Nigeria in the past week.

A lot has been said about the recent happenings in Nigeria the month of January so far. We all can't be critics, so this is my take on the following issues:

PRESIDENT YAR' ADUA'S PHONE CONVERSATION WITH THE BBC

If the President could not make a statement with respect to the attempted christmas day suicide bomb blast carried out by a Nigerian, then it is quite curious for a normal and sound mind to understand why he is keen to make a statement, wishing the Super Eagles luck in the African Nations cup in Angola.

Nigeria has been without a leader for a period of over 50 days and the best that the leadership of the PDP can do at this point in time is to allow Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to assume the role of a President, pending the return of Mr. President. Interestingly, the recent ruling by a court has declared that Goodluck Jonathan be sworn in as the acting President. Let us hope that the people who have so far held fort for the President will honour the ruling of the court.

THE SUPER EAGLE'S LOSS TO EGYPT

The team started the match slowly but then regained their composure and unsettled the Egyptians with the goal, which came against the run of play. Chinedu Ogbuke was the live wire of the team and he continued to cause problesm for the Egyptian defence. After the goal, the Super Eagles took total control of the game and could have extended the lead. The Egyptians equalised, thanks to a silly mistake from the defence and the goalkeeper.

In the second half, the Egyptian bench observed that the only attacking threat that the Eagles could throw at them was from the right side, and so the deployed Wael goma to assist there and extinguish that threat.

NOTE: The Egyptians emply a 3-5-2 formation and this will allow them to play with an extra man in defence when they defend and attack as well.

The second goal came off a lucky deflection, and then the game was lost when Coach Amodu decided to continue play with two defensive midfielders when the team was a goal down. The final straw that broke the camel's back was the substitution of Mikel Obi; which resulted in the collapse of the midfield.

VERDICT: Yes, the team lost, but they can still improve if they chose to. Joseph Yobo, Yakubu Aiyagbeni and Nwaneri must up their game. The Coach must improve on his tactics and substitutions. If Osaze Odemwingie can be back into the team, then they can beat Benin.

Finally, I want to use this medium to appeal to all and suncry to remember the people of Haiti in their prayers. Do the best that you can do to avail tehm of their plight.

Remember, we all can't be critics.

Here are My Wishes for You...

Here are My Wishes for You...
H ours of happy times with friends and family
A bundant time for relaxation
P rosperity
P lenty of love when you need it the most
Y outhful excitement at lifes simple pleasures

N ights of restful slumber
E verything you need
W ishing you love and light

Y ears and years of good health
E njoyment and mirth
A angels to watch over you
R embrances of a happy years!

South Africa 2010 Draws.

Group A: South Africa Mexico Uruguay France

Group B: Argentina South Korea Nigeria Greece

Group C: England USA Algeria Slovenia

Group D: Germany Australia Ghana Serbia

Group E: Netherlands Japan Cameroon Denmark

Group F: Italy New Zealand Paraguay Slovakia

Group G: Brazil North Korea Ivory Coast Portugal

Group H: Spain Honduras Chile Switzerland

The Viral lesson Series

The Silver Harvest is going to hold in a few weeks time. We have thus decided to include a free seminar lecture series package for interested participants.

This lecture will be a seven lecture series on "Viral Marketing".

The buzzwords Viral Marketing refer to marketing techniques that use pre-existing social networks to produce increases in brand awareness or to achieve other marketing objectives (such as product sales) through self-replicating viral processes, analogous to the spread of pathological and computer viruses. It can be word-of-mouth delivered or enhanced by the network effects of the Internet.

Viral promotions may take the form of video clips, interactive Flash games, advergames, ebooks, brandable software, images, or even text messages. The basic form of viral marketing is not infinitely sustainable.

The goal of marketers interested in creating successful viral marketing programs is to identify individuals with high Social Networking Potential (SNP) and create Viral Messages that appeal to this segment of the population and have a high probability of being taken by another competitor.

The term "viral marketing" has also been used pejoratively to refer to stealth marketing campaigns—the unscrupulous use of astroturfing on-line combined with undermarket advertising in shopping centers to create the impression of spontaneous word of mouth enthusiasm.

Members and fans of the various forums of CRIG CONSULT will be automatically registered for this seminar lecture series.

The lecture will be completed on a 2 weeks basis.

Thanks.

The Viral lesson Series

Silver Harvest.

Without any form of doubt, I know that one way or the other you must have had a close contact with it;

"Silver is a metallic chemical element with the chemical symbol Ag (Latin: argentum) and atomic number 47. A soft, white, lustrous transition metal, it has the highest electrical conductivity of any element and the highest thermal conductivity of any metal. The metal occurs naturally in its pure, free form (native silver), as an alloy with gold and other metals, and in minerals such as argentite and chlorargyrite. Most silver is produced as a by-product of copper, gold, lead, and zinc refining.

Silver has long been valued as a precious metal, and it is used to make ornaments, jewelry, high-value tableware, utensils (hence the term silverware), and currency coins. Today, silver metal is also used in electrical contacts and conductors, in mirrors and in catalysis of chemical reactions. Its compounds are used in photographic film and dilute silver nitrate solutions and other silver compounds are used as disinfectants and micro biocides. While many medical antimicrobial uses of silver have been supplanted by antibiotics, further research into clinical potential continues."

That is a short line of it's description on Wikipedia. One thing that nobody will readily tell you is the fact that you can actually decide to manufacture this precious element, anywhere, even at the back of your house and make unbelievable amount of money doing so.

The market is also astonishingly ready. So the question is:
How come you are just hearing of this?
What can you do to be part of the first executive gathering of CRIG CONSULT which will dwell on this issue?

Well, it is truely very simple. Just send a mail to crigconsult@yahoo.com and you will get a reply which will include your free invite to the gathering. It is absolutely free; your only fee is the mail you have to send to register your interest.

This is an opportunity to get that information you have always dreamt of. Remember, the difference between the rich and the poor is the type of information at their disposal.

Super Eagles Land In South Africa 2010

It is impossible, I could not refuse the temptation of writing about the qualification of the Super Eagle to the first World Cup to be held in the African continent, next summer. Against the expectations of many, who expected the team, to falter in the all important final round of matches, the players fought like gallant soldiers. If there was any doubt about the commitment of the team, it was effectively answered today.

After going down by a goal in the first half, the team rallied back to score two goals by Yakubu Aiyagbeni and Obafemi Martins, in the second half. The team was thrown into a serious bout of confusion and uncertainty when the Kenyas got the equalizer with about ten (10) minutes left in the game.

A good run ensured that Mikel Obi's cross could only be cleared unto the path of Osaze Odemwingie. who cleverly jabbed the ball into the box for Obafemi Martins to stab home the winner of the match.

Interestingly, the other match of the group, which was the ultimate decider as to who qualifies to play at the World cup, ended in favour of the Mozambique team; a result which was the perfect one for the Super Eagles, after seeing off the stubborn Kenyas.

For now, the most important thing is to savour the victory and pray that the Golden eaglets will make it a double celebration for Nigerians tomorrow against Switzerland.

I salute the team, and the coaches for displaying only what true heroes are capable of. The team will surely get a true heroes reception when they get back to the country.

My Man of the Match award goes to Obafemi Martins for scoring the two vital goals, when needed.
Other players worthy of mention are: Mikel Obi, Osaze Odemwingie and the other members of the teams. Kudos to you all.

UP NIGERIA!
UP SUPER EAGLES!
UP SHUAIB AMODU!