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r231:
well as for the money issue, actually we are trying to do paypal for the abroad and wire the money down to ify in naija

and the pple in naija can contact her direct or the other person that will be working with her in Lagos

awesome!!! Thanks! will be looking out for more info on that.

chaircover:
I wouldn't completely rule out a paypal option. We had the same obstacle on the Menek thread and what people did was to pay into my paypal account here in the UK and I changed the £ into Naira and paid it into his account.

Unfortunately I just got back from Nigeria, so I cant do it for this one, however I want to beleive that there must be someone trustworthy going to Nigeria soon from the UK and the US who can remit funds to this family.

That's kinda what I had in mind. Not sure how that will work out and if there are any people to facilitate that. I would offer but I can't assume responsibility for that atm. 1. dont have a pay pal (which im guessing is necessary). 2. not in the U.S atm.
But Im hoping someone else who is able can possibly take up that task?

Jus posted this msg on the other thread.


Hey all,

I don't mean to backtrack at all and I tried as much as possible to read through all the posts. I think r231 said touched on how to make donations for those abroad. as per that, is it possible to setup a site with a pay pal account or something similar. I think i've seen such before. that will make it easier. set up a paypal and get all the contributions from those in the US together and then wire everything at once to NG.(Not sure how that will work or if its a feasible idea but thought i'd throw it out there anyway)

Plus, is there a specific deadline for donations? is there a particular time by which we are trying to achieve all this. e.g house by this date, shop this date or is everything at once.

On another note, I'm waiting for more specific info on how to make donations. I'm in Dakar atm but will see how I can possibly make my own contribution to this.

This is a really awesome idea and I'm glad we are making this happen and not just talking.

P.S: Thanks for the PM r231. 'ppreciate it.

Hey all,  

I don't mean to backtrack at all and I tried as much as possible to read through all the posts. I think r231 said touched on how to make donations for those abroad. as per that, is it possible to setup a site with a pay pal account or something similar. I think i've seen such before. that will make it easier. set up a paypal and get all the contributions from those in the US together and then wire everything at once to NG.(Not sure how that will work or if its a feasible idea but thought i'd throw it out there anyway)

Plus, is there a specific deadline for donations? is there a particular time by which we are trying to achieve all this. e.g house by this date, shop this date or is everything at once.

On another note, I'm waiting for more specific info on how to make donations. I'm in Dakar atm but will see how I can possibly make my own contribution to this.

This is a really awesome idea and I'm glad we are making this happen and not just talking.

P.S: Thanks for the PM r231. 'ppreciate it.

awesome! so how does this work?

I'm addicted!! I buy shoes just cause I like them. I might not necessarily wear them and if I do, maybe once or twice. My mum complains that I buy too many shoes. And I love 'em inches! either flats or 4.25-5.25. I do mostly heels tho.

I need to stop thought. It's getting too much. As per how much I would spend? not a ridiculous amount.

[quote author=E-Engineer link=topic=798318.msg9505441#msg9505441 date=1320751173]i just want to ask all the ladies a simple question

what in the world is wrong with yur natural hair, are u all not ashamed that u put on artificial hair for like 90% of the time thereby killing your own natural God given hair, this is the perfect example of colonial mentality

as for me , my wife and daughters will keep their natural hair which s way more beautiful than any crap[/quote]That's whats up! I went natural 2 years ago and plan to keep it that way.

Im not a brother o. Im a sister. lol. It really depends on the parties involved, who they are and what they believe in. sometimes, it's best to walk away from the relationship depending on the nature of the cheating partner but I'll say again that no one is perfect. If it's a relationship worth investing in, then forgive, examine the cause of act, address it and find a way to move on.

Yes I will. No one is perfect and it can happen to anyone. It might be my turn tomorrow and I'll be the one asking for forgiveness.

publisher:
Pot Bellyism is in our culture

It makes the Agbada fit a Nigerian man properly.

LOL. true!

alcohol, all the pounded yam, amala, eba etc. but hmmm its kinda sezy sha for some.(a moderately sized one ni o) but there are some men

I pray so.

EfeEkarume:
The decibels of these fart are really something else. Some; the sound of a starting generator, some; the sound of a closing ghana-must-go zip. Some sound are High-Tempo'ed like BlackEyedPeas Beats!

ROTFLMCAO! mehn this is hilarious yet so true! hahhahahaahha

haahhahahahahahahahahaha could question! it's been ages since I saw one too! I wonder why.

blank:
Pleased to meet you. What year?

So I would have been '07 but I left '05. (but i still claim alum). you?

blank:
My school, The International School Ibadan should be on that list.

Date established was 13th October 1963.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_School_Ibadan

I'm an alum as well!!

"Integrity and Service."

but instead of that "sign out" wey em put, em suppose use "commot" or somethin else. dat sign out dey somehow

Poster, na u dey behind the org? http://www.419positive.org/

Well sha, Ive shared the link w my friends and also on FB too. Here is my contribution:

East or West, North or South, Home is Home. Should I start with the food or the awesome various cultures we have. Our SWAG, Our Style. Our Language/way of communication. Our ability to make jokes out of everything (u fit laugh tire). our sense of humor, Our Originality and yet, Our style of "copy-copy" and 'follow-follow'. We sabi enjoy life even when tins hard.We dey always work hard. Above all, the people themselves, we are characters. Na where you go go for this world where you no go meet Nigerians and you no go happy? We never give up! Na we jor!

Anyone know of anything happening in Senegal?

Not a hundred percent sure how true this piece of info is as per NIG to benefit. Anyone with more info should please help shed more light on this issue.

Nigeria to benefit from new HIV/AIDS vaccine
On September 30, 2011 · In News
By Sola Ogundipe , Chioma Obinna & Ebele Onuorah

LAGOS – Nigeria will be the first African country to access the benefit of a new protective vaccine that will stop people from developing the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, AIDS as indication yesterday emerged that Cornell Micheal Nelson, one of the scientists who discovered the vaccine will be in Nigeria next month.

In a telephone chat with Vanguard, Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, Professor John Idoko disclosed that Cornell Micheal Nelson, will be in Nigeria by October 12, to attend a symposium, where he would be presenting a keynote addrees on the newly discovered vaccine.

The choice of Nigeria for this landmark event, is not unconnected with the country’s large population and notable contribution to the fight against the HIV virus. With the discovery of the vaccine, the world may be on the verge of finally overcoming the threat posed by HIV and AIDS.

However, indications from the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, NIMR, revealed that Nigerian Scientists are excited over the vaccine which shows great potential to reduce the burden of HIV across the world.

According to former Director General of NIMR, Prof. Oni Idigbe, all is set for the symposium which would address other areas of the discovery.

Before now, various type of vaccines have been discovered in the past but none has shown great potential like the present vaccine discovered in Thailand.

According to the researchers, the AIDS vaccine could cut down the risk of developing the disease by a third.

Already, scientists across the world have hailed the breakthrough, saying it could be the first step to even better protection.

The new vaccine which works by stimulating the immune system — is a combination of two previous treatments which had proved ineffective when used alone.

It was tested on 8,000 HIV negative male and female volunteers aged 18 to 30 in Thailand.

They were checked for infection every six months. The results found that the chances of catching HIV were almost 32 per cent lower if a person had been given the vaccine rather than a dummy injection.

The breakthrough — funded by the US Military HIV Research Program and the Thai Ministry of Public Health — is regarded as a first step towards an effective vaccine against AIDS, which hits two million people a year.

Prof Aine McKnight, a viral expert from the University of London, said: For a quarter of a century the scientific community has been divided on whether a vaccine against HIV could be produced.

“Today that question is settled. This is exciting news, but the battle is far from won.”

A spokesman from the World Health Organisation said: “The results are the first demonstration that a vaccine can prevent infection and are of great importance.

“These results have instilled new hope in the HIV vaccine research field and promise that a safe and highly effective HIV vaccine may become available for populations throughout the world.”

The scientists, however advised that for now, the best protection remains having sex with a condom.


http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/09/nigeria-to-benefit-from-new-hivaids-vaccine/

[quote author=☻ajali☺ link=topic=764506.msg9189283#msg9189283 date=1316592483]Most of the Pidgin English words have now entered into the Nigerian English. You may have a view of the compilation of the online copy of a Nigerian English dictionary from the link below.

[url]http://www.rogerblench.info/Language%20data/Africa/Nigeria/NE%20Dictionary%20draft.pdf[/url][/quote]Thanks for the link! at least now i can refer to it when all my oyinbo friends are asking me what these words mean.

sexkillz:
WTF! How old are you? And how old is your cousin? And who should know better?. . . . For you to ask this question means that you are pathetically lopsided, pitiably immature and immaculately discombobulated, if at this stage of your life you dont even know the dictionary definition of cousin! Cos, it's quite obvious you are yet to understand that you are related to her by blood! So what answers were you expecting? A pat on the back, and an accompanied "go ahead boy"? Huh? Like you seriously mean to say that if someone on this forum comes up and says you should keep a secret relationship with your cousin, a relationship that could invariably lead to illicit sex[b]u[/b]al relations with her, that you would wholeheartedly accept the advise as wholesome? Really? When last did you have a brain check my man? It's pretty obvious that you are late for your appointment with your doctor!  Arranticus Nonsenticus!

LMFCAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahhaahaha. I feel so sorry for the poster. chai!

[quote author=~Bluetooth link=topic=762493.msg9169725#msg9169725 date=1316338789]This guy looks younger than his age [/quote]Money.

This is really impressive. It's been such a long time since Nigeria has performed like this. I guess they prepping hard for the Olympics next year and hopefully they perform better than this.

Thanks Firestar! I jus might create a blog,

Nayah, you tempting me to check out her songs now. lol.

ahhaahhahahahahahaahahhhaha that was truly HILARIOUS!! lol

Blazay:
The smell na wah!
Especially the men. . . Phummmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
After slapping the hot sun for eva with those smelly bushy armpits!
Twa!

ROTFLMCAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! chai! LOL!!!!! ahahahahahahhahaahhaha cant stop laughing!

serioulsy @topic: thats a very good question. I really think "they" are just not used to it. it's definitely not that it is expensive so i guess its not part of "their" daily routine. then again, if you trying to ask why many "africans" smell, it might also be because "they" dont shower often or dont shower well.

if you talking in terms of the population of Yorubas and that of Hausas, then it might be Hausa. but i think overall, more Nigerians speak/understand Yoruba including some Hausas and Igbos