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claremont:
This is a very sad case, but it's a reminder of the thin line registrants in healthcare professions thread. One day you are on the register and living a good life, and the next day, you can be struck off the register when a complaint is upheld against you. I feel this nurse should have been suspended for a few months or allowed to continue practice with restrictions. The sanction of outright expulsion from the register because she panicked when she saw a patient not breathing is too severe in my opinion.

These are the kind of sanctions that make me suspect racial bias.

I beg to differ. You summarised the case very succinctly. She knew Basic Life Support. She didn't use it. What is the difference between her reaction and that of Dan down at Tesco. That's why she lost her licence. Her training did not show through.

I hope Baby was fine
This was fair

Aprokodaughter:
When nature calls you answer in your living room so if you have a guest in your livingroom you answer right there no private something now you get lol

Decidedly odd. Definitely an illegal structure. Indian landlords, perhaps?

When we say bathroom/toilet/kitchen/ bedroom in the same space, are we referring to a Studio flat? What Nigerians call a Self contained apartment?
Because I live in a studio currently and love it.

I do not mind Chreze's posts. They can be quite informative. When you say they are long, that doesn't bother me as nairaland is not charged per page and I ve got a scroll button. * shrugs *

chuksoyo21:
Attn: Mi Brethren Uche Nworah

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NZE, OZO AND NDIICHIE

The primary religion in the old igbo society was the worship of Ala or mother Earth, thus every good igbo strove to respect and keep the natural laws and taboos that guarded the sacredness of the earth, that is the origin of the phrase imeru ala or aru (to soil the earth)
This sacredness of earth and cult of mother Earth is the origin of Odinani amongst the Northern and Western Igbo and Amaala (secret knowledge of the earth) amongst the Southern Igbo groups.

the custodians of the earth and her sacredness had the Nze na Ozo at it's helm,

Nze comes from the root Nzerem, it means one who dodges or abstains, that is to say one who abstains from evil deeds or deeds that soil the Earth, because the earth is hallowed Alinso)
The word Nze goes hand in hand with Nso which is something that is avoided or hallowed,

Contrary to popular belief Nze title is not an institution that came from Nri, it is a vocation that is as old as Igbo culture just as much as Eze is, thus one becomes an Nze firstly by recognition as a powerful and upright man by the people and elevation or investiture by the Eze. Thus Nze does not have the same meaning with Ozo.

The Nze primarily functioned as adjudicators and protectors of the shrines and keepers of the religious affairs in the community, as such they functioned as minor priests while the Ezes where the chief Priest, the living deity itself. One cannot become an Nze without the Eze's recognition.

To understand more about Ozo, one has to first understand about an Igbo practice known as Igbu ichi.
Igbu ichi is an ancient practice of ritual scarification done primarily on the forehead to the temples or from forehead to chin,
It represents the rays of the sun and by extension divinity,
In the ancient igbo cosmology the Sun "anyanwu" as it's name implies the "eye of rays" was a window through which the divine rays of Chi hits the earth, the rays represents the energy or spirit force from Chi, that is why daylight is also known as Chi and daytime is Ubochi, while night time is Ujichi,
To embark on this ritual scarification is the first process in the divinization of the title seeker, divinization is the process of taking on the qualities, spirituality and purity of Chi, in which the living being becomes a spirit amongst men, that is the origin of the term i-chi, and why we use ichi echichi to refer to title taking, although now obsolete, ichi scarification was the first step in every title taking process in igbo land, it was a test of endurance, a path of pain to emerge later as a walking spirit.

THE OZO SYSTEM:

Title taking was not a deep rooted institution amongst the Southern Igbo groups, Eze and Nze were just natural vocations assumed by men qualified for the post and it did not involve elaborate rituals and ranks,
amongst the Northern and Western Igbo groups, owing to their elaborate systems the Eze Nri organized title holders who were Nze into a guild known as Ozo.

The Ozo system were a guild of Nze and Eze title holders, they were at the top cadre of Odinani and spirituality in the Northern Igbo communities,
It was formed by the Eze Nri hence it spread to all the areas of Nri influence including Western Igbo where it is known as Ichi Mmuo.

Ozo is from the root word meaning to struggle or to contend, a root word from which Ozo or savior is derived, thus this combative description means that the Ozo are the shields or protectors of their community, adjudicators and custodians of the worship of Ani.

Since the propagation of the guild from Nri/Nshi the guild has developed variations in rituals of initiations, but the central structure remains the same.
In areas where the society is elaborate and well developed, there are 6 levels, divided into two the Nnukwu Ozo and the Obele Ozo

The Obele Ozo is divided into Eyisi, Ezuzo and Okpala,
The Nnukwu Ozo is divided into Dunu, Dim and Ezeana,
Ozo society may also further be divided into Ozo efifie, Ozo Alo and Ozo Owulu, with Ozo Owulu being those at the height.
At the top cadre of the Ozo system are the Ezes the most prominent of which is the Ezeana/Ezeani
The Eze occupies the highest level or rank in the Igbo spirituality above the Nze, the Ezes are the Chief priests.

The procedure is begun by informing the head of the Ozo system of ones intention to join their ranks, he is then examined, if he is upright in character, of great achievements and no mediocre human being he is accepted, he the proceeds to olulu ani and uke which are the processes of informing his family first and then his kindred and entire clan and holding a feast for them, all this is known as ibu ego Ozo,
Then come the inyedo Mmuo, which is the rituals done to ani and to the ancestors,
Then the aspirant enters into a period of occultation(hiding) for a number of days, in which his body is first covered in dirt or uhie significant of his past position of impurity and then ima nzu signifying the new purity that he now attains as an Ozo.
Then comes the Ozo conferment proper, the isekpulu ani, where one declares fealty to mother Earth, to walk in the path of purity, abstain from stealing, murder, adultery and most especially from lies.
And the offering and appeasement of ancestors,
It also involves the mmacha Ozo and ina Obibi where the initiate has to enter the sacred groove or forest at midnight.
In the old days, these rites were mediated by a priest from Nri known as nwa Nshi(the original name of Nri)
After the Ozo rituals has been concluded, the initiate undergoes a period of rest, after which he emerges in the afia Ozo ceremony,

Amongst the Ozo's regalia are the
1. Ofo
2. Nza or horsetail whip
3. Okwachi - five wooden sticks tied together representing his chi
4. Okposi- six egbi sticks tied together representing his ancestors
5. Azuzu - leather fan
Ikenga - his symbol of strength
Owu Ozo - the Ozo would wear a brass anklet and ropes on his two ankles
Osisi afulu - which is broken and buried with him upon death
Osisi ona - which bears brass rings and can be passed onto his son upon his death
The Ozo is given and Oche mgbo or okwukwu which is the three legged stool, and iron staff known as alo and a head gear known as ege, the ege represents the royal python which is a symbol of mother Earth. It is accompanied by two or three fishing eagle feathers (aba ugo) the number depending on the rank attained,
After the adoption of the okpu mmei by the igbo, it is now accompanied by the ege entwined around it,
It is customary for Ozo members to don white symbolizing purity although it's not a must.

To reach the highest level of the Ozo system is referred to as Ichizu mmuo, in which one becomes a walking divinized entity, a spirit, they are the ones known as Ndi ichie, ichie isn't something any common chief or elder carries, it's a purely spiritual term, the ichie are at the top of the government in traditional igbo society, to become ichie is to become one with Chi-ukwu, to become Mmuo, that is why our ancestors are primarily referred to as Ndiichie because it is believed they have achieved that divinization, and for the living to chieve such nd become a living ancestor he had to gbuola ichi and culminate in ichizu mmuo.
Becoming an Ozo was not cheap but a very expensive venture, this one not only has to be upright in conduct but also very hardworking and enterprising, those who were known to get their wealth via unscrupulous means we're denied..
That was at least then, when we still had integrity. When a good me was better than riches.

Source:

https://www./httpsyoutube.comchannelucwgna8mhaahnoxhhxlpi/permalink/6837971932941349/

Very interesting read.Nothing ever said about women

This is sexual harassment. You are an oppressor. God speeds to the rescue of the oppressed. Be warned ⚠️

What am I supposed to look at? What is the big deal? Layer up and you will be warm in no time. Even better, money up and you will be hot sef.

mrcodebreaker:
Any one know much about Gloucester/Cheltenham? Is it nice?

You kidding? Cheltenham is pretty posh. Gloucester is full of artsy , hippie shops.

I ve only been on day trips ,mind.

Ticha:
Since childcare is one of the biggest barriers to employment, they are given the chance you find work - not that majority use that time to find work. The other big issue is that the outcomes for children from benefit dependent households is lower, very very much lower than those of children with at least one working parent. Those children are behind in almost every aspect at the time they start school - reading, comprehension, maths, social skills etc - so allowing them to access free childcare early means that they get a leg up to meet their peers on an even footing. It's also a very convenient way of social service surveillance. Domestic abuse, child abuse is picked up way faster when the children are in a childcare setting.

Hear hear.This exactly. Not everyone is a benefit fraudster.
Taxes are used for other things as well.

Theadoredone:
Many thanks @Missjekyll

Do you know if registering the business (with the government) is a requirement for Google listing?

My business is unregistered in the UK and I currently operate from home as I plan to take on paid employment as well.

I'm fairly new here and not ready to start dealing with all the paperwork associated with business registration just yet.

Oh. The African shops will work very well. If you are an expert in any area , include that too.
People are calling themselves loctitians in the US. Who knew.

Goodluck in your endeavour. I really liked your ad. Well written

The Hairdresser Lady, leave your number at the African shops near you.
Also list your business on Google.

That's where I get my hairdressers from.

pointblank247:
oga go drink water and come back, the thread is not more stewpid than your father.

I agree. It's still a stewpid thread.

Stewpid thread.
You should hear how your name sounds to other language speakers.

I am intrigued by names. I always ask the meaning . It helps me remember names

Aprokodaughter:
This card tapping is it please I want to ask something. When you enter the first train you tap and when you get your destination you tap (same routine when you are going back) or is it every station you stop you go and look for the card reader? Abeg I be London JJC lols

Anytime you pass a barrier to enter or leave the underground, you tap. Usually you only pass 2. At the beginning and end of your trip.

Sometimes you only pass one at the beginning. If the barrier at the end of your trip is open, still tap out to say you are exiting. That way you don't get charged extra.

I use the citymapper app to map my London waka. That way everything is planned and ready for me. Have you got it?

Coat isn't your size

doggedfighter:
You want to marry an American at all cost.


Was she not into social media before you married her?


You needed a woman that brings green card to the table.


Only that she refused to place it on the table for you to grab?






Did I read 45mil to marry her?





And now she leaves everywhere dirty.







Enjoy.

Gbam

onecoder:
For this to work, I think you must also remember to clock out your card when exiting the station otherwise you'll pay more.

Edit:
I was referring to underground trains.

I use my bankcard. Have never owned an oystercard. You need to tap again at the end inorder to open the barrier.
I always wondered who the tapping out announcement was for.

marylandcakes:


We only see what we want to see.

What about Nottinghill Gate? It used to be mostly occupied by the Caribbeans and Irish.

An example of Ethnic cleansing would be Auschwitz. Kindly Wikipedia Auschwitz and compare. Hope you have eaten and digested your lunch first. Its not for the fainthearted.

Some ill informed person may have used the term in a newspaper. Still doesn't make it true.
I m concerned about this because using this term inappropriately may be misconstrued as antisemitism.

Gentrification and white flight is more than adequate to describe what's happening in London.

TheGuyFromHR:
Lol.
I like Plymouth.

Do you? Mind telling me why? Maybe if I see it through your eyes, I ll start liking it?

It strikes me as a dying city with do many closed shops in the city centre. Torquay is that way too. Only Exeter gives off vibrant vibes. Its the only Labour city as well. Is there a connection? Just wondering

[quote author=marylandcakes post=109204516][/quote]It does say in the heading right there that this is a war crime. That is probably not what's happening in Islington.

You live in the tropics with a dog built for Siberia?
Why are you punishing this dog? You will still only give it indomie and chain it beside the gate. No walks, no treats, no proper training sef. Tueh

marylandcakes:
The truth is most of the people that compile these list, don’t live in the real world. I will take it with a pinch of salt. Hackney, Brixton and Highbury and Inslington used to be on this list, until the towns were gentrified and ethnic cleansed and it’s now out of the reach of the common man. The same was done with Stratford.
What people don’t understand is that there is ethnic cleansing going on in London. The only affordable boroughs in London at the moment is Barking and Dagenham and maybe Croydon. Soon only the rich will be able to buy a place in London.

No offence meant but "ethnic cleansing " is a specialist term implying genocide. I think the word you want is probably gentrification which you have also used.

I see my beautiful Torquay and Paignton. They must be joking. Beautiful seaside towns. Everybody comes down during summer, including the addicts who stay on after that.

I would take them off this list. I m going to leave Plymouth on there though. With its white rowhouses. *gag*

This would have been a balanced meal except the fish is smoked.

Smoked fish is a Grade A carcinogen. Try Dried fish instead

They usually say delivery is 40 weeks +or - 2 weeks.
Meaning Baby can come from 38 weeks to 42 weeks from last Menses. All perfectly normal.
However, they would usually bring her in 3 days before the day pregnancy clocks 42 weeks to start induction by whichever method preferred. This is so baby can come out before 42 weeks. Research has shown that the placenta deteriorates after this date so nobody wants a gbanjo placenta for a precious baby.
Keep your baby bags packed. Invite the inlaw. It's going down soon. Congratulations in advance.

Onye kai kai. 1 naira, he won't see from me.

splendorian:
Yes the guy that gave it to me was unaware of it.. He works in a hotel as a Housekeeper.. Probably he picked it up while cleaning a room.

So stolen property.

Uptownerd:
Mind Your Tongue in 2022.



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Kudos to the company. Do not, I repeat, do not comment on anyone's body unless you are asked for an opinion. Enjoy your time on the breadline.

babajeje123:
I can't really say

Translation: They do not.

jesmond3945:
hahahqhqh the ordinary life of an immigrant in uk. What you just described is what happens in 80 percent of homes especially those who brought their other half. Apologies to our women, I love you all. However, you must understand the 21 nights you worked to bring her here doesnt matter to her. She is highly entitled. Afterall, you are supposed to bring them.Number two, women think of their family first before the man's, then her kids. You come last. Summary, take charge. When you want to do anything, tell her you want to do this and go ahead. If it would benefit the family.You dont need to explain. Bring your mother to uk whether she likes it or not. After she goes, you bring hers. That joint stuff you want to do please dont do it. Keep your money and buy properties back home if you want to. What your wife needs to see is land documents and not to debate how much or what land to buy. Work hard to appreciate yourself. Dont always please her, do the much you can. Follow your heart.

OP, I don't know the answers to your dilemma but this is not it. This gentleman Jesmond does not give good advice. Ignore this. Let's wait for others.

harwe:
Thanks for this information. Was hoping to download the Highway code and study.

It might be a difficult thing driving in this city

This is just the tip of the iceberg. You are legally required to know all the others,too.

This hasn't come into effect yet but cant hurt to give it a read now

Your original plan is well worth sticking to.

The Highway code is changing. See how this affects you

Foolish you. Write your exams and get out of this country. Which Military? It's like you are not alright.
You will be a chronic MO. Residency after 15 years. Retire bitterly. And you will also carry weapons. Everybody carries weapons.
Abeg comot this topic make I see Road, mtchew