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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: I Got An Invite Pls Confirm For Me If Is Not Gnld by Donovan: 8:24am On Jul 11, 2018 |
FuckFuckBoy: This is one of the funniest messages I have come across on Nairaland. LPC Microfinance Bank cannot be GNLD for God's sake. It is a Microfinance Bank. |
Education / Re: Entry Requirements For OAU "Omega Chicks Circle", Ladies-Only Group by Donovan: 10:32am On Mar 01, 2017 |
Funniest part ..no dating of Awo or Angola guys got me laughing |
Politics / Re: Buratai, Abba Kyari, Lai Mohammed Visit Shettima Over IDPs Bombing by Donovan: 5:49pm On Jan 18, 2017 |
The Nigeria nation is a difficult one to understand. We have leaders who are hell bent milking us to bones. The so called accidental killings of the Internal Displaced Persons could be well schemed out to reduce the numbers of people in the various camps so that the various foreign aids coming from Western countries would be enough to share . 1 Like 1 Share |
Politics / Re: PDP Convention: We Don’t Know Which Judge To Obey, Says INEC by Donovan: 10:43am On Aug 17, 2016 |
Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba knocks out opponent in 23 seconds at the Rio Olympics, His secret.. He says: “I just focused all the anger I have for the Nigerian government in one blow” |
Politics / Amazing Facts About Nigeria by Donovan: 12:06am On Mar 29, 2016 |
Do you know that? 1. The River Niger Bridge at Onitsha was constructed between 1964 and 1965 by Dumez- a French construction company and cost £5 million. 2. Patience Jonathan is one of Nigeria’s most-educated First Ladies, with an NCE, a B.Ed, and a PhD from University of Port-Harcourt. 3. The highest peak in Nigeria is located in Taraba and is called Chappal Waddi which means “The Mountain of Death”. 4. There are 196 countries in the world and at least one Igbo person from Nigeria lives in every one of them. 5. The Pidgin word ‘Sabi’ came from ‘Saber’, Portuguese and Spanish for ‘to know’. Both country’s ships traded slaves from the Bight of Benin. 6. Katsina College (now Barewa College in Zaria) has produced 5 Nigerian Presidents/Heads of State since it was founded in 1921 in Katsina. 7. Ojukwu taught Murtala Mohammed and Ben Adekunle at Regular Officers Special Training School, Ghana. Both ‘fought’ their teacher during the civil war 8. At Nigeria’s independence in 1960, there were 41 Secondary Schools in the North and 842 Secondary Schools in the South. 9. In 1983, Senator Arthur Nzeribe spent $16.5 million to win a Senatorial seat in Orlu (in Imo State). 10. In 1973, the Federal Government of Nigeria considered officially changing the name of “Lagos” to “Eko”. Regarding “Lagos” as a colonial name. 11. The geographical area now referred to as Nigeria was once referred to as ‘Soudan’ and ‘Nigiritia’. 12. Offences punishable by death sentence after the 1966 coup included embezzlement, rape and homosexuality. 13. MKO Abiola was named Kashimawo (Let us wait and see) by his parents. He was his father’s twenty- third child, but the first to survive infancy. 14. Jaja Wachucku was the first person to refer to Lagos as a “no-man’s land” in 1947, provoking a national controversy. 15. Jollof rice, chicken breast, serve of ice cream, tea, coffee or Bournvita, with full cream milk and sugar: Meal Cost = 50Kobo- Unilag in the late 1970s 16. At the point death in 1989, Sam Okwaraji was a PhD candidate and qualified lawyer with an LL.M in International Law (University of Rome) 17. When British Bank of West Africa (now First Bank) opened a branch in Kano in 1929, Alhassan Dantata (Dangote’s Grandfather) opened an account depositing 20 camel-loads of silver coins. 18. Jaja Wachuku is reputed to have owned the biggest one-man library in West Africa. Balewa sometimes referred to him as “Most Bookish Minister 19. The colonization of Nigeria took more than 40 years to achieve and the territories were integrated by the use of force. 20. Yoruba is spoken as a ritual language the Santeria cult in Carribean and South-Central America. 21. Slavery existed in the Nigerian territory before the 15th century and was abolished in the 19th century- 1807 by the British. 22. At least 55 women were killed in South-East Nigeria, in 1929 when the women forced the Umuahia warrant chiefs to submit to their rule. 23. The coinage ‘Supreme Court’ was first used in 1863 by the colonial administration through the enactment of the Supreme Court Ordinance No. II. 24. MKO Abiola died suddenly on July 7, 1998, exactly one month after General Sani Abacha died mysteriously on June 8, 1998. 25. Agbani Darego was the only one to wear a maillot as opposed to a bikini during the Miss Universe contest in 2001. 26. The ‘Ankara’ material is not indigenous to Nigeria. Our indigenous textiles include the Akwete, Ukara, Aso- Oke and Adire. 27. Aloma Mukhtar is the first female lawyer from the North and went on to become the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria. 28. The area known as Makoro town in Lagos was first a swamp, later sand-filled by the colonial government and served as the first bridge to the Island. 29. Esie Museum is Nigeria’s first museum, established in 1945. Once reputed to have the largest collection of soapstone images in the world. 30. Aminu Kano formed the Northern Teachers’ Association (NTA) in 1948, the first successful regional organization in the history of the North. 31. George Goldie, who played a major role in founding Nigeria, placed a curse on anyone who attempts to write his biography. 32. In 1996, John Ogbu, a Nigerian Anthropologist firmly advocated for the use of African-American Vernacular to teach in the U.S 33. Hause Language indigenous to Northern Nigeria is spoken in 11 African States. Germany, French, U.S., and British International radio stations broadcast in Hausa. 34. The surgeon who ‘killed’ Stella Obasanjo was sentenced to 1 year in prison, disqualified for 3 years and fined €120,000. 35. The word ‘asiri’ means ‘secret’ in Hausa, Yoruba, Nupe and Igarra. It also means ‘gossip’ in Igbo. 36. Igbo-Ora in Oyo State, Kodinji in India and Candido Godoi in Brazil are the towns that produce the highest number of twin births in the world. 37. Bishop Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba, in 1857 produced a reading book for the Igbo Language and a full grammar and vocabulary of NUPE in 1864. 38. The first TV broadcast in Nigeria and Tropical Africa was on October 31, 1959. 39. In 1978, a 50Kobo increase (from #1.50 to #2) in the cost of University Students’ meal per day caused the ‘Ali Must Go’ protests. 40. Albert E. Kitson discovered coal in Enugu in 1909. This discovery led to the building of Port-Harcourt town in 1912. 41. Today, only Nigeria has a larger black population than Brazil. More than 3.5 million Africans were captured, enslaved and transported to Brazil. 42. Groundnut pyramids were the invention of Alhaji Alhassan Dantata to stack bags before export. 43. In 1967, old traditional ruler, Oba Akran and A. Ademiluyi were jailed for 14 years (7 each) for stealing £504,750 (#2.5b). 44. Since 1960, Nigeria has been either ruled by an ex- lecturer/ex-teacher or military man. The only exceptions are Azikiwe and Shonekan. 45. If you visited Lagos in 1975, you could spend a day at the Presidential Suite of Federal Palace Hotel for #100, single room for #19. 46. The first aircraft to land in Nigeria landed in Kano in July 1925. A British fighter jet flew from Khartoum (present day Sudan). 47. In 1895, Koko of Nembe (now in Bayelsa) took 60 white men hostage. When the British refused his demands, more than 40 of those men were eaten. 48. The ‘Naira’ was coined by Chief Obafemi Awolowo when he was serving as the Federal Commissioner of Finance. 49. Koma Hill (settlement in Adamawa where people lived and practised the killing of twins) was discovered in 1986 by a NYSC corps member. 50. The pilot (Francis Osakwe) that flew Ojukwu away from Biafra (1970) was the same pilot that flew Gowon to Uganda (last flight as Head of State). 51. In 1986, Shehu Shagari was banned from participation in politics for life. The ban has still not been lifted. 52. As the wife of the deputy Head of State (Vice President of Nigeria) in 1984, Biodun Idiagbon personally ran a small ice cream shop in Ilorin.. 53. Koma Hills (Adamawa State) inhabitants when discovered were observed to engage in the practise of borrowing wives among themselves. 54. Juju, Dashiki, Yam and Okra are words in the English dictionary that originated from ethnic groups located in present day Nigeria. 55. Nigeria has more English speakers than England, and more Muslims than Saudi Arabia and Syria. 1 Like |
Islam for Muslims / 8 Things You Can Do To Counteract The Effects Of Stress by Donovan: 9:36am On Sep 04, 2015 |
1. Increase dhikr (remembrance of Allah): "Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction (Qur'an, 13:28)." 2. Increase prayers: "O you who believe! Seek assistance through patience and prayer; surely, Allah is with the patient (Qur'an, 2:153)." Regardless of the type of meditation, recent studies have verified the physiological effects of meditation. Most of those mediations consist in focusing on something, repeating some words and breathing (Greenberg, p.142, 143). 3. Perform ablutions: The most important component of relaxation is what Hans Loehr calls "the rituals of success." These rituals may be as simple as making ablution; yet, they must be performed properly for it is not enough to pass water on the body parts - those parts must be massed. 4. Ask for forgiveness : A person must ensure that he asks forgiveness from Allah. "Then I said, 'Ask forgiveness of your Lord; surely, He is the most Forgiving'" (Qur'an, 71:10). 5. Recite the Qur'an: The Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) said, " Qur'an is a remedy for illnesses of the mind" (Bukhari). "The echo of sound has a medical effect and is now widely utilized," says Dr. Greenberg. "The recitation of or listening to the Qur'an has an effect on the body, the heart and the mind! It is said that the letter Alif echoes to the heart and the letter Ya' to the pineal gland in the brain. Dr Ahmed El Kadi of Akber Clinic (Panama City, FL) conducted and published the effects of listening to Qur'anic recitation on physiological parameters ( i.e., the heart, blood pressure, and muscle tension), and reported improvement in all factors, irrespective of whether the listener was a Muslim or a non-Muslim, Arab or non-Arab. Obviously, it can be postulated that those who understand and enjoy the recitation with a belief in it will get maximum benefits," writes Dr Athar. 6. Make the hereafter one's main concern: "Whoever has the hereafter as his main concern, Allah will fill his heart with a feeling of richness and independence; he will be focused and feel content, and this world will come to him in spite of it. Whoever has this world as his main concern, Allah will cause him to feel constant fear of poverty; he will be distracted and unfocused, and he will have nothing of this world except what was already predestined for him," said the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam). One of the greatest causes of stress is money - how to pay the loans, whether one's job will be lost, what will happen to the family if the father dies, etc. 7. Think positively: Muslims should forget about the bad things of the past and think of good things, always having hope that he can be better. Trying to change the past is a foolish and crazy waste of time, "for saying 'if only' opens the way to Shaytan" said the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam)(Bukhari). The Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) also said, " Know that victory (achievement) comes through patience, and that ease comes through hardship."(Tirmidhi). Muslims understand that there's no reason for panic in the case of crisis - no reason to be distressed or worried for we know that after hardship come ease! 8. Do not waste time on thoughts of fear or stress: "The search of time is one of the most frequent causes of stress" (Seyle, p.102). Laziness is the mother of all evils, and the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alaihi Wasalaam) used to seek refuge in Allah from it. Understanding that this life is short and time precious, Muslims should try to work hard and pursue worthy knowledge. References Athar, Shahid, MD. "Modern Stress and Its Cure From Qur'an." Greenberg, Jerrold S. CSM = Comprehensive Stress Management. WCB: McGraw-Hill. 1999 Courtesy: www.everymuslim.net |
Politics / Re: Citizen Action - Sign ICC Petition for Threat Against Igbos By The Oba Of Lagos by Donovan: 7:55pm On Apr 06, 2015 |
Yeyenatu |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Temporary Staff At KPMG!!! Deadline 31st December. by Donovan: 10:39am On Dec 26, 2014 |
Whoever is interested in the temporary job should forward his/her CV & application to : NG-FMBankingIndustryCSS@ng.kpmg.com. |
Health / Re: I Am In Dire Need Of Help. Typhoid Wants To Ruin Me. by Donovan: 10:13am On Dec 26, 2014 |
@OP , I hope you would be very careful with those people advising to buy supplements. They may leave you worsened off in the end. I also experienced what you are going through right now.Hardly would a week pass without having to treat myself for typhoid. Mine was as a result of too much sugary things such as soft drinks ( fanta especially), tea ( I couldn't go a day without taking tea) , I was found of adding sugar to almost all my meals( yam & beans especially ) , perhaps my water intake wasn't hygienic enough too. I cut down completely on all the sugary things & I became more cautious about my water intake. And one drug that worked really for me is Ciprofloxaxin ( Fidson). I pray you get over it ASAP. 6 Likes |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: SSS Cadet Course 28 2014 Recruitment!!! by Donovan: 10:03pm On Dec 25, 2014 |
AGROJOSY: For those saying no one has been contacted in Osun , successful candidates from the state of Osun have been contacted and they are all in camp. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Sales Assistant Job At Oando Plc (no Experience) by Donovan: 5:35pm On Dec 24, 2014 |
Flojoh1: I dont think so. 1 Like |
Islam for Muslims / Re: Who Is Your Most Respected Muslim Lecturer (scholars) by Donovan: 8:48am On Dec 21, 2014 |
Mine are : Uztaz Sulaimon Amubieya Dr. AbdulRasaq Alaro Dr. Sharafadeen Raji Sheik Isa Akindele Uztaz Buwaib Umar Paiko Dada Bro Lukman Idris Most of their lectures could be downloaded at : www.dawahnigeria.com & www.islamhouse.com. Visit these two sites to download free islamic lectures(english,yoruba&hausa). 2 Likes |
Islam for Muslims / A Palace In Jannah Everyday by Donovan: 6:37am On Dec 19, 2014 |
A Palace in Jannah Everyday Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Whoever performs 12 Rakaats of Salaat in one day excluding the Fardh Salaat, he will be granted a house in Jannah.' (Sahih Muslim Hadith1691)These 12 Rakaats have been specifically enumerated in another narration as: the 2 Rakaats before Fajr, 4 Rakaats before Dhuhr, 2 Rakaats after Dhuhr, 2 Rakaats after Maghrib and 2 Rakaats after Esha. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith415). This Hadith is authentic according to Imaam Tirmidhi. On the day of Qiyaamat, if there be any deficiency in a person's Fardh Salaat, his Nafl Salaats will compensate for that. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith413) – Imaam Tirmidhi has classified this narration as sound. Therefore, utmost care should be taken in correcting and perfecting our Fardh Salaat by fulfilling all its requirements as well as by being particular of performing the Sunnah Salaat. The 2 Rakaat Sunnat before the Fardh of Fajr Salaat is the most emphasised Sunnah Salaat of the day (Bukhari Hadith1169, Sahih Muslim Hadith1683, Tahtaawi pg.212) Sayyidatuna Aaisha (Radhiallaahu Anha) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said. 'The 2 Rakaats before Fajr are better than the entire world and whatever it contains. (Sahih Muslim Hadith1685) Regarding the 4 Sunnats before Dhuhr, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) mentioned that the doors of the heavens open at that time (Sunan Tirmidhi) and if one follows it up with 4 more Rakaats after the Fardh of Dhuhr (2 Sunnats and 2 Nafl - Fathul Qadeer vol.1 pg.387) Almighty Allah will protect him from Jahannum. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith427; Sahih ibn Khuzaymah Hadith1190) If a person performs 4 Rakaats before Asr Salaat, he will receive a house in Jannah. (Majmauz-Zawaaid vol.2 pg.222). Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has made a special Du'aa for the mercy of Allah Ta’aala to be showered on such a person. (Sunan Tirmidhi Hadith430; Sahih ibn Khuzaymah Hadith1193) Makhool ( Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'If the 2 Rakaats after Maghrib are performed before speaking, it will be lifted high into the heavens. (Al-Maraaseel of Imaam Abu Dawud Hadith73) If a person performs 4 Rakaats (2 Sunnats and 2 Nafl) after Esha in the Musjid, he will receive the reward of performing these Salaats on Laylatul Qadr. This has been mentioned by various Sahaaba (Radhiallaahu Anhum) – refer al-Musannaf of Imaam ibn Abi Shaybah Hadith7347 – 7353 To perform Witr Salaat is compulsory. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Whosoever does not perform Witr Salaat is not among us.' (Al-Mustadrak vol.1 pg.305-306). Imaam Haakim has classified this narration as Sahih (authentic). (Ibid, also refer to Nasbul-Raayah vol.1 pg.112) Bearing in mind the abovementioned virtues, every Musallee should endeavour to acquire these benefits by remaining steadfast on the Sunnah Salaats regarding which people are becoming increasingly lax and unmindful these days. Doing so will acquire one the love and assistance of Almighty Allah. (Sahih Bukhari Hadith6502) |
Business / Re: Oil Crisis: Nigeria Announces New Charges On Private Jets, Yachts, Champagnes by Donovan: 7:21pm On Dec 18, 2014 |
Who is deceiving who here? This tax regime is dead on arrival. This same govt will start giving out waivers to their cronies. 1 Like |
Health / Habits That Wreck The Teeth by Donovan: 5:28am On Dec 18, 2014 |
Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Steven A. Ghareeb, DDS, FAGD, offers advice on how to keep your smile healthy and pretty by avoiding these bad oral health habits. Not flossing Brushing your teeth twice a day is important, but many patients don’t realise that flossing at least once a day is just as critical to achieving—and maintaining—a healthy smile. Flossing removes the cavity-causing bacteria left behind from food particles that get stuck between teeth. Brushing too soon after eating Consuming acidic foods and beverages, such as sports and energy drinks, citrus fruits, wine, and tomatoes, can erode tooth enamel—the glossy outer layer of the tooth. Brushing your teeth too soon after eating and drinking these items can cause more damage because you are essentially brushing the acid into the teeth, not getting rid of it. Instead, you should rinse your mouth with water after consuming acidic foods and beverages and wait at least 30 minutes before brushing your pearly whites! Not replacing your toothbrush often enough Not only are old toothbrushes ineffective, but they also harbour harmful bacteria that can cause infections. Toothbrushes should be changed every three to four months. “It’s also important to change your toothbrush after you have had a cold,” says Dr. Ghareeb. Excessively bleaching your teeth Overzealous bleaching can cause your teeth to look unnaturally white and increase tooth sensitivity. Before using an at-home bleaching product, talk to your dentist. “He or she can advise you on proper use of these products as well as which type of bleaching system will provide you with the best results,” says Dr. Ghareeb. Culled : Knowyourteeth.com |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Nigerian Navy DSSC 2014/2015 by Donovan: 10:38am On Dec 17, 2014 |
mimzy007: How soon will they start the next recruitment exercise? |
Politics / Re: BREAKING: Rubben Abati In Trouble With Mr President, Sack Imminent! by Donovan: 6:30am On Dec 17, 2014 |
PHe who kills by the sword dies by the sword. His ways are back to hunt him. What shall it profit Abati to stake his hard-earned credibility for GEJ & lose the trust of Nigerians. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: International Law See PDP\APC As Terorist Group Inside Western Nigeria by Donovan: 7:09am On Dec 12, 2014 |
manck2: I hope you are ok with this your rubbish international law in almost every thread. I'd suggest suggest you sit down & re-examine ur medula perhaps there is a disconnect somewhere. Guy, please stop being a nuisance. You schoooled in 3 sch abroads & you cannot , for once, think straight. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Lagos PDP Gubernatorial Primaries - Live Updates! by Donovan: 12:07am On Dec 09, 2014 |
aljharem:And you are the only eligible voter in Lagos. Yeyenatu 5 Likes |
Crime / Re: Robbers In Abuja Shoot Widow In The Mouth For Resisting Rape [photo] by Donovan: 11:28am On Dec 08, 2014 |
May God completely heal her & their burdens. Amen. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Mobil Graduate Interview Wed 10 Dec, 2014 by Donovan: 8:53am On Dec 08, 2014 |
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: SSS Cadet Course 28 2014 Recruitment!!! by Donovan: 5:33pm On Dec 04, 2014 |
There will always be an atom of truth in every rumour. Im sure we will see the end of this very soon. |
Health / Re: Bed Wetting by Donovan: 9:29am On Dec 04, 2014 |
What and when you take your super play very huge roles here. Take your super atleast four hours before going to bed and drink less water atleast till when you get over it. I hope this helps. |
Politics / Re: Festive period:Nigeria Customs Destroy Cartons Of Turkey Worth Over 30mln Naira by Donovan: 6:42am On Dec 03, 2014 |
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Politics / Re: :D Different Postures Of Governor Amaechi :D by Donovan: 10:57pm On Dec 02, 2014 |
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Travel / Re: Abuja-kaduna Standard Gauge Railway Completed by Donovan: 6:53am On Dec 02, 2014 |
The person below me is a gay 2 Likes |
Celebrities / Re: 39yrs Old Actress Rita Dominic Is Getting Married ★pics★ by Donovan: 6:52am On Dec 02, 2014 |
The person below me is a gay . |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: SSS Cadet Course 28 2014 Recruitment!!! by Donovan: 6:27pm On Nov 30, 2014 |
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Politics / Re: HUNGER: Otuoke Residents Scramble For Bags Of Rice by Donovan: 4:36pm On Nov 27, 2014 |
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Health / Re: I Will Commit Suicide. Bye To Nairalanders by Donovan: 3:55pm On Nov 25, 2014 |
frustratedman: Sometimes you are unsatisfied with your life, while many people in this world are dreaming of living your life.. Committing suicide doesn't in anyway makes you a man.You are coward.It's even annoying you are here venting your anger on nairaland. Every one is battling one challenges or the other in life. Live with your challenges & never stop believing God. |
Computers / Re: Huawei USB Modem Unlocker - Download Here! by Donovan: 9:50am On Nov 25, 2014 |
Gurus in the house, kindly help me unlock my Huawei GLO NetPro Modem E303s-1 with. S/N : U9CBYA9252600861 IMEI : 861862006117866. |
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