₦airaland Forum

oboy81:
Wealthy From What?

He owns a transport line called Fair Plus

traihit:
Does it have any lyric like "this is no ordinary love, no ordinary love...". If it is, then you have the title.

Exactly!
Thanks!

vigopress:
What is GYB doing with our money?

This is ONE!

Rice Processing Plant; first manufacturing company positioned at Ejiba, Yagba West, Kogi West District.

When completed it will provide jobs, ensure food security and boost the state economy.

Kogites please always verify information with people back home.

Governor Yahaya Bello has done many things. President will commission 28projects in August.

Pictures don't lie

OP, be very careful, I repeat be very careful. There are Igalas on Nairaland who can deal with you diabolically for trying to praise someone torturing them at the moment to the point of death. Igalas with their diabolical prowess can e-jazz you fa...be very careful.

Do you know that there is suicidal hardship in the state courtesy of Bello. Nigeria hard Nigeria hard, if you reach Kogi, na there you go see say Kogi own no just hard, e dey kill...where people go without any food for days.

The Ohinoyi thinks he is very smart with words. Saying the Ebiras have rejected Bello because Bello chose to work with Igalas (and also claiming that those Igalas are the ones misleading Bello) is bull.sh.it. He made a point though, to say the love of money is making Bello behave the way he is behaving. Heaven and earth have rejected Bello simply because he chose to be wicked and callous. He is the one in charge and controls all activities under his government.

Karma will visit him with bitterness and death for what he is doing to Kogi. Edward Onoja, same goes to you. You should not even think of stepping foot on Igala land after your defeat because the land will fight you for aiding another person to torture your own brothers and sisters.

Sade's voice mesmerizes me walai. From Sweetest Taboo to Smooth Operator. I really want to get her album.
But one particular song of hers I love but don't remember its title contains the following lyrics: "I keep on falling and loving you" etc. She was singing about a guy she is tripping for but who is paying her no attention.

Daeylar:
She shouldn't reply abeg.
That's how stalkers playboys start. She should block.

How can you keep sending a lady "hi" for days when she didn't reply the first 2 times?

From the write-up on your DP to this comment of yours, you have a fish-brain.
So if she replies, it means she has said yes automatically and has agreed to belong to the guy abi?

I was ignored on WhatsApp (although not this much) by a coursemate when we joined them in Direct Entry and I did not unleash immediately. But when I started and she realized that I was actually a ladies man, she was all over me. I ignored her. We graduated, she sent me a Facebook friend request, I accepted but vowed that if I ever dare chat her up make I die. I liked her pictures and posts.

She indirectly posted to attack me that she doesn't need the likes of some certain people, I lock up again - no likes again and also indirectly posted mine to attack her too. She is married now and I am bent on proving to her that a man who admires you also has the capability to bull.shi.t you too if you start feeling too preety and proud.

Now, she either comes online in the morning waiting to see me come online by way of checking on me and then she goes offline immediately I come online. Likes posts I am tagged in only when she notices I am online etc.

She dey shame now because when she noticed how ladies in our class started rushing me left right and center then, she could not believe that she formed for such hot cake. Guys, don't let any girl, I mean any girl, to use you shine.

vigopress:
*Yahaya Bello: The Unending Controversy of Salary Backlogs*


Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello is one of the most criticized governors in Nigeria due to perceived inability to clear salary backlogs which predated his administration. It's a known fact that the dwindling in oil revenue since 2014 led to decrease in monthly allocation to states from federation account, thus hindering smooth running of government activities including payment of workers' salaries and pensions.

Although, federal government under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari released bail out fund for states to pay outstanding salaries but the Kogi experience was different as Governor Yahaya Bello met worse situation on ground. The unfriendly situation he met upon assumption of office in January 2016 include; outstanding salaries/pensions (eight months for State workforce and 25 months percentage for LG workers), porous civil service administration/payroll system and FG dependent economy.

Therefore, the governor introduced screening exercise for workforce to sanitize the civil service as well as clean up the payroll. This move was part of holistic approach geared towards actualising *The New Direction Agenda for Kogi* and put the confluence state on path of sustainable progress.

Admittedly, the screening process affected salary/pension payment but it's a child necessity like Treasury Single Account (TSA), Bank Verification Number (BVN), Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) and Biometric Data Verification for pensioners implemented by President Muhammadu Buhari at the federal level. The screening exercise that covers certificate verification, Biometric Data Capturing and forensic investigations led to discovery of over 5000 ghost workers with additional 5000 others culpable of certificate forgery and other sharp practices. The sanitization of payroll system is going gradually in many states of the federation. Osun state government recently uncovered about 1000 staff involved in certificate infractions while neighbouring states: Kwara, Nasarawa and Ekiti have done the same.

However, some mafias and politicians are cashing on the pathetic situation which calls for sober reflections to dent the image of Governor Yahaya Bello as well as overblown it for selfish interest. For records, many states including those receiving higher allocation than Kogi are still battling with issue of salary backlogs even up to 24months percentage.

Furthermore, the fifth columnists have turned this emotional issue to daily topic by spreading false information to rubbish APC led government in Kogi state. Hence, the need to set the record straight as Kogi state average monthly allocation before 2018 is N2.5billion and currently at N3.5-4billion with wage bill of N2.8billion. Apart from that, the state also needs use the scarce resources to provide social amenities, infrastructure, attend to every sector, meet yearning of artisans, traders and other stratum of the society, run government activities and service loan.

Despite the backbreaking challenges Governor Bello has reduced the salary arrears to four months for Kogi State Government workers except for judicial staff while Local government staffers are owed about 30months percentage (not full salary) and paying pensioners base on availability of fund.

It's noteworthy that the energetic and resourceful governor was able to achieve this through significant improvement in Kogi state Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from N300million to over N1billion monthly, block leakages in government activities and innovate processes assisting the state to get value for money.

It's therefore imperative for civil servants to continue to show understanding and avoid temptation for desperate politicians scheming at using them against the state government while Kogites should keep hope alive because Governor Yahaya Bello is committed towards making Kogi a better place for all

Media Strike Squad

http://factualtimesng.com/yahaya-bello-the-unending-controversy-of-salary-backlogs/

OP, if you wrote this, the following curses will materialize in your life as I voice them with the backing of all the victims of Bello's torture.

But if you did not write it yourself, the curses will materialize in the life of the original writer. As an Igala man, I hereby declare the following words:

"You and your family will know no peace and bitterness will be your portion for the rest of the days of your life."

AntiBrutus:
They are only bad mouthing her because they are angry.

All these small small fine broke boys are only good selfie companions, for breaking hymen, carrying water from the tap to your room door, doing assignment, transitional boyfriends...etc.

I do not know if her decision is good or bad, but it is far better than hanging leg for these small boys to insert prick. Useless boys that will come online to curse women morning to night.

Dump them all

See you...and you think this old man will be able to f.Uck her to her satisfaction?

Naija guys!!! Shebi from this man, una don recognize say na to become rich be the main goal ba? Make sure you make money and become rich. Not just because of girls. Becoming rich should be the only thing on a guy's mind every second.

Omo, na this girl don raise the ovetall most dust in the Nigerian showbiz. Nothing can surpass what this girl has done for now walai.

osuofia2:
But onoja fukked up sha....

That one had better not think of staying in Igala land or visiting it after their defeat.

ALLNIGERIANSMAD:
this mumu elder sef, he claim someone is intelligent at the same time misled, where is intelligent then

He is speaking from both sides of his mouth to maintain his cheque.

This traditional king should keep quiet if he doesn't want to be insulted fa. If what he is saying is actually the case, is Bello not in charge of everyone working in his regime?

The torture and suicidal hardship Bello has brought upon the land is one that has dumbfounded even the Igala majority in the state. He operates like someone sent from the realms of darkness to oppress the people. Kogites are going through hell. And some people are wishing him defeat in the elections and/or prison when slow death should be his portion.

I am an Igala Kogite and my heart bleeds. I weep sometimes for what is going on in Kogi, I experienced it while around and it gets worse by the day. Starvation sweeps across the land - Nigeria is hard at the moment but Kogi's case is double-fold. No money in circulation and the people weep in hunger. Some have either died or commited suucide in the state. The f.o.o.l and "atakuna-okele" Bello who is pressing the people down this much shall know no peace and the Almighty God above will visit everything on him in revenge.

Bulusc:
Bishop Oyedepo is praying in Jesus name to pray for this nation as a cleric and as a Christian yet they are abusing him,somebody is using allah's name to kill,kidnap and destroy people and the nation and they are praising him.Islam islam hmmm,the wrath of God is coming,repent and accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour.

Christianity cannot be distorted to the extent of killing, no matter what. The big problem and very surprising thing about Islam is that it is said to be a religion of peace but it contains false teachings and distortions which support killing.

Practisers of the religion claim that those are false teachings and distortions, but for such teachings to support taking of another person's life and to have some Muslims following such teachings, is that not a very serious problem?

Larrybabs55555:
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Because u are a fool no one want to quote ur idiotic
Sayings.. how can u say that on a religion when u are not God.. Go see the attrocities pastors hide on which I know vividly u know... Idiot

You are a m.o.r.o.n. There are good and bad Christians/pastors and there are good and bad Muslims/Imams/Islamic clerics. But Christianity is not distorted to the extent of killing.

CaptainMarvel:
There's a man called Echocho. He is currently a senator I think. From the tales on ground. He'll likely emerge APC candidate and would win the gov elections. He is the most grassroot of them all

He is in APC and loyal to Bello. Bello even remarked at one point in time that he will hand over to him.

The postponement go affect timely payment of salaries ni?

davidodiba:
Oga, your heart is a good one hence this statement. Some one with heart for 70 virgins may see it differently

Exactly. The 72 virgins true or not and wherever it is stated in their holy book, is actually the root of this terrorism problem. If one Muslim does not believe it, it doesn't mean that the next Muslim will not believe it.

Plus, I am on a quest to actually find out if forgiveness is truly not in Islam or it is. Terror attacks by the religion are hinged on Jihad. They claim that it means to struggle and/or fight figuratively but also physically too (if needs be). One would take the latter to mean self-defense, but I wonder how and why they interpret it to mean hatred and death for "Akafir" Christians

domesifa:
The U.S. Merriam-Webster dictionary has added 640 new words and new definitions to its index, reflecting changing uses of the English language.

“Snowflake’’ now also means someone who is too sensitive, while “peak’’ formally can be defined as something at the height of popularity or usage.

“Stan’’ refers to an obsessive fan.

Compound terms have also entered the dictionary, such as “garbage time,’’ meaning the final part of a sports game in which one side has an insurmountable lead.

“Screen time’’ refers to the amount of time one spends staring at a mobile phone or tablet.

The changing nature of the business world has also influenced the dictionary, which now includes terms like the “gig economy,’’ referring to temporary work, and “vulture capitalism,’’ which refers to aggressive buying of distressed companies.

“The English language never sleeps, and neither does the dictionary.

“Each word follows its own path at its own pace before its use is widespread enough to be included in a dictionary,’’ Merriam-Webster said in a statement.

There are also a bunch of new words from science, including terms that reflect societal shifts. “Top surgery’’ and “bottom surgery’’ are both terms from gender confirmation operations, as transgender visibility expands.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/breaking-merriam-webster-english-dictionary-adds-640-new-words/

OP, it seems Eminem's song "STAN," cover of Dido's song Thank You, actually inspired the addition of the word Stan. This meaning was what the song was actually all about. STAN, one very big smashing song from back in the day I must add...

domesifa:
The U.S. Merriam-Webster dictionary has added 640 new words and new definitions to its index, reflecting changing uses of the English language.

“Snowflake’’ now also means someone who is too sensitive, while “peak’’ formally can be defined as something at the height of popularity or usage.

“Stan’’ refers to an obsessive fan.

Compound terms have also entered the dictionary, such as “garbage time,’’ meaning the final part of a sports game in which one side has an insurmountable lead.

“Screen time’’ refers to the amount of time one spends staring at a mobile phone or tablet.

The changing nature of the business world has also influenced the dictionary, which now includes terms like the “gig economy,’’ referring to temporary work, and “vulture capitalism,’’ which refers to aggressive buying of distressed companies.

“The English language never sleeps, and neither does the dictionary.

“Each word follows its own path at its own pace before its use is widespread enough to be included in a dictionary,’’ Merriam-Webster said in a statement.

There are also a bunch of new words from science, including terms that reflect societal shifts. “Top surgery’’ and “bottom surgery’’ are both terms from gender confirmation operations, as transgender visibility expands.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/breaking-merriam-webster-english-dictionary-adds-640-new-words/

OP, it seems Eminem's song "STAN," cover of Dido's song Thank You, actually inspired the addition of the word Stan. This meaning was what the song was actually all about. STAN, one very big smashing song from back in the day I must add.

gbagyiza:
Let me be frank with u that even d train you talked about do generate fault in d middle of d bush where this guys operate. I am from kaduna, I know the terrain where this lady is referring to n I can tell you categorically that d train line passes through there.

Bro, but there has not been any recorded case of a breakdown of the train and/or an attack on Abuja-Kaduna train.

The OP was kidnapped before El-Rufai's recent intervention; can you say his intervention since then with other efforts have ameliorated the problem to an extent or not?

Where is the train station in Kaduna if I may ask pls? I followed updates and saw that more people went (or still go) there to use the train in the wake of the kidnappings.

Someone told me if I must go by road, it should not be a night journey, to be safer at least. What are your thoughts on these pls?

ComeAndobo:
Just like drugs has finished those from the south east?

Keep following the issue ode.

Keep quiet my friend!

Any average person with a laptop in the west is asked by his peers why he is not using it for Yahoo if it is noticed that he is just using it for other ICT tasks only. It is too loud than the drugs in the south you are talking about.

Emmerlee:
Good, you said a number of Igbos definitely not everybody. Stereotyping people on the basis of tribe alone is DUMB! VERY DUMB! You tribalists are just irredeemable and unintelligent. The quality of our education in the country is also not even helping.

Not everybody but as humans, calculating the frequency and cases go a very long way to make one briefly hold on
to what one beleives before determining an exception or not. And just so you know, 7 out of the 10 Ibos I know fit into the description.

SunnyskyTG:
The constructiveness of this writeup made me believe Nairaland promotes tribalism.

After all, Nairaland does not carry automatic features, like the most read article appearing automatically on the FP. The contents on the front page were promoted by the moderators of the forum after they must have crosschecked the contents of the topic they were pushing to the FP.

How come the moderators out of deliberation promotes tribalistic write-ups?

Nairaland is the number forum in Nigeria and maybe Africa, but tribalism is fast drowning the face of this engine.




If Nairaland will refuse to change & upgrade, those calling for Revolution in Nigeria, revolution is not just about fighting the politicians, forums like this are what the politicians uses to spread confusion into our midst. Let web designers with revolutionary ideologies merge powers and take this Opportunity of displacing Nairaland.

The faithful Web designers, it is your chance to bring Revolution here by displacing Nairaland from the top spot. There are so many lapses facing Nairaland, let the Web Designers with insights identify this lapses and make do from there.

Nairaland Beware! You may become a story of the past.

Beware!


Now am waiting for my BAN







I agree and disagree with you Sir!

I think when filing a report to a set of people, your model of report determines the reactions you'll get from your audience.

If Nairaland truly wishes to curb tribalism via its engine, let it's moderators adopts a model that guides it's users during write-ups.


While deleting tribalistic comments and banning tribalistic commentors can help curb the challenge to an extent, it's definitely not the best way to curb the tribalistic challenge faced by the forum. How many comments do the moderators have to delete on topics promoted to the front page? Or more employees? I think it will be a huge job for the moderators and also considering the costs.

There is a fantastic idea to help Nairaland up it's game provided it's agents are willing to talk.

Y'all saying the OP went tribalistic with the names. Can't you see the surnames of other nationalities in capital letters there too?

Or you don't actually know that one can actually write or be instructed to write surnames in block capital letters in certain situations?

Y'all saying the OP went tribalistic with the names. Una no dey see the surnames of other nationalities in capital letters there too?

Abi una no know say one can actually write or be instructed to write surnames in block capital letters in certain situations?

Emmerlee:
Oga you are still generalizing. How many Igbo people do you know closely to reach this conclusion?

I also sense inferiority complex in your post. You are trying hard to benchmark your tribe against that of others to make you feel better. This is dumb. I also know not all Igbos see Yorubas as cowards so this generalization thing will always make you appear like an illiterate.

He is saying the truth. I have met a number of Ibos who perfectly fit into his description...behaving uncivilized and ever ready to cause trouble, fight and/or kill, especially if it involves money.

demolinka:
In celebration of the life and times of one of the most influential Nigerian musicians to grace the booth and create legendary works, DAGRIN, we look at five other Artistes from the 2000's till present whose styles and musical influence affected and are still affecting the Nigerian music space.

1. Tuface Idibia: More commonly known nowadays by his other alias, Tubaba, he has been perhaps the most influential Nigeian music artiste over the past two decades. Right from his days as a member of the defunct R&B group, Plantashun Boiz, Tubaba's greatness as a vocalist and performer was never in doubt. His solo career began with the launch of the 2004 album Face to Face which turned unbelievers to disciples and earned mostly positive reviews. Though mired in a couple of controversies over the years, he is still highly respected in the game. The singer has been a reference point of influence, both in style and substance, for even his contemporaries. Artistes like P-Square, D'banj, Timaya, Wizkid, Timi Dakolo, etc, have testified to his influence on their careers, as well as their lives, many pointing out his humility at such great heights a source of reverence for them.

2. Asa: Asa has 3 studio albums to her credit, the first of which was the self-titled 2007 release, Asa, which remains one of the greatest studio albums in Nigerian music history. She emerged on the scene at a time pop music was the mainstay in the contemporary space - largely dominated by men. Not the archetypal diva, the guitar-strumming, dreadlock-wearing, bespectacled, and gruff-sounding soul singer, became a breakthrough for alternative sounds as well as many other female artistes in Nigeria.

3. Rooftop MCs: True, they weren't the face of alternative music, neither did they wield earth shaking influence as musicians, but no other artiste or group has managed such controversial efforts at paradigm shifting, especially in the Nigerian gospel music scene, as these dudes. Their first album efforts, Shock Therapy, a 2003 rebellious mix of rap, rock and Afrocentric vibes laced with gospel undertones, that commanded attention, worry and discourse from conservatives, earned them critical acclaim and a whole lot of fans - Christian and non-christian. Their unrelenting efforts finally culminated in the 2007 Cobhams Asuquo produced Lagimo, perhaps their greatest work till date. Their ability to cater to a wide range of audience, stir up critical discussions in Nigerian christian circles and gospel music sect, and even among lovers of rap and rock music genres definitely earns them a place on the influential list.

4. Mode Nine: The rap game in nigeria could easily be described 'before and after Mode 9'. The 7-time Lyricist on the Roll award winner at the Headies burst onto a rap scene which was relatively unpopular and needing a next level push, as most of the rap songs aired on radio where foreign, save a little dose of Trybesmen, Ruggedman, Six foot plus and a few others, He came bearing metaphors and slinging sharp punchlines with reckless abandon, soon becoming the focal point for the rap genre in Nigeria which subsequently began to witness a surging number of skilled entrants. His formidable style of hip hop which stays rooted in the origins of flow is blessed with 7 studio albums and 5 mixtapes. Modo!

5. Wizkid: Since the release of the 2010 hit single Holla at your boy, the kid has been dropping mega-hit after mega-hit. He has collaborated with almost every big name in the game and has raked in tons of endorsements in the last couple of years. He oozes swag that young, aspiring and even established Artistes wish they owned. With 3 highly successful and critically acclaimed studio albums, his entry into the game saw a major influx of young cats who changed the dynamics of the industry and brought a new vibe which heavily influenced Nigerian pop culture. A testament to the strength of his brand is his Starboy jerseys, a collaboration with Nike, which went live on September 10, 2018 and sold out in 10 mins.

OP, you nailed Modenine's part, love those lines you dropped about him.

superflystan:
We waited all day for this match and it's over in 20mins

Lololololololololololololol

agbonkamen:
This kind marriage dey encouraging but will our Nigerian drama kings see this

I am not familiar with "drama king" but drama queen. No such words as drama king but there is drama queen. What makes us drama king if I may ask pls?

agbonkamen:
This kind marriage dey encouraging but will our Nigerian drama kings see this

I am not familiar with "drama king" but drama queen. What makes us drama king if I may ask. pls?

frankmoney:
which IQ all of una dey talk since ? Y'all saying it like they are doing some scientific invention that can't be comprehend in GOT , I have watched it , it's a very good movie no doubt , but all this you need high iq to watch it's just plain rubbish , anybody can watch GOT , it's a matter of preference

I said so because Game of Thrones contains so many complex twists. Yes, anybody can watch it, but what I'm trying to say is that people who don't love it are the type who get easily exhausted trying to connect the (many) dots in situations just like can be found in the series. It takes high IQ to connect many dots and understand easily.