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Shebbi na bini he go do trad? Oh! Na so dem still wan follow my guy? Una dooo ooo

Whats d price for your bird chairman?

facelessangel:
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My brother, i thought this was just a joke but i tried doing same and confirmed it. Na wa oo!

She nor wear bra for the 2nd pic? Abeg, make una check am naa?

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Everything na homepage material. Someone should dash d moderators #commonsense

shadelek:
Fashola should have been rated 1 out of 10. He promised us regular power supply within 6 months before assuming the office. After assuming the office, he told us he did not promise us regular power supply. He said he promised to give regular power supply to lekki. Can someone pls remind him he is no longer the governor of Lagos State. This is Nigeria for crying out loud.

why we nor dey dey sincere for critical matters like this? why score fashola 2/10? He should have -10/10
abi nor be same Nigeria wey i dey una sef dey? Haba! lets attend to serious matter with all seriousness, sentiments apart, fashola should as a matter of urgency be relieved of that position or take off two other portfolio from him. he is not doing much there.

And the gas pipe bombers will see this now and the next news will be SHIRORO DAM blown into pieces. Naija! What a kontri!

It is a pity that good minded people can never get close to the seat of governance. Just recently Came across this aspirant below and how I wish his manifesto which I listened to will be applied just 10% (that's if he has any chance of scaling through their primaries though)

Keith Chen (TED Talk: Could your language affect your ability to save money?) might be an economist, but he wants to talk about language. For instance, he points out, in Chinese, saying “this is my uncle” is not as straightforward as you might think. In Chinese, you have no choice but to encode more information about said uncle. The language requires that you denote the side the uncle is on, whether he’s related by marriage or birth and, if it’s your father’s brother, whether he’s older or younger.

“All of this information is obligatory. Chinese doesn’t let me ignore it,” says Chen. “In fact, if I want to speak correctly, Chinese forces me to constantly think about it.”

This got Chen wondering: Is there a connection between language and how we think and behave? In particular, he wanted to know: does our language affect our economic decisions? So he designed a study to look at how language might affect individual’s ability to save for the future. According to his results, it does — big time.

While “futured languages,” like English, distinguish between the past, present and future, “futureless languages” like Chinese use the same phrasing to describe the events of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Using vast inventories of data and meticulous analysis, Chen found that huge economic differences accompany this linguistic discrepancy. Futureless language speakers are 30 percent more likely to report having saved in any given year than futured language speakers. (This amounts to 25 percent more savings by retirement, if income is held constant.) Chen’s explanation: When we speak about the future as more distinct from the present, it feels more distant — and we’re less motivated to save money now in favor of monetary comfort years down the line.

But that’s only the beginning. There’s a wide field of research on the link between language and both psychology and behavior. Here, a few fascinating examples:

Navigation and Pormpuraawans
In Pormpuraaw, an Australian Aboriginal community, you wouldn’t refer to an object as on your “left” or “right,” but rather as “northeast” or “southwest,” writes Stanford psychology professor Lera Boroditsky (an expert in linguistic-cultural connections) in the Wall Street Journal. About a third of the world’s languages discuss space in these kinds of absolute terms rather than the relative ones we use in English, according to Boroditsky. “As a result of this constant linguistic training,” she writes, “speakers of such languages are remarkably good at staying oriented and keeping track of where they are, even in unfamiliar landscapes.” On a research trip to Australia, Boroditsky and her colleague found that Pormpuraawans, who speak Kuuk Thaayorre, not only knew instinctively in which direction they were facing, but also always arranged pictures in a temporal progression from east to west.
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Blame and English Speakers
In the same article, Boroditsky notes that in English, we’ll often say that someone broke a vase even if it was an accident, but Spanish and Japanese speakers tend to say that the vase broke itself. Boroditsky describes a study by her student Caitlin Fausey in which English speakers were much more likely to remember who accidentally popped balloons, broke eggs, or spilled drinks in a video than Spanish or Japanese speakers. (Guilt alert!) Not only that, Boroditsky argues, but there’s a correlation between a focus on agents in English and our criminal-justice bent toward punishing transgressors rather than restituting victims.
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Color among Zuñi and Russian Speakers
Our ability to distinguish between colors follows the terms in which we describe them, as Chen notes in the academic paper in which he presents his research (PDF). A 1954 study found that Zuñi speakers, who don’t differentiate between orange and yellow, have trouble telling them apart. Russian speakers, on the other hand, have separate words for light blue (goluboy) and dark blue (siniy). According to a 2007 study, they’re better than English speakers at picking out blues close to the goluboy/siniy threshold.
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Gender in Finnish and Hebrew
In Hebrew, gender markers are all over the place, whereas Finnish doesn’t mark gender at all, Boroditsky writes in Scientific American (PDF). A study done in the 1980s found that, yup, thought follows suit: kids who spoke Hebrew knew their own genders a year earlier than those who grew up speaking Finnish. (Speakers of English, in which gender referents fall in the middle, were in between on that timeline, too.)
source http://ideas.ted.com/5-examples-of-how-the-languages-we-speak-can-affect-the-way-we-think/?utm_source=pocket&utm_campaign=fftutorial

I bet you, the Oba for dey think am now say see how Ibo people for take occupy lasgidi lagoon. lol!

Using specially synthesized crystalline materials, scientists from the University of Southern Denmark have created a substance that is able to absorb and store oxygen
Oxygen absorbing material may allow us to breathe underwater



The substance is also able to release the stored oxygen in a controlled manner when it is needed, so just a few grains could replace the need for divers to carry bulky scuba tanks.

The key component of the new material is the element cobalt, which is bound in a specially designed organic molecule. In standard form – and depending on the available oxygen content, the ambient temperature, and the barometric pressure – the absorption of oxygen by the material from its surroundings may take anything from seconds to days.

"An important aspect of this new material is that it does not react irreversibly with oxygen – even though it absorbs oxygen in a so-called selective chemisorptive process," said Professor Christine McKenzie from the University of Southern Denmark. "The material is both a sensor, and a container for oxygen – we can use it to bind, store, and transport oxygen – like a solid artificial hemoglobin."

Varying the constituent structure of the material can also bind and release oxygen at different rates. This means it could be used to regulate oxygen supply in fuel cells or create devices like face masks that use layers of the material to provide pure oxygen to a person directly from the air, without the need of other equipment.

Even more interestingly, the material may also be configured in a device that could absorb oxygen directly from water and allow a diver to stay submerged for long periods of time, without the need for bulky air tanks.

"This could be valuable for lung patients who today must carry heavy oxygen tanks with them," explains Professor McKenzie. "But also divers may one day be able to leave the oxygen tanks at home and instead get oxygen from this material as it 'filters' and concentrates oxygen from surrounding air or water. A few grains contain enough oxygen for one breath, and as the material can absorb oxygen from the water around the diver and supply the diver with it, the diver will not need to bring more than these few grains."

Using x-ray diffraction techniques to peer inside the atomic arrangement of the material when it had been filled with oxygen, the scientists realized that once the oxygen has been absorbed it can be stored in the material until it is released by heating the material gently or subjecting it to a vacuum.

"We see release of oxygen when we heat up the material, and we have also seen it when we apply vacuum," said Professor McKenzie. "We are now wondering if light can also be used as a trigger for the material to release oxygen – this has prospects in the growing field of artificial photosynthesis."

There's no word as yet on any possible commercial production or public availability of the material.

The research was published in the journal of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemical Science.


http://fanalmag.com/readblog.php?blog_id=242

Torch 1, bold 2 and tecno N3 for sale . torch 1, 6k, Bold2 5K, Tecno N3, 6k.
drop ur no, i will call.

It is well!

Wilson125:
and he wept!!!

yes He really wept oo! chai!

fonzie2u:
We need soludo, Utomi and fashola desperately in the new govt

Abike dabiri cannot handle information portfolio, by the time GMB starts with austerity measures, the pressure to defend such will be heavy on her.

Let the technocrats handle administrative portfolios,while the party faithfuls get ceremonial roles.

We need to stop income leakages,and reduce over head expense. Govt should sell those jets, reduce estacode. Roles like minister of state for finance, min of state defence b abolished

exactly my thought bro. trim ministerial positions to 10 sef. must everybody be a minister? Honestly, GMB has to look well before he drags himself into 'as usual'. Forget regional or party sentiments. If he must succeed, he should go for the best i swear. Most of the names i see in the suggestions here will even aid his grounding.

All powerful and merciful Father. You are the God of Justice, Love and peace, you rule over all the nations of the earth. Power and might are in your hands and no one can withstand you. We present our country Nigeria before you, we praise and thank you for you are the source of all we have and are.

We are sorry for all the sins we have committed and the good deeds we have failed to do. In your loving forgiveness, keep us safe from the punishments we deserved. Lord, we are weighed down not only by uncertainties but also by moral, economic and political problems. we are weighed down by clueless and inept leaders. Listen to the cries of your people who confidently turn to you.

God of infinite goodness, our strength in adversity, our health in weakness, our comfort in sorrow. Be merciful, to us your people; spare this nation Nigeria from chaos, anarchy and doom. Spare us bad leaders. Bless us with your kingdom of Justice, Love and Peace.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

I'm concerned with the statements made by the Military that they may not be able to guarantee adequate security in the North east during the voting process. That means elections may not fully hold there and if that happens, the election results shall not be conclusive. In the wake of the inconclusiveness of the results and the consequential argument and court cases that might follow, Goodluck's administration would expire before INEC might have the opportunity of announcing a winner( and note that this must be announced before may 29th). Then will commence the interim government.

Saw the same Bro. I think you are right. but come to think of it, both sites are scammers headquarters. Go check through the posts. you are unlikely to see genuine sellers. sharp guys trying very hard to earn a living. Not for me as i always carry my A.47 if i have to meet any seller. Mess with me and i will do to you what they do to Barawos

I kept on wondering what happened to nairalist... Please oga seun ... do the needful

we need NAIRALIST back.

This is getting serious ooo!

SpencerLewis:
Nna man no be only u smell election rigging. I smell am too. But i trust Jega can't give in instead he will resign. Then Nigerian will know GEJ's final game plan. We have to gbagbo him out by force straight to the Hague.
nonsense!

I laugh in Jamaica... not being a pessimist here but what if......

All the events happening since has been scripted to play out later in favour of the ruling class?

What if JEGA has been forming opposition only to give in at the late hour?

what if he accepts the use of military at the long run?

What if JEGA is even guilty as charged in trying to favor the opposition?

what if he agrees to allow the use of other alternatives to make rigging a lot easier?

It is possible that this man has his integrity to protect as speculated and being accused wrongly but also possible that he is a chameleon. (i am entitled to my own opinion shaa)

Whatever that happens, let God take control. Nigerian politricks is not just for the people but for some people.

THESE GUYS ARE JOKERS. Honestly, why are my people this myopic? Must we politicize everything in Nigeria? The truth be told, this man has a very good approach to our elections and we are crying foul. Do they know the implication of asking him to go now? Has it ever occured to them that changing INEC boss at this point will definitely mean no election by the 28th?

Politics aside, what makes people reason as if we are still in 1959? Haba!


Please before anybody attack me here, i be pure Anambra Man and not affliated to any political party. i just stand for what is right.

please dont quote me oo! and no
sai baba or
gej till whenever

wetin concern me with that sef? come to think of it, can someone confirm that what this guy is claiming for this amosun's jingle is true?

http://youtu.be/Mlu6cdF6tIo

RECENT reports from US intelligence sources have revealed that Nigerian military commanders leaked plans to rescue the abducted Chibok girls to Boko Haram terrorists which ended up botching the operation.



On April 14, over 200 pupils were abducted from Government Girls Secondary School Chibok in Borno State, sparking an international outrage. In response to the global outcry, the US sent spy planes to Nigeria to help locate the girls and a plan was agreed with the military to mount a daring rescue operation.



However, according to two US Army generals, details of the rescue mission was leaked to Boko Haram before it could be put into operation, enabling the terrorists to take preventative action. Accusing the Nigerian Army of treason, the generals revealed that that the war against Boko Haram was purposefully sabotaged by the Nigerian government, as if it would not, defeating the terrorists would not have taken longer than a month.



US sources pulled out from helping Nigeria rescue the missing Chibok girls after Washington discovered that Boko Haram had been fed the details of a covert rescue mission that would involve using gas. Source said that as soon as the Americans arrived and flew surveillance flights over Nigeria, they located the girls and proposed gassing the areas in the Sambisa Forest and then sending in a raid mission to rescue the girls while their terrorist captors were paralysed asleep.



However, shortly after Nigeria’s security chiefs were given this plan in high confidence, its details were leaked to Boko Haram who promptly acted to foil the plot. On its next surveillance flight over the area, the US team saw the Boko Haram terrorists all wearing gas masks.



US agents were very disappointed with this and immediately afterwards, Washington announced that it will no longer share information with Nigeria. This was one of the major reasons why the US gave up on a mission of working with the Jonathan government and eventually pulled out of the fight against Boko Haram.



According to military sources, it was this betrayal that led to Washington sanctioning Nigeria and preventing her from purchasing security equipment because the US is not convinced of the sincerity of the Jonathan government. Since the episode, the US has refused to sell Nigeria military hardware amid fears that it may end up in the hands of Boko Haram, although the official reason given was the human rights record of the Nigerian Army.



Since it began its operations in 2009, Boko Haram has always managed to infiltrate the Nigerian security forces where it has as lot of supporters and sympathisers. Terrorist cells are regularly tipped off about military missions and have subsequently been able to lie in ambush for Nigerian soldiers.



Of late, however, Boko Haram has been on the back foot since the establishment of the regional Multi National Joint Task Force. Because the task force is made up of regional neighbours Cameroon, Chad and Niger Republic, Boko Haram has been unable to infiltrate it, ass their troops have not been compromised.

http://www.nigerianwatch.com/news/6488-us-report-reveals-nigerian-military-tipped-off-boko-haram-about-chibok-girls-rescue-plan#

Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz dies

Abdullah bin Abdulaziz was the fifth of his brothers to take the throne and became king in 2005, reports Caroline Hawley


Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has died, royal officials have announced, weeks after he was admitted to hospital.

King Abdullah, who was said to be aged about 90, had been suffering from a lung infection.

A statement early on Friday said his 79-year-old half brother, Salman, had become king.

Abdullah came to the throne in 2005 but had suffered frequent bouts of ill health in recent years.
BBC
Analysis: BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner

The official announcement from the Royal Court came as little surprise, but this is still a historic and sad moment for this deeply conservative Muslim country, home to the two holiest sites in Islam, at Mecca and Medina, and the world's biggest oil exporter and producer.

As king he pushed through cautious reforms, including giving women a greater public role, against opposition from religious conservatives.

King Salman assumes the throne at a difficult time for Saudi Arabia. Having defeated an Islamist insurgency 10 years ago, the country now finds itself sandwiched between the growing threats from al-Qaeda in Yemen to the south and Islamic State to the north. Both groups have their sympathisers inside Saudi Arabia.

Frank Gardner says Saudi Arabia could face an increasing internal security problem following the death of King Abdullah
BBC

King Salman, 79, had recently taken on the ailing monarch's responsibilities.

Before the announcement, Saudi television cut to Koranic verses, which often signifies the death of a senior royal.

The late king's half brother Muqrin, who is in his late 60s, has been named the new crown prince, the official statement said.

All three are sons of the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz, usually referred to as Ibn Saud, who died in 1953.

King Salman called on the royal family's Allegiance Council to recognise Muqrin as his crown prince and heir.

"His Highness Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and all members of the family and the nation mourn the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who passed away at exactly 01:00 this morning," the statement said.

US President Barack Obama expressed his personal sympathies and those of the American people, on the death of King Abdullah.

"As a leader, he was always candid and had the courage of his convictions. One of those convictions was his steadfast and passionate belief in the importance of the US-Saudi relationship as a force for stability and security in the Middle East and beyond," he said.

Vice-President Joe Biden tweeted that he would lead a delegation to Riyadh to pay respects.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron said Abdullah would be remembered for his "commitment to peace and for strengthening understanding between faiths".
BBC
King Abdullah: Key events

Believed born in Riyadh in August 1924, although actual date is disputed
His mother, Fahda, was the eighth of King Abdulaziz al-Saud's 16 wives
Appointed commander of the Saudi National Guard in 1962
Became crown prince and first deputy prime minister in 1982 when King Fahd succeeded King Khalid
Succeeded to the throne in August 2005 following the death of King Fahd

Obituary: King Abdullah
BBC

Abdullah was the 13th of the 37 sons of King Abdulaziz. He is believed to have been born in August 1924 in Riyadh, although there is some dispute about his actual birth date.

In 1962 he was appointed commander of the Saudi National Guard, where he earned the respect and loyalty of the desert tribes.

When he came to the throne in 2005 he succeeded another half-brother, Fahd.

However, he had already been Saudi Arabia's de-facto leader for 10 years because his predecessor had been debilitated by a stroke.

Correspondents say Abdullah was seen as a reformer at home, albeit a slow and steady one.

He allowed mild criticism of his government in the press, and hinted that more women should be allowed to work.

King Salman spent 48 years as governor of Riyadh Province before becoming crown prince and defence minister.

BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner says it is thought unlikely that he will embark on any great changes.

In a recent meeting with the BBC in Jeddah, he appeared alert and well-briefed but walked with the aid of a stick, our correspondent adds.


http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-30945324

kentosman:
I have never said anything about presidential elections 2015 before now because i feel that the two major contenders are just mediocres for Nigeria but from the turn of events, i can see that one party is already loosing ground very fast while the other gaining popularity with great momentum. Talking from a neutral point of view, PDP seems to lack image managers.

They seem to be winning more sympathy and popularity for BUHARI.

NB: this is just my opinion oo before people start crucifying or quoting me.

Same thing i have been thinking brother

where is the location of the bird?

This should have made fp naa? this should sound like warning from intending guys.. Moderators, abeg frontpage

i dey your area but your phone is switched off. will call you later in the night with mobile. na wa oo

carr101: Available.

how far madam?

i called your phone in the evening as i said but was not reachable. will call u later but can only make it to that side tomorrow if it is still available