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This is kinda funny though. If it benefits women the most, why is it then a man arguing in favor of it? If the people it benefits the most are telling they don't want the benefits, why are you sweating it? Let them miss the benefits nah. It's a burden on the polygamous men yet they're the ones yearning for it the most. Lol.

Those that live in Canada never see money buy house, you want to sell the asset to move to Canada? On a tourist visa? What do people hear about these western countries that make them consider such options?

Kobojunkie:
$ 418.42 worth of meat?

What's the point of expressing the amount in dollars when the OP earns and spends in Naira? The dollar amount may look small. But it won't be that amount in the US, and the earning/spending potential in the US is totally different from what is obtainable in Nigeria. Isolated currency conversion is useless in cost analysis, except when it's solely used for reporting purposes.

bluesugar18:
U know nothing about secret wars, Russia will anything to cripple Europe supply of resources in order to weaken them and ur country is prepared to bud pipeline. Nigeria is entering Russia black book.

It's secret, yet OP knows they pledged full support? So OP is in Putin's inner circle? Do you even know what the word "pledge" means? Simple question, where was the pledge made? None of you could answer, yet you're bent on pushing a narrative you can't fully back up. Russia may or may not be supporting the coup, I don't know. But next time, don't say "Russia has pledged a full support". Write it in a way that will lets the audience know you're speculating. Otherwise, be ready to provide your source.

Lol... Now, we're beginning to feel the influence of Russia.

Shokoloko:
You know what? My last sentence was nasty. I'd rather lose an argument than continue to boast with earthly achievements as if I got them through my own power.

However I'm glad my English is no longer Nigerian standard - I will keep learning.
You have something. You are blessed.
I am disengaging from this back and forth with you. Have a great afternoon sir.

Why not just ignore that guy? Even if the Churchill guy murdered his current wife, they'd still find a way to tell you that he's the better one or that he's got the better end. That's because, for most NL guys, blindly supporting anything a man does is what makes them feel manly. See the way he twisted his first comment here just to undermine the fact that another lady has confirmed what Tonto has been saying all this while. He said he wasn't judging their characters but their cases, and that's because it's no longer possible to defend his character at this point, so they find the next thing that might put him in a better light.

The Churchill guy has about 3 failed marriages now, each ending with a similar story - abuse and cheating. And the dude you're arguing with has the mind to say his case is better than Tonto who's busy raising her son. Tonto who got married once and got divorced is being accused of not being able to keep a home, but the man who's jumping from one marriage to another is better off according to the guy. He's saying that someone who has gone through the pains, stress and emotional turmoil of separation has a less shameful case than that of the other individual who's waiting and hoping for a better partner? In his reasoning, the person who seems vindicated by the new development is worse off than the one who's got the shame of having to explain to his social circle why he can't keep it together. Don't you see these guys are shallow thinkers? They're more emotional than logical. Just ignore. We don't even know of the duo are truly get separated or not.

I understand the struggles of former French colonies, but I don't understand how moving from the control of one white man to that of another equals freedom. This is nothing but Eastern Europe scrambling for Africa just like the West did in the past. So if anything, this whole drama has shown that Africa is not ready for real independence, and that's sad. Coup d'état leads to a government of "let whoever that's stronger fight for the throne" which is exactly what the early men practiced (even animals). We revolted when the police was maltreating us. We scream when our politicians behave like demi gods. How do you think we'd feel when we're led by military men? It's a very sad situation.

ivolt:
Do humans have anything to do with road construction?
If yes, then we can ask humans too.
You cannot reinterpret the OP's question based on context while taking the respondent's own literally.

I don't accept your definition of science students because the normal usage in our society covers students in secondary
schools who may or may not further or change discipline later.

This is like asking:
Hey science students, my heart is beating so fast after eating rabbit and my fingernails are turning yellow too.
What could be the cause and do I need to worry?

We all know the right people to ask!

Your first sentence shows you probably still don't get it. I said YES we can ask humans too and that will not be wrong because science students are humans. Cause of the larger audience, you may not get your answer fast, but you'd still get it anyway. What is wrong is saying "science students has nothing to do with this". And that is the correction the person you quoted was making. So bringing up "human" doesn't invalidate the correction. Human, science students, civil engineers, etc. They're all correct, some more specific than others. If the first commenter had said something in the line of "I think you should narrow your response down to civil engineers to get a better or faster answer", then he would be right. But he categorically said science students got nothing to do with this, and there's no universe in which that is correct.

I don't know about the society you're talking about. I know science student to be anyone studying sciences. That's literally what it means. That's the wilder/general definition. Whatever definition you have in your society is specific to your society, and your can't use that to conclude that it's wrong for someone on the internet to ask science students about road construction, someone you don't even know where they are.

Finally, it wouldn't be wrong to ask science students questions about the heart. The only reason why people would frown at that your question at the end is because it's a matter of life and death, and as such, should addressed specifically to a specialist. However, the question OP asked isn't a matter of life and death, it was just to satisfy his curiosity, and that throws your analogy straight out of the window.

ivolt:
Let us take it further and ask "humans" the same question since Civil Engineers are also humans.

Lol... so would it be wrong if he had said "humans". They told the guy that said "science student got nothing to do with this" that science student is an umbrella term that describes OP's specific audience (people studying science courses), and your counter is to bring up a larger umbrella term that does not specifically describe the target audience?

The first commenter didn't ask the OP to narrow it down to civil engineers. He categorically said science students got nothing to do with this, which is wrong. So I don't see how your response invalidates the correction. Even if the OP had said "humans", it would still be OK only that it would enlarge the audience. But telling him that it wasn't okay to say "science students" is wrong, and that was just the correction the person you quoted was making.

VinnyBaba:
Very NICE suggestion.🙂👍

But @the Agreement/Discussion stage, Wahala go Dey o!😒

Lol... maybe. But there are many men in monogamous marriages today anyway. I don't think they'd have a problem with a clause like that.

Curse777:
Excuses and more excuses

If you don't want to do chores for your own family as a career woman you hire house help, and pay for catering service

Is the life goal of a woman to be seen as a good wife by strangers or to fulfill her destiny and objectives?!

Excuses? By strangers? Who talked about strangers? You know what, you don't understand the plight of women in the African society, and from the look of things, you're not even willing to give it a thought. So I'll just let you be.

Good morning/afternoon/evening.

There's really no body or organization called Nigerian women. People have preferences and if Regina chose polygamy, it's makes sense for her fans to support or, at least, respect her choice (provided the lady before her is okay with it). They are consenting adults, who are you to tell then what to do with thier lives if they're not hurting anyone? This doesn't mean these ladies don't know what they want as individuals.

If you're paying attention, you'd see that critism arises only when it apparent the first wife doesn't approve the entrance of another woman into her home (that's why you don't see people criticizing that Oba that has many wives). That is because marrying a second wife after you have promised the first one exclusivity is a breach and should be considered fraudulent. A lady gives up a lot to build a home, you don't just bring in your lover at will. Polygamy is only good when all the parties involved explicitly give thier consent. Anything short of this is wickedness.

In my opinion, instead of not recognizing polygamy as in the Western world, African countries should introduce something in the marriage contract where both parties can indicate if they're open to polygamy or not. This will be a good starting point.

Curse777:
Then women should participate and contest not waiting for appointment and selection

All Political Party sells the cheapest nominations form to women.

An interesting perspective.

Statements like this are so easy to make, and when people make them, it casts a shadow of doubt on thier critical thinking ability. When a lady says she doesn't want to do the cooking, house chores, school run, etc. to focus on her career, political or otherwise, most people see her as a bad wife. When she says she needs to move to a different state for a job and only visit her family on weekends like many men do, then she's shameful woman. If she manages to make it through these hurdles, gets a leadership position and becomes wealthy/respected, most men would feel threatened and would interpret any anger or complaint on her side as arrogance. But the absence of all these burdens is what gives men the freedom to pursue thier dreams to the fullest of their abilities. So you see, the playground isn't level.

Therefore, before you go saying things like "then let them work harder or participate more", you should know there's something called RCA (root cause analysis) which must be done if objectivity is the goal. If we must see what women can or cannot do, we must start the liberation from the root. The absence women in leadership positions in Africa is a consequence of the gender bias on the continent which has been accepted by men and even most women as the natural way of things (again, thanks to the upbringing).

Thanks!

"It is against my religion, I will not do it"
These are words of a faithful Christian.

It is against my religion, I will not allow them do it.
These are the words a dangerous man.

United04:
When he said subsidy is gone, did he consult anybody. When he gave seven days ultimatum to the military boys in Niger, did he consult anybody. The man thinks Nigeria is Lagos State.

That's because those things aren't explicitly stated in the Nigeria constitution. As the ECOWAS president, nothing stops him from bluffing or threatening the military guys in Niger. However, the constitution is very clear on the subject of military engagement. It states that the President needs an express approval of the Senate before sending Nigerian armed forces to participate in any battle outside Nigeria if the situation arises. When the national security of Nigeria is at stake and the approval cannot be quickly obtained, the president may deploy the military outside Nigeria for a limited combat but must seek the consent of the senate within 7 days of the deployment, which may be approved or refused within 14 days.

Here is an excerpt:

(4)
(a) the president shall not declare a state of war between the Federation and another country except with the sanction of a resolution of both Houses of the National Assembly sitting in a joint session;

(b) except with the prior approval of the Senate, no member of the armed forces of the Federation shall be deployed on combat duty outside Nigeria.

(5)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 4 of this section, the president; in consultation with the National Defence Council, may deploy members of the armed forces of the Federation on a limited combat duty outside Nigeria if he is satisfied that the national security is under imminent threat or danger;

Provided that the president shall, within seven days of actual combat engagement, seek the consent of the Senate and the Senate shall thereafter give or refuse the said consent within fourteen days.


At this point in Nigeria, it is extremely important for Nigerians to know and understand the country's constitution. If not, one would remain at the mercy of the media.

"By FG and not Tinubu" is kinda new.

sharpwriter:
Lol... Even if Russia won't support, you are not supposed to believe them. So you expect a super country to just come out without diplomacy and open mouth wide gbaga that they are supporting a war o.

Was it not same thing they said that they won't invade Ukraine? Where are we now and where is Ukraine? It's just common sense to deny such support and speak diplomacy or from the two sides of the mouth.

But you didn't answer my question. Where did Russia pledge full support as claimed by this thread?

And some people will still come here to support this harassment. Most guys on here are more emotional than logical.

Hhmm... Where exactly did Russia pledge full support? Any link? Russia’s Ambassador to Nigeria Alexei Shebarshin said in a comment shared by the embassy that the country opposes a military solution to the conflict and, therefore, has no plans to use its armed forces in Niger. We know Putin says one thing and does another, but so far this is the only official comment from the country. So where did they pledge thier full support? You people should take it easy with this fake news thing, it's getting out of hand.

Jackson is the one telling you what your president is doing? Do you know what military invasion is? Dude, I'm not a fan of Tinubu, but it's our duty to correct people when they go about spreading rumors about our country. The president sent delegates and a team of soldiers from ECOWAS to engage the military leaders of Niger in a dialog with the goal of figuring out a peaceful way out of the current situation. The mandate he gave them was very specific and it was online for all to see. And then one Jackson in the US goes on Twitter to say your country has ordered a full blown military invasion, and you took that as a valid source? Do you think the president could do that without consulting both chambers of the bicameral legislature? You guys though.

The title says "heavy military". The body says "unspecified number of military men".

DenreleDave:
You were on an express way and you are faced with this..

What would you do?

Me: I don't know how to drive but i think as a professional driver, one should take on the one at the best because it gives you more space to speed and overcome it...

What about you? As a man and not. A coward, which of the truck will you take on?

@bolded, that expression has sent a lot of people to thr beyond.

Africans are far more emotional than logical. They just hate gay people for no good reason. Two men are making love and you think it's your duty to tell them what to do with thier own body? They shouldn't make love because you don't like it or because your own religion doesn't permit it? How does that sound to you? And most of these guys are okay with watching two ladies do it.

id4sho:
What role will the sultan play in this? The barrel of a gun knows no religion. I believe he knows better as a ex military officer. BAT pushed him to a needless trip

I believe he's a well rounded candidate for the assignment. You said it yourself. He's there because he knows better as an ex military officer. Besides, being a man of religion is an icing cause we all know how Muslims reverence thier leaders. Regardless of the way the conversation goes, he'll have something to sat.

Postgraduatengr:
Presently Africa is leaning towards Russia than the West.

The Coup leaders in Russia are believed to have Russian back up.

Russia and China has pragmatic solutions to Africa's problems. Not like America whose solutions are democracy, human rights and gay rights while supporting corruption. Hungry and ravaged communities don't need those nonsense

I beg to differ. Russia has pragmatic solutions to your problems and they never offered it up until when they need allies to counter western sanctions? They literally weaponized the so-called solution? What exactly has Russia done to show they have a solution to African issues? Sir, African leaders are not aligning with Russia because they see any solution. African leaders simply align with the highest bidder at every point in time. Russia has been given out some freebies in the last few months and that's all it takes to get the attention of African countries. I'm not casting blames, it's just the sad situation of the poor countries of the world.

And while I believe this agreement could be something, it seems more like a vague statement from from Putin. What are the terms of the agreement? Why are we hearing about the agreement signed by our own leaders from Putin? Does that really imply alignment given how many pre-existing agreements African countries have with the West? Time will tell. However, anyone that believes leaving the influence of the West for the influence of China and Russia is liberation is onto a long thing.

helinues:
This evening blogger with his thick native accent should go and rest somewhere with his fables

Go and learn properly from Razor gazette

Lol... A Nigerian complaining that another Nigerian has a thick accent is the funniest thing I've read in a while. When you say thick, you mean too thick for you to understand? See, there are many things you could say about a blogger you don't like, but calling him out for having an accent is a clear reflection of how you see yourself. It's obvious you feel those who have foreign accents are better than you. And that's ridiculous cause accent is a natural indicator of multilingualism. Even in the big multicultural cities of the world, you hardly see people complaining about other people's accents except when it's difficult for them to understand the speaker.

Wainey:
I still wonder why you people think we should give military rule a chance.
You have no idea what military rule feels like.

You can ask those in Sudan how their govt treats them

Most of them yearning for military leadership were born in the 1990's. They have no idea what they're talking about. They just say or do anything to undermine the West even if it leads to self destruction. People who went into riot mode cause the police was too harsh on them are asking for the military to take over thier streets? People who cry foul when a politician acts as if they're above the law are now asking for military/authoritarian leadership? And you think they know what they're saying? Like I've always maintained, subjecting your people to military dictatorship is not a way to get back at or get rid of the West. The worst are those romancing Russia and calling it 'decolonization'. Truth is, apart from events like war or natural disasters, coups is the next thing that could easily take you centuries backwards.

baralatie:
Really?
Una carry Russia enter the mata
Okay

Russia is taking advantage of every situation to get Africa under thier leadership. They're exploiting our poverty by suddenly gifting our presidents and inviting them to summits where they're treated nicely. It won't be a surprise if they're also exploiting our security situation by supporting the coup. It's not about the people of Niger, but about Putin's goal of antagonizing the West at all cost.

The West isn't angelic, but Putin isn't any better. Someone said Russia is trying to decolonize Africa. It's laughable that in 2023, a black man still falls for the same people that pranked his ancestors. You think leaving the influence of the democratic West for the influence of the authoritarian East is decolonization? And why did Putin suddenly remember to Romance Africa just well he's in conflict with his brothers? Interesting times.

You banned your wife from listening to her preferred prêcher and her preferred song? You said "not under my roof"? I can't tell if this is a joke or not, but it's on the front page, so I assume it's real. And it's pathetic the breed of men Nigerian women are left with.

Wow... they really did thier homework. The question to the OP is, are they right? Do you really have a flourishing company in Nigeria or did you just get a company registration for the visa? If you do, why didn't you submit thr company's asset details, the income statement or your CIP receipt? Are you really going to Sweden for the reason you stated in the application? If so, why didn't you submit supporting documents? I understand how this might be sad for you, but if the embassy is right in their assessment, then I'm sorry to say you might be a part of the problem. Applications like yours are the reason the genuine ones sometimes get rejected.

I'm not judging you. I'm just saying it for the sake of those blaming the government or calling out the embassy for painting Nigeria bad. The truth is, this is probably a great work on thier side. If all refusals came with this amount of detail, genuine applicants would at least know why thier applications were rejected.

Sorry.

sammirano:
You dey claim strong man for another mans land

Which part of the story suggested he was claiming strong man? Why are you guys so insensitive to other people's lose? Have y'all really become this cold? Wow.