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nairalanda1:
How are venomous snakebites treated?



Souce : Johns Hopkins

Usually we respond in opposite direction! Someone will be shouting prayers, casting and binding, others will be shouting bring onions and chew, others will be offering bitterkola, ....all sorts of "advice " will be given, but the important element of speed and application of correct first aid will be lost in the commotion!
Time is lost, aid delayed and a life lost!
Then the blame game commences. Hospital will not accept, families will also refuse to take the blame!!
There's a lot we need to know...

Chegesnd:
I've actually taken a victim of snake bite from Finance Bridge Abuja to Wuse General Hospital, the problem was I had no money on me, and they demanded deposit before treatment due to the cost of the drug

This is a woman I don't know.
She stepped down from a commercial vehicle and entered the small bush opposite Ministry of Finance to urinate.

I had to leave her there and flee.

Oh dear!!! I understand your situation...what a life!!

TOPMAN4LIFE:
Ordinary snake bite,
Nigeria hospital even at federal Capital Territory can't cure
Nigeria hospitals don't care

One thing also, how did her immediate responders deal with the situation? Did they start shouting and running? Praying and casting? Did they administer first aid as appropriate for snake bite? You know how people behave when incidences occur...
Need to find out before we tackle hospital crew...

alphonsoolajide:
https://x.com/i/status/1929231770743878086



https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/29/shes-not-my-type-for-a-wife-after-three-years-dating/

Just watch how his next relationship won't last up to 3 years and his mind will still remain unmade!! Nature has a way of dealing with one if we play with affection of another...it's proven many times over...

Sunnyshinylight:
Why Nigerian Women Are Avoiding Marriage


This topic makes people uncomfortable, but it needs to be said.


Marriage rates are dropping, weddings are delayed, and more Nigerian women are openly saying: “I’m not in a hurry.”
This isn’t feminism propaganda or social media brainwashing — it’s a response to reality.
Let’s talk honestly.


1. Marriage No Longer Guarantees Security
Traditionally, marriage meant:
Financial stability
Protection
Partnership


Today, many women see married women:
Struggling financially
Doing 90% of domestic labor
Enduring emotional neglect
Staying because of shame, not happiness
If marriage looks like extra stress instead of safety, avoidance becomes logical.



2. Many Men Want Wives, Not Partners


A major complaint women raise is this:
Some men want:
A cook
A cleaner
A sex partner
A baby machine
But not:
An opinionated woman
Emotional responsibility
Shared decision-making
Modern women who work, earn, and think don’t want to downgrade into adult housemaids.



3. Fear of Domestic Violence and

Emotional Abuse
Let’s stop pretending.
Too many Nigerian marriages hide:
Physical abuse
Emotional manipulation
Control disguised as “headship”
And society’s advice?
“Endure.”
“Pray.”
“Think of the children.”
When marriage feels like a trap with no exit, women choose freedom.



4. Economic Pressure on Marriage Is Insane


Marriage in Nigeria is expensive:
Bride price
Traditional wedding
White wedding
Family demands
Women see men drowning financially and ask:
“If this is how we start, how will we survive?”
Some women would rather build stability first than enter a financial struggle disguised as love.



5. Better Single Than Miserable
Previous generations stayed because:
Divorce was taboo
Women had no income
Society offered no alternatives
Today, women can:
Earn
Rent
Travel
Choose peace
When the choice is single and stable vs married and miserable, the decision is easy.


6. Bad Examples Are Everywhere
Social media didn’t create the fear — it exposed it.
Women now see:
Cheating scandals
Publicly disgraced marriages
“Perfect couples” collapsing
Marriage has lost its illusion of safety.


7. Marriage Benefits Men More Than Women (Often)
Studies and lived experience show:
Married men live longer
Married men are more stable
Married men gain social respect
But married women?
More stress
More unpaid labor
Less freedom
Until marriage becomes fair, avoidance will continue.


The Truth Men Don’t Like to Hear


Women are not avoiding marriage.
They are avoiding:
Unfair marriages
Unsafe marriages
Loveless marriages
If marriage offered:
Partnership
Protection
Respect
Emotional safety
Women would line up for it.


Final Question


Are Nigerian women “too picky” —
or are Nigerian marriages failing to evolve?


👇 Over to you. Let’s hear both sides.

Long story short, both sides inclusive, these days the term COMMITMENT and RESPONSIBILITY are so far away and fading into the annals of history....so long!!!

Like someone said on this very forum, these ladies see their bodies as OFFICES!
So it's not surprising....goodluck to them, for me, if you don't have intelligence capacity in different forms, just STAY FAR FROM ME....

Nigeria is Ibrahim Babangida and Maryam Babangida

LordIsaac:
They have been taught from a very young age to see their bodies as offices!

This term "offices" made me explode with laughter!!
And you're quite correct too!! Offices!!!

madridguy:
Kogi state government should not sign any peace agreement with them.

Honestly there's need to see those seeking peace then shell them out of existence so peace can reign...if they still breath oxygen then no peace...

Ojuntana:
Who are those clicking fair officiating
Seems this site has been infiltrated by blaady Ghanaians

I clicked....stop being emotional and do a proper analysis...Eagles didn't step up last night...Ref was fair too...

Reloadedisraelp:
...the wingers are clearly the problem.....they are not covering for the 2 n 3....lookman and akor where wasteful .., plus I've thought the coach will use the wing more in the second halve but no they continue their nonsense midfield possession game that Morocco have already eliminated before the match start.

My thoughts as well...was surprised Chukwueze didn't come in earlier to push the attack...

Overall the Eagles didn't play to the expected level. Most of the game was dominated by the Lions.
Eagles stood their ground defence was good, midfield wasn't as potent...attack lacking the usual bite.
So, referee was not to blame.
Better luck next time to Eagles.

Freshtruth:
Oshimen no play anything today my take

Emotionally free analysis....he tried but not up to his usual level.

ogododo:
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/newswatch-co-founder-yakubu-mohammed-dies-at-75/

The people who made journalism worth it, he's one of them. Fearless yet balanced....RIP ...

robosky02:
AFCON 2025: Akor Adams leaves Super Eagles camp after 4-0 win over Mozambique


Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams, has left the team’s camp following their 4-0 win over Mozambique in the last 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.


This was confirmed in an update shared on the team’s official X page.

The short statement confirmed that Adams was granted permission to be with his mother who has been hospitalized.


It read: “Akor Adams has been granted permission to leave camp to go be with his mum, who was hospitalised yesterday.

“We’re sending prayers and strength to him and wishing his mum a quick recovery.”


Despite receiving the news before Nigeria took on the Mambas, Akor went ahead to start the game and scored the last goal.

It remains to be seen if the Sevilla striker will return in time for their quarter-final clash against either DR Congo or Algeria on Saturday.


Mynd44 mukina2 honeric01
https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/06/afcon-2025-akor-adams-leaves-super-eagles-camp-after-4-0-win-over-mozambique/

Speedy recovery Mama, so you can celebrate the trophy with your son and Nigeria!!

I can tell you for free that erection will not give him joy in the coming few weeks or years!!

ope2711:
This is not the issue of taking care of the children, I'm the one taking care of them before, what I'm saying is that she betrayed me.

Boss, go and sit down and rest, tomorrow is work you have to prepare for office or whatever you do.
Wife left you and you're busy spreading the news as though we can provide her or make her change her mind.
Get ready to invite your mom or sister to attend to the children while you're out there doing your best to put food on the table.
If for no moral justification she left you then so be it...but if there's something we don't know then you're alone in this...the fact is....you're alone in this! No one can help you...realize that!

Kobojunkie:
Where you thinking of mining her for your physical pleasure without at least paying her back with equally physical benefits? 🥱🥱🥱

Gutter mind...

Yesterday I broke my own rules, I stopped to give a lady a lift as it seemed public transport was scarce.
She was happy to talk, and in the short distance we drove, she already spoke about fixing her hair, she hadn't eaten, she would love to visit her mom...I stopped so she could buy something to eat, she too the money I offered to pay for the food and I didn't get any change back! That was when I knew so much has changed in the world!!
Dropping her, she offered her phone number I took it and said I'll give her a missed call...I sincerely doubt i will...

BATified2023:
learn manual cos it's harder, there's no big deal about automatic cars.

Let me break down d difference to u


Manual
U control
Steering
Gear
Clutch n others

In auto u only control steering, no clutch n no problem with gear cos once u put am for Wetin u want na so u go drive am reach Kaduna.


But if na manual, there are rules

Once u want to move, it's gear 1 n so many basics

And of course manual needs you to listen to your engine and master it's sound....

saintbillion:
Good evening my fellow Nairalanders.

On the 28th of December, I went to Access bank to request for a new ATM card. While waiting for my turn, another customer, an elderly man of around 50years reached out to me saying i should help him out with my powerbank so he can power his phone and set his mobile app of which i obliged. I gave him the powerbank, when the bank staff was attending to me; the old man left the banking with my powerbank.

I quickly remember and raised alarm. His form was later sort out and his phone number was called. He picked and said he won't bring the powerbank. He ended up blocking the staff number. I requested they give me his number so i can trace him. They refuse and said it's against their policy.

The powerbank is very costly. Pls what can i do get my property

Seriously if this happened then I'm ashamed for the man.
You calling him elderly man and saying he's around 50 years old makes me feel very old fa!! What will you then call me if you hear I'm in my mid 50s??

Juliearth:
That's a big lesson. All the billions without life is nothing. However, being broke when alone is something to be grateful for.

I agree

Kobojunkie:
I failed or my responses revealed that you are exactly the kind of immature excuses for men detailed in OP's write up where he expects women to raise and emotionally regulate men who they are supposedly married to. 🥱🥱

Don't need a soothsayer...you're "it"!

AhmedPeacemaker:
https://punchng.com/muslims-show-solidarity-join-christians-at-kaduna-christmas-service/

A simple act that makes a society work well and thrive!!
Let's all look at ourselves from the red blood that flows in our veins, not what theology we speak!!

budaatum:
Or better still, ask the children who suffer from the divorce.

Thank you sir!!

Kobojunkie:
And I can guess, you are the kind of man written of in the OP too 😩😩

As you can see, you failed again to see OPs points and even comprehend his simple logic!!
Your responses really exposes your inner being, you're finding it very hard to hide it...

Kobojunkie:
This from someone who never understood divorce for the solution that it has always been in marriage. 🥱🥱🥱

FYI, dated 8 years, married for 24 years to the same woman, therefore YOUR advice will never be at the forefront whenever I'll counsel anyone in marriage.

Kobojunkie:
Divorce is a legally valid solution to marriage. It has been around since the very first marriage between humans and remains a solution that marriage even to this day. 🥱🥱🥱

Again, endeavor to develop your language comprehension skills and also work on opening your mind so you don't continue to miss out the obvious even when right in front of you.🥱🥱🥱

2. Only the regretful seek divorce yet year in, year out, the number of those who keep embracing divorce continues to increase with some folks doing it several times in their one lifetime? Your summation on divorce obviously doesn't match the reality of things. Seems more like many more consider divorce the logical escape from a regretful situation in marriage. 🥱🥱🥱

My dear, thank you for your comments. I understand you even better now...your domain remains deep in an abyss of trauma troubled transition. Its understandable.

Dogalmighty17:
Why are you replying to that deeply hurt personality?

I really contemplated not replying but on second thoughts, her response further showed how deeply damaged the personality in whoever he/she is!!
Hopefully help will come his/her way!!

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budaatum:
If men know this, perhaps they, men, wouldn't be asking Why does she feel distant. What happened to the connection we had.

After all, its not only wives who ask the questions you posed, since women too distance themselves from men who lack awareness, and don't put effort in, and who don't honestly repair their relationship with their wives.

Thanks for being objective. Marriage involves both parties PUTTING IN and not just one party.
Many are the things that buffet marriage. Unfortunately many enter into it thinking it's a bed of roses! Soon the honeymoon period is over and marriage begins the journey that only the mature can foresee and forestall any negative actions consciously or otherwise!
Pride and arrogance will drown the harmony, patience and positive determination to keep up together will help sail couples through.

Encouraging one another helps rather than listening to "smart" people who tell you to dump your partner because he or she didn't meet your expectations!
Go ask those who have left their marriages, there's a lot to contemplate...

Kobojunkie:
you ain't even half as smart as you think yourself to be if you were not able to figure that instead of OPs suggestions that women labor in vain/suffer in marriage with such obviously immature specimens, I would rather women be encouraged to seek divorce from such marriages. 🥱🥱

2026 is a brand new opportunity to prioritize acquisition of language comprehension skills.🥱🥱🥱

You see, the smart you didn't proffer solution, what you did was to take away the scaffolding that would be used to guide any marriage. But I don't really blame your sense of comprehension of marriage or even the logical reasoning put forth by the OP, your one direction mind just engaged gear and roared off!!
I like your advice though, cos it floats around yet only the regretful will or would need to it!
Yeah, awaiting a brand new year so you can have a rethink when asked to advice on marriage.
Good girl...