₦airaland Forum

Lovely....
I'm on my way to work.
That is how economies are sustained.... work.... not lazing around and seeking free meals....
2015 to 2023 will surely go down in history...

Bluntemperor:
Yes for real!
Why should we make life terrible for ourselves in the South and we say it's the Northerners but we are also culprits as we pretend all is well.We are quick to say ' agbero' is only in Lagos alone,not in other States because of tribalism in our blood! Edo no be Lagos' ,Anambra no be this and that' .Shame
We pretend all is well ,right, but the problems are confronting us in our faces now!
Just try to go to Benin Republic - Coutonou from Lagos or through Idi-iroko in Ogun State, the number of Nigeria Officers are just too enormous! From the Customs- to Police-some others in uniform and in mufty,etc- illegally,yet other Countries don't have these Officers so much on their own roads and border patrols.
What is wrong with us,as a people and as a nation? Why is it that till date, Coutonou sell a bag of rice for N5000 or a little more but when it gets to Nigeria, it's N17,000 above.
Whats going on and what has changed? Has the road kilometers changed?
Unless we change out ways as People other Nations will never take us seriously.
Ironically,we blame Govt in virtually everything, What about our own attitudes?

But when we say restructure, you folks say no.
That you like Nigeria the way it is,... so....

CaptainFM1:
Is the fire still raging or already under control?
Is the area already secured?

I guess the fire is already under control. Fire fighters must have assessed it that way....unless some hungry birds go there to pilfer and cause a dissipating fire to turn to an inferno again.

Took a detour past there this evening, about an hour ago.
The fire is out completely, the place was sealed and two fire trucks were on the premises.
The building is totalled, completely destroyed, nothing salvageable.

Appears the melee and rowdiness of the so called Lagos beaches has spread east.
What a mess.

Any list without Pepe is fake.
Premiership clubs are being scammed left, right and centre.
Grealish for 100 million....?

Maobichek:
Not true, Next didn't open on 25th but billed to open by 12 noon on 26th so most of their workers didn't travel. A friend who works there spent 25th with me and was planning to go to work on 26th morning when the news filtered in that Next is on fire.

Reports say there were people in the store when the fire broke and that it started at a Christmas tree near the cosmetics section. That those around did not call immediately for help as they thought they could handle it. Unfortunately they couldn't and the place went up in minutes.
The fire truck conspicuously stationed outside was not manned.

It is by product of the illegal processing of crude oil in the creeks which has assumed garguantan proportions over the recent years. The end of the rainy season and absence of humidity has cast it front and centre of the news lately.

The only way to end this is through societal awareness and the willingness of the Federal Government to give some sort of recognition to these activities so they can be regulated and with regulation comes standards towards a better environment.

One of the reasons why agitation from the creeks appears contained is because the 'boys' are busy elsewhere so stopping it by coercion will only open another set of challenges to our fragile and tottering economy.

shakyum:
Is Lukaku a joke to you?

Lukaku alone CANNOT break the stranglehold of City or make for another Champions League.
I repeat, there are far too many ordinary players in that forward line or to suit your palette, there are far too many underperforming players there.
To win the EPL you either play like City or Liverpool and right now Liverpool is the closest Chelsea can match but do you have the kind of forward trio Pool has.... be honest.

helinues:
Chelsea right back is flop.

Which position is Kante playing? He has always been inside box lately.. Is he now playing as Central forward

Exactly what I am saying.
Because the likes of Pulisic and Mount are not creating or taking chances.

Chelsea has obviously stalled, become glaringly predictable and so will not mount a challenge for any silverware except something radical is pushed through this January. There are far too many ordinary players especially in the forward line. No match winners at all. They will completely wear out an already dangerously overworked and fatigued Kante.

Wow. What a loss. This is where we shop.
This is where Abuja shops.
This is the most valuable supermarket around and its loss will hit residents hard.

He is a good choice in the circumstance.

For those who criticise based on his support for the agitation, isn't it better to have someone who can straddle both interests than one who is polarised at this period of serious national fragmentation.
Isn't it better to have someone to negotiate with, who is familiar with Nigeria and presently interacts with views and positions of other Nigerians.
Why are your thought processes always towards deeper divisions, further alienation and worsening conflicts, yet you claim to love this country.

Why must it always be 'either for us, totally subservient or nothing'.
If you must have unity you must GIVE SOMETHING.
And letting the people of that region choose the leaders they find comfortable with is only wisdom.

I have not seen what the 'establishment' figures smuggled into offices across the East have done or succeeded in doing to ease tensions and make the people of that region more comfortable with Nigeria.

BlackSpanner:
Their cases should be reviewed and treated as harmattan symptoms.

If the already vaccinated are still claiming to having this omicron, then what was the essence of the vaccinations.

When you know what a vaccine is then you will readily see its importance.
Reading is important.

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nesgeeek:
Op don't get upset over common issues, I don't see anything wrong in what ur wife did. she may not even realize or have it in mind that she first serve her brother the food before u. U are a man, u don't need to take action over everything, u need to overlook some certain things in ur home.

It is better to discuss sensibilities.
Marriage is a RELATIONSHIP. A deep one for that matter involving emotions, love and trust.
It is a journey to unite behaviour so communication towards solidarity is important.
You must get to understand yourselves in ALL THINGS so it is dangerous to gloss over and sweep under issues that can pressurize the marriage.
The most successful couples are not those that cover things up but those who have quick and efficient conflict resolution mechanisms going on in their homes constantly.

SayAsSeen:
Hello friends, I'd like to ask intelligent and older minds for advise about an issue before I react.

My wife's elder brother is visiting my house and my wife has been serving his food first before serving and bringing my good, in my own house.


Please I just want to ask if this is wrong or right or even just normal?

I worked all through the night and was famished by the time the day broke this morning. I gave her some dough and told her to prepare me noodles and sardine, emphasizing on the fact that I was very hungry.

NOTE: Her Brother was still asleep at this time.

She prepared the meal, split it into two. Woke up and served her brother first in my guest room before coming to my room to give her hungry husband his food.

I was so mad, I ignored the food, went out to smoke a cigarette. While I was doing that it occured to me ask for advice here, because I didn't want to ask anybody I knew personally.

I still don't know whether to be mad, or to just ignore it.

I am a strong believer of common sense and respect and her actions this morning lack both! It would have take her less than 30 seconds to give me my food then go wake and serve her brother!

Is she told me she needed money for something and I put my younger sister's need over her's-no matter how tribal her's might be-i know how she'd react and the amount of making up I'd have to do.

I am trying to be very mature about this, that's why I keeping things anonymous?

Besides I'd like to know, I possibly can't be the only person who has experienced this sort of situation because they say there's nothing new under the sun. Please who has ever felt this way, I am very understanding and if something irks me, it would irk every body else too.


Wish I could explain better

The only two points of benefit (and I say this with serious doubt) I may give her is the culture of serving visitors first and possibly the fact that the fellow maybe older than you.
But in all common sense it appears she has not 'left father and mother' and is 'clinging' to you.
This is more likely the case and it is prevalent in most cases of this kind.
Once again in my experience it is an indication of inadequate or absent courtship where sensibilities are settled.

My advice is: mention it in passing and seek to correct that error of judgement kindly as there may be no malice intended. As a first time action assume it was done out of ignorance. I fully understand your feelings.

Simple.

Elections have serious consequences.
The citizens of other nations are diligent enough to ensure only those committed and capable of sustaining and promoting their welfare and quality of life are empowered to lead them and when they fall short are instantly punished with disempowerment.

The day Nigerians wake up to realise the relationship between their actions and their experiences then they will commit as much diligence to selecting and electing their leaders as they do any important relationship in life or any important decisions they take.

The cycle is almost complete and another opportunity beckons.
How well are Nigerians preparing to make the right choice in 2023....
It will determine the quality of the 'Christmases' up until 2027 at the very least because once we put them there we are just not competent enough as a people to direct them aright.

It is a recipe for disaster, period.
Wonder why you asked when the outcome in your reference is clear.

Angelfrost:
Ingesting the chemicals in processed drinks every day is definitely tantamount to playing with your life...

The artificial sugar alone is bad for your liver, skin and pancreas. Even if you are more into daily fitness programs than Cristiano Ronaldo, it will still be prudent to desist from such unhealthy diet.

Try substituting with fruits like water melon, oranges, etc.

Even the fruits you will have to give up with age as your metabolism slows down.
They contain sugar as well, just not the poor quality type and not in any such quantities as in sodas.

Depends on your output.
But if you are not doing a damn physically demanding job, that excess sugar (and these drinks contain a LOT of sugar) will build up in your system and boy, with age, it will be excruciatingly hard to get rid of it.... the consequential fat build up.

Wish to know on what side of the endSARS movement he/they, the victims were.
Then I can make a concise response.
Because we said it then and repeated it several times over.
That is was a great opportunity but sorely missed to move our nation forward via the instrument of a proper law enforcement culture.
That a half dose of reforms was akin to taking an incomplete dose of anti-bacterial, anti viral drug therapies. The consequence being a hardening of the disease of police malpractice.
Here we are.

So what. Great insight for neutrals who have nothing to hide.

tutudesz:
I no dey drop key, because anybody can plant anything in your car.

Or clone the keys (depending on the model) or study the security system.
It is like doing a POS transaction inattentively these days....

Jakumo:
Hahaha dis man don buy market o.

On a serious note, anyone driving an expensive Mercedes yet who has no home with a driveway where an employee can be assigned to wash the car, should sell that vehicle and buy a fairly used Okada motorcycle that better suits their budget.

He has a 55inch dstv system but prefers to watch soccer at the local pub.
He has a impressively stocked arctic level bar but prefers warm drinks outside.
He has a gourmet chef and a store filled with his delights but can only find appetite.... you know where.
Of course he can wash his car at home.... but if you understand the culture of the barbershop and the vendor stand you will appreciate the Nigerian carwash made popular in Edo and Delta states.
You will want to take your private jet there.

But why drop the key if you do not expect the vehicle to be driven afterall it is a wash not a service.
If one is not expecting 'home delivery' then take your keys along and await their call when they are done.
Simple, common sense.

Blame the failed endSARS protest/movement that has failed to reform how the police and other law enforcement services operate.
The legacy of the civil war which ended in 1971 is the notorious 'checkpoint' that has proved totally ineffectual in combating crime yet has remained a security staple costing citizens millions in extortion rackets and countless lives. Yet the citizens have not found it worthy to demand for 'another' way to enforce the law and secure the country from crime.

It is a testament to the lack of progress in our nationhood that we still grapple with a security system that is only deployed in war torn countries.
What is it about the 'checkpoint' that makes it imperative.
Is there no other way to secure Nigeria.?

This is one trip he had to make and I am happy that he did.
Very commendable,

In saner climes their vote is their 'human head' to 'make life better' but here they love their oppressors and kill their innocents.
What a convoluted, twisted, hopeless, despicably degraded society we live in.

DarkJeddi:
The best the clubs can do is to have their players vaccinated..

After all these same players just finished the Euros and COPA in July..

The Tournament has been delayed for a year already..

WHAT do they want?

Another postponement?

I am talking about Afcon but specifically about Osimen and Napoli.
Even yoiu must admit that Osimen has hardly played for this team since he signed.
I don't think he has played a dozen consecutive matches for Naopli without issues.
That is neither good for him nor his club.
And as a businessman if you have such a highly prized, highly paid staff on you books you will be frustrated by what is happening.
I can unjderstand their position and concerns about Osimen - Africa and Covid.
What if.... just what if the boy comes here, plays and is injured or contracts the virus yet again...

phemmyfour:
Rainy season, African pitches ain't good with rain

Not only pitches, logistics and poor infrastructure.
Satellite transmission is also very difficult in tropical weather.
For most northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere countries summer (May - September at its broadest) offers the most stable and predictable weather conditions so big budget sporting events take place during this period but for most of Africa, Mid East and Central/Southern Asia the best weather occurs November to March (at its broadest).

kristonium:
Is the same Omicron not ravaging countries with 99% vaccination

You people are clowns!

Oga, use your head.
The boy lost weeks last season due to Covid infection on a visit to Nigeria.
The Club lost hundreds of thousands in paid wages.
When players go down out of active service that amounts to a huge loss for their clubs which are run commercially.
They have real concerns.
FIFA/UEFA and the Italian FA will not allow infected players on the field.
Unlike here they take issues of health seriously because they can be liable if the rules are broken and the situation goes south.

Oritna94:
Which one be Titan bank again. I never heard of them.

....Musical chairs.... same ol, same ol.
Union Bank is caught out when the music stopped abruptly while other players took refuge.
Look at the names of the Nigerian front officers.... same Captains, different ship to be sunk....