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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Arsenal Vs Chelsea : FA Cup Final (2 - 1) On 1st August 2020 by henryukwa(m): 5:45pm On Aug 01, 2020
hi, please anyone with a link to stream this match?
Technology Market / Re: Swift 4G LTE Outdoor Antenna For LTE Modem | Router by henryukwa(m): 12:07am On Jul 24, 2020
Hi, can I get this swift outdoor antenna ?
Business / Re: Lagos Youtubers Whatsapp Group by henryukwa(m): 6:58pm On Mar 12, 2020
Let's gather here.

If Admin can help push this to FP, we'll be very grateful o.
Business / Lagos Youtubers Whatsapp Group by henryukwa(m): 5:39pm On Mar 12, 2020
Hi guys.

My wife started her youtube channel late last year. So far ,so good. But I just thought about something ; if most up coming youtubers come together in a group so as to assist each other in subscribing & viewing their YouTube contents. It will help them group faster or what do you think ?

Kindly let me know if there is an already existing group like this .

Thanks.
Career / Advice To Ex- NYSC Members by henryukwa(m): 8:37am On Apr 07, 2017
You are gold, ex-Corp Member.

A few years ago in a village called Umuachoro (somewhere between Itu Mbaise and Amaumara in Ezinihitte-Mbaise LGA), as NYSC began its cyclic dash to a close, the thought of PoP (Passing Out Parade) would sneak into our room at sunset to scare the hell out of me.

By the way, I had a fantastic time during NYSC. I met wonderful folks during NYSC, some of us remain in touch/friends till this day. Olúkáyòdé (Baba Kay) and Ukwajiunor (Henro) were two of my besties during NYSC.

Kay was my roomie. Our paths crossed when we were posted to the same PPA (that one na another story sef). Kay and I slept in the same bed for a year. Kay was the bold and friendly guy, he always wore a smile, and he can sing like , chai. Henry was the corp member with a swag. He towers like an iroko. The starch on his Khaki and other shirts would have conveniently filled all the potholes from Lagos to Owerri; he was/is always on point. Mehn, the guy can teach and cook for Africa. The aroma of his egusi soup can cure convulsion. He even taught us an unusual way of cooking indomie. You think only Ice Prince can cook indomie, abeg, forget matter for Matthias! So when next I cook indomie for you and you bite your tongue, thank Henro. I also met Ayodeji, Bashir, Oyebode, Salami, Sonia, Bayo, Adeyeye, Orji (Okosisi I) and many others.

But see, like after the glitz and glamour of NYSC, for many, the curtain drops and reality returns. PoP arrives and oops, it would seem like you are on your own.

See, I was not planless during NYSC, I had plans, workable ones but somehow, those bouts of fear were also real. As the day drew nigh, the more I was scared of stuff.

What next after NYSC? Would my plans work? What if they don't, what next? Where would I live? Or will the State government pay the one year salary it owes us so we can smile home and use the money to start our lives? Since we worked out asses out, shouldn't we be paid like our other colleagues in and outside the State were paid? Should I get a job instead? Where? How would I pay my bills? Or MSc? How? Why? Those many questions almost burst my veins.

I particularly dreaded going back home after the service scheme. It was that intense at the time. Henry was one of the few of us fully excited at the prospect of returning home. Who wouldn't? But he was kind enough to give us moral support. I remember planning an escape route with Kay. We planned not to return to Lagos but remain in Imo State and start our lives.

Unfortunately, the jobs​ and deals we hoped had been sealed in Owerri fell through. Another near deal in Lagos deal failed too. We had to pick up the broken pieces. Many other things happened. Many disappointments followed but the sun didn't stop shining.

NYSC ended. Life continued. Gradually, life picked up. Life got better and better.

When I am sharing this?

Today is POP. Many of the corp members passing out today don't have "homes" to go back to. Some are even so scared about the future, they would rather NYSC doesn't end. Some served in States or at PPAs with heartless governors/heads who owe you your honest token salaries. You have no savings, it appears that would makethe task of survival harder beyond May, 2017. You are not alone. I and many others before you were in those shoes too.

I had the same fears some years back. But eventually, I faced my fears and I overcame them. I am better off today. You will be too. Things are not hopeless. Oftentimes, things are not as bad as our fears paint them, we just need to look in the right places and find strength to surmount our fears and inadequacies.

So, what do you need to do now that allawee will stop? Give in to you fear? Take to vices? Sink in self pity? No. No. No.

Once you are able to tame those fears, your eyes will clearly see that there are opportunities begging to be taken. Home can be anywhere.

It's time to give life your all. Make the call(s) you need to make. Be ready for a million no's but don't be deterred. Re-strategise where you need. Determine not to depend on hand-outs. Send in the application. Learn new skills. Volunteer. Apply for professional courses and for advanced degrees. Register the company. Go for auditions. Start the business. Just keep moving, don't stay idle. Gainfully engage your brain and the (human) resources around you. All things being equal, you will soon discover that, that you've all along feared, is like an ant that cannot hold back your elephant.

Now that NYSC has ended, real life begins. Welcome. Thank you for serving your fatherland. Your service continues. May fatherland serve you too. May earth answer to you. May your steps be ordered. May you enjoy grace everywhere you turn. May your dreams​ come true..

I wish you the very best... Congratulations.

~ Kunlere Idowu

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Literature / Re: Story Of Addiction..... (love Story) by henryukwa(m): 11:48am On Jul 13, 2016
oya more biko
Literature / Re: (BBW) Big Bold Woman ( a short story) by henryukwa(m): 10:02am On Oct 28, 2015
nice job bro, your last story was amazing especially the last update cry cry cry
please keep it up, and please keep up the regular updates too, don't be like others in this section that we beg endlessly for updates angry sad

one love.

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Literature / Re: Story Of Addiction..... (love Story) by henryukwa(m): 9:01am On Mar 03, 2015
ooooooooooo!!! FEED ME MOREEEEEEEE grin grin grin
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: FAAN RECRUITMENT EXERCISE by henryukwa(m): 7:26am On Feb 26, 2015
jentlemanjoe:
I was also shock when I discovered that it was 60 questions for 30 minutes. I took screen shot of all the questions and can share that with whoever is interested for free.

bro pleasee...henryukwa@yahoo.com
Literature / Re: Story Of Addiction..... (love Story) by henryukwa(m): 7:54am On Feb 11, 2015
keep it coming bro..nice work.

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Literature / Re: Story Of Addiction..... (love Story) by henryukwa(m): 10:13am On Feb 06, 2015
oya fire on bro...nice work

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Literature / Re: Iyawo Nylon Bag by henryukwa(m): 1:27pm On Jan 19, 2015
feed us more....
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Asset/resource Management Plc interview by henryukwa(m): 11:40am On Jan 12, 2015
hardebounty:


How did d interview went bro A broda needs info on ds..

like seriously? shocked cry
Literature / Re: My Near Death Experience (A Short Story) by henryukwa(m): 12:22pm On Jan 08, 2015
this is getting to be the regular trend in this session ; ''starting a story you can't finish''. it's really not fair.
we love your story, please come back and give us more updates.
Literature / Re: Story Of Addiction..... (love Story) by henryukwa(m): 11:42am On Dec 22, 2014
i have finally caught up with you guys, now my worse fear begins; starting to beg for updates.

great work bro...please have mercy on your hungry fans , bombard us with updates ... please na...
Literature / Re: My Flash/short Stories Collection by henryukwa(m): 1:24pm On Dec 15, 2014
sad end sad cool story though, great imagination...nice.

please keep them coming grin
Literature / Re: All In A Circle.....(A crime story) by henryukwa(m): 1:02pm On Dec 15, 2014
Nice one...this is really interesting.

keep going bro, but i don't see this story ending anytime soon, the end is still far o, please don't cut the story.

thanks man.
Literature / Re: My Flash/short Stories Collection by henryukwa(m): 2:12pm On Dec 12, 2014
HMMM....NICE...KEEP THEM COMING smiley...i'm enjoying oga Pastor grin
Literature / Re: The Complete Assassin by henryukwa(m): 10:32am On Dec 09, 2014
PLEASE NA, FINISH THIS STORY .... cry cry cry
Literature / Re: All In A Circle.....(A crime story) by henryukwa(m): 8:33am On Nov 04, 2014
D9ty7:
Sorry guys for the limited updates we are experiencing. I had to change my time-table. This story is finishing soon and I don't wanna rush you my readers.
Also, I am preparing ahead of 2015. I have three new stories in stock for you guys in 2015 and they are almost completed on paper. To save myself the stress of typing and posting, I have decided to post them on blogs and some websites. When I eventually start them here, I'll just copy and paste.

Be prepared because, as we near the end of this story, sometimes we have two updates in a day, sometimes one. There will be day when there won't be updates at all.

heart breaking D9ty7, heart breaking... sad
Literature / Re: <<THE UNDERCOVER AGENT¤¤Part 1 & 2>> by henryukwa(m): 11:56am On Oct 28, 2014
D9ty7 please come complete what you've started o. you would have ended in part one jeje den wetting out appetite like this grin grin grin.
no update for months. its not fair o. cry cry undecided
i'm your newest fan, reading your stories has been fun and highlight of my day.
keep up the good work .
Literature / Re: All In A Circle.....(A crime story) by henryukwa(m): 11:16am On Oct 28, 2014
nice one..keep going...
Literature / Re: All In A Circle.....(A crime story) by henryukwa(m): 10:21am On Oct 24, 2014
HMMM...D9TY7 I'M WITH YOU ALL THE WAY...KEEP THEM COMING... wink
Literature / Re: Literature Section Awards Nomination Thread - by henryukwa(m): 11:13am On Oct 21, 2014
-ACTION: ALL IN A CIRCLE by d9ty7
-CRIME: ALL IN A CIRCLE by d9ty7
-ROMANCE: SHADOWS FROM THE PAST...(The past came haunting) by d9ty7.
-POLITICAL: ALL IN A CIRCLE by d9ty7.
-POLITICAL: THE FIGHT FOR POWER by d9ty7

this kid is gifted....
Literature / Re: All In A Circle.....(A crime story) by henryukwa(m): 10:27am On Oct 09, 2014
D9ty7:
I never know sey you guys love me this much o. And with this display of affection from you guys, I pledge my commitment and consistency to this story.
Thanks to all of you who wished me a speedy recovery. God bless y'all.
Love ya.

haba bros...this is the second day after you pledged o, please na, have mercy on ur fans na cry cry cry
Literature / Re: All In A Circle.....(A crime story) by henryukwa(m): 5:19pm On Oct 03, 2014
Which of our Naija actors do you think will play the Kelvin and Clement role very well? smiley
Literature / Re: All In A Circle.....(A crime story) by henryukwa(m): 1:52pm On Sep 29, 2014
bro you said 12pm nah, we'll send Maleek and Dangerkelv to you o grin oya update abeg na cry
Literature / Re: All In A Circle.....(A crime story) by henryukwa(m): 11:36am On Sep 29, 2014
see suspense o... i keep refreshing every 5 minutes. please bro drop as many episodes as possible today ... i need to finish this story so i can finally concentrate at work. lol grin cheesy cheesy wink good job btw
Jokes Etc / Re: Get Paid With Your Sperm Today With Instant 250,000.00 by henryukwa(m): 1:16pm On Sep 10, 2014
N250K ? shocked are they going to drain all the sperm in your body ni?
better take your time.... undecided undecided undecided
Health / Re: Ebola Panic In Ife: OAU Student Quarantined, Confesses Contact With Enemuo by henryukwa(m): 12:26pm On Sep 10, 2014
STAY AT HOME! this seems to be the only solution to preventing the spread o.
Chineke biko!
Family / Re: A Little Discussion Between A Child And His Father by henryukwa(m): 9:21am On Sep 05, 2014
very touching, i wish busy parents will learn from this.spend more time with their kids.
Family / A Little Discussion Between A Child And His Father by henryukwa(m): 9:13am On Sep 05, 2014
I Read this and thought i should share:

SON: "Daddy, may I ask you a question?"
DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?"
SON: "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?"
SON: "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?"
DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an hour."
SON: "Oh! (With his head down).
SON: "Daddy, may I please borrow $50?"
The father was furious.
DAD: "If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I work hard everyday for such this childish behavior."

The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy's questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down, and started to think:
Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $ 50 and he really didn't ask for money very often. The man went to the door of the little boy's room and opened the door.

DAD: "Are you asleep, son?"

SON: "No daddy, I'm awake".
DAD: "I've been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier. It's been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here's the $50 you asked for."

The little boy sat straight up, smiling.
SON: "Oh, thank you daddy!"
Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills. The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again. The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.

DAD: "Why do you want more money if you already have some?"

SON: "Because I didn't have enough, but now I do.

"Daddy, I have $100 now. Can I buy an hour of your time?
Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you."

The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.

It's just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts.

Lesson:

Always remember to share valuable time with the ones you love.
We seems to pour ourselves more into work than to our family.
If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family and friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.

Some things are more important.

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