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Been seeing a lot of debates lately about which breeds are "best," so let me put my honest take and see who agrees/disagrees.

For guarding/security:
Boerboel and Caucasian Shepherd top the list for me — they handle heat reasonably well and have that natural protective instinct. Rottweiler too, but needs more grooming/care than people realize.

For family homes with kids:
Labrador and German Shepherd (well-trained) tend to do best. Contrary to what people think, GSDs can be very gentle with proper socialization — the aggression stories are usually about poor training, not the breed itself.

For apartment/small compound living:
Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, or even a well-behaved mixed breed. People underestimate how much bigger breeds suffer in cramped spaces with no exercise.

Most overrated for Nigerian conditions:
Huskies and other cold-climate breeds. Beautiful dogs, but a LOT of people buy them without understanding the heat stress, shedding, and grooming needs. I've seen too many rehomed within a year because owners weren't prepared.

Curious what breeds you guys have had the best/worst experience with — genuinely want to hear from people who've actually owned these, not just "I heard."

(Also — for anyone into more serious breed talk, breeding advice, or just avoiding bad purchases, there's a Telegram group a few of us run where this kind of discussion happens daily. Link in my first comment if you want in.)

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The same Nigerian police that waves at terrorists

ibtommy:
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...and funny enough, Ethiopia had been in existence since the time of Moses and Aaron. I think the black race missed it somewhere along the line. Is there a way out for us?

This is a big shame! It is when you get to the UK that you realise that a place like Nigeria should normally be a place where their citizens run to, but we decided to use our own hands to kill our own country. What a big shame indeed.

We didn't miss it because of our race; we missed it because we allowed poor leadership, division, and greed to weaken our nations. The way out lies in unity, civic responsibility, and leaders who prioritize education, jobs, and development. Africa's story isn't over, but real change will require ordinary people to demand extraordinary accountability from those in power.

AdolfHitlerxXx:
I always said this. If Oyinbo swap places with Africans...

We all move to Europe and North America and they all relocate to Africa...

In 10 years how do you think both places would look like ?

In 10 years Africans will still be coming to seek asylum in Africa

Africans need to rise up and start demanding accountability from their leaders. A continent blessed with so many resources shouldn't have millions of young people risking their lives and leaving home in search of better opportunities. Leaders must be held responsible for creating economies and systems that work for the people, not just for themselves.

Dare14:
A male boerble dog is needed please , either semi adult, I can adopt or price relatively close to my budget. DM me

Hello, I'd recommend joining the Dog Breeders Forum on Telegram — you're likely to find a male Boerboel (semi-adult or available for adoption) there that fits your budget. It's an active community with breeders and rehoming listings that should make your search easier.

Wisdomkosi:
https://igberetvnews.com/1497034/court-remands-blogger-nnachi-idume-published-fake-n1tn-5bn-efcc-raid-story-sen-t-orji-prison/

When will the Nigerian court use the same swiftness to remand the terrorists and those sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria?

Nigeria and selected justice is like 5&6

Eglet:
Solid Caucasian Shepherd puppy for sale, DM if interested. Location: ABUJA

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Nigeria is indeed a ZOO. Like Nnamdi Kanu rightly said

Nigeria is a contraption and everything a country should not be.🤌🏾

Sorry to hear about what happened to her — quick healing to her.

To answer the question directly: "go and sue the dog" na nonsense talk, because in law, animals cannot be sued — the *owner* is liable for damages caused by their animal, especially if the dog has a history of aggression or wasn't properly restrained. Here's what I'd advise the family to do:

Document everything first — Medical reports, photos of the injury, hospital bills/receipts, and if possible, photos/videos of the dog and the environment where it happened (was it on a leash? was there a fence?). This is your evidence.

Get police report — Go to the nearest police station and report the incident officially. Even if police don't "handle" it directly, a report creates an official record that matters later.

Check your local by-laws— Many states/local governments have laws on animal control, and dog owners can be held liable for failing to restrain a dangerous animal. Some LGAs also have veterinary/animal control offices you can report to.

Send a formal letter of demand — Before going to court, get a lawyer (even a cheap one, many will take this case knowing there's a chance of settlement) to send a formal letter demanding payment for medical bills and damages. Sometimes this alone makes people suddenly cooperate — nobody wants "lawyer wahala."

Small claims/civil court — If he still refuses, they can sue him personally in civil court for damages (medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income if she couldn't work). This is very winnable especially with medical documentation and witnesses.

Talk to neighbors/witnesses — If other neighbors have complained about this same dog before, get their statements too — it strengthens the case that the owner knew the dog was dangerous and did nothing.

Bottom line: the owner IS responsible, full stop. He's just hoping they don't know their rights or can't afford to pursue it. They shouldn't let that intimidate them.

I think it's a mix of all three, but scarcity mentality is the biggest reason. Many people grow up believing that if others succeed, their own opportunities will reduce. In reality, knowledge doesn't finish. One person's success doesn't stop another's.

I've also noticed that the people who freely share valuable information often build stronger networks, earn more trust, and attract even bigger opportunities. Gatekeeping may give a temporary advantage, but generosity usually pays better in the long run. The key is to share wisely with people who are willing to put in the work.

mutvy:
Especially those Nigerians that are on Nairaland. Very terrible people.

Facts. The level of unnecessary hostility and negativity from some Nairaland users is exhausting. Healthy debates are fine, but many just seem interested in attacking people rather than discussing issues.

alpharoyalty:
Quota system destroyed Nigeria to an extent.
They destroyed nnpc, nitel and even the military.
How do you explain how people like buhari passed and got promoted in the military.
Imagine a buhari ruling a big country like Nigeria.

Quota system was introduced to promote inclusion, but when merit takes a back seat, institutions inevitably suffer. Whether it's the military, civil service, or public corporations, competence should always come first. No country can consistently reward mediocrity and expect excellence in governance or national development.

UkoAnnang:


Another stories for the gods

It's another election/rigging time for Bola Ahmed Tinubu to engineered everything

Fake jobs
Fake promises

Exactly. Every election cycle comes with the same script: grand promises, headline-grabbing announcements, and claims of millions of jobs. After the election, many Nigerians are still waiting for those promises to become reality. People want results they can see, not another round of campaign stories.

damoobaba:
The boldened above is the problem. IN MANY CASES AND AS NIGERIANS, the leaders are not even the problem but THE CITIZENS. When you walk along your street, there are nylons inside drains blocking them, IS IT LEADERS THAT PUT THEM THERE? You go to the market and the market people CHEAT you, are those ones the elected leaders? The ARMED ROBBERS, YAHOO BOYS, DRUG PUSHERS etc, are they the leaders? The excuse is ALWAYS that country is hard but since I was born, when has the country been easy? MADAMS treating their househelps badly, IS THAT ALSO THE GOVERNMENT? Everywhere you go, you see highly irresponsible citizens who just want everything to work excellently WHILE THEY RUIN IT. The government construct RAIL LINES but after a few weeks some people will go and destroy, steal the RAIL TRACKS and sell them. AND SO MANY MORE like that.

I agree that citizens have responsibilities and many Nigerians contribute to everyday problems through corruption, littering, vandalism, and dishonesty. But leadership still matters because it sets the standard and enforces consequences. In countries where people know laws are applied fairly, many think twice before breaking them. Good governance doesn't magically create good citizens, but it builds institutions that reward good behavior and punish bad behavior. The reality is that both leadership and citizenship shape a nation—you can't fix one while ignoring the other.

damoobaba:
The boldened above is the problem. IN MANY CASES AND AS NIGERIANS, the leaders are not even the problem but THE CITIZENS. When you walk along your street, there are nylons inside drains blocking them, IS IT LEADERS THAT PUT THEM THERE? You go to the market and the market people CHEAT you, are those ones the elected leaders? The ARMED ROBBERS, YAHOO BOYS, DRUG PUSHERS etc, are they the leaders? The excuse is ALWAYS that country is hard but since I was born, when has the country been easy? MADAMS treating their househelps badly, IS THAT ALSO THE GOVERNMENT? Everywhere you go, you see highly irresponsible citizens who just want everything to work excellently WHILE THEY RUIN IT. The government construct RAIL LINES but after a few weeks some people will go and destroy, steal the RAIL TRACKS and sell them. AND SO MANY MORE like that.

I agree that citizens have responsibilities and many Nigerians contribute to everyday problems through corruption, littering, vandalism, and dishonesty. But leadership still matters because it sets the standard and enforces consequences. In countries where people know laws are applied fairly, many think twice before breaking them. Good governance doesn't magically create good citizens, but it builds institutions that reward good behavior and punish bad behavior. The reality is that both leadership and citizenship shape a nation—you can't fix one while ignoring the other.

One red flag many people ignore is how someone handles accountability. If every mistake comes with an excuse, every disagreement is somehow your fault, and they never sincerely say, "I was wrong," don't expect that to magically change after marriage or more time together. Character doesn't hide forever—it eventually becomes a pattern. Believe consistent actions, not hopeful promises.

Legitbeauru:
I don't usually try to solve a problem by attacking it directly. Instead, I focus on analysing the underlying issues that give rise to it. Solve those root causes, and the major problem often disappears on its own.
Regarding the issue of why many Nigerians make poor civic decisions, I believe one of the fundamental causes is the low level of access to, and adoption of, quality education in the country.

Yesterday afternoon, I witnessed something in my community that reinforced this belief.

I saw an elderly woman, probably in her late fifties, emerge from a corner of the street carrying a notebook. She called over another woman who owns a provision shop and asked for her PVC.

The shop owner handed it over.

The elderly woman then explained that a certain individual (name withheld) was collecting people's voter card details. According to her, the information would be used to process payments connected with the upcoming election in one of the South-West states.

What happened next was even more disturbing.

An elderly man who had been listening immediately tried to get himself included. He asked whether he could also submit his voter card. The woman replied that he should meet another person who was coordinating registrations for the men in the community.

At that moment, I realised almost everyone around believed there was nothing wrong with what was happening.

I wanted to speak up. I wanted to explain that they were unknowingly participating in a system that would ultimately work against their own interests. But I couldn't bring myself to interrupt the moment, and I left feeling deeply disappointed in myself.

As I looked at those women, I couldn't help but think about how much hardship they had already endured. Yet they did not realise that what they were about to do, trading away the integrity of their votes for a small immediate benefit, would only deepen the very suffering they hoped to escape.

This brings me back to my main point.

Education changes the way people think. It equips them to recognise manipulation, question suspicious offers, and understand the long-term consequences of short-term decisions.

I have had the privilege of earning two degrees. That education has trained me to recognise bad intentions long before they become obvious. It is not because I am inherently wiser than anyone else; it is because education has shaped how I analyse situations.

Imagine if the people in that community possessed even half that level of civic awareness. That entire vote-buying operation would likely have collapsed before it even gained momentum.

Instead, people were unknowingly recruited into a process that ultimately works against their own future, and many of them participated enthusiastically because they simply did not understand the consequences.

This is why I believe Nigeria's greatest challenge is not merely corruption. It is the widespread lack of quality education and civic enlightenment. An informed population is far more difficult to manipulate, and without citizens who can critically evaluate political incentives, the cycle of corruption will continue to reproduce itself generation after generation.

I agree that education and civic awareness are critical, but they're only part of the picture. Many people involved in vote-buying understand it's wrong—they simply feel trapped by poverty and have lost faith that their votes will change anything. Real progress requires both quality education and an economy that gives people the dignity to reject short-term inducements. When citizens are informed and economically secure, manipulation becomes much harder.

What about the almajiri hypocrisy of the Elite Muslims in Northern Nigeria?

https://www.nairaland.com/8710685/send-kids-abroad-yours-beg

Rashduct4luv:
Praise be to Allah!
In Islam, certain sins are so severe that they come with explicit curses from Allah or His Messenger Muhammad ﷺ. A curse (la’n) in Islamic theology signifies divine displeasure and a distancing from Allah’s mercy, often accompanied by severe consequences in this life and the Hereafter. These curses serve as stern warnings to believers to avoid such grave transgressions and to uphold righteousness and justice in their lives.

Below is a list of some major sins that are explicitly associated with curses in the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah, along with their references:
1. Shirk (Associating partners with Allah)
“Allah has cursed them, and for them is a lasting punishment.” (Qur’an 9:68)

2. Disobedience and Rebellion against Allah
“Cursed were those who disbelieved among the Children of Israel...” (Qur’an 5:78)

3. Killing a Believer Intentionally
“Allah has become angry with him and has cursed him...” (Qur’an 4:93)

4. Severing Ties of Kinship and Causing Corruption
“Those whom Allah has cursed...” (Qur’an 47:22-23)

5. Consuming or Dealing in Usury (Riba)
The Prophet ﷺ cursed the one who consumes, pays, writes, or witnesses usury. (Sahih Muslim)

6. Consuming or Dealing in Alcohol (Khamr)
The Prophet ﷺ cursed all involved in producing, selling, or consuming alcohol. (Sunan Abi Dawud 3674)

7. Slandering Chaste Women (Qadhf)
“Those who falsely accuse chaste women are cursed in this life and the Hereafter.” (Qur’an 24:23)

8. Bribery (Rishwah)
The Prophet ﷺ cursed the giver and receiver of bribes. (Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1337)

9. Changing Land Boundaries to Steal
“Allah curses the one who changes boundary markers.” (Sahih Muslim)

10. Theft
The Prophet ﷺ cursed thieves, even for small thefts. (Sahih al-Bukhari 6799)

11. Cursing One’s Parents
“Allah curses him who curses his parents.” (Sahih Muslim)

12. Men Imitating Women and Vice Versa
The Prophet ﷺ cursed men who imitate women and women who imitate men. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5886)

13. Tattooing and Altering Allah’s Creation for Beauty
The Prophet ﷺ cursed those who tattoo and those who get tattooed. (Sahih al-Bukhari 5940)

14. Sacrificing to Other Than Allah
“Allah curses him who sacrifices to anyone other than Allah.” (Sahih Muslim 4876)

15. Harboring or Supporting Wrongdoers
“Allah curses him who accommodates an innovator or wrongdoer.” (Sahih Muslim)

16. Lying
“Invoke the curse of Allah upon the liars.” (Qur’an 3:61)

17. Concealing Revealed Knowledge
“Those who conceal what We sent down are cursed by Allah...” (Qur’an 2:159)

18. Oppression (Zulm)
“The curse of Allah is upon the wrongdoers.” (Qur’an 11:18)

19. Breaking Oaths and Covenants
“For them is the curse...” (Qur’an 13:25)

20. Abusing the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ
“Whoever abuses my Companions, upon them is the curse of Allah...” (Hadith, Al-Mu'jam al-Kabir)

The curses mentioned in the Qur’an and Sunnah serve as powerful reminders of the gravity of certain sins in Islam. They emphasize the importance of maintaining faith, justice, honesty, and respect in all aspects of life. Avoiding these major sins safeguards a believer’s spiritual well-being and draws them closer to the mercy and pleasure of Allah.

May Allah protect us from these grave sins and guide us to live righteous lives filled with His blessings and mercy. Ameen.

What about those that abuse and rape innocent underaged girls in the name of marriage?

segyoms:
This is true,I had battery issue one time engaged a man to borrow me his battery..the man charged me 2k after much begging he collected 1k for to start my car ,it was there I fear the environment..all man is surviving on another man anyhow

That's exactly what hardship does—it makes survival a business. In a healthier economy, helping someone jump-start a car would likely be seen as a simple act of kindness. But when everyone is struggling to make ends meet, even small favours become income opportunities. The real issue isn't just individual behaviour; it's the environment that has made survival outweigh compassion for many people.

Auntychi:
Have you ever wondered why every election, the conversation shifts to tribe and religion instead of policy? It's not an accident.

Once campaign season begins, many Nigerians suddenly become more interested in where a candidate comes from or which religion they practice than what they plan to do about inflation, unemployment, electricity, healthcare, or education. Meanwhile, the problems affecting ordinary people remain exactly the same.

Think about it. A tomato trader in Kano, a mechanic in Aba, a teacher in Osun, a fisherman in Bayelsa, and a fresh graduate in Jos may speak different languages and worship differently, but they're all complaining about the same things: rising food prices, unstable electricity, poor-paying jobs, expensive transportation after fuel subsidy removal, and a naira that buys less every month.

When the forex crisis pushes up the cost of imported goods, it doesn't ask whether you're Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Ijaw, Tiv, Christian, or Muslim. When a company downsizes because business is struggling, workers from every background lose their jobs together. When parents struggle to pay school fees, hardship doesn't check anyone's tribe before knocking on the door.

Yet public debates often drift away from these shared economic realities and become endless arguments about identity. While citizens are busy defending "their side," few people are asking the hard questions about governance, accountability, public spending, job creation, or why basic services remain poor despite the country's enormous potential.

A divided population is easier to distract than a united one. People arguing over identity rarely have time to demand better policies that would benefit everyone.

Maybe that's why conversations about tribe and religion never seem to go out of fashion, while conversations about fixing the economy quickly fade away.

When ordinary Nigerians realise that hardship has no tribe or religion, the conversation changes—and that is far more powerful than any slogan.

Unity is the one thing the powerful can't easily control.

This is the uncomfortable conversation many avoid. Hunger doesn't ask for your tribe, unemployment doesn't check your religion, and inflation doesn't care who you voted for. As long as ordinary Nigerians keep fighting one another over identity, those responsible for fixing the economy face less pressure to deliver. We can disagree on politics, but we shouldn't let those differences stop us from demanding competence, accountability, and policies that improve everyone's lives.

viyon02:
Nigerians are good people, just that we are frustrated by the system of government. Yes, put a Nigerian in a good environment and the best will come out, For example south Africa ladies like Nigerian guys since they are nice and hard working. Our carnivorous mind is just to survive.

I agree that frustration has changed how many people behave. Most Nigerians aren't naturally dishonest or hostile—they're trying to survive in a system that keeps getting harder. Put the same people in an environment where hard work is rewarded, laws are enforced, and opportunities exist, and you'll often see a completely different side of them. That's why fixing the system matters just as much as expecting better from individuals.