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Pa Taiwo Akinkumi is also on Facebook. His Facebook Page was set up for him by a concerned group of Nigerian Undergraduates. Just because something fresh has been added to the discussion, I am immediately crucified. Look, I will only cast my vote for a man that left the luxury of England behind to come back to Nigeria. He designed the Nigerian Flag while he was in studying in Britain. I have a book on Flags of the World and it is painful that Taiwo Akinkumi's Profile was not in the book. Yet we have a Ministry of Information in Nigeria. Conduct your research on Pa Taiwo Akinkumi. Don't just castigate withouth sitting back to reflect on fresh posts on Nairaland.

Taiwo Akinkumi is not dead, mates. He is alive in Ibadan, Oyo State. For those who are badmouthing me, Nairaland does not belong to you, okay? Seun has not given any of you the power to tell members not to post on the site. Why is Taiwo Akinkunmi not on the list? This can never happen in advanced nations. I'm disappointed in the way some of you have reacted to my post. It shows how shallow many Nigerians think. What you should have told me to do is to give my reasons why I think he is the greatest living Nigerian. Why don't you do your research to know if he's alive? I stand by my words.

I will not pick anyone on the list as the greatest living Nigerian.

My greatest living Nigerian is Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the man who designed the National Flag. He has been abandoned by the Government and the Nigerian people. Without the Nigerian Flag, we are nothing as a Nation and a people. All the people on the given list owe it to Taiwo Akinkunmi for them to be called Nigerians. Sola Odunfa did noit do his research well. We are a nation of people who forget too quickly and easily. God help us. Amen.

There is a need for some regulations to be introduced concerning the viewing centres. To be frank, most of the viewing centres we have in Nigeria are sub standard in nature. It is saddening that the owners of the soccer viewing centres do not make their outlets comfortable. They make money, yet they cannot buy new furniture and gadgets including bigger screens and fans. If a viewing centre is well furnished, it wont attract all kinds of people. Many of the current operators are not thinking deeply. There is no need for the soccer viewing centre operators to call in the Police for security purposes. They need to build up their own internal security teams.

In Britain, pubs and clubs have their own internal security teams. The Police is only invited when some criminals are picked up or when the situation gets too dangerous. I know the Nigerian Police Force is among the worst in the world, so why should we rely on them all the time We need to be ingenious in Nigeria. Sometimes, I wonder if the disease of shallow thinking has not descended on Nigeria. We cannot control small skirmishes at football viewing centres!! It is really ridiculous. Why can't the Viewing centre operators contact some jobless guys in the area, interview them to find out if they want to act as security guards, employ them and tell them what to do, supply them with a common t-shirt [ making them look responsible ] and pay them some money, even if it is small. This move will go a long way in bringing down the level of violence at the viewing centres.

The problem with the viewing centres is that the proprietors are greedy and don't want to spend money to make the services they are providing better. Some of them are also suffering from a poverty of the mind. Cheers.

If the CCTV Cameras have been truly installed, then kudos to the Lagos State Government. I also hope the control rooms of the cameras are in place. I am also assuming that some dudes and Gals have been trained to man the control rooms, and observe what is happening on the streets with the aid of the cctv lenses. Governor Fashola has done well, but he still has a lot more to achieve. Cheers.

I will come back and comment deeply on this thread. Cheers.

The prices being quoted on this thread for fast and reliable internet connection in Nigeria are too high for comfort. Those companies are rip-offs. They need to bring down their prices and make it available for the average Nigerian to use. In Britain, Virgin Media is making internet services available at good prices. All the telecoms companies in Europe are offering good bargains for internet usage. I know the companies in Nigeria have to cope with the lack of electric power, but their prices should be scaled down.

@solosimple

Don't get it twisted, my brother. People are working long hours in Europe and North America these days. In Britain, there are people that work 90 hours a week. They do all kinds of jobs. They also work on Saturday and Sunday. Flexibility and hardwork is the name of the game in Europe these days. The Recession is making citizens and immigrants work incredible hours in order to survive. The Government understands and they have said peeps can work as long as they want. I have seen white ladies hurrying to work as early as 5am in the morning. Just thought I should clarify things. Cheers.

My friends in Nigeria keep telling me that internet connection is very slow there. So with all the noise that Zain and MTN are making, they can't provide Nigerians with fast Internet access It is really laughable when peeps compare Internet services in Nigeria with that of Britain. We should be thinking of how to beat South Africa and Egypt first in terms of the standard of Communications infrastructure. Britain is light years away from us. Cheers.

I visited Edo State in 2005 and I must confess that the state is a disgrace to the Benin people who have a rich culture and heritage. I'm from Edo State though I'm not Bini. The place was sickening and loads of roads were not tarred. I went with my aunt to different places in the capital including Sapele road and the Oba Market. I saw the statue of Emotan. Governor Oshiomhole has a lot of work to do. Edo people are difficult to govern o. I'm not surprised at the assassination attempt made on his life. It is also true that a lot of charms are used freely in the State. I don't want to say too much, but Edo State has to be rescued from the jaws of poverty and absolute lack of infrastructure.

I absolutely agree with all that has been written on this thread on why outsourcing won't work in Nigeria. The infrastructure is that will enhance outsourcing of jobs is not available. Nigeria is utterly undeveloped when it comes to the availability of infrastructure. There are many roads and streets in Nigeria that still look the way they were 20 years ago. Many Nigerians find it difficult to change their thought process and that is why we are where we are as a Nation. Hardworking Nigerians are mocked daily while those with 'connections' get to the top easily.

We need to fix the infrastructural problems of Nigeria first before thinking of calling on the developed to outsource their jobs here. Cheers.

@freelance

I've seen the Cmion video you posted on this thread. The guy is okay. The music video was well produced. I love all those beaches and the carribean feel. If Cmion works harder he will go places. I also agree with those who say there is an abundance of talent around. There are just too many dudes and babes in the music industry today. The wannabes are too much. However, the outstanding artists will always shine. KRS ONE is respected when it comes to Hip-Hop because he is a real MC. His rhymes are dope and they make loads of sense. Cheers.

Hmn, this is a very serious thread o. It seems RCCG is under fire these days. I dont have anything personal Pastor Adeboye but a lot of things are not right with many churches in Nigeria. People go to church but holiness does not dwell in them. The youths in most Pentecostal churches are a confused lot. They are usually shallow minded. Churches in Nigeria are not doing the right thing. I don't want to castigate anyone. However, the Catholic Church is trying when it comes to charity work and speaking out against corrupt leaders and politicians. Cheers.

NB: I'm not Catholic.

I have heard Terry Da Rapman before. The guy is okay but he does not have the mad skills that make artists stand out. When you see a solid performer, you will recognize his or her skills immediately. I make bold to say many Nigerian artists are not really that good. Guitar Man is an exception. This guy is good. The raw talent is there. He only needs to work harder and hook up with a gifted producer.

I did some research on GT and here are the results: Gbemiro Olaolu Oluwatokunbo Akigbogun was born in East Dulwich, London, UK in 1984. He spent some years in England before leaving for Nigeria. His hometown is Obafemi-Owode, Ogun State, Nigeria. He had his secondary education at Mayflower School, Ikenne and he's currently studying Economics at the Lagos State University [ LASU ]. He got signed to Storm Records in 2005 after the CEO of the Record Company, Obi Asika, heard him sing. Check out his song video '' Truly' on Youtube.

Artists face a lot of problems and hurdles before becoming stars. Coolio and Busta Rhymes were not respected for many years, even though they were champions in the underground rap scene. It was when the duo came came out with solid songs after working hard in the studios that they became international stars. We should not forget that there is also a lot of politics going on in the music industry.

GT - Guitar Man is good. His problem is that he is not being promoted properly by his Label. I have heard some of his songs and they are very deep and philosophical. He is a conscious artist rather than a commercial performer. If Guitar Man can hook up with Cobhams Asuquo [ Asa's Producer ], he is going to touch the skies soon. Cobhams has a way of transforming gifted but unappreciated artists into global brands. Guitar Man also needs to conduct some research into traditional music forms and merge them with his brand of music. I will conduct more research about Guitar Man today.

@Rasputinn
@ow11

I have heard you, guys. I will try and look for a way to watch Kano Pillars and Heartland play in the African Champions League. Etoile Du Sahel of Tunisia will be favourites to lift the trophy but the Nigerian clubs can shock the Tunisians. I am happy Kano Pillars is well funded and has a good supporters club. I know Kano Pillars is a club with a credible history. I knew about the club when I was six years old. Any club that defeats Al Ahly of Egypt is good. I wish our clubs the best.

We are only talking about shopping on ebay from Nigeria, with the attendant negative perception of Nigerians and Nigeria. I have just been harrassed by a yahoo boy who looks for victims and collaborators on Nairaland. Please, if you're on Nairaland, log out from your Yahoo Messenger. Internet Fraudsters are here with us on this lovely site. May the good lord deliver Nigeria from the Yahoo Yahoo syndrome.

@Poster

I don't think there will be an all Nigerian final of the CAF African Champions League.  Kano Pillars have done well so far, but they have to work harder to progress in the competition. I've not had the opportunity to watch Kano Pillars and Heartland FC in action, but I'm impressed by the results they've churned out so far. Can Pillars win the Champions League? That is a million dollar question that can't be answered for now. Enyimba Fc won the African Champions League back to back, due to a number of factors. The then Abia State Governor, Orji Kalu, was solidly behind the team. Enyimba players were paid well and were motivated daily by Kalu, who sometimes attended the team's training sessions. Enyimba FC also had a passionate supporters club which had a membership that was more than 5,000.

Most of Enyimba's supporters were traders and they spent their money to support the team in different parts of Africa. Enyimba FC also had a good crop of players who were really talented and committed to winning matches. I don't know if the Current Kano Pillars and Heartland teams have the circumstances I have mentioned sorrounding them. I wish them the best anyway. Then there is the factor of bad referees who usually turn against Nigerian clubs when we are playing the North African Teams in the latter stages of the tournament. Cheers.

The Yahoo Boyz have destroyed the image of Nigeria in the eyes of Westerners. Any buyer from Nigeria is usually viewed with suspicion by Ebay. If you have someone abroad, the person can help you buy things on ebay or Amazon and ship it down for you throught independent freight carriers.

Jesus!!!

I can't believe all what I'm reading on this thread. No wonder many Naija guys marry late. With the economic recession, people are still spending this much on weddings So after the 450,000 Naira is spent, won't the couple pay rent? or maybe the guy has already built a house . Nigerians have to be realistic towards life. I believe the real marriage starts after the all the ceremonies, when the couple are left alone to face the future. With the information I have garnered from this thread, I need to work harder since I don't know how to rob banks . I will be marrying one day too.

@kaestro

To join NDM, check www.mynigerianproject.org

also send an email to : ndmnigeria@gmail.com

Please state it in the mail that you want to join the movement. Nigerian Development Movement [ NDM ].

GET INVOLVED.

This is a very funny thread. I don't know what to say

However, I think some Okada riders are earning good sums of money, that is if the motorcycles are theirs. We should also know that they have to buy petrol and pay association charges, feed their children, pay school fees, buy clothes, help relatives etc etc. If the okada man is renting the bike, then he will also have to pay the person that let the bike out to him. We all make money in different ways, but what we do with the money is left to us.

@poster

If you have come this far in securing the job, you should know how much you will be paid if you get the job. Was the salary and work conditions not stated in the advert? Where was the vacancy advertised? We need more information for us to answer you properly. From what I've gathered about these 'International Schools' in Nigeria, you sometimes don't get what you bargained for. I wish you the best. Cheers.

@redsun

You have a nice idea. believe in your dreams and visions. Work hard at them, care about them. I'm with a group presently. The movement was started by a thread on this forum. It is called the NDM. Hopefully, you can also start a group with this thread. Nigeria needs different groups with different objectives that will set the country on the path of development. I also want you to sit down and write out the goals of the movement or club you want to create. It will help you in the long run. Cheers.

Well. I'm not against Dbanj as artist. I quite enjoy some of his songs. The production skills of his Producer, Don Jazzy, also amazes me. Don Jazzy is the guy that engineered Dbanj's success. However, I'm shocked that the guy is dabbling into reality shows. I'm really surprised. And from what I've read about Koko Mansion, the project will only contribute to the negative perception of Nigerian ladies. It is also true that sex sells in the world today. It is a crazy world out there. Why do Nigerian entertainers like to dabble into everything? D'banj does need to organize this show to get a good lady as his wife. What he wants to do with KOKO MANSION will only make our younger ladies believe that all what they need to do is to hook up with a wealthy young man and their future is assured. No time for hardwork and innovation!!! Cheers.

@anonimi

well done. Your post said it all. Information and the enlightenment of Nigerians about the true source of their problems is the way out. This will help us in rejecting bad leaders. Cheers.

@oluwdashmi

No one is complaining about anything. Deep thinking nairalanders know that I'm not trying to find flaws in Liz Benson. I'm only trying to push her to do more. She's a great actress no doubt. However, I feel women like Liz, Regina Askia, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde and Genevieve Nnaji need to start playing some roles in Films that will put them in the spotlight internationally. Yeah, our actresses might be popular in Africa and among Carribean people, but that is not enough. Until we start producing movies steeped in History and also turn our great works of Literature into films, we will continue chasing shadows. Cheers.

I prefer horror movies. Horror movies alert me to the existence of evil people, demons and the devil. So I'm always on guard.

I hope they have really done their homework well. I believe in innovation and new approaches but this idea needs a lot of planning and logistics. I wish them well. Cheers.

I wish Liz Benson the best of everything. I've seen in her in some Nigerian home videos [ I don't call the films or Movies, because they are not!! ] and she is really a good actress. However, I believe she has not achieved her full potentials in acting. She should be a screen Goddess in Africa by now. I believe Liz Benson should have played Oba [ Sango's senior wife ] in Femi Lasode's SANGO: THE LEGENDARY AFRICAN KING. You can see the full movie on Youtube. Oba was a very beautiful woman and she had the same build like Liz Benson. If she had been in that movie [ which was well produced and was screened in Europe and the United States ], her profile would have soared higher internationally. The lady that played Oya [ Sango's favourite and magical wife ] got a foreign contract after the movie was released. She moved to the states in a matter of months. Anyway, I admire Liz Benson. Cheers.

The retirn leg will be very tough. I don't know what will happen. I hope the Chelsea bashers are eating their words now. Nature and life has a way of shutting the mouths of people who boast. Have the 5 goals sailed into the net of Chelsea now? Look at how many Nigerians said the Eagles would roast Mozambique. At the end of the day, we nearly lost the match. Guus Hiddink is in charge now. Barca fans should not expect it will be all gravy at Stamford Bridge. Let me just add this: The NFF should get rid of Amodu Shuaibu quickly. The guy has no blueprint for the Super Eagles. Let them bring Siasia in to get the job done. Amodu is now trying to use Siasia's boys now. Look at the list of players he has drawn up for the games against Tunisia and Kenya. Till we meet at Stamford Bridge. Cheers.