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SportsRe: Can Lukaku End The 'curse' Of Chelsea's No.9 Shirt? by Focusmind: 12:46pm On Aug 19, 2021
The guy will flop big time. The fans are not with him. There was no excitement within the Chelsea fan zone on his signing.

I hope other players will support him or else, he would be racially and verbally abused.
TravelRe: Nigerian Sues UK For Denying Him Entry After Landing At Manchester Airport by Focusmind: 5:50am On Aug 15, 2021
He may likely win the case against all odds. Some Nigerians may not even know who the managing director of their company is talk more of knowing the company's mission and vision statement.

There is rule of law in UK even if it is against government. That's why government officials and institutions do not behave any how or else you would be sued.

However, the UK law is equally over protective of immigration and border officials. The law protects them and their decisions if they felt that they have a strong conviction not to let a traveller in, even with a visa.
PoliticsRe: Suspension Of Sit-at-home Order Remains, Nnamdi Kanu's Family Clarifies by Focusmind: 9:07pm On Aug 12, 2021
They should continue sitting at home. I pity the poor petty traders and artisans that depends on daily pay. Sadly, some idiotic nairalanders will be here hailing this type of behavior. Seriously, the trust in government has gone abysmally low. People do not trust the government to protect them again. The fear of the deadly IPOB is the beginning of wisdom.
PoliticsRe: IPOB Sit-At-Home: No Disruption Of NECO Examinations In South-East - NECO by Focusmind: 8:42pm On Aug 09, 2021
Stupid set of people. Fighting for an imaginary nation and cheered by the most stupid set of supporters. See how they are destroying their region, thinking that they were fighting for Biafra. Rogues!!!
All these terrorist have nothing at stake. They are just venting their anger and frustration on hard working people, and surprisingly, being cheered on by supposedly "learned" people. Keep doing yourself. Hatred and sentiments won't get the Igbos anything.
CrimeRe: Nasarawa: Police Raid Hideout Of Internet Fraudsters, Arrest 6 Suspects by Focusmind: 6:28am On Aug 09, 2021
SHM.

Do these yahoo boys attend or attended the same training school??

You see them with same hairstyle, slippers, walking, stockings and behaviour. grin grin

They are now many in my estate, living in rented apartments with their "wives". If you see Where they are shopping in the local supermarket in the estate, you go fear. 80% of that supermarket's customers are yahoo Boyz. One will spend 100k on a spot to fill a trolley with assorted items in the supermarket. I go just dey look shocked
PoliticsRe: Willie Obiano Celebrates His 66th Birthday (Photos) by Focusmind: 10:17pm On Aug 08, 2021
visijo:
Ask your boyfriend or girlfriend about the impacts of Covid 19 on the country's GDP and listen to what you are dating ��
grin grin grin

I Swear, 99% wont have anything concrete to say.

I just threw the question to my wife and she asked: " what is GDP"? shocked I explained it to her and she was able to give some manageable answers like loss of jobs and high inflation rate.
SportsRe: Canada Its First Ever Olympic Gold In Women's Football by Focusmind: 8:48pm On Aug 06, 2021
Nigerians dream country grin

Almost every Nigerian wants to japa to Canny
PropertiesRe: General Topic Thread-To Discuss Anything And Everything in Building Construction by Focusmind: 10:11pm On Aug 05, 2021
EgunMogaji2:
High fencing and burglary bars in the USA wink

Recognizing my peeps in East LA and South Central cool
With these kind of beautiful burglaries, no casement window. Either you use sliding or double-hung windows (sliding vertically)
CrimeRe: Ritualists In Delta Gang Rape, Kill Woman, Remove Her Eyes & Private Parts by Focusmind: 7:39pm On Aug 05, 2021
I wished the parents of all these idiots could be arrested also. Stop bringing kids you have no means of training.

Nigerians just dey born any how and that's why we have lots of untrained idiots. These idiots are now nuisance to the society. Parents should be held liable, jointly and severally with their kids in crime.
CrimeRe: POS Operator Receives Fake Bundles Of Money From A Customer by Focusmind: 9:58pm On Aug 04, 2021
There are many fake N1000 notes in circulation usually given to unsuspecting customers by POS agents.
TravelRe: LASG Announces Diversion Of Traffic On Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. by Focusmind: 8:16pm On Aug 04, 2021
Na to use public transport pass there first to survey the road and the diversions. Do the same if you don't understand all these diversions. LASMA and some bad police men will station themselves, waiting for motorists to make mistake and take the wrong diversion, which may be one way. They will impound your car straight. Lagos is just a funny city.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: What's The Longest Time You Have Ever Been Jobless? by Focusmind: 5:04am On Aug 04, 2021
As a consultant, the last job I did for a client was in April. Since then, nothing concrete has come up. I have been reading up on other things and looking out for other gigs. Yes, the last pay has been sustaining me and family and I am waiting for any other one before end of the year.
Jobs/VacanciesRe: Should I Switch From Federal Health Sector To Federal Teachers Institute? by Focusmind: 6:39pm On Aug 03, 2021
wunmi590:
He would look back now and be proud of himself for making the best decision....
Good

In this present circumstances in Nigeria and around the world, job comes before any higher education. If you have a moderate paying government job with Olevel, please continue with the job. Don't resign to go to University. People will always tell you that you will get a better job after graduation. Job market in Nigeria is now saturated. Hold on to the one you have please.

We have someone in our family that joined Nigerian custom with Olevel in 2011. People asked him to resign to continue his education having secured admission to FUTO. He remained in custom and jettison the admission. The guy is far doing well, while some of his mates that went to University are still job hunting. He also concluded the so called B.Sc with National open university.

If you have any serious job that is paying your bills, please stick to it. The high rate of unemployment among graduates is high now. I have 3 of them in my place and the 4th will soon join the queue.
PoliticsRe: How Abba Kyari Offended America’s Interest In Hushpuppi MultimillionDollar Fraud by Focusmind: 4:56pm On Aug 03, 2021
Nothing wey Abba Kyari no go see for Nigerian bloggers.
HealthRe: COVID-19 Update For July 30 2021 In Nigeria by Focusmind: 1:56am On Jul 31, 2021
This covid is going to be a disaster to the world for the next decade. The disruptions it would cause in years to come is better imagined. Imagine those vaccinated are still getting infected and are still being told to mask up.

The mutating variants are giving the vaccine good run for their money, resisting the efficacy of the vaccine.
SportsRe: Tokyo2020: Blessing Okagbare Provisionally Suspended For Failed Drug Test by Focusmind: 1:49am On Jul 31, 2021
Nigeria is heading for the worst Olympic games in decades. The only hopeful had just failed a drug test. Nigerian Olympic committee will use this one to taunt and finish her. She has been 'yabbing' and insulting the committee, accusing them of gross incompetence.
PoliticsRe: Abba Kyari/Hushpuppi: My Collection Of Funny Reactions By Nigerians by Focusmind: 3:14pm On Jul 29, 2021
Where una dey see tweeter tweet?? tongue VPN or tweeting from abroad?
CrimeRe: Bandits Travelling From Zamfara To Borno For Terrorist Training by Focusmind: 1:09pm On Jul 29, 2021
Nawao.

To be trained and upgraded from being a Bandit to being a Terrorist. Nigeria's security system seems seriously compromised. Why are they not catching all these bandits and terrorists?

Imagine if these issues of banditry and terrorism is happening in the South. Government are not effective with these terrorists and bandits.
SportsRe: TP Mazembe Of DR Congo Sign Nigerian Goalkeeper Suleman Shaibu by Focusmind: 9:55am On Jul 29, 2021
Good one.

The richest and most funded club in sub Saharan Africa.
CareerRe: At What Point Should A Man Stop Working For Salary? by Focusmind: 3:15pm On Jul 28, 2021
ugbanante:
Am familiar with this scenerio. Though i dont make much cash but i enjoy the time it affords me to spend with my family and explore other business.
Yes, the key thing is to save up well while in paid employment and invest in other things before you go solo. It may not be easy initially as you will literally live on your previous employment savings.

Money is not yet coming as I would have loved but I am quite hopeful.
CareerRe: At What Point Should A Man Stop Working For Salary? by Focusmind: 12:34pm On Jul 28, 2021
authority2006:
Welcome on board bro. Nothing better than being able to spend your day the way you want, set your own pace, when to work and when to sleep.
I worked with Dangote Cement Transport for just five months, I nearly developed stomach ulcer among other things. I wanted to quit but the fear of family and friends tagging one "unserious fellow" wouldn't let me. The man finally sacked us (about 800 employees) after cleaning his garbage and I was about the only employee who was happy for being sacked! I'm glad that I choose this current path.
Yeah, it has not being easy. I have done only 4 jobs for client since the beginning of the year. Total fee is still ok as it could still take care of my bill. I was lucky to have utilised my salary savings very well when I was till in paid employment, at least to get my own house.

Nevertheless, the peace and comfort is priceless. I must tell you. I am just waiting in my house now, chilling to join a UN organised online training for intending consultants in the development and humanitarian sector.
CareerRe: At What Point Should A Man Stop Working For Salary? by Focusmind:
Tochukwu30:
I admire your courage for taking the leap towards financial independence. I have also come to understand that the major benefit of starting out on your own is FREEDOM. one might not make a lot of money but the freedom gained in my opinion surpasses every other thing.
Yes, I haven't made the last gross emolument I earned in 2016 in my previous employment while working, but the savings from that employment enabled me to complete my own house, create an office within the house as I work from home using it as my business registered address. People even gossip within the estate that I "belong" to the G-guys with my laptop/ipad and thick beard. grin

I am not rich but I don't beg for food. Just one gig from government or man-no-man, I know say my story go change. In all situations, my freedom, mental, emotional and physical well-being are paramount.
CareerRe: At What Point Should A Man Stop Working For Salary? by Focusmind:
When you have mastered a trade, skill or a specialist in certain field

when I started my corporate work at 25, I told myself that I would have my own hustle by 40. The stress that investment banking work brought on me was too much. Waking up by 4:30am and coming back by 10pm. The rat race was simply too much and was taking so much on my mental and emotional well being, even though the pay package and other emoluments were good.It provided me with all the necessities of life and I was financially doing relatively ok.

I registered my own consulting company by the side and was waiting when the side hustle could pay at least 50% of my total salary. That never came to pass as the Solo Consulting space itself is even competitive. Most jobs came through referral. I never got any consulting job based on submission of application. By 2016, I couldn't take it again and resigned to face my solo consulting. This is the fifth year and, I am yet to gross the annual salary I enjoyed when I was still working.

Any regret? No. I have my peace, wake up at my own time, visit my parents and enjoy good moments with loved ones during the weekends without considering the impending coming Monday. I am on my bed typing this, reviewing a document sent to me by a client. My mental and physical health is top-notch and I have developed myself beyond my imagination. Money wise, I am still far from getting what my corporate employment paid but I am far happier now than when I was working in the bank.
PoliticsRe: Atiku Visits Governor Wike In Rivers State (Photos) by Focusmind: 5:05am On Jul 28, 2021
Wike is going for the PDP ticket and he is positioning to pick either Tambuwal or Kwakwanso as his running mate based on Southern Governors decision. Peter Obi has been very docile lately and he is not a political force.

Amaechi or Osibanjo is taking that of APC and they are taking either Zulum as running mate.

The decision of Southern governors stands. Atiku is just wasting his time. He should support the decision of the Southern Governors forum.
PetsRe: Rabies: US Bans Importation Of Dogs From Nigeria, 112 Countries by Focusmind: 8:41pm On Jul 27, 2021
Ever8090:
Ha..them dey export nkita go USA before?....
Go to Apapa port and see the kind of things Nigerians are exporting.
There was a time I saw truck load of Igbo dwarf he-goat to be exported to US. Some people are cashing out on some unknown export potentials.
PoliticsRe: President Buhari Arrives London Ahead Of Global Education Summit by Focusmind: 6:37am On Jul 27, 2021
Baba is just there for his medical check-up. Forget this educational summit thing. Organise an educational summit in Nigeria and see whether he would attend.

Nigerian politicians and leaders are always quick to attend international conferences and seminars but when the same seminars and conferences are organised in Nigeria, they won't attend.
PoliticsRe: Lagos Issues Three-Day Removal Notice To Owners Of Illegal Structures In Lekki by Focusmind: 5:27am On Jul 27, 2021
post=104131286:
Good one.
Way to go.

This is how things are done in the saner climes all of us want our darling nation to be like.

God bless Lagos State.
God bless Nigeria.
Physical and urban development means nothing to the poor. Nigerians are extremely poor and people are struggling to survive. For a poor man and struggling families, beautiful physical development means nothing to them.

Let's focus on aggressive human capital and social systems development. A hungry man places no emphasis on decorum, decency and neatness. Where his next meal will come is his priority even if it means abusing the urban landscape of the city.

I am not supporting the people building those shanties but the poverty level in this country has reached an elevated level. Please do well to inform the people in power as it seems you are closer to them.
PoliticsRe: Retired NEPA Official Asks IBEDC To Disconnect House, Laments High Bill by Focusmind: 5:37am On Jul 26, 2021
He worked under the old NEPA and not this current corporate thieves called Electricity Distribution Companies. What are they distributing?? Estimated bills and darkness.
Science/TechnologyRe: South Korean Toilet Turns Faeces Into Power And Digital Currency (Photos) by Focusmind: 8:52pm On Jul 25, 2021
Nigerian Professorshuh Shakes my head. What do they even research on?? Embezzlement, politics,hand outs and looting.

To even publish a well written article in a learned journal is a problem. They hardly publish in high impact journals.
BusinessRe: Tony Elumelu Spends Sallah Holidays With Brother Ndudi In Delta (Video) by Focusmind:
Good one. That was how my wife and my brother's wife were looking at me and my brother cooked delicious jollof rice last chrismass one hot Saturday afternoon.

It reminded us of our good old days when we prepared food together. There is that inner joy when grown up brothers once again come together to do something unusual.

During the last xmas, we went as far as scrubbing the whole terrazo floor in our father's house in the village where we stayed during holidays. Brothers doing things together is lovely.

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