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20/10/2024

When I managed to build a house after many years of post university graduation, my uncle asked where I got my money from. I had to show him every bit of my engagement before he blessed the house. Today, most parents arrange Thanksgiving and throw lavish parties celebrating the wealth of their children. They don't even bother to ask the source of the sudden wealth.

The irony of our today's reality is that these young folks who stumbled into accidental wealth are protected by the police when they go round.

What happens to intuitive policing? So because a dude has money that is enough to give him police orderly? The police should be largely blamed for the rising incidence of juvenile crimes.

See the young dude paraded around yesterday in Abuja for kidnapping, that guy shouldn't be more than 25 but see him cruising already in Mercedes Benz worth 50million Naira! And his parents never query his source of sudden wealth. Today, he is a guest of the law.

No matter how long, crime has an expiry date. Sadly musing

07/07/2024

Smart Agriculture in Nigeria: Propcom+ to Boost Food Security and Livelihoods

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03/07/2024

Many have inquired about the meaning behind the title "Oma Eju Ejeh," Gaaku. To shed light on this, Chief Labaran Olachene, the foremost historian of the Igala people, provided an insightful explanation. According to Chief Olachene, "Oma Eju Ejeh" translates to "cherished, beloved, and valued heir of the Ejeh." This title signifies a person who is not only uphold the values of Ejeh but also a trusted ambassador, spokesman, and defender of the Ejeh. The Ejeh, being a traditional ruler, relies on the Oma Eju Ejeh to uphold and communicate his values, decisions, and authority.

The accompanying salutation, "Gaaku," holds its own significant weight. It means "warrior" or "generalissimo," a term reserved for those who exhibit exceptional bravery and leadership in the face of challenges. Thus, the full title "Oma Eju Ejeh," Gaaku, conveys a deep respect and honor, recognizing an individual who is both a cherished heir and a formidable warrior, embodying both loyalty and valor.

Gaakully musing

14/06/2024

ODD World

ZIMBABWEAN MAN MARRIES HIS OWN MOTHER AFTER IMPREGNATING HER

The Zimbabwean woman and her son claim to be in love with each other and they decided to take their relationship to the next level and get married considering that the mother, Betty Mbereko (from Mwenezi in Masvingo) is now six months pregnant and expecting her son’s child, and her grandchild.

Mbereko, 40, has been a widow for the past 12 years and has been living with her 23-years-old son Farai Mbereko.

She confirmed that she is six months pregnant and that she has decided it is better to “marry” her son because she does not want to marry her late husband’s young brothers, whom she says are coveting her.

Betty stunned a village court last week when she said the affair with her son had begun three years earlier.

She said after spending a lot of money sending Farai to school following the death of her husband, she felt she had a right to his money and no other woman was entitled to it.

“Look, I struggled alone to send my son to school and no one helped me. Now you see that my son is working and you accuse me of doing something wrong.

“Let me enjoy the products of my sweat,” she told the village court council.

Farai said he was more than prepared to marry his mother and would pay off the lobola balance his father had left unpaid to his grandparents.

“I know my father died before he finished paying the bride price and I am prepared to pay it off,” he said.

“It is better to publicise what is happening because people should know that I am the one who made my mother pregnant.Otherwise they will accuse her of promiscuity.”

But local headman Nathan Muputirwa says: “We cannot allow this to happen in our village, mashura chaiwo aya, (This is a bad omen indeed). In the past they would have to be killed but today we cannot do it because we are afraid of the police.”

He warned them to immediately break off their marriage or leave his village. They chose the latter and have since left the village for an undisclosed destination.

09/06/2024

Meet the Most Stingy Woman in History

Hetty Green...the most stingy woman in history, her wealth is estimated at more than $2.3 billion. Hetty Greene was born in America in 1835. She was the only daughter of a wealthy businessman.

She inherited from her father a fortune estimated at $7.5 million. When she was twenty-one years old, she moved to live in New York to invest her money in Wall Street and was called the Wicked Witch of Wall Street.

She married a millionaire like herself, but still lived on leftover cakes and broken biscuits in grocery stores and argued to get a free bone for her dog every day!! Hetty Greene was a very miserable woman. She sewed underpants when she was 16 years old and did not change them or buy others until the day of her death.

She never spent a penny, so it was said that she never used hot water, that she wore a black dress that she did not change until it was completely worn out, and that she lived on eating a pie that cost only two cents.

Hetty caused her son to amputate his leg because when he broke it, she delayed treating it because she insisted not to She spent no money and kept looking for free medical attention.

Hetty Greene died in 1916 at the age of 81 in New York City, and was entered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “most stingy person in the world.”

The cause of her death was a stroke due to a quarrel with her maid because the maid asked for an increase in her meager salary.

She died and left behind a huge fortune, and her children did not inherit her extreme stinginess, but rather they were generous to the point that her daughter built a free hospital with her money!!

18/05/2024

Join us in celebrating this phenomenal woman: a woman of honor and poise, a woman of excellence, grace, and favor; a woman of enormous capacity whom God has blessed and who, in turn, has blessed all those who come her way. Dear Mummy General of the Federation, as you celebrate your birth anniversary today, may God open the gates of heaven and shower more blessings upon you and your entire family. Congratulations, Dr. Mrs. Favour Ngozi Ugwuanyi, mni

28/04/2024

Dr Onimisi Abdullahi Jimoh and his team successfully performs the first cerebral aneurism clipping surgery in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Zaria.He is a Professor of Surgery and Consultant Neurosurgeon. The operation was first of its kind in the whole of northern Nigeria: Cerebral aneurysm clipping, a complicated brain surgery.

24/04/2024

Chairman of World Entourage Magazine Commends CAC's Innovative Efforts

The Chairman, Editorial Board of the World Entourage Magazine, Chief Abdullahi O. Haruna, has commended the Corporate Affairs Commission under the leadership of Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, for promoting “the big idea” which has brought about effective service delivery. This commendation was made during a strategic meeting held at the Headquarters of the Corporate Affairs Commission in Abuja.

Haruna expressed that his media team had been closely monitoring the activities of the Corporate Affairs Commission on social media and was impressed by the ongoing transformative efforts and significant strides recorded by the Commission. He noted that through innovative measures, the Commission has brought about improved service delivery.

Highlighting the importance of innovation in driving organizational success, Mr. Haruna praised the Commission's proactive approach in implementing new initiatives aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing service quality. He particularly commended the leadership of Hussaini Ishaq Magaji for spearheading these efforts and fostering a culture of innovation within the Commission.

Speaking further, Haruna emphasized the critical role played by effective service delivery in promoting transparency, accountability, and investor confidence in Nigeria's business environment. He observed that the Commission's commitment to innovation has not only improved operational efficiency but has also contributed to the overall growth and development of the corporate sector.

While presenting the current edition of the World Entourage Magazine to the CAC Boss, Haruna said his publication has chronicled incisive and informative stories detailing the giant strides recorded at the Commission under the leadership of Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, adding that it was their own way of encouraging the Commission to do more.

In response, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji expressed his gratitude for the recognition from World Entourage Magazine and reiterated the Commission's unwavering commitment to excellence. He assured stakeholders of CAC's continued dedication to implementing innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of businesses and facilitate economic growth.

The Registrar-General emphasized his satisfaction with the recent performance of the CAC as indicated in the 2023 Business Facilitation Act Compliance Report released by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC).

According to the report, the CAC ranked third among the top five performing agencies nationwide. Consequently, he affirmed his dedication to maintaining and enhancing the Commission's accomplishments to foster economic growth in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.

The strategic meeting concluded with a renewed sense of collaboration and partnership between CAC and the media organization, reaffirming their shared commitment to advancing Nigeria's corporate governance agenda and fostering a conducive business environment for sustainable development.

24/04/2024

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18/03/2024

Hayatu and the metaphor of an entitled reality...
By
Haruspice

The first law of human existence is survival,this entails the pursuit of happiness. Everyone of us is wired to be ambitious - the reason we keep striving to move up the ladder of life .

Hayatu 's story is a model of our existence as humans- give us a hand,we want a hug,a hug ,we want a whole. This is life in her metaphoric reality. We have seen couples going their separate ways after many years together. Stories are told of some wives abandoning their husbands when they move abroad. Critically, this may be morally wrong but it's really nothing new- this human stretching the limits of their ambitious reality.

Idrisima wasn't wrong wading in to address the plight of Hayatu,but he was too fast in trying to change the status of the young groundnut seller. Truth be told, Hayatu wasn't helpless or poor , he was a lad eking a living selling his ware. He was hurried to a new life when some guys with itchy fingers grabbed their phones and decided to make a pitiable celebrity of him. They painted a picture of a boy who was wasting away selling ground on the street. And typical of a man with generous public heart, idrisima wasted no time in wading in to transform Hayatu 's life. First ,he got him registered for JAMB and then had him ferried to Abuja to begin mentoring under him. That was the beginning of the whole drama.

First, the lad was hurried into another world. He wasn't given the time to gradually climb the ladder of life. From a child hawking on the street to a child cruising in air conditionined house with 24/7 electricity and eating very balanced diet. That was astronomical for Hayatu. That was when the entitled button was triggered. He wanted more, this time,not for himself but for his mother. This is the side I saw the boy as the hero of this whole drama. He wasn't comfortable getting this new life all alone, he wanted some for his poor mother. That was a child with a trimmed conscience - a boy that remembers the sacrifice of a mother and can go all hog to make her happy. Hayatu is a true cultivated child.

Again, truth be told, the boy wasn't lacking or poor . He had a trade and for many years that was what he and his mother lived on until our keypad warriors decided to make a story of Hayatu 's life. Let me ask, what is wrong with a lad selling groundnuts? A wrap of groundnut sells for N100-200 - imagine Hayatu selling 100 wraps a day- that is about N10,000 and N20,000 respectively. Multiply 20,000 by 30,000 , what you get is what this boy makes a month.

We have this habit of looking down on hawkers as poor people! What a lean disposition! You may not know, the petty hawkers you see may be making more money than you that is holed in an office waiting for take home pay at the end of the month. As a child, I hawked akamu, kerosene, and pushed wheelbarrow. This exposure baked the entrepreneur valour in me today. From a hawker to a guest of many nations including the United States as a fellow of the prestigious Mandela Washington Fellowship. It was the success story of my child hustles that fetched me that recognition.

Idrisima can still help Hayatu grow without really relocating him to Abuja. He should help to expand his hawking business, get him books to read and prepare for JAMB. Make him a local entrepreneur, the boy had no place yet in the FCT- exposing him to Abuja luxury will distract his entrepreneurial rise. There is a market for every hustle anywhere, na we dey rush ourselves. What you are looking for in Kano may even be in Idah - if you are patient with life, you will find it.

Hayatu just like Idrisima was not wrong ,they were only acting from a hasty disposition. Mentoring can happen anyway, it is not usually physical. And those who take pictures of people hustling for their needs are the reason we have dreams cut short and entitled mentality taken to another level. Drop your phone , hawkers are not beggars, they are people working for their greatness .

Frankly musing

15/03/2024

Undersea Cable Cuts Disrupt Data, Voice Services along African West Coast

A combination of cable cuts, resulting in equipment faults on the major undersea cables along the West African Coast, have negatively impacted data and fixed telecom services in several countries of West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal, Cote de Ivoire, among others.

The cuts occurred somewhere in Cote de’Ivoire and Senegal, with an attendant disruption in Portugal.

Cable companies – West African Cable System (WACS) and African Coast to Europe (ACE) in the West Coast route from Europe have experienced faults while SAT3 and MainOne have downtime.

Similar undersea cables providing traffic from Europe to the East Coast of Africa, like Seacom, Europe India Gateway (EIG), Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE1), are said to have been cut at some point around the Red Sea, resulting in degradation of services across on these routes.

In Nigeria and other West African countries, Internet access and speed have experienced disruptions in the networks of service providers in the affected countries.

Operators of these cables have commenced repairs already, and services are gradually being restored.

They have promised to work round the clock to ensure that services are restored to the affected countries within the shortest possible time.

It is important to bring this information to the knowledge of corporate and individual consumers on these services.

Signed:

Reuben Muoka
Director, Public Affairs
March 14, 2024

01/02/2024

See, let me tell you this for free; Nobody is real in this world, everyone has a dual face, even me. People respect money, not the person. The person you love will hurt you the most. And lastly, trust means everything but once it is broken, sorry means nothing. Gaskiyally musing

31/12/2023

On Your Mark, Get Set, Ready…Wait!!! from Grandma

The long-awaited 2024 is finally here. Welcome to a brand-new year, brimming with high hopes and great expectations. Now that we are here, kindly note that the “wait” that comes after “ready” is not a mere interlude; it is a sacred space where reflection and introspection become an art.

Undoubtedly, many people will in 2024 achieve their targets; a few will surpass them, while the majority will fall short of expectations. This pattern persisted last year, and it is likely to repeat this year. It’s what it is even with or without the forecast of our spiritual oracles. The cheering news, however, is that you have the power to alter the course of history and the outcomes of the year by adopting a different approach.

If you enter the New Year with the same mindset as the previous one, you will likely experience similar results. Grandma asked me to tell you that “The canvas of existence is not painted solely with the brushstrokes of fate; it responds to the deliberate strokes of personal efforts.”

On your mark, get set, ready…wait!!! While you are at the point of introspection, endeavor to reflect upon the chronicles of the past years. This is the right time to interrogate yourself, pose essential questions, and conduct a personal assessment of your goals, the strategies employed to achieve them, and the outcomes. It is time to identify areas of strength and commit to enhancing them. While doing this, my Grandma asked me to tell you this: “Do not move your gaze from the shadows of failure; therein lies the crucible of resilience. In the face of failure, forge more formidable strategies, infuse heightened energies, and pledge an unwavering commitment.” But ultimately, remember that you are not fated to languish in the echoes of past failures.

On your mark, get set, ready…wait. For those of you, who have tasted success in the previous year, let not complacency be the silent usurper of your potential. On this, Grandma reiterated that “every triumph is but a milestone, not the terminus. In life's journey, the road is infinite, and each milestone serves as a beckoning path to greater conquests and endless journey.”

Behold, it is the dawning of a new year—a canvas yet untouched, a story yet untold. On your mark, get set, ready, pause, and reflect on the magnanimity of history.

May the end of our shared story be filled with joy, the echoes of laughter, and the wisdom gleaned from the lessons inscribed on the parchment of time.

01/10/2023

Steel Development Minister Extends Warm Wishes on Nigeria's 63rd Independence Day, Stresses Unity

In a heartfelt message on the occasion of Nigeria's 63rd Independence Day, the esteemed Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has congratulated the nation's citizens while passionately advocating for unity, peace, and harmony to propel the country towards progress and prosperity.

Minister Audu passionately implored Nigerians from all walks of life to wholeheartedly embrace President Bola Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope' agenda, emphasizing its pivotal role in fostering ongoing economic transformation and driving essential developmental projects.

Highlighting the significance of transcending political, ethnic, and religious affiliations, Minister Audu urged Nigerians to set aside their differences and unite in the shared endeavor of building a strong, united Nigeria that resonates with the vision of its illustrious founding fathers.

The Minister stressed that as the nation marks this historic milestone, it is imperative for all citizens to reflect on the ideals of Nigeria's visionary forebears and rekindle their unwavering commitment and patriotism to the country. He underscored the critical importance of collective efforts in achieving a brighter future for Nigeria.

Furthermore, Minister Audu applauded President Tinubu's inclusive leadership style, citing his willingness to extend an olive branch to political opponents and appoint individuals from various political affiliations into his cabinet as a testament to his selfless dedication to the nation's progress.

In his closing remarks, Minister Audu called upon all Nigerians to emulate this spirit of unity and collaboration. He stressed that President Tinubu's 'Renewed Hope' promises to Nigerians can only be fulfilled through collective determination and unwavering unity.

Turning his attention to the vital task entrusted to him by President Tinubu, Minister Audu pledged his utmost commitment to revitalizing the Steel sector. He assured the nation that, much like the President himself, he has hit the ground running to ensure the resurgence of this multi-billion-dollar natural steel asset.

Minister Audu highlighted that the revival of the Ajaokuta and other Steel Companies holds immense potential, promising to generate millions of direct and indirect jobs, boost Nigeria's economy, and strengthen the value of the Naira.

Additionally, the Minister commended President Tinubu for securing a substantial $3 billion steel investment for Nigeria during the recent G20 Summit in India, affirming the President's resolute dedication to reinvigorating Nigeria's dormant steel sector.

As Minister Audu celebrated Nigeria's thriving democracy, especially in the wake of the 2023 elections, he extended his warm congratulations to all Nigerians on this momentous occasion. He urged the nation to continue to pray for a future marked by greater prosperity, peace, and security.

29/09/2023

Two scenarios in the last few days that left me bemused;
One lady with an itchy finger decided to write a damaging review about a product she never used. Irked by this product wrecking stunt, Erico, the man behind the tomato paste revolution in Nigeria -like the human he is , decides to cry out , even overtly too emotional.

Trust some Nigerians, almost everyone with a shade of opinion went ballistic, condemning the man with unsavory words. To them, he has touched one lazy Nigerian who prefers to criticize than to create. They want him dead, Erico and his business should fold up because he has touched one of them.

Let me ask, how many you have ever written about the revolution birthed by this man? How many of us have appreciated the man for employing many Nigerians? Have we ever written in accolades of his countless philanthropic gestures? No! We didn't know all of these. This is how we roll, we only have brains to condemn but never to create.

Just yesterday, a minister who wants things done locked out latecomers, guess what? The workers decided to lock him in too. Imagine the daring guts. Guess what? Many commentators are aligning with the workers and lambasting the minister who wants things done right.

Again, this is who we are as a people.
Absurditily musing

27/09/2023

Whoever brags with the old age bragado that the world is a man's world is living in borrowed logic. It's actually a woman's world,
We live in motivation of your existence,
No man hustles to impress another man,
Our toils are energized by our ego for women,
Whoever says, it's a man's world,.lives in life's denial.

All my life, I have lived to impress women; first, was my mother. I wanted to so- impress her so much that I became a man before my time, got married early to make her a grandmother. I just wanted her to call me a man not just her boy. So, I tripled my hustles, buckled my shoes and tightened my belt as I toiled in the field of life. In all of these, making my dad proud was a consideration -for no man makes another man proud.

In my secondary school, I became the companion of the best because of a particular girl in my class. I dressed sparkly neat to impress her, studied too hard to impress her with my grades- the successes I recorded in school were motivated by this lady. Again, the opinion of my male classmates was never a consideration, besides, why should a man impress another man?

Out in the real time of life, the wives in our abodes are the ginger of our hustles. Left for us, we won't worry too much in the hustle of life, but because of our women at home, we strive so hard in stretch to make ends meet.

Before I make my boys happy, my daughters come first in consideration. I feel their shame than that of the boys- my boys can go around bare feet but it will break my heart to see my daughters in tatters. Like my mother, like my women and then my daughters, I live by their motivations.

So, next time, when you hear the repeat of the old cliche of 'it's a man's world', block your ears. The man has no world, we live in the dictates of our women. Remove women from life, men become helpless pieces of art works.

Frankly musing

21/09/2023

These are two different people, disregard the trending video of Gawuna dancing to a disco break dance . The person in the video captured here in blue is not Gawuna. Before we share falsehood, let's pause to 'think, and verify before hitting the share button. Very important for our intelligence status. Frankly musing

17/09/2023

Book alert!
Get ready to get this book that tells you the health and business benefits of cashews written by ace medical doctor and entrepreneurial coach Dr Terfa Simon Kene. Impressively musing