₦airaland Forum

macof:
I don't believe all this about the Osufrom Christian sources. I've read from some typical traditional Igbo sources and they speak of Osu as sacred, respected temple attendants

Don't be deceived, the Osu and Ohu caste system is exactly as described. While the osus were believed to have been sacrificed to gods and atimes reflect in the names they bear, the Ohus were slaves that were owned by their masters who bought them. At the death of a master, one or two of his slaves might be chosen  to be buried alive to continue serving him in the great beyond.

Just like the writer said, they suffer discrimination to the extent that despite how rich any of them could be, there are still things he cannot do.
Yeah, it's that bad

seedord247:
The first one is common in Nigeria.. Even pepper seller have Range now..

But wait ooo does Naija have Insurance that covers these cars cuz here in America, Insuring range will probably start from 500$ and that's some people monthly salary lol

It's not about the cost of insurance, it's all about insurance that works.
In the States, any amount you spend on Insurance is worth it because the Insurance Company will live up to expectations contrary to what is obtainable in Nija

dre11:
This story was first posted here by lalasticlala
A woman, Mrs. Grace Okpara, has reported to the police that she was allegedly tortured by her bosses, who are Lebanon nationals.
This is the post
https://www.nairaland.com/2119306/woman-accuses-lebanese-couple-torture


Right now

Ignorance is a big disease. How on earth would a police DPO try to settle a case concerning a foreigner who has maltreated a Nigerian? A foreigner whose Immigration status he is not equipped to determine?
The woman should write a petition to the nearest Immigration Office and get prompt response.
No bloody Arab has the right to torture a Nigerian anywhere in the World let alone on Nigerian soil.

transbut5:
fresh nigerian immigration recruitment. check Monday 9, 2015 dailytrust newspaper for further details. Application link www.nis.fedcivilservice.gov.ng
goodluck


https://www.nis.fedcivilservice.gov.ng/#/publication

While I am not the spokesman for Immigration I want all Nairalanders and associates to thread with caution.
Something does not sound right with this link.
Firstly, Immigration is a Federal Public Service and not Federal civil service.
Secondly, recruitments, appointments and terminations of the Service is through a board.
Finally, the Board to the best of my knowledge is charged with the responsibility of advertising for recruitment.
Please thread with caution

[quote author=danbrowndmf post=30535332]Where are the christain gurus? nd d sunday school teacher.pls cm out here n teach ous oh.

Since gambeling is a sin,hv see so many people pay tithe(includeing me) from gambeling money, e.g money from naira bet,960bet,pool, e.t.c

Pls throw more light on these![/
quote]

Firstly, for those that said they have not seen anywhere it's written in the scriptures that Christians should tithe, kindly read Malachi 3:8-11
On paying tithe from Gambeling, I must confess that Christians have given different interpretations to "tithe" contrary to the first fruit of harvest as the scriptures say. Having said that, I doubt if there is any person whom gambling is his //her profession since the tithe I know is 10% of one's legitimate earnings. This is the little I can say, may God grant us knowledge

viczing:
Like actions in Ho abundance od blockbusters, gunmen, which number could not be easily ascertained, on Friday morning raided a printing press in Shomolu area of Lagos State, carting away copies of a book on the administration of. President Goodluck Jonathan.

Our correspondent gathered that the gunmen harassed the printers and took away copies of the book, entitled Two-Faced Jonathan: 100 Reasons Why Jonathan Must Go, authored by Blessing Agbomhere.

Workers in the printing press who were too  frightened, could not ask questions or confront the gun-wielding men suspected to be security operatives.

Speaking to journalists on the development, Agbomhere said the book was scheduled for launch at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Lagos, before the incident.

Agbomhere, who is also the initiator of Change Ambassador of Nigeria (CAN), said, “This book was being printed in Shomolu and I was told that the book that was to be launched today (Saturday) was taken away after someone within the printing press, who has sympathy for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), alerted security operatives about it.

“They came and confiscated all the printed copies of the book.  They came in mufti.

“We don’t know the arm of security agency that they belong to, or whether they are private individuals or not.

“The printers had to immediately release the books to them, because, they were heavily armed. I am not owing them. I have already paid them.”

Agbomhere added that the book mirrors Jonathan as a “President of the cabal, Tompolo, Asari-Dokubo and a few other corrupt elements, who are sponsoring Boko Haram to destroy Nigeria’s unity.

“The book says President Jonathan has failed to defend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and as such should not seek re-election or ask for a job he know he doesn’t have the capacity to do,” he said.

The author dared Jonathan to act on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) forensic audit report and bring those indicted by the report to book.

Also speaking, Ibilola Essien, a social entrepreneur with Act Now Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, said the present administration has not done enough to salvage the country from the many problems besieging it.

According to her, poverty and corruption have continued to soar, while insecurity in the North East has claimed over 15,000 lives since 2009.


http://dailyindependentnig.com/2015/02/gunmen-storm-lagos-press-confiscate-book-jonathan/

Where then is the Press freedom they claim to give in abundance and which Buhari has been accused of having in short supply?

lalasticlala:
Reno Omokri @renoomokri 4h
Your eyes dont deceive you! This is the train station at the Enugu end of the PH-Enugu route revived by GEJ #GEJisit✓ pic.twitter.com/OISfDOlbCV



https://mobile.twitter.com/renoomokri/media/grid

Forgive my observation but the signpost of the purported revived train station is worn out with age and rusted at the edges leaving an impression that this picture was imported. Just observing please

intercom:
Dear readers, Its possible for a person to consult a prophet or prophetess in wife making decision. and what are the implications?

Besides Adam whom God gave a wife, 'Eve, God has given man the Mandate to search for a woman that will be his wife.
Prophets /prophetesses are supposed to pass on revelations given to them by God. It therefore follows that if God had the intention of revealing wives through Prophets ( by the way, there are many fake ones) then he( God ) wouldn't have told men " he who FINDS a wife, FINDS a good thing and obtaineth favor from God.

ItsAnderson:
Good evening my lovely pals, pls I need your candid
advice, me & my finance are presently courting, also
getting ready to be together and I notice dis attitude of
staring at a man's biceps or chest whenever we are together. The
one that got me annoyed most was on Friday when
am together with her and her friend watching a movie,
suddenly they showed Iyanya Mr Oreo video and she quickly shouted “ah dis is big chest and sexy six packs o" I felt ashamed cuz I have flat chest
and not quite long I left d parlour to the room
thinking. Pls pals wht will be ur advice to me on dis
issue because am afraid of going into dis marriage wit
her cos of dis attitude. Thanks.

How in God's name is this a problem? You are lucky you have a woman who does not hide feelings about what she likes.
Abeg, it's high time you left for the gym. No one was born with six packs. If you love her enough that you don't wanna loose her ( because you surely will) then my dear, work on your physique. Even if it doesn't turn out like Mr Oreo's own, she will appreciate your efforts. Good luck

modath presidency 683: Is this what we have been reduced to?


http://newswirengr.com/2015/02/04/uae-introduces-strict-visa-age-restriction-for-nigerians-travelling-to-dubai/

This Development has necessitated my writing this brief piece :
MAJOR REASONS EMBASSIES REFUSE APPLICANTS VISA
Most often people believe that visas are issued to applicants based on the mood of the Consular officers hence the erroneous belief that luck plays a major role in procuring a visa.
Issuance /rejection (application received) all over the World follow the same standard procedure which include ;
A) Passport Validity ; No embassy the world over will grant visa to a passport with less than six months validity
B) Live account ; Embassies are more interested in establishing the fact that the bank statements submitted by you is an account that money has been going in and out from over time more than in how much millions you have in the account
C) Reservation : Where you have to make hotel reservations, always try to make the online payments in your name rather than through agents. There are so many easy ways to do this eg visa gold
D) Intended date of departure ( IDOP) ;
Always make allowance for a time frame of about six weeks between your application date and intended date of departure.
E) Duration of Stay;
Except in the case of residence, it is always advisable to fill between ten and twenty-one days as your intended Duration of stay.
F) On your interview date ;
i) arrive the embassy early to avoid panic.
ii) Dress neatly and appear confident while being sure you have answers to basic information about you on your finger tips.
iii) Throughout the cause of interview, always look the Consular officer in the eyes
iv) Arrange your documents neatly and don't panic while sorting out or trying to produce any of them on request.
In whatever you do, remember that the interviewing officer while perusing your documents is making a mental assessment of your sanity and stability.
Good luck

dejt4u:
Soludo holds fire, but insists N30 trillion, plus AU’s N8.6trillion missing under Okonjo-Iweala


A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Chukwuma Soludo, has released another statement, saying the N30 trillion he identified as missing under tFinance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, does not include the about N8.6 trillion the African Union said is stolen from Nigeria annually.

Read full statement below


http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/176257-soludo-strikes-again-identifies-another-n8-6-trillion-missing-under-okonjo-iweala.html

lalasticlala, Ishilove, TheRealMrStan

Contrary to what so many people think, I am beginning to think that Soludo might be right after all. Otherwise, how come that PDP 's fine faced, sweet tongued orator' FFK ' has been disturbingly quiet?

glimpse33:
there is this girl named Anita that I was dating for two months, in may 2014. immediately she found out I was ibo, she said she hates my tribe with passion, that all we care about is money..money & said it was over. I begged her, that I 'm not like that, besides I was born in Edo state to Ibo parents. eventually she left

l began working hard, got employed at Hi tech construction company, worked there for six months and I finally hammered... got a new apartment, new car & I became the talk of the town.. *not proud*

One Saturday morning, I went to buy airtime, I saw Anita's parent crying and begging their landlord, I went closer , saw some boys throwing out their properties, I asked the landlord why, he said they can't pay their two years rent which was 160k, I rushed home signed a check gave it to the landlord, they returned back their loads and everybody was looking at me. since that day, Anita parents have been calling me their son, and Anita won't let me be. its either she's the one calling, knocking at the door begging me. I was like okay fine, I forgive you. But, she wants us to be together AGAIN...

All I want from you nairalanders is your Advice.. cos I am planning on getting married this year. I need the right woman. THANKS

' conscience is an open wound and only truth can heal it ". This is the motto of a popular Nigerian Newspaper.
Now, let's ask your conscience a question ;
Did you sign that check for their landlord to :
A) show off to her that you are now a bigger boy or
B) because you still feel something for her?
If the later is the reason for your action, then take a chance and marry the woman you love. After all, she did not leave you because you were POOR but your tribe which is not uncommon as someone can have phobia for a particular tribe. Good luck

[quote author=Islie post=30421466][/quote]What a shame that even here, we have started the same war through name calling. Truth is : Wether APC, PDP, SDP or whatever and whoever that wins or is seen to have won, this Country is not worth dying for. Besides, Wether it's GMB or GEJ, we will all still remain brothers and sisters. So, why kill ourselves for people whose own children have safely flown abroad even before the campaigns.
Our youths should be wise naa.

PastorKun:
He should have gone a step further and told her that as a christian she is not meant to tithe in the first instance.

Why is there so much hate among Christians. As a pastor one should expect you to copy from the good example of Snr Prophet T.B Joshua and not criticize him. He even explained it that tithe is biblical but eexplained further that men of God should not depend on it or make it Compulsory.
With all due respect sir, I think his action is commendable

Lordwize:
Sheer determination. An HND 1 student of Kaduna
Polytechnic shows up at exam hall in her wedding
gown hoping to finish the day's paper before
going to say "I do."
By Mohd. Yabagi.

If only she knows the great and bitter discrimination between HND and BA/BSc, in the Federal Public Service, she would have gladly finished with the 'I do' degree first. Anyway, I salute your courage

[quote author=beopened post=30399042][/quote]It is unfortunate that this storyof Islamising Nigeria is gaining grounds even among the enlightened ones. Why is it that no one has stopped to ask if Buhari is seeking election as a Military Head of State. If the answer is NO, how then can he turn the whole Country to Islam with the members of House of Representatives and Senate keeping him in check?
For those who believe that using the house of God for business is the same as the great commission of preaching the gospel, I leave them in the hands of God for judgement.

saaedlee:
RIP to Muna

At times like this, the only truth that comes to mind is that this entire thing called life is vanity upon vanity . If only those who have looted our treasury in trillions of Naira can remember that despite the mansions, the casket happens to be the very last luxury..... RIP MUNA OBIEKWE

DaBullIT:
[b]That's really dumb, You don't share , how would you gain , why is everyone so money conscious , no conscience, that's how a patient was dying the other day and the donor called upon said he won't collect 14,900 for his O- Blood until its 15000 , You scream change , change , but it is each and everyone of us who needs change , Money is good, money makes the world go round, but we shouldn't worship money, and we shouldn't capitalize on getting money before doing good, good deeds are free , if its paid for , it becomes a service , not help , apparently this poster is worried about the future and he wants to stabilize himself , a little help you do for someone might come back to you in a way you would not expect

And those Durmnb Furks selling ebooks , I would not buy your ebooks and i will not suggest to anyone to buy , Ebook is not the solution, people hardly read these days , besides, they'll tell you they know secrets , but they can not play with 1 naira , is that how successful they are besides ebooks are a sham, they'll tell you to buy vlume two for the full details , once you get hooked you'll continue paying forever for books level by level

If you can't help, read the comments and go away , do not attempt to take 2000 for ebook out of 40k THAT'S not enough for anything and don't make fun of the guy , Say something reasonable or forever remain silent


Fourkers [/b]

I am constrained to react to your response just to correct an impression and not to dignify you with any form of argument.
Having said that, suffice it to say that this writer is not looking for for N40,000 peanut business to stabilize. He is M A D E and that's why you should be careful how you address people you don't know jack about but simply
had the privilege of communicating with them on net. Be well advised please

dejt4u:
http://thenationonlineng.net/new/disqualification-court-orders-service-documents-buhari-inec/

Those who have been wondering how why the Judicial workers suddenlyccalled off their strike overnight can now understand.
Anyway, GMB can never be intimidated

Olanireti:
The Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim
Shekarau, has said public schools throughout the
country will remain in session during the
February 14 and 28 elections.
Shekarau said this in Abuja on Monday after a
meeting with the state commissioners for

education.

http://www.punchng.com/news/no-holiday-for-schools-during-elections-shekarau/

Apparently this is in a desperate bid to tell the World that all is well in the Country!
Must we play politics with everything including the lives of poor innocent children?
Obviously, none of your children are schooling here.
Please pressure groups should arise against this immediately

Rockyfancino:
I was wondering if you all out there can become a successful millionaire, if you had N40,000 as a capital. Most people will say 1million isn't enough to start anything, but a real business person had wild ideas. I want to know what your ideas are in your head. Please share what you can do with 40k.

Hahahahahaha, see sense man. You want to get business ideas for free abi?
People pay good moneyto get it my dear , don't use our heads abeg

Sincere9gerian:
The Buhari campaign organisation just confirmed they will not be attending the channelstv presidential election debate scheduled for tomorrow.

Surely, even the NL Buhari apologists will be shocked by this latest development. Well yours sincerely is not surprised. Buhari is an embodiment of gross incompetence. QED!

A man who has continuously faced International journalists of great repute cannot be said to be incompetent. His refusal to appear at the proposed sham of a debate by Channels ' MUST SURELY BE BASED ON PRINCIPLE AND PERSONAL CONVICTION THAT NIGERIAN MEDIA HOUSES CANNOT BE TRUSTED FOR NOW. Don't forget his experience with Silverbird where they suddenly had technical problems when it was Buhari's turn to speak.

9ijaprince:
what am i seeing on the table there,a sachet milo?

Sure you are right. It's sachet milo! An unequaled mark of simplicity. Two men that are down to earth, two men I will believe if they tell me ' they once had no shoes'

HouseOfBalloons:
www.nytimes.com/2015/02/01/opinion/sunday/lights-out-in-nigeria.html

Having read some of your works like . 'half of a yellow sun', purple hibiscus etc, I am not surprised at how you can use words to turn a very bad situation appear like pure comedy.
Light /power /Nepa, whatever name is just one of the many problems of this Country

dre11:
Below is the woman and the maid which was bathed by the woman in question

Though I am not a lawyer, I am aware that there is a law in this Country which makes it an offense to use any underaged person for any form of paid or unpaid job. This is one thing a lot of people are not aware of including many law enforcement agencies. Until this law is enforced and people jailed, the ugly act of child abuse and child labor will not abate.
This beast of a woman should be used as an example to serve as deterrent to other like minded animals.

pumacy:
Hey Folks

Pls i need your help. I got married few months ago and its really beautiful, i'm enjoying every minute of it. To be straight, my husband loves sex but he doesn't last long. He barely last 3 mins and it takes him another 2 hours to be fit again. I love making love with him too but

usually i don't get satified

because he doesn't last long.



Cheating is not even an option, solving the present issue is priority. I'm in my late twenties while he is in his early thirties. I have been a guest for long but his issue made me create an account. Pls what do you think i should do to help him? Matured responses pls. Thanks in advance

Just few months into your wedding and you are complaining? Didn't you guys court? During courtship, didn't you notice all that. You said you are enjoying the marriageright now meaning something else must have made you overlook this inadequacy from the onset so why now?
Anyway premature ejaculation is not a big deal medically. While exercises have been known to be helpful, it is important you talk to your family doctor.

[quote author=lalasticlala post=30316023][/quote]Hosea 4 : 6 says " my people perish for lack of knowledge "
It takes only divine knowledge to know that it is the prophecy of Numbers 24: 17 that was fulfilled in Matthew 2: 1-18
The ways of God is foolishness unto men.
Let us leave the strengths and weaknesses of men / women of God to the ultimate judge, God himself .

1LRNZH:
Segun Adewale, the Lagos West PDP senatorial candidate sighted in person amidst his group of touts, drove past House of Reps member and APC Senatorial candidate Solomon Adeola’s (YAYI) official campaign office on Adeniyi Jones road, Ikeja and fired shots randomly into the office.


This happened Saturday evening.

PDP Senatorial candidate Adewale was personally sighted wearing bulletproof jacket with a belt of bullet cartridges.

We have not received reports of any deaths or injuries from the attack but the building was riddled with bullets and Honorable Adeola’s car parked in the compound was riddled with bullets.

Segun Adewale openly threatened to the public gathered in front of Solomon Adeola’s office that he will shoot and kill anyone seen posting Adeola’s posters.

After a minute of firing shots he drove off.

Two people said they were shot at but the bullets did not pierce them.

https://newsrescue.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/segun-adewale.jpg
Segun Adewale

https://newsrescue.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/yayi.jpeg
Hon. Solomon Adeola

My Car was damaged. A Mopol was slapped by the candidate himself when he moved to challenged him

The PDP Sen. Candidate for Lagos West just attacked my campaign office shooting sporadically. @rosanwo @Ayourb pic.twitter.com/00XgSJZnM4 — Solomon O. Adeola (@YAYIAdeola) January 31, 2015


https://newsrescue.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/yayi-attack-lagos41.jpg

https://newsrescue.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/yayi-attack-lagos.jpg

https://newsrescue.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/yayi-attack-lagos2.jpg

https://newsrescue.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/yayi-attack-lagos4.jpg

http://newsrescue.com/breaking-pdp-senator-segun-adewale-fires-shots-apc-senators-office-lagos/#axzz3QTAuhxW8

For those who think that Buhari is too old and the younger generation should take over governance, I ask, 'are these the ones you are talking about?'
Those that slap our mobile policemen and uptill now, there is no news of his arrest?
Those that hit the streets with bullet proof and chains of bullets like armed bandits and no one could ask them questions?
Those that shoot into other people's property in broad daylight and no one could raise eyebrows?
Those who believe that the results of the polls can easily be manipulated through the barrel of the gun?
Hmmm, AIG Mbu, was that not enough for an arrest? Oh, sorry, he is not from APC!!!

Samueldo:
Chadian aircraft on Saturday bombed the Nigerian town of Gamboru in a raid targeting Islamist extremist group Boko Haram, security sources said.

A raid was carried out around midday by two fighter jets on the town in Nigeria’s far northeast along the Cameroon border, sources from Chad and Cameroon said on condition of anonymity.

Boko Haram overran the town several months ago as part of its campaign to seize territory in the region and create an Islamic state.

The Boko Haram uprising has become a regional crisis, with the four directly affected countries — Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria — agreeing to boost cooperation to contain the threat.

Nigeria’s military said on Thursday that its fighter jets had bombed the northeast town of Malam Fatori, also controlled by Boko Haram.

Witnesses and some media reports said troops and airforce planes from Chad were also involved in that operation on Nigerian soil but Abuja neither confirmed nor denied the claim.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday gave his backing to an African Union proposal to set up a regional five-nation force of 7,500 troops to fight Boko Haram.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/01/chadian-aircraft-bomb-nigerian-town-anti-boko-haram-raid/

When the Lion is too weak to do the needful, one should not be surprised to see a courageous dog coming to rescue. Legal or illegal, thank you Chad

[quote author=lumdy post=30303283][/quote]It indeed unbelievable that GMB was stoned at Lagos and AIT, NTA and VON have not made jingles out of it. Hmmm

ShowYourCertificate:
Is Mat, hematics A Compulsory Requirement To Be Commissioned Into The Military?

I ask this question because Buhari's result have been released to the public and in the result he had an F9 in
Mathematics.

Military Officers are meant to be knowledgeable in quantification of military hardwares and other items. For example, a colonel should know the difference between 4 armoured tanks and 1 fighter jet in terms of weight difference, volume difference, etc. The knowledge of such difference will enable the colonel plan the logistics in the transport of such hardwares from one point to another.

Also mathematical terms such a Bearing, Longitude and Lattitude, Projectiles, Trigonometry, Calculus, Matrices, Lagrange Multiplier, Statistics, etc. are common terminologies used in the military. Someone with an F9 in mathematics will definitely not be able to use such mathematical terminologies with dexterity during military warfare.

So I wonder why someone with an F9 in mathematics should be commissioned into the Military.

Perhaps that isn't Buhari's Result after all. I say this because that result appears to be fake and Buhari hasn't made any statement accepting the result as published by the Principal of his almamater. I hereby call on Buhari to either accept or reject the result as published. If he rejects it, he should do us a favour and show us his certificate (#BuhariShowYourCertificate). But If he accepts it, it means our Military actually enlisted Buhari despite failing Mathematics. If they did, was it the right thing to do?

Lets discuss

Nigerians can't stop amusing me. First, it was, 'Buhari has no Certificate', now it has gradually shifted to his failure in mathematics and whether mathematics is a prerequisite for enlisting into the army.
Now, I ask "who said that a man with failures in Physics, Chemistry and Biology cannot end up as one of the best Surgeons in the World if at some point, he resits his exams, makes those papers and get admitted into medical school ?"
Besides, these are not issues, let's concern ourselves with who has the willpower and determination to deliver this Country from going further down the drain