₦airaland Forum

I really don't understand how you'll see fire clearly and on your own decide to jump into it.

Dear lady, I'm not saying you're desperate to get hitched, but hello! How in the word will you see this man who's cold to you, who doesn't care about you and who obviously regrets engaging you as someone you want to spend the rest of your life with?. He does not love you! And he doesn't care about you feelings either. He goes for weeks without calling you! I'm sure even one night stands show better courtesy than this.

The honest truth is that he's been looking for a reason to leave you all this while, and you gave him just that reason to. But be happy he left you now, cos he's have still left you eventually. He does not care about you at all.

Why in the world will you bring his father into this? Do you have an iota of respect? Jeez!
Well his father has nothing to do with him leaving you so you know.

By the way you sound really obsessive. And this engagement sounds like an arrangement between families. Move on already. His ship has sailed

afrodoc: That is why i was trying to explain the issues to her.
I believe Nigerians are smarter than we present ourselves to be on NL. The problem is that we allow our emotions and our prejudices to cloud our reasoning and judgement. She obviously dislikes doctors maybe because of the strike situation and therefore she has subsequently minimized any debate involving doctors to "doctors are greedy and bad,so they are always wrong" RATHER than trying to understand this particular situation and reasoning rationally

So are you trying to say we don't have corrupt and greedy doctors out there?

Onegai: Please tell them. This particular NLer has been attacking doctors over this ebola outbreak, no matter what we say. And all the very best to your friends at the IDF. We're praying for them to stay safe.

I haven't been attacking doctors. Thank you!

MDCEO1: Madam, the degree of retardation in this post really makes me wonder if some people's IQs are not truly less than that of ancient prehistoric apes.
Where exactly in the original post did you see the doctors asking for 1.9billion naira or asking to share the N1.9bn money among themselves?

They are saying the funds from Federal Government has not arrived at the isolation centres to provide basic amenities for the patients and you are here running your mouth spewing fermented trash.

I'm sorry, i dont typically insult people online, neither do I comment frequently here, but the sheer idiocy of your post pushed me to reply even in the dead of midnight.

That is an EBOLA isolation centre for crying out loud! They are managing very ill people who are also veeery very infectious, so they need funds for both medications, standard equipment for various laboratory tests and investigations, and even basic things like power and water. I'm sure even things like bedding materials, consumables would have to be replaced often as they are being consumed (or would you like to be the one washing an ebola patient's soiled bedsheets? They have to be discarded and replaced). Did u even see or read about the American isolation centre where the US doctors were taken? They need lots of things to improve the patient's chances of survival as much as possible.

Some of these things has been provided by the Lagos state government so far, but it isnt enough to meet the standards of what a proper isolation centre for a disease with this kind of severity and virulence should have, hence they are stating that the funds FG has been mouthing about on media is yet to reach them to even provide some of these needed things.
And someone is here spewing trash about people clearing their throats to chop money.

It pains me because I happen to personally know people (doctors) who are actually working there caring for the sick patients, and there are many things that still need to be provided to provide optimal care for these patients.

Please, if you really do not know much about a topic, its better to keep quiet and be presumed to be a regular person, than to open your mouth and show yourself a re*tard.
As my lecturer in school used to say, "it is better to keep quiet and be considered a fool, than to open your mouth and CONFIRM IT".
Thanks.

And somehow you're very sure, absolutely sure that they haven't provided with the basic amenities because a newspaper article says so. The point I was simply trying to say is this, just for the fact that a huge sum have been mentioned as funds to fight ebola, whatever is given (whether reasonable) will apparently not be enough just for the simple fact that 1.9billion has been mentioned.

My reply wasn't particularly to the article, but to the psychology behind the doctors complaint in the first place. No matter how sincere an article sounds, it doesn't necessary mean the truth. In the main article, some of the doctors claimed what they've been using is there own funds for the treatment and management of ebola. Can you believe that? We just have 1 Ebola center active with patients in the entire country so you know. They are well taken care of by both the state and the federal government, by like Oliver, they want some more.

P.s. . Yes Ebola is a very sensitive issue, and to get a national outrage , you just have to say things like those stated in the original article, but I think the government are doing a lot in trying to curb the menace, sentiments aside.

toluene12: simple article, u cannot comprehend.
u need to go back and demand for a refund from ur school principal.
that institution did a poor job on u.
then work on urself
so that future academic investment will not be a waste.

Lol. Well if it makes you feel better. . .

toluene12: simple article, u cannot comprehend.
u need to go back and demand for a refund from ur school principal.
that institution did a poor job on u.
then work on urself
so that future academic investment will not be a waste.

Lol. Well it makes you feel better. . .

docadams: You ooze ignorance.
Hope you've been screened for EVD.

Maybe I'm ignorant boo boo, but please kindly explain to me what the doctors in the isolation unit will do with N1.9billion.

Somehow I think this recruitment exercise won't turn into a stampede thing like the previous ones. Reason being that we're talking about manning the borders here. Ebola? Anyone?

I'm sure the comptroller general phrased it in this manner to reduce the rate at which applicants apply. Sharp guy!

I'm sure the doctors in the isolation ward are their swallowing spittles waiting for the 1.9billion that will change their life forever. I'm sure they've divided it amongst themselves even.

If the FG allocated N1.9billion to fight the scourge, does that in anyway imply the lump sum given to the doctors at the isolation unit? The people their are infected already and what they need is food and drugs to heal them which I'm sure even Lagos state can provide. But I'm sure the ministry has started sending something. Maybe smaller than they expected.

The money is therefore for the prevention of Ebola and curtailing it and that has absolutely nothing to do with the doctors at the isolation ward.

I see greed in those doctors eyes.

Reverence. . . That word. Well I think it's wronng in this context. Reverence is not 'submitting', mind you. Using that word for God is okay but using that for a fellow man though your husband, and one that upset you at that is just pushing it.

I'm up for couples resolving whatever issue they maybe having in a mature and respective way. It's only natural though that the upset party get it off their chest even if it means yelling.

yeah, this too shall pass.

yuzedo: Meanwhile....


OUCH!


I died!!!



Wholeheartedly agree on the Teju Cole assessment, but, for the sake of indulgence, let us bring the comparison closer home (home in this context being female-female comparison).

I present to you, Sefi Atta, an author of Adichie's generation, twice as talented and half as abrasively verbose.

.. It doesn't hurt that she's light-skinted too.

Chimamanda should "take a cue", and maybe then, Everything Good Will Come!

'Everything good will come' is a terrible book.

sexzskil: WTF! A united Naijeriya is a threat to US dominance because of a trial drug they managed to manipulate from thin air after decades? You and Your country are a constant disgrace to mankind. Look, the black race will be behind forever, Fact.

MOD, pls u could have push this to the joke section. China never become threat na one peppertual fifth world slum filled with retrogressive, hopeless monkeys.

If with all these you say here you still happen to be a Nigerian, then you're the dumbest person in this whole universe!!!


Seriously SMH at all those who think insulting Nigeria makes them sound smart.

GeneralShepherd: The western world hates you and they give you millions of dollars in grant every year,right?

They hate you and practically feed Africa right?

If the west wanted to get rid of Africa two nuclear war heads would have done the magic!

Use your head. Those grants are usually not to help you but to impoverish you and keep you in a constant state of dependency. The more will reject those"devil's gift" the better for us.

And the reason they haven't sent those nuclear war head yet is cos they need africa to be the africa of the world. We play a role in the world Economics alright. They need people like us to secure their spot as the big brother of the world.

If she really loves him, does it really matter where he lives? The basic comforts of life can still be enjoyed in a remote village if he can fund it. From the story, money is not a problem. What matters most in this world is love and happiness and if she gets that from him, she should never let it go for something as mere as city life. If she leaves him, she may live to regret it.

urchpath: My dear your posts have shown your level of hatred for doctors. You have made it so obvious and technically laid all the blames on us. Well you are entitled to your opinion.

BTW you can still make your points clear without insulting someone.

Lest I forget, IDH needs your volunteer services in this critical moment. At least that will prove you are better than the doctors.

Thank you

I don't hate doctors. Just hypocrites in general

austinvsb1: Really?? Did you read that before posting?? In a country where efforts are rendered ineffective & useless because of the corruptions stemming from the highest seat of authority?

I will readily volunteer to work in this isolation centres all day long if things were properly put in place! Or would you have me go care for ebola infected patients with bare hands??! I know more than 10 persons that ll gladly risk their lifes for a cause if they were sure they were saving lives and helping the human race survive and that includes me!

This country needs a urgent change in governance! A really urgent one!!

If you want to volunteer, then do that already! if you and your buds go and don't see the equipments you need to go about your duties, then you can come back here and write about how the Nigerian government has failed you. only then will I listen to what you have to say.

Amhappy: Of course there is no cure but its all about preserving the human dignity till the end. And few lucky ones will recover in the process.

what you're saying in essence is that the oxygen would have cured her?

Amhappy: Someone close to me spoke with the late nurse Justina before she died. She was neglected at her critical stage. When she couldnt breathe,there was no oxygen support available for her. Unless you are an insider,you cant be too sure how this people are managed.

For all I know, we do not have a cure for Ebola disease. And come to think of it, the late nurse spoke to someone you know while she had no access to oxygen and couldn't breathe? while it's a treatment facility, it's not a miracle working facility.

alkonami: Sister I believe you went to school, and you know a lot about journalism? What stop you from going there and bring your own version of the story.. Take pictures of the place then we will all believe the rubbish you wrote up there..
The problem with your ilks is that sentiment , hatred has beclouded your sense of judgement.
I pray and hope you and your family should never have a first hand experience of what is happening there..
Thank you

Do you have brains at all? If you think you do, then put it to good use! A news was reported without verification, and I'm the shoddy journalist?
Actually, the fact is you're the person who sentiments and hatred has beclouded your sense of judgment!!! The typical dunce.

Levelzguy: People tagged a European author racist when he said its much more better to be a cow in europe than to be a human in africa..cuz he felt animals were treated with more dignity in foreign countries than we r treated in africa.I really couldnt agree more.it. The heart walahi.govt can't even do the one fin dat is their most impt responsibility which is to protect the lives of its citizenry.na wah

Who is this govt you talk about? Is it the name of an animal, place or thing?

What is your contribution to the entity called Nigeria since the day you were born? What free community services have you done? Where have you volunteered to help out in skill you're good at without being paid, how have you as a person impacted the life's of the people around you?

Get yourself off your entitlement high horse. Those country that you compare with Nigeria have good people and this reflected in their government. Try becoming a better person, and maybe then you will be more than a cow in europe. Dunce!

englishmart: Damn! This is not right!
Why are the health workers running away when they are mostly needed?


This is the problem we face in this country. Nobody is willing to make sacrifices!

Shey the people that called the press conference are medical practitioners. Why don't they volunteer their services to the victims of this disease. I'm sure they would need any help they can get. The same goes for every other persons here who think enough isn't being done for the victims. Volunteer your services at the Ebola health centres today! I'm sure you services will be greatly appreciated. Sitting behind computer screens and being sympathetic will do those people no good.

BedLam: Every thread, I see dunces! If they are neglected, how many days will the patients last? Can an Ebola patient who is not taking medication last more than 5 days? Yeye people!

Thank you very much! This is just an avenue to seek for attention/favours from the govt by these hypocritical doctors. Even a kid knows these days that if you want support from the masses, just say the government is not working.

If it's not being managed well, how come it's still the 10 Ebola confirmed case as it is last week. How come they are still alive even though we know the speed at which it kills.

Nigerians use your head for once! Anything in print must not be the truth! Punch is trying to sell papers, but this is a very shoddy journalism as they didn't even bother to go check out the patients themselves. They relied on the hearsays of people who I'm sure didn't even go to the said hospital. They probably called a press conference to lament to seek attention for themselves as though they are the victims. What have the contributed as medical practitioners! If they care so much, why can't they volunteer their services to these people they claim they love so much.

We should stop being a blame trading people and know that the government we hate so much is just our reflection as a people. You can't plant corn and pepper would germinate.

My thoughts exactly!

The confab is just an exercise in futility. I actually predicted as much before it began. I really don't blame Goodluck for this though, but our representatives who had not done there homework in terms presenting unifying ideas which i think is the major objective of the confab itself. But we saw rather was a clear example of our dis-unity.

Money down the drain!

I do believe our entertainment industry is growing. We'll eventually get their at this pace.

The basic problem I think the industry is facing is funding. That's why we produce really brilliant romantic comedies that are cheaper to produce rather than action movies.

Our actors are completely amazing and would compete on an international platform any day if there is enough funding and the right infrastructure available to the industry. I hear the average budget to produce the typical Nigerian movie is N5Millon. With that ridiculously low amount they even try to make something watchable. Imagine if the average movie is now made between N50M-N100M we'll rule then.

In other news, my only problem with Nigerian movies is their love for cliches. It never ends with this people. This makes movies predictable and less interesting to watch.

continentalceo: Don't mind these foolish illiterates on nairaland. Iv said it before, just because you have a access to internet and can type dose not mean you are smart.. They think by being unpatriotic they are helping themselves, that is the biggest joke of the century...Anyway what do you expect from illiterates.

I really think the reason the US did this is simple and that is because of the Anti-gay right bill that was passed into law. Just recently the Ugandan supreme court judges just Legalised gay unions in Uganda. Ghana and Rwanda are indifferent about the issue. Its only Nigerians that have said no completely and when they did America threatened to withdraw some aids and place some sanctions..
Anyway my advice to GEJ is to see this as a blessing and not a curse because all these foreign aids are meant to make the Recipients puppets to the Donor.. Let's struggle to build our economy and forget the west, because they are evil. The more they give with one hand, the more they take with the other...

Wise man! Tell them!

salaksmana: Customary marriage certificate? Then that makes it a court wedding sis.

Pease don't be ignorant, not a good look.

salaksmana: So in case of anything, what will they present, there parent and two witnesses? The fact that traditional marriages are not backed by certificate issue under the Nigerian law still makes it incomplete.

Present to who exactly? And I hear local govts issue customary marriage certificates on request.

salaksmana: At traditional marriages they issue certificate? Do you even know what traditional marriage means? It is what most people refer to as "engagement". So after that, without going to court the law recognises them as couple?

Don't confuse yourself, traditional marriage is not an engagement ceremony. It stands on it's own.
Yes the court of law recognizes a traditional marriage which has normally has no certification if there's evidence to prove the following
1. Parental consent to the couple

2. Presence of at least 2 witnesses to the marriage.
3. Dowry payment.

With just this evidences above, any Nigerian court (not necessarily a customary court) recognizes a traditional marriage as a legal union.

In fact, after traditional marriage if you go ahead to have a statutory marriage, the statutory marriage cancels out the customary marriage in the eyes of the law. Both laws can never blend together

with more edifices like this, we'll be indeed heading somewhere globally.

If this were Okorocha's state now, there would have been paid editorial in all the dailies month long to show all facets of this project.

kudos to Imoke for building such a monument and making no noise about it.