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Programming › Is Freelancing As A Software Programmer Possible? by rapmike(op): 2:07pm On Mar 09, 2016

I am a student and I plan to be a software programmer when I am ready(hopefully before February next year). How possible is it for me to be a freelance software programmer? Are there possibilities for freelance software programmers (I mean in the Nigerian Context here)? I am quite new to it all.

Jobs/Vacancies › Is Freelancing As A Software Programmer Possible? by rapmike(op): 2:01pm On Mar 09, 2016

Tech Jobs › Is Freelancing As A Software Programmer Possible? by rapmike(op): 1:51pm On Mar 09, 2016

Literature › Re: Students Of Wazobia University by rapmike(op): 9:01pm On Mar 08, 2016

Debola soon forgot about the snub, however he decided not to give her his attention any longer.

Weeks passed by and Debola had got used to the activities around the campus, though running for classes each day and entering lecture rooms that are so far from each other that they could be assigned different time zones was exhausting. His solace was in the fact that it was only going to get better each session, at least that what Marcus said.

One day, while he, Marcus and Oluwatobi, a bespectacled plump guy with massive hair and flabby muscles were discussing a topic on economics, his disrespectful mystery lady showed up in front of them.

"Good evening, please can I speak to one of you?"

"Who among us are you asking about?" Marcus asked in a curtly manner while Debola removed his nose from the question.

"Him." She pointed to Debola.

Debola lifted his head and looked at her suspiciously.

"How can I help you?"

"Please I heard that you have the chemistry handout Mr Soriyan gave out. Can I buy a copy?"

"It has finished, besides you have a class representative as well. Collect it from him."

"He does not have again. Please can I photocopy your own copy?"

"No. Its not here with me. If that's all, I would like to return to my friends."

Once Debola returned to where Marcus and Tobi were seated, Marcus dragged him towards himself.

"Why are you being so obnoxious?"

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Literature › Re: Students Of Wazobia University by rapmike(op): 10:04pm On Mar 07, 2016

It took a week before he had a glimpse of the lady who he failed to strike a conversation with, a week in which he sorted himself and registration in all levels.

Debola was attending his first class, CHM 101 with Marcus, who incidentally was in the same department with him- psychology, when he saw her rush into the lecture theatre with her colleagues, all looking prim and agile.

Marcus followed his eyes as their trailed the lady before she sat down and looked back, their eyes meeting themselves for the first time that day.

While Debola's eyes shifted his gaze, Marcus intensified his, forcing her to sit down.

"Na the chic you dey eye be that, abi?" Marcus said in clear pidgin English. Debola just nodded his head in agreement. Before Marcus could comment further, the lecturer came and the class commenced.

As soon as the class ended, Debola moved swiftly and hastily,causing discomfort to other students.

"Hello miss." He started when he got to where she was. "My name is Debola."

She rolled her eyes before saying Nice to meet you in a disrespectful manner.

"Sorry, have I offended you by greeting you first?" He said, obviously offended by her behavior. She simply hissed and walked away, causing some students who were still smarting from his aggressive movements earlier on to laugh.

As he stared at her in anger, Marcus sneaked to his back and whispered to him.

"That girl is off limits." He told Debola.

"How do you know? Have you asked her out before?"

"Well, I do know a bit here and there." Marcus said. "For example, her father was a lecturer here until he died, she is in Medicine and she has a boyfriend."

"So? I am not thinking of dating her, at least not immediately."

"Don't lie to yourself, you must be thinking about her in that manner." Marcus said. "I am not naïve."

"Never said you were, but I just wanted to say hello and at least get to know her as a person before anything else. She just behaved arrogantly, like she owned the world."

"Hmn, well things are going on well for her, that's for sure. Let's go to the hostel, don't waste your time getting upset at a lady that doesn't care a bit about you."

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Literature › Re: Students Of Wazobia University by rapmike(op): 12:22pm On Mar 07, 2016

Debola on the other hand, was mentally kicking himself for not starting a conversation with her. He did not know what happened, but he found himself so stunned by her beauty that he could not speak.

It did not take that long for him to forget about that, however as he found himself in his hostel in no time. As he alighted from the shuttle and paid the driver, he bumped into another student.

"Sorry." He mumbled as he tried to apologize but the other student just waved it away. Debola, now looking at the building in front of him was awestruck, obviously it was clear that he was in for a new experience.

Shehu Yar'adua Hostel is a majestic hall, comparable with some of the hotels in Nigeria. Its structure contained main rooms, and was built in a way that it could be mistaken for a national edifice.

"Hope you know that you can't keep staring at the hall forever. I guess that you are a fresher."

Debola suddenly turned to see a person who seemed to be in his mid-twenties, was of unremarkable height but imposing physique, like he had been hitting the gym regularly. He was quite fair skinned, like someone who traveled frequently.

"Hello, I am Marcus." The fellow stretched his hand.
"I am Adebola. Pleased to meet you." Debola took his hand.

"You have to register over there." Marcus pointed to a certain 'office', which seemed to be hastily created. "Don't worry, the registration process is a short one."

"Are you not registering?" Debola asked.

"Don't take everyone who comes into the hall as a fresher. Marcus said. Though I am one." Debola stared at him. "I had been in this school for a while before I got admission, so I came earlier and registered." Marcus said, helping him with his load. "Follow me."

Debola had hardly taken three steps when two young guys moved towards him, inviting him to their respective churches. Marcus had to wait for them to finish their advertisement before he and Debola could move forward.

Debola soon got to the office and duly registered, before he went to his room, which Marcus observed was two rooms ahead of his.

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Literature › Re: Students Of Wazobia University by rapmike(op): 7:11am On Mar 07, 2016

The walls of Wazobia University stood tall, as if it was in testament to the achievements that have been birthed in through this school. After all, here was an institution that had the knack for producing the most unusual set of graduates in the country. Moreover, the high walls, which are unusual of the varsity, were a result of constant clashes between the students and communal youths.

Adebola Soyeye entered into the varsity premises with brimming confidence. He had written TIB exams just once and he aced the exams, scoring enough points to enter this university. Not that it mattered to his guardian anyway. He had learned that in order to succeed, you have to pick responsibility for your life.

That's what brought him here.

As soon as he got into the campus shuttle inside the gate, he sat down comfortably at the back, his luggage lounging comfortable on his laps. This was despite the fact that there were spaces which was made for luggages. Not that he did not notice, only that his luggages was too much for it.

A lady soon came and sat besides him, her luggage seemly petty to his. She looked at him in an awkward manner, drinking in his five foot plus height and his lean frame, black skin, bright eyes, his faded jeans and simple red polo shirt with a sandal which was definitely made by a local shoe-maker. He also stared at her little bag with her nice make-up and obviously dyed hair. She had a blue cloth which covered her luscious body well enough. Coupled with her brown skin, she looked miles ahead of him in finances.

They stared at each other for a while like they were the only persons in the shuttle. It was until she got to her bus-stop that he tried to make an attempt to speak to her.

"Hello, ......"

She alighted from the bus like she was not aware of his attempt, then turned just in time to see him turn his face away before the shuttle left. She then smiled and walked towards her destination.

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Literature › Students Of Wazobia University by rapmike(op): 6:23am On Mar 07, 2016

This is a work of fiction. Names and characters used are fictitious and are in no way related to anyone who exists or have existed in real life. This work is protected by the copyright laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and therefore No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission from the author ©. Rapmike 2015
Email: ugospur@gmail.com

Politics › Re: James Ocholi's Wife Interview On Motherhood And Dying On Mothers Day by rapmike(m): 1:12am On Mar 07, 2016

Bossforeva:
There is an interview she granted to authorityngr.com about her experiences in Motherhood. It is so sad she coincidentally died on a Mothering Day.

Below is the article which is titled

We must make our children always confide in us – Mrs. Ocholi

http://starttells.com/2016/03/06/nasir-el-rufai-announces-the-death-of-james-ocholis-wife-lets-take-a-recap-on-her-view-on-motherhood/

Some people need to read this interview, especially those in marriage- men and women alike. Even though a few things are inexcusable, when I hear some funny marriage break-ups and the stories full of hate and pot-holes, I begin to ask why they got together in the first place. Marriage is an honorable institution and should remain so. The interview is so laced with wisdom.

Shame she had to die that way.

Romance › Re: Is This True About A Man(photos) by rapmike(m): 7:04am On Mar 05, 2016

Kondomatic:
God bless you.

In fact he just added more 20yrs in perfect health to your life.

Ladies are always ready to talk what real men should and shouldn't do but nobody talks about real women.

Tell them.

Especially those women who cry 'men are dogs' and then treat good men like they are idiots or something.

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Sports › Re: Peter Rufai's New Look (Photo) by rapmike(m): 6:17pm On Mar 03, 2016

shadrach77:
Thanks o bros. People are always reffering to the 98 Denmark match forgetting the fact that Rufai was semi-retired at that time. Go and watch Maroc 88 then you'll know how good Rufai was in his hey days. He was the best goalkeeper not only in Nigeria but in Africa. He was very good at stopping penalties, something Enyeama hasn't been noted for. Rufai is by far, Nigeria's best goalkeeper

Bros, what do you mean that Enyeama was not know for stopping penalties? Did you watch Enyeama in Enyimba? Do you watch the dude when he keeps for Lille? I know that Rufai was awesome but stop looking down on Enyeama like he was one inferior goalkeeper or that he was not good. For heavens sake, Enyeama has been the best Goalkeeper in Africa before; he was even nominated for the best player in Africa. Nigerian football history owes a lot to Enyeama, same as Rufai!

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Sports › Re: Peter Rufai's New Look (Photo) by rapmike(m): 6:12pm On Mar 03, 2016

oodua1stson:
funny how people who have never done anything good for their own family will come online to tarnish someone who actually did something for the whole Nigeria.

A man who under him we were the 5th best team in the world.

In 98 he was old and not the 1st choice. It was the injury to Ike Shorunmu that made him start at the world cup 98 and he did very well considering that was when FIFA and Adidas went the way of rubber balls instead of leather.

And your hero Enyeama also cost us qualification to the world cup in 2006 when he conceded one of the cheapest goals ever against Angola

But why am I wasting my time. A fool will never see greatness even if it hits him on the head

What's it? Why venting your anger on the post? What happened, whether he was 2nd choice or last choice, happened and he has part of the blame! We know that Enyeama had his faults but does that make him less than Rufai? In fact, you that is claiming that someone cannot see greatness may have the same issue, only picking Enyeama's faults.

Sports › Re: Peter Rufai's New Look (Photo) by rapmike(m): 5:48pm On Mar 03, 2016

ikubch:
Peter Rufai, he took Nigeria to No 5 on FIFA ranking. Dodo Mayana!

If enyeama instead of Rufai kept during that time, we would have been in number 3 and maybe Enyeama would have kept for a top European team like Juventus or Dortmund/Bayern.

Family › Re: Woman Talks About Killing Her Adulterous Husband On Social Media by rapmike(m): 3:39pm On Mar 03, 2016

Some men sef! Sowing wild oats everywhere without abandon!
If am to advice the woman, I will tell her to gather all the evidence that the man is cheating her, then store them, carry her kids and leave the house. I don't want to advise divorce, but separation will do so much good for her. Let her travel out of the state to another part of the country and build from the scratch. If possible, she should gather all her savings and start a business, get herself a lawyer and find out any legal loophole she can find to force the man to take care of his kids and stop taking them to different 'aunties'.

P.S. She should also hold her wedding certificate or whatever her evidence of their union is.

Literature › Re: Valley Of Kings by rapmike(m): 12:42am On Mar 03, 2016

Shalomdee, my heart beats gladly when I read your story. Despite how short it is,it is quite enjoyable and the narrative mode seems to suit you well. I think this will be a front page material in due time, if the quality is consistent.

I am following this and this story has challenged me to continue writing. May start anytime soon.

Please, I know it will be tough after a while and especially as it seems like you are using your phone, but don't abandon this thread.

Cc:
Divepen
Larrysun
Obinnau
Repogirl

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Romance › Re: See The Difference Between Dating A Boy And Dating A Man by rapmike(m): 11:56pm On Mar 01, 2016

AfroKnight:
In summary, a man agrees to your leash, but a boy resists it.

Some ladies reason like small small girls watching telemundo.

Don't mind them. They will be looking for men when they have not even improved themselves.

They won't improve themselves, yet they will be looking for men to support them.

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Literature › Re: An Open Invitation To Writers by rapmike(m): 3:29pm On Mar 01, 2016

inkon:
We had our first meeting yesterday, the 28 day of February, at stopover hotel Ikeja. I had promised to update on this thread as soon as I was back but I came back so tired and besides there wasn't much to say as turnout was very poor. We hoped for 12 people but we had only 5 in attendance. Our second meeting will take place in March, at Unilag, Festac campus. Will keep you posted.

Nice one. I am with you on this, don't get bothered about the number of folks that came, things will improve gradually.

Literature › Re: Tarasha - (An Action Thriller) - Story Of The Month - January 2016 by rapmike(m): 3:10pm On Mar 01, 2016

ESIXLOVE:
Don't let your heart beat faster cos her time to go down has not come, she's still on the rise, when the time for her fall comes you will know.

Esixlove, my man! How far? Have not heard from you in a long while.

Literature › Re: Seun Osewa Welldone. There's Now Improvement In Lit.sec by rapmike(m): 3:05pm On Mar 01, 2016

Divepen, you are right. It seems like the traffic here is dying seriously and to make it worse, I have not seen a literature thread in frontpage for ages.

Hope Seun does something about it.

Literature › Re: A New Month Tale by rapmike(m): 2:46pm On Mar 01, 2016

Divepen1:
Happy New Month

.okay to spice this new month, let me tell you a story

Before modernization, Three brothers left Lagos and entered Black Town. The whole place was full of bushes till they got to a path that divided into three other paths.They decided to take a path each. The first went to the place called the future, the second went to the place called the past.
The last went to the present.
When the first got to the past the townsmen loaded him with loads of lessons and sorrow. He couldn't stop being depressed even as he sought for a better land. He moved till he got to the present by the time it was too late to enjoy anything the people could offer because he was too sad and tired to enjoy the present. He promised to go there to cry with them again.
While he was wallowing in the past, the second person who went to future returned, excited about what he saw though he was afraid of the trouble One would face before getting there. So he too embedded on his fear couldn't enjoy the present.
However, the one who went to the present enjoyed the day and decided to do that the next day. With what had been described about the future one needed Orisha Nla to go smoothly so why the fear?

Learn your lessons

Akintayo Akinjide.
www.nigerianwritershub.com

I thought it was another novel of yours. Nice one

TV/Movies › Re: Naruto Information by rapmike(m): 4:30pm On Feb 29, 2016

Csami:
Don't bring this sh*t here! Leave it for the political section.

first of all, i was not bringing anything here nor there, i was just making a observation without making any political references

TV/Movies › Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe by rapmike(m): 2:48pm On Feb 28, 2016

cao:
I actually watched that in the cinema, for some odd reason I enjoy Adam Sandler films...

TV/Movies › Re: Marvel Cinematic Universe by rapmike(m): 2:05am On Feb 28, 2016

cao:
Nope. I'll seat through it all. I did that for Epic Movie, sat through that s**t, while I was thinking of new ways to kill my friend, since her late ass made me miss Hot Fuzz & she didn't want to watch the next showing of HF because she said it was late. Ended up going to the cinema solo to watch HF the next day.

I used to do it for books sef, although I grew out of that one.

Please watch the film called Pixels. Am sure you will walk out on that one. cheesy

TV/Movies › Re: Naruto Information by rapmike(m): 1:34am On Feb 28, 2016

pacino26:
Help a brother with the link. Naruto keep my two other brothers and I glued to the screen and my phone for yrs. My fiancee never could understand why these men will pay some much attention to an animated movie. I use to follow up on YouTube till they flooded the place with infinite dream. Do share the continuation of the battle screens for me pls.

Nice analysis by some folks here.

Anyone who care to analyze Danzo sama with me, the ANBU foundation master?

Danzo is the darkness that clouds the Third(lol).

Okay, seriously now Danzo to me is one of those overly cautious shinobis who recognize the need for the shinobi world to unite but won't deceive himself that the shinobis can be trusted with their world. He does not believe in the softness of Hashirama's ideals and sees force as the only means to acheive his goal which is surprisingly peace.

TV/Movies › Re: Naruto Information by rapmike(m): 1:30am On Feb 28, 2016

tplacid:
A thought came to my mind.

The relationship between the Uchichas and the senju is similar to that of the Igbos and the Yorubas

The two clans and equally gifted but there is a fierce competition between them.

Just thinking out loud.

The Igbos are the Uchihas and the Senju are Yorubas abi? I think that's your wavelength.

Sports › Re: NFF Re-appoints Samson Siasia As Coach For Super Eagles by rapmike(m): 10:01pm On Feb 26, 2016

comodo:
Those who are screaming and calling NFF clueless. What options do we have considering that a high profile game is coming up in a months time. Not only that, invitation letters must be sent to d required players. So who will compile these players?. Maybe me. We really need to understand the situation we are in right now. Siaone u need all the luck in the world.
Just win Egypt, us work is done.

So NFF remembered Egypt when Oliseh quit but did not remember when he complained of been owed salary? They are clueless and sh*t lickers!

Please let's work towards 2019 Nations Cup!

Sports › Re: NFF Re-appoints Samson Siasia As Coach For Super Eagles by rapmike(m): 9:57pm On Feb 26, 2016

MrFairplay4ume:
The castigated Siasia is back again! My country is a joke!

Siasia was appointed because he is been successful as the U-23 coach. What am surprised is that he is collecting this job after what happened previously with him. Are our local coaches that desperate to coach Super Eagles?

Sports › Re: Why NFF Should Be Blamed For Oliseh's Resignation by rapmike(m): 7:42pm On Feb 26, 2016

Nelgenius4me:
Op you spoke my mind, how can the NFF who want success withhold resources to achieve the said success? If the coach fails we are often quick to criticise him while he is denied the tools to succeed. Oliseh did the right thing- let no one come and shout patroticism when those in government are squandering tax payers money for frivolities. It is in Nigeria we pay salaries and allowances and we assume it is a favour to do such. The labourer is worthy of his wages.

Why people are attacking him is not for patriotism sake. Oliseh is right about the salary issues and all that, but the questions I want to ask are these:
1) Why is it that Oliseh never takes responsibility for anything that goes wrong under him? He had squabbles with Enyeama and made him leave the National team, he isolated Emenike and that one left too, there has not been a game that he managed that we were impressive, he keeps blaming others for issues (Enyeama, Emenike, pitch, NFF, 'spiritual attackers*am not sure if those were his actual words*) etc? Nothing was ever his fault.
2) Why did he go into the job if he knew he could not bear months without salary? Almost every local coach that has managed the Super Eagles has had this problem. Does he want to say that he did not make research about NFF's habits or quirks?
3) Why did he attack the likes of Siasia and Keshi when they struggled with the national team when he can't take the same treatment?

In as much as I have nothing personal against him and his decision, the fact is that he came into the position with so much expectation and he disappointed us badly. That's why many people are angry at him.

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Sports › Re: Why NFF Should Be Blamed For Oliseh's Resignation by rapmike(m): 7:21pm On Feb 26, 2016

mildflame:
Ogbeni this is no NEWS, every other coach have gone thru same. He is a STUPID FOOL I so supported and he has got no EXCUSE

Tell them. When they sacked Keshi everyone was jubliating like say he was the worst thing that happened, meanwhile there was an NFF that threatened him early in that stint with sack ( while we were at AFCON), refused to pay him his salaries and kept delaying his plans. No one said anything about NFF then, even this Oliseh was going around dicing Keshi tactics like its only tactics that is involved in football. None of those pitying Oliseh said or did anything against NFF.

Now, because its Oliseh, NFF is at fault for everything.

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Sports › Re: Oliseh Rejects ‘top’ African Nation’s Offer [PHOTOS] by rapmike(m): 3:28pm On Feb 26, 2016

espn:
80% of Football lovers don't like this guy! WHY?

Its because he talks too much!

This was a dude who criticized Keshi anyhow and made it look like Keshi was absolutely useless. Then he coaches Nigeria and starts to complain anyhow. This is someone who never takes the blame for any failure he had as a coach.

He is complaining of unpaid salary, is it the first time this is happening to a Nigerian coach? Check Nigerian coaches from the leagues and those who have coached the national teams, you will see instances where they were owed for months and they never complained until they had some measure of success with their team. Moreover, when Keshi coached Nigeria to win the AFCON, we knew it was not smooth sailing, with all the talks of sacking him and everything, yet Keshi held his ground firm.

Oliseh comes in and starts complaining about everything from pitch to unpaid salaries to spiritual warfare to lack of support! People generally won't like that garbage, especially if you are a rookie coach.

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Sports › Re: Oliseh Rejects ‘top’ African Nation’s Offer [PHOTOS] by rapmike(m): 3:18pm On Feb 26, 2016

lafex:
Must Oliseh lie like Mr Lie.
Must an analyst tell me how you performed poorly. Must an analyst tell me how many match u lose?
Na wa for u oooo

Don't mind him.

He is claiming one loss in 14 games when he faced the likes of Tanzania, a weakened Cameroon, Niger Republic and co.

By the way he also lost to Guinea in CHAN, that makes it two in 15 ( DR Congo and Guinea)

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