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Travel › Re: "You Have No Business Relocating Abroad If You’re 40 & Above" Abroad-based Lady by okito: 7:59pm On Apr 02, 2024

I left Naija at 40. Left an oil and gas jib and worked remotely for a while before fully integrating into the Canadian workforce. I do not regret the move. A lot of my colleagues back home now ask me of I knew Naija would be like this when I made my move. Don't be deceived, if you have an opportunity to relocate legally and you can afford it, and you want it, please leave. If you are in Nigeria and you are comfortable and feel good about it, please stay. Different strokes for different folks!

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Politics › Re: 'Why Nigeria’s Oil Belongs To The North' - Dr. Usman Bugaje by okito: 5:57pm On Apr 02, 2024

For Nigeria to truly flourish, we need to borrow a leaf from the Canadian System of Government. Every Province functions independently yet in consonance with the Federal Government in Ottawa.

Politics › Re: 'Why Nigeria’s Oil Belongs To The North' - Dr. Usman Bugaje by okito: 5:52pm On Apr 02, 2024

Another educated Northern fool. Educated enough to acknowledge the oil and other natural resources belong to the Nigerian state but foolish enough to lay Northern claim to the ownership under any guise!

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Family › Re: Man Hails Wife For Cooking For Him A Day After Returning From Child Birth by okito: 11:52pm On Mar 31, 2024

When I saw the caption, my initial reaction was of disdain and I was ready to chastise the man because I love my wife and mum so much that I can't bear to see any woman being maltreated, I can't.
But when I watched the video, I got a sense of a house filled with love and the woman even said she would remarry the guy in another life. It looked like what my wife would want to do if she's fit as she just beleives no one can cook for her husband like herself. So, if there are no complications and the woman feels good and she did look good in that video, then it may not be so bad after all, as long as she hasn't been forced to do it.

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Politics › Re: Senegal, Liberia Presidential Polls Deepened ECOWAS Democracy Campaign – Tinubu by okito: 5:23am On Mar 29, 2024

Praying for similar outcome in 2027 Nigeria elections to further deepen democracy in Africa.

Business › Re: Folorunsho Alakija And Her Husband, Modupe Separate After 30 Years Of Marriage by okito: 7:05pm On Mar 10, 2024

malcom1X:
Show me where I did not express myself politely in my message

Emphatically telling me I don't know what am talking about is not only impolite, it is inaccurate.
I know the Alakijas cos one of my cousins is married to them. Infact my maternal family has been friends with the Ogbaras (Folorunso's birth family) since the 60s, so I know them to an extent and I have insider information of what has been happening at least in the last 15 years!
In addition, as an oil and gas professional myself, I do know the intricacies of getting an oil block whether as sole risk, JV or PSC, even the adventure called the SPV. I understand the obligations of converting an OPL to OML, I know a lot, let's just leave it there. So, when IBB started the indigenization policy in O&G industry circa 1990 to empower Nigerians to own oil blocks, it was a laudable idea but I can't confirm that it was fairly executed considering Nigeria is a country of nepotism and corruption. So, no one can say for sure as you alluded to that she got the block by sleeping around. I know as the owner of Supreme Stitches, she was close to Maryam Babangida and the likes so that definitely paved the way for her. But when an indigenous company was given 6,000 ft of water to explore with very old and uncertain geological data, probably 1D, and she refused to sell like many did, instead partnered with Chevron and even went through years of litigation with Federal Government, you should give her some credit. I am not holding brief for her cos I can't hold brief for any top Nigerian - I do not trust them.

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Business › Re: Folorunsho Alakija And Her Husband, Modupe Separate After 30 Years Of Marriage by okito: 5:33pm On Mar 10, 2024

malcom1X:
Guy what do you mean by this? How did she get those oil wells.... Was it by being a seamstress to military administrators only?

You don't know what your talking about. Person wey sew clothes for military heads of state collect oil wells. Do you think her husband doesn't know what she did to get those oil wells?

You know I only expressed my thoughts and you could have done yours politely, if you have it in you.

Business › Re: Folorunsho Alakija And Her Husband, Modupe Separate After 30 Years Of Marriage by okito: 5:09pm On Mar 10, 2024

Firstly, they ve been married for 48 years. Secondly, this had been coming a long time. Uncle Mo as the hubby is fondly called has been a big time philanderer as the wife embraced gospel work. So I am not suprised at all. I was just hoping they ll stick this out considering their ages and the seeming longevity of their marriage. I wish them the best

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Christianity Etc › Re: Chris Oyakhilome: Don't Send Any Of Your Wives Away If You Become Born Again by okito: 4:44pm On Mar 10, 2024

MiddleDimension:
Paul said: Each of you should remain as you were when you answred the call. if you are married, don't get divorced; if you were uncircumcised, then don't get circumcised; if you had more than one wife, don't divorce any! (1Cor 7:20).

Thanks for the post and I have read the whole of 1Cor 7 so I don't quote verse 20 out of context. However, I do not see where it explicitly speaks to a man with more than wife. I guess this chapter is subject to individual interpretation as led by the spirit.

Christianity Etc › Re: Chris Oyakhilome: Don't Send Any Of Your Wives Away If You Become Born Again by okito: 1:42pm On Mar 10, 2024

My thoughts and I stand corrected. Marrying 2 wives cos your culture and old religion permit it is okay. When you become a Christian, old things including polygamy which Christianity frowns at, have passed away and all things have become new so, you shouldn't continue to practise polygamy. I think you should restitute by letting go of the junior wife/wives. A classical example is the Founder of RCCG, Pa Akindayomi whose culture and old religion seemed to permit polygamy but once he became truly born again, he had to painfully restitute by letting go the junior wife and he asked her to take everything she wanted from the family properties.

Politics › Re: Economic Hardship: I Take Full Responsibility - Tinubu by okito: 5:48am On Feb 29, 2024

Don't take full responsibility. Take full action.

Politics › Re: We Can't Fold Our Arms Again, Nigerians Are Dying - Sultan of Sokoto by okito: 12:09pm On Feb 15, 2024

But you folded your arms for 8 years while Buhari got us into this mess. Bloody Hypocrites...same as that Emir of Kano sending Remi to tell Tinubu that people are hungry....I don't remember any of them voicing out when clueless Buhari was in power. As for BAT, that's what happens when you force your way into power when you could have sat back and encouraged younger technocrats with integrity to be President.

Health › Re: Polako, Bayelsa Youth President Raphael Commits Suicide by okito: 8:03pm On Feb 06, 2024

I don't believe he committed suicide!

Christianity Etc › Re: Muslim Man Entered A Catholic Church In Canada And Prayed (Video, Photos) by okito: 7:54pm On Jan 28, 2024

This will not be tolerated in any Mosque in any part of the World. I think the man was just plain stupid!

Celebrities › Re: Churchill Shut Down Ekimogun Day, Rained Bundles Of Dollars On King Sunny Ade by okito: 2:53pm On Jan 17, 2024

lexy2014:
Where is the dollars that he was spraying?

Wzhy the lies?

Me too. I saw N500 bundle huh

Politics › Re: Shell To Sell Nigeria Onshore Oil Business For $1.3 Billion by okito: 2:52pm On Jan 16, 2024

Kenochi:
Let me take sometime to educate Nigerians before some people will come here and start claiming that the Economy is failing
Most operators in Nigeria's Upstream Oil and Gas Sector know that their game is up,there was a time Nigeria through the NNPCL had to resort to the importation of Refined Crude oil for close to 20 years.This allowed NNPCL and most Oil and Gas companies to participate in the controversy Oil Swap
Most Oil and Gas Companies used this fraudulent practice to shortchange the country, they collected crude oil and brought back Refined crude oil and still collected subsidy. Nigeria was fair game and all this big Oil companies looted Nigeria dry
Then something happened, the Dangote Refinery was mooted and this would put an end to this evil practice. Most Oil Companies knee that if this Refinery ever started their easy money was over
My people, this is what is happening. I am confident that more Oil companies will leave the country because their access to free money is gone for good

Still selling good properties with good titles at the Ibeju Lekki Industrial Hub....kindly check my signature

While this is one of the reasons, I ll like to add that divesting of onshore assets by multinationals is not new and has been on for over 10 years now. Most of them have been giving up their onshore assets due to community disturbances and increasing cost of doing business relative to reserves; to focus on deep offshore assets. I was involved in the sale of Shell's OML 30 about 13 years ago, as part of this divestment drive.

Family › Re: Man Bathes His Wife, Cooks For Her During Her Postpartum Recovery (Pix, Video) by okito: 2:41pm On Jan 16, 2024

It's a good thing but I am suprised it made headlines. It's his responsibility so why should it be a big deal. I have done a lot more for my wife...a whole lot more and we continue to enjoy our 15 yr old marriage like we started yesterday.
I don't beleive we should elevate conversations of this nature so men who do it start thinking they are doing something special. It's our responsibility to take care of our wives and children primarily, then others.
Just my humble opinion.

Business › Re: Mike Adenuga Net Worth Hits $7.4 Billion, Becomes Nigeria’s Second Richest by okito: 2:45pm On Jan 12, 2024

Hmm. I know one of Adenuga's sole risk oil blocks with a new field discovered few years ago and over 500 million bbls of oil in place. Estimate that even at $50 per bbl. He chose to keep it under the radar. I wont say much.quote author=LegendHero post=127895183]I’m not sure Adenuga will ever meet Dangote unless he diversify his portfolio more.

When Dangote refinery come on stream, the gap he will use to lead the second spot will be so wide.[/quote]

Family › Re: Moment Lady Calls Her Dad Before Accepting Her Fiance’s Marriage Proposal (vid) by okito: 7:43pm On Dec 31, 2023

While the decision to marry is a personal one, it's also the most important decision you can take as a human. it can either make you or marr you, then scarr you for life.

If the young lady trusts her father so much as to seeking his input before making the commitment, I don't think it's wrong. Like they say, if you are not sure, ask.

Lastly, fathers are not usually as intrusive as mothers in their children's relationships. if the husband can treat the girl so well in the marriage to earn her trust and love, she will transfer all the love and trust from her father to her husband, and the man will enjoy her thoroughly.

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Politics › Re: Lucky Aiyedatiwa Sworn-In As Governor Of Ondo State by okito: 8:19pm On Dec 27, 2023

Be careful of having deputies with Luck in their names...Good(luck) Jonathan. now (Luck)y Aiyedatiwa....just wondering.

May Aketi's soul rest in peace.

Sports › Re: Controversies On Mohamed Salah Every Christmas Period! by okito: 7:47pm On Dec 24, 2023

Look at the Northern elites, do you see Buhari and Dangote's daughters covering their faces? Religious bigotry is for the poor!

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Career › Re: Japa: From Bank Manager To Skyscraper Cleaner by okito: 4:49pm On Dec 16, 2023

Coming from a man who left a comfortable oil and gas job and wife with a decent bank job in Nigeria and relocated to North America 5 yrs ago, I can say it makes perfect sense.

However, decision to japa is a personal one and people should not be castigated for it. I can tell you that at least half of the people criticizing are actually planning their japa moves, only it has not materialized, I know them.

I don't want to begin to cast aspersions at Nigeria because really I never had a single bad experience in all my years in the country. I had great fun in every area of life despite that I am grateful I reluctantly followed my wife to leave when we left.

As for me, Nigeria will be great again and I plan to return to live the rest of my life there and that's why I haven't stopped investing in the country even though some advise against it

So, my advice: if you feel the need to japa and you are convinced, go for it because out here if you are skilled, you will eventually succeed. If you are not skilled but hardworking and can do any legitimate job, you will also succeed.

You don't want to know the number of people who never owned a plot of land before leaving Nigeria and after 5 years out here, own their own house here on mortgage ofcourse and have also sent money home to buy an apartment in Nigeria.

There are also people who live in Oshogbo, Ilorin, Yenagoa etc not even Lagos or Abuja, but they're blessed and sending dollars to train their children abroad.

Bottom line, you can be blessed anywhere. Just identify where works for you and go for it and like Ashake, cut off your ears!

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Travel › Re: Why Women Leave Their Husbands Abroad After They Both Japa by okito: 2:37pm On Dec 13, 2023

Wrong caption - should be "some women" A lot of women stick by their husbands cos they also know that good spouses are difficult to find abroad. It's not only women who leave, a lot of men leave their wives after japaing so, it's both ways. However there are still a lot of happy marriages abroad. Mine is one...a classic example, and I know very many others!

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Politics › Re: They Sold Fraudulent Muslim-Muslim Ticket To Us, Now Muslims Are Bombed - Yusuf by okito: 8:12pm On Dec 07, 2023

ChybuzzDD:
This is the mistake you gullible christians keep making, and why you keep losing ground.

So, has any muslim president been able to deliver so far since 1970??

IBB's ''delivery'' was to register your country as a member of OIC.

Buhari's 'delivery' was hand over the control of every parastatal in the country into the hands of his fellow muslims
That's the problem. Nigeria will never develop with people like you. What has religion or ethnicity got to do with competence? I repeat, I do not care about religion or even tribe. I just want a country that works.

Politics › Re: They Sold Fraudulent Muslim-Muslim Ticket To Us, Now Muslims Are Bombed - Yusuf by okito: 1:17pm On Dec 07, 2023

The North and South should never have been amalgamated. 2 completely different kinds of people with different ideologies. They use religion when it suits their purpose. As a Christian, I don't care if we have Muslim-Muslim, I just want a government that delivers.

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Food › Re: See What Someone Bought With An Hour Minimum Wage In The UK £10 by okito: 5:06am On Dec 03, 2023

marlow1962:
Nigerian minimum wage can't even buy their local bag of rice (what a very big shame).
Nigerian citizen will continue living in hell until they stop praising their slave masters, but for now let tribalism do his thing, when everybody is done insulting themselves over these punks politicians who don't give a Bleep about you, them we can talk business.

Please be advised that the 10 pound is for 1 hr of job. At 40 hrs per week, that would be 1,600 to 1800 pounds. That's what you should be comparing to the N50,000 minimum wage. Truth is most people on minimum wage in the Western world work more than 1 job so their month ly pay before tax could be 2,500 pounds.

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Celebrities › Re: Nigerian Child Stars And What They Look Like Now. by okito: 4:36pm On Dec 02, 2023

TonySpike:
Haha, one of the NTA child star of those days, 1993/94 ish era. How are you doing these days though, sir?

I am well. Thanks. I can also say everyone in the group is doing well too; in our forties. Lol.

Celebrities › Re: Nigerian Child Stars And What They Look Like Now. by okito: 12:02am On Nov 30, 2023

TonySpike:
Would this be Okito Pama (no longer sure of the surname) responding to me?

The name just stuck. Yea.

Politics › Re: Femi Falana's Wife, Funmi Becomes A SAN by okito: 2:41pm On Nov 29, 2023

Dshocker:
Congratulations to her and the family.

I wonder why their son FALZ didn't follow same route!!!

Wonder, Wonder, Wonder, Wonder....till you turn to Wanderer!

Politics › Re: Tinubu Retains Kyari As NNPCL GCEO, Appoints Akinyelure As Board Chairman by okito: 3:56am On Nov 28, 2023

See life. Chief Pius Akinyelure was Tinubu's boss at Mobil Oil. Now he will have to report to Tinubu. Tables have turned though in a good way.

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Celebrities › Re: Nigerian Child Stars And What They Look Like Now. by okito: 7:42pm On Nov 10, 2023

Kola was not in Kidivision 101. He had his own show which he anchored on NTA 2, channel 5 called "Reach Out"

TonySpike:
Kola Masha of Kiddie Vision 101 is a big boy now ooo and a genius for that matter. See this:

Kola Masha holds an MBA (Honors) from Harvard and Masters in Mechanical Engineering (Distinction) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT.

http://www.doreopartners.com/kola-masha-managing-director/

Politics › Re: Subsidy: FCT Distributes 12,000 Bags Of Rice As Palliatives To Over 3m Residents by okito: 1:48pm On Oct 24, 2023

My calculation shows : 12,000 bags x 64 dericas per x 5 cups per derica = 3.84 M cups. That's just over 1 cup per resident - 1 plate of rice! Unbelievable!!!

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