Let's Talk: August 2016

Wednesday, 31 August 2016

FINALLY, NIGERIA IS OFFICIALLY IN A RECESSION

The National Bureau of Statistics said that with a decline in the GDP in the second quarter of 2016 by -2.06%, the country is officially in a recession.

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in the year 1997,

It is said that no country (especially world powers like the United States, Russia, Britain, etc) ever does a thing for another country without having its (the former's) own interest as paramount.

" ADAM was described by ZALIM to possess an uncomely short tail above his buttocks, ADAM was considered “hybrid” because he could change into a cold bone and, there and then, become a fleshy violent brute. ADAM’s signature move was putting 3 bullets in our skull, that of TAMAR was to use a “zachun” (legendary sword) and a black net to remove skulls and dump in her net accordingly; the rest of the clan were normal fleshy mortal servants who did their bidding both in the battle ground and the domestics..."
For more of this interesting fiction, visit
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TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in the year 1945,

DILMA ROUSSEFF IMPEACHMENT TRIAL; CAN THIS HAPPEN IN NIGERIA?

Today, while watching the trial of suspended Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff, I was filled with amazement and wonder; imagining how possible that would be in Nigeria.

This is a series that casts a spotlight on personalities of African origin or individuals that have some relevant
connection to the continent. Whether they acknowledge it or not they are "Made of Africa".

On this day in the year 2005,

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in the year 1898,

Friday, August 26, will be a day the Kogi state governor will want to forget as soon as possible.

The Nobel prize is one of he most prestigious awards that can be bestowed on anyone in the world.

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in the year 1828,

It is true that Nigeria is plagued with corruption, not to mention other malignant factors aiming to halt the growth of the economy materially, technologically, spiritually,what-have-you?

Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has once again turned around on his policy for undocumented immigrants, saying he'll not legalize them.

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in the year 1910,

Today, the Cross River state governor, Prof. Ben Ayade announced plans to legalize street hawking through the Hawkers' Rights Bill.

Growing up, we knew the Fulani herdsmen as nomadic people who moved from place to place with their cows.

A characteristic of leadership in Africa is sit tight rulers;

Nigeria has always had issues with unity, even before independence.

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in the year 1980,

Nigerians wanted change. Change of the party in power for 16 years. Change of Nigeria's misfortunes. A better hope for the future was desired.

Yesterday, the media went agog with news of a nationwide protest by a faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the arrears of salaries owed to state government workers by the various state governments.

The issue of Mr. Chinakwe who named his dog Buhari is fast engendering turbulent controversies.

A resounding cry has continuously echoed all over the Federal Republic of Nigeria, lamenting the presence of disorder, chaos and the absence of will by authorized bodies or agencies of government to enforce the dictates of the law.

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in the year 1949,

Was former Super Eagles Coach Sunday Oliseh right after all that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) violateviolate

The 2015 general elections in Nigeria came with a lot of intrigues. Rivers state was a particular example.

The Boko Haram militants who have wreaked havoc on the Nigerian state since 2009 appear to be losing its potency.

The APC in Ondo state seems to be battling with itself. This is despite the fact that they have to contend with the ruling PDP in the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in the year 2011,

The United States (US) is well known for the almost unlimited freedom it gives to its citizens. One of such freedom is the right to choose one's sexuality.

Since the abduction of over 200 school girls from the town of Chibok by the boko haram militants about 24 months ago in the year 2014, there has been a lot of outcry for the girls' release.

The recent video released by the Book Haram militants showing about 50 Chibok girls among the over 200 girls who were kidnapped in 2014 has raised some dust again.

OKOROCHA AND HIS AGRARIAN IMO

Earlier this month, the Imo state governor announced a new government policy in the state whereby the working days for government workers would be reduced to three days,

On this day in the year 1942,

In an earlier article titled;THOUGHTS ON THE US ELECTION, I discussed how Trumps verbal misfirings were causing his popularity to wane.

Nigeria is in an era of change. Whether you describe it as positive or negative, you must agree that one characteristic of this period is the fight against corruption.

It is no longer news that the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, is visiting Nigeria soon.

Recently, it was announced that the Niger Delta Avengers, Nigeria's latest militants, have decided to cease hostilities.

TODAY IN HISTORY

On this day in the year 1911,

After a poor outing at the London 2012 Olympics with no medal, the Team Nigeria set out for the Rio 2016 Olympics (of course with a few games to compete in), with a view to having a better outing.

Some months back, the Ministry of Information published the amount of recovered loot so far due to the ongoing anti-corruption war. It included monies and properties worth billions of dollars.

'I will make the Naira equal to the Dollar', 'I will pay five thousand naura monthly stipend to unemployed and vulnerable Nigerians', etc.

ThisDay columnist, Dele Momodu, a prolific writer known for his analytic style has come out with yet another piece. Enjoy:

The media has been agog with how a man who named his dog "Buhari" was arrested by the police

There has been a recent war of words between APC chieftain, Bola Tinubu, and Ondo state Governorship aspirant, Dr Tuni Abayomi over the forthcoming APC Governorship primaries in the state.