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Today, 2nd September 2026, marks exactly 15 years of my continuous membership of Nairaland.

Fifteen years! It is amazing to look back and realise how long this journey has been. I joined Nairaland on 2nd September 2011, and what started as simply joining an online forum has become a significant part of my daily life.

I am deeply grateful to God Almighty for preserving my life and allowing me to witness this milestone. I am also grateful for the friendships, relationships, knowledge, opportunities and experiences I have gained through this wonderful platform.

For me, Nairaland is more than just an online forum. It has become a daily habit. I can hardly remember a day passing without visiting the site. Whether I am looking for news, information, opinions or simply some good old-fashioned banter, Nairaland has always been there.

It is also one of the platforms I use to cross-check and verify information making the rounds in Nigeria. With Nigerians from different backgrounds and professions contributing their perspectives, there is always someone who knows something about almost everything.

And of course, we cannot forget the legendary Nairaland banter! 😂 From serious debates to hilarious comments, savage replies and arguments that sometimes become more entertaining than the original topic, Nairaland has provided countless memorable moments.

One of my personal achievements on the platform is making the Nairaland Front Page six times. For me, each appearance was a memorable recognition that something I contributed had caught the attention of the wider community.

💰 MY NAIRALAND DIVIDENDS

Looking back over these 15 years, I can confidently say that Nairaland has given me tangible benefits:

1. Laptops: I got reliable contacts through Nairaland for purchasing two laptops.

2. Car: I got a useful contact for buying a car through the platform.

3. Shoes & Clothes: I have also sourced contacts for purchasing shoes and clothing.

4. Jobs: Perhaps my biggest practical gain—I got two good jobs through Nairaland.

5. OEM Car Parts: I have successfully sourced and purchased genuine OEM car parts through contacts obtained on the platform.

6. Knowledge: I have gained tremendous knowledge about cars, investments, agriculture, business, technology and many other aspects of life from fellow Nairalanders.

Beyond all these, the greatest value has been the people—the friends, colleagues, business contacts and countless strangers who have shared information that proved useful at one point or another.

My 15 years on Nairaland have also been 15 years of watching Nigeria through the eyes of Nigerians: politics, business, entertainment, technology, agriculture, national issues and everything in between.

To the administrators, moderators, contributors, vendors, veterans, newbies and everyone I have interacted with over the years, thank you.

To those I have argued with, no vex! 😂

From 2nd September 2011 to 2nd September 2026, it has been an incredible journey.

15 years of learning.
15 years of friendship.
15 years of opportunities.
15 years of banter.
15 years of Nigeria.
15 years of Nairaland.

And by God's grace, I hope to still be here celebrating 20, 25 and even 30 years!

🥂 Happy 15th Nairaland Anniversary to me!

Duke007

A Proud Nairalander Since 2nd September 2011. 🇳🇬

werisetogether:
LOL

Now this got me laughing

But seriously, @Duke007, where is your brother's mind leaning towards out of both options?

Why not start from there?

Because you want to avoid a case where it seems you're spoon-feeding him.

Or worst case scenario, if things don't pan out well, you become the scapegoat "No be you recommend this option again?"

He doesn't know which one to choose and he has few days to make up his mind.

Stephen0mozzy:
Always pick a job that gives you career growth opportunities or chances to meet people of high networth who you can use to grow your network and be connected to even bigger jobs.


The rural one may have more convenience, but the most you may get from it is a wife 😁🤭.

I'm curious, what sector is this job opportunity? Federal government? Marketing? Real Estate?

Agriculture

Good day guys, so there is this brother of mine who got two job offers at a go.
The first one is at Ibadan with a monthly salary of six hundred thousand naira (net), accommodation is provided. Location is rural setting.
The second one is at Lagos with a nine hundred thousand (net) naira monthly salary, no accommodation is provided. This job gives him the opportunity to meet high class people in the social circle.

Please help me advise him on the best option to choose.

Flashxxx:
Hello please how sturdy is this shoe? Is the quality good? Is it good for everyday work? Tnx

The shoe is very very strong, good for everyday commute

tjcoded:
Good morning. Yes I will

Thanks
I have just collected my shoes from the collection point. It was nice doing business with you. I recommend him for every one. Payment was done on delivery

tjcoded:
Quality very nice
40-45
28k

I mean the Fernado

tjcoded:
Quality very nice
40-45
28k

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My brother, don't throw away something you have faithfully preserved for over four decades because of pressure from people. At almost 45, it would be a tragic mistake to exchange your convictions for a few moments of pleasure just to feel accepted.

The Bible says, "You are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world." — 4:4. You don't have to bow to peer pressure or worldly expectations.

Also remember, "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." — 2:15.

Your purity is not a burden; it is a testimony. Don't let ungodly counsel destroy what God has helped you keep. If marriage is your desire, pray, trust God, and pursue an honourable relationship. There is no need to "practice" with a prostitute or hookup partner. Sex is not an achievement to prove yourself; it is a gift God designed for marriage.

I got married as a virgin, and my wife was also a virgin. We learned together, and our marriage has been fulfilling. Experience is not what makes a marriage successful—love, commitment, patience, and God's grace do.

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." — 3:5–6.

Stay faithful. Hold on to your convictions. God's way always brings lasting peace, and in His time, you will never regret waiting.

The United States Army has launched a full scale attack on Venezuelan and captured the President of the country,Mr.Maduro and his wife. They are being flown to America.

Fear America abeg.





https://www.foxnews.com/world/explosions-venezuelan-capital-caracas-reports

SavageResponse:
The experience you have is probably as a farm hand, if you had a more qualitative experience in managing a farm you would know there is no way an investment of just #5million in a farm will give you an annual return of #30 million!

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The Internet is such a faceless forum where people spew what they don't know.

To start with, l am not a farm hand, l am a holder of a Master's Degree with over ten years experience in managing agriculture investments. So l know what l am saying. I have both qualitative and quantitative experience. #5Million will give me such a cash flow over time.

Mikocake:
Hope you’re ready for herdsmen shaa

Every business has a risk assessment and mitigation. This will be well taken care of. The farm location is not in the herdsmen 'hotspot' and measures will be taken to safeguard investment. Despite the numerous security challenges in the country, farms are still doing well. You just have to get it right.

Sirchiboy:
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I have hands on experience on crop production and processing. I will invest on three crops: Palm oil, maize and Cassava. I will buy 5 hectares of Farm land, cultivate oil palm plantation on it for a long term income and inter crop with maize and Cassava for short term/ residual income while managing the farm before the oil palm starts fruiting in the third year. The Oil Palm fruit will be processed locally for Palm oil. The five hectares of palm oil can generate an annual income of #30million naira for me for 25 to 30 years while creating minimum of 10 permanent employment for others. So you can understand while I said #5Milllion can change my life.

In a trending video in a message by the Pastor Fatoyinbo of the famous COZA church, he said that the renown man of God died as a poor man with no inheritance to his children. He went further to say that his children are not happy with him and not serving God.

The question now is: must ministerial success equate to financial success. Is wealth the measure of a successful life as a child of God?


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This was announced when President Bola Tinubu hosted the team on Monday following the team's fifth consecutive Afro Basket Women victory.

Members of the Coach Rena Makama-led technical team also got $50,000 each.

This was announced when President Bola Tinubu hosted the team on Monday evening following the team’s unprecedented fifth consecutive #AfroBasketWomen victory.

Last week, the President conferred similar national honours and gifts on the Super Falcons for winning Nigeria’s 10th title of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Morocco.

In the final on Sunday, Nigeria edged out Mali 78-64 in a tense showdown, displaying resilience and composure to claim their seventh AfroBasket title.

They have dominated African women’s basketball, winning their 29th consecutive game without a single loss since 2015.

As with most of their early games in the tournament, Nigeria got off to a slow start.


https://www.channelstv.com/2025/08/04/breaking-fg-rewards-dtigress-with-oon-each-player-gets-100000-flat/

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Interesting times are here as the Nigeria House of representative moves to make voting compulsory for eligible Nigerians.


A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory for Nigerians of voting age has passed second reading in the House of Representatives.

The proposed legislation was sponsored by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, and Daniel Ago.

Leading the debate during plenary on Thursday, Ago said the bill aimed to encourage citizens’ participation in the electoral process, noting that voter apathy during elections would be addressed if the bill scales legislative scrutiny.



Although the bill passed second reading, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party from Akwa Ibom State, Mark Esset, said enacting a law to make voting compulsory is not enough to sanitise the electoral system.

“Let us not put something on nothing. If citizens have lost confidence in the electoral system, there is a lot of work to be done.

“Many Nigerians do not vote during elections because they believe that their votes will not count. If we must make a law to make voting compulsory, we must also make another one to make their votes count,” he said.

My people, what are your thoughts on this bill? Do you think this is necessary at this time or the government should thoroughly address the issues that causes voter's apathy during the election cycle.





https://punchng.com/just-in-reps-move-to-make-voting-compulsory-for-nigerians/?utm_source=top-story&utm_medium=web

Interested!!

Pope Francis, 88, the oldest pope in over a century, died Monday morning, though quiet discussions on who could succeed him have reportedly already begun.

While any male Catholic could in theory be chosen to sit in the papal seat, historically, succeeding popes have been selected from the Sacred College of Cardinals since 1378, according to Religion News Service.

Currently, there are 252 cardinals in the body who have been selected by the Holy Father to serve as his advisors and assistants.

Here is a look at some of the most likely forerunners to serve as the 267th pope, according to public reporting.


1. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, 70, Italy

Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, is the highest-ranking diplomat in the Holy See – which is the governing body of the Catholic Church – and is believed to be among the cardinals most likely to be elected to the top position.

His favor among cardinals in the Sacred College, who will vote on the next pope, is due to his politically moderate position and his career in diplomacy, reported The New York Post.

Parolin, who spent part of his career in Mexico and Nicaragua, was appointed by Pope Francis in 2014 and would likely be seen as an extension of the current papacy.

2. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 67, Philippines

Cardinal Tagle is also believed to be a frontrunner among voting cardinals and serves as the pro-prefect for the section of first evangelization of the Dicastery for Evangelization, as well as president of the Interdicasterial Commission for Consecrated Religious.

He has been dubbed the "Asian Pope Francis" particularly for their similarities when it comes to their more embracing position of the LGBTQI community than their predecessors.

In a 2015 interview, Tagle said the Church’s "severe" position on the LGBTQI community, divorcees and single mothers was doing it harm.

According to the Catholic Herald, Tagle "would be hailed by liberals, given the changing demographic of the Church."

3. Cardinal Peter Erdo, 72, Hungary

There are several conservative cardinals who are believed to be top contenders for the papacy, including Cardinal Peter Erdo, who has been critical of Francis’ position on divorce and immigration.

Erdo has argued that divorced or re-married Catholics should not be allowed to receive Holy Communion due to his position regarding the "indissolubility of marriage."

The Catholic Herald pointed out that appointing a conservative pope following Francis’ tenure would "send a powerful message about the direction the Church would be taking."

Erdo has also differed from Francis greatly on immigration and argued in 2015 that permitting refugees to resettle is tantamount to human trafficking.

4. Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, 65, Democratic Republic of Congo

Another conservative cardinal thought to be a serious contender is Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu from the war-torn nation of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Membership of the Catholic Church in Africa is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, according to the Associated Press.

The 65-year-old Ambongo controversially rejected Pope Francis' blessing of same-sex couples by the Catholic Church. In a letter signed by other African priests, they said they refused to follow the pontiff’s declaration because such unions are "contrary to the will of God."

5. Cardinal Raymond Burke, 76, United States of America

The Wisconsin native and former archbishop of St. Louis is considered to be the leading American candidate. The 76-year-old cardinal is also viewed as being from the conservative side of the Church.

He is a proponent of the Latin Mass, and has been critical of Pope Francis regarding the Church’s new language around artificial contraception, LGBT issues and civil marriages. Burke was made a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010.

6. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, 69, Italy

Zuppi was born in Rome. He is the president of the Italian Episcopal Conference and is viewed as an insider in Francis’ Vatican, having served as the archbishop of Bologna.

The 69-year-old Zuppi is seen as being one of Pope Francis' favorites. He was sent on a peace mission in 2023 to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He was also sent to meet with President Joe Biden that same year.

Zuppi was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2019.

The Vote
Of the 252 cardinals in the Sacred College, only 138 are under the age of 80 and therefore are permitted to participate in the conclave, the papal election process – though there are no age limitations for the candidate who would serve as the future pope.


Following the death of a pope, the conclave then holds a vote, and will continue to vote, until a pope is chosen by a two-thirds majority.

At that time, the ballots will be burned with a chemical that produces white smoke, as opposed to black smoke, to alert the world that a new pope has been chosen.



https://www.foxnews.com/world/who-could-next-pope