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KingOfAmebo:
As we long as we Nigerians understand it, f*ck what the British thinks. PERIOD...

That is why they give you TOEFL and IELTS to write, and take your hard earned money.

Stephen0mozzy:
No Sir. That gator is the one we hereby declare as APPROPRIATE.

You no see how the line on the trousers straight like aligator spinal cord?

Crease kor Grease ni 🤧

Okay. You can now drink cold water.

Do you still say 'My trousers has gators' or 'I want to put gators on my trousers'? If you do, it is totally wrong in standard English. This is the reason why some Nigerians get rejected for teaching jobs in the UK and in the US.

When you address grammatical mistakes, people that hate learning and knowledge, and those who don't know the essence of correct communication in business in formal environments will argue unnecessarily with you from a baseless perspective.

Gator is a short word for "alligator," which is a large reptile. In very specific, rare fashion contexts, a "gator" can also refer to a material or leather texture that looks like crocodile skin, but it is never used to describe clothing lines.

WHAT TO SAY:
1. My trousers has a sharp crease
2. Our trousers have sharp creases
3. I want to make the crease of my trousers to be sharp.

Crease is the line, mark, or ridge produced on fabric when it is folded and ironed.

I hope you have learnt something today?

I am WarriParrot.

Nice topic. I cannot imagine myself giving a machine the leverage to express my thoughts for me. I do that through my pen or keypads. Shikena.

Omoawoke:
Son of Donald Epstein Trump

The white supremacist

It is terrible when Nigerians that carry tribalism and ethnicism on their head like gala call white people racists or supremists.

westside365:
All these worldly titles that doesn't take any one to heaven.

If e reach your turn, nor take chieftaincy title. That na your own cup of tea. In this world, you go still die whether you suffer or not, so you better enjoy your stay here on Earth.

Popular Nollywood actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, also known as Aki, has added another feather to his cap. The Nollywood actor is now Chief Chinedu Ikedieze, the Ihie 1 of Eluoma, Uzuakoli.

The ceremony took place on Saturday 23 May, 2026 in his hometown.

Chinedu Ikedieze was born on December 12, 1977 in Eluoma, Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State.

A big congratulations to him.

Source: WarriParrot

Most Nigerians don't read to understand. See how they clearly ignored the issue of humble background I clearly stated.

erad:
Who's this one that keeps coming up with misinformed topics and the ignorant nairaland mods keep pushing it to frontpage.

Are you studying any of the listed courses? Study hard.

tollyboy5:
I don't think you do. You couldn't even engage. lol

Engage what? Must I type a long epistle to state my comprehension? That you understand something doesn't mean you concur.

psychologist:
Nonsense

Op this is 2026

No, we are in 1924. I am lost.

Nwaikpe:
Keep deceiving young people on Nairaland.

I have told you for free. A First Class in any of the listed courses is better than a 2.1 or 2.2 in Law or Engineering.

CodeTemplar:
Knowledge transfer and advancement are the two main task of the university system. We relegate transfer of knowledge and focus on rationing how many first class can emerge thinking that makes our standard higher compared to elsewhere where many first class are made. Over time, the minds of the awarders of grade and source of knowledge begin to shift towards grade rationing. They present faded notes and see nothing wrong because transfer of knowledge in fullswing will bring about the not-so-desired outcome of many first class. As time goes, it becomes a culture. The uni system is centred around knowledge growth via research and impartation of same, while polytechnics are suppose to complement that with skill acquisition which takes shorter period.

As for bad experiences from generation to generation. I have few experiences.
A lecturer comes to take us a course in year three and starts complaining about how public schools are more rigorous and all that popular bullshit people pull private schools down with. Thats the first red flag. The issue is this same lecturer(heard he attended UNN) is he gives a faded note/handout with the justification of thats how it was in their time and in public schools. Imagjne a handout of 50 pages with about 25 badly faded pages that almost no one can see what written on them. The justification is that, thats how it was in their time. Am i in school to taste you bad experiences and challenges or to get knowledge?

First class emphasis and competition is not being handled healthily by Africans.

Okay. I understand you now.

CodeTemplar:
In Nigeria, knowledge transfer is secondary to rationing of grades or relating bad experiences from one generation to another.

How do you mean? Can you give a brief insight?

If you are seeking university admission in Nigeria, or you just gained admission to study any of these courses, and you are from a humble background, draw closer and hold your ears. Yes, I said hold your ears! Make sure you graduate with a First Class. Second Class Upper and Lower are not options.

If you know say you go graduate with 3rd Class, you better use your 100L school fees to start POS business.

Except you know that your background is solid, and you can easily start up any trade, project, or business venture, a First Class Is NOT optional; it is highly required. It will open doors for you no matter your course of study. Organizations that sponsor scholarships are not Father Christmas. They look critically at your grades.

I have listed the courses below:

1. Public Administration
2. Mass Communication
3. Microbiology
4. Linguistics
5. Zoology
6. Sociology
7. Parasitology and Entomology
8. Psychology
9. Philosophy
10. History or Religious Studies
11. International Relations
12. Political Science
13. Any Nigerian language
14. Anthropology
15. English

Someone with a First Class in the courses listed above has access to more opportunities than someone who has 2.1 or 2.2 in a professional course like Law or Engineering.

Just face the primary thing wey carry you come school. Nor let anybody whine you say school na scam. Education gives you access to opportunities, and gives you an analytical mind to judge outcomes in a complex society.

erico2k2:
You are overthinking, no one can be arrested for saying flash, cos the word flashing has too many variables and the interpretation usually begins from the context for which it is used. Beside if you are telling a person that you indeed flash them inside a private place and the person you f lashed is an adult and they do not make a complain, there would be no issue, we dwell on the internet too much.
PS where did you fish this foto from?cos the UK outlawed the use of such hand cuffs more than 5 years ago, they are now isued rigid bar cuffs.

The photo was AI generated.

Wotowotoman:
Which school this person 👆go wey dem dey teach ‘I gave her a missed call’? Ogbeni, no lie. You don pass WAEC English? I recommend Brighter Grammar for you. Go buy am sharp sharp

Na me teach your English teacher for secondary school. Still teach your primary school headmaster English Language when e dey secondary school way back.

Gabriel411:
Mediocre posts, just chasing clout. Nairaland really is so useless now.

When you see a useless and mediocre post, move ahead to other posts. You must not comment. Stop fooling yourself.

CaptainFM1:
Calm down. I schooled in the UK. And on many occasions our tutors would tell us we speak better English than them. They speak horrible slangs and grammar in those countries than us.

Maybe you are mistaking the UK for Nassarawa.

Omoreal01:
Rubbish talk... Ops na abroad hopeful or probably new arrival with ITK syndrome.

It is still same ignorance that has ravaged you people in Africa. With all your 'I-Too-Know, see the way the economy and education of your continent is.

An angry youth leader from Uzo-Uwani in Enugu State was seen setting fire on a Tinubu's re-lection billboard located at Uzo-Uwani. The man was seen repeating the statement 'We don't want Tinubu in our land'.

This is happening at a time more Nigerians in Nigeria and in the diaspora are calling for a change of government, following the increase in insecurity, inflation, unemployment, and a brutal decreasing standard of living.

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68PZ4-Iase8

Source: WarriParrot

Never use this expression: 'I flashed her' or 'I flashed him' when you find yourself in a country where standard English is spoken. Examples are the United Kingdom, US, Australia, Canada, etc.

REASON: It might be a slang for saying you called someone and hang up quickly for them to call you back in Nigeria, but in these countries, it means to show someone your unclothedness or nude, which is a very serious crime

WHAT TO SAY INSTEAD: The standard English for that expression is 'I gave him or her a missed call' or 'I gave him or her a quick ring'.

I hope you have learnt something today?

Adakintroy:
Half of una weh de insult am na so una be with money low key. If nigerian de insult government go just de look their mouth. Average many can support yahoo and find justification. The girls can do runs and find justification. The other half are serious gamblers. Yet they believe if they handle money they will be fair.

If this is all you could think as the educated person you claim to be, then Nigeria is really in a sorry state. The future is bleak for the youth.

Desmond Elliot as an actor is talented and exceptional, but as a leader, he really disappointed so many of us who cherished his personality.

It was Desmond Elliot who kicked against social media at a time people were using social media to fight injustice.

It was Desmond Elliot who called adults children at a sensitive time just for using social media to protest.

Today, injustice has come to the same Desmond Elliot and he is running to the same social media to protest and complain.

Today, he is going back to the same children to protest and complain. The World rotates and so does the table. What goes around must surely come around. Wetin happen for goat house fit happen for fowl house too.

We must always remember that no matter where we go, we should never forget where we are coming from for the sake of tomorrow.

A Nigerian man has painfully cancelled his wedding due to the difference between his genotype and that of his partner. I just imagine the type of pain they must have passed through while discussing how to cancel the marriage and end the affair.

This is why it is good to conduct a test before any talk of marriage. You cannot cheat nature. When e reach your turn, you go know say nothing concern vulture with clipper.

WarriParrot

Dear friends and loved ones,

We sincerely apologise for the disappointment, inconvenience, and emotional pain this message may cause you.

In our excitement and deep affection for each other, we moved very quickly with our marriage plans and overlooked one of the most important steps. During our marriage counselling sessions, the clergy asked for our medical reports and compatibility clearance. It was at that moment we realised we had not done the necessary medical checks.

We immediately went for the required tests, genotype, blood group, and other essential examinations. The doctor’s report confirmed that we are not medically compatible for marriage, particularly regarding the risk to potential children.

After deep reflection, honest conversations, and much pain, we have made the difficult decision to call off the wedding. We cannot, in good conscience, bring children into the world who might face a lifetime of health struggles and medical dependency.

This was not an easy choice, but we believe it is the responsible and loving one for everyone involved, especially for the future generation we hoped to raise.

To our dear family, friends, and well-wishers who have already contributed time, resources, money, and emotional support, we are deeply sorry. Thank you for standing by us. We are truly grateful and ask for your understanding during this time.

To everyone preparing for marriage: please do not make the same mistake we made. Take time to do all necessary medical checks (especially genotype and blood group compatibility) early in the process, alongside prayer and counselling.

We trust that God has better plans ahead for both of us, and we ask for your prayers and continued love as we move forward.
Thank you for your understanding.
Much love.

~A man had cancelled his wedding after discovering that him and his to be wife are not medically compatible for marriage 💔

Me: this is avoidable, we have grown pass this stage of life. Major tests should have been the first step, before any marriage plan at all. But it's better at this stage than landing in regrets

Nobody go leave this life alive.

mayorall:
safarihunter is the second winner.... Still on page 3. Thank you for your patience.

Good Day to you. Isn't it flawed to pick 2 winners by going through their posts, then use raffle draw for the rest? Raffle draw can never be a test for ingenuity, originality, and contributions.

I am just saying.

Airlord2030:
the deceased is a cultist

So the culprits do not deserve punishment because he was a cultist?

kpankpangolo:
Enough with this dumb news. This is how you recognize that this forum is littered with children of the 14 - 22 year range. Any man above 26 would not expect his peers to be virgins. By then, you’d’ve gotten experience between women’s thighs and known there is nothing special about it. Younger folks are the ones yet to see women’s buttons and believe there is mystery shrouding the eight-minute act.

Some of the assumed children of the 14 - 22 age range are older than you.

Nairaland is a public space, and it is not suppose to be tailored to fit your personal wishes. If you are not comfortable, you can create your own media platform. After all, Donald Trump did it with Truth.

fergie001:
I am physically witnessing the counting somewhere, laugh wan tear my belle.

Okay ooo. Just imagine democracy in Africa.

This is an open fraud caught on camera at Ezza South in Ebonyi State, during the just concluded APC Primaries in the state. The number of delegates was openly being inflated after a particular contestant has greased their palms with Naira notes.

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBhnt5HCJog


Source: WarriParrot