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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Mbappe To PSG: "I Will Leave At The End Of This Season" by CelestineNelson: 6:31pm On Feb 15, 2024
And PSG is finished...No Neymar, No Messi, No Mbappe, No Ramos...PSG IS FALLEN ...ALAS PSG IS FALLEN ...That wealthy football club is FALLEN ...
PoliticsRe: Shettima, OBJ, GEJ, Patience, Saraki At Governor Diri's Inauguration (Pictures) by CelestineNelson: 2:58pm On Feb 15, 2024
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PoliticsRe: Peter Obi Gives Account Of Presidential Campaign Funding by CelestineNelson: 2:21pm On Feb 15, 2024
Peter Obi is a Standard for Politicians Globally ... The Man is in his own class abeg...

CrimeRe: Keke Operator Dies In Fight Over ₦‎400 Levy by CelestineNelson: 7:03am On Feb 15, 2024
I hope it is not this "No free for anybody" mantra that caused this one ...
PoliticsRe: Nigeria’s Crude Oil Production Dropped By 3,000 Barrels Per Day In January 2024 by CelestineNelson: 7:35pm On Feb 14, 2024
Tinubu must finish his 8years or else na that 8years go finish am
PoliticsRe: Flashback: How Oshiomhole Blamed Jonathan For Economic Crisis During Buhari Era by CelestineNelson: 1:33pm On Feb 13, 2024
You think politicians care about their words...wake up. Oshomole & Dino are National Comedians.

HealthRe: "How Soldier Boyi ThankGod Killed Himself In Ogun" – Nigeria Army by CelestineNelson: 1:59pm On Jan 17, 2024
Just like that?
PoliticsRe: Reinstate Betta Edu As Minister , AUF Urges President Tinubu by CelestineNelson: 1:49pm On Jan 17, 2024
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CrimeRe: Talatu Salihu Killed By Kidnappers In Abuja (Photo) by CelestineNelson: 12:42pm On Jan 17, 2024
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CareerRe: Should This Make Me To Quit My Job? by CelestineNelson: 1:03pm On Jan 16, 2024
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SportsRe: Super Eagles Fans.. What Did our Coach Actually Do Wrong? by CelestineNelson: 12:20pm On Jan 15, 2024
NFF Town Crier, Are you going to write a report to the coach?🙄🙄 You guys should calm down pls...
EducationRe: Indian Lecturer With PhD, 4 Master’s Degrees Hawks Vegetables To Survive by CelestineNelson: 2:58pm On Jan 14, 2024
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RomanceRe: Is This Considered As Cheating? by CelestineNelson: 3:51pm On Jan 08, 2024
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BusinessRe: Emefiele: 20 Banks Face Probe Over Forex Deals by CelestineNelson: 3:46pm On Jan 08, 2024
Omo this Political class are the major problem of our Country...Betta Edu, Emiefele, tinubu, etc the guy below might be another potential political criminal who knows
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Nigerian Navy Recruitment 2024 (NNBTS BATCH 36) by CelestineNelson: 9:33pm On Jan 05, 2024
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PhonesRe: Subscribers Kick As Telcos Seek Fg’s Nod To Increase Tariffs by CelestineNelson: 2:12pm On Jan 05, 2024
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PoliticsRe: Nigeria's Highest GDP Rate (4.21%) From 2015-2019 Was Our Lowest (1999-2015) by CelestineNelson: 12:52pm On Jan 04, 2024
The Crisis started when Excellence was compromised at the altar of Politics ...
When One man's ambition, "supersedes' the vision of an entire Nation and Tribalism becomes the basis for electing leaders instead of competence
CrimeRe: Nevada Judge Attacked By Defendant During Sentencing In Vegas Courtroom Scene by CelestineNelson: 12:40pm On Jan 04, 2024
Those judges that delivered the Presidential Election Judgement should thank God that Deo is not a Nigerian 😡 ...
Jobs/VacanciesRe: At What Age Did You Land Your First Job? by CelestineNelson: 9:22pm On Jan 03, 2024
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FamilyRe: Pls Help Me I Have Anger Issues by CelestineNelson: 3:08pm On Dec 31, 2023
Prepare every morning to forgive anybody who offends you...
TravelRe: JAPA: My Marriage Shakes by CelestineNelson: 2:50pm On Dec 26, 2023
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FoodRe: Eko Hotels Sets New Record With Longest Christmas Cake by CelestineNelson: 12:46pm On Dec 26, 2023
MajorOvakporaye:
Rubbish!!! Worthless news!!!

Over 100 people killed in Plateau State
What is going ...why, I think the Government should armed the citizens to protect theirselves
FoodRe: Eko Hotels Sets New Record With Longest Christmas Cake by CelestineNelson: 12:43pm On Dec 26, 2023
Hope I am not the only one looking for the cake?
Foreign AffairsRe: Senior IRGC Official Said Killed In Alleged Israeli Strike In Damascus(photos) by CelestineNelson: 5:30pm On Dec 25, 2023
Obyangel:
Iran remain a big problem to the middle-East, they sponsor terrorism and Islamic fanatics. I don't know why Christians hid in our mosque to commit terror. Islam remain the only religion of peace
I saw what you did there 😜
TravelRe: Passengers Stranded As 50% Transportation Rebate Scheme Stalls by CelestineNelson: 9:33am On Dec 22, 2023
Situation Report
PoliticsRe: Governor Makinde Approves Payment Of 13th Month Salary To Oyo Workers by CelestineNelson: 4:09pm On Dec 21, 2023
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CrimeRe: Army Kills Notorious Terrorists, Machika, Haro, Dan Muhammadu, Alheri, 40 Others by CelestineNelson: 11:23am On Dec 18, 2023
Is like this terrorism has covered half of the northern states in terms of participants ...cose they have been killing these terrorists in numbers yet they are still killing ...or is it Audio Killing. We are supposed to be done with this
PoliticsRe: IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Reveals Next Move After Supreme Court Judgment by CelestineNelson: 5:44pm On Dec 15, 2023
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CrimeRe: Kidnappers Return To Lagos, Abduct Two, Demand N500m Ransom by CelestineNelson: 3:52pm On Dec 15, 2023
What's their prefer means of payment, the security men can start from there if they are intelligent enough
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Should I Quit This Work. by CelestineNelson: 3:48pm On Dec 15, 2023
I am afraid, if you continue like this you will retire without a pension, properties to fall back on, or investments ...you can even be educated. Pls prepare yourself, look for another job, while still on that one, to move on. DON'T MOVE WITHOUT ASSURANCE OF THE NEXT JOB. MOVE FROM JOB TO JOB, it will reduce the number of beggars in the street pls
PoliticsRe: Peter Obi: Nigerians Being Held Backward By Leadership Failure by CelestineNelson: 8:39am On Dec 15, 2023
How on earth will you be so endowed with rich natural wealth and yet you are still 2 century backward in development if not bad leadership and these high profile criminals we have as politicians...!!! We need Leader in Power not a Politician pls.💪🇳🇬😍 God Bless Nigeria. Nigeria 🇳🇬 shall be great
EducationThe Story Behind That Popular Phrase: "Cock And Bull Story" by CelestineNelson(op): 12:56pm On Dec 13, 2023
When someone says, "that's a cock and bull story," they mean that the story or explanation is unbelievable, fabricated, or likely untrue. It implies skepticism or disbelief in the narrative being presented.

For Instance:

Your employee Jake😂 eagerly entered the office on Monday morning, claiming he had been abducted by aliens over the weekend. He passionately described the extraterrestrial encounter, complete with vivid details of the spacecraft's interior and conversations with the alien beings. However, his coworkers, skeptical and exchanging dubious glances, eventually concluded that Jake's elaborate tale was nothing more than a wild and unbelievable cock and bull story.

Origin

The origin of the phrase "cock and bull story" dates back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated from two inns in England: the Cock Inn and the Bull Inn. According to the story, these inns were situated close to each other, and travelers would share exaggerated and improbable tales while enjoying drinks at these establishments.

Over time, the phrase evolved to describe any fanciful or implausible story. The association with the inns highlights the notion that such narratives were often concocted in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere, possibly fueled by alcohol, rather than being grounded in reality.

Hope you learned something...

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