Reacting to shocked looks and queries by some of the passengers in the moving bus he had just jumped into, Chibuike Ibe, 9, simply said, “Even my junior brother dey sell for Cele,” then proceeded to hawk his wares. The time was almost 10 pm, a time he should have been in school.
While young Chibuike would very likely not see the inside of a school willingly, some of his age-mates, who were in school had their lives snuffed out early on Saturday morning. At least 29 students died when Government Secondary School, Mamudo in Yobe state was attacked by people purporting to fight for Allah. I think I can (for once in my life), know that I am speaking the words of God when I say that all the attackers will burn in hell.
The Prez also shares my sentiments, but the difference between me and him is that he actually has the powers to weed out those attackers, and snuff them out. He could, in my not-so-humble-opinion, begin by firing the khaki in charge in Yobe, Col. Ibrahim Ali, who on the same day as the attacks said, “We have not had any major encounter except on June 16 when they attacked a school in Damaturu. We have pushed them out of town.”
Meanwhile, all the kids in Yobe have been sent on compulsory holiday.
Quote of the Day
“As much as I love football, it is sickening to hear the amount of money spent there but nothing on wrestling.” – Canadian Olympic Gold medalist, Dan Igali pontificates at the AFCON winners.
Bits and Bobs
Apparently, Jigawa head honcho, Sule Lamido, will be the next Prez, if his friends in Nasarawa have anything to say about it.
28 vessels involved in Nigeria’s biggest industry have just been recycled into the system.
National icon, Freddie Ajudua does not like the Wig sent to preside over his excursion to his new home. “Trial was meant to commence today but with the application brought by the first defendant, trial is consequently adjourned,” said Justice Oyewole, most famous for making Uncle Bode a Baba Elewon four years ago now.
Finally, if you must move about in Naija by road, God is Good.
About a week ago, Sahara Reporters published an article claiming that Nigeria is broke. My initial reaction on Twitter was that the article was written by a financial illiterate. Someone has done some research to authenticate my reaction. For me, it is very simple. Nigeria is not broke. Rich? Nigeria is not rich either. Broke? No. The simple issue here is that we do not manage our finances well. That, I don’t think anyone can argue with.
The reason I said that the SR article was done by a financial illiterate is simple: the writer did not bother to verify, which, should be the first stop on such a sensitive issue. Verification, is something that should be carried out by a competent body, which is why I am perplexed with my Representatives. Fresh from complaining that the latest budget amendment sent by the Prez is too bulky, and as such they can’t read it, they are encroaching on Big Glass Building territory. Guys, kindly invite the Bow Tie to the floor and make a complaint about the fake notes. That is his job. Your job is to read the bloody budget and pass it. Thanks.Bits and Bobs
While the Reps are looking for work and pointedly ignoring the one in front of them, their Senate counterparts are actually busy, fighting.Fresh from declaring Pilot Suntai to be a living miracle, Benue state head honcho, Suswam has warned the naysayers not to play politics with Suntai’s “memory loss”.
Importers of fish do not want the local market to grow, which should help the other local market to grow.Finally, Chairman of All Bishops in Rivers State, Bishop Chibuike Nwabueze was asked to pray for a particularly salubrious 15 year old. Sadly, before he could shout “Blood of Jesus”, the Devil spoke.
Right of ReplyCosanna Preston wrote,
And by summer you mean? Last time I checked that season doesn’t exist in Nigeria, and it was actually the rainy season – the perfect time to stay in doors and get things done.Chxta responds,
Not when you actually live abroad…Lola Lanre-Phillips wrote,
Let’s not forget that those sitting for the oCmmon Entrance are trying to get into unity schools of which there are probably less that 60 in the whole country. Making it over a 1,000 applications per school. These schools have stressed infrastructures. There are now many more students trying to get into Private colleges and State run/ missionary schools. If you add all these, the numbers wont be so abysmal.Chxta responds,
Where do we begin? First, there are 104 unity schools. Number two, remove yourself from the middle class for a moment, these unity schools, despite their dilapidation, are still far and away the cream of the crop for the lower classes, who last time I checked, outnumber the middle classes by as much as 10 to 1 in some parts of the country. When you extrapolate those figures, just over 62,000 out of a potential 10 million students applying to the “cream of the crop” schools is somewhere below abysmal actually.Sunny Irums wrote,
Dear Chxta, Those calling for a white guy to replace Keshi as coach of the Super Eagles should also have the balls to call for a white Prez, a white.
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