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MacLovington: .

Na wa oo.

New development on another on-going project!

My supervisor quit last week. I have been doing multiple quotations especially on labour. His turned out up to 60% more expensive and I saved nearly 200k in one case! He got frustrated of the tight monitoring and quit.

Of late he was inflating surface area by 400%. Najia will never settle, there is too much dishonesty.

I am relieved that he threw in the towel. I didn't know how to fire him without causing family rift so I tightened the monitoring.

Good for you! Once you double down on closer monitoring and oversight, you will see the true situation of things.
More savings and better value for your money!!

amanikondo: @Sagewood,
You are right man. When a project is done in Milestones, I think there is a need to get more quotes from outside for other Milestones other than the Contractor that worked on the last Milestone. They kind of get too comfortable along the line and they start to rip you off.

You got it. Experience is the best teacher.

watbas: I'm in processing of acquiring land at sango. I need a property lawyer fast.

@ Poster,
Never buy any lands in a hurry.
Contact the lawyer (moderator) and he will guide you accordingly.

@ Poster,
I live in the USA and have built few houses in Nigeria for investment purposes.
No matter who you contract to supervise your project, trust is a big problem.
Nigerians at home take it as their right to rip you off without batting an eye.

I have recently adopted these options.

1) Contract a professional to supervise your project (after due process and checking their work)
2) Travel home at least once or twice in a year, especially during major stages like foundation, decking,
roofing and finishing.
3) Get at least three quotes for every stage. This may be time consuming and stressful, it will be an eye opener.
4) Don't pay the professional and workers directly. Delegate a "trusted" friend or family to disburse funds
after cross- checking the quality and completion of work. Ask them to email pictures too.
5) Don't send all the money at once, the trusted friend or family member may be tempted or start thinking you are
a money bag. If possible use more than one person.
6) Don't make decisions too quickly, do your research and compare notes with other nairalanders. It is your money!
7) Painstakingly document everything ( I use Google drive, and I can access it anywhere instantly).

Investing in your home land is never a mistake. Good luck.

By Sahara Reporters

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Victor Ochei, along with 28 other members of the Assembly, has incurred the wrath of Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan for overriding his veto of the anti-kidnapping law.

Impeccable sources who confided in our reporter revealed that the romance between the legislators and the governor went sour on Wednesday when the House took the initiative to override the veto of the governor on the bill, which prescribes the death penalty for kidnapping. The House unanimously passed the bill in November last year but it was vetoed by the governor.

The “Delta State Anti-Kidnapping and Anti-Terrorism Bill, 2012,” had last year generated controversy and bad blood between the legislature and the executive over the blatant refusal of the governor to asset to the bill.

Uduaghan had condemned the bill, saying that the death penalty was outdated, and proposed life sentence instead. That was ignored by the House, which then decided to override the veto.

At that day’s plenary, after the governor’s very lengthy letter was read out on the floor of the House by Mr. Ochei, the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole, chaired by the Speaker.

Dissatisfied with the explanation given by the governor for his veto, the legislators relied on section 100 sub-section 5 of the 1999 constitution, as amended. The section empowers the legislature to override the governor by a two-thirds majority.

A motion for the override of the veto was moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Monday Igbuya and immediately seconded by Mr. Joseph Oshevire.

The lawmakers swiftly voted to override the veto with 26 of the 29 members of the House, effectively making the bill the new law of the state.
Following the overwhelming vote, the Speaker directed the Clerk of the House to list the law in the state High Court, as it had taken effect from Wednesday, April 17, 2013.

Investigations revealed that 28 members of the House, excluding the Speaker, jointly sponsored the bill that was rejected by the governor. Surprisingly during the voting, the member representing Warri North constituency, Mrs. Irene Imilar, dramatically took her leave while the member representing Aniocha South constituency, Mrs. Amaechi Mrakpor, was absent.

Angered by the decision, the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Charles Ajuyah, condemned the House, stressing that the death sentence is no longer fashionable world-wide.

At a press conference in Asaba, Ajuyah said his ministry had proposed two bills recommending stringent measures against kidnappers and armed robbers to enhance the administration of criminal justice in the State.

In his own reaction, the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Chike Ogeah, said, “My fear is that this does not end up being a ‘dead letter law’ because as the governor of Edo State said lately, all those he has condemned to death are still waiting to be put to death as the country does not have any more public executioners.”

It would be recalled that Uduaghan, while reacting to a question posed to him during an interactive session, noted that there is already a death penalty.
“Every kidnapper is an armed robber. So, I don’t know why we are talking today of death penalty for kidnappers. Why do I have to sign another law for kidnappers? So, why this unnecessary debate about Uduaghan not agreeing to sign the death penalty for kidnappers and all that?”

Mr. Ochei had also some time ago expressed confidence about the proposed law. “There is no way the bill will not scale through. If by the time the bill is ready and the governor does not give assent, there is a constitutional provision of what to do and I am sure he cannot discountenance the opinion of 28 members of this House. So, I don’t want to pre-empt what it will come out as if the bill is passed into law. There is a process, the next process. If it is not assented to, you are asking me this question, then I can tell you, yes, we can invoke section 100 of the Constitution but until that time comes, I think it will be too hasty to say.”


I personally support this new law to cub the mayhem unleashed by the kidnappers and armed robbers.[i][/i]

Just finished reading this deep thought- provoking and reflective presentation. I salute Pius Adesanmi for using a rather interesting analogy and powerful word, Love, to bring to our consciousness the stark reality of Africa, and Africans in diaspora. I hope every leader of thought in Africa and in the diaspora reads this eternal piece.
I encourage the good professor to present it at an African leaders conference like the AU or similar organizations
to remind the so- called leaders what lies ahead.

frank50fun: pls can anyone tel me how i can hack a phone

Hope the state security service (SSS) track you down and make you feel the full weight of the law.
You are criminally minded!

This is not about getting the topic to the front page. I wanted to share this article with those that
are interested in getting to know the "possible" origin of this widely and commonly used word in everyday life.

Some people can be really short- sighted. All they want to read in the front page are scandals.

IT STARTED WITH A JOKE

OK, here's the story. On Saturday, March 23, 1839, the editor of the Boston Morning Post published a humorous article about a satirical organization called the "Anti-Bell Ringing Society " in which he wrote:

The "Chairman of the Committee on Charity Lecture Bells," is one of the deputation, and perhaps if he should return to Boston, via Providence, he of the Journal, and his train-band, would have his "contribution box," et ceteras, o.k.—all correct—and cause the corks to fly, like sparks, upward.
It wasn't as strange as it might seem for the author to coin OK as an abbreviation for "all correct." There was a fashion then for playful abbreviations like i.s.b.d (it shall be done), r.t.b.s (remains to be seen), and s.p. (small potatoes). They were the early ancestors of OMG, LOL, and tl;dr. A twist on the trend was to base the abbreviations on alternate spellings or misspellings, so "no go" was k.g. (know go) and "all right" was o.w. (oll write). So it wasn't so surprising for someone come up with o.k. for oll korrect. What is surprising is that it ended up sticking around for so long while the other abbreviations faded away.

THEN IT GOT LUCKY

OK got lucky by hitting the contentious presidential election jackpot. During the 1840 election the "oll korrect" OK merged with Martin van Buren's nickname, Old Kinderhook, when some van Buren supporters formed the O.K. Club. After the club got into a few tussles with Harrison supporters, OK got mixed up with slandering and sloganeering. It meant out of kash, out of karacter, orful katastrophe, orfully confused, all kwarrelling or any other apt phrase a pundit could come up with. It also got mixed up with the popular pastime of making fun of van Buren's predecessor, Andrew Jackson, for his poor spelling. One paper published a half-serious claim that OK originated with Jackson using it as a mark for "all correct" (ole kurrek) on papers he had inspected.
OK was the "misunderestimated," "refudiated," and "binders full of women" of its day, and it may have ended up with the same transitory fate if not for the fact that at the very same time, the telegraph was coming into use, and OK was there, a handy abbreviation, ready to be of service. By the 1870s it had become the standard way for telegraph operators to acknowledge receiving a transmission, and it was well on its way to becoming the greatest American word.

Remporter Soltn, Post your email address.

Interesting idea.

Post Photos!

I think the committee should be constituted by this weekend, and the decision- making process will commence.
I am suggesting we stick to one project at a time. If we have to grapple with two concurrent projects
considering the attendant issues raised so far, the burden may be too much for a successful take-off.
The challenges of the first project can be used as guidelines for the effective planning and execution of
future projects.
We can consider the first one as a 'pilot project' and I expect a lot of stumbling on the way as we progress.
It is a learning curve and the experience may be rewarding.

Post photos

I accept to be a member of the committee. I would like to recommend Rastaman and Fhemmmy to join.

Great job, Hakir.

I think the committee members should be appointed from those that have
indicated interest in this partnership. They can volunteer by indicating interest
or nairalanders can recommend committee members and ask them to
accept if they want to participate in the committee.
I believe, we need 4 more members, as you (Spyder) will be a member of the
committee as the originator of the idea.

At this point, I believe we should set up a 5-member committee to take up all the issues
raised and determine a way forward.

Lowest of the low.

60ft X 120 ft.

Billyonaire: I have figured out that most Nairalanders do not know how leadership works, reason is that most of you are under paid employment and keeps calling your Bosses 'wicked', but as someone who has been in leadership position and decision making daily, I understand how challenging it is to make certain decisions. When a leader is faced with opportunity for productivity, then he can use the devil to calm the waters. Alams is a power broker within the illegal oil bunkering militia, you hurt Alams today and the creeks will be restless. I love the devil if the devil can multiply my wealth. This life is too short and God forgives, always. So Alams is for now a very useful tool in calming the creeks and buoying our oil revenue to enable GEJ provide us with the election promises. GEJ is my Hero cos I am a decision maker, and remember, we are not always popular in the beginning but in the end, no one does it better than me. The last time I was in paid employment as company manager I kept breaking even and keeping a little something on the balance sheet and I decided that I needed to step aside and see if anyone on earth can profiteer on the firm in this planet with the prevalent working condition stipulated by the super boss, and I pledge to beg that person to teach me his/her managerial prowess, but guess what, the company folded with 6 months of someone else's management. I called myself Hero! And started out on my entrepreneurial venture capitalism. Leadership is a tough call, and I can say GEJ has made no mistake so far. I challenge the opposition to tell me how they would have done better. Its not enough to criticize, show me how you would have done better.

You must be on Kool-Aid from GEJ. Check out the bolded and your folly will be more apparent.

The fight should be how Nigerians in the diaspora can get votes and contribute more, not fighting
between tribes or states. Everyone contributes, but at different levels. Here in the USA, states like California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio contribute hugely to the GDP compared to North & South Dakota, Indiana, Kansas, Iowa, Vermont, etc. The important thing is everyone is contributing.
Everyone's goal should be to grow the economy and the GDP.

@ all,
I have been extremely busy for the last couple of weeks.
Interesting discussions so far. I believe a new thread can be started
for the other ideas. There are surely abundant ideas flying around and maybe helpful with different
business models.
Can we get back to the original plan, refine it, and avoid derailment?

No rush in making decisions. Let us wait for more would-be investors to join
and we can organize by forming a committee first.
This should be in the front page for wider audience and interest.

spyder880: This is why I like you guys to be close by while we organize this. If I understand you well, you are suggesting I add another option where would-be investors vote on, like

"This partnership should not be registered with CAC?"

Yes. I know it is very difficult for many people to be online at the same time due to the time
difference across the globe and extremely busy schedule for some of us.
Why not give this voting more time and modify the voting options?
It may help to move this thread to the front page to increase awareness and participation.
Moderator, please move this thread to the front page.

The husband of the deceased woman is unbelievably weak. The blame should squarely be on
his weak shoulders! I will never tolerate that kind of behavior from my mother or sister against
my wife for four years. I will send her packing in an instant.

ckenneths: 15. This partnership must be registered with CAC?
(Is this possible when most of us are not living inside this country?)

Please remember to click the "like" button if you are in support of this option.

@ Spyder,

The way you structured the voting system may not give people options to vote for or against
some proposals. For example, # 15, registration with CAC. How do we know the majority voted for it?
What will form the majority or the critical mass of people/ would-be investors?

Seriously

Post pictures of the land/ estate, the environment and supporting documents
if you want people to take you seriously. Seeing is believing!

Post pictures of the land/ estate, the environment and supporting documents
if you want people to take you seriously. Seeing is believing!