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Firstly, I assume you feel the need to turn down her frequent food supplies coz you're not attracted to her; which isn't a bad thing.
However, since her gesture is making you uncomfortable, I'd suggest you cook for her/take her out/bring out her own food whenever she makes her usual round (whichever suits you) and over the course of eating, extol her large-heartedness and while at it, let her know you cherish her friendship but can't continue to accept her food supplies coz it makes you feel obligated to (like you owe) her, which you don't want. Don't forget to thank her for the days she cooked and brought you meals (let her know it was delicious, even if you didn't taste it coz she might assume you didn't like her cooking) but that going forward, you'd like that to end.

chatinent:
Markurdi is a place to be. It is the capital of Benue state in Nigeria. It is said to be The Food basket of the Nation.

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While coming, you will experience these things:
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1. [s]You will notice they still use mud huts. It's cultural. Their mud houses are round shaped and a bit dwarfy to normal house sizes.[/s]
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2. [s]They sell only roast yam along. You will find people selling roast yam along, they'd be pursuing you to buy it like tomorrow were history.[/s]
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3. Garri market. I wonder if this is where they supply garri from to the world. They are good in garri production. You'd notice they sell it much.
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4. A police check-point with a military personnel. If you are studious, you will notice almost all police check-points have a military personnel accompanied with them. Maybe, to curb disobedience. You know, the Nigerian police force are not respected here in Nigeria.

5. [s] It looks deserted. The environs look like what Moses trekked in the Bible, no wonder he had to take off his shoes.[/s]
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When you are in Markurdi, you must experience these:.
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6. Pigs are domesticated. Pigs are domestic animals over there, they go around like pets.
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7. You use pigs to pay dowry. Reliable sources confirmed that in parts of Markurdi, pigs are used as part of paying a woman's dowry.
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8. You must meet sb who speaks your language. Yes, it's true. Markurdi is in central Nigeria, therefore, almost all tribes may be found there.
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9. Admiration. Seriously, they admire new comers easily! Little wonder I made many friends!
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10. Seems peaceful. The place is serene. Well, let's say the place I stayed.
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11. Phantom Thieves. We were cautioned that they have spirit thieves who would deal your valueable; I mean, Mr Nobodies. Well, theft is everywhere.
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Origin: http://chatinent.com.ng/index.php?act=ST&f=46&t=449&st=0#entry892
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Thankfully, some of the points OP listed have been exposed for the lies they are. Which Makurdi did you visit that is "deserted?" or did the word just have a new meaning? What happened to selling of fruits, especially very cheap buckets of oranges along the roadside; yet you say ONLY (emphasis mine) roasted yam? Perhaps you'd do well to inform which part of Makurdi you visited precisely instead of generalizing your assumptions.

Ordinarily I'd avoid creating a thread on D'banj seeing that there's not a dearth of topics on the Nigerian music icon but with the increasing level of dislike for the self-styled African Michael Jackson, especially from his own country(wo)men, this became necessary.

Why the hate on D'banj? What's his offence? Why is there a deliberate and patterned attempt to rubbish his hard work and successes especially with the release of his latest studio album (his 4th solo effort) King-Don-Come?

Although King-Don-Come has swayed some critics to the side of D'banj, there's still a motley crowd that refuses to see anything good in the "Kokomaster". For better illustration, this latter group may be likened to a group of kids who love chocolate but will not go near a particularly​ great brand because the cover wrapper has the face of the cartoon character they least approve - nonetheless this doesn't change the fact that what's underneath the wrapper is a mouthwatering chocolate.

Since going solo over five years ago, the amount of hate that has been thrown at D'banj is unprecedented. In fact, it's safe to assume that among his class, the star entertainer is the most loathed. If he was any less stronger mentally/emotionally or lacked thick skin, the Emergency singer could've been history musically by now.

For those who loathe D'banj on the basis of his music - which he has never claimed to be a maestro - that he has retrogressed since going solo, this isn't​ entirely true but that's topic for another day. Majority of those who label his songs "whack" do so for the sole reason it was sung by the person they hate to love; if it had any other person on it, they would've gladly given their approval.

While some D'banj haters have softened their stance with the release of his unbelievably good King-Don-Come album - which has a collection of nice songs by the way - others have strengthened their hate.

When it was reported here that "'banj's 'Elchapo' Trending As No 4 In The Netherlands", they said it was impossible as English is purportedly not widely spoken in that country. When it was also reported that "'banjs El Chapo Video Reaches One Million Views Under A Week On Youtube" some people alleged that he bought the views while others slammed him for celebrating the "achievement" considering his status.

Now, that's the problem with most people who look down on D'banj - double standards. One day, you hear them saying he's a broke a** or no longer relevant on another day, they'll accuse the "broke" guy of buying views (they'll still argue that he can afford to because it's not that expensive) or "too big a star" to be celebrating a million views (and still counting) on YouTube.

The same way they accuse D'banj of making music with little or no lyrical depth, they celebrate others for the same thing; so, what particularly is their grouse with him?

I won't conclude this without informing the D'banj "haters club" that El Chapo isn't just no. 4 trending video on YouTube in the Netherlands, as at the time of writing this, it is no. 3.

King-Don-Come might not be a classic album in terms of lyrical content or the songs even close to most of D'banj's songs of yester-years, I can declare with all sense of responsibility after listening to the latest album that it showcases D'banj in a light never before seen and indeed, the King is back irrespective of what naysayers may say or think.

Hello Dear NLers, this is a cry for help by the woman whose image appears herein. Her name is Prof. (Mrs) Oluremilekun O. Ajayi, current Head, Department of Zoology at the University of Jos.

Prof. Ajayi, who lost her husband to cancer six years ago, is currently battling an aggressive form of cancer that has seen her suffered several infections and a particularly scary episode of Pulmonary Embolisms (blood clots in her lungs).

Inspite of these setbacks to her health, this mother and grandmother has battled to stay alive.

Her children have opened a GoFundMe to help raise funds for her treatment.

Hear her childrens' plea:

"No one should ever have to see their loved one in this condition, and it is even more painful and heartbreaking when you are not in a position, financially, to pay for treatment. This is an incredibly difficult situation for our family.

"Our mother is presently seeking help in the U.K to battle this cancer. She has been here for the past 5 weeks, having traveled from Nigeria, mostly receiving only pain medications to alleviate the excruciation pain ravaging her body.

"This ordeal began in January 2017, but we did not realize the extent of what we were dealing with till about May. In this time, she has accumulated mounting medical bills, and she still needs further treatment. We are running out of options on how to raise money for her care.

"She is a private patient, meaning she has no insurance and for chemotherapy to commence, the facilities have required that we pay the full amount upfront. They will not agree to payments in instalments.

"So, we, her children appeal to you. We pray you find it in your heart to give towards this fund and save our mother. We appeal to your compassion and your humanity, and we know, with your help, our mother has a fighting chance to pull through.

"Thank you and God bless you all".

So far, via the GoFundMe page, the sum of £6,877 (as at the time of typing this) has been raised within a short span of three days by 101 persons; no amount is too small to contribute towards the treatment of Prof. (Mrs.) Oluremilekun O. Ajayi.

https://www.gofundme.com/5rdgm-mums-fight-against-cancer

The People's Democratic Party, PDP, has mourned the passing of immediate past Governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai.

Mr. Suntai passed away yesterday, Wednesday, at a private residence in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A where he was undergoing rehabilitation for brain injuries he sustained from a plane crash in October, 2012.

He died two days to his 56th birthday.

In a statement yesterday, the Deputy National Chairman of the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of PDP, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, described the late former governor as an outstanding and professional man.

Mr. Ojougboh said late Mr. Suntai did the PDP proud with his examplar record of achievements in office as Governor of Taraba before the unfortunate plane crash that incapacitated him.

"We're proud of late Suntai. He left his profession and became a politician in order to bring quality to governance.

"This, he exhibited, while in office until the unfortunate plane crash incident.

“Suntai represented PDP well and are very proud of him".

Ojougboh said that until his death Suntai never gave up as he was involved in the struggle for the progress of PDP and Nigeria.

He said that the PDP commiserated with the family of late Suntai, the people and government of Taraba state on the great lost.

http://www.npbs.gov.ng/landing/index.php/100-home-page/politics/192-pdp-mourns-late-suntai-says-ex-gov-brought-quality-governance-to-taraba

Dear Nigerian youth,

It's with mixed feelings I write this letter to you yet, I hope it meets you well? How have you been? Hope life is treating you well and you too have been fair to your fellow (wo)man?

I'm​ aware the economy isn't living up to your expectations and don't even get me started on the lack of gainful employment however, when the few job opportunities came knocking on your door, how prepared were you to meet them? Who preparation epp abi?

Dear Nigerian youth, if you recall not too​ long at the beginning of this missive I did mention that I'd mixed feelings writing to you; I was happy and sad at the same time. You may wonder "how can anyone be happy and at the same time sad?"

In life, you'll come to discover - if you haven't already - that there are some situations you find yourself that invoke feelings of happiness in you while others will stir feelings of sadness, emptiness even.

Since you were born and came to knowledge of right and wrong you must've heard that you're the leader of tomorrow yet that future seems to have eluded you - sort of an illusion. While it could still become reality, I am sad to point out that your actions or inactions may've contributed towards making that future - where you're a leader - far from you.

Dear Nigerian youth, I've observed with keen interest your evolvement over the years and I can say with certainty that you're indeed a rare breed, who inspite of the challenges that surround you like an army of ants around a drop of honey, you've displayed uncommon resilience and often, like the Phoenix, you've risen from the ash of your unfavorable conditions. For that and more, I salute and celebrate you.

Your hard work, innovative ideas, honesty, belief in God, patriotism to your country and resourcefulness have made you a force to be reckoned with the world over. Among your equals, you stand out like a constellation of stars; little wonder you've become a point of reference to the spirit of Black; a race destined for greatness inspite of the many obstacles.

However, among you Nigerian youth, are a few bad eggs who have embraced a life of wastefulness, dishonesty, pride, living on the fast lane, greed and laziness. These few have made it their life's work to bring shame to you dear Nigerian youth but shall you allow them?

Often times I sit and ponder, how did you become the poster boy for internet fraud popularly called 'yahoo-yahoo?' how did you become so lazy that you're now rated one of the leading originators/participants of Ponzi schemes in the world?

Once upon a time you stood for nothing but hardwork, dignity in labour and reward for honest service but these days you're now in the forefront of kidnapping, armed robbery, militancy, ritualism, political thuggery and other such vices too numerous to mention.

How did you get to this point dear Nigerian youth? If you claim that your country failed you and broke its promises of a better life for you, is that enough reason for you to fail yourself?

You cannot be a leader of tomorrow if you spend a larger part of your today abusing drugs, whiling away valuable time in sports betting shops, drinking joints, 'investing' the little you have on ponzis and expecting to get rich overnight without lifting a finger or even in religious houses expecting a miracle because "Faith without works is dead".

Why don't you wake up dear Nigerian youth! You've slumbered for far too long and are lagging behind your peers who virtually every day, are breaking new grounds. While you've done greatly for yourself within a short time and with little or no help, I daresay to you that more work is needed to be done.

The world is waiting to hear your breakthroughs in Science, Technology, Health and even politics. Who says you cannot achieve greatness; that your environment (Nigeria) isn't a fertile soil for your next-generation ideas to grown and blossom? Who says the challenges you face today cannot become your stepping stone to greatness tomorrow? You just have to put your thinking cap back on your head and think outside the box.

If Mark Zuckerberg can make it, why can't you? If Usain Bolt can make it, who says you can't? If Emmanuel Macron or Justin Trudeau can make it, what stops you from making it? If Chimamanda Adichie can be successful, why can't you?

Dear Nigerian youth, you've no excuse really to not succeed. The only thing holding you back is you - you can only achieve as much as your faith can muster.

Step out of the shadows today, free yourself of the chain of procrastination and find something for your hands to do no matter how small. Remember that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step.

I hope to talk to you soon again dear Nigerian youth. Thanks for taking the time to read my letter.

Yours Sincerely,
Concerned Nigerian youth

http://www.npbs.gov.ng/landing/index.php/100-home-page/politics/190-dear-nigerian-youth-why-you-re-not-yet-leaders-of-tomorrow

By now, you must have heard about the Abuja-Kaduna Standard Gauge Rail line that is now the toast of most travelers along that route & “tourists” alike. There are those who have one business or the other to do in Kaduna or Abuja, who now have a choice between a safer, more reliable & comfortable mode of transportation, which is the new rail service and a less safe, unpredictable & sometimes comfortable means of transportation, which is the road. These are the travelers.

The “tourists”, on the other hand, have nothing really to do in either cities; they are curious, experimental & just want to experience the “feeling” of excitement that this new rail service offers.

However, what nobody told these category of Nigerians & foreigners alike is that “nothing good comes easy”.
I will explain why in the next few sentences.

Imagine that you traveled from Zaria to Abuja by road for a meeting with high hopes that on your return trip, 24 hours later, you would join the “transforma-change” (since supporters of both the previous and present administration have refused to see the realization of the Abuja-Kaduna rail project as a victory for Nigeria & it’s people, rather than a glorification of just two personalities) that is the Abuja-Kaduna rail service.

Though you slept very late, as early as 6a.m, you were set and ready to hit the road to take the first train.

However, as you approach the station, which by the way is a lovely sight to behold, your heart beat racing faster, excitement high & spilling over with unbelief that yes, “today na today, I go enter train”, you suddenly notice the looks on some passengers’ faces that tells you something is amiss. Although the facial expressions don’t tell the entire story, you still believe that your hopes of riding the train are on course.

You waltz your way through the crowd all the while soaking in the beauty & serenity of the environment till you get to the entrance of the gigantic building that is clearly marked “Departure” & then it hits you; trouble in paradise.

A fine looking, courteous & confident man with a reflective jacket on his dress and identification card clipped to its front, was explaining some things to a group of passengers that had gathered in front of the departure hall. You move closer to hear clearly what he is saying but almost immediately, it’s ended and he’s directing some members of the group to read a typed written notice pasted on the glass door that leads into the hall.

The notice clearly indicates that as from the 29th August, anyone wanting to ride the train must provide a valid means of identification – drivers license, international passport, national I.d card or permanent voter’s card before they can be allowed to buy their ticket to board the train.

The information jolts you just a little bit because you’ve none of the aforementioned means of identification yet to remain on course. Just as the fine looking gentleman is about making his way back into the hall, you see “Bomb Squad” scribbled behind his reflective jacket and you quickly call out “oga!” He turns around, a closer look at his I.d card confirms he’s a police officer from the Edo State Police Command.

“Good morning sir”, you greet and he responds. “Where can I get a ticket?” you ask almost immediately & the answer that finally dashed your hopes comes out of his mouth: “the first train is fully booked. No more tickets but you can come back for the afternoon train”.

He was saying something about the time for the afternoon train but you’re no longer paying attention as something else has caught your eyes.
You peep through the transparent giant glass doors & you can see a large number of people comfortably seated inside the departure hall. “The lucky ones”, who have gotten their tickets and are only waiting for the early morning train to arrive so they can “gerrarahere”.

Anyways, that was my experience this past Saturday at the Kubwa Train sub-station.

My cousin had informed me to “wake up very early” so that I would catch the first train. How early, was what I did not know. But I suspect being early at the train station means getting there probably around 5a.m.

What interested me, however, was the enthusiasm and interest shown by Nigerians from all walks of life to take the train. It also gave me some cause for concern.

Not all Nigerians, law-abiding and with legitimate businesses, have a driver’s license, voter’s card or national I.d card. Denying them, or rather us, the chance of riding the train because we don’t have any of these aforementioned means of identification, is a disservice to the purpose of introducing the train along this route.

I later discovered, based on my discussion with the police officer with the “bomb squad” vest that just about any means of proper identification was all that was required.

If I may also ask, what is the wisdom, minus security reason, behind having the train depart first thing in the morning from Abuja to Kaduna instead of vice versa? The idea behind this rail service, I believe, aside providing an alternative, cheaper & safer mode of transportation, is to open up economic activities between the two cities.

Look at it this way, imagine living in Kaduna, which offers a more affordable lifestyle with a train readily available as early as 7a.m to transport you to Abuja where you work. This would open a limitless world of opportunities in the “Crocodile city” & in the process, decongest the nation’s capital, which is fast becoming a less attractive place to live what with the noise, air & environmental pollution, traffic congestion, high cost of living and rent among others.

Also, while the Abuja-Kaduna rail service is still relatively new and challenges such as high passenger volumes are not unexpected, the federal government will do good to start making plans to expand the number of rail tracks or increase the number of trains/coaches to accommodate the increasing number of travelers as well as provide alternative means of purchasing tickets e.g online booking.

The opportunities presented by an effective and reliable rail transport system cannot be over-emphasized reason the FG must seize the momentum and capitalize on the interest so far shown by Nigerians, to develop and deliver on modern and world class rail services that will pass the test of time.

http://www.informationng.com/2016/09/what-you-werent-told-about-the-new-abuja-kaduna-rail-1-by-ayodele-daniel.html

I am in Sabon Gari LGA of Kaduna State.

I am still trying to figure out which category I fall under because the correspondence between me and the representative of Nigerialog.com team who contacted me, seemed to be smooth and responses were swift. Maybe I made an unreasonable demand or perhaps fell down the pecking order of applicants, I'll never know. All the same guys, this is for real; apply now & ask questions about their authenticity later. Cheers.

nigerialog:
So far we have already employed some people and they are already working.
We are still screening others, while new applications are coming in.

So far we have identified five groups of applicants:

(1) Those who are serious and are qualified

(2) Those who are serious but are not qualified (either due to lack of adequate command of English or carelessness of their application response)

(3) Those who are qualified but are still checking us out to know whether we are serious, maybe waiting till me pay the first salary

(4) Devils advocates and kill joys who are just out to spoil our business

(5) Spies just snooping around


You are all welcome!

At the end we shall select those who will enhance our business.

God bless you all, and God bless Nigeria!

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Model: TOPKICK C7500
Color: White
Interior: Leather
Engine specs: Caterpillar
Engine Type: 3126
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Location: Maitama, Abuja
Price: N9.5m (slightly negotiable)
Contact: 08037021257

Sarcasm on point!!

bloodyBLOGGER:
this is still a witch hunt. EFCC needs to prove how the money got into his account. Buhari hates metuh very much. Metuh is not a thief. The money just entered his account. Buhari hates the 5%

If Moro was arrested after the rerun was ordered & while serving as Senator Mark's Campaign DG, the PDP would've screamed witch-hunt. But since they won, he can be picked up without much fuss, if any.

Ecoterrorism:
Bring them to book and jail them if found guilty.



But why did they act after David Mark flogged APC in senatorial election and Abba Moro was the campaign director

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that world leaders have a favourable impression of President Muhammadu Buhari.

President Buhari led Nigeria’s delegation to the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he met the U.N Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon; President Barack Obama of U.S, Former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany; President Xi Jinping of China, ex-President Bill Clinton among others.

Obasanjo, who had just returned to the country from New York, where he also attended some sessions of the UNGA as a speaker, made this known while speaking to journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

He said, “I heard some of the comments of those he (Buhari) met, the comment that probably would not come back to him. He met former US President Bill Clinton for almost one hour and President Clinton, when I joined him for his global initiative, talked to me about his impression of our President, it was favourable”.

“Gordon Brown and I met him and we talked about issues. The few other leaders who met him gave me their impression and his debut so to say. It has been good”, Obasanjo, who is not known to be charitable with words, added.

http://www.informationng.com/?p=322777

The Nigerian Army, just like other members of the Armed Forces and security agencies, are paid to protect the civilian populace, not brutalize them. While there is in the majority, professionals and highly disciplined members of the NA, the actions of a few rotten eggs have tainted and continued to taint the image of the army.
My friend, who wasn't feeling well, had taken a commercial bike around 11.20AM on Monday to first lodge a complaint at Union Bank from where he was going to head to OAU Ile-Ife to run a medical test.
On their way, around Lagere junction opposite Stanbic IBTC, they were assaulted by a soldier. Initially, it seemed the bike rider had committed an unknown offence and was the target of the soldier's fury but as he (the soldier) took out his whip to flog the rider, it landed on my friend's neck.
An attempt to inquire from the soldier what happened seemed to infuriate him the more as he mercilessly flogged my friend in question. The unidentified soldier didn't have a name tag on his uniform but was attached to a red-colored van with the call number '007' written on it.
When will our soldiers and other security agents learn to stop brutalizing civilians at the slightest or no provocation?
See photos of the marks left on my friend's body after the soldier was through flogging him.

Okay. He made mistakes which weren't deliberate and was never exposed until today's events. The flip side is the lapses have been noted and the human error on the intensity of the rain will never repeat itself. However, you're wrong on his not seeking the services of a carpenter coz he did and while it might not look exactly the same as the one whose image you posted, it is the same house and technique he has been using all these years with outstanding results. But lessons have been learnt. As for the caning, the "village virgins" have decided to be merciful!

KAYD007:
The Op`s brother should be arrested and prosecuted for negligence which has resulted to the murder by flood of 150 birds

The Op`s brother did not in anyway seek for the services of a carpenter that would have constructed a chicken house or shed for him. see the attached image to illustrate my point. he probably reared the chickens on encircle bare floor, when the flood came, were drowned.

so, why the sympathy? he should be made to do frog jump to the village square and given strokes of the cane by the village virgins.

The poultry isn't far; infact, it is behind our house. The intensity of the rainfall was what we underestimated+some anti-flooding measures he took, that obviously didn't work. Lessons learnt!

baba11:
This is one of the disadvantages of rearing your poultry very far from where you're staying. Had it been that he sited his farm very close to where he's staying, this wouldn't have happened.

Take heart!
Take cues from this and forge ahead!!
God willing, this will be the last time something like this will happen.
I shared your pains bro!!!!

No. But someone else could learn not to repeat some mistakes he made, which by the way, we noticed once the deed had been done. For instance, the entrance to where the chicks were being brooded could've been made higher above ground level. Secondly, never say "it can't happen to me" coz this is the first time he's experiencing this after over 5-years in the business.

cutekhalifa:
Sorry oooooo but must you post it on Nairaland ?

Already did. Thanks.

deavicky:
So sorry dear. Please make u depose them properly

Exactly. That's the same message of hope we gave him. Quite painful but it could've been worse if this happened when they are and after all the man-power and money sunk in.

dokiOloye:
Better for him that he lost in this early stage,than when the birds are near table size,when he must have spent a lot in feed and others.
Let him take heart sha,all loss na loss.

My younger brother has been keeping birds (broiler) for commercial purposes for over 5 years now and this is the first time he would suffer this sort of calamity in the business.
In anticipation of the forthcoming Sallah, he'd collected 150 birds on Thursday, August 6 but little did he know that exactly two days later, he'll be counting his loss as all the birds, which were in brooding, died as a result of flooding occasioned by what didn't seem like a heavy rainfall at first, until the damage was assessed.
The pictures below tell the sad story of how 150 two-day old chicks drowned while we're inside the house without knowing their own had been flooded.

In addition to what musiwax pointed out earlier, the analysis by Decryptor is mis-truth, don't want to say false. First of, the news was all over the net on Wednesday check http://dailytrust.com.ng/daily/index.php/news-menu/news/59390-ndlea-intercepts-2-2m-cash-from-passenger-at-lagos-airport and http://thenationonlineng.net/new/ndlea-intercepts-2-1m-at-lagos-airport/.
Having pointed that out, NDLEA is allowed to intercept huge sums of cash of this nature as it could be proceeds from illicit drug trade. This much was confirmed by the NDLEA spokesperson, Mitchel Ofoyeju, who said "Investigation conducted by the Agency did not link the money to proceeds of narcotics. However, a country having insurgency challenge cannot afford to ignore suspicious movement of such large amount of money".
As per the counting machine, if they counted the sum manually, we would still accuse them of being 'backward' & not 'sophisticated'; they used a machine to save time & it's a problem because an anti-narcotics agency has nothing doing with counting machine? FYI, the machine could've been borrowed from any of the airlines or business offices that operate within the airport.
As per the 'NK' in the background, why're you so sure its full meaning is 'BANK'? It could be 'INTERBANK', 'PRANK', 'RANK' or any other word/phrase.
As per the man's demeanour, whose name is John Bamidele Ibiteye by the way, if you've nothing to fear & not guilty of what you're being accused, why should you be ruffled? Or perhaps even, he is a 'hardened' criminal, wouldn't that explain his calm expression? There're a million & one reasons why the man could've been calm, don't narrow it down to one.
Finally, what gives you the confidence to conclude that "The story is absolutely false and should be disregarded!" SR could spew thrash at times & that's not subject to debate but to rush them to the gallows on this one, you, sir, are the one who's "false" and should be totally "disregarded".

SaintChukz:
Is this real? I thought there was already an on going recruitment from late last year?

I should think it's real. 71RRI passed out some few weeks ago and even before then, the 72RRI were already at the NA Depot Zaria, undergoing training. It's a continuous cycle (the recruitment) I think.

kestolove95:
aswr..me can't wait for him to cum to minna o..na trade fair complex I go slip dat day

Minna be prepared to receive the Peoples general and his campaign team tomorrow, Sunday. Kaduna too.

maclatunji:
He is not running which makes this more interesting than it would be if he were.

He's the PDP candidate for Niger East Senatorial District

Jenams:
Pls I need security info abt minna, like how safe, which area to get an apartment as a christain, where not to frequent and how to relate wit the people (do's n don't), cos av bn promoted in my office and transfered to minna branch from abuja. Pls help me NLanders

I don't think you should be apprehensive Jenams. Minna is not known for religious violence besides, the people are hospitable but if you insist, look for a place in Tunga, around the Shiroro Hotel area, might just be where you need. And no, I don't live in Minna, just been there before. Meanwhile, you should also consider proximity to your place of work. All the best sir.

Funny enough, I watched a TVC by Chivita purportedly showing Manchester United's Wayne Rooney Drinking the company's product similar to the one I found the strange products inside.

tchidi:
I served my visitors with chi exotic pineapple and coconut, they called me back to ask if what I served them was palmwine?
I was so embarrassed!! When I tasted it, I almost threw up!! It had fermented kind of... yet the BB date was may 2015...

I did immediately I noticed Chivita's customer reps were wasting my time. I've also sent them an email with photos and video of the Chivita pack.

otunbakolawole:
Op, locate Consumer Protection Council in your vicinity.

nenergy:
This is the 2nd case in 2 months. Home-made juice is the best.

Couldn't agree less. I'd some bowls of fruit salad at a friend's earlier today & it was just 10/10.

Here's what I found in a freshly opened pack of Chivita Active fruit juice today, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 in Zaria, Kaduna State. Can't
describe what it is but I couldn't drink the juice anymore.
A call to the fruit juice manufacturer's customer care was not treated with importance as the receiver kept me on hold several times under
the guise of transfering my call to a supervisor or someone who would attend to my query.
I should state that the fruit juice has an expiry date 5/5/2015 with MFG date 6/8/14.
I think we should all be careful with the things we consume and how we consume them. I was lucky to have poured some of the contents of the fruit pack into a cup otherwise, who knows, I could've unknowingly swallowed these things and probably been affected/infected by it.

webdezzi: MTN has the number 1 spot.
We run a bulk sms company (https://www.magicbulk.com) and i can tell you from our combined daily report that
65-85% SMS sent out are meant for MTN numbers, on a daily basis.

I have been on the airtel network for over 11 years, they have been fantastic but the last 6 months, i completely stopped loading the line. My reasons

after subscribing to a data plan, Airtel will creatively ignore your data account and charge your naira balance.
once your naira balance is zeroed, they come back for your data.
This can be very upsetting if you have a huge naira balance mean for other purposes.
When you call them up, their customer care will most of the time hangup on you and send you a message that your issue has been successfully resolved.

With this dubious approach, i realized my monthly recharges have skyrocketed by over 400%
i just had to stop using it and i am so glad that Nigerians are able to express their grievances by leaving airtel.

I think NCC needs to ensure a standard that calls to customer care lines be made terminable by the customer.
they may also consider a standard number for account balance checks, data checks across all networks.
It is becoming complex daily processing short codes in our head.

Also account balance checks should be #124# on Glo and that should be it
after dialing that, what you see is adverts that we dont read anyways, to see your real balance, you have to dial redial 1 and wait which is bad user experience design IMHO

Congrats to GLO

To simply check account balance once, dial #124*1# and the reason in my opinion why glo displaced airtel from second spot might not be unconnected with its #1000 for 3gb BlackBerry plan.