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| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by Nobody: 8:10pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
We are also one of the few nations who can incorporate a numerical digit into our nickname: 9ja. Are we cool or what?  |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by kulex2k1(m): 8:14pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
As for me o i be 100% Naija!!! Dora come sue me!! |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by mammyword: 8:17pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
, what exactly is negative in refering to Nigeria as Naija? Pettyness in government is distasteful but coming from Prof. Dora Akunyili i am inclined to call it misguided passion. She's like a mother who loves you so much and wants you to do everything exactly as she suggests .However, just as that technique doesn't work at home, it can't work in government, i assume that's one of the reasons why people in government should also have people on their team who help them filter their passions in the sieve of rationality,common sense, common good, public opinion and Neccessity. Naija for life!!!!!!! |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by jmaine: 8:21pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
Guess her idleness is overwhelming her brains  . This is really not an issue she should pick with |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by raycomray: 8:30pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
I HAVE A FEELING THAT DORA AKUNYILI HAS BEEN CORRUPTED BY THE PROFESSIONAL POLITICIANS. THE FIRST DAY THIS THOUGHT FLASHED MY MIND, I LOST ALL THE RESPECT I HAVE FOR HER. |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by denitro(m): 8:39pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
The term[b] Yankee [/b] (sometimes shortened to "Yank"  has a few interrelated meanings, usually referring to someone either of general United States origin or, more specifically within the States Aussie is Australian slang for an Australian. Naija refers to someone of Nigerian heritage. This is not common to only Nigeria |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by mbulela: 8:43pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
This publicity seeking woman is at it again. nothing she does surprises me. She has long past her expiry date. |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by olaolabiy: 8:44pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
The question is: why do people who are not teaching/lecturing in universities/colleges use the title 'PROFESSOR'? If you are not teaching/lecturing in a universty/college, you are not qualified to use 'professor'. It is not a title people use for good. But, in Naija, they keep the title for good. This is what this woman should be debating. Dora, you are a politician, stop using that title (professor). |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by hackney(m): 8:45pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
We can all now see how useless our ministers are. She is worried about slangs while erosion is carrying away her illiterate village in darkness. Happily, the active upcoming generation of [size=28pt]naija[/size] are not foolish. We know when foolish looters are wasting everybody's time and we want to do away with them all; permanently. |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by Radiant(f): 8:53pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
Naija o ni ba je o!  Yeye woman! |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by 1025: 8:58pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
it is now obvious that our facebook president(jonathan) and his ministers have nothing to offer. up naija. |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by olaolabiy: 8:59pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
In fact, we shouldn't call it 'Nigeria'. It should be called 'Niger'  . The name was actually coined from the 'Niger Company'  .Dora, wake Lugard's wife up get clues . YEYE.  |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by Nobody: 8:59pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
080NAIJA 4 life - etisalat GLO NAIJA SINGS POWER OF NAIJA waiting go happen to all this wating go happen to the site naijapals itsnaija naijahotjobs please go keep your kitchen clean if you no get job do again. RUBBISH |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by InkedNerd(f): 8:59pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
hackney: Lmaaaaaaaoooooo @ red part. Personally, I have no problem using the word 'Naija'. Seems more like a word of endearment rather than a word of offense. Seems like the minister has way too much time on her hands. I'm sure there other things she should be worrying about. I mean c'mon, name one country on Earth that doesn't have a nickname[b]/[/b]name of endearment?!?! I suggest this woman with too much time on her hand take a look at the link provided and tell me what nation that doesn't have some sort of pet name>>> http://www.associatepublisher.com/e/l/li/list_of_country_nicknames.htm . Countries and cities all over the world have various names to describe either the people that live there or the area. |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by osifred(m): 9:02pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
Dora is not a fool so am sure she think before she speaks atleast. i think pple are intentionally getting this wrong so as to tarnish the image of one of Africans most outstanding women of this generation. Naija is not an abbreviation of Nigeria as some people are saying NIG or NG are. she is saying since it is niether the official name or abbreviated for it should not be use in official activities yank or yankee, uncle sam etc use to describe America cannot never be seen in official quarters in America. pls pleople it is nt a must to post in every thread so dont if u dont have a reasonable thing to post and pls stop abusing the lady as she is old enough to be your mother and some of you can nt achieve better than her even if u find urself in her position 2morow beside if you trace the origin and general usage of NAIJA u wil know it has sum negative connotation even though now pple r using it in d right direction |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by olaolabiy: 9:07pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
^^^^ Has she rebranded her name, yet? |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by citee(m): 9:17pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
We seem to major on the minor and minor on the major in dis country. For the love of God, if I call NIGERIA in full one million times as madam Akunyili will have me do, will it translate into jobs and other social infrastructures which are lacking in d country?  |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by BlueMagic2(m): 9:19pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
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| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by playmode(m): 9:21pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
Just goes to show that all our so called leaders who parade their FAKE degrees and PHDs are coconut heads. The word NAIJA represents Nigeria well.Madam you obviously know nothing about rebranding,you are extremely clueless and a disgrace to the office you hold.Even a 17 year boy will give you simple tips on how to boost Nigeria’s image. Go back to school and this time around learn something ,don't bribe lecturers. Maybe then ,you wont be clueless. D.U.M.B.A.S.S I pray for the day all these PDP olodos will be swept from power including that gridlock jonathief who claims to have a PHD but can't even speak in fluent english.Zoology my yansh.Was he taught zoology in ishekiri or English language? Bunch of rotten eggs |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by OAM4J: 9:21pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
There is nothing illegal or wrong with using an alias. Naija 4 life! |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by roymary: 9:21pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
osifred: Sorry to say but you sound like Dora's puppet. If you ignore the numerous craziness going on in this country and you rather focus on a name we all love, then you are sick and should be called a grade A hypocrite. Dora Akunyili is not better than our Mothers that gave their best without stealing money from government budgets. You suck and you are the one that lacks patriotism. The damn government should be glad we still hold on to this country considering all their blunders. Naija is our own. |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by naijaking1: 9:24pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
Na wetin be the problem |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by suzzybabe(f): 9:26pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
shut the Bleep up dora |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by owo2000: 9:34pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
N- NIGERIAN A- AFRICAN I INTERMINGLED J JACK-OF-ALL-TRADE, and A AMBITIOUS We are Nigerians from the continent of African, yet intermingled. We are a type of Jack-of-all trades and ambitious. Lighten up Nigerians! We are a Great People. We bear within us the capacity to create. All we need is to step out and begin to shine. Put on excellence as a Robe. Renew your minds like the Dew of Plateau to the hills of Idanre. NAIJA for life! |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by owo2000: 9:36pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
N- NIGERIAN A- AFRICAN I INTERMINGLED J JACK-OF-ALL-TRADE, and A AMBITIOUS We are Nigerians from the continent of African, yet intermingled. We are a type of Jack-of-all trades and ambitious. Lighten up Nigerians! We are a Great People. We bear within us the capacity to create. All we need is to step out and begin to shine. Put on excellence as a Robe. Renew your minds like the Dew of Plateau to the hills of Idanre. NAIJA for life! |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by ikkkkk: 9:54pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
may be its part of her rebranding excerise. i think that lady was wrongly placed. She should have been retained in the health sector. |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by Dgunnerz(m): 10:10pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
owo2000%: Wetin she want again.Naija 4 life joo. Omo NAIJA ni mi. |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by malabite: 10:19pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
Dora is not a fool so am sure she think before she speaks atleast. Minister of Information and Communication, Prof. Dora Akunyili, made the remarks while receiving the participants of Heir Apparent Reality Show in her office in Abuja yesterday. Did you read the setting under which Dora declared that the used of Naija is derogatory? A social occasion, not an official ministerial bla bla bla. How are you sure she thinks before she speak? She has even warned companies to remove Naija from their adverts. WTF!! Dear Dora, I wouldn't want you to continue to be an enemy of progress. All I demand is an apology to all the Naija youths who are trying to build and rebrand our country, which your generation demolished. If you refuse to apologize, then with all due respect, I will say you are s.t.u.p.i.d, and idle head, and an enemy of our generation. |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by chelseabmw(m): 10:19pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
lol @ Naija |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by Theblessed(f): 10:27pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
[size=18pt]Can't see any thing wrong with this, at all. Similar to other societies, the term 'Naija' is socially constructed by this generation and it will remain so until society changes it - no one person can do so. But hey we love it, for it is our 'pet/fond' name for our beloved Country. Everyone has their fond name for something they love/cherish - this is ours and Naija it will remain until--- [/size] |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by chelseabmw(m): 10:32pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Me i tire self for that woman |
| Re: Say No To 'NAIJA' - Akunyili by mrjingles(m): 10:33pm On Nov 16, 2010 |
Its official! We now have a court jester as a minister, the official CLOWN PRINCESS herself, minister of disinformation! She should be given a role in PAPA AJASCO and CO. or FUJI HOUSE OF COMMOTION! |
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