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.YES!!! It is possible for a car to be charmed. I've Seen a charmed car, Heard stories of charming a car and its effects. I've not in anyway tested its efficacy personally but it does exist.

I've got senior friends who have done it mostly for protection against evils things like either collecting their cars at gunpoint or Either steal/jacking them off where its packed.

Its effects that i was told of is this:

---> No Matter how maintained such cars that carry charms are? They'll always wear off./b]

I know our vast NL scientist students will want to come up and tell me natural effects of wear and tear but just like i said earlier, 'NO MATTER HOW MAINTAINED" the metal the car was made with will cut off in bits.

I've heard stories of how cars are charmed to prevent them from being sold when trying to hurt dealers and also cases of how car could also be charmed to turn against its owner and lead to his/her death. Do you even believe they make incisions on cars for protection?

[b]LAST SHOT: Its best to believe that a car can be charmed anyways. Like its popularly said in Yoruba but would translate to english 'He who said there are no gods(witches & wizards + their powers), the person is all dead but not yet buried.

For those who don't believe, search well you'll eventually come across a tested deal someday.

Give us the video.... I'm pretty sure Jay-Z n Kanye woulda laughed real hard back stage. But Jay-Z doing that was quite remarkable. Cos, sometimes giving peeps a dose of their pill is soooooo cool!

Hope they showed the expression on Taylor Swift's face? It must have been priceless

PARTING NOTE: What Goes Around Comes All The Way Back Around. Give heed to whatever you do today, its a seed to be harvested Tomorrow!

joeydozzy: Last shot?

get original bro,It's been patented

By who? May i see the signed patent papers please?

crackhaus: Incomplete photo plus syntax error

Incomplete? You wan see pad again?
Syntax eRror... Try parallax error!

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Didn't Go to church today...... But while i was having meditation before starting my (Need For Speed - Hot Pursuit) something woNderful struck me that I'll like to share;

2Cor 9: 7 - 12 (KJV)
7. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity for God loveth a cheerful giver.
8. And God is able to make grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
9. (As it is written, He hath dispersed aboad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.
10. Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and mulptiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness
11. Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.
12. For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saintss, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Don't cowardly give into what you've not prepared your mind to drop in the offering basket. It is even more righteously profitable to cast your seed afar rather than soak the feet of your home church's MOG with uncountable church seeds as advertised every sunday.

God Bless Us All!

Sloganz: My pastor said:

"Children of God, to receive the blessing of the lord you need to make a covenant with God. I need 12 people to make a covenant with God on this blessed day. The 12 people should put N1000 on a brown envelope. Children of God, after this covenant your life will change forever within 12 months...

Pastors who preach this way tho, sadly they kinda get on my nerves like cray. My prayer for them below

Ina Ehen..... @OP na anyhow i dey sleep for bed kwanu.

I've always started my nights either lying on my side (most especially, the right side of the bed) or in fetal postion. There are also times tho, that I've tried sleeping in some of the above listed postions but would either wake up seeing the pillowS on the rug while my body is always in varying positions that are uncountable on the bed.

LAST SHOT: Anyhow Person sleep make we wake up na him be koko joor! If you're trying to do what the OP said, biko you're on a long thing

This is one of christian's most controversial topics. IMO, i think NOT ALL is wrong. A lot of people are quick to rush to the popular defense of 'JUDGE NOT". Some of the said music beats or steps are not only beautiful but could also be a form of worship to some 'god". The mere fact that its a beat or dance does not automatically make it worthy of being sung in God's house.

Daniel 1: 8 says; But Daniel proposed in his heart that he would not defile himself of the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

The fact that Daniel knew it was good food did not automatically mean he could say 'God bless and sanctify this food" then eat it. In some spiritual sense, God could have blessed the food and he'll eat it. But he had a line of respect for God and curtail his appetite by asking for less better meals and trusting God to nourish their body through it.

Hence, the same applies to the secular beats and dance steps we've got in our churches of late. It should moderated and not every beat or dance should be used in our churches.

KEYPOINT: Moderation is Key in our spirituality. The Devil is keen on using different means to pollute God's Body.
Philippians 4:5 Let Your moderation Be known unto all men, The Lord is at hand.

God bless us all!

Mad Brains, Great Innovation, Attractive Infrastructures... Lovely offices.
Saw some couple of pictures of their offices..and could arguably say they've got the best Working Environment for their staffs.

Things like this would make your brain work at the optimum best. Thumbs up to the google guys ( Larry Page n his 2nd guy). They're sure making workplace colorful n fun again.

Its too myopic to say its an Islamic party but the truth is, they're a party not different from PDP. They've still got the 'RESPECT northern BORN TO RULE MENTALITY". Nigeria doesn't need that kind of party that still goes timid at the slightest mention of the Northerners.

Though the said Exco's are Nigerians, but its just too 'ONE-SIDED" Until they believe there are good eggs in the other side of the Nigeria and they've got citizens there who could add something to their national collective goal, then we just have a reformed PDP who's bigotism has just gotten to another level.

Give me a party that cuts across every side of the our fake-united country and I'll support that they might hold the key to change. Save that, I'm not swayed away from the bad PDP. APC is as good as promoting a (hidden) Northern Islamic ageNda.

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Time for anyone to say their 'Last words" IMO or forever hold their peace. Mandela is one of the greatest black men to have ever walked the surface of the earth. Endured so much for the freedom of his people...that eventually birthed the South Africa everyone wants to be part of!

Kudos to the 94yr old warrior who has continually fought for life... Even if you succumb now Tata, we know you'll soar high with the angels. If not, keep fighting it because we don't want you to leave yet. Your legacy speaks for itself and will forever transcend African generations. Thank You Nelson Rolihlahla Dalibhunga Mandela

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BEATS ME WHY THIS TOPIC HASN'T MADE FRONTPAGE YET

We need to hear out lots of experiences of what our women deal with during the 9months sessions.

Its een one hell of a laughing session for me. God bless y'all mothers, grant the expectant ones safe delivery while those looking up to God to share their experience will get their 9months course admission letter soon.
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Its normal for him to speak that way especially when he's busy trying to get the support of the opposition for his political ambition. To me, as much as i respect the personality of Mr Speaker, Tambuwal is just playing to the gallery. I'm pretty sure if he was asked further questions, he'll forget about the SUPER-AUTOCRACY that abounds in the party of the PDP-exconvicts most especially the Old General.

If he feels disturb by the way things are turning out in his party, he should alongside other so called 'members that are friendly with the members of the opposing party" and other top party officials act as leaders that they are. Or else, he should keep quiet and face his legislative duties. He should not forget that the legislature has not passed any groundbreaking bill under his watch apart from the 80-70 Dollar oil bench mark.

We've seen your likes in power before Mr Speaker! Now, they're busy looking for political roles in so called Mega party after staying glued to their mobile phones tweetRanting about the state of the nation.

Question is; While you were in power how did you use your positional influence for change. At least ANC of South Africa was more worse than the current day PDP but an internal revolution within their party saw them bring the country of dream to their citizens.


I'll rather trust PDP to deliver us our dream Nigeria with constant criticism rather than join the bandwagon of bitter Ex-PDP members who are rather looking for an opportunity to fight back at their different overlords and earn a mega share of National cake covertly! As sweet as a kiss is, it paved the way for Jesus's betrayal....aint carried away by the sweet words from APC or whatever they decide to name themselves.

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The truth undiluted is.... There's practically no job function for us in hospitals unless you read more. I've sobbed times over this issue but rather than cry over split milk pick up the pieces and move on.

Make research on better masters degree you could do and work in a better environ. Like my Dad would always say, 'See Anatomy as just a staring point...... You've got a long way ahead of you"

Move past Sobbing.... Impossibility is nothing!

John1305: I'm a fresh graduate of Physiology and I'm presently serving in the NYSC. As God would have it I as posted to the state hospitals management board who should have posted me (along side other physiologists) to hospital but they decided since our role in hospitals was not defined. It was very dis-heartening when we heard their claim.

Eventually, some of us were posted to hospital to handle health implements such as the ECG machine which was only found in one or two hospitals there. While others were ask to remain at the Board for other administrative duties.

I contacted some other colleagues of mine serving in other states and majority of them were sent to secondary schools to teach. Biology and Chemistry... That's serious.

It's quite despicable that a course like Medical physiology has no defined function in Nigeria. **sobbing**




It is well.

signno: Camp opens tomorrow but if i want to go 2day will i be allowed into d camp?

You'll not be allowed into camp.. But you could lodge in hotels for around 3k in Awka. Then open the camp alongside fellow fresh corpers on Tuesday.

You'll enjoy Umunya very well ONLY if you've got enough cash on you. P

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One of such was the unjust dismissal of a Deputy Manager, whose 10 year GTBank career was cut short few days to his wedding due to the inability of the bank’s customer to pay down on a loan that was presented to the bank’s Management Credit Committee (MCC). Be informed that the MCC is responsible for reviewing and approving all credits that are above the approval limit of the MD as determined by the Board. Its members include the MD who is the Chairman while the secretary is the head of the bank’s Credit Administration Unit, other members include all Divisional and Group Heads. This fellow was just a victim of power play or how else do you explain his dismissal from the bank for a credit that was approved by the MCC. The fact that his team was highly profitable was discounted for such erratic decisions that now characterise the Criticized Asset Committee (CAC) which is responsible for the assessment of the risk asset portfolio of the Bank. This and many cases have become the norm in GTBank. But who will come to their rescue? HR or NUBIFIE? A notification on the bank’s intranet that a staff’s customer has been listed on the CAC list sends fear down the spine of such staff. He simply doesn’t know if that will be his last day at work.

In all of these, let it be known that government is a reflection of the society. While most Nigerians blame and attack government assuming they are totally different people from the rest of us, so much injustice occur around us every day by people in positions of authority. Some of these people eventually find their ways into government. Will the situation change? It will be no surprise if GTBank does respond with a well written orange article to refute what has been stated here but there are over a 100 people willing to share their stories of subjective appraisals.

Rest in peace Tayo Aderinokun, we all miss you.

Junaid Korede Agbabiaka (JKA)


SOURCE - http:///RSu9Sl5u34

So much genuine concern for indeed helping their staff realize their dreams, whilst creating opportunities to fulfill their personal and professional potential. In the words of a Deputy General Manager who left GTBank some years back to join another top bank, “GTBank just cheapened its staff”.

The most pertinent question to then ask is why did GTBank decide to sack some staff? With the Lamido Sanusi tsunami that swept away some CEOs in the banking industry, came massive retrenchment of bankers. Thousands were laid off in defunct banks like Intercontinental and Oceanic with the new interim management teams claiming they had to downsize in order to put these banks back in healthy operation. Their reasons to some extent were valid. However, considering GTBank’s recently declared PBT of N100B, the issue had to be something else, may be performance.

The decision to sack was made after the bank’s appraisal of its staff where those who had low scores (B) were told to leave as directed by Segun during the appraisal meeting. What he failed to address was the lingering issue of victimisation and subjective appraisal by team leaders and bosses who have become tyrants in the bank. Most of these bosses hold on to personal grudges and flex their muscles only during the appraisal of their direct reports. While some of them use this as a tool to show superiority, others just do this to slow down the growth of their staff supposedly in line with Segun’s cost cutting strategy.

It was thus no surprise when some of these heads, having scored their staff so low, tried to reach out to the affected ones claiming they never expected the MD to instruct a sack of those with low scores. Now if you honestly know your team member does not deserve a B, why score him that low? If you knew Segun would erratically decide to sack, would you have honestly given the same scores? Would you consider the appraisal as fair and objective?

Most people in GTBank today grew under Tayo. There was instant reward for productivity and performance. Suddenly things changed, some employees have spent 5 years on a particular level and yet have high scores during their appraisals each year. The bank has resorted to quota system where a certain number of possible promotions (determined by the MD) is allotted to various groups within the bank. The Group Heads often claim their hands are tied, what about their mouths? They surely are following the Yoruba saying that once the mouth has tasted “dodo” (profit sharing), it certainly will reject “ododo” (the truth).

In the face of Segun’s high-handedness, the head of HR’s meekness and the absence of unions in the bank, where does an aggrieved GTBanker get able and due representation for fairness and justice assuming he or she is a victim of harassment, bullying and victimisation? The National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions Employees should ensure that all bankers join the union with emphasis placed on the need for support in the face of such unlawful dismissals. How can you sack without notice in writing? “At common law, it is implied that that either party may terminate the contract by giving reasonable notice to the other” Omehia (2011) “Dismissal in Nigeria Labour Law” pp 55.

The principal legislation on employment matters in Nigeria is the Labour Act which was enacted in 1971. The most common method of terminating a contract of employment is by the delivery of a written notice of termination of the contract on the opposite party. While the bank may claim that monetary compensation was made in lieu of notice, it came 8 days after the termination of contract. The bank failed to write to affected staff stating their severance package. Besides the narration that comes with SMS notifications for credits into account, no affected staff has a letter stating what s/he is entitled to after several years of diligence and commitment. On what grounds were those calculations made? Did it consider the length of service? Did it include benefits up to the last day of employment? Is it enough to advise them to resign voluntarily? Preposterous!

The Nigerian Court of Appeal has held that “in the absence of any definite agreement between an employer and his employee stipulating the period of notice for employee’s employment, the Court will proceed to consider what period of notice is reasonable”. Certainly not between 1-24 hours! There have been so many cases of similar dismissals arising from the MD’s spontaneous reaction to matters beyond the control of employees in question.

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) is a bank that prides itself as a foremost Nigerian financial institution that fosters a culture of openness in which healthy debate is encouraged. Over the last two decades, the bank has grown from strength to strength thus making it a preferred institution for young Nigerians who aspire to become seasoned bankers.

Why join GTBank?

On the bank’s website, it justifies the reason to work for the bank by stating that “We are, first and foremost, a Learning Organization. We understand that being an employer of choice goes beyond the regular pay package. It involves listening, training, mentoring, a genuine concern for what people really care about, and acting upon them. In essence, it involves connecting to people’s hearts.” Superb! No better way to introduce this great institution to an aspiring or established professional in Nigeria’s banking sector.

The bank doesn’t stop at that; it goes on to say that “a career at Guaranty Trust Bank offers you a chance to make a difference in your life and the lives of people in your immediate community. Throughout our history, we have continued to help our staff realize their dreams, whilst creating opportunities for them to fulfill their personal and professional potential.”

Over the last 20 years, GTBank has been very successful with their people. The bank has been able to pass the vision of its founders down to every staff of the bank. Through their training consultants, Learners and Trainers and IBFC, new employees go through comprehensive entry training programs that span between 2-3 months getting fired up. They come out proud with their orange IDs, they believe so much in the bank’s vision, “we are a team driven to deliver the utmost in customer service.” While other bankers are hopping from one bank to the other seeking the next level, they strictly remain loyal. They strongly believe that a rolling stone gathers no moss. Ask anyone around about a GTBanker and they will tell you how they cherish and proudly defend the brand.

Exactly two years ago today, that story changed. GTBank lost its revered Managing Director and co-founder, Tayo Aderinokun. Tayo just like Fola Adeola was a leader who stood out in every aspect of the bank including the welfare of his staff. He was indeed the most respected CEO within and outside the bank. An award he later received from PricewaterhouseCoopers in 2008. Tayo’s demise ushered in a new leadership in the bank, one that appears determined to change what hitherto was a chance to make a difference in the lives of its people and that of those in their immediate community.

On Thursday 23rd May, 2013, GTBank reduced itself from an institution highly regarded in banking sector as the most respected corporate bank in Nigeria, renowned for both its professionalism and high ethical standards to a callous employer of labour. It decided to tow the path of ignominy by unjustly sacking over 100 staff of the bank.

The bank was quick to go to press to state that it had sacked 100 and promoted 500. What the bank did not tell was how it carried out its exercise and if it fulfilled all obligations as required by law. http://www.punchng.com/business/money/gtbank-sacks-100-workers-promotes-500/

Reasonable Notice

To start with, where in the world do you notify people of your decision to sack them with their inability to log in to their various systems at work? Logging in to your computer system to commence the day’s operation at work was not a celebrated activity in GTBank until Segun Agbaje decided to change the face of banking that blessed Thursday. There couldn’t have been a more befitting and professional way of telling someone who had diligently and effectively worked in your institution for years that his/her services were no longer required. So many people who had saved personal items such as training materials and notes on their systems could not access their documents and files. Why? It was time to go. They were suddenly advised to contact the Human Resources (HR) department. An Assistant Manager in the head office wept. What brought tears to his eyes wasn’t the sack but the way they were dispersed from an institution they lived for like lepers. The bank was even kind enough to tell another lady who was bitter because her team met their budget for the financial year under review during her appraisal to put a new person through

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Don Baba-J would not have spent so much whooping amount on the wine. Its only a promotional stunt by Alexander Amosu to the most public loved celebrity in Nigeria today.

Its a gift hence the home chills drinking it with the Loya milk cup. As confirmed by him on his twitter TL to a tweep.

I didnt buy o. its a gift sir from the company sir RT @cheque_cheddar: So @DONJAZZY buy d@ luxury champagne sha! Damn! Owo ti de!

You just can't hate Don Jazzy..........
Too much public acceptance!

This alone speaks for itself that the Western powers don't believe in the self-African styled democracy we're are running.

When it happens once, we can call that a mistake but when it repeats itself, then it is confirmend! Most especially when its in a political terrain.