Tuesday, 7 July 2015

HCOTN 070715

1. Emmanuel warns commissioners against poor performance in office

Hephzibah: And the man is a fine man ooo. Okay, good warning, I hope they listen...

2. US oil prices sink nearly 8% on Greece, China worries

Hephzibah: Lord, these oil prices...Baba, what's the status of the agricultural reforms that were ongoing at the time GEJ handed over? Remember the reforms the whole world was talking about? The idea was/is to diversify the economy to cushion the effects of falling oil prices...I hope and pray that you'll sustain the tempo? I hope you understand the importance of appointing competent people...Hmmmm

 

3. Forum applauds Buharis choice for acting INEC chairman

Hephzibah: I feel the "Women Empowerment" cause is hurt when women are seen to have been appointed just to "balance the equation" and not because they are competent. I suspect Madam Zakari is competent but all I'm hearing is "gender inclusiveness"...This gender inclusiveness thing is complex; I've seen manipulative women use it to corner positions that they have no business vying for. I also understand the need for affirmative action...I pray Madam Zakari will deliver and give us more reasons to push for affirmative action towards gender inclusiveness.

Meanwhile, how come all the pictures of Baba I see have him frowning? Journalists, why are you people like this na? Tell him to smile before taking pictures na...Tenkiu

 

4. FIFA bans head of World Cup committee for seven years

Hephzibah: The Guardian, why did you omit(?) "Former" in the headline na...These newspeople sef... What does "breaches of confidentiality" mean? I hope FIFA is not using big grammar to punish a whistleblower ooo. Otherwise, the dude should have respected whatever confidentiality agreement he signed with FIFA...

 

5. Two pilots killed in Russian military jet crash

Hephzibah: Why is Russia still using Soviet era military planes na? I pray that the Lord comforts the loved ones the pilots left behind...

 

6. Worlds oldest person celebrates 116th birthday in NY

Hephzibah: Happy birthday, Mama Susannah but I'm sure there's an older person in Ikere Ekiti that can't tell when exactly he/she was born...

 

7. Greater investment in workforce crucial to improved productivity

Hephzibah: Employers, I hope you're listening? Employees, I think you should also take some initiative in investing in courses/seminars etc that boost YOUR productivity...

The placard one of the guys is holding in the picture ehn... "Increase workers' pay, not increased prayers"...Choi...Employers, I hope you're listening...kikikiki

 

8. A gene for better rice

Hephzibah: Tell me something! I hope it doesn't have funny side-effects ooo and I hope it will help bring down the cost of rice (and hopefully tomatoes too) somehow. Na dat wan concern me pass ooo...

 

9. 3,634 tourists visit Point-of-No-Return Island in 6 months Official

Hephzibah: If people visit the "Point-of-No-Return" island and return, why is it still called the "Point-of-No-Return"? Can the returnees ask for their money back? Lol. The place is in Badagry, if you're looking for somewhere to visit...

 

10. Bomb Blast: JUTH resident doctors suspend strike

Hephzibah: May God bless the JUTH resident doctors. It's heartwarming to hear about people keeping their vows (Doctors swear an oath to put saving lives above pecuniary interests). I pray for the speedy recovery of the victims. I pray that the government quickly get their acts together and defeat these terrorists. God will help us.

 

11. Man in court for allegedly beating up and removing a womans teeth

Hephzibah: What's the matter with all these violent people na? He is alleged to have  dragged the woman on the floor, beat her up and given her a fist blow which pulled out three out of her teeth. The victim was badly injured. Now, he says he's not guilty...I guess we'll hear that it's the woman that dragged herself on the ground, beat herself up and gave herself a fist blow that pulled her three teeth out...I wonder what the onlookers were doing as this woman was being brutalised...This one wasn't even a case of not interfering because it's "husband and wife" matter...It was a case of people arguing...Anyway, the matter is in court now...The Magistrate, granted the accused a bail of N50,000, with one surety in like sum...The bail is too small, in my opinion but then...

 

12. 23-year-old housekeeper bolts with employers N4.6m jewellery

Hephzibah: I personally cannot keep N4.6m "jewellery" (correct spelling is Jewelry please @TheGuardian) in my house uninsured. If you're keeping stuff like that, please get insurance...

Madam Housekeeper, your story is somehow...How come you and the "jewellery" disappeared at the same time? Anyway, the matter is in court. The Magistrate granted the accused bail in the sum of N2.5 million with two sureties in like sum.

I'm just wondering why the bail conditions for the people that allegedly stole "jewellery" are more stringent than the conditions for a person that allegedly inflicted bodily harm on another human being...Incidentally, it is the same magistrate that is handling both cases and she is a woman...Hmmm...

 

It's another beautiful day and a golden opportunity to contribute your own quota. Please make the day count and don't forget to pray for the peace and prosperity of your country.

 

Enjoy the day.

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