₦airaland Forum

GPSantena:
Thank you, sir!

bixton:
In construction work, there are substitute/alternative materials to use and when done right, it'll give the desired result.
In as much as 6" blocks, Y12 are not the recommended to use for single storey buildings Engineering wise, that does not mean a structure done with such will not stand if the individual doing such knows what he's doing.
The use of Y12 for single storey building as wholesome reinforcement material is not just peculiar to Edo State, you can add Imo State to that list and some other states.
The use of 9" blocks for foundation wall of bungalows is a nice option but not a guarantee that the building will not have defects.
There's also no known article anywhere that says complete lintel chaining prevents wall cracks.
In certain riverine communities in Bayelsa State, those who have the resources have to transport granite materials across water via pontoon-barge to effect their building construction works. Others who can't, make use of periwinkle shells and 3/8" coarse as aggregate materials for concrete works for their single storey buildings.

GPSantena:
It's new year already. Honest opinions are welcome.

marygold:
Please house..I need your professional advice.We just finished tiling our bathroom only for is to discover that part of the wall tiles started falling off after some days.On hitting the remaining ones still intact we were hearing sound as if there was still spaces some where.What could be the cause of the tiles falling off.Same ruler did the work of the other bathrooms and no issue.

OkuDiOver1:
what of ORLU?

hisgrace090:
What you"r not sure of stay clear.

hisgrace090:
Never ague what you don't know.

hisgrace090:
Good observation Mr robbert.

The Igbo apprentice system have created so many great men.


Kudos to the Anambrarians the founder of the system.

spyder880:
Owerri ndi mma

pazienza:
Onicha is one of those proto Igbo word that it's meaning has been lost.

Another wildspread Word like Onicha used all over Igbo speaking realm is "Owerre".

1. Owerre-Uratta (Popular Owerri Imo capital)
2. Owelle-Ezukala (Orumba Anambra)
3. Owerre-Olubor (Ika Delta)
4. Umueleke Owerre ( Mbano Imo)
5. Owerrinta (Abia state)
6. Owerre. (Awgu Enugu)
7.Owerre-Obukpa (Nsukka Enugu state)
8. Owerre-Nkwoji (Nkwerre Imo state)
9. Owerre-Ebeiri (Orlu Imo state)
10.Owerre-Aba (Abia state)
11.Ihitte-Owerri (Orlu, Imo state).

gbadexy:
here is a post supposedly credited to emir Sanusi shared to buttress my original post.
Even if it didn't emanate from him, it's still a brilliant write up.

This is Truism!

From SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI

Tribalism is not our problem. Tribalism and religion are artificial problems created by selfish leaders for their own personal interest.

There are only two major tribes in Nigeria. The Elites and the Masses. Once you make lots of money, you belong to the elite tribe. When you are a commoner or suffering, you belong to the tribe of the masses. If you are an elite, and you need more power, or elective position, you sow seeds of tribalism and religion among the masses, so as to sway their emotion for your personal victory. This happens at both the national and state level. Unfortunately, after the election when they have won and joined their “sworn enemies” to drink and party, the gullible masses continue to fight each other.

Even smart people who belong to the masses, sometimes will sow seeds of tribalism and religion among the masses, and then the masses will carry them up until they belong to the elite class. It is a classic strategy used over 3000 years ago in the art of war. A commoner who aspires to sit with the elites, could stir up powerful tribal or religious sentiments, such wave if properly utilized either by shedding blood or destabilizing the elites, carries the commoner to the elite class. But once there, he immediately mingles and makes peace with the elite tribe, and turn his back on the same masses that helped him get there.

Youths are the worst victim of this powerplay, they kill each other, call other tribes unprintable names, do terrible things and sometimes, even lose their life, thinking they are fighting for their right, not knowing that they are fighting for the personal welfare of someone, whose own children are probably safe in America or London.

So youths, don’t hope on the government. If you don’t have a job, create one. There is abject poverty in the south as well as the north, whether Ogoni or Maidugri. At the same time, there is massive wealth in Lagos, Onitsha, Nnewi, Aba, Kano, Abuja, irrespective of zone.

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it well and never remain idle. No job is too low for an idle hand, or else the devil will find work for you. As you become independent, and grow your capacity, do not lose hope in Nigeria. We are the largest economy in Africa and soon the world will fear us. Western powers, don’t like big economies that threaten them, America will do anything to break China, but China is wise to resist that. China has 1.6 billion people, we have only 170 million, and we are talking of breaking.

China has 5 major religions which are Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam and Christianity. Nigeria has only 2 major religions, Christianity and Islam. Yet we claim that religion is our problem.

America, the strongest economy is comprised of every tribe in the world, since they accept anybody from any part of the world. Yet they are united and extremely patriotic. Nigeria has only 3 major tribes, and we claim tribalism.

Think clearly and deeply, and you will realize that empowering yourself is the best course of action, not fighting each other. And once the youths are empowered, they can begin to take back their future from the hands of the old and corrupt generation that has been blinding Nigerians with hatred, while looting all her resources. Sani Abacha’s loot is still stashed away in Switzerland, did he use it to develop the north? Those that stole billions under GEJ stashed it away in foreign banks, bought expensive toys, jets and foreign homes, are they using it to develop the south? Now the ones stealing currently, including the “grasscutters”, are looking for Ikoyi apartments, abandoned houses, and pit toilets to hide it, are they using it for the youths in their tribe? NO!

Youths shine your eyes ! Don’t always fall for this tribal, religious sentiments over and over again. Nigeria is bigger than these corrupt elites. They are the problem, not the poor masses.

cc mynd44, lalasticlala, let's give it a wider reach to promote Unity!

abdulwastecx:
The main bar was 12mm spaced at 200mm center to center while the distribution bar was 10mm spaced at 250mm center to center. The aim of the job is not to allowed vehicle to pass over it but for the side of the wall to resist the overburden soil pressure which may result from moving vehicle adjacent to the wall.

EgunMogaji:
Ibadan is congested and full of brown roofs.

Please don't come here, we're full.

ThatHistoryGuy:
Don't forget to get all the finishing materials you need for your house finishing like #tiles, #water closet and sanitary wares fp@epic_ceramics


Note: Delivery to all part of Lagos is free on terms and conditions.

ameri9ja:
In this day and age?! Never u heard of GOOGLE?!

A genetically modified organism (GMO) is any organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. 

CandidNotes:
Genetically Modified Organisms.

CandidNotes:
Almost every food item in the regular grocery store in the developed world is GMO. Nigerians are even lucky; they have access to organic foods (straight from the farm and grown naturally). I feel sorry for ignorant and class-conscious Nigerians who go to buy GMO products to show that they are rich, lol, not knowing they are buying their cancer. In the developed world, organic foods are expensive while GMO products such as you have in ShopRite are very cheap and cancer causing. OMG, Nigerians are so ignorant!!!

ezesj:
Oga spyder, thought this building is supposed to be 3deck of 8 bedroom flats.... looking lyk its now going to be ten flats

tyllapia:
The new bathroom water resistance aluminium doors for sale in any size

Flashmove:
Hello,

I would like to know how many beams and column that are in this house plan. I was have an argument with my client. Please help me Engineers in the house.

Thanks

godello:
Pls may i ask why most of your design doesn't have stairs behind at least for emergency exit. or as alternative exit

Basic123:
Omo I just spoke the plain truth.

The descendants of the foecal osala eating senior fallen demon Nri can say whatever they like

Basic123:
lol... I don't expect less from a visionless hate filled faecal-oha eating and nnamdi kanu urine licking Igbo man

Basic123:
...this people and inferiority complex.Always imagining one non existing competition with the yorubas of lagos,Ogun and Ibadan ...Thanks for the great Obafemi Awolowo


SE is actually competing with Northeast.And western Nigeria axis of lagos-ogun-Ibadan is striving to surpass Gauteng province in SA,newyork in US and shongai on china

Amoto94:
Amarabae you goofed seriously on this thread

Kathygistblog:
Nigercem was as far the first and biggest cement factory in the whole of Africa, but not after a total collapse that clasped down the moribund factory to an abrupt stop because of greed, mismanagement and conspiracy of the Igbos and her Nigerian government.
Read more here
http://kathytv.com.ng/nigercem-the-death-giant/

Bede2u:
most igbos are not on social media