₦airaland Forum

Thanks all for the kind words.

I dedicated this poem to my friend and ex-course mate Donkor Vivian Chioma, that lost her hubby of less than 2 years to the cold hands of death, and everyone that has lost a love one. My love goes to you all.

DON'T CRY FOR ME, CHIOMA

Don't cry for me Chioma, I will be okay.
Heaven is my home now, and this is where I'll stay.

Don't cry for me, I'm where I belong.
I want you to be happy and try to stay strong for me and our son, he needs you now, more than ever.

Don't cry for me Chioma, Ezigbo Nwunyem!!, It was just my time. But I will see you someday
on the other side.

Don't cry for me, my lovely wife, your tears they still break me, rather smile and look at our son, because my love, when you do this you are smiling back at me.

Don't cry for me, I am not alone.
The angels are with me to welcome me home.

Don't cry for me, for I have no fear.
All my pain is gone, and Jesus took my tears.

Don't cry for me,my love Chioma, this is not the end. I'll be waiting here for you, when we meet again.

Chioma, I am still with you, and I live in you.

Happy Valentine's Day, Chioma.

When recently, Tuface announced his intention to spearhead a protest march against bad governance in Nigeria, I received it with feelings. Mixed feelings of apprehension and happiness. Apprehension in the sense that I know what he would be up against. I was also happy for I saw someone finally standing up to fill Fela's gap which Eedrees Abdulkareem failed to do in the wake of *Jaga Jaga* because, apparently, he was silenced by the cabal.

The call of writers and artists is a nationalistic one that can't be easily disregarded. One quickly remembers the days of Harlem Renaissance and the role of the emerging Black writers and artists as: Olauda Equiano; W.E.B Du Bois; Richard Wright; Claude McKay; Langston Hughes; George Lamming; Samuel Selvon; Maya Angelou; Toni Morrison; Alice Walker; Michael Anthony; Bob Marley; Peter Torsh etc.
In the Apartheid regime of South Africa, the outstanding role of writers and artists like Peter Abraham, Ezekiel Mphalele, Lewis Nkosi, Athol Fugard, Alex La Guma, Miriam Makeba, Brenda Fassi, Lucky Dube etc, were very resplendent.
The May May uprising of Kenya saw great writers like Ngugi Wa Thiong'O, Meja Mwangi, Micere Mugo, etc.
Here in Nigeria, our nationalist writers and artists of Independence were vast but Amos Tutuola, Chinua Achebe, Christopher Okigbo, Wole Soyinka, JP Clark, Cyprian Ekwensi, Elechi Amadi, T.M Aluko, Maybe Segun, Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Osita Osadebe, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Sunny Okosun, Ebenezer Obey, Oliver De Coque etc, were very outstanding.

These writers and artists made notable impact in the societies they found themselves. Their arts were daggers in the hearts of Oppressive powers, their songs made kings restless in cosy palaces, their engagement was a nightmare to tyrants and despots who saw this earth as a sprawling throne.
But those where the glory days.

We're in a generation of ass, twerk, tattoos, cigarettes, earrings, dreadlocks, champagnes, clubs and other wreckless lifestyles, and shamefully enough, our artists; our beacons of hope, our intercessors are caught pants down at the front bench of these despicable acts.
It therefore came as a relief when Tuface decided to step out of these comfort zones to speak up at the risk of losing so much. This is even as recession currently has no bearing in his present existence. So big a sacrifice! Tuface became an instant Moses; drawing many artists out for this patriotic movement, including an avowed APC apologist like Olamide. He became our immediate Mahatma Gandhi, our upstart Martin Luther King Jnr, our Mandela, our Malcolm X, our Patrice Lumumba, our Nnamdi Kanu etc. But that was only to the afflicted, who, by the way, are powerless.
But we forgot that he became an easy target of DSS unlawful harrasments, we forgot that his name must have been added to the blacklist of EFCC's victims, we forgot that the cabal that swallowed Eedrees' voice must have used so many things to threaten him into submission, he has a mother, siblings, and immediate family; those are the most usual and immediate targets by evil cabals in every giving nation. We easily forgot that those who killed Gani Fawehinmi must have sent him a message, we forgot that those who killed Dele Giwa are still very much around, we forgot that those who killed Fela mum are still within, they must have reminded him of *how far*, and very recently too, we forgot that those who compelled Jonathan to bow out of pressure are still here, and must have called him on phone. Now I ask; why do we choose to forget so soon? Do you truly think that Tuface can stand them? Let me sound it clear that Mr Idibia is a moi moi case to this legendary murderers and when they remember him, all of you that are calling him unprintable names will hide in your *underbeds*...
I want to ask you traducers of Tuface; what have you done? Where were your voices when Jonathan was smoked out of Aso Rock? Where went your humanity when Nnamdi Kanu was unlawfully jailed? Where travelled your patriotism when El Zakzaky was incarcerated? Where did you hide your smelly mouths when many youths where killed and would still be killed in the East during peaceful protests? Some of you even came out to openly berate Apostle Suleiman for speaking up against the killing of Christian in Southern Kaduna. Yet, all these anomalies affect us directly. Hypocrites!
All you people want is who you will send to take bullets for you or risk his life in the name of what I don't know.

Tuface, came out bravely, but regrettably to give us reasons why he thinks the protest cannot go on as planned and hell was let lose on his personality. Have you Pharisees taken time to find out what he must have been through or did you simply chose to ignore that he mentioned of an "interest group, hijacking the protest?". If he had stubbornly gone ahead and tomorrow, people are killed, will you still #standwithtuface or will you rush and quickly grab a wheelchair? The problem is that we all know the truth but chooses to ignore it and at our own perils too.
We should be crying that an honest attempt by a harmless citizen was aborted before it was birthed. We should be crying that in Tuface and Jonathan, we have been shown the level of our powerlessness in this country where we are beaten to stupor and reprimanded for daring to cry. Are we not worried that a man as popular and loved as Tuface would become the subject of threat by our collective oppressors who would still dance to his songs in their victory parties?

As long as I'm concerned, Tuface has paid his dues, for trying to try. As long as I'm concerned, Tuface has shown that he truly loves Nigerians and that his usage of "my people" in his songs is not in vain.
As long as am concerned Tuface is better than those other celebrities who refused to identify with the course, yet they are making money from our download of their songs and tickets to watch their shows and purchase of their music albums and films.

As long as am concerned, Tuface has protested by planning a protest... At least our misleaders now know that someone like Tuface dislikes what they're doing to his people.
And for those calling him overnight activist, go and check that man's background and see that he has been protesting in his songs, videos and comments but you chose not to know because he doesn't do much of "shake your bum bum music"...

Tu Baba, I take the blame for you current ordeal because I forgot to tell you that:
In Nigeria, the poor masses love their oppressors more than their rescuers even to the point of death, reason why professor Niyi Osundare refer to them as "slaves that adore their chains".

I forgot to tell you that our nation needs no heroes, rather they lionize their killers.
I forgot to tell you that you're from a country where those who dare to put our problems in order are seen as the spoilers.
I forgot to tell you that you're from a country where the people know the truth but prefer bowl of lies.

I forgot to tell you that this democracy of ours is in the hands of despotic me n who glory in the oppression of their followers.
I forgot to tell you that you're from a continent where God has not finished creation.

My little days as a varsity student/student leader thought me many things.I learnt that it is those who you're trying to take the bullets for are the ones behind the trigger.
I learnt to choose what and who to fight and for what reason.

But Baba, you should have known better that it is the same people who shouted "Hossana for Christ" that killed him days later.
Are you worried? Please don't be, rather go and meet Jonathan for cancelling, he has felt greater dilemma and betrayal than you.
But let me not forget to tell you that you have written your name is history as one of those who tried.
Posterity shall judge you right.
#IremainstandingwithTuface.

I am Johnpaul Nwadike.
(08065189852)

hope sha this one no go explode for person hand. Samsung and the bombs they are manufacturing.

At just fourteen, she had taken one of the biggest decisions a girl could take, never to get married. Although, she liked the idea of seeing two entirely different beings show affection to one another, she however detests seeing casualties emerge from such visuals. She grew up to be very inquisitive and intelligent, asking questions that weren’t expected of a fourteen year old, yes, she was that smart adding her smartness with her huge flair for nature most especially bees, talking none stop about nectar, color of flowers and the fragrance they emit.

My name is Lola, and I hate my father. You probably think am the saddest person on earth but that’s fine, I get that a lot lately. From the moment I could pronounce the word dada, I watched helplessly day in day out, how my father turned my mum into a punching bag, he beat her so much, it felt like a routine for him. Seeing so much assault and pain in the house, led to me taking the biggest decision yet, ‘I am never getting married.’ I hate men, they disgust me but I understand that “they say some are different,” the truth is I don’t care. Corper Tunde, who seemed to be different, I really trusted him. I told him about daddy and mummy fighting, told him I wanted to be happy and he was there for me from the start, well it looked that way till he started to touch me. Mummy was too busy receiving beatings and daddy, Sigh! I don’t want to talk about him.

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, I had private lessons with corper Tunde, which turned out to be a free day for him to mess with me as no one was ever around. Those days were also the days, my mother had to be in church for bible studies.

And my father was never there and even when he was home, it still felt like he wasn’t. He was never too far from hitting mum, driving his fist on her face; knocking her into shape…I tried on many occasions to stop him but got my share of the fist from the beast.

On my fifteenth birthday, although I wasn’t looking forward to it but I already knew what I was going to do. I had been speaking with Cynthia[a friend from school, who became my confidante] about my situation and she had planned she would help me run away but the question was, where to?

On a Friday, at about 8:34pm, all hell broke loose as my dad was about to have dinner. I had planned on killing my father. Now, it should be noted that initially, I was going to let it slide but after he beat mummy for forgetting the egusi soup that was on fire because she had over slept, probably because she was pregnant and due in a months’ time. All I heard was mummy screaming only to get closer after rushing away from corper Tunde to see mummy on the floor bleeding profusely, apparently daddy had pushed her down the stairs. It was that day I made up my mind that there’s nothing to kill in the man, he was as good as dead. What do you call a man that beats up his wife and has no conscience?

She lost the baby and almost her life with a lot of bruises and a broken leg. Everyone kept silent about the situation and of course daddy never showed up at the hospital. Few days after, mum’s brother came to take her away to his place and I was to join Cynthia at her house because of our forth coming exams. Uncle Bakare had wanted to call the police on my father, but mummy pleaded her way out.

Few days later I joined Cynthia at her parents home, we sat for our exams together and passed in flying colors.

Cynthia is the only person that has loved me. Although, she is a few months older she showed me she loved me. I hate to admit it, but I loved her too. I can’t resist how she kisses, touches, and holds me, taking all my fears away and showing me that love can be found somewhere else even in the worst situations.

Few years after, my father died and we never saw each other after we left the house 12 years later. He died a miserable death. He died paralyzed, so I heard from my uncles. They said he was poisoned with some drug and the police are investigating. Mummy is doing alright and Cynthia and I are still together.

My name is Lola, and I killed my father.

WRITTEN BY: Muyiwa Oni

http://www.edliner.com/i-killed-my-father-and-am-hoping-you-understand-why/29912

Ekong is my man of the man. followed by Mikel

All i see are the fallen heroes, the lady in Red is showing us oh.....

For years on end, we have been served with different talks, articles and videos, on ways we could easily get pregnant.

Some articles have even been written on the easy steps to getting pregnant, do’s and don’ts of pregnancy, amidst several other interesting topics.

One topic, which many are yet to talk about are ways one would never imagine they could get knocked up and today, we will be discussing ten of those ways.

Enjoy.

1. USING THE REAR DOOR
Just few weeks back, the case of a lady getting pregnant via her anus, trended for a while, as people could not understand how this could actually happen. However, according to Mary Jane Minkin, MD, a clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine, this is indeed possible. She said; ‘Even if he is penetrating rectally, he can be depositing a little seminal fluid around the opening to the vagina. Let’s face it, the vagina and the rectum are very close territory.’

2. SEXLESS BATHTUB RENDEZVOUS

Yes, this is also possible. Just fooling around with your man in the bathtub, can actually get you pregnant. According to Minkin; “Any time you end up with semen or seminal fluid around the vulva, you can get guys up inside there.” Now, this may not be a hundred percent, but its also not impossible.

3. SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WHILE MENSTRUATING

Ladies, some of us actually know sperm lives up to five days in us, so having sex during you period and ovulating earlier than expected can actually lead to pregnancy. Minkin explains that if you have sex toward the end of your period and you ovulate early, you could actually conceive.

4. MAKING USE OF OLD CONDOMS

For some reason, people tend to store condoms in their homes for months in really clumsy and unacceptable places. First, using an old condom is a no-go area, talk less of using an old condom that has been exposed to both a cold and hot temperature. Minkin, notes an old condom, over time, must have had the latex weaken and lost elasticity. On that same note, a condom that has been exposed to hot and cold elements can also be compromised.

5. CONCEIVING EVEN WHEN YOU ARE YET TO WEAN YOUR CHILD

This is very possible. According to Minkin, the hormones involved in breastfeeding does help suppress ovulation, but that is no guarantee on not conceiving, even if you haven’t started your period again after giving birth.

6. EMERGENCY MORNING AFTER PILL

It is true that emergency contraceptive pill can help decrease chances of pregnancy, but will not totally prevent preganncy. Should the pill be taken within a 24-hour window, there is a 95% chance, you will not conceive. However, the longer you wait to take the pill, the less effective it get.

7. GETTING PREGNANT WHILE PREGNANT

Sounds weird right? Yes, it does, but it is totally possible. This uncommon phenomenon actually has a name to it and its called superfetation. According to Minkin, this happens when you continue ovulating even while pregnant. The second fertilized egg implants in the lining of the womb, resulting in a second pregnancy.

8. LEAVING NO SPACE AT THE TIP OF THE CONDOM

When you decide on not creating a little bit of space at the tip of the condom, there is every possibility that your sperm could spill over from the side and into her awaiting womb.

9. CONTINUING THE FUN WITH A STICKY FINGER

So, you guys just sealed, signed and delivered the deal but he felt, hey, he needs to be certain the deal was properly sealed then inserts a finger, which has remainder of sperm on it, into your vagina, yes, homegirl, pregnancy can also occur via this channel.

10. OPENING A CONDOM WITH YOUR TEETH

In the heat of the moment, a faster option of letting the condom out already and properly placed where it belongs, might occur and the teeth as a tool might come in, this is a huge no no as in so doing, you could accidentally puncture the condom without realizing it.



Know of more interesting but weird ways you can actually get pregnant, let us know via the comment section.

written by: Tope Delano

source: http://www.edliner.com/10-unbelievable-ways-you-never-knew-you-could-get-pregnant/25195

It is no longer news that Nigeria economic is in recession. Few days back the Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun revealed to the Senate that “Nigeria is technically in recession”. The word ‘technically’ is just a phrase used to limit our fears. In economic terms, if you have two periods of negative growth, you are already in a recession.

The Nigerian economy has witnessed two negative growth in the first and second quarter. In other words, Nigerians should brace up because the times are hard and we are yet to see the silver lining to this dilemma.

However, our list outlines what seems to be the real reason behind the recent havoc that struck our economy.

Nigeria is in deep recession today because of the reasons out lined below.

1. Late budget Signing

The 2016 budget, was presented to the senate by President Muhammadu Buhari on the 22nd of December 2015. Many assumed that the quick presentation will probably facilitate a quick assessment and passage into a bill. However, certain events developed which led to budget paddling and while both sides pointed fingers at each other, this delayed the passage and implementation of the budget. The budget was not signed until after the 1st quarter of 2016. The delay had so much impact on the economy because several policies were delayed and projects were abandoned.

2. Niger Delta Crisis

The Niger delta region of Nigeria is composed of oil states. We all know that Nigeria’s economy depend largely on oil revenue. The recent attack on oil pipes drastically affected the country’s Oil output. The pipeline bombing should be blamed for the reduction in our oil revenue this year.

3. Unemployment/ Retrenchment of workers

For some reasons, unemployment situation in Nigeria this year could still be attributed to late budget signings. However, the country’s private sector also contributed to this havoc. During the second quarter of the year, the banking sector among others lay off thousands of workers. While millions of unemployed fresh graduates are striving to get the 500, 000 jobs promised by the federal government, the sacked personnel will also join the race.

4. Increase In Import

We are all aware of the import situation in Nigeria. During His first Presidential Media Chat, President Buhari revealed that Nigeria imports everything including toothpick and pencils.

IF we as a country cannot produce these minor utensils, how do we now intend to build our economy which has survived mainly on Crude oil production?

5. Lack OF development Projects

Since 29th of May 2015, only few states in the country have executed development projects. Our senators prefer to endorse and argue about the amount that should be allocated for their allowances rather than talk about the growth of their constituencies.
Nigeria will not grow economically if the masses are not properly oriented. Orientation can only come when you focus on community development projects that empowers the youth.

Source: http://www.edliner.com/5-reasons-behind-current-economic-recession/23990

Written by: Daniel Enisan

Yes, I get it, lying is a sin, and should never be encouraged, but if we are going to say the truth, knowing all the myths and truth behind telling a lie, there are some situations where lying, is/could be the only option left.

Here are circumstances where telling a lie is your only choice.

When you are about to have sex with your woman and she suddenly asks,’Honey A m I Fat’:

Yes, some of you might have found yourselves in such situation and I can bet you lied your ass off. Even if the lady is as big as two buildings put together, of course, your answer would be, ‘Yes dear, you look really hot, like I love your figure, even Kim Kardashian is no match for you.

When you ignore your parents call and they later ask why you did not pick up:

Even I fall in this category, what do we do we lie. The usual lie is , ‘My phone has been down all day.’ Really? So how where they able to connect your phone in the first place.

When You get to work late because you had to run an errand or overslept: Boss:

Why were you late today? You: Traffic is crazy today…then you begin the history of how third mainland bridge was built. ‘I don’t know if you stay on the island, but the traffic today was the worst I have ever seen.

When you are downloading an app:

We all are guilty of this. That question that comes at the end of a download asking if you have read and agreed to the terms, and you haven’t but still go ahead to click yes.

When you mistakenly break a glass cup and your mum asks what happened:

The answer is always nothing. When she probes further, you come with a fresh lie, the cup did not shatter, it just fell down.

When your friends invite you for an outing, but you would rather stay at home:

yes, there are days, all we want to do is just relax in be all day, and eat ice cream and chocolate. In this situation the answer is always, ‘so sorry guys, i have so many errands to run for my parents/boss today.

When your friends call to tell you they are finally at the meet place and you are still in bed:

Yes, just dashed out of the house, will meet you up in a minute and you are about hours away. I guess the traffic lie will come in handy here as well.

When you get a text but do not reply until hours later:

this happens to most of us every other day. It could be that the person who sent the text is the least person you want to hear from, you simply lie saying, ‘Sorry, just got your text, wassup.’

Feel free to add circumstances that makes you lie at times

Written By: Tope Delano

source: http://www.edliner.com/10-circumstances-lying-choice/23198

Nigeria is probably the most blessed country in Africa. Nigeria is a country bountifully enriched with several mineral resources.

Over the years several other countries (even the 3rd world countries) have depend largely on our mineral resources. Let’s not get it twisted Nigeria’s selling point has always been the crude oil.

Since the independence our economy has depend on oil revenues, even our budget cannot be implemented if there is a slide in our oil output. This has made us Africa’s largest oil producer.

However, despite the availability of Crude oil in several states, Nigeria still imports Petroleum products from foreign countries like China and USA.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara few days back gave these 3 reasons as to why we still import fuel other countries

1. Poor Maintenance of Refineries

Dogara sited that Nigeria’s inability to maximize its potentials in the oil and gas sector as well as the revenue generated from the sector as a factor. HE believes our refineries have been mismanaged by past administrations and that has crippled our ability to refine crude oil. This has caused our Oil output to reduce.

2. Influence of Host Communities

Dogara said ‘Decades after the advent of Nigeria’s petroleum industry, problems which led to host community agitation remain unaddressed and highly politicized, and the question of the extent to which revenues from the industry should be shared among the three tiers of government and the people remain, as do the content and limits of corporate social responsibility.’

This is mostly the reason behind the recent attack in the Niger delta region.

3. Outdated Laws

Dogara believes our Petroleum laws are out-dated and need to be reviewed. He said, ‘The existing laws are out-dated, anachronistic, and out-of-sync with international best practices and current technological advances for decades’

Do you think there are other reasons behind the recession in the oil sector? Please share.

Written By: Daniel Enisan

source: http://www.edliner.com/3-reasons-nigeria-still-import-petroleum/23270

We the football loving Nigerians wish you well in your new role, Mr. Paul Le Guen

source: http://www.edliner.com/7-interesting-facts-new-eagles-coach-paul-le-guen/23089

6. He has An Experience Of Coaching In Three Continents

Le Guen had a successful managerial career in Europe, most notably leading Olympique Lyonnais to three consecutive Ligue 1 titles. He has also managed Stade Rennais, Paris Saint-Germain, Glasgow Rangers and the Oman national team in Asia, Cameroon national team in Africa.

5. He Led Cameroon To Qualify For the 2010 World Cup

Le Guen was named Cameroon national football team manager in July 2009, signing a five-month contract.He made an immediate impact by leading the team to qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. He also stripped veteran defender Rigobert Song of the captaincy and appointed Samuel Eto’o as the new captain. Both players responded well to the change with Eto’o getting goals, and Song winning back his starting spot as the Lions qualified for the finals. However Cameroon were the first team officially knocked out of the 2010 World Cup. He announced his resignation on 24 June 2010.

4. He Discovered El-Hadji Diouf

During his time at Rennes between 1998 and 2001, Le Guen was noted for signing then unknown players, such as Shabani Nonda and El Hadji Diouf, who under his guidance, developed into talented footballers. Diouf started his career in France with Sochaux-Montbéliard. He made his debut appearance in a 2–1 win against Bastia on 12 November 1998, before moving to Rennes for the 1999–2000 season. He moved to Lens the following season, spending two years at the Pas-de-Calais club before moving to English club Liverpool in 2002 for a fee of £10 million.

3. He is a Former Player And Coach Of PSG

During his playing career, Le Guen played at AS Brest for six years, Stade Brestois, FC Nantes for two years, before leaving Brittany for Paris St. Germain where he played for seven years. When he arrived, PSG were lying 17th in Ligue 1 but he led them to safety in his 1st season finishing 15th. As the 2007-2008 season in Ligue 1 unfolds, it is clear that Le Guen gets inconsistent commitments from the current crop of players, as the club was in the relegation zone as of 20 April.Winning the Coupe de la Ligue means that they are guaranteed a place in the UEFA Cup for the 2008-2009 season. PSG finished 16th in the 2007-2008 season.

2. He Led Lyon To Three Consecutive Ligue One Titles:

Le Guen replaced Jacques Santini as manager of Olympique Lyonnais in 2002 after they captured their first league title. Le Guen experienced a grim start to his managerial career at Lyon, winning only 3 games of the first 9, but eventually took Lyon to a further three consecutive championships and reached the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. He resigned from his position at Lyon on May 9, 2005, the day after the club won their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 championship. He was replaced by Gérard Houllier.

The Nigerian Football Federation, has finally announced Paul Le Guen, as the new technical adviser of the team. He was indeed the favorite among the candidates who applied for the job due to his combative nature and will be looking to bring his wealth of experience to the fore to rejuvenate a Super Eagles team that have constantly stuttered since its victory at the AFCON tournament in 2013.Therefore, here are seven interesting facts about the Super Eagles new gaffer.

1. He was born in Pencran, France in 1964:

Paul Le Guen (born March 1, 1964 in Quimper (birth time source: Didier Geslain)) is a former French international footballer and a football manager.The village of Pencran is a small french village located north west of France. The town of Pencran is located in the department of Finistère of the french region Bretagne. The town of Pencran is located in the township of Landerneau part of the district of Brest.

The business world is large, it’s a sector filled with so much “milk and honey”. Entrepreneurs should probably have a planet of their own.

However, the keys to being successful in the business world include gathering information and learning from the best.

Today’s list takes a break from the traditional technique of educating business men and women on how to be successful. How about you watch it and see how it is really done.

Some of the movies on our list are true life stories of successful entrepreneur. It is time for you guys to go get some of these movies and watch.

Without much ado, these are our top 5 business movies.

1. The Social Network

“The Social Network” looks at how Mark Zuckerberg went from a student at Harvard with an uncanny knack for coding to the multimillionaire founder and CEO of Facebook.

Contrary to popular belief this is not just a story about social media. It is about the relationships, investment, mentorship and employee culture that go into transforming a great idea into a great business.

2. Wall Street

1987’s “Wall Street” may be seen as primarily a cautionary tale about the role of greed in business.

Indeed, Michael Douglas’s character Gordon Gekko has become synonymous with the worst qualities of investment industry with his well-known mantra “greed is good.”

But the movie is also a story about what the positive aspects of entrepreneurship should be: protecting jobs and growing companies to create wealth instead of selling them off piecemeal.

3. Pirates of Silicon Valley

How can a film about the competition between Steve Jobs and Bill Gates not have appeal for entrepreneurs?

“Pirates of Silicon Valley” takes place between 1971 and 1997.

During that time, it depicts the history of Apple and Microsoft. But more importantly it examines the leaders of both companies: Jobs, played by Noah Wyle and Gates, played by Anthony Micheal Hall.

The 1999 movie looks at the differences between the two business leaders and how these differences influenced the development of their companies.

4. The Wolf Of Wall Street

The importance of ethics in business is again the theme of “The Wolf of Wall Street.” The story is inspired by the real-life story of stockbroker Jordon Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio. Belfort, launches a firm which engages in illegal and unethical trading activities to profit at the expense of its clients.

But the companies corrupt trading practices eventually make it the focus of both the Security Exchange Commission and FBI. Belfort eventually agrees to turn on his colleagues in a deal with federal authorities, but then breaks the agreement and is given jail time.

For entrepreneurs, the lesson is simple. Profitability is not something to be pursued at the expense of your customers.

5. The Pursuit of Happyness

A true story, “The Pursuit of Happyness” follows the struggles of Chris Gardner, played by Will Smith.

Finding himself both a single father and homeless, Gardner must struggle against seemingly impossible odds to achieve a coveted stockbroker position.

For small business owners, the Gardner’s story can be an inspiration. It’s important to remember that, despite limitations, great things can be accomplished with hard work and determination.

Written by: Arinze Esomnofu

Lagos state governor, Mr. Akinwummi Ambode today, paid a courtesy visit to his counterpath in Edo state, governor Adams Oshimole in Benin.

The governor in the process of the visit endorsed the gubernatorial flagbearer of the state Mr. Godwin Obaseki.

See photos of the visit below

source: http://www.edliner.com/just-ambode-pays-courtesy-visit-oshiomhole-endorses-obaseki-photos/23143

Executive governor of Anambra State, Dr. Willie Obiano is said to be promoting a new law in Anambra that punishes couple who fails to screen for sickle cell syndrome before formalising their marriages.

The governor, who spoke through his Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike, at a ceremony to mark this year’s Sickle Cell Day in Awka, said it was part of the state government’s determination to eradicate sickle cell disease.

Public affair analyst, political commentators as well as the inhabitants of the state at large have given their opinion on the 'controversial law' some arguing in support while others sees the law as repugnant to nature justice, equity and good conscience as it infringes on human choices and freedom.

Whats your view on the 'Compulsory Genotype Law' in Anambra state, are you in support or against?

Let us know in the comment box.

Source: http://www.edliner.com/opinion-poll-law-compulsory-genotype-test-anambra-support/23014

lalasticlala biko cum and do the needful to this post

ThePeacemaker:
.

CEO Space bookers Nigerian PLC OF nairaland i salute thee


lolz

Controversial senator, Dino Melaye, has once again found himself in the news and this time, it has nothing to do with his flamoyant lifestyle or declaration of his unwavering support for embattled senate president, Bukola Saraki.

Melaye, is again in the news, but this time, its because of his issues with Remi Tinubu, wife of ‘Jagaban’ himself Tinubu. Many things were said right there in the floors of the senate due to the adrenaline rush and when we taught that was all, but, they continued, dropping more bombshell that we have no option but bring them to you our esteemed readers so you always stay abreast current trends in the polity.

Here are 5 things we find rather funny than taking serious in the whole Melaye vs Remi epic ‘Mortal Kombat’ battle:

1. The beating and impregnating part.

Knowing the kind of person Dino is, I would say i wasn’t too surprised hearing those statements “I will beat and impregnate you, and nothing will happen”.
The surprise actually this time, was who the statement was directed at – the wife of the APC Jagaban. ‘Dino get mind sha’

2. She has reached Menopause really! Dino?

Well let me gist you, shortly after the internet broke over the fight of ‘two adults’ on the senate floor, Senator Dino rushed on air to give out a press statement clarifying things he said and didn’t say. Then he dropped the biggest bomb of all, by referring to Tinubu’s wife as ‘medically impossible’ to get pregnant. He did not stop there, he said, she has reached ‘menopause’, unbelievable! you will say, well I said something bigger than that when I watched a clip of the statement.

Seriously is Dino trying to quench the fire or he is trying to start a big one? For me I will place my money on the later.

3. Malaye the Thug, Dog

For a senator to be called a thug is bad enough, then adding Dog, and to add salt to injury, all this statement coming from a woman. Haba Senator Remi, why ‘naw’? Because me am now confused, did you really call Melano all this knowing his reputation with the opposite sex?

4. All Hail King Dino, the new leader of Borudillon Street.

Senator Melaye in other to show supporter that he is not scared of anybody went to a trip in a Lagos and he visited the popular Bourdilion Street where the Tinubu’s reside. I guess that action alone rings many bell, in all of this.

5. Is Senator Remi Tinubu Really rude?

Though am not trying to defend every of Dino’s outburst during their fracas nor the ‘thug, dog’ lines credited to Senator Tinubu.

However, like Africans that we are, there goes the saying that there is no smoke without fire. So, if the recent Facebook post (why always Remi) by Senator Melaye is anything to go by, then I have but one question to ask, is Remi Tinubu rude?

Do let us know your opinion in this epic fracas of two ‘distinguished’ senators in the comment box.

WRITTEN BY: Arinze Esomnofu

Source: http://www.edliner.com/dino-melaye-vs-remi-tinubu-top-5-hilarious-things-learnt-fracas/22858

When you are in race to achieve a goal, it is pertinent that you follow whatever rules might have been laid down to get you to that desired destination.

Usually, Businessmen and women read about what they should do, buy, and read to be great and successful. But how about things they should not do?

Our list comprises of things a good businessman should never do.

1. Wake up without a plan

Time management is a crucial part of being an entrepreneur. There are only so many hours in a day, so to be efficient you need to know what your goals are and what tasks you need to get done prior to starting your day. If you are scrambling to create a plan of attack every day you are going to be in trouble. End each day by mapping out the following day’s to-do list.

2. Never Look back

As an entrepreneur, you are going to face hard times, difficult decisions and possibly even failure at some point. Don’t let small bumps in the road stop your forward progress. Find ways to maneuver around obstacles and continue to push forward, never looking back.

3. Choose short-term comfort over long-term benefit.

Once successful people know they want something that requires a painful, time-limited step, they do not mind the painful step because it gets them to a long-term benefit. Living out this principle is one of the most fundamental differences between successful and unsuccessful people, both personally and professionally.

4. Be scared to make changes, Evolve or adapt

You need to be willing and able to adjust your plan and overall strategy, because there is a very good chance that you will need to adapt to maintain success in the future. Imagine if Apple never adapted and just stuck to making computers? After releasing the iPod it started manufacturing smartphones, tablets and now are releasing its first wearable technology, the Apple Watch. Once just a computer company, it is now a consumer-electronics powerhouse.

5. Let failure stop you

Most statistics state that, eight out of every 10 new businesses fail. Successful entrepreneurs go into everything knowing that there is a chance of failure. If in fact they fail, it is viewed as part of their growth and they keep plugging along.

source: http://www.edliner.com/5-things-good-enterpreneur-never/22829

Some of us actually tell these lies to ourselves every other day of the week.

So, you all know that kind of unplanned situation you sometimes find yourself and just to make yourself feel good, you lie to yourself and move on, but three days later, you are back at that same unplanned yet hilarious situation, and again, the lies comes rolling in.

Here are 5 hilarious lies we tell ourselves.

1. I Am Never Going To Get This Drunk Again

I think I can say most party people out there have found themselves in this kind of situation. So you are at this party and you keep downing the wine that just miraculously keep popping up your way, maybe, due to its sweet nature or that conversation you might be having with a hot girl/boy, you unknowingly exceed your limit, and suddenly the toilet becomes your best friend.

You begin to hear statements like, ‘Lord, if you can get me out of this situation without embarrassing myself too much or making me die from too much vomiting, I promise never to drink/drink so much again.’ Yeah, you know that situation right…..3 days later,there you are turning up at yet another party doing the exact same thing.

2. I Am Not Going To Cuss Out Anyone While driving

This gets me every time. You hear some people who maybe are just leaving church, or a spiritual gathering promising never to cuss at any one while driving, no matter how frustrated they might be, alas, the words just start rolling off your lips the minute you start your vehicle. But really how do you want to achieve this in a place like Lagos where everyone driving seems to be out to get the next driver. You tell yourself you won’t cuss, the next minute, you cuss out someone’s entire generation and its next in less than a minute.

You hear words like, ‘And I have promised myself I won’t cuss today (In your head) Oga, you must be mad, did you not see me traficatting?’ Or words like, ‘Oya sleep on the road now, since it looks like you have arrived home and have packed in you garage.’

3. Its my cheat day, I can have Chocolate, Ice-cream or any other fattening food.

This majorly relates to the weight watchers. Even I have had days I fell a victim. In as much as you try to stay fit and trim, there will be days you just go beyond the limit.

You hear words like, ‘I am just going to eat this one cup of ice cream, will work off the calories later tonight.’ Huh, its night time, time to work out, yeah, will just walk more on my way to work instead of driving or taking a cab…lies child. That workout session isn’t going to happen in the next five years.

4. I am on a diet

Again for the weight watchers. Some actually start out great but the next day, you hear…hmmm, will start watching what I eat starting from next week. I already started eating junks this week, let me continue that way for the rest of the week, will start eating healthy from next week. Huh, tell that to your shirts and pants who have to put up with the extra folds of fat in your body.

5. I Am Going To Have sex With My Husband At Least 4 Times A Week

This is for the married ones, we all know we do this. Some of us, before getting married, we make this promise that once we get married we will at least try to have sex with our husband 4 times a week. I want to believe this promise was made while you were still trying to get the ring, wanting to feel all cute and all, or before you had a baby, because ladies…..lies child, lies!!!! Getting it going twice a week might be like a huge achievement for months on end.

source: http://www.edliner.com/5-hilarious-lies-we-tell-ourselves/22703

In this generation and time, no one wants to be left out and so you’re probably wondering out of curiosity with all the noise and twist of a game, just a mere game. Well, this is not just any game.

So what is Pokémon?

To start with Pokémon, is coined from the name ‘’pocket monster.’’ Pokémon is a game with animal creature and the deal is to catch as many Pokémon as possible.

Now that you have that together, that’s basically the first steps of the game. You probably have the face that says seriously? It’s that simple? Apparently, it is that simple. Took me a while to understand it myself, so you’re not alone at this.

So I know I said it’s that simple, well, the truth is it isn’t simple, its complex and involves a lot of walking around. Yes walking around. It could be regarded as exercise though.

This is how it works. Beyond the fact that it is a game, it is also a game that brings one in line with reality.

So you get the app after registrations and all. Remember the game is all about getting as many Pokémon as possible and how that’s done is that you open your camera and a map comes out after you choose a character representing you.

On your screen, it shows you directions where you could find other Pokémon. The map on your screen, showing your surroundings like they appear in a real situation. The idea is to walk with your map leading you to where you find a Pokémon and when you find one you swipe a ball to hit the Pokémon on your screen.
Am sure you will agree with me that it is complicated because the truth is it is actually complicated and you’re left wondering why it’s causing so much buzz.

These are things you should know about Pokémon for a starter

Am sure you will agree with me that it is complicated because the truth is it is actually complicated and you’re left wondering why it’s causing so much buzz.

1. Singular And Plural Are The Same

So you already know it’s a game but another thing you must know is that the singular and plural for Pokémon is still Pokémon, so you don’t get yourself embarrassed and laughed at.

The truth is the trend is weighty and people who want to know will ask you and if you’re like me that doesn’t like to say ‘’I don’t know.’’ Will understand what i mean.

2. It’s Free

Who doesn’t like a free thing? This is definitely another reason to why it’s trending so much. Come on! Who would say no to something free?

So for now the app is free but for a full experience the app is in purchase offered by the game and later this month, they are introducing a $35 wearable Bluetooth that alerts you when a Pokémon is close by.

I even tried downloading the game this morning, yes i tried and that leads me to the other thing you must know.



3. Is It Available In Your Country?

Pokémon is only available in some countries, in other words not everyone gets the opportunity to play the game.

Pokémon is only available in Australia, Canada, Domican Republic, Egypt, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom and winners of the just concluded Euros Portugal.

4. Will this Buzz go away?

Before the Pokémon Go there was Pokémon and it was just a game with controls. It didn’t involve all this moving around.

The game is legal and the company behind it is Niantic inc. it is supported by the big players like Google and Nintendo itself.

I doubt this buzz will go especially when it hits the other part of the world.

The app is already netting more downloads than a number of social media sites and even about to outperform Twitter o a daily number of users. If you ask me that’s massive, and am left to imagine what happens when it hits the other part of the world.

This buzz is definitely not going anywhere.

5. You Can Say Goodbye To Your Battery

Trust me, this isn’t what you want to see or hear but the truth is it will drain your battery so fast you wouldn’t know what hit your battery. In order to play this game, it involves your GPS, Wi-Fi connection and even your camera to play this game.

I think i don’t need to stress this after saying all of that; you can be rest assured that all you will be left with is a bad battery.

In a statement though, Niantic addresses the worry of low battery and say they are trying to find a solution to it.


6. How Safe Is This?

Well, for a start it’s safe but along the line it gets all soaked up with events that can put you in danger.

Since we settled the part that it involves walking around to different places that normally you will probably not go to, you might be unfamiliar with certain locations and it could even lead you to streams like the news that a dead man was found by someone playing the Pokémon and reports believe the man was drowned. So yes, you’re advised not to be alone and avoid the woods and lonely deserted areas.

Because you will be holding your phone while working, there have also been reports about broken ankles and people running through a pole and the likes.

People have been tracked and robbed and with your phone exposed right in front of you, it doesn’t appear to be very safe.


Just a disclaimer, do according to the risk you can handle but as much as possible be safe.

source: http://www.edliner.com/6-things-you-must-know-about-pokemon-go/22131