₦airaland Forum

Kobojunkie:
Please stop already!!! Positivity does not have to start and end with goody-two-shoe wishes please. Even the same Israelites that you seem quick to compare Nigerians with spent time cursing those who enslaved them. Seriously, let us try be honest when we put forth these ridiculous comparisons at least. The same isrealites complained bitterly in slavery before God came to their rescue. If you have not read it yet, many of them had abandoned God by the time moses came in the picture cause they did not understand how such a God could leave them in the hands of the egyptians.  I am not sure God would have come to their rescue if they spent their time smiling and enduring slavery.

Please spend time reading the bible my people. God does not answer only MUSHY prayers. He answers all kinds of prayers and the very fact that the same God allowed his own to go through "HELL" to bring good ought to cue you in to the fact that praying in rose bushes to this God is not going to mean you will have rain and sunshine for answer. JEEEZZZ, carrying this I BETTER PASS YOU attitude even to this extent, you folks have some ego issues here.!!!

PS. Attacking my person,  typical move !!!

Wow    has Nigeria been so cruel to some people that they cannot simply lighten up and make a simple "wish"?       you are taking this thread waaaay too seriously. This is all the poster intended to say

a little postivity, in spite of your current displeasure with the state of things, wouldn't hurt

Na you sabi if you no fit to see this simple point - you don't hafta agree wit it, but at least understand it. And this is in no way advocating inaction while wishing for things to change, because that seems to be your gripe at the moment.

and ps. who attacked your person?

tpia:
You live in America and you don't know what it means when someone says make a wish?

Dont just pass through America- let America pass through you. You sure say no be inside one African village you dey?

even a 4 year old knows the meaning of make a wish.

trust some naijas to see doom in everything. Even sunshine go dey dark for them eye.

I fear oh!  

quenetteo:
Hi you guys, if anyone lives near waldorf, md and you drive for miles to go to an african store, you no longer have to anymore!

My dad just opened up a food market called Abuja Intl Food Market and we are now open, if you need any fresh meat, fufu, gari, abacha, anything! We have it here. We also sell meat, fish pie, and souya. We also import products from Nigeria. If you need contact details please email me at quenetteo1867@yahoo.com, or you can reply to this thread. Thank you all!

Does your dad have a website? Can customers order over the internet? it would be great for people like me to place orders and have them shipped.

  When will Boston open a Nigerian grocery store?    na only ghana and kenya market dey show face . . . with their fake garri and wierd egusi and wanksta yams.

texazzpete:
Were you to be a well-read person, you'd know about the thousands of Native americans and Incans that lost their lives to smallpox from Europe. You'd know the terrible toll diseases can take on people with little natural immunity.

But you're not, so any meaningful reply will be lost on you.

and the oh so classic art of "sarcasm" seems to have been lost on you       could you not see I was only poking fun at the comment? apparently not.

When africans visit the Americas today they don't fall sick as easily as the foreigners do when they come here.

4 Play:
White people are susceptible to sub-Saharan Africa's pathogens .

How come Africans are not susceptible to "white" pathogens? abi dem nor get bacteria and virus for yankee?

omoge:


when i want pizza i go for thin crust my sister.

correct sense . . . gats to retain that figure 8 . . . not the blob shape that's ovetaking our society

Sisikill:
@ Topic
Filled out the survey, unfortunately I don't think I gave you much to work with. . . the reality is Naija movies and your subject matter have never crossed paths, well except the pregnancy & fertility ones. The former is depicted as tool women use to trap men and the latter is used to rationalize why a man cheats on his wife. . . not the most socially and morally consciouse message.

LOL
The poverty and physical/spousal abuse I thot was applicable - ritual killings for money, abusive husbands etc . . .

3. Have you ever learnt something from a Nollywood movie that caused you to change your attitudes/behavior about an issue

my answer to this question was a hell-no! Most Nollywood movies annoy me more than anything.

But that was a good suggestion for Tatase to post the questions as topics . . . that might garner more responses.

Gamine:
Scrap da cheese??

LOL, na you biko o, hehehe

ah yes oh! I have become an expert at getting the cheese off and leaving the toppings intact . Me I HATE cheese and even the pizza I eat I only get from certain restaurants who use certain kinds of cheese that don't gross me out too much.

omoge:
those bread sticks you can order with pizza oh lovey. by the time i get down with the breadsticks, get done with it eh, who cares about pizza. but sha, i love those pizza hut and domino own, papa johns too. just oily too much for there and i no wan die young o.

cheese dey make belle big o, so careful there cheese lovers

Dominos be like say dem dey manufacture cheese for their store. Their pizzas are mountain high and valley thick of cheese, and wasn't it also pizza hut that came out with the "cheesy crust" that was 'drawing' like mucus . . . disgusting!

Tatase:
Thank you for at least responding. I'm a regular NLer in the sense that I'm always here lurking and when I'm in school and homesick, I visit often and read what people have to say. However, this really is my first Nairaland account. I've been meaning to do one but never got round to it. And I'm sorry it took needing fellow Nigerian's help to actually get me to sign up. But please still don't hold it against me. Help me out by doing my survey and I promise to reciprocate/talk to whomever wants to get to know me now, ok?


I had a simpler survey before with 5 yes or no questions and then I was going to watch a large sample of Nollywood movies, but my advisor (damn her) vetoed that and said that my formative research (survey) should be more in depth so I should have a meatier survey. I'm sorry you're finding it a little complicated. I am still going to watch about 50 Nollywood movies in addition, but since my project is about what people think in addition to my own findings, it has to be this way. As far as incentives go, I don't have a big budget but I'm open to providing an incentive. What would you suggest? And how would I go about giving the winner his/her prize? If you have suggestions, I'm definitely open to them.

That's alright I don't need an "incentive" to help out a sista . I just took the survey and it actually wasn't that bad or long. I'll try to send it to a few friends and get them to take it. Goodluck with your project!

This is a lesson to all Nigerians who attempt at getting rid of corruption, cleaning up the system, making Nigeria a better country, fighting for the cause of the people and doing the right thing in general . . .

you will be tried for Treason! as that is against our national and systematic policy of corruption, dishonesty and depravity. Thank you for your co-operation.

Gamine:
Ive tried it , thats why its YUCKY for me

now my tummy is upset just by thinking of it

hehe na you know . . . me I like my pineapple . But weirdly enuff I hate cheese so always order as little cheese on top as possible and I try as much to scrape off as much cheese from my pizza.

Gamine:
You are responsible for what you say. If you cannot say
something good, the Bible is clear: keep quiet.

SAY THIS: Lord please help me to keep quiet unless I have
something to say that would be acceptable to you.

Amen.

now to the real gist, so, what did you say recently that got you into trouble?

Gamine:
Omo men

oma je un

ma pack e ye owo losi Swiss

o jo okpo toh.

ISland n Everything

Moet n Crystal

12million dollars Jet ati Yacht'

Gamine:
Talk is cheap.

so also is the life im living now

hence my decision.

ROTFLOL . . . Gamine you are crazy!

Mpele:
Forget the negatives. Just come and enjoy the world cup and what South Africa have to offer.
Lets start with some of the existing stadiums.

and don't forget the prostitutes!

South Africa Plans to Legalize Prostitution in time for World Cup
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/7509357.stm

Way to go SA, this is the example and image of Africa you want to put forth to the entire world! Go SA!

[quote author=dudu-bobo link=topic=157946.msg2623274#msg2623274 date=1218120381]I saw that BET channel on TV and I have ensured my children wont watch such a nonsense channel. Not that I have watched it extensively but I have read about the kind of things that are on show. besides, I don't want my children to be raised like black american children[/quote]anybody intrested in enhancing or retaining their brains should not watch BET.

nuzo:
How can one pray for a nation that allows the slaughtering of his/her brothers up north or a country that killed about 3 million of her own in a particular region?

So lemme ask you this question: Who in Nigeria are the victims? and who are the perpetrators? or is every Nigerian quilty on some level?
or if there are millions of innocent citizens, can't they be the ones we're "praying" for peace for?

Whoever finds it fit to wish that Nigeria becomes Dubai overnight without working can go on with the "wishes".

I think you miss the point of Deepzone's intent. It's simply about what you wish to see happen in the country, not necessarily suggesting that we don't hafta get off our behinds and actually do something to make it happen.

OlowoTee:
A friend sent this mail to me and I've decided to share it, it's about Who God is:

WHO GOD IS

God is Lord Almighty , Omnipotent King ,
Lion of Judah , Rock of Ages ,
Prince of Peace , King of Kings ,
Lord of Lords , Provider ,
Protector , Paternal Leader ,
Ruling Lord and Reigning King of all the universe.

He is Father , He is Helper , He is Guardian ,
and He is God. He is the First and Last ,
the Beginning and the End. He is the Keeper of
creation and the Creator of all He keeps. He is
the Architect of the universe and the Manager
of all times. He always was, He always is, and
He always will be. Unmoved, unchanged, undefeated,
and never undone. He was bruised and brought healing.

He was pierced and eased pain. He was persecuted
and bought freedom. He was dead and bought life.
He is risen and brings power. He reigns and brings
peace. The world can't understand Him, the armies
can't defeat Him, the schools can't explain Him,
and the leaders can't ignore Him. Herod couldn't
kill Him, the Pharisees couldn't confuse Him,
the people couldn't hold Him. Nero couldn't crush
Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him, the New Age can't
replace Him, and Donahue can't explain Him away.
He is Light, Love, Longevity, and Lord.
He is Goodness, Kindness, Gentleness,
and God. He is Holy, Righteous, Mighty, Powerful,
and Pure. His ways are right, His word is eternal,
. . . .

His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me. He
is my Redeemer, He is my Savior, He is my guide,
and He is my peace. He is my joy, He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and He rules my life. I serve Him
because His bond is love, His burden is light,
and His goal for me is abundant life. I follow Him
because He is the Wisdom of the Wise, the Power of
the Powerful, the Ancient of Days, the Ruler of Rulers,
the Leader of Leaders, the Overseer of the overcomers,
and the Sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is
to come. And, if that seems impressive, how about this?
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me, never forsake me, never mislead
me, never forget me, never overlook me, and never
cancel my appointment in His appointment book. When I
fall, He lifts me up. When I fail, He forgives. When

I am weak, He is strong. When I am lost, He is the way.
When I am afraid, He is my courage. When I stumble,
He steadies me. When I am hurt, He heals me. When I am
broken, He mends me. When I am blind, He leads me. When

I am hungry, He feeds me. When I face trials, He is
with me. When I face persecution, He steels me. When
I face problems, He comforts me. When I face loss, He
provides for me. When I face death, He carries me Home.
He is everything for everybody, everywhere, every time,
and every way. He is God. He is faithful, I am His, and
He is mine. And, here is the reason I feel so secure: God
said it, I believe it, and that settles it. God is in control,
I am on His side, and that means all is well with my soul.

Hallelujah!

wow this is beautiful!

Kobojunkie:
You, in your response assume that the only good response is a wish filled with sloppy kissy feel-good wishes for Nigeria. Are you sure that the millions of Nigerians who have prayed and continued to pray for Nigeria in that way have not done enough of that? Maybe what Nigeria now needs is to be hit with reality in a hard way. Maybe what the country needs at this point is a big jolt of reality to get things right. Wishing for God to do this and that has not done us much in the past.

Come on!! Are you telling me that you only opened this thread to get goody-two-shoe responses? You should state that in your Topic if that is the case.

common now I don't think she was saying that. Its just that a little postivity, in spite of your current displeasure with the state of things, wouldn't hurt
 
 the Isrealites spent 450yrs praying and suffering in Egypt before God rescued them with Moses, Nigeria hasn't been on her own for half a century      God can still do it jor  

Disclaimer: I'm not exactly expecting God to send us another Moses . . . just trying to make a point

honestly I'm sure more people would help you out if they knew your ID and had conversed with you all around NL.

I'm sure you're a regular NLer so what's your real ID? I think that would put people at ease.

SeanT21:
I am not an AA but most African Americans are Dem. Bill Clinton is famous in the AA comunity and he is a democrat.

Its not about what the DEM has done for the AA comunity. It is what they stand for. Most AA can reason with that.

and they "stand" for welfare, govt. programs, reparations, affirmative action, progressive taxes, bigger govt, "social injustice" etc . .  
This is great for the AA who doesn't like to work, go to school and get a job.
 
 Truth is while AA's and blacks in general face a lot of challenges in America, most of our problems are our own fault. If an AA wants to make something of himself/herself she can do so with hardwork and determination-90% of the time. But of course most of them would just rather watch BET and continue to blame the "white man" for their problems and demand reparations.

Gamine:
D pineapple shey

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew

My sister lurvs it eh

YUCK!!!!

you needs ta try it again, gurl it is[b] delicious[/b]! Try pineapple with ham or bacon - it is the bomb of bombs!

nuzo:
You guys should prove that Ferguson is lying.

No one can "prove" it because we were not there BUT the story does have some serious pot holes.

1. Ferguson said "It's a virus he's picked up in Nigeria, I believe, and it's not a nice one". . . "I believe" is not a word that portrays certainty.
2. Why are they not releasing the "details" of his illness? they're simply calling it "a virus from Nigeria"

they're also discussing this out in the sports forum https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-157457.0.html

wow so much hate towards Nigeria . . . some of you fellas need a hug

Deepzone, I wish God will afford me the heart and opportunity to make a difference in the life of at least one nigerian.

SeanT21:
McCain is not going to win. Obama is going to beat him by a landslide.

I don't think you've been following the news lately. . . this is by no stretch of the imagination a "landslide" in Obama's favor right now.
If anything the Obama camp must not underestimate McCain, the rest of the Rep presidential hopefuls did and look where they are now.

thetruth90:
Why is it that anytime The RCCG is been discussed, Seun would readily lock the thread and manipulate votes? Is it that Nairaland is now a sectarian forum? Anyway, Nigerians would always be Nigerians. Sentimental and corrupt! and always prone to manipulations. Shio.

Maybe its becos RCCG topics always get heated and people take things too personal and start calling down curses on those who dare to speak against God's 'anointed' etc . . . Anyways Seun can see it fit to do whatever he likes (whether we like it or not), he's the unquestionable, untouchable, infallible boss

thetruth90,
     tell me your real ID here on Nairaland, I know you're in disguise under this ID. . . I promise I won't tell a soul  

tpia:
oh boy, you should have seen that thread.

indeed I should've . Now I know what to do when I want to demand something from our esteemed moderators and oga kpatakpata Seun. . . na to declare christian fatwa! 

tpia:
actually, they threatened him again for "changing" key Islamic words like Muslim, Islam and Mohammed, saying he was disrespecting Islam. After that, he gave them their own forum.

That particular thread was deleted, I think.

that musta happened while I was on vacation . Ah ah I thot they liked the fact he was censoring our posts and automatically changing "mohammed" to "the great prophet" and "islam" to "the great religion" etc . . . oh so they weren't happy, is that why Seun changed things back to normal? I've been wondering since I started seeing those full words again . . .

Missy B:
I see but your second paragraph,is it true

Lord hammercy!!

LOL true as can be. We were banned from posting anything that "disrespected" islam or muhammed. The result was Seun then creating a "special" forum for islam and muslims only . . . you see the link ontop the religion page abi?

Missy B:
Jesoul ma sis,
seriously why do people run their mouth on christains and yet fear no dey let them near muslim?

my dear its because they know we christians will NOT react with violence, but follow the example of Christ who taught us to love in return for hate, and to pray for those who persecute us.
  Whereas islam is fiercely opposed to anything and anyone who dares question muhammed or the quran.

  Not even that long ago one muslim in here declared fatwa on Seun if he did not 'control' the 'insults' muslims were getting on Nairaland. Seun then put a ban on us to show "respect" to "the great religion" as he was genuinely scared for his life . . . no be small tin at all.

  But I will say though that I've followed some of the convos of some muslims here on Nairaland and some of them are intelligent, peaceful, well-meaning people. It's just that the majority are violent fanatics who have no respect for others lives and property.

viceb:
Hello Nlanders,

My present observation in Lagos is a situation whereby the incumbent government is struggling to show something for their tenure. The best way I have seen Fashola expressing
That is by pulling down structure, all in the name of constructing either this or that.

The funny thing is that in most cases, churches are pulled down. I have never witnessed a mosque pulled. What I want to know is whether the man can pull down a mosque? Why are Christians being victimised in disguise?

because if Fashola should even hint at pulling down a mosque, they will declare Jihad! and fatwa! on his behind.   

Missy B:
Until Huxley decide to change d purpose of his ques ,he will not find anyone to pay serious attention to his ques thereby people like you will mistake that as inability to answer his ques.

MissyB you could not have said this any better!