Please, if you're talking about what people like to do, it's spelled HOBBY with an O...'Hubby' means HUSBAND...Tenkiu
Meanwhile, it was as if I spied my pastor's sermon notes when I wrote "Let Reuben Live and Not Die" this morning. He kept repeating truths that I got this morning. Once has He spoken, twice have I heard...If you missed it, you can search on my wall or in the Hephzibah's Musings blog (see link in the attached picture).
I'll also like to comment on something I saw yesterday. Someone shared excerpts of the President's comment on the beheading of the woman in Kano. The excerpts shared implied that the president supported the beheading of the woman. I decided to look up the entire speech. The excerpts shared was not wrong but it had been deliberately taken out of context. There appeared to be malicious intent involved in the misrepresentation. It is propaganda! Propaganda is a weapon of war. This is my year of #NoPropaganda so I'll speak up! Stop fanning the embers of religious/ethnic wars because of partisan politics. Religious/ethnic wars are the most difficult wars to quell. War does not determine who is right, just who is left.
Don't get me wrong, I'm disappointed in the APC generally because they apparently were not prepared to take over the reins of governance (though some of them are actually shocking me by performing). I generally dislike their government of propaganda, by propaganda, for propagandists. However, I don't want Pa Buhari to fail. I still pray for God to take over and still make something of the next 3 years. I pray that they will turn out to be accidental successes. We cannot but survive this and we know that we need to look to the Lord...APC has no clue how to steer this ship generally.
Did you go to church today? If yes, I hope you prayed for Nigeria? I sure did! We need it! And if you did not, I hope you were engaged in something productive? Anyway, if those that went to church don't mind, please can you share what you learnt so we can all learn from you?
As you've complained that I'm always sharing food pictures and taunting you all, I'll keep pictures of the ice cream I'm taking away. I also have good news that the price of tomatoes is coming down. Someone shared about getting a basket of small tomatoes somewhere in Osun State for about 1500 Naira. I'll bring you details as soon as I have it...Don't say HOB never gave you good news o...Intact, I learnt that those responsible for beheading Mama Bridget have been arrested. We need to follow up, though.
Have a blessed week.
Sunday, 5 June 2016
Saturday, 14 May 2016
THE RIBENA COMMENTARY
Since the Driver was going to get fuel and associated matters, I asked him to please help me buy Ribena too (The initial plan was for me to buy it later in the evening when we go for a stroll).
He showed up with a "nylon bag" full of Ribena in pieces and I was shocked! I managed to say a decent "Thank you", though I had to ask if the cartons of Ribena had finished in the store. He said he didn't ask...Huh? I'm sure he has helped me carry millions of cartons of Ribena...The extra 250 Naira I wanted to use to buy The Punch and write a commentary has been in Ribena...
So, please take this update as today's commentary...Plus, fuel supply is now regular while the price SHOULD make us find cheaper energy sources. We should be buying vehicles that run on something other than PMS. We should find CHEAP alternatives, abeg.
We also need an update on our existing and "new" refineries. We need an update on the Petroleum Industry bill. I'll like NPA and NIMASA fees to be merged into ONE in that PPPRA pricing template.
Why are we paying #6 for Retailers, #3.36 for Transporters Allowance, #2.36 for Dealers, #6.20 for Bridging Fund (what is this Bridging Fund? Is it still relevant in a deregulated economy?). What is the Marine Transport Average for? Which Admin Charge again?
The Retail Price Band is 135-145 Naira. How much did you buy fuel yesterday? How easy was it to get the fuel?
By next week, I'll start a #CountDownToOneYearInOffice where we'll dispassionately assess each sector of the economy and tell ourselves a few home truths...
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He showed up with a "nylon bag" full of Ribena in pieces and I was shocked! I managed to say a decent "Thank you", though I had to ask if the cartons of Ribena had finished in the store. He said he didn't ask...Huh? I'm sure he has helped me carry millions of cartons of Ribena...The extra 250 Naira I wanted to use to buy The Punch and write a commentary has been in Ribena...
So, please take this update as today's commentary...Plus, fuel supply is now regular while the price SHOULD make us find cheaper energy sources. We should be buying vehicles that run on something other than PMS. We should find CHEAP alternatives, abeg.
We also need an update on our existing and "new" refineries. We need an update on the Petroleum Industry bill. I'll like NPA and NIMASA fees to be merged into ONE in that PPPRA pricing template.
Why are we paying #6 for Retailers, #3.36 for Transporters Allowance, #2.36 for Dealers, #6.20 for Bridging Fund (what is this Bridging Fund? Is it still relevant in a deregulated economy?). What is the Marine Transport Average for? Which Admin Charge again?
The Retail Price Band is 135-145 Naira. How much did you buy fuel yesterday? How easy was it to get the fuel?
By next week, I'll start a #CountDownToOneYearInOffice where we'll dispassionately assess each sector of the economy and tell ourselves a few home truths...
hobcommentary.blogspot.com
Monday, 9 May 2016
Demystifying Domestic Violence
Another Tuesday is here. It's time to talk about Non-Governmental Organizations.
I spent a significant part of yesterday monitoring the Shonde murder.
Many of us wonder why Ronke Bewaji Shonde did not walk away from the abusive environment she found herself in. I sincerely don't know why. Maybe it was the Stockholm Syndrome. Or maybe she was not financially independent. If we choose to believe Lekan's "side of the story", we'll remember that he used to give her 8000 Naira weekly to cook soup. Which financially empowered woman waits for such a stipend? Assuming it is true...
Some of the women in abusive relationships/marriages cannot leave because they have nowhere to go. Their parents have told them that they don't have a room anymore in their father/mother's house. Some of their pastors have told them that divorce (or even separation) from an abusive partner is a sin. They are supposed to Pray Until Something Happens (P.U.S.H). They are told that the abuse is a trial of their faith and if they can persevere, they will be victorious.
Some of us will laugh and say that the woman does not value her life. I don't disagree. However, until we've walked in their shoes. I have tagged three Amazons in this post. Each of them has walked in those shoes one way or the other. However, that's not where their stories end. They have survived and today, they are doing what they can to help others survive this scourge (amongst other causes).
Barrister Abiade Olawanle is the founder of the Human of Substance Empowerment Initiative (H.O.S.E.I).
Mrs Laila St. Matthew Daniels is the founder of ACTS Generation.
Mrs Olubunmi Ajai Layode is in charge of The Green Haven.
All three of them are doing their bit to help victims leave abusive environments, get proper counselling and become responsible members of the society again. They also reach out to abusers who are willing to accept that they have a problem and need help.
Please feel free to ask your questions and I believe they'll do justice to them. We'll also share how you can contribute positively to ending the scourge (after teaching men to be protectors/providers and women to be nurturers and helpmeets).
I spent a significant part of yesterday monitoring the Shonde murder.
Many of us wonder why Ronke Bewaji Shonde did not walk away from the abusive environment she found herself in. I sincerely don't know why. Maybe it was the Stockholm Syndrome. Or maybe she was not financially independent. If we choose to believe Lekan's "side of the story", we'll remember that he used to give her 8000 Naira weekly to cook soup. Which financially empowered woman waits for such a stipend? Assuming it is true...
Some of the women in abusive relationships/marriages cannot leave because they have nowhere to go. Their parents have told them that they don't have a room anymore in their father/mother's house. Some of their pastors have told them that divorce (or even separation) from an abusive partner is a sin. They are supposed to Pray Until Something Happens (P.U.S.H). They are told that the abuse is a trial of their faith and if they can persevere, they will be victorious.
Some of us will laugh and say that the woman does not value her life. I don't disagree. However, until we've walked in their shoes. I have tagged three Amazons in this post. Each of them has walked in those shoes one way or the other. However, that's not where their stories end. They have survived and today, they are doing what they can to help others survive this scourge (amongst other causes).
Barrister Abiade Olawanle is the founder of the Human of Substance Empowerment Initiative (H.O.S.E.I).
Mrs Laila St. Matthew Daniels is the founder of ACTS Generation.
Mrs Olubunmi Ajai Layode is in charge of The Green Haven.
All three of them are doing their bit to help victims leave abusive environments, get proper counselling and become responsible members of the society again. They also reach out to abusers who are willing to accept that they have a problem and need help.
Please feel free to ask your questions and I believe they'll do justice to them. We'll also share how you can contribute positively to ending the scourge (after teaching men to be protectors/providers and women to be nurturers and helpmeets).
Monday, 2 May 2016
NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
Good morning. How are you doing? This has been on my mind for a while so I just have to do it...I'll like to talk about Non Governmental Organizations
Let's start with a definition...
According to Wikipedia, "A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an organization that is neither a part of a government nor a conventional for-profit business. Usually set up by ordinary citizens, NGOs may be funded by governments, foundations, schools, businesses, or private people."
There are many NGOs in Nigeria that deal with different causes. Starting from today, I'll dedicate Tuesdays and Wednesdays to NGOs. Personally, I think it is more helpful to have 2 or 3 NGOs dedicated to one cause and the rest of us can support them...instead of everyone setting up NGOs that deal with the same cause(s). What do you think? Let's share honestly...
Please, if you are in charge of an NGO, tell us in the comments what your NGO is about and how we can contact your ORGANIZATION...Thanks
Tomorrow, we'll focus on one NGO and share about their achievements and challenges. While we wait for the government to do their part, each of us can adopt a cause and make a difference in our corner of the world.
Let's start with a definition...
According to Wikipedia, "A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an organization that is neither a part of a government nor a conventional for-profit business. Usually set up by ordinary citizens, NGOs may be funded by governments, foundations, schools, businesses, or private people."
There are many NGOs in Nigeria that deal with different causes. Starting from today, I'll dedicate Tuesdays and Wednesdays to NGOs. Personally, I think it is more helpful to have 2 or 3 NGOs dedicated to one cause and the rest of us can support them...instead of everyone setting up NGOs that deal with the same cause(s). What do you think? Let's share honestly...
Please, if you are in charge of an NGO, tell us in the comments what your NGO is about and how we can contact your ORGANIZATION...Thanks
Tomorrow, we'll focus on one NGO and share about their achievements and challenges. While we wait for the government to do their part, each of us can adopt a cause and make a difference in our corner of the world.
Thursday, 7 April 2016
HCOTN 080416
- Shelve strike, I’ll honour pact, Buhari tells doctorsDoctors: Honour pact, we’ll shelve strike
- Oil firms not paying accurate dues to NDDC – SemenitariSo, what’s the NDDC been doing with the dues it’s got so far. Shouldn’t the NDDC be giving account of their stewardship so far?
- Buhari, Obasanjo meet inside Aso Rock“You know that not too long ago, I was out there. I have come to share some of my experiences with him (Buhari),” he said.” So, all the ‘ajala’ that Baba has been doing did not give him experiences. Una well done…
- 5% Value Added Tax too low – OsinbajoHmmm…The hand of Esau, the voice of Jacob…Well done… Here’s a comment that captures my thoughts “Most Nigerian businesses are already over taxed, VIO, LASDRI, FRSC, Police, LASTMA, LASAA, LIRS, FIRS, Local govt stickers, area boys, nurtw, LASEPA, SONCAP, MOE. as a business, one comes in contact with these agencies and more than two times in a month. That's more than enough tax”. It’s already difficult to do business in this climate. Any attempt to increase taxes will be stiffly resisted…Businesses pay so much taxes and they still have to ‘help’ Government do what the taxes were meant for….Hmmmmmm…
- Dangote commences construction of Cote d’Ivoire cement plantI wish I could blame him for crossing to Cote D’Ivoire. I think the FG need to ask themselves if there was anything they could have done to get him to have built ANOTHER plant in Nigeria instead…
- Farmers can’t access funds from banks – FG“Ogbeh, however, stated that the government was WORKING HARD to address the development, and stressed that it was high time the nation fed its citizens and reduced the importation of food to the barest minimum”. It’ll be nice to know what “WORKING HARD” means objectively…What’s the government REALLY doing about this?
- Naira to weaken ahead of budget signing“Meanwhile, the Kenyan, Ghanaian and Zambian currencies are expected to gain ground next week with the cedi recording its first year-to-date gain in recent years after weeks of consistent rally on renewed investor confidence underpinned by improved foreign exchange inflows, according to analysts.”Nigeria, why? Why is our own like this na? When will we be able to have INVESTOR CONFIDENCE. I have a lot to say about gaining INVESTOR CONFIDENCE…Investors are wise enough to know more than you’re really telling. If they fell for every “smooth talker”, they won’t have the money you’re hoping they’ll invest. It’s #JollofRice eaters that you can bamboozle with propaganda. Those that have money to spend are not fooled by propaganda….
- Supporters’ club backs SiasiaI don’t think the supporters’ club are in order here but what do I know? I don’t think it’s wise to take sides when there’s a dispute between an employee and his employer. What do you think?It’s a great day to be alive. Though, I’ll have preferred to be a Ghanaian, Kenyan or Zambian at this time, na Naija we dey. Let’s keep doing our bit in our own corner to lift up our fatherland. Keep praying. E go better…May God bless, keep and prosper the Federal Republic of Nigeria.Enjoy your day.
Sunday, 3 April 2016
HCOTN - ABOUT FIRM HANDSHAKES
And policemen are still on the road collecting bribes. Please check the police "check points" around Badia, Coker etc. They mount illegal check points in those places in the mornings and harass road users. That's part of the corruption we need to fight...I don't think the senior brother of "Body Language", aka "Firm Handshake" has shaken that away...What a people!
Good morning, my good people. Please let's continue to pray for our nation and contribute our quota to national development, not because a firm handshake shows class and confidence but because that's what God expects of us. I pray that those that love Nigeria and her peace will continue to thrive and prosper. May God expose and disable every enemy of Nigeria, in Jesus' Name. If you think that's harsh, tell the enemies to stop doing evil. In the timeless words of a great woman, "If you don't want to be witch-hunted, don't be a witch".
Enjoy your day.
Good morning, my good people. Please let's continue to pray for our nation and contribute our quota to national development, not because a firm handshake shows class and confidence but because that's what God expects of us. I pray that those that love Nigeria and her peace will continue to thrive and prosper. May God expose and disable every enemy of Nigeria, in Jesus' Name. If you think that's harsh, tell the enemies to stop doing evil. In the timeless words of a great woman, "If you don't want to be witch-hunted, don't be a witch".
Enjoy your day.
Saturday, 2 April 2016
HCOTN 020416
On top of the other issues, LAGBUS drivers are also on strike. Warris all dis? Na dem go leave Nigeria for me. This is my country and I will outlast all of them.
DPR can close Oando petrol station in Jabi for adulterated petrol but no arm of government can call the wicked souls that are hoarding fuel and selling to black marketers to order... Issorait...
As the economic matters don reach, The Punch is even inviting churches to announce their programs for a token and win more souls for Christ.. Chai!
Civil war veterans say that the government spends millions of Naira to remember dead soldiers but forgets those of them that are alive. Bet why?
High Chief Modupe Oluwole (HCMO) turned 60 and was interviewed by The Punch's Life and Times (LAT). The excerpt below caught my attention...
LAT: Apart from the positive attitude that you said you always have, what other things would you say helped you in graduating into a big distributor of the major giants in the liquor industry in Nigeria?
HCMO: The number one helper is my husband. Help is not always about money. He may not have been able to assist me with money but he allowed me to have a space to do my business. He is always positive; he is not a typical Nigerian man that begins to doubt his wife immediately she is out of his sight, no. My husband is always ready to vouch for my integrity and you can see that we are in perfect harmony. If he wanted to stop me, he didn't want to say it directly but they say action speaks louder than words. But he has been a gentleman and because of this, I don't joke with him. We have cooks and stewards but I cook his meals..
Happy birthday ma. You and your husband's heads are there ma...And you're very beautiful too...<3. And PMB's 1984 regime destroyed her kiosk o. Sigh!
Adam & Eve asked "What will you do if your spouse is having an affair with your senior colleague. See answers...
Woman 1: I'll divorce him
Woman 2: I'll resign from the work
Woman 3: I'll pray for the affair to end
Woman 4: I will not work with my boss again
Woman 5: I'll forgive my husband
Man 1: I'll end the marriage
Man 2: I'll threaten to divorce her
Man 3: She must marry my boss
Man 4: I will pardon her
Man 5: I'll do DNA tests for my children immediately
Note that most of the women will fight for their relationships and resign. No man said anything about leaving his job. I actually lean more towards the men's position. I won't leave my job because of a cheat...I wish him the best with his fellow cheat...Whether I forgive him or not, I will not leave my job...
You'll know your village people are seriously after you if after interviewing for 3 months, you accidentally send a mic drop email (Google's April Fool Gmail button) to the HR. Please go and wash your head; it's not a joking sturv...Next time, please don't use Gmail for important emails on April 1...Gmail is free so Google can add any App that catches their fancy...
I can't believe there was a time I used to study the "Change of Name" and "Obituary" sections like someone preparing for exams. I've been delivered so I won't tell you who died and who changed their names. Lol.
And there was El Classico. I saw the match when it started but the sleep did not allow me watch it. Please, who won?
It's the beginning of another week. May it be a fruitful and productive week. I pray that all the class and confidence that Baba's award winning "firm handshake" represents will translate to affordable and steady fuel/power supply and improved standards of living for the citizenry.
May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
DPR can close Oando petrol station in Jabi for adulterated petrol but no arm of government can call the wicked souls that are hoarding fuel and selling to black marketers to order... Issorait...
As the economic matters don reach, The Punch is even inviting churches to announce their programs for a token and win more souls for Christ.. Chai!
Civil war veterans say that the government spends millions of Naira to remember dead soldiers but forgets those of them that are alive. Bet why?
High Chief Modupe Oluwole (HCMO) turned 60 and was interviewed by The Punch's Life and Times (LAT). The excerpt below caught my attention...
LAT: Apart from the positive attitude that you said you always have, what other things would you say helped you in graduating into a big distributor of the major giants in the liquor industry in Nigeria?
HCMO: The number one helper is my husband. Help is not always about money. He may not have been able to assist me with money but he allowed me to have a space to do my business. He is always positive; he is not a typical Nigerian man that begins to doubt his wife immediately she is out of his sight, no. My husband is always ready to vouch for my integrity and you can see that we are in perfect harmony. If he wanted to stop me, he didn't want to say it directly but they say action speaks louder than words. But he has been a gentleman and because of this, I don't joke with him. We have cooks and stewards but I cook his meals..
Happy birthday ma. You and your husband's heads are there ma...And you're very beautiful too...<3. And PMB's 1984 regime destroyed her kiosk o. Sigh!
Adam & Eve asked "What will you do if your spouse is having an affair with your senior colleague. See answers...
Woman 1: I'll divorce him
Woman 2: I'll resign from the work
Woman 3: I'll pray for the affair to end
Woman 4: I will not work with my boss again
Woman 5: I'll forgive my husband
Man 1: I'll end the marriage
Man 2: I'll threaten to divorce her
Man 3: She must marry my boss
Man 4: I will pardon her
Man 5: I'll do DNA tests for my children immediately
Note that most of the women will fight for their relationships and resign. No man said anything about leaving his job. I actually lean more towards the men's position. I won't leave my job because of a cheat...I wish him the best with his fellow cheat...Whether I forgive him or not, I will not leave my job...
You'll know your village people are seriously after you if after interviewing for 3 months, you accidentally send a mic drop email (Google's April Fool Gmail button) to the HR. Please go and wash your head; it's not a joking sturv...Next time, please don't use Gmail for important emails on April 1...Gmail is free so Google can add any App that catches their fancy...
I can't believe there was a time I used to study the "Change of Name" and "Obituary" sections like someone preparing for exams. I've been delivered so I won't tell you who died and who changed their names. Lol.
And there was El Classico. I saw the match when it started but the sleep did not allow me watch it. Please, who won?
It's the beginning of another week. May it be a fruitful and productive week. I pray that all the class and confidence that Baba's award winning "firm handshake" represents will translate to affordable and steady fuel/power supply and improved standards of living for the citizenry.
May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
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