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I kinda get abridged updates on happenings around me here. However NL has opened my eyes to bigotry, hatred and the use of MOD power to silence some genuine thoughts, even if they are apparently true at least from some perception. It is a positive time wasting venture

nneh1: And how many % of men are husband materials? I am yet to find a guy that is still chaste at 30yrs let alone being responsible. You can get a prostitue that can build a home but i can't find 5% of men that can so barrister promiscuity shut ur mouth.

Is chastity synonymous with being a 'husbandly' material? Just asking

Femsyn: Cant we all see beyond Anambra in this issue? This is a pitiable state Nigeria has found herself. I am sad by this development, but more sad seeing tribal embedded comments all over this thread. Now, irrespective of who did it and who got caught, its safe to say that corruption is now a culture in our day-to-day lives. Please lets find a way of changing our perspective towards d ways in which we accomplish our goals and targets. If a sports festival whose intent is to discover home-grown talents is enmeshed in dis kinda controversy, i wonder what happens in corridors where much more is at stake. This is sad!

I respect your views and comments.

girliegal: fake athletes
fake clothes
fake chemist
fake people
fake fufu(akpu)
fake eba(garri)
fake women(hairy like men)
fake men(act like women)













Igbo.

Believe me when they phock you, its not gonna be fake

BinghiNya: igbo kwenu kwezeonu,the highest percentage of criminals are igbo they love win at all cost buncha criminals

Go and tell your Allah what you have just said.

jackbauersballs: Igbos cheating at Friendly games as well?

Why can't these Eastern Bruddas ply fair for ONCE?!

I came in to read this. Now i am gratified.

I have so thoroughly enjoyed the discussions on this your thread. Guess what, Let me date you, I would not propose, I promise, deal? LOL

butterflyy: INDIA VS NIGERIA: 99-1
Please, did you watch the match or heard about it?.
When i was young, this story used to be common that India used juju to beat Nigeria 99-1. I heard it was a well known Nigeria football player that scored our only goal, the ball changed to a stone and he kicked it without thinking twice. All our players were just seeing double, all our goalkeeper could see each time an Indian player played the ball at him was a roaring lion and a ball of fire which made him to run away from the goal post. I also heard this was why India is banned forever from playing football.
Please, is this story true?. Did you watch the match or heard about it too?.

Well, now that you are done telling this story, will you stop? LOL

shiftbutton: Under inflated tyres are highly dangerous

Romano Daniels, Bridgestone General Manager Marketing and Communications, said that tyre under-inflation was one of the most serious risk factors for crashes.

An under-inflated tyre runs at higher temperatures than it is designed for, he explained. The excess heat and friction can cause the tyre to disintegrate, leading to a blowout.

Daniels said that under-inflated tyres also cause fuel consumption to increase because of the extra rolling resistance that results.

Another concern is tyre life, he said. An under-inflated tyre wears down much faster. This means that motorists may only get 50 to 60 per cent of the tyre life they would expect from a correctly-inflated tyre, he added.

Also remember that an under-inflated tyre does not hold its designed shape as well under cornering or braking. This can cause poor roadholding and extended braking distances.

Under-inflated tyres can often be recognised by checking the wear pattern. If the tyre is wearing down on both shoulders faster than in the centre, the tyre pressures should be checked more frequently. If, however, the tyre pressures are found to be normal, the vehicle may have an alignment problem and should be seen to before the tyres become too worn.

Daniels advised motorists to check their tyre pressures at least every two weeks, using an accurate tyre gauge. He said that if motorists were concerned about the accuracy of the tyre pressure gauges at their local garages, they should consider investing in a proper portable tyre pressure gauge. He said the savings made through longer tyre life would soon cover the cost of the gauge.



http://www.bridgestone.co.za/corporate/news/article/608

Pray, what is the average life span of a tyre? I have heard 4 years, some have said i can pick it from the tyre itself where it is written ( i dont have that kind of time), i asked a certain mechanic guy and he said 2 years, I gave up on him, so who has the correct answer and provide me with authority please

[quote author=akay_47]lol...that video tho...talkin about the N5 he dropped, i think his dance covered 4 his little offerin...that dance is worth more than N50,000 to me......WHEN THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON MY SOUL, I'LL DANCE LIKE DAVID DANCED'[/quote]I have no issues with you dancing like David, but as for this video, that guy is not completely correct upstairs. It is an old video and i used to have the history behind it.

goosebumps: Ur dating a guy who means the world to u, everthing u ever want in a man and from all indications he feels the same way about u.

But ur family does not accept him cos of the part of the country he comes from, given their experiences with people from that area.

His people do not accept u based on looks, and status.

Would u let go of the relationship because maybe God is using this people to save u from a life of misery or would u keep at it cos its ur chance at being happy?

On things of emotion such as this, follow your mind. You can never be wrong and if you ever think you are wrong, think again, because you can never go wrong. Its your joy or sorrow, in either case, you lap it up and live with it, Just you, NO ONE ELSE.

@OP, did u go through a driving school? If yes, Just go back to your teacher and ask him.

MORN DEW: Can God pls make this man our president in 2015.

I reject your prayer and rebuke you in the name of whatever you believe in.

Fatdon: Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, yesterday, arrested a police officer who rode his 100 CC commercial motorcycle on the Agege Motor Road, Ikeja in defiance of the traffic law.

It would be recalled that the state governor, on August 2, signed into law the road traffic law which restricted the activities of Okada operators on 475 roads in the metropolis.

The officer, Mr. Ebahan Johnson, a Police Sergeant, who was accosted on the ever busy expressroad by the governor at the Airport Bus-stop, Ikeja, during an inspection tour of on-going projects in the Lagos-West Senatorial District of the state, was riding a red Bajaj motorcycle.
Johnson, who initially resisted arrest, succu- mbed when he realised that it was the governor that accosted him.

Speaking on the arrest, Fashola said; “There is no one who would be above the law. If anyone cannot submit himself to the law of the state, then that person should please, leave the state.”

The governor warned that the state government will not condone any violation of the road traffic law which was signed into law to bring sanity into road transportation.

According to him: “There is no society where laws are not broken but the state government will increase its enforcement to ensure that residents of the state comply with the law.

“And as we move on the road if we see anyone violating the law, we will stop and arrest him.”
According to the governor, the officer in question will be handed to the Commissioner of Police, Umar Mankko for proper prosecution.

“I am sure he would be prosecuted,” he said.





www.vanguardngr.com/2012/11/fashola-arrests-policeman-riding-okada-on-restricted-road/

The Comment by His Excellency is prejudicial. How could he have said 'I am sure he will be prosecuted'? In effect, he just gave a directive that the guy should be prosecuted. That is not fair. His word is authoritative enough.

Having said that, i have no sympathy for the Officer. They should deal with him in accordance with the law and then take his motor-bike to Alausa for 'Grinding'. We are watching

EX: I miss you
ME: Good to know, miss me less, bye
ME: Switch off Phone

martyns303: she insulted the force and uniform, you can't do that and expect a handshake, no, u'll get an handcuff. the jail term will be minimum tho.

What Law is that? You speak with so much authority.

In love you want to give and take, make sacrifices and be caring all for the right reasons. In infatuation, the only reason you do any of the foregoing is because you wanna lay or get laid.

I love the portion where Zaid M. Zaid said 'May Allah forgive her'

My question, forgive her for dying? or was she doing things that only that Zaid man knew about, in which case he was also doing her...Ooops...make i shut up.

By the way, is this enquiry on post completely different from this..https://www.nairaland.com/801655/2face-vs-dbanj-rulez-stage.

Abi we are now recycling topics?

tayuu: Initially it was 2face,but Dbanj overtook him by spreading his tentacles overseas and other part of the world,an evidence is shown on his interraction wit most american stars.so I give it 2 Dbanj..koko master!

None of them comes across as a star. However, D banj himself, at a show held in Muson centre last year admitted publicly that 2face is their 'baba'.

Talk about 'coming from the horse's mouth'.

afam4eva: How did they arrive at this? I was thinking GTB.

I am with you on this.

UBA is a cow-boy style Bank. I am not surprised because they can 'get' whatever they want.

GTB is the Bank joor, they are quietly making their mark and making people like me trust banking again. I will even pick Diamond Bank ahead of UBA, Zenith will come a distant third. IMO

My office is in the process of replacing my 'status car'. We have a 'car policy' of doing only Toyota or Honda vehicles. However in recent times, the policy has been relaxed to ensure that if you so wish, you can do any other car and possibly add more money to procure a car of your choice. I am seeking to get opinion on what car i should aim for. The approved official figure due to me is N5.0m and because of my terrain, i have consistently used vehicles in the range of SUVs. (Montero, Tucson, etc). All suggestions and supporting reasons are welcome. I may be willing to up the stake to N5.7m.

VIRTUOUSLADY: am a nurse, and am so proud to an ANGEL.




Florence Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care

These 'Angels' inflict pain. Them dey chuck injection for yansh.

But seriously, some of them are nice but a whole lot of them are just mean and nasty. When last i went to the hospital ( i accompanied my dad) they virtually walked me out from the waiting room because i could not condone their pride and talking down on people, and i told them without mincing words.

In all though, the goods ones are good, the bad ones are really bad.

As for reading and being busy, I am not here because i am not busy, i am here in this site because i work smart.

maygah: some of us are even tired of been Nigerians sef

I feel you die. The only reason some of us still carry this citizenship stigma is because......

Make i no talk am...

Citizenship is an inalienable unfettered fundamental human right arising from being a Nigerian within the legal definition as contained in the Constitution of the Federal republic of Nigeria. Census has a different purpose...determining the number of people in the geopolitacal state called Nigeria and using the data so procured to plan for amenities, etc.

The only citizenship that can be revocked is one acquired by operation of law (Naturalization, etc)

One illiterate then decides to sit atop his wild high horse and tell me that if i am not counted, i will lose my citizenship. Let us assume i am out of the country at about then, what happens? I so hate it when public officers parade their ignorance in this global village. The rest of us are basically adjudged with the same parameters with which those old foo.ls are measured.

But seriously, what are the benefits of being a Nigerian Citizen sef?

Bob Marley
Fela
Peter Tosh
Lucky Dube

In that order.

Jarus writes well
Shagamite writes well
There is this other guy....Jagumo...something....

In the female category, i think i just read and appreciated Egba girl.

I do not know other people's yardstick or parameter, as for me, logic of presentation and maturity comes to the fore.

Needless to say, i am a shining star in the firmament.

Egba girl: But what right do you have to say that they do not have ambitions? Are you living theirs lives? Do you know what plans and dreams they have? Do you know why they chose this job? Do you know whether they only plan to work for a few years, save some money and do something else? What if this job is a stepping stone for them? Are you inside the mind of the person that wants to own a truck company? I mean seriously, I think it's unfair to say these guys cannot defend their certificates or have no ambitions. You do not know these individuals and certainly do not know what their aspirations are. Even if they decide to work this job for the rest of their lives, as long as they get their job satisfaction, what is wrong with that? Not everybody can be a banker or WANTS to be a banker or businessman or whatever else. If driving trucks gives me a certain thrill or whatever, I dont see anything wrong with that. Some will stay with this job for a long period of time. Others will move on to something else.

Infact, I do not see why people are complaining about this thing. If job no dey, dem go complain. Job don come, dem go still complain say e no good. U no go at least do something? abi e better to go dey rob and kill pple ni? I tire. Human beings (Nigerians) will never be satisfied. Our pride too much sef. But then again, it's not our fault. Na society cause am. (of which na we build the society. lol)

I haven't read such a refreshing contribution in a long while. Your perception is wonderful, your grammar impeccable. I do appreciate you. Kudos.

mmmustapha: 3rd 2 comment, congrat my fellow naija, all d best

You do not even know how to count. 3rd? Your teacher (if you had any)must be very proud of you.

Da Mayor: It was meant to be a pleasant trip back home after a while abroad. As with everyone in my shoes I was quite excited, especially after all I’d heard (I emphasize ‘heard’) about gallant strides made by Mr. Goodluck Jonathan (representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria) and Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (representing Lagos State Government). And so I got on a plane, destination Nigeria, all smiles on my face. Well, I didn’t have to leave Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) before those smiles began to whither. T

The baggage arrival hall of the MMIA can best be described as ‘hell fire’ preparatory room. With the intense heat in that hall, it is amazing no one ever faints on arrival. However, I must commend the customs and NDLEA people for sparing my luggage the usual pretense search in hope for a ‘settlement’ (though I noticed them staring in my direction, but I guess after the grueling torture I had endured at the immigrations/ baggage hall, my face didn’t encourage such).

Coming out of the airport, it was business as usual. Cars parked in places clearly marked ‘NO PARKING’. Shamefully, even ‘oyibo’ knew the routine of greasing the hands of the police officers tasked with enforcing the NO Parking policy, blatantly causing untold hardship to law abiding motorists who make use of the designated car park. This was obviously not a good sign giving the ‘touted’ ongoing police reforms. I must state at this point, it is a huge joke if those in government believe that structure can become a ‘Hub’ for the sub region given its dilapidated state, and its lack of basic amenities and services found in major international airports worldwide. Anyway, I was not going to allow this little setback mould my opinion of the government, even though these lapses gave me reason enough to do so.

The ride out of the airport was heart breaking. The government’s media propaganda began to fall apart before my very eyes on day one. A road meant to be the pride and joy of the nation was its shame and disgrace. It was Littered with countless pot-holes, and commercial vehicles operating with reckless abandon under the watchful eyes (blessing) of law enforcement agents. It’s a literal case of spreading our dirty laundry in public view. I believe charity begins at home, and you cannot be talking about foreign investors when you cannot guarantee basic social amenities.

Veering off into state roads, I began to wonder what all the praise singing was all about. Had Lagosians been so intimidated into singing state government praise songs? I was, and am still yet to point my finger on one genuine people oriented policy of this administration. Few weeks into my vacation, I developed a good mind to pack up and return to my adopted home, with a genuine aim to convert it to a permanent one. Sadly, for the same reason which has kept many of our best and brightest brains in foreign lands.

Lagosians can best be described as a people under siege by the Action Congress of Nigeria ACN (popularly called Asiwaju Company of Nigeria) government. Daily living in fear of being ‘Caught’ by state empowered agents (even though some could best be described as thugs) for just going about their business. “Oga we catch you dey do this”, “Madam we catch you dey do that”. One day Lagosians will begin to get caught for just walking the streets (don’t think it’s a ludicrous suggestion, as we are gradually being caged in the name of toll gates). The new state traffic law which can best be described as draconian serves to further oppress the people, leaving us at the mercy of LASTMA, KAI, and the many uniforms I couldn’t keep track of. With clauses like jail term for first time traffic offenses, while corrupt public officials get a pat on the back for embezzlement, it’s easy to imagine the caliber of people in leadership.

Before you take me for a PDP hired gun, the only reason the Lagos state government is at the receiving end is because I’m a citizen by birth and naturalization hence am well within my rights to express my candid opinion. Let me cease this opportunity to commend the Lagos state government on the environmental beautification taking place. However if we are to seriously consider the facts, we will realize that the government has not been sincere. How can a reasonable government lease/sell the serene water view (which should be public space) of Ozumba Mbadiwe to cronies for purpose of building hotels, and relegate Lagosians to under bridge parks in the middle of nowhere. Lagosians cannot even walk public beaches in their country without paying exorbitant fee. What freebie do we actually receive from the government? I have been fortunate to travel and live in a few West African and European countries, and have never paid to walk a beach. That’s a story for another day.

Nigerians have to be one of the easiest set to govern. Just throw in a pacifier every once in a while to calm their nerves. Come to think of it, there’s nothing wrong with pacifying the people. However our government’s idea of a pacifier isn’t tax breaks or policy change that impacts positively on the ordinary man, rather its increasing fuel prices to divert attention from subsidy probes, or threatening to introduce five thousand (5000) naira notes to take away attention from pressing issues such as corruption, embezzlement, bad governance etc. Basically, introducing punitive measures for daring to question them. This is a tried and tested weapon employed by the Nigerian government and seems to work all the time. Our only form of leadership is turning a blind eye to everything provided it doesn’t affect their (Politicians) businesses or interests.

Governments around the world carry out reforms, but our idea of reforms is introducing policies to breed new monsters which facilitate corruption. How else do you explain the many parastatals and commissions littered around states, and most notoriously the federal capital territory, sometimes with incoherent functions? All equipped with Chairman, director et al. occupying gigantic buildings which have to be serviced and maintained.

It is a common sight to see staff of these ‘monsters’ at home on working weekdays, or attending to their own private businesses while waiting for ‘allocation’ to arrive. The Chairmen of these commissions are mostly nothing but ‘government boys’ who have been compensated for loyalty to the ruling party.

I couldn’t help but listen to the modus operandi of one of such commissions (NDDC) as highlighted by the governor of Akwa-Ibom state (Godswill Akpabio) during the just concluded silver jubilee celebration of the state, broadcast live on satellite television, as he opened a can of worms by giving a detailed description of how deep corruption is entrenched in the commission with respect to contract allocation and performance. Till this day, I am not aware of any investigation launched by the various anti corruption agencies concerning his allegations.

The people of Lagos state, and indeed Nigerians have been so consumed by their daily struggles that they seem to have lost their sense of humanity. How else do you explain senseless hatred road users exhibit towards each other daily? Policemen incarcerating innocent citizens because he/she refused to part with a bribe? Security men at fast food joints and banks incessantly requesting a tip for ushering you in? And the cold blooded murder by the Aluu clan, of four students of the University of Port Harcourt, which has become known as the Alu 4 (one of many murders we as a nation must surely account for)? As we can see, these are pure cases of the ordinary man’s inhumanity to his kind. What has become of the mantra “do unto others as you would have others do unto you?” I believe the change we seek starts with me and you. The way we treat our fellow citizens on the streets, our colleagues at work place, etc, does go a long way in shaping society.

I dare say that Nigerians deserve the government we get. Majority of which are beneficiaries of the corrupt system, either directly or indirectly. Inwardly endorsing the corrupt ways as it puts food on the table, and outwardly condemning it. Little wonder people cannot protest when three expensive toll gates are put on their 46km stretch daily route. Or when I have to pay money to park at the airport and the roads in the car park serves only to damage my car. Or when touts (also known as area boys, however I choose to use the term criminals) extort Nigerians daily, and return a large chunk of their loot to their government god fathers.

Oh!! I weep for my people. In the words of Genghis Khan, “I (punitive leaders) am the punishment of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you”. I am inclined to believe this is the situation we find ourselves.

In summary, a vast majority of our leaders are wicked. Fitting the biblical description of Satan. Coming only to steal, kill and destroy (all of which have been done to our beloved country). It would be a sad thing, and an injustice indeed to go through this man made hell here in Nigeria and end up in hell fire with this caliber of leaders. I am convinced the hottest part of hell awaits such people.

People who divert money meant to alleviate suffering of the poor and convert it to personal use. People who channel free drugs donated by foreign governments meant to support HIV patients, and sell them at exorbitant prices to the sick and afflicted. People who drive their exotic cars (and private jets as seems to be the norm) bought with ill-gotten wealth in the midst of abject poverty, and foolishly drive them on roads/ airports they have neglected. People who allocate phony road contracts knowing nothing will be done only to embezzle money. People who refuse to implement meaningful policy for fear of their loot source being cut off.

To such I ask; what has become of your conscience? How can you take a dump where you sleep/eat!!!!! As much as the white man promotes corruption abroad (so we claim), he can never bring it home as that’s where he will retire. That’s the home of his wife and kids. For our leaders, it’s the opposite.

Nigeria indeed is a land of opportunity. I know a man who was worth twenty naira in year 1999, and today is one of the world’s richest men. I know few others who run major corporations without any history of a start up. There has to be something about these types of opportunity. Opportunities that don’t follow the laws of nature. I leave you to guess what has fuelled these ‘all of a sudden’ success stories. Little wonder the youth are no longer interested in a formal education, as they have figured out the formula to instant success.

I have taken time to read biographies of success stories worldwide, and found that they have one thing in common, ‘History’. Men and women who started from humble beginnings, working hard to grow businesses into major corporations. I compare with my Nigerian entrepreneurs and what I see is instant success stories with no history. Probing further, you find that the chairman or directors consist of ‘former governor’, ‘former minister’, ‘former government official’, etc. Indeed our anticorruption agencies have their work cut out.

The rate, magnitude, and impunity at which corruption is perpetuated in Nigeria is second to none. Mildly put, if we were in a marathon, Nigeria can afford to take a whole day rest without fear of being sighted. Hence it is quite laughable and insulting when Mr. President tells Nigerians and the world that our war against corruption is second only to the United States (still laughing as I type this). Let’s take a basic case that affects us all. I heard the National Electrical Regulatory (NERC) boss publicly state that the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) service charge is illegal. However, Nigerians are still mandated to pay this absurd bill. It is not rocket science to figure that some ‘oga’ is benefiting from this charge, hence the inability of government and its regulatory agencies to curb this extortion.

What has become of our power probes? Petroleum subsidy probes? And other such spectacles as I choose to call them?

Despite all these short comings, deep down in the heart of most Nigerians in Diaspora, there is a strong desire to return home. To be around friends and loved ones. To not be bothered by freakish weather, extreme boredom, racism, and all the ‘abroad inconveniences’. That is why we follow developments back home with keen interest. Hoping to hear news that will encourage our desire to return home. Unfortunately, everyday outdoes the previous with respect to bad and absurd news. Boko haram trying to outdo MEND, Aluu clan trying to outdo boko haram, corruption trying to employ more people, ‘million man armed robbery gang’ terrorizing a state, state finance ministry broken into and all files and backups carted away while the police argued which post had jurisdiction to respond, petrol subsidy saga still playing out while culprits are still handed fresh allocations, fuel scarcity becoming a normal way of life, Pastor competing with business men, the list goes on. Is it too much to ask for a better life?

Ours is a peculiar case that defies logic. There is a complete feeling of hopelessness among the youth in the midst of opportunity, lack in the midst of plenty, and thirst in the midst of the rivers. If this isn’t a curse/ punishment, then I have never seen one. My pen has ceased to write as it weeps for my country men and women.

Indeed, only God can save from such mess!!

OK. So where are you now?

Would your story had been any different if you did not have a 'Nigeria' to come back to? A day will come when there will be no Nigeria and you will look back with nostalgia and wish for all those negative things that you have complained about. It is my hope that you have decided to stay back and throw in your massive support towards pulling our beloved country out of the present quagmire it has found itself. It is no use shouting from the roof top and telling the world how terrible it is to come back to this 'hell-hole' if after that, you crawl or sneak back to a system that is working perfectly because its people sat back in their own country to make things work. Let us not just bad-mouth this country, let us all come together to effect changes, positive changes.We have ALL that it takes to effect a turn-around....starting from the poster.

[quote author=e-herbal]Cannibalism is a tradition of the abriba people ,which i strongly believe our igbo sister hails from.[/quote]Another BINGO on the loose. Who let the dogs out