kiLLiNG boKo HaRam (ViDeo pERspectiVe on tHe BH War)

- Video Report as reported by an Embedded Intl. Journalist

For quite some time, I have been a fan of the VICE NEWS style of reporting, this backpack journalism style of covering stories around the world is a breath of fresh air in a world dominated by Big media corporations with vested interests and Big Gov't talons in them.

I came across a 3-part series of videos from Vice News as reported by Kaj Larsen of Vice. 

Kaj embedded with troops who would later recapture certain Northern Nigerian towns earlier seized by Boko Haram. This video puts the Nigerian War on terror in real perspective.

Finally after watching all 3 parts certain statements stood out for me from Kajs' interviews with citizens and Military personnel and i have shared them in six quotes below:

1. "If you are a Muslim you are a target, If you are Christian you are also a target" - (Soldier on what Boko Haram truly is).
2. "Wherever there is a crowd thats their target"- (Father of a Northern Youth Killed in a Bomb blast by Boko Haram)
3. "I slaughter Boko Haram with this knife,.. when  I get them I slaughter them" - Nigerian Soldier
4. "Our job here is to kill Boko Haram, Kill Boko Haram thats the only thing i know"
5. "I am feeling very f&*king alone in the lead Gunship"- Kaj Larsen while on an embed flight on a Boko Haram bombing raid with the Nigerian Airforce.
6. "Despite the success of his soldiers, Nigerian President, Goodluck's luck ran out" - Kaj Larsen, while reviewing the success of the Military campaign against Boko Haram.

Please watch the videos below and say a prayer for our troops.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Are you feeling Patriotic already? Let me know your thoughts in the comment boxes below.

- @gozzim

Sources: ViceNews, Reuters

mis-'spaced' priorities!

using space technology to boost the economy??? that has to be the most ridiculous thing i have heard since i was hooked to a placenta. Our misplaced priorities as a nation is an ever present source of amazement. A few days ago i did say while discussing with some friends that from govt. to govt. in the last 10 years, there has been very little care for the people. Incase you have no idea what i am on about, The Nigerian government recently announced it will send astronauts to space by the year 2015, that's in 3 years. Isnt there a reason the American government recently put an end to its space program?

Riddle me this, is it the same nation that lost a communication satellite in space over night with out the slightest idea where the said satellite drifted to that now wants to endanger the lives of some  'wanna be Nigerian astronauts'. There a  pressing issues we have to contend with which in all fairness even the US govt.has challenges coping with, so far i have yet to see or read about any creative solution or positive move towards reducing this. I know for a fact that the SSS and DMI are working hard to fix this but as i always say: 'any organization/entity is a reflection of its leadership'. Until we begin to place value on human life and the welling being of the people misplaced priorities would be a norm.

If u had GOODLUCK what would your cabinet look like?

Ok here people here is a little excercise us all:

" imagine you've got so much GOODLUCK in ur system and some day you find yourself as the President of the federal repulic of Nigeria. What would your cabinet look like. TO do this right i have list below key cabinet positions just think of all the good and effective people we still have in Nigeria anybody and just fill in your picks "
for example here is my list:

Vice President-
Minister for Foreign Affairs- Prof. Wole Soyinka
Minister of Power & Steel- Adams Oshiomole
Minister of Information- Jimi Agbaje
Chief of Defence Staff- Brig. General Bubar Marwa
Attorney General of the Federation-*
Inspector General of Police- Nuhu Ribadu
Minister of Finance- Tayo Aderinokun
Minister of Tranport- Gov. Babatunde Fasola
Minister of Culture & Tourism- Donald Duke


so here's how it works just copy the list below and fill in the blanks:

Vice President-
Minister for Foreign Affairs-
Minister of Power & Steel-
Minister of Inofrmation-
Chief of Defence Staff-
Attorney General of the Federation-
Inspector General of Police-
Minister of Finance-
Minister of Tranport-
Minister of Culture & Tourism-