Nigeria Government and its Terrorism

How close are we to stopping the killings in the north of Nigeria? One doubts if we have ever had it this bad with the spate of bombings. Kaduna came under fire in two successive bombings, Kano got bombed for the umpteenth time in months, Abuja is still reeling from the EMAB Plaza attack while the
Apapa attack remains a scary reality of what could happen down south if we don't commit to stopping these terrorists as soon as possible. Adamawa suffered attacks during the World Cup as a football viewing centre was attacked. The emir of Gwoza got killed while Borno gets to experience more days of attacks than it does days without them. All
of these in the three months and two weeks since the Chibok girls got kidnapped.
We continue to get assurances from the government that they have everything under control but what is clear to everyone who can see
Nigeria other than through the eyes of politics is that nothing is under control save for Boko Haram's control of the factors of fear and death.
Something has to give before we find ourselves completely run down by these insurgents the way Iraq is now battling for its territories in the hands of ISIS.
Maplecroft, a risk consultancy firm, ranked Nigeria as the number one in terms of terrorism fatality rates around the world. While 2014 is only seven months old, it is already the bloodiest year of the insurgency in five years. The insurgents are only
getting stronger as only this weekend they abducted the wife of the deputy Prime Minister of
Cameroon. That is another channel to raise money.
The group does not lack money and as long as the flow of resources to them is not stemmed, things
will only get worse. Arms supply to the insurgents should not be as secretive as it is made to look.
There have been much talk of arms flowing from the Libyan war but the possibility of direct supplies
to the insurgents by other dealers should not be overlooked. How can Nigeria and its allies – if
these allies are still there – stop the transfer of arms?
A lot has been said about the increasing attacks
and the 2015 elections. The two major political
parties are not helping the speculations suggesting
that some of the attacks have direct bearings on
the next general elections. Where each party
continues to politicize the issue, Nigeria stands no
chance of dealing with this menace. As we speak,
there is no recognizable bi-partisan approach to
the war on terror. The only approach appears to be
two political parties looking to profit politically from
the blood of Nigerians.
The masses will always be the masses. Instead of
ordinary Nigerians to ask their leaders the right
questions, they predictably are acting through to
type like specimens in the hands of politicians.
Issues continue to be debated along partisan,
religious and ethnic lines and the politicians have
more than enough ambassadors in unsuspecting
citizens who are always willing and ready to make
this about anything but a war on our country and
its people irrespective of religious, political or
ethnic orientation.
If securing a loan of $1 billion will help the federal
government fight the insurgents to a standstill, one
would suggest the National Assembly expedite
action on the process but don’t we all know
better? What has happened to the billions of
dollars already spent on the issue? If spending
more money in recent years has only made the
insurgents seem stronger and our country weaker,
when are we going to admit throwing money at the
problem will not make it disappear?
How much honour have we accorded our lost
soldiers in this war? How much have we served
those alive who continue to defend our civilization
while putting their own lives on hold and at risk?
How motivated are our men? Can an army fight a
war without motivation and dedication to the
cause? Is the army likely to be inspired by the
blame games embarked upon by the politicians or
they’d wonder if they are not just pawns in a war
that appears to be about the soul of Nigeria than
about an ideology or religion?
As the government itself continues to prioritize
politics over leadership and fighting the war on
terror, how long before the flags of the insurgents
being hoisted in Borno villages get hoisted into
other Nigerian cities? That looks far-fetched, the
very same way a Nigerian being involved in suicide
bombing was unthinkable just less than a decade
ago. This is not the time to play around, this is the
time to see the challenge for what it is: we are
under attack, even as we dance to the sounds of
2015.

Guests using toilet at posh hotel can be seen by passers-by after window design blunder

Guests using toilet at a newly opened posh hotel in Berlin can be seen from the street by passers-by after architects messed up the window design.

Several passers-by on the street below the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin have been taking pictures of guests at the hotel as they use the toilets in their room, prompting the hotel to put up notices which read: ‘Please be careful, not only the monkeys are watching", pending when they fix the blunder

According to reports, the architect who designed the restaurant area in the 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin thought the toilets should be placed next to the floor-to-ceiling windows, despite the building being only ten storeys tall.
The hotel, which offers great views of the Berlin Zoo, unfortunately also now offers jobless pedestrians an eye-ful if they look up.

Ebola: "Stay away from Nigeria"- Australia warns citizen

Ebola virus claims more victims.
Nearly 700 people have died in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia since March in
what has been described as the most serious recorded outbreak yet of the virus.
One Liberian has also died in Nigeria, raising fears the disease could spread further
across the region. Nigeria had since set up disease isolation centres at its
international airports.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging Australians to avoid areas
affected by the virus and be aware they could run into trouble if they venture into
the region.
“Australians are also advised that borders in the region may be closed at short
notice to contain the outbreak,” the department said in its travel bulletin.
Those in the region should closely monitor local health advice and maintain strict
standards of hygiene.
Victims of the virus, or those suffering symptoms, should be avoided at all costs.
Ebola has a 90 percent fatality rate and can quickly kill once contracted. There is no
known vaccine or cure.
Symptoms include high fever and weakness followed by external and internal
bleeding.
Any traveller to the region showing these signs before or after visiting should seek
medical attention.

President Jonathan didn’t giveChibok parents N100m - DoyinOkupe

 

 

 

 

Senior Special Assistant to the President on
Public Affairs Doyin Okupe has denied that
President Jonathan gave any money to Chibok
parents. Who do you believe? 

10 signs you have been in Nigeria for Long

Nigeria is a peculiar country and after living
here for long, you will come to accept and love
all its peculiarities. When you move to Nigeria, it
seems so unusual, but thrilling and alive with
opportunities. You marvel at its strange
surroundings and its people. Being Nigerian is
much more different when compared to being
Mexican or American. Several jokes abound as
to how Nigerians display their unique
differences when faced with similar challenges
alongside citizens of other countries. When
you’ve lived in Nigeria for so long, a lot about
you changes. You think different, talk different
and behave different. A foreign resident who has
the unique traits of a Nigerian may start to
wonder if he has lived in Nigeria too long.
Here are top 10 signs that you have been in
Nigeria for too long:
1. You develop a sixth sense
Nigerians can smell anything fishy, especially
when it has to do with a business deal. In the
same manner they can recognize a good deal
or an opportunity when they see one. If you try
to behave like a Nigerian when you haven’t
really learnt how to be one, you may end up
becoming the victim. Like we say “cunny man
die, cunny man bury am” and ‘cunny’ is our
way of saying ‘cunning’.
2. You become a hustler
Nigerians don’t just thrive, they hustle. At any
stage of our lives, whether we are awaiting
admission to a higher institution or just
graduating, the ‘hustle’ stays on our minds.
And just in case you’re wondering, hustle in
Nigeria refers to the innate struggle we have for
survival and the many schemes we come up
with to achieve it.
3. You are now used to Nigerian Foods
Nigerian foods are very delicious but most
foreigners find it disgusting when they arrive.
When you discover that you are now okay with
Nigerian foods, in fact you eat Pounded yam
and Efo riro like you are from Ekiti State, it
means you have stayed too long in Nigeria and
you are now a confirm ‘Naija’ person.
4. You Speak in Naija slangs
When you’ve stayed in Nigeria long enough you
learn the use of slangs. We use them often
times to make our conversations unintelligible
to people outside of your discussion circle. Kids
use them to communicate in the presence of
their parents and so on. Some include ‘para’ for
angry, ‘egunje’ for bribe, ‘gbagaun’ for
grammatical errors, ‘gbedu’ for music, etc.
5. You dress uniquely, you have falling in love
with ‘Ankara’
Staying in Nigeria for long affects your sense of
style. We have our famous ankara, adire and the
other traditional wears and most foreigners get
to the various funny but beautiful combinations.
For weddings, ‘aso ebis’ ( or parlance for
uniform dressings at a wedding) are the order of
the day and you find yourself wearing one when
you are attending a Nigerian party.
6. You get thick-skinned
Living in Nigeria over time also toughens you
up. You see, hear and experience so many
things that make you resilient and thick-skinned
to life’s hard knocks. Eventually, situations and
challenges that people struggle through become
a bit of a walk-over for you.
7. You become a go getter
Living in Nigeria is an achievement. A lot of
odds are against Nigerians yet we fight to
succeed. When you are used to waking up as
early as 4 am just because you want to get to
the office promptly, its a sign that you have
been in Nigeria too long. When your mind is set
on a goal and you work towards it until it is
realized. Being a ‘go getter’ is evident in the
spree of successful and flourishing SMEs you
see in Nigeria.
8. You know how to bargain with no shame
Anyone who has lived here for long buys things
uniquely when they’re in a market place. When
we sell, it’s also different; Nigerians can sell ice
to an Eskimo. We are good at pricing (a
Nigerian parlance for bargaining), we know how
to beat down the price of an item to the barest
minimum. We price with no shame!
9. You attend comedy shows and laugh at
Nigerian jokes
Nobody understands Nigerian jokes like
Nigerians because most jokes are cracked in
pidgin English and you can only understand the
language when you have stayed in Nigeria for
long.
10. You have a deep sense of cultural norms
and traditions
A typical Nigerian upholds certain traditional
ways of doing things. You become family
conscious and relate well with the people you
call friends. Our music is different and most
Nigerians like ‘owambe’ (partying and
celebration gatherings). There is respect for
elders and you can tell what part of the country
either by the name, appearance or accent.
Have you been in Nigeria for long? Share with
us in the comment below, your experience and
signs that indicate you have become a Nigerian.

Osun campaign: Lagbaja rejects Iyiola Omisore’s offer, blasts him...

Muiscian Lagbaja over the weekend reportedly turned down an offer by the Iyiola
Omisore Campaign Organisation to perform at the grand finale rally & reception for
Pres. Jonathan scheduled to hold in Osogbo, Osun State, next week.
According to The Nation, Lagbaja was approached to entertain supporters of Omisore,
the candidate of PDP in the up-coming governorship election in Osun State, but he
declined the offer, saying;
"Though the court of the land discharged and acquitted you (Omisore) in the
murder case against the former Minister of Justice in Nigeria, the late Cicero of
Esa-Oke & foremost nationalist, Chief Bola Ige, I have deep-rooted innermost
conviction that you are culpable in the death of my mentor and benefactor. If you
offer me all the allocation of Osun State during your four-year-tenure
peradventure you win (which I seriously doubt), I will not perform for Iyiola
Omisore governorship election.”

Woman Arrested For Calling Her Ex- Boyfriend 77,000 Times In A Week

Linda Murphy, a 28 year woman in New Mexico
was arrested by the Albuquerque Police
Department after causing what could be one of
the most extreme cases of stalking in the
country.
Murphy recently broke up with a man named
William Ryans after a three week relationship. In
the Span of ONE WEEK:
*She called her ex 77,639 times,
*Sent him 1937 emails,
*Texted him 41 229 text messages,
*Left 217 sung messages, and
*Wrote 647 letters!
The worst part is that she dedicated her time to
this by calling him, 24 hours a day, on his cell
phone, home number and at work. The woman
would have ingested large quantities of energy
drinks and amphetamines to remain awake and
would have gone sleepless for a week, calling
her ex nonstop.
“My client is profoundly relieved that Ms.
Murphy is finally behind bars” stated the
plaintiff’s lawyer, J.D. James Kiroy. “He hasn’t
been able to sleep, work or enjoy life in any
way, for more than a week. He was having a
hard time thinking clearly and was nearing
depression, it was about time the harassment
ceased. Now all we want is for Ms. Murphy to
get the medical help she needs, and for the law
to keep her away from my client.”
The accused is expected to appear in the state
court tomorrow in Albuquerque, and most
experts presume that the judge will order a
psychological evaluation of the woman to
determine if she is capable of standing trial.
Many of us have all felt a certain way after
ending a relationship, whether good or bad.
What is the worst or crazy thing you have done
to an ex after braking up? Let us know in the
comments

New Airtel Android Bundle

Android Devices
Leading telecommunications services provider,
Airtel Nigeria, has taken yet another bold step in
realization of its corporate vision of becoming the
No1 mobile Internet service provider in Nigeriaas
it announces the introduction of Internet Bundles
for Android devices.
According to Airtel, the new value offering, which
is first of its kind in the country, is consistent
with its key objective of providing innovative and
affordable mobile Internet solutions that will make
life simpler, exciting and more enjoyable for
telecoms consumers across the country.
Continue...
The new Android Internet Bundle plan is
specifically tailored to empower Android users to
connect with business associates, family and
friends and also enable them enjoy an amazing
data experience on their smartphones.
The Bundle plan comes in two variants, the
Android 2.0, which comes with2GBdata designed
for medium Internet users while the Android
Bundle 4.5 with 4.5GB data is tailored for high
Internet consumers.
Speaking on the new value offering, the Chief
Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Mr. Maurice
Newa, saidAirtel will continue to blaze the trail in
revolutionizing the mobile Internet landscape in
Nigeria with highly innovative and affordable
solutions.
“At Airtel, we are positioned as Nigeria’s number
one mobile Internet Company just as we are
committed to making life simpler, more enjoyable
and really exciting for our customers.
“We understand that our Internet bundle for
Android users will help increase productivity,
boost personal relations, family happiness and
business profitability,” he said.
First of its kind in terms of data offerings in
Nigeria, the Airtel Android packages offer
customers sufficient data to browse on their
Android phones at very affordable rates. With the
introduction of these packages, customers using
Android phones no longer have to worry about
affordability and the required data needed to
enjoy an amazing browsing experience on the
Airtel network.
Customers are advised to dial *437# to
subscribeto the 2G Android Bundle while
customers who prefer to subscribeto the
4.GBAndroid Bundle are advised to either
dial*438#
The 2GB and 4.5GB Bundles go for a rate of
N2,000 and N3,500, respectively and are both
valid for 30 days.Both Bundles have different burn
rates, allowing customers to enjoy the service at
a more affordable rate during the night. For more
information, please visit www.ng.airtel.com

PYTON STORY

"I got a call in the morning for an Indian rock python. When we reached the
spot, we saw this massive python. The python had hunted a baby blue bull and
had already eaten 80% of the bull's body. It is on the edge of an open field, so
lots of locals start gathering there." Nitish said
As people gathered, with many saying the snake should be killed as it could be a
danger to them, the snake known as the Indian Rock Python stopped swallowing the
antelope & let go of its lifeless body
"Pythons do it so that they can shed body weight and escape faster. Meanwhile,
we convinced the villagers not to kill the python and they agreed. Later we
caught the python and handed it over to the forest department officials." Nitish
said
The python was released by the officials in a nearby forest, before slithering away to
freedom. See pics of the action after the cut...

PHOTO OF THE DAY