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SE NA BY FORCE TO MARRY....... ..?

During a wedding reception; the groom was called upon to give his vote of thanks to his guests and this is what he came up with:

1. I want to first of all thank the Lord Almighty for creating my wife and to also thank the pastor and his wife for lending us their wedding rings.

2. Special appreciation to my landlord who lent us his car.

3. I am most grateful to my boss for approving the loan I used for my wedding suit.

4. Big thanks to the committee of friends for the appeal fund they raised on my behalf.

5. Also to my brother's wife, thank you for lending us your wedding gown and to my sister for lending her shoes to my wife.

)6. Am so grateful to the cake designer for the cake. I promised to return it tomorrow morning as agreed without cutting or eating out of it.

7. Special thanks to my friends who brought food from their homes to help me feed you all. Please for those who were served food good luck and for Those who didn't get any, well we will make it up to you during our child dedication ( hopefully next year.

8. Very big thanks to my parents for bringing the village cultural band to supply the music as well as entertain us all here, today.

9. Not forgetting the church marriage committee, thank you for persuading my wife to marry me.

10. Appreciation to the married men in the church for rushing me into this marriage.

11. The women are not left out, thanks a lot for teaching my wife how to cook and dance.

12. To the youths, thank you for sweeping and decorating this venue with palm fronds.

13. I am also grateful to my teenage friends for helping with the Zobo drinks.

14. Appreciation to my co-tenants for contributing money for the cameraman.

15. Well, I wish you all safe journey and I pray you don't experience what I suffered for this wedding.

Thank you
I TIRE OHH!!!!!

What a wonderful community wedding!!!
NA BY FORCE TO MARRY!!!!!?

PLEASE DONT BEG ME TO MARRY O ,I DONT WANT TO BE LIKE HIM.

A MUSLIM'S COMMENT 

The bloody Ekiti re-run , the Boko Haram, Hurricane Sanusi, the Eagles-inflicted national hypertension, the exit of Gani, a President-at-large, we thought we had seen it all and had started taking stock for the better-wished-away 2009, few days to its end.

But alas, we had not seen anything! Suddenly came the botched Fahrenheit 12/25, sparked by enfant terrible Farouk Umar AbdulMutallab, son of wealthy banker and immediate past Chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Plc, Dr. Umaru AbdulMutallab FCA,FCCA.

For the wrongest of reasons, Farouk put Nigeria’s name in global limelight, the level of which only our football has been close to fetching us. Now being described as the ‘Nigerian terrorist’, ‘Nigerian failed bomber’, ‘Nigerian terror bomber’ and other nomenclatures, the 23-year-old Engineering graduate of the prestigious University College, London, suddenly became the 8th most searched name on google and overtook the likes of Kanu Nwankwo, JJ Okocha, Wole Soyinka as the most popular Nigerian ever. What a sad way to earn popularity.

Farouk Mutallab’s case is very saddening and as a Muslim myself, it beats my wildest imagination how such a young man could do that. From the internet postings of Farouk and what family members, friends, school mates in Lome and London, and people that know him in Kaduna have said of him, Farouk’s case is purely a case of misguidance and overzealousness.

Here is a young man that has everything one would crave for – wealthy family, best of education and above all, good looks. Most silverspoons have the tendency to misbehave, with womanizing and drug addiction their common transgressions. For this reason, I personally admire young children of the rich that try to toe the path of piety and religion in the face of intoxicating family affluence. Rather than flashing around his parent’s posh cars in the streets of Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and even London, as is common with silverspoons up there, Farouk took to religion at an early stage of his life, trying as much as possible to avoid women, partying, clubbing and socializing within limits. These are good deeds ordinarily untypical of wards of the super rich, but doing so without guidance, the young man easily fell prey of religious zealots and went into the extreme. What a pity!

I read ThisDay’s Yusuph Olaniyonu’s column this morning (01/01/2010) and these statements almost got me crying for Farouk: “….after reviewing the portrait of Abdulfarouk which has emerged from information so far pieced together about the young man, I became convinced that he is brilliant, well behaved, quiet and serious-minded……..he was interested in his religion but lacked proper guidance” After reading Farouk’s internet postings this is exactly my own thoughts too on Farouk. Unfortunately that misguidance has taken him to the peak of ignominy.

I am not an Islamic scholar, but I have read the whole Qur’an and authentic Islamic texts several times and I have never come across a place where killing innocent souls or oneself is sanctioned in Islam. If anything, both are strongly condemned in Qur’an and Hadiths. It therefore worries me when some of my Muslim brothers perpetrate such fiendish acts in the name of Islam.

Granted that the United States may not be the best of our friends in terms of policies and actions, especially with the support for Israel over Palestine and the unjust invasion of some Muslim territories, I honestly believe some of us Muslims overdo the resentment for United States. Yes, innocent lives may have been killed by American troops in Islamic nations, that, to me, is still not a justification for suicide bombing or any other form of exterminating innocent lives. In Islam, methodology is as important as intention. A well-intentioned action may be spoilt by wrong methodology. Pray, were the 278 Delta airliner passengers and the11 crew members the ones oppressing Muslims?

There are millions of Muslims in America, some citizens, some foreigners. Tens of Muslims have been elected or appointed into government positions in America. Current President Barack Obama has, through his actions and speeches, shown that he is also a friend of the Muslims, despite the risks that come with that in American politics. What more!

I congratulate the American government for the aversion of what could have been a sad reminder of Fahrenheit 9/11, I congratulate the 278 passengers and 11 crew members of the Detroit –bound Delta airliner for being alive to tell their story, I pity Farouk for being misled into such dastardly act, I sympathize with the Abdul Mutallab family, I sympathize with the government and good people of Nigeria for this global opprobrium we are currently facing courtesy of Farouk’s misguided act, and lastly, I sympathize with the good Muslims across the globe as we prepare for a renewed FYM(Flying While Muslim).

Once upon a time there was this girl who had four boyfriends.

She loved the 4th boyfriend the most and adorned him with rich robes and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but the best.

She also loved the 3rd boyfriend very much and was always showing him off to neighbouring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would leave her for another.

She also loved her 2nd boyfriend. He was her confidant and was always kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced a problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get through the difficult times.

The girl's 1st boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she did not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardly took notice of him!

One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She thought of her luxurious life and wondered, I now have four boyfriends with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.'

Thus, she asked the 4th boyfriend, 'I loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?'
'No way!', replied the 4th boyfriend, and he walked away without another word.


His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.

The sad girl then asked the 3rd boyfriend, 'I loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?'

'No!', replied the 3rd boyfriend. 'Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to marry someone else!'

Her heart sank and turned cold.

She then asked the 2nd boyfriend, 'I have always
turned to you for help and you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?'

'I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!', replied the 2nd boyfriend. 'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.'

His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was devastated.

Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go.'

The girl looked up, and there was her first boyfriend. He was very skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and neglect.

Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!'

In truth, you have 4 boyfriends in your lives:

Your 4th boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort you lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you die.

Your 3rd boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When you die, it will all go to others.

Your 2nd boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to the grave.

And your 1st boyfriend is your Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world.

However, your Soul is the only thing that will follow you where ever you go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with you throughout Eternity.

Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your knees, you're in the perfect position to pray.

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 Last week, the Chinese community in Nigeria celebrated 60 years of Independence amidst glowing tribute and commendations to their Leaders and Heroes and Heroines, both past and present. While ruminating on Nigerian 49th Independence Day celebration which was just a week away as at the time China celebrated theirs, I cannot but wonder the gap between both countries both in numbers and economic terms.

Numerically, Nigeria is 11 years behind China in terms of Independence from Colonial Masters while sociopolitical, economical and technologically speaking, Nigeria is a long call behind China. While this paper is not particularly interested in making technical comparisons between these two countries, it is an important area of research for the purpose of knowledge acquisition and development of a path way for an all round National growth.

It is a general saying that “THE YOUTHS ARE THE FUTURE OF THE NATION”. I however have serious doubt in my mind if the Government at all levels including the elites and community leaders consider this popular saying beyond its letters. The kids and children of today are expected to move form Primary education level to the Junior and Secondary education and up the ladder to the University and other higher schools of learning. Students (at all levels) are the YOUTHS described in the above quote as THE FUTURE OF THE NATION. It is however disheartening that the Government has decided to put the nation’s future in abeyance. Hence the need to find an answer to the question of whether or not there is hope for a better Nigeria even after 49 years of Independence.

Primary and secondary school students throughout the Federation are expected to resume back to school within the last two weeks. However, this is not the case in most states of the Federation as a result of the refusal of States Government to implement the Teachers Salary Structure (TSS). The Lagos State Chapter of the Union last week reiterated its resolve to continue the ongoing strike till the state government issues a circular that will give a specific time for the implementation of the Teachers Salary Structure (TSS).

While those children whose parents can afford private primary and secondary schools fees are able to continue their studies unhindered, the children of the poor are left to roam about because the Government no longer sees it important to provide basic education which primary and secondary education offers. I ask again; at 49, is there any hope for a better Nigeria. With my understanding of the Education aspect of the Millennium Development Goals, all children who are of primary school age are to be enrolled in primary schools by 2015. Like I queried in my last post, it is yet to be seen; how serious the Government is in the achievement of the MDGs.

The University and Polytechnic students have been at home since the last three month as a result of Government refusal to grant the demands of such organized labour as the ASUU, SSANU, ASUP, NASU and such other academic pressure groups or labour unions. Despite this and its attendance effect, the Government has not only shown its nonchalant attitude to issues of National importance but has also succeeded in confirming my opinion that it is an insensitive government.

Their children are attending Universities in Europe and America including Private Universities within the country hence Government officials and the elites of our society are more than comfortable with the stalemate in the Education sector. The elites will rather donate towards Nigeria qualification for the 2010 world cup in South Africa than donate towards the upgrading of facilities in Nigerian Universities and Colleges.
I sincerely echo the sentiments of Professor Akin Oyebode (a Law lecturer at the University Of Lagos) that there is really nothing to celebrate even as Nigerians mark the 49th Independence Day celebration. What do we have to show for our 49 years of Independence? Policy failures, bad leadership, political and economic sabotage, electoral failures, successive government of deceits and pretence, poverty stricken society, increasing level of illiteracy and unemployment, energy failures, academic decadence, etc.

If will fail to adequately fund education then rather than building the Nation we are destroying it future. There will be no hope for a better Nigeria except we take the issue of education very seriously. The government needs to wake up from its slumber.
The Yar’Adua administration has failed to deliver in virtually all sectors of the economy and it is just honourable that he resigns his position as President and Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

I still believe in the future of this country but this might continue to be a believe rather than a reality except school children are allowed to go back to school and our Universities and Polytechnics are re-opened for academic activities. We have the resources to achieve this.

While I await Yar’Adua’s address to the Nation and planning to team up with other civil society members to protest against bad leadership in this country, I am not ruling out the possibility of a better Nigeria.
I will be the happiest man on earth if Yar’Adua will order the Federal Ministry of Education to go back to the Negotiation table with ASUU towards a final settlement of the FG/ASUU logjam while State Governors give not too distant and specific date for the implementation of the Teachers Salary Structure. Will this be part of todays’ address? Your guess is as good as mine.

Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Happy Independence Day Celebration.

 "Why did I get married?"

  In most cases, especially in relationships, you will only get 80% of what you NEED

 and you will hardly get the other 20% that you WANT in your relationship.

There is always another person (man or women) that you will meet and that will offer you the other 20% which is lacking in your relationship that you WANT

And believe me, 20% looks really good when you are not getting it at all in your current relationship.

But the problem is that you will always be tempted to leave that good 80% that you know you have,

thinking that you will get something better with the other 20% that you WANT

But as reality has proven, in most cases, you will always end up with having the 20% that you WANT

and loosing the 80% that you really NEED and that you already had.

  Be careful in deciding between what you WANT and NEED in your life.

            Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have. "Wow, this girl in my office is a real looker. But it's not her Wynona Rider features that got me. I'm crazy about her because she's also understanding, intelligent, tender - so many things that my spouse is not"

Somewhere along the way, you'll find a woman or a man who will be more charming or sensitive. More alluring. More thoughtful.. Richer. Have greater sex appeal. And you will find a woman or man who will need you and pursue you and go loco over you more than your spouse ever did.

Because no wife or husband is perfect. Because a spouse will only have 80% of what you're looking for.

So adultery takes place when a husband or wife looks for the missing 20%.

  Let's say your wife is melancholic by nature.
You may find yourself drawn to the pretty clerk who has a cherry laugh no matter what she says:

"I broke my arm yesterday, Hahahaha . . .."

Or because your wife is a homebody in slippers and pajamas, smelling of garlic and fish oil,

you may fall for a fresh-smelling young sales representative that visits your office in a sharp black blazer,

high heels, and a red pencil-cut skirt

Or because your husband is the quiet type, your heart may skip a beat when you meet an old college flame

 who has the makings of a talk show host.

But wait! That's only 20% of what you don't have.

Don't throw away the 80% that you already have!

That's not all. Add to your spouse's 80% the 100% that represents all the years that you have been with each other.

The storms you have weathered together. The unforgettable moments of sadness and joy as a couple.

The many adjustments you have made to love the other. The wealth of memories that you've accumulated as lovers.

Adultery happens when you start looking for what you don't have.

But faithfulness happens when you start thanking God for what you already have.

But I'm not just talking about marriage.

I'm talking about life!
About your jobs.
About your friends.
About your children.
About your lifestyles.

Are you like the economy airline passenger that perennially peeks through the door of the first class cabin, obsessed with what he's missing? "They have got more leg room! Oh my, their food is served in porcelain! Wow, their seats recline at an 80% angle and they've got personal videos!"

I guarantee you'll be miserable for the entire trip! Don't live your life like that. Forget about what the world says is first class. Do you know that there are many first class passengers who are miserable in first class –

because they are not riding in a private Lear Jet?

The main message???

If you start appreciating what you have right now,

wherever you are, you are first class!

 

  20/80 or 80/20.  You determine your lot in life.

                                     Enjoy what you have because you’re blessed.

 

I'm going to take you to church

and make you confess your "SINS."

They go to church and the father makes the little boy sit in the
confession booth and he closes the door.

The Boy says: "Dark in here."

The Priest says: "Don't start that again!"

 

THIS IS MY CHURCH NOT YOUR FATHER'S HOUSE!