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I think that the leaders of Nigeria who all fought for independence knew about this country more than todays leaders and were more sacrificial in their attitude and work for the nation. WATCH


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y1Zpk4DrlA

sureteeboy: *SMH* This is one of the reasons Nigeria is not moving forward. We waste valuable time reading what won't help or change us. Since the day "being intimate" before marriage has been preached, has it ever stopped? We waste time reading stuffs like this while a young girl some weeks back invented a 30secs charger in U.S.A

Who stopped you from inventing.?You sure are + 10 years older than d girl,invent something lets see instead of telling us and claiming wat you are not.Nonsense.

Does it mean that this minister and all of them in that cabinet do not know of waste recycling?All these materials are used in Europe and America and their cities remain clean,their waters unpolluted.Does it mean none of our leaders can think of a pragmatic solution apart from escapist routes?

It has happened several times that a lady goes all out to get a guy,treat him so well and eventually they become real friends that are heading toward marriage..I dont believe its totally wrong for a lady to make the first SERIOUS ADVANCES when she peer a marriageable guy she feels could be a good spouse.I think that ladies feel the same way guys do when the see someone they admire for a serious futuristic business. The level of civilization and dispersion of people with the type jobs and migration pattern these days have made it possible for this situation to arise...In some cases the lady ensures that the man is comfortable,she volunteers to sponsor the wedding or shoulders a substantial bulk of the entire cost....Somehow i dont see anything wrong in a lady making the first move but my concern is that most times the men see it as an opportunity to defraud the honest girl wrongly thinking that the girl was plain foolish.Such guys would use whateva money he recieved from d innocent lady to keep another girl comfortable elsewhere who usually do not love him at all....In the end it is the same "guyman" that gets cheated and duped.My advice is that ladies should be very careful when entering into such relationship and avoid certain mistakes like living in with the guy before the final marriage.Let it also be a sincere guy who really wants to settle down and not a playboy(usually underaged-early or mid 20s) and whom you have found out to have the ambition and drive for success...Let him be a true Child of God if you must go that close, DO NOT SHOW ANY SIGN of desperation and don not believe you can change a seemingly incorrigible bad habit.Do not be the fool but do everything as one who is serious minded and wise.Once you notice shade of dishonesty,have the courage to call it all off.I know that many have their partners this way and are happy today,others were not so lucky but i hope that with wisdom a lady can also get the right guy.

What actually is the issue with tattoos?.I think there is just much ado about tattoos especially in Nigeria here.Much is said about people who have tattoo on their body and usually we are made to see them as evil or somehow anti-social, esoteric or weird....

But i recall vividly that when i was in primary school we used to tattoo our bodies with some plant juice in the night to see the clear marks in the morning.I believe that back there in some Nigerian villages,children still do it for the same fun and pleasure it gives.

i don't know the botanical name of that fruit we used then, but it was broken and a little speck or feather is used to dip in the fluid and used to make some marks on the body.it usually appeared colorless but on waking up in the morning,the beautiful designs showed on the skin.

In Igbo language it is called ''ULI''.Sometime in the past it was also used to design brides as they prepared for marriage ceremony.The marks disappeared after some days.

Nowadays,tattoos have taken a different dimensions and the chemicals used are of a more permanent consistency.My question is:..What really is wrong with tattooing that make people to write off guys or babes with tattoos?Is tattoo evil or what?Please people what do you think?

@ALUTA thanks much but one more thing:Just how much freedom should be safe to grant to kids.I'm also a strong believer in allowing children grow freely but guiding them in d development but what should be the safe limit of this freedom?

@CAREFREEWANABE....Thanks soooo much for your insight.Sincere thoughts.Its not really easy raising up kids these days,but i hope that with openness as you said, it can be done.Do you think its better to allow your kids relate freely with the opposite sex and even bring them home as i see aome people do??

This is what is called that thief pass thief.

For stealing a N50,000 Sony Ericsson phone belonging to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, a 31-year-old Kelvin Ighodalo has been sentenced to 45-year imprisonment by an Osogbo High Court.

Ighodalo stole the phone from the pocket of Aregbesola on November 27, 2010, when the governor was being inaugurated at Government Technical College, Osogbo.

Justice Oyejide Falola, who heard the case, found Ighodalo guilty on six counts, which included conspiracy, stealing and fraud.

He was sentenced to 10-year imprisonment for the first three counts and five years for each of the last three which included impersonation, obtaining property by falsehood and collusion.

PENSION THIEVES NKO??

Falola, who ruled that Ighodalo deserved the jail term, held that the convict used the phone to obtain N500, 000 from the Owa of Ilesa, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, while he obtained N200, 000 from Mr Shengen Rahman, an associate of the governor.

The jail term, which Falola pronounced will run concurrently, means that Ighodalo will spend the next 10 years behind bars.

Assistant principal state counsel, Mr Biodun Badiora, told the court that the convict had served six-year imprisonment in Ikoyi prison custody in connection with a murder case in 2005.

Counsel to Ighodalo, Mr. Ameachi Ngwu, prayed the court to commit him to community service, stressing that the convict should not be incarcerated but rather be placed where people could see him as a convict.

Sometimes one wonders if love and care is not enough to train one's child.You try all you can to give them the best of everything so that they could become successful later in life but it seems they dont understand...ESPECIALLY in a CHRISTIAN HOME...You teach your children all to know about dangers of bad peers and also show them love but some will still see your rules(though for their own good) as been too restrictive.They complain that you are not allowing them enough freedom like others.What is the best way and tips to raise kids in the Christian way so that they know the good and bad in society and at the same time,not be wounded? Many children from strong Christian homes have been caught in serious crimes and girls have died from abortion related complications...What is really missing in these cases?

I'm asking this because the Nigerian church and indeed the modern church seem to have different interpretation for the same passages or teachings of Jesus...There is great emphasis on giving and blessing and less talk about revival and salvation...Seed sowing and reaping makes a bulk of preachings....and also the ABUNDANT LIFE (JOHN 10: 10) .Even some "christian music" singers make me believe by their musical videos that God's blessing consist in nice cars,fine houses,beautiful man or wife/kids,and MUCH MONEY(Affluence). Please brethren,what is the meaning of God's blessing?What does it mean to be blessed by God? And what did Jesus the Master mean by John 10:10? SHALOM!

HERE ARE THE 3 ''EXTRA HANDSOME'' MEN,who got deported back to UAE (Abu Dhabi) for being too handsome.

And here’s what Saudi news website Elaph had to say about the incident:

“A festival official said the three Emiratis were taken out on the grounds they are too handsome and that the Commission members feared female visitors could fall for them,” the news service said, adding that the festival’s management took urgent measures to deport the three to Abu Dhabi.

Talk about the DISADVANTAGES OF LOOKING GOOD......Female visitors could easily fall for them---how?

What parameter did they use to arrive at such a conclusion?

If them see me nko?...hahahah -wetin them go do?

free2ryhme: he that is without sin cast the first stone

say something meaningful please or keep quiet and read others. Ppl's comment

Former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman and presidential candidate under the banner of the Action Congress of Nigeria in the last presidential election, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has warned President Jonathan to grant Boko Haram amnesty or stand the risk of losing Nigeria to a civil war.

Speaking on a radio programme on Liberty FM this past weekend in Kaduna Ribadu said “Jonathan was wrong to have said he will not grant amnesty to Boko Haram; he should not fail to protect the people and when people call saying we are tired, we are down; even if it means to dialogue and have an solution to the whole process, he should opt for such.....You cannot say they are faceless because faceless people do not do things like this. Faceless people cannot be responsible and daily you see them on facebook. Faceless people cannot be in your custody; ghosts cannot be people that are in the community, people who at a point wanted to dialogue.”
He also added that “Nigerians will lose Nigeria to a civil war.” at the rate of current events if nothing drastic is done to curtail terrorism.

Of late, there have been calls for the granting of amnesty to Boko Haram. The calls were sparked of by a plea by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar who is also the head of the Jam'atu Nasril Islam (JNI). In February the Sultan called on the President to give Boko Haram amnesty for the sake of peace. Since then prominent Northern Muslims have added their voices to his call. I wonder what Nigeria is actually becoming with all this confusion.........

Well let all Southerners and Easterners over there count their teeth with their tongue and decide wat to do before it becomes too late.

Source:http://www.naijapundit.com/news/grant-boko-haram-amnesty-or-risk-civil-war-ribadu-warns-jonathan

aryzgreat: Nobel prize is just an award, compare dat with d likes of Gani fahwenmi who got 3rd class but was among d best in law practice in Nigeria. Am nt pertubed by their denying him d award, His works and encomiums being poured on him will outlive any Nobel awarded him.

@ topic, its glaring that Achebe touched livess, he made many of us have a sense of belonging as Africans through his writtings. The home champions trying hard to dent his records have failed woefully.

Weldone Kenyan writer. Adieu sir!

Dont mind them my brother o.Achebe is like an Iroko used wether they like it or not,in life and in death.I read wat one guy wrote here On NL and i really saw the ppl who hate good tings.Nobel or no nobel he was the greatest.

~vicky~:
the torrent of tributes from all over the world show that prof. chinua achebe was a great man. may his soul rest in peace.

THANKS Vicky.someone should tell Olumide and co who found nothing good in Achebe to read this.

~vicky~:
the torrent of tributes from all over the world show that prof. chinua achebe was a great man. may his soul rest in peace.

THANKS Vicky.someone should tell Olumide and co to read this.

Hi-Dee:
Andre or wateva u cal ursef, wich state has Okorocha transforme! By d way, wen ws d last time u wre in Imo State?

It's either u r blind, a mischevious political jobber or jst simply ignorant. Okorocha is lik any oda typical unperforming Nigerian governor, more corrupt dan u knw... 4get his sugar.coated.tongue, d hype n d money gulping PR... I dont knw wat d impeachment is abt o, but bliv me, he's no a saint!

HONESTLY,reading some of these things make me believe that some of these Imo state guys on NL are blind and saddistic.Who else do they want to govern Imo state.PPL from outside who visit your state are attesting to wat good works they see in your state and you are here blackmailing a man that is transformin your place...You guys make me sick.How can a sane human compare Udenwa with Rochas? I think some of you are plain sick.

0lumide: I can't seem to be able to find one thing Achebe achieved as one of "African intellectual".

He had the tool and potential to make people listen to him but he didn't use that tool and potential for nothing but his own literary awards and nothing really educating per se. Except you want to call his style of writing educating. I call his style of writing political and not something that people across the board can really read when they seek guidance in anything.

All the "African" forum he attended were all just noise making forums who just sit and analyze what Africa should be without them following through their conclusions and ensuring that they capture the mind of corrupt African government for a change.

But still Achebe was a creative writer. But to put it beyond that to try and mortally immortalize him as a hero of Africans is just really sentimental. Achebe has contributed nothing to African development, people and spirit.

If we allow Achebe be called a hero, we are leaving space for people like baba suwe and other entertainers to be called Heros. King Sunny Ade as talented as he is in his work, is just a beauty of Africa not an African hero or active contributor to African development.

Achebe is just one of many Africa talents that stood above his peers in his work. Let's not get too sentimental and try to give undue hero worship to him, instead, recognize the creativity of his work which is what his fame is still based not contribution to African people's development. Thanks

Folks like you are the reasons for Africa's backwardness.Ppl who lack the the knack to detect the sublime in others,who only use their gifts to dampen the zeal of younger generations.I suggest you and others who are accusing Achebe here should put your thoughts together and send it to any Nigerian newspaper house lets see wat happens....You guys are the bigoted,tribalistic and shortsighted creatures that trouble Nigeria....You only alas for people who tell lies and pretend that everything is good..Who told you that Achebe didnt believe in Nigeria?how did you come to the conclusion that his rejecting of national honour(which i believe you were also one of those who criticized it's mode of award) was akin to hatred for his country? What he wrote in his last book (which you may not even have read) was his memoir of the civil war that shattered his country and the injustices that continued against a people even in war time.Can you prove anything wrong in that book or is it because he mentioned Awo for ppl to see the real issues?.A country without history cant make progress as past mistakes can be repeated but they are better repeated left to guys like you....What do you have to say about Boko Haram and innocent citizens dying everyday?That is supposed to be a major headache to you right now...It was for Achebe and he foresaw it and did something. Where is your own?

godello: PUNCH 23-3-2013, who demand ur opinion?

I wonder if some ppl just type for typing sake.Guy are you blind or what?What source are you looking for different from the d one above.

No middle Belter's name on that list o...Did anyone notice it?

Every bridge in Nigeria is vibrating.

Many ppl here guys and girls dont have any dress sense at all.WHAT is wrong with Jim iyke's dressing?No one here has said anything sensible to tell us why he's not well dressed...This is Africa and we dont appreciate our ppl...OK tell me: WHAT ACTUALLY Defines beauty for you?Jim is original and he's a hit.

The word 'TALENT' is a noun which means a natural ability or aptitude...When properly nurtured under conducive environment it blooms to become something really beautiful and admirable...The natural abilities and aptitudes of Nigerians are varied and in various fields BUT it seems that all our understanding of TALENT is about "SINGING,ACTING & DANCING" There are already many reality TV shows and a chain of "talent hunts" been promoted and sponsored by multinational companies-(You can name these programs) But i notice that ALMOST ALL are into singing and dancing! There's even one known as "9jeria Got Talents",but its still centered on the above areas.Is singing and dancing the only talent we've got in 9ja? Is this Nigeria's definition of talent or is it what the media/promoters want the younger generation to believe? Plz what other talents have Nigerians got?

lacasa: .

Must you act like this everytime on any serious topic?I think Its totally optional to respond to a post.When you haven got anything to say,simply keep off and read wat others are saying.Thank you.

ighoosagie: Politician na name of person? Remba every nija man na politician or prospective politician

Hussein Dei Dei ( CPC) and one of the strong voices for the merger-APC.

bubadaniel13: Shame on General Buhari,i don't see a british or American citizen saying a bad thing about his/her country abroad,General Buhari keeps proving to us that he is not a good leader...

I dont think he did anything bad because one of the problems we have in 9ja is keeping quiet or covering of evil.I believe he is one of few nigerians that has a good grasp of d problem, and also knows the solution...He says wat others are afraid to say.Simple

cheleku: Nice piece. But you got your message a bit muddled up. I don't quite get where stand on foreign degrees. You seem to discourage it at one point, and yet encourage it at some other point. On a lighter note, do you still have the funny accent? If you do, quickly discard of it. It may be the reason why you had to search for a job for so long.

Just my thoughts!@OP could it be your accent intimidated them and you know,the person you were talkin to may even be one of those Nigerian graduates that cant make a single correct Sentence in English.

Decryptor: I couldn't help but notice that NL ladies are avoiding this thread like a plague

You dey look 4 wahala abi?

rokiatu: @Poster, nothing wrong in marrying a virgin.

Most guys need to know that nowdays virgins ain't 1920 virgins. They know everything even more than some people that have been doing it for 10 years.

via reading and internet not necessarily doing the actual....Yea much can be known these days about a subject without doing it.

byne: virginity is lack of opportunity or confidence to have sex..

I Think its remorse or regret that makes many folks believe or say this....I know many beautiful girls who'd had ample opportunities and guys too.....My friend I'v had that opportunity countless times and many are still dia but i'v decided to wait till i see d right lady i'll treat like a TREASURE that she is...So trash that thought,ok?

FLYFIRE: One of the greatest things I still thank God for today after many years of marriage is His giving me the patience to wait & disvirgened my wife on our honeymoon after seven years of courtship. Virginity is the best gift any one can give to a spouse. In every marriage there are challenges but people will never know the real joy in marriage untill they walk the path of purity in courtship. I wish I was able to give my wife this gift but I still thank God. Only God can bear me the witness...our bed room today is a blow-away.

Thank you sooooo very much bro.I dont really know wat our world is turnin to this time,when virtue is reviled and vice is applauded...Many guys even girls on NL who are the real humans you and i meet on the streets and at work places will condemn virginity but will also turn to shout at moral laxity and promiscuity! Hypocrites....Ignorance makes them believe that SEXUAL EXPERTISE ALONE will sustain a marriage...They also forget that EVERYTHING about sex can be learned and perfected...Up Virgins.You are the real Heros.