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Politics / Re: GEJ In Handshake With A Muslim Woman In Purdah (PHOTO) by JW214: 6:51pm On Apr 28, 2013
Who knows if she is the person that offerred him(GEJ) her hand for the handshake?

If her religion and belief forbids it, am sure she won't be out there to even serve in that committee afterall some nominated members had pulled out.

This is a move to solve the problem of insecurity in the Northern part of Nigeria and the country in whole, so I salute the woman and her husband for giving her the time to work with the committee (some husband who thinks like some NLers here won't allow her)

It takes 2 to tangle, if her religion(Pls am not insulting any religion here) and her belief forbids it, she won't strech forth her hand for the handshake. Simple!

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Politics / Re: DID OBASANJO WRITE Yesterday Jamb(see Pic) by JW214: 12:31pm On Apr 28, 2013
This picture is old. Am sure he was taken this picture when he was studying at the National Open Univ(NOUN).

This can also be confirmed by the Logo(NOUN) on the bag held.

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Car Talk / Re: Audi Developing Self Parking Application For Automobiles - Would U Trust & Use ? by JW214: 6:00pm On Apr 25, 2013
Driving is meant to be "Enjoyed" and not "Endured" so any tech or feature that will make me enjoy my car is great, I always appreciate it. My opinion (Personal not Expert)


Will I use it? Yes if I can afford to buy it

Trust: if tested, it can be trusted
Education / Re: Banky W To Speak At Oxford University Conference by JW214: 11:01am On Apr 24, 2013
Bootylicious: R&B singer Banky W is among the elected distinguished speakers at this year’s edition of the Oxford University Pan Africa.

He will be representing Nigeria once again at the annual Pan African Conference which will hold on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the Oxford Union in[b]Oxford, London[/b]

Others included to speak at the conference are former US Presidents, The Dalai Lama, David Cameron, Senator John McCain among others.

The Oxford University Pan African Conference since its inception has been the foremost gathering of African students in the United Kingdom. In partnership with the Oxford Union, The conference brings together hundreds of dynamic scholars, entrepreneurs, activists, and political leaders from around the world.

Mr Wellington will be speaking on the importance of current cultural shifts and changes in artistic expression. He will also discuss the rise of a vibrant media industry and how these changes are shaping the continent’s self-perception and its image abroad.

source:http://abidemionline.com/celebrity/banky-w-former-us-presidents-to-speak-at-oxford-university-conference/


Is Oxford now in London? They are not even in the same County. Any city in UK is London to some people

@ Banky W: Congratulations, be a good representative.
Celebrities / Re: VIDEO: N20M: MTN Buys Over Etisalat Man ‘saka’ In New Ad. Campaign [download] by JW214: 8:17pm On Apr 23, 2013
I am happy this guy is making some cool money now. He has been in the entertaiment industry for some years back, from the days of a soap called "The vendor", I used to pity him for his roles then because he doesn't look like someone who is making so much money from acting, then, I can't forget his roles and appearance in the movie "Ole ku" a mainframe movie series

I hope this deal brings him a good time to enjoy the money he is making.

Congrats Hafiz
Car Talk / Re: Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, ! A Must Read! Help Someone Urgengly. by JW214: 2:26pm On Apr 16, 2013
From your story, the car is 4 months old, meaning you haven't been using it for a long time. I will advice you contact who sold the car to you to know the history of the car, that will go a long way in solving the problem if no Auto technician can get what is actually wrong
Politics / Re: Assassination Attempt On Dino Melaye by JW214: 7:26am On Apr 16, 2013
A sad part of this story is that this happened just in front of NNPC towers where there are stationary APC and heavy security details harmed to their nails and the attackers driving a VW Golf escaped.

Was there no response or intervention from the security attached to NNPC towers when the gun shots were heard or their duty is limited to providing security for the Tower alone?

Anyway, Congrats Dino

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Phones / Re: Why Are White Phones More Expensive Than Black Phones by JW214: 10:29pm On Apr 13, 2013
Reason: Racism..... Na joke I dey ooo
Nairaland / General / Re: Over 100 People Died In A Petrol Tanker Explosion Accident On Benin-ore Highway by JW214: 9:10pm On Apr 05, 2013
I was at the accident scene at about 2pm when the fire was still burning. I can confirm that the numbers of casualities can't be up to 100, but can't be less than 60 people because of the luxirious bus and truck involved.

It was so unfortunate that for about 2 to 3 hours the fire lasted, the Fire fighters were not in sight. Even if they make attempt to come, they can't get to the accident scene because both sides of the road was blocked by motorist(driving at the opposite side of the traffic flow), not even sparing the service lane for the emergency service workers to use(very bad driving habit)

I had to return to Benin at about half 3 to use Ifon/Akure/Ibadan route to Lagos. As I type now, am sure some people will still be in the traffic grid lock just at a village near Ofosu, Edo state part of the Benin/Ore highway
Car Talk / Re: Porsche Panamera GT As An Official Car In Nigeria! by JW214: 7:22pm On Apr 04, 2013
It is not uncommon to see Govt Officials driving their personal cars with official Number plate.

It is not uncommon to see children of these people using their parents official Number Plate to drive their personal cars, I used to remember a guy in UNILAG who drives around on his car a "MHR" (a National Amssembly ,House of Reps offiical) tagged Number plate. The worse part then was that the Number Plate has expired, it was current within 2003-2007 and up till 2008, he was still using the Number plate that was supposed to have been submitted back to NASS commision by his parent

Another case was the kidnapped Wife of Osun Speaker some months ago, she was driving her personal SUV with OSHA number plate as at the time she was kidnapped

So OP, I can bet that is a personal car being driven around with official Number plate
Car Talk / Re: Benz Vs Honda: Head On Collision! by JW214: 2:46pm On Mar 27, 2013
Lord_Reed:

Both sad and funny seeing as the Honda was parked. The Benz was not even a staff member's car and the Honda had just been repaired for this same type of accident.

Apart from the fact that the Honda car was stationary and thus recieved almost all the resultant force from the moving body(Benz) which is enough to set the other body(Honda) into motion if all conditions were perfect, I see another reason here why the Honda would have crashed like that.

Lord_Reed confirmed this same Honda car just got repaired of the same kind of accident, inferior and a poor work during rebuilding of this car may have contributed as well.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Nairaland & Other Internet Sites Are Designed For Fraud - NSCDC by JW214: 10:06am On Mar 16, 2013
This is the 2nd video am seeing within 1 week about this Civil Defence Corps and I must say am so dissapointed, the commandant and the PRO are meant to be a representative of this organization, and with what i have gotten from them so far, I can be quick to conclude that Civil defence belongs to the c***s

"Several internets were designed by fraudsters" is Nairaland an internet? I think they need a re-orientation in that organization by "NL Internet & Tech Section Team"

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Politics / Re: Oshiomhole And Adoke Nearly Fought At Presidential Villa by JW214: 4:59am On Mar 13, 2013
Op, sorry to digress from the topic

Is this not the same Council of state that granted Alamesighia(I don't know if I get the spelling right), Diya and co a State pardon? So why the utter rubbish that GEJ pardons Alams?

I see it is a general decision amongst all State Council members (PDP, CPC, ACN, APGA Governors),previous heads of states and co.

The next things I want to see in the news is "Alams appointed as chairman of one committe or board"

Same people in different political clothings
Travel / Re: The State Of The Nigerian Embassy In The United States by JW214: 10:23pm On Mar 09, 2013
Service in Nigeria house London is not different, it is the only mission house around that you will see long queue with people hanging around due to the poor service of managing their appointments with people.

When you apply for a new passport issue or renewal, you have to travel to London 2 times, 1st do the biometric thing, the 2nd time to collect it, then I ask myself, can't the mission partner with Royal Mail or other courier service company to deliver your passport to your door which will cost less than £10 for next day delivery?

As at 2011, I had to travel to London from West Midland(about 2hrs costing about £30 on rail) for collection of a passport that about £10 can get to my door.

It is just a shame

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Celebrities / Re: Kate Henshaw With David Cameron (UK Prime Minister) by JW214: 1:57pm On Mar 02, 2013
For those who know how expensive it is to have access to some of our so called leaders, they will see a big deal in this, remembering the beating a yoruba actor(Ayo Badmus) got from a LG chairman during a Sallah visit to Tunde Kelani's house, just because he wants to relate with the council boss.

But for those in the UK, they may not see it as a big deal,David Cameron is a popular guy on the bicycle(some years back, I don't know if he still rides around again). In 2010, just about 3 days to the general poll, I remember sighting him at ASDA Wolverhampton, where he enetered to use the rest room, after which He joined d queue to get his parking ticket refund, no big deal, no special attention, no heavy security attachment

If it were to be a Council boss that day, am sure he won't even pay for parking let alone queuing to get his parking charge refund

Our so called Leaders needs to start behaving sane
Celebrities / Re: Kate Henshaw With David Cameron (UK Prime Minister) by JW214: 1:57pm On Mar 02, 2013
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Car Talk / Re: Which Car Shows Do You Watch? by JW214: 6:14pm On Feb 14, 2013
edoyad: Top Gear with Richard Hammond, Jeremy and what's his name. I try to enjoy Top Gear USA but it doesn't just click for me.


Jame May....Top Gear is the bomb, spiced with some technical jokes from Top Gear team
Car Talk / Re: Auto Crash Along Ibadan /ife Express Way by JW214: 2:07pm On Feb 06, 2013
I saw a similar accident at Jobele exit of the Ojoo(Ibadan)/Oyo express at about half 6 this morning, the 2 buses involved were still burning as at the I time I got there, about 3 burnt corpse was sighted, I cant just post the pix here. May their Souls RIP
Business / Re: Firstbank Nigeria Launches Its Premium Banking Lounge In Lagos & Abuja! by JW214: 6:45pm On Feb 01, 2013
Diamond Bank has VIP Louge since....
Culture / Re: 20 Interesting Facts About The Alaafin Of Oyo by JW214: 7:22am On Jan 11, 2013
Note: Oyo is the only town I have seen in yoruba land where they respect their ruler (Alafin). Here is my experience:

In 2001, I was in Oyo town, precisely the "Akesan market", just in front of the dead Fire station close to the palace. I was dealing with a market woman, some minutes after, the traditional trumpet "Kakaki" was blown, I think to announce to the public Alafin was leaving the Palace, some seconds after was a long convoy of badh cars and SUVs, my next obeservation was seeing the woman I was buying things from, dropping what she held, went on her kneels, face down, shouting "Kabiyesi oo", even when Kabiyesi won't see her doing so.

That was my 1st time in Oyo, it was so strange to me, someone told me that was the old tradition and some still observe it till 2001, am not sure of post 2001

I have lived and visited many Yoruba town, including Ife, I haven't seen such respect being given to their King.....

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Car Talk / Re: List Of Beautiful, Fully Loaded And Affordable Cars For 2013 by JW214: 9:17am On Jan 05, 2013
Brand_new:
Jeremy sabi bad mouth some cars o! Na him call your almight Range rover sports "cow shed" eventhough na Britico car.

There was an episode where after praising a BMW 5 series(I don't know the model and spec exactly, i think M5) he condemn the BMW X3 which he expect to be a crossover SUV, Jeremy actually called it a "Village Id1ot"

All the same, I love Top Gear.

@op, sorry to derail your thread
Car Talk / Re: List Of Beautiful, Fully Loaded And Affordable Cars For 2013 by JW214: 4:03am On Jan 05, 2013
oyb: i guess its official

sisi and jeremy clarkson present topgear nigeria

nigerian in a reasonably priced sa spec auto

but wait - shouldn't she be presenting headgear nigeria?


You remind me of Top Gear this morning, I have missed Jeremy, James May and what is this 3rd short guy's name....

Unfortunately, there is no such Auto show on any Naija TV
Car Talk / Re: LIST OF GOOD AUTO WORKSHOPS IN NIGERIA by JW214: 1:34pm On Jan 01, 2013
ActiveMan: i need a good mechanic in Ibadan oh....

Speciality: Post 96 cars
Name: Tunde

Location: Oando filling station, near "d castle inn hotel" former Lister Oil, Queen Elizabeth road, Gate, Ibadan

Contact No: 08098738876

Positives: Very sound and technical guy, he runs a program on Splash FM called Auto clinic, Monday, Tues and Fri

Negative(s): I don't know of any for now because those I have reffered there have no complain so far

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Autos / Re: Car Keyless Entry: remote control Issues by JW214: 5:44am On Dec 18, 2012
I bought a remote for my Toyota Corolla Sport(2005) from this guy, the programming took less than 5mins, the buttons on the remote are working perfectly like the old remote that came with the car before it got damaged and lost.

I am impressed
Car Talk / Re: Do U Know The Abbreviations On Your Number Plates? by JW214: 6:53pm On Dec 10, 2012
alpha conde: Wow m so happy to know all that
What of Abuja
RSH
KWL

Abuja
RSH_ (I have forgotten, I will update it soon)
RBC_ Rubuchi Admin council
KWL_ Kwali Area Council
KUJ_ Kuje Area council
ABC_ Abuja municipal Council
ABJ_ Abaji Area Council
BWR_ Bwari Area Council

Ondo
AkR_ Akure south LG (Akure)
JTA_Akure North LG (Ita Ogbolu)
FGB_ Ifedore LGA (Igbara-Oke)
WWW_ owo LG(Owo)
LEL_ Ile Oluji LG(Ile oluji)
NND_ Ondo West LG (Ondo)
BDR_ Ondo East LG(Bolorunduro)
WEN_ Idanre LG (Owena)
SUA_ akoko South East LG (Isua)
REE_ Odigbo LG (Ore)
GBA_ Igbokoda LG( Igbokoda)
KTP_ Okitipupa LG
ANG_ akoko North west (oke Agbe)
FFN_ ose LG (ifon)
KAA_ Iwaro Oka or Ikare(am not sure)


Ekiti
ADk_ Ado Ekiti
KER_ Ikere Ekiti
AMK_ Aramoko Ekiti
EFY_ Efon Alaye
KLE_ Ikole Ekiti
TUN_ Moba LG (Otun)
EMR_ Emure Ekiti
MUE_ Omuo Ekiti

OSUN
LES_ Ilesa
KRE_ Ikire
SGB_ Ogbogbo
GBN_ Gbongon
FNN_ Ifon Osun
EDE_ EDE

Oyo
BDJ_ Bodija Ibadan
AME_ Arowomole (ogbomosho)
LUY_ Oluyole (ibadan)
MAP_ Mapo(Ibadan)
SEY_ Iseyin
GBR_ Igbo_ Ora
NRK_ Onireke (Ibadan)
YYY ---( Oyo east LG)headquarter in Kosobo
FMT---(Atiba LG)headquater in Offa Meta
JND---(Oyo west LG)hq in Ojongbodu
JBL---(Afijio LG)hq in Jobele and its JBL


Please note:
based on Info from some NLER, I have amended/Corrected some of those REG I listed earlier, even at that, they may not be 100% accurate.

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Car Talk / Re: Check Out Arnold Schwarzenegger's 14 Tonne Monster Mercedes Truck by JW214: 8:31am On Dec 06, 2012
Inova: Arnold's car is around 9m [/b]tall with 41 inches tyres and probably costs a fortune in fuel

According to Mercedes Benz, the [b]Unimog
range of cars is perfect for: The most extreme, arduous tasks, including: fighting forest fires, performing rescue operations during catastrophes or maintaining power supply lines.

Truck cost: $250,000
9ja guys make your order(Very Typical)


9m tall? that figure must be wrong, maybe 9ft
Car Talk / Re: Volks Wagon OCTAVIA by JW214: 6:24pm On Nov 26, 2012
Octavia is a Skoda product not VW, it has a similar body shell like one VW car(I think Bora).

Culture / Re: What's So Special Wearing Native On Fridays? by JW214: 4:50pm On Nov 16, 2012
anishe: Google remains your best friend ever. Thank you

FYI, information needed about Nigeria and Nigerians will be found on sites and forums like this(NL), that is why a topic like(thread) this should be treated well. Go back to google and make the search, it will likely refer U to this thread on NL or some other Nigerian sites and forum.

I read a thread this afternoon "interview of some Nler", most of them got to know about NL while making some searches about Nigeria and Nigerians through some search engines.

Google is just a search engine,I think the OP is in the right place!

@OP: I think it just a way of getting relaxed and a reminder that the weekend is starting

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Car Talk / Re: Your Experience With Near Death Car Crashes by JW214: 5:25pm On Nov 12, 2012
Most recent
Nov 2nd, at about 3pm, along Lagos Ibadan express. I saw a fuel queue at Mobil Ibadan toll gate and due to scarcity of fuel rocking some part of the country, I decided to join the queue to top up my fuel.

About 20mins on the queue, I heard that sound like I was watching a Nollywood and d next effect was a hit on my car from d car behind me, then mine hitting the one in front of mine, on getting out to see what happened, a trailer driver lost the braking system of his truck and helped himself by entering the fuel queue to stop his moving truck.

About 12 cars were damaged in total(mine inclusive) with both front and back crash effects, trust d truck driver when he has seen his extent of damage, he dissappeared. Before I forget, a young boy hawking was trapped in between the truck and a car, it was a bad experience

hawking on the highway should be discouraged...
Car Talk / Re: Annoying Things Passengers Do? by JW214: 12:02pm On Nov 11, 2012
Public bus
Route:Ibadan to Ife
Location: Ife round about
Activity: passengers buying Bean cake(Akara), telling the driver to park not minding there are other passengers in the bus, there you will hear words like:
"Driver duro, mo fe gba shanjii mi" (Driver wait, I want to collect my change), some of the hawkers will run after vechiles not minding other road users, these hawkers risk their lives so much, highway hacking should be discouraged

Route: Ondo state to Abuja via Ibilo
Location: Ibilo junction
Activity: buying fried yam and plantain, it is so annoying that some passanger will even stain your cloth trying to buy this foods plus eating manners in the bus, at the end of the day, they will litter the vehicle with their rubbish

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