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odun51587:
OP What of Aleku in Idoma Land

Aleku is the spirit of the ancestors. It's represented by a masquerade that appears at funerals or sometimes at some special festival. It speaks in deep parables and sayings which is translated by a man close to the masquerade.
The voice is altered by putting some stuff in his mouth...so only the interpreter really hears and understand...
In the times past, foreigners and women are forbidden from seeing Alekwu, but nowadays the culture isn't so tight...
During burials as soon as the Alekwu is approaching all females are locked in...until the body is lowered to Earth.
Hope you now have a bit of knowledge... Cheers

Oyine, you didn't add these:
1) When you whistle at night EKINIBI will visit you and dance at your doorstep.
2) When you sweep at night you sweep away your fortune
3) When you thread needle at night you're inviting evil to yourself
4) Splitting salt on the table even accidentally is bringing bad luck to your family.
It's all BS but we believed it as kids.

Fountainofyouth:
Calls 11 times in a day

Always interested in what I do or where I am every minute

Comes to my workplace at lunch break so we could have lunch together everyday,

Insists on spending the whole weekend together, I never had a me time,

Says things like "it's me n you forever", "you have no choice" " there is no way you'll ever leave me" "I can kill for you" "if I'm dying, you're dying too"

A friend received threats cos of frequent talks with me

Doesn't want me to have any friends, even females, he feels they'd take me from him or introduce me to another man

He cries anytime I miss his calls

A sex freak

Sends 5 love sms to me everyday

Changed his church to mine just to always be with me, if we are sitting apart, it's either he comes sit with me or drags me to wherever he's sitting,

He drives me everywhere I want to go,

Etc.

Choooiiii....you were possessively pampered! I can just feel his breathing on my neck!!

CosmicPhoenix:

this is what I'm currently using

Officially, you're going to be registered as a fossil!

GamalNasser:
Well Trump's always knows what he is doing ...she just needs to assure the White house that she would protect American interest over Chinese interest ...Trump doesn't want anither chinese puppet like the man in WHO

So she now become Americans puppet??

Many years ago, I was dating my now wife, yet a lady kept hitting on me with the excuse of coming for tutoring. Well, one night she came saying she needed help with her assignments. Imagine at 8pm!
Well, I obliged and we quickly finished the assignment.
Oooohh, she's so tired, she's going to lie on my bed for a while.
30 minutes turned to 1 hour.
Are you not going home?
Oh...it's too dark to go now
Hmmmmmm...my buzzer began to warn me.
I let her sleep.
Midnight she roused and asked if I wasn't coming to bed.
I told her I'll sleep on the floor.
She tried again and same response.
Well by morning she met me at the desk where I was working and asked how I could have neglected her!
Simply told her I've a fiancee and besides it would have been proper if I toasted her first before pawing her! She left in a storm!!
She never did like me after that.

Maybe if we watch the video to the end most of the words we're using here will be toned.
I've watched the video and he didn't seem to be laughing at the situation but at the way Sanwo olu presented his speech...

hotspec:
my hands are shaking reading this. I've been wondering d meaning of Awkuzu SARS, now I fully understood. #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality

My brother!! The way my blood is boiling now!!!

What about the sports group?? Always available for NUGA etc...they miss exams and tests yet they don't fail because they represent the school!!

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Kccheechy:
First of all, how old is this girl and lil frog?? Why is she leaving with the boyfriend? Doesn't she have a family?

Don't you know some parents value mundane things than their integrity? Since she may be sending money to them they don't care what she does! Had she been killed or maimed they would have been shouting JUSTICE FOR GIFT! GOD WILL JUDGE....etc.... that's our "modern" child upbringing....had her dad laid hands on her mom would she have existed? Anyway some parents self!

Kccheechy:
First of all, how old is this girl and lil frog?? Why is she leaving with the boyfriend? Doesn't she have a family?

Don't you know some parents value mundane things than their integrity? Since she may be sending money to them they don't care what she does! Had she been killed or maimed they would have been shouting JUSTICE FOR GIFT! GOD WILL JUDGE....etc.... that's our "modern" child upbringing....

post=94690169:
All I can say watch out for Anambra State economy, the lion has been released, state with full potentials, what ever jealous, bitter and ignorant minds rant here doesn't affect this great state, Anambra without this critical infrastructures ranked top in GDP, control commerce, a state those close to sea come to buy their goods from, imagine where Anambra state will be with the Cargo airport and Onitsha port, I thank Anambra state government and federal government, those who always wish us bad, that never want any good thing to happen in the east are really disappointed, especially those from west, man no be God, I still remember their posts when President Buhari won 2015 election, it is only an ingrate from Southeast that will not appreciate Buhari, I saw it coming when he appointed George as the new MD NIWA last year.

The smartest words so far on this thread. You're humble and wise...you gave honor to whom honor is due, no matter how your brothers dribble, it still boils down to the fact that the "clueless, gworo chewing, Chief herds man" made it possible to ensure the River is utilized to maximize it's potential....go be a blessing to your community

Well, thanks to God for safe delivery. Husband should retrace his steps...but!!!! NO MORE PREGNANCY OOOOOOHHH! Hospital should do something about it...I know what I'm saying o.... hmmmmm

longetivity:
Nigerians dey consume

Gaskiya, anything that moves and has life is not safe!

OP, I'm happy that at this age you're assessing yourself and weighing your options for the future. It's really good.
Now here's my suggestion: carefully look for a mentor, someone who can guide you in almost all ramifications... make sure he's not a person who is more interested in using you like a servant but one who respects your instincts and prospects. Let him motivate you for a short while... during that period, try to find your passion, then follow it.
It might not be smooth as i put it...but eventually it will be worth it.
Best wishes.

angelfallz:
you do have a point, but what if he had stolen before?

If it's a repeat offence then the cane will help. But I believe it's good to make a child understand that he's being caned to discourage the bad habit...

angelfallz:
The flogging was for stealing. So even with the confession you have to receive your punishment.

Reason why we never admit our wrongdoing! Having confessed, the dad should have praised him for being truthful, then strongly admonished him for breaking and stealing...he will grow to be a better person

LaIabobo:
The nation failed him and his family because I still don't understand why all civil servants don't have comprehensive health insurance accessible at all govt hospitals.

However, this is no justification for suicide.
Because suicide is the coward and selfish man's approach of escaping a tough life. Leaving behind his helpless wife and kids to face it all by themselves.

And just imagine: HIS WIFE JUST HAD A BABY
now when will we learn?
Your health is failing, you're over 50, no salary stable yet you dey born! Why would depression not set in? Now baby will be helpless... family in mourning and you're gone! May we grow sense by force!

RaptObserver:
The heading of this story sounds like a pump action gun in action.... Rapes, impregnates and aborts in one sentence... Rapid...

You know, AKWA IBOM, sounds like a gun being cocked and fired! AKWA!! (Cocked) IBOM!! (shot!)

Wierdceo:
I Love this thread! !!!

So much! I've laughed and laughed today tears falling from my eyes! Kaiiiiiiiii

Geedy:
In Olamide's voice "melo melo, melo melo mofe wi, melo melo, melo melo mofe so"

Mehn when I looked back at wht I've done as a child n look at d circumstances surrounding me today, I say to myself it's a pay back time.

I'm ds guy with innocent luk, but within me is an abode of d demon.

Shd I talk abt hw I'll shit in a nylon n throw it across to our neighbor's comp, r hw me n my geng will set people's farm ablaze, r hw we'll leave school during teaching period and went to people's farm to pluck oranges, pineapples, cashew even kolanut, I can't tell it all, I did sht as a child.

The one I can still vividly remember was wen I brought my partners in crime to our house. There used to be ds lime tree in front of our house owned by my landlord (ds man a retired teacher then, get craze for head).
We plucked a bucket-full of the lime, dug hole n play snookers with it. Dat was how d man (landlord) caught me d my guys in act, we hd to run n leave evrythin behind. We set out for anoda place, play until d evening, everyone went dere own separate places.
Knowing wht lies ahead of me at home, I hd to sneaked in. Few minutes later food was set, as a family we eat in group.
To cut to the chase, that was how ds man just showed up from no where, alas! I want to run but no other way outta the room.
He held my hand and drag me out of my parents gently. It's obvious my dad wasn't surprised he knows wht I'm capable of.

Here's the funny part:

As d man was dragging me I hd to hold unto a metal which was nailed to the door. He pulled me but he couldn't since he's old. My dad nw told me in my language (Idoma) "byo kankan" meaning hold it very tight, and at d same time told the man in Yoruba "Baba efa daadaa" meaning Baba pull him very well.

He kept repeating d same thing to me n d man vice versa.
As an elderly man he pulled me with all his energy until he wears out.

Then of course he thought of another way by biting my hand off the grip, that was how he finally got me. Out of the trouble I hv let him pass through, he beat the shit outta me. lol.

Oyi! Ênya téhé fa! Ada ô nana j'ijeyi ibi!

thesicilian:
Flee

Just say it louder!!!
Any attempt or attempted attempt with end in premium tears!
OP, heed this advise:
Don't even give her a hair's breath of an inch! Na so I dey run from women since Columbus enter American soil o!

Burna440:
My childhood was fun and I wished I never grew up, there is no crazy or bad play that I did not indulge in..

The one I will never forget;
We had local fowls back then, which they can just stop to lay an egg anywhere, one day Me and my cousin came across one trying to lay, so we were curious to know how it will do it, while watching it the fowl started grunting to push it out, my cousin noticed and shouted kai, the fowl stop, after few minutes the fowl tried again we still shouted and it stopped, we continued like that for like an hour till the fowl could not bare it and just decided to lay it at all cost, when it was grunting and we were shouting it didn’t stop until we noticed d egg was coming out, my cousin bent to pick a stone, on noticing the fowl decided to run at us, Na so e pursue my cousin the guy run enter road machine hit d guy, till today he can’t walk well, he is called fowl leg till today

Oooooohhh dear! Laugh wan kee me... but sorry about your cousin!

I schooled in kaduna. I found a jacket that had those large collars. Suddenly an idea occurred to me. Dracula! Behind the hostel was a mound of abandoned concrete that looked like a grave. At night i put on the jacket, pulled the collars up and went and sat on the mound which was like 50 metres from the hostel.
Soon I attracted attention... someone pointed a Torchlight at me and shouted HEY!...To make it more dramatic I swayed from side to side slowly! And immediately someone shouted NA GHOST O! No one could come closer but from the distance started screaming and throwing stones...I was in danger...so...I got up slowly like a fiend! And turned towards the huge crowd that had gathered!
My people! Everyone took off in all directions! Me? I also took off into the corn farm....did a detour and took off the jacket and returned to the hostel to see crowd still wondering what they had seen! I mingled innocently with them but laughed heartily!
It was 20 years later I told the truth to my close friend! We still laugh over the incidence today!
Dracula....

Kriss216:
Do we even have scientists in this country?

We have specialists in salary strikes and sexual harassment!
No effort to make new discoveries!

The news of his slipping into coma came just before we went to bed.
I'd spent the night thinking about him, wondering if he'll pull through, but alas! By morning I got the call and my heart sank! He'd passed into eternity!
I met him first on the night before my wedding 18 years ago and he's always had a listening ear and his wife was there at the birth of my children till each was weaned and still today has never left our side!
Saturday morning I arrived at the village at Asuafu, near Nsuta for the funeral, and as soon as I got off the vehicle, and walked into the house and saw his wife, my heart broke! She was shaking and weeping...in my heart I said oh lordy, why should Nana be hurt? My sadness increased....
I walked to see where he was laid in state...that's when a sob hit me from the sole of my feet...I let the floodgates loose! I was racked with sobs.. I couldn't control myself!!
Last time I wept like this was 3 months after my dad passed away that was 20 years ago...
Funny enough his children were just going about like nothing happened!
Of course they were sad but knowing their respective duties they had to look strong...
Then I asked myself WHY I was crying so much... well....the man loved my family as though I was his own son!
He truly was a father of many of us!
Farewell Opanin Abraham Yaw Frimpong.

PS: I'll post more about Ashanti funeral rites in the culture section with pictures...

I wonder where the girls in those magazines are now, and how they'll be feeling about themselves! Regret or pride? Anyway, life goes on...

JONNYSPUTE:
....If she can't send those evidences you asked of,then pause. Don't send her any money yet.

Do your investigations to findout what's she is hiding from you

Another guy might be behind the scene.

Use your head.

Very true...in fact she's the one who doesn't trust the OP. And OP has been too casual in the relationship, once complacency takes a hold, then just know one of the two is bound to take the other for a ride...
If she's sincere to him, she ought to have been giving him update on the expenses she makes just to show him she is resourceful and as a sign of respect for him... unfortunately it is not so!
Too many loopholes in her excuses.
OP, don't just send money, unless you're ready to forgo it and her! Cheers

Thank God for his mercies.
First of all forgive them completely. God has elevated you above them.
But, before you begin to attend to their needs, try to settle down with your wife. Explain to her the whole thing so that she's aware. Then very little by little following scale of preference, attend to their needs...be firm and don't keep reminding them of the past. I also suggest that none of them should live with you...
Rom12:20
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Best wishes and take care

Thank God for his mercies.
First of all forgive them completely. God has elevated you above them.
But, before you begin to attend to their needs, try to settle down with your wife. Explain to her the whole thing so that she's aware. Then very little by little following scale of preference, attend to their needs...be firm and don't keep reminding them of the past. I also suggest that none of them should live with you...
Rom12:20
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Best wishes

Hope you arrived safely?