A LIB reader said he was on his way to work around 8 this morning when he noticed a crowd gathered around the Aboju area of Festac. When he went to check what was going on, he saw a group of men had captured and killed a huge snake...and were actually looking at selling it...:-)
http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/2014/11/photo-huge-snake-found-and-killed-in.html
The picture apparently shows a huge (dead) snake,probably an African Python being displayed by a group of men believed to have killed it.
In any case, Snake meat is considered a delicacy in some parts of Nigeria and it's very likely that the reptile pictured here has already made it into someones pot of soup.
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
Thursday, 6 November 2014
Annoying Things GEJ/PEJ Apologists Say In Their Defence - Politics
They are all over the damn place. In our offices, in our neighborhoods,
on social networks, everywhere! Torturing us with their low IQed
defenses for the first couple and their allies. There are so many things
they say in their desperation, or should I say docile-minded states,
but the following ones make me want to cry in frustration or lock them
up in a room and beat the living shii outta them until their IQs rise
several notches up.
1. Other Presidents Were Not Better That GEJ:
Can you imagination that?! (in Giringori's voice and grammar) So just because we have had bad leaders in the past, we should continue having bad leaders and sit, fold our arms and watch while the rest of the world overtake us by 1000 years?
Let me also remind them that never in history have we heard of billions of dollars (not naira o) disappearing from all sections of the economy. Even the Sharia crisis wasn't as violent and as prolonged as what we have now.
2. He's The Best Option Among Other Bad Options for 2015 (The devil we know is better than the angel we don't know syndrome)
Typical Naija mentality. No wonder vision 2020 seems like just a tall dream. Why not? When we have decided to stick with a devil? GEJ has suddenly become the best devil simply because he's a southerner? Oh of course! A bad southerner is better than a strong northerner. We must to support our brother with the last drop of our blood so we can keep those born to rule northerners in check. Abi nau?
3. We shouldn't Criticize Them Because They are Our Father And Mother's Age Mates:
"can you talk to your father/mother like that" "can your mother speak better English?" "can your father be a President?"
It's high time these...... (I lack words to describe them) got it into their heads that Presidents, Governors, etc are not elected to be fathers/mothers. They were elected to work for us and provide the enabling environment where we and our families can thrive in our chosen businesses/careers. even if my mother cannot speak better English, for sweet heaven's sake she ain't no first lady! She ain't representing no Country or State or whatever but herself and our family. So if she's got issues repping our family well, it's our business alone. Gerrit? And hey, if my dad ever becomes President and he starts saying stuff like stealing is not corruption, He is on his own. Oya take that!
4. English Is Not Our Language:
Oya start telling your children's teachers in school to start teaching them in Igbo nau. Please Google 'lingua franca' or 'official language' to understand why Germans, Russians, Chinese, and other non English-speaking country leaders and their first ladies do not speak English at public functions. I no get power.
5. Would You have Done Better As A President?:
Mba o. I would have done trade by bata. Nansense! A company CEO sends out an advertisement for a PA. Someone who can speak 3 languages, write in short hand, high memory retention, etc. Or the owner of a big departmental shopping mall, hotel, recreation center, etc wanting a manager. Why you no ask them to do these things by themselves nau? You see ya dumb sefs?
Secondly, not everybody can be Presidents. Same way law, medicine, engineering, accounting, etc are only for people with the flair, know-how and passion for these things.
So yes, I doubt I have what it takes to lead a country like Nigeria....... and did I tell you I'm contesting?? So please if you can't lead well, park well for someone else who can.
6. His Enemies Vowed to Make Nigeria Ungovernable:
His enemies kwa? Please remind me who the C-in-C is again I don forget. Since when did enemies become more powerful than someone that can wake up one morning and make rules that could make his enemies go bankrupt? Since when did enemies control the police and armed forces? Oh ok. I forgot, maybe you guys mean his village enemies aka African insurance ba? mtcheeeeeeeew! Your dear Presido keeps saying BH are in his govt. Oh so he knows them? What is he doing about them? His enemies are also stopping him from providing social amenities, employment opportunities, etc for us abi? they control the federal purse shey? How come his enemies did not stop him from budgeting N1B for his feeding or the numerous presidential cars and jets he has added to his fleet?
7. It's Their Time. Let Them Complete Their Eight Years.:
Even if it means wiping out the whole country ko?
smh. You all need deliverance hornezley!
1. Other Presidents Were Not Better That GEJ:
Can you imagination that?! (in Giringori's voice and grammar) So just because we have had bad leaders in the past, we should continue having bad leaders and sit, fold our arms and watch while the rest of the world overtake us by 1000 years?
Let me also remind them that never in history have we heard of billions of dollars (not naira o) disappearing from all sections of the economy. Even the Sharia crisis wasn't as violent and as prolonged as what we have now.
2. He's The Best Option Among Other Bad Options for 2015 (The devil we know is better than the angel we don't know syndrome)
Typical Naija mentality. No wonder vision 2020 seems like just a tall dream. Why not? When we have decided to stick with a devil? GEJ has suddenly become the best devil simply because he's a southerner? Oh of course! A bad southerner is better than a strong northerner. We must to support our brother with the last drop of our blood so we can keep those born to rule northerners in check. Abi nau?
3. We shouldn't Criticize Them Because They are Our Father And Mother's Age Mates:
"can you talk to your father/mother like that" "can your mother speak better English?" "can your father be a President?"
It's high time these...... (I lack words to describe them) got it into their heads that Presidents, Governors, etc are not elected to be fathers/mothers. They were elected to work for us and provide the enabling environment where we and our families can thrive in our chosen businesses/careers. even if my mother cannot speak better English, for sweet heaven's sake she ain't no first lady! She ain't representing no Country or State or whatever but herself and our family. So if she's got issues repping our family well, it's our business alone. Gerrit? And hey, if my dad ever becomes President and he starts saying stuff like stealing is not corruption, He is on his own. Oya take that!
4. English Is Not Our Language:
Oya start telling your children's teachers in school to start teaching them in Igbo nau. Please Google 'lingua franca' or 'official language' to understand why Germans, Russians, Chinese, and other non English-speaking country leaders and their first ladies do not speak English at public functions. I no get power.
5. Would You have Done Better As A President?:
Mba o. I would have done trade by bata. Nansense! A company CEO sends out an advertisement for a PA. Someone who can speak 3 languages, write in short hand, high memory retention, etc. Or the owner of a big departmental shopping mall, hotel, recreation center, etc wanting a manager. Why you no ask them to do these things by themselves nau? You see ya dumb sefs?
Secondly, not everybody can be Presidents. Same way law, medicine, engineering, accounting, etc are only for people with the flair, know-how and passion for these things.
So yes, I doubt I have what it takes to lead a country like Nigeria....... and did I tell you I'm contesting?? So please if you can't lead well, park well for someone else who can.
6. His Enemies Vowed to Make Nigeria Ungovernable:
His enemies kwa? Please remind me who the C-in-C is again I don forget. Since when did enemies become more powerful than someone that can wake up one morning and make rules that could make his enemies go bankrupt? Since when did enemies control the police and armed forces? Oh ok. I forgot, maybe you guys mean his village enemies aka African insurance ba? mtcheeeeeeeew! Your dear Presido keeps saying BH are in his govt. Oh so he knows them? What is he doing about them? His enemies are also stopping him from providing social amenities, employment opportunities, etc for us abi? they control the federal purse shey? How come his enemies did not stop him from budgeting N1B for his feeding or the numerous presidential cars and jets he has added to his fleet?
7. It's Their Time. Let Them Complete Their Eight Years.:
Even if it means wiping out the whole country ko?
smh. You all need deliverance hornezley!
Military Frees 42 Detained Boko Haram Suspects
The Borno state government on Thursday received 42 suspected Boko Haram terrorists captured by the Nigerian army.
The military said the 42, after months and years in detention, were cleared of all suspicions following thorough investigations.
The military said three of the 42 released suspects were foreigners from Chad, Cameroon and Burkina Faso.
The deputy director, Defence Information, Sani Usman, a colonel, who handed the freed suspects over to Governor Kashim Shettima said they were arrested during various military raids.
Mr. Usman said each of the freed prisoners were given N100,000 to enable them continue with their normal lives as free citizens.
“We in the Nigeria army will continue to do our best in the ongoing fight against insurgency until we get rid of this problem,” he said.
Mr. Shetima commended the military for its magnanimity.
“We commend the fairness, equity and justice displayed by the Nigeria Armed Forces towards releasing anybody found not to be involved in these terrorist activities,” he said.
“Amongst them are students, tailors, mechanics, provision stores owners and of course, quite a handful of them are drivers. We have a moral obligation to ensure that these young men at this time of their lives are actively engaged. Along this line, I wish to direct the road maintenance agency to include those that are drivers as employed truck drivers, while those that are tailors should be engaged in sewing uniforms for students and pupils in line with our education transformation program.
“Those that are farmers should be given the resources to improve their farming; while the traders would be given some token in addition to what the military gave them to boost their trade. The students among them should be assisted to return to school.”
Some of the freed prisoners had spent detention times ranging from three years, two years to some months. They were full of gratitude to get what one of them, a 300-level student of Chemistry, said was another chance at life.
The military said the 42, after months and years in detention, were cleared of all suspicions following thorough investigations.
The military said three of the 42 released suspects were foreigners from Chad, Cameroon and Burkina Faso.
The deputy director, Defence Information, Sani Usman, a colonel, who handed the freed suspects over to Governor Kashim Shettima said they were arrested during various military raids.
Mr. Usman said each of the freed prisoners were given N100,000 to enable them continue with their normal lives as free citizens.
“We in the Nigeria army will continue to do our best in the ongoing fight against insurgency until we get rid of this problem,” he said.
Mr. Shetima commended the military for its magnanimity.
“We commend the fairness, equity and justice displayed by the Nigeria Armed Forces towards releasing anybody found not to be involved in these terrorist activities,” he said.
“Amongst them are students, tailors, mechanics, provision stores owners and of course, quite a handful of them are drivers. We have a moral obligation to ensure that these young men at this time of their lives are actively engaged. Along this line, I wish to direct the road maintenance agency to include those that are drivers as employed truck drivers, while those that are tailors should be engaged in sewing uniforms for students and pupils in line with our education transformation program.
“Those that are farmers should be given the resources to improve their farming; while the traders would be given some token in addition to what the military gave them to boost their trade. The students among them should be assisted to return to school.”
Some of the freed prisoners had spent detention times ranging from three years, two years to some months. They were full of gratitude to get what one of them, a 300-level student of Chemistry, said was another chance at life.
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Picture Of Tambuwal Driving Himself To Work - Politics
Where Are These Nigerian Musicians? (Pictures)
Everyday, musicians are made. Many come but
more go quicker than the lot that came. For a lucky few, their star shines so bright you think it will outlive a single night. Sadly, that’s never the case with these ones. You wait and wait and wait sitting out all night wishing on the star that might never come. Suffice to say their purpose has been achieved because you never forget that there was a star that once shone. By label, they can be termed one-hit wonders but here at TX, we’re simply wondering what’s happened with these industry acts. 1. AY.COM Born on November 25, 1985 in Lagos, Nigeria, Ayoola Johnson a.k.a AY.Com established himself as a hip-hop star. He successfully amassed an impressive fan base with the release of Pass Me Your Love reaching as high as number one on the Nigerian Music Charts and later going platinum with millions of downloads online. Many critics praised the work, noting that such tracks showed a more genuine, reflective side to the singer.
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2. ORIGINAL STEREOMAN (SAMPLE EKWE)
Niger-Delta born jungle musician, Sunday Osakuni otherwise known as Original Stereoman Ekwe is a dance hall artiste and one-time hit-maker groomed in Ajegunle, a high density suburb in the heart of Lagos. At a time when local street-pop and the galala dance dominated the music scene, Sample Ekwe held sway on the streets, at every garage, joint or locale who celebrated true African-ness. Children and even adults would mimic dance patterns while the song caused a raucous around town. We heard Ekwe was geared up for the release of more singles and an album but the last we heard, was when he was let off charges levied against him over the murder of his baby mama.
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3. JAHBLESS
Owoloye Oluwabukunmi Olatunde aka Jahbless is yet another act that emerged from the hustling streets of Lagos. Born Olatunde Owoloye Olumoroti in the geographic locale of Ondo State, Nigeria, his years of music experience spans up to a decade. Jahbless has an outstanding music style not relative to any other, and with a unique vocal signature. He became endeared for his creative use of street vocabs exciting the listener’s senses. His biggest single Joor Oh released 2009, had elements of a satirical nature and had a raging impact on the streets.
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4. W4
Even you can agree that this Nigerian superstar kissed the hustlers’ ambition goodbye that very moment Kontrol dropped. Wale Adepoju is a native of Osun, Nigeria. Wale rose from doing background vocals for celebrated artistes to featuring them in musical collaborations. He stage performances dote on his talent’s uniqueness and soulful nature. W4 believes he can influence the world positively with his brand of music only through God-spiration thus, he’s not concerned with rushing or forcing things in life because eventually, what is meant to be will surely be.
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5. MARVELOUS BENJI
Music label, Kennis Music retains the credit for the success of Benjamin Ukueja – a Delta State-born reggae/dance hall crooner and producer otherwise known as Marvelous Benji. Straight from the ghetto streets of Ajegunle where he is based, Swo (Brand New Dance) is the hit single that spurred on local dance moves like ‘Swo’, ‘Konto’ and ‘Galala’ in the early millennial era. But when Benjamin thought it was time to move on up, he burned bridges with his breakout label company and like the popular saying goes, the rest is history.
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6. FLOWSSICK
He once went by the alias Kid Preddy as a 7-year- old chap with a budding aspiration for the music art. Born Aina Abiola to a Christian family, he’s grown into possessing a venerable nature which is often expressed via his music. Asides his physical features, Flowssick boasts of a writing talent in the hip-hop genre with influences from his elder brother who he thanks for his foray into music. The breakout single Lowkey became an impossibly huge monster hit giving household neighbours serious earaches. His music is presently been aired both home and abroad and has a growing fan base and audience that are both local & international.
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7. BIGIANO
Babalola Oluwagbemiga Gabriel aka Bigiano which is acronym for Born-Irrepressible-Gifted- Individual-Africa’s-Number-One, is a dance hall recording artiste. His debut single, Shayo was a massive hit which gained him awards at the SoundCity Music Video Awards and a nomination at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2009. There’s was hearsay sometime in 2012 about a big bang comeback after his purposeful exit from the Nigeria music industry. This is 2014 and we’re yet to know wassup with that.
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8. KONGA
Konga’s real names are Lawal Olalekan Olumo born in the city of Lagos. Growing up in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos, he found his music silverlining when his 2003 released single, Baby Konga hit a viral status. Pretty much every young and youthful Nigerian especially those from the South West region had it’s witty lyrics sewed into their hearts and mouth. Konga has worked with a good number of Nigerian Artistes both home and abroad. He featured on a notable number of collabos including X-Project’s Lori Le.
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9. DEKUNLE FUJI
Adekunle Oloyede Michael Olalekan is a graduate of Theatre Arts, University of Lagos and he hails from Ipetu Modu in Osun State. Born into a royal family, his father was one of the former kings in Ipetu. He launched himself into fuji music with a fusion of hip-hop that gave him a sought after status among both the fuji and hip-hop fans in the secular and gospel music genres. His revered status birthed an album No Lele with the gospel hit Mo Like Jesu Gan. ‘Dekunle has never enjoyed being referred to as a gospel artiste, so when the career dive plunged, he took solace in being appointed a Senior Officer with the Nigerian Police Force. He later moved to the U.S in search of greener pastures where he got a qualified nurse certification. Info has been gathered that ‘Dekunle still takes up shows in churches and crusades where he gets paid up to about $5000 (N790000) per performance.
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10. DEEBEE
Adebayo Durojaiye Samuel aka Deebee was born to the Durojaiye’s somewhere in the Akoka area of Lagos, Nigeria. Like every other child who had a choral backgroud, Deebee advanced by teaching himself how to sing and play instruments. His first music stint was under veteran producer, ID Cabasa of Coded Tunez where he experimented his lyrical and vocal versatility in the afro pop genre. By 2008, he was ready for mainstream music and he rocked music stations and joints all over the country with his Collabo debut – a club banger that earned him the ‘master’ suffix after the track’s title.
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NOTABLES:
By matter of fact, it would be grossly erring to have put these carefully selected names as part of the above listed because their contributions in the industry have been of particular value adding input to it’s growth. Regardless, for some, it is out sincere wish that the hands of time could be turned back to the time when they ruled the streets and frequency waves with their hits while others, we pray consistency on their behalf. 1. Chuddy K: The Gaga Crazy crooner who once defended allegations pertaining to his sexuality previously had music stints with acapella groups, one of which included Wande Coal as lead vocalist. It was this prelude to his debut single released in 2011 that bagged him the award for Best Street Pop at the 2012 Headies. Chuddy K has maintained fame with other hits Shampoo, Brazilian Hair, Rambo and Ima Bom to mention a few. 2. Rayce: Believe it, Rayce has been in the business of music since 2002. His hit single Roll took a bit of time to grow on fans before attaining the ‘smash’ status. Roll showed Rayce’s impressive music intellect, a feat that bagged him a top spot on the best singles of 2011 list compiled by top Nigerian bloggers (us included). Since then he’s kept afloat with Jack Sparrow, Tested Ok, Just Like That, Igbedu, We Dem Boys and more recently, Gbunmadun. 3. Weird MC: Ogun-native, Adesola Adesimbo Idowu aka Weird MC gave Nigerian hip-hop a new status with her Don Jazzy and JJC-produced single, Ijoya off her second studio album, After Da Storm. Sola never backed down on her dreams even when her parents put forth heavy opposition to her ambitions in the showbusiness. 4. Kel:Remember the chart-topping single, Waa Wa Alright? Kelechi Ohia a.k.a Kel was the femcee behind it. Doing an impressive 16bars on a track wasn’t the only feat she achieved, the cataclysmic reception her jam got, earned her a couple nominations and awards for the year her song was under review… and to think she only got involved with rap for want of a hobby. Source : www.tooxclusive.com/editorial/happened-industry-acts/ #BITG |
President Jonathan Pictured At Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Pres. Jonathan pictured this morning at the
Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport on his way
to Burkina Faso for crisis talk with other ECOWAS leaders. Isn't he a
Charm 
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Tuesday, 4 November 2014
Jonathan, Obasanjo, Gowon, Others At Council Of State Meeting
Abuja – President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday
presided over Council of State meeting with former Presidents Olusegun
Obasanjo, Shehu Shagari and former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu
Gowon in attendance.
The former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan and Senate President David Mark were also in the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Also at the meeting are former Chief Justices of Nigeria, Idris Kutigi, Mohammadu Uwais, National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Anyim Pius Anyim and the Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke.
The governors at the meeting included those of Abia, Ekiti, Enugu, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Niger, Cross Rivers, Kogi, Ebonyi and acting governor of Taraba, while Katsina state was represented by the state’s Deputy Governor.
NAN reliably learnt that the meeting might discuss among other matters, the confirmation of the appointment of the acting Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Suleiman Abba.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/jonathan-obasanjo-gowon-others-parley-council-state-meeting/
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President Jonathan & former President Obasanjo on the way to Council Chambers for Council of State meeting today.
The former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan and Senate President David Mark were also in the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Also at the meeting are former Chief Justices of Nigeria, Idris Kutigi, Mohammadu Uwais, National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, Secretary to the Government of the Federation Anyim Pius Anyim and the Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke.
The governors at the meeting included those of Abia, Ekiti, Enugu, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Niger, Cross Rivers, Kogi, Ebonyi and acting governor of Taraba, while Katsina state was represented by the state’s Deputy Governor.
NAN reliably learnt that the meeting might discuss among other matters, the confirmation of the appointment of the acting Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Suleiman Abba.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/jonathan-obasanjo-gowon-others-parley-council-state-meeting/
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President Jonathan & former President Obasanjo on the way to Council Chambers for Council of State meeting today.
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