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Iwillbegreat:
oga you know nothing about Edo state.

You don't even know *Edojobs*

Find out more, we are improving

Put more and more money into jobs. Keep that momentum going. That's what I'd like to emphasize.

Wow... one person is stabbed, and another is murdered over N50?
We should all try to be careful this season... it seems Nigeria just goes crazy in the ember months.

Nigerians won't take this to aquarium (not that we even have one), or even put it back. Na peppersoup, straight. It looks like stingray, and they're lucky this one didn't have a venomous tail (or did it)? Without being sure the damn thing is safe to eat, they're already chopping it to pieces, then complain about village people when their stomach starts to swell. SMH

I'm going to pour sand into this garri. Not because I'm a hater, in fact Edo are my next door neighbors and I love them (though sometimes I dey fear enter Edo at night)

The primary reason for insecurity is lack of employment opportunities, and the money spent here would have seen much better use if invested in SMEs. Identify a few important sectors, and for each company: use half the money to procure equipment for them; insist they employ 5 Edo youths for one year, and use the other half the money to pay those youths' salaries for that year. This is a bit like NYSC in the way that government pays allowee (in this case salary), and the hiring company is guaranteed Human Resources without worrying how to pay for them. This way you know that employees are actually being paid, and equipment is being used.

Instead, we now have a situation where the government will need to spend even more money on fuel, maintenance, and security personnel. The money has gone to enrich foreign car and motorcycle makers; even uniforms and reflective jackets has added to the bottom line of foreign companies.

We will also see increasing tension with the existing police force, and yet another means for the security people to extort money from citizens (i.e. bribes).

At the same time, youths have no job opportunities, industry has not grown, and we'll see in a few years, these same vehicles rusting under some mango tree somewhere.

showafrica:
If Buhari lose this election he will blame jonathan for conceding in 2015.

Damn right! This guy has had a history of blaming people for everything, since 1983. We would be grateful to the the end of him.

Enemyofpeace:
How old were you when you realised the word POLICE stands for "Public Officer for Legal Investigations and Criminal Emergencies"
Don't lie ooooo

You mean Public Officer for Lies, Incriminations, and Corruption Enforcement
At least, that's what the acronym looks like for me oh

Very well done... They should do more of these, so these yahoo boys will begin to fear small.

After you've worked hard for your money, somebody will come and dupe you of it, and be abusing you. Brave woman sha.

JasonScoolari:
Cute baby, beautiful lady.


Dear Lord, as your favorite son Jason nor too fine like that, push ugly girls far away from me and make you push the fine woman that I will marry my way.

You wen do am for Segun Arinze, OBJ and Oshiomhole, do it for me.

Thank you Lord.

Crazeness, too funny

clive2u:
wat revenues are these lots generating cos i dunno

Well, we have our own stars making money and using that to build house and employ people in Nigeria. In the past, we would have paid foreign companies and artists (by buying their cds, movies, watching their shows and ads), and that money would find its way back to California or New York. Now a lot of that wealth is finding its way to Lagos and Abuja, reflected in the houses being built and bought, in the studios being made, and in the numbers of people being employed locally in our creative industries.

OP, thanks for this. Now I have another beautiful destination within Nigeria to visit.

clive2u:
chioma, alex, ceecee, tobi, khloe, leo, nina, etc; how defo are these people celebrities again?
we celebrate mediocrity in this country a lot but slam US for celebrating witches (Halloween)

Davido get eye sha

Er, most "celebrities" in the US are also famous for being famous, 'cept they parlayed that into a brand and products. Kim K, P. Hilton, Amber Rose, B. Chyna, and K. Jenner come to mind. Besides, the word celebrity does not mean you have to be an artist, performer, sports, or politician, or doing anything of importance... it just means you're famous and people want to associate with you in any way (and will buy products that have anything to do with you; which is why product endorsements work).

I'm personally happy that we are creating Nigerian celebrities, and generating revenues locally, instead of paying foreigners like we used to.

This is not a State meeting (e.g. of Heads of State), and I'd be very surprised if Trump is even present. These are meetings between policy implementers: ministers, and other top civil servants, and sometimes you'll see senators representing the country in official capacity. There's no reason for President Buhari to attend a meeting he and Trump have already agreed to send their delegates to.

See hotel... very nice one. Let me go and book a suite... only 250k per night abi?

There's bastard money in this country oh... just want a little bit to fall on me...

Funny thing is PDP is full of APC members, and vice versa. What is he really talking about? Politicians in Nigeria have no common ideology, except in stealing. All this finger-pointing by politicians and their proxies here is not doing a single thing to put food in peoples stomachs.

Not only that, but it's been 3 and half years, and we're still hearing the same song. If we wanted a broken record we could have bought one... we voted for problem solvers, not constant whiners.

Na wah for Nigeria oh... so men who build houses nko? Do they sleep with married men too?
Somebody is prudently saving money from her career and investing in real estate, and the first thing people do when they see successful women is assume she's sleeping with people. It was the case in 1950, in 1990, and now in 2018. When will people grow up?

Commenters be like...

I admit it's not something I can afford every weekend - because I work hard for my money - but once in a while, it's good to flex a bit and enjoy life. Leave the harshness of Naija behind even if it's just for a few hours. For you won't always be around and you can't be pious every time. I'm not saying one should get money by ill means; rather that in our hard working lives, there should be space for utter enjoyment.

There is a lot of deep meaning in these words by Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey: "A lowo ma jaye eyin lemo. Awon to laye lana da? Won ti ku won ti lo"

Holumhidey:
nice info but, who ask u?

A curious mind is the start of many positive policies and technological breakthroughs.
A serious government (and people) will read this information, take it seriously, and use it productively. Far more people get sick this time of year due to respiratory issues, and the long term effects is that people die prematurely after years of breathing in this polluted air.

In case anyone asks: here are some ideas, albeit not completely thought out:
- invest in renewable-energy buses. Right not it's not cost effective, but with government grants/loans/assistance...
- hospitals should be prepared to deal with increase in respiratory illnesses
- somebody could make or sell cloth masks that reduce particulate intake (especially when sleeping, or for kids and infants)
- government could consider industrialization and beautification policies that reduce the number of pollutants

The point of having a country is so that different people pool their talents (scientific, political, medical, etc) to make life more enjoyable for everyone. We should be proactive, instead of just letting nature do what it wants with us.

This year, I'm staying put. I no dey comot. Chilling with my immediate family, and sleeping.
Don't have money for slay mamas, hotels, clubs, house parties, street parties, my village people, police, FRSC, fuel scarcity vendors, transporters, kidnappers, or even pastor.

When the Yuletide comes and goes, and the country returns to normal, ehen, you will find me going places.

festusparkz419:
Aunty Pls Try to shave your Armpit

Looking good outside and disgusting inside

That's part of the old school... hair was more in vogue in the late 70s into early 80s.

Well, if your friend goes around beating his friends' girlfriends, he needs somebody (in this case a DPO) to straighten him out. If I were you, I'd stay out of it, and let him handle his issue the same way he did the beating: by himself.

Ulu45:
Thanks once again. I'd correct d plumbing connect some other way.

You can try to apply a little heat to the pipe to make it pliable so you can bend it back a bit. I've had success doing that a couple of times.
Be sure to use a heat gun (produces hot air), and not an open flame/fire because you will risk burning the pipe or making it too soft. Slow, steady pressure while heating it all around.

Try this technique with a spare piece of pipe first to get a feel for what will happen.

Funny how people say juju works. Just once I would like to see juju:

- create an airplane and make it fly
- cure a viral disease, or even malaria
- improve educational standards
- improve farming harvest
- improve relationships between people
- cure a headache
- stop a bullet
- create petrol so I can run my car
- make somebody rich.

People believe the last one, but somehow we don't have rich babalawo or alfa who no longer needs to advertise his services (because he was able to make himself rich).

My friends, juju is a myth. Sure there are herbs, mixes, powders, and incense that have effects on people and temporarily enhance their capabilities, but these are materials with chemicals that have scientific explanation. The "spiritual" part of it, however, is nonsense.

People are being killed needlessly because of this myth, and it's a real pity.

At long last... 3.5 years later, he realizes he was elected to perform, not complain.

khalhokage:
She never apologizes, she finds it so difficult to say sorry for any wrongdoing

We all make mistakes, and anybody - man or woman - who's to egotistical to admit wrongdoing, is indicating they don't really care about your feelings. They may be sweet, but only as long as it suits them. I can't imagine somebody who really loves you will refuse to compromise and not always want to win.

Hate to say this bro, but you have to break up. It won't get better, but then there will be kids, finances, house all tied together. Peace yourself out and find another. We all have flaws, but some are deal breakers, and this is one of them.

NwaAmaikpe:



Women are mean creatures.
This humiliation is so undeserved, it's not like he killed someone.

We have accepted women as the weaker vessels.
Why can't they accept us as the cheating vessels?
This is really unjust to us.

I'm sorry, but this guy is the one allowing it to happen.
How can a girl cause you to lose your own dignity? If he cheated, and he begged her but she's acting strong headed, walk out man. What is he afraid of?

He should have the balls to end his relationship with her there and then before it went too far. Unless this is all made up (or it's the case that he was escaping the husband...), I really can't see a man jumping out a window for a woman...

ejibaba:
Sorry to ask what tribe? Yoruba right? Ain't a tribal person but Yoruba's as managers are so funny leaders, as the fear of losing their jobs makes them take certain actions.

This is an odd addition to an otherwise sane discussion.


OP: I think the advice not to outshine your leader; to be patient; remain humble; demonstrate loyalty to your immediate boss; maintain your good relationship, and pay your dues; these will do you much more good than "arrogantly" displaying your intelligence and abilities. I say arrogantly, not because you are, but because of how it will be perceived. I've quoted this entire post below because I think it's important enough to be read twice... very very good words here:

babadee1:
My brother I feel your pain. However, you need to understand that your boss is doing what bosses are supposed to do. They're there to take credit for the work of subordinates, that is how corporate structure works.

Everything you did under him as far as the company is concerned you did it through him, whether that is actually true or not is irrelevant.

It's obvious that you're ambitious and want to advance quickly. Luckily, you said you have a good relationship with your manager. My advice is that you leverage that relationship and exercise a great deal of patience as you wait for your turn.

Approach him for mentorship, play humble and tell him you would like to learn from him. When he feels more secure with you and convinced that you are on his side, he will gradually expose you to opportunities to work directly with upper management.

Nigeria Police... almost never do the right thing...

My sister, they are supposed to hand the stolen property over, but unfortunately in this Nigeria, you need to "bail out" your keke. In fact, I'm sure it was a ploy between both stations to collect money for doing their job. I'd suggest you beg and bring some more bail money. Don't involve lawyer, don't start pulling leg, because all it means is you will spend more money.

I try to understand it like this: they are barely compensated with salary for doing their job, and often times, the fuel and phone credit they use for their job comes out of their own pocket. If not for them your keke would be lost forever, so at least compensate them for even caring. If people did not give them small change (I know 30k is not small change, but I'm just saying), they would not care to recover any stolen goods.

Damn... this is some outpouring right there... I suppose it's healing... but wow, that's a lot to take in.

I wish every crazy lady would first tell me this up front before I invest time and effort in dating her...
In fact, just write it up and give me handout - like on the first day of class - so I know what's up

Lexusgs430:
Ote's $`s working........

Abalado:
Nawa o, everything in this life is all about money, I've never heard before that a poor man's child was appointed to one big thing, big men pikin always,,well,,God will soon answer my prayers too

amahthelma:
Nothing like having a wealthy and famous father
All thanks to her father

Well, it's hard for poor people - who have no connections to wealth or to powerful people - to do much. Are they going to call their other poor friends and say: "please donate $2,000 to this charity"? or "Can you get councilman so and so to hep us with this matter"?

As a wealthy person, would you give your hard earned money to somebody who looks like they can barely afford 3 square meals?

RevenGeMission:
You are either in a village or you are blinded by hate

0-35 year old people in warri saw train for the first time in their lives this year

other rain projects linking the whole country are ongoing

ongoing = in progress ~ 32 years on Japan investing in that electronic city

like you said "Rome wasn't built in a day"

Yes... are we seeing any of this evidence of improved rail (for moving goods and tools), or of good roads?

The bolded. We're seeing old passenger trains on mostly rehabilitated/existing rail lines.
I was stressing rail for moving goods and tools and for good roads, because that's whats needed for industrial development. We do development projects, but we are not developing. These older model trains are the outputs of two decades ago. We didn't make the rails, nor the wheels, nor the carriage, nor the bogey, nor the body. One could argue that by the time all the rails are functioning, we've basically come back to circa 1960s, in terms of rail infrastructure.

Yes, I don't deny things are happening, but I'm arguing that even with all that's on the ground, 32 years from now, nothing will have fundamentally changed, in terms of our ability to build things - which is what this topic was about in the first place. Rome was not built by outsiders, but by Romans, who harnessed and understood technology. We can't say the same of the current development projects.

lonelydora:
That Judge that denied him bail, how many junior female lawyers has he slept with? Hypocrites everywhere

Well, one day it might be his turn, but for now, the judge is not the accused.

RevenGeMission:
Rails and roads are the first step, Stabilizing power . then infrastructures and estate development including industries

Yes... are we seeing any of this evidence of improved rail (for moving goods and tools), or of good roads?