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THEY ARE STILL LEGALLY MARRIED AND THE PREGNANCY BELONGS , TO HIM, THE MAN IN QUESTION SHOULD HAVE ASKED HER TO GET A DIVORCE BEFORE IMPREGATNATING HER , HE SHOULD FACE THE LAW.

mii4u:
Do u still want her with the pregnancy or would u wait for her to hand over the baby.to the man abi u wan claim another man pikin? i don't understand. If ur decision is genuine, then this is rare kind of love (kudos).

METHINKS YOU REALLY NEED A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE.

darol4real:
Those kicking against Tithe should go back to the bible very well. Tithe was God command and i see no reason why we should go against a maker...some of you kicking against tithe, when is time to give offering in your church, you will look for #5, #20, #40 #50....none of you can give offering of #1000 and upward...How can you expand the gospel of Jesus Christ without finance? When Christ came into this world, he didn't talk about Tithe because it was God commandment and how can a son go against the father? For you to understand bible, you will need the Holy Spirit to interpret to you. You can't read bible with your personal knowledge and you think you know bible.

MAN U DID NOT SEND ANYBODY TO EARLY GRAVE, JUST THEIR STUPIDITY!

KendrickAyomide:
Useless Man United Sending people to their early Graves

My mood don spoil

MURTALA TO BE PRECISE.

Bleiz:
It wasn't IBB's idea. The idea predated him. I think it started during the latter days of Gowon or the years of Murtala. IBB simply implemented it

I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE REST BUT OPPORTUNED AND ALRIGHT ARE VERY CORRECT , CHECK OUT YOUR DICTIONARY THOUGH I DON'T KNOW THE ARCHAIC TYPE YOU ARE USING

gimmehear:
10 grammatical jargon often used by Nigerians.



In Nigeria, people use a lot of grammatical jargon daily and most this jargon are/were/is believed to be correct when view in the English man’s way, but interestingly, most of this jargon often have no sensible meaning when searched for in the dictionary.

Below are some compiled words.

(1)Installmentally:

This “word” is a favourite of many Nigerians, but, sadly, it simply does not exist. You won’t find it any reputable dictionary. The correct thing to say when “installmentally” comes to your mind is in instalments or by instalments.

(2)Plumpy:

Nigerians use “plumpy” when they want to say that someone is chubby or slightly fat. The correct expression is plump.

(3)Disvirgin:



This particular “word” is used severally on a daily basis, especially by Nigerian men when they intend saying that a woman has lost her virginity to a guy. The correct word to use, however, is deflower, because “disvirgin” is not a word depicting that meaning.



(4)Crosscarpeting or cross-carpeting



This is a favourite of Nigerian politicians and political analysts alike. They use it when they want to say that a politician has dumped his political party for another party, usually a rival party. The right terms to use when describing this scenario are party switching, defection and crossing the floor and not “cross-carpeting” or “crosscarpeting.”
Go-slow: The word go-slow exists, but not in the way Nigerians use it.

(5)A “go-slow,”

in the peculiarly Nigerian context, is a situation in which road traffic is very sluggish due to vehicle queues. However, go-slow in the English language actually means an industrial tactic used by employees whereby they intentionally reduce activity, productivity and efficiency in order to press home some demands. When this happens, you say that work in the office, factory or organization is at a go- slow. The correct terms to use when road traffic is very sluggish due to vehicle queues are traffic jam, traffic congestion, gridlock, and (less technically) hold-up, not “go- slow.”



(6)Cunny

“Cunny” is not found in authoritative dictionaries, but it can be found in some slang dictionaries. Over there, it is a slang used to refer to a woman’s v**ina. The correct term to use is cunning (which is used to describe someone that is being deceitful or crafty) and not “cunny.”

(7)Opportuned

There is nothing like “opportuned” anywhere in the English language, but that has not stopped its blatant use by all and sundry in Nigeria, including journalists and writers. The correct word is opportune. The word opportune is an adjective; therefore it has no past tense. An adjective has no past tense. However, some verbs can function as adjectives or adverbs in a sentence. These verbs are called participles and they do have past tenses. They are not pure adjectives. Examples of participles are fattened, amused, disgusted, mystified, overwhelmed, upset and bored. Be that as it may, opportune is a pure adjective and not a participle, therefore it has no past tense. Opportune means appropriate or well- timed.



(Alright

“Alright” is a misspelling of the term all right. All right is used when you want to say that something is adequate, acceptable, agreeable or suitable. To hardcore English language linguists, “alright” is not a word. However, its usage is gaining traction and it’s increasingly becoming acceptable. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary – which is considered the gold standard among American English speakers – has recently drawn a lot of criticisms for its permissiveness when it began indexing some otherwise colloquial and street language terms, including “alright.” Most linguists disagree with the gradual acceptance of “alright” as a word by the public and even the media, while those in the minority are “alright” with it.



(9)Wake-keeping

“Wake-keeping” exists only in the imagination of a few English speakers. As a matter of fact, there is no such thing as “wake-keeping.” The correct word is wake and not even “wake-keep.” Both “wake-keeping” and “wake-keep” are ungrammatical.



(10)Screentouch: This bad grammatical expression gained currency in Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries with the influx of made-in-China stylus pen touchscreen not- so-smart phones in the mid 2000s. It was a novelty then; many in Nigeria had not seen it – or even thought such advanced technology was possible – before. So, they looked for a name to call it and “screentouch” came to mind, after all you just touch the screen and it starts working. In case you’ve still not figured it out yet, the correct thing to say is touchscreen and not “screentouch.

So there you have it, 10 English language “words” Nigerians love to use that are not found in the dictionary. Feel free to add yours;
https://www.gbetutv.com/10-grammatical-jargon-often-used-by-nigerians/

Lalasticlala

FROM LEGAL POINT OF VIEW , HIS NAME IS NOT DAVIDO AND THERE MIGHT BE A THOUSAND DAVIDOS OUT THERE , NIGERIA IS A COUNTRY WITHOUT RULE OF LAW, WAKE UP LS.

dont8:
Kids You say, do you know the trauma that would have caused Chioma that was just put to bed?

You would also be the first to castigate Davido if they eventually had their way with the stupid lie cum prank.

This days, girls lie virtually about anything including rape allegations just to extort an unsuspecting guys.

HOW MANY SCIENTISTS DO YOU KNOW?

Fadomero:
Nawao I wonder why scientist don't believe God exist despite their inventions I just wonder

LORD DENNINGS, MASTER OF THE ROLLS, MAY IT HAPPEN TO YOU VERY SOON!

Dexpro:
What the police did on the guy is called risk 'assessment'. The only problem i have with what they did is the time they spent doing their job on him. Being the last caller before the vehicle was snatched virtually makes him a suspect, though putting it to him directly that he called to monitor the vehicle owner is wrong. Unfortunately, a lot of Nigerians don't know the law, let alone channel complaints to the right quarters.

OP, Stay strong.

PERINEUM

nappy760:
What is the space between the vagina and the anus called?

GUY YOU'RE A TOTAL FAILURE , MAN UP A BIT AND BE MAN OF YOURSELF, STOP PEOPLE FROM DICTATING YOUR LIFE TO YOU NO MATTER THE LEVERAGE THEY THINK THEY HAVE ABOVE YOU.

udoekere:
Let's discuss: what really made you end your previous relationship?

Mine, i got separated from my girlfriend because my friends were always making jest of me that ma girlfriend is a prostitute that she has slept with almost all the guys in the area, and i was just a newbie in the area so i had to set her up with one of ma friend and she fell for it. So i had to move on

THE TRUTH HURTS , HATERS ON THE PROWL!

LAZAREY:
Unlike American Politics dominated by youths like Trump, Biden, Pelosi, and Hillary Clinton. Ugly woman.

FROM HER OWN SIDE OF THE STORY, THE WITCH CRIED IN THE NIGHT AND THE CHILD DIED IN THE MORNING.

penjm:
Man no deh die a natural dead in Igbo land?

YOU MAY BE CRYING THAT YOU DON'T HAVE SHOES UNTIL YOU SEE PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE LEGS, ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL TO GOD

SO YOU MUST WAIT UNTIL SOMEBODY PRAYS FOR YOU?

emeijeh:
And lose both prayers and dollars.

THE POST DID NOT SAY ANYTHING ABOUT MEETING JESUS BUT ADEBOYE AND DANGOTE OR HAS ADEBOYE BECOME YOUR JESUS?

decatalyst:
My God can make me bigger than the Dangotes, Bill gates, Bezos of this world.

So, an appointment with Jesus, and Adeboye, a man of destiny is what I will choose.

I wouldn't deny my Jesus. I wouldn't encourage you to deny what clean thing that works for you either, after all, we are all born free.

If you are not okey with that, that's your problem!

PRIDE GOETH BEFORE A FALL!

baby124:
Lol. You assume that your opinion and that of others really matters to me. I left my comment o, and it’s mine with pride. If you don’t like it, that’s your problem

YOU ARE THE WORST ADVISER IN THE WHOLE WORLD, BEING A WOMAN FOR THAT MATTER, PLS JUST SHOVE IT.

baby124:
By the way, I am not someone that goes to party everyday. In fact hubby is more social. But I don’t joke when it comes to family and mutual friends function. I show up, decked up and come out of my shell.

She can make the effort if she wants to, there are no extremes in life. If something is important to who you love as long as it does not compromise your health and safety, you will try to make them happy. Any extremist is a no-no in any situation. Run from extremists, they will destroy you.

How can someone be reluctant to meet your family and friends before marriage, is she mad? It’s even for her own good to see if she can belong to such a family or even marry you.

How will she feel if you refuse to meet her family members at all? If you act like her you won’t even meet them for introduction and you will never attend her family functions. Women can’t take that you know? Please and please flee from this woman. This one will not want to see anybody in your house. Trust me.

HAVEN'T YOU HEARD OF INTROVERTS, LONERS, SOLITARY PEOPLE BEFORE? SHE NEEDS SUPPORT AND YOU NEED TO COPE WITH HER.

ginaolo:
Hi

I’ve been with a lady for some time now but I’m starting to have doubts about this girl.

My main concern is that she is too reserved and she doesn’t like to do anything that involves people. I come from a big family unit and she’s always avoiding family get togethers, outings, even to meet my friends and socialise with them is a huge problem. We’ve gone out very few times, she’s met my mum and a few friends, but she avoids meeting them most time. I addressed it to her and she claims she has social anxiety but for how long can I continue like this? All she wants to do is be at home. My family are already starting to get the wrong impression of her and they believe she is proud. I know my older sister is not too fond of her because of her quiet nature and I think this will take a toll on us in the future if we get married. I don’t want a wife that cannot do basic things like go out with me to events or represent me well. I don’t want a wife that will be hiding in the house 24/7.

Another thing is that she has some stubborn traits in her. She’s a lovely woman, she’s very kind, compassionate and she motivates me a lot. When she’s around me alone she’s very cool, but when it comes to going out and doing things, she starts acting up. I cannot deal with her shy nature as it’s too much and it’s becoming embarrassing. She’s 24. What do I do please?

HATER SPOTTED!

superlanny:
Except the pastor has profitable businesses asides from the church he operates, I see no reason why a pastor will flaunt himself in the presence of wretched members, who probably had garri and kulikuli for breakfast, and the foolish part is, the members will still drop the little they have as offering, for pastor to keep balling. God is truly a patient God, if I was in his shoes, thunder will be freely distributed.

THE INTERNET MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO MAKE THIS COMMENT, AUTOMOBILES KILL PEOPLE BUT WE CANNOT DO WITHOUT THEM.

ola33t:




Technology has been both blessing and curse to this generation.
As a tech freak, one will regard tech as a blessing, but from a saner perspective, one may not regard it as a blessing.

With no internet, our youths will be forced to settle for more dignifying activities but now, many have turned out to be internet fraudsters, social media slay queens and twerkers, online gamblers and scammers.

With the internet, our old men have turned to porn addicts who stream petite porns online, which as a result turn some into pedos. This won't be if there is no internet connection.

With no internet, there will be fewer wacks and frog voices in the music industry. As most artistes will rely on live performance rather than studio enhanced production. This will sieve the wacks from the talents.

GUY YOU GOT ME THERE, I USE TO TYPE ABOUT 20 AMEN A DAY, WE HAVE FOOLED OURSELVES ENOUGH

donbachi:
Only GOD knows how many amen dis ones don type for facebook.

DID YOU SAY MADE IN OR ASSEMBLED IN AFRICA?

TundeBricklayer:
The 1st Made-in-Africa automobile brand. We are manufacturing durable and affordable brand new automobiles for Africans.

WHO WILL BELL THE CAT?

LUGBE:
The lecturer needs to be dealt with

YOUR SACARSM KNOWS NO BOUND!

Ereolamide:
Bro you don't have to get worried at all. Follow these instructions carefully:

1. Keep your genotype a secret, don't tell her. If she insists, get the test done, alter the S in your result to A with a black Biro( black ink must be used in cases such as these).

2. Proceed with your wedding plans, get married to her since you love her so much. Women are very gullible she won't suspect a thing she is in love with you already.

3. You don't have to bother about your kids genotype, the lucky ones will turn out fine while the not-so-lucky ones will bear the SS genotype, you can also alter their genotype with a Biro and profess positive affirmations into their lives.

Note: You have to be 'churchious' to get your desired result.

4. With this, everything will be alright, and if things turn out otherwise, be rest assured that you'll be fine since you and your wife won't be the ones to endure the pains and crisis that come with sickle cell anaemia, the children will bear their cross bravely from hospital beds to hospital beds

I believe my advice is matured enough, I even checked my spellings, grammar and punctuations for extra marks.

Thanks and God bless.

MAY BE UMAHI DISCOVERED THAT THE MAN LIKES FOOD A LOT ,JUST LIKE CHIDI ONYE AFOR NRI.

NATURAL DISASTERS AFFECT BOTH THE WICKED AND THE SO CALLED RIGHTEOUS.

GREATESTPIANIST:
Yea, Psalms 11 vs 6 is a vivid confirmation of that , it says, upon the wicked, he shall rain snares , fire and brimstone's and an horrible tempest, this shall be a portion of their cup..... selah..... hence, it's wise to run away from sin.......and he is also merciful, he can also choose to pardon the wicked, he decides it all, he is omnipotent, you can't understand everything about him...happy Sunday

IN OUR AFRICA, 95% OF STRESS IS CAUSED BY LACK OF MONEY, TRY AND MAKE A LOT OF MONEY AND LET ME SEE WHERE STRESS WILL ATTACH IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP.

IF YOUR GRANDFATHER AND YOUR FATHER HAD CHANGED THEIR GENDERS, YOU WON'T BE HERE RANTING NONSENSE.

kestolove95:
Very right but some useless stupid men will b steering as if dey want to suck to, useless creatures no wonder bobrisky change his gender

aaa

I THOUGHT JESUS IS OMNIPRESENT, MUST SHE TRAVEL ALL THE WAY TO PORT-HARCOURT BEFORE SHE COULD MEET HIM?

donbachi:
Come to OPM ph and Doctor Jesus will stop dat nonsense.

THEN WHY DON'T YOU CONTINUE GOING TO CHURCH AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

mgh2:
Most Nigerians are evil and they have no iota of compassion in them and they are the first to preach the Bible they don’t obey.

Nigerians values money and other materials things more than human life.

These are some of the reasons I stopped going to church because no Nigerian is qualify to carry the Bible talkless of preaching it

IS THAT YOUR WOODEN AND PLASTIC BRAIN WORKS?

Ahmed0336:
If this measures will boost innoson production and sales it is a welcomed development.
You cannot go to Benin to buy cars, pay taxes then smuggled the same cars into the country without paying tax.