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Politics / Re: Photo: To Raise Sculptural Piece Of Jonathan In Otuoke As A Mark Of Hero by rabzy01: 2:48pm On May 09, 2015
No problem, as long as the statue will be in Otueke.

Culture / Re: 40 Old Photos That Will Show You How Times Have Changed In Nigeria! by rabzy01: 2:38pm On May 07, 2015
Icon4s:
29. Kano Mosque (1960)

This is not a mosque. It is one of the gates of the Emir's palace in Kano.
Education / Re: Avoid These 20 English Words When In Other Countries by rabzy01: 7:32pm On May 05, 2015
Toyolad:
Noted but could you please arrange it well for easy reading.

Thanks for noting.
As for rearranging them you can do that. Over to you. Have done mine. cheesy
Education / Re: Avoid These 20 English Words When In Other Countries by rabzy01: 7:30pm On May 05, 2015
espn:
Nice one OP.. many people for don chop slap cos of dis mistakes oo. travelling is beyond boarding a plane to a destination.

Op u forgot ORUBEBE: when in Nigeria don't use the word orubebe..because Nigerians might see you as a tout or peace destroyer.

Yes, but point of correction. The reality is, when in Nigeria, don't call anyone or name your child ORUBEBE. Because people will see that person as stupid, incalculative, inarticulate and lacking in good manners or a rehabilitated militant like one below. grin

Education / Re: Recommend Threads For Frontpage by rabzy01: 6:36pm On May 05, 2015
Education / Avoid These 20 English Words When In Other Countries by rabzy01: 6:32pm On May 05, 2015
If you travel abroad frequently for work, or if you have an e-commerce store with customers from all over the world, it’s worth noting that there are a number of English words that, phonetically, don’t work in other countries and can lead to double entendre or unintended offence territory. Here are 20 of them to help you ensure that your communication isn’t lost in translation.

See also: 9 Words or Phrases Millennials Should Avoid Using in the Workplace

France
Preservative. Avoid asking about preservatives in France; you’ll probably be met with strange looks. It means ‘condom’ in France.

Norway
Pick. If you’re visiting Norway, don’t use the word ‘pick’. Your Norwegian colleague is unlikely to be impressed - it means ‘dick’ over there.

Fitter. Does your business specialise in fitness products? Be mindful that in Norway, the word ‘fitte’ refers to a woman’s genitals.

Turkey
Peach. Going to Turkey? Avoid asking for a peach in the supermarket or anywhere else for that matter. It means ‘bastard’ in Turkish.

Germany
Gift. ‘Never look a gift horse in the mouth’, we’re told; perhaps more so in Germany where the word means ‘poison’.

Latte. In Germany, latte doesn’t mean the frothy, milky concoction you get from your local Starbucks. It means ‘erect penis’ in some German quarters.

Korea
Salsa. Out for a Mexican in Korea? It’s probably best not to ask for salsa: it means ‘diarrhoea’ in Korean.

Sweden
Speed. Try not to talk about speed when in the company of others in Sweden. It means ‘fart’.

Bump. If you’ve had the misfortune of a bump on your car, note that the word ‘bump’ in Swedish means ‘dump’.

Speed bump. Put the above two words together and you have the phrase ‘speed bump’, which in Swedish means fart dump.

Kiss. If you ask your Swedish host or hostess for a kiss, they might very well direct you to the toilets. In Swedish, the word means ‘pee’.

Portugal
Pay Day. If you’re in Portugal, refrain from singing with happiness that it’s ‘pay day’. No one will be impressed. In Portuguese it means “I farted”.

Exquisite. Extend a compliment to your Portuguese host by describing something belonging to them as ‘exquisite’ and you might be met with askance looks: ‘esquisito’ in Portuguese means ‘weird’.

Hungary
Cookie. If you’re visiting Hungary, whether on business or for pleasure, avoid asking for a cookie. It means ‘small penis’ in Hungarian.

Japan
Jerry. It’s perhaps a little late for Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, but if you’re in Japan, avoid using the word – it means ‘diarrhoea’ over there.

France
Bra. Do you sell luxury underwear? Whilst you and I might initially understand the word to mean a garment that covers the breasts, if you’re in France your French colleagues might think you’re selling arms. Literally.

Italy
Tremendous. Refrain from boasting about the tremendous prices you offer your clients. In this country, ‘tremendo’ is the word for ‘terrible’.

Netherlands
Bill. Asking for the bill might raise a few guffaws in the Netherlands: ‘bil’ means ‘buttocks’ there.

Lager. It might confuse your Dutch colleagues if you were to ask for a ‘lager’ when having a few drinks with them after work. Lager means ‘storage’ in Dutch.

Spain
Cool. The word cool is too close for comfort to the Spanish word 'culo'; a crude term for 'bum'. Best avoided.

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See also: How to Take Advantage of Your Native Language Working in a Foreign Country

That some words can be misinterpreted not only has relevance for those who frequently go abroad on business, but as Tictail point out, also for online businesses where ‘borderless’ transactions take place. So if you’ve often wondered why your “exquisite Madagascan chocolates” fly like hotcakes everywhere in the world except Brazil and Portugal, perhaps you now have the answer: weird, dodgy chocolates just won’t sell.

Source: http://www.careeraddict.com/16695/avoid-these-20-english-words-when-in-other-countries?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=promoted_post
Politics / Re: Pastor Rejects GEJ Trekker In Kwali by rabzy01: 6:23pm On May 05, 2015
May 29, jona go trek back to otueke. Na so fashola talkam.

Politics / Re: Asabe Asmau-Ahmed, Petroleum Fund New Boss, Appointed By Jonathan by rabzy01: 6:14pm On May 05, 2015
I tell you...........

Politics / Re: 14 Time Bombs Awaiting Buhari- Daily Trust by rabzy01: 2:30pm On May 03, 2015
CountDracula:
By the time he wil b leaving... They will become 14miracles performed by GMB

Insha a Allah.
By the grace of God.
Islam for Muslims / Re: Breaking!chief Imam Of Abuja Is Dead by rabzy01: 10:52pm On May 02, 2015
Inna lil Lahi wa inna ilahi rajiun.
Allahummarramhu wa afu anhu.
Politics / Re: We Used Almajiris To Vote Out Jonathan – Kwankwaso by rabzy01: 4:26pm On Apr 14, 2015
grin grin grin

Politics / Re: Governorship Election: INEC Releases Press Statement by rabzy01: 3:48pm On Apr 06, 2015
If you want to catch dog, use bone.
If you want to catch mouse, use fish.
If you want to catch fish, use hook.

IF YOU WANT TO CATCH PDP, USE.................




NO CARD READER, NO ELECTION.

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Politics / Re: Aisha Buhari: Why President-elect’s Wife May Not Be Nigeria’s Next First Lady by rabzy01: 8:29am On Apr 04, 2015
cyril83:


Women actually ruined jonathan's govt.
You have a point.

Think of:

PEJ, Mama Peace,

That woman on top of petroleum subsidy, Dezani

Odua, that lady with bullet proof car,

Oteh,

Okonjo...
Politics / Re: 2015 POLLS: Please Support Me, GEJ Begs North-East by rabzy01: 7:19am On Mar 27, 2015
Jono, why now?

Politics / Re: Daura Indigenes Wash Off GEJ's Visit With Water After Leaving Kastina by rabzy01: 1:19pm On Mar 22, 2015
FastShipping:
grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin

It seems Jonathan is suffering from leprosy. Jonathan is someone to avoid like ebola.

After all he is ebele. The brother of ebola.

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Politics / Re: Jonathan Vs Buhari: How They Stand In 36 States, FCT - PUNCH by rabzy01: 1:12pm On Mar 22, 2015
You spoke my mind. grin

makzeze:
Buhari will win in Niger, kaduna, nassarawa, adamawa and gombe states. No doubt about that.

Nigeria sai Buhari

GEJ up to May 29 2015.

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Politics / Re: Nigerian Government Cuts Electricity Tariff By 50% by rabzy01: 5:14pm On Mar 17, 2015
It is too late too litle.........

Politics / Re: Nigerian Government Cuts Electricity Tariff By 50% by rabzy01: 5:12pm On Mar 17, 2015
I tell you.........

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Politics / Re: Poll: If Today Was Election Day, Who Would You Vote For? by rabzy01: 9:58pm On Mar 15, 2015
I tell you..........

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Family / Re: How Many Of You Used This?pix by rabzy01: 4:54pm On Mar 07, 2015
Yeah.
We called it 'kodi'.
Politics / Re: I Wasn’t Trying To Seduce The President –seyi Shay by rabzy01: 4:45pm On Mar 07, 2015
Uncle say make we no put " YAM & GOAT" in one place.

You see what you caused now?

See as the GOAT carry one leg cross the other one squeezing dickson and on top of that carry two hands put the thing down.

The GOAT try sha. He for eat that YAM at once.





Kongi na bastard.

Politics / Re: Military: Fleeing Boko Haram On Rampage by rabzy01: 3:26pm On Mar 02, 2015
You said it all grin

koboko69:
Dear Niaralanders,

It is no news that the news media have been flooded with news of success against Boko Haram. A lot comes to mind with this "Sudden Success".

What were the Generals doing wrong for the past 5 years that they suddenly started getting right few weeks to elections?

The time table for elections have been slated long before now, dont you find it funny that, in a last minute effort to shift the elections, the military suddenly chose the date for slated for elections as the day "A FINAL ONSLAGHT AGAINST BOKOHARAM WILL COMMENCE". It is quite interesting that a battle that have been going on for over 5 years is now being won in 6weeks.

This are our presidents words about BH in the past




Compare to a Serious General;




It is a pity that Bokoharam was allowed to thrive and kill innocent citizens, gallant soldiers and officers mostly junior officers for the selfish,monetary, and political gains of this government.

Did Jonathan just wake up from his slumber few weeks to elections? What could have be done long ago is just being done now. Suddenly Jonathan knows the road tO mubi and other troubled spots,now he knows he has to reward gallant soldiers, now he knows he has to visit troubled zone in other to boost the morale of troops. Are this necessities just dawning on him just because of elections. The blood of soldiers and officers lost in this battle because of the greediness and quest for power by this government will surely fight for them.

I have always maintained that the Nigerian Armed forces can deal with this menace but for the pot belly Generals, selfish politicians, and wicked president, alot of lives were allowed to waste.

What results do you expect when you sit back and always wait for an attack to repel. I do not blame soldiers and officers who abadon their riffles and flee. When thos guys aee coming for an attack they come in numbers, with almost unlimited ammo, and a very high morale. You give a soldier 60 to 90 rounds of ammunition, which will be expended in no time once the rifle is set to rapid. Do you expect them to fight with their raw hands? Now a lot of them have been distributed to various military formations to be dismissed there by injecting unemployed trained soldiers into the streets causing more dangers for the populace.

Few weeks to elections, the calous Generals just realized they have to take the battle to the enemies. SHAME ON THIS GOVERNMENT! SHAME ON THE CABALS, SHAME ON THE GENERALS.

EVEN IF PRESIDENT JONATHAN TAKES A RIFFLE AND HEAD FOR SAMBISA NOW;

I have decided for CHANGE and no amount of scripted performance and propaganda can change my mind!!!

WE ALL KNOW WHY BOKOHARAM MENACE WAS ALLOWED TO THRIVE FOR SO LONG NOW


TRIBUTES TO THE SOLDIERS AND OFFICERS WHO LOST THEIR LIFE IN THIS BATTLE. RIP TO THE MANY INNOCENT CITIZENS KILLED BECAUSE OF AN INCOMPETENT PRESIDENT

Politics / Re: A Chadian Soldier Wears Charms For Protection Against Boko Haram Militants (pic) by rabzy01: 4:46pm On Feb 28, 2015
This is Africa.
Politics / Re: Angry Politician Sets Hilux Vehicle On Fire In Delta State (Pic) by rabzy01: 9:13pm On Feb 17, 2015
See senseless conclusion. Who the hell told you that the picture was taken in Niger Delta or the woman is from ND?

Get history book to know that there was Nigeria before oil.
Read the newspapers to know that there is Nigeria with oil.
Get common sense to know that there will be nigeria after oil from ND.


nzeadachie:
THAT'S TO SHOW YOU WHAT OIL SPILLING IS DOING TO NIGER DELTANS, THAT'S THEIR WATER MIND YOU IT'S GOODLUCK OR NO OIL MONEY, AND YOU KNOW THAT NO OIL MONEY NO ONE NIGERIA

Politics / Re: A Crew Member Of Channels TV Was Stabbed At The Disrupted APC Rally In Rivers by rabzy01: 9:01pm On Feb 17, 2015
clevvermind:
is she the cause of the incident? why are you people so dumb?

Yes, she is not just the cause of the accident but also prime suspect in multiple muder case.

Had they not visited her, the accident wouldn't have happened.

Politics / Re: Buhari Did Not Visit Chibok - GMB Campaign Office by rabzy01: 8:53pm On Feb 17, 2015
You may be right.

What they want is the return of their missing girls. But who is there to help find and return them as the present Commander in Theft of the Nigerian Armed Forces has failed to do so?

SSSlytherin2:
Who even wants him there?... Let him go to daura and tend to his cows.
Buhari, Chibok doesn't need you.

Politics / Re: Angry Politician Sets Hilux Vehicle On Fire In Delta State (Pic) by rabzy01: 1:42pm On Feb 17, 2015
He must be a member of POVERTY DEVELOPMENT PARTY (PDP).

Politics / Re: Muslim Group Attacks Gov. Fayose Over Malicious Newspaper Adverts by rabzy01: 1:35pm On Feb 17, 2015
This man has beeb a thug and will continue to be so till May 19, 2015 after which GMB will start giving him medications in kiriki.
WAI

Politics / Re: GEJ Media Chat On AIT, NTA: Live Updates by rabzy01: 4:25pm On Feb 14, 2015
Your knowledge of economics is at the same level with Ngozi- too much theories on papers and projector screens!

Tell me something real.

Abeg, how much be $1 to a Naira?
Make I run go aliexpress if it is N101 to 1USD. If not, to hell with the rebasing of the GDP!

tomakint:

This same 'Zoo Keeper' rebased your economy to make it the biggest in Africa. He grew your GDP to $510 billion. He brought back automobile assembly plants to Nigeria and even encouraged an indigeneous one. He revamped Agricultural sector. He empowered and stilL empowering youths. etc. What a pity
Politics / Re: Pdp Govs In Fresh Plot To Stop Buhari by rabzy01: 4:06pm On Feb 14, 2015
My Queen, what are you doing in Federal Republic of Nigeria?

Is Biafra too hot for your?

Thanks to Nigerian Army.

What is your business with Nigeria's politics?



biafranqueen:
We need the truth, honestly if this was GEJ the whole world media would be a blaze! Remember show your PhD and when they did lipsrsealed
Which one is it does he still have Masters from War College that never gave them out until 2000?
Did his principle say he "SHOULD" pass his exams?
Which one be truth this is the biggest political office in Africa we need answers from the General this is not The Truth Panel asking
We The People have a right to know the truth the law is the law!
How can you fight corruption by perpetrating fraud?

Politics / Re: GEJ Media Chat On AIT, NTA: Live Updates by rabzy01: 9:00pm On Feb 11, 2015
Then what is he doing in Aso rock?

Is Nigeria a zoo?

Why is he not in UI zoo?



No wonder things keep happening in Nigeria and he doesnt give a damn.


RedArrow:
PhD in Zoology not English Language.

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