Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 5:16am On Jul 14, 2017 |
Kinwayne I have sent mine and am yet to get a confirmation reply from you. |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 5:13am On Jul 12, 2017 |
OluwabuqqyYOLO: Fascinating plot. Hazkel, I trust you'll perform. Jetjacky, I trust you too.
Larrysun, you have to kill this. Thanks bro, I will start my own preparations today, after exams by God's grace. |
Politics › Re: Biafra Has Not Been Defeated – Wole Soyinka by Jetjacky(m): 1:16am On Jul 11, 2017 |
beatiegirl: When you say casualties on the other side, do you mean civilians? I never read or heard that biafran army went beyond the river Niger to attack or bomb Nigerian civilians at the time. Biafra was defending their territory.
The igbo people survived a war, a genocide, people do not think of the damage on their ecosystem afterwards, the psychological effect of living in about 5 different locations within a period of 3 years.
My mother told me that during the war, whenever the running starts, people leave their valuables, their sick and even their babies behind to save themselves.
Families were separated, some never saw each other again. The biafran war is a sympathetic topic to igbos, IPOB or not.
It will help if the economy is restructured, so that each entity can be focused. The northerner considers someone from Mali or Niger to be his brother much more than an Igbo man. true |
Politics › Re: Biafra Has Not Been Defeated – Wole Soyinka by Jetjacky(m): 1:15am On Jul 11, 2017 |
Mcowubaba: Yes Nwanne, that's why we haven't forgotten... Nigerians will not understand no they won't, but they might claim: they do. |
Politics › Re: Biafra Has Not Been Defeated – Wole Soyinka by Jetjacky(m): 12:33am On Jul 11, 2017 |
I feel your pain: my mum lost her aunties and uncles to the war; her father would have died as well, if not for his Bible taking a bullet for him. Mcowubaba: The whites really helped us. Red cross saved my mother that time. That's when Médecins_Sans_Frontières was established. Doctors without Borders, it was because of the war. Nigerian really did evil, to women and children |
Celebrities › Re: Politician Begs Rosaline Meurer To Break His Home by Jetjacky(m): 12:12am On Jul 11, 2017 |
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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 9:04pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 5:49pm On Jul 09, 2017 |
Hazkel: Thanks a lot to the organizer and the judges. I am sincerely honoured to be a part of this contest and for the selection. Truly, I'm grateful. Yes, your story is beautiful. I read it, and I couldn't believe it was female that wrote it, because of the name. I am glad you got nominated. And I hope your skills only get better.  2 Likes |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 10:11am On Jul 09, 2017 |
kinwayne: NOMINATIONS BY LEIGH
Laurelyn
Collins10
BarriKade
Chidonc Jetjacky
Tuham
Vivian n Thank you.  |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 10:09am On Jul 09, 2017 |
Oh my God! I'm so glad. I thank God for making this possible, and I thank you Kinwayne for your selection. kinwayne: Here's the final list of contestants that have wowed us with their beautiful stories and deserve to be in the next round of the competition
In order of posting
1. Hazkel
2. Laurelyn
3. Collins10
4. Barrikade
5. Chipappii
6. Tuham
7. Firstgentleman1
8. Talius
9. Larrysun
10. Esixlove
11. Gsteve001
12. Chidexter
13. Jetjacky
14. Prahcetomi
15. Naijachild
16. Drlaykay.
Congratulations to everyone that's been chosen.
Information on the second stage of the competition would be released tomorrow. |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 6:27pm On Jul 08, 2017 |
kinwayne: Please refer to my previous posts I have. Thanks. |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 10:28am On Jul 08, 2017 |
Divepen1: Well, there always room to overlook anything.
When I set out to pick my selections, I made sure I first pick those that followed the rule. I can only opt for those that didn't follow the rule and only if the ones that follow the rules are not enough.
In such competition as this, for next time's sake, ensure you follow the rules because the judges are there to check if these writers follow the stipulated rules or not. Commonwealth short story competition would be on us soon. Next month, we will be having Nairaland battle which is focused on how people can say a lot with little word count(e.g 140 characters). Etisalat Flash Fiction(300 words) will be here soon. What will you now do? Will just exceed the word count?
I saw really great works but some people wrote 2250 words, 1500 words. Should we now pick them over those that followed the rule? No matter how good a person is if he cannot conform to the rule of a competition such person should work on his writing skills. I followed the rules, my wrong was switching fiance for wife; a mistake on my side. Please Kinwayne should consider my write up as well. |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 7:34am On Jul 07, 2017 |
NaijaChild: Same here  a sad occurrence. I believe, Kim... And the judges will do their best. Perhaps, we may gain pardon.  |
Poems For Review › My Reward by Jetjacky(op): 7:30am On Jul 07, 2017 |
MY REWARD
What's my reward, in this far away land Where the mountains, rise, and valley's, fall. Where spirit tread, as they wear flesh. Where men walk, and play, like the dead?
What will be my recompense, when I have crossed this veil. When my weary journey, must have come to conclusion. When the whether dulls, and the sun shines no more. When my hands, can no longer feel, all that is.
Where will I go, what will I be? Will I be as a bird, will I develop wings? Will I fly, like the glides of leaves. Or will I fall, and cower, as one who failed?
Where will my goings lead me? Have I done, all that is to be done, when the morning did rise? When the sun, was just a weak child. When my life, was the air in my nostrils.
Will I regret, all the choices I made. Will I be like a kid, that wished she never graced this life. Will I weep, for I never looked back?
What is the proceed of my life, what have I gained? Silence envelopes me, and my head cowers over. What have I done with my life?
Has the poor smiled, when I passed? Has my mother, been proud that she had a son? Did she clap, when she held me? Or was it, the defeated sigh of life?
Did her voice sing, like the angelic tone, of my flying friends? Did she dance, like horses on a race? Did she cry, and held me dear, Have I given her, all that she expects?
Smile on me life, but you said no. I laughed at thee, but you won't dance. My words were smooth, thine were cold. At the end, were will I lay my bones?
Owner: Jetjacky.
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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 7:01am On Jul 07, 2017 |
Hm, good morning. I might have switched fiance for wife, but I was complaint to the other laws stipulated. However, my switch remains an error on my side; I thought it read wife. What ever the case may be, it is believed their are others as well, who broke one or two guidelines for this competition. Please do give me a fair evaluation. It's all I ask. Kinwayne and the judges. Thanks. 1 Like |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 5:58am On Jul 06, 2017 |
Thank you. Good morning, to you too. OluwabuqqyYOLO: Of course, man. Good morning. |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 5:30am On Jul 06, 2017 |
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Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 12:18pm On Jul 05, 2017 |
OluwabuqqyYOLO: Abeg, whoever needs a great read should visit my profile or use the link in my signature.
'Of '53, Some Music And The Gallows' is going to be the best you've read in a while. No bragging. Emmanuel, says hi. |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 1:21pm On Jul 04, 2017 |
Same here. princesa: **Still waiting to read** |
Career › Re: Funke Abimbola And Her 23 Pages Of CV Got People Talking by Jetjacky(m): 8:28am On Jul 04, 2017 |
Lo. You done already say am oh. [quote author=Brown14 post=58092471]and some people's CV is just one sentence chai life!!
some religious idiats will come and be like "will the CV qualify her for heaven"[/quote] |
Literature › Re: I See Things Others Do Not See... by Jetjacky(m): 7:38pm On Jul 03, 2017 |
I'm reading this. |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 1:46pm On Jul 03, 2017 |
Thank you. I will put your advice to use when next an opportunity present itself. kagari: I don't know how possible that is, but if you say so |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 1:28pm On Jul 03, 2017 |
I have already truncated it. It's now on the exact mark; 1,000. kagari: From my understanding it shouldn't be less than 1000 words. You approximate by counting each word on the first line of your story then you multiply by all other lines of your story. 1500 is OK depending on your writing style. |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 11:26am On Jul 03, 2017 |
Kinwayne I have about 1,500 words. Is this okay? Or is 1000 a fixed mark? |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 8:25am On Jul 03, 2017 |
Please I have a question, can it be more than 1000 words? 1 Like |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Writing Competition Updates & Story Thread by Jetjacky(m): 9:30pm On Jul 02, 2017 |
Cool! |
Literature › Re: Stars 2017 Nairaland Literature Writing Competition by Jetjacky(m): 9:23am On Jun 27, 2017 |
#StarsCompition
Jetjacky |
Christianity Etc › Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Jetjacky(m): 4:59pm On May 23, 2017 |
jnrremedy: sorry to digress a little bit but I just need to answer this
if u actually used ur phone ( brought about by the same principles of science that confirmed those scientific facts u are refuting) then u are an hypocrite. what u just said is an unintelligible jargons ur reasoning/assertion assumed science has been a big lie all along and if that is tru then u should as well throw away ur phone cos its the same principle of science that made u write that fallacious statement that everybody on earth can read and see
pls sir don't rubbish the body of science with that naive and unintelligible conspiracy idea
but this is serious ooo how on earth will someone believe all those jargons. the google u even referred to won't be functional if ur unintelligible claim is tru all I see is you trying to act smart by 1. Repeating the same point over again. 2. Using of big grammar to sound intelligent. If your assertion where true, then what's with the cables being laid in the ground, and as well seas? What's with the Google jet drones that fly over, and the other floating machines broadcasting everyday in the air? Why don't they just use those nice space equipments they called satellites above? Do you even know the temperature in outer space? The speed of this satellite, and the relative speed of the earth? Would you do your research and stop trying to bite my heads off. The moment you stop living a programmed life, and start making serious research you would find out how lost we all are. |
Career › Re: Salary Structure Of Nigerian Lecturers: Annual Salary Of Nigerian Lecturers by Jetjacky(m): 4:46pm On May 21, 2017 |
Thistrendblog: This post has in it; how much a Nigerian professor earns per annum and the salary of a Nigerian lecturer from lecturer 2, senior lecturer to a professor yearly in a typical university in Nigeria.
It is often said that the academic system is where the best profession lies. You might be wondering how much a professor is paid for lecturing. Truth being said, university lecturers salary in Nigeria isn’t that bad. Although, you have to start as a graduate assistant before you attain such heights in education sector.
Below is a breakdown or list of how much Nigerian lecturers is paid from lecturer II to professor level per annum.
Salaries of Nigerian Lecturers 1. Lecturer II earns N1,649,509 to N1,979,640 yearly.
2. Lecturer I is paid N2,079,996 to N2,684,010 per annum.
3. Senior Lecturer earns N3,091,505 to 4,455,506 per annum.
4. Reader earns N3,768,221 to N5,004,750 Naira yearly.
5. A Professor in Nigeria earns N4,580,349 - N6,020,163 yearly.
As seen from the salaries of lecturers in Nigeria above, a Nigerian professor is paid far more than the rest. In Nigeria, only a few civil servants salary could match that.
Its no surprise that graduates are vying for lecturing jobs in Nigeria. Although, private universities pay higher than both state and federal universities.
This does not mean that the work of being a lecturer in a Nigerian university isn’t stressful. The job requires passion, effort, sacrifice and discipline. Apart from the fact that professors are paid huge amount of salary, they still go sabbatical leave which allows them do per time contract job with other universities.
Source: http://www.thistrend.com.ng/2017/05/salary-structure-of-nigerian-lecturers.html?m=1
lalasticlala, Mynd44, Seun, CrazyMan, 1forall and my sister keeps crying for money. Hmm, this lies is super. |
Christianity Etc › Re: Genesis 11 : 4 To 7: How Realistic Is This Part Of The Bible? by Jetjacky(m): 4:24pm On May 21, 2017 |
zed7: Genesis 11:4 to 7. This chapters talk about God not being pleased with the sons of men for wanting to build a tower that would get to heaven. Hence, He caused them to have different languages and casued confusion in their midst. How realistic is it to build a tower to heaven? Is heaven up? Could the tower be as high as the Burj Khalifa? Could the tower go as high as space ships which shoots up far into the skies? Don't the world have a common language now? Has anyone seen heaven today with all the latest technology available?
As a Christian, we sometimes wonder about certain passages in the bible.
So many questions to ponder on. The reason for this thread is to get explanations from bible 'scholars'. The floor is open. how are you certain that those who claim there is space, actually do go to space. Do your research, Google proofs of flat earth, Google proofs of spherical Earth, Google Nasa lies, and Google more. |
Politics › Re: Biafra: Women Go Nude In Abiriba, Abia To Protest Against Soldiers (Video, Pics) by Jetjacky(m): 5:28pm On May 19, 2017 |
[b] Most Nigerians are hopeless, out there you would speak on radio stations for we all to have a voice and protest, while in reality you can't move a finger to aid the struggle. And now you have joined in on the yabbing market. Men, youths, women, who should looking at this protest from the logical perspective. Protesting is not wrong, and for these women to step out and protest for the unwarranted move by the soldier, I applaud them. This are the attributes every Nigerian youth should posses, the government always use the military and paramilitary to suppress the masses, deny us our rights, and even when we go out to protest, they forgo the rule of law and strike down the protesters. This country is an evil in the sight of man and God, sadly even its citizen are mostly the same.
However, on the Ipob women having a meeting, let's ask the army, before disrupting this group, did they obtain irrefutable proof that this women were on about topics that are threat to the Nigeria as a whole? We all know they're a peaceful body that are agitating for freedom of the South South, and South East. Is that a crime? [/b] |