₦airaland Forum

ibkayee:
From nland right? I read that he had a terrible accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

I don’t have much hope for Nigeria but Obi is my preferred candidate, if he wins hopefully he isn’t another disappointment.

Yeah. Glad he survived.
Right, I try to have small hope...not that he Mr. Obi is the perfect candidate but better than the other old men.

sanpipita:
I heard they are now looking in Black markets, lives will be needlessly lost because of a foolish iron fisted leader

Maybe they have another agenda - reduce the pop.
I heard those in high position are using Pfizer and other western vaxx/booster shots.

Maybe it will be too expensive for them though to get Pfizer for their huge pop.

Obrigardo:
Merry Christmas boss

Obrigado, I once thought you were Lucas

Nigeria - still waiting for the Nigeria of my father's dream. True - the state of things!

Can you imagine Egunmogaji is leaving Nigeria for physical therapy outside Nigeria. What is UCH like now?
I was told UCH is the shadow of its former self. Oh well!
I just hope Mr. Obi wins...what does Tinubu and Atiku have to offer, again ?
All of them sent their multiple wives to UK for slight cough and multitudes of children for schools here using money meant for development of Nigeria.
I'm shocked to see people coming out for them at political rallies. Wow!!

ibkayee:
You ‘want’ Nigeria to have a disproportionate doctor to population ratio, poorly serviced hospitals and a lack of adequate facilities? That’s odd.

I don’t really care about who does and doesn’t japa, I do care about the state of Nigeria though. That’s why I have no problem being honest about the issues.

IjeBos:
Yes, a lot of people use idioms. But idioms are generally reflective of ones culture. I explained how in the US a lot of standardized tests are biased against minorities/immigrants because of the same assumptions you are making. Words even have connotations.

Since I found the "Do you like Reading" somewhat insulting. I studied Latin for 7 years (and a couple of other languages). Since Latin is a foundation for Romance Languages and English has a lot of Latin borrowed words, I can understand what the person intended to convey themselves instead of reading someone's translation (word choices/connotations/understanding). And with Greek, helps in better understanding what you read. FYI, I've probably read every classic there is, and some of them in Latin.

Just saying, your view of language, words, culture and how they are intertwined is somewhat simplistic. And lastly are you arguing that idioms are only in English?

Here is one definition of idiom:
a form of expression natural to a language, person, or group of people.

No insult intended. I wanted to recommend some books. But never mind. You guys like getting things twisted. I no longer like going into the rat hole or tunnel.
Have a great one and thanks.

ChinemeremFidel:
Please Nairalanders,,matured ones

Which country can I get the visa easily and the transport cheaper and less competitive with 1.5 million Naira


Even though I have about 5 million Naira in my account,, someone has decided to help me

Please I don't want to make mistakes in this?

Which country can I go to??

The idea of someone deciding to help you is bad idea. You are trying to use your hard earned money to fill someone else's bank account.
If the someone will help you with free information that you pay nothing to him for, good. Otherwise forget it.

Research and apply to schools. Check the tuition and other expenses. If the money you have will cover your expenses, correspond with the admission office of the school directly.

IjeBos:
Honestly, not a fan of the word "common" when it comes to idiomatic expressions. It assumes there is a language culture/that is dominant. What is common in Nigeria, is not common in the middle east, is not common in the US. Are you saying it is a common Nigerian idiomatic expression or a worldwide one?

English speakers generally - Anyone who loves reading and went to school here or anywhere English is used etc will come across idioms. There are many idioms in books. American use idiomatic expression.
Do you like reading ?

IjeBos:
Read Canterbury Tales back in highschool, forgot that reference or didn't fully understand it when I did. It's basically saying keep your distance from certain people. But without understanding the culture of the time, the expression is meaningless. Why would one need a long spoon to keep distance if you're not eating off the same plate as someone? A long table like Putin has would make more sense. No?

Long spoon in the context used gives one idea of space - space between something.
Anyway happy New year.

budaatum:
It's generally meant as, be cautious when dealing with bad people if you must deal with bad people.

You don't need any spoon to not sup with bad people you keep a distance from.

Our friends in politics don't do that. Now Mccarthy is paying the price.
He should just leave like Ryan did. It is not by force.

budaatum:
It's actually from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Thank you

It's a common idiomatic expression @ IjeBos- now you know
Go tell it on the mountain that anyone who wants to dine with the devil should use a long spoon

IjeBos:
Off topic. First time I've heard this, but why would you need a long spoon to eat with the devil? I can understand a long table, but spoon?

Really?

sanpipita:
They are asking McCarthy to withdraw, a part of me wants it to happen, these guys deserve humiliation for things they support

I kind of like him but then....one has to dine with a long spoon to eat with the devil.

Gerrard59:
I like your honesty. Your last statement should be your pragmatism going forward. Expecting native Brits to imbibe Nigerian culture does not make sense. Anyone who is interested in his cultural practice should develop his environment so that he can practice those cultural rites/events without being obstructed.

If you are in Rome, do as the Romans.

True.

Really looked like three escaped housed pigs. Three wandering pigs who left their unlocked pigs pen.

Oink oink - poor pepa pigs!

Did you look for the owners before you slaughtered them ?

LastProphet:
Bros is not easy, until we blacks fix one African country there will be no respect for black people. We are been tolerated here whether you accept it or not

For me, I don't see myself as being tolerated. I see myself as a contributing law-abiding member of the community/society

LastProphet:
US is worse than what he even just said but no need trying to explain to people at home, you need to use your eye come and see it then you will understand what op is saying. Only very few are actually happy to be here bet me

Lol, very worst! But we get used to it
I always pray for rainy December. I hope to visit Seattle to enjoy rainy Christmas and new year.

Toks2008:
Welcome to the world of O. Y. O(on your own)

Me I love it o.

Me too, I love it.

Peace and quiet- priceless!

koife:
Hello nairalanders, I am particularly compelled to pen this down as I observe my first Xmas away from nja.

Omo forget, nja get swag, community life and it's much fun there during this time of the year.

Yeah, we have our own bad side, but mehn, our social and family life is none to compare with.

Can you imagine, a whole Xmas, the place be like say na curfew Dem declare... Everybody "on your own". Mall shut, pubs shut, kababs, shut, no taxi....everywhere dead.

D one wia pain me pass na say I never carry eye see my flatmate since two days now. Abi this people normal so, or abi na over civilization dey worry Dem? I am so bored and tired that I had to drive out and to my greatest surprise na dead dry town I see. If na nja I dey so, na steady balling...huz to huz chopinz, visits, laughter, palmy, give away, oloshi lmao etc.

Abroad mongers abeg I carry God name beg una, stay back ooo nja na Diamond and Gold. Una no know wetin una get untill una come hia.

By the way, if any nja correct guy dey around Lowestoft, Suffolk, UK abeg make we connect gather make some noice jor, even if na Norwich I go drive come.

I run come hia, as we no get better education. If e bin dey, I nor for come hia lailai.

Meanwhile, seasons greetings y'all.
Much love.
Xoxo

You will get use to it. Try traveling to places such as Hawaii for Christmas. Hotels have different fun events for your enjoyment.
If you at your apartment next holiday, cook, eat and drink eggnog. Watch movies and get a good sleep. By the time you wake up, Christmas day is over

TWoods:
Mention any of these billionaires who’s children aren’t dual citizens and who don’t have foreign doctors.

Ask him! They take solace in the insolaceable!

Instead of using the money to improve Nigeria roads or hospitals, they pocket the money for their multitudes of children's education in UK/Europe. Arab countries etc

TWoods:
Stuff that money can’t buy is why the likes of me don’t believe in Nigeria. You may own your house outright in Nigeria… but what’s the point when healthcare, security and peace of mind to move around as you please does not exist?

So true!

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Too numerous to name but Merry Christmas everyone here !!!

Obrigardo:
Merry Christmas boss

Merry Christmas!

Same Philip was with them today. Went to Christmas service and walk about with them today.

They should bring back Harry and Megan and stop being petty about HM raining on their parade for being too sought after.

TheGoodAmerican:
Your mom is 1000% right. Goat meat stock is THEEE best stock for jollof rice. It's the only meat I cook when I make jollof rice and one of my secrets for making killer jollof rice. It's amazing. Your mom knows wassup.

You are so right!

GboyegaD:
I bought from the African store just once after I moved to my current city. Planned buying a full goat maybe some time in January.

As for Christmas, I am attempting Quail. I know it is delicate as it can dry out very fast since it doesn't have fat but I think it should be worth the experiment.

Full goat - great meat for melon soup and stew.
Haven't tried quail meat. But the egg is good.
Merry Christmas!

cococandy:
Used to be for me when I buy from african stores. Until I discovered Mexican store and it’s so much better

The one I saw at the Mexican store wasn’t roasted and it was skinned.
The Philippines store too. I heard they used to roast until they reported them of animal cruelty.
People were complaining the smell of roasting goat was disturbing and disgusting them

Miracood2:
4k

30 pieces. Na real manage we dey.

Better than nothing.

That's good. 4k for 30 pieces - not bad for just a day event meal.

TheGoodAmerican:
Dinner

Broccoli & Sunflower seeds salad, Stir-fried Pasta w/ Shrimp, Baked Salmon avec cajun seasoning

The shrimp and brocc

Call me when you have wild salmon

Goat meat expensive .

I need goat meat stock to make real jollof.
Learned from my mom and her meeting friends that the best jollof is made with goat meat stock ( if you can't find real chicken stock) Not 4 months old chicken stock

GboyegaD, cococandy, Descarado and all - goat meat expensive at your side ?

Binta and Akposy, how much for akuya in the north?
Mariangeles cheaper as your side?
Ahnie, any plans to source in the deep village for fowl or goat ?

Miracood2:
Nothing like chicken here.

Dad arranged some meat from the meat seller. We gonna roll like dat.

Good idea.. How much meat ? How many will it feed ?

I'm always curious.

Bintdawood:
Am sorry it won't happen again.

Muna just joking o.

Saanu and merry Christmas!