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 Politics › Re: Who Is A Lagosian? by Emary(f): 7:17pm On Sep 26, 2012 |
@Shymmex, to put this in perspective for you, who is an american? It can be a person of american descent, a person born in America or a person who has immigrated into America and has satisfied the constitutional requirement for citizenship. All of you trying to make it tribalistic or indigenous have failed because the question did not ask who is an indigene of Lagos State. So even the Lebanese born here who wish to can claim to be Lagosians and there is nothing anyone can do about it. |
| Politics › Re: Who Is A Lagosian? by Emary(f): 7:07pm On Sep 26, 2012 |
@sbeezy8, the point I'm making is that even in societies like America today, there are citizens who are jobless today but are not prepared to stoop to do the menial work in order to survive but prefer to make themselves a burden to the society on welfare while the immigrants gradually come in and build their economy. Do you know that as of 2011, there are now more babies born to immigrant families in America than to the natives and pioneer descendants? History repeats itself. In Lagos, you find many young men of "yoruba" origin idling their time away instead of getting employment so people will stroll in and do their jobs for them. When they have put in so much effort, repatriating them becomes extremely difficult as you can see with the Latino population in the US. Why doesn't the Lagos State government work on tightening the borders first? I have personally strolled between Nigeria and Benin several times without any difficulty. If non-Nigerians can easily enter the state, why should true Nigerians who are gainfully employed attain refugee status in Lagos? P.S. I am not condemning yoruba people or saying they are lazy in general but a lot of their youth now feel entitled to misbehave rather than work hard. 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Who Is A Lagosian? by Emary(f): 6:46pm On Sep 26, 2012 |
@shymmex, it is because of persons like yourself that I rarely comment on Nairaland. I was merely stating the facts of the situation and if you don't agree, please use your brain to make an intellectual argument against it but kindly refrain from addressing me in such a manner again. If you read my post properly, I said my maternal grandfather contributed to the development of Lagos and fought for independence. I never said I claim Lagos. |
| Politics › Re: Who Is A Lagosian? by Emary(f): 6:14pm On Sep 26, 2012 |
People will always find ways to segregate rather than integrate. There is no one indigenous to anywhere in the world if you want to be honest about it. From caveman to modern man, people move about in search of better pastures or why else are Nigerians prepared to go wash toilets and dead bodies in America? The principles of economy dictate that people will migrate for prosperity in search of a better life and as long as people legitimately enter an environment and contribute to the growth of the economy, why should there be a problem of origin? These are the contributing factors that are developing societies such as the United States and Great Britain. They keep those who make meaningful contributions and weed out the chaff. Fashola should tackle the Agberos and Omo-oniles Tinubu created first as they are the miscreants in Society. You can hardly find Igbos who are idle, they hustle. If you do a ratio of boys selling stuff in traffic, 5:1 is an Igbo person. The truth is if a people are lazy, the outsiders they bring in to do their work will over time dominate them. It is the reason that Pharoah tried to kill the Hebrew children. He should focus on empowerment programs instead of claiming over population. Yes, Lagos is densely populated but it is also the largest workforce in the country which gives it the most viable growth potential. For people who have been here above 15 yrs, it might be too late to start evicting them now. |
| Politics › Re: Who Is A Lagosian? by Emary(f): 4:55pm On Sep 26, 2012 |
Lagos can never claim to be a place with only indigenous roots, For one, a lot of the land in Lagos is reclaimed. Who was occupying it before then. Two, there were many people who settled here before independence and contributed to the growth and development of the place. It would be impossible to chase away their descendants now. My maternal grandfather though half Igbo and half Ghanaian was a Councillor in Lagos as far back as 1953. There were also several resettled slaves who have intermarried with the communities. 95% of the families on Lagos Island have them. Three, this is a federation and our constitution gives all Nigerian citizens the right to live anywhere in the country so long as they are not convicted criminals. The governors you have in Lagos, Tinubu and Fashola inclusive are not full blooded Lagosians so who are they fooling? 1 Like |
| Literature › Re: Do Animals Think?? by Emary(f): 4:31pm On Sep 26, 2012 |
I have raised close to 20 dogs in my life, have had a pet parrot, lived with a cat during youth service, kept pet rabbits, goldfish and turtles. I can categorically tell you that the two dogs I have at the moment have the intelligence of a 2-3yr old without the speech. They know when I go out and come in and all the corners of our building. They understand several words including sit, stand, come, up, fetch, stop it, move and bye-bye. If I shout bye-bye from anywhere within their hearing, they will run to me to ensure I don't leave them alone. They have toys they play with and share taking turns to do. They understand that they should respect each other when eating so if I put food in a bowl, one will eat first while the other waits. They know when anyone is in pain and will come to lick the person to comfort them. They also observe people's behaviors to distinguish if they are trustworthy of predatory before approaching them. There was a day I bought sugarcane when one of them was a 3month old puppy so I gave him a piece. He obviously loved it because in a few minutes, he came back to sit beside me looking at me to give him more. When I ignore him for a while, he did something that astonished me. He got up on his hind legs and used his left paw to tap my thigh twice. I gave him a piece and he left. When he finished it, he repeated the same behavior and kept doing it for about six times till there was no more sugar cane between us. This was something I never taught him and since I had him since about 6wks of age, no one else could have taught him. The cat during my youth service knew when I was around and when I traveled, she would go else where. My parrot lived on the balcony and could see from the bus-stop from up there. As soon as he sighted me coming from school in my uni days, he would start repeating the words I had taught him, songs and my name. The goldfish and turtles recognized me and would raise their heads for me to stroke if I came near the tank and I'm the only one they did this for. There are so many incidents that show me they think. The truth is that they may not have our level of intelligence but they have other types. Can you detect smell like a dog or swim like a dolphin. In short, I thank God, He didn't give them the most destructive of all human vices, the spirit of greed. They live in the moment though some may save food for a rainy day but apart from that they are just glad to be alive and carefree. You've got to admire that. |
| Food › Re: Something Awesome To Throw In A Food Fight? by Emary(f): 10:09pm On Sep 25, 2012 |
Nothing beats "flour". Then make sure you pour an oil + water combo on the person.    1 Like |
| Nairaland General › Re: Values, Morals Or Beliefs Your Parents Instilled In You? by Emary(f): 8:36pm On Sep 25, 2012 |
My priorities are God first, family then work or any other activities. I would drop anything in a heartbeat for my family. I also learnt independence, hardwork and generosity from them. Even though we were quite comfortable, My tough grandmother raised me to be able to sleep on the floor, cook with charcoal and firewood, nurse several kids and clean a one-storey top to bottom. I cannot tell you how strong those survival skills have made me. My mum was an educationist to the core who drove me to excel and I really thank her for that. |
| Politics › Re: Pictures Of The Flood In Makurdi, Benue by Emary(f): 8:27pm On Sep 25, 2012 |
Chai! The poor people. I've been seeing flooding but this looks like a hurricane scene. All their possessions must be damaged and they are all at very high risk of waterborne diseases and other infections. Too bad. I wonder what relief efforts have been put in place. |
| Nairaland General › Re: What Happened To The Women On Nairaland? by Emary(f): 8:20pm On Sep 25, 2012 |
@Seun, If you want more female participation, allow groups or threads where we can invite or approve members before they come in and drop them if their comments become too abusive. If we see their past posts, we can judge their characters and decide if we want to interact with them. You can then direct adverts based on the group contents to reach the target groups. You can still have your general threads but people will participate more if they feel they can communicate with people of class or with meaningful contributions. |
| Politics › Re: What Do You Do When Your Proposal Is Hijacked. by Emary(f): 7:02pm On Sep 25, 2012 |
I know how bad it is in Nigeria. I've also done proposals which have been hijacked too but if you don't try, you can't succeed. Even the so-called "insider" can be the one to stab you in the back but you might just find favor with one of them so you can't let the fear of having your proposal being stolen prevent you from trying. You've got to swim with the sharks to cross the ocean. @ drzed, thanks a lot for the info. Duly noted. |
| Nairaland General › Re: What Happened To The Women On Nairaland? by Emary(f): 8:41am On Sep 25, 2012 |
Just as I said before this thread has turned into an abusive one as usual. It seems that there are very few civil people here who can make their points known without throwing insults. There is no way I will waste my time exchanging foul language with the likes of such. |
| Nairaland General › Re: What Happened To The Women On Nairaland? by Emary(f): 9:33pm On Sep 24, 2012 |
We're very much around. Some of the discussions here can take on a very aggressive tone (too much testosterone) so they're mostly only worth watching from the sidelines. 8 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Why No Riots Over Jesus's Wife Story? by Emary(f): 9:26pm On Sep 24, 2012 |
@meetdonald, my point was quite clear. Religious tolerance is what we need and an end to excessive arguments which are not convincing anyone. The way some so-called christians have responded here is very shameful and the same goes to our muslim brethren. So what if the other person doesn't share your faith, must you verbally or physically abuse him? Even the Christians who say they won't react the same way the muslims did to the movie are negating their actions with the words coming from their mouths. How can you share your faith or convict someeone else of your beliefs when you are insulting them or fighting them? 1 Like |
| Family › Re: Touching Lies Mothers Tell Their Children by Emary(f): 8:23pm On Sep 24, 2012 |
Thanks for this, acidtalk! You just deepened my respect for you. My mom and grandmum left me a long time ago but I can strongly relate to all the above in several sacrifices they made for me. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Why No Riots Over Jesus's Wife Story? by Emary(f): 7:08pm On Sep 23, 2012 |
You guys are just arguing a matter that will never end. Everyone is entitled to their own point of view, even the film maker who instigated the riots. You cannot forcefully or by harsh words convict anyone of your beliefs. you should instead live by example so the people you're trying to convince will see you and want to imbibe your noble character. When Jesus sent out his disciples to spread the word, he asked them to only preach where they were accepted. So, to my Christian, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and devil-worshiping brethren, remember that we all believe that we have one origin meaning one Entity or God created us all. How we choose to worship Him or It is a matter of choice and inner conviction. The key to living peacefully on this earth is to "Respect each others opinion". Remember that God has not fully revealed himself to us and He may be doing so through that other person whose religion you despise. Everyone and everything brings a new experience with them that can teach us something and if we listen properly and understand why they think the way they do, we might even get better insight into our own religious beliefs. We spend too much time focusing on our differences, rather than what unites us. For all those who take high and mighty positions and condemn sinners, ask yourselves if you have truly never offended your own God in anyway. If he can forgive and overlook so much every second, we could at least try to be more tolerant. Instead, here we are poking holes in both the oppositions and our own tents. |
| Health › Re: Woman Loses 7 Kids To Mitochondria Genetic Disease by Emary(f): 7:21am On Sep 22, 2012 |
Everyone and every situation serves a purpose on earth. I believe Sharon's case and Edward's Survival was to bring about the discovery of the disease. Several women must have gone through this without a solution in the past and God has allowed it to come to Light. Pain and suffering, however bad, are only temporary. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Why No Riots Over Jesus's Wife Story? by Emary(f): 6:39am On Sep 22, 2012 |
Please READ the article properly. 2Does it prove that Jesus was married?This document does nothing to prove that Christ was married. Everyone is however, entitled to their opinion on the matter. Religious topics will always be disputed but your heart will convict you when you hear the truth. The truth is that it is extremely important to read and study materials properly before making proper judgement. For me, the Bible far outdates the Koran and a lot of the Koran is very similar to the old testament. @Lagos Shia, all the quotes you made reflected the old laws with instant punishments but we Christians now have Christ as our means of reconciliation. Christ came to free us from the bondage of the old testament laws which held harsh punishments because man had strayed from God. He is the Bridge, the Way, the Truth and the Light and I am eternally grateful for His sacrifice. |
| Politics › Re: DPR To Raid Fuel Stations Over Under-dispensing by Emary(f): 7:59am On Sep 12, 2012 |
Please ALL Mobil Filling stations. I have been cheated at Mobil Apapa (By the Post-Office), Mobil Anthony (on Ikorodu Road opp Deloitte-Williams House) and Mobil VI (on Ahmadu Bello Way). I have sworn off them until something is done about it. |
| Phone/Internet Market › Re: Kingston 32gb Micro Sd Memory Card @ 5k Discount. Call For Bulk Purchase Price by Emary(f): 9:30am On Sep 10, 2012 |
Don't you have a physical address where we can come and buy it? |
| Technology Market › Re: Uk Used Torch 2 For Sale by Emary(f): 6:33pm On Sep 08, 2012 |
Your numbers are always switched off or unavailable. |
| Phone/Internet Market › Re: A White BB Torch 2 For Sale {{Urgently}} by Emary(f): 1:14am On Sep 06, 2012 |
Is it still available? |
| Technology Market › Re: I Am In A Need Of Clean Fairly Used Ipad 2 3g,wifi 64gig... by Emary(f): 3:03pm On Aug 31, 2012 |
| Politics › Re: Price Of Bread In Lagos To Be Increased By 20% by Emary(f): 12:17pm On Aug 31, 2012 |
Na wa, o. Na by force to chop bread sef? After all they say white bread is not good for you. My bread consumption shall also go down by 30% to compliment the price increase while I look for more vegetables and fruit, jo! |
| Technology Market › Re: Samsung Pays Apple $1 Billion Sending 30 Trucks Full Of 5 Cents Coins by Emary(f): 11:53am On Aug 31, 2012 |
This one na pikin wey talk say him mama no go sleep. What of the inconvenience it took them to source for the coins and hire 30 trucks. They are just evil people angry that they were caught out. No matter what, Apple remains no. 1 for quality and they stole their ideas without giving credit where it is due. Sheer rubbish. They've lost my respect. |
| Technology Market › Re: Whats Is The Risk In Buying New China LAPTOP by Emary(f): 11:46am On Aug 31, 2012 |
i personally won't advise you to buy one. When it has faults, you will not be able to find the parts to repair it with. You can buy a good quality laptop for around the same amount. |
| Health › Re: Is LUTH On Fire? by Emary(f): 11:52pm On Aug 30, 2012 |
I'm sorry to say this but I smell a fraudulent cover-up. I schooled in CMUL/LUTH and lived in that compound for close to 8yrs. That building has been there for ages. Why the sudden fire in only an NGO office? Next thing now, some funds will not be accounted for and they will say the documentation was lost in the fire. 1 Like |
| Health › Re: US Approves Once-a-day HIV Pill by Emary(f): 8:59pm On Aug 29, 2012 |
fubbyy: True talk, I've always see this H.I.V thing as a fraud,though I always use condom incase if am wrong, but why haven't I ever see who died of aids?I assure you that as a doctor, I have seen several and it is a terrible way to die that I don't even wish for my enemies. Isn't it better to be a bit cautious than to risk a very slow, expensive and painful death. The worst part is the innocent children and spouses of victims who are burdened with the life-long suffering, medications and stigma. A word is enough for the wise! |
| Food › Re: What's Your Worst Cooking Blunder? by Emary(f): 8:58am On Aug 27, 2012 |
Chiopatra: I remeber frying my egg with kerosene.also not washing my vegetable,wit it resulting to..... Sahara desert,also I fried fish wit a little quantity of g.oil without boiling it,all I ate was raw fish.wen I cooked moi moi,it resulted to orange akam(pap.)Recently I fried plantain and it was like black poopoo. |
| Technology Market › Re: Where And How Do I Get To Buy A POS TERMINAL? by Emary(f): 2:26pm On Jul 15, 2012 |
Contact your account officers in your bank. They'll tell you how. |
| Health › Re: Her Teeth Is Getting Disarranged. Any Advice? by Emary(f): 2:54pm On Jul 14, 2012 |
Go to the dental clinic in the nearest teaching hospital to you e.g. LUTH or LASUTH. they'll be the most affordable. There are no home remedies for it and the earlier they're corrected, the better. |
| Health › Re: Her Teeth Is Getting Disarranged. Any Advice? by Emary(f): 12:05pm On Jul 14, 2012 |
SHE NEEDS TO SEE A DENTIST AND POSSIBLY AN ORTHODONTIST WHO WILL FIT HER WITH BRACES TO REALIGN HER TEETH. |
