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facelessangel:
Can someone help and post where Gen. Diya and Adisa were crying for Abacha and Mustapha to free them? I don't think it's true

It is TRUE..... and it makes no difference!...... because they are still alive TODAY!

Dont try to divert the issue being discussed here!

Now, you have been crying for your own FREEDOM since God knows when?..... even without any Abacha holding gun to your head not to go!



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daddyrich:
I KNOW THAT JONATHAN IS THE ONLY AIR THAT YOU BREATHE. WITHOUT THE MENTION OF HIS NAME YOU CAN'T SURVIVE. WELLDONE

Yes o!

Until the crook is behind bars and all our YAMS recovered from him and his accomplices........... Justice is not yet done.




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BTW: Dont worry about where your next meal will come from, when Jonathan is eventually docked.
we will arrange #5,000/Month "amnesty" for you.

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Aseneshii:
I dont know why the Nigeria government are afraid of this biafra. Hold a referendum in south east if 75% of the population want Biafra grant them, Freedom is a right, as long as its not the wishes of the minority among them.

The South East is a part of Nigeria.... the REFERENDUM cannot exclude other Nigerians!

It is a national Question: do the "other parts" want to "give-up" a part of Nigeria?

....and any referendum will have to be held by ALL Nigerians, not just the South East alone.



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okolichibuzor:
we are watching... the world are watching..... buhari ur downfall is coming if these men die in ur hand.....

I thought you these enemy of Nigeria were praying that Buhari will not return to Nigeria, alive?

Seems God nor dey hear the prayer of EVIL-DOERS? This is unfair!

BTW: How old is the "Dilector" sef?

Seems Nigerian Prisons are very "NICE" now, it has a way of making a "GENTLEMAN" out of every CRIMINAL..... by giving them these "Nice, White Beards and Sideburn" that none of these guys have when they 'registered' with EFCC!

Check Olisah Metuh, Check Fani-Kayode, Check Bafarawa, Check the Dilector himself!




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daddyrich:
Please fellow Nigerians Is EFCC set up to arrest only EX-Office holders? what happens to the thieves in power? Can we now say that nobody is stealing in the government except the Ex-officials.

Why wait to take back crumbs from Ex officials when you can equally catch them red-handed in the act and get back the raw and full cash even before they eat it.?

I strongly believe that the battle will be better won against corruption when the fight is all inclusive. Both old and new criminals in and out of office should be arrested and prosecuted alike.

Too much of one sidedness justice is a fraud.

All these Ex this Ex that EFCC arrests no longer make sense

Since the CRIMES were committed between 2011 and 2015...... under the watch of clueless Badluck Jonathan, why not direct your question to him and ask him: Jonathan, what were you doing when all these YAM EATERS were looting the Nation-dry ....with your connivance?

Truly, "common sense" no longer makes sense!




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As at the time, the company, which was barely a year old and had no history of producing a droplet of oil, was awarded controlling stakes in two lucrative oil blocks – OML 30 and 34 – for just over $50 million each.
The deal, which was signed by the immediate past minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, gave Atlantic Energy Limited a controlling 55 percent stake in the oil block.
Interestingly, Shell, which owned the remaining 45 per cent stake, fetched $1.3 billion for a single field after an open and competitive bidding process.


The NPDC is the upstream production subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.
Under the agreement, Atlantic took charge of four oil blocks- OML 26 FHN, OML 30 Shoreline, OML 34 Niger-Delta Oil and OML 42 Neconde. It was to provide funds, technical services, drill and sell crude oil.
The company was also accused of lifting crude oil, but remitting only a fraction of its worth to government.
In 2012, according to NNPC insiders, Atlantic Energy paid $168m into government account, but lifted about three million barrels – valued at over $350 million.
In 2013, it also lifted about two million barrels of crude valued at about $240million, but paid only $68million.
Similarly, in 2014, Atlantic Energy paid zero cash-call, but lifted about 500,000 barrels of crude oil, valued at $54 million.

Last week, the federal government commenced processes that would enable it freeze local and foreign assets of Mr. Omokore, and Kola Aluko, another ally of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

Haaaa!

Dezzianni is INNOCENT!
Omokere and Aluko are being witch-hunted!
Jonathan is our Saviour and a man of god!

Buhari is a WITCH.... HUNTING "innocent wizards and saviour" of the #WAILERS!

In short, Jonathan and his 40-Thieves were doing exactly the same thing we accuse the Northerners of doing: [size=14pt]EMBEZZLING NATIONAL ASSETS![/size]

One day..one day, Jonathan will pay for his crimes against Nigerians.... one day and that they seems to draw nearer everytime one of his accomplices gets docked

Chai! Dearis God Oooooo. "YAM Eaters" should fear God.




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MalcoImX:
And you'll still shout if we say Niger state should be carved into 20 states.

This your Map must have been drawn by a BLIND MAN!

How does Kwara State become a Northern State?
Does Bukola or Gbemisola Saraki sound like Tanko or Wushishi or Nasumu?


Even Benue that is in the Middle Belt has suddenly become a Northern State?

You these Northerners are greedy-die, walahi!


And BTW, how do you carve out 20 states from a virtually empty land... or na Buhari COWS go occupy and live in the space?

Yeye dey smell, big time!




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n3xt:
Too many stuff in my plate this week. Trust me on exploring the possibilities.

But if we give ourself 2 weeks target, I think we can have something cool to serve the urgent need.

Expect something from my end too. Like we do back in the days.

Interestingly, everyone is looking for a solution world over. So this is not about Nairaland alone. I hope intellectual property experts will be on ground to help protect this good innovations.


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Bros, I think more about money this days than I think of ideas

At the bolded:

Ofourse, once you brain storm on a good idea and come-up with something valuable, the next step is to "Patent" the idea otherwise, opportunists will be the first to steal it, especially in the Nigerian context where 'fakery', piracy and blatant looting of other people's effort is the order of the day! .


Let us keep brain-storming... LOCK! LOCK!! LOCK!!!

BTW: Dont look for money! Work on "IDEAS"..... ideas will generate more money for you, beyond your imagination!




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spyder880:
@ all,

The ideas we share here are all lovely, thought provoking and innovative. I am from the school of thought who strongly believe in the practicals.

The discourse on windows protectors that will serve the 3 needs of safety, security and aesthetics should be "test constructed" for our inspection. One of us should volunteer 10k, we bring in one of us who is good in burglary proof and then he builds it with pictures for us to see. Where is Muyesky? I can vote N10k for a sample window which will solve the 3 needs.

If I have time I will sit down with a welder and construct this, but I will work in 4 states this week and time will be so scarce.

We need practical works.

Thank you Spyderman!

Brabus and myself have been on this quest for sometime now.
The Window Iron itself is not the problem, we have been able to come-up with an idea on that.

The next step of research, what we all need to focus on is in the LOCK/LATCH and as we have stated earlier, ....we need a Lock/Latch that:

1.) Can be opened within 3seconds maximum

2.) Cannot be opened by an assailant, from the outside (in cases when the glass of the window is broken by a thief

3.) Does not need the use of a Key (Like that of a Padlock) to open it, as this will ultimately defeat the "3 seconds" rule...... and could have dire implications during an emergency like a fire.

There we go, problem broken down into small-small chunks!


Let the brilliant ideas start to flow.

As for volunteering money to "make it happen", l am also ready to double that amount, for the research.

Over to you.




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n3xt:
@ lastpage,

I'm taking notes from your keynote speech. I don't expect much attendance now as intelligent discussion has begun.

1. Identify the source

I am watching Switzerland Vs France (Live Euro 2016)

"Pogba" had hit the Swiss Bar TWICE!

So, please understand that l am not concentrating too much but l enjoy the "exchange of ideas/learning discussion" l am having with you and other peeps who can "focus" on real issues that benefit mankind.




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n3xt:
A sliding or openable burglar proof can serve both security and safety needs of a house if well implemented.

First, you don't want them to be openable from the outside.

One of the major drawback of sliding burglar proofs is that they were normally installed on the outer part of the building in order to easily access the sliding glass door/window.

This type of installation poses a great security challenge as the grill can be whisked off the wall at the point of installation by burglars.

Another drawback is the ease of movement. Unless the sliding burglar proof is installed with wheel which I'll prefer installing one with pocket roller for smooth operation. The ones I've used always give issues with opening and I had to grease at all time.

Locking mechanism. Again this is coming up as it's very important to have a very good locking mechanism. One lock that I've found useful is the latching door mechanism used on sliding gates. A similar type that can be accessible from inside the house won't be a bad idea. For now, most people who uses sliding burglar proofs uses chain and padlocks.

Pic: latching door lock mechanism.

Thanks a lot Brabus, for the above post.

Let say in the case of fire:
*There is Smoke everywhere and life/death decisions have to be made within "three seconds".
*Add "PANIC" (The yeeeyee, Fire! Fire!! ) to the mix.
*The only route of escape is the Bedroom window.
*This window has a sliding window..... with a LOCK!

What kind of lock can it have, that one can open it within three seconds, get kids thrown-out through the window and jump-follow, without succumbing to smoke inhalation?

You dont want to be looking for any key at that point (They dont ever find it!) .... yet you dont want the Burglar-proof to be openable by just anyone who is able to break the Glass window from outside.


These are the challenges we need to discuss and solve.





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Contd from previous post above

While DRAINAGE is key, it is not the most important of the three issues, because if your house is a BASIN (lower than the highest point of any nearby water basin) then Flood Water has the right to refuse to "climb up" any drainage you make!

Major Drainage (Canals and Waterways) are the responsibility of the Government as the are too financially intensive for a individual and again, the issue of "right of way" for such drainage cannot be addressed by individuals.

But "small-water drainage" within the compound is also essential to lead water away, especially from low-impact foundations like those of fences which are usually stand-alone and not connected in a mesh, which otherwise would have assisted in holding them together and afloat.

The worst problem this sort of drainage, if not done, will cause, is usually a weakening of the perimeter fence, which is it should fall, may allow bigger flood into the compound and expose the Main building foundation to unexpected forces of moving current.

Minor palliatives like use of water-repellent paint, Cement or composite mixtures are not intended to prevent flood or sinking, they are mostly for "aesthetic purposes" (Keeping walls dry and/or prevent water sippage).

The best solutions to prevent water trouble is to have a SOLID foundation and a high enough DPC.

The above are not exhaustive, just a snippet of my own thoughts.
`I am sure other professionals will offer different angles to the proble.




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@Brabus: Where is that your Book naa? Abi make we nor learn again?

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2.) The second source of water is actually as a result of our own house going below the water level, over time! (SINKING/SETTLEMENT).

Going by the fact that "majority" the whole of Western Nigeria is situated on soil layers that compact after a while (there are isolated Stone/Rocky locations but l am speaking in general terms.)... and surrounded by water bodies

Thus, we need to be very frank as to what reasonable level do we think this house will sink/go down to, after some years.
This is a "function of foundation" type used.

Until very recent, most people take the requirement for a Soil/Geo-technique Survey for granted (including me! ).
We also live under the false assumption that only a very high-rise building requires a soil test! WRONG!

I can tell you that depending on how really bad the soil is, l have seen Bungalows sink to their lintel, in some areas of Lagos and the Delta.

Only a Soil analysis can tell you "for sure", how bad the strata of soil some feet below, really are.
It could be "nice and solid" on the surface but shyte just a few feet down.

This brings me to the question of "Professionalism and competence" of our Soil Engineers:[/b] The Client usually relies on their "experience and professionalism"... thus basing all their decisions on [b]what the Soil Engineer says.

But l have also seen soil Engineers who do the cheaper test (SPT vs CPT) in place of the more rigorous one that really tells you the answers you need to know, to make an informed decision (and if you leave it to the same Engineer, he simply gives you whatever he likes/does).... for maximisation of his own profit!

Let me point out that NOT ALL Engineers are into this shameful practice.

In addition to that, in areas were the Soil is really "bad-gan ni" (like a Silty, Brackish, Swamp Soil) and you are building higher than a Bungalow.....as expected, the Soil analysis would likely reveal a Pile, as the chosen method of foundation.

Now, Engineers in the house can bear-me-out that a "failed/broken pile" ....is as good as "No-Pile".

Just looking at the method used by some of our builders on Nairaland here (at least l have inspected a few, seen some in pictures as well), the possibility of a failure of a "at least one" of the Piles is very high (I am looking at say about 75%) WHY?

The method of pouring of the concrete into the Pile-Bore (manual in most cases since the required equipment is costly beyond reach of most individual builders here) is very likely to lead to a Pile that is "mal-formed, broken mid-way, non-uniformly formed, e.t.c".... leading to a failed Pile.

"Friction Piles" dont necessarily fall into this category though such failure can also ridicule the "calculated friction" generated/required to keep the building upright.

Has anyone ever asked and wondered why so many buildings with "Pile Foundations" are sinking all over the place?
The answer lies in the above.

So, if the foundation is "bad", (as in failed Pile), in adequate, (as in wrong choice of foundation) or just poorly done, the house will start sinking over time.
Eventually, it will sink to the point where it will be below water level and therefore, water will either flow to the lowest level it can find (Your compound/Rooms) around, or it will start "seeping out" from the floor/ground.

Like said, the best way to guide against this is to[b] do the proper type and adequate type of FOUNDATION,[/b] using your Soil test results as a guide and using proper Engineers who have the right equipment, to do the job.




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abdulwastecx:
The issue is more complex than most people think.

Global warming, in adequate drain age system, sewage with lower capacity to carry the surface run off are some of the problem

brabus:
We are aware of the problem and the probable cause. I think we should be talking about fixes and solutions now.

And that's what I'm up for. I only need a catalyst or moderator for the discussion.

Okay....
If Abdulwastecx and some other professionals are going to be involved, l would offer my own 'humble opinion'.

"If we dont know where we are coming from, charting where we are going, will be a difficult task". - Proverb.

Correct me if l am wrong, when we build, we intend to have a "dry Living room" at the very least (Never seen anyone sleeping in his/her swimming pool).
So, when Flood comes along inside our house or compound, we want to ask: Where did it come from?

It could come from two places: I will endeavour to explain in more details.

1.) Rising environmental water (Flash Floods, Rain run-offs, River over flow, e.t.c).
These are all effects of water SUDDENLY rising above ENVISAGED/EXPECTED LEVELS.

In my own opinion (based only on what l have done in the past),
*when we want to build, we should go around the location, look for the nearest River/Stream (which will be the eventual "BASIN" for water collection within that area).

*Using appropriate equipment, ask for/ determine / identify the HIGHEST LEVEL of the Water body, ....on record. (Rainy season is the best time to determine this)

Thus, first thing to bear in mind is that your DPC MUST BE HIGHER than the highest level of that Water Body , at its highest point anytime, by a few FEET.
Otherwise, your house or compound will become the NEW "COLLECTION BASIN", when the floods come.

The above might initially imply that you will spend "extra" money on a higher than usual foundation but you wil have the last laugh!




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n3xt:
I'm home. More "special" burglar proof to your delight.

Thank you Brabus.

But please, dont just show me pictures of Burglar proof (l can self-search for those on the internet! ).

What l want yo to please contribute on, is how to make it fulfil the requirements, as highlighted in Babalose's post that l responded to.

Lets share a "meaningful and creative design discussion" on that.

I know you have brilliant ideas at times.

Fire me joor!



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babalose:
@Brabus.....this openable buglary proof is a compulsion in every home. I believe that atleast one or two must be openable in a home and[b] it must be easy to open by anyone in the house not like the types that have padlock. [/b]The sliding buglary doesn't look appealing to me too. That's why I am fascinated with this thread because of the wealth of information that flows through often. Keep the ideas flowing.


Babalose

Thank you Babalose!

The bolded above is our yardstick for success: To design a Burglarproof that does the basic job of "SECURITY".... while at the same time fulfilling the requirements of SAFETY. Aesthetics is a bonus..


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brabus:
Here's a sliding burglary from my rented apartment in 2000s

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Brabus,

This idea is superb.... compared to using hinges.

But the question still remains "How does it fulfil the other requirements".... to make it stand-out?

Dont forget, l am on a quest to find "something better that the usual", that crosses all t's and dots all i's

Use of a sliding mechanism is a plus, in my own understanding.



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n3xt:
I never termed it special. It's just another burglar proof protector just that's it's openable.

No..No! I am the one that termed it special! see rt of the statement in bracket, in my post.



I just want us to discuss it.

I want to see if there is something different in it, that l can take away.

#LearningThings




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@Brabus: Remember l said l was on a quest to build an "Iron Window Burglarproof" that does all the job it is supposed to do, while not imprisoning the occupants at the same time, in situation of emergency? Am still on it.

There goes my discotheque lights, for everyone's enjoyment!

n3xt:
Openable Local Burglar Proof | Idea


Design by Breachwood Interiors

@Brabus:

What makes this Burglar proof SPECIAL and DIFFERENT from what other have done or have been doing?

What are your / (should be our) YARDSTICK for judging it and saying "this is SPECIAL"?

Is it just because it is "openable"?
How does it open?

Respondez Vous Plaiz

Thanks,



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BTW: I now intend to add more colors to my post! I am reliably informed that some have decided to hug Nepa Transformer, just because of that!

Lescalier:
I have lost the respect and love I had for RT Hon. Amaechi. I really liked him, especially when he single handedly fought the then FG.

Now you have WON, congratulations. But for christ sake, you are from Niger Delta, you are not a Fulani Herds man.

Do not be a stupid sycophant.

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Silly Bigots like you always see TRIBE FIRST, in everything!

Amaechi is FEDERAL MINISTER of the federal Republic of Nigeria....... not a Niger Delta Minister!

The import of that is that he will take/make decisions that benefit Nigeria (as a country) the most,....not some selfish "region".

Think and use your brain.



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ChangeIsCostant:
According to a viral online report, 104 Christians chose a different religious path by converting to Islam in Delta State yesterday. Saleem Abdulqadir who posted the pictures on twitter wrote; Total of 104 Christians accepted the light of Islam in Delta state,Nigeria. Ya Allah grant them your infinite mercy

http://www.nationalhelm.net/2016/06/104-christians-convert-to-islam-in.html

Good for them... l just hope you MUSLIMS remember that no CHRISTIAN is threatening to cut-off their necks for embracing ISLAM...

When the table turns and just ONE Muslim embrace Christ, DONT START your MURDEROUS BLOOD-LETTING, CLAIMING YOU ARE FIGHTING SOME SILLY JIHAD!

Allah-wa-kurubah should not be a call to slit someone's throat!




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Rayboss:
The rate of ATM crime is on the increase. I pray d culprit gets caught & persecuted. the guy face b like d state of our nation presently

....yet, CBN is proposing you cant withdraw more than 10K across the counter........ making ATM us unavoidable!

You see our leaders ehn?



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Sensitivbin777:
Ana m akwado ndi militant maka iwe ha kwesiri ekwesi

Did you not see the MISSILES they launched?







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Thunderlicious:
Mad group of imbeciles fighting a lost battle.

I mean, what manner of foolishness is it, to run away to London.... and then picket a London Hospital, when the real Londerners wont do same?

A HOSPITAL, for crying out aloud, are these moo-rons genetically stewpid?

The just like to disgrace themselves all over the world, thinking they are doing something important.

Cameron will be like: if not for "Animal rights", l for say make Met Police put una inside Jail!




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truthspeaks:
I tot zombies said dat since there's a new sherifat in town, all corruption wld disappear. Instead I go call police, I go meet d demands of d armed robbers make dem take those things n spare my life. Buhari sef

That you truly believed the above, shows that you are a Dumb #WAILER!

Keep it up please, anuofia.




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gabbytabby:
Make una get back to work no drama not on my watch.

Thank you very much Gabbytabby!

I was about to just call your attention and that of Fastshipping that "as elders and respected people, it is not in our place to provide "comedy" for the kids"!

Let us allow the matter to rest, everyone has made their points and position known.

Thanks.

@Fasthsipping: I am, for the umpteenth time, asking you to calm down and let the matter rest.

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n3xt:
We don give you workover. No more competition.

So you too sleep early like me. I do 6:30pm at times.

Brabus!

Pants on fire!

You are one person l always wonder if he sleeps at all.
Just look at the "clock-times" you post responses to posts here!
Go and look at them yourself.


On another note,


Generally speaking, Global warming is causing a lot of damage world wide and water levels are rising at an unprecedented level.
So, it does not mean one have not taken good level in your house when you see it flooded this year or after..... The carnage in France, Germany, the UK and Ireland this year alone showed that flood-water has touched places it never reached in over hundred years in the past.

I think we all just need to understand that going forward, we must make "extra provisions" for unprecedented level of flood, any build we are doing.
I am currently on a build that is four Planks of raft above road level. (the rest are below road level). I think l shared the "foundation picture" with you somewhere on this thread about a month ago.
Everybody in Lekki and Ajah environs should factor this in, do proper drainage and stop blaming each other.

My neighbour saw my DPC and said "Oga, this foundation is too much o, it will sink surrounding house" (he said it jokingly but the meaning was not lost on me either).

I smiled disarmingly and replied in my most calm tone: No Sir, l am just planning for the future incase the soil underneath decides to eat one floor!

He looked puzzle but decided not to say anything more.




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adeekiti:
I'm just a simple and calm headed person sir, mr mav is like a brother and we act like one but just a little misunderstanding and I'm grateful all was sorted, ekiti ko Ni agidi o, a big thanks to hajj.. He's a gift to this forum and to life generally sir.. Thanks to U too sir,I appreciate

Issorite! Issokay!! Ekiti ko ni agaidi, right?

I am happy that you know how valuable your reputation is.

keep it up, try as much as possible to always make your customers happy.
If there is an issue, take it up with them politely. You are humble, keep it up.
Let your work speak for you ....and work will always chase you about!

In business, INTEGRITY is key. Maintain it at all cost.


We are cool..... l still have you on my radar in a few weeks time



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FastShipping:
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How I deal with my business is nobody's business? My write-up was not directed at you or anyone except to lastpage.

You can wine me all you want but my decision is my decision. Everyone I listed as witnesses in my write-up were aware when the sh1t happened. So find a place to rest your mind.

Oga Fastshipping,

Please calm down.
Much has been said on the issue.
It is obvious we all take delight in clubbing Judas to death (we normally club an "effigy" of Judas during Easter, just to show how much we detest what he did to Jesus....!) but in reality, we are no better than Judas otherwise, the world and our society wont be what it is today!

The bottom line is that we know who the Contractor is. (Naming him "when the issue is fresh", is good. It puts everyone on notice and forces the Contractor to do what is needed to correct the situation, stop the bad behaviour and improve. That should be our primary objective).

But to keep talking about it, calling him vile names, assassinating his character (just to "get high" and act overly righteous!) months and years after the revelation has been made public and he is making amends as in the case of Brabus.... is nonsensical and hypocritical.

That is my take.

have a good day Bro.




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adeekiti:
Thanks bros mavverick, hajj and others involved, God bless u all. It was just a little misunderstanding and I'm grateful to God it all went well again. I'm sorry for my words as well.

I am sure it is the "Ekiti" inside the "AdeEkiti" that took over!
if Ekiti-man nor vex...... who go vex?

Though l was very-very shocked as l was just on the nick of calling and considering you for a job in a few weeks time.
You are one of the Contractors l hold in very high esteem since l have never heard bad things said about you in the past.

I hope the "argument" is not over doing a bad job, not doing it to agreed terms and material specifications or dishonesty? (non-performance l can deal with adequately, on my own)




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