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Career / Re: Teacher Offered ₦55,000 To Teach Students That Pay N294k School Fees by grandstar(m): 11:58pm On Sep 19
galantjoe:
The teacher must be a greedy and covet type. What concern her to how much students are paying. What she would have done was that if that 55k is not okay for her, she should fuccck out of the sch abd stop making mountain out of molehill. She is ingrate and amuosu

She does have a right to complain. And she did get out.

Poor renumeration of staff is exploitation, that is if you can afford to pay better.

The prime reason for poor is down to the huge number of unemployed and underemployed in the market. Staff can quickly be replaced. It's an employers market.

If it was in a tight labour market, or one where some skills are in high demand, they can be sure of good pay.

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Politics / Re: Civilization Whose Names Were Changed In The Course Of World History by grandstar(m): 10:10pm On Sep 19
You forgot to add the British conquest as well.

mysticwarrior:
Egypt was conquered by Alexander the Great of Macedonia and he named a city after himself called Alexandria, that city is still in Egypt till this day. The Romans also conquered and Ruled Egypt, don’t forget Augustus, Marc Antony and Cleopatra.
Crime / Re: Man Who Raped His Stepson To Death Got Raped In Prison. by grandstar(m): 9:31pm On Sep 19
Serves the asshole right (pun intended)
Foreign Affairs / Re: Poland Will Not Die For America's Wars. Go Home! - Polish MEP Tells US Secretary by grandstar(m): 6:18pm On Sep 19
Krismas:
grin OK
No vex, I mean to say Poland was colonized by USSR. Cos I remember Poland was the HQ of Warsaw Pact.

Poland does not to he under any country, particularly Russia.
Crime / Re: Hotel Staff Rush Into Room After Hearing Screams To Find A Naked Woman Tied Up by grandstar(m): 5:45pm On Sep 19
judatech:
She's A Chosen!

Praize daa leaving Jeezoz!!!!!!!! grin grin grin grin grin
Foreign Affairs / Re: Poland Will Not Die For America's Wars. Go Home! - Polish MEP Tells US Secretary by grandstar(m): 5:28pm On Sep 19
Krismas:
grin Poland was a part of USSR. How are dey weary of Russia?
Russia might likely fight Poland because Poland has ambition of taking Liviv which used to be a part of Poland before it was ceded to Ukraine. As Russia is taking over all of Ukraine, if countries like Poland or Romania suddenly wakeup to claim territories inside Ukraine, Russia will smoke them too

Poland was never part of the USSR.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Poland Will Not Die For America's Wars. Go Home! - Polish MEP Tells US Secretary by grandstar(m): 5:27pm On Sep 19
I had to go to search online for more information.

The MEP is speaking for himself. It does not represent the view of the Polish government.

Poland has an army of 200,000 soldiers, the 3rd largest in NATO. It seems it isn't taking any potential threat from Russia with kid gloves.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Poland Will Not Die For America's Wars. Go Home! - Polish MEP Tells US Secretary by grandstar(m): 5:20pm On Sep 19
What is going on?

Poland has always been wary of Russia, and supports the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It fears of Ukraine loses the war, they would become vulnerable.

Will someone explain to me what it going on here?
Politics / Re: Tax; OPEC Reveals Reasons Why dangote Petrol Is Costly In Nigeria by grandstar(m): 3:37pm On Sep 19
budaatum:


Tinubu should remove subsidy and add tax?

Guess he has 2 more years to do just that. We are being prepared for it.

grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Putin Could Make Millions Of IPhones Blow Up If My Fears Are Right, Expert Warns by grandstar(m): 3:35pm On Sep 19
sunboy:


Finally some reasonable conversation…

Oh for sure, it may take them months to find alternatives. I’m curious to see what their response to Israel would be… and eventually I fear that the conflict is about to get to a new level, plus a new pandora box of terrorism has been unleashed now too.

The damage this war would have on Israel would be lasting. An American bailout into the billions should assist the economy.

The biggest problem is the "peace of a graveyard" that any neutralization of Hamas would achieve. Many Israelis no longer have any confidence in their own country. They don't feel safe. Many are exiting.

More foreign companies will be wary of dong business with Israel. Imagine Columbia cancelling a yearly contract of supplying over $300m worth of coal to Israel? The fact that Israel has to even go that far to purchase coal raises questions. The Houthis meddling in shipping activities in the Suez will drag on. Israel could have turned to Australia but passing the Suez canal will be a thorny issue.

Yes, the threat of terrorism is real. You don't need many attacks, just well timed ones to make a destabilizing impact on people.

How long will Netanyahu realize that just digging in deeper isn't the solution?

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Putin Could Make Millions Of IPhones Blow Up If My Fears Are Right, Expert Warns by grandstar(m): 1:59pm On Sep 19
Israel has over a million citizens who are Palestinians.

They can use them to create sleeper cells in Lebanon and other places.

I doubt Lebanon and other Arab countries have Jewish citizens ready to do likewise. They kicked all of them out.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Putin Could Make Millions Of IPhones Blow Up If My Fears Are Right, Expert Warns by grandstar(m): 1:56pm On Sep 19
sunboy:


Poor ignorant talk.

Hospitals in US and many western countries give pagers to doctors and nurses, and specialist doctors.

Walkie-Talkies are used by construction workers, security officers etc.

Different is that these particular ones were tampered with for this purpose that’s all.

Hezbollah turned to pagers because Mossad kept intercepting their calls on their phones.

Unfortunately for them, pagers turned out to be worse.

The exploding pagers would disrupt Hezbollah's for months if not for years.

I feel sorry for Hezbollah. I doubt they are bad guys. Iran uses them for destabilization purposes.
Foreign Affairs / Re: Hungarian Shell Company Behind Pagers Used By Israel In Lebanon Terror Attack by grandstar(m): 9:10pm On Sep 18
I laugh at people who think these attacks on Hezbollah or the continuous war in the Gaza are an indication of victory.

What is the point of victory when what you have is the peace of a graveyard?

What further gains Israel will achieve in the Gaza strip will come at too great a cost. No more Israeli soldier needs to lose life, limb or their mind for little or nothing at this point.

Many who supported the Israeli reprisal at the beginning are expressing their displeasure, including the United States.

Israel under Netanyahu has no interest in the future of the Palestinians whether in the West Bank or Gaza. The greenlight has already been given to the building of the largest new Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

Israeli citizens are fleeing the country in the thousands and a labor shortage has hit the country in the high tech sector.

Perhaps, Netanyahu may expect the US to bail the country out financially. It has already helped Israel generously with weapons.

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Romance / Re: I Need A Husband; Please Help My Life - Lady (Photo) by grandstar(m): 4:54pm On Sep 18
Can I say she is between 30-32yrs? I'm not so good at guessing ages at times.

Perhaps, if she stood straight, then one can gauge her.

Anyway, be careful. There are lots of scammers out there. They will flock to you plenty.

Once you open your legs, e don finish. And its the next scammers turn. There are only out to take advantage of you.

If they can't wait until the wedding night, don't date.

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Politics / Re: NNPCL-Dangote Fuel Price Outrageous, Exploitative – Reps Minority Caucus by grandstar(m): 4:50pm On Sep 18
jayce232:

This has nothing to do with Dangote but common sense! I just asked u a simple question, stop trying to evade it! You said the average cost of fuel in most nations is high & I asked what is the average minimum wage in those nations? You can't be comparing spending cost without earning capacity? Use your brain, if u don't have one, then keep shut instead of posting nonsense! Your Country is among the poorest in the world, yet u are comparing it to nations that are taking good care of her citizens in terms of fuel price?? Are u that senseless?

Oga,
What does your average minimum wage have to do with the price of oil? It is irrelevant. All the countries surrounding Nigeria pay a market reflective price for petrol, and they are all poorer than Nigeria.

The primary reason why Nigerians want the subsidy is simply because they are used to it. It is destroying the economy. The government is borrowing to supply you subsidized petrol. Now, the cost of servicing the debt as at 2022 was more than 100% of government revenue.

Can you explain what the bolded means?

How is the petrol subsidy impoverishing and destroying the economy?

1. It forces government to borrow money to finance it. During Buhari's tenure, he resorted to ways and means, that is borrowing from the CBN. The problem here is that the CBN prints the money and it is not only inflationary, but also adversely affects the rates of Naira. That is why the Naira crashed from about$1- 200 Buhari met it to around N650 when he left. That 650 was not even the true value of the Naira as the CBN had $7bn of unfulfilled contracts. Entities had paid for forex, but the CBN had no forex to supply them. That means it sold them the fx far cheaper than its real value.

Huge government borrowing will lead to the devaluation of the Naira. If you want the petrol subsidy intact, don't be surprised the Naira falls to between 2,500-3,500 by 2027.

2. Where the petrol subsidy really does damage is that it discourages investment in the downstream sector of the economy.

If the price of petrol had been deregulated long ago, it would have encouraged massive investments in refining plants. By now, the country would probably be refining between 2.5-3mbpd of oil.

Just look at Dangote. He has been unable to produce petrol because it is sold below the market price. Many Nigerians were of the wrong notion that once Dangote refinery was ready, the price of petrol he produces would be so cheap, that there would be no need for a subsidy.

How is that possible? At $75, per barrel for crude oil, when we divide it by 159 litres, we will get how much each litre of crude oil cost when you multiply it by 1,600, you get 750/litre. If a litre of crude oil is sold at 750/litre, how will he sell now sell refined petrol at N600? I haven't even added refining cost.

Up to 20 refinery licenses have been disbursed since 1999. The only ones built were very small private refineries and they focused only on diesel, because the prices aren't subsidized by government, and the price has been fully deregulated.

If Nigeria was producing over 2.5m bpd, its economy would probably be triple the size it is today.

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Health / Re: Blindsight: Elon Musk Invents A Device That Will Enable The Blind To See by grandstar(m): 4:05pm On Sep 18
God1000:
This man is literally saving the world and changing many lives for the better.

He wants to see humans build, explore, thrive, be born in greater numbers & be healthier.

I’m not sure what I think of some of his ideas, but you have to admire his vision.


I think Our generation is the best. It seems we've seen everything in this generation.

We need to invest more in Science and technology in Nigeria and Africa

Sadly for mankind, things are getting far worse than better. One step forward, three step backwards. I love economics, so, I should be the eternal optimist, hoping that things get better.

But the bitter realities tell a different tale. The extreme weather conditions are only getting worse and not better. Climate change is decimating mankind. Yearly, we are regaled with tales of typhoons, hurricanes, tornados, flooding's, forest fires and so on.

It is suspected that as early as 2040, the arctic ice might have all melted. The Arctic and the Antarctica are the world's refrigerator. What happens when the Arctic now thaws, the weather will get hotter, and climate changes rage against the earth simply gets worse.

if you think I'm nuts, Google "preppers" and "survivalists."

The only remedy for mankind's problems is not from man but from God. Jesus told us to pray for God's kingdom to come(Read Matthew 6:10). That is a real kingdom, and would arrive at Armageddon (Read Daniel 2:44, Zephaniah 1:14-2:3). It will usher in everlasting blessings for its survivors (Isaiah 11:1-9, 2 Peter 3:13, Revelations 21:3,4)

If you're keen to know more about Armageddon, visit www.jw.org and search "Armageddon."

Meanwhile, I will keep working out my salvation
TV/Movies / Re: Rate A Nairalander’s First AI Generated Film by grandstar(m): 7:27am On Sep 18
donestk:
I wrote short story for a bbc competition some years back. I can share with you to create a film out of it.

Title: "Terrorist Doctor"

CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Start in Life and Early Career

Chapter 2: Humanitarian Job

Chapter 3: Captured by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb

Chapter 4: Recaptured by ISIS in the Syrian-Turkish Boarder

Chapter 5 Prisoner Exchange with Boko Haram

Chapter 6: The Battle of Bama

Chapter 7: Final Assault

Chapter 8: Life After Release



Won't it be better learning how to do it yourself?

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TV/Movies / Re: Rate A Nairalander’s First AI Generated Film by grandstar(m): 7:25am On Sep 18
LOSKYXANDER

Hi ya
Which AI did you use? Invideo, render, etc
Foreign Affairs / Re: Graphic Photos From The Explosion Of Pagers Used By Hezbollah In Lebanon by grandstar(m): 9:56pm On Sep 17
Kk
Politics / Re: Marketers, Refiners Demand Total Subsidy Removal. by grandstar(m): 9:00pm On Sep 17
Bevista:

Just curious. Which of my posts are you putting in the same sentence with "misinformation"?

It is a post you shared
Politics / Re: It Is Illegal For NNPCL To Fix Price Of Dangote Petrol – Falana by grandstar(m): 3:09pm On Sep 17
Does Falana fully comprehend what he is saying? He is actually requesting a complete removal of the petrol subsidy and the deregulation of its price.

The only reason why the government is dancing around in circles is that the masses don't want that.

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Sports / Re: Caption This Photo Of Osimhen & Galatasaray Fans (Pix) by grandstar(m): 2:49pm On Sep 17
ogaemma:


Please your rating of the Turkish Super League is wrong.
Do your fact check.
The Turkish Super League is ranked as the best 8 football leagues in Europe ahead of The Belgium, Russian and Holland league.
Osihmen is not playing in a small League.

The Turkish club would probably be ranked higher if their prime minister hadn't ruined their economy.

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Sports / Re: Caption This Photo Of Osimhen & Galatasaray Fans (Pix) by grandstar(m): 2:39pm On Sep 17
He is treated as a god. Too much is expected of him.

I hope he can live up to expectation
Religion / Re: Pastor Lazarus Muoka Buries His Wife, Joy Muoka by grandstar(m): 1:16pm On Sep 16
IFECHIGCON:

Very dumb thing , death is above every human

Third wife loading.......

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Politics / Re: FG To Pay 300 Subsidy On PMS by grandstar(m): 9:38pm On Sep 15
Gadafii:
I thought subsidy was meant for imported fuel, why pay for the one that's locally sourced and refined, dear FG

Normally, dangote fuel no supposed reach 400N, but the wicked and corrupt NNPC wouldn't let that be, that was why they opted to set the price earlier, because I don't understand why you would pay subsidy for a locally refined fuel

A barrel of crude oil is $75. 159 litres make one barrel. When we divide $75/159 = 47 cents per litre. Multiple that by 1,600 and you get around N750/litre

If 1 litre of crude oil cost 750 per litre, how can refined petrol sell for 400 per litre? Do you think they just dash crude oil out?

I haven't even added refining cost!

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Politics / Re: FG To Pay 300 Subsidy On PMS by grandstar(m): 9:29pm On Sep 15
Cherrybae:
I have just received information from a very high reliable sources that the FG have agreed to pay 300 naira subsidy for PMS from Dangote refinery.

This is to help reduce the hardship faced by Nigerians.

The NNPC will soon announce a new pump price which will not be more than 450 naira per litre.

I urge Nigerians to be calm and watch out for the great goodnews.

More details coming.


Who deceived you?

The market price for petrol is around 1,4-1,500 per litre

The price motorists will pay will be around 1,000/litre.

Government is owing about $6bn for petrol sold for 600. Why would it now reduce the subsidy further?

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Politics / Re: Nigerians May Buy Dangote Petrol For N857, N865 Per Litre by grandstar(m): 9:08pm On Sep 15
The government should have increased the price to like 1,300 per litre

The government should drastically cut what it spends on subsidy.

OBJ did so, and that was why there was constant scarcity during his 8 year tenure. He also built the Excess Crusde Account to $20bn

Alternatively, petrol purchased at NNPC petrol stations should go for 1,000 and whatever at other stations.

The sooner the petrol price is deregulated, the
better.

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Business / Re: Ghanaian Men Celebrate After Exchanging 200 GHC For Lot Of Naira (Photos) by grandstar(m): 3:40pm On Sep 14
Brendaniel:


Everything you wrote here is trash, because the citizens would have seen all the improvements you mentioned....

You can only say his method is working when the citizens begin to see the effects of his policies and actions....

You just wasted your time writing trash, go and explain what you wrote to the average man on the street and see if you life may ever remain the same ...

I don't give a damn what the average man on the street thinks. I wrote off the Buhari government within its first 30 days in office. I knew he was an economic disaster based on his first policies. The average man did not discern his incompetence, neither did you.

Anyone who distrusted him, especially the Igbos, did so based on his ethnicity and nothing more.

When the Thai economy collapsed in 1996, it took it 5 years, for it to achieve its pre-1996 gross domestic product. Many of you have no understanding of economics neither do you want to learn. Many of you are no better than Oshiomole.

As labour leader, he made it difficult for OBJ to remove the fuel subsidy. When he became governor, he then realized it actually cost money to provide this subsidy. He supported the subsidy removal by Jonathan in 2012.

What people like you and the common man on the street want is the continuation of the disastrous policies that destroyed the economy under Buhari. He shielded the masses from suffering by heavy borrowing. By the time he left office, almost all government revenue was used to service debt.

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Properties / Re: How Much Is 9" Block In Your Area. (SEE HERE) by grandstar(m): 3:23am On Sep 14
tuborme:
Una get mind go vote person that wants to reduce your purchasing power just because you hate igbos! Enjoy the ride!

Peter Obi said he would end petrol subsidy as well.

How won't that reduce the purchasing power?

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Israeli Forces Raided Iranian Missile Faculty In Syria(photos) by grandstar(m): 3:06am On Sep 14
smokinloud:

Israel will end this war only when HAMAS doesn't have the capacity to attack her territory again. You can't be hiding under civilians and be launching missiles into Israel proper and you expect the IDF not to strike. Unless you think Israel is foolish

I love constrictive answers and not someone just calling me 'terrorist sympathiser.'

I know that's what Netanyahu is trying to achieve but he won't succeed. Hamas is based on an idealogy. Hamas isn't the problem but the idealogy.

The war is creating bitter Palestinians hungry to hurt Israel.

Have you not heard of "lone wolves."?

Hamas can always regroup, regroup easily.

Israel needs to end the war and negotiate.

The biggest problem is that the present right wing government does not care about Palestinians.

They have no future plans for them. The government has even used this war to give out permits to build lots of homes for new settlers in the West Bank.

The West has long been played cool with Israel in deference to America. Now, many are openly hostile. Third World countries are turning their backs on Israel. Colombia banned the exports of coal to Israel. This was a $300m a year deal. Why Israel has to even travel so far to get coal is an indication of its international reputation.

With the Houthis making life miserable for ships passing the Suez Canal, the Israeli economy will suffer seriously as its extremely dependent on international trade for its prosperity.

It has a small population, so it focuses primarily on producing only good it has comparative advantage in and exports them, while it imports those it sucks at.

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Business / Re: Ghanaian Men Celebrate After Exchanging 200 GHC For Lot Of Naira (Photos) by grandstar(m): 11:29pm On Sep 13
PlayMaker14:



Face Quora and shut up.

Defending a drug lord and you think you will have respect here.

Fck off 🗑️

What dreadful manners you have! grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

No go kee yourself over nothing.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Israeli Forces Raided Iranian Missile Faculty In Syria(photos) by grandstar(m): 10:40pm On Sep 13
rummmy:
will you keep quiet this Arab contractor

Apart from the war, what else do you know about Israel? Most of you know nothing!

You can't even come out with any constructive criticism.

I would have appreciated if you said, "Israel had no choice but to invade and decimate Hamas so they can't carry out another attack. Yes, a lot of Palestinian lives has been lost, but Israel is seeking a once and for all solution to Hamas unending attacks on Israel"

That is constructive. What is Arab Contractor?

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