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Sometimes when people come back saying that they miss you, they're confessing that they've discovered that no one can love them the way you did. They once took you for granted and treated your love like a common thing. Then they tried replacing you, and they were shocked at how impossible it was. Now they're crawling back, hoping you're still stuck where they left you and you're desperate enough to allow them back. Whenever people return, always remember how they left. The way someone treats you when they no longer need you is a true reflection of how much they respect you. When you feel like you miss the connection, just remember the disrespect. You may not have moved on to another person, but you have moved on to self-respect. Just because you're not with someone doesn't mean you're still vacant. You're a complete person by yourself, and you have the right to take your time to heal and regroup. If someone else has been flipping one relationship after another, it just shows how uncomfortable they are by themselves. If they need so much support just to face existence, they have a deeper problem. Never become the plug-in when someone has failed at replacing you. They will never value you, and their resentment towards you will multiply because, in a sense, you'll have beaten them. They will continue looking while still with you. Eventually, they'll leave you for people who don't challenge them to change or grow. In short, it's also self care when you shut your doors to inconsistent people. You may have a history with them, but when they prove themselves unworthy of where you're going — it's a wrap. Sometimes your feelings can't think and you have to think for them. Be sensitive about what is happening in your life. Till I come your way again. Class dismissed. Keep following for more. |
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essentialone:This is a message more landlords need to hear. In Nigeria, “electric fence” doesn’t mean “license to kill.” The law treats a deadly fence as excessive force. *The law behind your points:* Under Nigerian criminal law, you have a right to protect property, but force must be _reasonable and proportionate_. If your fence is set up to kill, it crosses into manslaughter or murder. Section 33 of the Constitution: right to life. Section 286 Criminal Code: you can use force to prevent trespass, but not more than necessary. *The 4 key compliance rules you listed are spot on:* 1. *Voltage cap: ≤10kV peak* Most security energizers sold in Nigeria comply if installed correctly. Anything above is industrial-grade and will be seen as intent to cause grievous harm. 2. *Pulsed, not continuous:* Must be an intermittent pulse ∼0.0003s, max 1 pulse/sec. Continuous current = heart stoppage = “FR££ stony beans” for you. This is why you must use a proper energizer, not NEPA current wired direct to the fence. 3. *Warning signs: Mandatory* “DANGER: Electric Fence” or “Caution: Electric Fence” every few meters, visible from outside. No sign = negligence. Court will say you set a trap. 4. *Height: ≥6.5 ft / ∼2 meters* Prevents accidental contact by kids or passersby brushing the wall. If a hawker leaning on your fence gets shocked and dies because it was 4ft high, you’re liable. *What happens if you breach these and someone kpai?* 1. *Police charge:* Manslaughter, or murder if intent is proven. “I wanted to kill thieves” in your WhatsApp chats will bury you. 2. *Civil suit:* Family of deceased can sue for damages. Courts have awarded millions. 3. *“But he’s a thief” is not a defence:* The law doesn’t give you power to be judge, jury, executioner. Theft ≠ death penalty, and you can’t impose it. 4. *Ignorance of the law is no excuse:* Exactly. “I no know” won’t save you. *Other requirements people forget:* 1. *Energizer must be SABS/IEC compliant* – not a DIY coil 2. *Earthing must be proper* – bad earthing increases lethality 3. *LGA approval:* Some states/LGAs require permit before installing 4. *No barbed wire + electric on same line* – can trap victim and cause continuous contact *Bottom line:* Electric fence = deterrent + shock to repel. Electric fence ≠ booby trap to kill. If your intent is “make thief run,” follow the 4 rules you listed. If your intent is “make thief kpai,” start preparing for court and FR££ stony beans. |
essentialone:*1. Do Landlords/Tenants Association or Community Chairman have legal power to ban your business?* *No, not by themselves.* They are not a government regulator. They can’t legally “order” you to close or dictate what you sell. Only bodies with statutory backing can do that: - *Local Government* – issues trade permits, health/sanitation licenses, and can regulate premises - *State govt agencies* – e.g. Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, or State Liquor Licensing Board - *NAFDAC, SON* – for product standards - *Police* – if you’re breaking criminal law A Landlords Association is a voluntary/community group. Their “agreement form” has no legal force unless you sign it and make it a contract. If you don’t sign, it’s just a letter. *2. Why they can’t force you but are trying anyway* They’re using social/community pressure. “14 days or do what you may not like” sounds like a threat. If that means vandalism, harassment, or illegal closure, that would be criminal — threatening violence, conduct likely to cause breach of peace, or malicious damage. *3. The brothel vs your shop issue* You pointed out the key contradiction. If the brothel has CAC, that just means it’s registered with Corporate Affairs Commission. CAC registration ≠ license to operate. Brothels are generally illegal under Nigerian criminal law — Section 225A Criminal Code prohibits keeping a brothel. So if it’s truly a brothel, the Chairman claiming “they have CAC” is either misinformed or covering for them. Your CAC also doesn’t automatically permit alcohol sales. You still need: 1. *Local govt liquor license/permit* – most LGAs require this to sell alcohol 2. *Business premises permit* from LGA 3. *Compliance with state liquor laws* – some states restrict alcohol near schools, churches, palaces, or ban it entirely 4. *Health/sanitation compliance* If you have those, you’re operating legally. If you don’t, the LGA — not the Landlords Association — is the one to enforce. *4. What to do right now* *Immediate steps:* 1. *Don’t sign anything* under pressure. Once signed, it can be used against you. 2. *Get your licenses in order today:* Go to your Local Government Secretariat, ask for Business Premises Permit + Liquor License. If you already have them, make copies. This is your legal shield. 3. *Document everything:* Write down dates/times of their visits, names, what was said. Record future visits if safe/legal. Keep the “agreement form” they gave you. 4. *Petition/report the threat:* “Do what you may not like” is a threat. You can write a petition to the DPO of your local police station stating you’re being threatened by the Chairman and Association. Get it stamped ‘received’. This creates a record if they act. *If they act after 14 days:* 1. If they lock your shop, touch your goods, or harass you: call police immediately. That’s malicious damage/criminal trespass. 2. You can sue for trespass and damages. Their association has no power of enforcement. *5. Practical politics* Law is on your side, but community battles are messy. Consider: 1. *Dialogue with one neutral elder* – explain you’ll comply with all govt licenses, same standard they hold the brothel to. Sometimes pressure drops if they see you won’t be bullied but will follow law. 2. *Lawyer’s letter:* A 1-page letter from a lawyer to the Chairman stating that your business is CAC registered, you’ll obtain all LGA permits, and that threats/harassment will be reported, often ends it. Costs ₦10k-₦30k usually. 3. *Escalate the brothel point carefully:* If you formally report the brothel to police for being an illegal brothel, expect backlash. Only do this if you’re ready for that fight. *6. Bottom line answers* - *Can they dictate your business?* No legal right. Only govt can. - *Should you sign?* No. - *Are you at risk?* Yes, from illegal self-help/harassment, not from law if you’re licensed. - *Best defense:* Get LGA liquor + premises permits ASAP, document threats, involve police early via petition. You said “right in front of my husband’s building” and “my husband is now a King.” If this is in the palace area, some states have laws restricting alcohol near traditional rulers’ palaces or in “royal precincts.” Check with your LGA if such a by-law exists. That would be the only legal ground they might have — and again, only LGA can enforce, not the association. Don’t let them bully you into signing away your rights. Get legal + LGA permits, then you negotiate from strength. |
essentialone:*Short answer: No, your statutory marriage is not automatically cancelled because your husband became King.* Here’s how it works in Nigeria: *1. The law vs tradition* - *Statutory marriage “under the Act”:* That’s the Marriage Act. It’s monogamous by law. While married under the Act, your husband cannot legally contract another valid marriage with anyone else. Doing so is bigamy under Section 370 of the Criminal Code, punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment. - *Traditional/customary marriage:* Polygamy is allowed under most customary laws. A King taking wives is common in many traditions. Chiefs often expect it. - *Conflict rule:* In Nigeria, where statutory law and custom clash, statutory law prevails in court. Your Marriage Act certificate doesn’t disappear because of a chieftaincy title. The courts will still recognize you as his only legal wife. *2. “Taboo to reject the gift” — what that means* The Chiefs are asserting custom. In many communities, offering a daughter to a new King is a political alliance, and rejecting it can be seen as insult/disrespect to the donor family. That’s the cultural pressure. But “taboo” is not Nigerian law. Taboos don’t override the Marriage Act or Criminal Code. *3. Can the King/husband be forced?* No one can legally force him into marriage. Customary pressure is real and can be intense, but he has agency. If he goes through a customary marriage while your Act marriage exists, that second marriage is void in law. The “gift” wife would not have legal spousal rights to inheritance, pensions, etc., that you have as legal wife. *4. What doesn’t happen:* - Your marriage certificate is not cancelled - You don’t lose your status as legal wife - Your children don’t lose legitimacy - Your rights to property, next-of-kin, inheritance under law remain *5. What could happen in practice* If he yields to pressure and does a traditional ceremony: 1. Legally: That marriage is void. You can sue for bigamy or jactitation of marriage. 2. Traditionally: The community may recognize her as “wife” or “Oloori.” She’d have customary status, not legal status. 3. Risk: Disputes later over inheritance, titles for children, palace politics. *6. Options people in your shoes consider* 1. *Unified front:* If he truly rejects it, you both hold that line. Kings have rejected wives before. The “taboo” is social, not legal. Consequence may be community friction, but not jail. 2. *Legal clarity:* Consult a family law lawyer in your state now. Get written advice you can show Chiefs if needed. Sometimes a lawyer’s letter citing bigamy cools pressure. 3. *Mediation:* Bring in respected elders, your families, or a lawyer who understands both custom and statute to negotiate. Often the “gift” can be received as an honorary title without marriage. 4. *Document everything:* Keep your marriage certificate safe. If a traditional ceremony is forced, record who, when, where. 5. *Protection:* If pressure turns to threats or coercion, that’s a separate legal issue. *Bottom line:* Tradition cannot cancel your statutory marriage. Only death, divorce by court order, or annulment ends it. The Chiefs are using custom to pressure, but they don’t have legal power to void your marriage or compel your husband. This is deeply personal and the social stakes are high. If you want, tell me your state — customary law differs across Nigeria — and I can flag specific provisions or groups that help women in similar palace situations. You’re not powerless here. The law is on your side, even if tradition is loud. |
I was performing my duties as a dispatch rider to deliver a parcel to a residence. Upon arrival, the customer requested that I bring the package inside. I expressed concern regarding their dog, which was moving around restlessly, but the owners assured me the dog was friendly and only wanted to play with me. They gave me assurance that their dog don't bite. Relying on their assurances, I entered the premises. However, the dog was moving close to me and was looking me somehow and i knew the dog was about to attack me. So i had to take off immediately and the dog followed me immediately. Fearing for my safety, I attempted to retreat. In the process, I slipped and struck my head violently against the gate, sustaining a serious injury. Despite the incident occurring on their property due to their dog's behavior, the owners have refused to provide assistance for my medical expenses, claiming the accident was my fault for running. I want to know if i can sue them for compensation. Are you aware of this? |
Young man, help yourself — leave that w00man you are investing on, stop plying a father's role on another man's daughter and focus on yourself. That w00man you are currently dating and making sacrifices for now, has a greater chance of becoming successful in the future than you. She has an advantage you don't have now — she is born with value, you are meant to create yours cause you are not born with value. Don't deceive yourself thinking she loves you, No, she doesn't love you.. she is using you to pass time as you prepare her for a more better man. Most times you are just the bridge connecting her to her main man. This is why in your 20s — you should never waste your time building relationships or a w00man. Most of the w00men you are dating in your 20s don't belong to you, they belong to men who are in their middle, late or early 30s and 40s. That resources you are spending on her, the time, energy and effort y0u put 0n her is a t0tal waste. Channel everything to yourself and when you finally become a high value man in your 30s, you will attract more beautiful w00men. Understand that there will always be availability of beautiful w00men until you d!e. So why rush life to y0ur d00m? There is time for everything and as you are in your 20s, its your time to build yourself, add value to your life and learn wisdom. You will need all this in your future. Don't waste your youth bro, don't do that. You may need to read this again. Class dismissed. Till I come your way again. Keep following for more. |
The way Regency Alliance Insurance Plc was on Full Bid today, are they also getting set to pay Dividend after a long dry 7 years? |
Take note: Transcorp Plc QD has been changed from 1st May to 27th April... |
That's a dividend of 0.98% from Chams Plc... It is small, but it is good they have resumed paying dividend after 7 whole years. |
And this 3 Kobo is exactly the same as last dividend paid by Chams Plc 7 years ago.. |
Finally, after 7 dry years, Chams Plc is set to pay dividend in 2026... |
Some people have not yet learnt their lessons. If you are still buying any of these companies, you are taking a high Risk gamble: 1. Aluminum Extrusion Plc 2. Austin Laz Plc 3. Daar Communication Plc 4. Enamelware Plc 5. Fortis Global Insurance 6. FTN Cocoa Plc 7. Juli Plc 8. Omatek Plc 9. NSLTECH Plc 10. Transnationwide Express Plc 11. Tripple Gee Plc 12. Union Dicon Plc Do not be surprised if you later lose all your investments in them... |
Please, how much exactly did Skyway Aviation Plc declare as dividend for 2026? Is it N0.60 or N1.20 ? |
It is only a poor man. someone coming from a poor home who, just because he is now somehow economically stable, or maybe a Yahoo boy that just got money, will walk into a restaurant, order a portion of food he cannot finish, and walk away leaving almost half, sometimes 80% or even 90% of the food on the table in the name of “big boy.” Those attitudes, you don’t see them in truly rich men. It is always someone from a poor background trying to prove one point or the other. Now, from my personal experience, something happened yesterday. In fact, I had two separate experiences with two different individuals in a public restaurant a fancy one, as you may call it. But before I get into that, let me explain something to you. The wastefulness you see on the streets is mostly among those who do not have. When you see people who look like they have money wasting food, most times they are poor people who just arrived. If you go to a rich man’s house, before they make food for you, they try as much as possible to know the portion you can finish because they don’t want waste. That is why you will hear a poor man leave that house and say the rich man is stingy. If they don’t ask you, they will serve a small portion first, and when you finish, they will ask if you want more. If you do, they will make another portion for you. Because when you waste food in their house, it triggers them they get very angry. But poor people will tag them as stingy. Let me come back. Before I share yesterday’s experience, let me say this. the last time I spoke about something like this, some Yahoo boys came to my comment section to say all sorts of rubbish because they are mostly involved in this kind of behavior. So last week, while we were playing snooker, a guy walked in, ordered food white rice and stew with enough meat. This guy picked out only the meat, didn’t eat up to 10 spoons of the rice, dropped the plate, and went back to smoking and drinking. He’s someone I know, so I asked, “Oga, the food no sweet?” He said, “The food sweet.” I told him, “Omo, you no really wan chop. You just dey form.” I didn’t say much after that. I just folded my arms and watched him. Even the lady who served the food came for feedback, and he told her the food was fine. Someone beside me tapped me and said, “Leave am, na so he dey do. Most times he will just order food, pick the meat, and leave the rest.” And I kept asking myself this place serves food by portion. Why not ask for a smaller portion and buy extra meat if that’s what you really want? I kept quiet. Then on Sunday (yesterday), I went out with my sisters and my wife. My wife and I arrived first before my sisters joined us. We saw a young guy eating, and I tapped my wife and said, “Are you seeing this?” He finished eating, but half of the chicken was still on the plate, the rice was halfway, and even the Sprite he ordered was half untouched. The girlfriend he came with wanted to pack the food, but he refused. In fact, they were making videos with the leftover food on their table. I believe they wanted to post it to show other fellow poor men and Yahoo boys that this is their lifestyle. Like, “we don’t finish chicken… chicken is nothing to us.” That is the mentality. And if you ask me how I know they are poor, I’m also coming from a poor background. You can always tell. You know a rich kid when you see one they are quiet, calm, and humble. When they go to a restaurant, they don’t chase extravagance. They order what they need, eat, and leave. Except it’s a special day, they don’t overdo. They don’t have any point to prove. This is a life they’ve been used to from childhood. But some poor men many of them never even had access to certain things growing up. Some of their families may not even eat chicken regularly, maybe not even during Easter. So now, they want to prove a point to other poor people by ordering more than they can finish and leaving the rest. While we were still there, a man drove in with an SUV worth over 15 million naira. You could tell this is someone who has been in wealth for a long time. From head to toe, you could see class. He came in and ordered food. You could even see hunger on his face. He ordered two portions. This man ate everything finished his plate, finished his drink, used his serviette properly, and even cleaned the chicken down to the bone. If not for where we were sitting, he might have even cracked the bone. Less than three minutes after finishing, he was already on an international call, speaking fluently with Westerners. And I just sat there, folded my arms, and asked myself what is really wrong with some of our people? This is a man who has maintained wealth for a long time, yet he values what he has. Now, let me say this clearly Yahoo has caused more damage to society than good. The level of drug abuse you see today—many of them are involved. Out of every 10 you see, about 8 are into drugs pills, cannabis, and all sorts of substances. In fact, in many places where they learn this Yahoo, one of the conditions is that you must smoke. If you don’t smoke, they will introduce you to it. So when you see wastefulness, my brother, look deeper it’s not wealth, it’s a mindset problem. Let’s stop glorifying waste. Being a “big boy” is not about how much food you leave on the table it’s about discipline, value, and character. |
Jackossky:Wow. Some good phones here |
Bro, understand that w00men make rules for n0nentities. They make rules for men begging for their attention. They make rules for SIMPs seeking for validation. They make rules for men always calling and texting. They make rules for Men l!cking their wounds for validation. They make rules for mugus. They make rules for the simps. They make rules for weak Men that have been friend-zoned. Men who they feel don't deserve their attention a bit. Men that throw themselves easily on them. Pussified Men. While she's telling you not to call her by 10pm. She's busy rubbing her powder and making up to pick another man's call — the man she feels that worth her attention. That dude that's super obsessed with his success and don't take shits from her. That dude that's constantly working on himself and source of income and have little or less time for her. That dude that's hot and cold, can correct her, rebuke and punish her with lack of attention when she goes wrong. Yet kind enough to welcome her back to his arms when she's truly remorseful. That's the dude that's capable of making both her eyes and pants wet. She's most likely to stick to. Not you seeking for validation. I tell you this for free bro; 👇 There's no w00man that inconvenience herself llke a w00man who truly loves you and want to be with you — and a w00man who's looking out for her children. Be the ruler of your kingdom where she's trying to assume the position of a queen. Kings don't bow to Queens in his kingdom, rather Queens do. Make the rules, if she can't bow, prove to her you can walk away and never to turn back. Always remember — Man is the prize of any relationship. Don't turn it around for yourself. Class dismissed. Till I come your way again. Keep following for more. |
megawealth01:Omatek Plc went on Full Bid today at N2.25 Any development on it? |
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A Thief (intruder) Jumps over your fence, into your Building and your DOG attacked and Kpai the thief, you will eat FR££ Stony Beans. Normal Dogs don't kpai a Thief, they disarm them. Ask anyone around who have Dogs at home, Dogs don't k1LL. Dogs are not wild animals, they don't k1LL human beings The moment your Dogs k1LLs human being, that's not a Dog anymore and you as the owner will Eat FR££ stony Beans for training wild animal as a Dog in diguise The only thing that can save you a bit is, if the Intruder (Thief) is armed. As in the TIF carry kala enter, the law may now consider the force proportional to the action of the Dog. Or the Intruder kpai as a result of fear or had injury that led to his D£@th when running away from the Dog. But if the Intruder (Thief) no carry Gvn or any Arm enter and your Dog kpai the Thief. The force is not proportional You will Eat FR££ stony beans as the owner Pls take note The law values life so much and doesn't give anyone the right to take another person's life So, any form of defence you are putting up in your house, make sure it doesn't kpai the Thief (intruder) or threat facing you. Your defense should be built to disarm only, not to kpai You may not like the position of the law, but the law is not emotional. Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Are you aware of this? |
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