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Family › Re: Best Friends For Decades - Until A DNA Test Revealed They Were Sisters by paranorman(m): 2:58pm On Sep 14
digitalman2811:
What led to the DNA test,because to me they don't look alike.just being curious
They ain't gotta look alike, they just felt a strong connection and a nudge to get tested. It happens. I've read similar stories online.
Business › Re: The Premiumization Paradox In Nigeria’s Volatile Economy by paranorman(m): 9:03pm On Sep 07
stagger:
The so-called premiumization is funded mostly from proceeds of corruption at all levels.

On this forum, someone said the police seized his car for changing the colour and are demanding N250,000 for the release of his vehicle despite having a police extract as to the reason for the colour change.

You go to a ministry. There are demands at various offices for some form of inducement. Just to look for my late relation's file, we were asked to pay a certain guy who would brave the dust to look through the archives the whole day for it.

You just go somewhere. A gateman is hailing you like you are an oba. At the airport, the cleaners are enthusiastically handing you tissue, almost wanting to stuff it in your face just so you produce some money. I remember one policeman who was following me around and doing this hailing openly in the airport and had to ask him to stop embarrassing himself and the uniform.

You go to the post office. A worker says if you have a foreign package, you should meet her somewhere after work so you can split the money you were supposed to use to pay customs duty with her.

You go to the filling station. Oh my...those ones are trained thieves.

You go the cargo hub of a major transporter. Everyone is just trying to corner the business from the office.

Let us not go to the Yahoo boys, who have police, some pastors and imams/alfas and native doctors on their payroll to perpetuate evil against others, especially vulnerable elderly people. Then when they hit and collect, they spend millions in clubs and say they made a breakthrough.

Go to any length and breadth of the society. The same stories everywhere. If not why will a house on a street with no drainage be going for one million dollars? Who are the buyers and where are they getting their money from.
Your comment made the most sense, so far. I have had a couple of discussions with friends and what I noticed - my personal observation, based in my discussion with friends residents overseas, and at home - is the only folks enjoying this economy are those that are based outside and investing back at home comfortably, or those that earn in foreign currency in Nigeria.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Explosions Rock Iran’s Kharg Island — US Strike Reported by paranorman(m): 1:53pm On Sep 05
Another round of fireworks.. May God have mercy...
Family › Re: Look my married ex. I'm scared af! by paranorman(m): 11:42am On Aug 24
I think I'm starting to agree with folks who say marrying as virgins is the best bet these days for a successful marriage.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Oleksandr Syrskyi: Zelensky Sacks Ukraine Army Commander After Days Of Protests by paranorman(m): 10:55am On Jul 22
..and why is this guy still in power?!
Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Says Ceasefire With Iran Is over by paranorman(m):
To be honest, Iran has been stalling, tryna buy time to perfect their plan. Don't know why Trump took too this long to see this.
Computers › Re: 50 Secret Terminal Codes Every Nigerian Windows User Needs To Master by paranorman(m): 7:38pm On Jun 20
Nice one bro. Appreciate it.
Politics › Re: Makinde’s Govt Orchestrated Oyo Abduction To Blackmail Tinubu – Fayose Alleges by paranorman(m): 9:49am On Jun 02
This is a very, very fo...oli5h statement to make!
Politics › Re: Enugu State To Launch 660MW Coal Power Plant In July by paranorman(m): 9:48am On May 13
nanizle:
Coal power is the cheapest electricity you can get because coal itself is very cheap and abundant in comparison with other fuels. It also creates a lot of jobs. Coal ash is valuable in cement making.

Gas is also great as long as you can get uninterrupted local supply.

Don’t let climate propagandists deceive you. There is nothing wrong with burning coal. The Europeans burnt an unbelievable amount of coal that got them to this level of development.

Nigeria should do the same.
Honestly you make lot of sense. Let the burning begin! 😂
Politics › Re: Enugu State To Launch 660MW Coal Power Plant In July by paranorman(m): 8:41am On May 13
I do not think this is a good idea for 2026 o. The stats doesn't make no sense to me. The heat rate and thermal efficiency of coal, compared to, say, gas, is way lower. Also, coal podcurs more particulate matter and more CO2 emissions per Kwh of power produced. Advantages of coal is that it has low operational cost, and readily available in the state.

They should consider the pros and cons.
Foreign Affairs › Re: India Invites Tinubu For India-Africa 2026 Summit by paranorman(m): 7:39pm On May 08
These folks be treating Africa like a single country, making em thier dumping ground. Africa really needs to wake up fast!

Foreign Affairs › Re: President Mahama: We Want Nigeria To Do Well So They'll Stop Coming To Ghana by paranorman(m):
It is the honest truth. We need to fix out country. My prayer is that may 2027 be the breaking point in the politicsof this country, may God pu.nish leaders who have become w/ick.edness personified
Phones › Re: I Was Logged Out Of Whatsapp. by paranorman(m): 12:48pm On Feb 10
Rindo69:
When you all say the phones IP address, do you means its Mac address or IMEI? IP addresses are assigned by a router or network provider (from the small IT wey I sabi) so can you kindly clarify what address is banned?

Thank you
Thank you! When I saw IP, I knew most of folks taking about IP ban ain't got technical knowledge, but at least they tried. WhatsApp needs the several permissions, which can, depending on the andriod version, give access to a couple of phone's unique ids, or even create a generic one using a combination of granted permissions request of the phone.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russian General, Vladimir Alekseyev, Hospitalized After Several Shots In Moscow by paranorman(m): 11:09am On Feb 07
Ready about these mrrders got me wondering, "don't they have military barracks?!"

Can someone with knowledge explain to me o.
Agriculture › Re: Nigerian Hunters Caught Buffalos In Osun State by paranorman(m): 2:29pm On Jan 23
This is rare West African bufallo.kai
Christianity Etc › Re: Child Water Baptism: Is It Right Or Wrong? by paranorman(m):
This argument are needless, that's because many of the folks arguing about baptism do not know it's historical context or religious significance. Baptism is not exclusive to Christianity, infact ancient Jews also practiced it as part of a purification ritual for 2 main reasons:

1. The Jewish Mikvah ( Ritual bath) - this was the ritual purity practiced by those who were ceremonially unclean, or priests before thier service to the ternacle or temple.

2. Proselyte baptism - practiced during conversion to Judaism. Now, this should make you understand, contextually, why the Jews questioned John the Baptist, and Jesus (and his disciples) , what or who gave them the right to baptise!

John (The Baptist) then came and then introduces the Baptism for Repentance, which was radical, contentious and controversial in the eyes of the Jewish religious leaders. For context, John the Baptist baptism was a one time thing, while the Jewish Mikvah was done as many times as needed for cleaning, especially.

Baptism is not compulsory! But if new converts are required to be baptised by any true bible believing church, then they should, as it won't kill them, as long as the understand that baptism foreshashows repentance, death of your old sinful ways, and renewed to a new life in Christ. It isn't complex. True repentance goes deep down and translates to spiritual and soulish transformation.

As for the Catholics, if the child baptism translates to the dedication of the child to Christ, then I do not see anything wrong with that. The child can always do a proper baptism if and when they come of age, adults who understand the implication of the finished work of Christ, grace and the detriment of sin. Similar to how charismatics and pentecostals dedicated and snoint their babies.

Make una dey chill, small. Christ will purge His bride thoroughly before He comes.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Syrian Soldiers Chant Anti-Israel Slogans In Damascus Military Parade by paranorman(m):
Hehehee. This form of hatred needs to be studied, shows there is always a spiritual undertone to these wars. I mean, this hatred is one of the purest form of hatred ever witnessed!

They don't talk about scientific achievements, they don't showcase medical advancements, no nothing! All they care about, teach in their religion, pass down to their children or even direct their resource to is the extermination of Israel - most of the time! Bloodshed, death and the grave na their way! Even though Israel no be saint, na them fit these terrorists! Infact, existing in the midst of their enemies is a blessing to the world! Imagine the Middle East without Israel?! 🤩 😂
Sports › Re: FIFA Updates X & Facebook Headers To Pitch Built By NFF Amid Corruption Claims by paranorman(m): 2:21pm On Oct 25, 2025
Na total casting be this o. Oh, what a shameful shame! huh huh grin angry
Celebrities › Re: Why I Dropped The Otedola Name – Mr Eazi’s Wife, Temi Ajibade by paranorman(m): 7:12pm On Oct 02, 2025
Keep your life private, slrsist the urge to shalaye. Na wetin Dangote advice you be that. Stop granting interviews, go low and let success speaks for it self. Una no dey hear word.
Education › Re: 4 FUOYE Lecturers In TopSciNet World’s Top 2% Scientists For 2025 List by paranorman(m): 8:08pm On Sep 27, 2025
I am impressed, highly so. Congratulations to the universities. Good one.
Celebrities › Re: Burna Boy Spotted Having Dinner At Friend’s Mansion by paranorman(m): 12:30pm On Sep 24, 2025
Dress code kinda have a cultic theme to it, even the way the dude in white greeted him when his car door was opened; that elbow cross is typical Aye signature greeting.
Travel › Re: Maryland, Lagos Flooded: Residents Warned To Be Cautious (Photos/Video) by paranorman(m): 7:19pm On Sep 09, 2025
.. And September rain just dey start?! Omo!
Politics › Re: Tinubu: It Is No Crime & never wrong To Call A Thief What He Is, a thief- Sowore by paranorman(m):
orisa37:
THE WORD CRIME IS A LEGAL WORD. YOU DON'T CALL A PRESIDENT WHO HAS BEEN SO DECLARED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF JUSTICE A CRIMINAL. IT'S IGNORANT OF SOWORE TO USE SUCH WORD FOR A NIGERIA PRESIDENT..
I agree with you. Criticism doesn't have to be too brazen but it would appear that that's the only way to get their attention. I don't really care about these politician, but I remember APC clearly used the same social media to wrestle power off Jonathan.
Forum Games › Re: Who Dies First If "E" Pushes The Stone? by paranorman(m):
Ifs had to tell, but it's definitely not C


Roling ball has less mass, hence less weight. Stationary ball has more mass, hence more weight. Light ball rolls off with momentum, gathers weight. I have divided the ball into quadrants, where each arc per quadrant theoritically cover the same length as the markings on the slope, but the ball not placed on the perfect spot or mark just before it begins to roll. If D doesn't get crushed by the ball (if D dies, the roll will still continue in its path, he can only escape if the cuttoff area on the rolling ball perfectly fit on this head, just before it continues on its path). C can't die because just before the ball will hit the upper part of the 'seesaw', the area occupied by D is leveled out and will therefore readuce speed. It will almost kill C (the beam or long narrow board will bend on impact, and heavier ball may 'recover' there forcing the ball continue along its path to the leap or combining with lightier ball, thereby adding more weight to kill C) since it has less wieght, but can tilt over the heavier ball because of the 'leap' on in the elevated part of the 'seesaw', theoritically, and kill B. Only C and B are at risk. It won't get to A because I theorise the weight of heavier ball > force of momentum, otherwise if moemntum is greater, C either dies or it forces the heavier over its barrier and kills B.

It largily depends on the momentum of the lighter ball.

Health › Re: Nigerians Dying Daily In South Africa After Ban From Hospitals by paranorman(m): 6:16pm On Aug 24, 2025
amaridigital:
By voting for a man who couldn't build a single primary school block in eight years as Governor to come and rescue the whole Nigeria within four years right? We heard you.
Who mentioned Obi? You? grin grin

Make una dey relax. No be only Obi be politician
Health › Re: Nigerians Dying Daily In South Africa After Ban From Hospitals by paranorman(m): 5:31pm On Aug 24, 2025
Iamgrey5:
No one should reject medical care to anyone under the guise of trying to control immigration.

What if it was life threatening illness

By the way, they are doing it to all Africans.
I know, but what can you and I do? That's the job of the consul. It's a sorry situation.
Health › Re: Nigerians Dying Daily In South Africa After Ban From Hospitals by paranorman(m): 5:16pm On Aug 24, 2025
No matter how much you insult them, or how much you think the treatment is pathetic or unjust to your fellow Nigerians, it is their country.

Let's take the next elections ultra serious.
Foreign Affairs › Re: 'Starvation Is Everywhere': Gaza Clinics Tours Expose Horror Scale(Very Graphic) by paranorman(m):
Abegi, propaganda. I ain't mov d by all these again. There are lot of videos of independent journalist that have gone over there to assess the situations. Some of them were either forced to delete the videos, some were threatened and backed out, YouTube took some down and we got to see the leaked ones. UN is not even helping matters. These folks, who are supposedly suffering, reject the supplies (aids), forced to, or allowed it to rot and the UN is complicit. I had thought these media manipulation were not a big thing but I know better now. This situation is seriously underreported by the big media companies, and the populace around the world are so ignorant. None of the parties in the war are innocent in my opinion, cause their ain't such thing as a 'clean' war. The war is even religiopolitical. huh huh

If both parties want the war to end, it will. That's just the truth,

May God have mercy.
Foreign Affairs › Re: World's ‘nicest Judge' Frank Caprio Dies At 88 by paranorman(m): 12:50pm On Aug 21, 2025
He was such a kind soul. I hope he gave his life to Christ sha.
Christianity Etc › Re: You're An Old Time Christian If You Know Any 10 Of These Songs by paranorman(m):
I did sing a all but one, especially in primary and secondary school. These are the songs we sang in our early morning devotions in school days.
Politics › Re: Okonjo-Iweala And President Tinubu At The BRICS Summit In Brazil (Photos) by paranorman(m): 10:42am On Jul 07, 2025
Arobaga:
Beauty vs the beast



Light vs darkness



God sent vs God forbid



Merit vs forgery


Sound mind vs heroine
Guy, you wicked o. Wetin happen? Wetin the man do you na? Even me self kon dey pity am..
Car Talk › Re: Man Declares Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic, And RX350 The Most Reliable Cars Ever by paranorman(m): 11:54am On Jun 30, 2025
RX generally isn't as reliable as he claims, it's depends on the generation of the RX. Subsequent generations always improve on the shortfalls of the previous.

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