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Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by Wisefellow(m): 3:25pm On Sep 19, 2019 |
It is disheartening to know that the act of lying is becoming a culture to Nigerians as some do make a living out of it (e.g comedians). Unlike growing up as a child, parents, guardians and teachers in our society would discourage young ones from telling a lie because God forbids it, using the holy books( Bible, Quran, etc) as backings. Likewise, the laws of the land constititionally go against it but ironically and unfortunately, the Nigerian government and politicians, then and now, have always lied to the citizens, one way or the other, as we find ourselves in the present state of development. There are quite prominent lies that fly around and people do not see any wrong in them. I wish to state some but I hope things will change for better sooner. GOVERNMENT " The government does not have money to pay minimum wage"... " We are eradicating poverty, bringing millions of people out"... CELEBRITIES " Marking birthdays with self acclaimed age... FOOTBALL PLAYERS " Always using football age contrary to real age"... PASTORS " You must pay tithe" ... PARENTS " You must top your class because I used to take first position during my time" ... " I married your mother as a virgin"... GUARDIANS" Fond of using turtle in story telling"... MUSICIANS " I have billions of money in my account and private jet to fly you round the world"... STUDENTS " Always claim to be broke even when school section just resumed"... COUPLES " I love you"... POLICEMEN on any crime" We are on top of the situation"... BANKS " Customers interest are protected"... MARKET TRADERS " True, I have no gain in what I am selling to you"... LANDLORDS " I am only helping you tenants by not charging you much"... MEDIA HOUSES " We are the best"... Please share yours 1 Like |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 11:05am On Feb 20, 2020 |
Maynation |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 11:07am On Feb 20, 2020 |
InNeedOfHelp: Good... Please first thing first go and remove your number from the diary thread. If I want your number I will ask for it. It hasn't gotten to that. Do you get? |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 11:10am On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation:I have done that. Please I need your help. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 11:11am On Feb 20, 2020 |
InNeedOfHelp:What is it exactly? |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 11:23am On Feb 20, 2020 |
Inneedofhelp Are you there?? |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 11:33am On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation:I am in dying need of financial help. I am a single mother suffering and going through hell. My child has not gone to school this term because I have nt even cleared the bills that have accumulated over the years and she is now currently sick and I have tried every thing possible to help him. I ave run to people I know can help but nothing is forthcoming. She has typhoid and I ave only been administering herbs nd she is not showing any sign of improvement. I cant even afford two square meal a day nt to talk of giving him good him medical attention. I ave done everything possible to at least treat his typhoid bt nothing is working. Please help me and my son. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 11:33am On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation:Sorry Ma I was typing. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 11:42am On Feb 20, 2020 |
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Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 12:07pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation:Thank you ma. To the first question. I avent taken him to a hospital due to lack of fund bt I ave proof dat he hasn't been to school since dis term began. I ave different letters from his school notifying me of his accumulated debts all through last year. I can upload them if u want me to. 2) I am sorry it was a mistake. My baby is a boy, he is 6 years. The father abandoned me since I got pregnant. As at last year I was into petty trades, their was a woman who used to give me markets on credit and I will oay him after I sold everything but she is aving challenges too recently. I cant continue with the business,I later started teaching in a pry school. I was there all for two terms then I stated cooking in small scales for sale. I was doing this until recently that the business died down. I returned back to teaching bt since my baby is sick nw I avent been going and my salary is on hold. 3) I wnt lie, the shame is the reason why. I knw I will be insulted and may still not be helped, seeing what u did in ur diary really gave me hope. Please help me. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 12:11pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
InNeedOfHelp:What state are you based in? How have you been paying your rent? |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 12:15pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation:I am in Ibadan ma. I stay in my late uncle's house. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 12:21pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
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Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 12:27pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation:I don't understand what you mean by your first question ma. The outstanding bills, 2nd term (jan 2019) 7000 I paid 5000 remaining 2000. Third term 8500. Ist term. 7000. Total #17500. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 12:31pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
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Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 12:34pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation:Kkkk ma. I will like to start my small canteen again, I still gave the shade and the table I used before. I wish to continued from there but there is no money. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 12:37pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
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Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 12:38pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation: Nooo. I mean I still have them, it was a typo not gave. All I need is money to buy food stuffs like #10000 |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 12:42pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
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Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 12:47pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation:I know it will only sustain us for a while, I don't want to sound to greedy since it is only food stuffs I need. And ma no body can buy my phone for 2k, I ave tried selling it but no one is ready to buy it. It is damaged beyond that. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 1:04pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
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Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 1:12pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation: Iya oni jeyin. Ma, e o ni raun ma. Olorun a gbo adura yin ma. Omo oni ku mo yin, oko o ni ku mo yin. Aye o ni yo yin, alaanu oni jinna si yin. Wahala ati idamu o ni je ti yin lagbara olorun oba. I will send everything u Ave asked for ma. They are nt much at all,in fact dey are nt enough. Adupe in advance. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 1:18pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
InNeedOfHelp: Amin o ma and you too. You are very much welcome ma. Please notify me here when you have sent the email, this is a public forum we should be careful. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 7:48pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
maynation:I am sorry ma, I have low battery before. I was unable to send what you requested because the proprietor wasn't in school wen I went there earlier. I will be there first thing tomorrow morning again ma. Please have me in mind. Good night ma. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 7:59pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
Maynation As an update, please d chemist I met in my area advised me to take him to hospital to confirm his case. He said he need to be sure his case is typhoid before he can prescribe drugs, he said it may cost us more if we go to hospitals since there is no government hospital around here he now recommended a lab dat can run the tests and it will be less expensive. He gave me his number and I snapped his chemist too like you instructed. I will wait for your next instruction about this. I am sorry it is turning this way. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 9:02pm On Feb 20, 2020 |
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Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 5:24am On Feb 21, 2020 |
maynation:Good morning ma. I am sorry, I didn't remember to ask the teachers. I will do it today unfailingly. Okay ma, I will send the ones I have. I will go to the hospital ma and I will get back to you. Thanks ma. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by Lynx001: 6:27am On Feb 21, 2020 |
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Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by maynation(f): 8:34am On Feb 21, 2020 |
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Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 11:54am On Feb 21, 2020 |
maynation: I am sori I am replying late. i went to cyber cafe to send them, i use freebasics and i dint ave data to make use of email but I just sent all u asked for. Tnx so much ma. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 11:59am On Feb 21, 2020 |
maynation:I visited hospital and I ave explained everything to the dr. He gave me his numb which i sent to u too. he will be expecting ur call. Please u can always mention me here because I don't ave data to use my email. I pray you see my email quickly, I will b here in the hospital till u call ma. Tnx a lot. |
Re: Lying! Lies That Have Become A Norm To Nigerians by InNeedOfHelp: 9:53pm On Feb 21, 2020 |
Good PM maynation. The Dr said he wanted talking to you about something important but since your number is hidden wen u called he cant call u back. Please try and reach him ma. Tnx so much for everything, may God blessings keep showering upon ur life, may all ur prayers be answered. Tnx so much for everything ma. |
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