Nigerians and their vices!

So Naijas have been in the news again. Wish it was good news ‘this time’, but alas as always it’s always for the ‘bad’ things that we’re known for. In this case, the usual suspects – drugs and illegal immigration! First off, in the just concluded Scouts Jamboree in England (celebrating 100 years of their founding), the following scouts were discovered missing: 9 were from Uganda and Bangladesh (of course I have to mention the fact that others were involved in absconding from the Scouts grounds! Wouldn’t be patriotic otherwise and besides they didn’t even make it to the camp grounds. Lol!) and 4 from Sri-Lanka and Nigeria ‘vanished’ sometime during the 12-day event at Hylands Park, Essex. Police believe the youths aged between 12 and 24 (such a WIDE gap do I hear you say?) may have come to the event purely as a cover up (well you got that right). Now first thing, how old are these naija boys and if they are young (and so hoping they are, and not that they are ’30-something’ year-old MEN pretending to be kids!) Anyhoo they are now illegal immigrants! Don’t people think? This is my grouse with Naijas; they ‘never’ think about those after them… everything is about God dey, Everyman for himself! Now tell me, when there is another celebration in 50 years (to mark 150 years), would you be suprised if they were not given visas by the British Council (if we still have to beg to apply then)? I mean, come on people. It’s not like the streets of Britain and infact anywhere outside Nigeria is paved with gold! People work DAMN hard for their money and to get the simple pleasures of life. You see all these people who go ‘home’, they save for it… so don’t be fooled… and besides, you’re not there when they’re drinking the garri of it! And you lot who return ‘home’, for goodness sake stop ‘flaunting’ wealth you don’t have! It’s creating a false impression for all those who are too stupid (yes, such a strong word but o so VERY true!) to see that no one has a money tree planted in their backyard! I hope that these absconders are caught and deported on the first plane out! Twits! Every last one of them! Now you may say I’m one to talk, considering a not in Nigeria…. But I came here (to the UK) LEGALLY and anyway, I had a job waiting already! All these ‘Andrews’ wanting to check out…. Well all I can say is this – you make your own way yourself. If you can’t ‘make it’ for yourself in your own country, what chance do you have in another country? You either see opportunities or you see obstacles, but more importantly, life is what you make of it. (I use a full stop, ‘cos that’s what it is, it’s final!) Hard work and God’s grace will get you where you want to be, as well as recognising opportunities when they arise!

Anyway, onto the other bad news. Picture this, you’re at MMA (Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, Nigeria) waiting to board the Virgin Atlantic flight VS652 to London Heathrow, when suddenly you’re told after all that hassle of queuing to check-in, bribing customs agents (not that we really do that...), going through the immigration gates (or should that be queuing and being harassed) and finally ‘chilling’ at the desk to board that you’re flight has been cancelled. Cancelled o, not delayed! Reason, a cabin crew member was found with 1.743kg (61.5oz) of cocaine on the plane! What to do with the man? String up the dick head! In this day and age! Is your job not earning you enough money? If it ain’t, then resign and look for other LEGITIMATE opportunities. Abi is it by force? Look Nigerians, stop disgracing us wherever you go. Remember you come from a proud lineage. These ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes don’t work! Don’t you know with money (or anythingelse for that matter) easy come, easy go! As our elders would say, let all those who have ears hear! A word is enough for the wise!

On a lighter note, apparently women drivers are putting themselves and other drivers at risk, by wearing Paris Hilton (not that freak of nature again???) over-sized sunglasses behind the wheel. According to a survey (who conducts these things? And worse, who in their right mind dreams up these surveys (it must be dreamt surely, cos no one in their right thinking ‘awake’ mind would.)). Less than 1 in 5 chooses sunglasses specifically for driving (err, why should we? We gotta look H-O-T behind the wheel). 3 in 5 opt for style before considering safety (not surprised… I would too, infact just treated myself to a NICE looking pair of shades, if I say so myself). O and apparently a fifth of the 800 (pere o! imagine!) women surveyed said they had driven with dirty lenses (now that’s so not on! Urrggh!!! These MUST be the filthy ones that keep their glasses in the glove compartment… mingy girls!). Meanwhile they’ll feel like they’ve ‘pood’ (posed) finish o (Nigeria speak).

Please remember in your prayers my older cos who’s recovering from a minor stroke…. Pray that with every passing day, God will perform new miracles in him. Thanks folks.

Okey dokey, that’s me over and out. Catch you soon.

Take care.
- ‘boo xxx