₦airaland Forum

TO ALL DOCTORS ON THIS THREAD:

I must say that i am totally impressed by the way you are responding to peoples queries. Even though i have not asked any questions, i wish i am able to reward you all for your selfless service.

Continue the good work. No good deed goes un-rewarded.

Cheers!

Ileke-IdI:
I guess the "whole bank" worth of money he stole from you guys was influential enough
Nigerians never learn.
We might as well add IBB and Abacha to the list.

I guess. . . .

Dude, whatever you say does not change the fact that he (Obj) is an influential Nigerian - anywhere in the world. Whether he stole the 'whole bank' or not, he is still influential.

A whole General (Rtd) Obasanjo's name is not on the list? The list is definately a joke

Although i read Thisday online very often, i sort of take all they say with a pinch of salt (like most other online Nigerian papers i read). I have always had the opinion that Nduka Obiagbena and Dele Momodu are birds of a feather - they use their talents (journalism) to get what they want by hobnobbing with the rich and mighty. Whether these rich and mighty are honest or not is not their concern. For Obiagbena to even award Fashola an award tells me that either now or in future, he will demand some sort of 'payback' from Fashola. For Fashola to return the award, shows that he does not want to be indebted to Obiagbena in any way.

Smart move, i will say!

This is serious business o. This will definately give these MEND guys more liver to carry out more dastardly activities. One day, dem go bomb Aso Rock. Jonathan and his people should realize that if something drastic is not done quickly, these kind of things can cause serious problems for the country and economy. In less stable countries, na so war dey take start.

The problem now is very soon other cabals may resort to bombs the same way different kidnapping factions started abducting people - leading to the confusion as to whether it was MEND that kidnapped or any other unknown faction.

OAM4J:
Another positive development for Nigerian Aviation

How is this going to affect Nigerian Aviation? I have long realized that when Nigerians are appointed into positions with international influence, it hardly ever impacts greatly on the situation back home. Even if it does, the changes are very very little.
These laurels go towards the individuals achievements and not towards making our country better!
Thats my opinion sha - because there are many past examples of such.

Kennyblues:
Is the judge a paedophile like these criminals or why should he grant them bail? Even at a paltry sum of 200,000 Naira. What a shame judge!
These brothers should be kept until the case has been proven otherwise. This is a serious act that should be met with stiffest of punishment.
Hello Nigerians! Make sure this Judge is prosecuted if the boys jump bail.

I agree wit you. What kind of bail is dat? Those boys should be locked behind bars. What happens if they skip bail?

~Bluetooth:
Ibo !

Has got nothing to do with being Ibo. There are pervs everywhere

oludashmi:
Are there no more adult ladies on the street or what kind of horror is this, four grown adults on innocent kids
I think the bail is small too

There should not be any bail at all, in the first place

davidif:
[size=18pt]THEY ARE AWFUL AND ABSOLUTELY UN-AFRICAN.[/size]

Bro, there are a lot of 'un-african' things happening in Africa today that many said would never happen. . . some good and some not-so-good. I think that is what is one of the effects of globalization!

haba! This is 2010 nao.




I like this answer. Based on the arguements here, this concept is something to watch out for in the next few years. Yes, some say that they are already around in Naija but give it another 10 years. More homes such as these will be more rampant.

This concept will work ANYWHERE. Everybody's circumstance is different and some old people may decide or opt to stay in these homes rather than stay in their chilldrens houses - maybe due to family conflicts, personal safety, companionship etc. Again, with the way society is evolving, a lot of elderly people who find themselves 'abandoned' by their children or wards may decide to live in such settings.

Secondly, 'old peoples homes' are not necessarily always a dormitory with rooms where old people who are in wheelchairs or who use walking sticks are confined. Sometimes, old people's homes are blocks of flats or independent self contained units (within estate- like developments) that are assigned to elderly and self independent people. Some examples over here in the UK are 'retirement homes' that are specifically built for the elderly who have retired from active work. These people can take care of themselves and perform some of the basic household chores. The only addition here is that they have frequent visits from medical personnel or domestic staff who help them perform tasks that are too cumbersome or difficult for them to do themselves.

Certainly, we may see more of these in Nigeria someday

PapaBrowne:
Nonsense. OBJ is one of the most respected people in the world. Trust me on that one! Its only at home he isn't respected.
I have watched him at different international Fora where the best of the world's brains gather and he usually stands high amonsgt them!!

I actually agree with you on this one . . . but only among people of a certain level and above. Obasanjo will not be known to the 'lower' levels of international society, who by the way, do not even know much outside their immediate surroundings. E.g. an American who does not know where Iraq or Afghanistan is even though America has been fighting in those countries for years will not care to know Obasanjo (which may be around the level that the immigration officer is operating on).

Among the top political strata, Yes, Obasanjo is well known and respected.

I think kids are very different. Watch your kid to know the kind of kid he/she is. Some children are gentle and very docile. They can watch all the 'violent' cartoons where people are flying and fighting and still not engage in any of kinds of stuff they see on TV. Some other kids may watch the same thing and begin to jump from the balcony and rooftop or even wish to 'fly'. The trick is to know your kid . . . if you have had such an experience with him/her, then STOP them from watching stuff. I mean, WE ARE THE PARENTS and should be able to regulate what you want your child to watch or not watch.

I grew up watching all kinds of cartoons from Tom and Jerry to Superman to Spiderman etc. All the children in my family did the same. NONE OF US ever wanted to do what superman did or what Tom and Jerry did to each other. I know a lot of other children who were my friends that grew up not doing the things we saw on TV too.

The problem is leaving your kid to watch TV, thinking that it will substitute for your OWN PRESENCE AND ADVICE. I watch cartoons with my daughter and have been doing so with her since she was 2. She is now 4 and has never wanted to act out what she has seen. Her TV is also regulated and she has times when she is allowed to watch and times when she is not . . . and she knows this. When i say 'off' she does not complain - even though she used to do so. I am the parent in the relationship and whatever i say goes.

Good news.

However, the first ever kidney transplant in the world was performed in the US in 1950. 60 years ago. If the kidney centre, which was established in 1993, is just making the first success of it without the help of foreigners, it is not so encouraging. I dont however believe that it is the fault of the people. I think it is the fact that there are NO PROPER FACILITIES available for these types of operations.

That said, i can swear that there are Nigerian doctors and specialists around the world handling more complicated procedures daily.

MrPrsdent:
Nice one Ikengawo but still we need to put our house in order.

A typical Nigerian family has no business having more than 2 children

How can we grow if we dont put a leach on our exploding population.Infrastructure,is already at abysmal condition,huge population and ill-governanace makes it worse

I am supporting this broda. I think we need to get a grip on our exploding population by trying to limit the number of kids people have. But for those that cant help it, maybe making a mistake and having 3 kids should be allowed  

Iyineda:
What's up with this superiority complexe we seem to have developed as a people?
You shouldn't forget that we are 150 million souls so of course we would have a higher number of intelligent people compared to most countries in Africa. But what we should look at are the statistics in terms of proportion/ratio. I doubt Nigeria will still rank as No1 in Africa.

It is not a case of having any 'superiority complex'. Its a case of knowing who we are and what we can do . . . or even understanding that we are not where we are supposed to be in terms of being developed as a nation. Under normal circumstances, we should be so much more developed than most other countries around us but of course, we know that these are not normal circumstances. We know that we have the resources, potentials and prospects to be much more than we are collectively or individually and that is what gives us that complex. That said, i would rather have the 'superiority complex' than move around brandishing an inferior one.

You could say the same for Americans . . . who go to anypart of the world and boldly claim, 'i am an American'. What has given them that superior complex they seem to have developed as a people?

As per your statistics in terms of proportion/ratio - yes you may be right and at the same time, you may be wrong. i would argue that even if we are not number 1 in Africa or 2 or 3 or even 4, we will still come out as one of the top 10.

redsun:
But if we are really smart as a people.why is our naturally endowed country(nigeria)literally bleeped?

We keep decieving ourselves that we are smart without trully understanding the meaning of smartness or intelligence.

You may liken our country to the English (England) world cup team. A lot of individual stars, high earner players, club favourites etc etc, but collectively, a disaster. Even with the expertise, dedication and experience put in by Capello, the team could not perform.

Maybe that is how Nigeria is. Individual intelligence (honestly, Nigerians are intelligent o, compared to many others) but collective stupidity (forgive my insult)

I think that Nigeria [ns] can claim that there are more important needs at home here in Nigeria but i think that all other countries that have donated larger amounts can claim the same thing.

I think those Pakistanis need help and it is in helping others over ourselves that indeed, shows the kind of compassionate people we are. If Nigeria only donates because others are donating, then the help is worthless. If we donate because we feel compassionate and want to help, then we are doing it for the right reason.

Knowing our politicians, someone would rather 'chop' the money instead of donating it - maybe that is why the amount is so small. Relatively.

@Kobo: Lollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

Watching it now, me sef tire!

Is it still available?

Honestly, i am really tired of hearing these things. I am even more tired that NOTHING will be done about all these atrocities.
Is it not just a few weeks ago we heard that Ibori was absolved? What are we really to do? Should we trust the judicial system?

. . . so if people ask me what country i am from now, what am i to say? Even though i will say i am a Nigerian, i wont be able to push my chest out and say with all confidence, I AM A NIGERIAN.

This had better blow over quickly.

These are not the best times to be a Nigerian. What the hell was/is wrong with this second person? Profiling or not, rude behaviour from the airport officials or not (for being a Nigerian), the guy should have behaved himself. Is he silly?

God!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is all messed up man

proudly9ja:
People have got to realise who Rilwan Lukman is. He has been in government circles since like forever. I first heard his name as far back as 88/89 when we used to 'cram' all the ministers and governors. He was Petroleum minister then if my memory serves me right, that was under the IBB regime. He has also served as OPEC chairman for so many years and he is an old man. In his own right and prolly in his head, people like Goodluck, Turai and even President Yaradua were in 'diapers' when he was serving the country.

Ofcourse that doesn't give him the right to defy the VP but we all know Nigerians and our ego problem. He is prolly thinking ''who is Goodluck to tell him how to spend his holiday?''. It was the same Lukman who told us whether Nigerians like it or not, whether Labour likes it or not, we will have deregulation and isn't it happening?

Nothing will come our of it to be honest because the worst FG can do is to sack him. Unlikeother ministers, I am not sure Lukman cares if he is sacked or not infact the way successive governments have been hanging on to him, it seems when it comes to that ministry, he is the best the country can offer.

True! Lukman seems to wield some very influential influence not just locally, but internationally too. He strikes me as someone that does not need the 'albatross' called Nigeria to survive so i cant understand why he holds on to that ministerial position. He should resign before he is sacked or embarassed.

However, i am waiting to see what Jonathan et al will do, now that he has disobeyed!

That tongue comment was classic!

But seriously, it is very difficult for people, young adults especially, to marry Nigerians when they find themselves so far away from Nigeria - esp when they have schooled outside the country. Your connection with and to nigerian networks is very limited.

kwekwe:
Pat Utomi is a big joker. IF he is serious let him start from his own state as a Governor. let us see how he will fare.

*_{passing by the thread and see this. Just remembered too that the same thing was said about Obama - 'why does he not start as a governor? He is running for President - and he is even black. He must be a joker'}*

I used to think that Utomi cannot win the election in Naija but i guess that after someone like Yar'Adua and PDP, people will be so tired of the old antics that they will vote for a 'fresher'. If PDP or any party tries to rig the elections, then people will really protest.

I may be dreaming, but i am enjoying the dream!