Botragelad: How does Israel just bomb deep inside Iran whenever Israel feels like it? Where are those fancy Russian air defense missiles Iran bought? 😂
Why doesn't Iran scramble its jets, fly over, and hit Israeli airspace? Israel owned them in that 12-day war last year, and still owning them now. Hamas fans will swear it's the other way around, but nah.
They don't have modern airplanes due to sanctions. Even repairing their helicopters is difficult due to lack of parts
as69: Babysho, the elevated heart rate when you wake at 2-3am is worth paying attention to. That timing is significant — cortisol (your body's stress hormone) naturally peaks around 3-4am, and if your stress levels are already high, it can cause premature waking and make it impossible to go back to sleep.
A few things that may actually help that you might not have tried yet:
1. Magnesium glycinate — not regular magnesium oxide, specifically the glycinate form. 300mg about an hour before bed. It's one of the most underrated sleep supplements and is very safe. Many people notice a difference within a week.
2. Fixed wake time — no exceptions — Pick a time (say 6am) and wake at that exact time every day, even weekends, even if you slept badly. This is the most powerful thing you can do to reset your circadian rhythm. It builds sleep pressure that forces your brain to sleep properly.
3. Check your caffeine timing — Caffeine has a 6-hour half-life. A coffee or malt at 2pm still has about 50% of its caffeine in your system at 8pm. Even if you don't feel wired, it disrupts deep sleep stages.
4. Stop eating 3 hours before bed — Late meals spike insulin and keep your body in an active metabolic state when it should be winding down.
5. Get tested for sleep apnea — Waking suddenly with high heart rate at 2-3am and being unable to return to sleep is a classic presentation of sleep apnea or upper airway resistance syndrome. Has a doctor specifically suggested a sleep study? If not, push for one.
The sleep medications alone won't fix it if the root cause is cortisol dysregulation, nutrient deficiency, or a breathing issue during sleep. Hope you find relief soon.
Good one. Plus- check your vitamin d level, exercise a lot and add meditation to your lifestyle. Also improve or change what you are eating.
Nnamdipapa: Here is a bunch of banana I bought for N500, this would go for nothing less than $4 in Canada, please note these are organic bananas we are talking about not the extra-sweet, GMO tampered bananas in the west and I got this in Lagos meaning folks living in the suburbs might even be buying cheaper.
I also buy I big avocado for N400, do the maths and convert to $. When next you complain about Nigeria, remember we have cheap and easily accessible fruits and vegetables.
On what basis are you comparing what's produced in a country with another country that imports it? You have not considered export & import taxes, transportation, VAT etc. What a misleading narrative! Are used cars cheaper in Nigeria compared with the countries of exports?
SixSeven: Once thing I notice about Nigerians is our never ending craze for external validation.
It has its positives and negatives. When you want us to keep forging ahead and never playing local, it is a good thing. In fact, I acknowledge it here
But in the quote above, if you listen to Mo Abudu, I am glad she has now found out that we don't need any international validation, let's build our own. Now that's where government comes in. Unfortunately, the government has not made the people proud of these contributions. For instance, Nollywood practitioners complained about government neglect. It was not until 2014 when the government of Jonathan recognized them and the Minister of Finance, NoI included this sector in our GDP. Our government does not appreciate art, so invariably, people will go outside and work for those who will recognize them and their work. Unfortunately, you cannot tell a story if you are not the owner. Those international people are continuing a post colonial legacy and they will continue to be a gatekeeper for our own stories.
The other part for me is that Nigerians are fond of show off. So international is a bragging right. That's why we are crazy about Grammys, Emmys and all manners of awards that do not belong to us!
Until the black ants have a leader, they will continue to remain confused. Write your own story and own it.
While validation might be a reason I also think it has to do with that so many bad news about the country. So when a good news happens it is kind of relief and a thing of joy for Nigerians.
anonimi: The secret is PDP’s deregulation and privatisation policies as well as the increased power generation, which APC unfortunately have failed to sustain.
We thank God that PDP deregulation and prosperity politicians added1,400 Mws to the grid unlike their APC chochocho balablu fake promises opponents.
High on promises but too low for zero on delivery. That is All Promises Cancelled, APC.
I didn't know that. So after all APC did they can't even be on PDP's level?! Interesting
fineboynl: many people dont even know of her in arrica and the rest of the world. Not many people even know any of her songs. And you are comparing her to davido. There are politics in those grammy and by merits.
I don't know where you live but Tyler's song are played a lot by some demographics especially oyinbos who created the awards.
Racoon: Concorde came fast and disappeared so fast beyond its time. The would would wish it is still in existence.
The crash in Gonnese France on the 25th of July 2000, rising operational cost and post 9/11 in the US became its albatross. However, many hearty congratulations to BA and AF for this piece of technology.
Yeah. Why about bringing this kind of plane back- This time 1x or 1.5x speed?? I fancied the concord back then.
madridguy: People like Ilhan Omar wouldn't be a lawmaker in Minnesota if the USA government and other western power didn't plan the removal of Siad Barre's government in Somalia.
Your action led Somalia into civil war and they have to seek for refugee and today they're now taking what belongs to Americans.
In 50 years to come, the Europe will see the real result of what they're causing today.
Samantha125: While their ancestors came to Africa centuries ago and started enforcing Christianity on native Africans by conditioning them into detesting and demeaning their African spirituality as they considered it to be barbaric and demonic, we've now seen some of their descendants over the years slowly abandoning the same Christian religion to be practicing African spirituality here in South Africa... Some have even opened up about how their main aim is to share the African faith with the entire world.
Without going any further, here are white South African sangomas.
Fascinating. I remember the priestess of one major shrine in Yoruba land was white for many years. She was chosen when she visited Nigeria for a project in the 50's I think. I noticed when whites practise or do their Sangoma things they sound like the native America shaman .
About 9 or so years ago there was a powerful militia on the mambilla plateau. Their area could not be penetrated by the bandits and others. I remember how security agents made sure they were disarmed. How they did it I don't know. But I doubt the community still exist after that event. It is one of the reasons Trump has raised the alarm. It is obvious the authorities are taking sides.
I remember when Enyimba won a match in Algiers early 2000s, the crowd went against them and they had to be lifted out that night. It is not a new thing. It's lack of sportsmanship.
Racoon: Perhaps they are also tired of the French grip hold on the sovereignty of their nation too. This is the problem of colonial master puppets in Africa. They prefer to league with the oppressors of their own people. France is feeding fat and exploiting their economic development.
Not only that. The government extended presidential and legislative terms/tenure through some mango mago. I believe someone is planning the same for naija.
SpencerForbes: Yeah. It’s a very lucrative business I’ll also love to invest and partner with if it can be properly preserved.
It will require a lot capital to do it that they way I wrote earlier. I'm sure with time something will come up for you. Good luck. Are you already into the farming of jackfruit?
SpencerForbes: The moment it’s harvested, ants and fruit bats are already on standby to consume it. I don't believe there's any practical way to keep the fresh fruit good for a long period; a week or two is definitely the limit even with refrigeration.
I think can be canned and preserved in brine/water. Do people like consuming the fruit?