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Wow!!!... That man's life is changed forever!

I am almost certain his account automatically got credited with tens of millions.

Rich and Big are seriously abused words in this 3rd world country! Pity!

Some married ladies won't like this!

Poverty and Insanity are never distantly related!

BabaIbo:
This is the reply that led to the argument.
If you read between the lines, you will see his point is against the way some people see those that can't speak English language fluently as FAILURES, illiterates and UNINTELLIGENT people, hence his comparison with Germans and Japanese that are known for many innovations, techs and so on.
Nobody is against speaking fluently but using it to rate people is wrong. Take it or leave it.

Yes, English language is Nigeria's lingua franca, but it is totally wrong to use it as a tool for measuring others.
He said it is not our language, which is true, it is an imported language, forget the fact that it is now official. Everyone knows why it is so.



This was my first response and it's the fact....



And you responded with this...



With respect to the sentence in bold, how am I wrong, did I ever made any statement similar to that or you were looking for a way to justify that I am wrong?

I never mentioned anything like literacy because I know it has something to do with understanding, writing and speaking languages, in this case English language.

I categorically stated it clearly "SUCCESS and INTELLIGENCE," but you ignorantly twisted my words just to argue unnecessarily by bringing "LITERACY" into it.

Had it it been you are intelligent, you would have simply said that is not what you said or mean and case closed but you tried to prove a clear statement wrong for reason I don't know.


I won't reply your mention regarding this topic again.
Peace!

Thank you for finally clarifying...

All you had to do was point out the clear variance or point of divergence of views.

But no, you just had to allow ego get the better of you. Just look at the words wasted trying to sound superior!

Sometimes, life is a lot easier keeping things simple.

Don't bother replying further! You have spent too many words going in circles! Good evening!

Just avoid unnecessary phone calls...

Completely agree...

Same way some of us see beautiful ladies without common sense and their own money.

Listening to these old rogues leaves a sour taste in my mouth...

Can they all go to Hell already!

BabaIbo:
I like the fact that you're changing the argument to mean another thing, which is a sign of indirect submission.

The argument started by you equating use of English to intelligence, success and so on. Which I said is wrong.

You went further to bring up literacy into the discussion, which is not mentioned in my response to you, maybe it was your style of looking for a way out.

Anyway, believe whatever you want to but my point still remains it is wrong to measure success and intelligence with use of English language.

I'm done replying your mention with respect to this discussion.
Udo!

Please, point out where I equated the use of English to Intelligence...

Let's start with your comprehension abilities.

BabaIbo:
It is not condescending, but simply humbling you to make you know/understand that no one is above mistake/error.

Point it(or them as the case may be) out or keep it to yourself. I never claimed to be perfect here, but I dare you to show me the error in my writings here.

I don't have any point to bring forward to you, my responses to you regarding this discussion has been straightforward ones.

On a lighter note, your writing dey give headache abeg.

Lastly, since your responses here are filled with errors, best thing to do is to correct him rightly while adding courtesy, OR keep your correction to yourself by ignoring/skipping his reply.

Udo!

You are still not making sense sir.

Your aim to 'humble' me (whatever that even means), is making you come off as silly.

I didn't condemn anyone nor claim to be perfect... I simply refuse to toe the line of "English is not our official language"!

When you have something meaningful or relating to what we are discussing here, let me know. Your dick measuring is misplaced. Peace!!!

BabaIbo:
I repeat, you're typing trash.

Why do you folk like to change others point(s) just to suit your narration?

Did you see anything like literacy in my response?
Why did you include "literacy" just to make yourself feel good?

Even your writings so far, referring to your various responses here and this one I quoted are filed with errors and also they are not well constructed. So, what is your point when you are not even perfect the way you want the other person to be?
Remove the log in your eyes before you tell others to remove theirs.

Peace!

Need I condescend to your level by pointing out errors above too?!! Nope! I have better things to do than result to pedantry.

Now, properly bring forward your points. Thank you.

aribisala0:
Guy you are talking rubbish

How other people English should not be the priority of any sensible Nigerian and by implication any person who makes other people's proficiency in English his priority is not likely to be sensible

Your offering is littered with solecisms and so i do not "dig" what i is that makes YOU think you are qualified to correct anyone's English.

English is not our priority in Nigeria. God knows if I ever become president of Nigeria when I meet the leaders of the UK or USA I will speak Yoruba and there will be an interpreter.

Speaking perfect English is a sign and bitter reminder of enslavement.

Is Yoruba the language every Nigerian understands?!!

monfizzy:
You’re fool and you know it. Get lost

Thank you!

aribisala0:
Why am I typing in English ? That is a stupid question. Just like the rest of your ignorant remarks.
There is no need to go around correcting anybody's English or shaming anyone for not being good in English. The greater shame is not being able to read and write in Yoruba. Everything else is just the product of an unintelligent and colonized mind, that is if we can call it a mind

Okay... Lemme drop some knowledge on you.

When I speak Yoruba, or Hausa, I get corrected by more or better native speakers of the languages, sometimes even get laughed at. Is this right?!! Is it acceptable because it is an indigenous language?!! Does everyone have the same level of mastery or fluency of native ethnic languages?!!

So, why should you demand that English be any different?!! It is a language, and an official one for that matter! If people correct others when they make mistakes, this is because it is a fvcking LANGUAGE!!! (You dig?)

I am not the best speaker of English or any other language for that matter... I will always make errors which are subject to correction (not mockery), same with my native languages.

BabaIbo:
You're typing trash, good use of English language is a wrong way of rating people's success, intelligence and so on.

That is his point.

Nope... That was not his point, and I never rated anyone's intelligence based on his grammar skills.

I hate when people stupidly and proudly state that "English is not our official language"! Then, what is?!! What is our language of communication across diverse ethnicities?!!
What is the language of communication across ethnicities in nations like Brazil?!!

And you are wrong yet again... Good grammar is basic, and a compulsory sign of literacy (distinct from Intelligence)!

Any person who obtained the bare minimum education of secondary school ought to be fluent in his nation's official language! This is not even up for arguments. This is the standard world over!

Thank you, and have a good day!!!

aribisala0:
English is not our language. Most Germans and Japanese have issues with English language
Many Nigerians who act as ENGLISH POLICE are illiterate in their mother tongue

Then why are you typing in English?!! Why not type and comment solely in your native language?!!

What are the official languages in Japan and Germany?!! Does China have a single language or ethnic group?!! What about South Africa?!!

If you are not literate, then admit so, no shame in that... But, don't hide under the lame excuse of English not being our common language of communication to hide your grammatical or literacy level. That's just self deceit!

Well, they are both thieves and opportunistic charlatans!

One just happens to be more refined than the other!

Omotosho1090905:
An average Nigerian cares about him and his family it's so detrimental to the development of the nation

Most of them don't care at all about corporate social responsibility...

That's why an average Nigerian will refuse to contribute 10k to fix transformer, but will buy fuel daily to the tune of 1k for disturbing the environment with generator noise and fumes.

I no wan talk much based on the disgraceful way Super Eagles take comot Afcon...

So, I will let this insult slide!

Besides, with everything Naija these days, it's always best to keep one's fingers crossed!

Gone are the days when we had a national team of real quality!!!

Easylifelomo:
On 6pm, off 6am. Heat is too much

Tomorrow una go talk say money nor dey Naija...

Just imagine the amount spent monthly on this luxury!!!

Some of una no go still wan cough out even 5 or 10k to pay monthly Light bills.

See them... So, while fan dey blow una, your neighbors and other less privileged people have to suffer through the noise, as well as heat!

The worst is that small Tiger nonsense! Sound is worse than the nagging of a possessed housewife!

Lovely couple... God bless them!

Good....

Imagine Bobrisky trying to escape military conscription during war... For what kwanu?!!

Confused people!

Wise man! Real Estate is the future!

monfizzy:
Everybody trying to sound smart when in reality they are unintelligent. Imagine comparing a consumer country/continent with world producing economy. Does Africa produce anything to compare to other countries? Even after being told based on evidence that Russia and Ukraine are both responsible for 30% of global wheat production with Africa being their main exports yet you’re making d#mb analysis to sound smart. Receive sense

Sigh... I have no time to join issues with low self esteem dimwits!

Please, be gone!!!

I brainstorm with progressive minds! I am not a slave to the whims of colonizers!!! Bye!!!

FERNANDEZISBACK:
Africa the corrupt continent....
Nigerians that keep hyping Putin's invasion will surely feel the heat..

It's going round..it's just a matter of time..
Well they are used to suffering and smiling so that's a good one..
By the time Putin's puppet experience food shortage for a month they will get to understand the calamity Putin brought upon them..

Just listen to yourself... Any small cough or alarm in far away Europe, y'all start panicking here in Nigeria.

Shouldn't Nigeria and Africa be immune from such impending food crisis if we know what we are doing?!! With all the land and human resources at our disposal, what is our business with a war in far away Europe?!!

Will UN make this statement or will Ukraine have been bothered if this war was happening in Nigeria or Africa?!!

Make una dey shame!!!

Xscape1993:
You are solely responsible for the killings. The people of Imo state don't like you. Just resign and let peace reign once again.

So, disliking a governor is sufficient grounds to kill and maim people unconnected to the man?!!

Dear Lawd... I have heard it all!

Up till now, not a word or statement regarding the carnage in Southern Kaduna...

A president can actually choose to be silent or unconcerned about such massive killings of citizens in a region all because they are not of his religion... What a shame!

DarkJeddi:
Nothing will happen..

If she is not careful..

Her husband will dump her fat ass and marry the side chick..

She wouldn't be the first..

And she wouldn't be the last..

And they may live happily ever after..

And that is the reality of life..

Dump Imo state Money, and marry side chick say wetin happen?!!!....

Player ain't leaving that game anytime soon!

Abeg, talk another thing!!!

legallyminded:
Obembet
Angelfrost
Ebukahades
Paulolee

Long overdue!!!

The real men of football! Not the overpaid clowns of today!

movetoca:
God bless your parents, They raised a sensible child. Sometimes I don't pity poor Nigerians because they deserve everything they're going through. Check from the first comment to the last all you will see are bunch of imbeciles fighting over people that doesn't give a fvck about their miserable existence. People like Nonpartisan1, Mannawhateverhecallshimself and other idiots I can't remember their username are nothing but waste of human space. Tinubu or Atiku doesn't care about your wretched tribalistic good for nothing lives. The time you imbeciles waste online abusing each other is enough to work as a transcriptionist remotely and make at least minimum of $500 a month. At least you can become useful to your parents, your kids and the society at large. Nigeria can't produce good leaders because majority of the people are dumb as Bleep.

Honestly, I can't understand these youths anymore... It's shocking and shameful.

Imagine young people rallying around and campaigning for the likes of Tinubu, Atiku, Tambuwal, Saraki, Bello, etc...

Like, how daft can one be not to know that they are all birds of the same flock that brought and kept this nation in this sorry state?!! I am deeply ashamed of these youths!!!

Naija and comedy!!!...

Long shawarma and longer Rod!!!

This doctor has just succeeded in boosting Sharwama sales!

Even men wey no like Sharwama before go fly down there to charter plenty!!!

If you don't Gerrit, forgerrit!!!