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I disagree the bomb news.

The God of all gods have settled Nigeria's bomb case.

HEAVEN ON EARTH.

lilmax:
what is this one saying?

I had same thought rolling through my head... what's this one saying!!

Maybe he just got admission.

Good Evening Nairalanders.

A thread for people living in congested states...Eg: Lagos, Port Harcourt, etc.

Mine: Lagos=== Omo the traffic on Toyota(Oshodi/Apapa) road enroute Ojodu Berger its undisputed. (To and Fro).

Is Redeem Church holding any programme today?

chekasforchekas:
so I dey dey read u dey dey write abi? HNM bro

Hehe... Happy New Month Mate.

Delta people and their PDP papa... Good for her though.

Good list.

Actually, 1004 Estates is real.

I did their interview last two months(September).... I was called for the second stage of the interview...and just one moment of being too truthful caused me the job.

I applied for Facility Manager... Their interview panel is friendly, but if you don't know your job...you would fail the interview.(Out of 24people...we were just three that made it to the second stage)...So, they always pick the best.

Their pay is good....cause I know how much I called when I was asked "how much do I want them to pay me"

Good luck.

Traffic around Ojota na die

Back to the Topic:... I don't see all these things here in South Africa o

Arsenate:
wow that's nice to know. what specifically made you fall in love with Lagos? I've been in Lagos for over 3 years now; I've tried my best to "enjoy" the way most lagosians claim they are, but naaaa....the stress levels in that town isn't worth it. you literally struggle for everything; things people take for granted in other parts of the country are a privilege to an average lagosian.

Let me help you, take your mind off the regular gridlock traffic you encounter daily.

Every other thing here is fun.

MaziOmenuko:
This is pure blasphemy

We stay in mainland because we can't afford houses in Island Anytime I pass thru Goldengates, Parkview and Banana Island in Ikoyi, I encourage lie to myself that I will afford one of those places someday

Chief Mazi, Yes! the Island is rich...but if you are the out going kinda person, you will def. love the Mainland.

If you must know, we have some really messed up places in Lekki and Ajah sef..

As for Mainland...from Ikeja en-route Gbagada to Surulere- Isolo-Even Yaba sef... omo, fine fine places dey scatter.

Lagos

When I first visited Lagos in search for greener pasture.... I actually caused Lagos everyday I stepped out.

But now ehn, if I get an offer of 700,000 NGN monthly here in Lagos to another offer in my previous state (Warri), maybe 1,000,000 NGN.... Omo, its still going to be Lagos any day any time o.

Lagos is filled with everything (everyday drama from commuters, etc).

THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN LAGOS IS MAINLAND.

Nairalanders... Please, help a friend get a 3bedroom apartment.

I need an apartment around Maryland area of Lagos state. Please, if by any chance you have seen some houses for lease around that area, please and please contact me.

Thank you.

olasun4u:
Lagos

Ok, since you are in Lagos, go to Promasidor Nigeria Limited, and submit your cv. We welcome IT students over there....but be ready to write a test sha.

Goodluck.

Good news.

Happy Sunday to everyone. I was an attendee in a wedding ceremony on Saturday.

I was shocked to see this lady wear such fashion of wedding gown on her best day of her life. Yes, people spoke about it....and I remember seeing the groom's mother in furious face while they both walked outside the church.

Actually the news was that the Groom himself chose this outfit for his beautiful wife.

Gentleme: Can you do same as the groom did?

Ladies: Can you wear this outfit if you've got all this lady have (as per front-wise)?

Krasid:
Real madrid 3-1 Barcelona

....and this dude got it right. #HalaMadrid

Good evening Nairalanders. Our candid opinion is greatly needed here.

Earlier today while I was observing my lunch break at work, my phone rung grin grin.

The man: Hello, is this ........Name?
Me:Yes, please. What may I do you for.

The man: I've been looking at your resume you sent to my mail some months back. What do you do in your present organization?
Me: .....I do blah blah..

The man: Am inviting you for an interview with (firm stated as subject)

So pals, please does this coy sound genuine

NB: I checked the coy on Google, nothing great to clear my doubting thoughts about the firm.

When a Governor decides to be on pair with average Ekiti faithful. The newly sworn-in
Ekiti State Governor, Governor
Ayo Fayose has chosen this 1964 model of
Mercedez Benz car as his official car.
It was gathered that he chose the car so he
could be close to the poor people in Ekiti
state. Wish other governors in Nigeria can
do same?

God Bless Ekiti State.

All of the characteristics HR looks for in a job
candidate are the polar opposite of what
enlightened leaders seek in new talent. While
HR is tediously focused on making certain
that candidates "play well in the sandbox,"
strong managers want those who don't
venture near the proverbial box. Which
creates a conundrum and a paradox:to get to
the latter you need to lie to the former. As
well you should. Why be held hostage to a
broken system?
Case in point: the HR person will likely ask
you if you work well with others? Well, many
of the smartest and most innovative people
on the planet simply don't. Not that they are
trouble makers or in any way venal but they
simply prefer to work alone, creating marvels
of software, mathematical formulas or
extraordinary feats of creativity. But can they
tell HR:
"No. I don't really like working with others. I
guess you can say I do my best work by
myself. My professors at MIT used to call me
a 'loner.'"
HR's universal reaction to this honest
response would be "Next." Einstein and
Newton would have failed their test.
For years, my firm worked with a hedge fund
that invests capital based on quantitative
strategies, developed by their team of math
and physics brainiacs. None even pretend to
enjoy the social aspects of the work
environment. For them, it is all about
hibernation, concentration and introspection.
They never stepped into a a sandbox as kids
and they aren't about to start now.
Over the course of an intense year when we
examined and adjusted many of the practices
of the fund, management came to recognize
that the caliber of the candidates coming to
them for second-stage interviews was way
down below the quality hierarchy. On closer
examination, we discovered the HR filter was
turning the best and the brightest away
before they could be seen by senior fund
managers -- all geeks and loners in their
own right. The solution was simple: HR was
limited to managing the fund's employee
benefits and policies and completely
removed from the hiring process.
Another HR question that demands a lie goes
like this:
"So tell me why you want to work for our
company."
In many cases, the honest answer would be:
"I think this is the best place to make a
fortune before I'm 35. I really want a chunk of
those stock options."
But to the HR paint-by-numbers gang, that
would lead to a fast dismissal out the fire
exit. To get to the next-stage interview you
have to lie, waxing poetic about the
company's innovative culture or lionizing it's
irreverent founder (who, by the way, is eager
to have brilliant wealth-seeking hot shots on
the team).
The old adage "Just be yourself," is a fool's
game when it comes to the hiring process.
Instead, at the outset, you need to be what
HR wants you to be. And in most cases, you
need to (and very well should) lie to win a
pass to see the real players in the company.
The ones with a 180 degree different (from
HR) perspective on life/business/success
and how to get what you want in your career.
Look, I don't believe in making lying a way of
life--in fact, I appreciate blunt and honest
people and think of myself in this way. But
when a system is stacked against the truth,
dance around it.

Mine was painful.

I had already aced the first stage of my interview as a facilities manager in one of best real estate org in Nigeria. (Questions were asked from heaven and earth....55mins I was still on that hot seat....but I passed).

A week later:
Me: Instrumentation & Control class....phone rings..grin grin grin...I excused myself, picked the call.
HR: Hello, am I on to Michael?
Me: Yes (I had already recognized the 01-..... number)
HR: You have been shortlisted for the second stage of the interview for the post of FM... Check you mail for other details
Me: Thank you.

Two days later:
Me: In the Organization (Conference room) with the other two successful candidates.. Mind you, they needed three slots (from the advert)..
Me: Just thinking ahead---what level of questions would they likely ask again...since I had clearly smashed the initial interview.

HR comes in: Calls the first guy...less than 4mins, he was out.
My turn: I got into the supposed interviewer's office, only to see two big bosses sitting(a white man & a black man).
Bosses: Pls do have a sit..... Can we know you?
Me: I started talking o.... Now, here was my mistake... I happen to be a field electrical engineer in my current organization...so I don't operate generators there (we have authorized Power distribution engineers incharge).
Bosses: Do you operate your generators?
Me: No
Bosses: At all?
Me: My job starts from the 1st electrical panel the gen goes to....down to the smallest of a switch.
Bosses: Ok, thank you.

Brothers n Sisters.... that was how the HR lady (among the first interviewers) came to meet me and asked me...what did I tell them in there? I explained myself to her...
She later said, I wasn't successful in the second stage, and the third stage interviewer said there will be no need for him interviewing me.

IT WAS A PAINFUL ONE.
N.B: My years of experience wasn't up to 5years sef...but I was shortlisted for the 1st stage. I just clocked a year with my current organization.

glitest: Obviously; That was a joke. I only made that comment, in reference to the rules given to the students of convenant university, about the ban of the use of cell phones/ electronical gadgets( except for that of laptops), on campus.

I bet you just read about their rules, and you just pasted that ideology inside your head. CU use laptops, tabs...even phones sef---mainly iPhones (at your own expense).

Beauty might do the magic for Nigeria this year 2014. Welcome onboard nairaland's own Lilian Bee representing Nigeria in this year upcoming Big Brother Africa show.

We wish you success.


N.B: She looks so much like the previous winner Dillish.

Nigeria is a fascinating
destination, blessed with
amazing cities and towns.
Most of these cities and
towns are known across
the country for their
fascinating attractions,
beautiful scenery, natural
resources and cultural
heritage. Abuja, the capital
city is one of the most
loved cities in the country.
There are other major
cities in Nigeria which are
very much loved and
visited. Some are loved for
their homeliness and
hospitable demeanour,
others are for their
economic and business
advantages; yet more are
loved for their availability
of fun, tourism and
vacation spots.
We’ve scouted about, dug
around and browsed the
Internet for
recommendations from
Nigerians, and tourists, and
we still came up with a
definitive list of the most
loved cities in Nigeria.
Therefore, in no particular
order, here are the most
loved cities in Nigeria to
visit:
1. Ibadan
It’s also called the ‘ancient
city’ and it’s the state
capital of Oyo. It’s
described as the biggest
city in the whole of West
Africa. Located in the
south-western part of
Nigeria it is densely
populated with so many
industrial and commercial
activities. This city has the
first advance learning
institution – the University
of Ibadan (formally the
university college Ibadan),
also the first sky scrapper
(Cocoa house) and the first
teaching hospital in Africa.
The city is made up of
interwoven streets with
local and international
markets and malls. This
city is known for tourism
too, with a remarkable
museum in the African
study institution, botanical
and Zoological garden in
Agodi and in the University
of Ibadan respectively,
Mapo colonial city hall.
Life in this town is
beautiful with diversity of
lifestyle and culture.
2. Abuja
Nigeria’s Federal capital,
Abuja is currently one of
the most developed cities
in the country. Little
wonder it is loved and
experiencing alarming
levels of immigration.
Abuja is Nigeria’s seat of
power and it is believed
that in Abuja, life is good.
Whether rich, middle class
or poor, there somehow is
a place for all. It is also
considered a highly
business destination. While
in Abuja, experience a
different kind of sightseeing
that will make your visit
memorable. Places like
Jabi Lake, Silverbird
Cinema and Millennium
Park are really cool spots
to unwind and have fun.
For folks who love to shop,
some of the big shopping
stores in Abuja will give
you value for your money.
3. Jos
‘J town’ as it is popularly
called is one of the “cool”
and most loved cities in
the northern region of
Nigeria. Aside from its
recent crisis, the city is a
lot of fun and people love it
particularly for the weather
and serene environment.
The southern part of Jos is
said to be peaceful and the
people there are really
accommodating. What’s
more? The standard of
living in Jos is very
affordable. It also boasts a
number of attractions
including two museums, a
wildlife park and game
reserve, breathtaking
waterfalls and striking hills
and rocks. Jos is a
beautiful town and is a
really nice place to raise a
family or live.
4. Calabar
Located in South-eastern
Nigeria and watered by the
Great Kwa and Calabar
rivers, the city is home to a
variety of attractions such
as Obudu Cattle Ranch and
Tinapa Resort. The city
attracts visitors with its
array of tasty delicacies,
beautiful architecture and
festivals. Every year,
Calabar hosts Africa’s
biggest street party known
as the Calabar Carnival,
where diverse colourful
cultural costumes are
displayed. There’s never a
dull moment in this
carnival. For indigenous
vacation in Nigeria,
Calabar is often the first
location that comes to
people’s mind. The city
boasts of several other
attractions including an
integrated sports complex,
a free trade zone and Port
and an international air
and sea port among many
others.
5. Minna
Photo Source:
Juju Films on Flickr
Located in the west central
part of Nigeria, Minna is a
quiet and loveable
commercial city. This
beautiful town was a
collection point for
agricultural produce way
back then. According to
history, Minna was a
labour camp for railway
construction and this led to
the gradual development of
the town to now a major
commercial city. The
populace in this area are
involved in all sorts of
farming. This town is not
densely populated and it
has a blend of several
cultures and life styles.
Minna has some notable
tourist sites to her name
amongst which are the
Gurara falls, Baro port
(which was used in the
colonial days for
transport), The Wushishi
Transway engine (First
railway Locomotive engine
and others like Kainji lake
national park that is not so
far from the city. Electricity
is very constant because of
the proximity of the Kainji
Dam to the town. Food,
accommodation, transport
and general life style here
is quite affordable.
6. Enugu
Popularly known as ‘coal
city’, a pseudonym that
was given to Enugu due to
its mining activities..
Located at the south-
eastern part of Nigeria, it’s
the state capital of Enugu.
It’s described as one of the
oldest urban areas within
the region. Her populace
are involved in agriculture,
besides the mining of coal
and other solid minerals.
Enugu is loved by so many
not just for ‘coal’ but for its
notable tourist destinations
like Nike Holiday Resort,
Iva Valley (coal mine) and
the famous Nmanwu
Cultural Festival. The road
network here is well
designed with so many
state of the art buildings
(complexes and malls). In
general, it is highly
commercialised and life in
Enugu is like living on a
fast lane.
7. Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt is a coastal
city with scenic shorelines.
This city as described by
tourist is a “centre of black
jewel (oil)”. It is known as
the Garden city because of
its greenery and aesthetic
parks within the
metropolis. This city is the
state capital of Rivers
located in the south-south
region of Nigeria. This
town is known for its level
of commerce as far back
as 1912 due to the
presence of the sea port
(used for exports). This
city is densely populated
and full of industrial
activities. It is home to so
many multinational
companies, most of which
are affiliated to oil and gas.
Port-Harcourt city is loved
for numerous reasons but
most for its wealth as a
result of oil. She is home
to many tourist sites such
as Sea Ports, Isaac Boro
Park, Monument of Jaja,
Bony Island, Ifoko Beach,
the oil refineries, the
tourist beach etc. The
standard of living here is
high and this spans across
food, shelter and clothing.
The city is well known for
its lively and dynamic
nightlife.
8. Uyo
Photo Source: Jae
Pete on Flickr
Once adjudged the neatest
city in Nigeria, Uyo is a
cool, calm, classy and
serene destination. Also in
South-eastern Nigeria, it is
the capital of Akwa Ibom, a
major oil producing state
in the country. The city is
loved for its peace and
serenity among other
things. Although life in Uyo
is quite expensive, people
don’t mind because of the
low crime and crisis rate.
The inhabitants are
predominantly farmers and
traders. With the increased
level of infrastructural
growth and human
development, Uyo is
definitely a place to look
out for. The Ibom
connection and Le Meridien
Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort,
Ibom Tropicana Resort and
other projects under
construction are some of
the soon to be bubbling
spots in the area.
9. Kano
The city of Kano is the
capital of Kano state in
Northern Nigeria. The
second largest city in
Nigeria, Kano is the second
major seat of the Hausas/
Fulanis, the other being
Sokoto. Kano is an ancient
city and is the pride of
most Northerners. The city
boasts an international
airport and a number of
tourist attractions including
Bagauda Lake/Tiga Lake
Resort Man-made, Tourist
Camp, Audu Bako Zoo,
Gidan Makama Museum
Monument/Museum and
Kofar Mata Dyeing Pit
among others. The major
festival is the Durbar
festival hosted by the Emir
of Kano to mark and
celebrate the two annual
Muslim festivals Eid-ul-
Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The
majority of the populace
are farmers which is no
surprise since Kano is
considered the most
extensively irrigated with
over 3 million hectares of
land suitable for
cultivation.
10. Warri
It’s one of the biggest
cities In Delta state.
Located on the Lower
Niger/Delta coast line. Its
not the state capital but
it’s more popular and has
a lot of history compared
to Asaba the capital. Its an
old town known for oil
production and the
presence of the traditional
kingdom Warri, dated back
as far as the 15th and 16th
century. Its a port town
that has a lot of industrial
activities (oil and steel).
People from this notable
town are called wafarians,
known for business and
tourism. The presence of
oil has a ripple effect on its
commerce. Tourism here is
huge as tourist are
exposed to attractions like
the palace of the Olu of
Warri, Nama palace, Koko
Red Mangrove Swamp,
Effurun Garden Park,
beaches and resorts.
11. Lagos
It’s the most populous city
in according to population
census. It is also known as
the economic capital of
Nigeria. This mega city is
separated by water bodies
into two main parts (Island
and Mainland). It is located
in the south-western part
of Nigeria. Lagos is known
for commerce, filled with
industries from all
economic sectors. The
road network is next to
none and it boasts of a
good number of tall
buildings and sky
scrappers. The nightlife in
this city is as busy as the
day, painted with a lot
malls, clubs, restaurants
and bars. Visitors will
always have a first class
experience in terms of
buying and selling. Lagos
has local and international
markets of all kind. The
coastline makes Lagos a
ravishing beauty!
12. Ilorin
Ilorin is a very interesting
city. It’s a city that has not
really being in the lime
light but is surprisingly one
of the largest cities in
Nigeria. The capital of
Kwara, Ilorin is located in
the North Central region of
the country. As quiet as
Ilorin seems, it has an
international cargo airport,
a 20,000 capacity stadium
and the only standard base
ball Court in West Africa.
Ilorin is also home to
several prominent
“learned” men and women
as the legal profession is
really strong there. Ilorin is
blessed with several
natural resources and the
standard of living is
affordable. Pottery and
traditional textile industry
among others are thriving
businesses there also.
Tourist attractions in the
area include the Esie
museum and the stately
Sobi Hill; and that is why it
is one of the most loved
cities in Nigeria.

SugarRush by Tonto
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The music sounds really nice.

Yes, some of the paintings are beautiful, but the sinful ones (nak3d) spoilt them all.

Naija painters are very good now.

Proudly Nigerian.

Cats
Those loving Cats should as well love Snakes.

My horrible experience with a domestic cat thought me never to even spare their live if given that chance.

CATS ARE DANGEROUS!!!

This info is for graduates alone:
Its real

As part of the president Goodluck AGENDA for National transformation and economic development for Nigeria,
all Nigerian graduates are going to be entitled to job opportunities and #50,000 monthly whether u are working or not.
This program is being executed tuner a body known as TAN meaning TRANSFORMATION AGENDA FOR NIGERIANS.

Registration closes 31st of July and all Nigerian graduates will start receiving their monthly allowance of #50.000 effect from September Pls rebroadcast and inform others.

Don't keep it to your self. I have played my part by informing you. Fill d form now before its too late.
Click pls http://tan.org.ng/onestar/register.php?id=74126

I got this message from a friend, I had to bring it up here for the general public to look through, on how genuine the agenda sits.

Messi.

Good day all. Please, I would love to know if its proper for a person(guy) to tell his girlfriend that she can look for another guy aside him, incase the pressure from her mother is getting to much about the marriage thing. Though, her mother had earlier told her that "incase she sees any good person around where she's located, she shouldn't just shut d door." Advice a Nairalander pals.