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Romance › Re: 7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Chasing A Girl For Over 12 Months (Pics) by Psoul(m): 11:58am On Apr 20, 2018*

highpriestess:
reminds me of a guy that chased me for complete 5years.

....and u think he wakes up every morning to chase u. Well, that is what he made it look like to work on ur head. He has one or two babes he was tidying and just wanted to add you to the tally. So don't believe him chasing u for 5yrs.
And finally, he got what he want and dropped u after fulfilling his goal.

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Celebrities › Re: Throwback Photo Of Ebuka And Efe As Winner Of BBNaija 2017 by Psoul(m): 11:41am On Apr 20, 2018

marvin906:
i cant believe someone like you is existing

He may be one of the lazy youths.

Education › Re: Monica Osetobe Osagie Is The Student In Sex For Marks Scandal – OAU by Psoul(m): 8:40am On Apr 20, 2018

oshdam2015:
but, do they have to expose the lady? Other lecturers in the same business would make sure they frustrate the young lady. Nigerians and their ways of doing things.

What is there to hide? The Prof knows the person she had the phone call wt. Weda u expose her or not, other lecturers already know the lady.

Politics › Re: Are Nigerian Youths Actually Lazy? by Psoul(m): 3:32pm On Apr 19, 2018

rusher14:
Some of us know you simply choose to be mischievious.

Did he say ALL youth of Nigeria are lazy?

Besides semantics, I put it to you, the Nigerian youth do not display enough creativity.

How much research, patents, world class artistic work would you find in our institutions?
Let me guess..that's government's fault.

Ok let's go to the number of our young people who have access to the internet. How many are involved in programming, animation, international research syndicates?

Let me guess...that's the government's fault.

Here on Nairaland, start a topic with a misleading headline and wait to find how many would spot the disconnect between the headline and the body of the message.

Let me guess... it's the government's fault.

The youth of Nigeria are lacking in creativity and please don't give me Nollywood and Afro music. It can take only a few entrants.

We need people who want to create and constantly think of solutions.

We need people who channel their energy positively and not in cult activities, Yahoo or drug use.

Talking about drugs, this poor nation is experiencing a new wave of drug abuse...tramadol, codeine, skunk etc.
That's what the nation is about.

Many Nigerians are of the misconception that the country is rich but the reality is that we aren't.

Yes we have the potential to be wealthy, but we are a poor nation in every way, shape or form.

It is your choice to accept the criticism.

You can go renegade and discount it.
It is your life, your future. Play it as you wish.

My brother, I will like you to calm down to reason this matter well ooo.
Nigerian Youths are by far not lazy at all.
That statement from our President is quite uncivilized and a show of disrespect to the youths.
If u accept what PMB said at Westminister, it means that you as a person is a lazy youth.

Let us take for instance most of the posts we have seen in this forum about some inventions made by the youths from all over the country, like car invention, drone, and so many others, have u heard government giving support to any of the inventors?
How many functional research centres do we have in this country? What policy do the government put in place to favour what our people are producing here?

A boy of 12years in Imo state build a rocket. Lunched it and went to a very far distance, landed in a farmland in one of the communities. The landing caused a very great panic in the community where people tot that the community has bn invaded by one Militant group like that. Wen it was noticed that this little boy did the research and used local materials to form this rocket, tell me what government has done to encourage this boy. That idea is now dead.

In my secondary school days, a JSS2 boy built a radio station inside a damaged school locker. Anytime he puts on his own radio, it will cut off the transmission from a particular radio station and whatever he is saying will be heard on that radio frequency. Where is that knowledge today. He was threatened to stop that work and was also told to go and "destroy that nonsense you are wasting you time on".

My brother, where is Mbaise Battery?
Where is Dr. Abalaka HIV/AIDS drug?

Anybody saying that Nigerian Youths are lazy, is just a very wicked person.
PMB said it to cover his incompetence in providing a conducive and enabling environment for our talents to grow.

Nigerian Youths are the most hard working all over the Continent (Africa)

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Crime › Re: Motorcylist Bathes Lover With Acid Over Alleged Infidelity by Psoul(m): 5:02pm On Apr 18, 2018

It really hurt to see ur partner bn used by another man/woman or display signs dat may suggest that there is someone else out there. It take the grace of God and great maturity to remain calm in such situation. It's only real men that know how to handle it.

If you know that you are not man enough to handle the negative side of love. Let love be alone or else the love will hurt and even burn u beyond recognition.

The man is not man enough. Now he has landed himself into a bigger trouble. Right now, his mind will be telling him the right thing he would have done instead of taking the wrong decision of disfiguring the lady.

Culture › Re: South African Lady Goes Topless To Celebrate Her Culture With Pride by Psoul(m): 1:58pm On Apr 17, 2018

The owner of the thing no censor am. Na person wey the thing no concern come dey censor am. The kind wickedness ppl dey exhibit these days ehhh. Even satan don dey fear human beings.

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TV/Movies › Re: BBNaija: CeeC "Other Housemates Were Drinking, Thinking I’ve Been Evicted" by Psoul(m): 1:55pm On Apr 17, 2018

gozie112:
I will quote u after dis message

Quoting is allowed. But don't forget to quote no matter which way it goes. Either ur way or mine.

Remember, I'm not a fan to that Cee-C. I'm just predicting the way the game may be played.

TV/Movies › Re: BBNaija: CeeC "Other Housemates Were Drinking, Thinking I’ve Been Evicted" by Psoul(m): 12:51pm On Apr 17, 2018

gozie112:
Miracle is either winning or Tobi.. although am team Nina.
If Madam boss lady with Eyelashes win then ama gather my friends and vote for Buhari come 2k19..
Since you're mad, then let us be mad with u..
Birds of same feathers flocks together
#BBnaija
#TeamNina

Miracle or Tobi is supposed to win this game. Let me tell you what u don't knw. A male housemate will not win this season game. They will give it to a female housemate. If they fail to balance the game this way, the next season will be a flop. For them to carry the feminists along, they will make a woman to win. That is the game plan.

Don't be surprised wen that "Madam Double Wahala" Cee-C takes tha 45mil home.
It will either be her or Alex.

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Science/Technology › Re: Ubaka & Atikpo Chukwuebuka Patrick Invent OGANIHU C² Bitter Leaf Washing Machine by Psoul(m): 11:53am On Apr 17, 2018

priceaction:
Nice attempt, but you can also use blender of smaller size to do the job and save you stress if you know how to. How do u expect our women to carry this thing to their house and still buy fuel, pay for servicing on top of 100 naira bitter leaves?
And if it multipurpose, it will be , lets assume,market friendly but if only restricted to bitter leaves then, it will be useless in the long run because not everyone like or eat bitter leaves.
To me it is just another nice attempt but in the long run likely useless.

Ppl wt this kind of consumption mentality hardly contributes to the development of any society or even to themselves. No offense intended.

If our inventors have this kind of mentality, we wouldn't be where we are today.
For example, if the ppl that invented car said that no need of building a car since we already have a cart and horse that can transport ppl. Or those that improved on the already existing cars saying that no need of improving on the cars.

You mentioned blender. Do u know that there were other means of grinding and blending b4 the blender u mentioned come into existence. What if the inventor had this kind of ur mentality. I call it consumption mentality. Pls try to have productive mentality.

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TV/Movies › Re: Bbnaija: “cee-c Lied About My Sister’s Late Boyfriend And His Dad” – Nig Lawyer by Psoul(m): 11:31am On Apr 14, 2018

jegz25:
why are you taking it personal?... Do I know u?

Not taking it personal. Just advising you on how better to handle the programme.

Talking of taking it personal, I will say that u took that BBN programme too personal. The programme is not relayed on every channel, so uo have many other channels to visit if u don't like the programme instead of always coming to talk down on the programme. I am not a fan to that programme, though I may tune in to it for about 5 to 10mins, but i dont come trolling on the programme at every slightest opportunity.

Family › Re: I Need Help For My 4-Year-Old Son by Psoul(m): 10:17am On Apr 14, 2018

PurestBoy:
I have 2 boys, Kevin and Alvin, 4 and 1yr old respectively, both were on 6-month exclusive breastfeeding, Had Cow&Gate2 baby formula, Kevin is just too active, he doesn't doesn't even walk at home, he runs even when I take him out (cos he doesn't even play in the compound), he can't stay in a place for 2 minutes except he's watching his favorite cartoon channel GoTv 60, no matter how you beat him he doesn't cry for more than few seconds, he learns too much that he even corrects me his father but the problem is he's too active (I don't want to use the word stubborn). His 11+ mths younger brother is already following his footsteps, their mother shouts and beats Kevin every minute for jumping around in the house like monkey. He even engages in fight with me whenever I want to watch my favorite channels except I beat him thoroughly, he wouldn't allow anyone touch anything that is his. Their mother is fed up and losing weight and she's afraid his Alvin is already acting likewise. I don't know what to do because you can't leave Kevin alone in the house without closed monitoring for a minute else something bad and injurious might happen. All my life, I've never see a kid like my boy, I need advise on what to do, it was worse when he was younger. I don't like beating him like his Mom does but won't have peace at home due to excessive shouting and scolding except he's asleep. Anyone with ideas on how to curtail this?

5 Ways to Handle Hyperactive Kids by Engaging their Body and Mind

1. Channelise their energy

Find means to vent their energy and calm their minds. Children need to run around and play a lot. Invest in classes which help them use up their energy, physical activity, and soothe mind.

You can also get your child an activity box to help them engage meaningfully and focus on play-based activities. This will help boost their memory skills and concentration – not to forget skill development as well!

There are several companies that produce discovery boxes – one such is Flintobox. They make theme-based activity boxes for children between 2 and 12 years of age.

Each month’s theme is unique and they produce a limited number of boxes every month.

2. Talk to your child in a simple manner

Give them your complete attention and lend an ear to their concerns, interests, and apprehensions. Also get them to make to-do lists and break down the instructions given to them.

3. Help them deal with their feelings

Children with hyperactivity find it difficult to handle anger, sadness, and worry. Help them to deal with their feelings and tell them what is good and what is bad.

4. Make them relax

Minimize distractions and screen time. Take them out to green surroundings. Just be patient, take a deep breath, be determined to calm him/her, and put his/her high energy levels to good use.

5. Behaviour therapy

Reward them for good manners, listening to you, sticking to a routine, encourage them to establish order, and let them know what is expected from him/her. The best way to deal with a hyperactive kid is to engage his mind and body, and channelise their energy.

TV and video games do little to channel energy and are a major distraction.
Here are 7 Games and Activities to Keep Children With Hyperactivity Busy and Motivated:

Karate/Martial Arts To Channelise Energy

‘Karate’ means empty handed.

When kids learn karate, they do different postures and ways to channelise their energy.

It also helps them to concentrate and calm their minds.

Building confidence, learning to focus, and developing enhanced coordination are just a few of the benefits of martial arts for hyperactive kids

Outdoor sports for Constant Activity

Outdoor sports like football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and badminton are great activity for hyperactive kids as there is no standing around time in these games.

Your children will be constantly moving and using large muscle groups, keeping them focused and energy-drained. They also get to learn about team spirit, sportsmanship, and competition.

If you can’t put them for any outdoor sports, make them take up running, which offers constant movement, health benefits, and a sense of accomplishment.

Music to Calm the Mind

Music is a great way to unwind after school. Music exercises both sides of the brain at the same time.

Thus, calming the brain, which in turn makes your kids multi-task and store information better.

When they are part of a band, or sing/play chorus, they learn to be a team player.

Swimming for Self-Discipline

Olympic gold-medalist Michael Phelps was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 9.

He took up swimming to master a sport and vent his energy.

Swimming is a great exercise for hyperactive kids as it offers constant movement, self-discipline, and calorie-burn.

Theatre for Creative Engagement

Drama or theatre is a creative activity to engage the hyperactive kids. It needs practice, co-ordination, sharp memory, stage confidence, and people skills. It helps the kids to take personal challenges ,and hone their public-speaking skills.

Nature trails to Soothe the Body

Nature has its own ways to soothe a hyperactive child.

And trust us, kids will love to be in natural surroundings.

Trekking, hiking, rock-climbing, rowing, etc. are great options for your bundle of high-energy.

Thinking Games

Games like scrabble, chess, matching pairs, etc. are a great exercise for brain.

These are engaging options for hyperactive kids as they make them sit in one place and concentrate.

These type of games are ideal for kids with short-attention span and high energy to build their confidence and interest.

Read more here: https://flintobox.com/blog/parenting/handle-hyperactive-kids

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TV/Movies › Re: Bbnaija: “cee-c Lied About My Sister’s Late Boyfriend And His Dad” – Nig Lawyer by Psoul(m): 10:08am On Apr 14, 2018

jegz25:
Please can anyone educate me on what this bbnaija of a thing is all about? At times I would tuned on the channel but could not watch it for 5min coz its a waste of my time

Then leave it and everything related to it. Are u not well disciplined enough to resist what u don't like?

NYSC › Re: Aggressive Error Message Corper Got While Checking NYSC Portal. Is This Real? by Psoul(m): 8:43am On Apr 14, 2018

NYSC is equivalent to BBNaija

TV/Movies › Re: Cee-C's Family Reacts To Video Of Her Talking About Her Friend's Death by Psoul(m): 9:16am On Apr 13, 2018

scarffield:
Cee c, her sister, ebuka, bbnaija, d ppl dat watch it, d op, d mod dat put dix shii on front page are all mad!

...including the person commenting on BBnaija thread.

Romance › Re: Curvy Lady Makes Facebook Users Go Gaga by Psoul(m): 8:33am On Apr 13, 2018

Enjoy it while the offer last. At the old age, you will realize that what you have dia is a curse. Pls be proud to always post it for us to see den.

Phones › Re: Top Reasons To Use Airplane Mode Even When You’re Not Flying by Psoul(m): 8:46am On Apr 12, 2018

Opinionated:
https://www.opinions.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/now-cbb8b197-2536-47ec-bc7a-701865162f3b-1210-680-670x376.jpg

Many travellers think that the only time to put their phones and other devices in airplane mode is only when they are flying. This is actually wrong. Regardless of the name, airplane mode can have a handful of advantages for travellers whether used on a plane or not. Accordingly, Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency highlights reasons to use airplane mode even when you are not flying.

Fix network or wireless problems

In some cases, if you don’t get network services on your phone, the next thing you are likely to do is to restart your device. For phones and tablets, turning airplane mode on and off is essentially the same thing since it causes a restart of most networking services without rebooting your device.

Save data

Depending on how you’ve got your phone set up, there’s a chance you might be wasting a lot of data on a prepaid card due to automatic downloads, app updates, or streaming services. Although you can make a lot of changes to your settings to prevent high data usage, chances are when you’re back home you will want to set them all back. Airplane mode is a quick and efficient solution.

Speed up charging

The more power a device is consuming, the slower it charges because it’s using power at the same time it’s trying to store it. If your phone does not support rapid charging, you can speed up charging by activating airplane mode.

See the world around you

If you want to really see and experience the world around you when travelling, a way to make this possible is by placing your phone in airplane mode.

Extend your battery life

One of the single biggest battery drainer on your phone is your communication network. To locate phone masts, your phone is always emitting radio waves to see where they are, analyzing signal strength to determine whether a switch to a closer tower is needed, or as is often the case when travelling, looking for a network to roam on. So, if you are running low on battery, you can place your phone on airplane mode so that you do not run out of battery.

Source: Top Reasons To Use Airplane Mode Even When You’re Not Flying

What kind of nonsense post is this. People will just wake up and start putting craps together for ppl to waste their time on.
If I want to save DATA, I should activate AIRPLANE Mode.

If I want to save battery, I should activated Airplane mode. What a silly instruction.

What am I saving the battery and data for. Is it not to make calls and access to internet. Now wen my phone is on Airplane mode, I am shut out of these. So what will be the need for all the savings?

Education › Lawmaker Lauds Reintroduction Of History by Psoul(op): 8:26am On Apr 12, 2018

A member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has praised the Federal Government for reintroducing history into the primary and secondary school curricular.

Oyintiloye told reporters in Osogbo, the Osun State capital that history had been neglected at both primary and secondary school levels.

The lawmaker said teaching of History was essential to a nation and its citizens.

“I want to commend the Minister of Education for inaugurating new curricular for history in primary and secondary schools.

“No nation can develop without teaching his young ones history; history reflects the past and situates the present’

“Without historians, we would not know much about our past, our heroes, our ancestors, their heroic deeds or their epic mistakes.

“When pupils and students learn about the values that built the country they live in, the wars that were fought to protect certain ideals, the triumphs and failures of different leaders and societies, they become better for it.

“They can better understand how their own society was shaped, and what role they should play.

“With a knowledge of history young people have the opportunity to learn from the tragic mistakes of past individuals and societies, and to prevent the same mistakes being made over again.”

The History curriculum, unveiled by Education Minister, Adamu Adamu recently is divided into three levels: Primary 1 -3 ( lower basic) , Primary 4- 6 ( middle basic) and Junior Secondary School 1- 3 (Upper basic).

Oyintiloye, the House Committee Chairman on Information and Strategy, said the new curriculum would awaken the consciousness of Nigeria’s unity in the minds of upcoming generations.

http://thenationonlineng.net/lawmaker-lauds-reintroduction-of-history/

Career › Re: What % Of Your Salary Pays Your Rent? by Psoul(m): 7:56am On Apr 12, 2018

jamesbridget13:
oh I see. Thanks for putting me through. I appreciate. Never saw it that way

You are welcome dear. Be blessed.

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TV/Movies › Re: Bbnaija: Nina Ends Her Relationship With Miracle In Tears by Psoul(m): 6:22pm On Apr 11, 2018

AlwaysUltraPad:
but it's the females that are voting the guys.

You are correct. If a guy wins it again, some of those feminists will start their protest online accusing the game is just for men and that the female housemates are denied winning. They will eventually convince most other women and they will start pulling out from voting. U kw what will happen if the women stop watching this programme

Career › Re: What % Of Your Salary Pays Your Rent? by Psoul(m): 6:16pm On Apr 11, 2018*

jamesbridget13:
About 116%

Earns 65 per month
Pays 75 for rent per annum

Sis, your calculation is wrong.
When we were doing elementary mathematics, we were told to bring all figures to a uniform unit of measurement before solving the problem. So u did not apply this order.
65k is in month while 75k is in year.

To make it uniform:
Salary: 65,000 x 12 = 780,000p.a
Rent: = 75,000p.a

If u check what percentage of 780,000 is 75,000, u will get about 8.35%

So u spends 8.35% of your annual salary for ur annual rent.

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Career › Re: What % Of Your Salary Pays Your Rent? by Psoul(m): 5:56pm On Apr 11, 2018

dman4mdmoon:
That is how some of you fail rather than calm down and learn. I am sure the person that posted the question understands what I mean.

Just the same way you will like to show your teacher that you know more than him and try to correct everything he says. That has bn the reason for your constant low grades in school.

NYSC › Re: Soldier Brutalizes Edo Corper For Leaving Parade Ground During POP Rehearsals by Psoul(m): 12:00pm On Apr 11, 2018

Faithway10:
An Edo state corps member was allegedly brutalized by a soldier after he took permission to get water during rehearsals for their upcoming POP tomorrow.

Twitter user, Kohzy shared the above photo of the corper in blood stained shirt and wrote;

“WTF is wrong with Nigeria system?
A soldier beating a corps member brutally because he left the parade ground (despite takn an excuse) to get water during d rehearsal for d forthcoming POP @EdoState and makn d situation worst, d nysc officials couldn’t take any reasonable action”

https://www.amagitesblog.com/2018/04/soldier-allegedly-brutalizes-corps-member-for-leaving-parade-ground-during-pop-rehearsals.html

Excuse has to be granted before making the move. U are on a parade ground with military men that beliv in discipline and orderliness. And u don't say "No" to the man holding gun.

The boy must be a very stupid boy. His service period should be extended to 6months for him to learn how to be discipline.
Now his head has bn broken, let him go and fight the army guy.

Career › Re: What % Of Your Salary Pays Your Rent? by Psoul(m): 11:47am On Apr 11, 2018

edeXede:

300%
Op your question is ambiguous

Is it monthly pay or yearly pay.

If the former, I assure you 80% of Nigerians monthly salary wont pay their annual rent, if it could then that person is senseless to still be a tenant.

But is it the later, reconstruct please

I see no ambiguity in the question.
The question is what percentage of ur salary can pay ur annual house rent.

Career › Re: What % Of Your Salary Pays Your Rent? by Psoul(m): 11:40am On Apr 11, 2018

dman4mdmoon:
Annual or monthly? Gross or net ? You have to be explicit.

The question is very clear and straight to the point unless u are finding it difficult to understand.

Webmasters › Re: 10 Search Engine Mistakes To Avoid by Psoul(m): 9:09am On Apr 11, 2018

inoki247:
how can I search blue film?

Make a hole on ur bathroom door. Conceal it from others. When ur sisters and other female members of ur family went to bath, quietly open it, start peeping them from there. It a good search engine for blue films. You can also snap the show, share it on Nairaland and add the link so we will know the source of ur video.

TV/Movies › Re: Bbnaija: Nina Ends Her Relationship With Miracle In Tears by Psoul(m): 8:56am On Apr 11, 2018

AlwaysUltraPad:

You sure say Nina na Ibo girl? Why end a relationship with someone who's about to become a millionaire? Nina is confused.

Big Brother will not allow a man to win this season game. They will purposely allow a female housemate to win it just to balance the winning. If they allow a guy to win it again, they many female viewers will lose interest in the show

Crime › Re: Offa Bank Robbery: Police Arrest Seven Suspects by Psoul(m): 5:11pm On Apr 07, 2018

That Caliber of robbers can not be arrested dat way. It will take months if not years to catch those robber if our policemen decide to do thorough job. So free those ppl u want to save ur face.

I believe those guys are the owners of the abandoned vehicles. I pity any of them that refused to make police entry wen his car was stolen.

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Business › Re: If I Spend Money Mistakenly Deposited Into My Bank Account, What Will Happen? by Psoul(m): 12:46pm On Apr 07, 2018

Efficient5:
It would be a case that would call for a lot of question and theory as regards law.. But as a lawyer it can be argued with this saying that he who owns the land owns whatever is on it... So also is your account it would be wrong for them to keep money that is not yours in your account and u may hide under the defense that you thought it was a jack pot u won probably from the bank and it is not expected of you to seek permission before using the money in your account... Spend there money hide under some kinda defense and when they come charge them with trespass and also come up with the fact that it ur account and anything there is deemed to be urs... Then they would be on the defense looking for reasons why you should not spend money in an account that belongs to you....

U mean u are a Lawyer in Nigeria?
Do you think this kind of case will be tried in a local kindred meeting where u will bring up this kind of defense and it will save u.
Oga, we are talking of Nigeria Court.

Or do u think we are talking of sane countries where they will have the patience to listen to all defense no matter how irrelevant it may sound?

Just wait, en EFCC but u in their cell, you will sell everything that is in your village and bring them the proceed with abeg, still your freedom will not come soon.
Oga ooo, this place na Naija ooo.

Celebrities › Re: Funke Adesiyan: "How My Tribal Marks Greatly Affected My Self-Esteem" by Psoul(m): 3:42pm On Apr 06, 2018

My own annoyance is, Why would ppl give ugly person tribal marks. Is that not the height of wickedness?
For those that are beautiful, I have no problem with that, but for the already ugly ones, why adding "scary" to "ugliness"...why?

TV/Movies › Re: BBNaija: Teddy A's Fans To Welcome Him To Nigeria With A Hummer Limo Lincoln by Psoul(m): 10:46am On Apr 03, 2018

GloriaNinja:
SOME PEOPLE NO GET BETTER THING TO DO.

....and u get better things to do and u sleep, drink and eat Nairaland morning and night.

Celebrities › Re: The Weeknd To Sue Wizkid And Artistes That Trademark "Starboy" by Psoul(m): 6:32am On Apr 03, 2018

obojememe:
u said?

Nairaland General › ICYMI: Baby Snatched By Monkey Found Dead by Psoul(op): 6:17am On Apr 03, 2018

Indian police say a 16-day-old baby boy believed to have been snatched by a monkey has been found drowned in a well.

The infant was sleeping under a mosquito net at his home in the eastern state of Odisha on Friday when he was taken by a rhesus macaque, a species with a reddish-pink face common across India.

“The mother is saying that she saw a monkey take away her child. She raised an alarm but the monkey quickly leaped over the roof and vanished out of sight,” police sub-inspector S.M. Baral told AFP.

“We launched a search along with the forest officers. Yesterday (Sunday) the baby was spotted inside the well dead,” she told AFP.

A post-mortem showed the infant died of asphyxia due to drowning, Baral said.

“Since there were no injury marks on the baby, maybe the monkey dropped him in the well.”

No case was registered as the “family is convinced it’s the monkey that killed their child”, the officer said. The incident happened in the village of Talabasta in Cuttack district.

Media reports said monkeys have become a growing nuisance in the area where the child was taken.

In March last year, schools were closed in Odisha’s Kendrapada district because of frequent monkey attacks, the Hindustan Times said.

The same month a government employee died from head injuries after a monkey leapt at him from a tree, the daily reported.

Though revered in the majority Hindu nation, monkeys are a menace in many cities, trashing gardens and office and residential rooftops and often viciously attacking people for food.

Activists say the invasion of the animal’s natural habitats by urban populations has caused the problem.

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