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What of WABARA? I was told the name isn't a good one, but the fella was a one time federal lawmaker.

A name is simply a means of identity.

Work hard. Pray as well. Success will be yours.

Happy Sunday, my people.

Hope you all had a great night?

Many people keep talking of destiny. Some even assert our names affect our destiny; a thread on such is on FP.

But my question is this; is there anything as destiny? If yes, what is it? Is it tied to financial success?

Please, enlighten me.

Shalom.

I don't know oooo but I believe if one's hardworking and prayerful and keep the relevant laws concerning success, they will most likely be successful.

Names are important though, especially to us Nigerians.

My name, Ebitimi, means success, and I can't say vividly if it's responsible for my success.

My people sabi answer funny names shaaaa....

agitator:
Why is everybody shouting oil!!!!!! oil!!!!!!!!!!!! oil!!!!!!!

Some mor.ons from the most educated tribe have been shouting themselves hoarse that Oil is not the mainstay of the Nigerian economy

So, why all this crocodile tears and noise making.

Well you problems just started, wait and experience what will happen after Jonathan returns to Otueke.

Whoever denies the fact that oil IS the MAINSTAY of the Nigerian economy is both foolish and insincere.

The oil price crash is indeed a welcome development.

Rainmaker69:
I pity you and my fellow Nigerians. I hope you know that as oil fortunes dwindle, they'll turn their attention to the money in our pockets aka "IGR". We are about to enjoy an increase in taxes and levies to support this corrupt government. Once this clueless government can't feed off its oil revenues, it will start to feed on its citizens.

That will be very welcome. Maybe the masses will then have the courage to protest against these thieving leaders.

Kay17:
I often wonder why the Nigerian leaders get all the blame and responsibility, whereas the followers and the voters are absolved from any blame. If the masses to whom the leaders are held accountable to, do not assert their power, then they deserved the leaders they have. It is that simple.

In this economic 'crisis', other problems are bound to follow, but the available solutions are not immediate. Nobody can industrialize overnight, it is almost impossible. For the mean time Nigeria is helpless.

A very deep and valid argument. Governance is serious business, and as such shouldn't be solely left for the leaders; the masses have the greater responsibility to hold them accountable.

Your argument has always been my standpoint.

enkay4love:
Wow! well thought out,clap...clap...clap.U just connected with my economic mindset on this country of ours.I can't hesitate to see an actively diversified economy & how the selfish-greedy power brokers & their allies will manage to embezzle cash.

I'm happy many of us are really concerned about the growth and development of this nation.

ibedun:
Bros, where can I find the budget? thanks

Visit www.budgetoffice.gov.ng.

blink182:
I do not know if I should laugh or cry at your ignorance, if you have seen the 2015 budget then you will know the government is about to start paying salaries with the whole budget and very little left for the man on the street aka you, me and every other person not in government.

Do not take my word for it, go and read the budget proposal by yourself.

Laugh not at my ignorance; cry at our leaders' stupidity and myopia.

ogbonoeba:
And when oil stays at $50/barrel, how will naija survive?

Maybe our leaders will start THINKING! !! There are scores of nations out there without any petroleum resources, and they are doing better than us....

blink182:
I do not know if I should laugh or cry at your ignorance, if you have seen the 2015 budget then you will know the government is about to start paying salaries with the whole budget and very little left for the man on the street aka you, me and every other person not in government.

Do not take my word for it, go and read the budget proposal by yourself.

And you think I don't know that? You guys just talk anyhow shaaaa.

ogbonoeba:
The price of crude oil, has been lower than $50/barrel in the past, and our leaders didn't do anything. I don't think much will change.

Let's hope these thieves will prove you wrong this time. It's just a bet shaaa

juman:
But they would have ran away from angry masses.

The problem is that both pdp and apc are clueless on this.

That's the problem. Our myopic leaders have led us astray.

juman:
You make me laugh.

If the oil price fall to a point those useless "leaders" would just run away.

Very useless "leaders".

There's no hiding from this impending calamity. Wherever they run to, their stolen billions of naira will continue to depreciate in value as the dollar conrinue to fall.....There's no escaping it.

teemy:
Rising dollar costs and lower oil prices means that the govt would have much less to spend in the coming year(s) to come. Austerity measures have been put in place like Mansion and Luxury taxes but more are yet to come.

Let's be honest the rich do not like the idea of making so much money only to be forced to pay a huge part of it as taxes. Hence. loopholes in the law would be utilized and the so many billions aimed at would not be easily achieved in reality as is on paper. The middle class earner would be the one that bears the main bulk at the end of the day.

Well. if you had not yet started running your business after all the noise of the past decade by motivational speakers nationwide you might be the one paying more for increase in commodity prices not to mention the salary which is fixed would not be more taxed by the govt. Yes I said it, Nigeria is on its way to being a fully Tax run society as opposed to an Oil run society.

Next year would see the expulsion of ghost workers as well as retrenchment of overstaffed offices with the govt showing more commitment to cutting waste. Also union requests for higher pay would arise as well as the strikes to make that happen. Possible riots if the govt is unprepared and disgruntled elements use transference of the public pains to stimulate street protests. Certainly more crime and banks should be more on their toes (start trying to avoid physical banking hall transactions - get your token). Prepare for the inevitable as 2015 is an election year but pray for the best and at least until the elections are over avoid unnecessary travellings and unnecessary spendings. Do NOT borrow people money as stories from the ancestors may arise when time to return same is due.

Above all pray and expect a turn around in the future of our great country as we will be seeing more serious govt involvement in programmes that would truly better the nation. A time for the imprisoned josephs that did not stain their souls to shine.

Wishing you well - Teemy

Scary, I must say. Very scary. I'm already planning far into the forthcoming year.

aspirebig:
I hope the price keep crashing.They never halla. It will crash to the extent that the Nigerian government will be forced to reduce locan fuel pump price.This is just the beginning.

I think it is God that is intervening gradually....All the culprits of fuel subsidy saga come out more glorified and got court granting them freedom, they are untouchables.

Some even came out openly to run for governorship elections in some states, when they ought be in jail in a civilised, less corrupt society.

Only in Nigeria will a man of 40yrs come out to openly say he has made billions by oil subsidy and will go scot free...

I also pray it crashes further more. The wicked must be paid back in their own very coin. It's their season of doom, and it's imminent and impending.

dhammyg:
yes

AT LEAST THE FG WILL BE FORCED TO PAY ATTENTION TO OTHER SECTORS E.G AGRICULTURE.AND THE NIGER DELTANS CAN DRINK THEIR OIL

We no go drink am ooo....we will just work harder.

Keneking:
Millions of Nigerians are alarmed at the falling oil prices at the international oil market. For many, it's a sign of doom. But for me, and probably for a microscopic few.....which kind english be this?

....they are falling the accompanying consequences. Which kind English be this?

King, overlook it. It was deliberately inserted there for some laffs. ....Don't take life too seriously.

Millions of Nigerians are alarmed at the falling oil prices at the international oil market. For many, it's a sign of doom. But for me, and probably for a microscopic few, it's a blessing in disguise.

Our leaders have wasted decades of oil fortunes that would have been massively invested in infrastructures and other sectors of the economy, and now they are falling the accompanying consequences. Isaac Newton's Third Law of Motion comes to mind. It was only a matter of time before Nigeria paid for its profligacy and waste. We hardly learn, as a nation!

We have refused to think beyond oil; our mental faculties took a deadly sabbatical from the moment the blackgold was discovered in commercial quantities. Now, external forces are controlling our destiny as a people.

The falling oil prices will definitely FORCE our leaders to be more proactive in diversifying our economy. Diversifying our economy will definitely give us more options of survival. It's an economic suicide for an entire nation to depend entirely on a commodity so volatile in the International market. If ever we needed to diversify our economy , it's NOW.

The crashing oil prices will also, to a long extent, curb official corruption and impunity. Let's see if the government will seat idly and watch some few eggheads embezzle it's limited resources. A commodity that once sold at over $100 per barrel now goes for a little above $55! Infact the amount of money left to be embezzled is largely reduced.

The crashing oil prices may also force our thieves to pay more attention to our local refineries, as this may yield more profits than just selling the raw crude directly to the international at very low prices.

In every disappointment, there's some blessings. Let's take advantage of this slump and take more proactive steps. As an individual, I've taken some steps to curb financial recklessness as 2015 approaches.

He who fails to plan, has planned to fail.

Happy Xmas in advance, and a prosperous New Year to all Nairalanders.

Valued:
Why do some parents not like their children getting too religious? They flare up when you say you want to become a priest or a reverend sister. Why? It is annoying.

I've wondered myself. Surprisingly, we reject these people we don't want our kids to be.

pafra:
Tithes simply means one tenth. So if it's not one tenth is not tithes. The angels will record it as offering for you.your reward will be proportional to that of offering. Don't expect the reward of malachi rebucking devourer, opening windows of heaven etc

Una don start again oooo

kennygee:
I remember the bible saying we could pray anywhere.

There is no special mountain or Country to pray.

Tell them oooo....

Africans! !!!

Never. Not for ANY mount whatsoever. Whether in dollars or pounds.

The more money we have the more we crave a true family.

I don't know ooo....

However i dey always dey vex for my baby as him dey ravage my wife's bosom. ....

It's weird shaaa...

Do as the Spirit leads, though that leading MUST agree with the Word of God.

We have abandoned the weightier matters of the law and are going after frivolities such as tithe and firstfruits. This was exactly what Christ warned against in Mt 23.23.

Tithe and firstfruits are extraneous doctrines added to the Gospel of Christ. They are never Christ's idea, as He never expressly asked His disciples or followers to collect such. But whoever gives will surely receive.

The fact is, no matter what the Bible teaches, most of us will still cling to the doctrines of men. It's called human nature.

Let's leave these trivial matters, and instead focus on love, justice and mercy. If we all follow the latter, Nigeria shall be a better place.

adanduka:
I don't too. And that's not because I don't understand it but I haven't been convinced about doing it.
I guess i'ld have needed little persuasion but I feel that since God's money isn't being used the way God wants it then, God will not bless such giving.

During last month's Let's Go a-fishing, I wondered why the money being contributed to missions isn't being 'seen'.
SUMMARY:
The world is swallowing up the church and the Church is leaving the important things like righteousness, helping the needy and fatherless & getting beautified.
Let's keep praying for all people like the Bible says.

Just give one instance in Scriptures where Christ, Apostle Paul or the early Christians practised firstfruits. Just one.....

I'm waiting!

adanduka:
Is this sheer coincidence? Today's bible study was HONOUR GOD with your firstfruits.

Indeed. But the topic created some confusion in my parish ooooo.

I don't even do the first-fruits thing. ...

This topic caused no small confusion in my RCCG parish today. Unfortunately, the moderator quickly ended the talk when intelligent questions began springing up.

Well, everything boils down to understanding. I'm not under any law to pay tithe or first-fruits or whatever; I simply lovingly give.

Tithe and firstfruits have no place in the NT church, but those who do these things willingly will be blessed. I don't do any. I do not condemn those who do, either. I'm not under any obligation to give.

When you love God, you will give more and more.

coded01:
One thing is obvious, madrid has been controlling everything including the referees since La Liga was established...

It's just too obvious this season.

I'm always wary of Getafe, especially on their own turf.

Someone said hin wife never give am stress before, una say na lie...Una dey there?