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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
PAUL IK DAIRO RECOVERS FROM CANCER AND OTHER NIGERIA CELEBRITY NEWS
The Nigerian entertainment industry is deeply concerned about the health of one of their own,Paul Play IK Dairo. The news in town is that the musician,producer ,composer and son of legendary musician,IK Dairo,was down with Cancer and had to spend sometime in a South Africa hospital where he was taken to.The news coming from that part of the world indicates that all is well with the Ijesha born musician.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
The Quickest Way To The Bedroom With Her
***DATING QUESTION FROM READER***
Dave,
WOW!!!! Thats all I can say. I've been getting
your emails for several months and have since
downloaded your book. I've committed myself to
improving my "skills" with women and the results
have been amazing. The "Crash and Burn" that most
guys are sooo fearful of NEVER happens and very
rarely does a girl give you anything but a smile
even if she isn't interested. My latest success
was so easy it was almost scary. I met a woman
(an 8.5 at least) in a local bar and used the c/f
to get her number and set up a date. Went out on
the date and it was almost like it was scripted.
Pushed the c/f to the extreme all night, teased
her, drove her completely crazy and left her house
at 5:00 am the next morning. Here's the thing,
using this material you will very often hear,
"Oh... I can't believe I'm doing this..I never do
this kind of thing." Usually I laugh hysterically
inside, and respond with the heart felt, "Oh I
know, don't worry about it." The problem is with
this girl it was different. First, even using
your vast knowledge, I didn't expect to be able to
get this far with this girl on the first date. She
had that intangible "it" that really attracted me
to her and I actually don't think that under
normal circumstances she would have taken a guy
home but.... most guys don't have the benefit of
the "David DeAngelo Jedi Mind Tricks" either
(lol). Anyway this was Saturday and I called her
Monday just to say hi. She was soooo nervous and
uncomfortable she could barely complete a
sentence. Obviously with everything that happened
I think she was a bit embarrassed and, that's to
be expected, but now I'm not sure how to handle
this situation. I'm afraid now that if I'm not
REALLY careful that I'll screw up a chance with a
great woman. I get the feeling that she needs a
little reassurance that this wasn't just a one
night stand, but I'm not sure if that's the right
thing to do or if it is, how to do it without
coming off like a WUSS BAG! I think this girl
could be worth some effort.........PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks for everything, JH Monroe LA
>>>MY COMMENTS:
This is a great story, and your story
illustrates all kinds of interesting things. I'd like to
comment on a few of them before I actually answer
your question.
The first thing I'd like to comment on is this
illogical progression of how you went from meeting
this girl to being intimate so fast.
To begin with, you acted Cocky & Funny, and
teased her... "to the extreme", which somehow resulted in
her spending the night with you.
Now, at first glance, this makes absolutely no
sense at all... I mean, why would a woman who is
obviously very attractive and "in demand" want to
get physical with a guy that isn't buying her
things, giving her compliments, and generally
kissing her ass all night long?
The answer, of course, is that ATTRACTIVE WOMEN
DON'T ACTUALLY WANT A GUY TO DO THESE WUSSY THINGS
IN THE FIRST PLACE!
Unfortunately for most guys, our cultures,
religions, and mothers have programmed us to be
"nice guys" when we're around women we feel
attracted to.
This does two things:
1. Hands all of your power over to the woman.
2. DESTROYS any ATTRACTION that might be present.
Again, I know it's illogical, but attractive
women have AMAZING gut level emotional ATTRACTION
responses to men who CHALLENGE them and who act
UNPREDICTABLE in a particular way.
Part of creating this illogical and desirable
response is knowing how to use arrogance and humor
together in a formula I call "Cocky & Funny"
(which you obviously get).
Of course, there's a lot more to it, but the
key is that you have to STOP DOING WHAT ISN'T
WORKING... namely, being a NICE WUSSY BOY.
If you're reading this right now, and you're
one of those guys who thinks that women are attracted
to "nice guys", then think again, and read THIS:
http://www.DatingTechniques.com/AdvancedSeries
The second thing I'd like to comment on is when
she said:
"Oh...I can't believe I'm doing this...I never
do this kind of thing."
I've talked to a lot of guys who are VERY
successful with women about this particular
phenomenon, and they all say similar things.
It seems that whenever a woman is going to get
"physical" quickly, they have to rationalize it
"out loud" first.
Sometimes a woman will say "I'm not like this"
or something similar to slow things down and try
to explain away what's happening.
Don't let it bother you.
Of course, if a woman says, "stop" or she
actually tries to stop you from kissing her (or
anything else), then you need to STOP immediately.
I'm not suggesting at all that you don't respect a
woman's wishes.
But, you also need to understand that just
because a woman is SAYING that "she doesn't
usually do things like this", that it doesn't mean
she doesn't WANT to.
The final point I'd like to comment on before
answering your question, is this response that she
had when you called her back. You mentioned that
she was so nervous and uncomfortable that she
couldn't complete a sentence.
I have seen this exact same thing, and I have
several friends who have told me stories just like
this.
It seems to me that when an attractive woman
who is used to being the one in control meets a
guy who is super confident, Cocky & Funny,
unpredictable, and NOT EASILY CONTROLLED, it
freaks her out.
Sometimes she literally doesn't know what to
do, and she doesn't know how to act. Often, she
will be self-conscious about the fact that she
"got physical" so soon, or about some other
thing... but it really comes down to the fact that
she just doesn't know how to deal with you.
This is a great place to be, and don't let it
bother you when it happens.
And now, to answer your question... of how to
handle this situation.
First of all, don't start acting TOO
DIFFERENTLY.
If you start acting all nice and lovey, you'll
come across in a way that will be confusing... and
it will probably make her run.
If you want this to turn into something more,
then you need to be cool and calm about EVERYTHING
that happens.
If she seems nervous, just relax and make a
joke about it.
With attractive women, it's always a good idea
to "lean back" and give her space.
As a rule of thumb, call her half as much as
you would normally call a woman, and see her half
as much... at least for the first few weeks.
GIVE HER THE GIFT OF MISSING YOU.
And if you're going to be "nice", then BE VERY
CAREFUL AND DON'T DO TOO MUCH TOO SOON!
When the average guy meets a really attractive
woman that is "different" from the others... one
that he wants to have a relationship with... he
usually starts doing too much. He buys gifts,
calls all the time, and gives lots of compliments.
As you know, this is SUPER SIZE WUSS BOY
behavior, and it usually results in the woman
running away.
In other words, you must not let her nervous
state affect YOUR state or YOUR behavior.
KEEP DOING WHAT WORKS.
...and if you're reading this right now and
thinking to yourself "You know, I need to learn
this stuff about how to meet and attract women...
and how to take things to a physical level fast",
then YOU'RE RIGHT!
I think that every man should invest in
himself, and learn this skill.
Unfortunately, most guys never take the time
and invest in themselves... and they wind up going
their whole lives WISHING that they could attract
the kinds of women that they want.
Well, I used to be one of the guys who didn't
know what he was doing with women. Now I'm one of
the guys who can go out anytime, in any situation
and attract women.
What's the difference?
I TOOK THE TIME TO LEARN.
And if you'd like to learn, then I recommend
you learn the things that I learned FIRST.
It's taken me a long time to figure all this
stuff out, and it's also taken a lot of time,
effort, and energy on my part to put it all down
on paper and on audio and video... so that any guy
can learn from the things I've discovered.
I'd like to personally invite you to check out
my materials. In a matter of hours you can learn
things that it took me YEARS to figure out... all
from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
If you'd like to learn more about sex and
sexuality, then you MUST get your hands on a copy
of my "Power Sexuality" DVD/CD program.
Inside this program you will learn how to build
an incredible SEXUAL CONFIDENCE that will not only
make women feel more ATTRACTION for you... but it
will also help you take things to a "physical
level" much more smoothly and easily.
David DeAngelo
Dave,
WOW!!!! Thats all I can say. I've been getting
your emails for several months and have since
downloaded your book. I've committed myself to
improving my "skills" with women and the results
have been amazing. The "Crash and Burn" that most
guys are sooo fearful of NEVER happens and very
rarely does a girl give you anything but a smile
even if she isn't interested. My latest success
was so easy it was almost scary. I met a woman
(an 8.5 at least) in a local bar and used the c/f
to get her number and set up a date. Went out on
the date and it was almost like it was scripted.
Pushed the c/f to the extreme all night, teased
her, drove her completely crazy and left her house
at 5:00 am the next morning. Here's the thing,
using this material you will very often hear,
"Oh... I can't believe I'm doing this..I never do
this kind of thing." Usually I laugh hysterically
inside, and respond with the heart felt, "Oh I
know, don't worry about it." The problem is with
this girl it was different. First, even using
your vast knowledge, I didn't expect to be able to
get this far with this girl on the first date. She
had that intangible "it" that really attracted me
to her and I actually don't think that under
normal circumstances she would have taken a guy
home but.... most guys don't have the benefit of
the "David DeAngelo Jedi Mind Tricks" either
(lol). Anyway this was Saturday and I called her
Monday just to say hi. She was soooo nervous and
uncomfortable she could barely complete a
sentence. Obviously with everything that happened
I think she was a bit embarrassed and, that's to
be expected, but now I'm not sure how to handle
this situation. I'm afraid now that if I'm not
REALLY careful that I'll screw up a chance with a
great woman. I get the feeling that she needs a
little reassurance that this wasn't just a one
night stand, but I'm not sure if that's the right
thing to do or if it is, how to do it without
coming off like a WUSS BAG! I think this girl
could be worth some effort.........PLEASE HELP!!!
Thanks for everything, JH Monroe LA
>>>MY COMMENTS:
This is a great story, and your story
illustrates all kinds of interesting things. I'd like to
comment on a few of them before I actually answer
your question.
The first thing I'd like to comment on is this
illogical progression of how you went from meeting
this girl to being intimate so fast.
To begin with, you acted Cocky & Funny, and
teased her... "to the extreme", which somehow resulted in
her spending the night with you.
Now, at first glance, this makes absolutely no
sense at all... I mean, why would a woman who is
obviously very attractive and "in demand" want to
get physical with a guy that isn't buying her
things, giving her compliments, and generally
kissing her ass all night long?
The answer, of course, is that ATTRACTIVE WOMEN
DON'T ACTUALLY WANT A GUY TO DO THESE WUSSY THINGS
IN THE FIRST PLACE!
Unfortunately for most guys, our cultures,
religions, and mothers have programmed us to be
"nice guys" when we're around women we feel
attracted to.
This does two things:
1. Hands all of your power over to the woman.
2. DESTROYS any ATTRACTION that might be present.
Again, I know it's illogical, but attractive
women have AMAZING gut level emotional ATTRACTION
responses to men who CHALLENGE them and who act
UNPREDICTABLE in a particular way.
Part of creating this illogical and desirable
response is knowing how to use arrogance and humor
together in a formula I call "Cocky & Funny"
(which you obviously get).
Of course, there's a lot more to it, but the
key is that you have to STOP DOING WHAT ISN'T
WORKING... namely, being a NICE WUSSY BOY.
If you're reading this right now, and you're
one of those guys who thinks that women are attracted
to "nice guys", then think again, and read THIS:
http://www.DatingTechniques.com/AdvancedSeries
The second thing I'd like to comment on is when
she said:
"Oh...I can't believe I'm doing this...I never
do this kind of thing."
I've talked to a lot of guys who are VERY
successful with women about this particular
phenomenon, and they all say similar things.
It seems that whenever a woman is going to get
"physical" quickly, they have to rationalize it
"out loud" first.
Sometimes a woman will say "I'm not like this"
or something similar to slow things down and try
to explain away what's happening.
Don't let it bother you.
Of course, if a woman says, "stop" or she
actually tries to stop you from kissing her (or
anything else), then you need to STOP immediately.
I'm not suggesting at all that you don't respect a
woman's wishes.
But, you also need to understand that just
because a woman is SAYING that "she doesn't
usually do things like this", that it doesn't mean
she doesn't WANT to.
The final point I'd like to comment on before
answering your question, is this response that she
had when you called her back. You mentioned that
she was so nervous and uncomfortable that she
couldn't complete a sentence.
I have seen this exact same thing, and I have
several friends who have told me stories just like
this.
It seems to me that when an attractive woman
who is used to being the one in control meets a
guy who is super confident, Cocky & Funny,
unpredictable, and NOT EASILY CONTROLLED, it
freaks her out.
Sometimes she literally doesn't know what to
do, and she doesn't know how to act. Often, she
will be self-conscious about the fact that she
"got physical" so soon, or about some other
thing... but it really comes down to the fact that
she just doesn't know how to deal with you.
This is a great place to be, and don't let it
bother you when it happens.
And now, to answer your question... of how to
handle this situation.
First of all, don't start acting TOO
DIFFERENTLY.
If you start acting all nice and lovey, you'll
come across in a way that will be confusing... and
it will probably make her run.
If you want this to turn into something more,
then you need to be cool and calm about EVERYTHING
that happens.
If she seems nervous, just relax and make a
joke about it.
With attractive women, it's always a good idea
to "lean back" and give her space.
As a rule of thumb, call her half as much as
you would normally call a woman, and see her half
as much... at least for the first few weeks.
GIVE HER THE GIFT OF MISSING YOU.
And if you're going to be "nice", then BE VERY
CAREFUL AND DON'T DO TOO MUCH TOO SOON!
When the average guy meets a really attractive
woman that is "different" from the others... one
that he wants to have a relationship with... he
usually starts doing too much. He buys gifts,
calls all the time, and gives lots of compliments.
As you know, this is SUPER SIZE WUSS BOY
behavior, and it usually results in the woman
running away.
In other words, you must not let her nervous
state affect YOUR state or YOUR behavior.
KEEP DOING WHAT WORKS.
...and if you're reading this right now and
thinking to yourself "You know, I need to learn
this stuff about how to meet and attract women...
and how to take things to a physical level fast",
then YOU'RE RIGHT!
I think that every man should invest in
himself, and learn this skill.
Unfortunately, most guys never take the time
and invest in themselves... and they wind up going
their whole lives WISHING that they could attract
the kinds of women that they want.
Well, I used to be one of the guys who didn't
know what he was doing with women. Now I'm one of
the guys who can go out anytime, in any situation
and attract women.
What's the difference?
I TOOK THE TIME TO LEARN.
And if you'd like to learn, then I recommend
you learn the things that I learned FIRST.
It's taken me a long time to figure all this
stuff out, and it's also taken a lot of time,
effort, and energy on my part to put it all down
on paper and on audio and video... so that any guy
can learn from the things I've discovered.
I'd like to personally invite you to check out
my materials. In a matter of hours you can learn
things that it took me YEARS to figure out... all
from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
If you'd like to learn more about sex and
sexuality, then you MUST get your hands on a copy
of my "Power Sexuality" DVD/CD program.
Inside this program you will learn how to build
an incredible SEXUAL CONFIDENCE that will not only
make women feel more ATTRACTION for you... but it
will also help you take things to a "physical
level" much more smoothly and easily.
David DeAngelo
wHO LEAVES KOKOMANSION TODAY? EVICTION FEVER GRIP HOUSEMATES
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THE latest victim that will leave the Koko Mansion among the remaining eight girls (Kokolette) will be known today as eviction takes place this evening from 5pm on Koko TV, the channel that broadcasts happenings in Koko Mansion.
Tension has gripped the girls, Shona, Rita, Elizabeth, Victoria, Chinwe, Chidinma, Bolanle and Rekana already. Uncertainty hangs in the air; every contestant is putting final touches to her game plan to remain in D’banj’s mansion for the remaining four weeks.
The dance competition, one of the many tasks the Kokolettes have undertaken since they moved into the mansion last month, was great...Both teams (Blue and Red teams) did very well. It would have been hard to decide which team was going win. But at last, Red team (Chidinma, Rekana, Chinwe, and Lizzy) won. The kokolettes had more than a guest in the mansion this last week. Singer D'jinne was in the house to do what he knows how to do best. The Mamuzee Twins had earlier in the week taught the girls some dance steps while the ‘owner’ of the mansion, Afro hip hop superstar, D'banj was in the house, and had a one on one chat with the girls. He talked about managing their success, and specifically managing the N5million naira prize money (for the eventual winner). The Grotto night club and bar owner, Abiodun Adegoke, was also a guest at the mansion.
There's been a sudden kind of closeness between Shona and Chinwe, strange, but true.
However, the next person to join the evictees, Bidemi, Chioma, Mary and Lillian will be known today when show hostess, Marian Anazodo and D’banj announce the result of votes cast by viewers across the globe.
Koko Mansion that enters its fifth week today has generated a lot of interest among viewers of the reality show being aired on HiTV Pay TV Company.
Koko Mansionrevolves around the quest of 12 beautiful, talented girls that will live in a mansion for eight weeks, to become the ideal Kokolette (wife). The Mansion is situated in an undisclosed area in Lagos. Hip hop superstar D’banj will play a vital role in the oncoming show.
In these weeks, the young women will be groomed and tested in various activities in order to determine the one with the greatest Koko Virtues, worthy of being a wife –a Kokolette.
Some of these Koko Virtues that the viewer that would be the ultimate judge in the intrigue-filled show would be looking out for are: the ability of the Kokolette to cook scrumptious meals, her ability to furnish and maintain the mansion. The Kokolette must also be industrious while being able to take care of the home front; her ability to be respectful and courteous at all times would be put to test. The potential Kokolette must be able to emulate notable women in the society even as she shows the ability to impress the viewers, under all circumstances in order to win the public’s votes to remain in the house among others.
D’banj would among other things, help the public determine who the winner should be. He is currently one of the most eligible single young men in Nigeria and it is believed that the music star will be able to adequately represent most men in the limelight who people assume would not appreciate a complete woman. So, with the help of his friends and associates, the public will know the most tolerant, hospitable and respectful woman in the mansion. D’banj’s entertaining character may also act as a catalyst that will bring out the girls’ true personalities.
The winner of the show will emerge the most sought Kokolette.
The Kokolette must be a beautiful young lady, at least 18 years old; she must be smart and intellectually savvy; she must also possess a fun talent she is willing to explore and definitely a WIFE material. She must be well-cultured with sound domestic training, an absolute diva with the ability to get along with a diverse crowd. The Kokolette must be someone with good moral values, independent and ambitious aside being a creative person.
The Kokolette must also be an excellent host, a very creative person who understands and can get along with the celebrity lifestyle of the hip hop star. A video audition was used by the panel determine the 12 finalists.
Eviction is primarily done by the public and could be based on D’banj’s comments. Every week, there will be a talent show segment where each lady must showcase her talent to the viewers. Talent is an important criterion to be part of the show because it would serve as the platform for each Kokolette to become a celebrity in their own right after the show. However, each week, among the three ladies up for eviction, it would be D’Banj’s prerogative to give Koko Mycine (immunity) to one of the girls. He can only use Koko Mycine once in the duration of the show. “The winner will among other benefits, be crowned Kokolette 1, get a Chris Aires Diamond ring, a brand new convertible car, feature in his next music video You Don Make Me Fall In Love alongside N5 million in cash. Aside that, the winner will be D’Banj’s companion at public events both within and outside Nigeria. She would further emerge as HiTV’s Hi-Babe; that is, Beautiful,
Amiable, Bold and Entertaining. Asides from exploring her talent professionally, she’ll be obligated to get involved in women empowering projects that would especially reinforce the unique role of an African woman in the development of our society-
THE latest victim that will leave the Koko Mansion among the remaining eight girls (Kokolette) will be known today as eviction takes place this evening from 5pm on Koko TV, the channel that broadcasts happenings in Koko Mansion.
Tension has gripped the girls, Shona, Rita, Elizabeth, Victoria, Chinwe, Chidinma, Bolanle and Rekana already. Uncertainty hangs in the air; every contestant is putting final touches to her game plan to remain in D’banj’s mansion for the remaining four weeks.
The dance competition, one of the many tasks the Kokolettes have undertaken since they moved into the mansion last month, was great...Both teams (Blue and Red teams) did very well. It would have been hard to decide which team was going win. But at last, Red team (Chidinma, Rekana, Chinwe, and Lizzy) won. The kokolettes had more than a guest in the mansion this last week. Singer D'jinne was in the house to do what he knows how to do best. The Mamuzee Twins had earlier in the week taught the girls some dance steps while the ‘owner’ of the mansion, Afro hip hop superstar, D'banj was in the house, and had a one on one chat with the girls. He talked about managing their success, and specifically managing the N5million naira prize money (for the eventual winner). The Grotto night club and bar owner, Abiodun Adegoke, was also a guest at the mansion.
There's been a sudden kind of closeness between Shona and Chinwe, strange, but true.
However, the next person to join the evictees, Bidemi, Chioma, Mary and Lillian will be known today when show hostess, Marian Anazodo and D’banj announce the result of votes cast by viewers across the globe.
Koko Mansion that enters its fifth week today has generated a lot of interest among viewers of the reality show being aired on HiTV Pay TV Company.
Koko Mansionrevolves around the quest of 12 beautiful, talented girls that will live in a mansion for eight weeks, to become the ideal Kokolette (wife). The Mansion is situated in an undisclosed area in Lagos. Hip hop superstar D’banj will play a vital role in the oncoming show.
In these weeks, the young women will be groomed and tested in various activities in order to determine the one with the greatest Koko Virtues, worthy of being a wife –a Kokolette.
Some of these Koko Virtues that the viewer that would be the ultimate judge in the intrigue-filled show would be looking out for are: the ability of the Kokolette to cook scrumptious meals, her ability to furnish and maintain the mansion. The Kokolette must also be industrious while being able to take care of the home front; her ability to be respectful and courteous at all times would be put to test. The potential Kokolette must be able to emulate notable women in the society even as she shows the ability to impress the viewers, under all circumstances in order to win the public’s votes to remain in the house among others.
D’banj would among other things, help the public determine who the winner should be. He is currently one of the most eligible single young men in Nigeria and it is believed that the music star will be able to adequately represent most men in the limelight who people assume would not appreciate a complete woman. So, with the help of his friends and associates, the public will know the most tolerant, hospitable and respectful woman in the mansion. D’banj’s entertaining character may also act as a catalyst that will bring out the girls’ true personalities.
The winner of the show will emerge the most sought Kokolette.
The Kokolette must be a beautiful young lady, at least 18 years old; she must be smart and intellectually savvy; she must also possess a fun talent she is willing to explore and definitely a WIFE material. She must be well-cultured with sound domestic training, an absolute diva with the ability to get along with a diverse crowd. The Kokolette must be someone with good moral values, independent and ambitious aside being a creative person.
The Kokolette must also be an excellent host, a very creative person who understands and can get along with the celebrity lifestyle of the hip hop star. A video audition was used by the panel determine the 12 finalists.
Eviction is primarily done by the public and could be based on D’banj’s comments. Every week, there will be a talent show segment where each lady must showcase her talent to the viewers. Talent is an important criterion to be part of the show because it would serve as the platform for each Kokolette to become a celebrity in their own right after the show. However, each week, among the three ladies up for eviction, it would be D’Banj’s prerogative to give Koko Mycine (immunity) to one of the girls. He can only use Koko Mycine once in the duration of the show. “The winner will among other benefits, be crowned Kokolette 1, get a Chris Aires Diamond ring, a brand new convertible car, feature in his next music video You Don Make Me Fall In Love alongside N5 million in cash. Aside that, the winner will be D’Banj’s companion at public events both within and outside Nigeria. She would further emerge as HiTV’s Hi-Babe; that is, Beautiful,
Amiable, Bold and Entertaining. Asides from exploring her talent professionally, she’ll be obligated to get involved in women empowering projects that would especially reinforce the unique role of an African woman in the development of our society-
Monday, July 27, 2009
LATEST ON ASUU STRIKE
LATEST ON ASUU STRIKE
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday declared that unless the Federal Government retraces its steps and agrees to the principles of collective bargaining, its one-month-old strike would continue unabated.
This was even as the Academic Staff Union said the scheduled meeting of today at the instance of the House of Representatives Committee on Education would yield no fruitful result. National President of ASUU, Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie, told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday that while the leadership of the union prepared for dialogue as part of its avowed commitment to the development of education sector, it will, however, not succumb to blackmail and threats.
While the deadlock continues, government is making concerted efforts towards getting the Chairman of the Renegotiation panel, Deacon Gamaliel Onosode, who is believed to be out of the country, to attend the meeting since he is in better positioned to analyze all the contending issues which he had handled for over two years now.
Prof. Awuzie contrary to some reports, ASUU never failed to honour any meeting at the instance of the Minister of Labour, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, adding that even the same minister has apologized for the mix up thus requested for a new date for the meeting.
According to Awuzie: “The minister promised to call back but failed to do so and we were not aware of the reason for the call. While we were at the meeting with lawmakers at National Assembly, the minister called but the person who answered the call told him that I was in the meeting and could not pick the call. However, we have spoken to him and he apologized for the mix up, stating that his staff made a mistake and failed to formally invite us to the meet.”
He said the minister also promised to speak to the chairman, House Committee on Education to see if he can be part of the meeting taking place today (Thursday) to allow for a collective deliberation of the issues.
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday declared that unless the Federal Government retraces its steps and agrees to the principles of collective bargaining, its one-month-old strike would continue unabated.
This was even as the Academic Staff Union said the scheduled meeting of today at the instance of the House of Representatives Committee on Education would yield no fruitful result. National President of ASUU, Prof. Ukachukwu Awuzie, told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday that while the leadership of the union prepared for dialogue as part of its avowed commitment to the development of education sector, it will, however, not succumb to blackmail and threats.
While the deadlock continues, government is making concerted efforts towards getting the Chairman of the Renegotiation panel, Deacon Gamaliel Onosode, who is believed to be out of the country, to attend the meeting since he is in better positioned to analyze all the contending issues which he had handled for over two years now.
Prof. Awuzie contrary to some reports, ASUU never failed to honour any meeting at the instance of the Minister of Labour, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, adding that even the same minister has apologized for the mix up thus requested for a new date for the meeting.
According to Awuzie: “The minister promised to call back but failed to do so and we were not aware of the reason for the call. While we were at the meeting with lawmakers at National Assembly, the minister called but the person who answered the call told him that I was in the meeting and could not pick the call. However, we have spoken to him and he apologized for the mix up, stating that his staff made a mistake and failed to formally invite us to the meet.”
He said the minister also promised to speak to the chairman, House Committee on Education to see if he can be part of the meeting taking place today (Thursday) to allow for a collective deliberation of the issues.
PHCH 'WILL THIS BE ANOTHER UNFINISHED STORY'?
Thursday, July 23, 2009
LATEST NEWS ABOUT PHCN
Nigerians should expect improved power supply by October this year, the Power Holding Com-pany of Nigeria (PHCN) said yesterday.
There has been a noticeable drop in power supply in the last one month, with many parts of Nigeria going for weeks without electricity.
However, PHCN has given a situation report, with a promise that the power generated by the hydro stations, which stands at 594 megawatts, will hit 1382 megawatts between October and November when water levels are expected to be high.
This, according to the company’s spokesperson, Mrs. Efuru Igbo, would mitigate the abysmal power supply situation.
Although the country currently needs anything between 4000-6000 megawatts to achieve a fairly stable power supply, the current output is estimated at 2000 megawatts because of problems with gas supply.
As at yesterday, the hydro plants at Kainji, Jebba and Shiroro, all in Niger State, generated 127 megawatts, 225 megawatts and 242 megawatts respectively, way below their installed capacities, owing mainly to the fact that they are yet to hit their peak in terms of available water level.
LATEST NEWS ABOUT PHCN
Nigerians should expect improved power supply by October this year, the Power Holding Com-pany of Nigeria (PHCN) said yesterday.
There has been a noticeable drop in power supply in the last one month, with many parts of Nigeria going for weeks without electricity.
However, PHCN has given a situation report, with a promise that the power generated by the hydro stations, which stands at 594 megawatts, will hit 1382 megawatts between October and November when water levels are expected to be high.
This, according to the company’s spokesperson, Mrs. Efuru Igbo, would mitigate the abysmal power supply situation.
Although the country currently needs anything between 4000-6000 megawatts to achieve a fairly stable power supply, the current output is estimated at 2000 megawatts because of problems with gas supply.
As at yesterday, the hydro plants at Kainji, Jebba and Shiroro, all in Niger State, generated 127 megawatts, 225 megawatts and 242 megawatts respectively, way below their installed capacities, owing mainly to the fact that they are yet to hit their peak in terms of available water level.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
A Nation’s Identity Crisis: INTELLECTUAL PROSTITUTION, SOCIAL IGNORANCE AND WISDOM POMPOSITY IN RUEBEN ABATIS’
INTELLECTUAL PROSTITUTION, SOCIAL IGNORANCE AND WISDOM POMPOSITY IN RUEBEN ABATIS’ A Nation’s Identity Crisis
THE FIRST TIME, when I came across Abati’s article and Banky W’s response on Bella naija’s web page ,I had just little time to spend on the internet. But the combo (I could not fathom what issue could join these men who belong to different generation, social stratum and intellectual linage); never the less pricked my curiosity that I quickly had to copy the piece on my flash drive. The gig-saw began to fall into place when I paid a weekend visit my bosom friend and course-mate Joseph Ogundare, a staff of telecomm giant Globacom.
I immediately opened my flash drive to read the ‘now’ very controversial article, which to me have exposed the level of hypocrisy a venerated and cerebral genius ‘conservative’ Abati and his likes engage in ,especially when they try to rubbish our generation, in their ‘holier than thou’ attitude’.(Agba wa bur ate we o ba se o rii?) More amusing is the fact that Abati has some very valid point in the article, for example issues like ‘sagging’ of pant is not part of our culture, lyrics with little or no sense is not good, we should be mindful of the computer age kids that abound in our country. It gives me grave concern when I see kids dance recklessly and sing and along to some of this lewd songs that have invaded the air waves. In addition it smirks of lack of creativity and artistic intelligence when 98% of these artistes in question would rather mime to a CD rather than perform with a live band. We want artistes that will endure the time, musician who will be ever green like;Micheal Jackson, Bob Marley Sade, and our own King Sunny Ade, Dan Maraya Jos, Abami Eda Fela, Ebenezer Obey, and current hit makers like Lagbaja and Asa whose visionary music is ‘beyond now’. This observation sure hit the bull eye, but the angle through which Dr Abati chose to express his opinion smirks of total ignorance and intellectual prostitution and arrogance.
In all honesty the Nigerian youths have been short changed in all ramification, this is a nation where nothing seem to work; yet the youths have used their talent and proficiency to berth the globally acclaimed ‘Nollywood’ and the world have today come to appreciate Naija brand of Afro Hip-Hop music. Yet, Nigeria appear to be the only country with the most corrupt leaders, who rubs their selfishness and opulent life style in the face of abject poverty and lack in a land where power is epileptic, where social welfare is a state of comatose, security is zero, Nigeria is the only nation where parents pay through their nose to school their wards at both government and private institutions, yet the huge fund invested does not commiserate with the level of knowledge the students get. When I try to remember the myriad of problems that ‘Abati’s’ generation have vested on the country it brakes my heart. To now add insult upon injury in my opinion is not the corrective means of encouraging my generation. You cannot get the best out of a child by deriding him/her constantly. Every child have positive potentials, it is the place of parents to bring out the best in every child. According to the internet guru and computer genius our own very Emeritus Professor Phillip Emeagwali, he once said "When I was 5 years old, my father recognized that I was slow in Math, he worked with me, pushing me until eventually I could do 100 questions in an hour. His efforts pushed me beyond my comfort zone.” Parents must set higher standards for their children and push them beyond their comfort zone. We must remember that every genius is an ordinary person who did
extraordinary things.
Me think, Dr Abati and his ilk, ought to use their position to compel government on the need to protect the intellectual properties of Nigerian army of artistes rather than deriding their person or talents, and help to bring out the best in the Nigerian child.Goverment should build libraries, recreational centers, and invest hugely into the educational sector. The greatest challenge that my generation faces is that the youths have plenty of energies, and our parents, schools, and the government should please help this generation to exercise these energies and passions positively.
The name in contention ‘Naija’ (I don’t care where or how it emanated!) is not a derogative term, rather it’s a way the youths have used to appreciate a country that has little or nothing to offer them yet, they hold this nation in high esteem and literally, artistically, technologically and in sports my generation have continued to hoist the Nigerian flag proudly by excelling in different field at home and abroad. Dorah Akunyuli need not expend too much fund and resources; I advise her and the government to look towards the youth for answers to the so many nagging problems facing Nigeria. Americans coined the term Yankee, some call America ‘God Own country’, others call America ‘Uncle Sam’ yet no one has ever said that they have insulted their nation’s identity! Why should ours be different?
About the stage names, I believe that it is a general philosophy that a child is a product of his era. There’s nothing bad in having a name as a brand for ease of identification and uniqueness. For example: every one can easily pronounce 9-ice, but a non Yoruba cannot easily pronounce Abolore Akande, it’s nice that Banky W has pointed out the many contrasts in Dr Abati’s commentary. As a further reference Majek Fasheks’ real name I think is Majekodunmi Fashakin, Ras Kimono cannot be the original name on the reggae artiste international pass-sport. I think Abati should tell us his native name so that we shall hence forth address him by his native name and not ‘Rueben’ ‘Identification Crisis’ indeed!
On a more serious note, I’m in agreement with the strong points Dr Abati’s article raised; it’s just that the sore points out weights the valid ones; Nigerian artiste ought to emulate good things that can improve their crafts. It’s a not a must that every artiste must know how to play a musical instrument, but it will be more instructive and constructive that our artiste must learn how to perform with a live band , rather than miming to their songs at shows and concerts. By so doing foreign counterparts who share stage with them will appreciate them more, and they can then demand for better pay package to perform at shows and concerts. In addition, music should not be just a medium through which we want to dance away our sorrow, the artistes, should infuse sensible words into their lyrics. They should not continue to edify lewdness (wind your waist), internet scam (Ala Yahooo) drunkenness (Shayo) and way-wardness that some of their songs and life style portray. Enough said!!!
Omotoye Solomon. O.C (OBA-9JA 1)
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
PIVOTGEEST magazine.
pivotmag@yahoo.com
THE FIRST TIME, when I came across Abati’s article and Banky W’s response on Bella naija’s web page ,I had just little time to spend on the internet. But the combo (I could not fathom what issue could join these men who belong to different generation, social stratum and intellectual linage); never the less pricked my curiosity that I quickly had to copy the piece on my flash drive. The gig-saw began to fall into place when I paid a weekend visit my bosom friend and course-mate Joseph Ogundare, a staff of telecomm giant Globacom.
I immediately opened my flash drive to read the ‘now’ very controversial article, which to me have exposed the level of hypocrisy a venerated and cerebral genius ‘conservative’ Abati and his likes engage in ,especially when they try to rubbish our generation, in their ‘holier than thou’ attitude’.(Agba wa bur ate we o ba se o rii?) More amusing is the fact that Abati has some very valid point in the article, for example issues like ‘sagging’ of pant is not part of our culture, lyrics with little or no sense is not good, we should be mindful of the computer age kids that abound in our country. It gives me grave concern when I see kids dance recklessly and sing and along to some of this lewd songs that have invaded the air waves. In addition it smirks of lack of creativity and artistic intelligence when 98% of these artistes in question would rather mime to a CD rather than perform with a live band. We want artistes that will endure the time, musician who will be ever green like;Micheal Jackson, Bob Marley Sade, and our own King Sunny Ade, Dan Maraya Jos, Abami Eda Fela, Ebenezer Obey, and current hit makers like Lagbaja and Asa whose visionary music is ‘beyond now’. This observation sure hit the bull eye, but the angle through which Dr Abati chose to express his opinion smirks of total ignorance and intellectual prostitution and arrogance.
In all honesty the Nigerian youths have been short changed in all ramification, this is a nation where nothing seem to work; yet the youths have used their talent and proficiency to berth the globally acclaimed ‘Nollywood’ and the world have today come to appreciate Naija brand of Afro Hip-Hop music. Yet, Nigeria appear to be the only country with the most corrupt leaders, who rubs their selfishness and opulent life style in the face of abject poverty and lack in a land where power is epileptic, where social welfare is a state of comatose, security is zero, Nigeria is the only nation where parents pay through their nose to school their wards at both government and private institutions, yet the huge fund invested does not commiserate with the level of knowledge the students get. When I try to remember the myriad of problems that ‘Abati’s’ generation have vested on the country it brakes my heart. To now add insult upon injury in my opinion is not the corrective means of encouraging my generation. You cannot get the best out of a child by deriding him/her constantly. Every child have positive potentials, it is the place of parents to bring out the best in every child. According to the internet guru and computer genius our own very Emeritus Professor Phillip Emeagwali, he once said "When I was 5 years old, my father recognized that I was slow in Math, he worked with me, pushing me until eventually I could do 100 questions in an hour. His efforts pushed me beyond my comfort zone.” Parents must set higher standards for their children and push them beyond their comfort zone. We must remember that every genius is an ordinary person who did
extraordinary things.
Me think, Dr Abati and his ilk, ought to use their position to compel government on the need to protect the intellectual properties of Nigerian army of artistes rather than deriding their person or talents, and help to bring out the best in the Nigerian child.Goverment should build libraries, recreational centers, and invest hugely into the educational sector. The greatest challenge that my generation faces is that the youths have plenty of energies, and our parents, schools, and the government should please help this generation to exercise these energies and passions positively.
The name in contention ‘Naija’ (I don’t care where or how it emanated!) is not a derogative term, rather it’s a way the youths have used to appreciate a country that has little or nothing to offer them yet, they hold this nation in high esteem and literally, artistically, technologically and in sports my generation have continued to hoist the Nigerian flag proudly by excelling in different field at home and abroad. Dorah Akunyuli need not expend too much fund and resources; I advise her and the government to look towards the youth for answers to the so many nagging problems facing Nigeria. Americans coined the term Yankee, some call America ‘God Own country’, others call America ‘Uncle Sam’ yet no one has ever said that they have insulted their nation’s identity! Why should ours be different?
About the stage names, I believe that it is a general philosophy that a child is a product of his era. There’s nothing bad in having a name as a brand for ease of identification and uniqueness. For example: every one can easily pronounce 9-ice, but a non Yoruba cannot easily pronounce Abolore Akande, it’s nice that Banky W has pointed out the many contrasts in Dr Abati’s commentary. As a further reference Majek Fasheks’ real name I think is Majekodunmi Fashakin, Ras Kimono cannot be the original name on the reggae artiste international pass-sport. I think Abati should tell us his native name so that we shall hence forth address him by his native name and not ‘Rueben’ ‘Identification Crisis’ indeed!
On a more serious note, I’m in agreement with the strong points Dr Abati’s article raised; it’s just that the sore points out weights the valid ones; Nigerian artiste ought to emulate good things that can improve their crafts. It’s a not a must that every artiste must know how to play a musical instrument, but it will be more instructive and constructive that our artiste must learn how to perform with a live band , rather than miming to their songs at shows and concerts. By so doing foreign counterparts who share stage with them will appreciate them more, and they can then demand for better pay package to perform at shows and concerts. In addition, music should not be just a medium through which we want to dance away our sorrow, the artistes, should infuse sensible words into their lyrics. They should not continue to edify lewdness (wind your waist), internet scam (Ala Yahooo) drunkenness (Shayo) and way-wardness that some of their songs and life style portray. Enough said!!!
Omotoye Solomon. O.C (OBA-9JA 1)
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
PIVOTGEEST magazine.
pivotmag@yahoo.com
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