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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Physics And Biology Teacher Needed by baum1: 5:25pm On Oct 14, 2017
For CVs submitted, thank you. We've begun interviewing.

If you saw several calls from a private number, these came from us. Unfortunately, you were not there to pick. And we wish you good luck.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Physics And Biology Teacher Needed by baum1: 2:09am On Oct 10, 2017
Chigorkizz:
I Am A Graduate With Bsc Biology(2nd Class Upper Division,4.12 CGPA),excellent Research,time Management And Problem Solving Skill.I Have Two Years Experience In Teaching Biology. I Am New In Lagos And Still Don't Know The Terrain,i Would Have Been Your Best Solution.I Stays In Lekki(Ikota).

Ikota is like another state in relation to Iyana Ipaja. Your profile looks strong, but you will spend a good chunk of your pay on transport. It isn't worth it. So, I won't advise you to apply. Good luck
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Physics And Biology Teacher Needed by baum1: 2:07am On Oct 10, 2017
love2017:
thunder fire you and your father

I'm not sure what this means or the question it is in response to.

I do hope you speedily get over whatever may be wrong. It seems strange.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Physics And Biology Teacher Needed by baum1: 9:40pm On Oct 09, 2017
endtime1:
I have 4yrs experience in teaching physics I can achieve that target I stay close to iyana ipaja. I take home lessons too

If you meet the stated minimum qualification, you may apply.



PS: At this time, only those meeting the specific requirements should apply. I know nonphysicist can teach physics, but at this point, we need a physicist. Here we define a physicist as someone with at least a BSc/HND in Physics
Jobs/Vacancies / Physics And Biology Teacher Needed by baum1: 8:59pm On Oct 09, 2017
We are currently hiring a physics teacher and a biology teacher.

Strong experience in private teaching and an understanding of the rudiments of professionalism are required.

The successful candidates will be required to prepare a 15-year-old boy for the forthcoming UME and WAEC. We have a target of 95/100 in UME and A1 in WAEC for both subjects, so if you are interested in this role and meet the below specifications, please send your CV and cover letter.

Physics teacher - must have a BSc/HND/BEd in physics, applied physics, pure physics. Must be experienced and able to teach effectively to achieve the set target. We won't discard applications from those with excellent academic qualifications but without experience. However, the teaching ability must be there.

Biology teacher - must have a BSc/HND/BEd in biology, microbiology, applied biology, cell biology and genetics. Must be experienced and able to teach effectively to achieve the set target. We won't discard applications from those with excellent academic qualifications but without experience. However, the teaching ability must be there.

Teachers who meet or exceed the above targets (A1 in WAEC and >95/100 in UME) get 3 times their monthly pay as a bonus and a movie ticket to any movie of their choice in Lagos. As such, we are looking to hire experienced people who have achieved such a feat before and/or are likely to succeed. People who can deliver.

Send CV and cover letter to...baumtenpers@gmail.com.

Deadline is October 13. Interviews, phone interviews only, will be held on October 14 and 15.

The student resides in Iyana Ipaja area. It will be hard if you don't live in this area.
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Zambia: 1 - 0 - Who Was The Man Of The Match? by baum1: 9:20pm On Oct 07, 2017
siliconville:
Ikechukwu Ezenwa.

The save was kiss

That guy is a bam goalkeeper. I first watched him in our match against Cameroon, the second leg, I knew he was good. No wonder he is one of the highest paid at Ifeayin Uba FC...After the world cup, he will go international.

I wonder why I didn't know of him before now...Anyway, I'm one of the guilty people who don't watch naira league grin
Religion / Re: Oluwatobi Deborah Odukoya Graduates With PhD At 27 (Photos) by baum1: 2:25am On Sep 30, 2017
lizzlix:
Way to go girl!!! I commend her for being a little honest with the Age



Finally, we have a girl who is not 16yrs old

Honest? Is she old? How can she call herself 16, lol. 27 is not old now. In fact, still good and provided she has the attributes that I would assume she has, genuine people will come after her for different purposes
Religion / Re: Oluwatobi Deborah Odukoya Graduates With PhD At 27 (Photos) by baum1: 2:23am On Sep 30, 2017
walesalak:

Not BSC in psychology but PHD.. bad as e bad she will hook herself up in a higher institution. or hospital based on connection of her papa sad

The bro just yarn..Perhaps he taught it was something else
Religion / Re: Oluwatobi Deborah Odukoya Graduates With PhD At 27 (Photos) by baum1: 2:22am On Sep 30, 2017
efighter:
PhD in what course? If it is psychology, then tell her to stay over there. Psychology is no carrier, it's a waste of time. There are many psychology graduates doing network marketing and corporate Olosho in Lagos.

Bro, everything is not black and white..

Her career entitles and qualifies her to do research, not to pursue career in the sense that you are insinuating. All she needs is a research grant of $500K to work on why depression is less common in Africa compared to western countries, and she is made in the short term.

Life is more than 'people graduate dey find job'
Religion / Re: Oluwatobi Deborah Odukoya Graduates With PhD At 27 (Photos) by baum1: 2:18am On Sep 30, 2017
jaksmillioniar:
I will b d most lucky guy in d world if I get a girl like dis God pls favor me wit a woman of gold

What quality do you bring to the table? I mean, what have you done to develop yourself?

If you have developed yourself, it doesn't have to be by earning a PhD, then accomplished people like this will cross your path. It's normal
Religion / Re: Oluwatobi Deborah Odukoya Graduates With PhD At 27 (Photos) by baum1: 2:17am On Sep 30, 2017
Nukilia:


We can and we have produced PhD guys at that age in this country. The challenge is with strike action which keeps ratarding the growth of the students. The Nigerian system is just so pathetic but I hope something is done to restore the greatness in government universities.

Indeed, I know of one. He is very sound as I heard. He is at the department of mathematics, Unilag. It's easy to verify this

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Religion / Re: Oluwatobi Deborah Odukoya Graduates With PhD At 27 (Photos) by baum1: 2:15am On Sep 30, 2017
360command:
they must have used the Church's money to pay her school fees.

Guy, I want to assume you are learned. If my assumption is true, then you can't just mouth off unverified statements.

US schools, as you may very well know, offer scholarships to bright people. It's obvious this girl is very bright - one does not earn a US PhD and be weak. Therefore, it's a possibility that she got fully funded, so your 'must' is too hasty a statement.

If you have an intelligent argument, bring it on.
Religion / Re: Oluwatobi Deborah Odukoya Graduates With PhD At 27 (Photos) by baum1: 2:11am On Sep 30, 2017
Palaver:
We cannot produce PhD graduates at 27 in Nigerian Universities cos of the pride of our lecturers. They will frustrate you and question why you should bag a phd at a young age.


The people liking this, I don't know what to say.

We have produced at least a PhD holder aged 25 or so. Dr I can't remember his name now, lecturer of measure theory at the department of mathematics, Unilag. He finished his PhD from the same department at the age of around 25. Any math student from Unilag can easily confirm this. There are some others..


Congrats to Pastor Bimbo's daughter. One of her mum's sermon at a church in Benson as a visiting speaker in 2003 changed my life educationally. Suddenly, I moved from a GPA of 2.07 to unbelievable levels.
Religion / Re: Perfect Religion: Why Do Some Pastors Emphasise Mala. 3:10 More Than James 1:27? by baum1: 11:25am On Sep 19, 2017
[quote author=Backinfront post=60541278]SUNDAY SERMON: THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING


I came across this piece on a Whatsapp page and it so represented my views on tithing that I could have written it myself. Please enjoy the read!

The Trial of Pastor Jones (Author unknown)


Hello fellow believers,

The above The Trial of Pastor Jones (Author unknown) is quite insightful.

I shared it with a bro and got a reply which I find insightful. Let's also thank the bro. He took time to read each line item and he did his best to respond. Please see below for your reading and understanding. Praise God.


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THE TRUTH ABOUT TITHING: - this was written to throw more light on the misconception of tithing and judgment of those that pay.

You said Abram was already rich (Gen 13:2) before he gave his tithe to Melchizedek
Who made Abram rich in the first place?
Gen 12: 1- 5 told of the beginning of his greatness.
v.5 And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their substance that they had gathered, and the souls that they had gotten in Haran; and they went forth to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came.
As you can see in verse 5 that he had only a few things which he departed with when God instructed him to depart from his country, promising He would bless him. In verses 8 t0 20, he went down to Egypt to seek a means of livelihood when farming was in the land. And God was with him.
God’s promise to Abram began to take course in Genesis 13, so much more that the land could not contain him and his nephew, Lot so they parted ways.

Genesis 13: 6 And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.

ABRAM’S TITHE TO MELCHIZEDEK was not a plunder of war as you claimed, Genesis 14: 12-24
Lot, Abram’s nephew lived in Sodom and Gomorrah. He was attacked and carried away together with his goods. Abram was told about it, and he pursued after them and recovered Lot, everything that was taken from him, and he also recovered other people and their belongings that were forcefully carried away- Genesis 14:16.

Before we talk about his tithe to Melchizedek, lets jump to Genesis 14: 21-24.
The king of Sodom said unto Abram, give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself.
Verse 22: Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,
Verse23: THAT I WILL NOT TAKE FROM A THREAD EVEN TO A SHOELATCHET, LEST THOU SHOULDEST SAY, I HAVE MADE ABRAM RICH: save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.
Contrary to your claim, we can clearly see above that Abram did not take any plunder of the war talk less of tithing a part of it unto God.

ABRAM’S TITHE TO MELCHIZEDEK, Genesis 14: 18-20
Abram’s tithe to God was an act of honour to God for all the blessings he had received of Him. He was not unfaithful as many of us are. That it was written once without repetitions does not mean he never gave again and again (John 21:25).

ABRAM’S SOURCE OF TITHE
Earlier, we have seen that Abram did not take a pin from the goods that were recovered (please note that it wasn’t even a plunder, it was owned by Lot and his neighbours).

Genesis 14:14, Abram heard that Lot was taken captive. So he armed his trained servants- 318 in number to recover nephew and others. There is no how 318 men plus Abram will proceed on a journey without carrying some food and other goods along, otherwise, they may starve to death before they reach their enemies. Thus, if Abram did not take a pin out of the recovered goods, then it’s clear that ABRAM’S TITHE TO MELCHIZEDEK IS FROM HIS OWN GOODS WHICH THEY CARRIED ALONG WITH THEM TO WAR.
Genesis 14:20 … And he gave him tithes of all should not be misconstrued as part of a recovered loot. Rather, it means that Abram gave a tithe of all he had with him for himself and for the men with him to Melchizedek.

JACOB AND HIS VOW
It is expedient that we read verses before and after a selected verse.
Genesis 28: 10-22
Again the Almighty God was with Jacob as he was with his fathers. He was on the run from his brother, Esau, and God made a promise to him. Read verses 13 and 14. While Jacob was on the move, he had nothing, not even an extra raiment. Then he made a vow to re-inforce what he had seen his fathers done. Telling God, he would not be ungrateful when he began to receive God’s blessings. The place he made the vow was at Bethel. He set up a pillar there and said this shall be God’s house. After many years, he seemed to have forgotten, but God reminded him in Genesis 35:1. And he responded in Genesis 35: 3, 7, 14. Even though tithe was not mentioned cannot be taken to mean that he did not pay it. For it is written

Ecclesiastes 5: 4. When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. 5. Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay. 6. Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?

We all know that God had pleasure in Jacob whom he re-named Isreal.



MALACHI 2
God spoke against the treacherous priests that taught God’s law to people but acted contrarily.
MALACHI 3
Verses 1 to 3 prophesied the coming of Christ. God began to talk to the entire nation again not just the priest, saying in verse 4 that his offering will be pleasant again as in the days of old (when people really honoured him). In verse 6, God declared He has not changed. Tithing has not changed as well. Why then is it difficult to honour God especially when it comes to issue of giving back to God? people who refused to honour God are like those mentioned in Malachi 3:7. They failed to realized that it is God’s blessing that makes rich, and it is not out of place to pay God what rightly belongs to Him for their own credit.
Proverbs 3: 9- 10--- Honor the LORD with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10 So your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
Malachi 3:9 if you don’t pay tithe, it’s your decision. However, know that God will make the land yield more for those who honour Him. Any child that honoures his father with a token of what he has (who gave it to him in the first place?), would be rewarded greatly by his father. In short his father’s heart will always be towards him.

TITHE- MONEY OR GOODS? Deuteronomy 14:22- 25
22.Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year.
23.And thou shalt eat before the LORD thy God, in the place which he shall choose to place his name there, the tithe of thy corn, of thy wine, and of thine oil, and the firstlings of thy herds and of thy flocks; that thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always
24.And if the way be too long for thee, so that thou art not able to carry it; or if the place be too far from thee, which the LORD thy God shall choose to set his name there, when the LORD thy God hath blessed thee:
25. Then shalt thou turn it into money, and bind up the money in thine hand, and shalt go unto the place which the LORD thy God shall choose:
It can be either or both. Money is a medium of exchange which can be used to purchase goods. At the time in the scripture, the people were predominantly farmers, and tithe their produce. But they were told by God that if it was difficult for them to carry their produce to where he had chosen, then they should convert it to money. We that reside in the city, where is our produce? Secondly, nobody has tithed goods in a church and it was rejected. I stand to be corrected. Most times, the people who speak against money as a form of tithe cannot even tithe a curb of maize. So stop giving excuses! Stop thinking you are giving to the priest. If they misappropriate it, God the owner will require it of them!
You mentioned Mathew 23: 23. I will read preceding and succeeding verses and then summarize.
Matthew 23: 1-3. Jesus was talking to the multitudes and his disciples not the Pharisees. He told them about the sins of the Pharisees. However, he told them (everybody) to obey the law taught by the Pharisees.
Verse 2-3: The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.
He never told them not to pay their tithe, as a matter of fact he instructed them to keep the law! And warned them not to behave like the Pharisees who know the law but never kept them. Your pastor may be preaching tithe but not paying tithe himself, that does not justify you not bringing your tithe to the church. You are paying God not the pastor (who some of them may represent the Pharisees). However, the Pharisees that Jesus was talking about obviously observe paying of their tithe but they neglected some aspect of the law that matter more such as judgement, mercy, and faith. Jesus said no aspect should be left undone.
Jesus did not abolish the law. Mattew 5:17
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.
Verses18-19
For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. 19So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.…
So I wander why people say the law has been destroyed! Verse 14, Jesus wanted believers to know that they stand out. We have grace to fulfill the law, by living righteously, knowing what to do, and do them without the law prompting us. Matthew 5:20- For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.…


You mentioned Galatian 3: 10 -11. Again, I will consider many verses before and after. The Galatians were not Jews at the time. Just like you and I, they gave their life to Christ and they became part of the promise. But they began to behave as if the law was the only means to get to heaven. And if by law, then they were not qualified. Therefore, the Apostle Paul scold and reassured them that through the blood of Christ they have been purchased into God’s family to inherit the promise which God made unto Abram. This has nothing to do with Tithing. You will recall that before the death of Christ, the peoples’ sins were atoned for by the high Priest. But when Christ died the vail of separation was torn apart. Signifying that we now have a direct access to God. This did not destroy any law of tithing. Neither was it stated anywhere that paying of tithe was a direct access to making heaven. Tithing as said earlier was to honour God, and bring increase to your field.
You also mentioned Galatians 5:1-4

The summary of this chapter is in verse 14. Galatian 5: 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

ALL THE LAW--- Exodus 20:17
The entire law talks about God and a man’s nieghbour. Which Christ himself fulfilled. He loved God and also loved his neighbours.
So if you say the law is no longer applicable to man, does it mean we can dishonor God and dislike our neighbours? The truth is, if you truly love God you will honour him and show him appreciation for his blessings. And you will also love your fellow man. This is what Christ stand for, and every Christian should follow through. Any man that falls short is still operating under law, and thinks that grace will abound.
The bible made it clear that not all that happened was recorded in the scripture. Jonh 21: 25 And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that should be written. Amen.

For instance, we never read that Christ gave offering. But don’t you think he gave offering? At least he watched people gave their offering and he judged them. Luke 21:
1And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. 2And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. 3And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.
He would not have judged them if he had not been giving God his tithe and offering. For he said in Matthew 7:
1Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. 3And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 4Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
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Conclusion: Payment of tithe is God’s command and to your own credit. Shalom.
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by baum1: 8:16pm On Sep 04, 2017
mekyno777:

ifeanyi uba united of nnewi, in nigerian league

Thanks. He is a bam guy. He go do well
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by baum1: 8:15pm On Sep 04, 2017
ogbada33:
Bro, looking at his level of experience, I am quite impressed with him. I think he has a very bright prospect. Besides, we are just a point away from qualification. it is all good.

I agree with you pieces. That guy will do well in the near future. Make people give am break. He will be a nice goalie
Politics / Re: Olusegun Obasanjo And His Late Wife, Stella's Throwback Photo by baum1: 8:12pm On Sep 04, 2017
pcguru1:


You don't know Stella how old are you ? Lol I was in 400 level when she died sef I think a plane crashed also happened that time too

Yes, unfortunately.

Meanwhile, u go dey 35, 36 or 37 years old. abi
Politics / Re: Olusegun Obasanjo And His Late Wife, Stella's Throwback Photo by baum1: 8:11pm On Sep 04, 2017
Johnnyessence:
Let me pay my last respect to the delta born woman that stood with obj when he was in government. The woman really tried in buiding bridges with other ethnic tribes in Nigeria. RIP chief mrs stella obasanjo. If not surgery you went for in germany you will have been alive today. May your soul rest in perfect peace.

correction, edo. she was abebe's daughter..no tribal rant though
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by baum1: 8:07pm On Sep 04, 2017
jaychubi:
We are lucky to get a draw in this match if extra 30 minutes was given we would ve been defeated wella

As in, why dem for give extra 30 minutes when match don reach 97 mins?? Na wah oo

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Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by baum1: 8:06pm On Sep 04, 2017
DeRay98:


Mikel Agu is not ready for the midfield role. He was given a chance to prove himself today but failed to take it.

I disagree, goalie was great. Just one inexperienced mistake

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Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by baum1: 8:04pm On Sep 04, 2017
AlwaysUltraPad:
Why dem no field John ogu after obi was dropped ? Nice game through.

Goalkeeper was my man of the match

Yeah, that goalie dey bam
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by baum1: 8:01pm On Sep 04, 2017
Snow5:
Them won kill my good goal keeper!!!

That guy na good goalkeeper. This is my first time seeing him. Which club he dey
Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by baum1: 7:57pm On Sep 04, 2017
11 points for eagles

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Sports / Re: Cameroon Vs Nigeria: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier 1 - 1 (Full Time) by baum1: 7:42pm On Sep 04, 2017
That our goalkeeper the guy is good, never mind the penarity

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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: One Vacancy For A Biology And Agric Teacher by baum1: 9:54pm On Sep 03, 2017
maduabuchi2014:
How much per month.
I can assure you that.
Maduabuchi2014@gmail.com

We pay per hour.

Send your complete CV, i.e. BSc grade included, and we will screen and invite people for first stage interviews
Jobs/Vacancies / One Vacancy For A Biology And Agric Teacher by baum1: 7:27pm On Sep 03, 2017
Can you teach Biology and Agric Science as a home teacher?

Can you prepare a student for WASSCE and JAMB?

Can you guarantee a minimum of 95/100 in JAMB Biology and A1 in Biology and Agric Science?

Are you an experienced teacher or have a passion for teaching these subjects or both?

Do you live in or near Iyana Ipaja area?

If you answered yes to these questions, please send your CV and phone number to
baumtenpers@gmail.com

Minimum requirements are

BEd Biology/BSc or BED Agric Science/BSc Microbiology/BSc Zoology/BSc Cell Biology and Genetics

At least some experience teaching Biology and Agric Science. Well-experienced teachers are welcome.

This role requires the hired candidate to meet the above targets - train the student to get 95/100 in JAMB and A1 in WASSCE Biology and Agric Science..

If these targets are fully met, there is a target-based bonus of NGN50,000. The position itself attracts an hourly pay that is negotiable.

The WASSCE exam comes up in June 2018 while JAMB is around March 2018. Bonus will only be paid after results are confirmed.

Application closes on the 8th of September 2017. Only those meeting the specified requirements need apply. Selected candidates will be interviewed beginning from tomorrow. Start date is the last week of October.
Sports / Re: Floyd Mayweather Blows N370m On Mercedes Benz G63 AMG 6X6 (photos) by baum1: 5:16pm On Aug 17, 2017
bigplayerz:
He would soon be bankrupt...He can ask Mike Tyson,Tiger woods and other blackmen that wasted their fortune and now are born again ...Only Jah gives riches.

You again make me laugh. Do you know how many successful former athletes are still alive and doing well financially..Anyway, they say losses loom more than the corresponding gains and humans keep providing empirical evidence of this theory
Sports / Re: Floyd Mayweather Blows N370m On Mercedes Benz G63 AMG 6X6 (photos) by baum1: 5:14pm On Aug 17, 2017
jrusky:


Their is no need using the word *hope* because it's certain he will go same way like Tyson in a matter of time his excesses is overboard and he forgot when $1,000 is removed from $1 Million the money no longer a million the word will be *about a million and not a million again*. Leave him he will understand when the time comes.

I remember during Tyson days this was how was blowing it so hot and people tried to advise him while some kicked against it and said it's his money but unfortunately within shortest time Tyson became a shadow of himself. And what we gathered on Mayweather is he has no single serious investment than buying cars, jewelries and partying.

Not my problem though I wish him the best.

So he will tell the media about his investments? You people will not kill person with laugh.
Education / Re: Abia State University Graduates 4,447, Records 15 First Class by baum1: 5:05pm On Aug 17, 2017
salford1:

you are absolutely corrwct. People wonder why there are so many indians studying and getting all the available scholarships of uni in advanced countries. They are not smarter than the average nigerian student from a public uni, but their unis ensure that lots of them graduate with very high percentages; hence making them competitive when they apply to top schools in advanced countries.

Another good example is that a first class graduate from a private uni in Nigeria would be more competitive in an application to say a uni like imperial or a company like Shell than a strong 2.1 from OAU.

Is there anything like a 'strong 2:1'? 2:1 na 2:1 now...Though I agree with what you're likely to say - 3.51 and 4.49 are not in the same class..Unfortunately, when they say 2:1 stay one side and others stay the other side, the 3.51 and 4.49 guys will belong to the same side...One of the few places where there is a difference is when applying for graduate studies and there is a competition for scholarships
Education / Re: Abia State University Graduates 4,447, Records 15 First Class by baum1: 4:59pm On Aug 17, 2017
Statsocial:

Agreed, Oxford admits the best of the best. But that can't be said of the likes of Coventry, Lancaster, Uni of Western London which are average by UK standard and don't necessarily admit the best-you know for most of these UK unis all u need is your own personal funding and an average result. Yet those universities also record outstanding performances.

Yes, this is where the enabling environment, student-centered teaching techniques and non-sadistic lecturers come into play. Those mid-ranking UK universities have all these and more. If a lecturer teaches and you don't understand, you can arrange to meet with a seminar leader assigned to your course to reexplain concepts which you're not clear about. These seminar leaders also hold sessions to go over what was taught that wasn't clear. Most of these are lacking at most Naija schools. Truly, if some of the students get some of these supports, they will do better than they have done...

I recently hired someone who graduated with a below 2:1 GPA from one of those naija universities. Definitely that person wasn't worth a 2:2, more of a 2:1..Yet their degree says 2:2. There are many examples like that..Enabling environment as someone puts it is so so important and those demi god like lecturer who derive pleasure in stifling their students grades should know that they are not doing these students any favour..If the students seek opportunities outside the shores of naija, they will be compared to their mates from elsewhere whose teachers graded them more favourably, according to what the students' academic capabilities

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Education / Re: Abia State University Graduates 4,447, Records 15 First Class by baum1: 4:50pm On Aug 17, 2017
ivolt:


You are assuming that an average student in the Nigerian university is willing
and able to cope with academic rigours in top universities.

Oxford and Imperial colleges can graduate higher percentage of first class
because they admitted top 1% brain from around the world, this is not the
case for Nigeria universities.

I am not denying the decaying infrastructures in our universities or the
archaic mentality of some lecturers and administrators.

My point is that any student who gained admission into Oxford or Imperial
college is not an average Joe.

I had this in mind also and you are right.

He is not wrong either. I believe his point is that the smart ones among them should not be denied this academic achievements. I hear there are some lecturers that don't give A grade to students even when those students have surpassed the requires for an A. Now this is bad...

But I do agree that the quality of intakes most times determines the quality of the outcome. It reminds me of how we said our course was too difficult and 2:1 was gold, yet few years later when the department started admitting more able and talented students, the number of first class grew. I still maintain that sometimes student quality is low, that is why departments don't graduate first class degree students..But many times too, some students are good quality but it just happens that things happened, e.g. sadistic lecturers and all.

The best graduating in my class over a decade ago, a 2:1 guy, in my eyes that guy was a first. I don't know how he ended with 4.48
Family / Re: Kenyan Man Takes His Mother To Harvard University 24 Years After His Graduation by baum1: 8:43pm On Aug 16, 2017
romenna:
speaking as an educationist, good schools have a way of dwelling in the hearts and minds of alumni

Not necessarily. It is the doors that the schools open to their alumni that heighten the love that the alumni have for the schools. Harvard opens chained and heavily locked doors.

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