₦airaland Forum

If all graduates of universities, Polytechnic and Colleges of Education conscientiously go through Brighter Grammar books 1-4, we would see tremendous improvement in Nigerians' English language communication.

Just go through Nairaland or FB and see weird expressions. Soon they would say English is not their mother tongue. Who says competence in a foreign language diminishes your understanding of your native language? Achebe and Soyinka speak much better Igbo and Yoruba than all you 'murderers of English'.

A sloppy person is sloppy everywhere.

Mizwisdom:
Haven't you heard that if you resist the devil he will flee?

So this nairalander is the devil??!

SMH.

Mizwisdom:
When a fig three was unproductive, Jesus placed a curse on it. That man who insulted Oyedepo has already pronounced a curse on himself spiritually even before the pastor laid another curse on him

So a tree is equivalent to a human being? Mention one person that Jesus cursed.And don't say the Pharisees and teachers of the Law. Jesus was warning them of the destruction that awaits their rebellion. I ask you: what did Jesus do to those who crucified him? He prayed for them. Let alone someone that called Oyedepo senseless?

This evil that Oyedepo taught you, he will answer for it on the Judgement Day.

If someone calls my church leader senseless and stupid, I would just laugh it off! He doesn't know what he's saying.

God is love, not this venom you are supporting.

dukeprince50:
RIP, I wonder what lies after this life?
I really find it hard to believe there is hell and heaven.
I wan know but there is one way to find out and that is a way I didn't want to choose right now

DON'T let it be too late for you. Believe what your Creator says in the Bible. There is Hell and there is Heaven.

Hell is for Satan and those who choose not to follow God.

Heaven is for those who receive his offer of grace and forgiveness in Jesus Christ. Simply Believe.

Stay at home is just one component of the strategy of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. No country can shutdown for too long. The whole economy will start collapsing.

So for shutdown to work effectively, it must be joined with rigourous testing, quarantine/ isolation, treatment of infected persons. Our capacities to test, quarantine and treat are all now grossly insufficient. All levels of government had better buckle up!

Shutdown alone won't do any miracle.

OZAOEKPE:
I cease to respect this writer since the day he wrote an article against Trump and the funny thing is that he is based in the USA a country Trump is taking to the promise land. All M U S L I M S are ingrate. He should come to Nigeria to write against Trump. Its a nice write up he wrote though.

Funny. Donald Trump doesn't own America na. So in your mind, he shouldn't write to criticize just because he is in US?

Again Funny.

LordKO:
Since you believe in assumption and since you want me to believe that you aren't discerning enough to see through the conceited attitude she exhibited, I don't see the need to answer you properly. No vex you hear.

Some may think, from your comments, that you the Madam's husband.

Officialgarri:
I can see a part of the loan is meant for electricity.

Fellow Nigerians, what if this loan could solve electricity problem by 70%, should we not agree with the FG to take the loan?

On paper may be. In reality, I doubt it.

justtoodark:
i didnt said i hate her....but you must understand whats going on....
things are not so simple as you think....

i was a satanist....i know stuffs that will realy confuse you....
she doesnt know....you cant blame her that much....

but after you know this stuffs,you wouldnt try....
she is to be your help and not the head....

One you pick up a stick by one end you automatically pick up the other end. You can't use the Bible as a support from Serpent's deception in the garden and soon after deny Adam as Cain's father when the Bible expressly says so.

As a former Satanist, you would know some things. But Satan is the father of deception. You can never get the true picture from Satan.

In any case where the first Adam failed, the last Adam(Jesus) had victory.

The person above, if you know what's going on, then you know it is not a laughing matter.

Marriage, true marriage is SACRIFICE. It is not easy to let go of what you want for the sake of your spouse or family. It is tough.


But it is pay so so so much! The more you serve your spouse, the more love fills your home.

Brother, seek to know God.

Beware of C**na virus.

Day by day, the depth of evil conspiracy in Nigeria is being revealed. It is very possible the reason for the clamour for the removal of service chiefs in certain quarters is to hide the pact with Boko Haram. I know some want the service chiefs out for good reasons. But the fact that 2 groups seem to want the same thing does not mean they have the same motive.

But Little by little the God of Justice will expose those troubling Nigeria-whether in the presidency, legislature, judiciary, military, traditional ruler.

Many times slow (strategy) and steady (consistency) wins the race.

Well done SW Governors.

Pls, don't bother with changing address to US or UK or Vatican city. The simplest way to pay for apps on Google play store with Naira MasterCard that I know is through 9pay. It is as easy as ABC.

It is powered by 9mobile. Just get a 9mobile sim and dial *500#.

Thank me later.

AK481:
who else is annoyed reading this thrash.

who is more annoyed that its written by sun and not an independent writer.

Lol! This is not an editorial so it's not a view of the Sun Newspaper. It is a view of a columnist. His name is on the webpage.

osuofia2:
Thunder go fire Sun News paper, imagine the nonsense coming from Sun an Eastern News Print, You guys keep Licking The dullards Shrink Balls. Kudos To Punch Newspaper for Calling a Spade a Spade. This report is errant Nonsense.
There is no better reason for keeping those retired and senile Service Chiefs than his Nepotist Mind set(s). Is Sun news saying without those Men Nigeria can not Function? Shame on Sun newspaper

Lol! This is not an editorial so it's not a view of the Sun Newspaper. It is a view of a columnist. His name is on the webpage.

mamaafrik:
Foolish people,and who and who will fight a civil war,it will be NE+NW vs Sw+SE+SS+NC,Hausa no reach,no oil,no access to sea,no power,No money from IGR nor Oil to buy weapon.
They can't fight no war uncle,this is 2020 and not 1967.
These people are pure illiterates.

You nailed it man!

The guy is asleep. Federal Government, Federal Government, who is federal government? So the old guy is deluding himself that Middle Belt and other southern regions will join with core north and fight civil war.

Yeyenatu.

kpompey:
Mr PDP....Go and sit down.We are not being fed by politicians OK, but the interest of Oyo state people should come first. This man should the needful and stop this media hyping.
So far I scored him 20 percent. He can fool the illiterate but for us,it is capital Noooooo.People are not blind to tell you if truly you are performing Governor.

I am wondering how much you would score his predecessor. Let me tell you some of the things Makinde has done better than Ajimobi.

*Free education is a big deal. Many kids have begun school again.

*His government has budgeted an unprecedented percentage for education.

*No more projects with the aim of stealing.

*Anti corruption drive with the establishment of the Oyo State Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

Have you listened to him talk? you see a humble man(although a billionaire not from stealing in government). And the holy book says with the humble is wisdom. Wisdom does not mean you know everything; it means you are willing to learn.

To say he is not doing anything looks to me as mischievous.

GamalNasser:
One Russian pilot crashed one and two were lost during operations in the North east by the Buhari govt , the last is stationed in Abuja providing air deterrence support for Presidency

Men! You know quite a lot on Nigeria air security.

IloveToMess:
Leave Benin people out of your stupidity you coward Afonja, face Fulanis squarely and leave others out of your mouth.. Shebi you people are the great and sophisticated Yoruba, what is this that you keep lumping others to yourselves ever since the Amotekun rubbish started..??

It is likes of you who cut your nose
to spite your face. Thankfully most other SE/SS people don't reason in a narrow minded way. Meanwhile the afonja people are moving forward. Whatever your view of them doesn't determine their pace.

"They are just doing all these things in order to stop the Fulani from coming into their area; it is just a hidden agenda to prevent the Fulani herdsmen from grazing in their God-given areas."

What does this mean! Every move of the Miyetti Allah has confirmed their evil agenda of placing other ethnic groups under domination. Although many of us had known this agenda before now, it is becoming clearer and clearer to many people.

nkemdi89:
If you are not ready for sex, stay away from relationship, it is very difficult to have a man in this present generation who can stay celibate, unless he is born in the 70s and has had load of mind blowing sex, and want marriage straight because he is already tired of the whole sex charade, besides stop using sex as bargaining tool, if you are matured enough and financially independent, you should be responsible for any decision with your body. If he wants to continue with the relationship after sex, shouldn't be your headache , enjoy the sex and don't feel used.

Using sex as a bargaining tool? Is that what you can read from her post? Bargaining tool for what? In this generation Anyone who wants to do the right thing is considered wrong. How sad.

Lady doesn't want to have sex before marriage. She says so plainly. Which one is sex as bargaining tool.

Marriage is a covenant. Only fools treat covenant as a common thing. If she wants to be careful, let her be. Hope she doesn't end up with someone with your mindset.

What if the guy leaves her after eating her cookie? How would she look herself in the mirror? Used and dumped.

What if the guy leaves BECAUSE she didn't allow him have her cookie? Dumped but NOT USED.

jaxxy:
No u didn’t my dear, if u both agreed and he agreed then it shud be kept. People who break agreements easily cannot be trusted. I might be wrong bt I think Soldier just wants to bed u that’s all. He’s not interested in marriage. I hope I’m wrong bt his persistence and manipulation leaves much to be desired.

Stop the kissing and cuddling for atleast a month and see where the relationship heads. The truth is a guy who really loves u is more than happy just staring at u and hearing u talk till Ure ready. Sex is just the icing on the cake. I know this love is rare bt it’s the real deal.

Bt don’t get me wrong this has to be agreed by both parties willingly.

You are dear.

This kind of love is rare but it is the real love. When a man sleep with you before marriage, he might still end up marrying you, but it can never be like if he never got there.

After marriage, he can sleep with you as much as he wants. E go tire am sef.

themaestro08:
Rubbish @ bolded.

That "No sex till marriage is a scam". Legends know this.

And yes you overreacted by reacting in a rude and undiplomatic manner. What happened to reminding the young man of the vows both of you made in a kind and respectful manner. But instead you choose to displayed how uncultured you are.

How I wish I know this guy, I would have pointed out obvious red flags to him.

Truth is you are piece are a garbage. And bitches like you should be discarded where they belong. To the trash can.

Nonsense.

Insecure men. Easy to spot.

bukatyne:
Nice thread.

I think the OP should be changed to 'When my child is a genius' or 'When you have a genius as a child'.

Peeps are already claiming geniuses as daughters leaving out their sons.

Correction taken.
Thanks.

By Olusola Aladejebi

We have a genius as daughter. ‘How do you know your daughter is a genius?’, you ask me. Our child is a genius because we, her parents, call her so! A genius is someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill. So says the dictionary. So what extraordinary intelligence or skill has our girl displayed to qualify as genius?

First of all, you would agree with me that the parents are the most important influence in a child’s life. It is not the school. Yes, it is true that many children now spend more waking hours in the school than with their parents. While the schools impact greatly on children, their influence begins where the parents left off. Good schools actually contribute greatly to the proper emotional development of the students. While some schools do fantastic job of being positive influences, they shouldn’t and cannot take the place of the parents.

So before she writes her first letter ‘a’, we, her parents, believe God has sent a genius to us as child. So she grows up thinking she is competent to do anything that is expected of kids her age. This view of her as possessing sufficient intelligence and skill is not superficial. So even if our ‘genius’ is slow in grasping HCF or Ratio in elementary mathematics, for instance, it does not detract from our perception of her as smart and intelligent. Her genius is not first a performance thing. It is first an endowment thing.

Stephen Covey tells about one of his sons who was quite behind in school work and even sports. He says the boy couldn’t even understand the instruction on assessment tests, let alone provide correct answers. He was also physically awkward that he used to swing the baseball bat while the ball was still far from him. But the Coveys effectively communicated to their son their belief in his potentials. It was a struggle to sustain this belief in the face of contrary current performance. This same ‘dull’ boy later began to perform excellently academically, socially, in sports as he developed by his own pace and speed.

As every parent is, we are wowed by our child’s continuous development of communicative skills and social/emotional intelligence. Many parents, I believe, have several times unknowingly opened the mouth in wonder at an ability displayed by a child for the very first time. One of the joys of parenthood is watching a child’s mind and soul unfold right before your eyes! It therefore very sad that the joy and celebration of the child unfolding potential quickly turns to doubt and dismissal of the child’s ability. By the time he approaches age 6 the child is no longer celebrated and often considered ordinary.

R. Buckminster Fuller puts it so well:

“All children are born geniuses, and we spend the first six years of their lives degeniusing them.

Somewhere along the way, for many children, the genius in them is killed. Sometimes it is killed by family insecurity; at other times by dysfunctional education; yet at other times by well intended but destructive comments of parents and teachers. The genius in our children should be nurtured otherwise it would be lost.

Finally. Language helps us to understand concepts and communicate effectively with others. In communicating with a child in Nigerian cities the default language is English. Even the woman who cannot write her name correctly tries to communicate with her little child in the English language. For sure, English is the most widely spoken language worldwide (in terms of spread). So it is important every child speaks this global language. But Nigerian parents must know that nobody would teach their native languages to their children except they do. We try to speak to our child in Yoruba quite often. She would certainly learn English along the way—in school, among relatives and friends. We do so at the ‘risk’ of sounding ‘local’ or unsophisticated, something some parents wouldn’t dare.

To think speaking to your children only in English language while ignoring, or even sometimes forbidding, your native language would make them have better grasp of English is simply not true. This is why: speech comes from thought. Languages are tools of thought. Since all languages have their uniqueness, each language a person understands enriches thinking. Understanding the native language would, in the long term, make your children express themselves better even in English. Put differently: a person who understands only one language is like one who uses the right hand only while the individual who understands 2 languages as one who can use both left and right. What about the person who understands 4 languages? 2 right hands and 2 left hands? Lol! But I am sure you get the drift.

http://mouthpiece.com.ng/when-you-have-a-genius-as-daughte/

Have you noticed that the first comments on most topics are not as intelligent as the later ones?

Ballon Dor must come from Liverpool next year!