Wahala Dey

N50 bank tax...

New electricity tariff...

Wahala dey...

I like the fact that Fashola is emphasizing 'continuity' in federal projects. We are tired of abandoned projects.

Meanwhile where is Amaechi? Is he working or sleeping? The hue and cry that heralded his vetting and appointment has led to this anticlimax? Abi he is still poking his nose in Rivers State issues? Issokay.

Our legislators are primarily lawmakers. However they have decided that their pockets will be better lined by moonlighting as Federal Investigators. Every two to three years they 'investigate' the usual 'juicy' suspects: anything to do with crude oyel. After they have made one or two shocking revelations they are paid off and the inquiry is killed and buried. Then they wait till the 11th hour to pass 46 bills.

The labour of our wicked leaders present shall ever be in vain. Amen.

I wonder, would our democracy be strengthened if NASS members were nominated and selected from the State Assemblies rather than by election? Maybe it would ensure we become more serious about our state grassroots politics and would make politicians work harder. Just a thought.

I still think 50 percent of our NASS should be made up of traditional leaders and various industry leaders. Career politicians are the worst. Just a thought.

I still think local government autonomy is a laughable mistake. We are just not ready. Stop the madness. Give the money to the state government and let them manage their state. If they are not doing well the indigenes should show them the way out. Every local government should be able to generate revenue through waste collection, market taxes etc.

It's just as laughable that we would have federal police being fed and clothed by the State. It's just not working. The Civil defence should be made into a State by State security outfit. The laws should clearly demarcate what crimes fall under what outfit. State police will not be worse than the 'unofficial' security operatives being used by governors now. Just a thought.

This is why I'm annoyed with this Government. I expect them to be implementing far-reaching changes and turning the stagnant status quo upside-down. Not this business as usual.

Just my opinion.

Jury is Still Out on PMB

In this article, The Economist argues that President Buhari is repeating an economic error he made as dictator 30 years ago.

I do not think The Economist is so wrong about PMB.

I'm yet to be adequately wowed.

I'm yet to see sufficient outside-the-box ideas.

I see old wine in new wineskins. And new wine in old wineskins.

Well, PMB will do his best. That I am sure of. I pray it will be enough. He has actually done the principal thing already which was to wrest Aso Rock away from the PDP Cabal.

The truth is PMB is Moses. He is the Old Guard. It's the Joshuas and Calebs we should be seeking out now.

As for my BOO; may we never see your type again.
Amen.

Our Fake Federalism

I don't think Nigeria or Nigerians are ready for Federalism. I mean the real one not the nonsense we are practising now.

We need to be mature enough to admit when an experiment has failed. And start looking for alternatives.

This system of government we imported wholesale is killing us. We should fashion our own indigenous system, involving our traditional rulers and respecting our socio-cultural differences.

The Biafran issue is just a symptom of a deeper problem. Even if they stop today some other group in some other area will rise up with the same issues.

We have to address the Nigerian entity and decide which way we are going and how we are going to get there.

The Constitutional Conference was a step in the right direction but unfortunately it was a good thing driven by the wrong motives. Most of the conclusions reached were pretty mediocre and insulting and not worth the N12 million naira legal bribe the delegates were given. Because the people who gathered were more vultures than doves, each group coming to feed on the carcass that was Nigeria and seeking to increase their share of the meat rather than seeking to resuscitate Lazarus.

Infact anyone who collected that money should hide their head in shame. Such a person has shown that their patriotism is fake and shallow. Whoever heard of such nonsense. 80 percent of Nigerians will never earn 12 million cumulatively in their lifetime.

I repeat, Federalism is bound to fail in this country because it is alien to us. And no matter how we have tried to make the transplant successful it is just not working. Until we can indigenize it and really put a unique stamp on it that is uniquely Nigerian.

Let us continue giving Panadol for Brain Cancer.

Aliens are Real Oh!

You guys know aliens actually exist right? I mean, are we really that proud that we believe in the trillion zillion galaxies in the Universe only Earth is populated? gerrrarahia..... grin emoticon

I believe in God o. And I believe my God also has some species tucked away on some other planets. The more the merrier, abi?

Also newsflash: the scientists are right. All those dinosaur and mammoth bones are not fakes. There actually was a 'first' set of humans and animals on Earth; they didn't do very well, obviously... who knows what happened. Where the scientists erred is in their evolution theory. We did not evolve from them; they were wiped out and then God started afresh with Genesis 1:1... maybe after we eventually kill ourselves with nuclear bombs, Kim Kardashian, Ebola and all that ish God may decide to start another new set...

When we get to heaven you'll realise i was right on the money.

PS: i have a question. When the Rapture takes place what is gonna happen to the fellas in the International Space Station...?

I'm not crazy. (Just a little unwell :D)

The New Stamp Duty

 Nigerians will now pay a N50 stamp duty on all bank transactions and deposits. 

1. I believe this flat tax is too high, and the threshold is too low.

2. I am very suspicious of such revenue without a definite goal. I mean I would have been happier if it was clear that all revenue from this would go strictly to healthcare or education for example. Nobody's money is everybody's money.

3. Government has failed to show sufficient good faith by slashing their allowances and entitlements. Why should they continue to enjoy all sorts of side benefits in these hard times??? Federal and state executives still employing hundreds of their cronies as SAs and PAs. We are not yet serious.

4. I would prefer a tax on luxuries to ensure the poor are left out of it.

5. Our 'cashless society' efforts will surely be affected.

6. I remain an unsupporter of this tax. However I remain a supporter of this Government.

Time to Declare an Economic State of Emergency!

Iranian oil is set to flood the international market, sending prices even lower.

Fuel was sold in one city in the US for 47 CENTS for a gallon. Yup, you read that right. And it's predicted to fall even lower.

I ask again: isn't it time for PMB to declare an Economic State of Emergency?? Where is our Finance Minister???

Anyways let us not wait for the powers that be to do the needful. Start by declaring State of Emergency in your household, to your numerous girlfriends and even hangers-on.

Now is not the time to be posting pictures of 50k bottles of alcohol on Facebook. If you waste your money and have to start doing 'stranded in Lokoja' runz, we will laugh at you...

Those who can join Winners to do 100 days fasting should join. It will help you save money.

If you are fond of eating out time to return to your kitchens... if you must eat out decide to go vegetarian... no more spending 5k on assorted at Iya Oyo...

Limit your time on Instagram. There is always the temptation to order all those nice looking bags and shoes. How many people will you owe???

Valentines day is not far away. Time to start the arguments with your girlfriends so when you break up with them on February 1st they won't suspect you. Retain only the babe who brings you lunch at the office. Oh I forgot, you're fasting.... in that case break up with her too... in this economy you must be a Tertiary level mumu to be maintaining more than one babe.

Any boyfriend asking you for 'loan' for 'project' should be swiped to the left asap. Tell him to join the fast; God will provide.

But jokes apart let's be serious o... re-evaluate your spending. The only expenses that should not reduce should be charitable giving; helping out those in need. Because he who gives to the poor lends to God - and God pays back generously in kind.

Please contribute your own money saving tips...

Pastors' Wives

Tomorrow being Sunday...

I think pastors' wives have one of the most difficult jobs in the world.
And i think most of them are likely to end up on higher thrones than their boos in heaven just because of the stress of life their men put them through.

...that is if they are able to overcome the bitterness and hurts that seem to come with the job title...

One thing I've observed is that a lot of male pastors tend to treat their wives like church members. Therefore many wives feel unloved and un-special. (I don't know how 'two becomes one' applies in this situation. My take would be to observe the relationship between God the Father, the Son and the Spirit). Ironically they are much more attentive to the needs/issues of their members than those of their immediate family.

This wife/disciple complex is really hard to cope with. Aside from the fact that the husband may spend hours counselling a church member with wayward kids or marital issues while his own kids are also out of control and his wife is lonely and bitter but he is too busy with ministry to notice; leaving mommy to cope on her own.

Unfortunately(?) Jesus never married or had kids so alot of wisdom needs to be applied. But I would say the work of God is very tough and not to be embarked on lightly. And if you do find yourself in any type of church work try to give those at home the attention they deserve.

I'm just just a small girl observing with my small eyes.

To All Self-Important Social Media 'Celebrities'

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, put up a post today and politely responded to the comments he received. Follow the link, so that you will see what I mean. 

Now, this goes out to all those with 50 abi 500 abi 5000 'followers' who feel they have arrived and their names have been indelibly written in the Book of Life.

Many of us have become quite arrogant and self-important over this ephemeral means of communication. We act like our poo-poo now smells like Channel no 5 and is being traded on the NYSE.

Reality check: Your thousands of followers cannot buy the smallest piece of agege bread. The only value in it is the leverage you can get to build relationships that can be converted from virtual to the real world. To further your life goals, help others, make a difference.

This is Mark; Mr Facebook himself. Mr I-am-a-dollar-billionaire. He's even dashing out the billions sef to further increase his madness quotient.

To add insult to injury, he replies Facebook comments on his thread! Politely, intelligently. All decorum applied.

Take time to learn from the owner of the Facebook that you want to kill yourselves over. People gossiping, backbiting, brain-farting, insulting each others mothers and spouting generational curses and all such nonsense. Such a shame.

Please this year let's start acting more like humans and less like monkeys.

Anyway this is 2016. You know who to leave such 2015 trash for...

'Age is notin burra number'

With all the Davido wahala using up data nationwide I cannot help but to notice that his babymama is considered a cougar/old enough to be his mother/a cradle snatcher, etc

Apparently in Nigeria all that 'age is notin burra number' na very very looooong tin.

So our men can continue marrying their grandchildrens' mates while women will just be chopping insult upandan for common 7 years age difference...

Is it a crime for somebori to prefer guys that are young and agile rather than old and hypertensive? Why can't girls have nice things too?

Abeg sharp gehs; kontinew adjusting ya age downwards o jare. Tear that offensive birth satificate and goan swear affidavit grin emoticon Since this country won't allow you to progress.

Just 'adjust' with sense abeg. Take into consideration your school satificates, the effects of gravity, your previous instagram birthday announcements, the age of your mother's last born, etc. Take heed to the 11th Commandment...

*runs away*