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Before it breaks<br />
When your mind is on a foxtrot<br />
And stars glimmer and blip<br />
In your head<br />
As you twist and turn<br />
In your bed.<br />
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Day breaks a thousand times<br />
Before it breaks<br />
When you search for love<br />
But blizzards clip<br />
Your wings in flight<br />
And you sink<br />
Beneath the night.<br />
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Day breaks a thousand times<br />
Before it breaks<br />
When lost and forlorn you lay;<br />
Tripped. Exhausted. Unwanted.<br />
And sleep eludes your eyes<br />
And bubbles of tears<br />
Trigger your prayers:<br />
Oh God!! I wish I could find --<br />
TRUE LOVE.<br />
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</div>Welcome to my tour stop of <em>Addictarium</em> by Nicole D'Settēmi. The tour runs from October 3-7 and you can follow the tour <a href="http://elitebooktours.com/">here</a>.<br />
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</div>When creative spirit, and inhabitant of bohemia--Danielle Martino--starts to lose her eyesight from shooting a poisoned bag of heroin, she flees to New York City for surgery, and then to rehab. However, the two-year intensive drug recovery therapy program is more intense than anything she could have anticipated, and Danielle finds herself searching for purpose, sanity, and sobriety in this “addictarium,”--or as she likes to call it; a house of broken souls.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: LEFT;"><h3 style="text-align: center;">EXCERPT</h3><div style="text-align: left;">"Come on, Danielle!" Karen shouted over the raging winds, which were both loud and aggressive, due to April's unpredictable weather. We were scurrying down the wooden planks along the boardwalk, five minutes from our community. Karen, who was drenched in a thick, mauve turtle neck, and a pair of furry, suede boots, ran awkwardly about two feet ahead of me, her left leg shorter than the right making her look funny. She laughed loudly, nearly tumbling over, her voice ringing through the air, despite the howl of the heavy winds. I followed, out of breath, trying to inhale the last of a cheap, fat menthol cigar. Black-and-Mild’s, the box said, and they were delicious. Strong, and intense, scorching the back of my throat, just the way I needed something to be. We continued to run, as we laughed even harder. Tear drops were streaming down my face from my watery eyes, with the sun luminous and bright, but the weather still quite cold, at least for spring.<br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span lang="EN-IN">Addictarium</span></b><span lang="EN-IN"> was penned while Nicole spent time in an intensive rehabilitation center due to a devastating heroin addiction, and while this is a fictional memoir, many of the themes and tales are based around her own experiences during her two year stay in the notorious Queens, New York “therapeutic community.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-IN"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: inherit;">In April of 2010, Nicole lost 95% of her eyesight due to a poisoned bag of heroin she had injected, and was shipped to Manhattan’s Bellevue hospital 1,600 miles away from her city at the time, which was in South Florida, where she had been attending an art institute for photojournalism. She was forced to drop the courses, as she began a new, sober life in New York City.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nicole was also separated from her fiancé and co-conspirator in 2010, while recuperating in Daytop Village. At that time, she was introduced to her current fiancé, who is also mentioned throughout the novel as the substance abuse counselor she fell in love with. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today, both artists run a modest business creatively assisting others, and continue to hone their fine arts abilities, in their art studio and living quarters, residing in Pleasant Valley, New York. With their creative assistance-based company; <b>LCDS Creative Services</b>, they’ve dedicated a division to publishing novels, named; <b>The Book House of Seviles</b>. They look forward to venturing further into the writing and publishing world, in 2017.</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><br />
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To many of us watching from the outside, the American spirit represents the ideal which we all continually hope for, and wished our leaders (especially in the third world countries ) would aspire to. Indeed no one can argue against the fact that as the leader of the Free World, America has the right and might to build its own walls if, and when it chooses to.</div>
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But when the spirit and the passion behind the call for the erection of that kind of wall is blurred along the lines of diabolical Puritanism and inflammable global impact -- when that spirit and passion is mixed in a crucible of racism, demagoguery and divisiveness, it leaves us scurrying to the annals of history in search of precedents.</div>
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The most recent that comes to mind is the Berlin wall. The second world war, as we learnt was a brutal affair. About a decade after the war ended, a new high in global suspicions, a growing cold war between the US and USSR, and dangerous diplomatic intrigues yielded a new world order: The Eastern bloc led by the USSR and WARSAW Pact Nations, and the Western bloc championed by the US, UK, France and NATO . </div>
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On the other hand, West Germany, (Federal Republic of Germany)had the opportunity to re-develop its economy and set itself on a path to economic growth. In the East, a certain paranoia developed. The walls of the Kremlin and the halls of government in East Germany became troubled. Deep suspicions grew deeper. The East German government prodded by the Kremlin decided to build an 'antifascist protective wall'.</div>
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Today the most advanced economy in the world is placed under enormous pressure by one presidential candidate running on the fuel of national fear and appealing to a macabre patriotism that is globally symbolic of fascism. </div>
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Today the most advanced economy in the world, with arguably the most advanced military apparatus in the world is belittled by one presidential candidate calling for the erection of a wall to prevent the invasion by 'economic refugees' and 'scant terrorism' . This is a visual we hope all of America will hold in their sights for a long time to come, because if that candidate squirms his way into the white house, the emergence of a new global chaos may be totally inevitable. </div>
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Let's back-track for a minute. So in 1961 the Berlin wall was erected ostensibly to keep West Germany and its allies from invading East Germany. Once the wall was in place the real reason behind the wall became evident. It was to prevent East Germans from fleeing the country whose economy was ailing and whose political ethos was stifling genuine growth and socio-economic development. </div>
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The State of America's economy is not independent of happenings in the global space. There is a global economic downturn. Any Nation whose leader cannot see this really cannot claim to have any idea of how to tackle his own country's economic problems. America's economy is in a peculiar situation. America's economy is the largest economy on the world. The American Government's expenses are the highest in the world and this did not happen as a result of Barrack Obama being President of the U.S. or Hillary Clinton being Secretary of State. To assume that either of these two personalities were the cause of America's economic woes would seriously question the present Republican Presidential candidate's understanding of the workings of a huge economy like America's. </div>
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America's federal deficit has been the subject of huge debate way before Obama even dreamt he would be President Of The United States. As a matter of fact this was one of the major issues championed by Henry Ross Perot in his campaign in 1992 for the Presidency. Perot (Independent) and Bill Clinton (Democratic) candidate, placed the Nation's economic deficit at the centre of their campaign arguments. As far back as 1992 Ross Perot had warned that the American economy would suffer catastrophically if the nation could not discipline itself and bring the National debt under control. This was as far back as 1992. </div>
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But the 1992 Presidential debates and campaign argument were not about racism and the psychological brutalization of undocumented immigrants because the major contestants understood what was important to Make America Great Again. And so a certain Bill Clinton won the elections. 8 years after, it is on record that America's record budget deficit became record budget surplus. It is on record that 22 Million new jobs were created and the country's unemployment rate and inflation really went down. </div>
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Clinton's government established a fiscal discipline and PAID OFF the America's debt. The key word here is PAID OFF not PARED. And in the 8 years of Clinton's government he did not 'build that wall', and he did not mass deport undocumented immigrants. But of course this is the less troubling side of my argument. </div>
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The more troubling side of my argument is this: If a candidate whose experience in business is characterized by corporate bankruptcy, and a twisted way of using the laws of the country to pare debt-- if that candidate manages to get into the white house he would hardly understand the intricacies of a huge economy like America's . Indeed with his mindset he would believe that once he built that wall and got rid of 11 million undocumented immigrants he would have created a brilliant economic surplus. And because he so is fixated on this, real issues that need urgent attention in American and global economics for even America to prosper would be left untended. </div>
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And because he has no idea of what global inter-relations mean, he would clamp down on America's Airports and prevent American businessmen from taking their businesses abroad. Then the real import of that candidate's desire to build 'that kind of wall' would gradually dawn on Americans: The wall would not be to keep Mexicans from coming in, rather it would be to keep Americans from going out. This candidate who is so fascinated with Russia would then gradually peel off all his pretences to democratic ideals and unleash the full weight of a new brand of communism in America.</div>
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Welcome to my tour stop of <em>Mine</em> by J Kahele. The tour runs from August 22-26 and you can follow the tour <a href="http://elitebooktours.com/">here</a>.<br />
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A simple trip to the attorneys turns into a life changing moment for 22-year-old Jenna Kramer when she encounters Andrew Carington for the first time. Their desire for each other is so deep that an affair ensues quickly. But Jenna's abusive and controlling husband Senator Benjamin Kramer will never give her up and soon Jenna finds herself plummeting into dangerous grounds.<br />
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<i>Breathe… Close your eyes… Escape…</i><br />
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Fighting back the tears, I swallow a small breath, trying so hard to stay still, to be quiet. I have made him angry again, and I need to give him time to calm down.<br />
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I cannot see him, but I hear him behind me, breathlessly panting.<br />
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I hear the soft sounds of his socks brushing against the wood floor. I hear the click of the lock, then the creak of the door, opening, then closing. Relief washes over me; he is gone, and it is over.<br />
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Breathing in and out once again, I press my eyes shut, welcoming darkness, my best of friends. The pain will soon fade, and I will find comfort in the one place where only I can go…<br />
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Terrorism is on track to define the world we live in today. And today does not simply refer to this particular day or that particular hour, but quite nearly a generation now if not more.<br />
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Tune into your radio - it's ISIS in the middle East. Switch on your television , it's all about some draconian regime in Syria. Plug into the internet, it's wars and rumors of wars in Africa: Boko Haram in Nigeria, Al Shabab in Somalia. Each situation tapping into the inherent fears of mankind, coalescing our moments into one perpetual shudder of fright.
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In a way Nobel laureate Toni Morrison (taking her out of context), was echoing the invasive nature of fear in her book "Song of Solomon" when she wrote:
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May be for us this could be transposed: What difference do it make if they are 'winning the war against Boko Haram or not --- especially when we still have over 200 of our girls being held hostage; especially also, when the army has 'killed' the Boko Haram Leader, Abubakar Shekaru many times over, but every now and then the man seems to conveniently resurrect elsewhere.
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Think about this for a moment: Just last week Boko Haram, through CNN and all the major international media houses, transmitted a video showing the girls still in captivity. That Boko Haram could produce that video showing that some of the Chibok girls are still alive may, I admit, be an indication that the group's strength has indeed been degraded by the long 'onslaught ' on it by the Nigerian army. Indeed this is what the army would have us believe.
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On the other hand, the reason for that video may really be all too sinister; It may simply be -- another weapon to inflict fear on Nigerians and remind Northerners that they (Boko Haram) were still out there and could strike anytime. Indeed news filtering from the Chibok Area today August 23rd 2016, indicates that Boko Haram has struck again and abducted some more villagers.<br />
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While this is a national fear, and I believe that after the outrage that followed the airing of that video last week, parents within that territory must have returned to their shells even more wary and frightened. For me however, there is a personal fear : My fear is of a deeper nature, centred around a story that made local and international headlines two days after the Boko Haram video hit the media.
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The headline says: "AMINA: I MISS MY BOKO HARAM HUSBAND".
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To put this in perspective, Amina Ali Nkeki is the only girl as far as we know that has escaped from the Boko Haram stronghold in the Sambisa forests.
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For me that headline immediately sent alarm bells screaming. First let me say this: I empathize with Amina. As a parent myself, I feel for her deeply as any normal parent would. I can only imagine the mental trauma she is going through beneath the facade of superficial tranquility.
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As one who had in my own very early adult years, spent years aways from family who were caught up in a war zone -- not a word from them-- the media and grapevine awash with stories of one man's dehumanizing treatment of men, women and children-- stories and images of rape, torture, amputations, all on compact discs -- the agony of not knowing whether they were alive or not and me being powerless to help. As one who experienced these too, I can say, yes indeed, I do relate to what young Amina is going through emotionally and psychologically.
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For her, the trauma of her experience in captivity did not end with gaining freedom, rather that trauma is living with her every day. The evidence is in a living , breathing, baby-- one she has to support, and care for -- one who reminds her consciously , unconsciously and subliminally about the distressing experience she went through in the Sambisa Forests or wherever it was Boko Haram took the abductees to .
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For Amina to have said these words : "I want you to know that I'm still thinking about you , and just because we are separated doesn't mean I have forgotten about you." ( Courtesy CNN) , clearly indicate there are deep seated 'inflammable' emotions that could spark a conflagration if not handled properly. Amina's quiet proclamation is an emotional scream for help. She is a young woman who needs complete, exhaustive, medico- psychological evaluation and support.
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Amina's quiet proclamation is an indication that her reintegration back into society has not turned out as she had hoped for.
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For those of us that think a little differently from the way others think, this is exactly where the danger lies. If at this stage, at this point in her life Amina is quietly longing for what was, and not looking forward to what brilliant possibilities lie ahead of her despite all that she's gone through, this carries a certain scary message and leaves behind a medically disturbing sign-- anhedonia.
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The implication of this is terrifying. The questions that arise from this premise are not simply frightening, but very frightening:<br />
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Could Amina be at that point in her life where she is extremely susceptible to the radicalization? Is she at that stage in her life when psychological infantilism is taking over and she is beginning to feel an emptiness inside and a certain desire to cling to her 'husband' -- that man who was once in the group of her captors?
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Is she at that point in her life when the sane society that we live in is about to lose her because we do not remotely understand the depths and intricacies of her emotions and situation? For God's sake she belonged to sane society once! We cannot all pretend all is well and exploit her in our media shows without crying out with her for the help she needs.<br />
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We all cannot afford to sit and watch while we lose her to the other side. She has passed on the message to us. It is our duty to help her and help any of the others who may one day escape from their captors. Amina needs a careful, supportive medical and psychological help. It's the least sane society can do for her. May her cries be on all of our consciences.
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16691325779827316404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440943659797959951.post-876753963023697902016-08-17T17:28:00.000+01:002016-08-17T17:42:09.182+01:00MUSIC AFRICA BEACH SPLASH 2015-- HUGE SUCCESS OR GRAND SLAM 5?MUSIC AFRICA BEACH SPLASH 2015-- HUGE SUCCESS OR GRAND SLAM 5?
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When the chips are down and you're looking for a little soothing of the soul, or a firing-up of the spirit, music wins it every day, any day. And when you've got huge stars like Kiss Daniels in the groove and Victoria kimani getting it down, thrilling your crowd , you know you've got a grand slam in your hands.
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This 2013 graduate of Agro-meteorology from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta took the audience by the scruff of the neck and Chaka Beach went wild. His 'afro-pop' brand of music appealed to both young and old. The crowd loved him and it did not matter one bit to them that he hit the stage later than scheduled. Kiss Daniels delivered. The crowd wanted more.<br />
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Although Kiss Daniel (real name: Adinugbe Oluwatobiloba Daniel ) lost his dad on May 9th 2015, the MABS 2015 December 20th show simply provided a channel for the young music star to break out of 'mourning drive' and hit the entertainment super highway with an action packed performance of his hit track "L'aye" . His super charged performance remains one the big 'take-aways' of the Music Africa Beach Splash 2015 .
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Vivacious Victoria Kimani. The American born Kenyan thrilled the MABS 2015 crowd in this segment with her seductive dance jam, 'SWEET CHOCOLATE'.
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Victoria Kimani an amazing singer-songwriter, shuttles frequently between Nigeria (where she spent part of her childhood) and Kenya. Victoria's parents who are evangelists spent a few years in Nigeria where she attended secondary school. She started out in the church choir before opting to do popular music.
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Today Victoria Kimani is signed on to Chocolate City, a label under the Chocolate City Group chaired by one of Nigeria's richest Hakeem Belo-Osagie who recently dropped off the Forbes Africa 50 rich list, no thanks to Nigeria's dwindling economic fortunes.
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Victoria Kimani rocked at MABS 2015.
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"There is only one thing worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about "
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As sports lovers round the world prepare for the big race between the world's fastest man, Usain Bolt and his friend and compatriot Yohan Blake, as well as the thrilling soccer encounters yet to come, the walls of the Olympic village have been rocked by one scandal after the other.<br />
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No, not scandals like Serena Williams imploding in Rio with a 'record' 37 unforced errors and 5 double faults in a single match but crazy scandals that keep the gossip mills turning ceaselessly. The pre-event scandal brought on by WADA against (especially Russian athletes) and all dirty athletes as a matter of fact, served as a mere appetizer -- a sampling of more scandalous menu a la carte.
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THE GREEK - CYPRIOT AFFAIR:
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Even before the official kick off of Rio 2016, (a very colourful event by all standards), the event centre was rocked by 'the Greek-Cypriot Scandal'.<br />
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Two weightlifters , one Greek and the other Cypriot, (from two Nations with strong historical ties ) made modern day history when they were sent out of Rio for testing positive to banned substances. Although the Greek weightlifter's name has been kept away from the public, the Cypriot was named as Antonis Martasidas .
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KENYA'S OLYMPIC NIGHTMARE:
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Perhaps the most intriguing of these scandals is the allegation that Team Kenya's Track Manager , Major Michael Rotich is operating some sharp underhand business on the sidelines collecting a 10,000 pounds Sterling fee to offer protection to athletes by giving them advance warning of impending doping tests. In a swift reaction Athletics Kenya sternly criticized the National Olympics Committee over this nightmare. But a question that bothers even more deeply is this :<br />
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Is Major Rotich wired up so deeply within WADA that he would have access to that information, and in time enough to be able to reach his 'clients' who also would be able to take action that could affect the outcome of the results? This is not just a big question but any reasonable answer to it would require some rigorous investigation.
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THE BOXING UPPERCUTS
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Boxing as a sport has so far enjoyed modest attention in Rio 2016, but nothing like a series of these uppercuts from 'team scandal'. A day before the official opening ceremony of Rio 2016, Irish boxer Michael Orielly was asked out of the games. He failed a dope test.
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But here is the biggest scandal of all. Two African boxers (Morrocan, Hassan Saada and Namibian, Jonas Junis) hit the bare floor at the Bangui Prison Complex on rape allegations. Now this is not where we want our athletes to be -- as Africans this is definitely not where we want them to be. It also raises huge questions on the quality of information and psycho-social preparation given these athletes. Are they aware that any form of non-consensual sexual act is considered to be 'Rape' in Brazil. This implies that a forceful kissing, or forcefully offering money for any form of sexual gratification is technically viewed as Rape in Brazil.
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It's still 8 days to the final whistle in Rio, but would these be the only servings of scandal on our meal plates for the rest of 2016? Maybe Moliere's thoughts on scandals should rest with us awhile.
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"It is a public scandal that gives offense, and it is no in to sin in secret"
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As the world tees up for arguably the biggest sporting fiesta this year -- RIO 2016, every participating Nation is hoping its athletes would create magic and deliver some world class performances that would place their Nation on the map of Olympic winners.
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But for many, the Road To Rio has been anything but straight :
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NIGERIA:
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The Nigerian Olympics team left for the Rio amidst claims of unavailability of funds to fly to team to Rio. This claim was quickly rebutted by the NOC, only another claim to resurface that Mikel Obi had supported to team with a donation of $30,000. Again, the NOC rebutted this quickly. Then again, young Mikel Obi ended up being the captain of the entire Olympic Team (27 athletes in 8 events) which had Olympic veterans like Table Tennis star Funke Oshonaike , who will be competing in her 6th Olympic. and sprint-star like Blessing Okagbare her second.
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And then the team from Nigeria finally departed for RIO with the President of the Nigerian Wrestling federation declaring that the Nation should not expect any medals from the wrestling team, since members of the team were not allowed to travel with their training partners .<br />
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They left without their allowances. But of course we know Nigeria is a unique country: Soon after the kick-off of the games on the 5th of August 2016, a high powered delegation, from either the Sports Ministry or the legislature would hit Rio taking along every possible appendage (wives, girlfriends, children) , ostensibly to deliver athletes' allowances and support the team, a jamboree that's likely to cost the Nation far more than the meagre stipends the athletes are entitled to. Interestingly the team left with NO CONDOMS. Nigeria's Olympic soccer Team (rumors had it ) however, could not leave their base in the US for RIO on Tuesday 2nd August 2016 because their flight fares had not been paid.
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Team India seems to be the most feted delegation on its way to RIO 216 this year. With high powered support from Indians across the spectrum, and equally high powered government support, Team India left for Rio on a high. Luckily for Team India, the government increased the daily allowance for each Team member from $50 to $ 100, the highest ever for Team India.
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Top of the cherry tree, enjoying the ripest , juiciest pickings is TEAM USA. No doubt athletes have to go through grueling training and competitions just to be part of team USA but with a $10,000 pocket money awaiting each athlete who makes the track and field category, and $ 5,000 for each gymnast who makes the team, many athletes are more than willing to risk breaking a limb or a vertebra just to make the team.<br />
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But team USA has even bigger incentives to go for medals. Gold medalists look forward to a pretty pot of $25,000 to take home, Silver medalists - $15,000 and Bronze medalists $ 10,000. This is a bigger incentive to perform than the Presidential handshake which athletes from some other countries are likely to get for all their efforts . The biggest incentive however is the prospect of millions of dollars in endorsement deals from top brands in America.
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Azerbaijan: This Asian country which was annexed by the USSR for long periods of its existence doles out about the highest bonus to any of its athletes who wins a medal at the Olympics. The government awards a crazy $510,000 dollars to gold medalists, $225,000 for silver medalists and $ 130,000 for bronze medalists.
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Team China may likely be the best prepared team from Asia having hit their Esporte Club Pinheiros, Sao Paulo Training camp since 22nd July, 2016 with a team strength of 411 consisting of athletes, coaches, supporting staff and officials.
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The Chinese delegation will present athletes in 16 sporting areas. But getting to Rio was not free of internal frights either:<br />
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About a week before the contingent headed for Sao Paulo, China's star swimmer and world champion, Ning Zetao had a brush with the officials over the signing of a personal sponsorship deal with a dairy brand which was a rival to the National Teams dairy brand sponsors. Officials did not reveal how the matter was resolved but Ning said : "I feel honoured to be part of China's Olympic delegation..." during the unveiling of Team China on Monday 18th July in Beijing.
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Although the prospect of million dollar endorsement is not as high for Team China as it is for Team USA, nonetheless Gold medalists from Team China also have a handsome $31,400 to pocket for their troubles.
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RUSSIA:
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Team Russia has had perhaps the biggest headaches preceding RIO 2016 with the ban of its athletes based on doping allegations. The saga went from threat of a total ban, a partial ban and finally settled on a selective ban. Finally IOC decided that only athletes who could prove they were clean would be allowed to participate.<br />
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Today Team Russia's 387 strong contingent has been pruned down to 270 in the biggest doping related sanctions in the history of the Olympics. The team is still awaiting final clearance to head for Rio. Inspite of this however, Russian gold medal prospects still look forward to a heart-gladdening $130,000 pocket comfort for all their headaches.
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The Real Thrill of Rio 2016 may however be the record breaking 450,000 condoms that will make their appearance in Rio [350,000 male and 100,000 female condoms] each seeking to offer pleasure and protection to at least one of the 10,500 'sex-machines' ( approximately 42 condoms per athlete), scheduled to grace the 33 venues in Rio with their performance. Interestingly, these condoms (produced in Australia by Starpharm Holdings and Ansell Ltd.) have been designed to offer protection against the dreaded ZIKA virus.<br />
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With 17 days of intense sports activity and competition at high levels, and a background thought in each athletes mind that he/she's got at least 2 condoms to utilize per day in the carnival capital of the world, with an amazing number of cooooool Samba dames and 'swaggalicious' Samba boys to hook up with, RIO 2016 is bound to produce excitement , histories and records breakers beyond the very limited field of vision of on-field spectators and big screen audiences .
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16691325779827316404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440943659797959951.post-11409281327286764442016-07-31T20:09:00.000+01:002016-08-04T16:32:53.449+01:00A VIEW FROM MY WINDOW: POLITICAL CORRECTNESS -- A MUST IN AN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE GLOBAL VILLAGE : A VIEW FROM MY WINDOW: POLITICAL CORRECTNESS -- A MUST IN AN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE GLOBAL VILLAGE :
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During this 2016 US political debates, Republicans have consistently knocked 'political correctness', implying it's an aberration. They have done everything to undermine President Obama's commitment to 'measured considerations' , due process and his obvious desire to pursue the path of legality.
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For us in the third world and Africa specifically who view and hold America's democratic process in high esteem, the consistent bashing of political correctness is not just shocking but scary.<br />
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If a powerful political congregation whose votes and actions have far reaching global consequences, regards political correctness as an aberration, how and where would they situate 'political recklessness' within the context of the recent RN and DN Conventions?
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More importantly, If the Presidential Candidate of a leading political party in the U.S could call on the Intelligence Services of a rival nation just because he wants to win, this should send cold shivers right up the spines of all Americans, as well as citizens the world over. For God's sake this is just an election , not a war and to invite espionage on one's own country in order to score political points, hmmm, that's a very very dangerous call to make.<br />
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Interpreted: That candidate is threatening all of America, and by extension the rest of the world, that once he gets into office he will not tolerate objection or dissent (civil, political or legal) in any way shape or form, and if he feels even remotely that he does not enjoy the minutest support of the American Armed forces, or the members of any international alliance that the U.S is part of, he would not hesitate invite the Russians or any other willing whore to decimate the perceived enemies within.
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While we watch all this drama play out right in front of our very eyes, many would ask:"How does this affect us , the rest of the world?"
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The answer is simple: Suppose this particular candidate does indeed win the 2016 elections, and becomes the President of the most powerful country on earth right now, and then that man in his warped up mind for one reason or the other does not like the face or political make up of Country X in far flung Africa, or Country Y just a drive away from America, or country Z on the European continent, or even somewhere down under-- such a man would not hesitate to make a pact with 'the devil' to dispatch the government of that country, or easier still, since he controls the nuclear codes, nothing stops him from using them. This is infact the more frightening prospect. May be we should shout from all the mountain tops in our various countries: Wake up America: Obama was not the'anti-christ' , infact he still isn't -- (the impersonation of evil) many believed he would be. Certainly he did not introduce demand we all carry that feared number 666 on our persons as many had impressed on us that he would. But we are at that cross roads now people: If that next man is voted in would he be?
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Let's think about this for a moment. That man has clearly told us he has no value for political correctness. He has told us he can stand in the streets right there and shoot somebody and his supporters will hail him, applaud him. He loves saying 'You're fired'. The concept of someone being fired is crystallized in his psyche. His idea of fun is 'shunting' any organized system. He has consistently said he cares not for the helpless or the homeless or the poor and needy. He cares only for himself and his team of heartless supporters. He has told the world he is not afraid to put troops on the ground anywhere. This man must not be allowed to have control of those nuclear codes. This is not a TV game show.
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If we reflect deeply, the world finally disovered they had to stand up to Hitler not simply because they felt for and felt with the Jews but because they suddenly realized that what was happening to the Jews would happen to them shortly if they did not stand up to him. Well many supporters of Trump might not fathom that his abrasive, corrosive thoughts, speeches and call to action could impact them also badly, that they'd regret it sooner or later, but a fly caught in a vortex still imagines its flying free until it gets slammed against a rock.
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Did I hear someone say the US congress and the US Armed forces have more sense than that? Sorry. Did you say the U.S Army? The...URussian Army? Goodbye US Armed forces-- read his lips, the man is already telling Americans he has no confidence in either the US Intelligence services or the US Armed forces for that matter.
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Sadder still is, Americans believing he will create a thriving environment for employment and an environment that will help businesses grow. Well, 'you're fired' will no longer be a euphemism for being sacked. It would mean just what it means : You're fired.
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And if anyone, including his most ardent supporters believe Trump will create a level playing field for all Americans, please take this fish for picking: " Politics has no place for name calling" Yes Trump didn't say that, his VP select did. The interpretation: Mr. Pence is only reaffirming what Trump has been preaching throughout his campaign-- do as I tell you, don't do as I do. You and I do not belong to the same class whoever you may be.<br />
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Does this apply to us the rest of the world directly? Well, sadly it does. It is true that everyday less powerful countries get kicked on the shin in the football field of commerce and trade, and we get outsmarted in deals at the casinos of economics and international finance but we all know that every now and then one of our own ' breaks through the glass ceiling' ( courtesy CNN and Hillary Clinton). Yes, 'every now and then' may not be enough for us but its way much better than being enslaved, and with no hope whatsoever of any of ours breaking through that glass ceiling again.<br />
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Business is the most important engine for social change in this country.
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A certain wind is blowing through Africa. A certain euphoria has gotten us, and here and there, we are engrossed in the search for a singular ephemeral entity that can galvanize our collective dreams into a plausible reality. Perhaps this would come to pass in a little while. Perhaps in a not too distant future sub-Saharan Africa would usher in the next 'industrial revolution.' Perhaps.
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However, a nation caught up in too much of an 'emotional quarry' for change -- a nation bereft of the dispassionate calmness of seasoned reasoning is likely to find itself in a deeper emotional quandary and sometimes a life of unpredicted suffering or more. And this is not just confined to the African situation.<br />
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But humour me: Nigeria's change is now on a scale. Toothless smiles from harried faces tell a story a year ago unimagined. BREXIT , or REGREXIT ? Britain's experiment is just begun, yet regrets are setting in early. And if Trump trumps Americans come November, the world had better prepare for the worst.
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In Sierra Leone, 2018 is waiting just around the turning. Will the dispassionate calmness of seasoned reasoning lure a restless citizenry to the ocean of diligent search, un-hurried debates and calm considerations? Only time will tell.<br />
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But while we brood over this and others, think about this: a nation that over a year ago was devastated by the lethal Ebola Virus seems to be turning the corner. The scars still linger and truly, the infighting and squabbles over Ebola funds and assets have simmered down somewhat, but what's striking is that the government has tied up its shoe laces and started the long walk back to progress.
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The government of Sierra Leone, on Monday 20th June launched "The President's Recovery Priorities" . The priorities defined by President Ernest Bai Koroma are: Education, Health, Social Protection, Private Sector Development, Energy, Water and Governance. "
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The Honourable Minister of Health and Sanitation Dr Abubakarr Fofanah in his paper says the government is "focusing on access and services at the community level, rolling out an enhanced Community Health Worker (CHW) programme that will support pregnant women to access service and deliver essential drugs such as malaria treatment to children and children. This new programme will ensure that no Sierra Leonean will find themselves more than 5km from a health worker . By mid 2017 no health facilities should have stock outs of essential drugs. Twenty-nine facilities to care for pregnant women and newborn babies will be brought up to proper standards including sanitation and hygiene facilities. "
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The honourable Minister of Education Dr. Minkailu Bah in his paper says : "...We will focus on three core areas: first, we will enhnce school approval and teacher recruitment policy ; second, we will improve learning environments by adding new classrooms in at least 150 severely overcrowded schools and ensuring all schools affected have adequate water and sanitation facilities and third, we will train at least 40,000 teachers on how to effectively deliver new core content in Maths and English."
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Mr. Ady Macauley, Anti-Corruption Commission says : "We will roll out the 'Pay No Bribe' Campaign, which puts the weapons to beat the evil of corruption in Sierra Leone into the hands of the public . It allows individuals to tell us in confidence when they have been asked to pay a bribe for health, education, water, power and police services. Ministries and Agencies will act on this information to tackle bribery hotspots and will report back to the public on the action they have taken"
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The General Manager, Sierra Leone Ports Authority, Mr. Abu Bangura says: "We will drive down the time and costs of doing business through the port at Freetown , simplifying and demystifying clearance and export tariffs/ processes and ensuring crucial medical and agricultural supplies get to where they need to be quickly. "
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Each arm of government has its own contribution to this impressive desire of government. Indeed these priorities, goals and aspirations of Sierra Leone's government does sound like music to the ears of Sierra Leoneans, but with effectively just a year remaining on this government's tenure will it be able to deliver on its promises? It's a big question and on this rests the hopes of 7 Million Sierra Leoneans.
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But really and truly, I feel that if Sierra Leone's government can anchor these Presidential priorities to the world of commerce and business and keep open its channels of discourse and dialogue it would have engineered a process that even regime transitions cannot change. It would have left a lasting and enduring legacy for the people of Sierra Leone. This would be real CHANGE.
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MABS 2015 was not only a show case of Nigeria's biggest and brightest stars -- the Malaikas, Victoria Kimanis, Stephanie Ashleys , Shikanes, Kiss Daniels and OritsheFemis of this world, but threw up as well, a cocktail of dynamic rising stars in the mix. No words could capture the atmosphere quite as well as being there yourself.
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Voluptuous , lithe, 'Lasgidi born' , and friend of YBNL, Olamide's Music label , Sunkanmi -- Olasunkanmi Rehanat Alonge , rose to the occasion with an electrifying energy. <br />
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The Olabisi Onabanjo Universiity graduate of Geophysics who is also an up-coming act already has 2 singles out "Singale"which is hers in every sense of the word and "For body" which was a team effort between her, Olamide and the YBNL crew.<br />
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Her music is enjoying some very good reception by the music loving population. At MABS 2015 Sunkanmi owned the stage. <br />
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SEXY, CRAZY KOGI BORN DEBBIE RISE LIGHTS UP MABS 2015 WITH "Match up and GAGABOO "
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Nigerian Idols season 3, 2nd place winner, Oluwarise Deborah Ebun, also known as Debbie Rise dusted up the beach with a thrilling performance of her ''Match Up" track on the day that was her birthday anniversary<br />
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"You dey go party,<br />
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Immediately after "match up", the irresistible performer hooked the crowd with "GAGABOO"<br />
" You dey like to talk anyhow,<br />
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You be gagaboo!!"<br />
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Talk about beauty, brains and talent, the 20th December born Debbie, is not only a superb performer, guitarist and instrumentalist but she is also a Computer Science graduate. Although Debbie has been having issues with her record label '800 Records' lately, that conflict however has not in any way diminished her zest for the performance.
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MABS 2015 ROCKED WITH SUNKANMI AND DEBBI RISE
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Watch Sunkanmi and Debbie Rise perform at MABS2015 he<span id="goog_1924841715"></span><span id="goog_1924841716"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>re : <a href="https://youtu.be/snLiOqHiLg0">WATCH VIDEO HERE</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16691325779827316404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440943659797959951.post-14678427709507845502016-05-31T00:33:00.000+01:002016-05-31T00:33:33.123+01:00A VIEW FROM MY WINDOW: THE SIMPLICITY OF OUR LIVESA VIEW FROM MY WINDOW: THE SIMPLICITY OF OUR LIVES
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"It is said that when Cosimo was about to die he recommended Donatello to the care of his son Piero, who, anxious to carry out dutifully what his father wanted, gave him a farm at Cafaggiuolo which provided an income on which he could live comfortably. This made Donatello very content, since it meant that he was at least saved from the prospect of dying of hunger. All the same he had not held it a year before he returned to Piero and publicly made the farm over to him again, insisting that he did not want to lose peace of mind by having to worry about running a household and being molested by the tenant, a peasant who was always getting in his way and complaining now because the wind had blown away the roof of his dovecot, now because his cattle had been confiscated by the Commune for taxes, or because a storm had destroyed his wine and his fruit. Donatello grew so sick and tired of all this that he said he would rather die of hunger than have to think about so many things."
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from Lives of the artiste: Donatello by Giorgio Vasari
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Like Donatello in this legend, the mould of our lives presently is a contradiction of plausibiles. Fela Anikulapo Kuti captured this satirically : '... suffering and smiling...'<br />
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That is the story of our lives . The death of a loved one calls for the celebration of ' a life well spent' -- no matter how well or otherwise that life may have been really spent.<br />
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Our carnivals are not threatened because we cannot find (even remotely) one and a half square meals a week to sweeten the soul, rather they (our carnivals) are revved up because dance and music lighten the weight of the burden of merely existing on our weary shoulders. In fact for those of us collectively singled out by the epithet 'masses', we had long removed the 'square' from our meals. Any meal would do; any meal is --- fine.
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Once in a while however, we are shocked to the bones by the somewhat certain paradoxical complexity arising from the very simpleness of way of life. Over 200 young girls are abducted and unreachable for over 2 years. Suddenly one, by happenstance is found. Found on the day the Nation's labour union commenced strike action against government for increasing the price of petrol.
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Immediately the find is announced, the nation goes agog with joy. We rejoice that she was 'rescued' along with her captor 'husband' by our gallant security forces -- men who just happened to be chasing the wind at that exact time the duo were probably just taking a breath of fresh air in that undefined territory.<br />
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It was a memorable battle, one worth celebrating for days in the media. And we celebrated. In our dreams and imaginations the security forces engaged the brutality and the harshness of the breeze in the wild, in a mortal combat. In our dreams they fought long, gallantly and finally snatched the young Amina and her 'now legitimate husband' from the gaping jaws of death -- jaws which had been yawning in the eerie quiet that had gripped that area since the security forces arrived that territory. In our dreams the gallant forces, the security men return with their protégé -- proudly and promptly announce their victory.
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Immediately we legitimize the 'ex-terrorist' and accept him as the bona-fide husband. We celebrate Amina's return and celebrate the man's 'change'. We arrange a Presidential welcome for him and our saintly President immediately pronounces that the ex-terrorist will be given amnesty. Sadly this is no longer in our dreams.
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Our media ran circuses, violating the privacy of the young girl and extolling the virtues of being found-- 'rescued' and indeed, subliminally congratulating the 'husband' that he did a good job raping the innocence and person of young Amina. We pat each other's back and pat government's back for doing ........ What? No one knows for sure why they deserve credit for this 'find', but -- well they are government and they deserve the credit anyway, Right? Wrong. They will take it anyway, period.
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Nothing cataclysmically wrong with that though. What is cataclysmically wrong is government not seeing the wider implications and advantage of having an ex-Boko Haram member in its custody -- not realizing the importance of having such a 'gold mine' in its hands.
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But more importantly government should realize that no matter what politics it plays with the resurfacing of Amina, 'that man' is not a husband and should not be treated or hailed as such. To have gotten Amina pregnant implies he must have raped her. He is a rapist. Amina is not yet an adult. So apart from being charged with rape, 'this man' should also be charged with defilement of a minor.<br />
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The man should have been taken off the media blitz and confined to a bare four-walled room and asked some hard questions in the presence of a psychologist, psychiatrist, forensic expert and with the help of the usual drugs used everywhere else for critical interrogations. The military owes this to Nigerians-- not arranging a party for that criminal. The military owes it to Nigerians to find out;
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With over one week gone, neither the military nor government has come forth to tell Nigerians how much gold they have mined from this potential goldmine. Maybe the resurfacing of Amina has served its purpose -- provide government the image booster it really needs at this crucial time in this new government's life.
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" Suppose Amina was your daughter, would you be thinking of granting amnesty to that criminal?" The world is watching us. <br />
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When it's party time, guys and girls 'just wanna have fun'. The breathtaking scene at Chaka Beach resorts and the electrifying atmosphere of MABS 2015 on the 20th of December 2015, provided one last thrill for music lovers in Lasgidi.
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Throwback 1999/2000 when the likes of daddy Showkey , Father U-turn, Marvellous Benjy, and daddy Fresh were kings of the jungle, -- a few years before Port Harcourt class act, Nigeria's Patra (Gift Gibson) became Muma Gee, the Black Reverendz turned up the heat with this piercing, scathing take on 'girls from the hood'.
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"Ayangba girls are dangerous, so dangerous, so dangerous..."<br />
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Released in 2000, the song quickly became a dancehall anthem.
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At MABS 2015 the Ayangba boys Wasiu Lawal and Shuaibu Adams electrified the audience with this early 21st century hit "Ayangba".
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MABS 2015 was not just about the 'big boys and girls who came to perform' it was also about the love shown by spectators who came to enjoy the day.
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The MABS 2015 stage was every now and then turned over to the nimble feet and lithe bodies of gracious spectators who competed for a variety of gift items provided by co-sponsors Ace Roots.
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MABS 2015 rocked. The atmosphere was hot. The crowd thrilled. Music dance and fun at its peak. No way to describe this -- you had to be there to comprehend. <br />
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Thrilling, energetic Ashley Stephanie is a musician and multi linguist, (she speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian and English). Ashley spent most of her early years in Barcelona, Spain. She was the lead singer, and only black in the Latino group "Spanish Girls."
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With ''Spanish girls'' Stephanie Ashley thrilled audiences on different platforms around the world, holding her own against class acts like Shakira, JayLo , Alahandro Sanz and many others on the world stage.
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Since returning to Africa, Stephanie's solo music career has blossomed and she continues to electrify her fans with her unique brand of music "Coupe decalle masquarade".
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At MABS 2015 Stephanie Ashley not only wowed the audience, but electrified their dancing feet with her performance. She was irresistible in the moves she unleashed, sweet in the seductiveness of her voice and tempting in the craftiness of her lyrics.
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This Physics and Computer Science graduate (Reading University, England) turned professional DJ in 2003.
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Xclusive (real name : ROTIMI ALAKIJA), never fails to sweep his audience to their feet and get them rocking to his beats, an art at which he is the master. At MABS 2015 'Xclusive showed why he is one of the best loved DJs in town.
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More to come on the thrills of MABS 2015. Watch out.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16691325779827316404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440943659797959951.post-50899240980575487222016-04-25T01:15:00.000+01:002016-04-25T23:35:19.386+01:00MUSIC AFRICA BEACH SPLASH 2015 HUGE SUCCESS OR GRAND SLAM?MUSIC AFRICA BEACH SPLASH 2015 HUGE SUCCESS OR GRAND SLAM?<br />
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X-mas is over and long gone. The hangover is also long gone. Nigeria's music pre-season swings into gear with artistes activating their creative modes. "studio Rats" all crawling back to their studio bases to hibernate and draw deep from their inspiration wells to churn out the anthems that will dominate the airwaves in the 3rd quarter of 2016. For those of us who chronicle their activities however, we hope there is meat enough to chew until the 4th quarter of 2016 when the new music season kicks in, in earnest yet again.
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MABS 2015 generated a lot of pre-event hype and excitement. From the serene, exotic atmosphere of Chakaville -- Lagos' premium beach resort, Music Africa <a href="http://musicafrica.tv/" target="_blank">(CLICK TO VISIT THE MUSIC AFRICA.WEBSITE )</a> rocked 'Lasgidi' from noon on 20th Dec 2015 till the wee hours of the 21st.
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But you may want to ask, did the show deliver on its promise? Was it simply a huge success or a grand slam? Images from MABS 2015 tell the story.<br />
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LUCKY OKHUE:<span id="goog_1513442439"></span><br />
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From the rough 'hoods' of Nigeria and with a passionate drive to create music, Lucky's <a href="http://theonlineeditorial.blogspot.com.ng/2015/07/the-amazing-story-of-oshodi-kid-on-his.html" target="_blank">(CLICK TO READ LUCKY'S STORY HERE)</a> hard work is slowly but surely building his reputation and taking him through an adventurous experience.
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In 2013 Lucky and two friends Tosin and Tope teamed up as "TLT" and released their only single : Ebe ni mo be.
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The group split up shortly after and Lucky now on his own realised there was only one direction to move, and that was forward. He started working hard on his talent and soon got back to the studios. Shortly after, he released his first single : "Iya'lagbo".<br />
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In 2014 he hit the airwaves with " Ko si oko mo"
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Early 2015 saw the release of "Ibi to ba fe"
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Later that year, 2015, the enterprising musician came out with another single titled : "Itumo " with which he fired up the crowd at MABS 2015.<br />
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Lucky Okuhe rocked at MABS 2015<br />
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Vivacious Victoria Kimani. The American born Kenyan thrilled the MABS 2015 crowd with two of her dance jams, BOOTY BOUNCE and SWEET CHOCOLATE.
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Though currently based in Kenya, singer-songwriter, Victoria Kimani shuttles frequently between Nigeria ( where she spent part of her childhood) and Kenya. Victoria's parents who are evangelists spent a few years in Nigeria where she attended secondary school. She started out being in the church choir before opting to do popular music. Today Victoria Kimani is signed on to Chocolate City, a label under the Chocolate City Group chaired by one of Nigeria's richest and the man who occupies position number 41 in Africa's rich list according to Forbes, Hakeem Belo-Osagie.<br />
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Nestle Nigeria Plc, the leading producer of well loved family brands (Milo, Nescafe, Cerelac , Golden Morn, Nestle Pure Life water and many others, ) on Thursday April 14th 2016, opened it's new ultramodern, Pure life water factory in Abaji, on the outskirts of Abuja, NIgeria's Federal Capital Territory. <br />
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Construction of this impressive complex began in 2014.<br />
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This is Nestle's second Purelife water factory in Nigeria.<br />
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The M.D./ CEO of Nestle Nigeria Plc in his welcome address affirmed the company's commitment to the Nigerian State. He said: ''It (this new factory) underpins our belief in the potential that this country has. It underpins our belief that the Nigerian economy is resilient. It underpins our belief that the culture of Nigeria is resilient."
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Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo represented President Muhammadu Buhari in an event that boasted the top executives from Nestle Nigeria Plc. , Nestle worldwide, and the Ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria and other dignitaries. <br />
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Speaking, V.P. Osinbajo said this "reflects the continuing importance of Nigeria as an investment destination. It also shows that the FCT is continuing to attract investments which will lend momentum to the FCT administration to create a vibrant and economically dynamic FCT .
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The factory is already providing direct local employment to young men and women from Abaji in this rather trying period of the Nigerian economy. <br />
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I was in Freetown on the 13th of December through the Christmas period through the early days of this new year, when the debate about Sierra Leone's abortion rights bill began, and gained momentum.
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In December 2015, Parliament in Sierra Leone unanimously passed a bill giving the right to women to terminate a pregnancy in any circumstance up to 12 weeks, and up to 24 weeks in cases of incest, rape and foetal impairment.
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Religious leaders ( from the Inter Religious Council of Sierra Leone, representing a powerful constituency in Sierra Leone) made a hurried presentation to H.E, President Bai Koroma requesting him to decline to sign the bill, on the grounds that it would weaken the moral fabric of the nation, and even more, erode the spiritual roots of women and young girls in the society.<br />
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What I gather from their arguments is that, if passed the bill, it would encourage teenagers to be more promiscuous, and therefore would end up with more unwanted pregnancies, and consequently do more abortions, all of which imply taking lives which is a sin against GOD and a further erosion of the spiritual rectitude of our fragile nation.
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Debates on issues like these would always be heated, passionate and divergent and it is almost always inevitable that people will take sides, but I believe debate is always healthy. Through debate we get an idea of each other's viewpoints and if we are open enough, and less dogmatic we can appreciate other people's views and reach reasonable compromise. For a Nation that recently went through 10 years of harrowing civil war, the desire to promote the sanctity of life is understandable, and I agree there can be no if's or buts about this -- " the sanctity of human lives".
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And this is where I believe that opponents of the bill have critically -- too critically narrowed their definition of sanctity of life. Permit me to paint picture. Suppose I had a twenty year old daughter who was pregnant under any circumstance imaginable, and by some stroke of fortuity as well, also finds herself so mentally traumatized and by extension physically compromised in such a way that her very life was at risk. With all due respect to society and societal laws I will, by myself champion that cause to terminate that pregnancy with everything that I possibly have and if need be I will by my own personal drive, use our lives as a launch pad to begin to unravel and repeal the present anti-abortion law. This is how I personally feel about the current anti-abortion law. If we say human-life is sacred. The word must, as a matter of definition be all inclusive, although even I admit , crystallizing that definition does require more than this vague piece.
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WHAT IS THE REALITY WITHOUT THE ABORTION RIGHTS BILL?
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If we are honest with ourselves, we will admit that society puts enormous pressure on teenage girls to avoid getting pregnant at all costs. If we truly are honest with ourselves, we will also admit that our teenage girls and women in general are very sexually active. And if we are really, truly honest with ourselves we will admit that our young girls and women are losing their lives in the hundreds on a daily basis due to abortions carried out by unqualified persons, experimenting with unprofessional and unsafe techniques and drugs, while operating in unhygienic and unsafe environments.
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Now, if we are really really, and truly truly honest with ourselves, we will definitely admit, that most of these young girls and women do have religion, and are intrinsically so afraid of perceived societal repercussion that this is why they are driven to seek abortion underground
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The reality is that the abortion rights bill will encourage all those desiring to seek abortion to be bolder and approach qualified medical personnel to counsel, and carry out safe procedure, thereby ensuring that life is not lost during this procedure.
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Every teenage girl and woman for that matter, has a minimum of thirteen years invested in their lives. Every death from an unsafe abortion procedure, highlights a minimum of thirteen wasted years.
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FOUR MAJOR MYTHS ABOUT THE ABORTION RIGHTS BILL
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Opponents of the abortion rights bill believe signing this bill into law would cause an increase in the number of people seeking abortion.
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My thoughts: FALSE.<br />
REASON : There must first be a statistic on the number of actual abortions carried out, and deaths resulting there from in the last five years at least, to make any credible inferences or deductions.
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Opponents of the abortion rights bill believe that if the bill is not passed into law teenage girls and women would not go for abortion, and their lives will not be lost.
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My thoughts: FALSE.
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REASON: Those who want to get abortion will always find a way to get it done and if the bill is not passed into law, they will end up more often than not as a death statistic.
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Opponents of the abortion rights bill believe that the life of the unborn child is more important than the life of the mother.
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My thoughts: HIGHLY DEBATABLE.
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REASON : A parent must be psychologically prepared, and adequately healthy to cater to the needs of a child, from infanthood until, at least the teenage years otherwise that child may not even get beyond the age of five and examples abound in our dear Sierra Leone. As a matter of fact, according to WHO Sierra Leone has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the world.
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Opponents of the abortion rights bill believe that if the bill is passed into law teenage girls would become more promiscuous and women would engage in more sexual infidelities than at present.<br />
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My thoughts: HIGHLY DEBATABLE.
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REASON: Promiscuity and sexual infidelities are more a reflection of the types of role models, and characterization models that our societies uphold and celebrate. I have long believed that many of our social ills can be tackled to a large extent by creative media approach to promote sexual abstinence among young people and greater commitment to relationships in older people. This however will first require a clear media policy by our home government, and should be communicated as our preferred national strategy with incentive to media houses and media practitioners who adopt this approach.
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My conclusion:
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While this debate is not unique to Sierra Leone or third world countries for that matter we must all, as Sierra Leoneans endeavor to bring to the table our different arguments and positions with an open mind, no matter how silly or ridiculous they may seem, because our collective future may very well depend on how well we can mix and match all of these to carve laws that are suitable to our unique environment.<br />
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The ultimate benefit will be well grounded families, fulfilling longevity, children that will enjoy their childhood and grow into responsible and caring adults.
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** Please feel free to share your own views with us in the comments box.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16691325779827316404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440943659797959951.post-52663642157649296162016-02-29T22:16:00.001+01:002016-03-01T23:01:15.900+01:00THE NFF-OLISEH AFFAIR GETS MESSIERTHE NFF-OLISEH AFFAIR GETS MESSIER.
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As a Nation we love our parties, we love having our 'chilled' drinks while we expound on the state of the nation in every which way it hits us, and then -- no doubt we love our women too, and then also we love our football. No, we are passionate, fanatical about our football. Curiously also, we love ignoring antecedents, history, precedents although their stories provide the meaty flesh we love to ruminate on all year through.
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About 7 months ago the NFF(Nigeria Football Federation) President , Amaju Pinnick, cited insurbodination and lack of committment as the reasons for sacking coach Stephen Keshi, while in the same breath, boldly told Football loving Nigerians that he trusted that Coach Sunday Oliseh ' had the temperament to work harmoniously with the Technical and development committee...'
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While many had applauded this move, The Online Editorial<span id="goog_1851345633"></span><span id="goog_1851345634"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a> [ <a href="http://theonlineeditorial.blogspot.com.ng/2015/07/appointment-of-sunday-oliseh-as-chief.html" target="_blank">click to read the full story</a> ] had raised a red flag citing Olishe's many instances of questionable temperamental disposition. That post had ended with the question : "Is Sunday Oliseh's appointment really a master stroke, or just a loaded gun looking for a burst-up?"
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Seven months on the answer is clear to all : NFF and Sunday Oliseh have parted ways in a not so tidy manner. It was infact, in a messier manner than when the NFF parted ways with Keshi. On the 26th February 2016, week Sunday Oliseh tendered his resignation , accusing the NFF of not giving him the needed support to deliver on his job. [ <a href="http://pulse.ng/sports/football/sunday-oliseh-read-his-resignation-letter-to-nff-id4732165.html" target="_blank">click to read Oliseh's resignation letter here.</a> ]<br />
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The NFF-OLISEH burst-up not only provided juice for the media but is now bordering on issues where a few people are calling on the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission) to investigate the body. This may be a debate for another day.
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The Online Editorial's focus is really on something less complex : There really is nothing wrong with the Amaju Pinnick led NFF to have come clean. He should have simply told Nigerians that he only wanted to give his 'country man' , Oliseh--(they come from the same State ), a chance. If he had come out candidly to say that, a few of us who are doggedly analytical would have understood. The debate we are now going to raise would have had no place.<br />
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But to have categorically said that Oliseh had the ' temperament to ...' clearly indicates one of two things. Either the leadership of the NFF was grossly incompetent and lacking in the ability to read character, and draw credible inferences from available data, or, ( and this I believe is a greater sin) -- the NFF deliberately, calculatedly lied to soccer loving Nigerians for some veiled , dubious reason.<br />
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In either case the NFF should do the honourable thing and come clean to Nigerians. They not only owe Nigerians an apology, but they should as a duty to this nation address the issues concerning Sunday Oliseh and his assistant Jean Francois Loscuito's claims of being owed salaries going several months back. Oliseh's assistant, Loscuito is being owed about One Hundred Thousand dollars ( according to an interview he granted to Brilla 88.9, ). This is a major embarassment to the NFF and Nigeria as a whole. On air, Mr. Loscuito almost in tears appealed to the NFF to please pay his salary as he had a family to provide for and outstanding medical bills to settle. This is not the NFF a man of Amaju Pinnick's stature should be leading. As a former sports professional himself the NFF President should relate to the plight and desires of professional sports people in Nigeria.
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All said, a more important question for us however, is how does all of this affect soccer lovers in Nigeria?
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Answer: If the NFF does not give the interim coaching crew the needed support, Nigeria's qualification for the next African Nations Cup will be in jeopardy. If Nigeria again does not qualify we can only imagine the loss in terms of business opportunities nationwide, loss of earnings to NFF from CAF and of course real exposure for our footballers.
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In the final anaysis, this absolutely avoidable state of affairs leaves a huge quesion hanging over the Amaju Pinnick led NFF: Is he the right man to lead the NFF beyond the tenure of his first term? Mr. Pinnick still has a few more years to answer that question.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16691325779827316404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440943659797959951.post-4680357134880260522016-02-14T06:38:00.001+01:002016-12-23T00:54:32.816+01:00DISCOVERING TISEHEKITI ROCKS WITH TISEH
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Although today's musical genres are not often lyrically sophisticated, there is no doubt the quality of melodic beauty, and breath-taking music that impresses us on a daily basis. Check out the Davidos, Wiz Kids, Small Doctors, not to talk of the Tiwa Savages, Omawumis, Shasha Ps, of this world -- Nigerians indeed are taking the Nigerian experience global.<br />
And in comes a fresh , vibrant new talent looking to join this list of rocking superstars in a little while, and her name is -- Tiseh.
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DISCOVERING TISEH:
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Tiseh tell us What is your real name, and where do you come from?
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My name is Adegboyega Bunmi Babatiseh , I am from Ekiti state, Ado Ekiti to be precise and I am based in Ekiti but I may soon be based in Lagos.
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You say may? What, are you going to get married and move to Lagos ?
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(Screams) Nooooooooo! Just me, so that I can get more exposure and promote my music.
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Why 'Tishe? The name must have a special meaning and aspiration for you .
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The full meaning of the name is BABATISHE. I use Tiseh because a lot of my friends call me by that name. It's unique and its dear to me.
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When, how and why did you decide to get into music ?
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I started singing right from the age of six, as a chorister. The reason why I decided to make it as a career is because I feel whole while singing. I have passion for it. The thing is I can't do without singing for a day 'cause it's my life.
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Schooling , how far ?
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I'll be 21 yrs old by June. Actually I'm still schooling but I just finished my OND this January. I finished from the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti.
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Who believes more in your music -- your mum or your dad ?
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My mum and my younger sister believe more in my singing abilities. It's not as if my family is not supporting me but I don't feel that overwhelming emotion from them, that's all but as they say -- no family in London.<br />
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My biggest challenge though is from my neighborhood -- people are critical of me because I am in the church choir and I also go to shows and parties but this does not depress me because I stay focused at what I want to do.<br />
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What's your biggest challenge professionally, so far?
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My biggest challenge professionally was getting money to book the studio, engage an engineer and make music. I do not give up easily. I met people, harassed my friends and loved ones -- in fact anybody who could contribute to my dream, I made sure I reached out to them. In fact I still keep going to shows and meeting people. I do not relent-- I believe that's the way to success .
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What kind of music do you sing and what's your target audience?
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Afro-pop and dance hall is what I do. My target audience is everyone because I am trying to make my own music -- you know create some deep emotional impact with my music. It's not just for the youth but for everyone.
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Who writes your lyrics?
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I write my lyrics by myself and my inspiration comes from within. I am passionate about what I write and sing. Sometimes in my songs I draw from the olden days, but it's nothing deeply philosophical. For example in this new single a part of it goes like this :
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It's symbolic of two birds walking together, playing together. You see, simple. I believe in connecting with people. In my songs and lyrics I simply try to connect with people.
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Tell us the story of your life as an artiste.
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Life as an artiste can be rough sometimes -- infact unless you've made it, it is very rough but I love what I do so it is worth the pain. I don't give damn about any haters!!
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Tell us about this your new single. When did it debut?<br />
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My new single is titled "Your Love "<a href="http://www.360nobs.com/2016/02/music-tiseh-your-love/" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO TISEH'S SONG</a> It's breaking to the public on Valentine day. It's going to break on all social media platforms. I'm looking to shoot a creative music video to this single in March.
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And tell us are you on to any label at the moment?
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No I am not with any label at the moment . You know how labels are these days, it's after you've made it that they come knocking. Anyway I am doing my thing and I have faith in myself and in my music. Believe me when I say I am on the way to the top.
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You certainly have a lot of confidence?
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(Laughs) That is what keeps me going-- confidence and belief. Music makes me tick. When I am down I find peace with music. When I am with my friends we enjoy music together. Music makes me rock.
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Tell us about your first time in the studio <a href="http://www.mp3naija.com.ng/music/Tiseh-Your-Love" target="_blank">CLICK TO LISTEN TO TISEH'S MUSIC TOO</a>
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Wow!! It was fun. I was nervous and hitting all kinds of wrong notes. The song is a love song "Love in Lagos" . When my producer saw how nervous I was he sat me down and told me to pretend that the song was about him -- that I was singing to him. And it worked. All my nervousness went away. My emotions took over. In fact it was a lot of fun.
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What makes me believe ? (she laughs) I've got passion. I've got love , I've got faith in music that's it. But I also spend time researching, studying music trends , understudying the big acts here in Nigeria and showing up whenever I'm called for shows. I put in hard work and I believe because I've got faith brother, and I am sure I am going to make it big.
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We're celebrating valentine in less than 48 hours,
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what are your views about love and the challenges of love?
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It's a great thing to be in love , although am not into a relationship right now. I jus dey chill -- putting my all into my music you know.
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Are you searching?
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(Screams) Aaaaah!! No oooo I am not searching ooo. I am sure valentine will be a great day for lovers but for me I will spend my val with the 2 special people in my life , my mum and my sister.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16691325779827316404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440943659797959951.post-36982115550860746842015-11-26T02:10:00.000+01:002015-11-27T22:26:52.187+01:00MABS 2015: LOOKING FORWARD FROM THE PASTMUSIC AFRICA BEACH SPLASH 2015 (MABS 2015) -- THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS:<br />
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It's 25 days to the biggest beach rock-down in Lagos, the Music Africa Beach splash 2015. These are some of the images from the 2014 show:<br />
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<span style="font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In many ways the governments of Lagos state (since 1999) have
consistently shown to Nigerians the ultimate value of governance -- continuance
in delivering tangible assets to the industrious people of Lagos State.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%;">While in many other States of the federation a transition
from one regime to the other (even within the same party) almost always results in countless abandoned
projects, revocation of contracts and a re-kindling of 'bad blood' </span><span style="font-size: 32px; line-height: 36.8px;">among</span><span style="font-size: 24pt; line-height: 115%;"> politicians and civil servants alike, Lagos state on the other hand, continues to sprint on a different track
ensuring that baton handovers do not blur the view of the end point : In 2003, the Jagaban of Africa, Asiwaju Bola
Hamed Tinubu and his team including
these 3 key players -- Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, (then Commissioner of
Works, Lagos State now Governor Osun State), Akinwunmi Ambode ( then Accountant
General of Lagos State, now Governor of Lagos State) Dr. Dayo Mobereola (then
MD Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority now Commissioner of Transport ,
Lagos State) set out a road map to
redefine the infrastructural landscape of Lagos. Working mainly from revenues
earned within the State itself, (The Federal government withheld funds from
Lagos State at the time), the then governor of Lagos State took the
first giant strides in this transformation journey. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In 2007 Babatunde Raji </span><a href="http://www.gistplatform.blogspot.com.ng/" style="font-size: 32px; line-height: 36.8px;">FASHOLA</a><span style="font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> (now Federal Minister of Works
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<span style="font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In 2015, the current governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi
Ambode has already indicated his commitment to the vision (of which he was a
part in 2003), by ensuring ongoing projects receive the support they need from
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<span style="font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On Thursday 12th November, 2015 Governor Ambode officially opened and handed
over the massive Mile 12 to Ikorodu BRT extension project, a project which has
virtually elevated Ikorodu to the status of a city . The atmosphere at the
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<span style="font-size: 24.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The people could not control their
joy at seeing the real architects of this transformation right in front of
them: The Jagaban himself, Aregbesola also , and of course Governor Ambode. People
jostled and pushed, almost trampling each other just to touch "Aregbe"
as his convoy drove into the venue. There was even greater excitement when the
Jagaban's convoy drove in too. It was unbelievable: A cult like following for
these three and there in that instant I
got the message : In Africa, in Nigeria, we do not ask for 'heaven on earth' from
our leaders but just the basics and they will be our heroes for a long time to
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16691325779827316404noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440943659797959951.post-80990275385051806222015-11-13T17:05:00.002+01:002015-11-13T17:25:37.333+01:00AND BUHARI TOUCHES THE PULSE OF NIGERIANS<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
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Maya Angelou<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> (Award Winning African American Poet)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">There on the Pulse of that fine day in 1993 award winning African American Poet Maya
Angelou read this Poem to the world at the inauguration of Bill Clinton as
America's 42nd President, vocalizing the hope of Americans that the
Clinton administration would bring freshness into governance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And on the pulse of another fine day,11th September, 2015, here
in the business hub of Africa, Africa's most populous Nation, the collective pulse of all Nigerians was
touched by President Muhammadu Buhari for the first time since his inauguration
as he allocated portfolios to his Ministers. Although many felt disappointed by the
" <a href="http://theonlineeditorial.blogspot.com.ng/2015/10/the-list.html">THE LIST</a>" of ministers from the Executive, the allocation of
portfolios evoked a different set of emotions altogether. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In much of Surulere, Lagos many were fixated on their TV sets
watching with rapt attention as President
Buhari inaugurated his Ministers. Then he began allocating Ministries to each and there was silence --- until he
called out : Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister of Works, Power and Housing --
and cheers erupted. People started clapping -- it was as if Nigerians were
watching their under-seventeen National soccer team, the Golden Eaglets score a winning goal in a
FIFA world cup final. It was simply a spontaneous outburst of joy -- the first
re-kindling of hope that seemed to
almost have been lost many a months ago. Two other names that drew some sort of
applause also were Rotimi Amaechi (Former Rivers State Governor) named Minister
of Transport and Kayode Fayemi (Former Ekiti State Governor ) named Minister of
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For many with Fashola as Minister of works there is hope that
at least some of this government's programmes will touch the lives of the
masses in a positive way; there is hope that the many abandoned Federal Road
Projects all over the country will be swiftly dealt with; there is hope that
the national monster called Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) will be
swiftly and comprehensively dealt with once and for all ; there is hope that
the National housing policy will really and truly be available to all Nigerians,
not just those fortunate to have 'godfathers' in high places. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">And maybe we can re-echo Maya Angelou's words: "On the
pulse of this new day, we did have the grace to look up and out, into our sister's
eyes, and our brother's face, our
Country-- Nigeria, and say simply, very simply, with hope-- Good Morning! </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">"If 10% of what you
hear that Coach Sunday Oliseh says on Social media or newspaper is true, that
means I will be granting interviews every day. "<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh on Wednesday 21st October slammed social media
for the current controversy over striker, Emmanuel Emenike's alleged retirement
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Nigeria's leading sports radio channel --BRILLA Sports, Sunday Oliseh said refuted
claims that the Fernabache striker who is currently on loan to Al Ain Fc of the
City of Abu Dhabi has retired. Coach Oliseh said:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>"It was
a big shocker for us, a big shocker for me personally, and personally I still
don't accept that he has retired because em, officially I have not heard anything from
him and I don't think also the
Federation have heard, only what we've heard is what we've seen posted on the
social media and em we've made trainings part of our re-building process,
infact he's got more playing time than any other striker we've had, so I don't
-- em-- I'm very very surprised that he has decided to retired." </i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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however also indicated that he is going to treat everybody equally. There will
be no favorites. In a country where professional footballers who ply their
trades abroad have huge egos this will definitely be read differently, and can
account for <a href="http://www.premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/191792-breaking-emmanuel-emenike-quits-super-eagles.html">EMENIKE</a> calling it quits with the National team within three weeks
after former Captain Vincent Enyeama declared that going forward, he would have
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National Team it remains to be seen how
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that can actually be fired, I’ll be very unhappy.” -- SCHINDLER'S LIST <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Schindler
(to his accountant and right-hand man, Itzhak Stern, about
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We waited!
For some of us, it was with bated
breaths. For others, the period waiting, was also a period scheming to get their
names into the List. Somehow the most prominent schemers, whose plans even
played out on social media, have won no success as yet -- ( it is hoped there
would be an addition to this List, and they may yet succeed) . </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It was to be an earth shaking, game changing
list. When it came, it tip-toed in with a whimper -- Nothing earth shaking
about it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It came as
if in a distant reverse directional echo to
Oskar Schindler's command to his accountant, a paraphrase of which would
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">"If this engine room never
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">game-changing machinery, I
will be very unhappy!!"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It would be
the hope of the Nigerian masses though, that
this engine room may really in
spite of the odds be able to produce a real, game changing machinery , and
ultimately engineer the country to the path of transformation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">While many
have criticized the President's proposed <a href="http://dialogueseriesnew.blogspot.com.ng/2015/10/usa-africa-dialogue-series-fw-fw.html">LIST</a> of Ministers, and many more have
defended him, no one can deny that it is the President's responsibility to
provide such a list . Except for journalists who have to create content and talking points by stoking the flames of
criticism at this point , I would think it is altogether too late for this now. </span><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">The man was
voted in. He should be left unshackled to perform his responsibilities to the
best of his ability, only then can we have authority to evaluate the
performance of this nation under his watch without bias. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So what's my
point writing about this List? My point
is that we should begin to look at the possibilities for transformation that
this engine room may provide for us? One
name in the List that stands out for me is Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) who has
been mentioned in various circles as
favored to be Minister of Justice. No doubt this Senior Advocate of Nigeria is eminently
qualified to head this Ministry but I
think Nigeria needs him in a more vital Ministry -- either Power and Steel or Works
and Housing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My reasoning? He demonstrated as Governor in Lagos for 8
years that he could put a team together and supervise the execution of actual projects that can really touch on the
everyday lives of the masses. Consider that Lagos State has a massive 18
Million peoples with over half of them a hub of constantly moving masses --
people who move and do business 'at the speed of light' -- people who
congregate and occupy spaces at the snap of a finger -- you would understand the
challenge of actually executing projects that touched their lives. I absolutely believe it is a man like him, who
can pick up the baton and run with it, that we need in either of these
Ministries. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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others can be given whatever the President wishes that they try their hands on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">"I
could have got more out. I could have got more.... If I'd just...I could have
got more." Oskar Schindler<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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