₦airaland Forum

Hathor5:
You asked what Abramovich business with Putin is and I told you to check the meaning of oligarchy/oligarch. A business tycoon like Dangote or Bill Gates is not the same as an oligarch. So I ask you again to check the meaning of oligarchy/oligarch.

After that we can discuss if targeting oligarchs is effective or not but that's a different matter than saying that an individual's human rights are being violated here. Abramovich is not just some individual/private person, neither is he just a rich businessman. He is an oligarch with close ties to the Kremlin, allegedly.

The UK is a constitutional monarchy. The Queen does not hold any political power. Let's not compare apples and oranges.

All forms of government, including democracies, theocracies, and monarchies can be controlled by an oligarchy.

Oligarchy is yet another western terminology to create conjectures and false representations.

I don't have to read a textbook written by an English author to know what oligarchy represents. But as far as I know (I may be wrong), Dangote (whom you said he's not an oligarch), holds more power and influence on the Nigerian government than Abramovich in Russia.

The power and influence of the Queen (whom you also said holds no political power) over the British PM and the entire Brits outweighs the influence of any Russian Oligarch over Putin.

Oligarchy is 1,000 times better than Monarchy.

Hathor5:
Check the meaning of oligarchy.

Chelsea is headquartered in Russia? Oligarchies are present in nearly all the countries in the world, including America.

Even Dangote is one in Nigeria. Still not a reason to shut down Dangote Cement across African countries because Buhari has issues with Biafra.

If the so called Oligarchy is bad (or enough to witch hunt individuals) what do we call the UK's monarchy system where a particular family has sworn to rule the country forever??

I don't mute anyone's status. I have no control over what you post. You have no control over what I view.

I hope countries are taking notes sha? On a normal level, we are supposed to ban all English and European leagues to grow our home based and continental (African) leagues.

Northernblood5:
Its for his good. When Putin get sense, it will be released and his Assets will be released and no pressure will be on him to sell Chelsea anymore. The goal is not to witch hunt him but to restrict any means through which Putin can get his hands on Dollar or Euro. He must eat his Rubles.

Chelsea pays tax to Putin? Your sense never ripe oga.

Human rights in the mud. Another western ideology in the mud. The level of hypocrisy in the world is alarming. What's this man's business with Putin? Why would you seize another man's investments because of his country of origin? Chelsea isn't a typical MNE but a UK based organization with no connection whatsoever with Putin or Russia. This is hypocrisy and dictatorship taken too far.

I expect the World Bank "Doing Business" to, as a matter of urgency, placed the UK as one of the world's most difficult place to start a business.

missidy:
Not true. I give money every month so she can't say I don't contribute to the food. If do same for her pastor when she isn't around, she will thank me. I do it almost every weekend when he comes. She worships her pastor like God. It is just because she doesn't think the man is worth it, especially because of his looks.

Okay. May be you need to work on her mindset especially now that you live in the same house.

missidy:
A lot of people are naturally wicked. This same thing happened where I stay last month. The man that came to repair the freezer had been working since morning until past 6pm. When he was done, he still waited to test the freezer to see if it was working properly. This is an old man in his 60's. He looked so tired and worn out, I took pity on him and decided to give him food. It was dinner time so I just made the Eba with soup to reach him. My aunty came back and saw him eating in the kitchen. She said "Baba eat o, if you want more make them put for you". I never knew she was just pretending. The next day she started talking that why did I give the man food, she had already paid him so he had no right to eat. I was shocked. So she was just pretending when she said "Baba eat, if you want more make them add". This is the same person that when their pastor comes to the house, she will serve him food that he can't finish and still put in take away plate for him to take home. She has been doing it since January without complain, but the old man eating food is a big problem for them.

This is why some people don't receive blessings from God, they will be praying without answers because of their wicked hearts. What is food especially when it is a party? How can you even feel ok that you gave everybody food and not give one person just because you paid him? I fear some people.

Your aunty is only trying to tell you that you're not in charge. If you give her pastor food in her absence (or without her consent), she might react the same way.

Shegzdave:
I saw what you did here

Na mistake oo

elantraceey:
Lol.... Did you purposely omit the female in my post?

Ohhh. My bad! Pardon me jare

elantraceey:
A female friend sent me 25k to buy a phone in 2017 after the one I had was stolen. That's the highest kindness someone has shown me without expecting anything in return.

Very kind of her

whisper88:
They are doing this just to block the means of buying stuffs online(international) at interbank rates. It's quite sad.. . And I sell original footwears from the US, how much can I even tell supposed customers

That is the purpose. Start buying original footwears from Nigeria.

losak9111:
Don't kill yourself because of high standard of life without high level of cash.
This my wedding cost me less than twenty-five thousand naira (#25,000).
Simple dress, the one I have on my hanger,
The best thing is that am happy with my wife.
In fact, no food, no even pure water and no cameraman I used my phone.
Na only thank you for coming

Guyyyy

ChybuzzDD:
This guy is just a bloody, insensitive idiot.

Which guy? Your father's elder brother?

YoungBlackRico:
I'm surprised you're still around bro. One of the few sensible people we have left on this forum. I salute!


As for the thread, expect Nigerians to put emotions before logic almost all the time

Bro, I'm still here o.


Thank you!

Blablamalala:
Some people don dey make Politics out of this. Let me add mine. Couldn't it be that Tinubu's enemies are desperately trying to get to him by any means possible?

It's not impossible bro

Saintmary:
Who said I don't care for kids?

I said a man's character is more important to me than his ability to father kids.

That means we will definitely have kids no matter his problem.

Fertility can be bought, but good character cannot be bought.

Okay. So at what point or on what basis is vasectomy a thing to consider or talk about among single guys? Are you in any way implying that guys should get a vasectomy done so they can sleep around without getting trapped with pregnancy issues?

So far, the only guy that claimed he got one did so because he does not care for kids. Why then do you want me to talk to my friends about vasectomy?

I don't have any friend who does not care for kids (asides from Klass99 and she's female ) And I also don't think anyone, if given the chance to choose either the natural conception or technology-assisted reproduction, will choose the latter (all things being equal).

GloriousGbola:
my point is that as a male, once you have had children, you can also consider a vasectomy. unless you have plans to continue having children into your old age.

For me, it's an unnecessary adventure.

Saintmary:
A man's character comes first for me.

I don't care if he's impotent or has had vasectomy.

What's the use of a nasty handsome tall fertile man that will only bring me anxiety and stress.

Modified: I'm working on increasing my own net worth, so, my criteria for marriage is changing seriously.

Okay good. So, that means you don't care about kids?

Klass99:
Oh yes, I can. Marriage for the companionship and sex only.

Sex on a platform heaven will approve of and I won't be sinning. But, more for the companionship.

Good. I know your stand about raising kids so I'm not surprised

GloriousGbola:
Interesting question. By implication can you marry or stay married to a person who has had a hysterectomy?

I take an engineering approach to it. Once you have children, your reproductive system has achieved its basic goal and can be depreciated.

Unless you plan to continue having other kids into your 40, 50s,60s and beyond.

For a woman who's achieved her reproductive goal (number of kids) with me, I will definitely stay married to her if the purpose of hysterectomy is to save her life or prevent some life threatening conditions.

Saintmary:
Thanks.


Dear Acidosis, please help to spread the awareness to your friends.


Vasectomy is a good option, you can still have kids anytime you want, you can have satisfactory sex, you are free from girlfriend pregnancy drama.

Can you marry a guy who's had vasectomy?

Are you trying to sound "woke" or what?

Worldwide, people are obsessed with different things. Americans are obsessed with credit card. In the UK, people are obsessed with America. Indians are obsessed with friends and family. The Chinese are obsessed with sea foods and the West.

Bottom line is that we all are humans with feelings, emotions, and desires. To say that it's wrong for people to desire marriage is not another form of "wokeness" but stupid!ty.

It is better to be obsessed with marriage, food, friends, family, than corruption and bribe. If you're genuinely concerned about people's obsession, you will worry about the rate of crime and ritual and find ways to preserve your head and private parts.

So the worst is yet to come??

Northernblood5:
He is not unfortunate. He died for something he believe in. He made his own Sacrifice to defend his countries independence.

"Sacrifice" is a strange word to Africans . They need Awoof but will never pay a little price for it. They rather Accept anything life throws at them and tag is "Will of God" without standing up to Challenges.

They will pray from now till 30 days for God to change their leaders heart but will never step out and boldly help God answer that prayer point by voting right people into power

Many Africans are foolish, Always crying racism as if anyone is stopping them from giving The Whites Racism treatment too.

This !!!!

InTheCloudySky:
The only misleading comment is yours. She didn't say her body was mutilated but that they cut her private part and made her suffer. The photo of the deceased (with her private area covered) shows her underwear was removed. What were they looking for down there, if something wasn't done there?

Obviously, something was done. Whether they cut something off, or made a cut in it, or did something else to it, is unknown - since that part isn't shown to the public (the photo shouldn't have been released to the public in the first place). But she clearly thinks so, perhaps because she has seen the full picture. Allow her to express herself and stop focusing on irrelevancies. If you had any heart, you would be more focused on her pain from the video than implying she's misleading the public when she isn't. This is someone who just lost her sister and in such a brutal manner. Let her express herself as she wishes.

Whether they mutilated her or not is irrelevant; it doesn't obliterate the fact that they murdered this girl, cold-bloodedly.

More reason we all need to wait for an autopsy report. Ritual killing is different from rape. Knowing the actual incidence that surrounds her death can lead to more arrest and prosecutions.

Maybe she was raped by a criminal group, a pained ex, a cult group, etc etc. We will never know unless we get a genuine report. By saying that she was mutilated (without proof), I bet many people have already concluded in their minds that the killers are related to Tinubu or some Lagos politicians.

By spreading false information, we encourage more distrust in the police force, government, and science (autopsy).

Saintmary:
One more set of questions please.

How painful was the procedure?

How long did the procedure take?

How many days of rest did you have?

Did you have to take drugs subsequently?

This will help peeps like Acidosis to feel safer

It's not just about the safety for me

cococandy:
lighten up
You’ve been heckling me. So small ginger from me won’t kill you

I'm all for that


I sha know that I won't stop dragging you

[quote author=Magnoliaa post=110854617]Okay, was this why you called Coco out? To point out that it is pointless and unnecessary and not because you want to brand her an hypocrite?

If that's your reason for disagreeing with her, ok.

Anyway, sir, it is not my assumption or belief that men don't contribute domestically. Researches back it up. Social observations does. Fieldwork and surveys and questionnaires support that. You yourself said domestic duties are the primary work of a woman, so even removing all the research and samples stuff, you should be able to conclude that more women are doing domestic duties more than men are, and on the other hand, because of the push for women empowerment, more women are breaking into the workforce and being active providers.

You're really making different arguments all at once. Just look at what you're saying. How is a woman earning more than the actual provider supposed to cope with her primary duties again? Why would you advise her far far to goan marry a wealthy man, when you can simply advise them to share? Why should an equally earning woman cope with the stress of washing and cleaning on top? Nobody has to cope if everybody manages everything well. I thought you just agreed to that. How many men are actually wealthy? Are you? C'mon. It is fact that most women will get married to men within their social circles and earning ranges. Abi how many couples do you know that their incomes are vastly different? Abi you're suggesting I should goan marry a wealthy man just because I want to do domestic duties with ease?

You too, if you think you cannot cope with providing and bringing money (as primary duties) for a woman whose domestic duties are tasking, do well to stay unmarried.

There's nothing I want to type now that I haven't already mentioned. Whether their income is vastly different or not, the traditional roles remain the same. I think I have mentioned this. You cannot simply walk into the house and ask me why I didn't cook, wash, or clean your space because you got a pay rise. I could do it as a secondary duty but not because of your pay cheque. If you ask me to buy you a dress or restock our store, of course, as the sole provider, I would gladly do it.

Maybe this lifestyle doesn't apply to you or anyone you know, but that is my reality. It has never changed, and will never change. My reality is what I share and recommend for those who care to know.

Equally earning spouse who cannot cope with the stress will either outsource the duty to a maid (still her duty to hire whoever she thinks is capable of carrying out these roles) or simply hope that her husband will continue to do his bit of secondary responsibilities. That's the traditional view but it's okay to practise a different view.

cococandy:
I don’t know. Perhaps I’ll figure it out

Magnoliaa:
You don't have a problem with cleaning or domestic duties. Great. So why did you bring up Coco's "advices" and focus on men cooking and washing in their homes (whether as a secondary or primary duty)?

Because you're trying to 'drag' Coco for always talking about men contributing domestically, instead of advising women to be 'good', like you assumed she is. But you're forgetting the context that many women in Nigerian homes today contribute financially, and yet, women still get preachings about how they should run the home and take care of it. She hasn't said all of that isn't good, she hasn't said women shouldn't be cooking and shouldn't care for their families (because she does), she's simply saying now that women also bring money as well, whether consistently or seldomly, let's tell more men to put in more efforts in contributing domestically, to the women's 'primary' duties, as you've believed. There are already tons of messages for you. So why do you have a problem with Coco talking to men? You said you clean in your home, she said her husband helps out too --- so where is the issue?

What makes you think that men are not contributing domestically at the same rate? When you say let's talk to men, you're assuming that men do not contribute domestically.

The issue is that, in a traditional setting, people do not assign roles based on financial strength. If you think that you cannot cope with cleaning and cooking (as primary duties) for a man whose income is below yours, please do well to marry a wealthy man.