₦airaland Forum

I think every culture believes in the existence of supernatural
things. Americans do. Phillipinos/as are worse than Africans in this aspect.

The difference is that only Africans tie their destiny to ghosts and witches. As a matter of fact, Africans embrace anything that encourages mental laziness. Ever wonder why pastors are billionaires in Nigeria? They inculcate the spirit of mental laziness by preaching prosperity through miracles instead of through innovations, inventions and brain work.

MsNas:
I swear. Anybody who lives in America and debates with him/her is not well. I totally cackled when OP says it takes us 20 years to save for a downpayment

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Even if it does, so what? Some people erroneously believe that mansions and money in the bank are all life is all about. Most of the ones doing menial jobs and struggling are under the shackles of family responsibilities in Nigeria. The ones who turned their backs to Nigeria are doing much better.

There is a massive unemployment and underemployment (for the lucky ones) in Nigeria. The bank managers in Nigeria and other wealthy folks are doing well and love life in Nigeria which is why they make sure their children are born outside of Nigeria. The OP wrote as an outsider. She is not a bank manager neither does she live in US. So she chose to take a blind stab at two lifestyles she has never lived.
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timesup234:
The funniest and most expensive joke I have heard from Nigerians doing menial jobs in the US. and earning between $1,500- $2,000, is claiming that they are richer than bank managers in Nigeria. I guess they make their money in America while spending it in Nigeria. This stupid joke need to stop. A Nigerian doing menial job in the US. at best can be compare to someone receiving 80,000 Monthly in Nigeria in purchasing power. A Nigerian doing odd jobs for 10 yrs will still be paying rent while a 10 yrs bank manager would have long built two to three houses with a lucrative investment. Nigerians in America need to stop converting currencies because it is clearly stated that if you earn $12,000 annually in America you are living in poverty

There is more to life than naira, kobo, dollars and cents.

Once you figure it out, you will understand why the U.S. Embassy is one of the busiest embassies in Nigeria.

Anyone living in US who comes in here to debate this issue with you is a slowpoke.

For the fact that you are comparing the life of a bank manager in Nigeria and a menial worker in USA says it all. You just gave a backhanded compliment to bank managers in Nigeria.
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LOL.

The election is next month.

I expect to hear more claims and counterclaims.

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lacemose:
They were just all over him, and he couldn't just say the word "stop"...lol
see video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fkx9vII_so

Black people's contribution to the world.

Not technology. Not medical breakthrough.

Road, electricity, clean water, good health facilities--->> rocket science.

But crazy and errotic dance moves..Oh la la!

DId we offend God and the gods?

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paradigmshift:
big lie . u will always say shit just to prove a point. he's leaving fake life abi , all the private jet Na Photoshop abi? make una go sit down. because hushpuppy just got verified on Instagram, hates everywhere

There are companies you pay around $250 and they let you take pictures inside and around private jets. You can walk into any high end shop and test-fit their products while your friend snap you for IG.

The problem is that a lot of Nigerians lack exposure and are so poverty-striken that they become too gullible for normal existence.

Nigeria is where things taken for granted become big deals.

Why folks don't see the embellished "fakery" in Hushpuppi beats me.
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WotzupNG:
Yesterday was a day of blasting and reactions between Singer Timi Dakolo and Daddy Freeze. It started off with Timi Dakolo faulting divorced people as the the problem, not marriage itself.

That Instagram post by Timi Dakolo didn't sit well with OAP Freeze (a divorcee) who reacted like a chemical by exploding. This led to a back and fort reaction that ended up in questions about Freeze's anti-tithe stance.

Well, below is Actress Anita Joseph shading Daddy Freeze by telling him to come and beat her cos she tithes.

http://www.purplefeel.com/2017/10/actress-anita-joseph-shades-daddy-freeze.html

LOL. Reminds me of MMM and "it is my money" crew.
When the dust cleared, bragging turned into wailing.

Bragging will turn to wailing on judgment day when St.Peter comes out to announce that tithe does not count.

If the best of the best, educated and sophisticated Nigerians could fall for Mundial's MMM shenanigans, the pastors are in for the kill. Give money to a pastor to reserve a place for you in heaven that he/she has never been before? Look around. That's why Africa is stuck in the stone age. Nobody believes in his or her own abilities anymore.
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obafemee80:
1)A Bent Frame
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If your vehicle has been in an accident and its frame gets bent, it’s time to let it go.The more the damage, the lesser the chances that the frame can come back to shape. Anything less than perfect can prove to be hazardous for your safety. Cars are engineered keeping your safety in mind. if the bend is beyond the crumple zone (meant to protect the car in case of heavy impact) a bent frame can compromise that very aim.

2)Blown Up Head Gasket
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When the gasket that separates the head of the engine from the block breaks, you are in for a lot of expenditure, so much so, that you’d rather buy a new car.
The reason is that when this gasket gets blown, antifreeze/coolant and engine oil mix together,causing clouds of smoke to come out while you drive. With time, the mileage will drop even below miserable.

3)Bad Transmission
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Transmission is as important as the engine is. So, if either goes, your car is likely to give up too. The cost to have it repaired could be more than you’re willing to spend,and still may not work as efficiently. It is, in fact, one of the major car problems that are not worth fixing.

4)Electrical Problems/Glitches
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Yes,electrical problems may sound very normal at first, but the more modern your car is, the trickier and more expensive it is to fix. So it may be time for you to let your car go and move on to a newer model.

5)Rust On Your Car
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It can be expensive and difficult to repair a rusted out piece of your vehicle so it’s not worth fixing if you are experiencing this problem.Either you’ll just have to live with it,  or start looking for a newer car that has no rust.

https://autojosh.com/top-5-expensive-car-problems-not-worth-fixing-go-bad/

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All these problems are easily fixed.

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adem30:
I like you guys, you always prove you know it all. Even more than the judge

Are you learning?

Case postponed!

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adem30:
I like you guys, you always prove you know it all. Even more than the judge

GEJ will not be in court on Wednesday.
Watch the turn of events. Education goes with common sense also. Even the court has due process.
There is no justice in Nigeria because the same judges that give court orders create loopholes for it to be flouted. At the end, the public is hoodwinked and everyone goes home happy.

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seunmsg:
You mean he should refuse to obey a valid court order? What's wrong in testifying to clear Metuh, a former publicity secretary of his party? Is Jonathan bigger than the law and our court? Sigh! The way we preach and support impunity due to partisan support is appalling.

The subpoena is in order.

But why issue it on monday and expect GEJ to appear in court on Wednesday? The judge is being smart by half. There should be ample time for the subpoena to be served. This has created a leeway for GEJ's lawyers to delay justice in this case.

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nwoye72:
I don't think that people residing in Enugu permanently could afford these high cost of leaving.i think those leaving expensive life style in their were not making there money in Enugu.they base somewhere like lagos,Abuja or overseas

It is more of greed than demand/supply.

I looked for 2-bdr apartment in Ind. Layout to keep extra equipment, the price range was N700k-N1m/yr. Enugu does not have the economy to support the rent. Why pay N700k-N1m in Enugu when one can get the same size apartment in an economic viable city like PH? How do I know that it is greed? An airport drop from Independence Layout to the airport which is about 5-10 minutes drive will cost N5k whereas such drop from MMA, Ikeja to Amuwo-Odofin (20-40mins depending on traffic) costs N4k. The price gouging in Igbo land is ridiculous. Everyone is out to make a victim out of every customer. SMH.

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janykute:
And you think the recent quit notice and regular deportation are not enough to answer the question?

Quit notice in Kano is not quit notice in Enugu.

Village house is a vacation/retirement home for most urban dwellers. Who said that you cannot build in both places? The OP wants to know which one takes higher priority? Build a house in the city and the rent to be saved thereafter can be used to build a decent vacation home in the village.
Some pensioners with even a "face-me-I-face-you" property in the city are living better on their own than those who retired to their mansions in the village especially considering the way pension funds grow wings in Nigeria. Positive cash flow is the key. One can even sell the house in the city and retire comfortably to a small house and a petty business in the village.
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RationalTV:
Where should a man build house first?
Village
Or
Township?
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As for me township o because all this our red cap elders are too dangerous. I will first gain a ground at the city before coming back to flaunt wealth at the village should incase anything happens. My building at the city wil be my families Hope.
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Please ur own openion is needed here

Where should a man build a shelter first? Is it where he lives or where he seldom visits? Perhaps it is the term "house" that is confusing the OP.
A house is primarily for shelter and not something to impress other people who live in the village.
Harassment and embarrassment by landlords are enough to answer the question.
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pacretus:
I noticed that 3 in 5 persons,are against tithing or giving in church and 1 out of this 3 persons that're in favour don't give.

However, tithing and giving is one very important aspect of christianity. I pay my tithes, (not faithfully)give my first fruit, etc and i must say,God has been faithful in his own way towards me financially,health wise and otherwise.

A very good instance,was a day i entered a church and decided to empty all my financial substance to God, I mean my last kobo without the hope of what to eat the next day and miraculously the next day God provided, raw beans and some mighty onions,so that day was fixed up till now. This is just a little of my giving story.

The problem with your assertion is that you may tie your blessings to tithes and offerings even when it could be a mere coincidence. If those who do not give tithes and offerings are equally blessed, it means that there are other factors at work.

You may want to apply yourself better to reap the full benefits of the talents God bestowed on you. I have never paid tithe in my life. I hope God will judge me by my good works and not money handed over to another being under the guise of bribing God for blessings. Tithe is tattooed into the brains of Nigeria because of the prevalent culture of bribery and corruption. Because one has to offer bribe to get things done in Nigeria, they apply the same principle to God.

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Benita27:
Some people think that 'cause they have data on their phones, and are free to express their views, then they have a say in everything. Obviously she's from a liberal Muslim family than the ones practising fanatism.

There is no such thing as liberal muslim in Nigeria. What thsy have are muslims divided along class line. The poor are chained under the dictates of the koran while the rich ones are free to enjoy all life has to offer.

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venai:
That one na politics. He did the same thing to El-zakyzaky but later destroyed him after using his influence to gather shiite muslims votes. Apc will fail in Anambra state. Obiano will rather be re-elected than blood-thirsty apc rulling Anambra state.

That was exactly how the whitemen conquered Africa.
They came with aura of humility and bottles of whiskey.
Arrogant African kings bought into the charade and welcomed them not knowing that it was a Trojan horse.

The rest is history.

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The question is: Is she being mischievous?

Any information from the social media should be taken with a pinch of salt especially coming from instagram-obsessed, attention-seeking laaaadieees.

In Nigerian parlance, it is called "putting others on high jump". The same thing as posing next to a nice car. Fear social media! Remember Bow Wow challenge?

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Finland has the most stable economy in world today. There are less than 20 churches in Finland.
Switzerland has the second most stable economy in the world. Switzerland has less than 30 churches.
Denmark is the third most stable economy in the world. Denmark has about 23 churches in it.
These are countries considered largely atheist in nature, yet so blessed.
Come to Owerri town, SE Nigeria, from MCC junction to Toronto junction, there are 36 churches. That stretch of about 5 km harbours 36 churches, more churches than the entire Switzerland.
Between Owerri and Mgbidi l counted 97 churches and gave up.
According to CAC, Nigeria has over 23,000 registered churches.
We have more churches than schools and hospitals combined.
More pastors than doctors and teachers combined. Everyone is born again. All are covered in the blood of Jesus. All are filled with the Holy Spirit.
Yet none of those claims reflects in the expected moral elevation of society. We are still one of the greediest, laziest, corrupt, deceitful, hypocritical and hateful set of beings on the planet today, with all our Christ and Holy spirit.
Our people need to draw the line between religiosity and stupidity or between spirituality and traditions."

Culled from Caleb's expose'

Lawrence Anini distributed money to market women.
Bishop (Ozubulu massacre) constructed roads, gave scholarship, built churches, etc.
El Chapo Guzman was a philanthropist to the core. So was Pablo Escobar.

Notorious criminals are the most philanthropic folks in the world. Think of Madoff, Fred Ajudua, Christopher Coke of Jamaica.

Why do you think criminals are given numerous titles and are the leaders in Nigeria? It is because they are cheerful givers.
God loves cheerful givers. When givers gave grudgingly to the extortion, the scammers-in-Christ started inviting comedians.
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Lawrence Anini distributed money to market women.
Bishop (Ozubulu massacre) constructed roads, gave scholarship, built churches, etc.
El Chapo Guzman was a philanthropist to the core. So was Pablo Escobar.

Notorious criminals are the most philanthropic folks in the world.

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Historical fact:

When the king goes crazy, he starts with killing the kingmakers first.

Nigerian political godfathers never learn.

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Kachukwu talked...house on fire.

Tinubu talked...Oanda shares suspended.

Atiku talked....Intel's contract cancelled.

GEJ talking...EFCC dusting their files.

I remember when mama Peace used to close down airports for arrival.

This life sef!

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I give it an A.

Nice.

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It doesn't help that every cab driver is a real estate agent just as every tout is a clearing agent.

Partnership is a big headache due to the underlying dishonesty of all parties involved. Everyone is more interested in quoting millions when the fact is that the buyers are not getting any values for their money. A house with no access road, poor drainage system is listed at a price pulled out of a hat without any proper or standard valuation. Of course, there is always a sucker who buys the headache. Do you really get value for your money? In your dreams.

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MrMcJay:
If you allowed my post to sink in instead of hurriedly penning down a watery rejoinder, you'll notice that my post transcends salaries. What about conditions of service, health insurance for occupational injuries, pensions and kits?

That is the more reason why no sane person would apply. But those stubborn enough to apply shouldn't act surprised. The terms are loud and clear. It is not just NPF, every civil service in Nigeria is in shambles. You think N40k/month is bad? Think of those on N18k/month minimum wage.

Where is that "educated" doofus called HungerBAD?

Are you learning?

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MrMcJay:
A country gets the police it deserves.

Police Constable salary –N43k/Month
Police Corporal salary – N44k/Month

Out of the insult of a salary, the policeman is supposed to buy his uniforms and kit, transport himself to his beat, fuel his patrol vehicle and treat himself when shot in the line of duty.

When a policeman dies in active duty, his family is ejected from the barracks and his entitlement are unpaid. When his wife goes to the office in charge of deceased officers entitlements, some randy officers demand sex from the widow of the deceased policeman before they can process the entitlements.

When you pay a man 44k to go and face bullets without protective clothing, medical or life insurance, no insurance for his family and worse still, insufficient training, what do you think you'll get?

If you're ready to collect 44k per month to go and face bullets, no problem. But for me, I think a lot more can be done for these policemen working under impossible conditions.

If NPF cannot recruit at the salary scale, they will review the salary upwards. But for those willing to accept the peanut salary, it is not a favour to the public. There are other options. They were not drafted or conscripted. Get that?

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mrpeps:
Hi Guys,
So this got me thinking that
SCENERIO 1
what if a car is stolen here in Nigeria and the plate no are removed and its put up for sale as Tokunbo (from border Cotonou).(i.e car is still neat an new and does not have a glass inscription of any sort)
How do one know its not a stolen car.

SCENERIO 2
What if the car was stolen and already registered with plate no, and the papers to the car have been changed and its put up for sale.
How do you know its not a stolen car?

Take it for a test drive through 5 police checkpoints with the seller inside.
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LadyNaija:
Governor Rochas Okorocha has said he erected a huge statue in honour of South African president, Jacob Zuma, to attract investment to Imo state.

the governor said Zuma’s visit to Imo state was to sign a memorandum of understanding between Jacob Zuma education foundation and Rochas foundation college of Africa.

He said the South African president also met with businessmen at the Ikemba Ojukwu centre, including Leo Stan Ekeh of Zinox Computers, Pascal Dozie of Diamond Bank, chairman of Innoson Motors, and a host of others. Okorocha said his administration decided to honour Jacob Zuma by conferring on him a merit award and erected a statue to encourage the South African president to do more and appreciate him for visiting the state.

The Imo state government blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the controversy that has surrounded the honour of Zuma. The statement said: “If it was in the days of PDP, Schools and Markets would have been shot down. And roads closed because President Zuma was coming. But none of such things was done because Rochas and his government have human face.

The PDP for the 12 years they held sway never attracted any meaningful visitor to the State except PDP NEC members who were coming to loot the State." The government said Rochas owes no apology for erecting the statue, adding that if erecting statues will develop imo state then the government will have no option than to erect as many of such structures as possible.

"And in case these “Galatians” do not know, if all we need to do to attract good things or investments to Imo is erecting statues, then, we have no option than to erect as many of such structures as possible. We owe no one apology. Rochas made a promise to open the doors of Imo to the rest of the world, for good and he is doing that and we cannot be deterred by these enemies of our people," the government said.

SOURCE: http://www.naijanewspapers.com.ng/2017/10/i-honoured-jacob-zuma-to-attract.html

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Awards, titles and recognition are given for accomplishments, contributions and achievements.

But Rochas gave all these out in anticipation.

SMH.

Apparently Rochas does not know that Rochas Foundation and Imo State Government are two different entities.

Where is Sam Mbakwe's effigy in Owerri?

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lurther:
@Hungerbad.......... where is Hungerbad and his stupid epistle on how the south east and south south are illiterates.

He cant type again? Oh it is now his own brothers from ondo state the south-west?

All those Buhari supporters from soth-west that were condemning the south-east children from running away from an unknown vaccine, should go and donate their children to the military to inject them with the vaccine. No be to the talk up and down.....The military don show for Ondo State, let them take their kids to them.

@Hungerbad the only educated man...... take your children to the military for vaccine injection, they are in your state

Make access to the internet affordable to morons, they manifest their traits. HungerBAD is a classical example of an "educated" f00l calling others illiterates. Tagging him as educated is just for political correctness.
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In all indices, Lagos is not fit for human habitation.

Out of curiosity, I visited the notorious Apapa wharf expressway to Tincan 1st gate. I also went through a few street in Ago, Okota. On slow days, I went around Lagos. I can authoritatively state that Lagos is a zoo. Quality of life is near zero.

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