₦airaland Forum

hmmmm...basic ingredients for world war.

Following the directives from the federal government that all striking lecturers of public universities in the country resume to the classrooms on or before 9/12/13, This inclusive all state universities in the country. Hence the management of Olabisi Onabanjo University has decided to commence all normal school activities, to this effect all registrations for the new and previous semester continues, we hereby implore our students to resume,complete their registrations for 2012/2013 session. Adjustments and detailed directives will come from the school management in respect of the suspended 12/13 harmattan semester examinations soonest, that will be communicated to all students in their respective faculties. In respect of the striking lecturers we have had a series of meetings and encouraging outcomes, We plead with Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU OOU Chapter to resume as our students are resuming and as the Rain semester starts soon.

Live on what you earn,
Live if possible on less,
Never borrow for vanity or pleasure,
For vanity will end in shame,
And pleasure in regret. - Author unknown.

Why do some Nigerians indulge in flamboyant lifestyles? Why do some of my compatriots like ostentatious living even when they can ill-afford it? Who do they want to impress? It is not uncommon to see some Nigerians acquire gadgets they don’t need, can’t afford, and don’t know how to use. Some persons are obsessed with acquiring all modern contraptions they see; from cars, to phones, wrist- watches, computers, music machines, television sets, air conditioning systems, freezers, cookers and other household items. Starting with cars, some people are gripped with the Sport Utility Vehicles (which in local parlance is called Jeeps) and other posh cars. They allow themselves to be lured by credit facilities granted by some banks or car dealers to buy at almost double the market price. Because they have a long term to pay back the money for the cars, they jump at it without thinking through if they actually need such classy cars in the first place or if they could maintain them. Quite unfortunately, some of those cars do get stolen or get involved in accidents even before the owners finish paying the loans. If the vehicles are not insured, that is tantamount to double jeopardy as they would still have to repay the loan
for the lost car. The same goes for other afore-listed appliances or gadgets. Some people have up to three smartphones, just as a status symbol. I have seen people who are looking for jobs buying BlackBerry or smartphones when what they actually need is a phone for basic communication. The sad pity is that a significant number of people using smartphones do not know how to make optimal use of them. All they know how to do is to call, text, take pictures, and access the social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc). The phone may yet have over 20 other functions which many of the users never know how to operate. This inability to make maximum use of the phones and other electronic gadgets arise from the owner’s inability to read the manufacturers manual of such appliances. The same applies with computers. There are some people who unnecessarily acquire desktops, laptops and i-pads for personal use. When asked why they are buying all these gadgets, they’ll tell you they perform different functions. Some will say they want to be current or want to be seen as being sophisticated. There are people going for LCD, flat screen television they don’t have the resources to buy. Some buy on loan from their cooperative societies or through bank facilities. There is also another category of Nigerians who though love to party but would rather borrow to throw the bash. They buy everything for the celebration on credit – foodstuff, drinks, and rent hall, cloths, among others. The one they couldn’t get on loan, they borrow to pay for with the hope that they would use money given them by well-wishers to offset the debts. Oftentimes, little or nothing is realised from this expected source. With the party over, the host begins to worry and dodge from their debtors. What a life! Can’t people just learn to live within their means? Again, who are these people trying to impress? Is it the society that is insatiable? Is it the people who will extol your virtue today when the going is good and tongue-lash you when there is nothing to offer them? I pity people who always want to be trendy. I mean the gadget freaks. They want to have the latest cars, phones, computers, wrist-watches, cloths, shoes, bags, belt, perfumes, ties, eyeglasses, settees, and many more. Good, if they can afford them. But, it is patently clear that many could not but are just acting under peer pressure. The humongous amount some people invest on contraptions they barely need, referred to as toys in the social circles, is enough to build decent houses for their families. Of what use is acquiring all manner of gadgets when you are in a rented apartment and unable to meet the basic needs of your immediate family? For sure, you don’t have to be ostentatious to be fashionable. Some people misapply the dictum that, “As you dress, so you’ll be addressed”. You can dress simply and moderately and still be appreciated. These people forget the wise saying that it is important to cut one’s coat according to the length of the cloth and not one’s
size or as put by one of the Pentecostal pastors, “Life is in phases, men are in sizes”. This rat race has led many into avoidable debts, financial crises, crimes, sickness and even untimely deaths. Pity, sad pity. If only many of us will cease to be impulsive buyers. If only we would think deeply and separate our needs from our wants and imbibe the economist principle of scale of preference and opportunity cost. If only we would resist peer and family pressures and live our lives decently within the limits of our resources. If only we understand what is an asset and what is a liability. Then, and only then, would we save ourselves from the needless hassles of ostentatious, glitzy and vain-glorious living.

who will you go for?

Will you go for someone you love but does not love you?

OR

will you go for someone you do not love but loves you?

Please think very well before any response!!!

OPEN LETTER TO ASUU
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. DEAR ASUU;
The LAZY STUDENTS OF NIGERIA (LSN) have agreed to resume school on July 1, 2014 because pregnant students must deliver and hustling students must all hammer.. So kindly reject every offer from the Federal Government till
next year..
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.
Yours lovely..
thanks

I will not be impressed with technology until I can download food.

8. Have a finish line.
Could you imagine running in a race that doesn’t end? Eventually your motivation would drop, your energy would give, and your enjoyment will whither. The same thing happens when you don’t have a finish line to your goal.

9. Know your obstacles.
Think about and write down all the things you’re going to face that will get in the way of your goal achievement. Do you still want to climb this mountain?

10. Have plans to combat those obstacles.
What are you going to do when adversity strikes?

11. Start BIG, work small.
Don’t get caught into the minute details of achieving your goal before you start. For example, some people trying to get into shape don’t begin immediately because they’re so worried about having the perfect shoes, the right watch, and ideal meal plan, that it gets in the way of them actually doing something. Just go; take care of the details later.

12. Lock‐in on the present.
Goal attainment is achieved by giving your attention to the only thing you can control – doing something today.

13. Put everything in God's hands.
He's a perfect God that knows the end from the beginning. He knows all things and can change the bad to good for you. Let Him drive your life and career and your life will be accident free!!

14. Have fun
No explanation needed

God bless you all..... See you all at the top!!
#smilez#

=> You know the importance of Setting Goals, don't you? Don’t set goals Without taking these 14 tips into consideration!

1. Make it specific and challenging.
Telling yourself, “I’m going to do my best” leaves the door open to settle for sub-par effort. Make yourself accountable, be specific and raise the bar.

2. Remind yourself that it’s going to be difficult.
Two reasons people throw in the towel on their goals is because they underestimate how long it’s going to take and how difficult it’s going to be. This isn’t going to happen to you, will it?

3. Make sure it’s your goal.
Don’t pick a goal that you’re “supposed” to choose or a goal that someone gives you. Own your goal.

4. Just pick one.
You’ll be amazed on what you can do when you lock‐in on one thing.

5. Don’t let your goal consume you.
Just because I told you to pick one, that doesn’t mean to forget everything else. Don’t let your goal blind you from other important things (i.e. family, sleep, health, school, work, etc.)

6. Celebrate your victories.
If you’re not careful you’re going to miss those hard‐to‐notice successes, don’t let that happen. Those are going to fuel your confidence along the way.

7. Have your goal in your face every day.
Have a poster, a saying, picture, or anything else to remind you of your goal every day.

Hope you find this useful....stay tuned for the remaining seven(7) tips......watchout!!!

You know the importance of Setting Goals, don't you? Don’t set goals…… Without taking these 14 tips into consideration!

1. Make it specific and challenging.
Telling yourself, “I’m going to do my best” leaves the door open to settle for sub-par effort. Make yourself accountable, be specific and raise the bar.

2. Remind yourself that it’s going to be difficult.
Two reasons people throw in the towel on their goals is because they underestimate how long it’s going to take and how difficult it’s going to be. This isn’t going to happen to you will it?

3. Make sure it’s your goal.
Don’t pick a goal that you’re “supposed” to choose or a goal that someone gives you. Own your goal.

4. Just pick one.
You’ll be amazed on what you can do when you lock-in on one thing.

5. Don’t let your goal consume you.
Just because I told you to pick one, that doesn’t mean to forget everything else. Don’t let your goal blind you from other important things (i.e. family, sleep, health, school, work, etc.)

6. Celebrate your victories.
If you’re not careful you’re going to miss those hard-to-notice successes, don’t let that happen. Those are going to fuel your confidence along the way.

7. Have your goal in your face every day.
Have a poster, a saying, picture, or anything else to remind you of your goal every day.

Hope this helps......Stay tuned for the remaining seven (7) tips......watchout!!!

pls everyone, wats d english of "AGBALUMO" in english?

DonColz1: Nice story, but i need 20 signs that can put millions into my bank account without working atall..

broz....money is important bt shuld neva b a priority. Anyone dat makes money his/her priority is still poor cos he/she is makin money-sumtin dat looses value his priority. Try 2 enrich ur mind cos its d source of wealth. Ur millions can vanish in a twinkle of an eye bt as u liveth, ur mind lives nd u can always cook up sumtin in ur mind dat can fetch u trillions sef....
"Rich people are not rich because of d money dey av in dier bank account , they are rich because of d mind dat created the money".

Wu Zetian: Why would anyone want to get married at 23?

You are not even done with undergrad??! Oh well, if you are scared that he'll leave, maybe you should think about transferring to another school closer to your new home.

Wu Zetian: Why would anyone want to get married at 23?

You are not even done with undergrad??! Oh well, if you are scared that he'll leave, maybe you should think about transferring to another school closer to your new home.

Wu Zetian: Why would anyone want to get married at 23?

You are not even done with undergrad??! Oh well, if you are scared that he'll leave, maybe you should think about transferring to another school closer to your new home.

how old are you? Wil u gt married at d age of 30? Or probably 35?. Abeg its gud 4 ladies 2 marry early (dats if she's fit nd ready 4d marriage)nd stil beta 4 guyz 2 marry late. Or dnt u knw dat ur chances of given birth reduces drastically at d age of 28? If u r still considering d level then i agree bt d age, not an option....