HCOTN 200715

1. US to trace Nigeria’s stolen funds
Hephzibah: And they need the physical presence of 34 "eminent" Nigerians to do the tracing, right? If President Obama has truly long seen Nigeria as the most important strategic country in sub-Saharan Africa (not the whole of Africa, mind you), why did he send for the president of this "most important strategic country" the way one will send for a subordinate? Why has he NEVER visited Nigeria? Why is Nigeria not part of the countries to visit in a few days time? (He is billed to travel to Kenya and Ethopia). We are watching and praying...

2. Wike visits CJN twice in one month
Hephzibah: Erm, Chief Wike, your explanation get comma ooo. Even if the first visit was unscheduled, won't you want to book an appointment the second time to ensure that you'll meet the CJN? How come you have to go in person to see the CJN personally to do a letter? Hmmmm

3. Petrol subsidy hits N1.69bn daily
Hephzibah: This "Expected Open Market Price" is abracadabra oooo. I wonder why the retail price is about 102.60 Naira when global oil prices are falling. The whole thing is smelling of corruption. Also, what percentage of the total consumption is covered by domestic refining? I thought refineries were being celebrated? The more you look...Hmmmm
Now, Mallam El-Rufai is asking us to unite AGAINST subsidy payments. Can someone remind me what #OccupyNigeria was about again?

4. Dasuki’s bank accounts may be frozen this week
Hephzibah: I guess he's had enough notice to move the money elsewhere. And someone claims this is Intelligence? Sigh!

5. Osun residents storm Winners Chapel for Oyedepo’s foodstuffs
Hephzibah: So, Ogbeni, your surveillance helicopters couldn't feed your people? Seriously?

6. Ignore US on same-sex proposal, cleric urges FG
Hephzibah: Okay oooo. We are definitely watching and praying...

7. Kano emir, Sanusi, weeps
Hephzibah: All hail the Weeping Emir...*yawn*. Meanwhile, The Punch, don't you think it would have made sense to tell us more about the new method of begging the Governor was mentioned? THAT is newsworthy...

8. Naira remains under pressure as MPC meets Thursday
Hephzibah: I hope this MPC meeting will also look at rising food and fuel costs. Baba, who do we talk to about the rising cost of living in the country? It is not a joking matter oooo...You and Yusuf have left Naija to gaan eat American food, we're here battling high food prices. Baba, have you heard that a hungry man is an angry man? Ehn ehn, I have said my own oooo
Imagine that CBN has asked Bureau De Change operators to request BVN before selling forex to prospective buyers YET the deadline for BVN registration has been extended to October 31. CBN, please put a hold on this requirement till November 1, 2015. Thanks

9. Rio 2016: Nigeria beat Congo 2-1
Hephzibah: Congrats to Coach Samson Siasia, the technical crew and the U-23 national team for their 2-1 victory in yesterday's match against the Congolese team. Well done...
Meanwhile, Shooting Stars won Elkanemi Warriors. Congrats.

10. Troops clear Maiduguri-Biu Road of landmines
Hephzibah: Well done, Nigerian Army and their collaborators. We pray for victory over insurgents. May the Lord continue to disappoint the devices of the crafty so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise. May God bless and keep the Federal Republic of Nigeria!


I am praying for my nation. I hope you are doing the same?

Enjoy your day.