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I read eating crackers help in reducing morning sickness. Do a proper research on google.

Seun, you finally caved in? Quite unusual, I'd comment. Hope you embrace Christianity too.

@Akolawole, your comment about some people writing about places they probably have never been to was quite funny.

I'd rather live in a place, teeming with Nigerians, than dwell in one that has few Nigerians. The more we are, the merrier it is.

Bank jobs aint for me then, if I move back home. Working 7 days a week for what reason?

I read in yesterday's paper that the oil revenues for Nigeria, since 1974 was $728,500,000,000. Saw it in my local paper, that was culled from the Harper's index.

Just as the materialistic nature in lives of some Americans drives them to use credit cards for shopping. A quick search on google would reveal the staggering amount of money owed to credit card companies by Americans. Some of its uses are genuine though.

They are interrelated. Corruption is not that common (it happens though) in the USA. But credit cards and corruption have been linked. Back home, corrupt officials in public offices would use public money to statisfy their avarice. In America, credit cards come in handy for personal shopping, just for the 'fun of it'. In Nigeria, if you are middle class, you would perhaps think twice, before going out shopping, in America, you are liberty to do so, because of credit cards.

Some Nigerians, including me, prior to my arrival in yankee, had this notion that class had little relevance in America. Nothing could be further from the truth. The gap between the rich and the poor is the widest in the USA, when you factor in the presence of the richest man on the planet ,  Bill Gates, worth over 50 billion dollars, and the less privileged person in the society, with no dollar to their name. Some Americans, in their desire to 'keep up with the Joneses' have lived beyond their means. Shopping is now a favorite pasttime in the society, with credit cards used to leverage payment accrued from the purchase of Gucci wears, Armani suits, Louis Vutton bags, fine dining, etc. Public schools, reviled for contributing to the social malaise in the country is now snubbed by even the middle class, with private catholic schools as an alternative.

Bragging rights on one's social status at a party is now common place in the society. Believe me, I have witnessed that at a party out here. Class divisions, among the ethnic groups and the lack of diversity in shopping arenas in certain neighborhoods has probably given concern that MLK's dream of equality is yet to be achieved in the society. But do we have a say?

Same concept applies in Nigeria. In lieu of credit card payments, Oga and Madam would willingly embark on belt tightening measures to save money, to purchase the latest lace for a party in Lagos. Those brave enough to save enough money from their self-imposed hunger strike, may be the first to line up to spray money at an Owambe party. Those hightly placed in prominent positions erroneously believe that it is God's given mandate for them to strike the gold mine. As such, accountability of public funds isnt that of a priority because an elephant project, embarked by a previous administration had gulped a large share of public funds. In the same vein, these public funds are directly routed to private accounts, stashed in foreign countries and earning interest, to quench their penchant for material goods. Included on their priority lists are the building of mansions, hidden from public view, world travels, parties, cars, designer wears.

With the two aforementioned instances that I have mentioned in America and Nigeria, and for some of us, fortunate to live on both sides of the continent, which citizens do you think are more materialistic? Americans usually were subtle with their spendings, unlike us. Or perhaps, the difference was not conspicuous, because the average American wore the same cloth from j.c.penny, or dined out at the same restaurant. Not anymore, the differences have become wider and more noticeable.

I would think so@naijacutee. Isnt it nice that one's rent for the whole year can be paid with a month's paycheck?

I used to, not anymore. Embarrased for what? Was it me who did it? Geez, once, I was in an elevator, when some guy who would be my co-worker asked me if I had read the paper the previous day or so. The headline was that Nigeria was the most corrupt nation in the world. My reply was that he who was not without sin should cast the first stone. He laughed over it. I used to get worried over it, but now, it does not affect me at all.

Interesting blog@Icon. I read your blog that addressed the subject of time in Lagos. I wont live in Lagos, because of the traffic. I would rather retreat at my lovely Uyo or Calabar if I move back to Nigeria.

If Things Fall Apart was adapted into a movie and it was hailed as one of the best movies of all times, guess what? The writer of course, would still get the biggest applause, because, were it not for him, the novel would not have seen the light of the day.

Some of the buildings are eyesores. The govt should look into refurbishing the blight of Lagos.

You cut your coat according to your cloth @superman.

Weep not, a Nigerian was adjudged the most brilliant West African student because he had all A1 in his SSCE examinations.

And his soon to be alma mater is not even on the list of Africa's 100 best high school.

Below is the article.


Behold, West Africa’s most brilliant student

Dele Aderibigbe


Odaro and Rev. Fr. Patrick Ryan, former
president of Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja.

Geniuses are rare. Tessy Eneji reports on a young man who is adjudged to be the brightest student in West Africa.

HE is unassuming, with the look of a typical home-
boy. Except for his good looks and good-natured
smile, nothing about Odaro Anthony Omusi appears extraordinary.

But when you draw close and engage him in conversation, you will discover he has an irresistible charm that can keep you glued to him for hours - and then you begin to discern, from his responses to your questions, an exceptional intelligence that makes you to, involuntarily, form the picture of Isaac Newton or even Albert Einstein in the inner recesses of your subconscious mind.

Eighteen-year-old Odaro in 2005, made the country remarkably proud. Through hardwork and determination, he single handedly raised the profile of the nation’s educational sector and thereby restored the nation’s dignity by his resounding success when he made A1 in all of the nine subjects he sat for in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination thus becoming the best 2005 student in the whole of English speaking West Africa where the examination is being conducted.

Odaro Omusi performed this feat at the highly rated Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja. He is due for award by the examination body during a ceremony slated for March 13 in Abuja.

According to his father, WAEC has written to the family that young Odaro is the overall best student in the 2005 examination in the entire english-speaking West Africa.

How did he feel when the news first broke out? Hear him “Initially, I was in a daze. I was pleasantly surprised. But naturally, this feeling soon gave way to a feeling of elation and joy”.

Odaro Omusi was also adjudged the best student in Common Entrance Examination in 1999 and the best overall graduating student of Grace Children School, Gbagada, Lagos that same year.

Now a student of Electrical/Electronics Engineering of the University of Lagos, he also came first at the post - JAMB examination in the whole of his department.

On the secret of his strings of firsts and successes, Odaro enthused “I can’t really place my finger on it. Except that I study hard and do not give room to distractions”. When prodded further, he added “I think one thing I have going for me is the ability to easily grasp what I am taught by my teachers”.

Odaro’s ability for easy comprehension could have been responsible for his dexterity to, as many of his teachers have testified, understand the more complex and complicated questions and proffer answers to them more than the simpler ones.

Amidst the torrents of commendations and eulogies poured on him, Odaro does not lose sight of the contributions of the hardworking and dedicated teachers in the schools he attended: Grace Children School and the Loyola Jesuit College. Of the teachers in Loyola Jesuit College, he said they are the students’ best friends.

While noting that a lot of efforts go into the task of educating the students of the college, he pointed out that the school is based on a number of ideals and curricula that are very rewarding.

Of note, according to the highly cerebral student, is the weekly review session where the teacher sits with the students in an informal setting to do a review of the week. During these fora, students are opportuned to open up and bare their minds on sundry issues and even bottled up emotions, that constitute hindrances to their performance which could be a hostile fellow student or even a teacher. And attempts are made by the school to resolve all such highlighted problems.

Odaro said further that he also benefited immensely from the personal/social education curriculum of the school which teaches the students social skills and how to become good citizens and human beings. He is of the view that the various tests, assignments, and class exercises that are added up to judge students’ performance are such that give room for a fair assessment of the students.

Odaro Omusi’s success story is incomplete without reference to his loving parents, Mr. & Mrs. Felix Omusi. In fact, Odaro’s intelligent mind is traceable to a genetic trait that runs in the family.

Felix Omusi, Odaro’s father bagged a distinction in 1973 WAEC examination at Edo College, Benin City. Given his extraordinary performance, Mr. Omusi got quite a number of scholarship awards to study at the university. But rather than study the traditional science based courses, the older Omusi opted for a less glamorous industrial chemistry.

But due to his versatility, he later ventured into environment protection studies. Today, he is the Managing Consultant of Socon Consulting International, an outfit with concerns in manufacturing, outsourcing technical personnel recruitment and training located at 5, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos.

However, unlike his father, his strongest motivator, Odaro has chosen to take up one of the traditional science based courses. “I’d always had a passion for engineering. I love to do practical things’ Odaro remarked.

The third child in a family of four children, Odaro, a sports lover, holds a brown belt in martial arts. He also plays soccer, handball and basketball. His hobbies include playing video games, and reading novels with bias for espionage, martial arts, adventure and investigation.


http://www.tribune.com.ng/26022007/features.html

Prices are not bad, considering the salary, that some folks are commanding in Nigeria. If you are making like 3 million Naira a year in Naija, and pay just 400k a year, that's big savings.

What are the prices of 2nd hand cars in Nigeria?

Any wife, stealing 5 dollars from the husband has serious issues.@babyosis

LadyT, honestly, I was just laughing at your rebuttal. Very classic and straight to the point. I hope other women would think like you.

Stealing can't be justified, no matter how meagre the amount it. Some of our leaders had the mindset, by stealing millions of Naira, because to them, the sum is paltry and would be undetected by the public. Marriages break down when there is no trust. So, for a wife, to go around sneaking behind her hubby's back, digging her sticky fingers inside his wallet, is condemnable.

Like I have asked those feminists on this board, "Why can't you all have a job, instead of relying on a man to provide you with basic necessities" If you are a homemaker/housewife, then, directly point out to your husband that the housing allownance is insufficient to cater to the needs of the household. If all else fails, get a job.

@Funso, yeah, you can still be rich under the payroll of another corporation. There are numerous people who made lots of money, far more than some self employed entrepreuners. Think of stock options that some employees receive, which automatically becomes financially lucrative when the company has a sucessful IPO. True, entrepreunership is idealized, which is fine with me, but it takes a lot of time, money and stamina to make it a reality.

And what if the man is 'stealing' from his wife? Would you women condone it? Ete, I am tired for some women, they are advocating for feminism on one hand, while being dependent on their husband for finances on the other hand. What else do you want? You cant eat your cake and have it.

Jesus Christ is the Only Way to God Almighty. He Alone died and rose from the grave and resides forever and ever. The rest of the 'founders' of these groups all went the way of mortals and never came back. Read History and ask yourself this question, "Why has the Christian Religion persisted for the last 2 thousand years? Other groups, usually attain popularity but eventually, fade into sunset. Christianity has stood the test of time, Praise be to God in the Highest, Amen.

Behold, West Africa’s most brilliant student

Dele Aderibigbe


Odaro and Rev. Fr. Patrick Ryan, former
president of Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja.

Geniuses are rare. Tessy Eneji reports on a young man who is adjudged to be the brightest student in West Africa.

HE is unassuming, with the look of a typical home-
boy. Except for his good looks and good-natured
smile, nothing about Odaro Anthony Omusi appears extraordinary.

But when you draw close and engage him in conversation, you will discover he has an irresistible charm that can keep you glued to him for hours - and then you begin to discern, from his responses to your questions, an exceptional intelligence that makes you to, involuntarily, form the picture of Isaac Newton or even Albert Einstein in the inner recesses of your subconscious mind.

Eighteen-year-old Odaro in 2005, made the country remarkably proud. Through hardwork and determination, he single handedly raised the profile of the nation’s educational sector and thereby restored the nation’s dignity by his resounding success when he made A1 in all of the nine subjects he sat for in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination thus becoming the best 2005 student in the whole of English speaking West Africa where the examination is being conducted.

Odaro Omusi performed this feat at the highly rated Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja. He is due for award by the examination body during a ceremony slated for March 13 in Abuja.

According to his father, WAEC has written to the family that young Odaro is the overall best student in the 2005 examination in the entire english-speaking West Africa.

How did he feel when the news first broke out? Hear him “Initially, I was in a daze. I was pleasantly surprised. But naturally, this feeling soon gave way to a feeling of elation and joy”.

Odaro Omusi was also adjudged the best student in Common Entrance Examination in 1999 and the best overall graduating student of Grace Children School, Gbagada, Lagos that same year.

Now a student of Electrical/Electronics Engineering of the University of Lagos, he also came first at the post - JAMB examination in the whole of his department.

On the secret of his strings of firsts and successes, Odaro enthused “I can’t really place my finger on it. Except that I study hard and do not give room to distractions”. When prodded further, he added “I think one thing I have going for me is the ability to easily grasp what I am taught by my teachers”.

Odaro’s ability for easy comprehension could have been responsible for his dexterity to, as many of his teachers have testified, understand the more complex and complicated questions and proffer answers to them more than the simpler ones.

Amidst the torrents of commendations and eulogies poured on him, Odaro does not lose sight of the contributions of the hardworking and dedicated teachers in the schools he attended: Grace Children School and the Loyola Jesuit College. Of the teachers in Loyola Jesuit College, he said they are the students’ best friends.

While noting that a lot of efforts go into the task of educating the students of the college, he pointed out that the school is based on a number of ideals and curricula that are very rewarding.

Of note, according to the highly cerebral student, is the weekly review session where the teacher sits with the students in an informal setting to do a review of the week. During these fora, students are opportuned to open up and bare their minds on sundry issues and even bottled up emotions, that constitute hindrances to their performance which could be a hostile fellow student or even a teacher. And attempts are made by the school to resolve all such highlighted problems.

Odaro said further that he also benefited immensely from the personal/social education curriculum of the school which teaches the students social skills and how to become good citizens and human beings. He is of the view that the various tests, assignments, and class exercises that are added up to judge students’ performance are such that give room for a fair assessment of the students.

Odaro Omusi’s success story is incomplete without reference to his loving parents, Mr. & Mrs. Felix Omusi. In fact, Odaro’s intelligent mind is traceable to a genetic trait that runs in the family.

Felix Omusi, Odaro’s father bagged a distinction in 1973 WAEC examination at Edo College, Benin City. Given his extraordinary performance, Mr. Omusi got quite a number of scholarship awards to study at the university. But rather than study the traditional science based courses, the older Omusi opted for a less glamorous industrial chemistry.

But due to his versatility, he later ventured into environment protection studies. Today, he is the Managing Consultant of Socon Consulting International, an outfit with concerns in manufacturing, outsourcing technical personnel recruitment and training located at 5, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos.

However, unlike his father, his strongest motivator, Odaro has chosen to take up one of the traditional science based courses. “I’d always had a passion for engineering. I love to do practical things’ Odaro remarked.

The third child in a family of four children, Odaro, a sports lover, holds a brown belt in martial arts. He also plays soccer, handball and basketball. His hobbies include playing video games, and reading novels with bias for espionage, martial arts, adventure and investigation.


http://www.tribune.com.ng/26022007/features.html

How about letting her husband know that she has taken some money from his pocket? I would be flummoxxed if my wife took money from my wallet, without informing me.

Thanks@naijacutee

The writer of the movie, for their creativity.