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Politics / Re: Why Underage Persons Were Registered In The North – INEC's Director, Osaze-Uzzi by eastermaris(f): 5:49pm On Feb 15, 2018
psychalade:
Please who was the president when this voter registration exercise conducted?

If you are sensible ,you would rather ask "who was the inec chairman and what region was he from" after he was appointed by a president that had never met or known him his entire life!

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Politics / Re: Why Underage Persons Were Registered In The North – INEC's Director, Osaze-Uzzi by eastermaris(f): 5:46pm On Feb 15, 2018
WorldRichest:


I did NYSC in Anambra in 2002. During voters registration, in Oba in Idemili South LGA, the locals brought babies as old as 3 months for voters registration. They said that voters registration is what government will use to share money to States so they need to have as many people as possible registered. I refused to register any under age. They threatened me, but I told them the President (Obasanjo) is from my State and if they try anything, solders will wipe out their villages and town. Other Corp members complied with the locals and registered many babies and children. One day, while registration was still going on the wife of the Igwe (Lolo) called me and told me that the locals reported that I was not co-operating with them and that I may be harmed, I told her point blank that if I was harmed, then their village will ceased to exist. She advised that I should stop going to the registration centre and that my allowance would still be paid. I replied her that instead, she should tell her people to take their under aged to other Corp members for registration while I register 18 years and above and that I will not stop going to the registration centre. She told her people and they just did as I advised; meaning that they continued taking babies and children to other Corp members for registration.

I havent typed this to malign Anambrarians rather I have narrated my experience to let you all know that it is not only in the North that children vote but also in the South too because several of my friends that served in Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Kwara, Ekiti, Enugu, Imo, Rivrs and Akwa-Ibom too told me similar stories of under aged voters registration. However, the
practice may be more in the North than in the South afterall everything is more in the North including poverty and disease.



Let me shock you! It's gonna be in form of a question...
Do you know why majority of underaged voters card in the entire south are usually not printed and those of the north are printed and all distributed to them?

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Politics / Re: FG Faces Pressure To Deregulate Downstream by eastermaris(f): 4:12pm On Jan 01, 2018
Playz:
If the deregulation would make gas cheaper and more available then why not?
Please let's focus on doing things for the good of Our country Nigeria and not just ourselves.


May the almighty God forgive you...the same You?
Car Talk / Re: 8 Signs Your Timing Belt Needs To Be Replaced by eastermaris(f): 7:29am On May 20, 2017
baylord101:
My own bet is not lapping well ever since one mechanic work on it in Makurdi, it's always at one edge and barely last for a month.

One of the parts that the belt rolls on isn't properly placed on its original seat. Get a good mech to loosen and fix them well. Had same issue years back

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Travel / Re: Living In Ghana, My Experience. by eastermaris(f): 5:21pm On Apr 20, 2017
With this honest,side by side analysis from(emmbet) a Nigerian,honestly,I would rather live in Ghana. Nigerian police alone 99% influence my decision to live my life in Ghana and other saner climes.I just love peace of mind and a normal life.
Travel / Re: Living In Ghana, My Experience. by eastermaris(f): 5:15pm On Apr 20, 2017
emmbet:
This issue of comparing Nigeria and Ghana has been over flogged and debated for a very long time.

As a Nigeria currently based in Ghana and married to a Ghanaian lady, I would say that:

Food: It depends on the cook like someone mentioned earlier and we can't factually opine that Nigerian food is better or Ghanaian food is better. But one thing that I know is a fact is that Nigeria has more variety in foods than Ghana.

Security: As the OP mentioned, Ghana is secure not because their security forces are that good but mostly because the crime wave is low and the average Ghanaian is more law abiding than the average Nigerian. They have more respect for constituted authority.
For starters, criminals in Nigeria are much more sophisticated than their Ghanaian counterparts. We have heard stories of robbers using explosives to rob banks in Nigeria but in Ghana, this does not happen. Ghanaian police does not yet have experience of these kind of violent and sophisticated crime operations. In Ghana, most banks don't use revolving doors like banks in Nigeria. Some even still use sliding glass doors.
The Ghanaian police are much more professional and cautious than their Nigerian counterparts. Countless times, they've let me off with just a warning and without paying a bribe.
I have also had a case where I paid for an apartment that was still occupied and after I reported to the Police, they did a professional job and made sure I got back my money.
Also, Ghanaian police does not harrass innocent citizens in checkpoints like Nigerian police. Once they see you respect them and have good manner of approach, you can get away with anything.

Road Networks: Yes it is true that most of the national highways in Ghana are single carriage ways. Roads like Aflao-Tema, Accra-Winneba-Cape Coast-Takoradi all the way to Cote d'Ivoire border are all mostly single carriage.
Also Accra-Kumasi-Kintampo-Tamale-Wale Wale-Bolgatanga till Burkina Faso border at Paga are all mostly single carriage ways. But the amazing thing is that most of these roads are well maintained and in good condition.
Nigeria has better road network than Ghana. Both innercity roads and national highways but Ghanaian highways are more maintained. This fact is not debatable.

Business climate: It is much more easier to run a business in Ghana than Nigeria. Only disadvantage in Ghana is their high capital requirement for foreigners to register business. But in terms of ease of doing business, Ghana is better in all ramifications and with less bureaucracy than Nigeria. When I was registering my company in Ghana, I lost my Tax Id No certificate which was given to me. I was surprised when I walked to the GRA office at Ministries in Accra and explained to someone there. He just asked for my name and checked it on the system and printed a new one for me. He did this within a minute and without asking for egunje.
It is also easier to clear goods from Tema port than it is from Lagos ports.
Startups have more likelihood of surviving in Ghana than in Nigeria and Ghanaian businesses men and women have more access to credit facilities than Nigeria.
The disadvantage in Ghana is that they don't have the population and purchasing power that we have in Nigeria. As a result of the high cost of living in Ghana, most households spend a higher percentage of their income on food alone and will have little or less to spend on other things that they don't consider important.
This is the reason why business moves faster in Nigeria than Ghana.

Cost of living: Ghana has a very high cost of living even with their stable electricity compared to Nigeria. Example, a bottle of coke in Ghana is about 2 cedis (200 naira) but in Nigeria now it is about 70-80 naira (0.7-0.8 cedis).
Also bottle of canned malta guiness goes for 150 naira retail in Nigeria but in Ghana, it is about 3 cedis (300 naira). I actually know a friend that imports drinks from Nigeria to sell in Ghana and he is making a killing from it.
This is the case in other goods and services.
In terms of transport, the fare from point A to point B are the same no matter the time of the day in Ghana unlike in Nigeria where this is not the case and before any increase in transport fares, the transport unions meet and agree on a particular amount to add to a specified route.
Their transport sector is more organized.
Coming to the airlines, they are never late. On many occasions that I have used African World Airlines and Starbow Airlines from Accra to Tamale, they are always on schedule. And even on the Accra-Lagos route, this is the same thing. We cannot say the same of Nigerian airlines like Arikair.

In summary, I would say that both countries have their weak and strong points. If Ghana had the money that Nigeria has earned over the years, they would have done better.
From what I can see, the achievements and heights that Ghana has reached is commensurate with their earnings over the years. They have achieved more with less while Nigeria has achieved less with much.

Just my 2 cents.

With this honest,side by side analysis from a Nigerian,honestly,I would rather live in Ghana. Nigerian police alone 99% influence my decision. I just love peace of mind and a normal life.

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Travel / Re: Living In Ghana, My Experience. by eastermaris(f): 5:11pm On Apr 20, 2017
emmbet:
This issue of comparing Nigeria and Ghana has been over flogged and debated for a very long time.

As a Nigeria currently based in Ghana and married to a Ghanaian lady, I would say that:

Food: It depends on the cook like someone mentioned earlier and we can't factually opine that Nigerian food is better or Ghanaian food is better. But one thing that I know is a fact is that Nigeria has more variety in foods than Ghana.

Security: As the OP mentioned, Ghana is secure not because their security forces are that good but mostly because the crime wave is low and the average Ghanaian is more law abiding than the average Nigerian. They have more respect for constituted authority.
For starters, criminals in Nigeria are much more sophisticated than their Ghanaian counterparts. We have heard stories of robbers using explosives to rob banks in Nigeria but in Ghana, this does not happen. Ghanaian police does not yet have experience of these kind of violent and sophisticated crime operations. In Ghana, most banks don't use revolving doors like banks in Nigeria. Some even still use sliding glass doors.
The Ghanaian police are much more professional and cautious than their Nigerian counterparts. Countless times, they've let me off with just a warning and without paying a bribe.
I have also had a case where I paid for an apartment that was still occupied and after I reported to the Police, they did a professional job and made sure I got back my money.
Also, Ghanaian police does not harrass innocent citizens in checkpoints like Nigerian police. Once they see you respect them and have good manner of approach, you can get away with anything.

Road Networks: Yes it is true that most of the national highways in Ghana are single carriage ways. Roads like Aflao-Tema, Accra-Winneba-Cape Coast-Takoradi all the way to Cote d'Ivoire border are all mostly single carriage.
Also Accra-Kumasi-Kintampo-Tamale-Wale Wale-Bolgatanga till Burkina Faso border at Paga are all mostly single carriage ways. But the amazing thing is that most of these roads are well maintained and in good condition.
Nigeria has better road network than Ghana. Both innercity roads and national highways but Ghanaian highways are more maintained. This fact is not debatable.

Business climate: It is much more easier to run a business in Ghana than Nigeria. Only disadvantage in Ghana is their high capital requirement for foreigners to register business. But in terms of ease of doing business, Ghana is better in all ramifications and with less bureaucracy than Nigeria. When I was registering my company in Ghana, I lost my Tax Id No certificate which was given to me. I was surprised when I walked to the GRA office at Ministries in Accra and explained to someone there. He just asked for my name and checked it on the system and printed a new one for me. He did this within a minute and without asking for egunje.
It is also easier to clear goods from Tema port than it is from Lagos ports.
Startups have more likelihood of surviving in Ghana than in Nigeria and Ghanaian businesses men and women have more access to credit facilities than Nigeria.
The disadvantage in Ghana is that they don't have the population and purchasing power that we have in Nigeria. As a result of the high cost of living in Ghana, most households spend a higher percentage of their income on food alone and will have little or less to spend on other things that they don't consider important.
This is the reason why business moves faster in Nigeria than Ghana.

Cost of living: Ghana has a very high cost of living even with their stable electricity compared to Nigeria. Example, a bottle of coke in Ghana is about 2 cedis (200 naira) but in Nigeria now it is about 70-80 naira (0.7-0.8 cedis).
Also bottle of canned malta guiness goes for 150 naira retail in Nigeria but in Ghana, it is about 3 cedis (300 naira). I actually know a friend that imports drinks from Nigeria to sell in Ghana and he is making a killing from it.
This is the case in other goods and services.
In terms of transport, the fare from point A to point B are the same no matter the time of the day in Ghana unlike in Nigeria where this is not the case and before any increase in transport fares, the transport unions meet and agree on a particular amount to add to a specified route.
Their transport sector is more organized.
Coming to the airlines, they are never late. On many occasions that I have used African World Airlines and Starbow Airlines from Accra to Tamale, they are always on schedule. And even on the Accra-Lagos route, this is the same thing. We cannot say the same of Nigerian airlines like Arikair.

In summary, I would say that both countries have their weak and strong points. If Ghana had the money that Nigeria has earned over the years, they would have done better.
From what I can see, the achievements and heights that Ghana has reached is commensurate with their earnings over the years. They have achieved more with less while Nigeria has achieved less with much.

Just my 2 cents.



With this honest,side by side analysis from a Nigerian,honestly,I would rather live in Ghana. Nigerian police alone 99% influence my decision. I just love peace of mind and a normal life.

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Celebrities / Re: Terry G's Son Is Playing With Chelsea FC Foundation School (Photos) by eastermaris(f): 8:26pm On Apr 07, 2017
post=55348331:
With those legs lol and those eyes.. he is better of as a goal keeper. Those eyes can see anything and everything


Have u seen David Luis's legs?
Wake up from slumber pls!
Crime / Re: 2 Nigerians Murdered In South Africa By Bird's Confraternity (Graphic Photos) by eastermaris(f): 5:39pm On Mar 30, 2017
phynofino:
Nonsense why these dju frats dey make nosie just try Ayes make You kpai


Another low-life. I pray your children and children's children continue in ur steps.
Karma never makes an error. One day u must catch a bullet ,stop a knife with ur throat or get an acid bath,it's sure cos God says so. I saw that imo state terrible cultist and kidnapper cry! Nobody ever thought he had tears in his eyes. One of his testis was on the ground......
Keep pretending to be hard man until u meet ur doom

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Autos / Re: SOLD! 10 Months Reg Toyota Camry LE 2007 Model by eastermaris(f): 5:38pm On Mar 09, 2017
elshanAutos:

No thanks sir.


2m ?
Car Talk / Who Runs Scan On Vehicles In Benin City by eastermaris(f): 4:45pm On Apr 12, 2016
I noticed the check engine light on, on my mom's car,did a little research and latter discovered the fuel tank wasn't properly locked, i locked it and after 2days the check light went off. We made a 3hour journey and the check is up again even when the fuel nob is well closed.
Both engine oil and gear box oil where changed less than 2months ago with recommended oil. It's a camry.
In Benin at the moment and need where one can run a reliable scan. Thanks folks.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Inec Apointment 2013 (newly Apointed Staffs ) by eastermaris(f): 1:07pm On Mar 22, 2016
Obie234:
Please let's limit exposing sensitive informations here, we've spoken about this time and over again. We mustn't come here to spill out every breaking news in the commission. I believe there are private groups out there to join to discuss sensitive informations. How many organisations have you seen on nairaland discussing about their day to day activities? Please it is unethical let's acts as professionals. Thank you

U ain't far from the truth. There are watsap groups, pls drop ur watsap contact so we can forward to the admin...
Autos / Re: Vehicle Custom Paper Genuineness Confirmation by eastermaris(f): 2:20am On Nov 27, 2015
Abbeyme:


Of course.

Their system is online.

They can verify from any branch /location..

God bless you
Car Talk / Re: Custom Duty Payment Made Easier. by eastermaris(f): 5:38pm On Nov 26, 2015
karama22:

when the work is done I will check it on system. I will take it to cpc for verification. presently the work is in T.S place 4 exit.

How do i verify the custom paper of a vehicle in delta state?

Is there an online means of verification?
Car Talk / Re: Custom Duty Payment Made Easier. by eastermaris(f): 5:32pm On Nov 26, 2015
Hello sir, i wld love to check the authenticity of the custom papers of a registered vehicle we just bought.
Can you help out? Learnt one can check with a fee, can you be our agent on this? If yes, please drop ur contact so we can reach u sir.
Car Talk / Re: Man Crashes His Bentley In Lekki Area Of Lagos (photos) by eastermaris(f): 4:44pm On Nov 26, 2015
buygala:


At least he is rich enough to buy a Bentley that he could crash cool

.You wey Don dey pay tithe since the time of Mary Magdalene....How many Bajaj motorcycle U Don buy talkless of crash? tongue

There is always room to climb higher....get closer to the man, you may find out he has list of persons he craves to be like someday. Yes,he can buy a Bently today,can he buy an airplane tomorrow??

No body is above the Supreme God,go ask Audu Abubakar the kogi apc candidate
Autos / Re: Vehicle Custom Paper Genuineness Confirmation by eastermaris(f): 1:42pm On Nov 26, 2015
Abbeyme:
Its better you visit the Custom office to verify the genuineness of the documents. Any truthful motor dealer can also help out.

One office is located around the Onike/Iwaya axis of Yaba.


Thanks a bunch. Can this confirmation be done in any customs office across the country?
Autos / Re: Vehicle Custom Paper Genuineness Confirmation by eastermaris(f): 1:40pm On Nov 26, 2015
amdoyin82:
The best bet is to take the custom paper to their office for proper verification to avoid stories DAT touches.

U mean the entire vehicle documents right?
Thanks
Autos / Re: Vehicle Custom Paper Genuineness Confirmation by eastermaris(f): 1:09pm On Nov 25, 2015
Still waiting
Autos / Re: Vehicle Custom Paper Genuineness Confirmation by eastermaris(f): 6:24am On Nov 25, 2015
Please i need information lovely people
Autos / Vehicle Custom Paper Genuineness Confirmation by eastermaris(f): 7:31pm On Nov 24, 2015
Please house, a colleague of mine just bought a registered corola. What are the options available in confirming the genuineness of the custom papers? The car wld be moved from lagos to port harcourt this week.
Please we need advice dear experts.
Thanks in anticipation
Autos / Re: How Reliable Is The Lexus Es300/es330 And Cost by eastermaris(f): 10:05pm On Oct 23, 2015
calculusx:


I have about 4 units 2005 Lexus ES 330 in-transit. To be in Lag mid next mont

Okay, is there any black with black interior?
What's your best price?
Hope they have their catalyst intact?
Celebrities / Re: Toke Makinwa Moves Into New Home, Shows Off Her Door by eastermaris(f): 12:16pm On Oct 21, 2015
yehmi01:
I am something.

I don't make any valuable sense when you read me any more,

I no longer give useful information to those that read me like before.

You easily get my attention once you have information that in the true sense is not news worthy.

What am I ?

A. NL travel section
B. NL politics section
C. NL Front page.
D All of the Above
E. NL Romance Section

Nairaland frontpage

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Politics / Re: INEC Can Not Conduct Kogi And Bayelsa Elections: Femi Falana by eastermaris(f): 7:27pm On Oct 19, 2015
Chanchit:
WTF is Kogi and Bayelsa! If inec could conduct election foor the whole of Nigeria, why won't they conduct for those two minor states.

This punk reads only headlines... U wld be lost finally in no time if u continue with the same kind of weed!!
Autos / Re: How Reliable Is The Lexus Es300/es330 And Cost by eastermaris(f): 10:21pm On Oct 18, 2015
Thanks friends
Autos / Re: How Reliable Is The Lexus Es300/es330 And Cost by eastermaris(f): 10:17pm On Oct 08, 2015
This must be a really difficult one. Disappointing!!

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Autos / How Reliable Is The Lexus Es300/es330 And Cost by eastermaris(f): 6:06pm On Sep 20, 2015
Hi friends, we are looking at getting a 2003- 2005 lexus Es300 or Es330 (saloon) for a member of the family who so much loves the interior and comfort of the car.

My Questions are.... How reliable is the ride,is it fuel efficient been a v6,any peculiar defects or known challenges associated with it?
If it's a good buy,what is the best price here in Nigeria for the one with certified custom papers?

I believe in nairaland experts.
Thanks
Autos / Re: Pick Your Choice Cars From Cotonou At Cheaper Rate, Follow Us To Cotonou Today ! by eastermaris(f): 5:21pm On Sep 20, 2015
Nice job here. Please what wld be the landing cost of a 2005 and a 2003 lexus Es300 or Es330, with full duty paid.

Secondly, 2008 camry (spider). I need quick response please. Thanks

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