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abiodunalasa:
My Ancestors !
I beem with pride and glow with hope whenever I remember that I am a yoruba man.
Unlike the Xhosa, Zulu and the Ashante ancetors who take pride in maintaining a relatively small and inward looking empire, my Yoruba ancestors operates an empire almost covering the entire West africa. And they are very outward looking, accomodating, great sense of hospitality, patient but ruthless when angered.
From the creeks of Benin, to the hinterland of Dahomey they all pay huge tribute to my Yoruba ancestors.
I remembered the story of one stubborn City deep down in present day Benin Repuplic who refuse to pay tributes to the Yorubas, and instead they murdered the Yoruba officials stationed in their territory. My Yoruba ancestors gave them 21days to apologise or they bear the consequence of their action. Like a Dog who plays with the groins of a Lion, the Köngi city refuse to apologise and instead pledge allegiance to Ashante empire.
My Yoruba ancestors lost their cool, they unleash their Army.
The glittering horse men from Ibadan, Shaki and Ogbomosho, the great sword men from Ekiti, ilorin and Ede, the almighty Calvary majorly from Akure and Egba, and the war mercineries from Ijebu and Offa. Some of this Soldiers wield bows, spare, arrows, but majority of them wield our most famous weapon the silver sword of Oyo.
Fear rang its bell, and the devil himself trembled. No bird dare fly in the sky, no rooster dare crow. No drumer dare beat his drum, no dancer dare move his feet. For, the Yoruba soldiers are angry. Like the anger of a Lion in the jungle, whose father dare come out to stop him.
Half a day at the Kongi city, and even though the Kongi people have acquired the White men weapon called Gun, Yoruba soldiers slew them all. None of the Kongi men survived, their women were sold into slavery, and their mavelous city was set ablaze. The Kongi people were obliterated ! My ancestors then turn their powerful gaze upon Ashante empire, but Ashante quickly go down on their kneels, and then send thousand baskets containing tributes to my ancestors.
Unlike the unlucky Kongi people, the Ashante have realized that against the Silver Swords of the Yorubas there can be no victory.
Indeed, even when my Yoruba ancestors were no longer in unity, just few hundreds of the mighty Ibadan horse men sent the advansing Hausa/fulani soldiers in to early grave.
And even in modern times, I remeber how Benjamin Adekunle{black scorpion} and Olusegun Obasanjo bravely commanded the Nigerian troops that shattered the Biafrans men, sending them all into doom, in which the Biafran sole commander ran away with his tale between legs, afterwhich his soldiers have no choice but to surrender.
No enough ink to write about the glories of my ancestors.
I know definately that someone somewhere reading this article will start to think me a racist, tribalist, and ethnic chauvinist. But if remembering the unforgetable gestures and ever shinning glories of ones ancestors makes one a tribalist, then am a proud tribalist.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE ABOVE?

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday charged former Gov. Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia with money laundering before a Federal High Court in Lagos.

Kalu is charged alongside his company, Slok Nigeria Ltd., and his former Commissioner for Finance, Jones Ude, on 34 counts bordering on money laundering.

The accused were alleged to have diverted over N3.2 billion from the Abia State Government’s treasury during his tenure as governor.

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/31/efcc-docks-ex-gov-orji-uzor-kalu-allegedly-stealing-n3-2bn-abia-state/

JixNation:

It will not work.
 I mean the voodoo will not 
 work on me

............ WHY WONT IT WORK? ISN'T IT LOVE?

A 26-year-old man, Tunde Agbaje, has reportedly trekked from the Ketu area of Lagos State to Zaria in Kaduna State.

Agbaje, who is the cousin of a former People’s Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, went on the adventure to prove his love for a lady, Sharon Donald.

READ MORE: http://naijashowbiz.com/2016/10/31/man-treks-from-ketu-lagos-to-zaria-kaduna/

Faithfulness is rare among human beings. Yet it is a goal everyone is striving to attain. But it is almost becoming an illusion because hardly could anyone be trusted or be depended upon these days. Faithfulness could be viewed from various angles: among people, from citizens to the state, creatures to the creator, friend to friend, within family, the church and institutions.
 
BE SUBJECT TO AUTHORITY
The Bible enjoins all people to be subject to the governing authority because it is instituted by God. Rulers are no terror to good conduct (Romans 13:1-7, Titus 3:1). They are responsible to God and to the people. To be a faithful citizen includes performing one's civic duties like declaring personal assets for proper assessment and payment of taxes (Matthew 22:21). Faithfulness can be expressed by taking part in community development activities like road construction, building a local market, operation clean the town, etc. A good citizen does not expect the government to do everything for him. A good citizen should cast his vote and pray for peace and good government in the country.
Apart from the state, there is authority everywhere, including educational institutions. Students should keep the rules and regulations of the school. Any move to break them brings disorder to the system.
 
READ MORE: http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/30/sunday-lifeline-gerald-life-faithfulness/

Travel is fun. It is even more thrilling and pleasurable when you travel with your girlfriend. She is your perfect companion throughout the trip. It is never a dull moment and you get to spend time together. Speaking from experience, I had a memorable time with my significant other during our short stay at Grand Ibro hotel in Abuja early in the year.....

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Fellow Nigerians, let me say that nothing worries me more than the lack of jobs for our teeming youths. I have lost count of how many requests I get daily from unemployed graduates and non-graduates seeking any kind of job. Some have been out of jobs forever and they’ve been out of school for so long that they’ve almost forgotten whatever they learnt.

Many consider you wicked and insensitive when you give them the bad news that you can’t be of any help. They are of the opinion that because they see you with the movers and shakers of society you can just pick your phone and get whatever you want at the snap of a finger.

CONTINUE READING: http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/29/another-look-tackle-unemployment-dele-momodu/

Economic Recession: Major Multinational Oil Companies Quit Nigeria, Dismiss 3,000 Workers

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Wednesday issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, urging it to prevail on international oil companies operating in the country to stop the ongoing mass retrenchment of oil workers to avoid further loss of jobs.

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/26/oil-companies-quit-nigeria-dismisses-3000-workers/

I’ll Fix Nigeria’s Ailing Infrastructure, Power And Security In N’Delta Before Quitting — Buhari

...President Buhari said he will leave a legacy of improved infrastructure, particularly in the power sector, and also ensure better security in the Niger Delta.

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/26/ill-fix-nigerias-ailing-infrastructure-power-security-ndelta-quitting-buhari/

Unfavorable Business Climate: 4.5m Nigerians To Lose Jobs As Bakers Union Threatens Mass Sack

A total of 4.5 million Nigerians risked losing their jobs should the 450,000 member Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMCON) carries out its threat of laying off workers...

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/25/4-5million-nigerians-lose-jobs-bakers-mass-sack/

Nigeria’s Anti-graft Agency, EFCC Spokesman, Uwujaren Lied On Fani-Kayode’s Health Condition — Aide

We read with deep regret, the purported rebuttal by EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, on our concerns raised about Chief Femi Fani-Kayode’s health condition while in the custody of EFCC...

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/25/efcc-spokesman-uwujaren-lied-fani-kayodes-health-condition-aide/

My Mission As President Of Nigeria Was To Spread Wealth, Not Poverty — Jonathan At Oxford Union (WATCH FULL VIDEO INTERVIEW)

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan said that he was never elected as Nigeria’s president to spread poverty but to generate and spread wealth.

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/25/mission-president-nigeria-spread-wealth-not-poverty-jonathan-watch-video/

42 European Investors To Storm Nigeria Next Month — Agriculture Minister, Audu Ogbeh

Representatives of 42 investors from European countries will be coming to Nigeria in November to look at areas of investment in the various sectors of the Nigerian economy...

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/25/42-european-investors-storm-nigeria-next-month-agriculture-minister-audu-ogbeh/

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Anti-graft Agency, EFCC Arrests, Detains Ex FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed

EFCC has arrested and quizzed a former Minister of the FCT, Mr. Bala Mohammed, over suspected multiple criminal breaches...

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/24/efcc-arrests-detains-ex-fct-minister-bala-mohammed/

BREAKING: Former Spokesman To Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Reuben Abati, Picked Up By EFCC

A former presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, has been arrested.

READ DETAILS>>>http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/24/breaking-former-spokesman-goodluck-jonathan-dr-reuben-abati-picked-efcc/

RELATIONSHIP AFFAIRS: 10 Simple Phrases That Keep Your Love Glowing

When a relationship is new, both of you are seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. Everything is fresh and new. As you look at each other, you see someone who is exciting and perfect. Even the world around you seems brighter and happier than it did before you found each other. In that “new” stage of a relationship, it’s easy to say loving things to each other. Those sweet words come naturally when you are together, and then via text or phone at all hours of the day and night when you are apart.

Over time, however, things start to change. Challenges occur, flaws emerge. The rose-colored glasses come off and reality sets in. This is when love begins to morph a bit....

continue READING>>>http://completegoodnews.com/2016/10/22/10-simple-phrases-that-keep-your-love-glowing/

Nigeria’s Striker, Ahmed Musa Makes First Score For Leicester In The EPL

http://completegoodnews.com/2016/10/22/nigerias-striker-ahmed-musa-makes-first-score-leicester-epl/

Entrepreneurship: 4 Sure Ways Nigerians Can Attract New Customers To Small Businesses

http://completegoodnews.com/2016/10/22/entrepreneurship-4-sure-ways-nigerians-can-attract-new-customers-small-businesses/

Nigerian Govt To Commence Implementation Of N6.8trn 2017 Budget January 1

The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has said it will start the implementation of the N6.866 trillion 2017 budget, January 1.

http://completegoodnews.com/2016/10/21/nigerian-govt-commence-implementation-n6-8trn-2017-budget-january-1/

BREAKING: Nigeria’s Anti-graft Agency, EFCC Re-Arrests Femi Fani-Kayode

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested the former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode.

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/21/efcc-re-arrests-femi-fani-kayode/

Telecom Giant, MTN Illegally Moved 'Mind Boggling' Sum Out Of Nigeria — Lawmaker

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/21/mtn-illegally-moved-mind-boggling-sum-nigeria/

Nigeria’s Quest To Diversify Economy Will Be A Mirage Without Forex — Dangote

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/18/quest-diversify-economy-without-forex-dangote/

Nigeria Would Have Collapsed If Buhari Had Not Intervened — ‎Prof. Itse Sagay

Itse Sagay, professor of law and chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), on Monday said Nigeria would have collapsed if Buhari had not intervened.

READ MORE>>>http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/17/nigeria-collapsed-buhari-not-intervened-%e2%80%8eprof-itse-sagay/

Ekweremadu To Stand Surety For Olisa Metuh Over N400m Slush Funds

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/17/ekweremadu-stand-surety-olisa-metuh-n400m-slush-funds/

HORROR: Nigerian Troops Beat Up, Kill Defenceless Shiite Muslims (VIDEO)

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/16/video-nigerian-troops-beat-kill-shiite-muslims/

Out Of 197 Chibok Girls Left, 114 Feared Dead, Married Off Or Radicalised — Report

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/16/197-chibok-girls-left-114-feared-dead-married-off-radicalised-report/

Buhari Trip To Germany Was For Medical Treatment Of An Undisclosed Ailment — Junaid Mohammed

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/16/buhari-trip-germany-medical-treatment-undisclosed-ailment-fiery-junaid-mohammed/

Return My Daughter As A Virgin — Father Of Christian Minor Forced Into Islam, And Married Off, Tells Emir Of Katsina

http://naijashowbiz.com/2016/10/16/return-daughter-virgin-father-minor-forced-marriage-tells-emir-katsina/

Ladies Shouldn’t Use Pregnancy To Force Men Into Marriage — Nollywood Actress, Ebube Nwagbo

http://naijashowbiz.com/2016/10/15/ladies-use-pregnancy-force-man-marriage-ebube-nwagbo/

Reuben Abati’s ‘Spiritual Side Of Nigeria’s Presidential Villa’, Buhari’s ‘Kitchen Wife’, And The Curse Of Power

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/15/reuben-abatis-spiritual-side-nigerias-villa-buharis-kitchen-wife-curse-power/

WATCH VIDEO: Aisha Belongs In My Kitchen And My Bedroom — Buhari Mocks Wife

http://skytrendnews.com/2016/10/14/watch-video-aisha-belongs-kitchen-bedroom/