joey150:
But, But, why was 1.8 million naira inside an indomie carton in the first place?

On second thought....

Was the indomie carton sealed or not? How can a sealed indomie carton have 1.8 million naira in it?

Again, if it wasn't sealed, why would anybody buy indomie in an unsealed carton?

Even if it was unsealed, did the seller not check the content at all throughout the transaction?

Let's pretend the seller was careless, did the buyer not bother for one second to look into the unsealed indomie carton before walking away from the store?

I'm just one of those people that like to question everything they hear.

Kudos for the analysis. I thought same thing, too.

It is unfortunate that most Nairalanders just jump in to comment on posts without much thought.
The story is definitely made up to trend/ keep us busy, especially given the trend in social media these days.

Main point: check whether all aspects of a post fit well or sound feasible/logical before you respond.
Some people here are not kids.

Trapnews:

Relax, read her statement below.

I eventually got this drugs(zinnat and mupiderm ointment) which helped immensely in clearing dis skin infection of my baby within a week based on the contributions i received here to the Glory of God. Thank you all once again and remain blessed.

The original statement by OP reads:
"...I eventually got this drugs which helped immensely in clearing this skin infection of my baby within a week based on the contributions i received here to the Glory of God."

Why did you choose to misrepresent the OP by inserting medications that were not there in the beginning.
Or how come several responders continued to ask for the names of drugs used if they were there?

While we are happy that the baby's skin rashes have disappeared, it is not enough for the OP to come back to just say thank you without details of how the child eventually got cured.

It is understandable that the fear of unwarranted self medication may have kept the OP from revealing the name of medication used.

However, given the diverse opinions generated as to what was the name (diagnosis) of the skin condition, it would have been more forthcoming to tell the people where treatmentent eventually occurred, what was the name of the problem, and how it was taken care of.

People just curious and want to know whether their suspicion was correct hence the several requests that the OP should give more details. This has not happened so far.

The consequences are that in future, readers - myself inclusive, will be reluctant to contribute in similar situations. If a friend tells me he is going to the market, I expect him to tell me when he comes back.

jeffchinedu:
Pls house i need your help and advice on the solution to my baby skin problem, it has bn like dis for over three month after seeing a doctor it refuses to go. Pls someone help with a better way of doing helping my baby. God bless in ur effort towards this.

The futility of bringing this kind of genuine specialised problem to Nairaland is that almost everybody will want to say something and end up confusing the person seeking for help.

Your post is scanty on the behavior of those rashes. You did not say what treatment already given. Three months is a long time for skin infection in a child to persist if appropriate treatment has been given. You sure it was a doctor you saw?

This is obviously a skin infection from virus or bacteria. Whichever it is will be determined when you see a good doctor, who will see the rashes and ask you questions about itching, fever, whether the rashes come and go, do they ooze fluid, home environment, etc.

You need to act fast. You ay end up needing a few bottles of syrup or some skin cream.

My opinion, if you ask me.

pickatyou:
Seriously. How did they come about this statistic.

Lol...I have scanned responses looking for this question. You are the only one that asked it. Others just jumped straight to comment without a thought.

Yes, how did the figures come about given that data collection on all aspects of the report is very poor in our nation.

Or do taxi/bus drivers, and mama put and pepper soup joints scattered all over the country report their transactions? This is a cooked up report. Don't even give it a thought.

The author used a local example which the child could relate to. Emphasis at that level is recall and matching, not logic and critical analysis.

Over time, when he becomes more mature, he will realise there are other ways to carry loads.

Those calling for the author's head obviously are living in a fictitious Western World. They know nothing about teaching or how a child's brain works.

Apart from questioning the veracity of this story, I am appalled at the use of contractions by the OP.

What is the meaning of z, r, n, N, cr7, av, tym, serz, and so on, as used by the OP? Is this the way we communicate now. Our young ones should not be allowed to see or read stuff like this.

kawkab:
There is a reason why Toyota Sienna is the Vehicle of Choice for Long Distance Executive Shuttle in Nigeria.

Jokes and Sentiments aparts transporters have tried other MiniVans Viz Honda Odyssey, Mercedes R Class/Series, Nissan Quest, Kia Sedona, VW Routan, Chrysler Town and Country etc, but they have not gotten the same results they get from the three generations of Siennas Minivans. Even the Mercedes Benz Sprinter is struggling to match up with the Toyota Hiace for Inter City Mass Transit.

Back to the OP, since you intend using the Vehicle for moving between Lagos to Ijebu Ode and other City around, the Sienna would be your best bet (you also mentioned you intend picking passengers to make up for fuel cost).

I don't think you should be scared about the high fuel consumption mentioned by some persons here. Fuel consumption is relative to engine size and several other factors (nature of driving, type of oil, tire pressure etc). It is erroneous to say that the Sienna is a fuel guzzler.

If finally you get one, please go through Nairaland to get information about proper car maintenance, maintenance intervals and the fluids to use. This would do you a lot of good and keep your Sienna in good shape.

For 1.3m - 1.55m you should be able to get a direct Toks 1999 to 2001 Sienna with 3.0l 2MZ engine (750k-950k for Nigeria used, depending on the state). 1.8m - 2.2m for the 2004-2006 Sienna 3.3l 3MZ engine (1.4m - 1.6m for Nigeria used).

If you are buying a used one, make sure you go with a good mechanic for pre-purchase inspection, if it's Toks kindly do a comprehensive VIN check - CarGuide here should be able to help you out with this.

Mind you, I used a 99 Sienna for 10 years and I am currently using two (2004 LE and 2008 LE)

All the best.

You are about the only person who has given the OP a response that is very useful and direct to the issues of interest.

Most people on Nairaland jump in to comment on posts they know nothing about and before digesting the topic.

I would advise the OP to go for a Sienna, especially since he intends to use it for business. They are rugged and highly rated.

Fuel consumption, like you said, depends on a lot of factors. It's all about maintenance. After all, people still drive 4.7 liters and V8 cars.

Or how much fuel does one expect to use on a 100km trip for the car to pass as a non- fuel-guzzler? It's all relative.

The purpose mostly determines the choice.

I have just witnessed a scenario that prompted this thread:

A relative an her two daughters (ages 6 and 4 years) had just finished lunch. Almost immediately, she began to rebuke one of the girls for interrupting her conversation by asking to use her ipad. She reminded them about the reading, writing, and other school work they had to do and threatened to seize the ipad. These kids watch mostly cartoon programs for hours and little of educational stuff if not redirected.

This brings me to the question of at what age and how much should parents allow their children the use of electronic devices such as tablets, phones, and ipads, etc. My option is that these devices have the tendencies to cause addiction and distraction if not checked, especially in children. In this era of technology, opinions will vary, obviously.

My practice in my family is to withhold devices that are likely to cause distraction or not really necessary for proper learning until they can control their use by themselves. When in primary schools, I provided kiddies computers that taught Arithmetic, languages, etc but no movies or cartoons.

For those in secondary, they could only use laptops that were loaded with video tutorials in various subjects. Only when they got to senior classes
did my children have their own phones. This is because, at this time, they had made friends and needed to keep in touch when home on holidays.
Graduation from secondary school or admission to the university warranted a laptop for learning.

Parenting is one area that is subject to lots of variations and theories. I would really like to know what others practice think and practice so I can adjust accordingly. If you ask me, I have not seen any improvement in learning or school performance in those kids who had these devices at an early age. At most, they know more about fairy tales and cartoon characters.

What do you think?

Kenneygirl:
I had headache trying to read this

Are you telling me!

I couldn't continue after a few random lines because it sounded like the ramblings of a patient waking up from anaesthesia.

Simply put, you have been unlucky so far. But not to worry.

Your equation: AS+AS = AA, AS kids caught my attention.

Bros, it doesn't work like that. Each time AS + AS couple is expecting a child, the baby's genotype is like a raffle draw.

Depending on whether the baby received A or S material from either parent, the possible genotypes are AA, AS, AS, SS. That is, the odds that your baby will be born with the SS problem is
25%. It seems small but it happens. You may be unlucky with the first child, second, even all of them.

As others suggested, confirm the genotype yourself before you call it quits. Any reasonable person will understand the need to not go further.

Your parents were super lucky that they did not have a stickler among the 7 of you. You may not be as lucky as them.

I have a thread on this topic in my posts.

Incidentally I am in the same dilemma.
I am considering getting a family 7-seater car.

Sienna is good with affordable maintenance cost, but the low ground clearance does not help matters given our bad roads.
That leaves a choice between Highlander and Honda Pilot.

I have read several reviews and comparisons between Highlander and Pilot and there is no significant difference in terms of handling and fuel economy.

Pilot has more cargo space and the rear seats are said to be more comfortable than the Highlander.
Well, since Highlander appears to be more popular, it may be your best choice.

Readers, please shed more light on Honda Pilot versus Toyota Highlander.

Augla1:
The most sensible post I have seen on nairaland of recent.
If ten percent of humanity can be as considerate as this, of others in their thinking, irrespective of any difference, the world would have been a better place

Glad you find the thread meaningful.
What is your opinion on some of the issues raised? Thanks.

It is another Christmas season with all the hustle and bustle that go with it.
Plans are in place to go home to see friends and relations, especially those living in the rural areas.
Some are regular visitors, others not so regular or are going for the first time.

My tips will not dwell on what dress to buy or what new colour to paint your car,
My concern is how to relate to the folks at home, especially the children and the elderly ones.

The people we left at home care not so much for the rice, onions, beverages and meat or dress you will bring home as for your physical presence.
I recall a woman who was so sad because her son did not come home when other families were agog with returnees.
She sent an urgent message to her son that she could care less about his wrappers and other goodies, that she wanted him home so she could cook for him like other mothers were doing.

Quality time:
Spend time with your folks and catch up with what is happening back home.
Some people come home only to eat breakfast and you won't see them again until everyone has gone to bed.
Eat, drink, and chat with your people and spend less time outside.

There are many families in my compound.
Our practice has been for all the men, young and old, to eat and drink together.
All the individual kitchen channel their food to the central eating area.
Because of the convivial atmosphere we generate, our home is always a center of attraction for other folks.

Rural folks depend on the city guys for the latest in politics and what is happening in government.
If you wanted to win my dad over for anything, talk politics, government policies, America, and the economy with him.
You may have take time update your folk on what is happening around the world.
They believe city dwellers are in a better position to know these things.

On your return:
Villagers know some people to not care whether or not they exist because they do not pay them visits in their houses.
What I do is to visit those that need to be visited, usually elderly men and women, as from the next day.
This is an opportunity to know their progress and problems: Esther married last month, my knee pain is still there, my roof leaks, etc.

Gift ideas:
Are you one one of those that get the children all happy and excited upon your arrival?
Or are you one of those no kid would come to welcome back because, in their books, you are a stingy person?
An important aspect of my preparation for going home for any festive occasion is taking care of the kids who would come upon my arrival.

Cabin biscuits is a common and convenient item most people buy for children.
Funny enough, I have overheard children say they would not go to welcome a particular guy because he always gave them cabin biscuits.
What I do is vary what I buy, mostly bread, some lollipop or whatever that is not so common, and affordable.
For every household, I give a loaf of good quality bread, not cabin biscuits.
When you settle down and unpack your boxes and bags, you can then present the Christmas gifts proper.

Making cash gifts:
Many people do not give cash to people they do not trust or who are not immediate blood relatives.
This is because of the rumour that diabolical individuals have used the said cash gifts to bewitch the giver.
I don't know what you believe or what your practice is but I do give money where it is necessary.
I make a pronouncement , in private anyway, before I give) that I am giving with a clean heart to help, that should the recipient try to use my magnanimity against me, bla, bla, bla.

There are many aspects to going home for Christmas.
I will let others come in with their perspectives to this topic.
And I am sure I have more to learn from them.

OP did not give enough info about his problem.

A doctor would like to know how long you have had this swelling and whether it is soft, hard, hurts, etc.
It appears you have had it for a long time and had used some traditional remedy because one can see some scar marks over the swelling.

I suspect this has grown over many years, maybe 5 years or more.
The swelling looks rounded, smooth, and is likely to be soft and painless.
Looks like a big lipoma to me but a doctor needs to examine it live to confirm.

The surgery is straightforward and the result is always good. Healing is within one week.
Nothing to worry about much.

P/S: It would be nice if somebody does not have anything meaningful to say, or is totally ignorant about a subject to keep quiet and read others.
Some responses on this thread are such a joke and laughable.

Kelvin30286063:
For me I think it depends. Most days my car is always neat in and out... I barely have time to wash so I just park it at a car wash just before my office then pick it up after work.
Though I have left a few empty plastic of water in the car before but they are always left in the cup holder and I make sure passengers sitting at the back also use the back cup holder too.
I'm not exactly a decent person, I still litter my house and my wife still complains about me dumping shoes, files or my laptop anywhere but my car! I don't joke with it cuz I spent a lot of money customizing the interior of my car a few years ago and I won't let anyone mess it up.

Wow! I am deeply humbled by the look of your car interior.
People say my car interior is so clean but it pales in comparison to yours.
It would be unforgivable it you mess it up in any way.

Yes, when it comes to customising cars, give it to men.
I remember my brother's wife complaining that her husband spends a lot of time and money on his car installing dash wood grain, etc.

travelwaka:
I want to seriously believe this is not true and if it's true I want to believe they have a better provision or plans to ensure safety or fairness in prices else
Nigeria really need to sit down and ask herself what she really want. I love the fact that they are trying to protect the local businesses but some of these local taxi are legal robbers, I could remember few years ago before the introduction of Uber and Bolt, imagine them charging 5,000 from airport to Alausa in Ikeja, no traffic nothing but the excuse is your are coming from abroad so must pay that much, something that is less than 1,000 with Uber or Taxify.
Now what measures have they put in place to ensure the safety of people entering an unknown vehicle that you can not track who is who.
What happens if a random kidnapper goes there or one of the registered drivers decided to carry you away. How will they know the person at least with UBer you can share your location you can share the drivers info but with how can you do that with Baba Bobo. how can you ensure that there is fairness in charges and safety of passengers.

I have come to realize we love to make rules so fast without thinking of the consequences. Then if something goes wrong we are so quick to set up committees something that could have been averted.
We shouldn't always try to make things difficult for ourselves Biko. The country is already stressful we should make laws to make life easier not harder.

I share your thoughts.
One man just sits in his office and makes a sweeping decision that reverses the way things have been working.

In most cultures, this would lead to immediate court actions.
And those who represent us in the National and State Assemblies do not care because they are hardly affected.

May he be rewarded several folds

But please, please, and please, could the university authority ensure that the building is serviced and maintained.
Lack of proper maintenance of infrastructure has been our greatest problem.

If there is no regular water supply, expect the bathroom/toilet areas to be the places to suffer first.
I expect the students not to abuse and misuse this gift.

babythug:
I thought the intent of your post was also to share a few tips which may help people struggling with this “disorder”

Anyway a few suggestions :

1. Apply a no eating or drinking policy in the car.
2. Get the interior cleared daily or weekly.
3. Place a bag in the car to store randoms like your spare slippers, hair extensions (according to the OP), hair brushes , make up body lotions and what nots that you’d typically use in the car but not store properly.
4. Place an old container in the cup holder to hold trash and empty it daily.
5. Ensure your car guests are aware of your “my car must be kept neat” policy.
6. Place items like shoes, shopping bags and so on in the trunk/boot

If I remember anything else I’d come back

Your suggestions are quite on point.

I did not delve into solutions to avoid creating a lengthy post; most Nairalanders hate to read.
Besides, I wanted to leave it to others to bring up the such suggestions like you have done.

Nice one.

Forward77:
I am not in a position to judge anyone.

But the state of the country is terrible and people are seeking dubious means of survival because expectations are high..

Max webber said “before you judge a man’s actions, find out his reason.”

Looking at that man, he is a victim of the false promises that Nigeria makes to young people.

Jailing him won’t change anything; rather we should make our country better so that people will engage in good things rather than engaging in the bad ones.

The real enemy is our failed system and not the Mustapha. He is a victim of the system.

I think this man's action should be condemned totally. Impersonating a medical doctor without qualification is the height of delusion.

I blame the recruiting process that allowed itself to be outsmarted by a quack.

If it were in more serious societies, there should am enquiry into how this man became hired in the first place.

This is not a technical car talk thread and I feel it is best posted here.

Most Nigerians, before they set out for the day, "rag" their cars.
Those who have hired help have their cars totally washed every morning.
This means the exterior of most cars are moderately clean.

But the exterior is not what concerns most; it is the inside that I am after.
I mean how organised or cluttered is your car interior.
I strongly believe that the state of an individuals car says a lot about their tidiness and attention to detail.

I have seen men's and ladies' cars look like a moving refuse dump or office.
When asked, they tell you they do not have time or they will clear the mess later.
A guy gave me a ride sometime ago and I had to use my feet to shovel aside much of the refuse on the floor of the passenger side before I could put my feet down. I had goose pimples throughout the ride.

I had an English teacher back in secondary school who schooled in the U.K.
You would think he survived on tea and coffee alone. Slim and well dressed with shiny black shoes and parted hairdo.
He rarely gave us a lift, but when he did, you had to really beat the sand /dirt off your sandals before stepping in.
The is because inside of his Peugeot 504 GL was like never used and free of clutter.

The women, especially those with children, are the greatest culprits.
This is understandable but the excuse should not be patronised because the kids need a clean environment.

The men turn their cars into a mini office with files, books, receipts, etc all over the place.
The dashboard is dirty and the glove compartment is stuffed full.

What about single ladies. They litter their cars with all sorts of items that include spare shoes for driving, handbags, hair extensions, make up, etc.

For most people, the interior of their cars are like their bedrooms; they are an extension of their personality.
And for others, it does not matter much, they do not care.

Where do you belong?

MetaPhysical:
OP,
You are an enemy of society.

Irresponsible youths aspiring to lead the nation to its ruin!

If i were writing this i would ask instead that Nigerians should rate who is more socially responsible and they adore more, not who they fear.

I totally agree with you. My thoughts exactly.

The question/thread has all the elements of illiteracy, naivety, and all attributes of an individual who is totally ignorant of what should be the roles and duties of soldiers and other arm-bearing agencies of government in the society.

Younghacka:

She Is 16 Years Old

Great! She has age on her side.
The family member I mentioned is also 16 years old.
We are planning for him to get intensive JAMB class and then try again.

I wrote JAMB more than once because I had a course I liked to study.
You would be talking of 270 and above in those days to get in.

There is this temptation to become depressed because friends have all got admissions.
Like I said before, getting in there so one can be referred to as 'campus babe' or 'campus guy' always leads to regrets.

Obviously you will get different and confusing responses.

You did not state your sister's age, but I expect she is still young.

It all depends on your sister's passion.
No need to get into the university just for the heck of it. There are always regrets.

I have a family member who fell short of the cutoff mark for Medicine by 5 points. He rejected offered courses in Anatomy, Physiology, even Pharmacy, because he wants to study medicine.

If Nursing is what she wants to do, let her study harder and write the exam again. I prefer Nursing to all the options.

Unless she hopes to teach later, she will need to get up to Masters degree to do so.

All you need do is boost her spirit. Soon, JAMB forms will be on sale. My opinion, anyway.

daddytime:
Hmm

Na you wear shoes oh...

No one here can give you any advice based on the very scanty info above.

Did you notice that...

It's appalling how people present very scanty detail and expect readers to construct useful advice for them.

It is common on this forum.
Are they naive or what.

I lump the OP together with those who jump in to give advice and wax philosophical without studying the post. They make a pot of soup with water and salt only.

Oil seeping from the valve cover is a common issue with cars over time.

Usually it isn't much problem until oil loss becomes significant and makes your engine look dirty.

Either the bolts holding down the cover is loose or the gasket is worn/flattened out in some places.

The fix is simple: replace the gasket. It is about 30-40 minutes job.

If you are not sure who to believe, I suggest you go the to the market and buy the gasket yourself and pay for labour, maybe 1K.

Also check that you are not losing oil from the engine side, around the pulley area. There is a rubber seal there that can go bad in time.

Poor and incomplete journalism.

You and the original OP do not know the reason for the killing. So what use is the post? A breaking news?

Empty, irrelevant, and incomplete posts lacking in basic relevant info have been overpopulating this forum recently.

Nobody gets punished for not posting a thread.
Read others if you do not have something meaningful for the audience.

The catch in your story is that you located your father, cared for his welfare and sent him money.
That portends a possibility that two of you will reconcile in the future, especially if your husband shares the opinion.

It is not enough to just collect the bride price; there are also responsibilities that go with it. Bride price is mostly symbolic and hardly amounts to much in most communities.

I suspect your father left out of frustration, which was unmanly of him. How did he expect your mom to cater to you and your siblings?

As long as your father is still alive, he or his representative should be the one to receive your bride price.

What you should do is inform him of your marriage plans. How he responds will determine whether you carry him along subsequently or not.

Also appeal to your uncle to allow as I suggested above, more so as you mentioned you do not bear any grudges against your father. Most likely when the dust settles, atonement for wrongdoing may follow.

This is the way I would approach it if I were you.
My opinion anyway.

The first doctor you saw at the General Hospital appears to be in the right track.
Bloody urine towards the end of passing urine in a tropical environment seems to strongly support what he was thinking.

Not in all cases are the eggs of the parasite visible in the urine, though they may be there, as this is done by a human looking under the microscope.
Go back to your doctor. Perhaps you may need to continue the treatment for a few more days.

I am not also saying that you should not visit a bigger hospital if you do not improve.
The problem is not life-threatening as such.

My opinion anyway.

The OP hasn't given enough info. Expect distorted responses. [/quote]

You nailed it. I scrolled down the responses purposely to see how many people actually digested the post.
Can you see how people quickly jumped in to counsel along lines of their own assumptions.

They must be congratulating themselves for advice well given.
The info in this post is so scanty one does not know what the OP wants.

There are many people who think Nairaland is a playground for kids.
The response is already 12 pages long and I could not find a reasonable opinion.

I strongly think that your problem is what is called Infectious Mononucleosis.
It is caused by a virus.

All the things you said, especially the fever, tiredness, rash, cough, nodes, and sex, seem to support it.
Often, it will burn out on its own.
Since the hospitals you have been to could not help much, take pain killers and other remedies that give you comfort.

You may wish to look online or in textbooks for more info if you can.

Why the emphases on Warren Buffet and Mike Zuckerberg?
What happened to Nigerian heroes and heroines?

Unless the OP couldn't find the exact word for the governor's gesture, adoption is overzealous and unrealistic.
There are many other kids like Wisdom, so is the governor going to adopt them, too?

As suggested by others, how about a scholarship,
And improving the learning and teaching conditions of schools in the state?