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Nanyah electrified the souls of very many people in her lifetime. She blossomed, peaked and left in a high.

Continue to rest in power, darling, until we all meet in the afterworld.

You did well!!

This one na AI, most likely.

Moustaches rarely grow that way in reality.

Freshtruth:
for your mind u think u have Said something meaningful I now work with seplapt energy am earning over a million naira as we speak but m not happy I am a graduate of computer science ( have to do it to please my parents) but is not my passion football was always been my dream from day one at the tender age of 12 I always dream of playing for man UTD one day I taught after secondary school I will always follow my passion but my dad has other plans I don't want to play football for money I want to play it to be the best then money will follow. Rud vaniesteroy has been my idol I still follow him till date bro I don't be Negative mind set like U. The only way I will also fill fulfill in like is to Been in a political position that has been my dream am working very hard for that since football is lost.
You that haven't had a square meals coming to tell me words. I wish I was a stubborn child like davido by now I would had fullfil my old Trafford dreams coach by Ferguson before he rrtires

It is telling that you responded only to defend your ego rather than to understand the logic presented to you. You claim to earn over a million Naira at Seplat Energy and hold a degree in Computer Science, yet your response is riddled with the grammatical incoherence of someone who struggled through primary school.

There is a fundamental dignity in communication. If you truly aspire to a 'political position,' you must realize that leadership in the public space requires clarity, precision, and a mastery of language. You cannot lead a people you cannot communicate with professionally. Posting such disjointed and poorly written sentences in a public forum suggests that while you may have a degree to 'please your parents,' you failed to let that education refine your mind.

Furthermore, your logic remains deeply flawed:

1. The Ferguson Fantasy: You claim you would have been 'coached by Ferguson' at Old Trafford. Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. If you were 12 years old then, you would be in your mid-twenties now. You are living in a timeline that exists only in your imagination.

2. The Davido Paradox: You wish you were 'stubborn like Davido,' forgetting that Davido’s success is backed by immense family wealth and a relentless work ethic in his chosen field. He didn't spend his life blaming his father; he used his platform to build.

3. The Poverty of Mind: You attempted to insult me by talking about 'square meals.' This is the ultimate proof of a poor mind. You believe that money (your supposed million-Naira salary) makes your opinion superior. True wealth is the ability to reason, to accept correction, and to remain grounded in reality.

You are not unhappy because you missed football; you are unhappy because you have refused to find purpose in your current reality. You are 'working hard' for a political dream, yet you display the very trait: arrogance combined with intellectual laziness, which has hindered Nigeri's political space for decades.

You apparently read to react, not to learn. Until you switch those two, you will remain a 'victim' of your own biography, no matter how much you earn.

Regards.

Freshtruth:
What if your whole life was just a dream u woke up and saw your self in your primary school resting your head on desk.
I go jejely go buy football boot. If I no play football make God punish me.
I never still forgive my Father who always bully and discourage me from football, na the same man they use mbappe insult me last month.



Guys like Dangote,Davido,oyedepo,laycon, Cristiano Ronaldo, mark zuga, Alex Ferguson, Johnathan and co go be like I want to back to that dream don't wake me up

This is productive-zero thinking. The first failure of thinking that I have read today. You are daydreaming about waking up in primary school to buy football boots, but you are missing the most basic facts of reality.

Do you think Mbappe didn’t go to school? Do you think he didn’t have teammates when he started? You see the glory today, but you ignore the millions of people who started playing on the same day Mbappe first saw a leather ball. Consider Anthony Le Tallec and Florent Sinama Pongolle. They started long before Mbappe, trained at the elite Clairefontaine academy, and became global U-17 champions in 2001. They were the 'world-beaters' of their time, yet their senior careers never blossomed into the superstardom you imagine is guaranteed.

If your life were a dream, you clearly haven't learned enough to wake up yet. Football is not a shortcut to success; quality education, whether academic or technical, is. You are blaming your father for 'discouraging' you, but you are really just using him as an excuse for your own lack of direction. Your father has lived his life without blaming his own father. Live your own life so that your own children wouldn't curse you or do worse to you.

This isn't just about you; it’s about the millions of —unfortunately — lazy youths with this 'Yahoo-Yahoo' and 'Football' mentality. You are looking for a 'get rich quick' or 'get rich easy' path because you lack the discipline for the slow, honest work of self-development.

Buying boots doesn't make you a professional, just like waking up in the past wouldn't make you a success if you still have this same lazy, entitlement-driven mindset.

Regards.

Africa147:
My name is Esan am one of d unfortunate victim of deportation,but guess what,I did not commit any of d crimes,I only went to immigration office with my wife and daughter for my green card interview,presented all my documents tax returns for five year wedding pictures,my business license joint bank account,but d excuse Dey gave me was I over stayed.so my peoples don’t be to quick to judge trust me I can come live to tell u my side of d story I have all proof,I for one will never disgrace my loving name non my country

What is your status now? Are you in ICE detention or back in Lagos, Mr Esan? Why did you overstay your visa in the first place?

​You are claiming that you were 'unfortunate,' but you went to a green card interview without a 601A Provisional Waiver. That is entirely your fault. You cannot ask the government for a benefit while you are currently violating their laws. The biggest problem here is your entitlement mentality; you still don't see that you were in the wrong.

The only '10-year rule' is a defense used in deportation court called 'Cancellation of Removal,' and it is extremely difficult to win. It is not a reward for hiding; it is a last resort when you've already been caught.

​What 'loving name' or 'country' are you claiming? By breaking the law and getting deported, you have only brought embarrassment to yourself and your home. Do you not have classmates who stayed in Nigeria and are doing well? You took a shortcut to 'make it' abroad, and now you have seen the result.

​This should be a lesson to those who think they can just escape to another country and ignore their rules. All responsible Nigerians should stay and work honestly to develop our own country. If you overstayed your visitors' visa, you broke the law, and you knew it. Isn't that the truth

It is a deeply hurtful thing to lose a child. My commiserations to Chimamanda and her family

Men!!!

These funds simply has to flow better...

Barzinime:
Pls you guys should just shut up.
Same you will come on here and start talking about how corruption is destroying the country, or you know more than Dangote that exposed the rot in the system?

Your indecorous use of language shows more about the content of your character than anything else.

Leadership and politics isn't necessarily squeaky clean. Dangote didn't arrive where he is without monopolistic Government patronage. I do not think he is necessarily being a good man by what he has done. This is blackmail.

President Tinubu, Dangote himself and virtually the top echelon of the political class as well as the civil service and the judiciary all have this sordid, larger-than-life affluent lives.

This way is low, and it would make the "system" distrust Dangote, unfortunately.

TimeManager:
To be frank, Buhari showed true camaraderie to Tinubu. How would you want to supplant your master and benefactor whereby the same man also happens to be a solid backing to Buhari's Presidency. Buhari's endorsing Osinbajo would have amounted to one of the darkest arts in human history.
But also, Buhari's body language at the time gave room for lots of tensed atmosphere, speculations and uncertainty especially in the Tinubu's camp, paving way for some of the candidates proclaiming themselves as the anointed candidates. It was not until Tinubu self- proclamation of " Emilokan" at Abeokuta, that was the turning point that scattered the table, dismantled the cabal and reset the arrangements.

That was when Buhari finally heard it loud and clear and Aisha had to come out to align with Tinubu. That singular pronouncement changed everything!.

-Kiss the truth!

I'm not sure this is entirely true. Tinubu had already won the APC Presidential Party Primaries before he did the EMILOKA. declaration ahead of a campaign in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Indeed Aisha supported Tinubu at the primaries. Her veil bore the Tinubu Infinity logo at its hem. Small, almost insignificant but caught by the cameras.

What Dangote did in that place was very very low...

I cannot believe it. Did he just know these things without whistleblowing

I empathise with the President.

The office is a poisoned chalice, that people desperately run for.

He cannot send military or anyone else to attack and apprehend these non state actors welding guns and killing people because the local and international government interests as well as the local people are all involved in this.

Nigeria doesn't have the capacity to effectively police herself within her borders as it is. That's the truth. Before Tinubu became President, he promised to make electricity available within 4 years and asked that he shouldn't be voted back if he didn't. Where is the electricity?

Nobody has been able to fix that: not OBJ who had the best opportunity or Yar'adua/GEJ or Buhari or Tinubu. I feel that the problem is our electoral system that empowers poor and unenlightened people with the same electoral franchise as the opposite.

It would mean that corrupt people would always be needed to win elections, and once that's the case, no incorrupt person can win. If the person wins, he or she cannot deliver because you need more than 4 years to deliver.

We are also ignoring the functions of the States. Nobody is talking about State Police or a Ban on open cattle grazing which has contributed a lot to the infiltration of our bushes by these insurgents. Nobody is asking the governors these critical questions. Nobody, or very few people.

The President himself knows he is a failure but he cannot say it publicly or resign from office. That's not my argument right now.

The problem is that the way out country is currently structured cannot let much changes happen even if Peter Obi miraculously becomes President tomorrow morning.

Mark my words, the political release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, which is imminent, would be traded on the votes that the South East would give whoever becomes President. If Tinubu wins the election, and has 50% or more of South East votes, Kanu would be released almost immediately after he is sworn in. If Obi wins, Kanu would be released in the same fashion.

It isn't that Kanu committed no crimes, but the situation is now more political than strictly legal. It is why the Judge couldn't pronounce a death sentence. He would be released, on way or the other - on the altar of safety, security and political expediency.

IDAN

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Amorc? You know what this is, correct?

erniok:
His claim was that they were original iPhone XR repackaged as iphone 17. If those phones don't have iCloud like an iphone should, then they are fakes.

I think I agree with you.

Hold on...

The proper iPhone 17 is more than 1 million and everyone knows this.

Only a clone, which are indeed readily available, can sell for far less. If VDM sells clones, it doesn't make him a crook just yet, so long as he isn't describing them as the original equipment manufacturer specifications in his sale descriptions.

The President released Maryam Sanda who killed her bridegroom and was sentenced to death...

May God continue to protect us from bad press and bad actions.

Cajal:
Is there any correlation between heavy alcohol intake and chronic kidney disease

May be you wanted to say liver disease!!

Unfortunately, the answer is Yes. There's almost as much Liver as there are Renal risks with alcoholism.

We are the MAIN ARCHITECTS of Our Own Suffering.

The viral images of patients in Kebbi State sleeping on bare hospital beds, without mattresses, are not isolated incidents but stark symbols of a much deeper national crisis. They represent the pervasive decay of essential social amenities across Nigeria, particularly at the state and local government levels.

While it's easy to point fingers at faceless or unnamed leaders and distant institutions, a more uncomfortable truth emerges upon closer inspection: we, the people, are often the primary architects of our own suffering.

We are, in fact, our own biggest problem. The decline of public services, from impassable roads and poorly equipped hospitals to the neglect of basic infrastructure, is a direct consequence of a system we all, in some form, actively participate in. This is not about a remote, elite cabal operating in the shadows. It is about a widespread culture of complicity and fraud that permeates all levels of society.

Many of us, when given the opportunity, aid and abet the very corruption we condemn. We participate in the "money-packing" activities, enabling the siphoning of public funds that should have been used to equip a hospital or fix a local road. We accept favours, offer bribes, or look the other way when malfeasance benefits us or our relatives. This quiet, self-serving participation in fraud is a cancer that grows uncontrollably to situations like this one, hollowing out the very institutions designed to serve us.

It is thus very hypocritical to then cry out in outrage or compare our nation to the developed world when the consequences of our actions become public. When a scandal breaks, we act as if we were innocent bystanders, completely unaware of the rotten system we helped to "cook." This performative indignation is a smokescreen for our collective guilt.

True change will not come from external forces or new leadership alone. It must begin with a fundamental reorientation of our collective mindset. We must acknowledge our complicity and begin to hold ourselves, and each other, accountable. Until we dismantle this widespread culture of fraud and selfishness, where we prioritize personal gain over collective well-being, we will continue to be victims of our own making.

The deplorable state of our nation's social services is a mirror reflecting our own moral compromise.

Fiscus105:
Reason why people post edited pictures of people as dead is not clear to me

It is poverty. Poverty of the mind.
A horrible interest to break news and make money regardless of whether the subject matter is true or false...

The Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, commonly known as the Nest of Champions, has long been a key venue for the Super Eagles, and its selection is based on a combination of strategic factors beyond just the pitch.

The stadium’s reputation is based on a host of interconnected advantages:

- Logistical Efficiency: The city of Uyo boasts a well-structured road network, originally planned to ensure smooth movement. This infrastructure minimizes traffic congestion, ensuring that teams, staff, and fans can travel to and from the stadium and their accommodations with ease.

- High-Quality Accommodation: Uyo's growing hospitality sector, particularly the availability of high-end, five-star hotels, meets the standards required for hosting international teams and delegations.

- Accessibility: The proximity of the Victor Attah International Airport (just a 45-minute drive from the stadium) provides seamless travel for teams and international visitors.

- Peaceful Environment: Uyo and its environs are known for their relative tranquility, offering a serene and secure environment that is conducive to pre-match preparations.

- Sustained Investment: The continuous prioritization of sports infrastructure, initiated by former Governor Godswill Akpabio and maintained by successive administrations, has ensured the stadium remains a top-tier facility.

However, this focus on world-class infrastructure in key cities like Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, and Eket often overshadows significant development gaps across the state. While these projects are impressive, they exist in stark contrast to the reality for many communities.

There are still widespread deficiencies in fundamental public services, including:

- Limited Access to Basic Amenities: Many towns and villages still lack consistent electricity and access to clean, potable water.

- Inadequate Healthcare: Primary healthcare and universal health coverage remain a challenge for a large portion of the population.

- Socio-economic Disparity: This infrastructure development highlights a stark imbalance, where a few urban centers benefit from significant investment while many rural areas live in poverty, creating a jarring disparity in a resource-rich state.


While landmark projects are commendable, sustainable development must be inclusive and reach every corner of the state.

Apcshit:
It doesn't matter, nigeria will and cannot qualify

I found out that I may have been wrong and the goal may indeed have been onside.

Foster's goal, RSA's second goal, was OFFSIDE.

The brazen false officiating...

When would we have VAR in these games?

The Chadian equaliser was so beautiful.

That more teams now play in their home country is certainly invigorating supposedly smaller teams who have nothing to lose against the bigger gun countries in football.

Lovely!

May his soul rest in peace.

Daejumong:
Almost every Nigerian Pastor believes that other churches are inferior to theirs.

Pastor Adeboye believes RCCG is the best and is special to God.He has publicly said it many times.

Pastor Kumuyi believes Deeper Life is the best and the only ones practising true holiness. Other churches where women wear trousers,make up and jewellery are looked down upon

Dr Olukoya also believes MFM is the best church.Same for other general overseers.

According to Pastor Tunde Bakare in his autobiography, Pst Adeboye placed a curse of death on him because he told him he wanted to leave RCCG to start his own ministry. He said Pst Adeboye vowed that if he didn’t die ,it wasn’t God that called him.

In the same book, when Pst Bakare left Deeper life for RCCG, Pst Kumuyi told Bakare he was jumping from frying pan into Fire!

Pastors believing their ministries are the best is not new. It happened in Bible days! Let us however learn from Jesus on how he handled unhealthy rivalry in the church.

Luke 9
49 “Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we tried to stop him, because he is not one of us.”
50 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”

Dae Jumong 20/8/25

https://www.facebook.com/share/17Gh9UUJk4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

There is absolutely no evidence that supports the bolded. In Law, one lie is enough to invalidate evidence.

You guys should be careful about cybercrimes.

TheBillyonaire:
Legally, we are no longer operating 6=3=3-4 but Class 1 to 12 system so only Class 12 Graduation is approved.

This is the Holy Grail.

Legally, we are no longer in the 6-3-3-4 but in the 9-3-4 so there shouldn't even be Primary 6 graduation by Law.

What is worth doing at all is worth doing well.

naptu2:
The Asian Arab countries are also good in football.

( I can never forget 1989 and 1995)

Saudi Arabia/Portugal and Oman/Ecuador, right?

I remember Olumide Harris simply didn't click in 1995 despite being red hot in the domestic league...

Bar1941:
My friend, the Ghana people read in the news is the real Ghana. The one you are talking about is not real but I pray you never see the real one.

Many Ghanians are unnecessarily bitter towards Nigerians and they are full of hypocrisy.

This is one of those times that Nairaland can mislead.

When I read the OP describe the treatment of Nigerians in Ghana, by Ghanaians as cozy, I was wondering if there was a different country from that which I was...

One of our leadership recruitment fallbacks is that it throws up people like this as leaders. People without any tolerance for criticism and who act flippantly in the heat of their emotions.

To be Governor is to be a proper urbane leader, using the instruments of state wisely and seeking legal counsel before making statements or official decisions.

This Pastor has little or no shame.

He had said in church, in the name of God, that he was anointed by God too be the 16th President of Nigeria after the then-President, Buhari, who was the 15th.

He subsequently bought the nomination form to be APC Presidential Candidate and went to the APC National Convention in Abuja where he amassed ZERO votes; not to talk of winning any party primaries to contest the general election.

Yet he arranged drummers and publicity upon return in Lagos to show that he had support, when he got no vote at the place where the support was relevant!

The role of brilliant, young, and independent lawyers remains undeniably vital in our society. While the initial years post-call may present challenges, particularly during pupillage when establishing one's own chambers is not yet feasible, the trajectory thereafter promises significant opportunities.

I firmly believe the legal profession is a noble and elegant one. Its practitioners, especially those who demonstrate genuine intelligence and comprehensive knowledge – rather than merely passing exams through questionable means – should never find themselves compelled to seek alternative, incongruous paths for sustenance.

The recent foray of Uju, the former Minister for Women's Affairs, into comedy skits mere days after her dismissal, regrettably suggests a prior intellectual vacancy. Her tenure as Minister, marked by continuous public embarrassment, further supports this inference. This observation, however, should not be misconstrued to imply that individuals who diligently pursue and complete their legal education lack promising futures.

Indeed, like Chidoka, I too harbor a lifelong ambition to become a lawyer, a pursuit I intend to embark upon despite my established projections in medical practice.