ABA WATERSIDE ACCIDENT: AMUCHA CONDOLES WITH ABA RESIDENTS, VICTIMS' RELATIVES.

An educationist and socio-cultural activist, Mr Emmanuel Kelechi Amucha (Mkpisiolaedo) has sent a message of condolence to Aba residents in general and victims' relatives in particular, over the fatal accident that took place at Waterside Market, Ogbor Hill Aba recently. 

In a statement personally signed by him, Amucha described the accident and deaths as unfortunate, painful and difficult to bear. He thanked all those selfless residents who came out to the accident scene to rescue the injured and give them care. While calling on the government of Abia State to expedite action towards relocating the Ahia Udele to a safer place, he prayed God to grant those who lost their lives eternal rest and wished all the wounded a quick recovery.

GOD IS NOT A MAN

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

This was a prophetic statement Balaam said to Balaak when Balaak became perplexed that Balaam kept blessing the children of Israel rather than cursing them as he was invited to do.

The first answer that God made to Balaam regarding his request, never changed. Though Balaam was thinking that God might change His mind. He never did.

THOSE WHO WALKED OUT ON ROTIMI AMAECHI'S CONFIRMATION.

Hassiat Suleiman wrote:

Fellow Nigerians, check the names & profiles of some of the senators who staged a walk-out yesterday because they hate corruption so badly and as such didn't want Amaechi as minister:-


Saint Godswill Akpabio :- Presently facing corruption charges with EFCC as recent as last week.******

Saint Joshua Dariye :- Was arrested for money laundering, removed from Office as Governor for 6 months & state of emergency declared in his state. Still facing corruption case with EFCC till date******

Saint Theodore Orji :- Pending case with EFCC for allegedly squandered N474billion of Abia state money with his wife & son. He didn't accomplish anything in Abia State as a Governor******

Saint Stella Oduah :- Bought 2 BMW N240billion. Was removed as minister. Still undergoing investigation with EFCC *******

Saint Jonah Jang :- Facing 20billion corruption charges with EFCC, case still in progress.*******

Saint Sam Egwu :- In 2007, a group, which calls itself the Coalition for Good Governance in Ebonyi State (COGGES) wrote petition to EFCC. In the petition, Sam Egwu was described as the most corrupt Governor between 1999-2007. Case still pending in court.*******

Saint Enyinnaya Abaribe :- Impeached as deputy governor for corruption and embezzlement of public funds *****

Saint Buruji Kashamu - When I saw Kashamu among those walking out, I laughed almost slapped my Boss in the office. Kashamu staged a walk-out in protest against corruption. Wanted Drug Baron.

UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY - Emeka Ugwuonye Esq.

UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

Since the past few hours, social media exploded with comments as Nigerians try to trapped with the events at the National Assembly with pictures of the members of the House of Representatives climbing over the gate to the National Assembly Complex. It is not for me to reason for you, but I shall list some of the points you should take into consideration when you analyse what is happening.

(1) Why would anybody try to lock the gates of the legislative building against the legislators? Isn't that where their offices are? If you are locked out of your office, what will you do? Stay away from your office or find any way possible to get into your office?

(2) Who locked them out?

(3) Which party has the majority in the House? Should that majority party be afraid of the House sitting?

(4) If the PDP has majority in the House, that should mean that PDP members should be able to remove the Speaker if the party members wanted. So, PDP should be worried about its members that are supporting the Speaker that belongs to the minority party.

(5) It is clear that those members who jumped over the gate are both from the APC and the PDP. So it is not something done by the opposition alone.

(6) What is the implication of this for the forthcoming election and for Jonathan's future in office? The country may not be able to conduct a hitch-free election. And the more controversial or violent the election the greater the probability that any government that emanates from the elections will lack legitimacy.

(7) Is it possible that we are witnessing the early manifestation of a spiral into violence by the country?

It may be better to think deeply about this and not rush into the standard mode of reaction, which is to blame the opposition or people from the North for making the country ungovernable. Indeed, the country is in a very fragile state and this is something I have been pointing at all this while, as I cried in the wilderness over Nigeria.

2015 NIGERIA GENERAL ELECTIONS: ACTION COMPLEMENTS PRAYER

May the Lord hear our prayers. And may we use our votes to support our prayers. Okwukwe na-enweghi olu, obu ihe nwuru anwu!

FUNNY BUT TRUE

“Never try to do anything that is outside of who you are. A forced smile is a sign of what feels wrong in your heart, so recognize it when it happens. Living a lie will reduce you to one.”

NIGERIA @ 54: IS THIS THE NATION YOU DREAMT OF?

I believe the fantasy world is better than the realism.

Don’t you think that if Sir Fredrick Lord Lugard had foresaw what would have been the outcome of the undeserved marriage he called Amalgamation of the northern and southern protectorates in 1914. He would not have presided over it. Today, to get divorced seems implausible

Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, Sir Tafawa Balewa, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Sir Ahmadu Bello and other nationalists that fought for Nigeria independence , wherever they are right now, they would agree with me that it was a mere Whimsical imagination that they laboured for.

Queen Elizabeth II hurriedly washed her hands off from Nigeria without benefits

Since that exit of the colonial masters, we have known no peace. The rich are getting richer, the poor poorer. Lots of lives are been lost carelessly. Disunity everywhere.

Take a look at the lyrics of our national anthem when we started and see if there is any fulfilment rather than opposite of what was composed

"Nigeria, We Hail Thee" (1960-1978)

Nigeria, we hail thee,
Our own dear native land,
Though tribe and tongue may differ,
In brotherhood we stand,
Nigerians all are proud to serve
Our sovereign Motherland.

Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign,
In peace or battle honour'd,
And this we count as gain,
To hand on to our children
A banner without stain.

O God of all creation,
Grant this our one request,
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed,
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed.

Corruption is a major issue that adversely affects our economy

Corruption is a complex social, political and economic phenomenon that affects all countries. Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability. Corruption attacks the foundation of democratic institutions by distorting electoral processes, perverting the rule of law and creating bureaucratic quagmires whose only reason for existing is the soliciting of bribes. Economic development is stunted because foreign direct investment is discouraged and small businesses within the country often find it impossible to overcome the "start-up costs" required because of corruption.

No nation is devoid of corruption. But it seems Nigeria celebrates and honours it.

Now my question goes to these our nationalists whether dead or alive who fought for this independence, ,,,IS THIS THE NATION YOU DREAMT OF?