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If all this visit is to unseat the incumbent, then, it is exercise in futility. Everyone should resign to fate about BAT's presidency in 2027.

I wonder how people think that BAT would relinquish power easily considering his type of person and politics.

Nigeria and white elephant projects

The "Nwa-boi" apprentice system needs serious re-evaluation among the Igbos. it is now being abused and destroyed by the same people that benefited from the benevolence of their former masters. Agreed, the system and practice have produced lots of millionaires and made the Igbos to be one of the tribes with the highest rate of social mobility. You will see families that were hitherto wallowing in poverty in the village but because of the fact that one of the sons that went to Onitsha, Aba, Lagos or North to stay with a master and learnt a trade has been settled and he is doing well, sending his newly acquired wealth home to support his siblings in the village, who would benefit and eventually escape the poverty circle.

My own father was a product of the "Nwa-boi" apprentice system as he served his own master, got settled and started his own business. Likewise, he did same to numerous "Umu-boi", plural for nwa-boi, that lived with us, many of whom came from Ebonyi and Enugu states, respectively. Some of them are doing well, built houses in their villages and have supported their kit and kin back home. The system is currently facing its biggest challenge as the men that were product of the system have turned monsters to the upcoming "nwa-boi", coupled with the fact that the Gen -Z wives of the modern Ogas are contributing to the collapse of the apprentice system. Some of the Oga's gen Z wives have abused the "umu-boi" beyond records ever seen in the past, turning them to slaves and unwanted guest.

The Igbo community should come together to salvage this system and the government should enact laws to protect the interest of the "nwa-boi"still undergoing through the apprentice system. The "Nwa-boi" system have been studied in numerous foreign universities, including Harvard, Columbia and Dartmouth College, to understand how the system has been so successful and created the largest social mobility ever seen in a tribe. I considered the apprentice system as practiced by the Igbos as most potent and effective poverty alleviation program with positive outcomes and chain effects on a large scale. The "Nwa-boi" apprentice system is under threat within the Igbo enclave and the system should be salvaged as it has supported families, extended families and entire kindred in the past.

Emiefele seems daft to have done this kind of looting.

To the extent that he even wanted to contest for the presidency. I heard that someone within the Buhari cabal was nudging him on to contest because of how he "assisted" the cabal. He never knew that Tinubu would win the election. His bet was on Atiku, or at worst, Obi or even thinking that Osibanjo would have clinched the APC ticket from the way Buhari was indifferent to Tinubu's aspiration. Most politicians invest their loot into properties. Go to Lekki and see properties uninhabited for years because most of the owners were people with connection and invested in properties.

The man's wife, if she is alive and living with the man will taunt him and finish him. It would take a special Grace of God for the man's wife to forgive him. The man contributed to the death of his son. I don't argue with any uniformed armed personnel in Nigeria. I simply hail them, praise them and drop small Roger to them and disappear while on the road. I travelled down to the East and spent close to 35k on police and check points just to keep moving as I had my whole family in the vehicle. I didn't want any delay or unnecessary argument that could keep us late on the road. The man will live to regret that very day. I feel for him.

Work-related stress is one of the things causing hypertension in Nigeria, especially in Lagos. Commuting from mainland everyday is a silent predisposing factor. During my 9-5 job, I peaked 135/88. But since I left paid employment more than 9 years ago, I haven't exceeded 125/80. The last result showed 118/78.

Nigerian politicians and trivialities

Book launch to say what exactly?? How he looted or how he was part of the cabal that have mismanaged Nigeria

A country of "distinguished" personalities and no development outcome. What an irony?

Ukraine seems extremely degraded since the coming of Trump's presidency. EU are just noise makers without US. EU have opposed any direct talks with Putin since the war started, instead, they kept on urging Ukraine to keep fighting till they wear Russia out. Trump came onboard and knew that this war could not be won in the battle field and needed to end it quickly, much to the dismay of the European allies, who would have wanted a prolonged conflict with Moscow at majorly US costs. Putin and Russia seems to be dictating the direction of the war and any peace talks. I have noticed that Putin usually ignores any call for ceasefire from Zelensky or EU but rather unilaterally declares ceasefire whenever it suites him. The funny thing is that Ukraine abides by the unilateral ceasefires declared by Russia but Russia has refused to abide by any unilateral ceasefire proposed by Ukraine. It shows that the tides of this conflict seems to be halting fast against Ukraine

But I still do not understand this Baby daddy thing and how the baby daddy could be able to create a lasting bond with a child he sees once in blue month. I am sure Davido may not have seen her for the past weeks or so but remembers her on her birthday. Yes, they may be talking over the phone but nothing beats the presence of the father all the time with the kids. I mean, presence with money o. If you no get money, your presence makes no meaning. You may be irritating to your wife sef.

I will be highly happy if my kids could get the highest score in Igbo language, both written and oral. We tend to under estimate the importance of mastering one's own local language. Kudos to her. She looks brilliant and academic-inclined

They will only be talking to Nigerians that would attend. No British would have their time, except to listen to their usual jagoons and how to compel them to make contributions to the University. UK universities are good at soliciting for financial support from corrupt third world country citizens and their leaders. The opportunity to speak is not free. You must drop.

The more you look, the less you see. Utomi na BAT boy o. Don't take anything serious with these politicians. These may all be script.

If you can Behind up that your toyota corolla, please keep using it. I have come to understood that Toyota is one of the best cars for a moderate life-style. I currently have two corollas - one of 2013 and 2023. No issue since I started using them. Prior to getting the 2013 corolla, I used the bank type of 2006. An airport taxi that I know pleaded and begged me to sell it to him at a very competitive price. He said he has been searching for the Toyota corolla, bank type, but unable to get it. I sold it as I did not want to keep two cars then because I was still single. A well-maintained Toyota corolla will always represent and save you car stress. Consider also the simplicity the car offers - If you are a minimalist and easy going fellow, keep your corolla and love-vendor it well.

Soludo still have serious issues with Obi

He has not forgotten what APGA did to him under Peter Obi, as the governor. They collected his money and gave the APGA ticket to Obiano. It was a painful experience for Soludo. Obiano fell out with Obi and reasoned that it would be nice to compensate Soludo for the ill treatment metted out to him. On that note, he promised Soludo the APGA ticket and handed over to him. Obiano knew that Soludo would definitely deal with Obi and Protect his own (Obiano) interests. Soludo has been doing exactly that.

Few weeks from now, you won't see light on that tower. No be Nigeria again In Nigeria, a politician would commission Water fountain roundabout today and water will stop coming after weeks of commissioning. We keep underestimating the importance of stable power. No matter what you build, if you don't have stable power to power it, it would go comatose after sometime.

McLizbae:
En en are you saying rollas from 2019 upwards are no-go-area in terms of standards and maintenance?

I said anything from 2018 Toyota corolla upwards is still a standard car and can serve you well. Toyota corolla is always the preferred choice for upwardly mobile professionals. Ensure you Behind it up every five years, it would always maintain its professional appeal.

If you want, dey look status - no go buy Corolla and have peace of mind - anything from 2018 is still standard and low on maintenance.

I fear all these Abokis with dyed curly hairs. Once they are in group, they could be dangerous. Once you see them, especially in Lagos at odd hours, just shine your eyes. They attacked me in 2006 when I was returning from work around 11pm at night, immediately my colleague dropped me. They were on a bike and saw as I was been dropped off. Immediately my colleague drove off, they reversed towards my direction.

BondRiv:
May God help this country because most of you are not ready for change.

Leave matter, biko!!! So, in your mind, Jailing some peasants is what would bring the so called change? There are offenses that are considered minor with minimal impacts to the society. These women are POS operators and there are chances that they could easily obtain newly minted currencies from the bank and trade them to some willing buyers, who may want to use them in an occasion. I considered whatever crime they may have committed in this regard as minor. Minimal fine would have been better....not sending someone to one year behind bars. The psychological trauma would be too much.

This is too harsh!!!

They didn't steal the money. They merely sold their newly minted cash to willing buyers for a small margin. EFCC should focus more on the main thieves. The women were just doing their normal hustle. Imagine forfeiting a whopping N3.8m to FG at this time. Some POS operators are the ones sustaining their families. Nigerian courts should have human face when dispensing judgment to the poor.

Whether you like it or not, it seems that Obi lack some elements of leadership and people's management skills. I doubt if he would aspire for the presidency in 2027. This is why APC is focusing on PDP, to decimate PDP and Atiku. PDP and Atiku are considered more formidable opponent than Obi. Mr.Obi has lost both steam and momentum and trying to rally Nigerians to his side in 2027 would be extremely difficult.

See quality jerseys and how the jerseys fitted the players. I love their jerseys

The fact that I haven't visited Paris is still a mystery to me

He can ask the conclave to elect him as pope

The atire looks good on him.

chatinent:
You fit still school for UK make you no still get job.

Spending over 100m and returning to base 1 with foreign experience and accent.

Majority don't even come back with any accent. They still come back with their heavy Ibadan, Anambra or Delta accents.

Rich parents would still pay for their kids without bathing an eyelids. Go to top secondary schools in Nigeria and see how the UK universities are "cashing " out from some "ignorant" rich parents during school's career days and "study abroad " events. These universities will sell non existent "opportunities" to parents and tell them of numerous opportunities that abound after their wards must have finished their studies in their universities. With the hopelessness some parents have about the future prosperity of Nigeria, most would key into the promises made by the foreign universities and pay the hefty sums. At the end, the child would start struggling to land the lowest of the jobs in UK. Those unfortunate to get anything would return home to come back to their parents, waiting for their parents to use connections to place them into any juicy government agencies or private sector.

The kind of news I hear in this country ehh??

Is NSA and police aware of this new? See how the victim narrated the encounter as if it was nothing

Police should go after the guy to get more information about their group and other groups of terrorists.

Anyway, our security system and intelligence seems to be in parallel lines.

There is no way Ibori will not defect to APC. All his political children are there, making grounds for him to enter. He may be the one that orchestrated the whole defections, considering his closeness to Tinubu

Let me comment because of your dad.

Give it to fathers. A father can do anything to see his son succeed. Your father would be happier staying in his house at old age, being able to walk around his compound without anyone disturbing him. Being in your own house at old age is quite soothing and reassuring, even if you don't have much at that time.

As people have advised you, UK is no more "profitable " as a japa destination. Lots of nigerians that have graduated have returned back to Nigeria empty because of inability to secure a job that could keep them back in the country. Are you going there to study one of those business or arts course that cannot guarantee any meaningful job? Are you a first class student that has the potential to compete for the highly competitive graduate entry positions? If you are just an average student who believes in ordinary hustle power to succeed in the UK, then think twice.

Your father's pain would be minimal if he is living in his house at old age, while you may be struggling to make it in life. At least, he still has his house to cherish and bequeath to you when he passes on. The pain would be worse if had sold his house and you have nothing to show later after your studies.

Please, explore alternative funding for your japa or better still, keep hopes alive in Nigeria and continue hustling. If you are a first class or second class upper graduate, keep applying to companies in Nigeria, especially in their graduate recruitment exercises. The fact that you are not comfortable with your father selling off his properties is a good one.

Rufai and LP sha