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Friday, December 23, 2011

MINIMISING ROAD ACCIDENTS

Of the four forms of Transportation: (air,water,road,and rail) ,road transportation is the most dreaded in the third world countries.In Nigeria for instance,road accidents occur almost every second.Reporting of road accidents by journalists is no longer news,what is news is( when,) after some hours, no accident occur.Not long ago,a driver who loaded to Kano State with over fourteen ( 14) passengers from Gboko had a head on collision with another vehicle killing all the passengers including the driver.The funny thing about the accident was,from gboko to kano is about 800 Kilometers and the driver was yet to do even 5 kilometers before the accident occurred.After the driver was taken to the hospital after he died, hospital officials discovered charms tied around his waist. Such occurences are routine.Most drivers dont believe in the i vehicle's speedometer, or the condition of their vehicle or tyres.they believe in the power of their charms.The question is "what can be done". In Tiv area of Benue State,there is this misconception that 'no body just died unless your people cause it'.Most drivers aware of this drive recklessly with the believe that their people at home are behind him and so nothing will be happen to him no matter his speed.Government agencies like Road Safety,VIO,the Police have not helped matters.They have formed the habit of collecting 20 naira only from motorists and allowing them to pass. It is suprising to see a vehicle that is supposed to carry 6 passengers, carrying over 12 passengers,when he approaches a checking point,the police will only ask of money for their "pure water".Road accident is claiming millions of innocent lives everyday and the Government should mount an intensive enlightenment campaign to educate drivers,Government officials involved in sharp practices on the road should also be shown the way out.Enough is Enough of this waste.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

TION'S BLOG GOES GLOBAL

History was made yesterday (22/12/2011) when the world's most influential online marketing outfit The Amazon Associates graciously approved TION'S BlOG to be part of Company 's influential team.Visitors to the site can attest to the emphatic presence of Amazon. We at TION'S BLOG attribute this feat to our numerous friends on Facebook, Twitter, Stumpleupon,Youtube and Google+ who have continued to visit and patronise the blog.we shall remain grateful to Prince Ishima Ahwen for his interest on the Blog.Thank you all.

ARE BLOGGERS JOURNALISTS?

This debate as to wether bloggers can be classified as journalists makes an interesting reading.Reasons for this debate are not far fetched. In most countries, bloggers are harrassed,brutalised,and even killed just like journalists. Buj the question is are the two performing the same functions? The answer is a categorical No. A journalist is not the same as a blogger. A blogger put down his feelings in whatever form or manner. It is a hobby. As GOOGLE Puts it 'it is his memo to the world'. Unlike the blogger, a journalist is by law and ethics required to report events in a particular way and manner. Besides, a journalist is backed by law to practice. This is a case for regulatory authorities in journalism,the activities of most bloggers need to be checked.

Saturday, December 10, 2011

NO MINIMUN WAGE FOR L G

It was the usual tale of woes for local Government staff in Benue state when they learnt last thurday that there will be no minimum wage for them. Various Treasurers of the 23 local Governments who came back from the monthly allocation meeting in Makurdi directed various pay clerks to prepare new payment vouchers based on the old rate. Prior to this, payment vouchers were prepared awaiting payment based on the new rate. It may be recalled that the issue of the implentation of the new minimum wage in Benue state has generated a lot of anxiety and tension with labour issuing several ultumatum. A labour leader, Kwaghmande Kwaghmande was detained over the issue. The state Government however signed an agreement with labour to implement the new wage for all workers in November.Efforts to talk to officials of The National Union of Local Government Employees to confirm the new development failed. It has however been comfirmed that state workers have recieved their November salary on the new minimum wage.

UGBAH VS SUSWAM: out of court settlement

As you are aware,the political battle between prof.Steve Ugba of ACN and the incubent Governor,Dr Gabriel suswam of the PDP, razes on. The case is before the tribunal and from the way things are going, there seem to be no end in sight. Some people have suggested an out of court settlement.Remember,in Dr suswam's first tenure,this approach was adopted between prof.Saaor and Dr suswam and it worked.What do you suggest?

Friday, December 9, 2011

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"The best Businesses are born out of Frustration" - Sir Richard Branson (Virgin America)

Hotels wear new look

Popular joints and hotels accross the globe are renovated and decorated for xmas.Also xmas trees are being erected.In this picture my favourite joint-peaceland suites is also wearing a new look.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

BSU ADMISSION OUT

The much awaited final admission list of Benue state university is out. According to report monitored on the University's website, students are to purchase scrath cards from designated banks in makurdi,obtain a PIN and then check their results.

SOON! PHCN (NEPA) WILL DIE!

As a christian,its unusual for me to dance when somebody is about to die. But you should know that there are certain human beings when they die people rejoice.who cried when Ghadafi died? Or who cried when Osama died? President Goodluct according to media report has approved licences to 20 independent power producers. We all know the work of NEPA-distribution of bills to Nigerians. They hardly generate any electricity because of incompetence. When president Obasanjo approved licences to Mtn etc,NITEL died naturally, with the approval of licences to the private sector for power generation, NEPA is good as dead

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Prof.Ugba and Dr.Suswam:THE WAYOUT

Both prof. Ugba and Dr.Suswam are blood relations.Both are from Logo Local Government.Incidently,both have the same political ambition- to rule Benue state of Nigeria.One has ruled before but wants to continue,The other say 'one time is enough.' And that is the problem Benue is now facing where can a solution come from? Politically,is not possible,because the Gubernatorial election is in dispute. The elders, Traditional rulers, labour etc are all divided:- The courts too may not be able tn settle the case amicable. So where is the solution? The solution to me lies in their ability to sit down and dialogue as brothers and not as political enemies . That is the only way out. What do you think?

YOUWIN:SOLUTION TO UNEMPLOYMENT

The recently flagged off Youth Enterprise with innovation in Nigeria (YOUWIN) Programme,by president Goodluck Jonathan is the most practical and realistic approach towards tackling unemployment in Nigeria. I think the posture of this programme is in line with the administrations transformation goal . The introduction of this YouWIN should be seen as a big challenge to our youths. In the past ,we had complaints of people inventing things, but no sponsors.YOUWIN is here. Nations like USA, JAPAN,KOREA etc are there because of the youth ideas of their youths. It is not enough to continually criticise the Government.It is our duty as citizens to also contribute our quota

WHAT IS OBASANJO SAYING?

Media Reports have quoted the Former President ,Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo as predicting the 'Arab styled' revolution in Nigeria. According to the ex-general, the harsh economic situation and unemployment may be the prime factors that may necessitate this. Good talk! Such comments coming from a former president is really a headline news.
But let me quickly ask :as former president,what did Obasanjo do to contain youth restiveness? During Obasanjo's tenure ,all these problems were there.But he used force to suppress people.Remember Odi and the Zaki-Biam massacre? When Obasanjo created the National Directorate of Employment,he used it as an avenue to settle politicians. Nigerian politicians are funny,while in office, they hardly know Nigeria has problems until they get out of office.

Monday, December 5, 2011

ASUU:A STRIKE TOO MANY.

Most professions in those days were regarded as 'service to humanity' and the Teaching profession was one of them. Teachers in those days were contented with their pay packet. The unemployment situation has made people take on any job irrespective of their interest. ASUU, an association of University lecturers has become a heavy casualty. Most of these so called lecturers in our citadel of learning are not supposed to be there. Their agenda is money and they should be in politics or business.Most of them are lecturing in 5 different universities just because of money.ASUU is now synonymous with strikes. This is unfortunate.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

GOVERNOR TO CREATE LOCAL GOVTS.

The Governor of Ekiti state,Nigeria,Gov.Fayemi has pledged to create more local Governments. According to him,the move is to bring development closer to the people.Presently,Nigeria has 774 local Governments.Attempts by some States like Lagos in the past to create local governments had been unsuccessful as the Federal refused to recognised them.

HERMAN CAIN'S DECISION:LESSON TO AFRICA

Yesterday at his campaign headquarters in Georgia ,USA,Herman Cain,a presidential hopeful in the 2012 USA presidential elections,annouced the suspension of his campaigns.This decision according to him follows series of accusations against him of sexual wrongdoings. Cain's decision clearly shows that the American Democracy is not corrupt.Back in Africa,what is the situation?African politicians hardly admits any wrongdoings. In Africa,if you dare reveal a secret about African politician,you are tagged 'a saboteur' and murdered.There is nothing like Truth.This explains why our demcracy is growing backward.

Saturday, December 3, 2011

MICHEAL JACKSON'S DOCTOR APPEALS

Micheal Jackson's doctor,Dr conrad Murray on friday filed papers indicating he will appeal his involuntary manslaughter conviction of micheal jackson's death and his four year jail sentence. According to REUTERS,lawyers for Dr murray filed papers with los Angolos superior court in a percusor to a formal appeal being lodged with a california appeal court. It may be recalled that Dr murray was convicted last month of involuntary manslaughter or gross negligence after admitting he gave the popstar nightly doses of the anesthetic propofol to help him sleep. Dr Murray was sentenced on tuesday to four years in by a los Angolos judge who described as 'a disgrace to the medical profession' Micheal Jackson, 50, died in los Angelos on june 25 2009 after an overdose of propofol.

Friday, December 2, 2011

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Politics should focus on issues not gossipy love life" -Herman Cain

WIFE OF BISHOP SUE FOR DIVORCE

The wife of Atlanta Mega church in USA, Bishop Eddie long has filed for divorce.According to CNN Belief Blog,her attorney has confirmed the development today( friday)

JONATHAN GOODLUCK:MAN OF THE YEAR

TION'S BlOG,after an intensive ,thorough and painstaking assessement of our present crop of leadership,both at the local,State and Federal levels,the Business Community,the Acedemia etc have chosen JONATHAN GOODLUCK,as our man of the year 2011. Our main reason for our choice of Goodluck is that he is the first President of Nigeria to lead this country by example.He has shun all holidays abroad and above all,he is patronising 'Made in Nigeria' goods.On his FACEBOOK PAGE, he promised to continue eating wholly made in Nigeria cassava bread.For this and other reasons,he is our man of the year 2011

XMAS PREPARATIONS

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

World Aids Day in Konshisha.

The celebration of this years world Aids Day took place in Tse_Agberagba,the headquarters of Konshisha local Government of Benue state,Nigeria.As early as 8.ooam banners announcing the event were placed at strategic places.people especially women with children started arriving. The event commenced proper with an opening prayer by Rev.S.A.Atime of N.k.s.t. Church,Mbaakpur.The cordinator of the programme,mr Emmanuel Beeka welcomed guests.In their seperate speeches,the chairman of the council,Hon saawuan Tarnongu and the Ter Ikyor chief jam gbinde called on the people to go for testing .The event witnessed drama presentation .

Why hide the disease?

Today is world Aids Day.The essence of the day is to allow nations and individuals ponder on this pandemic. In my village,Alabesa what i have noticed is people dont want go for testing.Even those who positive,instead of going for proper treatment will prefer to visit native doctors,some have gone to churches in search of miracles. HIV is a disease like any any other disease.There is no to hide.

New officials of the PDP

Below is the full list of new members of PDP NWC. Uche Secondus National Chairman South south Deputy National Chairman ( South); Yemi Akin...