Henry moves to Barca

Now,I have not updated my blog for a while and am really sorry about that.What makes it give me mixed feelings is that what I am posting isnt a good news in so many ways.Henry has joined Barcelona for 16 million pounds.

He's been presented to the media so it isnt another gossip in the rumour mills.Henry arrived in Arsenal in 1999 as a left winger but Wenger converted him to a striker and that prooved to be a master-stroke as he went on to become the all time highest goal scorer in Arsenal's history scoring great and brilliant goals in the process.

I am consoled by the fact that we had him during his best years and his lethal combination of terrific pace,audacious finishing and sublime skills propelled us to winning the league unbeaten and adding the premiership and FA cup trophies to our cabinet.I wish him the best though at Barcelona where he links up with Ronaldinho,Eto'o and the efferverscent Messi.

Cheers for the Charming Chimamanda

One amazing specie of the contemporary breed of Nigerian female writers that rock my world is the brilliant and gracious Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.I first came across her on the page of some popular daily and for no fathomable reason,she stuck like a leech.Her debut novel,Purple Hibiscus which I am reading for the umpteenth time was reviewed on the column.Now,it is not as if I am usually aroused by book reviews et al but I found myself itching to grab a copy.When I finally wrapped my hands around the book,I was literally blown away.Not only by her excellent grammar but her power of narration which almost makes the character jump out of the pages.Her remarkable ability to create and heighten suspense and drama gives her seat among the very best.
Her second novel,Half of a Yellow Sun recently fetched Chimamanda the UK's Orange prize for fiction and it came with a cash prize of 30,000 pounds.The prize rewards her creative ability and proofs her talents are appreciated even outside the shores of Nigeria.Right now,you can conclude my adrenalin level is going wild as I prepare to read Half of a Yellow Sun.

Congratulations Chimamanda!


Ifreke..

Home alone...

As early as Thursday morning,I already knew that I was going to be all alone at home throughout the weekend at least till Sunday evening.I was excited at the prospects of coming up with some mischief and my adrenalin level was going gaga.Alas,in all of that,I couldnt really come up with anything that spectacular except for staying out quite late on Friday.All of Saturday,I was at a singing audition and although I came around early.the judges somehow conspired to make sure I was in the last batch of people to be auditioned.The audition went just fine anyways.I definitely ate what I felt like eating,did what I pleased but in the end,all the freedom was equivalent to having a full house in place.
It rained throughout the weekend and I spent more time when I was home curled up in bed either sleeping or reading one book.All in all,I had a sweet weekend though I wish my freedom was sweeter.Everybody is back and the house is brimming with life..
How was your weekend?
Ifreke..

YAR'ADUA:Between Catarrh and Catastrophe

I am not overtly interested in politics but the events of yesterday would have taken a monumental effort to ignore.It represented our past,present and immediate future.Olusegun Obasanjo handed over the mantle of leadership which he held for the past eight years to Musa Umaru Yar'adua.Similar swearing-in ceremonies were the order of the day through out the federation as "elected" officers assumed office into various offices.Far beyond all the oath taking,annoying sycophancy and pomp celebrations,I am interested in the man at the pinnacle - Yar'adua.I am indeed keen to see what plays a predominant role in his government - the catarrh or catastrophe.
By his catarrh,I am obviously referring to his health issues which became open secret after he had won the presidential elections.Though he appears frail and fragile,there were no speculations even in the media until he was flown abroad for treatments.Now,I dread to say this but I hope he stays put til his tenure ends and we dont have a repeat performance of the Abacha show.
The worse twin - catastophe - is most definitely the option none of us will choose.It is public knowledge that Yar'adua is Obasanjo's political godson and that he orchestrated his nomination as PDP's flagbearer is common truth.I fear for rebellion,I dread a case of revolt like the Crises of the Chrises in Anambra State.Obasanjo may be out of office but he still welds power from his Ota farm and may undo Yar'adua if he is not at his beck and call..

Hope u had a nice Democracy day.I was bored throughout and eventually got drenched by a heavy downpour.

Ifreke..

Nice weekend,Fatal accident,Timi wins...

Contrary to my expectations,I had a really good weekend.I have no clue whatsoever to why I keep expecting to have a not too nice weekend but this time around,I sure had a fantastic weekend.There is no out of this world gist really with which you think I will blow your mind cos I was kind of resting.As difficult as it was for me to get round to sitting still in one place,I tamed my feet and had a pretty quiet weekend.PHCN's inefficiency ensured I neither got to watch TV nor watch the 300 movie I have had for so long.
While I was getting ready to devour my delicious dinner of eba and onugbu soup,something unfortunate and sad happened.A Hausa security guard who was well under the control of booze jumped into a bus parked by a neighour and drove it to clear the road for his employer to drive in.He lost control of the bus and it ran awkardly down the street making people scamper for safety and rammed itself into the house at the end of a T-junction.The impact meant a pregnant woman and her three children sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital.The guard was arrested and detained.
And of course Timi won the West African Idols competition.I know a handful of people who decided to form an emergency Omawunmi Supporters Club but that didnt work out in the end.I will admit that Omawunmi is a better singer than Timi and I would have still lived even she won it.All in all,I preferred Timi cos of his powerful vocals,stage charm and personality and thank Heavens he won.
I hope to have a good week ahead and that the transfer of power goes well.I also hope to survive the legal war Chude has declared on me...Lol

Ifreke..

Ravings,Rantings,Caustic Irreverence...

You don't need to re-check your address bar cos you are not on Chude's blog.What am blogging on is best described by that title.Last week Friday,I got talking with a very good friend who I have known for the last two years and we have come to have a fantastic relationship and a wonderful understanding.So he is a good position to give me advice as regards certain sensitive and critical issues in my life.We were just gisting generally when he brought up this issue(which I'm not going to expose here).Fine,I knew it was a major issue but I preferred to cover it under the wraps of ignorance.Even when he brought it up,I smartly watered it down and ensured we changed topic.
The issue is that two days ago this same issue cropped up again and this time I was taken aback and logically couldn't handle it.I am just sick and tired of people trying not to let me express myself and basically be me.You dont expect that at my age I have not formed my own opinions of what is good and what is wrong.To say it has stuck is stating the obvious and for someone to expect to wave a magic band and I change over night is not feasible right now.
As much as I would like to be a very good person,I think I can learn by making mistakes and get the necessary experiences I need cos right now am just a loose cannon and there is no stopping me.
On a last note,I would like to say congrats to AC Milan who were crowned Champions of European clubs.

Hope your week is just good?
Ifreke..

My people,'whatin' dey happen?

Ookay people,I really shud have updated long before now but I dont know why I dragged in up till today.I usually get online with intentions to post but somehow my attention gets diverted to other stuffs and before you know it,am off the net.But today I vowed that nothing will stand in my way and thank Heavens I stucked to my words for once.

LIVERPOOL vs AC MILAN:De ja vu or Revenge?
Well,today is the much awaited Champions League final and am backing AC Milan to triumph over Liverpool and this is purely borne out of jealousy.I wouldn't like Arsenal to be the only top 4 team in England that ended up without a trophy.On a serious level anyways,there will battles that would need to be fought and won on the football pitch in Athens.The duel between Gattuso and Gerrard will be key just as the one between Mascherano and the brilliant Kaka and will go a long way to determine the result of the game.I wont take it from both sides,they have other good players in Kuyt,Seedorf,Inzaghi and Crouch.My fingers will be crossed and I will be watching and waiting.

TEASER:
Well guys,get busy and think over these..
If Fed Ex and UPS were to merge, would they call it Fed UP?
2. Do Lipton Tea employees take coffee breaks?
3. If olive oil comes from olives, where does baby oil come from?
4. If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes? hehehe......
5. Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
6. If horrific means to make horrible, does terrific mean to make terrible?
7. Why is it called building when it is already built?
8. If a book about failures sells, is it a success?
9. If you're not supposed to drink and drive, then why do bars have parking lots?
10. If vegetarians eat vegetables, what do humanitarians eat?
11. If working hours are meant for working, then why are you reading this