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ConfusePoint:
Ranting. Ranting. Ranting.

I have decided to rant out my predicaments on this forum today.

What is the way out of poverty for me?

One inlaw is even living with us, making it 8 in number, all in one room.

This thing don come big pass me.

I know most of you here would blame me for impregnating a woman to give birth to that number of children but then, life is life. It happens like that sometimes.

They say a poor man's prayer is "e go better" but instead of things to get better in Nigeria, everyday things get worse.

Truth is, except I drive myself out of this mess to a better life for me and my children, this poverty that is so stricken will likely be extended to my children, which I really don't want.

No two ways about it except ...

But like a car without tyres, can it move even if it has fuel? Definitely no.

For 4 days now, I sleep outside in an abandoned car because of financial war at home. I can't go back home and I even feel like never to go back there but should I abandon them like that and run away? To where?

When I went to the market the other day with 5k to buy food items for the house, I was crying and talking to myself on my way back because I came back with almost nothing.

Nigeria have succeed to plug life out of poor Nigerians. The poor cannot breathe again. Let's die and go.

Advice: never give birth when you are not financially strong. Unfortunately, I've learned my lesson the hard way.

Life happens.

How do I help this family better than I am trying?

Wishing you the best in all you do.

Extrakashh:
Loyalty

Ikaeniyan0:
It's over #820/$ in the black market.

Racoon:
https://independent.ng/dont-appoint-ex-governors-into-your-cabinet-arewa-group-tells-tinubu/

Even the Arewa people are equivocal against these criminal ex-governors. Hope the mummified zombies will not start calling Niran Adedokun an IPOB apologist as anyone who spoke the truth is an anthema to their warped brains?

Fryx:
You can see that my skin was stretched.

And yeah, I am still growing my beards, only trim them once in a while. I am even hoping it can spread more so that I can shape it properly.

Fryx:
Got a chipped tooth about ten years ago, and those brown stain have cover the chipped parts ever since.

They don't bother me in any other way, except that I love grooming myself and those stains irritates me.

Is it possible to be removed? Or, can a dentist file that part off and make it more even without the stain?

Note that I brush my teeth 2 to three times daily cause I hate it when plaques started building up after eating. But those stains have remained.

And I be fine boy fa. I no want make that stain dey there.

Georgry:

muykem:
I disagree with Baba on this? How are going to punish retired judges that misbehave when they are no longer under NJC.

nairalanda1:
So you want a leader that will bring back cheap fuel?

Cheap fuel has not benefited our economy. At all. It is why we don't have working refineries, why we even have inflation and deficits.

Fuel costs money to refine.

olasaad:
So what do you benefit from the one your father and grandfather have endure

Penguin2:
Hahahahaha!

Chimaroke is still crying 🤣🤣🤣

Still sulking like a baby.

I thought Tinubu Owambe boys told him there’s nothing we can do?

They told him to go on and insult us.

They cheered him on as he journeyed to his slaughter.

And now, like Orji Uzor Kalu, he can’t stop crying 🤣.

But there’s another who will soon join them in their infamous crying club.

His name is Charles Soludo.

Like Chimaroke, he has set sail on the road to slaughter.

And like they did to Chimaroke, Tinubu Owambe boys have been cheering him.

He forgets that when time comes, not even the entire battalion of the Nigerian Army can save him.

He can go ask Andy Uba who the detachment of the entire security but still came third.

All the unfortunate bridge builders have always ended up in tears.

Ogbonnaya Onu
Rochas Okorocha
Orji Uzor Kalu
Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba
Chimaroke Nnamani and many more.

And many more will still cry; it’s a matter of time.

Ndi ala!

Sonnobax15:

Wahala for any man out there wey trust him banny finish.......I just wish weddings of nowadays can be conducted in shrines instead of churches . Same circle will surely continue once she gets connected with that her so-called Ex, because she'll definitely cheat on him too..

Mumu woman

Nwanna2588:
I have read about cars being ordered here in Nigeria with part payment and it worked. How true is it. Please share your experience.

zeenaman:
Personal opinion:

The relationship between cars and Petrol is complementary in nature. Complementary in the sense that, one is needed to augment the other, just like garri and kulikuli.

Going by basic economics principle, there is an inverse price relationship between complementary goods i.e an increase in the price of one results in decrease in the demand for the other. With this, it is conceivable that with increase in the price of petroleum, there will be less demand for cars, hence result in price crash occasioned by excess supply over demand.

Also, from the angle of the Federal government, the rich benefit more from the subsidy. People with ten cars will now find it unfunny fueling the convoy, and this may result in selling off some of the vehicles. This should further increase the supply of cars and drive down the price.

Let's talk about this, do you see the price of cars crashing? Let's leave out the Nigerian factor, corruption and base our argument on fact.

maasoap:
Long story. The price you buy determines the price you sell. They're selling subsidised petrol at 500/L.
If you go back and buy 450/L now, you're free to determine what price you will sell to make profit.

peekspot:
https://punchng.com/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-fuel-subsidy-removal/

maasoap:
Long story. The price you buy determines the price you sell. They're selling subsidised petrol at 500/L.
If you go back and buy 450/L now, you're free to determine what price you will sell to make profit.

maasoap:
Why would you buy at 2500 naira and sell at 2000 naira



You don't know your Maths at all. The price you buy determines the price you sell. You bought N170 per litre and sell N450 per litre, you already made your profit. If you go back and buy at N500 per litre, you won't come back and sell at N450/L.
So my friend, why would you say anyone who bought subsidised petrol and selling N500/L now doesn't make profit? Go back to school

maasoap:
Why would you buy at 2500 naira and sell at 2000 naira



You don't know your Maths at all. The price you buy determines the price you sell. You bought N170 per litre and sell N450 per litre, you already made your profit. If you go back and buy at N500 per litre, you won't come back and sell at N450/L.
So my friend, why would you say anyone who bought subsidised petrol and selling N500/L now doesn't make profit? Go back to school

priceactionx:
so pe otilo
I learnt that this is how many of these fuel cabals operate to cheat the government. Some get access to oil blocks ( but cant refine the crude oils) so they ship it and sell it to their cronies that have a lot of stakes in modular refineries abroad, in which they import it back to nigeria at a subsidized rates being paid by the government. So virtually carrying nigerian crude oil abroad to refine, and sell it far higher than even the supposed money without the subsidy, yet come back, claim subsidies, making monies in multiple ways, claiming they are multi billionaire , forbes this, forbes that. If you look well, they are same people behind all these forex and dollar manipulations.
My fear is that until i see this new government encouraging and commisioning modular refineries after maximum, let's say, 2 years of this price adjustments in each region, and selling crude oil at local price in naira directly , simuteneoulsy, to the operators, things may be getting worse. If i remember, Tinubu said he would waive a lot of taxes for investors that want to be part of oil industry revolutions, so that they get waivers to subsidize the price and improve employments to the citizen if elected, ( cos he himself is an oil expert and know much of the industry) BUT CAN WE Really TRUST POLITICIANS in nigeria? Will they allow him to work?

Do we, nigerians have that patience? DONT WE, as a citizens like cutting corners just look at how filling stations sky rockets their prices overnights over the stock they have at hand? Drop gas price by 10 naira and you will hear them saying they have never seen any official letters. It will take them 2 months to adjust.
Same thing should be aplicable to all other sectors especially agricultural sector, region by region ,which i also believe that shetimma is also an expert in that sector and can handle that. Revolutionise and encourage mechanized farming and let the price of basic food fall and avoidable.
I dont know if it is practicable or possible. i just dont know.

DownTime44:
https://www.nairaland.com/7686172/been-restless-having-chat-elder


All thanks to everyone for their immense contributions towards my elder brother predicament. This place is truly home away from home. For those getting to know or who just come across this thread, you can read through the link posted above to get a grasp of where I'm coming from.


Someone sent me a mail having gone through my post and we both shared contact. He works on the island and he was willing to absorb my elder brother into his organisation. It's an organisation where one learn a skills and get paid monthly. Then after being certified in your skills, you can be employed as a full staff into the organisation. He would be given #20,000 monthly as stipend while learning as an apprentice but the man promised to be adding #10,000 to it making a total of #30,000 monthly. This person didn't know me from Adam but was touched by my brother's condition and he developed interest in helping him in his own little way. He asked me to inform my elder brother and get back to him.


I discussed everything to my brother verbally. Infact, i relate everything to him in my mother's tongue for ease of communication. I asked him if he has any interest in the offer and he said yes. He has interest. He's very much interested. He said he'd specialised in plumbing. I reached out to the man and we both finalise everything. He asked my brother when would he love to resume and he said month end. After the call, i asked him why month end and he said he doesn't have anything. He needs to get some few clothes, toiletries and some money for upkeep. I asked him where would he get money from less than 2 weeks to month end. He claimed if he can see any bus to work with. I told him you've been out of job going to a year, you didn't get any bus. Why do you think you'd get a bus within a short space of time? I asked him what if i rally round for him, is he willing to resume before the month end, he said yes with happy face. I borrowed #10,000 from a friend, i had #5,000 left with me, making a total of #15,000. I gave him 2 pairs of trousers and shirt i had. He bought a small school bag of #3,000 to put his clothes and he left in two days time. That was last week Wednesday. Oh! God, i was the happiest man on earth that very day.. I was so happy for him believing that he would become somebody from there. I called him to know if he has gotten there and how the work was. He said everything was fine.


I was surprised to see my brother at home on Friday, two days after he left. I asked him hope all is well? He said yes. I asked him why did he came back home so soon considering the cost of transportation to island. He was given a room he'd put up with. I expected him to stay there and focus on his job, whenever i have any money i would send to him. The man that helped him with the job called me later in the day. He narrated the gross misconduct of my brother. My brother left the job on Friday during working hours. The work is Monday to Saturday. Though Saturday is half day. He explained every details of the job to my brother before he resumed work. My brother was assigned to someone else to work with, not directly the man that helped him. The man only came to check up on him daily to know how he's fairing. The man was there when my brother took his bag, headed outside with the claim that he was going home. The man told him he can't go home now till after work, which is on Saturday. My brother didn't listen to the boss he was assigned with nor the man that helped him. He left right in their presence.


They do give daily report, and the man he was assigned with reported that he doesn't have anyone to work with, particularly on Saturday. The management asked him about my brother assigned to him and he said he has left on Friday. My brother was dismissed for his attitude. I pleaded to give him a second chance, but the man said it was beyond his power. The management has decided. I asked him to report there today and apologise for his gross misconduct. He went but apology wasn't accepted. If i was the man that helped my brother with this job or if i was among the management. I would do the same thing. I'd gladly lay him off without thinking twice.


My mother had been crying having heard the outcome of everything. I myself had cry my eyes out, all because of this my elder brother. I am fed up. The burden is too much. I might be tempted to harm him living under the same roof with him. I had been trying to console my mum but she wouldn't listen. Landlord came to harass her last week, the very day my elder brother left, because of house rent. I had 3 younger siblings to look after. Here comes my elder brother problem again. I am responsible for all of these with my meagre pay. I don't know what else to do for this guy. I don't think i can put up with him anymore. I am tired. Why is this life full of problems? I am losing my mind completely.

linearity:
I beg, you fit show us where dem write am for Bible say, one man, one wife?

I don find am tire oh!

APCNig:
APC is my party.

I also wish we have the first female governor in Nigeria.

However, the people's wish must be strictly adhere to. Give the sit to whosoever wins.

Dafresh:
All those advance countries have stable electricity, good health care system good roads everyone is equal

AnonPoet:
Those of you who refuse to pick work calls on Saturday I have a question and I’ll appreciate honest answers - would you be so picky about work if it was your own business?

https://twitter.com/funshodarq1/status/1642265223800209416?t=UTF9WsVUpe-hUZq2hPhcTA&s=19[/quote]In the country where I live, just like other developed countries, no customer, I repeat NO CUSTOMER gets your personal phone number. ALL official calls go through your official mobile phone or landline and those phones have been programmed to operate only from Monday to Friday. It's as simple as that EXCEPT you are on SPECIAL weekend or standby duty.

TheManPregnant:
Hmmm...

Or better still, let there be a constitutional provision for people to only be eligible to vote in their state of origin. This will help to allay the fears of a take over by another ethnic group in certain regions.