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It may appear like an abuse of the term but for you to use the word prodigy says a lot about how you feel about yourself. You believe in yourself. At 18, you have identified your mistakes and want to correct them. Some have gone from this stage due to youthful exuberance to become monsters. Don't do anything stupid anymore. Own up your mistakes and speak to your parents since it looks like they are the ones financing your education. You have the world ahead of you if you graduate by 20 and finish service by 2021.
You are moving with the wrong company and instead of channeling this energy to much productive things, you have let it damage this budding 'prodigy'. My friend, reclaim your title. Some of the steps you will take e.g apologizing to your parents and owning up may not be easy but this is the beginning of your steps to greatness.

J111333:
With this denial, Nigerians disregard the news of fuel price increase at your own peril.
This is exactly how they use the media to sample the tension such act will cause in the polity before doing it.

Trust me, this news will be repeated in November. Anytime there is a holiday in Nigeria, there is always this kind of news. Salah is round the corner. November time will be for Christmas, then Easter and other celebrations. That's Nigeria for you.

Cocolatti:
This rubber stamp legislators who are only there to collect allowance don't know their job. It is the Governor (Executive) that nominated him that should worry about his past opinion about them not the legislators, but since state legislators in Nigeria are House boys to the Governors that's why the house is going out of their way in their efforts to please the master.

You hit the nail on the head. There's a reason he was nominated and we have seen hardline critics working for government. Same thing has happened to some Ministers during screening. Some of them say they held the view in the past and some stand by their opinion.

nototribalist:
Where is the pictures of elephants, Akelious.com that copy and paste like no tomorrow. Yesterday they posted a UK housing rent article and they changed UK to Nigeria. But couldn't change the uk agency company name

You are right. This report is also copy and paste from AFP sources:

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2019-07/06/content_37488819.htm

https://www.france24.com/en/20190705-elephants-jumbo-surprise-outside-nigerias-megacity


The moderators are doing a very disgraceful job of pushing bloggers to FP. Very obvious that there is something they are gaining from these posts that will benefit them.

The governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has prevented any possible casualties due to impending collapse of one the flyovers built by the Imo State Government.
Recall that sometime last week there were viral photos of a flyover in Owerri, the state capital which had signs of dilapidation, posing a danger to motorists and pedestrians in the state.

That flyover which is located at Orji mechanic village has now been sealed from public use by the state government.
The flyover was built by the administration of the former governor, now Senator representing Imo West Constituency, Rochas Okorocha. It has started cracking from the sides and has been blocked at the entrances with heaps of sand.

The government has also warned motorists not to ply the bridge again because it is no longer safe for use.

Fixed.
The earlier you guys realize that they will start writing about you in the past very soon, the better for you to know that that you were elected to serve the people and not play politics of shaming Imo State Government.

You need to grow up and get to work. It is this same Nigeria that someone has contested for elections and won but another man served the people. Ask Yahaya Bello and Rotimi Amaechi. You will see how time flies and 24 hours, 4 years or 8 years can be like yesterday.


There are other states where the former governors have been terrible but the administration remembered that it is the people that come first. They work and wait for election time to come before they start announcing sins of the predecessor.

You are trying to make a point but taking the wrong approach. You forget that there is something called customs and traditions. Different cultures have good and bad in them and it is when you realise this that you will know how to look at life from a different perspective. Those who eat their dead are typing...

I'm forced to comment and don't know where to begin. I just had to comment because the argument over thread vs trend is worrying. I am just afraid of what has become of our educational system. It's really happening. This is a thread that was opened by someone narrating his experience. Unfortunately, there has been a trend of some people derailing it, which is what some others have commented on but it appears that from what I am observing, some people think posting on a thread makes it trend!

Anyway, you will get to a stage in life where you won't be quick to comment or conclude. For instance, one person that posted with a lot of errors had many likes. Though, it is worrying how poorly people write but something about communication is getting the message across. We have three stages of our existence:

There will be knowledge but no experience.

There will be experience but no knowledge or lack of adequate knowledge.

There will be knowledge and some experience.

The wise one knows that knowledge and experience will continue forever. You cannot know it all and the way you react to people's experiences will show how much of knowledge or/and experience you have. Every year, new words and terms are added to the dictionary because of how millennials or internet users have used them. That teaches us context and how things evolve.

I do not want to take over someone's thread till he has got to the end. From my experience on NL, it is tiring reading long threads like this if you did not follow it from the beginning. Why? Because more often than not, unnecessary posts add up to the number of long pages and the message is lost somewhere in the pile.

Comment is free but let the writer be free to start and stop so that readers can have a logical flow. It's okay to interject but once again, the fact that comment is free doesn't mean we should abuse freedom. There are some things you will just ignore and there are sometimes silence is really golden. People keep making the comparisons between NL and other fora where people intelligently discuss topics. Readers get a lot of USEFUL information there.

Respect other users and readers please.

What bloggers need to understand is, not every graphic photo needs to be uploaded. Everything is not about traffic but thinking about the larger picture. Nigeria's web and social media space has a lot of hellish images. People want to capture everything without thinking of the effects.

Last month, there was an announcement about the ban on ownership of gas cylinders by Nigerians.

From Punch:

The Federal Government is coming up with a policy that will remove the ownership of Liquefied Petroleum Gas ( cooking gas ) cylinders from consumers.
It stated that the move would help deepen the use of LPG , popularly known as cooking gas , adding that the government had reached an agreement with two original cylinder manufacturers to deliver 600, 000 cylinders to LPG distributors on credit, with a pre - payment period of 18 months.

Speaking at a stakeholders ’ forum on LPG penetration in Abuja on Tuesday , the Senior Technical Assistant to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources on Downstream and Infrastructure , Brenda Ataga , noted that the planned policy on gas cylinders would require that the ownership of the facility “ rests strictly on the dealers and distributors . ”
She noted that aside from deepening the penetration and usage of LPG across the country, the policy would also address issues of safety .

She said the Federal Government would soon commence a clampdown on illegal roadside LPG dealers and urged operators to immediately convert their outlets to micro distribution centres before the beginning of the enforcement .

“ The MDCs will essentially create and introduce into the market what we call the cylinder exchange programme , whereby the cylinders are owned by the distributors , ” Ataga said .

She told operators, “ There is no need for you to decant for anybody that comes in , and that eliminates illegal risks as well . You would fill them at the refill plants that would be tied to you and exchange it with your customers because you know your customers already.

“ Your customers pay for only the content , while you own the cylinders and control the management of those cylinders. ”

Providing reasons for the policy , Ataga said , “ It is for us to be able to , at any point in time , discern and discover cylinders that are bad , cylinders that need recertification and cylinders that need to be removed from circulation.


“ We put that onus on distributors going forward , to support the safe and standard method of selling LPG . I tell you today that Nigeria is the only country in West Africa that does not practice the re- circulation model . Everyone has moved away from this because again, most of the population cannot afford cylinders; so , you have to remove that cost from them . ”

I really don't know how this will work as it is similar to government announcing that Nigerians should not own or bring kegs to petrol stations. It has good intentions but we know why the cart has not been moved first.


Our government officials sometimes seem like they care but when you look deeper, it is usually to favor someone. They wait till there is a major disaster before reacting. If we ask for example, why are there petrol stations and gas shops or retail outlets close to residential buildings? Who gave them approval? Why do people have to die first before they take action?

There have been many cases of gas cylinder explosions and when this happens, lives are lost and properties worth millions are destroyed.

However, there are so many danger signs we need to look out for while using a Gas cylinder.

Safety Tips for gas cylinders


A Cooking gas cylinders must not exceed five years: It is important to keep track of the days and replace them as soon as possible.


Do not buy used Gas cylinders.
· Watch out for the expiry dates: The steps to check the expiry date are very simple and basic. The expiry of LPG cylinder can be found on one of the metal strips that connect the body of the cylinder to top ring (handle). It is mentioned on the inner side of the strip. The strip has any of the alphabets from A to D painted on it along with a number. Decoding the expiry date is simple. The alphabet represents the month it expires while the number indicates the year. A year is divided into four quarters :

A – during cylinder change-over).
* Ensure the valve is protected by a valve cap or collar, or that the valve has been designed to withstand impact if the cylinder is dropped.
* Store gas cylinders in a dry, safe place on a flat surface in the open air. If this is not reasonably practicable, store in an adequately ventilated building or part of a building specifically reserved for this purpose.

* Cylinders containing flammable gas should not be stored in part of a building used for other purposes.
* Protect gas cylinders from external heat sources that may adversely affect their mechanical integrity.
* Gas cylinders should be stored away from sources of ignition and other flammable materials.
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A year is divided into four quarters :
A – January to March
B – April to June
C – July to September
D – October to December
For example, your cylinder has ‘A 18 painted on the metal strip. The alphabet A represents month March and 18 indicates the year 2018.
Use gas cylinders in a vertical position, unless specifically designed to be used otherwise
· Securely restrain cylinders to prevent them from falling over

· Always double check that the cylinder/gas is the right one for the intended use.

· Before connecting a gas cylinder to equipment or pipe-work make sure that the regulator and pipe-work are suitable for the type of gas and pressure being used.

· When required, wear suitable safety shoes and other personal protective equipment when handling gas cylinders.

· Do not use gas cylinders for any other purpose than the transport and storage of gas.

· Do not drop, roll or drag gas cylinders.

· Close the cylinder valve and replace dust caps, where provided when a gas cylinder is not in use.

· Where appropriate, fit cylinders with residual pressure valves (non-return valves) to reduce the risk of backflow of water or other materials into the cylinder during use that might corrode it (e.g. beer forced into an empty gas cylinder during cylinder change-over).

· Ensure the valve is protected by a valve cap or collar, or that the valve has been designed to withstand impact if the cylinder is dropped.

· Store gas cylinders in a dry, safe place on a flat surface in the open air. If this is not reasonably practicable, store in an adequately ventilated building or part of a building specifically reserved for this purpose.

· Cylinders containing flammable gas should not be stored in part of a building used for other purposes.

· Protect gas cylinders from external heat sources that may adversely affect their mechanical integrity.

· Gas cylinders should be stored away from sources of ignition and other flammable materials.

· Avoid storing gas cylinders so that they stand or lie in water.

· Ensure the valve is kept shut on empty cylinders to prevent contaminants from getting in.

· Store gas cylinders securely when they are not in use. They should be properly restrained unless designed to be free-standing.

· Gas cylinders must be clearly marked to show what they contain and the hazards associated with their contents.

· Store cylinders where they are not vulnerable to hazards caused by impact, e.g. from vehicles such as fork-lift trucks.


Written by Praise Olowe.


Plagiarism, piracy, cheating and all has been normalized in Nigeria. Pukes

Give credit to whom it is due.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/how-to-check-expiry-date-of-a-gas-cylinder/

Something tells me MTN wants to go on a revenge mission for the leak in its data offering.

Awol1:
When I saw the headline, I opened this thread with the intention to advise Ihedioha to face governance and forget all these media propaganda against Rochas, after all Imo know he's so terrible and that's why they voted him out, but on seeing these pictures, I couldn't help but shudder.

I'll still say see the bridge Imo State Government built as much as we may not like it. Yes, the buck stopped at his table as the number one citizen of Imo State but this is beyond him. I am not saying he is not to blame but whatever happened to his commissioners and the ministry. Or he overrode them here too? I don't want us to lose sight of us as a people

See how angry he looks. That's how angry the average Nigerian is about insecurity. So if you get sense, be careful how you play Rag day make dem no say yu be kidnapper or ritualist. A word warning is enough for the wise mad.

No one is talking about the fact that health care cannot continue to rely on philanthropy.

Most likely a fake account. Maybe with this development, the Senator will open an official Twitter account. The guy there is just looking for followers knowing that Ahmed Lawan will henceforth become a news item

lefulefu:
kinder odd dat a white guy would be looking for a homebred submissive girl though.u sure say na really yankee guy?

Why does something tell me that the emphasis on submission translates to some kind of fetishism? So many things exist on the internet these days and some people are taking their learnings from odd places. There is no doubt that this love can be sincere but someone who works 11 hours a day may have a warped idea of who a wife should be.

The OP should get a very good idea of what the guy wants in a woman, what his vision is for both of them and getting to know his thought process first. Be safe

“Since I joined, I have not gone home. I stay with my boyfriend in his parents’ house"

I don't believe both parents are aware of this. Her parents, for fear of abduction and his parents for bringing someone else's child into their house.

helinues:
Source: Thickmatch

Una head don scratch ground

The moderators are heavily influenced by blogs. Thick smatch or whatever the name is copies posts from DailyPostNg. It's just so sad that the efforts that used to be put to ensure that only reliable sources grace the FP have been destroyed by the present mods

Bridge With No Rod Constructed By Imo State Government.
The moment we realize the joke is on us, the faster we will get to work.

A report culled from PM News and replaced with a blog



https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2019/06/07/cultists-on-the-loose-in-ikorodu-wipe-out-family-of-three/

Awoleesu:

Omg. I never knew that was what he was communicating

Aladine:
Lol it actually makes it easy to impersonate..the person impersonating registers his own finger print with the details of the main candidate n walk into the exam hall by using his finger print..they should add facial recognition

This is the more reason we need a central database. If the finger prints cannot be matched with another independent source, then it's useless. These kids will grow up to register their finger prints for driver's license and INEC or NIMC card

kelvincoll:
For the above reason, I support this initiative. Recall the stress of those years to get scratch card

Nigerians are fond of making simple things difficult. Always looking at how they can take advantage of a system to benefit themselves. They don't even think about how this will affect their relatives

Thick match is the new blogger that Nairaland moderators want to start promoting now, right? These bloggers that copy content from respected sources and paste on their blog site are now sources abi? Kontinuuu

Basic function has become an achievement? Something they worked for? Aren't they entitled to it in the first place? If not for the unfortunate kind of politics our governments play, why should this be a big deal Soldier (governors) go, soldier come, barracks (c.servants) remain.

agitator:
Same thing happened to me, worked for about 1yr 7months cash was deducted on a monthly basis. But at the end of the day nothing was in my account. Called the company, and complained after sometime they stopped picking my calls. A friend advised me to complain to CONSUMER PROTECTION COUNCIL, CPC called them Pension company said they will resolve the issue, back and forth, back and forth, at the end of the day nothing. Now another ARM Pensions took over the company with my empty account and  have been bombarding my phone with SMS  

Conclusion no kobo was deposited in my account even though the amount was deducted. This was done by the No1 German construction company operating in Nigeria.

The No1 German construction company operating in Nigeria is to blame here. They obviously did not remit

Daddi:
This brings me to my one time dilemma I've been trying to ask question on.
Boarded a bike to my exam venue and I have 5mins to get there that morning. There is space on the road for the bike to go through but the guy wants to chat with fellow bikeman, so he doesnt move fast slowing down to catch the gist from his colleague. Told this guy, I have less than 5mins to get to my venue, he replied, their's no space to pass while its obvious there's enough space. The next thing, he said I wont teach him his job do I want him to die because he's taking me to somewhere. That if I dont want to go with him again, I should give him the agreed fee for the journey. Was really furious but before I will get down get another bike will waste me 2/3minutes which will indirectly make me late. Had to stay put till the idiot keep on crawling as he like. Thought on the best way to handle the situation but there's none, so I have to endure. One of the most painful days of my life.

Maybe 'better late than be late' saved you here.

Haykinsofficial:
Wat does "TIN" mean? Thanks

Tax Identification Number

Larryndelaw:
Stupid rep. At times these people pretend to be copying western world not knowing they are foolish. Before u can pass these Law the country must has provisions for recycling and proper refuse disposable method. Do we havw that in Nigeria?

Well, Kenya has the most prohibitive laws regarding this in the world.

Pavore9:
Sighs...He has no business being in a Police Station but with mental health professionals immediately after rescue.

Attempted suicide is a crime in Nigeria and some other countries. I guess that's why he's still in police custody.

Tripitaka:
It just feels like every Tunde, Musa and Chike wants to be a blogger. The amount of 'non-information' we see ere on a daily boggles the mind.

That's because moderating the forum has been left in the hands of bloggers or those who have interests in blogging. The blogger will not list the institutions because the bait is for you to click on the link. The bloggers aim to use the membership number of NL coupled with the rush for FP viewing to attract more clicks. There was a time in the past where the source was so important for FP postings but now, people copy from newspapers and attribute their blogs as source. Such a sad day.