Jakumo: It is not often that a Nigerian soldier is able to capture a firefight involving infantry, tanks and major firepower, so when this video clip arrived in my news feed, I had to share it on the Nairaland forum for the viewing pleasure of my fellow armchair generals in the house. If you listen carefully you will hear the whistle of incoming rounds whipping past the cameraman's head as he bravely records the chaotic firefight.
Sit back, and enjoy the fireworks, but while you see the brave men of the Nigerian army lock horns with a determined and well funded enemy, remember that this is no movie, and that when the smoke clears, a few Nigerian soldiers will have paid the ultimate price, and thus made the ultimate sacrifice for their fatherland.
Going into war front with no ballistic gear nor helmet is outright stupidity. I was thinking you would point out how the lives of those soldiers are being exposed to silly risks.
I find this video hard to believe…Nollywood movie may be. Have you seen real battle live cameramen? You can sense the tension not these ones strolling like TChidi is somewhere shouting “Action!”
/ I don’t even understand why people live in Awka. If you are from Anambra State, you are better off living in your village. There is no difference between the two except the toga of state capital.
A worker deserves his wages. Those criticizing him shouldn't complain when owed salaries in arrears. The officials that are hiding their allowances in their bank accounts should bring their wives and children to represent Nigeria in AFCON.
If Bishop Kukah or Rev. Governor Alia could deny genocide because of political connections, we must cheer those who have the balls to stand with the truth when lies are more popular. What has degrees or class got to do with it?
Basicend: I am not an RCCG member. However, when you see a man that has served God globally in ministry for over 40 years without any major scandals, and the Lord has permitted him to live above 83 years in good health. . There are some good reasons God kept them alive till now.
No human is truly perfect.
Look for things as fruits / covenants / oil / virtues / you can tap or gain from such old mighty trees before God finally cuts them off the ground.
Stop looking for criticisms in them. But seek wisdom and mercy of the Lord for a better and more fulfilling journey of life.
/ There is no greater scandal than pulpit banditry via false claims. It kills the spirit. It is a sin against the Holy Spirit. Are we talking about the man that drank tea with God or the man that took a lady into his hotel room to raise her skirt. If an average man vomits half of the thrash emanating from this man, many would have called for his head.
But then you look around, you see how easily the man In Ghana used Noah’s ark format to buy a Benz, one can understand that morons are not in short supply. Unlike Nigeria, the Ghanaian authorities went after the scammer with the full weight of the law. Ever wonder why the Chris Okafor, Ololo,Omotosho and Adeboye’s of this world thrive in Nigeria?
All these blessings from God and he never reach Elon Musk means that he is selling fantasy and lies. His cash flow is traceable and there is nothing divine about it. He invested money he extorted from people and get patronage, protection and contracts from politicians. That’s all.
/ If you take Paracetamol for headache, in a few minutes the pain goes away.
But with prayers, the patient is only relying on hope and wishful thinking. It gets worse knowing that “miracles” are neither repeatable nor guaranteed.
If prayers are as powerful as they claim, the same people who brought Christianity will be offering easy pathway to citizenship to African pastors instead of doctors and nurses.
/ Any black African that ends up in any side of the Russian/Ukraine war is demonstrating that he places no values in his life. Why act surprised that they are being treated less than animals? What's next? Africans will migrate to join the Taiwanese army to fend off China? Oh well...
But then to realize that the celebrated highest grossing movie out of Africa is a box office earning of $1.4 million means that Nigeria is still a 4th World country.
Jakarta: Abeg make una get out who made US the police of the world? UN should be US, because the N has totally become useless.
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The Presidents that go cap in hand on bended knees begging for aid made USA the police of the world. Remember that who pays the piper determines the tune.
Wait! Aren’t you one of those calling for US military intervention in Nigeria against Boko Haram/ISWAP? And you frown when they reap the fruit of their labour. Nanana! You can’t eat your cake and have it. /
In this eye-opening video, I visit a real UK building site, carry heavy blocks, mix cement, and chat with bricklayers to find out what they ACTUALLY earn in just 8 hours! General labourer (feeding blocks): £150/day ≈ ₦290,000–₦300,000+ (at current rates!) Beginner bricklayer: £200/day ≈ ₦380,000+ Naira! Compare that to typical Nigerian bricklayer pay (₦5,000–₦20,000/day) — the difference is massive! Is japa worth it? 💭 (Remember: UK has taxes, high bills & living costs — but the raw earnings are wild!) This is raw, on-site truth — no cap! 🔥
If you're thinking of moving abroad for better pay in construction, drop your thoughts below
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Her one month rent in UK alone is more than your annual rent in a decent place in Nigeria. But then, you know where the UK Embassy is located. You can migrate to that land of easy money and soft life.
helinues: A religion that won't allow you to make some personal decisions based on the event you are personally experiencing can be regarded as cult.
Free will is restricted in religion. Don't do this, don't do that , don't do those when we are not living in stone age
/ It is the society. The way Africa is structured, religion is so entertwined with sales, marketing, motivational speeches that the only remarkable difference is the name Jesus used by Christianity. Unscrupulous minds realized this a long time ago and are using it for maximum benefits. It is a matter of semantics. Religion and cult are interchangeable. Members behave alike and see others as competitors, enemies, rivals. /
OnionBandit: lol! You forgetting that Taiwo is a product of PwC. Na fight between the big 4's. Make you just enjoy am. You are probably not in the tax line and know nothing about it
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Harvard has the best Law School in the world. But that doesn't mean a Law grad from there will walk straight to hold briefs in Nigerian courts. It is idiotic using Western prescription to cure Nigerian economic malaise. It had never worked. We are operating a voodoo economics in Nigeria with foundation on fictitious data. Tax reform will go the way of Subsidy removal because looting is still the order of the day. A leaking tank can never hold full capacity of water unless the holes are blocked first.
Onetechnews: If you ask anyone why they stopped buying drugs from the pharmacy in their area, the answer is almost always one thing:
“They don’t have the drug.”
That sentence alone has chased more customers away than high prices ever did.
Honestly, this phrase is common in almost every pharmacy. Sometimes they don’t even say it out loud, you can already see it in their face before they speak. And deep down, you start asking yourself: why did they even open a pharmacy if they’ll always be saying they don’t have the drug?
Now imagine this.
You just closed from work after a very stressful day. You’re on medication, and you get home only to realize the drug has finished. Instantly, frustration starts kicking in. You begin blaming yourself, why didn’t I check this drug in the morning before leaving the house?
Then suddenly, you remember there’s this pharmacy you always pass on your way to work. You’re not even sure they’ll have your drug, but judging by how big the pharmacy is, they should have it… right?
So you go there.
To your greatest surprise, well, not really surprise, they don’t have the drug. At this point, you’re already used to hearing that answer, so you try to be calm. Maybe the drug isn’t that common. Maybe it’s a special prescription. Fair enough.
But then you ask a simple question:
“Do you have Panadol or paracetamol?”
And they reply, very confidently, “It’s finished.”
That’s when anger enters fully.
Paracetamol? Of all drugs? Is Finished?
You just stand there thinking, what exactly is on these shelves? At first, you were being considerate. You told yourself, okay, maybe the first drug isn’t common. But paracetamol? That’s like the bread of a pharmacy. That’s the drug people buy without even thinking.
So which kind of pharmacy is this?
At that moment, something changes. You already know you’re not coming back. Not because of one drug, but because of the pattern. Today it’s your drug. Tomorrow it will be another one. Next time, they’ll tell you to “check back next week.”
And let’s be honest, most of these pharmacies don’t even say, “Sorry, we don’t have it.” They just say it casually, like it’s normal. No alternatives. No explanation. No effort to help you find it elsewhere. Or when you ask if there is another place where you can get the drug, they might not answer.
That’s how customers are lost.
Have you ever walked into a pharmacy with hope, only to hear those four words: “We don’t have that drug”? If you have, then you already understand this pain. Share your experience
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The way Nigeria is structured, there are some medications you should have readily available at home in case of emergency. If you don't, you are gambling with your life. Analgesics, bandaids, 91% alcohol, even antibiotics (even though prone to abuse), etc should be in your medicine cabinet at home.
thesicilian: It's a very sad situation to be in, losing one's child.
From everything she's saying, it seems there's someone working in the hospital feeding them with inside information which may or may not be correct.
The child's death could be due to negligence on the part of the hospital, he could also still have died if it was in the US. Only an autopsy can save that anaesthesiologist now.
/ A trip to any Nigerian hospital is a close shave with death. Nigerians believe more in "packaging" than professionalism. Beautiful edifices alone do not make a good hospital. Nigeria happened to her and her family. Propofol shouldn't be administered to anyone not on mechanical ventilation. If and when used, it is prior to immediate intubation preparatory for artificial ventilation.
Like I always point out, there is a reason why there are more than 20 mortuaries along the highway from Okigwe - Port-Harcourt. Death seems more profitable than saving lives.
oluwaseyi0: I thought all these is about drug smuggling How does it turn to rebuilding of gas and oil bla bla bla
/ Whatever it is, I am sure your opinion doesn’t count.
Strong nations have been overrunning weak nations from the beginning of time. If it pains you, ask your government to invest in Defense instead of owambe.
Do you know how much it costs to drop a bomb? You want other Nations to waste their resources fighting for you while you stay aloof and cheer your corrupt local politicians.
/ The only stumbling block to Tinubu’s re-election is Trump. Maduro bought the legislatures and judiciary in Venezuela but Trump overrode all that shenanigans in one smooth move.
That moment Akpabio lamented that Trump is watching them in the Senate is remarkable and significant. It is good to know that there exists a man that can strike fears in the heart of Nigerian politicians and make them behave accordingly.
What decades of prayers and fasting couldn’t do for hapless Nigerians in distress was achieved by Trump by mere Presidential proclamation while our President is struggling with insubordination by recalcitrant police officers who escort VIPs. Interesting!