Reuter.Marco Bello)
Venezuela has the world's oil reserve, but the fall in the price of oil and other economic problems that have bedeviled the South American country, have translated into hunger, according to New York Times report on Sunday.
The report showed a photograph with an empty food cupboard, a refrigerator without a door and a woman and her children clung together with misery written boldly on their faces.
It is the picture of Venezuelans in a struggle with hunger, which no one would open its door but has always find its way to places inhabited by humans. Just like it has recently find its way to several oil producing countries, following the drastic fall in the price of oil.
The report showed a photograph with an empty food cupboard, a refrigerator without a door and a woman and her children clung together with misery written boldly on their faces.
It is the picture of Venezuelans in a struggle with hunger, which no one would open its door but has always find its way to places inhabited by humans. Just like it has recently find its way to several oil producing countries, following the drastic fall in the price of oil.
Damning report on the state of war on terror
June 19 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
John Brennan
The news of Iraq's forces gain in the fight to recapture Fallujah came amid uncertainty in the civilized world about the capabilities of the Islamic States.
Although, the Iraq forces have reportedly taken Fallujah's city center from the Islamic State that has occupied by the terrorists for sometime, the information from the director of the United States' Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan, a day earlier, that the Islamic State is still capable of attacking the civilized world dampens any joy from Iraq forces gain in Fallujah.
Although, the Iraq forces have reportedly taken Fallujah's city center from the Islamic State that has occupied by the terrorists for sometime, the information from the director of the United States' Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan, a day earlier, that the Islamic State is still capable of attacking the civilized world dampens any joy from Iraq forces gain in Fallujah.
Religion as Opium
June 19 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
(Courtesy:www.thinklink.com)
Philosophers are interesting people. It is not certain if there are still philosophers who think and propound ideas like great philosophers of yesterday. If they do, they cannot be of the same stuff like those before them, whom modern students learn about their craft in the classroom.
No college student or graduate of Philosophy will easily forget the knowledge acquired studying the subject and its relation to religion, and the role that religion played in the evil plan against Socrates, based on the story told by Plato, one of Socrates' students and historian.
Socrates was accused of refusing to worship the state religion, but yet he said he was ready to die and he submitted to be killed, because he said the god that he believed did not tell him it was evil to die.
No college student or graduate of Philosophy will easily forget the knowledge acquired studying the subject and its relation to religion, and the role that religion played in the evil plan against Socrates, based on the story told by Plato, one of Socrates' students and historian.
Socrates was accused of refusing to worship the state religion, but yet he said he was ready to die and he submitted to be killed, because he said the god that he believed did not tell him it was evil to die.
Thou shall know the truth
June 15 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Yes, life will always continue, no matter what happens, especially after an incidence like a terror attack, as some people are saying, but not without fears among the populace. If you go around and hear what people are saying about the need to be circumspect going to nite clubs or movie theaters, and that the possibility of anyone falling victim to terror attack is real, you will understand the thickness of the fear in the air and the dimension of people's worries, following the Orlando terror attack.
Nigerian leaders stealing oil blocs?
June 13 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Nigeria's Petroleum Minister of State, Ibe Kachikwu, surrounded by news reporters
Oil blocs belong to the Nigerian State. And whatever belongs to the Nigerian State belongs Nigerians. Nigerian leaders cannot do whatever they like with what belongs to the country without the approval of Nigerians.
But information about past acts of Nigerian leaders is that they share the oil blocs that belong Nigerians among themselves and their friends, and in the way they want, without recourse to seek the approval of Nigerian.
Of course, if these leaders seek Nigerians' approval, they are sure not to get it. Therefore, they have for a long time resorted to stealing what does not belong to them. A confirmation of this illegal act has been confirmed by a publication in the Premium Times of Monday, June 13, 2016.
In the said publication, Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of state in the petroleum ministry said that President Muhammed Buhari has not allocated any oil bloc and that whenever President Buhari will allocate any oil bloc, he will follow laid down rules! What laid rules are there for any leader to steal what belongs to the people are stated.
But information about past acts of Nigerian leaders is that they share the oil blocs that belong Nigerians among themselves and their friends, and in the way they want, without recourse to seek the approval of Nigerian.
Of course, if these leaders seek Nigerians' approval, they are sure not to get it. Therefore, they have for a long time resorted to stealing what does not belong to them. A confirmation of this illegal act has been confirmed by a publication in the Premium Times of Monday, June 13, 2016.
In the said publication, Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of state in the petroleum ministry said that President Muhammed Buhari has not allocated any oil bloc and that whenever President Buhari will allocate any oil bloc, he will follow laid down rules! What laid rules are there for any leader to steal what belongs to the people are stated.
Nigeria's June 12 Reminiscences
June 13 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
MKO Abiola
June 12, as a day in the calendar of human events. is universal. But that day in 1993 offers a special attraction to political Nigerians. It was the day that supporters of MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the elections, was denied his assumed mandate.
One thing that has happened to the memory or remembrance of the day, is about how the beneficiaries of democracy in the country in the last elections in South West, have discountenanced the day as worthy of being declared a public holiday, unlike some years before June 2016.
One is almost forced to think that the country's current financial misfortune from the fall in oil price is responsible for the politicians's turn about and coldness toward June 12. Anyway, some of the politicians gave speeches and lectures about how best to immortalize June 12 as Democracy Day in the country, instead of declaring work free day.
One thing that has happened to the memory or remembrance of the day, is about how the beneficiaries of democracy in the country in the last elections in South West, have discountenanced the day as worthy of being declared a public holiday, unlike some years before June 2016.
One is almost forced to think that the country's current financial misfortune from the fall in oil price is responsible for the politicians's turn about and coldness toward June 12. Anyway, some of the politicians gave speeches and lectures about how best to immortalize June 12 as Democracy Day in the country, instead of declaring work free day.
Hours after Orlando terror attack
June13 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Perplexed residents after terror attack
The gun man in Orlando killed 49, according to the New York Times. The number of the dead came to 50, when the killer was added to the list.
There are other 53 injured people, some of who may still be struggling for survival. And hours after the deadly drama inside the Pulse, authorities began counting the number of the dead and the injured.
First, the number of the dead was put at 20. This was later updated, and that the killer had committed an atrocity that had made the number of the dead to be the worst in the history of the United States shooting incidents, and the second most fatal terror attack after the September 11, 2001 attack, at the World Trade Center. Soon, it became clear that Omar Mateen, the killer, swore allegiance to the Islamic State before his horrendous shootings and few hours after his shootings, the Islamic State accepted responsibility for the terror attack on the U.S on Sunday morning.
There are other 53 injured people, some of who may still be struggling for survival. And hours after the deadly drama inside the Pulse, authorities began counting the number of the dead and the injured.
First, the number of the dead was put at 20. This was later updated, and that the killer had committed an atrocity that had made the number of the dead to be the worst in the history of the United States shooting incidents, and the second most fatal terror attack after the September 11, 2001 attack, at the World Trade Center. Soon, it became clear that Omar Mateen, the killer, swore allegiance to the Islamic State before his horrendous shootings and few hours after his shootings, the Islamic State accepted responsibility for the terror attack on the U.S on Sunday morning.
Names of some Orlando terror victims
Latino voters and these times
June 11 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
It is not a new reality that the Latino voters have become an important aspect of the United States democratic elections as deciders of which political party presidential candidate becomes the next president.
According to a publication by the British Broadcasting Corporation on its website, George W. Bush won 44 percent of the Latino votes in the 2000 presidential election and became the president.
On the other hands, John McCain won 31 percent of the Latino votes in 2008 and lost the election, while Mitt Romney did worse in 2012 - won 22 percent of the Latino votes and also lost the election.
According to a publication by the British Broadcasting Corporation on its website, George W. Bush won 44 percent of the Latino votes in the 2000 presidential election and became the president.
On the other hands, John McCain won 31 percent of the Latino votes in 2008 and lost the election, while Mitt Romney did worse in 2012 - won 22 percent of the Latino votes and also lost the election.
Sugar Daddies and their Paramours
June 11 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Abiodun Giwa
There is a raging debate in South Africa over widespread relationship between rich old men and their young girlfriends. The society condones the relationship, but some observers are saying that such relationships are ruinous to the young women, and young women are being advised to desist from dating rich old men for the love of money.
However, many curious observers say that this discussion is about human relationship and that it is difficult to say or determine what type of relationship is desirable between adults. They say these girls may be young, but that they are adults! Therefore, they should be free with what they do with their lives, as long as it does not constitute suicide.
However, many curious observers say that this discussion is about human relationship and that it is difficult to say or determine what type of relationship is desirable between adults. They say these girls may be young, but that they are adults! Therefore, they should be free with what they do with their lives, as long as it does not constitute suicide.
Would Nigeria remain one under Buhari?
June 7 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The Nigeria's Delta Region Avengers
President Muhammed Buhari is currently on holidays in Britain, according to a release from his office in Abuja. The release says that Buhari's decision for holiday in Britain follows an ear infection and the need to follow up treatment by his Nigerian doctors.
There is already mammoth criticisms for Buhari's decision to seek further medical attention abroad by some Nigerian doctors, who say Buhari's decision to go for further medical examination abroad negates government's policy that says political office holders cannot seek medical attention abroad.
But some observers note that one major reason curious observers, who are questioning Buhari's decision to leave the country on holiday for medicals at this time have glossed over, is the tense political and economic situation in the country.
There is already mammoth criticisms for Buhari's decision to seek further medical attention abroad by some Nigerian doctors, who say Buhari's decision to go for further medical examination abroad negates government's policy that says political office holders cannot seek medical attention abroad.
But some observers note that one major reason curious observers, who are questioning Buhari's decision to leave the country on holiday for medicals at this time have glossed over, is the tense political and economic situation in the country.
Ryan's racism remark uncalled for
June 7 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan, the United States' Speaker of the House of Representatives, made a remark on Tuesday, describing Donald Trump's comment about the judge in the Trump University's case, as a textbook definition of racism.
The immediate question is what has racism got to do with this, and it is the question, which people opposed to Ryan's remark are asking.
Trump is the owner of the Trump University with a case in a court of law. As a presidential candidate, Trump has said he plans to build a wall in the border between the U.S and Mexico, if elected president.
The plans to build a wall to arrest indiscriminate illegal immigration has attracted approval and disapproval in Mexico and the U.S. For most Mexicans, who may have found an open border lucrative for whatever reason, don't like Trump's planned policy. The Mexican government and many Mexicans have not hidden their disapproval for Trump's planned wall.
The immediate question is what has racism got to do with this, and it is the question, which people opposed to Ryan's remark are asking.
Trump is the owner of the Trump University with a case in a court of law. As a presidential candidate, Trump has said he plans to build a wall in the border between the U.S and Mexico, if elected president.
The plans to build a wall to arrest indiscriminate illegal immigration has attracted approval and disapproval in Mexico and the U.S. For most Mexicans, who may have found an open border lucrative for whatever reason, don't like Trump's planned policy. The Mexican government and many Mexicans have not hidden their disapproval for Trump's planned wall.
When Democracy turns into rule of force
June 5 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
, Britons will soon decide whether to remain in the European Union or get out. Greece had their own referendum and they decided to remain in the EU for their own benefits. These are countries, where leaders listen to the people. Aside from the cases of leaders who listen and follow what their people's voice, there are others who don't care whether their people have right(s) at all, including rights to say they are going and no longer want to belong to the country.
There are times one wonders whether some people who have found themselves in authority know the meaning of hunger and homelessness in practical terms, and that whether the society should ever allow people from moneyed class, who don 't have any experience about these two evils, to lead their people.
There are times one wonders whether some people who have found themselves in authority know the meaning of hunger and homelessness in practical terms, and that whether the society should ever allow people from moneyed class, who don 't have any experience about these two evils, to lead their people.
Lessons from Ali's life story
Is there anything new that is being written about Muhammad Ali following his passage on Friday last week? Certainly not for people who are old enough and who know everything about Ali's extraordinary life story as boxer of boxers.
But for the kids who are growing up, there are some aspects of Ali's life story that will be new to them. But one line in Ali's life story that is attractive and that must be attractive to both old and young, is the reminder that every man would be remembered for his deeds. |
Politicians putting self-interest first
Paul Ryan, the Speaker of the United States' House of Representatives, ended his dramatic indecision about whether or not to support Donald Trump, the Republican Party's presumptive nominee on Thursday.
For over three weeks, the news media fed the public with information about the from the Conservatives' highest office holder that he was not ready to endorse Trump, amid jitters among several other anti-Trump crowd, over Trump's triumph in the party's primary elections. |
Muhammed Ali Dies
June 4 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Grappling with the changing world
May 29 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Everyone seems to be in a hurry these days and one will almost make a mistake to connect development to be a rapture scenario, and that everyone wants to make the heaven, irrespective of whether one is or is not a Christian. This summation comes from interviews in New York about whether interviewees are Christians or not.
Aside from views expressed about the way things are done in a rush by a large number of people, the interviewer is advised that if he is a Christian, he must ensure he lives according to the scripture. Many people interviewed say they don't just believe going to Church is enough to convince them about someone's character. They want to see and confirm that the Church goer is living what he is taught in the Church.
Live according to the scripture in the modern jet age? Would not that be in conflict with the racing to nowhere all around us today? What the interviewees mean is that many people go to the Church and say they are Christians, when their lifestyle don't suggest they are. One interviewee asks if the interviewer knows Bernie.
Aside from views expressed about the way things are done in a rush by a large number of people, the interviewer is advised that if he is a Christian, he must ensure he lives according to the scripture. Many people interviewed say they don't just believe going to Church is enough to convince them about someone's character. They want to see and confirm that the Church goer is living what he is taught in the Church.
Live according to the scripture in the modern jet age? Would not that be in conflict with the racing to nowhere all around us today? What the interviewees mean is that many people go to the Church and say they are Christians, when their lifestyle don't suggest they are. One interviewee asks if the interviewer knows Bernie.
Nigeria's misfortune and the bleak future
May 28 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Ibrahim Magu, Nigeria's anti-graft Caesar
It was 365 days in office on Friday for the government in Abuja, Nigeria. There was no drum rolled out, except the country's Caesar of anti-graft body, Ibrahim Magu, who trumpeted the good job of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Although, Magu says the EFCC has been following due process in the cases before it, observers say his remark that lawyers take money to defend suspects in court or that it is wrong for lawyers to choose to defend suspects in corruption cases and get paid for their work, shows Magu's lack of knowledge for the due process.
The Nigeria's anti-graft Caesar also accuses journalists of getting paid to publish trash against the anti-graft commission.
The Nigeria's anti-graft Caesar also accuses journalists of getting paid to publish trash against the anti-graft commission.
Does wealth really matter?
May 26 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
www.Ohio.edu
Flores Diogenes, a New York resident, originally from the Dominican Republic, believes and tells whoever cares that wealth, love and peace, are his watch words. He says that when you have wealth, people will love you and that when you lacks wealth, no one will give you attention enough to translate into love. He bets that with wealth comes love and peace. He is serious about it that wealth matters and it is all one requires to gain attention and embrace peace, which he says poverty rarely confers. But does wealth really matter?
Nigerians and political godfathers
May 24 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Many Nigerians are crying of heavy economic burden, arising from what apologists of the current government in the country, call an effort to right the wrong in the country. But no one has asked a question about why the downtrodden should be the people to bear the burden of any effort to help the country out of the quagmire that the rich and the politicians have placed it.
The rich and the politicians may also be losing somethings to the efforts to right the wrongs, but the effect on them cannot be compared to the hardship on the poor.
The rich and the politicians may also be losing somethings to the efforts to right the wrongs, but the effect on them cannot be compared to the hardship on the poor.
Obama, intellectualism and transgender agenda
May 24 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
News reports were agog about President Barack Obama's recent statement at Rutgers University's commencement, about intellectualism, and certain unnamed politician, who wants to be president for just being an entertainer. The fact that it was not the first time Obama spoke about the qualification for the office of the president, and seemingly saying that entertainers are not qualified to be president, made the media to quickly connect his speech at Rutgers to Donald Trump.
The battle of Fallujah and starvation as instrument of war
May 24 2016 Abiodun Giwa
The Fallujah community in Iraq is currently the epicenter of the battle between the recognized government in the country and extremists who have taken control of the township. The current battle is part of the effort of the Iraq government to take back the city, just like it has done in other cities, since the extremists overran some of the country's cities, in attempt to declare its own Caliphate or forcibly make a section of Iraq part of its Caliphate.
What your Philosophy says about you
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The fight between two New Yorkers
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100 years jail for man who targets women living alone
May 14 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
A South African man has been sentenced to 100 years in jail, for several offenses committed against humanity over the years before his eventual arrest. 32 years old Nkosinathi Mthembu alias Manshaplani received five terms for rapes, sexual assaults, robbery, theft, housebreaking and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, News 24 reported. The rapes he committed between March 2014 and December 2015 led to his arrest and revelation of other crimes.
Gasoline and the Nigerian situation
May 14 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The Nigerian Labor Congress has announced a nationwide strike for Wednesday, to protest government's arbitrary increase of the price of gasoline, from N86.00 to N145.00 liter.
The NLC has told the government to return the price of gasoline to N86.00 liter, and says that if the government fails to heed its call by Tuesday, an industrial action will begin the following day.
The developing situation over the sudden increase of the price of gasoline arising from the termination of petroleum subsidy, which the government says it is necessary is still confusing.
Although, the NLC has rejected the price increase of gasoline, there are some petroleum employment associations that hail the termination of the petroleum subsidy and the consequent increase in gasoline price.
The NLC has told the government to return the price of gasoline to N86.00 liter, and says that if the government fails to heed its call by Tuesday, an industrial action will begin the following day.
The developing situation over the sudden increase of the price of gasoline arising from the termination of petroleum subsidy, which the government says it is necessary is still confusing.
Although, the NLC has rejected the price increase of gasoline, there are some petroleum employment associations that hail the termination of the petroleum subsidy and the consequent increase in gasoline price.
Brazil's Rousseff under Pressure
May 10 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Impeachment grips Brazil (Courtesy: BBC)
Impeachment proceedings? It is one topic that supporters of leaders around the world dread, but which opposition members are never shy of using to call erring leaders to their shortcomings. And if necessary, use it, to boot out leaders,who have failed to follow the Constitution.
But it is rarely used, because no leader wants to be booted out of office, ensuring little or no disrespect is shown toward the Constitution.
But it is rarely used, because no leader wants to be booted out of office, ensuring little or no disrespect is shown toward the Constitution.
Nigeria is still fantastically corrupt
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A Ray of Light in the Republican Party
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Waiting for Indiana and Trump wins
May 3 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Although, poll results show that Donald Trump will come top from today's primary election in Indiana State, and Ted Cruz has said he will perform a miracle against expectations, observers are still waiting to hear the official election results. It is a long wait as the result may not start coming until about 20:00 hours. However, news reports just out say Trump has won Indiana.
However, news reports from Indiana shows that Ted Cruz Cruz campaign is getting ready for the worst, much against what the senior officials and the candidate have said concerning their expectations. One of the decisions reports said the campaign has taken is the possibility of trimming its staff as the candidate continues his struggle to other states after Indiana, the IndyStar reported.
Donald trump is reported to be expecting a landslide victory. Observers doubt if there would be a landslide. The most that genuine Trump supporters expect is a win over Cruz and the party's establishment. Reports have indicated that whether a slim win or landslide, whoever wins will get all the 57 delegates.
However, news reports from Indiana shows that Ted Cruz Cruz campaign is getting ready for the worst, much against what the senior officials and the candidate have said concerning their expectations. One of the decisions reports said the campaign has taken is the possibility of trimming its staff as the candidate continues his struggle to other states after Indiana, the IndyStar reported.
Donald trump is reported to be expecting a landslide victory. Observers doubt if there would be a landslide. The most that genuine Trump supporters expect is a win over Cruz and the party's establishment. Reports have indicated that whether a slim win or landslide, whoever wins will get all the 57 delegates.
All eyes on Indiana
May 3 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, both candidates in the hands of the party's establishment failing to realize its objective
It is the first Tuesday of the month. The United States presidential election primaries has moved into a tempo with momentum and attention from all over the world.
On top of the bill among many issues in the election are immigration and defense of the homeland against terrorism.
One man named Donald Trump has taken a position on immigration and terrorism, which the establishment in his party say would deprive the party victory in the general elections and consequently the emergence of 'Stop Trump' movement.
On top of the bill among many issues in the election are immigration and defense of the homeland against terrorism.
One man named Donald Trump has taken a position on immigration and terrorism, which the establishment in his party say would deprive the party victory in the general elections and consequently the emergence of 'Stop Trump' movement.
Wonders and change in English soccer hierarchy
May 1 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Manchester United scored first goal in encounter with Leicster in a 1-1 draw game on Sunday
Manchester United and Leicester City played 1-1 draw in Old Trafford, London, on Sunday.
Man Utd. scored the first goal in the eighth minute of the encounter, while Leicester City equalized in the 17th minute.
News reports say that Leicester City would have to wait for the celebration of its victory in the English Soccer League. Leicester City winning the league? What have Man Utd. and Liverpool been doing?
The new situation in the English Soccer hierarchy is that Man Utd. and Liverpool are struggling to be in the first four. They are no longer number one or two.
The news report about Swansea City's defeat of Liverpool 3-1 led to further reading of the Sports news from the BBC and the discovery of that it was not only Liverpool, but also Man Utd. are in a struggle to be on the number four list.
Man Utd. scored the first goal in the eighth minute of the encounter, while Leicester City equalized in the 17th minute.
News reports say that Leicester City would have to wait for the celebration of its victory in the English Soccer League. Leicester City winning the league? What have Man Utd. and Liverpool been doing?
The new situation in the English Soccer hierarchy is that Man Utd. and Liverpool are struggling to be in the first four. They are no longer number one or two.
The news report about Swansea City's defeat of Liverpool 3-1 led to further reading of the Sports news from the BBC and the discovery of that it was not only Liverpool, but also Man Utd. are in a struggle to be on the number four list.
Republican Party's endangered future
April 30 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Cruz and Trump
It is interesting to watch how the goal post has moved from Ohio to Wisconsin to the North East and to Indiana in the battle between some senior members of the Republican Party and Donald Trump, in the current presidential contest.
It is perfect to use the words 'some senior members' in regard to the bigwigs in the party, who are working against Trump, because with the published statement of John Boehner, the former speaker of the House of Representatives about Ted Cruz, whom he describes as 'a miserable son of a bitch and Lucifer in the flesh', it is manifest that not all relevant senior members of the party are against Trump's candidature.
Therefore, it is fair to avoid the unfairness of lumping all senior members of the party together as Trump haters, since the party still has people like Boehner. Boehner's position has shown the big crack in the party, which can no longer be hidden and that Trump is not alone, with Cruz's response to Boehner's view of him as the former speaker's inner Trump.
It is perfect to use the words 'some senior members' in regard to the bigwigs in the party, who are working against Trump, because with the published statement of John Boehner, the former speaker of the House of Representatives about Ted Cruz, whom he describes as 'a miserable son of a bitch and Lucifer in the flesh', it is manifest that not all relevant senior members of the party are against Trump's candidature.
Therefore, it is fair to avoid the unfairness of lumping all senior members of the party together as Trump haters, since the party still has people like Boehner. Boehner's position has shown the big crack in the party, which can no longer be hidden and that Trump is not alone, with Cruz's response to Boehner's view of him as the former speaker's inner Trump.
The Allergy season nobody likes
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Nigeria's new face of terror
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Trump sweeps, exceeds expectation and Clinton wins
April 26 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Trump and the Clintons
Donald Trump won the entire primary elections in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhodes Island on Tuesday, while Clinton won in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. Bernie Sanders won in Rhodes Island. Ted Cruz and John Kasich did not win any state at all.
With victories from five states, news reports headlines say "Trump sweeps" and trump exceeds expectations", while Clinton is reported to have won three states but failed to sweep, because Bernie Sanders won one state.
The New York Times' report says that with Trump's victories in five states on Tuesday, the possibility of a contested Republican nomination decreases.
With victories from five states, news reports headlines say "Trump sweeps" and trump exceeds expectations", while Clinton is reported to have won three states but failed to sweep, because Bernie Sanders won one state.
The New York Times' report says that with Trump's victories in five states on Tuesday, the possibility of a contested Republican nomination decreases.
Thailand wonder or imagination?
April 26 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Did the fish really fell from heaven like rainfall?
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 Collection of fish on the street of Thailand?
Difficult to believe. But the photos are in the Facebook. It is about fish falling from heaven like rainfall.
Hrn Akunne Ezeabataigbo presented the photos on the Facebook and shared by Dickson Omodiagbe and Abraham Eigbe. "That is manna from heaven, keep enjoying it please and plenty more of it" a statement that accompany the photos said. Another statement said, "It rained fish in Thailand today according to BBC. |
Workers suddenly become millionaires
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Pain of opposition and passage of famed first lady
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Human Zikas in Republican Party's establishment
April 18 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Donald Trump before his supporters (Courtesy: teenagepoliticsblog.wordpress.com)
Some Republican party bigwigs can be equaled to Zika, an ailment that causes deformity in children from the womb, currently causing concerns to the human community. Many people are saying that by the time the party finishes with its primaries, the party may become equal to a baby that has been deformed by Zika with no thanks to the human Zikas in the party.
Donald Trump can be anything that everyone who don't like his campaign mode has tried to qualify as one derogatory personality or another. But his supporters are saying that even if Trump is a leper and they have chosen to vote for him, the tenets of democracy is that he be allowed to play the role that humanity has placed on him and not deny him because of who he is. Some people are asking that if Trump were to be a gay candidate, would depriving him not have attracted the liberals' condemnation?
Donald Trump can be anything that everyone who don't like his campaign mode has tried to qualify as one derogatory personality or another. But his supporters are saying that even if Trump is a leper and they have chosen to vote for him, the tenets of democracy is that he be allowed to play the role that humanity has placed on him and not deny him because of who he is. Some people are asking that if Trump were to be a gay candidate, would depriving him not have attracted the liberals' condemnation?
Is five years imprisonment enough for flying drone near an airport?
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The Panama Song and Dance
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Nigeria: Yesterday and Today
April 5 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Bola Tinubu, Bukola Saraki and Muhammed Buhari
On Monday, a story was published on this page titled "Leadership and the lack of it". The story beamed the failure of leadership around the world and partly on the trial of Bukola Saraki, the Nigeria's Senate President. This website was unaware that Saraki would be in court on Tuesday in continuation of his trial for alleged fraudulent declaration of assets as a governor of his state between 2003 and 2011.
Why is this website focusing on Saraki's trial or being critical of Nigeria's government for making Saraki's trial part of its fight against corruption, when it is not? Global Pentorch is focusing on Saraki's trial, because it is the resort of the powerful people in government to use government apparatus to settle scores over political issues. This amounts to political misuse of the judiciary, and it is against President Muhammed Buhari's oath to uphold and defend the constitution.
Why is this website focusing on Saraki's trial or being critical of Nigeria's government for making Saraki's trial part of its fight against corruption, when it is not? Global Pentorch is focusing on Saraki's trial, because it is the resort of the powerful people in government to use government apparatus to settle scores over political issues. This amounts to political misuse of the judiciary, and it is against President Muhammed Buhari's oath to uphold and defend the constitution.
Journalists and their burdens
April 4 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
A journalist's burden
A Canadian Supreme Court recently told a journalist to surrender the information about a subject in a news report to the subject of the news report.
The Committee for the Protection of Journalists explained in a release that the journalist in his defense told the judge who gave him the order for him to release the information he had to the subject of the news report, as capable of chilling the press freedom.
The case, about a Canadian fugitive, who ran away and joined the ISIS, but had voluntarily returned, was first heard in February 2016 by the court. On march 29, the judge ordered the journalist, Ben Makuch, to release the information.Vice, the newspaper that Makuch works and Makuch have both challenged the court order.
The question: Does the judge(s) know what it means to chill press freedom? If they know the meaning of 'chilling' in English as terrifying and horrifying to do something, would they not ask what that has to do with an order the court has given or what are judges' business about press freedom? First, the judges are not journalists trained in the language that only trained journalists will understand. They are lawyers before becoming judges, since no one can become a judge, without legal training.
The Committee for the Protection of Journalists explained in a release that the journalist in his defense told the judge who gave him the order for him to release the information he had to the subject of the news report, as capable of chilling the press freedom.
The case, about a Canadian fugitive, who ran away and joined the ISIS, but had voluntarily returned, was first heard in February 2016 by the court. On march 29, the judge ordered the journalist, Ben Makuch, to release the information.Vice, the newspaper that Makuch works and Makuch have both challenged the court order.
The question: Does the judge(s) know what it means to chill press freedom? If they know the meaning of 'chilling' in English as terrifying and horrifying to do something, would they not ask what that has to do with an order the court has given or what are judges' business about press freedom? First, the judges are not journalists trained in the language that only trained journalists will understand. They are lawyers before becoming judges, since no one can become a judge, without legal training.
Leadership and the lack of it
April 4 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Presidents Muhammed Buhari and Barack Obama
Every time, from country to country, new leaders emerge, after elections or through the butts of the gun. These new leaders, in the case of the military guys, who seize power to foist a revolution, the revolution they have flown its kite as being the reason for their emergence, becomes non-existence.
It has also become very manifest that most of the new emerging democratic leaders around the world win elections, but few show little or dimension that they understand the enormity of their countries problems or they have prepared themselves for tackling their countries' problems and that they don't get the definition of leadership.
It has also become very manifest that most of the new emerging democratic leaders around the world win elections, but few show little or dimension that they understand the enormity of their countries problems or they have prepared themselves for tackling their countries' problems and that they don't get the definition of leadership.
Abortion as anathema
April 3 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Abiodun Giwa
Everyone is against murder because it is a crime punishable under the law and condemned by major religions. We all agree that abortion, the act of killing an unborn child, is an act of murder. Yet, there are people who earn their livelihood by carrying out abortion to save lives, because there are women who want abortion, to avoid having a child they don't need for one reason or another.
There are people who supports abortion and there are people who are against abortion. One question that many people are trying to answer is why would any woman want an abortion and why should anyone try to stop anyone willing to have an abortion?
There are people who supports abortion and there are people who are against abortion. One question that many people are trying to answer is why would any woman want an abortion and why should anyone try to stop anyone willing to have an abortion?
Is Zuma's world apart?
April 3 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Zuma and Mandosela (Courtesy:dailymaverick.com.za)
In spite of the court's decision last week that President Jacobs Zuma of South Africa refund part of the money used in the renovation of his home in Nkandla, he is still the president of South Africa. Unless he is impeached as being threatened by opposition parties, he may serve out his term as president, but with a record of official corruption.
What the court pronouncement has done is to bring into the open one struggle in Zuma's official life that has refused to abate, despite his effort and that of senior officials of the African National Congress against reality, and their refusal to agree with the request of the Public Protector's office since 2014.
Thuli Mandosela, the Public Protector, had told Zuma to refund part of the R246m spent on the renovation of his home, but the officials of the ANC had said that as the president of the country, Zuma had the right to renovate his home with the public money for security reasons. Mandosela then said she was not averse to the president's decision to renovate his home at the public's expense for security reasons, but that the amount spent on the swimming pool in the renovation was not in the public's spirit.
What the court pronouncement has done is to bring into the open one struggle in Zuma's official life that has refused to abate, despite his effort and that of senior officials of the African National Congress against reality, and their refusal to agree with the request of the Public Protector's office since 2014.
Thuli Mandosela, the Public Protector, had told Zuma to refund part of the R246m spent on the renovation of his home, but the officials of the ANC had said that as the president of the country, Zuma had the right to renovate his home with the public money for security reasons. Mandosela then said she was not averse to the president's decision to renovate his home at the public's expense for security reasons, but that the amount spent on the swimming pool in the renovation was not in the public's spirit.
A case of too many terrors
March 29 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
The Easter Sunday's attack in Pakistan, by the Taliban, that killed about 70 people and wounded over 200 people mostly Muslims, in an attack targeted against Christians, left many people around the world wondering about what may have become the world.
Just as people wonder about the state of the world and the lack of safety, another news came about the release of a man the Belgium Police had arrested, but whom the police later discovered was not the guy they had sought to nab. This was followed by another news about a hijacker with fake suicide belt in Cyprus.
We discuss Belgium attacks, we discuss Pakistan attacks and the prior attacks in Paris and other places that have been attacked by terrorists are not left out. In these discussions, you discover that these attacks are targeted at humans, and that these demented fellows who target innocent souls to kill don't target empty spaces, but spaces filled with people. Someone said that they are blood suckers, who would not detonate suicide belts and take their own lives for nothing.
Just as people wonder about the state of the world and the lack of safety, another news came about the release of a man the Belgium Police had arrested, but whom the police later discovered was not the guy they had sought to nab. This was followed by another news about a hijacker with fake suicide belt in Cyprus.
We discuss Belgium attacks, we discuss Pakistan attacks and the prior attacks in Paris and other places that have been attacked by terrorists are not left out. In these discussions, you discover that these attacks are targeted at humans, and that these demented fellows who target innocent souls to kill don't target empty spaces, but spaces filled with people. Someone said that they are blood suckers, who would not detonate suicide belts and take their own lives for nothing.
Innocent until proven guilty
March 29 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Trump and Cruz (Courtesy:breakingnews.watch)
Arrest and charge of Donald Trump's campaign manager and the National Enquirer's publication about Ted Cruz's alleged relationship outside marriage are two hot issues before the Wisconsin primaries.
All eyes are on the Wisconsin's election, because it is where the Republican Party's establishment has moved the goal post of stopping Trump's campaign momentum after it has failed to do that in Ohio and Florida.
The reported arrest of Trump's campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, for simple battery against a news reporter in one of the campaign's rallies, and Cruz's battle to convince observers that Trump is his problem over the Enquirer's publication and not the Enquirer, are two issues pundits say are capable of affecting voters's decisions in Wisconsin election later in the week.
All eyes are on the Wisconsin's election, because it is where the Republican Party's establishment has moved the goal post of stopping Trump's campaign momentum after it has failed to do that in Ohio and Florida.
The reported arrest of Trump's campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, for simple battery against a news reporter in one of the campaign's rallies, and Cruz's battle to convince observers that Trump is his problem over the Enquirer's publication and not the Enquirer, are two issues pundits say are capable of affecting voters's decisions in Wisconsin election later in the week.
Governance at its climax in Nigeria
March 26 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
In a note to this reporter at the weekend, someone said that this reporter knows anyone at the seat of government in Abuja, he should call such a person and advise the government about how government personnel should be proactive in a time of scarcity.
He said that Nigeria and Nigerians currently lack fuel, money, no constant electricity, but that there is stability of government. "Nigeria is cool, but it is really a hard time, no fuel, no constant electricity and no money, but there is stability of government, thank God."
He had said in response to a question about the situation in Nigeria. The irony of his response is that he is one of many Nigerians who believe in the current administration in the country and has vowed at the inception of the government 10 months ago that Nigeria will soon be out of political and economic misdirection.
He said that Nigeria and Nigerians currently lack fuel, money, no constant electricity, but that there is stability of government. "Nigeria is cool, but it is really a hard time, no fuel, no constant electricity and no money, but there is stability of government, thank God."
He had said in response to a question about the situation in Nigeria. The irony of his response is that he is one of many Nigerians who believe in the current administration in the country and has vowed at the inception of the government 10 months ago that Nigeria will soon be out of political and economic misdirection.
Put on your dancing shoes
March 26 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Dancing people (Courtesy:www.pixabay.com)
Yes, it is Easter Sunday. It is the day of celebration, the day that the Lord Jesus Christ rose from the grave after he was nailed to the Cross, pronounced dead and was buried. It was the day that he rose from the dead and he put his accusers and killers to shame, that (he) a stone that was rejected by the builder became the cornerstone. He proved that he was unstoppable and that no one could stop whatever the Almighty God had ordained.
This is a story of all stories that is greater than all stories. It is about one man's destiny to suffer, die and save the world. He knew it and he did not seek to abandon the hard decision but went headlong into its fulfillment.
This is a story of all stories that is greater than all stories. It is about one man's destiny to suffer, die and save the world. He knew it and he did not seek to abandon the hard decision but went headlong into its fulfillment.
Big wins for Sanders against Clinton
March 26 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Great Easter singing and dancing for Bernie Sanders and his supporters with surprise victories over Hillary Clinton in Washington, Idaho and Hawaii States. News reports say that Sanders who is running to catch up with Clinton has more about 70 percent of the votes in each of the states, where Democrats voted on Saturday.
The BBC reported that Sanders trounced Clinton in three states, and the New York Times report said that Sanders seized three states. Aside from saying his campaign's victories in those three states is a proof that he has the momentum, he says that the victories has paved the way for his nomination.
Nomination? Observers say that Sanders still has a lot of work to do before talking about nomination.
The BBC reported that Sanders trounced Clinton in three states, and the New York Times report said that Sanders seized three states. Aside from saying his campaign's victories in those three states is a proof that he has the momentum, he says that the victories has paved the way for his nomination.
Nomination? Observers say that Sanders still has a lot of work to do before talking about nomination.
The establishment, yesterday and today
March 26 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Abiodun Giwa
The Pharisees, the Sadducees, the chief priests and the scribes were part of the Establishment in those days in the land of Jesus Christ's birth. They exercised great authority over acceptable standard manners and behaviors and they saw anything different from the set rules as against the law. After they accused Christ of blasphemy for saying that he was a child of God, they also accused him of breaking their code of conduct, for having done certain things they said were against their ethics.
Why did he ate with sinners? Why did not he washed his hands before eating? If it were just these questions alone about manners and behaviors, it would have been better, because Christ's answered the questions with stocks of better ethical lessons. But the accusation that Christ came to challenge their Emperor for calling himself a child of God and a prince and the emperor's palace accepted it as the truth and a challenge to the authority and flung into action showed the length the establishment can go in the protection of the status quo.
Why did he ate with sinners? Why did not he washed his hands before eating? If it were just these questions alone about manners and behaviors, it would have been better, because Christ's answered the questions with stocks of better ethical lessons. But the accusation that Christ came to challenge their Emperor for calling himself a child of God and a prince and the emperor's palace accepted it as the truth and a challenge to the authority and flung into action showed the length the establishment can go in the protection of the status quo.
There goes Ted Cruz like Marco Rubio
March 24 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz
Senator Ted Cruz does not need an introduction as a presidential candidate and a conservative on the Republican party's platform. The matter in contention about Cruz issues about his campaign for president, the way forward and whether winning the presidency is a do or die affair, now that Cruz has joining his party's bigwigs in their winning an election at all cost.
Cruz had thoughts he was his party's best candidate before he realized that he was not the best candidate based on voters' decisions that had made one of the candidates the front runner ahead of Cruz.
Cruz had thoughts he was his party's best candidate before he realized that he was not the best candidate based on voters' decisions that had made one of the candidates the front runner ahead of Cruz.
Lindsay Graham's indiscretion dangerous for America
March 24 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Senator Lindsay Graham appeared in an MSNBC program on Thursday for an interview. Graham spoke about the crisis in the Republican Party, Ted Cruz's statement on the need to police Muslim neighborhoods as a way to stop terrorists' plans against America, and why he (Graham) is supporting Cruz against Trump, despite all the negative statements he had made about Cruz in the past.
The television station's interviewers recalled Graham's past statements about Cruz in the past to show Graham's inconsistency. But Graham said that all he had said were all the truth he heard, and that if he had more, he would have said them.
Though, the interviewing duo expressed shock on their faces to show their disgust about Graham's inconsistency, but they failed to tell Graham he is highly and unreasonably inconsistent. But through the questions they asked and the answers that Graham gave, any viewer could have seen that Graham's problem was Donald Trump, winning election at all cost and no other tenable reason.
The television station's interviewers recalled Graham's past statements about Cruz in the past to show Graham's inconsistency. But Graham said that all he had said were all the truth he heard, and that if he had more, he would have said them.
Though, the interviewing duo expressed shock on their faces to show their disgust about Graham's inconsistency, but they failed to tell Graham he is highly and unreasonably inconsistent. But through the questions they asked and the answers that Graham gave, any viewer could have seen that Graham's problem was Donald Trump, winning election at all cost and no other tenable reason.
Have not terrorists alter our lifestyle?
Voters' protest voting bad harbinger for both parties
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Last week, following Abdeslam's arrest in Brussels, I wrote that terrorism is a distraction. At that time, I was unaware there would be terror attacks in Brussels. And just as it has always been anytime there is a terror attack, attention has been turned away from other issues and the terror attacks in Brussels have been the major focus since Tuesday.
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Belgium: Police searching for an attacker
March 22 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Two brothers on the left and wanted man on the right.
The police in Brussels have released a photograph of three men caught on camera at the Brussels' airport and believed as behind Tuesday's terror attack.
One of the men is reported to be on the run and he is wanted by the police.
Two of the attackers, described as brothers, who reliably carried out the attack at the airport, were said to have been on the police wanted list, before the attack.
Meanwhile, 31 people have been confirmed dead and 270 wounded in the early morning terror attacks on Tuesday. The ISIS has also claimed responsibility for the attacks.
One of the men is reported to be on the run and he is wanted by the police.
Two of the attackers, described as brothers, who reliably carried out the attack at the airport, were said to have been on the police wanted list, before the attack.
Meanwhile, 31 people have been confirmed dead and 270 wounded in the early morning terror attacks on Tuesday. The ISIS has also claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Journalists under attack as ever
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The snow, the drunken man and reality
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Turkey closer to EU membership
March 22 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Angela Merkel of Germany Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey
Turkey is closer to realizing its European Union membership than ever. This follows an agreement between the EU and Turkey for the return of refugees from Syria and Iraq to Turkey. Part of the EU bargain with Turkey is that Turkey's application to join the EU will be given quick attention.
The new regulations to return refugees to Turkey took effect on Sunday. Consequently, all refugees who arrived at the weekend, and unaware of the new regulation before hopping into boats to Greece, are being processed to be returned to Turkey, according to news reports.
The latest EU decision to return refugees from war torn countries to Turkey is reportedly hinged on the fear of violence, political, economic situation in the EU countries and effort to stop smuggling of refugees from war torn areas to Europe.
The new regulations to return refugees to Turkey took effect on Sunday. Consequently, all refugees who arrived at the weekend, and unaware of the new regulation before hopping into boats to Greece, are being processed to be returned to Turkey, according to news reports.
The latest EU decision to return refugees from war torn countries to Turkey is reportedly hinged on the fear of violence, political, economic situation in the EU countries and effort to stop smuggling of refugees from war torn areas to Europe.
Terror as unnecessary disruptor
March 18 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Saleh Abdeslam, the terror suspect in the murder of over 130 people in Paris recent terror attack was arrested in Belgium on Friday, news report said. Television cameras showed Belgium police fully armed, pulled Abdelsam into a small car, after about 126 days in the lam. There were shootings and explosion in the bid to pick up their man.
The picture of the Abdeslam's arrest by the Belgium's police easily reminds observers of the disruptor that terrorism has become around the world. Just a week ago, terror struck in a hotel in Ivory Coast, West Africa. Before the Ivory Coast's attack, there had been two separate attacks in hotels in Mali and Burkina Faso. Later, the Boko Haram that the Nigerian authority said had been largely defeated killed 24 people in a Mosque in Maiduguri.
The picture of the Abdeslam's arrest by the Belgium's police easily reminds observers of the disruptor that terrorism has become around the world. Just a week ago, terror struck in a hotel in Ivory Coast, West Africa. Before the Ivory Coast's attack, there had been two separate attacks in hotels in Mali and Burkina Faso. Later, the Boko Haram that the Nigerian authority said had been largely defeated killed 24 people in a Mosque in Maiduguri.
Election results as they come: Clinton and Trump lead
March 15 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Hillary Clinton seems to be taking Bernie Sanders to the cleaners with victory in three states to her credit, while she is leading in one other state and Sanders ahead in Missouri. Likewise, two results from the Republican Party show that Donald Trump has won the states of Florida, Illinois and North Carolina, while John Kasich has won Ohio.
The Republican opponents of Trump succeeded in taking Ohio away from him, but in Florida the effort to take the state away from Trump failed with Rubio having just 27 percent of the votes, Cruz 17 percent and Kasich 7 percent with 90 percent reporting. Report says that Rubio has ended his campaign.
The Republican opponents of Trump succeeded in taking Ohio away from him, but in Florida the effort to take the state away from Trump failed with Rubio having just 27 percent of the votes, Cruz 17 percent and Kasich 7 percent with 90 percent reporting. Report says that Rubio has ended his campaign.
Awaiting election results and effects
March 15 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Primary election is holding in five states of Florida, Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and North Carolina, on Tuesday, in the United States The day is called Super Tuesday. Pundits say they are expecting results from the five states to show the direction the election battles will take in both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, toward nomination of their respective presidential candidate for the next general election.
Hillary Clinton is leading Bernie Sanders in the number of states and delegates she has won so far, while Donald Trump has won more states and delegates than any of his co-contestants in the Republican Party.
Can both Clinton and Trump suffer setback today or will they both continue their winnings toward becoming nominees of their parties? Clinton and Sanders are in one on one battle, while Trump has three other contestants - Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich to contend.
Hillary Clinton is leading Bernie Sanders in the number of states and delegates she has won so far, while Donald Trump has won more states and delegates than any of his co-contestants in the Republican Party.
Can both Clinton and Trump suffer setback today or will they both continue their winnings toward becoming nominees of their parties? Clinton and Sanders are in one on one battle, while Trump has three other contestants - Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and John Kasich to contend.
The aroma of democracy against oligarchy
March 15 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Conservatives are religion inclined and to whom the words of the scripture should matter. And if they will ever take a look at what Jesus Christ said in one his teachings about a house that is divided against itself, the Republicans and the Conservatives will realize that head or tail, the party is the loser in the bizarre competition within the party against Donald Trump, the party's frontrunner in its election primaries.
People are saying that they think that a man like Mitt Romney, said to be a Christian leader, aside from being a politician, should have the import of Christ's teaching about a divided house and the need to avoid tearing the Republican Party into pieces.
People are saying that they think that a man like Mitt Romney, said to be a Christian leader, aside from being a politician, should have the import of Christ's teaching about a divided house and the need to avoid tearing the Republican Party into pieces.
Time changes here, but not there
March 13 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Waking up in the morning and finding out that you are about one hour late in preparation for work happens to many people in the civilized world following daylight saving time, anytime the clock changes by one hour, either forward or backward. When the time changes forward, people who are unaware of the change are caught in the melodrama of having to get to work late or avoidance to get to work late, and when the time changes one hour backward, people who are unaware will arrive to work one hour early.
"What time did you arrive work this morning?" A man who was hurrying to work after he discovered he was late asked a colleague. The colleague answered that he arrived at 0700 am. " The man who had arrived late said, "I did not know there was a change in the time, it messed up my schedule."
"What time did you arrive work this morning?" A man who was hurrying to work after he discovered he was late asked a colleague. The colleague answered that he arrived at 0700 am. " The man who had arrived late said, "I did not know there was a change in the time, it messed up my schedule."
Harder time for Nigerians under Buhari?
March 13 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
President Muhammed Buhari of Nigeria is reported to have said that Nigerians students abroad, who are unable to pay fees because of foreign exchange regulations to return home. The report further said that the president said he has his children attending schools abroad, because he can afford it.
Just before the latest conflict between President Buhari and Nigerian commentators over Nigerian students abroad, President Buhari was earlier reported that he cannot or the government cannot pay N5000 ($25.00) a month to graduates, who are victims of high employment rate in the country, but that he will will prefer to provide infrastructure to enable all Nigerians.
Just before the latest conflict between President Buhari and Nigerian commentators over Nigerian students abroad, President Buhari was earlier reported that he cannot or the government cannot pay N5000 ($25.00) a month to graduates, who are victims of high employment rate in the country, but that he will will prefer to provide infrastructure to enable all Nigerians.
Sander's Michigan upset
March 9 2016 Abiodun Giwa
Bernie Sanders defeated Hillary Clinton in Michigan on Tuesday night with about four percent of the votes. It was a tight race.
The media recalled how Clinton had led Sanders in the polls in the state with double digits before the election and wondered how Sanders had clinched the African American votes, which analysts had expected will put Clinton over Sanders.
But people who watched the Sunday night's debate between Clinton and Sanders would understand why the debate could be the factor for Sanders' resurrection in Michigan. Sander was in control of that debate. He was feisty and passionate about trade policies.
The media recalled how Clinton had led Sanders in the polls in the state with double digits before the election and wondered how Sanders had clinched the African American votes, which analysts had expected will put Clinton over Sanders.
But people who watched the Sunday night's debate between Clinton and Sanders would understand why the debate could be the factor for Sanders' resurrection in Michigan. Sander was in control of that debate. He was feisty and passionate about trade policies.
Trump wins Michigan and Mississippi
March 8 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Trump, Rubio and Cruz
Donald Trump has won in Michigan and Mississippi States from four states, where elections have been held earlier on Tuesday, according to the New York Times.
The report said that Trump won 38 percent of the votes in Michigan and 50 percent in Mississippi.
The report also said that Hillary Clinton won in Mississippi. Ted Cruz won Idaho and Trump took Hawaii. The shocking result of the night was Sanders' defeat of Clinton in Michigan.
The report said that Trump won 38 percent of the votes in Michigan and 50 percent in Mississippi.
The report also said that Hillary Clinton won in Mississippi. Ted Cruz won Idaho and Trump took Hawaii. The shocking result of the night was Sanders' defeat of Clinton in Michigan.
Nigeria's fortune amid oil price uncertainty
March 8 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Osibajo
The Switzerland Government is to repatriate $321 million back to Nigeria, money illegally stashed away from Nigeria by the country's former military head of state, General Sanni Abacha.
News reports reveal that an agreement to this effect has been reached by officials of the Switzerland authorities and the Nigerian Government.
The agreement to release the money held in Switzerland was reportedly reached in Abuja between Swiss officials and the office of the Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osibajo, who said that the money would be used in the interest of the people.
News reports reveal that an agreement to this effect has been reached by officials of the Switzerland authorities and the Nigerian Government.
The agreement to release the money held in Switzerland was reportedly reached in Abuja between Swiss officials and the office of the Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osibajo, who said that the money would be used in the interest of the people.
Rubio and Cruz in flux
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Erin Andrew as the real winner
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Who benefits from night debate?
March 7 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Clinton and Sanders on Sunday night
To whose benefit is a debate held in the night, when most Americans are asleep? Is it to the benefit of American people, to the Democratic Party or to any of the candidates?
This a question that follows the Democratic Party Presidential debate of Sunday night, between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Many observers who stayed up late to watch the debate said that it was the type of debate that should have been aired at a time majority of Americans were not on their beds.
One of the major highlights of the debate was about the number of Americans who are in jail. Bernie Sanders said he would work toward reducing the number of Americans in jail as a result of 1994 crime reduction law which both himself and Hillary Clinton voted for.
This a question that follows the Democratic Party Presidential debate of Sunday night, between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
Many observers who stayed up late to watch the debate said that it was the type of debate that should have been aired at a time majority of Americans were not on their beds.
One of the major highlights of the debate was about the number of Americans who are in jail. Bernie Sanders said he would work toward reducing the number of Americans in jail as a result of 1994 crime reduction law which both himself and Hillary Clinton voted for.
Nancy Reagan dies
March 6 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Nancy and Ronald Reagan
Nancy Reagan, the widow of late President Ronald Reagan of the United States, has died, news reports say. She was 94
Reports say she died at her home in Los Angeles, from congestive heart failure.
Condolences have started pouring in. One of such condolences is from the former First Lady Barbara Bush. wife of President George Bush, Snr.
According to the Fox News, Barbara said, ""Nancy Reagan was
Reports say she died at her home in Los Angeles, from congestive heart failure.
Condolences have started pouring in. One of such condolences is from the former First Lady Barbara Bush. wife of President George Bush, Snr.
According to the Fox News, Barbara said, ""Nancy Reagan was
Our Lives and Our Destinies
March 6 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
A woman washing on a table in the water (Courtesy:nytimes.com)
"He comes a long way. God only knows. God makes his plans. The information is not available to the modern man. We work our jobs, collect our pay." - Paul Simon in "Slip Sliding Away".
This photograph here was published in the New York Times few weeks ago. The photograph reminded me about my past, my beginning and the struggle for survival by my family and later by me. The table is in the middle of the water and the woman is washing a piece of cloth with a bowl containing other clothes on the side.
The same way that my father and me washed on our different tables in water at Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, where my father worked as a laundryman. I washed along with my father, because of what destiny imposed on me from lack of money for school fees.
For about six months or longer in 1970, I took over my father's work as a laundryman, when he had a bad foot and could not work, and the battle to keep the family going fell on my lean shoulders at the age of 16.
This photograph here was published in the New York Times few weeks ago. The photograph reminded me about my past, my beginning and the struggle for survival by my family and later by me. The table is in the middle of the water and the woman is washing a piece of cloth with a bowl containing other clothes on the side.
The same way that my father and me washed on our different tables in water at Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife, where my father worked as a laundryman. I washed along with my father, because of what destiny imposed on me from lack of money for school fees.
For about six months or longer in 1970, I took over my father's work as a laundryman, when he had a bad foot and could not work, and the battle to keep the family going fell on my lean shoulders at the age of 16.
The bid to stop Trump ineffective
March 6 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Trump, Rubio and Cruz
Ted Cruz has told Marco Rubio and John Kasich to drop out of the Republican Party's presidential contest as not to allow Donald trump run away with the nomination. Cruz's demand to the two contenders came after the election results on Saturday that showed Trump's victory in Louisiana and Kentucky, while he won in Kansas and Maine.
Cruz's request to his co-contestants means that even with his own victory in two states on Saturday, their ganging up against Trump and Mitt Romney's moral declaration of war on the billionaire contestant is far from achieving their objective. And it is uncertain that if Rubio and Kasich drop out that the gain will not go to Trump. Trump has also asked Rubio and Kasich to get out and leave with him and Cruz, one on one. Rubio has become inconsequential.
Cruz's request to his co-contestants means that even with his own victory in two states on Saturday, their ganging up against Trump and Mitt Romney's moral declaration of war on the billionaire contestant is far from achieving their objective. And it is uncertain that if Rubio and Kasich drop out that the gain will not go to Trump. Trump has also asked Rubio and Kasich to get out and leave with him and Cruz, one on one. Rubio has become inconsequential.
Republican bigwigs seeking to rob voters
March 5 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Mitch McConnel and Paul Ryan
Mitt Romney, the Republican Party's presidential candidate in the 2012 presidential election, said on Thursday that he cannot standby and see Trump take over the party himself and his father have helped lead. He said further that if Trump is allowed to become president Trump will imperil democracy in the United States.
These are Romney's words, and it is difficult to see where a son and a father's role as owners of a party comes into a democracy. Romney and his father may have been leaders in the Republican Party, but the party belongs to the American public and not to Romney or any individual for the matter. Voting in elections belong to the voters, who decide who their choice is among those who have presented themselves for elective offices.
These are Romney's words, and it is difficult to see where a son and a father's role as owners of a party comes into a democracy. Romney and his father may have been leaders in the Republican Party, but the party belongs to the American public and not to Romney or any individual for the matter. Voting in elections belong to the voters, who decide who their choice is among those who have presented themselves for elective offices.
This Trophy is Trump's in the Republican side
March 5 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
When two teams are engaged in competitive play, one team is bound to win and the losing team is expected to be magnanimous in defeat, not allowing the jubilation of the winning team create unnecessary jealousy.
And rather than create jealousy, the losing team often comes back with better training and organization to clinch its own victory, and spectators believe it is the gain that has emerged from competitive play, making the losing team work harder toward own victory.
Imagine the joy, hysterics and dancing that follow a players scoring a goal.. Did you watch Hillary Clinton beaming with smile following her seven states' victory last Tuesday? Have not you heard Donald Trump saying it is beautiful to win?
And rather than create jealousy, the losing team often comes back with better training and organization to clinch its own victory, and spectators believe it is the gain that has emerged from competitive play, making the losing team work harder toward own victory.
Imagine the joy, hysterics and dancing that follow a players scoring a goal.. Did you watch Hillary Clinton beaming with smile following her seven states' victory last Tuesday? Have not you heard Donald Trump saying it is beautiful to win?
When lunatics talk
March 3 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
MItt Romney
Has Mitt Romney forgotten about his statement in 2012 against the 99 percent Americans in favor of the one percent Americans? Has he forgotten how the statement unraveled his aspiration to be president?
How does he think Americans will listen to him about who is qualified or not qualified to be president? Does he think making a statement against Donald Trump will restore his lost credibility?
It is certain that many American journalism students in 2012, to whom the release of Romney's lunatic statement in a video becomes a source of training in journalism classrooms across the nation, which the public still remember and never forget.
How does he think Americans will listen to him about who is qualified or not qualified to be president? Does he think making a statement against Donald Trump will restore his lost credibility?
It is certain that many American journalism students in 2012, to whom the release of Romney's lunatic statement in a video becomes a source of training in journalism classrooms across the nation, which the public still remember and never forget.
Emir of Kano in abduction and forceful marriage drama
March 1 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Sanusi
Can a person be repatriated within a country? This is a question that observers are trying to answer, following Emir Muhammed Sanusi of Kano usage of the words like my 'subject' and 'repatriation', in his explanation of his effort to effect release of the Bayelsa State's 14 years old girl, Ese Oruru, abducted from her Bayelsa State to Kano, converted to Islam and married by a Kano resident, under the Sharia law.
Emir Sanusi referred to the man who abducted the girl as his 'subject' and that he had ordered that the girl be repatriated for onward journey back to her state to be reunited with her parents. The Emir's seeming involvement to deny the parents of the girl access to their daughter was conspicuous throughout the story, published by the Punch Newspapers, toward effecting the release of the girl from the Emir's palace.
Emir Sanusi referred to the man who abducted the girl as his 'subject' and that he had ordered that the girl be repatriated for onward journey back to her state to be reunited with her parents. The Emir's seeming involvement to deny the parents of the girl access to their daughter was conspicuous throughout the story, published by the Punch Newspapers, toward effecting the release of the girl from the Emir's palace.
Iraq, Libya and Syria
February 28 2016 By Abiodun Giwa
Kofi Annan (Courtesy:Pinterest.com)
Over 100,000 people have died in the Syrian war. And those who have not died live with the fear of imminent death, aware that what has happened to those who have died can also happen to them. A large number of others have fled the country to neighboring countries and to Europe, and some have died trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe.
The war has not ended. Bashir al-Assad, the Syrian strongman is still in office, and so also are many of his antagonists. The death of enormous number of people and the enormous misery the war has caused to Syria and the global community is of great concern to the United Nations.
The world body has been working toward peace and ceasefire. But Assad's antagonists want nothing, except Assad leaves or their other conditions are respected.
The war has not ended. Bashir al-Assad, the Syrian strongman is still in office, and so also are many of his antagonists. The death of enormous number of people and the enormous misery the war has caused to Syria and the global community is of great concern to the United Nations.
The world body has been working toward peace and ceasefire. But Assad's antagonists want nothing, except Assad leaves or their other conditions are respected.
New Jersey: A Pageant Queen's Passage
Cara McCollum
At 24, she had a great future as a pageant queen, but unfortunate accident and death had taken her and the future she had in wait for her. It is the sad story of Cara McCollum, 2014 Miss New jersey.
Her family announced on Monday that she died as a result of injuries she had sustained from a car accident in Route 55, Pittsgrove, NJ, last Tuesday.
A news report in ABC's Action News said that Cara was alone in her car at the time of the accident and that she did not wear a seat belt, when her car veered off the road and struck a tree, then spun again and hit two more trees before ending up in an embankment, according to police report.State police say McCollum appeared to have been driving too fast for conditions on the wet roadway. They do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor and that the car's air bags deployed.
Her family announced on Monday that she died as a result of injuries she had sustained from a car accident in Route 55, Pittsgrove, NJ, last Tuesday.
A news report in ABC's Action News said that Cara was alone in her car at the time of the accident and that she did not wear a seat belt, when her car veered off the road and struck a tree, then spun again and hit two more trees before ending up in an embankment, according to police report.State police say McCollum appeared to have been driving too fast for conditions on the wet roadway. They do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor and that the car's air bags deployed.
Superbowl 50
The Iowa effect Trump,Carson and Cruz
Ben Carson remains one candidate who is still in the race without a thought of ending his campaign, but whose fate has been that one of the candidates' campaign team has touted the idea around Iowa about Carson's ending his campaign, and the matter is reported to have given the candidate an advantage.
Wednesday morning's first news report is Senator Rand Paul's decision to end his presidential campaign after the Iowa's election results. |
Iowa's election results and the future Trump,Rubio,Sanders,Bush,Cruz and Clinton
We wait, the day arrive and the results are known. Uncertainty over.Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton emerge winners at the Iowa's election primaries balloting, Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders coming second. Are there any surprises in the results?
Some analysis show surprises in Cruz's defeat of Trump, Clinton and Sanders' earlier tie, before Clinton's razor thin victory. Sanders, Clinton and the MSNBC |
Danish Parliament agrees to rob asylum seekers The Danish Parliament
The Danish Parliament in Denmark has approved a passed a bill that requires authorities in the country to seize materials from asylum seekers to pay for their upkeep.
Yes, to seize and not that the asylum seekers are expected to surrender whatever they have. But that the government will seize any valuables belonging to asylum seekers. |
 Sanders and Clinton
There are battles currently being fought by various presidential contenders in the early battleground states of Iowa and New Hampshire. There is a clarity in the Republican Party's various poll results that Donald Trump has upstaged Ted Cruz in Iowa, but uncertainty reigns in the Democratic party's camp. It is uncertain who is leading who, between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Some polls are showing that Hillary is in the lead, while others are showing that Sanders is in the lead.
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Chris Christie: In and out of trouble
WHO reinforces ZIKA alert
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Nigerians debate Buhari's vacation
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Doctors Without Borders and Mother Courage
October 13 2013 By Abi Giwa
Is there any similarity between the Doctors Without Borders and the woman in Bernolt Brecht's Mother Courage? This is a question that jolted many minds, who know of Brecht's play by the title "Mother Courage", when news surfaced that the Doctors Without Borders's hospital in Afghanistan came under military assault, one week ago and with casualties.
These doctors work in war affected areas caring for the wounded. The woman in Brecht's Mother Courage was also found to have been domiciled in a war zone. But unlike the woman in Brecht's play, who had her children with her in a supposedly dangerous environment for economic reasons, the doctors' services in war affected areas are essentially humanitarian.
Aside from the seeming similarity between the doctors and the woman being in war zones, one major similarity that unites them is that they were both both exposed to danger, as revealed by the assault and the killings in the doctors's hospital in Afghanistan.
Of course, American officials are not talking about dangers associated with wars, but they are talking about what may have caused the assault. Some have said that certain Afghan soldiers called for backup, while other also Sao said some American soldiers called for backup. So, the Americans also are not sure of what may have caused an unwarranted attack on a hospital.
These doctors work in war affected areas caring for the wounded. The woman in Brecht's Mother Courage was also found to have been domiciled in a war zone. But unlike the woman in Brecht's play, who had her children with her in a supposedly dangerous environment for economic reasons, the doctors' services in war affected areas are essentially humanitarian.
Aside from the seeming similarity between the doctors and the woman being in war zones, one major similarity that unites them is that they were both both exposed to danger, as revealed by the assault and the killings in the doctors's hospital in Afghanistan.
Of course, American officials are not talking about dangers associated with wars, but they are talking about what may have caused the assault. Some have said that certain Afghan soldiers called for backup, while other also Sao said some American soldiers called for backup. So, the Americans also are not sure of what may have caused an unwarranted attack on a hospital.
Poor Nigerians crying for attention
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A woman's deadly last journey home from work in Buhari's Nigeria
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Homelessness and turbulence of human life
October 6 2015 By Abi Giwa
Anything is capable of happening in the turbulence of human life. It is what life's experience has thought those who are curious observers. Sicknesses and deaths are parts of the bargain. No one has total immunity against sicknesses and the final call. And the final call doesn't have to be necessarily in old age. People die peacefully in their tender age; people get killed, but some people are just fortunate to live into old age.
Just yesterday evening, news reports revealed that a ship belonging to the United States sank somewhere in the Caribbean, and all the 33 people in it sank with it. When death hasn't come, humans grapple with the management of staying afloat economically to evade homelessness and its vicissitude
When you walk out of the train station at the Grand Central Station in New York City, and you sight men and women with their traveling boxes, down on the side walk, the first question that crosses your kind is how does it happen to those who have become victims of homelessness.
Just yesterday evening, news reports revealed that a ship belonging to the United States sank somewhere in the Caribbean, and all the 33 people in it sank with it. When death hasn't come, humans grapple with the management of staying afloat economically to evade homelessness and its vicissitude
When you walk out of the train station at the Grand Central Station in New York City, and you sight men and women with their traveling boxes, down on the side walk, the first question that crosses your kind is how does it happen to those who have become victims of homelessness.
Assad in fools' paradise
October 6 2015 By Abi Giwa
Bashir Al-Assad of Syria
Pride is often said to come before a fall, just exactly what Bashir Al-Assad, the strongman of Syria exhibited in his statement few days ago. According to a news report in the BBC, Assad said that if the coalition of Syria, Russia, Iran and Iraq fails to win the war in which his country, Syria, is currently engulfed, the entire Arab region is headed toward total destruction.
Before going into the archives about Syria, recent events about men who lacked power, but thought they had it, and exhibited useless bravado before their disgraceful fall, are enough to show Assad is in fool hardiness. Has Assad quickly forgotten about Libya's Muammar Gaddaffi and Iraq's Saddam Hussein?
Hussein's came first. He had asked the Americans and the forces to come and face humiliation in Iraq. When he talked, the world thought that Iraq certain had invisible military power it would use to disgrace the Americans and the allied forces. But no sooner that the Americans and the allied marched on Iraq that Hussein went underground.
Many people had thought that Hussein could have led his forces against the invaders, since he had told the world the invaders were coming to be disgraced. While he sought a place to hide away from artilleries and the massive bombings from the invaders, he let poorly armed soldiers to face the consequences of his fool hardiness.
Before going into the archives about Syria, recent events about men who lacked power, but thought they had it, and exhibited useless bravado before their disgraceful fall, are enough to show Assad is in fool hardiness. Has Assad quickly forgotten about Libya's Muammar Gaddaffi and Iraq's Saddam Hussein?
Hussein's came first. He had asked the Americans and the forces to come and face humiliation in Iraq. When he talked, the world thought that Iraq certain had invisible military power it would use to disgrace the Americans and the allied forces. But no sooner that the Americans and the allied marched on Iraq that Hussein went underground.
Many people had thought that Hussein could have led his forces against the invaders, since he had told the world the invaders were coming to be disgraced. While he sought a place to hide away from artilleries and the massive bombings from the invaders, he let poorly armed soldiers to face the consequences of his fool hardiness.
Soccer as game and business
October 5 2015 By Abi Giwa
Advocaat, formerly of Sunderland, shows what happens, when losing a game (Courtesy: BBC)
Two major shocking managers' exits from two major English Soccer teams dominated the news this past weekend.
The news of Brendan Rodgers from Liverpool and Dick Advocaat of Sunderland checking out again brought the management of soccer as business and a game into debate.
Leaving their teams unceremoniously also highlights the difference between and losing, how winning is preferable to losing, and how winning brings camaraderie and losing turns into the opposite.
Analysts have traced Rodgers' history of ascent and the journey into oblivion. The history, written by Phil McNuilty in the BBC, shows how in 2014, Rodgers was carried on a crest of euphoria. At that time, the writer said, it appeared sure that Rodgers would be the first Liverpool manager who would win the title in 24 years. However, that did not happen with a 2.0 loss to Chelsea.
The news of Brendan Rodgers from Liverpool and Dick Advocaat of Sunderland checking out again brought the management of soccer as business and a game into debate.
Leaving their teams unceremoniously also highlights the difference between and losing, how winning is preferable to losing, and how winning brings camaraderie and losing turns into the opposite.
Analysts have traced Rodgers' history of ascent and the journey into oblivion. The history, written by Phil McNuilty in the BBC, shows how in 2014, Rodgers was carried on a crest of euphoria. At that time, the writer said, it appeared sure that Rodgers would be the first Liverpool manager who would win the title in 24 years. However, that did not happen with a 2.0 loss to Chelsea.
Africa's burden of poverty
October 5 2015 By Abi Giwa
The type of birder poverty causes (Courtesy: BBC)
Africa has been highlighted as the base of world's extreme poverty, in a release by the World Bank and published by the BBC on Monday. The World Bank said in the report that it expects Africa to soon account for those living in extreme poverty, of the less than 10% of the world's population,which will be living in extreme poverty by the end of 2015.
The World Bank noted that reduction in the number of people living in extreme caused by increased investment in education, health and safety net, and that it views the growing concentration of poverty in the sub Saharan Africa with great concern.
The World Bank noted that reduction in the number of people living in extreme caused by increased investment in education, health and safety net, and that it views the growing concentration of poverty in the sub Saharan Africa with great concern.
Animals and the human society
October 4 2015 By Abi Giwa
its is uncertain whether or not Shekau is yet alive, but his forces are still killing Nigerians
Nigeria has two Grendels that are endangering the souls and lives of her children. The first Grendel is corruption and the second one is Boko Haram. The life of the first Grendel can be decimated and its power to endanger the country's economy curtailed, and reduce its impact on ability of Nigerians to economic survival. All over the world, people have been making strives to kill corruption, but corruption has proved difficult to be exterminated.
The second Grendel in Nigeria is almost in the same category like the first. It may be impossible to be killed and be taken out of existence, but its power can be reduced and it can fade out with time, when proposer corrective measures may have been taken by the country through the government.
These Grendels are like the Grendel in Beowulf - from an old English epic poem. The Grendel in Beowulf hated the Danish people. Grendel killed as many Danes it had access, because of its hatred for the Danish songs in praise of God, from a hall (Herot) specially built by the Danish King for that purpose.
After Grendel was killed by Beowulf, a paid fighter from a friendly country, Grendel's mother came into attack, but Beowulf was too much for her. After the killing of Grendel and its mother, the Danes later knew peace and they celebrated the end of their enemies. With information from Nigeria, Nigerians are still far from achieving clear victory against the second Grendel, though the country has declared war against the two Grendels.
The second Grendel in Nigeria is almost in the same category like the first. It may be impossible to be killed and be taken out of existence, but its power can be reduced and it can fade out with time, when proposer corrective measures may have been taken by the country through the government.
These Grendels are like the Grendel in Beowulf - from an old English epic poem. The Grendel in Beowulf hated the Danish people. Grendel killed as many Danes it had access, because of its hatred for the Danish songs in praise of God, from a hall (Herot) specially built by the Danish King for that purpose.
After Grendel was killed by Beowulf, a paid fighter from a friendly country, Grendel's mother came into attack, but Beowulf was too much for her. After the killing of Grendel and its mother, the Danes later knew peace and they celebrated the end of their enemies. With information from Nigeria, Nigerians are still far from achieving clear victory against the second Grendel, though the country has declared war against the two Grendels.
Donald Trump as John The Baptist?
September 30 2015 By Abi Giwa
American political pundits are confused over Donald Trump's candidature in the Republican Party's line up of presidential candidates. They don't seem to understand what to do about Trump. Why the confusion? They say Trump is not a traditional politician and that his style is bare of political science analytics.
Therefore, many among the pundits are saying they are unsure whether Trump will be the Republican Party's candidate or the next president of the United States. These pundits are not even being convinced by the poll results, which has Trump in the lead "Are these polls correct or accurate?" Some people appear to be asking self-consciously. A guy came into a building in New York City on Monday announcing that Marco Rubio has shot up in the polls, but he did not say what position Rubio currently occupies in the poll. But when asked, he said Rubio is leading from the rear. |
Syria's mangled and bruised body
Nigerians still waiting for Angelic List of ministers
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Nigeria: What does Ahmed Bola Tinubu want?
September 29 2015 By Abi Giwa
Bola Tinubu in dark glasses in the front row, and President Muhammed Buhari in blue flowing dress to the right.
He is not a recluse going by the standard of human accomplishment. He is the national leader of Nigeria's ruling party, All Progressive Congress, APC. He was twice governor of Lagos State, the most cosmopolitan State in Nigeria. His wife, Remi, is a senator of the Federal Republic. And his daughter, at a relatively young age, is (Iyaloja), the leader of Nigerian Market Women Association. She succeeded Tinubu's mother, who died a little while ago.
Many Nigerians credit Bola Tinubu for the emergence of a new ruling party, and so his political wizardry is highly praised, as having what it takes to weld together, different political group, to form the APC, which defeated the former ruling party in a presidential election, about six months ago.
Aside from crediting Bola Tinubu for the victory of the opposition party, observers say that Bola Tinubu is stupendously wealthy and that he is one of the wealthiest living Nigerians. But people also talk about the secrecy surrounding the sources of his wealth.
One major problem people said that stood between Bola Tinubu and political victory before the recent APC's victory was his undemocratic method of nominating people to fill political positions. Twice, Bola Tinubu's parties failed at clinching power, until his party extended hands of fellowship to other members of the opposition and the recent victory at the polls. However his party has a hold on a sizable part, west of the country. In fact, one major problem the APC faced at the initial stage was how to curtail Bola Tinubu's selection of candidates for political office. But the party nonetheless went through the storm of acrimonies the matter caused
Many Nigerians credit Bola Tinubu for the emergence of a new ruling party, and so his political wizardry is highly praised, as having what it takes to weld together, different political group, to form the APC, which defeated the former ruling party in a presidential election, about six months ago.
Aside from crediting Bola Tinubu for the victory of the opposition party, observers say that Bola Tinubu is stupendously wealthy and that he is one of the wealthiest living Nigerians. But people also talk about the secrecy surrounding the sources of his wealth.
One major problem people said that stood between Bola Tinubu and political victory before the recent APC's victory was his undemocratic method of nominating people to fill political positions. Twice, Bola Tinubu's parties failed at clinching power, until his party extended hands of fellowship to other members of the opposition and the recent victory at the polls. However his party has a hold on a sizable part, west of the country. In fact, one major problem the APC faced at the initial stage was how to curtail Bola Tinubu's selection of candidates for political office. But the party nonetheless went through the storm of acrimonies the matter caused
Nigeria's All Progressive Congress, APC: Will the house stand?
September 28 2015 By Abi Giwa
Nigeria has a new ruling party, following the victory of the All Progressive Congress, APC at the presidential polls in March 2015. Many Nigerians are saying the party as a house resembles the coming together of the good and the bad in the Nigerian polity. True, characters of different shades and colors came together all agreeing that their resolve was to defeat the then incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.
As soon as the party has won the election, the differences among the party members begin to manifest and fester.
Today, in the Vanguard newspapers published in Nigeria, the report said that the party is holding a meeting to discuss and resolve disagreements among several members of the party. An example is the rift between Governor El Rufai of Kaduna State and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The report said that El Rufai is regarded as unofficial Vice President and he is in competition with the official Vice President.
As soon as the party has won the election, the differences among the party members begin to manifest and fester.
Today, in the Vanguard newspapers published in Nigeria, the report said that the party is holding a meeting to discuss and resolve disagreements among several members of the party. An example is the rift between Governor El Rufai of Kaduna State and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The report said that El Rufai is regarded as unofficial Vice President and he is in competition with the official Vice President.
Kenya's Public School Children and Hurdles of life
A court of law has ordered schools to be reopened; the government has jumped on the bandwagon of the court's order on Friday,simultaneously ordering schools to be reopened for kid, for children whose reliance has been hedged on fate, because their country's government don't understand or the leaders are completely ignorant of requirements needed to run and manage a country.
leaders rushed and ordered schools to be reopened after they had first fractured the smooth running of the schools, they also have forgotten the need to consult with the teachers over what to do about the earlier rulings, which had ordered pay rise for the teachers.
Of course, the court ruling that ordered schools reopened for the next 90 days to enable government and teachers engage in dialogue to resolve the stalemate did not cancel court ordered pay rise for the teachers and did say the teachers strike was illegal.
And the teachers have been forced to remind the government that the government need to uphold the earlier court order on pay rise before its members could return to classes. What the teachers have reminded the leaders is for them to be on the side of the rule of law by obeying court orders or reject court orders and for the world to see what they are as lawless leaders , who rely own their whims. Kenya's public school children may return to school tomorrow and not find teachers in the classrooms .
leaders rushed and ordered schools to be reopened after they had first fractured the smooth running of the schools, they also have forgotten the need to consult with the teachers over what to do about the earlier rulings, which had ordered pay rise for the teachers.
Of course, the court ruling that ordered schools reopened for the next 90 days to enable government and teachers engage in dialogue to resolve the stalemate did not cancel court ordered pay rise for the teachers and did say the teachers strike was illegal.
And the teachers have been forced to remind the government that the government need to uphold the earlier court order on pay rise before its members could return to classes. What the teachers have reminded the leaders is for them to be on the side of the rule of law by obeying court orders or reject court orders and for the world to see what they are as lawless leaders , who rely own their whims. Kenya's public school children may return to school tomorrow and not find teachers in the classrooms .
Pope Francis' evangel effect
September 27 2015 By Abi Giwa
Pope Francis' evangelism train is still in the United States, but in Philadelphia, after an impactful of activities in the Big Apple and Washington, which memories will take quite a long time to forget. The pope's visit says much about the role of evangelism in religion, winning souls, healing the infirm - a procedure that has since become a natural way for Christians to show how much they care. It was how Jesus began his ministry - healing the sick, waking the dead, feeding the hungry and telling the authorities the undeniable truth.
The only difference between Jesus Christ and modern day Church leaders like the pope is that miracles are no longer as numerous as they were in Christ's day and days immediately after his resurrection. Christ was an embodiment of miracle works. His resurrection was also a miracle, which no other human can imitate. Not even the apostles's acts immediately after the resurrection that began on the Pentecost can compare with Christ days.
But nonetheless, the Acts of the Apostles left something dramatic following after Christ's feeding of the multitude. It is about the procedure in which everyone donated their belongings and earnings and everything belonged to everyone without anyone personally laying claim to anything. A sort of Utopian approach, a society without confusion and inequality; no war of maddening acquisition, the thought about Kings going to war to expand territories and slaves and careless of the negative effect on the people.
The only difference between Jesus Christ and modern day Church leaders like the pope is that miracles are no longer as numerous as they were in Christ's day and days immediately after his resurrection. Christ was an embodiment of miracle works. His resurrection was also a miracle, which no other human can imitate. Not even the apostles's acts immediately after the resurrection that began on the Pentecost can compare with Christ days.
But nonetheless, the Acts of the Apostles left something dramatic following after Christ's feeding of the multitude. It is about the procedure in which everyone donated their belongings and earnings and everything belonged to everyone without anyone personally laying claim to anything. A sort of Utopian approach, a society without confusion and inequality; no war of maddening acquisition, the thought about Kings going to war to expand territories and slaves and careless of the negative effect on the people.
Mecca Tragedy: Not first stampede and mass death
September 26 2015 By Abi Giwa
The tragedy in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, cannot be glossed over or be turned into an argument over which country may have been responsible for the cause of the stampede in which over 500 people died.
A pilgrimage to Mecca, as one of the five pillars of Islam, which a believer is expected to perform, is not supposed to be an avenue to mass death, but security of life and salvation. The argument among certain personalities or pilgrims in Saudi Arabia and Africa, apportioning blame is nothing short of religious ignorance.
Going to Mecca is termed to be one of the five pillars for every Moslem, for those who have the means. Here lies the first ladder to religious ignorance. How can a program that requires stupendous finance, which an average Moslem cannot afford be said to be a pillar expected of believers? Does it then mean that Moslems who have not the means and don't perform Hajj are less devoted than those who have the means and perform the Hajj more than once in lifetime?
A pilgrimage to Mecca, as one of the five pillars of Islam, which a believer is expected to perform, is not supposed to be an avenue to mass death, but security of life and salvation. The argument among certain personalities or pilgrims in Saudi Arabia and Africa, apportioning blame is nothing short of religious ignorance.
Going to Mecca is termed to be one of the five pillars for every Moslem, for those who have the means. Here lies the first ladder to religious ignorance. How can a program that requires stupendous finance, which an average Moslem cannot afford be said to be a pillar expected of believers? Does it then mean that Moslems who have not the means and don't perform Hajj are less devoted than those who have the means and perform the Hajj more than once in lifetime?
Kenya: 90 days suspension for teachers' strike
September 26 2015 By Abi Giwa
Some teachers' faces at the court hearing(Courtesy: Kenya Daily Nation)
Kenyan teachers strike suspended for 90 days on the order of a court, in the interest of the children and the children's rights under the Constitution .The order was given on Friday specifically targeted to redeem children from public school
The court did not declare the teachers strike illegal. The court said that the teachers will be free to continue their strike, if after 90 days there is no solution to the crisis between the teachers and the government, over court ordered pay rise for the teachers.
The government in Kenya, on Monday last week ordered schools in Kenya closed,following government's failure to effect a pay rise ordered in teachers favor by a court of law.
Following government order for the schools' closure with the time for the children's return to school indefinite, private school owners kicked against government order by refusing to close their school, because they said they have contract with parents of children in their schools, which they cannot break at will. The fall-out made the children from public schools, mostly from poor and struggling families, scapegoats for the government's decision in closing of schools and the tardiness in government's handling of the teachers' pay rise crisis.
The court did not declare the teachers strike illegal. The court said that the teachers will be free to continue their strike, if after 90 days there is no solution to the crisis between the teachers and the government, over court ordered pay rise for the teachers.
The government in Kenya, on Monday last week ordered schools in Kenya closed,following government's failure to effect a pay rise ordered in teachers favor by a court of law.
Following government order for the schools' closure with the time for the children's return to school indefinite, private school owners kicked against government order by refusing to close their school, because they said they have contract with parents of children in their schools, which they cannot break at will. The fall-out made the children from public schools, mostly from poor and struggling families, scapegoats for the government's decision in closing of schools and the tardiness in government's handling of the teachers' pay rise crisis.
New York Giants drub Washington Redskins
September 24 2015 By Abi Giwa
The Red Skin were all over the pitch but the giants' defense was too much for them.
New Giants drubbed the Washington Redskins 32-21 at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Thursday. The Giants in white and blue jersey led comfortably 12-0 from the first quarter, which they won hands down with one touchdown in the quarter.
The second quarter opened with the Redskins looking for an opener, but the Giants defense was too hard for them to crack through. The Redskins pulled through with three scores in the first part of the second quarter, while the Giants also added three score, and brought the score line to 15-3 against the Redskins. The Redskins succeeded at earning three additional points before the end of the second quarter, and caused a change in the shoreline to 15-6 at halftime.
The third quarter opened with the Giants determined to hold to its lead and the Redskins aiming to nudge ahead and equal or surpass the Giants. The Redskins came on the offensive, while the Giants defended its lead and at same time on the offensive, ensuring the Redskins did not turn the table.
The second quarter opened with the Redskins looking for an opener, but the Giants defense was too hard for them to crack through. The Redskins pulled through with three scores in the first part of the second quarter, while the Giants also added three score, and brought the score line to 15-3 against the Redskins. The Redskins succeeded at earning three additional points before the end of the second quarter, and caused a change in the shoreline to 15-6 at halftime.
The third quarter opened with the Giants determined to hold to its lead and the Redskins aiming to nudge ahead and equal or surpass the Giants. The Redskins came on the offensive, while the Giants defended its lead and at same time on the offensive, ensuring the Redskins did not turn the table.
Pope Francis arrives New York City
Pope Francis arrived in New York City this evening at about 18:00hrs, in continuation of his visit to the United States, which began on Wednesday.
As at this few minutes after 18:00hrs, the pope is in a motorcade on his say to St. Patrick Cathedral in Manhattan, where a mass is already underway and waiting for his eminence.
A large crowd is outside the Church doors awaiting the pope's arrival. Among the people outside the Church are New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Senator Charles Schumer.
Apart from attending a mass at the St. Patrick Cathedral, the pope is billed to visit the Ground Zero, accompanied by President Barack Obama, on Friday.
New York City has been extremely busy on Thursday with United Nations Assembly of Head of States and the pope's arrival, along with various head of governments arriving the city . Many of the major roads in the city are closed to traffic. For example, 46 Street to 49 Street on Sixth Avenue are affected by the pope's travel from an helicopter pad in Downtown Manhattan to the St. Patrick Cathedral in the heart of the city.
As at this few minutes after 18:00hrs, the pope is in a motorcade on his say to St. Patrick Cathedral in Manhattan, where a mass is already underway and waiting for his eminence.
A large crowd is outside the Church doors awaiting the pope's arrival. Among the people outside the Church are New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Senator Charles Schumer.
Apart from attending a mass at the St. Patrick Cathedral, the pope is billed to visit the Ground Zero, accompanied by President Barack Obama, on Friday.
New York City has been extremely busy on Thursday with United Nations Assembly of Head of States and the pope's arrival, along with various head of governments arriving the city . Many of the major roads in the city are closed to traffic. For example, 46 Street to 49 Street on Sixth Avenue are affected by the pope's travel from an helicopter pad in Downtown Manhattan to the St. Patrick Cathedral in the heart of the city.
Kenya: Catholic Church seeks to mediate in teachers' pay rise crisis
September 23 2015 By Abi Giwa
The Catholic Church in Kenya has expressed its intention to mediate in the country's teachers' pay rise crisis in the interest of Kenyan children, a report by the Daily Nation reveals.
But the Church could only mediate if the government and the teachers abandon their hard line positions and allow dialogue.
The Church's desire was made public by the chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, Reverend Philip Anyolo. But the public reaction to the Church desire is not positive.
One of such reactions sees the Church's expression as an interesting idea but asks what her that wasn't what the court had already done. The respondent said that based on his understanding of the matter, the TSC, KNUT and KUPPET disagreed and the court came mediated and settled the issue, but one of the parties in the disagreement - the government - refused to accept the courts' decision. The respondent then asked how exactly do the clergy imagine they will succeed where the court has failed?"
But the Church could only mediate if the government and the teachers abandon their hard line positions and allow dialogue.
The Church's desire was made public by the chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, Reverend Philip Anyolo. But the public reaction to the Church desire is not positive.
One of such reactions sees the Church's expression as an interesting idea but asks what her that wasn't what the court had already done. The respondent said that based on his understanding of the matter, the TSC, KNUT and KUPPET disagreed and the court came mediated and settled the issue, but one of the parties in the disagreement - the government - refused to accept the courts' decision. The respondent then asked how exactly do the clergy imagine they will succeed where the court has failed?"
Obama welcomes Pope Francis to the US
September 23 2015 By Abi Giwa
Pope Francis was welcomed to the United Stares earlier on Wednesday by President Barack Obama at a ceremony in the White House. Yes, Pope Francis has arrived in the New World after a visit to Cuba.
We all know why the pope's visit to Cuba and the US is important at this time. The pope had midwifed the new relationship between Cuba and the US, and there is a need to meet both nations' leaders and see the good work he has done at ending Cold War.
A CNN report showed the pope in an open white painted car at the National Mall. The pope is dressed in full white regalia. He beamed with smiles and waved his hands in response to applause.
Others around the pope's small white car wore colored suits - either black, blue or red and other vehicles were black, red or blue colors, with security lights switching from blue to red and red to blue.
A baby was brought to the Pope; he touched the baby and the baby was returned to the mother. After you completing thoughts on the television news report, it was natural to turn to newspapers' reports.
But, the number of cars that provided security for the pope and the motorbike riders remind you of the importance of ceremonies during state visits. This is also a state visit, and the New York Times has more in words than one has seen on the television.
We all know why the pope's visit to Cuba and the US is important at this time. The pope had midwifed the new relationship between Cuba and the US, and there is a need to meet both nations' leaders and see the good work he has done at ending Cold War.
A CNN report showed the pope in an open white painted car at the National Mall. The pope is dressed in full white regalia. He beamed with smiles and waved his hands in response to applause.
Others around the pope's small white car wore colored suits - either black, blue or red and other vehicles were black, red or blue colors, with security lights switching from blue to red and red to blue.
A baby was brought to the Pope; he touched the baby and the baby was returned to the mother. After you completing thoughts on the television news report, it was natural to turn to newspapers' reports.
But, the number of cars that provided security for the pope and the motorbike riders remind you of the importance of ceremonies during state visits. This is also a state visit, and the New York Times has more in words than one has seen on the television.
Bukola Saraki: From the Senate chamber into the dock
September 22 2015 By Abi Giwa
Nigerians witnessed their senate president, Bukola Saraki, walked from the senate chamber into the dock at the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja, where he was arraigned for offenses about wrong declaration of assets on Tuesday.
The entire country was agog with the news, from the moment Saraki walked into the court room, to the moment he pleaded not guilty and the court granted him a bail in self- recognition.
Just as many Nigerians followed the proceedings in the court room through various websites that covered it, so also were seemingly faceless Saraki's adversaries, who want him down and out. And they would be glad that the first script of their assignment had been achieved.
But just like no one knows what would happen tomorrow, they don't yet know what turn the case would take. They are in the same shoes like their accused senate president. It is where humanity is more superior to humans, who lack knowledge of tomorrow.
The entire country was agog with the news, from the moment Saraki walked into the court room, to the moment he pleaded not guilty and the court granted him a bail in self- recognition.
Just as many Nigerians followed the proceedings in the court room through various websites that covered it, so also were seemingly faceless Saraki's adversaries, who want him down and out. And they would be glad that the first script of their assignment had been achieved.
But just like no one knows what would happen tomorrow, they don't yet know what turn the case would take. They are in the same shoes like their accused senate president. It is where humanity is more superior to humans, who lack knowledge of tomorrow.
Nigeria: Abduction increases and Boko Haram heats up
September 22 2015 By Abi Giwa
Some vuctims of Boko Haram 'a attack on Sunday (Courtesy: Vanguard Newspapers)
Boko Haram killed over 54 people on Sunday in the North East of Nigeria, despite assurances from the Nigerian military that it had decimated Boko Haram. The Nigerian Guardian Newspapers puts the death toll at 117, against government's official figure.
A day later, another news emerged that a Septuagenarian and a former Secretary to the Federal Government, Olu Falae, had been abducted by kidnappers, while he worked in his farm.
In the last four weeks, the incidences of abduction by kidnappers had stemmed up. Two female journalists were abducted and later freed. Another Islamic leader in the north who has abducted and whereabouts unknown is still in the news.
The gory aspect of these latest abductions is that the kidnappers are asking for N100m ransom from every case of abduction. It is also shocking that Boko Haram was able to carry out three pronged attacks in an area that the government had assured Nigerians it had secured from insurgents.
A day later, another news emerged that a Septuagenarian and a former Secretary to the Federal Government, Olu Falae, had been abducted by kidnappers, while he worked in his farm.
In the last four weeks, the incidences of abduction by kidnappers had stemmed up. Two female journalists were abducted and later freed. Another Islamic leader in the north who has abducted and whereabouts unknown is still in the news.
The gory aspect of these latest abductions is that the kidnappers are asking for N100m ransom from every case of abduction. It is also shocking that Boko Haram was able to carry out three pronged attacks in an area that the government had assured Nigerians it had secured from insurgents.
Nigeria: Beginning of fierce political battle
September 21 2015 By Abi G
Nigeria's embattled senate president, Bukola Saraki's fight against his adversaries conspiracies to bring him down, may have dimmed.
He has said in a statement that he will appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, in Abuja, on Tuesday, following the failure of his motion at the appeal court to stop the CCT.
The Nigerian media has reported President Muhammed Buhari said he has no hands in Saraki's travail, but observers believe the opposite is the case. Every Nigerian know that since Saraki became the senate president against his party's wish, there had been hate between him and the nation's president, and there had been talks about the hawks in his party working to bring him down.
He has said in a statement that he will appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, in Abuja, on Tuesday, following the failure of his motion at the appeal court to stop the CCT.
The Nigerian media has reported President Muhammed Buhari said he has no hands in Saraki's travail, but observers believe the opposite is the case. Every Nigerian know that since Saraki became the senate president against his party's wish, there had been hate between him and the nation's president, and there had been talks about the hawks in his party working to bring him down.
Nigerians to wait two years for transformation
September 21 2015 By Abi Giwa
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has admitted that his government has not performed since assumption of office. The president's revelation came on Sunday during a condolence visit to the home of Chief Obafemi Awolowo on the passing of Late Mrs.Hannah Awolowo.
Buhari has asked Nigerians to wait for one or two years before they begin to witness any transformation.
According to the Nigeria Sun newspaper's report, Nigeria's Mr. Angel bemoaned how late Mrs. Hannah Awolowo did not live long enough to witness the change promised Nigerians by his administration.
The report continued as follows: "Buhari expressed regret that the matriarch of the Awolowo family died without “feeling” the transformation a government in which his son-in-law, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo who is also her granddaughter, would have brought to the nation. The president, who spoke while condoling with the members of the Awolowo family in their Ikenne, Ogun State country home also expressed his willingness to participate actively in all activities leading to the final internment of the late matriarch.
Buhari has asked Nigerians to wait for one or two years before they begin to witness any transformation.
According to the Nigeria Sun newspaper's report, Nigeria's Mr. Angel bemoaned how late Mrs. Hannah Awolowo did not live long enough to witness the change promised Nigerians by his administration.
The report continued as follows: "Buhari expressed regret that the matriarch of the Awolowo family died without “feeling” the transformation a government in which his son-in-law, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo who is also her granddaughter, would have brought to the nation. The president, who spoke while condoling with the members of the Awolowo family in their Ikenne, Ogun State country home also expressed his willingness to participate actively in all activities leading to the final internment of the late matriarch.
Teachers' pay rise crisis: Opposition threatens Kenyatta with impeachment
September 20 2015 By Abi Giwa
Some children who are uncertain when schools will resume (Courtesy: Kenya Daily Nation)
Despite the opposition party's threat of a plan to work toward the impeachment of President Uhuru Kenyatta, the Kenyan president has vowed not to accede to the teachers' pay rise. The opposition party, according to the Kenya Daily Nation has joined the teachers' and seeks that the government honor court orders.
President Kenyatta is reported as saying he is ready to pay the supreme price than give the teachers' the pay rise. The president has not said anything to show concern for the kids,since the beginning of the teachers' strike early September
It is a common saying that when two elephants fights, it is the ground that suffers. In the case of the loggerheads between the government and teachers in Kenya, the children have become the proverbial ground that suffers. The children have not only been barred from school due to the teachers' strike and government's seeming lack of wisdom to manage the crisis, the government on Friday ordered that all schools be shut indefinitely.
President Kenyatta is reported as saying he is ready to pay the supreme price than give the teachers' the pay rise. The president has not said anything to show concern for the kids,since the beginning of the teachers' strike early September
It is a common saying that when two elephants fights, it is the ground that suffers. In the case of the loggerheads between the government and teachers in Kenya, the children have become the proverbial ground that suffers. The children have not only been barred from school due to the teachers' strike and government's seeming lack of wisdom to manage the crisis, the government on Friday ordered that all schools be shut indefinitely.
Nigeria: Politicians' madness again, leaving youths in quandary
September 19 2015 By Abi Giwa
Former President Goodluck Jonathan had since became an observer of events in Nigeria, where he was president for six years. He was defeated in an election by a gang of reckless, ambitious and desperate political strange bedfellows, in quest of power at all cost. The differences among the strange bedfellows became manifest as soon as they won the presidential election.
The first fight was over who became the senate president and the speaker of the House of Representatives. Sensing of imminent power struggle, one group moved faster and got the senate presidency and the speakership of the House of Representatives. They were former members of the former ruling party, People Democratic Party, PDD. The new ruling party, All Progressive Alliance, APC, was left in the cold.
The new ruling party has since embarked on schemes to re-assert its authority and supremacy over the wishes of its members. But the way the party is going about the business is signaling a war, dirty war, which end may not be in the interest of democracy and the country's future. It has left the youths in quandary, not addressing the issue of mass unemployment and the need to establish the rule of law.
The first fight was over who became the senate president and the speaker of the House of Representatives. Sensing of imminent power struggle, one group moved faster and got the senate presidency and the speakership of the House of Representatives. They were former members of the former ruling party, People Democratic Party, PDD. The new ruling party, All Progressive Alliance, APC, was left in the cold.
The new ruling party has since embarked on schemes to re-assert its authority and supremacy over the wishes of its members. But the way the party is going about the business is signaling a war, dirty war, which end may not be in the interest of democracy and the country's future. It has left the youths in quandary, not addressing the issue of mass unemployment and the need to establish the rule of law.
New York City: Will the Pope meet the topless and homeless
September 18 2015 By Abi Giwa
Pope Francis is coming to New York City and will also be visiting Philadelphia. Plans are at top gears by City officials in New York to give the Pope a rousing welcome. But one thing is causing a concern is about how to ensure that Pope's visit does not encounter any security problem.
Sure that state and city officials are working round the clock to ensure nothing happens to the world's Pope, in the what Mayor De Blasio has termed the world's capital.
Everyone in the city will like to physically meet and see the Pope, but very few will have the opportunity. It will be a case of many who are called and in which few are chosen.
For example, many people are already debating whether or not the Pope will visit the Times Square and be welcome by the topless women there. In the same way that they welcome all visitors, embrace and do the cheek kissing in exchange for money.
Another group that people wish that the Pope should be allowed to see and for the prayer they need for strength and ability to wade through the challenge of living in a city with increasing number of homelessness are the homeless people, whose number in the city has recently surged. But people are saying, in fact already betting that those homeless street would be found places to stay before the Pope's arrival here.
Sure that state and city officials are working round the clock to ensure nothing happens to the world's Pope, in the what Mayor De Blasio has termed the world's capital.
Everyone in the city will like to physically meet and see the Pope, but very few will have the opportunity. It will be a case of many who are called and in which few are chosen.
For example, many people are already debating whether or not the Pope will visit the Times Square and be welcome by the topless women there. In the same way that they welcome all visitors, embrace and do the cheek kissing in exchange for money.
Another group that people wish that the Pope should be allowed to see and for the prayer they need for strength and ability to wade through the challenge of living in a city with increasing number of homelessness are the homeless people, whose number in the city has recently surged. But people are saying, in fact already betting that those homeless street would be found places to stay before the Pope's arrival here.
Donald Trump and the brawling theory
September 17 2015 By Abi Giwa
A New York Times' photograph showing Donald Trump's ( Courtesy(nytimes.com)
Donald Trump remains the front runner and ahead of his opponents, despite thoughts that he could turn or become a flip-flopper. He remains the same that he has been all along: the brawler.
If he has been able to get ahead in the polls by brawling, and he has been gaining more number in followers than each of his opponents, why would would do people expect him to change? Do you change a winning strategy?
Consistency is what people like to see in politicians against flip-flops, just like sports lovers love to see a winning team. Today, Trump is winning for brawling, we cannot talk about what could happen tomorrow.
If he has been able to get ahead in the polls by brawling, and he has been gaining more number in followers than each of his opponents, why would would do people expect him to change? Do you change a winning strategy?
Consistency is what people like to see in politicians against flip-flops, just like sports lovers love to see a winning team. Today, Trump is winning for brawling, we cannot talk about what could happen tomorrow.
Chelsea wins, but supporters still in the cold
September 17 2015 By Abi Giwa
Messi finds a space in the box (Courtesy: The BBC)
Chelsea won its last match. But being the first win in its first five matches is not enough to pull Jose Mourinho from the feelings of losing to the feelings of winning.
Though his team's 4-1 victory margin against Macabbi Tel Aviv on Wednesday was a good winning, notwithstanding that Mourinho said that winning or losing doesn't place him in heaven or hell.
The situation is not different with the Chelsea supporters, many who are still in the cold due to what seems like their darling team's journeying toward relegation, despite thoughts by some that there is still hope for Chelsea to comeback.
Though his team's 4-1 victory margin against Macabbi Tel Aviv on Wednesday was a good winning, notwithstanding that Mourinho said that winning or losing doesn't place him in heaven or hell.
The situation is not different with the Chelsea supporters, many who are still in the cold due to what seems like their darling team's journeying toward relegation, despite thoughts by some that there is still hope for Chelsea to comeback.
Kenyan children's future on hold
September 16 2015 By Abi Giwa
For Kenyan school children, the future is unpredictable. Having been home since September 1, since the beginning of the new school session, they are uncertain of when they will be returning to classes, because the government and the teachers are at loggerheads.
The teachers have asked for the government to effect a court ordered pay rise, but government says there is no money to effect the pay rise. The crisis is fast turning into an equivalent of fire in President Uhuru Kenyatta's hands.
The uncertainty about when the public primary and secondary schools will reopen has been deepened by the announcement from the eduction secretary Jacobs Kaimenyi, who said his office would for now focus on national examinations coming up next month, sidelining the issue of children.
"A large number of students in public primary and secondary schools and other institutions had gone largely untaught since the term began on September 1, due to the teachers’ strike, which started the following day," Prof. Kaimenyi acknowledged in a Daily Nation's report.
The teachers have asked for the government to effect a court ordered pay rise, but government says there is no money to effect the pay rise. The crisis is fast turning into an equivalent of fire in President Uhuru Kenyatta's hands.
The uncertainty about when the public primary and secondary schools will reopen has been deepened by the announcement from the eduction secretary Jacobs Kaimenyi, who said his office would for now focus on national examinations coming up next month, sidelining the issue of children.
"A large number of students in public primary and secondary schools and other institutions had gone largely untaught since the term began on September 1, due to the teachers’ strike, which started the following day," Prof. Kaimenyi acknowledged in a Daily Nation's report.
Nigeria: Vandals turn the fire on women
September 16 2015 By Abi Giwa
President Muhammed Buhari
Nigerian women who are watching development in the country are worried, because kidnappings and abductions have become democratic dividends they are receiving from recent political change. First, it was Donu Kogbara, a versatile columnist on the Vanguard newspapers.
Now, it is Toyin Nwosu, the wife of Frank Nwosu, deputy managing director of the Sun newspapers, who has been abducted after the release of Kogbara by her abductors
Now, it is Toyin Nwosu, the wife of Frank Nwosu, deputy managing director of the Sun newspapers, who has been abducted after the release of Kogbara by her abductors
Carey Gabay: Labor Day's gun shot victim brain dead
September 16 2015 By Abi Giwa
Carey Gabay, who was shot on the head on Labor Day in Crown Height area of Brooklyn, shortly before the West Indian Parade, had been declared brain dead. Reports said that Gabay is still on life machine.
The report said further that Gabay was a victims of a stray bullet during a deadly encounter between rival gangs, during a night vigil prior to the parade.
The governor had said in a news report that the employee was shot as he went by the road around the vicinity of the venue for the Labor Day Parade. The shot state employee was said to be a lawyer to the Governor and was reportedly in critical condition.
The report said further that Gabay was a victims of a stray bullet during a deadly encounter between rival gangs, during a night vigil prior to the parade.
The governor had said in a news report that the employee was shot as he went by the road around the vicinity of the venue for the Labor Day Parade. The shot state employee was said to be a lawyer to the Governor and was reportedly in critical condition.
Assange's informal imprisonment and the cost to British tax payers
September 15 2015 By Abi Giwa
Julian Assange is still in the Ecudorian Embassy in London, where he has been holed since 2012. What brought Assange into my mind was a visit to London middle of September, and a news report in the Daily Mail about the Metropolitan Police and the cost of watching over the journalist.
We all know Assange has been holed up in the Ecudorian Embassy following his refusal to hand himself over to the Swedish authorities concerning a case with two Swedish women. But what made an onlooker like me laughed was the request by the authorities in London seeking who to share the cost of the burden of keeping Assange holed up in the embassy.
Did anyone force the British authorities to have their police officers maintain a round the clock watch over the embassy, all because of ensuring Assange does not escape? Why hasn't the British authorities turn to Sweden to ask for possibility of sharing the cost of policing Assange in the embassy?
We all know Assange has been holed up in the Ecudorian Embassy following his refusal to hand himself over to the Swedish authorities concerning a case with two Swedish women. But what made an onlooker like me laughed was the request by the authorities in London seeking who to share the cost of the burden of keeping Assange holed up in the embassy.
Did anyone force the British authorities to have their police officers maintain a round the clock watch over the embassy, all because of ensuring Assange does not escape? Why hasn't the British authorities turn to Sweden to ask for possibility of sharing the cost of policing Assange in the embassy?
Car show with a difference
Teachers' pay rise: Kenyatta vs. Court rulings
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English Soccer: Chelsea's sticky moments
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Hillary's dance around email baggage continues
September 9 2015 By. Abi Giwa
Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail (Courtesy: New York Daily News)
Hillary Clinton has eventually apologized for her use of a private email as a Secretary of State.
The apology came on Tuesday during an interview with ABC, a day after she had said on Monday that what she did was right, and that the Department State allows it.
First, it was complete silence, followed by a statement that the Department of State allows it, and now an apology that has surfaced, according to news reports. But the apology is not without conditions. She said that her apology is because people were confused by the issue, and not that she is sorry for using the privates email.
From the look of the wordings of the apology's sentence, Hillary may not have completed the dance around the email baggage. Were people really confused over her use of a private email, instead of an official email?
The apology came on Tuesday during an interview with ABC, a day after she had said on Monday that what she did was right, and that the Department State allows it.
First, it was complete silence, followed by a statement that the Department of State allows it, and now an apology that has surfaced, according to news reports. But the apology is not without conditions. She said that her apology is because people were confused by the issue, and not that she is sorry for using the privates email.
From the look of the wordings of the apology's sentence, Hillary may not have completed the dance around the email baggage. Were people really confused over her use of a private email, instead of an official email?
Wage Crisis: Kenya Teachers Service Commission twice in contempt
September 7 2015 By Abi Giwa
Members of Kenya Teachers Union demonstrate in Nairobi (Courtesy: Kenya Daily Nation)
"The Court of Appeal had ordered the TSC to start paying the enhanced salaries beginning last month, pending the hearing and determination of TSC’s appeal.
However, the commission, claims that until the next Budget, an excess of Sh17 billion will immediately be required to pay the enhanced salaries yet it does not have the funds."
The above is the last two paragraphs from Kenya's Daily Nation's report on the current wage crisis between Kenya teachers and the Kenya Teachers's Commission, TSC.
The excuse the TSC has given for its non-respect of an earlier court ruling and a court of appeal ruling that ordered it to begin paying the teachers court ordered wages is that it has to wait until the next budget to meet the excess Sh17b needed to pay the teachers
However, the commission, claims that until the next Budget, an excess of Sh17 billion will immediately be required to pay the enhanced salaries yet it does not have the funds."
The above is the last two paragraphs from Kenya's Daily Nation's report on the current wage crisis between Kenya teachers and the Kenya Teachers's Commission, TSC.
The excuse the TSC has given for its non-respect of an earlier court ruling and a court of appeal ruling that ordered it to begin paying the teachers court ordered wages is that it has to wait until the next budget to meet the excess Sh17b needed to pay the teachers
My son and workers' sense of duty
September 7 2015 By Abi Giwa.
Ayo Fayose and workers begging for forgiveness for arriving late to work (Courtesy: Sahara Reporters and Ayomi Joseph Giwa)
Workers who had arrived work late against prompt arrival were seen prostrating for a governor, who had visited the state secretariat unannounced. What irked me was the description given to the photographs that the governor humiliated the workers, because the workers prostrated and begged the governor.
Did the governor force the workers to prostrate as a condition for them to retain their jobs, or the workers chose prostration to beg to save their jobs?
Amid those questions, I saved the photographs, which I had culled from Sahara Reporters, believing that people had made a wrong judgment in an environment, where a warped sense of judgment, seemed to have prevailed against normalcy.
But when one of my children emailed the photographs to me with the same comment that the governor humiliated the workers, I quickly sent him a reply that it was the workers who humiliated themselves.
I want to ensure that my son does not follow a pattern of ethics based on a warped sense of judgment. This is talking about the realm of ethics. It is not necessarily about 'rig'ht' or 'wrong,' but about how we have chosen to live and work and expecting to earn deserved progress.
Workers are expected to be diligent and prompt, and not turn to habitual late comers. Every employer expects employees to be prompt on their desk at resumption. It is normally part of organizations' code of conduct. A worker should be able to communicate any reason capable of keeping him or her from fulfilling his or her own side of the employment bargain to the employer, specially about arriving to work in time.
Did the governor force the workers to prostrate as a condition for them to retain their jobs, or the workers chose prostration to beg to save their jobs?
Amid those questions, I saved the photographs, which I had culled from Sahara Reporters, believing that people had made a wrong judgment in an environment, where a warped sense of judgment, seemed to have prevailed against normalcy.
But when one of my children emailed the photographs to me with the same comment that the governor humiliated the workers, I quickly sent him a reply that it was the workers who humiliated themselves.
I want to ensure that my son does not follow a pattern of ethics based on a warped sense of judgment. This is talking about the realm of ethics. It is not necessarily about 'rig'ht' or 'wrong,' but about how we have chosen to live and work and expecting to earn deserved progress.
Workers are expected to be diligent and prompt, and not turn to habitual late comers. Every employer expects employees to be prompt on their desk at resumption. It is normally part of organizations' code of conduct. A worker should be able to communicate any reason capable of keeping him or her from fulfilling his or her own side of the employment bargain to the employer, specially about arriving to work in time.
West Indians's Labor Day Parade records first gun shot
September 7 2015. By Abi Giwa
Picture from the scene (Courtesy: New York News)
A New York State Government employee, Carey Gabay, has been shot at the West Indians' Labour Day Parade venue in Brooklyn, said Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The governor said, in a news report that the employee was shot as he went by the road around the vicinity of the venue for the Labor Day Parade.
The shot state employee, said to be a lawyer to Governor, is reportedly in critical condition.
Although, the West Indian Labor Day Parade did not start until 1100 am, the New York State employee was reportedly shot ahead of the beginning of the parade.
But parade participants already began marching from their various locations around Brooklyn to the Crown Height venue of the parade.
The governor said, in a news report that the employee was shot as he went by the road around the vicinity of the venue for the Labor Day Parade.
The shot state employee, said to be a lawyer to Governor, is reportedly in critical condition.
Although, the West Indian Labor Day Parade did not start until 1100 am, the New York State employee was reportedly shot ahead of the beginning of the parade.
But parade participants already began marching from their various locations around Brooklyn to the Crown Height venue of the parade.
Nigeria, Journalism and rule of law
September 7 2015 By Abi Giwa
The truth is sacred. It is why whoever calls himself or herself a reporter or journalist, is always bound to be in trouble. The reason is not farther from the fact that the truth is his or her reliance, and the world hates the truth.
The world of course is constituted by people from the upper class strata of the society to the poor in the lower rung of the ladder. People in the upper class have money to own newspapers and televisions, and people who have risen from lower level working as journalists work in media houses owned by the people from the upper class.
Various journalists' associations have what they call 'codes of conduct', expected to guide journalists to ensure that the truth remains sacred beyond what anyone can mortgage. But then, various publishers and television house owners also have their own 'codes of conduct' as employers, which sometimes runs counter against the journalists' associations' codes of conduct, and only the journalist who wishes to be dispensed by his or her employer will prefer to embrace the associations' to the detriment of his or her employers's wish. A case of serving two masters and choosing the one to obey.
The world of course is constituted by people from the upper class strata of the society to the poor in the lower rung of the ladder. People in the upper class have money to own newspapers and televisions, and people who have risen from lower level working as journalists work in media houses owned by the people from the upper class.
Various journalists' associations have what they call 'codes of conduct', expected to guide journalists to ensure that the truth remains sacred beyond what anyone can mortgage. But then, various publishers and television house owners also have their own 'codes of conduct' as employers, which sometimes runs counter against the journalists' associations' codes of conduct, and only the journalist who wishes to be dispensed by his or her employer will prefer to embrace the associations' to the detriment of his or her employers's wish. A case of serving two masters and choosing the one to obey.
Immigration, Refugees and wars
September 6 2015. By Abi Giwa
Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General
Everyone wants to be comfortable in his or her home without intrusion from unexpected visitors capable of throwing up workability of the family budget.
The same same is applicable to governments all over the world. Each government, like a family, watching over the population and the number of people it can make provision for. It is why no government will encourage uncontrolled immigration.
In the last few weeks, the world has been agog over the news about the number of refugees attempting to enter Germany. News reports put the number at a whopping 800,000, and all are mostly from Eastern European countries of Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania. This Sunday, the refugee problems arising from the Syrian war has joined the fray.
It is a story about people who are running away from poverty and war. Extreme poverty and sense wars are responsible for the
The same same is applicable to governments all over the world. Each government, like a family, watching over the population and the number of people it can make provision for. It is why no government will encourage uncontrolled immigration.
In the last few weeks, the world has been agog over the news about the number of refugees attempting to enter Germany. News reports put the number at a whopping 800,000, and all are mostly from Eastern European countries of Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania. This Sunday, the refugee problems arising from the Syrian war has joined the fray.
It is a story about people who are running away from poverty and war. Extreme poverty and sense wars are responsible for the
Kenya threatens teachers over wage crisis
September 6 2015 By Abi Giwa
Kenya teachers' lot will either be improved or becomes worse by Monday September 7, 2015. Whatever happens will depend on the outcome of the face-off between the teachers and their employers, the teachers service commission, over the issue of wage hike and the strike the teachers has embarked upon.
A court of law has granted the teachers's request for a wage hike between 50 - 60%, but the government has been playing the ostrich for what it calls inability to immediately source money to meet the court's approval for the teachers's wage increase.
The teachers have said that if government officials can source money to pay their own wages and entitlements, they should as well be able to source money to pay the increase in teachers's wages, or be ready to face a strike action.
But the teachers's employers, the teachers's service commission, an arm of the government, has threatened fire and brimstone against the teachers, that should the teachers embark on a strike, which notice has not been given to it, they risk mass termination of employment.
A court of law has granted the teachers's request for a wage hike between 50 - 60%, but the government has been playing the ostrich for what it calls inability to immediately source money to meet the court's approval for the teachers's wage increase.
The teachers have said that if government officials can source money to pay their own wages and entitlements, they should as well be able to source money to pay the increase in teachers's wages, or be ready to face a strike action.
But the teachers's employers, the teachers's service commission, an arm of the government, has threatened fire and brimstone against the teachers, that should the teachers embark on a strike, which notice has not been given to it, they risk mass termination of employment.
12 hours in London
August 25 2015. By Abi Giwa
One day in London is like one day in heaven. Why? You see as much people thronging the streets around Westminster as one will one day see people throng heaven, because many people want to go heaven, and without dying.
A journey from the Heathrow Airport to the Westminster and the Trafalgar Square represents an open window and an opportunity to see London, where the mass transit train system is called 'The underground train', unlike in New York where it is called 'The subway'. And whether a Subway or Underground, they perform similar function of moving mass of people.
As you get into the underground rail system in London, you discover that the trains are painted red, blue and cream colors. Some of the trains that are old look horrible in those colors, while the trains that are still new look really good in them.
A journey from the Heathrow Airport to the Westminster and the Trafalgar Square represents an open window and an opportunity to see London, where the mass transit train system is called 'The underground train', unlike in New York where it is called 'The subway'. And whether a Subway or Underground, they perform similar function of moving mass of people.
As you get into the underground rail system in London, you discover that the trains are painted red, blue and cream colors. Some of the trains that are old look horrible in those colors, while the trains that are still new look really good in them.
Living near perpetual darkness
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Hiring not Nigeria Police immediate need
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From Baltimore to Jersey City seemingly in Jackson's outfit
August 13 2015 By Abi Giwa
He succeeded causing a traffic jam, doing Michael Jackson's songs, dance and with stunts, on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive before the train station, on Tuesday in Jersey City, United States. It was right in front of the MLK's Shopping Hub, moving from the top of a yellow truck to the ground and in front of the traffic. He caused stirs.
His name is Dimitri Reeves, 22. A native of St. Mary's County in Maryland. According to him, he is yet to get a record deal, and part of the reason, he is on a road show. And observers who watch his show say the road show is paying off, considering the size of the crowd watching him.
Some people say one will think that Reeves is a reincarnation of Jackson. He wears a black pant, a short sleeve black shirt - buttons halfway down, and white socks on black shoes. He does the 'break dance' dexterously, almost outperforming the brand owner, and mimes Jackson's songs along with his own.
Reeves said he is ambitious to to get a record deal and a radio show. He sells his CD demo for $1.00, a price making many people to buy, and his manager, Vaughan Mason, forced into a multi-tasking mode, while he tried to pay attention to the show and keep the zip on the money bag.
Asked if he is trying to step into Jackson's shoes, Reeves answered in the negative. "I want to wear my own shoes. I want a radio show and a record deal."
His name is Dimitri Reeves, 22. A native of St. Mary's County in Maryland. According to him, he is yet to get a record deal, and part of the reason, he is on a road show. And observers who watch his show say the road show is paying off, considering the size of the crowd watching him.
Some people say one will think that Reeves is a reincarnation of Jackson. He wears a black pant, a short sleeve black shirt - buttons halfway down, and white socks on black shoes. He does the 'break dance' dexterously, almost outperforming the brand owner, and mimes Jackson's songs along with his own.
Reeves said he is ambitious to to get a record deal and a radio show. He sells his CD demo for $1.00, a price making many people to buy, and his manager, Vaughan Mason, forced into a multi-tasking mode, while he tried to pay attention to the show and keep the zip on the money bag.
Asked if he is trying to step into Jackson's shoes, Reeves answered in the negative. "I want to wear my own shoes. I want a radio show and a record deal."
Nigeria: Sijuade's loss of fight and media's reputation question
August 12 2015. By Abi Giwa
Oba Okunade Sijuade, Ooni of Ife, has lost the fight, the un-winnable fight for life, news report in the Nigeria's Premium Times revealed on Monday. The King's palace chiefs have confirmed the worst that is usually the end of every mortal. The information also said that one of the chiefs, whose responsibility it is to break the news will officially proclaim it on Wednesday, between 10:00 am and 04:00 pm.
But on Wednesday, it was Sijuade's son, Adetokunbo Sijuade, who announced his father's loss of the fight and he said the body will arrive Nigeria on Thursday, against earlier media reports that the body had arrived the country under the cover of darkness and that it was preserved with traditional means and being moved from one ritual ground to another for rites, within the palace.
But on Wednesday, it was Sijuade's son, Adetokunbo Sijuade, who announced his father's loss of the fight and he said the body will arrive Nigeria on Thursday, against earlier media reports that the body had arrived the country under the cover of darkness and that it was preserved with traditional means and being moved from one ritual ground to another for rites, within the palace.
Buhari's accountability condones double standard
August 9 2015. By Abi Giwa
President Muhammed Buhari of Nigeria has said that the major work before him as a president is that of a Sheriff, to ensure justice against those who have stolen government money, But curious Nigerians have been questioning the way Buhari has been conducting or how he plans to conduct his policeman's job, by scrutinizing some former public officers and leaving others untouched.
Buhari had said he would problem former public office holders under the government of President Goodluck Jonathan and that it would be too much work to go all the way back to through the long journey of the country's life of seething corruption. It thus meant that even if former military leader, Sanni Abacha, is alive, he would have escaped Buhari's scrutiny, just like his counterparts like Ibrahim Babangida, Olusegun Obasanjo and Abdulsalam .
Many among Buhari's supporters are supportive of the president's scrutiny policy, which some critical observers have described as a double standard. The president's critics said that will doom the president's talk about ensuring accountability in the country. Choruses of the members of the former ruling party being thieves have become the new government's mantra.
The government doesn't seem to be ready to listen to the words of wisdom from neutral Nigerians. On Saturday, newspapers reported Vice President Yemi Osinbajo affirming and defending the government's decision to foist double standard at an occasion in Abeokuta, where all the big wigs of the new ruling party gathered to celebrate with one of among themselves, burying his mother. The VP said it is necessary to probe members of the immediate past government and leaving others to ensure accountability
Buhari had said he would problem former public office holders under the government of President Goodluck Jonathan and that it would be too much work to go all the way back to through the long journey of the country's life of seething corruption. It thus meant that even if former military leader, Sanni Abacha, is alive, he would have escaped Buhari's scrutiny, just like his counterparts like Ibrahim Babangida, Olusegun Obasanjo and Abdulsalam .
Many among Buhari's supporters are supportive of the president's scrutiny policy, which some critical observers have described as a double standard. The president's critics said that will doom the president's talk about ensuring accountability in the country. Choruses of the members of the former ruling party being thieves have become the new government's mantra.
The government doesn't seem to be ready to listen to the words of wisdom from neutral Nigerians. On Saturday, newspapers reported Vice President Yemi Osinbajo affirming and defending the government's decision to foist double standard at an occasion in Abeokuta, where all the big wigs of the new ruling party gathered to celebrate with one of among themselves, burying his mother. The VP said it is necessary to probe members of the immediate past government and leaving others to ensure accountability
Digital natives and the immigrants
August 8 2015. By Abi Giwa
An example of digital native (Courtesy: wwww.socialstrategies.com)
There is a saying among the Yoruba people of Nigeria that there is no old people among Ghana women - "Ko sa rugbo ni Ghana", in relation to old people's younger looking appearances in Ghana, especially in regard to how women beautify themselves, irrespective of age. The statement, which was common in our times as young people, is still common today, not only in West Africa, but all over the world. No one wants to grow old.
There is no part of the world where people aren't trying to look young by eating healthy, using medications to enhance skin glow and visiting the gym to exercise to keep fit. But no matter how hard we try to hide our age by looking young, no human can defy growing old forever. It is why today we have people who are old and on their way toward retirement and young people who are just starting out.
Style and fashion change. What was in the vogue yesterday, isn't what is in vogue today. This is applicable to all areas of human life. The way that young girls of yesteryears take care of themselves, the fashion with which they adorned themselves is different from what young women of today wear. The same is applicable to the young men. The dating style today is different from the dating style of yesteryears. What were taboos yesterday, are almost becoming ways of life today.
There is no part of the world where people aren't trying to look young by eating healthy, using medications to enhance skin glow and visiting the gym to exercise to keep fit. But no matter how hard we try to hide our age by looking young, no human can defy growing old forever. It is why today we have people who are old and on their way toward retirement and young people who are just starting out.
Style and fashion change. What was in the vogue yesterday, isn't what is in vogue today. This is applicable to all areas of human life. The way that young girls of yesteryears take care of themselves, the fashion with which they adorned themselves is different from what young women of today wear. The same is applicable to the young men. The dating style today is different from the dating style of yesteryears. What were taboos yesterday, are almost becoming ways of life today.
Kim Kardashian, The Renaissance and Modern Times
August 8 2015. By Abi Giwa
If you live in America, you have to live like an American, even if you are not an American, just like it is said that when you live in Rome, you have to live like the Romans. There is a strong possibility that at the time Rome came into the picture about the need for people in Rome to live like Romans, The Renaissance must have played a role.
History has related to the Modern Times that The Renaissance was the changer of how things get done by any human who wants to be like royal without being from a royal line, as a period that affected every aspect of human life and the professions, especially the Arts.
And anyone living in America, who knows how life is being lived here, would attest to it that America is The Renaissance in Modern Times or the place where The Renaissance is being relived. It is said all the time, "Work hard and you will make it, notwithstanding your parental background."
The American Dream is said not to be about the child of whom you are, but how hard you can work and use your senses. By the way, what brought about The Renaissance and modern America as Siamese twins? It is a discussion, yesterday evening, in a Fox News' "TMZ", about Kim Kardashian and Hillary Clinton.
History has related to the Modern Times that The Renaissance was the changer of how things get done by any human who wants to be like royal without being from a royal line, as a period that affected every aspect of human life and the professions, especially the Arts.
And anyone living in America, who knows how life is being lived here, would attest to it that America is The Renaissance in Modern Times or the place where The Renaissance is being relived. It is said all the time, "Work hard and you will make it, notwithstanding your parental background."
The American Dream is said not to be about the child of whom you are, but how hard you can work and use your senses. By the way, what brought about The Renaissance and modern America as Siamese twins? It is a discussion, yesterday evening, in a Fox News' "TMZ", about Kim Kardashian and Hillary Clinton.
US Politics: Trump as man of the moment
August 7 2015 By Abi Giwa
Trump (Courtesy: www.today.com)
It was clear before the debate judging from the public response and media reports, that Donald Trump was the man to beat. And the difficulties in choosing a winner of the debate of Thursday night a day after hasn't left Trump out, despite what he has become as the traducer of other Republican Party presidential candidates.
The outcome of the two debates held on Friday in which a female candidate, Carly Fiorina, was reported to have emerged a clear winner of the second debate, allows room to look at how each of these candidates stand on the chances they each have to winning the nomination. Jeb Bush's position of lacking reckoning first comes to mind.
It isn't that Jeb isn't a good candidate. His undoing is the memory of the Iraq war and its effect on the Republican Party and his family. No doubt that he is from a great family, but the unfortunate scenario is that as the Republican Party seems to be recovering from the Iraq war onslaught on its image, the effect of the the same scenario on the Bush family has not waned.
The outcome of the two debates held on Friday in which a female candidate, Carly Fiorina, was reported to have emerged a clear winner of the second debate, allows room to look at how each of these candidates stand on the chances they each have to winning the nomination. Jeb Bush's position of lacking reckoning first comes to mind.
It isn't that Jeb isn't a good candidate. His undoing is the memory of the Iraq war and its effect on the Republican Party and his family. No doubt that he is from a great family, but the unfortunate scenario is that as the Republican Party seems to be recovering from the Iraq war onslaught on its image, the effect of the the same scenario on the Bush family has not waned.
Razak and the Malaysian Triangle
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Ooni of Ife: in un-winnable fight?
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The general question among Nigerians, home and abroad, especially among people who follow current affairs, is whether Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, still alive against media reports, or whether he has joined his ancestors. If he has joined his ancestors, it means he is in an un-winnable fight, as the tradition of Ife people, South West of Nigeria forbids saying their King has joined the ancestors.
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Public Relations: Ile-Ife, culture-shock and modernism
August 2 2015 By Abi Giwa
Have you been following the news from Nigeria regarding Oba Okunade Sijuade about the issue of life and death? Do you think the news media is right in the way and manner it has been publishing stories much without required attributions? And do you think it is still possible that women could be kept indoor for 24 hours seven days, for any reason, in the 21st century?
Few days ago, the media reported something 'strange', which no one alive will not want attributed to him or her, and a reminder of the refrain that everyone wants to go heaven, but no one wants to die. The reports said the King has died, but in a rebuttal, the chiefs in the palace said the King is not dead, but alive.
Almost one week after the chief's rebuttal, the King has yet to appear in the public to assure his subjects that he is much alive. Well, observers are saying it is quite possible that the King hadn't appear to disclaim the media publication, because it is possible he is still receiving medical attention or still convalescing after treatment.
But the media has not stopped publishing stories inferencing developments in the city that suggest or confirm the earlier publication, amid public debate in Nigeria in which some people are saying that the media shouldn't have published the first report about death, citing traditions, while some others are saying the media was right for publishing the sad story, citing the new media and modernism.
In the earlier report that said the King has joined his ancestors, the report said the King was ill and rushed to St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, from Ibadan. There was no attribution, the ward number and the possible certificate of death. However, the palace chiefs have not denied that the king was ill and possibly in London for medical attention.
Few days ago, the media reported something 'strange', which no one alive will not want attributed to him or her, and a reminder of the refrain that everyone wants to go heaven, but no one wants to die. The reports said the King has died, but in a rebuttal, the chiefs in the palace said the King is not dead, but alive.
Almost one week after the chief's rebuttal, the King has yet to appear in the public to assure his subjects that he is much alive. Well, observers are saying it is quite possible that the King hadn't appear to disclaim the media publication, because it is possible he is still receiving medical attention or still convalescing after treatment.
But the media has not stopped publishing stories inferencing developments in the city that suggest or confirm the earlier publication, amid public debate in Nigeria in which some people are saying that the media shouldn't have published the first report about death, citing traditions, while some others are saying the media was right for publishing the sad story, citing the new media and modernism.
In the earlier report that said the King has joined his ancestors, the report said the King was ill and rushed to St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London, from Ibadan. There was no attribution, the ward number and the possible certificate of death. However, the palace chiefs have not denied that the king was ill and possibly in London for medical attention.
Journey through these times
August 1 2015. By Abi Giwa
August 1, 1983, is one of the most important dates in my life. The day is even more important than my own birthday. It was on this day 32 years ago that I had my first child. Prior to the birth of the baby boy, who is today a man, a husband and a father, I looked at my pregnant wife and felt joyful, sensing that I had the capability to make children and that I was to become a father.
The depth of thoughts in my mind was unknown to my wife. Hardly did she knew the intense happiness I felt the day she gave me my first bundle of joy, leaving her on the the hospital bed, walking the streets back to my house to go and bring provisions, and enveloped with unspeakable joy. I felt like I had conquered the world. It was certainly the beginning of my conquests.
I had everything in place for the baby's arrival. I worked in the Daily Times where we had one of the best medical support. Doctors at Mayomi Hospital gave a good attention to my expectant wife. She was registered to have the baby at a hospital on Ayilara Street, off Ojuelegba, far away from where we lived in Iju area of Agege. She arrived in the hospital the evening of the last day of July, ready to have her child. God led the journey and I followed, being a new-comer to the enterprise baby making.
The depth of thoughts in my mind was unknown to my wife. Hardly did she knew the intense happiness I felt the day she gave me my first bundle of joy, leaving her on the the hospital bed, walking the streets back to my house to go and bring provisions, and enveloped with unspeakable joy. I felt like I had conquered the world. It was certainly the beginning of my conquests.
I had everything in place for the baby's arrival. I worked in the Daily Times where we had one of the best medical support. Doctors at Mayomi Hospital gave a good attention to my expectant wife. She was registered to have the baby at a hospital on Ayilara Street, off Ojuelegba, far away from where we lived in Iju area of Agege. She arrived in the hospital the evening of the last day of July, ready to have her child. God led the journey and I followed, being a new-comer to the enterprise baby making.
World upside down as Church embraces......
July 27 2015 By Abi Giwa
An episcopal priest at the Church of the Redeemed in Astoria, Queens in New York, is reported to have abandoned his wife and marries a man. According to the New York Metro, Rev. Juan Andres Quevedo-Bosch, the archdeacon of Queens, made his decision public on Facebook, after his marriage in a Los Angeles Church.
It is not clear why the the New York Metro has chosen to place the story on page four of its Monday edition, though it says the story has first been published by the New York Post.
Contrary to his earlier position of having been a husband to a woman, he is now a wife to the man in his new life based on his Facebook post. "I am in Miami Beach with my new wife."
He is reported to have turned gay about a month ago and that his decision has put the church into divisions. The archdeacon who is a wife in his new relationship chooses to resign his post, but a petition to ask him to remain in the church surfaced. However, one member of the church is said to have said that because he is in a garb unexpected of people in his calling, people no longer come to church.
Wait! A bishop, Larry Provenzano, in charge of Long Island diocese and Queens, has asked the turncoat to remain, given his support. He said that priests who choose to get into the same sex marriage are allowed their their choice. So,e people has called it church rebranding.
It is not clear why the the New York Metro has chosen to place the story on page four of its Monday edition, though it says the story has first been published by the New York Post.
Contrary to his earlier position of having been a husband to a woman, he is now a wife to the man in his new life based on his Facebook post. "I am in Miami Beach with my new wife."
He is reported to have turned gay about a month ago and that his decision has put the church into divisions. The archdeacon who is a wife in his new relationship chooses to resign his post, but a petition to ask him to remain in the church surfaced. However, one member of the church is said to have said that because he is in a garb unexpected of people in his calling, people no longer come to church.
Wait! A bishop, Larry Provenzano, in charge of Long Island diocese and Queens, has asked the turncoat to remain, given his support. He said that priests who choose to get into the same sex marriage are allowed their their choice. So,e people has called it church rebranding.
The Masquerade and its dance
July 28 2015 By Abi Giwa
Buhari and APC governors
African elders have a saying that when a masquerade dances well, the owner will be aroused and encouraged. The saying was manifest in Kenya this past weekend during President Barack Obama's visit to the country. Kenyans were glad as they mostly say because one of them occupies the America's White House, even though they know that Obama was not born in Kenya, and that by the virtue of his birth in Hawaii, he is an American, despite his father being a Kenyan.
Obama's life is equivalent of the case of a masquerade that is dancing well. If President Obama is opposite of what he has achieved, very few Kenyans will identify with him. But because of his achievement and fame, every Kenyan identifies with him. Why wouldn't Kenyans do, when non-Kenyans all over the world do? Just as the dancing masquerade applies to Obama, the same way it is applicable to America, because of America's political and economic power.
Everyone wants to be an American. And where people don't have their way to be called Americans, they show appreciation of what America is. Just last week, President Muhammed Buhari was in Washington on a visit and was so glad he got an invitation from Washington. His list of requests of what he needs America for are legion. First, he wants America to help in the fight against Boko Haram, despite all the foot dragging America has shown in the fight against Boko Haram. Secondly, he wants America to help in tracing and retrieving money stolen by corrupt politicians in Nigeria and stashed away in foreign banks
Obama's life is equivalent of the case of a masquerade that is dancing well. If President Obama is opposite of what he has achieved, very few Kenyans will identify with him. But because of his achievement and fame, every Kenyan identifies with him. Why wouldn't Kenyans do, when non-Kenyans all over the world do? Just as the dancing masquerade applies to Obama, the same way it is applicable to America, because of America's political and economic power.
Everyone wants to be an American. And where people don't have their way to be called Americans, they show appreciation of what America is. Just last week, President Muhammed Buhari was in Washington on a visit and was so glad he got an invitation from Washington. His list of requests of what he needs America for are legion. First, he wants America to help in the fight against Boko Haram, despite all the foot dragging America has shown in the fight against Boko Haram. Secondly, he wants America to help in tracing and retrieving money stolen by corrupt politicians in Nigeria and stashed away in foreign banks
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Obama, Kenya and Africa
July 26 2015 By Abi Giwa
Kenyans delightfully photographing President Obama's welcome ceremony (Courtesy: nytimes.com)
Obama was in Kenya on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Kenya is Obama's father's home. News reports said the president met with family members, both the nuclear and the extended family. The president expressed joy about what he saw as signs of transformation in the country and he preached about democracy, human rights, freedom and tolerance.
But his host, President Uhuru Kenyatta, did not mince words in his response to Obama's wishes. "There are some things we must admit we don’t share; our culture, our society don’t accept,” he said. “It is very difficult for us to be able to impose on people that which they themselves do not accept,” the New York Times reported Kenyatta's words.
Obama hooked his sermon on love, respec for the law and who you are. Obama noted that his father was from Kenya. He did not say he is from Kenya. But he acknowledged that he has a family in Kenya. For a curious observer, this is where the talk about the difference in culture either caused by strokes of the law or transformational traverses begins.
But his host, President Uhuru Kenyatta, did not mince words in his response to Obama's wishes. "There are some things we must admit we don’t share; our culture, our society don’t accept,” he said. “It is very difficult for us to be able to impose on people that which they themselves do not accept,” the New York Times reported Kenyatta's words.
Obama hooked his sermon on love, respec for the law and who you are. Obama noted that his father was from Kenya. He did not say he is from Kenya. But he acknowledged that he has a family in Kenya. For a curious observer, this is where the talk about the difference in culture either caused by strokes of the law or transformational traverses begins.
Global diplomacy and unnecessary Nigeria's retraction
July 25 2015 By Abi Giwa
Buhari and Obama
President Barack Obama is unquestionably the most engaged leader in the world today. Other leaders follow behind. Just as Obama is highly engaged at home, so he is abroad. Earlier in the week, he had series of engagement around the country and at the same time received the Nigerian President Muhammed Buhari in Washington.
Obama is already on another African tour, and Buhari had returned to Nigeria. On Friday morning, just as Obama was landing in KENYA, a retraction emerged from Nigeria against one of the statements made by the Nigerian president during his visit to the US.
The statement from Abuja said that President Buhari's statement about the effect of the Leahy law of engagement on the Nigerian troops in their fight against Boko Haram did not mean that he had said the US was supporting Boko Haram against Nigeria.
The retraction from Abuja has made it necessary to look at the positions taken by the Nigerian president on major issues during his parley with President Obama, to see which of the statements he made that was undiplomatic and capable of causing unfavorable response from American officials. Was it the statement on the same sex marriage or the statement on the Leahy law as it affects the Nigerian troops?
Obama is already on another African tour, and Buhari had returned to Nigeria. On Friday morning, just as Obama was landing in KENYA, a retraction emerged from Nigeria against one of the statements made by the Nigerian president during his visit to the US.
The statement from Abuja said that President Buhari's statement about the effect of the Leahy law of engagement on the Nigerian troops in their fight against Boko Haram did not mean that he had said the US was supporting Boko Haram against Nigeria.
The retraction from Abuja has made it necessary to look at the positions taken by the Nigerian president on major issues during his parley with President Obama, to see which of the statements he made that was undiplomatic and capable of causing unfavorable response from American officials. Was it the statement on the same sex marriage or the statement on the Leahy law as it affects the Nigerian troops?
The world as a stage of madness
July 24 2015 By Abi Giwa
Would this world ever end as being suggested by some religious pundits? Is this world not beautiful enough and human life the most wonderful, which no one want its end? Looked from an angle of a common saying that many people want to go to heaven, but no one wants to die, gives a picture of the beauty of human life, makes it easy to grasp the goodness of the world, despite the often harshness of nature and the endless toil to make ends meet.
It is the endless toil and the insufficient means to make life amenable that makes people talk about suffering. Yes, there is suffering on earth, when you have not cornered enough money and material wealth. It could mean lack of access to comfortable home and nutritious food. People who know say whoever may have gone through that awful cycle would never wish his or her own enemy to lack those things that make human life spicy. Others say whoever thinks that wealth makes the possessors happy is wrong.
But they agree that imagining waking up in the morning without money and food in the house, and you have a wife and children, who expect you to fulfill your obligation as the head of the household is not what anyone who wish for himself. They say the first unusual thing a victim suffers is a feeling of an empty head. What will he tell his wife and children about what has rendered him incapable of rendering his natural role as a father and husband? Crying doesn't come as a solution.
It is the endless toil and the insufficient means to make life amenable that makes people talk about suffering. Yes, there is suffering on earth, when you have not cornered enough money and material wealth. It could mean lack of access to comfortable home and nutritious food. People who know say whoever may have gone through that awful cycle would never wish his or her own enemy to lack those things that make human life spicy. Others say whoever thinks that wealth makes the possessors happy is wrong.
But they agree that imagining waking up in the morning without money and food in the house, and you have a wife and children, who expect you to fulfill your obligation as the head of the household is not what anyone who wish for himself. They say the first unusual thing a victim suffers is a feeling of an empty head. What will he tell his wife and children about what has rendered him incapable of rendering his natural role as a father and husband? Crying doesn't come as a solution.
Buhari scores high against Obama's same sex marriage
July 22 2015 By Abi Giwa
Buhari in a parley with Obama
A replay of an equivalent of Haile Selassie's 1936 message to the League of Nations, over the condemnation of the use of chemical weapons against his people by Italy, has evolved. It is President Muhammed Buhari's response to President Barack Obama's request to him on the issue of same sex marriage.
Just like Selassie's scored high in his condemnation of Italy at the League of Nations over the attack on his people, Buhari's score among Nigerians everywhere is high for rejecting the same sex marriage from President Obama.
According to a news report monitored in Nigeria in connection to Buhari's visit to the United States, the Nigerian president is reported to have told President Obama that he is against the same sexual marriage policy and that his country, Nigeria, will have nothing to do with it.
Could Buhari's response to Obama on the same sex marriage issue be responsible for Obama's coldness toward Buhari's invitation for him to visit Nigeria, and upon which the American president is said to be non-committal, and the Nigerian president said he would still forward an invitation to the American president for the latter to consider a visit to Nigeria in his next African visit beginning this weekend?
Just like Selassie's scored high in his condemnation of Italy at the League of Nations over the attack on his people, Buhari's score among Nigerians everywhere is high for rejecting the same sex marriage from President Obama.
According to a news report monitored in Nigeria in connection to Buhari's visit to the United States, the Nigerian president is reported to have told President Obama that he is against the same sexual marriage policy and that his country, Nigeria, will have nothing to do with it.
Could Buhari's response to Obama on the same sex marriage issue be responsible for Obama's coldness toward Buhari's invitation for him to visit Nigeria, and upon which the American president is said to be non-committal, and the Nigerian president said he would still forward an invitation to the American president for the latter to consider a visit to Nigeria in his next African visit beginning this weekend?
Nigeria's definition of justice
July 21 2015 By Abi Giwa
Sambo Dasuki
Sambo Dasuki was the immediate former National Security Adviser, NSA, in the Goodluck Jonathan's defunct administration. Just few days after he was removed from the office by the newly elected President Muhammed Buhari, reports from Nigeria revealed that he was arrested by security agents under suspicion of planning a treasonable felony.
Security agents searched his house in Abuja and his father's house in Sokoto. According to reports, certain military equipment that included bullet proof cars were found in his Abuja residence, but his father said that nothing incrimination was found in his own Sokoto residence.
Dasuki is not alone. Gordon Obuah, former chief security officer, CSO, to the same former President Jonathan, has been in police custody for more than a week, and without a charge or explanation by security agents why he has been put behind bars.
Obuah's problem reportedly began seven days before government security agents decided to put him behind bars.
Security agents searched his house in Abuja and his father's house in Sokoto. According to reports, certain military equipment that included bullet proof cars were found in his Abuja residence, but his father said that nothing incrimination was found in his own Sokoto residence.
Dasuki is not alone. Gordon Obuah, former chief security officer, CSO, to the same former President Jonathan, has been in police custody for more than a week, and without a charge or explanation by security agents why he has been put behind bars.
Obuah's problem reportedly began seven days before government security agents decided to put him behind bars.
As Obama and Buhari parley
July 20 2015 By Abi Giwa
Presidents Buhari and Obama (Courtesy:Boyo Oladimeji on Facebook)
President Muhammed Buhari of Nigeria should have arrived in the United States by the time you would be reading this. Coming to the US just 30 days after he was sworn into office allows one to ask questions about Buhari's personality and his type of leadership, amid continued killings by Boko Haram in Nigeria, and embarking on a journey on a weekend that Moslems ended their fasting.
Remember that Buhari is a devout Moslem. With this in mind, the earnest question is about what may have attracted Buhari to accept an invitation from President Barack Obama so soon after assuming Nigeria's leadership without choosing a more appropriate date? Can it be for a wish to identify with a president who is popular abroad, but a little bit in a struggling motion at home?
No matter what President Obama's critics at home may say about him, this president is still popular abroad. It is here that a look at Buhari's past antecedent may help to let you as a reader into his personality and and the type of a leader he craves to be.
As a former military leader 32 years ago, Buhari craved accountability, allowing - his second command - Tunde Idiagbon breathed down the throat of suspected corrupt leaders. It was here that his administration came into its toughest opposition, after the governments had put whole lotta of bankers in the cell and the media under the feet. The two action were his government's arch-heel.
Remember that Buhari is a devout Moslem. With this in mind, the earnest question is about what may have attracted Buhari to accept an invitation from President Barack Obama so soon after assuming Nigeria's leadership without choosing a more appropriate date? Can it be for a wish to identify with a president who is popular abroad, but a little bit in a struggling motion at home?
No matter what President Obama's critics at home may say about him, this president is still popular abroad. It is here that a look at Buhari's past antecedent may help to let you as a reader into his personality and and the type of a leader he craves to be.
As a former military leader 32 years ago, Buhari craved accountability, allowing - his second command - Tunde Idiagbon breathed down the throat of suspected corrupt leaders. It was here that his administration came into its toughest opposition, after the governments had put whole lotta of bankers in the cell and the media under the feet. The two action were his government's arch-heel.
The Rime of Modern Mariners, and "Terror" as an Albatross
July 19 2015 By Abi Giwa
Four American Marines have been gunned down by a man whose mission and action depict outright terrorism, investigations have shown. But some government officials are still unsure what to call it; or how to describe the killer's act, whether terror, domestic terror or or just a lone wolf terrorist.
Some have said it may be termed 'domestic terror'; others have said it is a 'lone wolf' act and others say it is not clear whether the killer, who also had been killed had connection with any of the known major terror networks, but his writings posted on his website shows what he is.
Four families and a whole country have been thrown into mourning for the loss of four promising lives, cut short so senselessly evoking the evil consequences of terror, vengeance and endless feud. President Barack Obama describes the killing as heartbreaking, while other observers are awed that Americans have continued to fall victims of terrorism at home.
Some have said it may be termed 'domestic terror'; others have said it is a 'lone wolf' act and others say it is not clear whether the killer, who also had been killed had connection with any of the known major terror networks, but his writings posted on his website shows what he is.
Four families and a whole country have been thrown into mourning for the loss of four promising lives, cut short so senselessly evoking the evil consequences of terror, vengeance and endless feud. President Barack Obama describes the killing as heartbreaking, while other observers are awed that Americans have continued to fall victims of terrorism at home.
Nigeria's characteristics of Banana Republic
July 13 2015 By Abi Giwa
The news from Nigeria that President Muhammed Buhari has sacked his service chiefs is a reminder of the military government's attitude of sacking everyone sackable to show serious business. It is also part of the characteristics of Banana Republics, where leaders demonstrate monopoly of wisdom and where inconsistency in policy is also a policy.
One immediate question the news from Nigeria arouses is whether these sacked service chiefs were the ones who recommended the scrapping of checkpoints announced by President Buhari after a meeting with them in late June that consequently led to the butchering of hundreds of Nigerians by Boko Haram between the time of the scrapping of the checkpoints and the first week of July?
The answer my be in the negative, because the news had said President Buhari ordered the scrapping of the checkpoints. He did not say at the time he ordered scrapping of the checkpoints that the service chiefs had ordered him to do so. The sins of the service chiefs is that they had served the new president's predecessor.
The man who is supposed to be sacked for causing death of Nigerians, wittingly or unwittingly, is the man sacking others for having served a predecessor.
One immediate question the news from Nigeria arouses is whether these sacked service chiefs were the ones who recommended the scrapping of checkpoints announced by President Buhari after a meeting with them in late June that consequently led to the butchering of hundreds of Nigerians by Boko Haram between the time of the scrapping of the checkpoints and the first week of July?
The answer my be in the negative, because the news had said President Buhari ordered the scrapping of the checkpoints. He did not say at the time he ordered scrapping of the checkpoints that the service chiefs had ordered him to do so. The sins of the service chiefs is that they had served the new president's predecessor.
The man who is supposed to be sacked for causing death of Nigerians, wittingly or unwittingly, is the man sacking others for having served a predecessor.
American women's enviable power
July 12 2015 By Abi Giwa
America's victorious soccer team (Courtesy: www.people.com)
Would Serena Williams win the Grand Slam in Lawn Tennis? It is a question that the New York Times posed in a report over the weekend, because winning the Grand Slam - three major tennis titles together in one year - is all that the world's Tennis Queen yet to accomplish as a player.
Don't forget that Serena as an American is exhibiting strength and guts, understanding and mastery of the game, more than any other. And she has just one her 6th Wimbledon title.
Just as you are thinking about Serena, remember that just this passed Friday, New Yorkers welcomed the women American soccer stars with a parade, following the women's winning of a soccer trophy that amounts to capturing the women's soccer world.
American women did what American men have not traveled close enough to accomplishing. This is a statement of fact. People say soccer isn't an American sport, unlike the Baseball, Football and Basketball. In truth, the Baseball is an all men game, just like Football and the men's domination of the basketball here is like the game isn't played by women.
It is like the women are saying, "Hey, guys,we aren't going to complete unduly with you over The Baseball, the Football and even the Basketball, but we would seek out a place in the world of soccer, where you are yet to show reckoning and force."
Don't forget that Serena as an American is exhibiting strength and guts, understanding and mastery of the game, more than any other. And she has just one her 6th Wimbledon title.
Just as you are thinking about Serena, remember that just this passed Friday, New Yorkers welcomed the women American soccer stars with a parade, following the women's winning of a soccer trophy that amounts to capturing the women's soccer world.
American women did what American men have not traveled close enough to accomplishing. This is a statement of fact. People say soccer isn't an American sport, unlike the Baseball, Football and Basketball. In truth, the Baseball is an all men game, just like Football and the men's domination of the basketball here is like the game isn't played by women.
It is like the women are saying, "Hey, guys,we aren't going to complete unduly with you over The Baseball, the Football and even the Basketball, but we would seek out a place in the world of soccer, where you are yet to show reckoning and force."
The politics of heaven and hell
July 11 2015 By Abi Giwa
Donald Trump, an American Presidential candidate currently ruffling features over heaven and hell statement (Courtesy:wn.com)
Donald Trump, the American presidential candidate on the platform of the Republican Party, and other wealthy political gladiators around the world, are reminders of the refrain, "Render unto Caesar, what is Caesar's, and unto God what is God's."
The latter is believed as a master over all the universe and those who believe in his existence, while the former is a master of those who are his subjects in his earthly kingdom.
The Bible that propounds the Caesar and God theory also says that it is impossible to serve two masters, and that gaining the kingdom of heaven is beyond merely obeying the commandments, and that gaining heaven requires selling all possessions and giving the proceed to the poor.
The strict requirement for gaining heaven may have made the road that leads to heaven a tiny path with few people , and the one that leads to hell a wider path where there are many people. This is because no person will sell all for the sake of going into heaven, while people generally will conserve what they have as a source of getting influence or power.
It is why the refrain today is "Seek ye first the kingdom of money and every other thing will be added unto you," unlike the biblical refrain that says "Seek yet first the Kingdom of God and every other thing will be added unto you."
Many people may think it is heresy to sell all they have and give to the poor for them to gain heaven. They say no one has the glimpse of heaven other than the information in religious books, and information about those who claimed to have died, but unfortunately returned to this 'hell' for the poor, after they have seen the beauty of heaven. The hell on earth is for the poor, and the heaven on earth, according to a new refrain, is for the rich.
The rich will do everything humanly and spiritually possible to protect their heaven on earth that comprises their wealth, the comfort and the peace of mind derived from their acquisitions. They are careless about where they will be going after they leave this earth, because with their wealth, there is virtually anything they want or need that they cannot get, in comparison to the pitiful life of the poor - lacking almost everything that make life comfortable.
When Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus Christ's feet with the Alabaster oil and his disciples expressed opposition to her act, because they felt the oil could be sold and the money used to care for the poor, Jesus said she should be left alone because the poor will always be here, while they will not always have him.
The latter is believed as a master over all the universe and those who believe in his existence, while the former is a master of those who are his subjects in his earthly kingdom.
The Bible that propounds the Caesar and God theory also says that it is impossible to serve two masters, and that gaining the kingdom of heaven is beyond merely obeying the commandments, and that gaining heaven requires selling all possessions and giving the proceed to the poor.
The strict requirement for gaining heaven may have made the road that leads to heaven a tiny path with few people , and the one that leads to hell a wider path where there are many people. This is because no person will sell all for the sake of going into heaven, while people generally will conserve what they have as a source of getting influence or power.
It is why the refrain today is "Seek ye first the kingdom of money and every other thing will be added unto you," unlike the biblical refrain that says "Seek yet first the Kingdom of God and every other thing will be added unto you."
Many people may think it is heresy to sell all they have and give to the poor for them to gain heaven. They say no one has the glimpse of heaven other than the information in religious books, and information about those who claimed to have died, but unfortunately returned to this 'hell' for the poor, after they have seen the beauty of heaven. The hell on earth is for the poor, and the heaven on earth, according to a new refrain, is for the rich.
The rich will do everything humanly and spiritually possible to protect their heaven on earth that comprises their wealth, the comfort and the peace of mind derived from their acquisitions. They are careless about where they will be going after they leave this earth, because with their wealth, there is virtually anything they want or need that they cannot get, in comparison to the pitiful life of the poor - lacking almost everything that make life comfortable.
When Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus Christ's feet with the Alabaster oil and his disciples expressed opposition to her act, because they felt the oil could be sold and the money used to care for the poor, Jesus said she should be left alone because the poor will always be here, while they will not always have him.
Nigeria's path of unaccountability
July 7 2015 By Abi Giwa
President Buhari and his men (Courtesy: Vanguard Newspapers)
Nigeria is on its backward move again as it has always done, but telling the world it is moving forward. This time it is about lack of accountability for what may have caused some states to have left their workers' salaries unpaid for several months. It is just about a fact that Nigeria doesn't account for anything, though much is said about holding public officers accountable for their actions.
To bury the current issue of civil servants' unpaid salaries for about seven months and possible mismanagement behind it, the government on Monday said it has released money for the workers to be paid. The end of the argument about what happened to the money meant for the unpaid workers's salaries.
The media report says that help is on the way. But no one has asked whether or not the Federal Government will tell Nigerians or whether Nigerians will want to know or have the right to know, why some of the state governments have left their workers in the limbo for seven months with salaries unpaid.
To bury the current issue of civil servants' unpaid salaries for about seven months and possible mismanagement behind it, the government on Monday said it has released money for the workers to be paid. The end of the argument about what happened to the money meant for the unpaid workers's salaries.
The media report says that help is on the way. But no one has asked whether or not the Federal Government will tell Nigerians or whether Nigerians will want to know or have the right to know, why some of the state governments have left their workers in the limbo for seven months with salaries unpaid.
Insolvency, mismanagement and graft
July 6 2015. By Abi Giwa
Mismanagement and graft are often responsible for a country's inability to manage an unexpected hard economic crunch. Because politicians hardly remember the lessons they are thought as new drivers, to keep a good distance following a vehicle on the road to avert losing control in case of a sudden occurrence capable of causing havocs.
Leaders in many countries are of course like reckless drivers, who drove mindless that anything could happen on the road or that the vehicle is capable of developing mechanical faults.
When the sheep is down like the case in Greece, it is the people - the rich and the poor - who have to grapple with difficulties of survival, when the politicians have changed the baton in an election, and a new leader is scheming to correct the evil caused by a predecessor. However, there is a lesson to learn from Greek's insolvency compared to certain countries, who have not been declared insolvent but are already owing workers' salaries. News reports say that soon Greece may be unable to pay civil servants.
Leaders in many countries are of course like reckless drivers, who drove mindless that anything could happen on the road or that the vehicle is capable of developing mechanical faults.
When the sheep is down like the case in Greece, it is the people - the rich and the poor - who have to grapple with difficulties of survival, when the politicians have changed the baton in an election, and a new leader is scheming to correct the evil caused by a predecessor. However, there is a lesson to learn from Greek's insolvency compared to certain countries, who have not been declared insolvent but are already owing workers' salaries. News reports say that soon Greece may be unable to pay civil servants.
Greece and the curse of poverty
July 6 2015 By Abi Giwa
Alexis Tsipras of Greece
Economic insolvency could happen to anyone or any country. In a simple term, it is termed a state of being financially down or broke. How such a situation is managed will determine the outcome, but if not managed well, it could spell doom.
The news from Greece and the result of the referendum about whether the country should accept bailout conditions from its European creditors or not is a statement about a country in financial and economic trouble.
Though the country's referendum results show that the Greeks have rejected the bailout conditions; the country's minister of finance, Yanis Varoufakis, resigned from office against expectations, but expectations of what may follow if the country does not act swiftly amounts to an Armagaeddon.
According to a New York Times report, Greece has only days or hours, to obtain any form of agreement from its creditors before full-scale economic collapse sets in. The country’s banks are on the verge of running out of euros, and Greeks could soon begin to suffer shortages of fuel and other imported goods.
The news from Greece and the result of the referendum about whether the country should accept bailout conditions from its European creditors or not is a statement about a country in financial and economic trouble.
Though the country's referendum results show that the Greeks have rejected the bailout conditions; the country's minister of finance, Yanis Varoufakis, resigned from office against expectations, but expectations of what may follow if the country does not act swiftly amounts to an Armagaeddon.
According to a New York Times report, Greece has only days or hours, to obtain any form of agreement from its creditors before full-scale economic collapse sets in. The country’s banks are on the verge of running out of euros, and Greeks could soon begin to suffer shortages of fuel and other imported goods.
The Nigerian political war
4 July 2015 By Abi Giwa
Buhari and some of the ruling party governors
As Nigeria's ruling party members flex muscles over the sharing of offices and the booties of office, news reports say that Boko Haram has killed 145 Nigerians in two days. The new government has not appointed ministers. Nigerians have been enveloped with promises upon promises by the ruling party to resolve party members' differences, as if resolving crisis is what Nigerians voted for, and as if the nation is still in a campaign mode.
Some Nigerians are already saying Buhari and his party men are behaving like mosquitoes waiting to be roasted, because the Nigerian ruling party, All People Congress, is in crisis, instead of working to fulfill its campaign promises.
The case in Nigeria is a reminder of the aphorism that when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. This applies to any crisis situation, whether big or small, and that It is for the lack of wars and avoidance of wars that the Utopian state of affairs is preferable to the dystopian state, where wars are fought without an end. Crisis, put simply, stalls progress, just as the crisis and the war currently tearing the Nigeria's ruling party apart is having negative effect on the country's state of affairs.
Some Nigerians are already saying Buhari and his party men are behaving like mosquitoes waiting to be roasted, because the Nigerian ruling party, All People Congress, is in crisis, instead of working to fulfill its campaign promises.
The case in Nigeria is a reminder of the aphorism that when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. This applies to any crisis situation, whether big or small, and that It is for the lack of wars and avoidance of wars that the Utopian state of affairs is preferable to the dystopian state, where wars are fought without an end. Crisis, put simply, stalls progress, just as the crisis and the war currently tearing the Nigeria's ruling party apart is having negative effect on the country's state of affairs.
New York's first rent freeze in 46 years
June 30 2015. By Abi Giwa
Renters at the venue of the Rent Guideline Board's meeting seeking rent reduction (Courtesy: nytimes.com)
New York residents living in rent stabilized apartments won the city's first rent freeze on Tuesday after 7-2 vote by the Rent Guideline Board, RGB, in favor of a freeze.
The freeze decision favors one year leases with zero rent increase, while two year leases are expected to pay 2 percent rent increase.
News reports say that the decision will affect new leases and lease renewals from October 1.
It is not unexpected that the Rent Guideline Board's decision heralded jubilation among members of Rent Justice Coalition and a group of tenants, who were at the venue of the RGB meeting and who witnessed the announcement of the the board's decision.
The decision seems like a score for Mayor de Blasio, because according to reports all the current members of the RGB are his appointees. The mayor and other New York City Council members hailed the board's decision. But landlords' representatives said the decision will ultimately hurt tenants since 'they' the landlords will not have sufficient funds to maintain the buildings
The freeze decision favors one year leases with zero rent increase, while two year leases are expected to pay 2 percent rent increase.
News reports say that the decision will affect new leases and lease renewals from October 1.
It is not unexpected that the Rent Guideline Board's decision heralded jubilation among members of Rent Justice Coalition and a group of tenants, who were at the venue of the RGB meeting and who witnessed the announcement of the the board's decision.
The decision seems like a score for Mayor de Blasio, because according to reports all the current members of the RGB are his appointees. The mayor and other New York City Council members hailed the board's decision. But landlords' representatives said the decision will ultimately hurt tenants since 'they' the landlords will not have sufficient funds to maintain the buildings
Tortoise in Nigeria's Aso Rock Villa
Tortoise in Aso Rock Villa, Nigeria's equivalent of the White House (Courtesy: Nigerian Guardian Newspapers)
The 'Gay' triumph, the Church and erosion of family values
June 27 2015 By Abi Giwa
Pope Francis
The U.S Supreme Court's ruling declaring gay rights as legal in the country, which attracted jubilations in some quarters and condemnations among some other people, shows a triumph for gay rights and muted opposition for a culture viewed yesteryears as an abomination.
Observers see the development as a result of waning of the work of the Church in areas considered religion jurisdiction. This triumph of gay rights is seen as a by-product of the loss of influence in the society by the Church.
These days people talk about several abnormalities that have crept into the societal cultures. Young people say they are scared of marriage because of the rate marriages are failing. There is a loud complain against increasing rate of single motherhood - not deliberately embraced by mothers, but a situation forced on most of them by circumstances beyond their control - and leaving children vulnerable to improper upbringing without the presence of a male figure in the house. With increasing lack of hoe training, many young people are attracted to crime and drug in search of money and fame.
Observers say that the schism in the Church has turned Churches against themselves rather than unite them against the encroachment of cultures which the Church formerly termed 'worldliness'; and that the attention of new mega Churches to the pursuit of prosperity gospel, have opened the door for the triumph of abnormal cultures that are riding on the back of liberty and legality.
Observers see the development as a result of waning of the work of the Church in areas considered religion jurisdiction. This triumph of gay rights is seen as a by-product of the loss of influence in the society by the Church.
These days people talk about several abnormalities that have crept into the societal cultures. Young people say they are scared of marriage because of the rate marriages are failing. There is a loud complain against increasing rate of single motherhood - not deliberately embraced by mothers, but a situation forced on most of them by circumstances beyond their control - and leaving children vulnerable to improper upbringing without the presence of a male figure in the house. With increasing lack of hoe training, many young people are attracted to crime and drug in search of money and fame.
Observers say that the schism in the Church has turned Churches against themselves rather than unite them against the encroachment of cultures which the Church formerly termed 'worldliness'; and that the attention of new mega Churches to the pursuit of prosperity gospel, have opened the door for the triumph of abnormal cultures that are riding on the back of liberty and legality.
Nigeria's Buhari and the media
June 26 2015. By Abi Giwa
President Muhammed Buhari taking the oath of office
If there was anything myself and my late brother (Dele Giwa) former Sunday editor at the Concord Press and first chief executive and editor-in-chief of Nigeria's Newswatch Communications agreed upon without expressing it, it was his rejection of an invitation from the military government led by Muhammed Buhari for him to be information minister in 1984.
Myself and my brother disagreed on his departure from the Daily Times to the Concord Press. When he told me he was going to the Concord Press as Sunday editor, I queried his decision. I explained to him that he had made a name in the Daily Times, that with time if he should decide to begin his own paper, the sky would be his limit. He immediately told me he had already accepted the offer from the Concord, and that he merely wanted to know what I thought about it.
I couldn't tell him that I saw the appointment to the Concord as a trap and that the end there seemed to me to be clouded in uncertainty. By the time a letter arrived on Moshood Abiola's desk as proprietor of the Concord Press from the military government asking him whether or not my brother was available for the post of the minister of information, Abiola and my brother were already at loggerheads over a personal issue, and probably prompted Abiola to tell the government my brother wasn't available for the government's appointment.
Myself and my brother disagreed on his departure from the Daily Times to the Concord Press. When he told me he was going to the Concord Press as Sunday editor, I queried his decision. I explained to him that he had made a name in the Daily Times, that with time if he should decide to begin his own paper, the sky would be his limit. He immediately told me he had already accepted the offer from the Concord, and that he merely wanted to know what I thought about it.
I couldn't tell him that I saw the appointment to the Concord as a trap and that the end there seemed to me to be clouded in uncertainty. By the time a letter arrived on Moshood Abiola's desk as proprietor of the Concord Press from the military government asking him whether or not my brother was available for the post of the minister of information, Abiola and my brother were already at loggerheads over a personal issue, and probably prompted Abiola to tell the government my brother wasn't available for the government's appointment.
Nigerians in small houses and mansions
June 25 2015 By Abi Giwa
Buhari and some of his governors
Evangelist Felix Umoru is a minister of the God of the Church of God Mission in Nigeria, and a regular feature on the Facebook. On Tuesday, he posted a message on the Facebook saying that it is better to live in a small house with peace of mind than live in a secured mansion, where one is not able to sleep with eyes closed.
The branch of the Church of God Mission where Umoru ministers is in a part of Nigeria that happens to be my parents' place of birth and my hometown called Ugbekpe, in Ekperi Local Government Area of the country. I know there are more small houses in my village than mansions, just as it is in Ile-Ife, my birth place and where I grew up, and in Lagos where I later worked and raised a family, just as it is everywhere in the world, because small houses far, far, outnumber the mansions.
The society's setting shows that apart from the Noveau-Riche who lives in mansions, the only known people who lives in mansions like the novea-riche are the government officials, especially in Nigeria, where being a politician or senior government official amounts to being wealthy.
The branch of the Church of God Mission where Umoru ministers is in a part of Nigeria that happens to be my parents' place of birth and my hometown called Ugbekpe, in Ekperi Local Government Area of the country. I know there are more small houses in my village than mansions, just as it is in Ile-Ife, my birth place and where I grew up, and in Lagos where I later worked and raised a family, just as it is everywhere in the world, because small houses far, far, outnumber the mansions.
The society's setting shows that apart from the Noveau-Riche who lives in mansions, the only known people who lives in mansions like the novea-riche are the government officials, especially in Nigeria, where being a politician or senior government official amounts to being wealthy.
Tsarnaev at sentencing: Judge reminds him of his evil act
June 24 2015 By Abi Giwa
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving Boston Marathon bomber of 2013, sentenced to death on Wednesday for killing and maiming people, was reminded by the judge of the evil act he committed.
Shortly before his sentencing by Justice George O'Toole Jr. of Federal District Court, Tsarnaev apologized to the victims and survivors of the bombing. He admitted that he did it with his brother. He said he is sorry for the life he has taken.
Tsarnaev's admission for his evil act at his sentencing contrasts with his 'not guilty' plea at his arraignment in 2013.
Shortly before his sentencing by Justice George O'Toole Jr. of Federal District Court, Tsarnaev apologized to the victims and survivors of the bombing. He admitted that he did it with his brother. He said he is sorry for the life he has taken.
Tsarnaev's admission for his evil act at his sentencing contrasts with his 'not guilty' plea at his arraignment in 2013.
Brookfield Place and Father's Day Rendezvous
June 22 2015 By Abi Giwa
People enjoying Father's Day outing
The events' Center at the Brookfield Place on West Street and Vessey Street in Manhattan, opposite the World Trade Center, was filled on Father's Day. There was also a band on the stand that entertained visitors and fun seekers.
The reporter stumbled on the rendezvous, while he was crossing to take the Path Train. The architectural beauty of the edifice added picturesqueness to a gathering that boomed with excitement.
The sight of the Hudson River behind the band; the sea of human heads in front of the band and behind, another large number of people seated on the steps all the way up to the viewing of the Downtown from the foyer could not be anything but a Father's Day wonder.
The Palms in front of the band stand provided a shade from the sun. Standing on the ground facing the escalator that leads to the Path gives the picture of one beholding the entire Downtown Manhattan with skyscrapers right in your sight.
The reporter stumbled on the rendezvous, while he was crossing to take the Path Train. The architectural beauty of the edifice added picturesqueness to a gathering that boomed with excitement.
The sight of the Hudson River behind the band; the sea of human heads in front of the band and behind, another large number of people seated on the steps all the way up to the viewing of the Downtown from the foyer could not be anything but a Father's Day wonder.
The Palms in front of the band stand provided a shade from the sun. Standing on the ground facing the escalator that leads to the Path gives the picture of one beholding the entire Downtown Manhattan with skyscrapers right in your sight.
The Charleston Saints
June 21 2015 By Abi Giwa
Some of the parishioners who became instant Saints after they were killed in the Church on Wednesday
How would people feel this Sunday going to Church for worship? First, the Charleston's experience would have to be a major issue of discussion among Christian worshippers. Although, people have heard of terrorists who bombed Churches in Nigeria or Pakistan, or the bombing of a Church in Charleston during the heady racism days, but no one would have expected the type of domestic terror and the killing of 9 parishioners at the Charleston Church to happen in the 21st Century, and certainly not in a civilized country like the United States.
People go to the Church every Sunday to worship God. It has been that way for a long time. It is done without anyone fearing that a mad man will come into the Church and begins to pump bullets into innocent souls. But that may have changed since the event in Charleston, South Carolina, where 21 year old man entered the church during a Bible Study session, sat close to the pastor, had an argument on the topic of discussion, before he began to pump bullets into people, whose main purpose of attending the Bible Studies was to have abundant life and not death.
People go to the Church every Sunday to worship God. It has been that way for a long time. It is done without anyone fearing that a mad man will come into the Church and begins to pump bullets into innocent souls. But that may have changed since the event in Charleston, South Carolina, where 21 year old man entered the church during a Bible Study session, sat close to the pastor, had an argument on the topic of discussion, before he began to pump bullets into people, whose main purpose of attending the Bible Studies was to have abundant life and not death.
Storm Roof's act in the Cathedral
June 20 2015 By Abi Giwa
Dylan Storm Roof in jail (Courtesy:LosAngelesTimes)
Dylan Storm Roof has created what is more than a storm with the killing of 9 innocent parishioners during a Bible Study session at the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dylan has raised the definition of a storm to to the roof, and his heinous act has become the talk of the town, for four days running.
Why wouldn't it be with the stealth manner he has entered the Church, sits next to the pastor, takes part in the scriptural study, disagrees with others and then pulls a gun, which he points first to a woman over eighty years, before he pulls the trigger and momentarily turns the nozzle towards others. At the last count, Storm has silenced the church pastor along with others in an act of another murder in the Cathedral.
Dylan has raised the definition of a storm to to the roof, and his heinous act has become the talk of the town, for four days running.
Why wouldn't it be with the stealth manner he has entered the Church, sits next to the pastor, takes part in the scriptural study, disagrees with others and then pulls a gun, which he points first to a woman over eighty years, before he pulls the trigger and momentarily turns the nozzle towards others. At the last count, Storm has silenced the church pastor along with others in an act of another murder in the Cathedral.
Age and performance: Buhari and spokesman disagree
June 20 2015 By Abi Giwa
Buhari in a recent photo in the Vanguard Newspapers
President Muhammed Buhari of Nigeria and his special assistant on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, have disagreed on the impact that age can have on the performance of a president. President Buhari had said that his performance as a president at his present age of 72 might not be as sterling as when he was a younger fellow at 40, the age when he was Nigeria's military head of state. The president was frank in his statement to Nigerians resident in South Africa, where he attended the just concluded meeting of African leaders, that he shouldn't be expected to do the job of saving Nigeria alone.
By the time the president arrived in Abuja in Nigeria from South Africa, the wordings of his statement had changed with Adesina, who said that the media and the public had misinterpreted the president, and Adesina's words in a signed press release were reported as emanating from the president.
By the time the president arrived in Abuja in Nigeria from South Africa, the wordings of his statement had changed with Adesina, who said that the media and the public had misinterpreted the president, and Adesina's words in a signed press release were reported as emanating from the president.
United States: Puerto Ricans celebrate
June 14 2014 By Abi Giwa
A photo showing an earlier Puerto Rico's Parade with former New York Mayor Bloomberg in attendance
Hector Colon, native of Puerto Rico and a resident in New York City, would like to be at the Puerto Rico's Annual Parade holding today on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, for one reason - to see Jennifer Lopez (Jelo).
But he said since he has other plans aside from the wish to see Jelo, (also a Puerto Rican, who many of her compatriots hold in high esteem) he would prefer to be at a barbecue, instead of going to the parade.
It isn't that Hector doesn't like the parade, which he describes as the coming together of Puerto Ricans to exhibit their pride, culture, progress, sense of belonging to one another and sharing of common affinity with a wave of the Puerto Rican's flag. For the Puerto Ricans, it is a day of celebration.
Almost all Puerto Ricans agree that the roll call at the parade will be a line up of stars and politicians, and that Puerto Ricans love the enchantment, which they say the annual parade affords them to show off their pride, culture and beauty as parts of their nature.
But he said since he has other plans aside from the wish to see Jelo, (also a Puerto Rican, who many of her compatriots hold in high esteem) he would prefer to be at a barbecue, instead of going to the parade.
It isn't that Hector doesn't like the parade, which he describes as the coming together of Puerto Ricans to exhibit their pride, culture, progress, sense of belonging to one another and sharing of common affinity with a wave of the Puerto Rican's flag. For the Puerto Ricans, it is a day of celebration.
Almost all Puerto Ricans agree that the roll call at the parade will be a line up of stars and politicians, and that Puerto Ricans love the enchantment, which they say the annual parade affords them to show off their pride, culture and beauty as parts of their nature.
Matters Arising: Nigerian officials and accountability
June 14 2015 By Abi Giwa
The ruling party elected governors with President Muhammed Buhari in the middle (Courtesy: Vanguard Newspapers)
The Nigerian Vanguard newspapers published a report on Sunday, "Small Pay, Lavish Lifestyle", bound to attract readers' attention, but which nonetheless will make readers to begin to search for more information to make necessary connections and judgement as to why government officials will be given so much money for vehicle allowance.
The import of the report may have been to demonstrate Nigerian governors' lavish lifestyle, but lavish lifestyle being what is already associated with the Nigerian big men, which the young people are imitating and one of the factors which has made the war against corruption almost impossible to win by governments in the country, the report will lack desirable impact on readers.
However, the report achieved one thing: it exposed not only the governors' unreasonable renumeration, but that of the entire government officials in the country. Again, when the breakdown in renumeration to all the government officials is curiously studied, it becomes clear that vehicle allowances is more than the salary and annual allowance put together.
The import of the report may have been to demonstrate Nigerian governors' lavish lifestyle, but lavish lifestyle being what is already associated with the Nigerian big men, which the young people are imitating and one of the factors which has made the war against corruption almost impossible to win by governments in the country, the report will lack desirable impact on readers.
However, the report achieved one thing: it exposed not only the governors' unreasonable renumeration, but that of the entire government officials in the country. Again, when the breakdown in renumeration to all the government officials is curiously studied, it becomes clear that vehicle allowances is more than the salary and annual allowance put together.
Obama's war strategy
June 12,2015 By Abi Giwa
From 3080 troops to 3530 troops. And these troops' assignment is merely to train Iraq soldiers. Yet, President Barack Obama said the United States has no special plans to address the ISIS's growing menace.
Is it the training of Iraq soldiers not a strategy? Or is it bring denied as a strategy because it is a failing strategy? Apparently, not all strategies are strategies. Some strategies, rather than help will lead to more problems.
What Obama said in the public fora about the US lack of strategy to tackle the ISIS was not unexpected to those who are ardent diplomatic thinkers.They said Obama would not have been expected to table publicly what the US intend to arrest ISIS's growing menace across the globe.
They believe it is part of diplomacy to keep plans from the enemy. They say we don't have complete plans cannot mean we don't have any plan at all. But the president's political opponents think otherwise. They say that Obama has no plan at all or that the plans is rebuffing all plans given to him by his military commanders.
These observers see the new form of diplomacy based on democracy that warrants a leader not to keep his war agenda to himself as dangerous and against the traditional wisdom.
Is it the training of Iraq soldiers not a strategy? Or is it bring denied as a strategy because it is a failing strategy? Apparently, not all strategies are strategies. Some strategies, rather than help will lead to more problems.
What Obama said in the public fora about the US lack of strategy to tackle the ISIS was not unexpected to those who are ardent diplomatic thinkers.They said Obama would not have been expected to table publicly what the US intend to arrest ISIS's growing menace across the globe.
They believe it is part of diplomacy to keep plans from the enemy. They say we don't have complete plans cannot mean we don't have any plan at all. But the president's political opponents think otherwise. They say that Obama has no plan at all or that the plans is rebuffing all plans given to him by his military commanders.
These observers see the new form of diplomacy based on democracy that warrants a leader not to keep his war agenda to himself as dangerous and against the traditional wisdom.
Nigeria's Goose and the Gander politics
June 12 2015 By Abi Giwa
Nigeria's new men at the helm
Can a party that has won an election with the support of members of another party who cross-carpeted from their own party en-masse, now be talking of indiscipline and threat to mete out discipline, when it is known that it has itself benefitted from indiscipline to win an election?
It is a question which many Nigerians have been forced into asking following Nigeria's new ruling party's threat to discipline its members who refused to support the party's anointed candidates for the Senate and the House of Representatives' leadership, but instead presented themselves for election and won.
The ruling party, All Progressive Party, APC, had said in a published statement by its publicity secretary, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, that the newly elected senate president, Busola Saraki, and the House of Representative's new speaker, Yakubu Dogara, lacked the ruling party's support, and that the ruling party will discipline both men for defying the ruling party.
It is a question which many Nigerians have been forced into asking following Nigeria's new ruling party's threat to discipline its members who refused to support the party's anointed candidates for the Senate and the House of Representatives' leadership, but instead presented themselves for election and won.
The ruling party, All Progressive Party, APC, had said in a published statement by its publicity secretary, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, that the newly elected senate president, Busola Saraki, and the House of Representative's new speaker, Yakubu Dogara, lacked the ruling party's support, and that the ruling party will discipline both men for defying the ruling party.
Yangtze River victims and humanity
June 2 2015 By Abi Giwa
Searching for survivors (Courtesy: Stringer/ Reuters and the Christian Science Monitor)
The news of another shipwreck in China's Yangtze River with about 458 passengers on board, and only five of the 458 saved alive as at the morning hours, was a reminder of Seoul ferry wreck that claimed so many lives.
News reports said that most of the people in the boat that capsized on Monday night were mostly 50 years and over.
Accidents such as the latest shipwreck remind us of how perilous life is and shipwrecks and plane crashes have become common places and travelers arriving at their destinations these days have cause to thank God.
When a ship captain is not careless, or a flight captain and his assistant are not at loggerheads or a flight captain is not mentally incapacitated, enemy combatants could wreck an aircraft or an aircraft could just disappear and for months no one knows its whereabouts.
What has become certain in the affairs of men is that everyone will die, but no one knows how he or she will die. Certainly, no one will live forever. Shakespeare wrote that death will come when it will.
News reports said that most of the people in the boat that capsized on Monday night were mostly 50 years and over.
Accidents such as the latest shipwreck remind us of how perilous life is and shipwrecks and plane crashes have become common places and travelers arriving at their destinations these days have cause to thank God.
When a ship captain is not careless, or a flight captain and his assistant are not at loggerheads or a flight captain is not mentally incapacitated, enemy combatants could wreck an aircraft or an aircraft could just disappear and for months no one knows its whereabouts.
What has become certain in the affairs of men is that everyone will die, but no one knows how he or she will die. Certainly, no one will live forever. Shakespeare wrote that death will come when it will.
Nigeria, Youths and Poverty
June 1 2015 By Abi Giwa
 Buhari taking the oath of office
President Muhammed Buhari is finally in the saddle. And because of the intense interest his election victory had generated for Nigerians' expectations of the new president intentions for his country, many people sought for the inaugural speech to gauge Buhari's plan for Nigeria.
The first assessment read by this reporter said President Buhari's speech failed to score a high mark. But John Kerry, the United a States' foreign secretary approved the speech and said the speech connected well with Nigerians' aspirations. For Breyan Grann, a Ghanian resident in New York City, one singular inspiring statement in the speech was President Buhari's intention to relocate the control for the fight against Boko-Haram to Maiduguri. Manifestly, Nigeria's war against terrorism and ending Boko-Haram's onslaught scored a high point with the president's assertion that without locating the Chibok girls and reunite them with their families, the war against Boko-Haram would be deemed incomplete. |
Nigeria: NDLEA's Mitchell and dirty job
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Rand Paul decries disrespect for rule of law
June 1 2015 By Abi Giwa
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky has stirred the hornets nest. He is asking America to return to the days of Common Sense, the rule of law and the defense of the Constitution, against fears of getting killed. He is saying that he does not approve Americans getting killed, but that the NSA can do its job with warrants as demanded by the Constitution.
Paul's act is making people to ask if America is collecting telephone information of residents without a warrant, why wouldn't Nigeria's NDLEA jail a man in his house for six days without a search or arrest warrant, and saying it has extradition request from the United States?
Annoyingly, people note that there has been no response from the United States' embassy in Nigeria or the US foreign ministry, whether or not it is true that the US has a hand in the illegal jailing of Buruji Kashamu in Nigeria reliably for drug related offenses. People in Nigeria have said they are not against the arrest of the senator-elect, but that the the rule of law be respected and not allow goons in Nigeria use America's name to commit illegality.
Paul's act is making people to ask if America is collecting telephone information of residents without a warrant, why wouldn't Nigeria's NDLEA jail a man in his house for six days without a search or arrest warrant, and saying it has extradition request from the United States?
Annoyingly, people note that there has been no response from the United States' embassy in Nigeria or the US foreign ministry, whether or not it is true that the US has a hand in the illegal jailing of Buruji Kashamu in Nigeria reliably for drug related offenses. People in Nigeria have said they are not against the arrest of the senator-elect, but that the the rule of law be respected and not allow goons in Nigeria use America's name to commit illegality.
FIFA's Blatter and Democracy
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Welcoming Nigeria's Messiah
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Nigeria's NDLEA as law unto itself
May 29 2015 By Abi Giwa
Giwa
There are 12 masked armed men inside the bedroom; they don’t even talk or say anything to know whether they are Nigerians or foreigners, and household members are packed in one room - the Nigerian Guardian newspaper.
Reports from Nigeria is bad. As the country inaugurates a newly elected democratic president, a government agency, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has chosen to disobey court rulings and acting brigandage in what it calls effort to arrest and extradite a senator-elect to the United States for drug related offenses.
Some newspapers had reported on Thursday that agents of the NDLEA had vacated the senator's house after six days of encampment there. But the Guardian newspapers has just reported that the NDLEA goons are still occupying the senator-elect's home.
According to the news report, there are 12 masked armed men inside Kashamu's bedroom; they don’t even talk or say anything to know whether they are Nigerians or foreigners. Can you remember what happened to Fela Anikulapo Kuti for daring the man of power who would do anything to destroy people he cannot control?
Reports from Nigeria is bad. As the country inaugurates a newly elected democratic president, a government agency, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has chosen to disobey court rulings and acting brigandage in what it calls effort to arrest and extradite a senator-elect to the United States for drug related offenses.
Some newspapers had reported on Thursday that agents of the NDLEA had vacated the senator's house after six days of encampment there. But the Guardian newspapers has just reported that the NDLEA goons are still occupying the senator-elect's home.
According to the news report, there are 12 masked armed men inside Kashamu's bedroom; they don’t even talk or say anything to know whether they are Nigerians or foreigners. Can you remember what happened to Fela Anikulapo Kuti for daring the man of power who would do anything to destroy people he cannot control?
ISIS sets Iraq ablaze again
May 23 2015 By Abi Giwa
They watch Osama taken down, but terror still haunts
Guns, bayonets and the bombs have been booming in Ramadi and in another town close to Baghdad, and the world of diplomats has fallen apart with the fall of Ramadi to the ISIS. The questions are loud about whether the ISIS's target is to seize the entire Iraq.
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama's Iraq policy has come under Republicans' harsh criticisms.
President Obama says he does not envisage the United losing the battle in Iraq. The words he used about few months ago, when the ISIS were pushed out of Tikrit that the US military power has done it has become current to remind him of what observers see as misplaced optimism.
Meanwhile, President Barack Obama's Iraq policy has come under Republicans' harsh criticisms.
President Obama says he does not envisage the United losing the battle in Iraq. The words he used about few months ago, when the ISIS were pushed out of Tikrit that the US military power has done it has become current to remind him of what observers see as misplaced optimism.
MTA's Journeys to nowhere
May 17 2015 By Abi Giwa
Train stops and offload passengers without explanation
An 'A' train arrives at the 42 Street station on the express lane. Straphangers who have waited for a train to arrive heave a sigh of relief and step into the train. The train waits. There is no announcement. Then, all of a sudden, an announcement says everyone should step out of the train, because the train's trip to that station is its last trip. No more reason is given as for why the trip is the train's last trip.
Helpless straphangers step out of the train. The train's officials go from car to car to ensure no passenger is left on the train. In the course of the checking, they discover a light complexioned guy sitting and half asleep on the train. They attempt waking the guy up from slumber. But the guy is not ready to get off the train, when they finally succeed getting his attention. He tells the train officials, half awake and half asleep, that he is not at his destination yet. ..
Helpless straphangers step out of the train. The train's officials go from car to car to ensure no passenger is left on the train. In the course of the checking, they discover a light complexioned guy sitting and half asleep on the train. They attempt waking the guy up from slumber. But the guy is not ready to get off the train, when they finally succeed getting his attention. He tells the train officials, half awake and half asleep, that he is not at his destination yet. ..
Boston Marathon: Dzhokhar gets death penalty
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Following B.B King's storyline
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Lee Kuan Yew: Death of Quintessential leader
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Saddam Hussein, adventure and uncertainty
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Walking past an optician's store at Battery Park in Downtown Manhattan, New York City, there are words on marble visible through the glass that read, "There is no certainty, life is an adventure." These words will easily remind anyone about life's struggles, pursuing goals, failing to realize certain goals and scoring where one least expects.
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Saddam Hussein before the fall
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Night shift, health and compensation
By Abi GIwa
Example of a night worker
Carlos lives and works in New York City. During a recent conversation, he said he is working more hours these days and sleeping less, because there would be a time he will sleep without waking. The message is clear and understandable.
Many people are in Carlos' shoes. They don't allow threat of impaired health or untimely death bother them. To them, one has to do what has to be done.
Many people are in Carlos' shoes. They don't allow threat of impaired health or untimely death bother them. To them, one has to do what has to be done.
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Yesterday - Al-Queda, Today - ISIS
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Ebola dangerous, ISIS dangerous
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Ebola and Ivory Coast's Nation's Cup
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The Horror of Missing Nigerian School Girls
Putin Studying the World
 Russian President Vladimir Putin in the air (www.proactiveinvestors.com)
Crowd of Pilgrims at Pope Francis Making of two saints (www.boiseweekly.com)
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German Cancellor, Angela Mercel on state visit to the United States
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A World in Lucifer's Embrace
Trying to Return Home Educated
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Money's Power
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A haul of heroin seized by Australian Navy on Kenyan waters (Courtesy: Kenya's Daily Nation)
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Mother No More, Yet Alive
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Business
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Want Employment?
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Egypt's Endless Unrest (Courtesy:postjagran.com)
Soon, people in other countries may need tutorial from Egyptians on how to remain on the streets endlessly, even when marking an anniversary of a revolution with deaths. |
Immigration Frame Work (Courtesy:huffpost.com)
More than 11 million illegal immigrants in the United States have become politician's inestimable jewels, for votes. The public is watching. Some are saying don't bet on it. |
Brazil Mourns Loss (Courtesy:foxnews.com)
Three days after the fire at Kiss Night Club that claimed over 200 lives, Brazilians have ended 3 days of mourning. The world is asking what to do to stop the slaughter in night clubs traced to pyrotechnics; beyong arresting musicians and owners, an action that cannot restore lost souls. |
Vengeance Leaves 200 Dead in Kenya
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Helicopter Crashes in London
An helicopter has reportedly
crashed in central London this morning, killed two people and wounded scores, news report monitored in New York revealed. United States Debt Ceiling
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Assad's Mixed Peace Blues
Published: 6 January 2013
Bashir-al-Assad (Courtesy: meme.pictures.fedio.net)
American Dream in Peril -Boehner
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Indian Women Claim Misogyny over Rape...as suspects are charged
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Lifestyle
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No Longer Christams A World of Pain and Trouble
of Love and Service Connecticut Beast Kills 27
The Gun Controversy Events in the City is Dystopia
Knicks Licking of Nets History of Women's World...
Hollande's Heroic Welcome in Mali
Francois Hollande in Mali (Courtesy: BBC)
Mama (middle) with two of her grandchildren.
Dele Giwa's Mother Dies
Mother of the slained Nigerian journalist, Dele Giwa, killed by a parcel bomb on 19 October 1986, died today 8 January 2013 in a Lagos hospital. She was aged 87.
Ayiyi is survived by 5 children-2 male and three female, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; among them are her oldest surviving child, Olatunde Giwa who lives in Spain and Abiodun Giwa, publisher of Global Pentorch, Awawu Omomole, Fatima David and Abibat Ronke Aboaba.
Mother of the slained Nigerian journalist, Dele Giwa, killed by a parcel bomb on 19 October 1986, died today 8 January 2013 in a Lagos hospital. She was aged 87.
Ayiyi is survived by 5 children-2 male and three female, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; among them are her oldest surviving child, Olatunde Giwa who lives in Spain and Abiodun Giwa, publisher of Global Pentorch, Awawu Omomole, Fatima David and Abibat Ronke Aboaba.
Snow Falling Like Rain, But Promises a Storm
Published: 8 February 2013 By Abiodun Giwa
Snow is descending from the sky of New York City like rainfall, part of a storm called NEMO, reminding residents of Sandy's devastation.
The city expects snow accumulation of about a foot, and other areas in the North East around three to four feet of snow. The city is ready for the unexpected, because the storm has been forecasted to be close to Sandy in nature.
Governors of New York and Connecticut have reportedly declared state of emergency in their respective state.
Resultantly, everyone have been asked to stay out of danger; snow plowers are all over the place, and it is uncertain if workers will get the subway to return home or go to work tonight.
The snow fall began early in the morning, slowed down, picked strength again late afternoon, now in full blast and likely to continue into late night. Most schools have been shut down by midday.
The Path Train from New York to New Jersey has announced suspension of service; the MTA is watching and says services may be suspended if the situation becomes unmanageable.
Already workers coming home from work pray they get train to return home, and those going to work pray to be able to get to work as loss of income is not what anyone expects at this time.
Gas stations are reportedly shutting down for fear of the storm in remembrance of Sandy's devastation. For the same reason, people are reported to have been over prepared with large stock of essential needs at home and for protection against nature's wrath.
Already, some areas of New York have gathered about 7-9 inches of snow. And the snow is still falling.
The city expects snow accumulation of about a foot, and other areas in the North East around three to four feet of snow. The city is ready for the unexpected, because the storm has been forecasted to be close to Sandy in nature.
Governors of New York and Connecticut have reportedly declared state of emergency in their respective state.
Resultantly, everyone have been asked to stay out of danger; snow plowers are all over the place, and it is uncertain if workers will get the subway to return home or go to work tonight.
The snow fall began early in the morning, slowed down, picked strength again late afternoon, now in full blast and likely to continue into late night. Most schools have been shut down by midday.
The Path Train from New York to New Jersey has announced suspension of service; the MTA is watching and says services may be suspended if the situation becomes unmanageable.
Already workers coming home from work pray they get train to return home, and those going to work pray to be able to get to work as loss of income is not what anyone expects at this time.
Gas stations are reportedly shutting down for fear of the storm in remembrance of Sandy's devastation. For the same reason, people are reported to have been over prepared with large stock of essential needs at home and for protection against nature's wrath.
Already, some areas of New York have gathered about 7-9 inches of snow. And the snow is still falling.
