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A Sad Christmas in Nigeria for Christians...

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:34:00 -0500

...i still believe that peace will come to Nigeria soon. It boils down to sacrifice. Yes, vigilance is the ultimate sacrifice that we must pay. We will not adhere to it or accept it as a norm. This is not a western Country nor a cannibalistic village.

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We must ask ourselves if Boko Harem is real. Is it real ? IS IT NOT TRUE THAT WESTERN EDUCATION HAS AFFECTED OUR PEACE ?nbsp;

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The only thing that baffles me about it all is that Boko Alarmist say Western Education is a SIN and yet evelove by an un-educated means a weapon of destruction to maim, kill and destroy without respect for who dies or is affected. I wonder if those Churches had a choice to chose what faith to follow or if a dignitary in government attended thier service. They must be a reason.

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Most of my muslim friends will never support this action, so i find it hard to agree that its a religious attack. Its a an assalut on religion and the people of Nigeria and can only be handled by the government and the people of Nigeria. Before you start looking for an uprising, i believe that we have an un-attended-to war happening in the North.

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I will finish thia article as soon as power is restored . . .and we still believe in Nigeria. Its what we have that we must protect. Every life counts, no matter the creed.

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Akinbo.nbsp;

1 of 112 New window Print all HIV This Week podcast on non-communicable diseases (NCD)

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:39:00 -0400

Hi everyone,

The first-ever United Nations General Assembly Special Session focused on global non-communicable diseases is being held right now in New York (September 19 and 20). It is drawing attention to chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and chronic respiratory diseasemdash;now the leading causes of death around the world.

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HIV This Week has produced a short podcast on the lessons from HIV for other chronic diseases, based on the lead article by Rabkin and El-Sadr in issue 92. nbsp;Listening to it may help you think more about the synergies and encourage you to reach out to colleagues in the chronic disease field.

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You can find the podcast at our multimedia site: http://hivthisweek.unaids.org/content/multimedia

All the best,

via Cate.

ICANN'41: Representing Nigeria, Africa.

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:20:00 -0400

The Nigerian School Conference: The Online Experience.

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:52:00 -0400

WAD 2010

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:10:00 -0400

by Akinbo A. A. Cornerstone, SALIN.

Heaven and Hell !

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:36:00 -0400

One day while walking down the street a highly successful woman
executive was tragically hit by a bus and she died. Her soul
arrived up in Heaven where she was met at the Pearly Gates by St.
Peter himself.

"Welcome to Heaven," said St. Peter. "Before you get settled in
though, it seems we have a problem. You see, strangely enough,
we've never once had an executive make it this far and we're not
really sure what to do with you."

"No problem, just let me in," said the woman.

"Well, I'd like to, but I have higher orders. What we're going to
do is let you have a day in Hell and a day in Heaven, and then
you can choose whichever you want to spend an eternity in."

"Actually, I think I've made up my mind. I prefer to stay in
Heaven," said the woman.

"Sorry, we have rules." And with that St. Peter put the executive
in an elevator and it went down-down-down to Hell.

The doors opened and she found herself stepping out onto the
putting green of a beautiful golf course. In the distance was a
country club and standing in front of her were all her friends-
fellow executives that she had worked with--and they were all
dressed in evening gowns and cheering for her. They ran up and
kissed her on both cheeks and they talked about old times. They
played an excellent round of golf and at night went to the
country club where she enjoyed an excellent steak and lobster
dinner. She met the Devil, who was actually a really nice guy and
she had a great time telling jokes and dancing. She was having
such a good time that before she knew it, it was time to leave.
Everybody shook her hand and waved good-bye as she got on the
elevator.

The elevator went up-up-up and opened back up at the Pearly Gates
and she found St. Peter waiting for her.

"Now it's time to spend a day in Heaven," he said. So she spent
the next 24 hours lounging around on clouds and playing the harp
and singing. She had a great time and before she knew it her 24
hours were up and St. Peter came and got her.

"So, you've spent a day in Hell and a day in Heaven. Now you must
choose your eternity," he said.

The woman paused for a second and then replied, "Well, I never
thought I'd say this...I mean, Heaven has been really great and
all, but I think I had a better time in Hell."

So St. Peter escorted her to the elevator and again she went
down-down-down back to Hell. When the doors of the elevator
opened she found herself standing in the middle of desolate
wasteland covered in garbage and filth. She saw her friends were
dressed in rags and were picking up the garbage and putting it in
sacks. The Devil came up to her and put his arm around her.

"I don't understand," stammered the woman, "yesterday I was here
and there was a golf course and a country club and we ate lobster
and we danced and had a great time. Now all there is a wasteland
of garbage and all my friends look miserable."

The Devil looked at her and smiled.

"Yesterday we were recruiting; today is getting the reality of bn staffed."

Office Equipment

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:50:00 -0400

This maybe what the National Assembly calls fuel for fury in their office.

Make a Political Stance . . .ACT NOW !

Wed, 12 May 2010 23:03:00 -0400

Dear GYCAers,

While we prepare to finalize the Youth Shadow Report, we discovered that Political assertions by Political Bodies and Individual was weak due to lack of pressure. This allows for lack of information in the Health Sector, thus reducing the attention to allocate and ensure the implementation of Conventions or its domestication's in the Local Area of the Nation.

If we begin to a massive outreach to ensure the accommodation of Health Issues in Manifestos, a breakdown of Representative and Senatorial Actions for the next four (4) years spanning their tenure with targets to meet and deadlines, then can we believe that a society devoid of HIV and Stigma is more possible.

Lets make it happen. Join us for discuss and make the right decision to walk the talk that works. To join the forum copy and paste this link:

http://groups.tigweb.org/politicshiv

Lets Stand out by ACTing Right, Starting NOW !

Akinbo A. A. Cornerstone
NFP, GYCA Nigeria

ONIFETE NOW .....

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:17:00 -0500

The need to reduce stress makes laughing a worthy trade. Enjoy yourself.

akinbo a. a. cornerstone
Compilation to date of one over a thousand of Onifete. Published on the www.takingitglobal.com platform for fun.

Enjoy it.

ISSN: 9Geria2Much!

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onifete ko lo kiirun lori express;
onifete ko lo tamba legebe transformer;
onifete ko lo fi ejo se tie;
onifete ko lo fi indomie fa gen;
onifete ko lo fi eja kika s'oruka;
Onifete ko fi generator se pendant;
onifete ko fi atagigun kun powder;
Onifete ko fi transformer se teddybear;
onifete ko lo mop lagoon front;
onifete ko fi generator se pendant;
onifete ko fi omo-odo lu gangan;
onifete ko lo lap maalu;
Onifete ko lo saluwala lori express;
onifete kolo fi atagigun she eye shadow;
onifete kolofi ATM gbowo ninu kolo now;
onifete bere ona lowo alangba;
onifete she pedicure fun lion;
onifete kofi sandpaper se toilet roll?
Onifete kofi superglue se eyedrop;
onifete ko lofi Obama pe Osama;
Onifete ko fi Clifford Orji se tenant
onifete ko gbe maalu wo BRT;
Onifete ko se Party ni BRT Lane;
oni fe fi polybag she condom;
Onifete ko fi acid mu Garri;
Onifete ko lo gbayawo Tompolo;
Onifete ko fi knockout se cigar;
Onifete ko ro Petrol sinu lantern;
Onifete ko fi Jik mu gari.
Onifete ko diju gbadura fun were;
Onifete ko lo dobale lori 3rd mainland;
Onifete ko lo fi poo mugaari;
onifete ko lo ka dollar laarin eko idumota;
onifete ko lo fi omi isanwo tanba;
onifete ko lo ewe wereke se kankan;
onifete ko diju gbadura fun were;
Onifete kolo ya foto fun eleha;
Onifete ko fi peppersoup tanba;
Onifete ko fi omolanke tow trailer;
Onifete ko ma speak in tongues ni Mecca;
Onifete ko fi snow shower;
Onifeki ki Shooting Stars ra Lionel Messi
Oni fe gbe Okada de China;

Great Ife Minds...
onifete ko fi Oduduwa se osuka ru Amphi.

You want to add yours? You are welcome.

Translated version from Yoruba to English, out soon.

4 Rum Craze of High Pee Pee...

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:08:00 -0400

...silence is enough for NOW !

Scholars ask, not talk Krazteee while ROning, get that ? I will post your letter to ALL soon.

Sooooooooon. Proudly Nigerian.

Readers, you wil feel it all soon.

Human freedom...the nature-nuture verdict.

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:54:00 -0400

The nature of human freedom is complementary in value. While the world attempts to place nature against nurture, research as shown that they can not exists one without the other. Thus, I understand that the need to survive and satisfy ones dream forms the basic platform and approach to addressing lives many challenges and the desire to take charge and make choices.

How I see freedom differ form what you may think it means. While others believe there are limitations, some see no limit in the power freedom gives to them. It transcends reasoning, value, dignity or culture. It holds in its claws the foundation of thoughts.

The choices we make are the result of how we define and integrate living and let live. Life is a circle that must be completed with certain degrees of satisfaction for human wants. Thus, we strive to stay on top of the challenges, even at the detriment of ourselves or others. That is the choice we have to make to be free.

That is the nature of man being nurtured by the society and environment that groomed him.

Reminder: Demanding for the NAtional HIV/AIDS Test Day in Nigeria.

Mon, 25 May 2009 12:27:00 -0400

THEME:
MDGs, NEEDS and HIV/AIDS: ACT NOW Series I.

Organisers:
GYCA Nigeria and every other reliable stakeholders. You are welcome.

Date:
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by 8.00am to
Thurday, May 28, 2009 by 8am.
(All Day through Night rubbing of minds.)

VENUE:
NAYA Nigeria
Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria,
No. 1, Victoria Way, Oslo,
Beside Oceanic Bank / Oshodi-Isolo Council Office,
Aswami Market Way, Oshodi - Lagos State.

Participation Fee: Free !

Send your name and state to:
08064464545 for confirmation of attendance, please.

If Satan - Series 1.

Mon, 25 May 2009 04:26:00 -0400

Someone had asked when the If Satan Series would start and even asked a question. Should you be in doubt how to make m add it, mail me at ippnigeria@gmail.com or call me on 08064464545. No flash. However, they got me thinking with he response below.

Take it .....
Okechukwu Okorie at 6:44am May 22 via Facebook Mobile
We have many 'Satans' around. So it shd be normal. I'll quickly bcom a Nigerian politician and use him for jobs.

'Fiyinfolu Olugbile at 7:34am May 22
Feel? Send him packing kia masa.

Aliu Nelson at 8:49am May 22
akinbo, u should realise that d devil does not always wear horns, sometimes he appears as chocolate coated candy. we probably live with satan everyday of our lives without realising it

Adebayo Waidi Gbenro at 9:29am May 22
i will be very happy,because the real devil lives in peoples heart.

Ifeanyi Uba at 10:07am May 23
i would go over to his crib and ask him if he is really responsible for all the times people say "it was the devil's work"?

Jimmy Ogunnowo at 6:30am May 24 via Facebook Mobile
I will send OPC there sharp sharp

Ojo Afolabi at 8:27am May 24
oti di ab'esu pin'le niyen

Mbasekei:easily walk in d door and negotiate with him

Akinola:so its either i find another appartment or send him packing if the house is mine

Phillip:I will let him know that God is greater than him

if satan lives next door, I knw it willk be a quiet zone at least people will keep off from you. He may end up being a nice neighbor since he also needs company. Esu

I guess we can ask "If Satan could grant a bad wish for you, what would you ask from him ?"

If God...?

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:31:00 -0400

I was offline for a while. Almost lost my hard drive (i did loose it eventually),but i learnt a thing or two. Always have a backup.

However, it got me thinking (on the naughty side) and i asked:

"If God went on leave, what could happen ?"

Here this from friends...

Dele Oyeniyi, Oluwafunke Taiwo and Olumide Idowu like this.

Olaniyan Kofoworola at 7:05am May 20 via Facebook Mobile
Eh?leave ke??abeg,make he no try am o.

Olumide Idowu at 7:06am May 20 via Facebook Mobile
Hm His kingdom will experience bitterness.

Oluleke Banji at 7:10am May 20
Humans will practise their mutual destructions skills with all intensity and if God doesnt come back on time from the leave, there will be no survivals

'Fiyinfolu Olugbile at 7:11am May 20
Aye ma pare ni

Gbenga Emuwawon at 7:21am May 20 via Facebook Mobile
it would be back to the "Big Bang" all over again!

Oluwafunke Taiwo at 7:29am May 20 via Facebook Mobile
Cormer baba where u they get all dis tinkin frm? Leave ke?

Victor Tafo Buzugbe at 7:35am May 20
i go just die

Dele Oyeniyi at 7:39am May 20
then i don't exit....if God went on leave

JesusFreak Adegbulu at 7:48am May 20
which kain leave be that? God forbid!

Kikelomo Amisu Ashaye at 8:00am May 20
Eni tin pa mi mo ki sun beeni kii togbe. So dat can never happen.lol

Don Cuso at 8:20am May 20
dere will be anoda 911....

Okechukwu Okorie at 8:47am May 20 via Facebook Mobile
Which kin Thot be dat one? If he went on leave, Jesus wld deputise. So no shaking! Anyway, he cant cos, 'He that watches over Isreal/Okechukwu does not sleep nor slumber...

Arodoye Olajide Abiodun at 9:18am May 20
lot of people will perish

Emmanuel A Akinyemi at 9:20am May 20
what are u thinking?

Foluke Tunrayo Opalade at 9:20am May 20
See your life Cornerstone, kai na for where I con know you ooo,Chineke?. God no sleep he no slumber,atrocities full every where upon say hin dey work round the clock o. U con dey dey think of leave for am. Wo within a sec, the whole world go vamouse. Wetin u dey joke with sef, abeg stop am o.

Oludare Lasisi at 9:38am May 20
Devil will take charge.....pending the time God will return..lol

Folagbade Banwo at 11:35am May 20
No problem, if God (the father) is on leave, God (the son) and God (the holy ghost) will take charge.....case close

Ogundijo 'posky' Oladapo at 1:37pm May 20
@ Folagbade.... correct yearn...2ru tok

Olotu Tayo at 2:43pm May 20
I would take over from Him.

Aliu Nelson at 4:24pm May 20
its about time he went on leave. we need to run things so dat things dont run we

Momoh Olufunke
Momoh Olufunke at 7:47pm May 20
the whole world will be in chaos.

Folagbade tripped me (allowed use of words)...and me nko ? I feel it would be nice he stayed in charge. What men can do ? Dont even think of it !

So..."If Satan was next door to you, how would you feel ?"

Poetry4Life ! ...Season III...by a friend !

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:53:00 -0400

Gods of our fathers!
Warrior kings at rest
Ancestors of our mother land
Awake! Awake! Awake!
For too long these dark
And stormy clouds of oppression
Have flooded our hearts with
Pains, sorrow and frustration
Deities! Arise! Arise! Arise
And avenge these tears we cry
Ogun, lakaye oshimole
Smite their first borns
Let your sword of anger shine
In the rays of your vengeance
Esu, convincer confuser, ain
Rain confusion on the center of their household
Songo, olukoso okoya, advocate for justice
Jungle, but just justice
Rain thunder bolts on their ancestral homes
Obaluaye o! elempe ajobo, nana gbuku
Dispenser of thousands of rash dots
Sopona, cover them with the stink
Of humanities stench to carry to the grave
Oro! The sorrow of generations gone
Do not let go in vain…echo their cry
None so blind as those who will not see
None so deaf as those who will not hear
It is wisdom that makes a man run from a
Charging bull, still the world witness these deeds
Yeye Oshun o! Owner of strings of coral beads
Block the womb of their mothers
Block the womb, of daughters
Block the wombs of unborn generations!!
When olukoso strikes your home with thunder
You can not say you are not guilty
Songo! Scourge their souls for eternity!
To Him that never sleeps…
Eledumare! We fall to our knees
In supplication we raise our hands to heaven
Rescue us from this haven
Where the unclean advocate peace
But rape and plunder this land of riches
This land of forgotten bliss

Emmanule kalu Uduma

If God...series 6.

Wed, 06 May 2009 15:33:00 -0400

''If God was a FOOTBALL COACH, what team would He belong ?''

Let them speak for themselves.....

Biodun Awosusi at 10:57pm May 5
Man U of course!

Lamii Opere at 11:10pm May 5
Gunners' moooooooihn...so he'd gun 'em all down!

Foluke Tunrayo Opalade at 11:16pm May 5
He is in charge of winners. MAN U, dole. No lele.

Smart Olufemi at 11:31pm May 5
Old boy, nawao. Man U were really good, but they should wait till they meet the team!!!

Odebode Ojo at 4:56am May 6
Man U is the team

Oluwafunke Taiwo at 6:55am May 6 via Facebook Mobile
Who else do u think, if its not Manchester united

Arodoye Olajide Abiodun at 7:56am May 6
eyimba

Debayor Dejumo Sawyer at 8:27am May 6 via Facebook Mobile
Na all lie God is not arrogant so he cnt be in man.u cos he will NEVER WALK ALONE.
We all pray never to be alone dat he shuld be wit us.ynwa

Debayor Dejumo Sawyer at 8:33am May 6 via Facebook Mobile
Remember man u are RED DEVILS,and we put the fear of the LORD in them this season.ynwa

Ademilola Olaide Abidogun at 9:12am May 6
Liverpool 4 sure cos we neva walk alone n dat means whr eva we re God is alwys wit us. MAN U kee? dn't u kno red is a sign of Danger n d God we serve is not a Danger God..

Olabode Oshodi at 9:13am May 6
Manchester United ni

Chidinma Ogunnowo at 10:28am May 6
man u 4 life

Precious Aigbiremhon at 10:58am May 6
Chelsea FC: reasons becos he love Blue. How? Look up to the sky what colour do u see? B.L.U.E look to the sea what colour do you see? B.L.U.E. Blues for real.....Don't say anything EM.

Oladipo Ajayi at 11:41am May 6
the colour you see in the sky depends on the time and season you look. If you look in the night, it might be black, late afrternoon could be yellow, etc

the colour you see in the sea also depends on which of the seas you look at. Remember there is red sea. Lol

Chelsea had only 2 seasons, they were gone with Morinho

Debayor Dejumo Sawyer at 12:01pm May 6 via Facebook Mobile
@Precious chelsea f.c are nt d real blues dey r d PENSIONERS.try to find out.Morinho made u all.ynwa

Badejo Jadesola at 5:29pm May 6
i think liverpool

Now that i feel right to be blue, "If God was Nigerian President, what should be His first priority as a man ?"

Solve the following for me...

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:37:00 -0400

Here are a few mind benders I like to start with.

What do you put in a toaster?

Say "silk " five times. Now spell "silk.." What do cows drink?

If a red house is made from red bricks and a blue house is made from blue bricks and a pink house is made from pink bricks and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from?

It's twenty years ago, and a plane is flying at 20,000 feet over Germany (If you will recall, Germany at the time was politically divided into West Germany and East Germany.) Anyway, during the flight, two engines fail. The pilot, realizing that the last remaining engine is also failing, decides on a crash landing procedure. Unfortunately the engine fails before he can do so and the plane fatally crashes smack in the middle of "no man's land" between East Germany and West Germany. Where would you bury the survivors? East Germany, West Germany, or no man's land"?

Without using a calculator - You are driving a bus from London to Milford Haven in Wales. In London, 17 people get on the bus. In Reading, six people get off the bus and nine people get on. In Swindon, two people get off and four get on. In Cardiff, 11 people get off and 16 people get on. In Swansea, three people get off and five people get on . In Carmathen, six people get off and three get on. You then arrive at Milford Haven.
What was the name of the bus driver?

If God...series 5.

Tue, 05 May 2009 16:43:00 -0400

"If God was your best friend and had a birthday bash, what would you get for Him ?"

Well, i guess He better throws a birthday bash with some of the friends i have. Some called, other texted...guess am a little lazy at the moment to type it all out...check this anyway...

Olumayowa Kushimo at 8:18pm May 3
I will buy him a handcuff based on one condition..he has to share it with me 24/7...lol

Oluwafunke Taiwo at 10:15pm May 3 via Facebook Mobile
I WILL GET HIM A BIRO, ASK ME WHY

Akinbo A. A. Cornerstone at 8:08am May 4
Why ?

Kolawole Ijitola at 12:25pm May 4
Well,i will get my soul 4 him.

Oluwafunke Taiwo at 1:12pm May 4 via Facebook Mobile
So that he will b able to write my name in d book of eternity.

Kabiawu Olurotimi at 12:28am May 5
He is already my Best friend All i would give is ALL He or any other friend ever wanted My love, My Time and My attention:" God talks to the man who cares"- Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

...and stay connected to the flow ! So, ''If God was a FOOTBALL COACH, what team would He belong ?''

Lagos Zone of C and S is active and NEEDS you to male YEEDS work !

Tue, 05 May 2009 16:38:00 -0400

Join us today.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/create.php?success=1customizegid=166194795036#/group.php?gid=166194795036

Vice-President,
Lagos Zone.
+2348064464545

The GYCA Nigeria ACT NOW Series...

Tue, 05 May 2009 05:23:00 -0400

Be part of history...
copy and paste link...
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=73794473610#/event.php?eid=73794473610

Change in venue:
Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria,
No. 1, Victoria Way, Oslo,
Beside Oceanic Bank / Oshodi-Isolo Council Office,
Aswami Market Way, Oshodi - Lagos State.

Still trying to locate US in Nigeria ?

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=35322941650

You are welcome !

GYCA Nigeria needs your time . . . ACT NOW !

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:26:00 -0400

Dear Friends and Comrades,

( I know the Comrades would like these),I am writing to inform you that i need your help. I need you to make somethings happen to save humanity from his inhumanity to humanity. To mail you all, i tried clicking on "Add All". It did not work out.I tried making a short note, it did not work out. So, i took my time to look at each face as i added you to the list. If you are my friend, you will ACT. Nigerians or Not !!

However, my intent is to call your attention to nationwide walk that will not only make history but brake cultural biases and bridge a common gap. It would also be made to effect changes in policies and ensure implementation and domestication. Can you hear me ? You Count and you count a lot.

I believe that true Nigerian and lovers of Humanity will do this for the sake of ensuring and "HIV free Society" with a goodbye to "Stigmatization" and all Health and Rights Issues.

Join GYCA Nigeria...our March begins in June 2009. Change is YOU....ACT NOW !

akinbo a. a. cornerstone
+2348064464545

The list i added...just imagine if you invite just 10 to prepare for the movement...just imagine.

Good Morning Nigeria...

Sun, 03 May 2009 17:03:00 -0400

...and the week kicks off with me on the saddle and so much to share with the world. I guess it calls for daily thanksgiving that we are alive to read this piece.

We are not better off than those that are dead, but God has kept us faithfully to our track. It is impossible to see and say one is blind. Thank you God !

So, i go back to work...articles to write , journals to read, people to meet, lectures to give, smiles to distribute. Here we go !

If God...series 4.

Sun, 03 May 2009 16:22:00 -0400

"If God was you, what would you do every day to make people happy ?"

I had some friends call in to ask me why the "If Satan Series" was not available yet. I will tell you this...it will come soon. Ten series and we can interchange, OK ?

For now, enjoy the Series at your beck and call. See this reactions for instance...

'Fiyinfolu Olugbile at 12:17pm April 29
I'll do the little things that carry weight but that are so easily ignored and overlooked

Adedayo Taiwo at 2:24pm April 29
i ll turn to BRUCE ALMIGHTY...........I ll answer all prayers LOL

Kunle Afolayan at 5:16pm April 29
i will kill obasanjo and iwu to make all nigerians happy

Jimmy Ogunnowo at 7:25am May 2 via Facebook Mobile
I no like stress...rapture straight

My o my...rapture look like it o! So, "If God was your best friend and had a birthday bash, what would you get for Him ?"

Late ? Akponah Charles Osareimen...

Sun, 03 May 2009 16:13:00 -0400

Dear SWA Members,

It is with great sadness that I announce the death of one of SWA's most dedicated member. On Sunday, April 26, 2009, our Regional Representative for Nigeria, Akponah Charles Osareimen , was tragically killed in a car accident.

Charles has been active with the Student World Assembly since its inception and has contributed greatly to spearheading the organization's activities in Africa. Leading up to his appointment as a Regional Representative for SWA, Charles was the lead organizer of the first SWA Nigeria regional event. As the Regional Representative for Nigeria, Charles has been the figurehead for SWA activities and has successfully guided our hundreds of members in the region with support and guidance.

Throughout his life, Charles has been a staunch supporter of human rights and global democracy. His passion for human rights and youth activism is apparent in his involvement with a myriad of organizations. Upon graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in May 2004, Charles began working with the Federal Ministry of Inter-Governmental Special Duties and Youth Development in Abuja. In addition to his work with SWA, Charles was also actively involved with the World Youth Organization, WSIS Youth Nigeria, the All Nigeria United Nations Students Youth Association, Commission on Sustainable Development Youth Caucus, NGO Committee on Youth, Taking It Global-Nigeria NGOs Group, and Youth Network for Peacebuilding, UNESCO.

Charles's life is an example of the power of one human's belief in change. Without his dedication, vision and perseverance, SWA would not have its prominent presence in Nigeria and beyond. He will truly be missed, and his life and legacy will never be forgotten.

Please visit our discussion forum to share your thoughts, memories, and prayers for Charles's family and friends: http://www.studentworldassembly.org/Discussions/showthread.php?t=150

With Solidarity,

Shahram Hashemi
Executive Director
Student World Assembly
http://studentworldassembly.org/
Promoting Global Democracy, Human Rights and Activism

2 West 64th Street Suite 408, New York, NY 10023
Phone: 1.212.580.3800 Fax: 1.212.580.3808 Cell: 1.917.345.1694
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Anyone got Gloria's number. Please, holla mii o. I beg !!!

Networking...

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:39:00 -0400

...sometimes can be dangerous. I was able to come across an old friend of recent that could not forget that i was the shortest guy while in school now standing tall. Simply put, i was selected to speak to a crowd that needed motivation and she pegged me as shy and not capable.

Thank God for Great Ife...they stood her up and demanded an apology. It scared the organizer and they had to remove my name. I lost what i could have gained and until recently when that decided to try me, i was not in their good books.

Now nko, they want buy me...but the dough no reach. I goo see wuna later bo !