₦airaland Forum

columbus007:
so na becos of ordinary infinix phone dis girl don dey pariwo untop

The number of daft idiots like you online make me sick. So because the phone is "ordinary infinix", she should simply relinquish it to shameless thieves like you? I don't get it. She shouldn't make any effort to retrieve her property from crooks like you, because it is "ordinary"? Do you have a brain?

olapluto:
The effrontery of this 'Bishop' is legendary. His people have been so battered by poverty that even blood money is OK with them. This guy will win the governorship election in that state if he contests. What a rotten nation. The guy that should be in prison and have all his blood money confiscated.

Envious mofo. Have all his blood money confiscated and given to you, so that you'll shower praises on God for salvaging you from your spiritual bond with poverty, abi?

Until you provide evidence of your stupid claims (that are based only on hearsay and social media reports), keep quiet and stop advertising your cold-blooded jealousy.

onila:
just like what is happening in south Africa


we should stop deceiving ourselves, that we can do anything right

Beyond managing the economy, we need to be recolonised in the fullest sense - politically AND economically. As painful as it is to admit, the fact remains that the back man - in congregations of his own type - has shown himself to be incapable of managing his affairs in such a way that facilitates meaningful and sustainable development. The best he does is to shine as an outlier in isolated examples. As a group, the story is too shameful to tell. Forget long talk, specious argument, and fine rhetoric; the facts stare us in the face. Save for few state-level outliers such as, arguably, Rwanda and Botswana, there is no WHOLLY black country in the world (including miserable places like Haiti and Jamaica that are even in the Americas) that is anywhere near the standard of living and development of the rest of the developed/developing world.

Without the White Man, South Africa - with its lazy and unintelligent black population - would be a miserable waste dump of pathetic and hopelessly poor idiots. Nigeria is a none issue, as we all know. Same story for the rest of black Africa.

The impermanence of everything.... It's all a big joke really. It is called life, and it will happen to everybody. And I mean everybody.

The sooner we all realised this and become more humble - regardless of our current stations in life - the better for us.

Yorubaangel:
I understand you bro and I really like Atiku and his ideas but with the experiment of Buhari who also sought for the office for like 4times... I don't think Nigerians will be convinced to vote for a man like that again... but truly NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.... just been politically realistic

Well, I know for sure that Atiku is not in the same category as Buhari. Atiku is far more prepared, more capable, more competent, and more suitable in every way imaginable than Buhari. In a nutshell, Atiku is a superior man to Buhari in any and every political leadership sense. This is beyond sentiment. Buhari is shamefully deficient in any form of leadership or management proficiency. A man that left the military in 1984 and retired to his village and cattle to lick his wounds for decades. No self development, no leadership interventions, no intellectual engagement for self or for country, no contribution to the socio-political and economic space... nothing, except a single-minded, vendetta-driven agenda to become president - couched within a now apparently false premise of integrity and anti-corruption. Clearly, his brain is even more gaunt than his skeletal physical frame.

The only narrative sold against Atiku to the public is that he is corrupt, but which member of the political class isn't? They all are, without exception.

Nonetheless, Atiku has expressed very clear and coherent ideas about what he can do and how he will do it. Even his personal businesses have been evidence of his mercurial acumen and management and leadership skills. Every business undertaking the man has ventured into has been a stupendous success.

Politically, we all know that he is liberal and 'de-tribalised', and is a proven mobiliser of men and resources. It is sad that a recurring decimal and member of the old establishment like Atiku should be in the reckoning for Nigeria's presidency at this time, and for sure there are thousands of better suited individuals than him. But if one were to choose from the present political class which seem poised to take power yet again, then Atiku is my best option among the lot, without any doubt...

If he manages to rebrand himself in the eyes of the masses, by shedding the lingering "corruption" toga and crafting a compelling new narrative, then I believe he will be quite sellable to the masses, who now know better than to trust any "anti corruption' deception.

OmoEpe:
Atiku,of all the presidential hopefuls, comes across as the most prepared, like or hate him he is very coherent in his vision and plans for the country. The only thing holding him back and making him unsellable has being his perceived desperation and unstable character. If paradventure he attempts to cross to the PDP for a presidential ticket,he is sure to lose disgracefully. His best bet remains staying in the APC and struggling for the ticket which is not impossible considering the health of PMB and the state of our economy
It's rather too early for Nigerians to trust the PDP with power considering the level of corruption experienced under GEJ , this is the only reason PMB seems to be getting away with so many faltering moves an Atiku under APC will likely get a more favourable consideration than under the PDP
This is my personal opinion of the Atiku adventure[color=#006600][/color]

Atiku wouldn't get anywhere close to the presidential nomination under the APC. His best bet is the PDP. Don't forget that a very small coterie of powerful hawks have constituted themselves into a cabal controlling the affairs of the presidency, and by extension the party (APC). As always, they would prefer to anoint a manipulable dark horse (who they believe they can control) than concede power to an independent, self-contained colossus like Atiku, who they simply can't come close to if he gets into office.

The reins of power within the core of the APC at this moment are far beyond Atiku's reach, and I don't see him getting the ticket.

If he is desperate enough for one last shot at the presidency, then he must retrace his roots in the PDP.

Yorubaangel:
Too late for him... Atiku is not destined to run this country... He should embrace his destiny

Don't allow anyone tell you that you're not 'destined' to achieve your dreams. If we all have this kind of mentality, then all the great accomplishments numerous individuals have achieved in this world would not have been possible.

Where can I see any of her video clips? I need to study it for educational purposes.

Reference:
Well if you display affluence without commensurate legit income you must be a criminal. I think all societies accept that. The infamous Al-Capone was finally nailed for tax fraud when they couldn't make other charges stick. As they say in the FBI, 'follow the money'. It will lead to all sorts of interesting places and perhaps solve a lot of knotty crimes.

You contradicted your own assumption and logic.

Key word is legit income. This means that displaying affluence "without an identifiable means of income" (key word identifiable) is not a crime in itself, because unidentifiable is not tantamount to illegit, just as 'identifiable' does not necessarily mean legit. What would be a crime, hypothetically, is if the wealth you're displaying is from an illegit source.

And even if the entire world suspects that your wealth is illegit, it's not enough to arrive at the kind of conclusion you suggested - i.e. "if you display affluence without commensurate legit income you must be a criminal". That's an unfortunate and hasty assumption. Law enforcement must always take the pains and invest the time and resources to Investigate and establish that your money is illegit, before moving in on you. That's the hallmark of a society based on Rule of Law.

I like the example you gave, about Al Capone, which negates your earlier faulty assumption. Al Capone committed tons of crimes, including murder and money laundering. But in the end, the Feds could only go against him on charges of tax evasion. Why? Was it that they didn't assume (read: know) that he committed those other more heinous crimes? No. It's because they simply couldn't muster enough evidence against him. That's exactly my point.

I don't understand all this stupid noise and claptrap about investigating people's wealth. We have numerous "prominent" idiots in the public space who don't need any investigation because we all know that their wealth was illegally or illicitly acquired. Yet we celebrate them. Who has asked questions about Bola Tinubu's wealth? Or about Folorunsho Alakija's Wealth? Or Theophilus Danjuma? Or even the guy who calls himself the Lagos State Police Commissioner, Fatai whatever, who is a mere career policeman, but yet is wealthy enough to finance his daughter's education in the United States and then sponsor her wedding in the same country - ferrying loads of guests abroad (all expense paid) for the jamboree... A civil servant that earns a pittance as salary!

Who has "investigated" the wealth of these kinds of characters? Nobody! Because someone has a prestigious sounding occupation, the daft Nigerian society assumes that he or she must be legit, even if his lawful earnings fall far short of his lifestyle. Oh, he is a retired police commissioner, so that's why he owns a three star star hotel and is a very wealthy man. Oh, he is a former permanent secretary, so don't wonder how come he is a billionaire. Oh he is a banker, worked in this or that so-called establishment, so he is/was "gainfully employed" enough to own assets in multi millions and billions. On salary, allowances and entitlements of how much exactly? Who has asked questions about the disparity between occupational income and wealth for these kinds of characters?

Yet you have the audacity to question the income of totally self-declared, self-employed, and self-made entrepreneurs who refuse to be held down by Nigerian society's artificial shackles constructed to ensure mass immiseration, and are making a way for themselves, all by themselves - without ever having been arrested for a felony.

The hypocrisy in Nigeria stinks to high heavens.

Reference:
First time I have heard the police make an arrest based on this kind of assertion. And is a faulty one at that because most criminals do have legit day jobs and investments. That is why there is a term called money laundering.

The Mr Jimoh dunce needs to be sacked for releasing this kind of nonsensical statement. He is too incompetent to be retained in the Force.

phorget:
No, it's because their source of wealth could not be ascertained. It's not a crime to be wealthy but it becomes a crime when your source of wealth become dubious.

Why not prove that one's source of wealth is dubious first before arriving at premature conclusions based only on empty suspicions and assumptions?


The Law does not make it a crime for you to be wealthy without the source of your wealth being known to busybodies. The Law males it a crime for you to acquire wealth from ILLEGAL means.

It is the job of the police and other law enforcement agencies to investigate the illegality of one's wealth before rushing to the media to talk nonsense. Unless and until their investigation establishes that a person's wealth accrued from his or her involvement in a specific criminal activity then there is no case, simple.

Besides our concern in the instant case is not anyone's source of wealth. The issue at hand is the very serious matter of homicide. Cold blooded mass murder. This statement by the police has to go down as the most useless statement ever released by any country's law enforcement. Why tell us rubbish stories about anyone's source of wealth, rather than tell us about the murder and about the evidence linking any suspect to it?

This police spokesman must be brainless. From the very stupid statement, the only thing 'linking' the so-called suspects to the crime is that they wealthy but have no "identifiable means of income".

Since when did the law make it a crime for anyone to not to have an identifiable means of income? Which specific law stipulates such and how do you define "identifiable"?

Besides, what's the direct or indirect connection between being wealthy without an identifiable means of income and the Ozubulu church killings?

Indeed. Every normal playboy has wasted money and time on stupid bitches that turned out not worth the effort. That's part of the game, and cannot be avoided.

The key is to work within a budget, and know when to stop if you're not making headway. That's what separates the experienced smooth operators and hardies from the starry eyed mumu men who don't know how to play the game.

Depending on certain circumstances, my general rule is to have a 'feel' of her after two dates at most. Doesn't necessarily mean outright sex (though that happens within two dates sometimes),. Could be kissing, squeezing, intimate touching, 'seeing' the goods in flesh, etc. If it doesn't happen by the third date cos the girl is resisting or forming nonsense, then the respectable thing is to back down and save your time and resources for someone else. Even if all goes according to plan, always make sure you don't spend more than you can afford to lose anyway (on intangibles such as drinks and chops during outings, and a few thousands for token cab money). Never accede to her request for any lump money, gifts or anything tangible until you complete the mission according to the target you set.

adetayo234:
800 naira/1000 words is still reasonable.

Well, maybe I'm too generous then. I pay N1k for 500-700 words, but my writers have been largely unimpressive and I'm planning a total overhaul soon.

bovo:
So I couldn't help but notice your arguments and just wanted to chip this in to make aware the unsuspecting general public that patronize these Platforms (Uber/Taxify).
It would seem there is a way these drivers hijack the GPS/Navigation system of the Apps using a third party app (Lockito) hereby resulting to outrageous fare rates. Drivers that practice this dastardly act usually hide their phones from unsuspecting riders during the trip, so it's in your best interest to be observant of the app they run during trips........... My 2 cents.
PS: No ignorant driver should quote me please.

This is also very true. Thanks for exposing the name of the app these crooked drivers use. I've experienced this once, on my very first trip with Taxify. Imagine a trip from Yaba to Maryland, on a Sunday evening when traffic was super light, costing N4, 900+! And the estimate I saw before I requested the trip was between N750 and N1050. Of course I refused to pay the rubbish fee as I suspected foul play. Handed over N1k to the driver and then reported his ass to taxify. I was later told by taxify that the crook used an 'unauthorised phone' and has been penalised., and my backlog of fake debt cleared accordingly.

So now we all know the name of the app (and perhaps similar ones that work same way): Lockito. Uber and Taxify must do something about this ASAP.

adetayo234:
The guy is guilty as charged. He cabnt deny it. He pays 600 naira for 1000 words article and will still expect you to hive him 2000 words article for free. He thought nigeerians are desperate and he wants to bank on that desperation.

Hmm. Just wondering, for basic article writing tasks here in Nigeria, how much would you consider a 'fair' rate for 1000 words, for example?

Nothing good lasts in Nigeria. Very soon, and I mean, very very soon, Nigerians would spoil this lovely ride sharing concept with their obnoxious attitude, especially the drivers.

Recently in the same Lagos, I requested an Uber (in a very busy 'high brow' high street) that showed 4 minutes away on the uber interface. I monitored the movement and saw that it was approaching, and then 1 minute away.... 1 minute turned to 20 minutes and yet I didn't receive his call or saw "driver has arrived".. Only to call him and notice that his number was switched off. Next thing, the idiot cancelled and I was charged N1k! I called his number endlessly but couldn't reach him and yet couldn't request another Uber because I just could not pay an additional unjust N1k for any reason, even if I had a billion naira in cash.

After firing a couple of emails to uber they cancelled the N1k penalty. My subsequent uber ride in the same Lagos opened my eyes to this new scam, as the driver told me that it's their way of getting back at uber for the supposedly low fares.

But why should the drivers be so disgruntled and then take it out on riders? Nigerians are a sick bunch, really. Dem no force anybody work. If you don't like the terms, you quit! You can't stay in the job and make other people's lives miserable with your dirty attitude.

babajero:
Just imagine what you wrote "you requested for a car and tiny light shows up", the question is was the car comfortable or not. In this present Nigeria where only the rich wants to remain Rich, any young man that can buy such a car should be praised. Just go to the market and know how much that car cost now.

Lol. Tiny Light owner no vex. But the context of my post is completely lost on you, and that's entirely your fault.

babajero:
Rickety cars
Sometimes you’ll be feeling cool that you just requested a cab through your phone expecting a fully air conditioned and stress free ride. Instead, some cars will just arrive with terrible shock absorbers, fuel smell inside the car or AC not working. Has anyone experienced this? Tell us your experience.

If you haven't experienced it why bring it up? You just want to say something right? Please if you know you are jobless go look for a car register with Uber or taxify and start working instead of discrediting them.

Uber abi taxify mouthpiece, easy.

I've requested Uber in Lagos, few weeks ago, only for a Toyota Camry 'Tiny Light' to show up feeling cool. And I thought their benchmark was 2006 model cars upwards. Didn't have any problem with that because I only needed transportation at the time, but it was a let down, standards wise.

She is the ultimate slay queen. Slayed bosses, perhaps still slaying bosses, married an underboss, birthed children, combining the best of both worlds (bad and good girl), living THE life, cultivating a picturesque family life, and best of all, doing everything quietly, under the radar and scandal free.

There's a lot our mumu kobo kobo kwashiorkor 'slay queens' can learn from this chick.

Atiku is the only member of the old guard, the establishment, that would make a competent president. If only he could succeed with what I expect to be his last realistic shot at the presidency (2019)... Very very sure he would make a highly effective leader.

Useless idiots. Let them cry themselves to death. Who cares.

kennydotkom:
Have you forgoten that atiku owns Mikano generator company on acmen ikeja. ??

Are you sure that Atiku owns Mikano?

Asiwaju9ja:
It is either Your Brainwashing has obstructed your reasoning faculty or you are too dumb to comprehend the message in the write up. GO AND LEARN ESSAY AND COMPREHENSION AGAIN.

Look at this hungry bastard deficient in necessary nutrients for normal brain functioning. Have you worshipped Tinubu today?

Young man, you shouldn't start a thread about what you know nothing about. Have you heard about Wheatbaker Hotel? Intercontinental Hotel? Southern Sun? Et cetera? The lowest/average room rates are higher than the rest of the stuff you posted here, except Oriental and Eko (Signature).

EkoErrands:
They are in Nigeria but I think they are operating with a syndicate calling to threaten me from Ghana. Nigeria authorities can't trace such calls from Nigeria...so I guess that's the idea. I may be wrong though.

I'm sure they can operate foreign numbers from right here in Nigeria.

It is likely empty threats by a hungry bunch. But of course, you should officially report the matter to the police, along with all the messages and associated particulars.

Hmm. I'm more interested in one omitted piece of information.

demobaba1:
GOD bless you for this comment, why are some Nigerians very stubborn and silly ? You know soldiers won't laugh with you when you put on their camouflage , yet guys still wear it. Why is it that people don't like wearing Police , Customs or Nig Immigration Service camo but na only Army camo dem dey wear. pls continue warring it and you will beaten like a market thief.

Another ignorant donkey fouling up cyberspace with blatant inanity. Do you know the difference between 'camo' and uniform? Research widely and think very deeply about this and then knock yourself out of your stupor.

To the best of my knowledge, no civilian wears even a semblance of Army uniform to parade about the streets - except outright impersonators.

Camo is 'camo' for a reason, hence why it can never be an offence to wear it for fashion purposes.

life2017:
He only used ozubulu to discuss Nigeria in general. Please read before commenting. The writer is simply saying the whole of Nigeria worship money.

Lie.

Anyone with a trained eye and an interpretive brain would easily read between the lines, and see the thinly disguised effort to perpetuate the stupid stereotyped notion of "Igbos worship money".

Bishop with his enigmatic wealth was also conferred with the Ozo chieftaincy title which is one of the most revered positions in Igbo land.

Idiot Osahon...We know what you're trying to do here.

MKO Abiola, with his International Thief Thief money, was conferred with Aare Ona Kankanfo , the highest title in Yoruba land. More recently, the bloody thief called Tinubu has even been elevated to a Yoruba deity, perhaps second only to Oduduwa,, as reward for his prolific and unprecedented thievery. Up North, their vegetable of a cattle-rearing president alongside the rest of the Northern gang had been defending Boko Haram and rationalising its activities to spite the 'yamiri' Goodluck Jonathan presidency, in spite of the thousands of innocents killed by the rampaging terrorist group. If this is not hypocrisy and death of integrity, then I don't know what is. These should make a better narrative than Ozubulu

iamDaisy:
Kikikiki He looks like an insect.

Yeah. A very very rich 'insect' that you would very predictably grant express permission to 'dissect' you.

Anuofia.

Looks stupid to me, that you would stay in Yankee to chop tax money for years, and you still remain there. If they don't catch you today, they would catch you tomorrow. Imagine, 2012 - 2015. He should be balled out and returned to naija tey tey, or at least to Southy, Ghana, or Malay.

See the likes of Yoya of ATL.