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I'D have to@arnold, because there is no way I will sanction the idea of a woman kneeling down as a 'sign of respect' to another person. Out with that, this is modernity, and if you are tolerant of such culture, you might as well support the scarification of baby's face for tribal marks in the name of culture.

Ndipe's comment:

How sure are you over that, or don't you think it was an oversight on Biden's part?

Just curious, does anybody know? Was the belief in the Supreme God central in the beliefs of our people? The reason why I am asking this question is a discussion that I read in "Things Fall Apart". One of the narrators in the novel was of the belief that the idols and gods that the people served in the land were 'representatives' of The Supreme God. While the foreigner disputed those beliefs. Not that I believe in idols or gods, mine point to the Supremacy of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, but I do wonder sometimes, did our forefathers believe in the existence of the Supreme Being? If so, why was it not pronounced in our culture, but rather the worship and proliferation of idols were the order of the day during ancient times.

We have been programmed to believe that witches and wizards ONLY reside in Villages. Me, I don't have a problem in visiting my village, as a matter of fact, I will like to retire to my village someday. Village life rocks, very simple, very quiet, very communal. That's what I love. Unfortunately, the image of village in today's society evokes underdevelopment, locality and uncivilized place. Shame, Shame, Shame!. Abi, didnt most towns spring up from the village? Dont get me wrong, I detest witchcraft and all those ills

What's up with all these tradition/customs of kneeling down? So, you are even dictating to your neighbor to be subservient to her mother inlaw? As long as the two women have a cordial relationship, kneeling down is definitely out of the context. Or which would you prefer, a subservient daughter inlaw who detests you privately, or a daughter inlaw who can relate to you while still retaining respect for you. Leave the woman alone!

It is generally accepted that any black man living in the USA is an African American.

Polls are still relevant even in the era of modern technology. While it's accuracy can't be relied on completely, neither can it be tossed aside.  During the Bush/Gore elections, its relevance came into play when polls conducted by the media showed the rivals running neck and neck (it was almost a virtually tie in). The final outcome, which was a razor thin margin authenticated the validity of the poll.

Interesting!

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/09/10/politics/fromtheroad/entry4437794.shtml

The latest news in the country is that McCain's choice of Palin as his running mate has endeared him to a lot of white female voters over Obama. Infact, the latest poll has Obama and McCain running neck and neck with at least one poll conducted shows McCain ahead of Obama. Prior to his selection of Palin, Obama was leading the race, and now, media pundit are asking if Obama would have been better off picking HRC as his running mate.

Personally, his choice of Biden, I think is a mistake, not politically savvy at all. This is the man, according to media reports who had doubted his capabilities to be the next president of the USA, and now, he is his running mate. Perhaps, he would have been better off with Mrs. Clinton.

While we dont have a 'community', that is, an enclave of Nigerians taking over completely one block of the city, our presence in places like Atlanta, Houston and Maryland are a force to reckon with. Even in the bay area, there is an Akwa Ibom Church and the congregants are mostly Nigerians. We have parties, social events, and gist from home that it almost feels like living at home.

So, would you like to live in a Nigerian community if there was one? While I enjoy the gatherings, I'd have to admit that if ever there was a community of Nigerians living together in one city, I'd be disinclined to join them. Reason is that one's private biz suddenly becomes a 'classified information' for all to know.

What about you?

story about a Nigerian woman and fingers is very bizzare. Reminds me of an incident in California when a woman attempted to extort money from Wendys by planting a finger/thumb inside her dish.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Ayala

As for mixing with Nigerians, to be honest, no matter the negativity that Nigerians abroad are accustomed to, I sometimes find myself gyrating towards the Nigerian crowd at social events.

@the poster, stop generalizing, not all Nigerians are bad.

I'd have to look into this too.

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How Nigerian twins set new world record in mathematics

By Agency reporter


AS the Standard Assessment Task results for seven, 11 and 14 year-old are being published, children as young as seven-years-old made examination history this year as the youngest candidates ever to write advanced level mathematics exams in Britain.



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Black pupils as young as seven and eight, who are enrolled on the Excellence in Education Programme wrote the A-level and General Certificate of Secondary Education papers in mathematics. Most students across the country (Britain) sit their A-levels at 18 and GCSEs at 16, after studying the courses for two years.

All EIE students who wrote the SATs scored level 5s in all three students, indicating that they are working at least three years ahead of the government benchmark.

Two of them are black twins (from Nigeria), Peter and Paula Imafidon, who passed their GCSEs in mathematics at six and wrote A-level papers in mathematics at the age of seven, during this academic year. They attend a normal state primary school and currently in year three, but participate in sessions by the Excellence in Education, a non-profit alliance of charitable organisations, churches and other organisations, which run Saturday schools in inner cities.

Peter Imafidon was excited after the paper claiming that ”the first half of the paper was quite easy, but the last two questions were harder.”

Paula, Peter‘s twin sister said ”the exam question was very similar to the questions from previous years and were not as difficult as expected.”

Last year, the twins‘ elder sibling, Samantha, broke the world record by passing the Cambridge Advanced Mathematics paper with the highest grade at the tender age of nine.

She compiled her revision notes on calculus into a second book, Short cut to Calculus, to help the twins and other friends understand advanced mathematical concepts.

In order to help their mates, the twins have also jointly compiled a book on how they solve mathematical puzzles and problems.

According to a spokesperson for EIE, Ms. Hannah Christian-Rivers confirms that ”some kids would want to express their passion for a particular subject regardless of their age.”

Therefore, Peter, and Paula, have become the youngest A-level candidates ever.

Before now, the youngest girl was nine-year-old Ruth Lawrence, who wrote her mathematics paper at nine. Anne-Marie Imafidon, Peter‘s older sibling is the youngest girl ever to pass A-level computing and last year, Samantha Imafidon became the youngest pupil ever to pass the University of Cambridge‘s Foundations of Advanced Mathematics with the highest grade at the age of nine.

EIE has observed that there are keen and passionate children all over the country irrespective of post-codes, or social background.

These kids are not ”whiz kids” or geniuses, but normal kids who have been given the opportunity to express their enthusiasm in a subject.

EIE believes that children have an instinctive ability to be explorative, inquisitive, and learn intuitively, and so must be allowed to do so at their own pace.

Source: excellenceineducation.org.uk


http://odili.net/news/source/2008/sep/7/425.html

IUD comes with adverse risk, stay away from it.

Davidylan, the essence of the question was "If you'd be willing" (assuming there was a match) to donate your kidneys to your spouse. Dont try to twist it otherway.

I mean, what a question. It's your spouse now, so wouldnt you want to save his or her life?

Is this Sisi Eko of Nrconline.com?

Picture needs to be retouched. See, while American cakes can be over scrumptious and laden with sugar, their designs are alluring and pleasing to the eyes. Nigerians can learn a thing or two about cake design. Some of the pictures of the cakes on this profile are turn offs to be honest.

Most Nigerians?

Do you think that the downtrodden masses even know who Obama is? Or wait a minute, go and broach the same question to a trader at Uyo Market and see her reaction.

In defense of disguy, I also have to ask, "How did you get this job if you dont know much about the company"? Puzzling!

In a heartbeat

@brownbonno, those are just myths, if you want to know the truth about the creation of the world, read Genesis.

http://www.cultural-expressions.com/ifa/orisha/oduduwa.htm

The above link tries to explain the legend held by the Binis on the lineage of Oduduwa. After reading it, I am inclined to believe the Bini story.

misplaced priorities.

According to what I read, Obama has clearly distanced himself from the woman's fundraiser.

Very creative, Ediongs!

In response to this topic, "Can a Christian work at a brewery" https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-161381.0.html, I I am inclined to ask this question as well, "Can a Christian work for a Tobacco (Cigarette) company"?

A Nigerian woman in houston gave birth to eight babies.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukwu_octuplets

I think that was the first of its kind in medical history.

@princessk, what's funny about the lack of incubators which could lead to the death of the babies?