₦airaland Forum

[quote author=Zceesneh post=42972661]Are we talking of a Naija guy or his Western counterpart?
At what age does a typical Naija guy finish school and start working? Hope you get my drift now...?

[quote author=dre11 post=42765717]Projects of this magnitude require experts.
Equipping the centre required that the specifications of all equipment be stated and strictly followed, even the gauges of electric wires.
The monitoring and supervising team must have been novices so the contractor "dealt" with them.

Observant:
Looks like Scabies caused by bad water.

It occurs on your palms or your prick.
I'm curious though because it only happened to us when we wear teenagers in boarding school, never seen it on an adult.

Exactly my thought! SCABIES, SCABIES, SCABIES...
The appearance of the affected areas and the facts that it itches and sometimes produces some fluid nails it down to scabies.

But what baffles me and also makes me want to doubt myself is that this guy had been to the hospital and they missed it.
I strongly believe this is neglected scabies. If it is, cure is very simple and cheap!

[quote author=epelumi42 post=42774338]It is a bit difficult to write the relationship off for now.
The best thing to do is to keep in touch with her.
One year is not too long to wait.

Her response/attitude will give an insight into whether or not she is no longer interested in the relationship.
And when it comes to settling down, I can almost say for sure that about 90% of the ladies resident in the U.S eventually go back to their sweethearts back home.
Same goes for the men. They babes who are domesticated and who have not imbibed too much of the foreign lifestyle.

We have all made critical decisions in the past. At first, you didn't know for sure whether to go right or left.
Looking back, some of those decisions stand out as the best we have ever made because of the results that followed.

Decisions could be economic, religious, educational, work, family, marriage, etc.

For me, one of the best decisions I have ever made was few years ago.
I had been living and doing business in the city, only going home for the Christmas to see my people, especially my father.
He was no longer the active man he used to be and depended on me for upkeep.

I wouldn't know if it was my father's spirit at work but my business was no longer doing well and it was difficult to pay my bills.
An idea came to me that I could do better if I relocated my business to my town, where I was well known.
Besides, I would be closer to my dad who was over 80 years then and getting closer to the grave.
I weighed the odds of moving vs staying, hoping that tomorrow would be better.

To cut the story short, I relocated against popular opinion.
My business boomed. I personally nursed my dad and was there in his last moment on Earth.

You know how it is when you have been procrastinating about putting up "structures" and suddenly burial come dey stare you for face....
I was able to put things in order and run around for the burial....things that nobody would do for you.
I accomplished things I wouldn't have been able to do had I remained in the city because there was no money anyway.

Why am I sharing this story...?
The message is that if you have a strong conviction about anything, follow it.
Many people saw my action as retrogressive. It was odd to move from the city to one's town.
My spouse was not in favour initially but I stood my ground and I thank God I did.

Anyway, that was then. I am no longer in my town as I have moved elsewhere much better.
But several times over, I still congratulate myself for making that decision.

What has been your experience? Do share.

[quote author=hearts6055 post=42772902]Hhumn,... Not really true.
Exercise, doing homework , office work or similar tasks will actually drain your energy and make you doze off to sleep.
Taking much fluids won't stop one from falling asleep...; worst case is you get up to pee more than once in the night.

[quote author=NORAD post=42683108]By "refuse" I take it you mean she refused your invitation or an event occurred that should have brought her to your house and she didn't come.
I think she is still letting out steam for going against her preferences.
Carry on as if it does not bother you and invite her if the occasion arises.

[quote author=Lazyreporta post=42514481]I have never known bright blue to be like "whao" on a lady.
Can't recall any female dressed in such colour.
Anyway, beauty dey the eye of the person wey dey look.

[quote author=Xposer post=42515119]Copy-and-paste journalism.
Anybody can do it...

Lacking in relevant details: names, location, date, etc.
Next time, try and be original, please.

[quote author=PhockPhockMan post=42521607]Catholic priests are expected to await transfers at any moment to any parish, big or small.
These are usually where they are most needed.

They are not to question such transfers.
Big parishes were once small; some priests built them up.

[quote author=lifezone247 post=42520478]It is about time I quit NL.
It is becoming more of a playground for jesters.
And to think that the moderators allowed this speaks much about their level of maturity and sense of humour.

[quote author=NavierStokes post=42517321]This piece should be published on the national dailies in order to rouse enough attention that it deserves.

I have always suspected foul play in the Ajaokuta steel business.
Too many and frequent concessions.

How come the current minister is not acting on the letter from Russia?
We are watching.

[quote author=Leriebloom post=42506643]My people say that the voodoo that you are not aware of will not harm you.
Best thing to do is for the husband to get the wife to have a forgiving heart and not talk about it further.

Telling the wife will be the greatest mistake of life.
What is the guarantee that she won't hate him and cause problems in the marriage?

If the wife is happy in the marriage, then let the sleeping dog alone.

[quote author=Bookiemart01 post=42220993]The key solution to these problems are regular and constant power supply, zero tolerance for corruption, and patriotism.
No industry can sustain on generators alone.

The ruling class became greedy. They no longer think in terms of the people but themselves and families.
Nigeria Airways collapsed due to mismanagement and embezzlement.

It takes a patriotic individual to use homemade goods, most of which are better than the imported ones.
Ever seen how our men and women dress, especially the "celebrities?"

It's not too late to turn things around if all hands come on deck.

The wedding cake has become a constant feature of church weddings.
It is also a major area of disagreement between couples during the planning stage.

The lady wants the biggest and, of course, most expensive. "After all, you do it only once."
But the man wants something realistic and affordable.

My opinion is that the wedding cake is not critical to the wedding.
It consumes an unfair amount of wedding resources.
In the end, all you get is a Kola nut size crumb, which most people refuse anyway because it's too sweet.

During my wedding, I was presented with a huge estimate for a 7-step cake.
I strongly believe that the most important thing in a wedding reception is food and drink.
After the long journey and sitting through the church service, visitors need to get back their strength.
They don't remember the cake size but they will remember how they starved in your wedding.

I had to put my feet down and cut the budget on cake and invested more on food and drink.
I know that the ladies reading this will frown but the truth is that no wedding is the best. We forget them soon.
The cake is only symbolic and symbolic items are usually small and inexpensive.
How about we scoop a bit of the rice or whatever food available for the `feed your spouse` part ?

Same thought goes for too many Ashebi and all those unnecessary appendages that drain the purse.
Of course those who have should spend, but most men, under pressure from their women, spend to impress.
I have seen several cases of couples regretting afterwards and wished they had another chance to plan again.

My thoughts. What's yours?

[quote author=Aminat508 post=42463719]The best way to avoid those itchy bumps is to use good quality razors.
The application of a very small amount of Neomedrol or Neopresol will suppress the itch/bumps and leaves a smooth skin.

Schick and Gillette are good brands. They come in triple or quadruple blades.
I shave every day and one Schick lasts me at least 2 weeks.

[quote author=CumHoponMyDivk post=42416435][b][i][color=#770077]

Nairaland is really turning into a playground for minors.
Any girl that gives this thick-nosed juvenile attention must definitely be dumb.

[quote author=Amoshie post=42359233]There are different approaches: subtle and aggressive.

The aggressive style does not work often and may not attract quality babe's for you. This is where you almost immediately profess love w/out first getting to know her. Many get put off.

In subtle, you "water" the ground first.
Identify the lady of interest and try getting her attention.
Start a conversation by reference to the things you have seen her do, etc. Be brief, unless you sense otherwise.

Introduce humour...women like humorous men.
Don't try to impress her by being fake or talking big.
Smile. Be neat in dressing/grooming.

Having established some rapport, disappear once in a while from the scene so you do not appear too beggarly or a pain in her skin.

If she likes reading, suggest nice books you have read take one to her ....." I saw this and thought you would like it..."

Be sure not to ask personal questions yet or if she has a boyfriend 'cos it won't do you any good. Be friends first, then lovers.

[quote author=MrKong post=42351367]I did the 32-page type 4 months ago. Collection within 3- 4 hours.
If go through the runs people within the premises, who will then deal with the actual passport staff, you will need 25K.

If you deal directly or know somebody close, it will be about N23,500.

[quote author=NgeneUkwenu post=42351428]Religion cannot exist in isolation of culture and tradition.
Whatever the occasion may be, there is nothing wrong with the priest dancing with or to the masquerade music.
People think that being a priest means "caging" oneself.

There was this priest in my villa who always played Pericomo music in his car and sang along happily.
White priest priests smoke but lots of eyebrows will be raised if a Naija priest does same.

[quote author=daveson07 post=42319704]The more you help those who have hurt you in their time of need, the more their conscience disturb them.

God may have blessed you so that you will shine in this moment.

I think you should give her all the money.
Your wife loves you when you had nothing; that's a big plus for you.

[quote author=shortiespro post=42311524]Thank you very much for a nice job.
It is posts like this that enrich the minds of readers.

It is more preferable to ridiculous efforts like "Caption this picture of xyz going to the toilet," or " Miss bla-bla stuns in ....," whatever she is putting on.
Posts like these are no brainers and constitute a waste internet data.

[quote author=sugarbelly1 post=42298768]Somebody please tell us, is NL a publicity arena for Yobo and family?
It's either Adaeze is watering the grass or the family eating breakfast.

If something newsworthy happens to our celebrities, we all love to know but not this....
I understand there are people called moderators on this forum;
I think either they are sleeping on duty or somebody is benefiting somewhere. Most people suspect the latter.

[quote author=onismate post=42298739]You missed a golden opportunity to explain yourself and straighten things out.

Your honest gift was been misinterpreted...
You should have seized the opportunity when the pastor asked you if your resignation was connected to the gift to explain everything.

People who have body odour do not know until someone tells them.
At secondary school age, a girl should have deodorant sticks as a rule.

[quote hhor=Onyejemechimere post=42278855]This post is very timely and touches on a very practical problem most families battle with. My outright opinion is that it is wrong for couples to attend different churches because it does not foster family unity.

Here is a real life example:

A man and a lady were in a relationship that was the envy of everyone. Marriage followed, naturally.
Parents of both couple, including brothers, sisters, etc are Christians.

Somewhere some time, the wife asked husband to allow her to occasionally attend the evening prayer meetings of one of the pentecostal churches. Because the husband loves the wife and didn't think it was a big deal, he reluctantly allowed her.

What was to be an occasional evening session snowballed into full membership and abandonment of the church in which she was wedded.

On Sundays, wife would go to her new church with the children and husband to his church. Relatives raised alarm, consultations were made.....you know how it is...

The kids imbibed a way of reasoning and doing things, including prayer as taught by their mom or seen in their new church. They argued all the time on matters of culture and tradition.

Husband had a rethink and insisted back to status quo.
Wife resisted. Family almost broke apart.

The implication is that the man is seen as incapable of keeping his household as one unit...as effeminate.

Well, to cut the story short, the man threatened divorce before the wife turned back.

One must mention the role played by some so- called born again Christians. Most of them saw nothing wrong in the matter. ..the race to heaven is an individual thing...God will use her to deliver/work miracles in the family, etc, etc.

One of my aunts married a man of same denominstion.
Later, her husband "repented" and asked the wife to follow him to his new church. Wife refused to attend her husband's church.

Trouble started and the case came to her kisnmen. Verdict was that a woman had no church, that her husband's church was her church. She yieldef. Today, they are happy together.

Thanks for reading.

[quote author=Jboyossai post=42250758]This post won't be helpful to medical students in Nigeria.
When the post mentioned internet, laptop and iPad, I had a hint the author must be from a different environment.

First year Med students in Nigeria battle with how to extract the juice in prescribed textbooks in order to pass courses in Basic Sciences.
They don't have time for iPad and laptop. Where is the internet service to begin with?

As for study methods..., it varies with individuals.
Every topic has the main concept and the application.
Pictorial representation with labeling is good. Writing re-enforces the diagram.

Worst method is memorising or cram work.
A very good study method is to read topic from at least 2 different standard books and condense the info in own words.

[quote author=Rapmoney post=42231025]Playing hard-to-get is part of the game.
Women like the attention they are getting and they don't want to be conquered easily.

It is only the guy who understands the psychology of women that persists.
It's like women go through the process Initial indifference... Confusion...Consideration... Acceptance.
If a guy gives up too soon, he loses.

[quote author=scaredy post=42223120]Beauty is in the eye of the person looking.
Nowadays, there are hardly ugly men, even women.

I don't believe your husband has puntured, twisted lips and nose.
And he does not continuously dribble saliva, etc, etc.

If your husband is healthy and averagely well groomed with good social grace, you have no problem.

In any case, you don't marry for the heck of it. You must love enough to marry your partner.

[quote author=wristbangle post=42196232]I have relatives and friends abroad.
Getting a job in Europe and America on the basis of educational qualification is not easy.

Even B.Sc and M.Sc holders from Naija will discover that they won't meet up when put to the test.
Most have not seen a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine before.

Apart prostitution and drug pushing, these jobs are legitimate and they pay well.
Non Nigerians do it, white people do it.
White graduates knock on doors to deliver pizza to individuals, etc.

However, Nigerians are more into health care jobs such as Nursing.
Others work in electro-mechanical and other assembly lines, not as morticians or nannies.

The system is set up in such a way that every sector must function very well...
So the need must arise for those jobs regarded as "below status."

[quote author=iamexcelblog post=42182775]Sounds like you are suffering from what doctors call Epididymo-orchitis.
That is to say the affected testis and associated sperm tubes have been invaded by bacteria and they are having a party there.
If it is testicular torsion like an earlier post suspected, you won't even be able to type this post because the pain will be very severe.
It is a fairly common problem in young males and usually goes away with treatment.
Go see a doctor. They know what to give you.

Maxi112:
U r talking nonsense.... op!

U just lack ideas of what to post, try harder next tym

It beats me some cocktail and bull stories people put up here.
Since female bankers everywhere are all over him, he should have befriended one of them so he can get his answer.
Everybody must not post topics.

[quote author=rockstarB post=42071485]You sound like you are suffering from some kind of depression.
Do you problems with work or finances?
I suspect also that your friends are few.
Confide in some of your friends who are in relationships. Talk it over with them and I am sure they will give you useful clues.