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Number_One: First off. You met him in church doesnt make him and angel. Devil goes to church too. I saw him yesterday (sunday) ;-)
But seriously, stand your ground. You dont have to sleep with any guy if you dont want to.
If you want to, then that is fine, you are an ADULT.

Nothing worse than forcing yourself to sleep with a guy and then having regrets and seeing him in church every service day. If you wanted to then that is a different matter.
It has nothing to do with your dressing or curves. It just the mind of the guy. Trust me, less attractive women still have PLENTY guys wanting to sleep with them.

That's a mature mind speaking... Don't think you are different; It is the same case with most women in relationships, their partner (men) will almost always want sex. it is natural; only faith and observing some rules can curb it. If you were a Muslim I would advice avoid any relationship that the talks of marriage are not springing up; avoid being in seclusion with him and let him know your stand about pre-marital sex.

Nuzo':
Somebody stole 20 billion of state fund with evidence and people are here talking about political winch hunt.

A corrupt crook like obj witch hunted lots of his corrupt political enemies but I supported the move.

This will mean one corrupt mofo off our street. The days of reckoning for the hunter if need be will surely come.

Thank God we still have people like you on this forum; I wonder if the so called youths of now, have any sense of direction or any sense of strong values on which a nation is to be built. I am often shocked reading some of the comments here!. Why should I care if it is political witch-hunt or not The question that should be on the lips of everyone is: DID SYLVA EMBEZZLE 19bn NAIRA

I knew he said the words out of anger and they were really out of place for a public officer, however his actions show that He is passionate about development in his state. I commend his courage to ignore the woman's plea in public and enforce the law, when it would have been easier to play the "good governor who showed mercy to a widow" .

Olamagnifico: Yorubas don dull diaselves tey tey... Oduah was supported and shielded by igbos, Now Lamidos son by Jigawa ppl... Yorubas use to criticize dia sons and dotas when astray especially wen da matter is politicaly inclined... Abeg make we wake up... Atleast if we can't support our ppl, we should remain quiet... Hahahaha

No. We would never join in such stupidity and naivety. Of what good is it yo watch our sons steal and keep quiet We are definitely more matured than that. I'd rather say other tribes should learn from us.

truelove.com:
Deep in the hearts of Anambrarians they love Ngige and want him to be their governor, but because he associated with a yoruba party, they now decided not to vote him.....Is that not stupidity in the highest level?

it makes me wanna weep for them.It is unbelievable some of the comments one reads here!. They are not even discussing developmental issues or who promises a better program Or even the achievements of yhe past governor It is so sad. I don't really know much about the candidates, but when i read comments dissing Tinubu, Fashola, Buhari, i begin to wonder if they are also contesting for the election!

My advice to peeps, take it easy, we would all know the winner by tomorrow noon. May Allah preserve our lives beyond that time, all the best Anambrans, Good night all.

Eagles starting XI vs Ethiopia:

-----------------------------------------------------Vincent Enyeama-----------------------------------------------------------

------------------------- Ambrose-----------------Oboabona -------------- Omeruo--------------Echiejile-----------------


-------------------------Ahmed Musa-------------- Onazi ------------- Mikel ------------ Victor Moses



------------------------------------------------Brown Ideye, ----------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------Emmanuel Emenike

Exciting line-up. Looking forward to see Omeruo return to the team, hopefully He would be fit enough. Victor Moses and Brown Ideye must also up their game. Musa must bring is scoring boots along. All the best Super Eagles. I expect a tough game, the Ethiopians are quite good.

saintjoel: Send car chasis number with name and address to 08062948193 +170,000.You can collect your duty certificate at custom's office,seme command within 48hrs.

Thanks. That is gonna be some saving... Will contact you when I am ready

saintjoel: The management and staff of Jelad ventures will like to thank Mr Issa who resides in abuja and who also managed to break some of our protocols. We seriously appreciate is trust in us cos it's not easy sending 1.3M+ to people you've never met.

Around 1100HRS GMT,Jelad Ventures landed another 2002/2003 Toyota camry in Abuja district. Bought by a customer who has turned a friend and brother who connected via Nairaland,trusted us enough to send money down and got his car without getting to know anyone in Jelad ventures,although we had some differences when issues like network delays at customs office came up but the Issa family now have a camry to paint Abuja town red.

This is what we will continue to tell people, it's all about knowing what you want and trusting the services of an agency which has come to change the face of car purchase in cotonou.

Nice one.I got a car like this from cotonou too but with fake papers. Can you help with the original custom papers. Pls. give a quote

Cruise-z:
No black smoke when i accelerate hard but i noticed black soot deposit. Not a heavy deposit though.

I innitially guessed the priblem would have been with your plugs, but since you just changed them, it can be ruled out. However, are you sure the plugs are original. I just changed my plugs to brand new NGKs that I ordered from Amazon and they made a big difference with the smoothness of my car. Dirty Air filter is another thing that can affect drivability. You cqn also consider cleaning your throttle body, that also helps a great deal especially when they were dirty.

JaaizTech: [b]From what I have read the P0420 is a common problem in hondas.I am calling out to the gurus (Siena & Co) here, to save me and many others like me.
My Car keeps reporting an OBD code P0420 (Catalytic Converter Inefficiency), and in addition my car seems to lose considerable power especially when driving with AC. Also I have poor fuel mileage in the neighborhood of 15 MPG inter-city drive with AC on

I disconnected the dash board fuse connected to my A/F sensor and my car seems to have more power and of course consumes even more fuel. That gave me the incline that my A/F sensor and/or O2 sensor may be bad. I have made a lot of research and I have been able to narrow down the Potential problems to bad O2 SENSOR and Air / Fuel ratio sensor OR Bad Fuel Pump OR Bad Catalytic converter.

Now, here is where my issue lies: I have got seriously limited budget and hence can not afford to replace all parts especially when there is a chance that only one if faulty. Can you advice me from your experience on similar issues. Also how important is it to replace my Spark plugs, they are not really showing any major signs of under-performance.[/b]

UPDATE: I finally found out what caused the considerable loss of power when driving with AC. It turned out to be my spark plugs. By the time I checked them, they were practically working on last life. Since I changed them the car runs just as good as without the AC and I also noticed less vibration when at stop with gear on "DRIVE".

So why didn't I look in the direction of the spark plugs earlier?? I was fooled by the performance of the car without AC. the car started without hesitation in the morning and idled fine; but little did I know that with the current modern cars, the ECU compensates for weaknesses in the spark plugs to a certain degree that you would hardly notice they were worn out.

So my advice to Tokunboh car owners is that check out your spark plugs when you purchase your cars because you'd never know how much mileage the previous owner got on them. Lastly only replace your spark plugs with the recommended type either it be tokunboh spark plugs or new ones.

Cruise-z:
when you pull out engine oil dip stick and the faint smell of fuel hits your nostrils, what could be responsible? Car is 02 Toyota Camry 2AFE engine. Fuel consumption increased and the car drags when accelerating. Scan picked one code P1349.

Do not fret, i don't think the P1349 code has anything to do with the faint smell of petrol you observed in your oil. The faint smell of petrol in engine oil is quite common, most people whom have bothered to smell their engine oil would observe the same thing.
As for this the prime culprit is your spark plug i would advise you to have it checked out immediately and ensure you google for the recommended spark plug. You can find the tokunbo spark plug that matches the recommended type as a temporary replacement.
As for the code I would advise you start with the simple things: Change your engine oil and filter first and lets see if you get an improvemnt.

igbeke: i can see u r already salivating for an opportunity dere. common, y dont u just do away wit hate and admit dis is a hit for oga Gej. dont worry, we wont discriminate anyone wen our glory arrives.

This is not a anti-tribe thing; it is an issue of common sense. It is obvious that such an investment in the heavy industry is foolish. And I am sure Mr. president is not foolish, so what i believe is that this is just a siphoning pipe to loot money.

And the reasons why this is not a feasible project are not far-fetched:

i) Do we possess the technology or man-power to build ships
ii) How many ships are being bought in Nigeria to warrant investing in such ventures
iii) The demand for cars in Nigeria are insatiable, so if we are so clever, why not start building cars first Why ships
iv)In fact mention anything we build in Nigeria, for us to think we can start building ships
v) I just remembered this one, the telecoms mast we see scattered all around are cities are all imported... if there is any better place to start that may be the place, at least mast are just a mass of steel.

Bros., unless one wants to deceive himself this one na scam.

I dey laugh o!. I may be wrong o!, but this appears like a white elephant project whose purpose is to be used mainly as a siphoning pipe to embezzle money.

My question are as follows:

Is it a company that is building the ship manufacturing facility or the Nigerian Government?

Does the Nigerian Government have the technical know how to build ships and have they been building ships before?

How much is the projected return-on-investment for this kind of project?

Wouldn't it be wiser to invest such money into building a new refinery that can produce petroleum products whose demand is currently insatiable.

I just weep for my people...

I really do not get what the OP is trying to drive at. Nigeria is indeed a diverse place, just like the rest of the world. States were not created in order to sectionalize tribes, but Nigeria was divided into states for administrative purposes. It really doesn't matter that KWARA is grouped into the Northern part, that is just a question of geographical location and has nothing to do with the people living states. Kwara being located in geographical North doesn't imply the people of Kwara can not be Yorubas!

We need to stop hating ourselves, because all I can see here is a by-product of the dislike south has for North and vice-versa, but let me tell you that even amongst the Yorubas there is in-fighting, Ife-Modakeke clash is still fresh in memory. Issues exist between the different Yoruba tribes, lump them together as one region and this issues will become pronounced.

We should not allow ourselves to be used to sow the seed of discord but the seed of unity; what I would encourage the youths of this Nation to clamour for is rotational Presidency & Governorship. We need a system that gives everyone a sense of belonging. There is ethnic strife within every region: Ijaw Vs Itsekiri; Igbira Vs Igala; Hausa vs Gbagi etc; and the reason for this strife is that the minority groups feel they are being marginalised. A system that ensures every ethnic group has a fair chance of participating at the highest level of Governance is what Nigeria needs now.


I would also advise that people travel around this country, only that way would they appreciate the importance of the unity of this country. We have very little to gain dividing, but a lot to lose.

May Allah grant you quick recovery

kumbalo: It saddenining and tiring seeing young vibrant nigerians taking sides with political parties when national issues are being discussed. Seun has provided a platform for our voices to be heard, a platform that would have been used objectively in sane climes. But trust my 9ja guys, they start playing the ethno-religious cards. I hope you won't open your profile on NL one day and regret how stup1d and Fuolish you had been. That's if you are lucky to have a change of mentality.

God Bless you my Brother.It is so sad reading some comments on nairaland; the so called youths are just damn too naive. The show of narrow mindedness and stupidity is appalling. Objectivity and reasoning is usually thrown to the thrash in exchange for ethno-religious sentiments. I weep for the so called youths of this country.

CHRISTIANS!!! Why all this hate!. The lady reverted to Islam and it pains you this much! wetin, so much for tolerance!. Millions of Christians have reverted to Islam, Millions will still revert to Islam, MANY REVERT TO Islam everyday all across the world. So if you like keep hating... Allah guides whomever He wills to the path of salvation; I pray He showers the same mercy on you and guide you onto the path of Al-Islam

Lexusgs430: If you have iridium spark plugs presently, they could last 60,000 miles. But normal spark plugs, would only last 10,000 miles.

Best answer. Look up the manual of your car for the recommended replacemnt interval and also the recommended type.

car-doctor:
@Sienna

Who knows about heli-coil in Naija?

The only real solution here is to replace the cylinder head. I can't really imagine what a blacksmith will do to repair a spark plug hole thread as the op is suggesting but I believe it will lead to more issues.

Cat-Doctor.

That is the problem I have with some of Sienna's suggestions, they are sometimes not in tune with the reality in Nigeria. There was a post where He was asking i guy to carry out compression test on his cylinders. I just wondered where the guy was gonna get that done

Some of the comments here are disgraceful. Some people have lost their sense of what is moral and what is not. How would a woman selling our privacy for money! be ok. She is dancing nude is in no way any form of art but a sign desperation and low self esteem. That dancer needs help, because she is simply being exploited because of her circumstances. I can not understand what is professional about showing your private part to the whole word in other to amuse them, only to be paid in return for the services!!!. There is very little difference between that and prostitution.

Oh Allah, I Pray you find me among those whom are grateful of your mercy- Making us born Muslims. Islam is the guidance for peaceful existence, the essence of life. I often tell my self that even if I wasn't a born Muslim, I would probably have not believed in any religion, if I didn't eventually become a Muslim. Alhamdulilahi.

spade: The richest man in the great China is worth just 14 billion dollars o, so even Dangote pass am! You can now imagine.

Bros, there is no doubt that Dangote is enjoying Government's patronage, in fact i believe He is helping looters of public funds e.g OBJ, GEJ etc to invest their stolen wealth. So all that big amount Dangote is worth is probably not his alone.

But what trips me about the man is the ability to build a business empire in Nigeria, where so many have failed or have simply run away to invest abroad. it is that ability that i respect him for. The same reason I respect Adenuga, Fola Adeola and the likes; but Dangote still stands out among others. Because unlike so many of the super rich Nigerians, whose wealth was built from having favoured access to Nigeria's Crude Oil, Dangote's wealth originated from the manufacturing industry and He really worked hard for it.

Good day Sir,Pls could you help me check this VIN REPORT:
1HGCM56373A111449. Thanks for your urgent response.

Good day Sir,Pls could you help me check this VIN REPORT:
1HGCM56373A111449. Thanks for your urgent response.

Olisa4all: hello car-doc
Changed my 03 Toyota Avensis Auto Trans yesterday and got Oando's Dexron III ATF, the car manual said 3.5Liters is what is required but after putting 4Liters and checking the dipstick, it was nowhere near the half way line or full,added 3 more liters and the dipstick indicated Full (after turning on d engine for a few seconds) Turned the car on and it wouldn't reverse, the mechanic alternated between PRND and back to R and then the reverse gear would engage,it would now reverse, putting back in D,it would engage and move forward,then back to R,it wouldn't reverse @all again until you move between all the gears and put it in R. The mechanic wants to scan but I don't think a tokunbo tranny like this should be giving this issue.
Any solution?

I find it shocking that you used about 7 litres instead of 3 litres. Was the transmission giving problems before the oil change?? would advise you read the car manual on how to check the Transmission oil level. Too much transmission oil can mess things up as well.

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Hello car experts.....I have been battling with theses codes - P0420 (bank 1), P0440, P0441, P0446. I use Toyota Corolla 2003. I have changed my O2 sensor. But the light came back on almost immediately. Kindly help explain the codes and possible solution.

Try a Mobil V power fuel system cleaner; you can try it out twice in a row. Then afterwards consider other options. Many things can cause this code, so it is wiser to start with the simpler solutions.

hen6kay: House, Pls where can i get genuine front Brake Pads for my Honda Accord 2005 model? the one i changed recently always make whitsle sound when retarding. thanks

Try this guys: Autoselect: http://www.autoselectcorp.com/replacementparts.html

tee2faith: Users of Honda Accord and all, please help o.
I got this Honda Accord 2003 EX in February. I changed the engine oil and filter on April 20.
On June 10, I realized that the oil is short and below the minimum gauge, I decide to change the engine oil and filter again but this time, I opted for Mobil 1 after trying endlessly to get 5W-20, I didn't really use the car other than going to and fro the office. I checked the oil last week after a journey from Abuja to Akure and realize that the oil was below the minimum gauge( I didn't actually check it before I embarked on the journey, I don't know if its the Mobil 1 engine oil that is not compatible with the car.
I want to go and service the car again, please advise me on the engine oil to use and I won't mind if anyone can also direct me to a good auto-mechanic in Abuja.
Also does anyone know why these 2 lights should be on: Malfunction Indicator Lamp and the ABS light, I think it has been like that since I got the car.
Please help me before another of this Abuja trial and error road side guys fry my pocket o.

This is a sign that you either have leaky oil seals or leaky something; it could also be that your engine is a bit worn for a light oil. Is the Engine smoking Try using a total 20W 50, I guess it is a leaky seal, look under your car to check for signs of oil splash.

car-doctor:
Use the Toyota type t4.

I really wouldn't advise you to use Oando atf when there is the Toyota type T4 in the market. That's the best oil for your gearbox.


Car-Doctor.

Hi Car-Doctor, kindly advise me: Would you recommend changing the Automatic Transmission Gear Box to a Tokunbo when it fails or do you believe it can be rebuilt to perform almost like a new one. If yes, what option cost most, using Accord 2003 as an example can you give a quote

visitor30: Good Morning Car-doctor,
Please kindly help me with best Auto-Gear Transmission Oil to use in a Nissan Pathfinder 1996-1998 model. A colleague of mine in the office wants to make a fluid change. He is planning on using the regular Abbro product. Will that fly or will it land him into problems later? Thanks!

If I were you what I will do is google it up and see what Nissan suggests. Just like engine oil, ATFs also have ratings. e.g DEXTRON II, DEXTRON III are international ratings, so conoil can make DEXTRON II and A.P can make DEXTRON II; as long as it is DEXTRON II rated that is what is important etc.

And that is what I have done; I have googled it up for you ( http://www.courtesyparts.com/pdf/1998-Nissan-Pathfinder.pdf ). This is what Nissan says quoting from the Nissan pathfinder Manual 1998:

"USE ONLY Nissan Matic D (ContinentalU.S. and Alaska) or Genuine Nissan Automatic Transmission Fluid (Canada). DexronTM III/MerconTM or equivalent may also be used. Outside the continental United States and Alaska contact a NISSAN dealer for more information
regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DexronTM III/MerconTM or DexronTM IIE/MerconTM Automatic Transmission
Fluid."

So my verdict will be look for Nissan Matic D or the improved version of it (not likely to find it in Nigerian Market though); otherwise a DEXTRON III rated ATF should do, I think OANDO is the popular choice.

waash: Hi Doc, own a Honda Accord 2005 DX, 2.4l Engine, A/T. About 4 weeks ago, noticed car was dragging b4 shifting into 4 (around 80km/h). about last week, noticed some noise around driver's side of engine. 3 days ago, lost gear suddenly (car just screaming) so I stopped & shifted to P, shifted back to D and drove home.

Next morning set out for a trip & lost gear close to my house. Took the car to the mechanic & we drained the ATF and replaced with the Conoil ATF. Car seemed ok. Drove 500km next morning to Makurdi. Lost gear several times along the way. Would just shift to neutral, turn car off then on, shift into D and continue. Lost gear more frequently (every time I stepped on the brakes) close to my destination. Got to Makurdi, stopped for about 2 hours and car refused to move afterwards. Gear won't engage, D blinking, ATF smells and has changed colour. Have not done anything, car parked since then. Please advice. Thanks

If your Transmission fluid was already Black or dark brown before changing to the conoil ATF, you may need to get a good mechanic to flush the transmission before replacing it with another ATF. But if it wasn't very dark in color, it may be safe to assume that your transmission doesn't have a lot of sludge in it, so go ahead and replace it with OANDO DEXTRON III, but remember just as a temporary replacement. (This is what Honda suggests; it is inside the manual).

After doing that, ask around for where you can get original Honda ATF z1, if you can't find anyone that sells in Nigeria. order it from Amazon, you can easily use shippyme.com to send it down to Nigeria. It shouldn't cost more than 25k, but remember your car should work almost perfectly with the OANDO DEXTRON III, the only reason you are changing to HONDA ATF Z1, is because Honda used some peculiar materials in their transmission which may wear or eat up with other ATFs. Honda has gone ahead to add some other chemicals the ATF-Z1 to help you with that.