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Foreign Affairs / Re: Electronic Voting And Mailed Ballot Papers Are Too Risky - Elon Musk by Rating(m): 1:54pm On Jul 10 |
razzydoo: Just check the meaning of convicted. I already shared it earlier in this thread. How you feel about it does not matter. His sentencing which should be tomorrow has now been postponed till Sept 18 (talk about the US judicial double standards). You can stay tuned. |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Electronic Voting And Mailed Ballot Papers Are Too Risky - Elon Musk by Rating(m): 11:06am On Jul 10 |
CondemnBattery: It is clear he has being convicted on one of the cases against him. "Former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records." https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/now-donald-trump-convicted/story?id=110721655 One of the meanings of Conviction, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime, especially in a court of law. |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Electronic Voting And Mailed Ballot Papers Are Too Risky - Elon Musk by Rating(m): 11:02am On Jul 10 |
This is a sensitive issue with far-reaching implications beyond the US and as usual, sentiments will be rife. But if we want to be reasonable and responsible citizens, we should be concerned and knowledgeable about these issues. As challenging as mail-in ballots can be in elections, it has been used as far as back the US Civil War days (c.1860s) and the rates of fraud have been very negligible. "Despite claims of vote fraud when voting is conducted outside of polling places, only 0.00006% of the 250 million votes by mailed ballots nationwide were fraudulent [in 2016], according to MIT political scientists who analyzed numbers from the Heritage Foundation’s Election Fraud Database" As for electronic voting, "In 2006, about 31% of registered voters were living in areas that used paperless electronic voting. For the November [2022] midterms, that number is expected to dwindle to about 5%, according to data from Verified Voting." The claims of fraud are basic misinformation and dangerous for any reasonable country. But since the Republicans don't seem to have any sensible relatable policy, they have resorted to using the tactics of fascim.. Fox News did this on a very large scale and got sued and had to settle one of the companies involved in electronic voting with 787m USD. https://apnews.com/article/fox-news-dominion-lawsuit-trial-trump-2020-0ac71f75acfacc52ea80b3e747fb0afe If there was no case, they wouldn't pay a dime. If you readily find yourself believing conspiracy theories and you can't even separate facts from fiction, how will you be able to live in real life and succeed? Trump knew that he lost the 2020 election fair and square and he admitted as much in close circles. The J6 House inquiry and the special investigation by Jack Smith have revealed a lot that happened behind closed doors between Nov 2020 and Jan 2021. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66388176 https://www.commoncause.org/democracy-wire/indictment-8-times-trump-knew-he-lost/ Not to talk of the recounts that were made in some swing states (even by Republican-backed groups), there was nowhere that Trump won (that he previously lost). That's how good the election was. If someone has repeatedly lied, why should I be inclined to believe him? If he thought there were sufficient electoral fraud claims, why is he running again? In that same 2020 election, in some counties where Trump lost, Republicans won House and Senate races. Is that fraudulent? You can't always cry foul when you lose. What kind of person will you be? References: https://time.com/5892357/voting-by-mail-history/ https://www.reuters.com/graphics/USA-ELECTION/VOTING/mypmnewdlvr/ https://www.brookings.edu/articles/widespread-election-fraud-claims-by-republicans-dont-match-the-evidence/ https://web.mit.edu/healthyelections/www/final-reports/recounts-election-contests.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/15/us/politics/2020-recount-lycoming-county.html https://www.reuters.com/article/fact-check/contrary-to-social-media-posts-recounts-of-the-2020-us-presidential-election-idUSL2N2WJ1J9/ |
Education / Re: 2 Years After Graduation, Redeemer’s Uni Students Still Can’t Attend Law School by Rating(m): 10:24am On Feb 08 |
Pastorjohn2: Comments like this do not help the cause of the gospel in any way. As Christians, we live in this world and we need to do things right. There is an issue, (it might or might not be the express fault of the school) but the way the school manages it is what will show that excellent spirit of God. |
Politics / Re: EFCC Raises Task Force Against Dollarization Of Economy by Rating(m): 10:11am On Feb 08 |
emkz: I think stopping the use of domiciliary accounts in Nigeria is very counter-productive. Individuals and businesses need to continue to maintain such accounts, though there must be reasonable limits - one of which is that it must be to ONLY fulfil foreign financial obligations. This is more important for those who earn in USD and still live in Nigeria. That must not be discouraged. Other countries allow their citizens hold Forex (USD, EUR, GBP) accounts as needed, but local transactions are forced to be in local currencies among other necessary restrictions. And as you clearly stated, it's exactly because of "the gross abuse of the freedom by our politicians" that legitimate businesses and individuals should not be made to suffer unnecessarily. |
Politics / Re: EFCC Raises Task Force Against Dollarization Of Economy by Rating(m): 9:56am On Feb 08 |
emkz: The key factor is the WILLINGNESS of Nigerian leaders to do the right thing - from the presidency to legislature to judiciary across federal, states and local governments. They are always eager to make laws and inconvenience the lives of people but they are not ready to abide by the same laws. For example, it was reported that the CBN governor himself said some days ago that about $2.4bn of the $7bn Forex claims are fraudulent or baseless. That's almost 30%. Not to mention the fact that the CBN's books have not been audited in 7 years. A new government now comes in and coming up with out-of-touch policies. All the other countries that are working have their leaders working the system to make it better. It does not happen by the victimization of the citizens. It works by making laws that make sense and EVERYONE must abide by. Let's not even get started talking about importation and customs duty (pegged to the dollar. How ridiculous!). Maybe this government wants to do the right thing, just maybe. But all their steps just look like they want to make lives unnecessarily difficult for the common man. Let's see the sacrifices made by the leaders, and then it will be understandable as citizens to make sacrifices also. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: US-based Lady Reveals Why She Stopped Sending Money To Africa (Video) by Rating(m): 9:16am On Feb 06 |
Africans in the diaspora need to accept the hard reality that their extended families are/can become entitled to the "stipends" they get (due to currency devaluation and exchange rates). How do you manage them? (Just some 2 years ago, I was sharing the following nuggets with an African brother whose folks were milking him dry) - Give on a budget. (If you're abroad and you're not living on a budget, well, maybe you're a USD millionaire), - give to your parents (if they are alive), - give to those who raised you (esp financially), - refund those that helped facilitate your trip (if applicable. ONLY refund, don't include them in your weekly/monthly budgets), - find specific needs to settle for your direct siblings (avoid putting them on your budget. You didn't come to the world 'cos of them and they need to be responsible early on. It will help everyone. You can't be the only responsible one, it will weigh on you), - route every other money for extended relatives through your parents (and only if you had planned it AND you find your parents trustworthy enough), - avoid giving based on emergencies (if not, there will ALWAYS be emergencies and if you fail, that's how entitlement sets in), - DON'T give based on emotions. Budget it. Plan it. Structure it. - If you can sense that your folks are not trustworthy, avoid doing physical projects like buying lands or building houses (that means you test them if you're so gung-ho on physical projects), - if you plan to return to your home country at any time, save in dollars in well-managed Forex funds of holding companies (like FBN or Stanbic in Nigeria and you don't have to travel down to do that), - no matter what you do, folks will always be angry that you're not doing enough; set goals, focus, and avoid being guilt-tripped on your finances 'cos at the end, they will be the same ones that will abuse you if you don't amount to anything. - Except your job is public-facing, live a low-profile life. It will save you lots of headaches. But really, that lady no suppose generalise all Africans, but it's a norm that "Black Tax" is an African thing. So abeg, Africans in the diaspora, WISE UP! This @DivinegiftofGod sounds like a clown. The comments are ridiculous. 8 Likes 5 Shares |
Politics / Re: Whose Responsibility Is It To Replace Broken-Down Electricity Transformers? by Rating(m): 11:49am On Jan 16 |
nairalanda1: You wrote well. However, let's add more perspective: 1. Nigeria is supposedly a rich country, where the resources of our commonwealth have been squandered by those entrusted with leadership, 2. That has led to poverty in the land (which is being weaponised in different ways). 3. Let's not forget that people have been buying transformers themselves (and paying the officials to install them) in the days of NEPA and PHCN. 4. Let's not also forget the days of estimated billings. They were fleecing the populace like no man's business - maybe it went to private purses or government, no one can be sure. 5. No one (should) expect power to be free - anywhere in the world. And we also don't have to pay through our nose for electricity. 6. For the telcos, some will remember that they had very high billings in the early days of their operation in Nigeria. Some will also remember that they invested heavily in the emerging industry. Why have the DISCOs (and by extension, TCN and the GENCOs) not invested heavily in the industry? Why has foreign investors not embraced the local companies and make things better despite all the reforms in that sector? 7. People will pay when they see value. This is common practice - even in Nigeria. 8. Finally, when the leaders feel the heat that the masses feel, instead of making the AC work for all, they serve only themselves. Anyone who now expects the populace to not reject further billings in any way possible is just being hypocritical. 1 Like |
Politics / Re: 15 Multinationals Exit Nigeria In Three Years – NECA by Rating(m): 9:59pm On Jan 12 |
Very funny comments on this thread, especially those suggesting Nigeria should look beyond foreign investments. And instead of coming from facts, I see it's coming from lots of bias. Economies that have grown exponentially in the 20th century like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, UAE and even China have made the most of "foreign investments" in terms of technology transfer, human capacity development and forex. But those countries also have something very important going for them - that is, serious and forward-thinking leadership over several decades. Forget IMF, World Bank and Western media for a second and let's look inward at how we have mismanaged resources. The oil we have as a natural resource has not been properly managed over the years (as UAE has used their own and grown beyond depending on it). Not to talk of gas that is wasted daily and the multitude of other natural resources that can bring amazing real wealth to this country. If we put our house in order, we will definitely enjoy prosperity as a nation. |
Politics / Re: YPP Gives Tinubu 48 Hours To Suspend Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo by Rating(m): 9:53am On Jan 10 |
Wait, all these monies were misappropriated within 6 months of this new administration? By just one ministry. Okay na! It's well with Nigeria. |
Politics / Re: World Bank Predicts Higher Per Capita Income For Nigeria by Rating(m): 9:48am On Jan 10 |
As interesting as these Per Capita Income projections are, this does not translate to a better life for everyday Nigerians in real terms. Wage structure, access to good health and education, housing costs, electricity/fuel accessibility, and cost of everyday goods - these are what matters to the standard of living for the people, and which can actually increase the productivity of the working force. PCI, GDP, GNP can all be looking good and still, the citizens not feeling it. |
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 23 by Rating(m): 3:15am On Dec 23, 2023 |
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Travel / Re: Most Common Frequently Asked Questions About Pof by Rating(m): 12:33pm On Dec 11, 2023 |
Are you sure about this part? Some countries require 6 months POF to prove authentication. Ankakh: |
Travel / Re: 11 Reasons Why You Must Japa From Nigeria by Rating(m): 9:49pm On Dec 10, 2023 |
SaintUlot: Hilarious points all over. But this point 4 get as e be, even the "developed" world have developed world problems, so God is still needed. Don't get it twisted biko. 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Rating(m): 10:40pm On Dec 04, 2023 |
slydog: Congratulations! Those Ontario folks are not smiling at all when they move inland. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by Rating(m): 10:38pm On Dec 04, 2023 |
Daniel4139: Omo, agents always doing the most. |
Travel / Re: General Austria Study/visa( Process And Requirements) by Rating(m): 10:24pm On Dec 04, 2023 |
lextube: Pardon me o, but this sounds like the typical corner-corner way. Lol! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Has Anyone Been Able To Finance Post Graduate Degree With Mpower by Rating(m): 10:21pm On Dec 04, 2023 |
ogbevireo: 50-50 is a good percentage. I'd say though that if you believe in your earning capacity, you can use the loan to apply and get into the country, settle down, and then pay it back quick enough (so you can minimize your financial exposure in a foreign country). Hopefully, the early repayment won't attract premium charges. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Rating(m): 10:36am On Dec 04, 2023 |
philipcox: What ever you do, avoid Lufthansa for now. |
Travel / Re: Japa: US Embassy Says Over 150,000 Nigerians Interviewed In 2023 by Rating(m): 10:34am On Dec 04, 2023 |
Regardless of these numbers, let's not forget that Nigeria is a country of over 200 million people. By the time you compare the numbers (even with application to other countries), you will know that the whole Japa thing is not as big as the media paints it. |
Travel / Re: Uk Student Visa/tier 4 Pbs - Your Questions Answered Part 9 by Rating(m): 10:30am On Dec 04, 2023 |
Awesomeosas: From the email you received, "Our records indicate a decision has been made on your application. We cannot discuss the outcome of your application... If your visa has been granted, a visa vignette (sticker) will be stuck inside your passport with 3 months validity..." Take it as if it's not approved yet. |
Travel / Re: Lady Left Devastated After Paying N2.5 Million For A Fake Visa. by Rating(m): 6:19pm On Dec 01, 2023 |
The simple truth is that a lot of people do not do their research. Just basic research. They think giving money to someone else (who seems to know better) will make it all work out. SCAM! At least do your research first. Look before you leap. Then determine if it's worth the leap. |
Education / Re: Study In Canada by Rating(m): 12:04pm On Dec 01, 2023 |
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Education / Re: Lecturers Shortage Hits Universities, ASUU Blames Japa, IPPIS by Rating(m): 5:31pm On Nov 30, 2023 |
Why blame Japa? There is a reason for Japa and it's the Nigerian system, particularly the political system that has not provided an enabling environment. |
Education / Re: Wants To Study In Australia? Discover Top Affordable Universities In Australia by Rating(m): 5:28pm On Nov 30, 2023 |
Nice stuff. While considering these universities and their acceptance rate for international students, it's important to also look at the jobs in demands to choose viable programs. According to the Australian Government, these are the top jobs in demands: - Construction Managers - Civil Engineers - Early Childhood Teachers - Registered Nurses - ICT Business & Systems Analyst - Softwares and Application Programmers - Electricians - Chefs - Childcare Workers - Aged & Disabled Care Workers Picking the right program and university will accelerate your overall success. |
Politics / Re: Gunshots At NANS Convention In Abuja, Seyi Tinubu Accused Of Imposing Candidate by Rating(m): 12:09pm On Nov 30, 2023 |
We should not be surprised. When evil goes unpunished, people see it and their hearts are set for more evil. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Your Task Is To Spoil A Job Interview In The First 30 Seconds What Will You Do by Rating(m): 12:03pm On Nov 30, 2023 |
We4all: That some employers still do this wait-forever-for-interview practice is ridiculous. In this age and time? Rubbish. |
Politics / Re: Most Indebted States In Nigeria 2023 by Rating(m): 12:00pm On Nov 30, 2023 |
Debt is not supposed to be a problem but with the Nigerian (political) culture, debt is a burden. And it affects how we are able to command attention in the global community as there is nothing significant to show for the debt. This country needs some hard reset. |
Religion / Re: Pastor Isaac Oyedepo Unveils Own Ministry, Receives Blessings From Father by Rating(m): 11:18pm On Nov 29, 2023 |
May the Lord help him and prove the ministry he has been called into. |
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