₦airaland Forum

Do they think Nigerians are idiots? What exactly does publishing the registration numbers of random cars and the pictures of two limbless guys have to do with catching the masterminds? Even the so-called "facts" don't make any sense. Gawd, this country is finished.

GEJ has completely lost his mind! No doubt about that after this.

Please, don't listen to the devils asking you to quit! That will be the biggest mistake of your life. Wait and be patient while you continue a low-key job search, in the meantime, find a hobby to keep you engaged. Good luck!

For the most part, burials are delayed because of financial planning, logistics or a combination of both. When my pops died, we had to wait two months to bury him because all of us (the children) were in school and our mum didn't want us to miss classes/exams. When my grandma died many years ago, the funeral was delayed 3 months to allow everybody to gather financial resources for a befitting funeral extravaganza. BTW, I am from the Yoruba culture.

Earnshaw:
Na mega lie! Apart from the zoo, u.i did not experience much damages. ui.edu.ng doesnt have anything to say about it. U.I drainage system is so well done that the rain didn't enter the hostels except for tedder hall. Awo hall is on a hill so it was the least affected. I attended a dinner that friday night sef.

What's your matric number so I can forward it for immediate revocation! You want to spoil our VC's dream of buying a new house in Dubai and sending his children to Princeton? Abi?!!!! Why do Nigerians like to spoil another man's blessings? Chei!

Sisi_Kill:
Hey now, don't knock it down just yet. . . remember these are experts in their field.

We've really come along way from employing clueless people to run things.

How's that for FRESH AIR?  

Putrid air doesn't become fresh because you sprayed some air freshener. This is just another chapter in the giant old book of corruption that summarizes governance in Nigeria. When did Dangote get a degree in chemical or materials engineering? What exactly is he an expert of? Running monopolies? Haba Sisi, it's people like you that allow these kleptocrats to keep selling our children's heritage and destinies for pennies on the dollar!

Did Miss Nigeria really say she would like to be a pussycat? Hahahahaha, now we all know how she won the Miss Nigeria competition, she certainly didn't win for her looks.

Well, they would not be the first. House on the Rock also bought a former theater in London and moved in two years ago.

All the books in Ibadan combined is not worth NGN 2 billion naira. This VC is a crook!

oyb:
only in nigeria

sort of like putting microsoft in charge of computer hardware oversight

fresh air 2011

abeg let everyone put in their equivalents

policemen writing policy on checkpoints

mend overseeing eradication of bunkering

boko haram in charge of school curriculum

Cecelia Ibru in charge of banking sector reform
IBB in charge of the Excess Crude accounts
Tinubu in charge of the NDLEA
Trade Council of Aba in charge of NAFDAC
Dame Patience Jonathan in charge of the Federal Universities

Why is Kanye wearing the exact same outfit he wore for the VMAs? Strange. Were's the video?

Your daughter might indeed show signs of Trichotillomania (it's a way to relieve anxiety and she'll most likely outgrow it).

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002485/

Your son just likes to eat! He's going to be a fatty! LOL,

In reality, most couples already have a few matching outfits at this stage (from the weddings or parties of common friends). You can just wear one of those and spare yourself the drama.

Hmmn, the coming of the Anti-Christ.

There are 419 local languages in Nigeria and "419" is synonymous with "Nigerian Language". Most Nigerians speak it fluently.

"Ghana-Must-Go" is a term coined from the mass immigration of Nigerians to Ghana to seek greener pastures. It's a short-form for "To-Ghana-I-Must-Go".

Hope this helps.

I hope the next time Uju goes on a date, the guy takes her to Bar Beach, buys her canned coke and a loaf of bread, tries to climb on top of her after "dinner" is over and then hails an "okada" to take her back to her father's house. That'll teach her to be grateful!

amor4ce:
It seems the study involved two Tanzanian communities therefore it would be helpful if it could be extended to increase the number of sample populations.
Perhaps the reduction is due to better attitudes to Public Health and cleanliness compared to Nigeria where people spit and throw refuse anywhere without so much as batting an eyelid.

What exactly does spitting anywhere have to do with mosquitoes and their breeding habits?

One thing some Nigerian parents fail to realize is that WAEC/JAMB is the least of the many exams kids have to pass in life. If you're already bribing to have your child pass JAMB/WAEC, what are you going to do when they finally graduate and have to compete in the work place? I am yet to see any exam that can't be passed with patience and consistent diligence if the child's foundation is solid. I would NEVER bribe for my child to pass. Instead, I'll use the opportunity to teach that child the importance of hard work and patience.

I don't think it's fair to criticize the guy for taking you to the least expensive Chinese restaurant (you should be grateful because you didn't contribute a kobo to the meal). The guy was wrong to talk on the phone while driving a date back home but then, why are you acting surprised and brand new, Nigerian men aren't the most cultured specimens in the world and he probably didn't think he was doing anything wrong. The bobo tried to kiss you and I don't blame him. I would also try to get a kiss if I just dropped $100+ on dinner.

The reason why you are getting "bad bele" responses is because you come across as a spoilt, ungrateful lady that can't interpret actions/situations in the right context. You sound young. Hope you learn someday because the real world has no room for stupid daddy's girls. Good luck with your Igbo man! Hope he's saving up all his cash for the INSANE bride price he will be paying soon.

I hope her agency made her take out some form of insurance on her face cuz we all know Crazy Chris will be beating her up as soon as something annoys him. She's a fool - that man is not reformed at all.

LOL @ the comments on the bra! Are you guys blind and can't see that her nose is now half its original size?! LOL!

I don't blame her though. Her nose was monstrous and distracting, she's in show biz and she has to take care of her money makers.

Wow! God have mercy! I am a bit surprised the city was so unprepared, especially given IB's history with "Omiyale". May all the souls lost rest in peace.

Gawd, why do we have to be so idiotic about something so basic?! It's a trend. It will pass. It looks good on some but not on others. It's a free world. Do what you like; whatever gets you laid.

Hmmnn, Have they checked for any recent Chinese influx? The last time dogs were disappearing from African cities and villages, they were traced to dinner plates in nearby Chinese settlements.

cicero:
It is irritating that a person asks a question that is important and some teenager comes up to show how useless their parents are for raising societal disasters. How could someone recommend prostitution here whether seriously or a joke? Because you think you are anonymous? This young man Seun has started this forum that is helping hundreds of thousands and jealous individuals want to turn it into something else to scare decent people away.

Old baba, did you forget to take your meds again? "Scare decent people away"? Hahahaha! Are you insane? Or is this your first time on the Internet? Abeg jo, get out of here. It was an obvious joke and if that is enough to scare you away, then you shouldn't be wasting the few kobos you're managing at the Internet cafe surfing the Internet.

Well, the oldest profession in the world is always booming. A few clients between changing the kids' diapers will keep you satisfied, financially.

You're missing one:

11 PROFESSOR DR. ENGR. BARRISTER MISS X - spent all her life in the library, pushing off serious relationships until she gets her next degree. Now that she's pushing 40, she's wondering why nobody wants to marry her and her beautiful collection of degrees. Soon, she'll turn into that bitter, withered professor that's angry at all the young girls and guys she teaches.

lukkie:
There is no logic in this statement. So you think the US needs to invade Nigeria in order to have access to its oil? So what about our oil they've being buying for decades? You sound like a naive mind.

Thank God somebody with common sense is in this thread. Why on earth would the West go through all this length to gain access to one of the most free-for-all-anyhow-you-like-it-as-long-as-you-settle-me petroleum fiscal regimes in the world?! That would be just like a man raping a prostitute he just paid for. Makes no fucking sense.

Horus, please remove the third pic please. Thanks.

Elpieda:
Mr Poster I have read what everyone has said and based on people's individual experiences they have given you the best advice yet.

First of all you are married with a kid and you want to come in on a student visa, that's a big risk but I dont want to discourage you, Ill leave that aside and share my own story, 

I came to the United States on a student visa to get a masters degree and while my parents were able to pay my tuition. I was single and had no commitment to no one so I basically came on a clean slate. I was told how hard it was going to be to get an on campus job but I always felt God will work something out for me. I worked 3 jobs (School Cafetaria, Desk job at the dorms, office of admissions) on campus for a max of 20hours a week and the money I got from it went towards paying my rent and my general upkeep. It was a blessing for my parents as they only had to pay for tuition. Trust me these are jobs i will normally not do if I was in Nigeria but I thank God I had that experience because not only was it a humbling experience for me, it taught me how to stand on my own and rely on no one else but God. After my first semester, I dropped two of the jobs and focused on the office of admissions job because they increased my pay to $9 an hour and gave me the 20 hours i needed in a week. Hmm that job taught me a lot as I experienced racism at its highest with my boss. But I depended on God and God alone so he saw me through that and my boss ended up loving me the most out of all the other employees.

Well fast forward some years, I was about to graduate and once you graduate, immigration lets you work for one year on the OPT. Now the major trouble started. I looked everywhere for a job but all kept wanting a US citizen or a permanent resident. Gosh I applied everywhere and even got reprimanded by some employers due to the fact they had seen my resume over and over again. All this while I never really considered moving back home. But I serve a living GOd and all through my search I cried unto Him because in my heart I knew I wanted to continue on in the US. Well God showed himself strong and on the day of my graduation, I got hired by a very popular Bank and was hired in their Internal Audit department. The pay was good and I dint even know how to start thanking God. THey told me they will only be able to keep me for one year as they have never sponsored any non citizen before. Inf act I was the first non us citizen they hired.

Fast forward,  after my OPT expired, that same bank that said they will never sponsor me, sponsored my H1B visa and it got approved. They also increased my salary by $3000 in the space of a year. I still work with them but probably not for long because I will be getting married soon to the man who has been with me all through this period of trials, tribulations and joys and laughter and we are moving to a different state to a better job.

Well I know story story, But the reason why I shared this is because some have it rough and some have it good. DO your research before you make a move especially considering the fact you have a wife and kid.  Don't make any hasty decision and if you are meant to relocate then things will fall in place but if not then those doors wont open for you. Pray hard and ask God to direct your path. No one should tell you no and no one should tell you yes, I cant even do that because I do not regret one bit my decision to come to the US but that doesn't mean you will have the same experience. It wasn't rosy but with God on my side he showed me that it doesn't matter where you are in the world. As long as you are in tune with him, he will make a way and direct your path. But like I said, thats MY own experience.

Congratulations! God is good.

However, stories like this really annoy me. Why exactly is this story relevant or helpful if you had your parents paying your tuition and you were single? Do you realize that those two factors are complete game-changers in evaluating a decision to move to the U.S.? It's like sharing your testimony about how God upgraded your car to a Mercedes to a starving child living under the bridge. To what purpose would that be? Please, let's all stick to sharing relevant stories.

This is just populist window-dressing. As long as affordable housing remains a scarce commodity in Lagos and as long as there isn't a hassle-free Lanlord-Tenant court, landlords will continue to do as they please. I have heard horror stories of tenants refusing to pay rent for years because there of a pending court case. That's why many landlords require upfront payment. It's their house, and it's their right.

27naira:
I pity the community that will host the burnfire!

Pity ke? In the U.S., they would sell tickets to the event! Just imagine all the glorious blaze! An everlasting high! haha!