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@frosbel, I also served in Kano state, though it was at a later year.

Camp was in Wudil, and it was a blast!. I arrived just hours before closing time, and I had just missed my bus. I regret not following up on contacting my roommates at camp. Nigerian memories indeed!

Maybe Attah wants Uyo to be a tourist attraction, hence its focus in building a golf course. Actually like its inclusion of palm trees in the setting. So, anybody wey go jam Naija for Christmas, lets hook up there, my2cents, samsilo, londoncool, and the rest . . .

You are welcome@Mantee. After reading "The African Child", Like you, I was also curious to know what the future held for him and Marie, but never bothered to follow up on it, because I thought it would be a tall order. It was an unexpected surprise when I stumbled upon his biography at my mate's place. I don't think there is any mention of Fanta who was his sister's friend in his biography or if they did, it was just a passing reference. Neither was his friend Kouyate mentioned, but in his 2nd novel, his father (Laye's father) had told him of his friend being killed. The spelling was different from Kouyate

Hatred is too strong of a word, lets just say, I abhor injustice. When you witness it, speak against it. Fruitless harboring hate in your heart. it destroys you spiritually and psychologically.

Prestigious degrees are an investments. The starting salary for a Stanford Business graduate is obviously higher than one who studied music in far away Indiana.

Good Question.

When I moved to Yankee, at the back of my mind was saving up money to pay rent, that is being very afraid of being homeless. After experiencing abundant miracles in my life, I now have confidence in my Creator that He wont disappoint me.

@Orikinla, Laye and Marie were victims. She had no clue, that she would reunite with them in the next 7 years. How do you think she survived those harrowing years in jail? She was Roman Catholic, if she had moved back to her matrimonial home, her standing in the Church probably would have been revoked, so cut her some slack. Moreso, with the attendant problems common in polygamous households, who wants to subject themselves to drama, least of all, from a lady, who had escaped with her life and sanity miraculously intact.  Sure, she should have obeyed her husband earlier by staying put, but we as humans are prone to making mistakes.

Sekou Toure should be blamed, and I am actually surprised that very few people have taken cognizance of the fact that he played a major (albeit indirectly) role in destroying the marital union. He had no reasons, legitimate or invalid for jailing her.  To placate their guilty conscience, one of the Toure's choose to treat her well while in jail. Could they not have released her to return home to take care of her ailing husband and five month old son? Remember, Sekou Toure had jailed Laye, his (former) father in-law, and then Marie.

In the literary field,  Mariama Ba and Camara Laye are 2 of my favorite African writers. Ironically, both of them died a year apart of each other. When I arrived here newly, my then friend was puzzled at my discussion of Camara Laye as a leading African writer. He would mention, people like Achebe and wonder why a Nigerian was not appreciative of our literary figures. I do, but my interest extends far beyond the Nigerian literary field. Compare the works of Francophone female writers with their Anglophone counterparts? Few, if any of other African female writers can match Mariama Ba, both in grammar as well as the subject line. Then, there is Aminata Sow Fall, who in my opinion is the leading francophone female writer.  Sembene Ousmane, a distinguished filmmaker is a Senegalese writer.  Nafissatou Niang Diallo (she died a year after Mariama Ba) of Senegal was a pioneer since she was the first Francophone female African to publish her autobiography. Her life story is also touching. Half orphaned as a toddler, Diallo died at 41 leaving behind a husband and 6 children.

I thought it was a good deal.

The cheapest gas that I have found in my area is a little over $3.33 a gallon. The reason why I am asking is that a friend of mine back home is complaining of the high prices. I thought 65 Naira is not too bad, of a price, though exorbitant for an oil producing country. Does anybody know how much it would cost to fill up a tank?

Lifting a source from a website without crediting it is akin to plagiarism.

Take a note of that.

Is this a cock and bull story that you are narrating? Someone eating pet food? C'mon, who would believe it?

Have you heard of the saying, "Too many cooks spoil the broth"? One chef, might want to add salt to the soup, another cook would complain that it is oversalted, the third would propose adding "Ajino moto", and so on. Be realistic, while they have been sucessful biz ran by multiple individuals, it takes more than maturity, and a display of business acumen to make it work.

Interesting.

The literature is in French, but if you click on my name, you will read the whole story in English Language.

I asked my co-workers if they would like to visit Nigeria, and one responded that he likes to wear real clothes, instead of loin cloth. Another one told me that she does not want to be fat (cos, I had told them earlier about the fattening room in Nigeria). I aint even stressing over the stereotypes that some people have about Africa. I'd like to think that I am a good ambassador (hook me up with Yaradua ; ) to Nigeria, in America.

I dont think the processes involved in having your certificates reissued by WAEC and your alma mater is difficult. Contact them as soon as possible. As long as you know your year, have an ID, etc, you will get a copy of those certificates. As for the scorned girl, please, dont even attempt to contact her. In the long run, she will give up.

As for those, who are blaming the guy for going against his words in marrying the girl, come, dont you think this outcome/scenario being played out is a sign of what would have occured if they had gotten married. I repeat, dont fall for her blackmail.

We should not rely on a consortium of our leaders to determine if Mugabe (or any other leader) should step down. Let the masses decide. The leaders should rather, lock head together to put an end to the festering war in Darfur, eliminate poverty, and other challenges that has led to an increase in social malaise in the continent, experienced by its citizens.

Staying 11 years in jail, does not give him the right to stay in power for life. Mandela stayed in jail for more than 2 decades, came out to be the president of his country, and voluntarily stepped down. All this blame story, being shifted to the west, has to stop. Mugabe has to accept responsibility of his actions, instead of blaming the West. Since he is aware of that they are so 'bad', why cant he seek the honor of his people, by voluntarily stepping down?

Those huge glitzy buildings can't sucessfully mask the high rate of unemployment that has plagued the Phillipines. I have heard that survival in the Philipines is rougher than it is in Lagos state. If you travel for a long time, you will come back to see people inhabiting your house. To avoid being evicted from your house, before travelling, have a caretaker to watch over your house. Can you believe this? I don't think such desperation has creeped into Lagos state, apart from unscrupulous people seizing each other's land.

See, having nice buildings, as I posed on this thread, https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?topic=52256.msg1112060#msg1112060, does not necessarily mean that a country is developing. People get carried away by the artificial beauty of a country, littered with fancy high rises, while the grassroots are stucked in poverty. You have to start at the grassroots, to empower the masses, educate them, employ them, and curb inflation. That is development to me. You just can't have office spaces in the cities, inhabited by companies that are unable to hire new employees. Of what point is beauty in the face of darkness?

Abidjan was undoubtedly the best place in West Africa, in terms of infrastructure, beauty. While browsing on its pictures, I reluctantly, or should I say, refused to believe that the place was nicer than Lagos. Chalk it up to Nigerian loyalty in me. I'd like to think that France had a hand in transforming the country, economically. But with tension and instability that has rocked the city, not so long ago, can it really live upto its reputation as Africa's best city to live in?

The city in my opinion that has remained relatively peaceful is Dakar. I have never been there, but I heard it is a beautiful place.


PS: You don visit Cocody, a suburb of Abidjan?

CKC, dont even worry, if all else fails. You can have WAEC and NYSC, as well as your former alma mater to issue you another copy of your certificates. Look into that. That should not even be your last option, but your first option, because if you involve the police, you might have to pay exorbitantly to bring charges to your former girlfriend.

Best wishes.

Busygirl, they are only imitating rap. Read my previous discourse on the lack of originality in Nigerian music. Our people too dey do follow follow.

Dont cave into her demands, but report her, with immediate effect to the nearest police station. Can you imagine such cheek, to rob someone of their livelihood?

If the present day generation of the Ibos wont destroy this hateful tradition of osu, while complaining of being denied their share of the National cake, then that is a display of hypocrisy.

Vchlady, what about this belief espoused by JW that Jesus Christ came back to the world in 1914? Explain.

Meanwhile, read this link.

http://www.bibletopics.com/BIBLESTUDY/91.htm

"He wanted to travel but he Changed his mind. Very soon This Embassy will beg us to travel out." (Backsider)


Funny indeed!.

Yeah, the American government has 'scammed' us indeed. Thanks for reminding me. Now, if only all of us, living abroad, would realize of better services in Nigeria. Now is the right time to hop on a plane, and move to Nigeria for good, reside in a decent rental, that would provide us with unlimited water supply and constant electricity.

Phew!!!. What a deal.

Thanks Seun, for enlightening us.

Seun, you can live in a rental where electric and water bills are included in the rent. So, you are only required to pay the rent on the paperwork, irrespective of how much you consume electric and water bills. Now, that's a sweet deal.

However, my discourse highlighted the efficiency of the government in providing me with basic needs like water and electricity, even if it means I would have to pay for their use. Growing up in Nigeria, back home, water supply from the faucet was not reliable, even though, (I am sure) my parents paid the bills. And lets not even talk with electricity. I still remember my mother engaging in a heated exchange with one of Nepa officials in Calabar.

Which would you prefer, a reliable service that responds to your needs, in as much as it may be expensive (an exaggeration), or a cumbersome social service that is completely unreliable and exists as a joke.

I work hard to pay for my bills. The govt takes out taxes, and provides me with basic needs like electricity and water. As a citizen, I am obligated to call the cops if I am facing danger. In Nigeria, you are on your own.