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Literature / Re: 12 Novels Considered The “Greatest Books Ever Written” by ONNYX: 7:58pm On Oct 27, 2023
Zeus123:
Lol......Achebe on that list is just funny.
A nigerian must have compiled that list.

Shakespeare, dostoevsky, hemminway, twain, Virginia Wolfe, Jane austen, George orwell and so many not on that list.

No shades on Achebe but come on man. For fuxk sake be serious


At the bolded.....I can tell you there is nothing funny about Achebe in global literary circles. The man is an iconoclast who keeps rising like a phoenix even after his death.

I have been to a few literary events and I can tell you that the very mention of Achebe always lightens the room.

By the way, perhaps Google will help you appreciate Achebe and his exploits better. Why not try finding out how many languages his work has been translated into. That should give you a general idea.

Pls I am not Igbo. Just a Nigerian who appreciates accomplishments.

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Literature / Re: 12 Novels Considered The “Greatest Books Ever Written” by ONNYX: 7:53pm On Oct 27, 2023
Babysho:
I've been reading way too many political books but I had to to really understand why Africa and Africans are the way they are. Even went as deep as reading books about Upper Egypt during the times of Black Kings like Imhotep, Zoser, Snefuru etc

If I had used that same energy at novels, I'd have read quite a lot and so unfortunately, I've read only Things Fall Apart, How To Kill A Mockingbird and The Great Gatsby from that list.

My favourite novels of all time, 1984 by George Orwell and Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

You have done well for yourself. But I bet you don't belong to this generation who do not understand the mystery that lies in words.

That you grew up in Nigeria and you read the books above shows that you are more than an average reader.
Literature / Re: 12 Novels Considered The “Greatest Books Ever Written” by ONNYX: 7:50pm On Oct 27, 2023
thatigboman:
you must set forth at dawn. I think he writes more of drama - the lion and the jewel, the trial of brother jero.
Even for drama, I rate late Ola Rotimi more than Soyinka. Ola Rotimi's Ovonramwen Nogbaisi is a classic. I so enjoyed that drama book that I had to order it from Amazon last year to reread and keep.

This is a very objective appraisal. Ola Rotimi is a jewel of inestimable value.

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Literature / Re: 12 Novels Considered The “Greatest Books Ever Written” by ONNYX: 7:48pm On Oct 27, 2023
Okolo3662:
1. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
2. To Kill A Mockingbird By Harper Lee. Hardcover book first published July 11, 1960. Novel won 1961 Pulitzer Prize. Later made into an Academy Award winning film.
3. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
4. One Hundred Years of Solitude Garcia Marquez, 1982.
5. A Passage to India by E.M. Forster.
6. Things Fall Apart by Chinualumogu Achebe.
7. Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison.
8. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra.
9. Beloved by Toni Morrison
10. Mrs Dalloway by Vagina Wolf.
11. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.
12. The purple color by Alice Walker.

This is really not fair.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: I Am Sending 10,000 Naira To An Anonymous Nigerian Every Week. by ONNYX: 10:43pm On Oct 22, 2023
Orente21:
I need ur help Abt that company sir. Can I PM u?

Yes,..you may
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Do Recruiters Reject A Candidate Because Of Location? by ONNYX: 9:46am On Oct 21, 2023
tugbala11:
yessooo

As an employer of Labour myself with an office in Surulere, once i saw your CV stating locations in Ipaja, Ikorodu, Abule Egba, Iyana Ipaja, Alagbado, Ajah, Akowonjo, Ojo, Ikotun, Mile 12, Ojodu Berger/Alagbole and other distant locations, you will never be called for interview because once you get started with work after the initial gragra and desperation to work, natural occurrence associated with coming and going from long distance will surely occur as we are human excpet you state that you have place(s)you can relocate or stay that would be close r to the office inside your CV or body of applications.

Most Nigerian youths dont think proactively in that line and see critical reasons why they are not getting enough or quality interview oppurtunities

What we experience as applicants/ organisational staff in this Lagos especially is Absolutely NOT ideal or normal. How can you be staying in Ipaja/Ayobo and go work everyday in Ajah? by time you do such for 6 months, 1 year or 3 years, how you expect to remain the same and not grow old prematurely? Thats absolutely insane! But some see it as normal. Some employers dont care wherever you will be coming from. Just ensure you get to work at assigned time

With me, good staff benefits, welfare and vibrancy matter in order for you to be productive

But to make, man/woman must survive!

This post exudes balance. Kudos Sir. You captured this very well. With the soaring costs in transportation you actually get better value when you live as close as possible to where you work. There is no science in the matter. The only problem we have now is that people don't do any analysis anymore. All they ask is " what is the offer?"
Politics / Re: Kanayo O. Kanayo Blasts Reno Omokri For Mocking Peter Obi Over Mr Ibru by ONNYX: 8:24am On Oct 20, 2023
valentineuwakwe:
Who even takes Reno seriously? A man with a rogue past and family life....abegi

Sometimes I really wonder how low one man can sink.

Despite all his education and exposure this man keeps hitting unprecedented lows.

Peter Obi, Atiku and Tinubu do not owe Mr. Ibu in this matter. Neither does Dangote, Otedola or Maduka.

It's a humanitarian cause and has to be done voluntarily. What Reno is resorting to is very cheap blackmail. This is even enough reason for Peter Obi to refrain from helping in this particular case.

I hate to think that a fully grown human being can play this kind of stupid game even I. The face of this calamity.

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Career / Re: UK Nigerian Man Reportedly Lost His Job After His Female Compatriot Report Him by ONNYX: 3:48pm On Oct 17, 2023
Truths9ja:
bros. It happened not once not twice not thrice to humans. There are some hours for this body we are carrying about can work. Ok

Different human capacities. Understand yours and work accordingly. Don't overstretch yourself because of the bait.

You could be causing problems for others. A supervisor can be sacked for ignoring your tardiness.

I rest my case.

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Career / Re: UK Nigerian Man Reportedly Lost His Job After His Female Compatriot Report Him by ONNYX: 3:31pm On Oct 17, 2023
Truths9ja:
I don hear you ok.

Bros no be fight abeg. I come in peace. I am just one always trying to see things with some form of balance and objectivity.

Sleeping on duty!

How does that sound to you?

Just imagine what can go wrong just because one person fell asleep on duty.

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Career / Re: UK Nigerian Man Reportedly Lost His Job After His Female Compatriot Report Him by ONNYX: 3:23pm On Oct 17, 2023
Truths9ja:
As if Oyinbo their bosses no dey tired. Some even plea for break from work to ease stress and workloads in duty. No one can cheat nature Abeg. Body isn’t computer system. Even the computer system do tires too when there’s too workloads on it.

Always stick to the contract as agreed and initio. If there is a need to modify then create a platform for renegotiation.

It's not about tribe or race bro. Humans get tired but it should not be at the expense of others.

Argue as much as you like but I tell you that we have a terrible work ethic especially in Nigeria. I won't be surprised if the sleeping guy just arrived UK or perhaps one of the Cavalier ones we have around there.

That's a serious environment. There are consequences for actions and inactions.

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Career / Re: UK Nigerian Man Reportedly Lost His Job After His Female Compatriot Report Him by ONNYX: 3:14pm On Oct 17, 2023
Truths9ja:
but Dominique, seriously body no be firewood now. Body isn’t robot 🤖 now. You can’t cheat nature Abeg. Ok tell me here, if you are in the shoes of the man, are you telling me here that you will still cheat nature niii. Stress is stress Abeg

If you can't cope with the heat leave th kitchen. There are different standards for work in different climes. Nothing like stress. Nothing like body no be robot. Let's not export our local government working mentality to foreign climes. That's is not their standard.

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Business / Re: BREAD DISTRIBUTION - A QUIET, UNTAPPED GOLDMINE; THE MYTHS & THE FACTS UNVEILED by ONNYX: 9:51am On Oct 17, 2023
I had cause to revisit this thread today and was hoping that one or two people may have benefitted from this write-up.

Things have changed considerably.

The Bread Seller is now king while the baker has become his slave.

Good luck to all of you in the bread hustle.
Business / Re: BREAD DISTRIBUTION - A QUIET, UNTAPPED GOLDMINE; THE MYTHS & THE FACTS UNVEILED by ONNYX: 9:49am On Oct 17, 2023
BlessedU:


Thanks for your response, I agree with your view, sir. I have visited a few brands around, bought their loaves of bread but I didn't like the taste. Can you recommend any good brand I can start with here?

How has your experience been?
Business / Re: BREAD DISTRIBUTION - A QUIET, UNTAPPED GOLDMINE; THE MYTHS & THE FACTS UNVEILED by ONNYX: 9:48am On Oct 17, 2023
connkg:
@BlessedU
I suggest you reach out to him privately for his opinion of a good brand. You see, I spent time just thinking of a loaf (made in Ibadan) that gets to my side of Port Harcourt. I couldn't think of any.

Look out for Yale bread. Made in Ibadan but sold all over Nigeria and beyond. It's a truly remarkable fast moving product.
Family / Re: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ONNYX: 9:01am On Oct 17, 2023
auxanosolar:
I actually discussed the prices with her and her mentality is that people would still price down, thank God I posted screenshots and her phone number because if I had typed people would insinuate I added my money and some of the items are brand new still in cartons, I wish I could upload more pictures

Those prices are very high. Most people on this thread are deal hunters.....and understandably so. Perhaps you should have considered creating a separate thread for these items. But the word clearance here means you must be willing to seel your items at flea market prices. That's how it is.

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Family / Re: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ONNYX: 10:31pm On Oct 10, 2023
[quote author=Litblogger post=126323340][/quote]

I've made you an offer for the shoe rack and shelf previously.......over a month ago.

Perhaps your items are worth your asking price but many offers made will be done with consideration for transportation to point of destination.

I can take the shoe rack off you for 20k tomorrow if this suits you.

Otherwise, best wishes as you seek better offers..

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Family / Re: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ONNYX: 3:56pm On Oct 09, 2023
Lanresnett:
Good afternoon people of nairaland. Please has anyone heard from misbae? My 160,000 is wit her since July, nd she's bin on ghost mode. Can't reach jer both on wassap or calls, but when i send messages, it shows delivered.
Som1 please help!
I can be reached on 08033938477

In an earlier post....I showed you how you could gain clarity in this matter albeit codedly. You obviously didn't understand me then.

Seek assistance from Gazzuzz. If he inclines to your pleas your problems are 3/4 solved. That may yet be your best bet.

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Politics / Re: Suffering Knows No Bounds: Ogun Roads Collapse Amidst Abiodun’s Indifference by ONNYX: 3:50pm On Oct 09, 2023
Akute, Agbara, Lusada,Ijoko, Otta, Info come to mind.

Suffering yet smiling!

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Crime / Re: My Horrible Experience At Computer Village by ONNYX: 1:25pm On Oct 07, 2023
OkayDaddy:


The reason you are educated is so that fools like these don't take advantage of you.

Most of these criminals don't understand the consequences of the nonsense they do. If you take these fools up legally, they will start begging and crying.

If you want to get proper redress, report to this agency below. As part of their Investigation, they will come to the shop with State government officials and armed security agents. Lagos no get time for nonsense.

Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency is located atNo. 2B, Soji Adepegba Close, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, LagosE- mail lascopa@lagosstate.gov.ngTelephone: 08124993895,09064323154, 08092509777


You could also start by creating some negative publicity for them.

1. Send them a formal request for a refund stating the facts of the matter. This should be on a header paper. Let them know that you will give that letter as much publicity as you can if within 48 hours they don't refund the entire amount inclusive of the delivery charges.

2. Then keep this page afresh revealing their name and their phone numbers. It will even be better if you can also put up the pictures of the company, and perhaps the Facebook/other social media handles of the company and its operatives.

3. Put up their phone numbers here, official and personal and encourage all Nairalanders to call them. I assure you that this will go a long way.
Politics / Re: See White Elephant Projects By Nigerian Politicians Which You Clap About by ONNYX: 10:25pm On Sep 30, 2023
lazkizz:
yes the stadium is the only thing saving us from international disgrace when it comes to Football matches in Nigeria soil.

Very sad that you think that among the ownership of a stadium ranks over and above other considerations. How has the stadium benefitted the common man residing in Akwa Ibom State?

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Celebrities / Re: Mohbad: Mary Njoku Knocks Those Asking Singer’s Wife To Submit Son For DNA Test, by ONNYX: 9:36am On Sep 23, 2023
Youngkaro45:

No doubt you have good points and there are three sides to every story, only Mohbad and naira know the truth. I want to ask a question and I need a genuine response from you, if you have a younger brother signed to a record label and faced all the trauma Mohbad faced aside the death part, what would you have done as a senior brother?

If my brother enters a contract without me in the picture at the very beginning and then issues arise we can only salvage the situation to the best of our ability.

Note that the spirit of the agreement lies in the enabling clauses. At this level a lawyer should have been involved. But if the milk is spilt already then we have to look for ways of amicably settling the matter.

Now, were there threats from the label owner? If yes, did they report to the police? Did they raise an alarm formally? Was there a press conference? What about an media briefing or TV interview?

Many options exist for resolving this matter without further animosity.

Finally, when entering into an agreement think it through, get inputs from more knowledgeable people before putting pen to paper.
Celebrities / Re: Mohbad: Mary Njoku Knocks Those Asking Singer’s Wife To Submit Son For DNA Test, by ONNYX: 6:53pm On Sep 22, 2023
Youngkaro45:


Bro, don't let stay in our comfort zone and be hypocritical, no agreement that can't be terminated but are you ready to face the LEGAL CONSEQUENCES. No agreement is worth our lives, all these people that pulled out, you don't know what they faced, it's easy to judge when we are not the one in their position. We don't know what naira is really using these boys to do, people are saying drugs, I kid you not, it's way beyond drugs, what if naira is also involved in organ harvesting or something more terrible than that? Still Mohbad had no support system, the father, mother or na the wife? Did they frustrate or kill DJ splash when he left their label, the boy has a very supportive family that stood with him. Before people will confidently harm you, they will first check what support system do you have. If naira had thought it will go this way, he wouldn't have frustrated Mohbad that way.


Again, I don't have the details. I didn't even hear of Mobad before his death.

I am only saying that in the event an agreement is no longer tenable, it should be amicably renegotiated with both parties showing consideration for the prevailing or extant circumstances.

You see I always advocate that there are are three sides to a story; the one side, the other side and the truth. It will be interesting to hear from the suspects. But this is not the best time to hear from the others. Clearly, they are already guilty in the court of Public Opinion.

Finally, I would like to let you know that in the majority of cases like this there are usually some powerful people behind the scenes who can use this to make some other person(s) look bad. The public is easily swayed in times like this and all forms of objectivity takes flight.
Celebrities / Re: Mohbad: Mary Njoku Knocks Those Asking Singer’s Wife To Submit Son For DNA Test, by ONNYX: 5:54pm On Sep 22, 2023
biggie73:
If any one doubt the paternity of the baby, please DNA it. It's simple.

The very fact there is some resistance emphasizes the need for a DNA.

A thorough investigation will require this test especially if one considers the mentioned audio message.

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Celebrities / Re: Mohbad: Mary Njoku Knocks Those Asking Singer’s Wife To Submit Son For DNA Test, by ONNYX: 5:52pm On Sep 22, 2023
Youngkaro45:


Stop writing nonsense, Mohbad is not the first to force his way out of a record label, wizkid, kizz Daniel, Burna boy and many more have done that and heaven didn't loose, they were not killed even though they frustrated their lives. Mohbad went through law to legally terminate his contract and was ready to refund the money the label has spent on him, that idiot Naira torn the paper he was served and insisted Mohbad is not going anywhere, that means there's more to it. Mohbad has no support system at any level and that's why he was susceptible to attacks, see Burna see him mama, see wizkid see him mama (rip to her), see kiss see him papa, see Falz see Falana, see davido see him papa, see Bella Shmurda see him prof papa, you must be ready to loss your life if you want to pull these people down.
Death should not be the punishment for pulling out of a record label.


The bolded is terrible. Totally in bad taste.

I really don't know the details but if there was an agreement then both parties should have honoured it to the letter or better still renegotiated the deal.

But saying that one can trounce an agreement because there are precedents is in bad taste.

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Family / Part Time Job Sales Job 30k -40k by ONNYX: 4:52pm On Sep 21, 2023
Our client is a major premium bakery producing only superior quality products.

They seek to recruit and groom the following functionaries in Part Time capacity;

1. Partners
2. Sales Associates


They will operate in different locations within the entire Lagos metropolis but within their residential territories.

Successful candidates will be on a fixed term but renewable contract of three months (October 2nd through December 31st 2023)


Working two or three days a week, the preferred candidates must be willing to help create an effective demand among existing retail outlets for our very special products.
As such, only candidates who have resided in their chosen territory will be considered for this role.

Further details will be provided via Whatsapp or email. Interested candidates may send their indication of interest via Whatsapp to; 0[b].-. 80.-.9999.-.1075.[/b]


This is a business and most definitely not a charity. It requires dedication and commitment. Only serious candidates should indicate their interest.

Please do note that this job requires only good communication skills and a good knowledge of the neighbourhood the candidate resides in.

Resumption is for 2nd of October 2023.

Jobs/Vacancies / Part Time Sales Jobs (20k And 30k) by ONNYX: 4:01pm On Sep 21, 2023
Our client is a major premium bakery producing only superior quality products.

They seek to recruit and groom the following functionaries in Part Time capacity;

1. Partners
2. Sales Associates


They will operate in different locations within the entire Lagos metropolis but within their residential territories.

Successful candidates will be on a fixed term but renewable contract of three months (October 2nd through December 31st 2023)


Working two or three days a week, the preferred candidates must be willing to help create an effective demand among existing retail outlets for our very special products.
As such, only candidates who have resided in their chosen territory will be considered for this role.

Further details will be provided via Whatsapp or email. Interested candidates may send their indication of interest via Whatsapp to; 0.-. 80.-.9999.-.1075.


This is a business and most definitely not a charity. It requires dedication and commitment. Only serious candidates should indicate their interest.

Please do note that this job requires only good communication skills and a good knowledge of the neighbourhood the candidate resides in.

Resumption is for 2nd of October 2023.

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Family / Re: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ONNYX: 10:58am On Sep 11, 2023
Onyeka90210:

Hmmm
True talk sha
It's the dealers that are messing the whole thing up sha.
They'll buy cheap from people and then sell at an increased price.
Most of those people selling 3m are dealers. Not people that used them personally.

Quite on the contrary, It's not the dealers that are messing things up. The buyers are the culprits here. And if you want to look at it objectively there is no greed here.

Pricing is a function of value driven by perception. Nothing is really expensive in the final analysis, you can either pay the price based on your perception of the value it will bring for you or you ignore.

The attention that Corolla has gleaned I've the years is enough to make it this expensive.

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Family / Re: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ONNYX: 6:19pm On Sep 10, 2023
Jones90:


Called him sometimes last week thereabouts to make enquiries on the mattress i wish to buy from him, i must confess his customers relationship is top notch

Wait till you meet with him and transact then you will go overboard.

The warranty on the product aside, his warmth, mien and reassuring personae made all the difference to me. I couldn't be bothered to consider the major brands at all.

It's pleasure dealing with him.

He has a 5 start rating today. Keep it up Bro!

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Family / Re: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ONNYX: 1:08pm On Sep 10, 2023
neutralmind:
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During the week I created time to pay this poster a visit. A wonderful experience it was. Nice, friendly, customer centric personality.

We had a really good exchange and I could easily recommend the brand to just anyone.

Thanks for the hope you instil Bros!

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Family / Re: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ONNYX: 10:47am On Sep 09, 2023
GAZZUZZ:


All parties with genuine grievances can message me privately.

I am not her handler, but as a father figure in the society, I can settle matters of national nairaland interest.

My phone number is everywhere .

Problem solved with the bolded.

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Family / Re: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by ONNYX: 9:35am On Sep 09, 2023
GAZZUZZ:
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Ogba Lagos

I've been patiently waiting for your intervention/input regarding the uncertainties shrouding MsBae at the moment.

I am sure a post from you will either assuage all or point them to the next line of action.

I am wont to think and perhaps rightly so that if there is anyone who has any objective information regarding this quagmire then the person is you.

Kindly update and put this thing to rest finally.

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