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Gorrbachev: Winston Churchill on Islam (from his book The River War, 1899):

How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property – either as a child, a wife, or a concubine – must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world.

qft

Who cares.

95% of Nigerians might oppose X. But that doesn't mean X is not the right thing to do

Eh.

PDP looks pathetic for gossiping, Tinubu looks pathetic for lying about this.

Both come out of this looking bad, imo

The market doesn't seem too concerned. Didn't negatively affect Apple's stock price.

Why did you take ACN money to fight the PDP, presumably with strings attached?

Mimiko seems like a pretty dishonest guy

Very interesting.

This is similar to the statement he made a few years ago when Catholics rioted and committed terrorism over the Da Vinci code, right?

teskyg: I quit been a Muslim after the Danish Cartoon riot in the North.I faced a lot of hostility from my Family.Today,I found the real peace in Jesus Christ.Pls,join me.

A good decision.

Paul John: Make sure you eat locus bean(iru) or fried fish before opening you mouth to alter a word, you don win already. The girl go too like you

Sweet.

Also, there are no such things as fast results. You'll see gradual improvement. But turning a pudgy, plump body into a fit one takes time. Expect 6 months to 1 year for a total transformation.

You need to lose body fat, basically.

Here is what you need to do:

1. Reduce the amount of calories you eat daily.
2. Increase the amount of calories you burn daily.

(1) can be accomplished by cutting down on beer, alcohol, and fattening foods. Eat more fruits and vegetable. Eat smaller portion sizes. And eat more frequently...going a long time between meals tends to result in one eating bigger meals.

(2) can be accomplish through cardio and weight training. Cardio directly burns calories, and weight training indirectly burns calories by adding muscle to your frame (your muscles "eat" a lot of calories).

But yeah, I recommend tackling this issue from both ends.

Also, it is pretty much impossible to lose body fat from one part of your body alone (aside from surgery). So doing crunches at the gym won't help. It will actually make things worse...your stomach will look even bulkier.

You need to lose fat all over your body.

Pretty solid idea. Mandarin will be of increasing value in the future.

lol

The same way there is rivalry between a lion (Nigeria) and a house cat (Ghana)

they can use talking drum to communicate instead of cell phone

after all technology haram, yes?

Lalaska: I think that states should not be allowed to participate in the process. If the Federal Government could not manage the assets, I don't think the state governments can do any different. These assets should be sold to companies that have the technical and financial competence to deliver steady power to Nigerians.
I also think two assets that reside within the same state (eg Eko and Ikeja DisCos)should be sold to different companies to discourage monopoly and allow for competition.

just my thoughts

States bidding on discos is perfectly legitimate. That the FG failed to manage an asset doesn't imply that the state government will also fail...it isn't as if the incentives for both organizations are exactly the same.

Moreover, discos are inherently monopolies...there isn't any competition on that end. If you are unhappy with your supplier, it isn't as if somebody else will wire you up to their network.

i dey laff

Abujafood: Now how do we reconcile criticizing a Government for being an abysmal failure but doing all you can to acquire assets the same government is putting up for privatization? Some people just talk for talking sake. Politicians all they care about is their selfish interests.

How does A relate to B?

That I think government has done a poor job of managing is all the more reason to try to do a better job myself.

There is nothing in principle wrong with them submitting bids. The government just needs to ensure that it sells to the highest (qualified) bidder, rather than pre-selecting certain cronies.

As they say...if it's too hot for Okorocha, then perhaps his best bet is to get out of the kitchen.

Isn't that what every oil-producing community does?

Makes ridiculous demands, asking that the oil company employs indigenes regardless of their qualifications?

From Delta State, to Bayelsa, to Rivers. That is how oil-producing communities behave.

You all have mocked Shell and other oil companies when they were on the other end.

But now that it is Orient oil, then suddenly the demand becomes unreasonable.

Isn't what is good for the goose (Shell) also good for the gander (Orient)?

Let us try to be consistent.

[quote author=One_Naira]Some posted the map of the said oil discovery few pages back with the map of nigeria. Those that understood it explained it, the orient company equally explained it in the interview.The oil is predominantly in Anambra state within aguleri clan territories. A small portion branched of to kogi, enugu and edo in which this three communities have claim over. What kogi state is doing is laying claim of both oil in kogi state and the majority of the ones in anambra thus imho greediness. That's what everyone is talking about. They have the right to claim the oil in kogi but they do not have the right to claim Anambra state oil as well. It is deceitful and greedy. Is it not?[/quote]Let us consider the quote:

The argument by the Kogi people is that although the refinery is located in Aguleri Otu in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, the oil well which currently feeds the refinery is located in Odeke, in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State, alleging that the oil producing status bestowed on Anambra State was wrong.

If the bolded sentence is true, then doesn't their complaint/unhappiness become legitimate?

In other words, the oil is being produced in Ibaji (in Kogi), but being refined elsewhere (in Anambra).

[quote author=One_Naira]I can't highlight words since i am on my phone but true talk on the reaping where you did not sow. That's been my support since day 1. People cannot reap what you did not sow and you cannot piggyback another man's hardwork nor can you STEAL another man's property just to lay claim of oil. I keep wondering since when did when did the community the oil in anambra become kogi state or even Igala community. Granted, the igbo have mentioned small portion is in kogi state, if anambra is disagreeing, understandable but for kogi state to lay claim of oil outside kogi state and away from their community and igala community and well into an igbo community is deceitful and greedy. It reminds me of the snail and grasshopper story. The snail worked all summer, harvesting and storing fruit throughout the summer for the winter days. The grasshopper slept and enjoyed life. Now winter enter, the grasshopper having no food to eat, try to take from the snail. That's what this whole thing reminded me of.[/quote]I think everyone will agree that if the oil wells in question are in Anambra proper, Kogi has no claim.

But the argument Kogi seems to be making is quite simple: oil from Kogi is being drilled and refined in Anambra. If this turns out to be true (emphasis on "if" ), don't they have a valid complaint?

chegbe1104: I am from that area where the oil is found. I know all the terrain and i can mention all the communities around the place. There is no doubt at all that the indigineous communities around the area are from Kogi state and the land belongs to them 100%. It is true also that Kogi state have since neglected the LGA (Ibaji) and the communities until this oil discovery. The reason for the neglect is not far fetched- diffuclt terrain. Which is why no part of the area has motorable road. I am aware that the issue is already receiving attention in the national assembly. I do believe that the issue will be resolved amicably to the benefit of all concerned.

The plot thickens..

[quote author=Sisi_Kill]But. . .but. . .doesn't bowing down mean Clinton is now Obama's Slave??

At least that's what this thread taught us

https://www.nairaland.com/1027764/tinubu-bow-greeting-buhari-picture-slavery

So now it's a sign of respect?

Please what's what because me I am confused oh [/quote]In America, it is a sign of respect.

In Yorubaland and Nigeria, it is a sign of slavery. At least, this is what some idjits would have us believe.

So, what did you guys accomplish this summer?

My favorite politician (Bill Clinton) along with another I like a lot (Obama). Interesting photo