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Na wah Ooo. Na this lengthy writeup go teach us how to detect fake drugs? |
Johnson225:Although the lecturer's behavior isn't entirely justified, but it's important to consider the context of today's tertiary institutions. Many students are still children, both in age and maturity level. They may possess knowledge but often lack the emotional development necessary for an adult environment. It's likely the student involved in this incident displayed childish behavior that led to the lecturer's reaction. If parents continue sending 14 to 16-year-olds to universities, we should expect lecturers to begin treating these students as children rather than adults, especially when their actions reflect immaturity. You can't behave like a child and expect to be treated like an adult; actions must align with maturity for an individual to be viewed as such. Peace! |
Na wah Ooo. This world has really gone downhill! Cheating among women have become so rampant that DNA tests are needed to determine the fathers of their children. What has our generation turned to? |
bentenny:Lol, it seems like you've shifted the focus of the conversation to allow you express your frustrations. It's crucial to stay on topic—in this case, discussing the improved electricity supply under the current government. A guy praised them for this achievement, I've noticed the improvement in power supply too, but your response downplayed the progress made. I wanted to highlight that offering commendation and encouragement can motivate them to do even better. Frustration might be clouding your understanding of the words "encouragement" and "reinforcement." Encouraging or reinforcing their positive behavior signals that they're heading in the right direction and can still improve, not that you've accepted mediocrity. That's what I've been trying to convey. To have a constructive conversation, staying on topic is essential. I've consistently provided examples and my opinions on this matter, but you've shifted the goalpost to express dissatisfaction with the current government. It's important to remember that we're discussing electricity supply improvements, not overall government performance. I'm sure you're not the only one with concerns, but always stick to the topic at hand. Shalom! |
bentenny:I agree that when we compare our country's progress to other nations, it's clear that we're moving at a slow, snail-like pace. If Nigeria were a student, it would be like getting an F9 in every subject, with its parents (the citizens) constantly scolding it for underperforming. But imagine that one day, after much effort, this student manages to pass a subject. Should the parents keep scolding or praise and encourage it to improve further? That's the point I was trying to make. Just like the student who made progress, our country's small victories deserve acknowledgment and encouragement. Yes, there's still a long way to go, but if we want to motivate our leaders and maintain the momentum, recognizing their efforts and supporting them can significantly contribute to building a better future for Nigeria. Peace! |
bentenny:Lol, no dey compare Nigeria with developed countries. Comparing our country to that of developed countries is like comparing a child learning to crawl with one competing in a marathon. Nigeria is still in its early stages, and any progress, no matter how small, deserves recognition and encouragement. It's important to acknowledge and commend our leaders for their efforts to improve the nation. Continuous criticism and lack of encouragement might hinder the little progress we're making today. Our leaders may feel demotivated if their efforts are not appreciated and think, "Why bother if no one acknowledges our hard work?" I understand that our country's progress may not be as rapid as we'd like, but the ideal Nigeria we envision cannot be built overnight. Even the most selfless leaders working towards that goal needs encouragement and support to maintain their momentum and determination. Peace! |
Librason:Lol, so, you're still stuck on this topic? I appreciate the time taken to express your opinions, but honestly, it's obvious you don't know as much about this as you think. Think about it: If someone who doesn't know Yoruba comes across the language, they might mistake it for English, just like you're mixing up Ajami script with Arabic. The truth is, what you're calling the "Yoruba alphabet" is really just modified English letters with some added sounds that are unique to Yoruba, such as the letter "GB" you mentioned among other letters. All together, they're called the Yoruba alphabet. Whether you agree or not, we call them modified English letters because they borrow from English—unless the Yoruba have some totally different writing system that doesn't look like English letters. Similarly, Hausa people traditionally couldn't read anything unless it was written in Arabic script. Like Yoruba, they modified the Arabic alphabet to capture unique Hausa sounds not present in Arabic. An example is "ط" with a dot below it, representing the "Da" in Boko writing, and "ري" representing the "ri" sound. Combining these syllables gives "طري" or "Dari," meaning "hundred" in Hausa. Furthermore, I pointed out the dot underneath the letter 'ط' because my phone's doesn't have Ajami characters, some of which include additional dots underneath or on top of some letters. This is similar to the limitations you might face when writing Yoruba on your phone, since you can't add the necessary dots and symbols found in the Yoruba alphabet. If you're familiar with writing in Yoruba, you may likely relate to this challenge. Moreover, the Boko writing system later developed by the Hausa, functions just like the modified English alphabets used by Yoruba and Igbo. Other languages, such as Urdu and Farsi, also adapted Arabic alphabets for their writing systems. If you can't get past the idea that Ajami is Arabic, it's probably because you don't know enough about it yet. To understand the difference, you need to keep an open mind. I can tell that you really don't like Ajami because of its Islamic roots. Both Yoruba and Hausa people learned and adapted English or Arabic alphabets to write their languages after converting to Christianity and Islam respectively. So what's the grouse about the Hausa's Ajami writing system for? I can also see your bias here: When English-looking letters are used for writing Yoruba, it's Yoruba, but when Arabic-looking letters are used for writing Hausa, it's still Arabic. I've explained this over and over, but it seems some people would rather stay confused than admit that Ajami is not the same thing as the Arabic language. ![]() Peace! |
Good! Go and sin no more. ![]() |
TenQ:The idea that a new Christian convert keep all his multiple wives is based on your interpretation and understanding of the Bible. But you know, there are other clerics who have different opinions, and they also use the Bible to support their views. Even on Nairaland, righteousness2 believes that a Christian convert with 10 wives should only keep one wife and divorce the rest. It seems Christians are divided on this issue. Islam, however, is more straightforward—it says you can have up to four wives max. If you go beyond that, you're not following Allah's guidance, but it's not considered a major sin. For me, a new Muslim revert should divorce some wives if he has more than four, but remember, Islam unlike Christianity has rules for divorce and child support, so there's no need to worry about that. Salaam! |
TenQ:I mentioned Allah's injunction in the Qur'an, which states that a Muslim man can marry up to four wives maximum. A good Muslim should abide by Allah's injunctions. Although having more than four wives isn't a major sin, it's not recommended. As for the Prophet himself marrying more than four women, Allah granted him special permission due to the circumstances at the time; most of his wives were widows whose husbands had died during the jihad. However, this is no longer applicable today, as the focus has shifted from external struggles (lesser jihad) to internal ones (greater jihad), such as fighting against one's sinful nature, purifying one's heart, and doing good. The Prophet's companions and the next generation of Muslims, known as the tabi'un, never exceeded the limit of four wives. Therefore, there's no justification for any Muslim to go beyond this limit. However, if someone does choose to marry more than four wives, it's between them and their creator (Allah); we shouldn't judge them. We know they're not fully adhering to Allah's injunction in the Qur'an, and Islam emphasizes obedience and submission to Allah. Peace! |
TenQ:Sorry for getting back to you late. So, about having multiple wives—in Islam, it's not considered a major sin. The idea is that Allah recommends marrying up to four wives max. Divorcing extra wives and maintaining only four wives max is an act of obedience to Allah's injunction as mentioned in Quran 4:3: "...then marry the women that seem good to you: two, or three, or four. If you fear that you will not be able to treat them justly, then marry (only) one..." As for how this works out for the wives and kids, Islam has got it covered with laws on marriage, divorce, and child custody (Nikah, Talaq and kafalah respectively). Basically, if everyone follows the teachings, justice is done, and the wives and kids get the support they need. Islam provides a framework for dealing with these situations, so there shouldn't be a problem. This approach is different from some pastors who might ask a new Christian convert to divorce his extra wives and leave it up to him to figure out how to treat his exes and children. Islam takes a more comprehensive view on guiding people through various aspects of life. Shalom! |
IfnobeGod20:Lol, let's consider this, everyone is caught up in a system run by corrupt politicians, including educated and uneducated Nigerians. They've even used poverty as a weapon, making people desperate and easy to control. Those educated folks you talked about are underpaid on purpose, making them eager for any small benefit, like fowls scrambling for grain. Moreover, well-intentioned politicians and these educated Nigerians are in the same boat; they're both stuck in this corrupt system. If they try to make changes or go against the system, they get shut down. Their hands are tied. It's unfair to generalize that all educated Nigerians are complicit in supporting bad leaders. The system has made many of them dependent, so naturally, those controlling their livelihoods have power over them. Our hope lies in the educated youth who remain independent from the politicians and the corrupt system. Peace! |
IfnobeGod20:Nigerian politicians are mostly empty vessels. It's been 68 years since Nigeria discovered oil, yet we still can't manage our resources properly. Look at the UAE—they discovered oil in 1958, and now they're lightyears ahead of us in development. Our politicians just keep rehashing promises from past failed governments, but nothing changes. We've been played for too long—it's time we wise up! Sure, some politicians might have good intentions, but the system's too corrupt for them to make any real impact. If they try to go against the grain, they get shut down. That's why the good ones end up doing nothing. We don't prefer suffering—it's just that 'democracy' doesn't work for us. With low literacy levels, only a handful of us can make educated decisions about choosing candidates. The uneducated majority keeps electing bad leaders. What do market women know about governance, anyway? Politicians manipulate these vulnerable Nigerians by acting down-to-earth—frying akara or eating corn on the streets—as a way of winning over their hearts, just to get elected. These uneducated, who shouldn't even be voting if not for democracy, might end up casting ballots for a politician who bought them off with as little as ₦2,000. They know nothing about policies or manifestos! Furthermore, Democracy also stops us from hiring skilled technocrats because politicians reward their party members and friends who helped rig elections with political appointments. Any politician pretending to be a Messiah is deceiving you. All they care about is fulfilling their lifelong ambition of becoming president, governor etc and what they stand to gain, nothing more. They'll make lots of noise (promises) but won't solve our problems. The real solution lies with us, the youth. Peace! |
Nokio2:Tinubu go count them among him achievements for office. ![]() |
Na wah Ooo. Tinubu wife wan join pray for the country? This hardship no be from God Ooo. She dey the same house with the person wey dey cause the hardship. ![]() |
You know how it goes – when you're watching a football game, it's easy to spot players' mistakes from the stands, right? Spectators love to criticize players, but let's be honest, most couldn't do half of what those pros do if they had the chance. That's basically how it is with opposition parties. They see everything crystal clear when they're out of power and can point out problems all day long. But, once they get voted in, they can't solve those very issues, even in eight years! Buhari is a case study. I'm done letting any politician sway me. They're all just empty vessels, if you ask me. Peace! |
kissdabride:Thanks for your input, but let's be real – monogamy isn't that practical anymore, and we need to stop fooling ourselves. I mean, what's the point of having one wife and three side chicks or baby mamas? Plenty of Christians nowadays have more than one wife; polygamy has become pretty common in Christian circles, so you might as well embrace it. ![]() |
AntiChristian:Don't get it twisted! Let me break it down for you. Initially, all humans existed as spirits or souls. When these souls were breathed into human bodies during pregnancy and then born into the world, the spirits or souls transformed into human beings. Now, the prophecy I mentioned speaks of a Spirit of Truth that hasn't been born into this world yet. This spirit is destined to guide its followers toward all truths once it arrives. Peace! |
kissdabride:You're the one confused here. Both polygamy and tithing are part of the Old Testament laws. You mentioned that Jesus praised the woman who gave her last penny as tithe. This seems to indicate that his coming didn't change these old laws, doesn't it? For ages, polygamy was a cultural practice among the Israelites, but they later shifted towards monogamy for various reasons, not because polygamy was explicitly forbidden. When Jesus arrived, he observed monogamy as the prevalent practice and didn't waste his time criticizing the old polygamous tradition. Jesus was a Jew, no religiously well-versed Jew would ever consider polygamy a sin. Instead, it's always been viewed as a personal choice, just like monogamy. Peace! |
AntiChristian:I have the Holy Spirit - 'Rasulullah', the Spirit of Truth who guides my understanding of the Bible, as prophesied in John 16:13: "However, when He, the Spirit of Truth comes, He will guide you into all truth." Salaam! |
AntiChristian:Christianity and confusion are almost synonymous. Jesus himself said, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them" (Matthew 5:17). This verse has so many interpretations, just because Christians want to reject old laws and follow their own man-made doctrines. Some say the above Verse means that Jesus came to complete the purpose of the law, some say he was showing the reason for the law, and others believe he fulfilled the law and that believers in Christ are no longer under it. It's all quite confusing! And you know what's wild? If a new convert follows a pastor's teaching and divorces his other wives, he's doing those wives a huge injustice. Furthermore, if you mention some old laws, pastors would say, "Oh, that's just the Old Testament." But, they conveniently keep the tithing law from the Old Testament while condemning others. ![]() Honestly, if someone divorces his other wives because he converted to Christianity, he's causing great harm. Polygamy was part of the Old Testament, which Jesus didn't come to change. Adding more wives might not be encouraged, but keeping the existing ones should be okay. It's like when someone's been wounded – even after the wound heals, the scars remain. It's not right to condemn or reject someone because of their scars. Personally, I believe the remaining wives of a Christian convert are as legal as the first wife, not just scars from the past. Shalom! |
Flipmac:Lol, I give up. It seems like you're completely convinced that Don Jazzy is gay. You believe this because of his quick reactions to gay-related matters. While actions do speak louder than words, there are instances where our actions don't necessarily define us. Even I can't say for sure if Don Jazzy is gay or not; I just want to be certain before making any accusations. Moreover, many self-identified homosexuals in Africa are not necessarily innately homosexuals, as they can easily lead heterosexual lives with wives and children. This is because they weren't born with that sexual orientation—it was acquired, much like some prisoners who engage in homosexual acts due to the lack of contact with women during incarceration. Even if these individuals continue to engage in homosexual practices occasionally after leaving prison, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are homosexuals even if they identified as homosexuals. This is what most people do not know. "Perhaps" Don Jazzy was introduced to homosexuality at some point and "may have" occasionally indulged in it as a bad habit, which could explain why he justifies it. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that he is homosexual. Peace! |
DaddyCoool:Every form of government has pros and cons. I know monarchy isn't perfect, but I think it's much better than democracy. What good has democracy done for us, other than replacing old thieves with new ones every few years? Look at the recent dealings between Tinubu and the IMF—that's democracy for you: the West using it to install their puppets and control us. Furthermore, Democracy makes it almost impossible to appoint the right people, because politicians just reward their party members and friends who helped them rig elections with political appointments. With a monarchy, most positions would go to competent technocrats instead. Just take a look at countries with monarchs—they've managed their resources way better than we have. UAE discovered oil later than Nigeria, yet they've made so much more progress unlike Nigeria. The contrast is striking: UAE was "mostly desert" in 1956 when oil was discovered, yet has since developed significantly, whereas 68 years after oil was discovered in Nigeria, the country has regressed, becoming "worse off than a desert"—all thanks to your so-called "democracy" which allows mostly uneducated Nigerians to elect greedy and clueless leaders and their group of thieves to steal from our treasury and mismanage our resources every 4 or 8 years unrepentantly. ![]() Moreover, most leaders the West calls dictators or monarchs simply rebel against Western control, making it harder for them to exploit us. I don't need to give you examples—you probably already know. That's why the West pushes democracy on us—they fear losing their grip. They won't lift a finger if we're dying of poverty, but the moment a coup or dictatorship happens, they'll jump in, claiming "human rights violations." Lastly, Monarchy would also stop us from killing each other every 4 or 8 years during elections. I respect your opinion, even though I don't share it. I just don't believe in democracy. Even if we don't adopt a full monarchy, granting monarchs constitutional roles would bestow a sense of honor and inclusivity upon them. After all, even the UK retained their monarchy; why shouldn't we? Nigeria shouldn't blindly emulate the West—instead, we should adapt systems that fit our culture and unique needs. That's why I believe the governors' move is a positive step in the right direction. Peace! |
DaddyCoool:I'm not a democrat; I'd prefer a monarchy or technocracy. Are you suggesting that governors should have the power to enthrone and dethrone our monarchs at their whim? |
Flipmac:His constant defense of gays in the entertainment industry might just be his personal opinion. Some human rights activists may not necessarily identify as gays or lesbians themselves. People can support a cause or have a certain viewpoint without personally identifying with it. |
Flipmac:Those rumors about Don Jazzy being gay are just speculation. Besides, even if he were, some gay people lead perfectly normal lives with wives and kids. So, it's not like they can't get married or have children. I think it's important to remember that we shouldn't jump to conclusions or make assumptions about someone's sexuality. Peace! |
Don jazzy wept. ![]() |
Wow! The Super Eagles are gradually spreading their wings! They don't just believe they can fly, they're actually flying now. ![]() |
This is a good move in the right direction! But I'll really take governors seriously when they give monarchs enough power so that they [themselves] can't just dethrone them whenever they feel like it. |
Dem don dey receive sense small small. ![]() |
GenFunction:Yes Ooo! The EFCC has totally swept her corruption case under the rug. Honestly, the EFCC is a total scam, nothing more than a paper tiger. They'll make a big show at first, but after they get their bribes, they'll even help them cover up their tracks. Na wetin make other women for power, like Betta Edu, get mind to divert money from her ministry to her private account be that. She dey sure say nothing go happen, and true true, nothing really happen. ![]() |
Dharmiejoe:I'm sorry if my words are upsetting, but many modern pastors are more like motivational speakers than traditional pastors, as they often focus on inspiring and uplifting their congregations rather than solely delivering religious teachings. |
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