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Politics / Re: "Invest In Lagos At Your Own Peril" - Maryanne Moghalu by gabicon: 1:07pm On May 01
OldBeer:
Maryanne Moghalu, the wife of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deputy governor and ex-presidential candidate Kingsley Moghalu, has sparked a social media storm with her recent social media post cautioning against investing in Lagos.

In the wake of the contentious dispute between Landmark, a prominent real estate developer, and the Federal Government, Maryanne Moghalu took to Social media to share her advice. Her post, which has since garnered over 200,000 views, serves as a warning to potential investors regarding the current climate in Lagos.

It's worth noting that Kingsley Moghalu was the presidential candidate for the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the country's general election in February 2019.

The controversy surrounding Landmark and the Federal Government has raised concerns about the stability of investment opportunities in Lagos. Maryanne Moghalu's post adds to the ongoing dialogue about the implications of such disputes on the business environment in Nigeria's commercial capital.






Business issues like this are not solved by rantings, the owner of landmark has continually been trying to use public opinion to solve this problem and it hasn't worked. He needs to get his powerful friends to help him get an audience with Mr president when ever he is in Lagos, invite him to landmark beach, show him around and get the staff to meet him, after which pitch the alternative route to him. There is a reason why dangote, Jim Ovia, Tony Elumelu etc always get their way, its the relationships they build.

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Family / Re: My Wife Always Threatens To Leave Our Marriage Anytime We Have Issues by gabicon: 4:21pm On Apr 30
Valoromega:
I've been married for 2 years now with a new born baby. the issue now is that anytime we have issues my wife always threatens to leave.
she will arrange and bag and say she's leaving. this has happened more tha 4 times, basically anytime we have issues as a couple.

She will say she's still young and she can't take any nonsense in marriage, Mind u i have never hit her before so this isnt a case of domestic violence, just normal couples issue.

I'm tired of this and i'm thinking about my options right now, I want to tell her to leave but she should drop my child for me. she can't use our marriage as a threat everytime we have issues

I think your wife may be a little immature, all leaving the marriage drama, is simply aimed at getting your attention. She simply wants to feel like the prize she truly is. It is one thing to get her to stop saying this, it's another thing for her to shift to another gimmick of attention seeking. I will suggest you solve the problem from it's roots, the next time she says she wants to leave do not stand in her way, let her go, don't say any hurtful words to her just an ok. Two things different scenarios will play out. The first is that she realises that her bluff isn't working again and the second is that she truly leaves. If she does leave immediately call the father or father figure in and let him know his daughter has dumped the marriage and is on her way to his house (make sure you control the narrative).

She will eventually come back, before she does, make sure you have a conversation on effective communication, arguements, and outbursts. That conversation should set the tone for communication. You will be shocked that her agitation comes from you raising your voice or stuffs like that.

Please remember your child needs the both of you, you are not the problem, she is not the problem, effective communication is the problem, so fix it.
Politics / Re: John Ayoh: How I Collected $600,000 Bribe For Emefiele by gabicon: 2:55pm On Apr 30
Validated:
Where is the evidence? EFCC and the John Ayo go explain TIRE, no evidence. You do not convict on media trial, you convict with EVIDENCE, which EFCC does not have.

I don't think John Ayo will be stupid enough talk and not protect himself because asking him to collect the money has automatically made him the fall guy.
Politics / Re: John Ayoh: How I Collected $600,000 Bribe For Emefiele by gabicon: 9:21am On Apr 30
AmazingGenius:

https://dailytrust.com/cbn-director-how-i-collected-600000-bribe-for-emefiele/

The question becomes "is a 10 year CBN governor tenure worth all this wahala?" A CBN governor that doesn't even know how to receive a bribe, using staff of the bank to collect cash. It's just sad.
Politics / Re: Nigeria, not yet ripe For State Police - IGP Egbetokun by gabicon: 2:57pm On Apr 22
fergie001:


SOURCE

In a way I agree with him, our state governments have not matured enough and hence cannot find and manage a police system. We need to change laws like the land use act in such a way that it brings prosperity to individual, then the state can tax those individuals. Our state and local governments are weak.
Business / Re: What Made The Dollar Fall Over Night? by gabicon: 11:47am On Apr 22
Qwertyuiop1:
Please consider this a layman's question.
Last night before I went to bed, at about 11PM I checked dollar to naira rate and it was #1,151/$. Waking up this morning (in less than 7 hours) I checked again and it has plummeted to #1,075/$.

What exactly happened over the night while I was sleeping? I've got like $5K cash and it's reason I've been monitoring the rate even tho I'm absolutely a layman who has no idea what's happening. I only had the money last year and a colleague advised me to convert to dollar and keep which she claimed to be the safest way to retain my money's worth but as it stands, I'm at loss already. What happened please? Or is google not reliable?

CBN has a tight grip on the exchange rate as we speak so hopes of getting higher rates are slim. The true value of the naira is about #1200/$, during the Buhari government it's value should have been about #800/$ but they kept the value artificial for political reasons.

Cut your losses and move on. You clearly don't have an appetite for high risk investment, you should stick to low risk instruments like money market and treasury bills.
Education / Re: I See Membership Of Alumni Whatsapp Groups As WASTE Of Time: Am I Wrong? by gabicon: 1:21pm On Apr 17
VinnyBaba:

In my Secondary School and University WhatsApp groups,
I hardly Comment or make contributions. sad

I see them online talking about social media trends, Our School days, Visitations,etc and I always Wonder 'Do these Pple have Jobs and ambitions?'.

I talked to a Friend of mine About this and he said 'I am Anti-Social or an Introvert'. embarassed

But Really, I see those Alumni WhatsApp Groups as an Organization of Time Wasters. undecided

HOW ABOUT YOU?
Comment.

I think you may need to consider the purpose of some of these groups before you make a conclusion. Many of these groups are just social expressions of the good old days, that in itself is not bad, because it's a form of entertainment people happen to like.

I have been on a number of old students group and most of not all have been a total waste of time, job opportunities were not shared, business partnerships were not formed, there were very few collaboration, even networking wasnt strong. They did a few seminars, a lot of give away, quiz about the past, and plenty of hangout some cliques wars were fought.

I came to a conclusion that intentionality is key in the creation of groups, purpose has to be clearly
defined. Collaboration is not one of our forte as a people so it is difficult for us to practice it in bigger groups.

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Politics / Re: FG Now Pays About ₦‎600 Billion Monthly For Fuel Subsidy - Rainoil CEO by gabicon: 12:51pm On Apr 17
Lizzysamuel:


https://nairametrics.com/2024/04/16/fg-now-pays-about-n600-billion-monthly-for-fuel-subsidy-rainoil-ceo-ogbechie/

Mr Ogbechie is speculating, he is right that the government may be subsidising petrol but he can't prove the price or how such subsidy is paid. The subsidy might be in form of crude for petrol exchange or cash, but one sure thing is that the marketers are not being paid subsidy.
Travel / Re: Landmark Property Will Be Intact, No Job Will Be Lost — Umahi by gabicon: 8:18pm On Apr 11
Raylight2:
do they mean every shoreline or where landmark is sitting because I know so many private investors establish resorts near the beach .

I believe it means every shoreline in Nigeria, since it's a law.
Travel / Re: Landmark Property Will Be Intact, No Job Will Be Lost — Umahi by gabicon: 6:22pm On Apr 11
Morbeta11:

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/04/landmark-property-will-be-intact-no-job-will-be-lost-umahi/#google_vignette

According to the minister "250 meters from the shoreline belongs to the FG", who sold landmark the property of the FG? Who approved the landmark project in the first place, knowing fully well that the shoreline belongs to the FG? Why is Lagos state demolition thirsty after they must have given a nod to the project in the first place.These things don't make make sense.
Politics / Re: The Worst Of Labour Party Is Better Than The Best Of APC, Says Kenneth Okonkwo by gabicon: 12:11pm On Apr 11
Fareke:


https://www.arise.tv/the-worst-of-labour-party-is-better-than-the-best-of-apc-says-kenneth-okonkwo/

This is very untrue, labour party has been a small party for long, a little limelight that Obi gave the party, the Nigeria effect begins to show. The more the power the worse the party becomes. Some overzealous fellow like Mr Okonkwo don't understand the realism of Nigerian politics, they live in idealism.
Politics / Re: Philip Shaibu: Lessons In Power - Reuben Abati by gabicon: 1:44pm On Apr 10
First of all, there has never been any governor Vs deputy governor battle in Nigeria were the deputy came out triumphant. The lesson to this is never mess with the boss. I expected that Oga Philip will go back to the national assembly, consolidate there and come back to stake a claim to the gubernatorial ticket.

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Politics / Re: Why Peter Obi Should Run For President In 2027 (Counter Thread) by gabicon: 2:11pm On Mar 29
divinehand2003:
Certainly! Let's address the GidGiddi's concerns and present a compelling case for why Peter Obi should indeed consider running for the office of the President of Nigeria in 2027. 🇳🇬

**Why Peter Obi Should Run for President in 2027: A Counterargument**

1. Turning Rigged Elections into a Battle for Integrity:
- While it's true that Nigerian elections have faced challenges, Peter Obi's candidacy can be a turning point. Rather than avoiding the race, he can champion electoral integrity.
- Imagine Obi as the candidate who refuses to accept rigged results, who mobilizes citizens to demand transparency, and who fights for electoral reforms. His courage could inspire change.

2. Navigating Complexity with Nuance:
- Yes, Nigeria is multifaceted—ethnic, religious, and ideological fault lines abound. But isn't that precisely why we need a leader like Obi?
- His nuanced understanding of Nigeria's diversity positions him to bridge gaps. He can emphasize shared values, promote dialogue, and build consensus. Obi's presidency could be a unifying force.

3. The Engine Needs a Skilled Driver:
- The analogy of Nigeria as a car with a knocked engine is apt. But consider this: a skilled driver can influence the engine's repair.
- Peter Obi's leadership isn't just about occupying an office; it's about fixing the engine. His track record suggests he can address corruption, improve governance, and prioritize development.

4. Legacy Beyond Philanthropy:
- Philanthropy is commendable, but the presidency offers a broader canvas. Obi's impact as President would extend far beyond individual lives.
- Imagine policies that uplift millions, transform education, and create an environment where philanthropy thrives. His legacy could be transformative.

5. A Beacon of Hope and Inspiration:
- Nigeria yearns for leaders who embody hope. Obi's journey—from a village near yours to international success—is inspiring.
- His presidency would signal that merit, competence, and integrity matter. Young Nigerians would see a path to leadership beyond the usual suspects.

6. The Courage to Challenge the Status Quo:
- Obi's refusal to accept a "cursed office" could be reframed. What if he enters that office not as a victim but as a disruptor?
- Imagine a President Obi who challenges norms, dismantles entrenched systems, and insists on accountability. His courage could redefine the presidency.

7. The Engine Can Be Overhauled:
- Yes, no Nigerian President has been perfect. But isn't that an opportunity? Obi can be the catalyst for systemic change.
- His administration could prioritize electoral reforms, strengthen institutions, and empower citizens. The engine may be knocked, but it's not irreparable.

8. Leadership Amidst Storms:
- Every leader faces storms—propaganda, sabotage, and ideological battles. But isn't that the crucible of leadership?
- Obi's resilience, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate adversity could be assets. He won't achieve everything, but progress is possible.

9. The Call to Duty:
- Sometimes leaders emerge not because they seek power, but because duty calls. Obi's duty—to Nigeria, to its people—could propel him.
- Imagine a President who wakes up each day driven by service, not ego. His humility could be transformative.

10. The Hope of a Better Nigeria:
- Ultimately, Peter Obi's decision isn't just personal; it's about Nigeria's future. We need leaders who dare to dream.
- So, let's encourage him. Let's tell him that despite the odds, despite the cynicism, he can be the change Nigeria craves.

In summary, Peter Obi's candidacy isn't just about him—it's about us, about Nigeria. Let's envision a presidency that defies conventions, repairs the engine, and sets a new course. 🇳🇬✨

The big question is what does Nigeria really need? Do we need the same politician selling their Messiah rethoric or do we need a restructured nation that can allow for equity and competition. We need to decide exactly what we want.

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Business / Re: Which Of The Two Pricing Options Do You Think Customers Will Grab Faster? by gabicon: 7:09pm On Mar 14
maureensylvia:
Seller A
Normal price N70,000
Promo price N35,000

Seller B
Price N70,000
Promo: Buy 1 get 1 free

Which of the two pricing options do you think customers will grab faster?

If you are selling to Nigerians go with seller B. Nigerians love the word free, once the word free is an advert it captures their attention.

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Politics / Re: Abuja Businessman Reacts As Hoodlums Invade, Loot His Warehouse by gabicon: 8:03am On Mar 05
Man102:


https://politicsnigeria.com/abuja-businessman-reacts-as-hoodlums-invade-loot-his-warehouse/

One of the reasons I fear revolution in Nigeria is that many people do not understand what a revolution is, or who and what it is targeted at. How can anyone call looting of someone's warehouse a revolution, how can we call a crime a revolution? We have a lot of problems as a nation, adding entitlement to it isnt going to help the least bit.

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Health / Re: How Do I Travel With Antiretroviral Drugs For My Brother by gabicon: 2:41pm On Feb 29
Chikolo24:



Thanks bro..please guide me..which one is Nahco

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO)

Muhammed Airport Rd, Ikeja, Lagos 102214, Lagos

Their office is just after the international flyover bridge Ambode built. When you enter the gate, you drive down the road, after DHL office, you will see the main Nahco gate and their warehouse on your left. Just talk to an agent sending goods to your brothers province.
Health / Re: How Do I Travel With Antiretroviral Drugs For My Brother by gabicon: 1:55pm On Feb 29
Chikolo24:


I already tried sending to him via DHL...it has gotten to Canada but for close to a week now, no update no feedback. They requested for clarification on the drug because I initially stated that they were supplements. I have responded to them even attached a document which he used in getting the drugs free here in Nigeria before he traveled, still no update. We don't now if it will be delivered to him or rejected. Or is there another menas of sending it?

Dude what's wrong with you? How will you send it via DHL? My guy buy garri, fish, poundo, spice etc put 2 or 3 bottles of the medicine inside the box, go to Nahco and send it to Canada. Don't over do it but putting a box full of medicine oh, just 2 or 3 bottles.

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Business / Re: Binance Drops Naira From P2P Portal by gabicon: 9:11pm On Feb 28
ivolt:

Who did the imaginary $28 billion exchange?
Did they buy dollar from banks , BDC or the CBN?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/punchng.com/over-26bn-funnelled-through-binance-without-trace-cbn-gov/%3famp

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Business / Re: Binance Drops Naira From P2P Portal by gabicon: 6:44pm On Feb 28
nlfpmod:


https://gazettengr.com/binance-disables-p2p-function-amid-clampdown-from-nigerian-authorities/

I can't fully comprehend why some people are complaining, we exchanged $28b value of crypto in 12 calender month,the effects of which are manufacturing companies can't buy raw materials, sick people can't seek treatment, importers are stranded, students can't pay school fees, hyper inflation etc.

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Religion / Re: Can You Give Your Tithe To Your Parents Or Christians In Need sometimes? by gabicon: 10:09am On Feb 25
Corrections:
In Christianity, the importance of tithing can not be ignored. God instructed Christians to bring 10th of their total income to his storehouse or temple.

However, in today's modern world, people no longer give animals or material things as Tithe (not that it is forbidden) but instead all have been monetized.

One may wonder and ask the following questions:

* Why do Christians have to bring their TITHES to God's storehouse or temple?

* What is God's understanding of a store house or temple?

* Can one give his/her TITHE to parents or people if they are in need?

WHY DO CHRISTIANS HAVE to bring their TITHE to God's storehouse/ temple?

Malachi 3:10

New Living Translation
Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test.

Just as it is written in the scripture, we give TITHE so that there will be enough in the temple or store house of God.

WHAT IS GOD'S UNDERSTANDING OF STOREHOUSE/ TEMPLE?

The scripture gives us a clear idea of God's understanding on what a storehouse/ temple is. In the scripture we can classify God's understanding of a storehouse/ temple as the following:

* Store house/ temple view by God as a Physical man made structures.

* Store house/ temple view by God as a human body (that is spirit with a soul)

STOREHOUSE/TEMPLE VIEW BY GOD AS A "PHYSICAL MAN MADE STRUCTURE"

Here God views a temple or storehouse as a structure built by man. It is always physical in nature.

Ezra 1: 3

New International Version
Any of his people among you may go up to Jerusalem in Judah and build the temple of the LORD, the God of Israel, the God who is in Jerusalem, and may their God be with them.

1Chronicles 28:3
New International Version
But God said to me, ‘You are not to build a house for my Name, because you are a warrior and have shed blood.’

Here we can clearly see that God is referring a house/temple as a man made structure.

STOREHOUSE/TEMPLE VIEW BY GOD AS A HUMAN BODY (THAT IS SPIRIT WITH A SOUL)

Here, God does not view a storehouse or temple as a physical man made structure but rather he views it as a human body that has a soul and a spirit.


1Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV),

He asks, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

John 4: 21-23

21 “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. 22 You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit (the spirit is inside the body) and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.

Here Jesus was trying to tell us that our body will be the temple where God will be worshipped which confirms that God also sees our body as a storehouse/ temple.

Matthew 12:43-45

43 “When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. 44 Then it says[b], ‘I will return to the house I left[/b].’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. 45 Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there (because they see it just as God sees it as a house too) And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.”

Here, Jesus is referring to human's body (that has a spirit and a soul) to be a house where demons could dwell or live. It opens our eye to the fact that God who is a spirit also sees our human physical body as a temple/house.

CAN ONE GIVE HIS/ HER TITHE TO PARENTS OR PEOPLE IF THEY ARE IN NEED?

Now, that we understand how God sees or defines a " storehouse or temple", we can now proceed to answering the question. The following are the 3 reasons why you can give your TITHE to your parents or people if they are in need.

* Jesus says in mark7:11-12

Mark7:11-12
New international Version
11 But you say that if anyone declares that what might have been used to help their father or mother is Corban (that is, devoted to God)— 12 then you no longer let them do anything for their father or mother. 13 Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.”

Here, Jesus was telling the people how wrong they were when they refused to help their parents with things (including tithe) they had dedicated to give God when they were seriously in need. If your parents are in serious need of money and you could help them with your tithe (because that is what is left to help) but told them "you rather give the money to God as tithe than them", Jesus says you are wrong.

* Your parents/ people are temple or storehouse (spirits that live in body with soul) of God by scriptures.

Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV),

He asks, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

IMPORTANT NOTE!!!!!

This article is written to let us see from scriptures (bible) view that while it good to take our tithe to physical house of God we should not also condem the fact that humans body is also seen by God as a temple or storehouse in which we can invest our tithe in if they are in need of it after we have given every other things.


Meanwhile,, Jesus is waiting for you because jesus is the messiah the world is waiting so connect with him today! !!!


HOW TO CONNECT WITH JESUS

Your body is the house of God is it clean or dirty? You can make it clean by connecting to Jesus today.

John14:6
Jesus told him ' I am the way-
Yes, and the truth and the life. No one can GET to the father (GOD) except by means of me (JESUS ).


Say lord Jesus am sorry for the sins have committed and today I accept you as the son of God and as my lord and personal savior. Help me to follow you now and for ever more. Amen!!!

Your submission is incorrect, God never instructed Christians to pay tithe. You are mistaking Jewish law with Christianity. The law given to Christian is cheerful generous giving.

I think the biggest issue that has brought about the whole tithe arguement is the inability to understand that the church operates as a spiritual house and an organisation at the same time.

Proponent of the spiritual house refuse every structure to giving and expect God to provide for his church while proponents of church organisation believe that some form of giving structure has to be put in place to ensure planning and smooth running of the church.

Every organisation requires some form of fixed income or cash flow to run seamlessly, what the church has done is to incorporate a system that worked for the Jewish community to help the church run smoothly. If you commit to be a part of this system, you can't in anyway give your tithe to another cause because the church is depending on it to get things done. Give the church what you have commited to giving it and your parents what you have commited to giving them.

TITHEING is not by force! The biggest gift God has given mankind is salvation and it is far greater than tithe, that same salvation is not by force it is a choice so is tithe. However, God loves a cheerful giver, and we are encouraged to give to all especially to those of the household of faith which is the church.
Family / Re: My 13 Years Old Has Become Terrible! I Want To Send Her Back To Nigeria by gabicon: 2:06pm On Feb 24
Mrperfecto:
I will just be brief without writing too much.

We are based we have 4 children, my first child is 13 from my previous relationship, she has become very terrible, she doesn't listen to me or my wife. She tells her that she is not her biological mother and she cannot control her. She had threatened to call the police on my wife telling her if she touch her she will fight her back and call the police. She goes to school and closes at 3.45 her school is 10 mins walk from home, but she is always late for home.

She comes home around 6 sometimes 7pm , as I am writing now every friday she closes at 12.30 but she is still hasn't come back home yet.

I am on my way to work. I start at 6.30pm till 2.30am so I rarely get to see her and she only misbehaving when I am not around. So far we have seized her phone because we had found so many inappropriate messages exchanges between her and boys. We had also removed the TV from her room and her behaviour has gotten worse. She is behaving like she's possessed.

My wife and I are fed up. Even her siblings are tired of her. We want to send her back to Nigeria maybe in a boarding school until she is 18 in order to protect her younger ones. If we keep her and she continues with her terrible behaviour I may beat her badly and we may end up loosing all 4 children to the authorities.

Please what advice will you give to me concerning this issue?

Understanding how to help your daughter will require more information. First of all how was and is your relationship with her mother? Does she still have contact with her? You operate a blended family, do you even understand the dynamics of a blended family? Depending on when your wife became a guardian to your daughter, they should blend together either on a mother to daughter level or a guardian to ward level, a resistance in authority is a big indicator that you just assumed that things will be fine without creating a working system to make them fine.

You can decide to send her to Nigeria with the hope that hardship will cure her, but it's 50-50. I will advise you get a family life professional that you all can see so as to get to the root of the matter, she has some grievances that needs healing. You need to do it ASAP because of the phase of training she is in.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Guinean Military Junta Dissolves Government, Seals Country’s Borders by gabicon: 2:54pm On Feb 20
FuglyGurl:


https://www.arise.tv/guinean-military-junta-dissolves-government-seals-countrys-borders/

I'm not sure why people support coups, if we look across Africa over time, we will realise that coup government haven't made the lives of citizens of any country better. Coup starts with them selling hope of a better future, then they taste the resources of the country, after which normalizaton occurs. Africa needs to find better ways of governing themselves and this better way starts with the administration of criminal justice.
Politics / Re: Hardship: Nigeria Almost On The Road To Venezuela – PDP Governors by gabicon: 3:55pm On Feb 13
Kuginzi:


https://dailytrust.com/hardship-nigeria-almost-on-the-road-to-venezuela-pdp-governors/

Our governors are the biggest problem we have, they do close to nothing. Building roads and bridges is not work, a 100level student given the finances can award contracts to build infrastructure, our governors don't control security apparatus, they don't lobby for investment into their states, they don't protect businesses in their environs, they don't control mineral resources. WHAT PRODUCTIVE THING EXACTLY DO OUR GOVERNORS DO?
Since Tinubu became president, their allocation have increased, what are they doing with these resources. A citizen is more likely to build prosperity under a working governor than a working president. It is agreed that our constitution ties cuts off one of the arms of a governor, but what about the other arm?
Politics / Re: CBN Fails To Account For $4.5 Billion In Foreign Reserves — Audit Report by gabicon: 8:13am On Feb 13
Why is the auditor generals office just speaking up? When these things were fresh they said nothing, no body even deemed it fit to whistle blow.
Sports / Re: Full List: Afcon 2023 Awards by gabicon: 12:40pm On Feb 12
buharibanjo:
The 2023 CAF African Cup of Nations ended on Sunday night on a disappointing note for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as they lost the trophy to the host nation, Ivory Coast.

The Ivorians won 2-1 against Nigeria, courtesy of goals from Franck Kessie and Sebastien Haller who helped The Elephants clinch their third AFCON trophy.

Below is the full list of awards given at the AFCON:


Ecobank Best Goalkeeper
Ronwen Williams – South Africa

Air Côte d’Ivoire Fair Play Team award
South Africa

Puma Golden Boot winner
Emilio Nsue – Equatorial Guinea (5 goals)

Puma Silver Boot winner
Gelson Dala – Angola (4 goals)

Puma Bronze boot winner
Mostafa Mohamed – Egypt (4 goals)

TotalEnergies Man of the competition
William Troost-Ekong – Nigeria

Best Young Player award
Simon Adingra – Ivory Coast

Best Coach award
Emerse Faé – Ivory Coast

Source: https://punchng.com/full-list-afcon-2023-awards/?amp

Congratulations to all the award winners.

I thinks we need to get rid of the Nigerian coach B4 the world cup. We need to get a proper NO 10 and a defensive midfielder or hope that Ndidi will be fit by then. We have the most prolific No9 in the world but no adequate midfield to feed him. Iwobi can't play 10, those shoes are too big for him to fill, we couldn't hold the ball and drive in, we had to resort to short passes that we eventually lost the ball.
If I were the coach I would have gotten wingers to run on the flangs and cross thereby reducing pressure on the middle.

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Education / Re: Nigerian Students Abroad Groan Over Naira Free Fall by gabicon: 12:31am On Feb 03
Lisalil:


https://punchng.com/nigerian-students-abroad-groan-over-naira-free-fall/?amp

The dollar scarcity issue is a reflection of our productivity as a nation. Chinese people do not look to their government for Forex, they make what the world needs and earn Forex. Swiss sells chocolates and luxury goods to earn Forex. Nigerians don't want to sell anything to the world or even buy local produce but expect their president to some how make Forex available. Out of 10 ships that berth in our ports only one goes back with goods. To satisfy our consumption appetite we need to earn commensurate Forex.

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Family / Re: Married Couples: How Do You Cope With Temptation To Cheat? by gabicon: 1:57pm On Feb 01
ebubeson:
As a married person, share you escape routes to overcoming cheating and how you cope with the temptation to commit adultery.

Practice the DISCIPLINE of self control. You are not to start practicing it in marriage, it should be practiced outside it first.
Business / Re: Kingsley Moghalu Reveals The Problem With The Naira by gabicon: 8:21pm On Jan 26
Queengee:



sir please I need a job , I have bsc upper class in economics
We are not recruiting at the moment. Best wishes.
Business / Re: Kingsley Moghalu Reveals The Problem With The Naira by gabicon: 9:51am On Jan 26
We all know the problem, how do we solve it in a non textbook manner. I run a manufacturing business, we have 3 phase equipments and voltage sensitive single phase equipments. For months now we don't get complete 3 phases and even the single phase is not 220v. So to run efficiently, we have to do so on diesel, that alone has taken the competitive edge. Manufacturing is not about being indigenous, it's about how competitive you can be, the main reason multinational manufacturing plants are closing down is because they can't effectively compete in global space.

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Politics / Re: Crowdfunding Ransom Will Worsen Kidnapping, Badaru, Defence Minister Warns by gabicon: 9:49pm On Jan 17
ijustdey:


https://leadership.ng/crowdfunding-ransom-will-worsen-kidnapping-defence-minister-warns-nigerians/

Attach the death penalty to kidnapping, we have treated this thing too long with kid gloves. These new guys are purposely kidnapping multiple individuals and killing one of their victims to create urgency, it's a purposeful change of kinetics, they know what they are doing. This is the new one they want to use to keep president Tinubu busy, they better give them fire for fire else it would go out of hand.
Family / Re: My Wife And 1 Are Expecting Our First Child And This Is What Is Happening by gabicon: 6:12pm On Jan 11
Valoromega:
We are currently expecting our first child , she should give birth within a this month.

She has requested money for baby things and I have given her over 400k but she hasn’t both the basic things she needs. She usually go with her mom to the market to get the things but they haven’t even both the things the baby will need in the hospital.
They went and bought baby wardrobe even though we already had baby wardrobe that was given to us on our wedding , she also both baby duvet without buying bed , the clothes she bought was for a month old baby , she didn’t even buy the first wear the baby would use , so far I haven’t even seen anything tangible she has bought with 400k plus I’ve given her, she hasn’t even bought the things she needs after delivery .

I don’t know if it’s her mom that’s telling her to buy those things, the mom doesn’t even care where the money comes from , she just demands that we buy this and that .

I was thinking the money I gave her would be enough to buy the most basic things she and the baby needs , now she’s demanding more

This thing no need cause issues. I should have asked for a list of the basic things the baby will need and after which give money for them. Unbudgeted money equals unwarranted spending.

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Politics / Re: Cut All The Expenses Of Every Aspect Of The Government By 60% – Obi Tells FG by gabicon: 8:59am On Jan 11
DamnnNiggarr:


Peter Obi

Controling a state and a country are two different ball games, the vested interests are very different. We seem to under estimate the amount of people benefiting from the inefficiency of our government. The minute you touch their money, they keep you busy with insecurity, increase in crime rate, and general unrest, cutting down government cost by 60% is great, but it has to be done gradually, any bullish approach will force these elements to unite against a common enemy. This is how politics is played, you can't run politics based on idealistically, you run it realistically. President Obasanjo tried the idealistic approach he saw pepper he switched to real approach, that's the only way your plans of doing good for the nation can survive.

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