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hey ya'll

the winner's back to give u some headahes and take the crown

@ dis guy

nah i meant dora and oby except u want to call Ribadu a lady

@angel
omg! u really stay in mars? can i come?

u should be arrested for daring to open that ur rotten mouth and ask for swindling ideas. na una dey spoil naija

nairaland wont solve ur problem brov. try the prison

[b]Real re-branding Nigeria needs
By Toyin Odewunmi[/b]Published: Monday, 14 May 2007
The article titled, “Encasing a new wine in a new bottle,” in The Punch of March 23, 2007 compelled me to flip over the coin in oder to get a clearer picture. The name ‘Nigeria’ was bestowed upon our naivety by the British colonialists. Yet, to say that the name has oulived its relevance is not acceptable.

How many of us change our names when things aren’t going right in our lives? We simply focus on the problems and find means of solving them. The same goes for Nigeria. Things are going downhill but if we seriously cast our minds back, we’ll find that our problems as a nation go beyond our name. Imagine a Nigeria now called “Sunnyland,” what difference would it make? Would it erase corruption? Would it stop human trafficking? Would this new name change our terrible international image?

Imagine a citizen of “Sunnyland” (formerly known as Nigeria) wanting to travel abroad for legitimate reasons. Do you think just because his passport bears the new country’s name, he will not be subjected to the same scrutinity particularly conducted on the nationals of “Sunnyland” when they travel?

It is not a lie to say that the leadership of this country has failed us. They promise and fail, they lie to get their sticky fingers on the money. Yes, they cheat the poor and easily get away with serious artrocities because Nigeria is a place where wrong is right and right is wrong. However, good leadership cannot be effective without good followership. Have we good followers in this country? We heap blames on the government over every wrong. The government is our househelp, our cleaner, driver and even cook!

The Nigerian situation goes beyond leaving things for the government to do. What are you doing to make this country better? Does patriotism flow in your veins? Are you one of those who say it’s a waste of time to vote because your candidate might never win? He/she might not win but a journey of a thousand mile starts with one step.

True, the name ‘Nigeria’ is synonymous with fraud, yahoo-yahoo and all sorts. Yet the solution lies in the hearts and homes of the people. Whatever you call Niegria today, if things don’t change internally, “Sunnyland” or whichever name suits your preference, will always remain a dark nation with dark-minded people.

It is true that having a new name has brought changes to companies like the UAC, which is now Unilever, but Nigeria is a nation comprising varying tribes and tongues. Therefore, situations might actually vary. Indeed, Nigeria needs a re-branding but it is our hearts that need a new image and projection. People should learn that criticism will not achieve much. Joining forces to ensure a better nation is the key to our growth. I once heard a joke that Nigeria has over 140 million coaches but just one technical adviser.

Traffic worsens each day and we are all too ready to blame the government. Yet the problem lies in the mad rush we all seem to be making which sadly gets us nowhere on time. Observe the attitude of some people to traffic rules and you’d find the truth. Injustice has eaten deep into the core of this country, but how many of us can boldly stand for the truth at all times in all situations? Sadly enough, young people boast of following the principle of I chop, you chop.

Before accusing the leaders, evaluate your stand as a fellow Nigerian. Are you a good ambassador? Whether we like it or not, our image is dependent on our attitude to this call. Whatever we make of this country is what it will become.

http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art200705142393898

@ angel
where do u live? mars?]

anyway let me help u,

she spots a low cut haristyle, kinda looks like a man so dont get confused when u see her pic

she's a pure breed she-male! smart and they call her[b] madam due process[/b]

was the former minister of education. and next world bank vp.

@ topic, both ladies have done very well and shld be commended for their efforts. we cannot compare their successes cos theyre in different aspects of governance. nigeria is lucky to  have pple like them.

When the past deputy governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro tendered his resignation letter, many thought he was at least modest enough considering the on-going battle between him and Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

However, the tables turned around when Tinubu refused to acknowledge Pedro’s letter. His justification being that a letter of such nature is usually preceded by notice of resignation.

Though soundless whispers have been going around that Tinubu probably wants to drench Pedro’s “white” robes in red oil, the impeachment process was concluded without Pedro’s rebuttal of allegations made against him.

An amusing side of the tale is the way Pedro’s lawyers tendered the letter. The erudite men from Gani Fawehinmi’s chambers apparently thought that by storming the government house in an intimidating number of five, no sane person would deny them audience.

Unfortunately for them they met a lady receptionist in her fifties who for fear of losing her job refused to accept the letter. Poor woman, she acted on orders from above yet defended the Governor sturdily by claiming that the governor has the right to either accept or reject any letter addressed to him.

One question which remains unanswered is whether Tinubu is at discretion to reject a letter of resignation especially in such a crude manner? The letter was later dropped somewhere around the premises by the lawyers on the premise that by law, it has been received. If this is indeed lawful, why then did the Lagos State government deny reception of the letter despite claims that the letter was forwarded wrongly.

It is also true that Pedro refused to deny allegations made against him which raises a lot of eyebrows. Why didn’t he defend himself? Has he left all things in the hands of God like many do when all hope seems lost?

If the Lagos State Government didn’t want the letter, why did a mad man find the letter interesting? Eyewitnesses reported that a mad man later came around to take the letter, in the pretext of insanity. What further investigations have revealed is that the same “mad” man works for the state government. One can only laugh at the comic relief this drama unfolds with.

Why would a governor reject a letter and then secretly steal the letter? Only to go ahead and impeach his Deputy on grounds of insubordination! Pedro is guilty of insubordination because he made statements indicting Governor Tinubu of attempting to harm him and his family. I feel strongly that the battle goes beyond these lame excuses coming up.

Both men have hidden secrets which will be made known to Nigerians soon enough. Cans of worms will be opened as with what happened between our beloved President and his Vice. Therefore, roll out the drums, the dance of madness is about to start.

@ topic

its a sad story but not the saddest love story ever.

hi
netsach /harbour tech conducted an interview and the successful candidates have been contacted. two engineers were selected. i hope ur brov was among the lucky two.

thanks anyway, that's really me

what did u study?

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The Applicant must possess the following:

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 Engineering, Science or Social Science Graduate.
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 Must be computer literate

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 Management of targets
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 Communication Skills
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If you fit these requirements, then send your Curriculum Vitae to both email addresses below within two weeks of this placement.

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hey am i seeing double?

werent u d playa that posted "im crazy about my girlfirnd" which one u dey sef?

_hisses

abeg commot jor!

money or no money

i think their in love and i admire their marriage though i wuldnt get married that early

not me o!

@ davidlyan

hi again. what's up wiv u guys just hating on a chic cos she wants a lil bit of more love from her man? that's so vain

@ibdat

im not a fan of chinese food

but what good would that do? u seem to know me so well so i'll leave u to be judgemental while i live my life. one day i'll post a thread about how my first love broke my heart and im sure u'd say im a mumu after reading the story.

@slycks

im a real person, down to earth and fun loving. however, i cannot tell u the storyof my life on this thread cos pple wuld start running their mouths.

i work somewhere in ikeja but im not sending u any addy cos we're just gon be online friends. ok?

lol

u guys are cracking me up.

@femi

why are u so interested in finding a chic for d brov?

what's in it for u?

very succinct way to put it dear girl,

but that's wen u dont love the person ure kissing

no way!

im double trouble already

@ slyks

why are u being sly? tot u sed u had a girl, y do u want to hook up wiv me?
anyways, my love life is a bit messed up right now so im not the rite person to turn to.

@iBdat
why dont u give him a clue as to how he can hook up wiv me since u seem to know jesusfreak quite well!

bla bla bla

all this talk about love

ehn ehn?

na wa o!

felt it once and i think that's enogh cos guess what

LOVE SUCKS!

i hope uve got the looks too cos that might be an issue

is he a new member?

u did wot?

last month, wen i got a new job

wen was d last time u had sex?

@ adetife

thanks.

i'll prolly give u a Mouth Action to say thanks for the lovely meal

who will deport me from naija?

this is naija o! anything goes

what wuld u do if ure attacked by robbers?

okay,

one down

how many to go?

bye dblock! nice having u around!

smile cos i finally know he's not as perfect as he claims

what wuld u do if u got deported from the country u are?

lol lol

please dont tell me ure giving up for the big sis

im female alright,


but i aint had no sex change

tpbm is a millionaire

not yet!

boo hoo hoo

im a very persistent person

nuthing can take this medal from me