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nice!
but I think he stage-managed it.

MRBODMAS:
show me snapshot of this numbers on your calculator. La copy la paste.

I don't need calculator.

LA mention, le backhand slap

Cortana2:
You've almost nailed a job and then the interviewer placed on your table a white paper containing the following...

Legend has it that the inventor of the game called chess was told to name his own reward. His reply was along this lines.

Imagine a chess board.

Suppose one grain of corn is placed on the first square.
2 grains on the second
4 grains on the third,
8 grains on the fourth,

and so on until you get to the 64th square.

I would like as many grains of corn as the chess board now carries.

We were given just 5 minutes to do this...

T₆₄ = 2⁶⁴ - 1 = 18,446,744,073,709,551,615

pyyxxaro:
Chidinma pls change your name pls

I don't want the Demon in CUCUMBER CHIDINMA to enter you pls

The CUCUMBER DEMON is very wicked


*FromAconcernedFan *

I bet you've forgotten about her Ferrari skillz in the other room, which she displayed in her blackmail video.


My daughter will never bear such a controversial name.

That's quite silly of this guy.



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Nostradamu:
Yep! I agree with you 1000%. Just like other countries that have a very rich history, Nigeria does too --and BIAFRA is one of it. Although, a sad moment in time, but it's part of us now. Now, -sorry- but lemme digress a little bit; If not for anything, a day needs to be set aside as a remembrance day for ALL the souls we lost during those moments of madness. Such day may not mean much, but it'll help heal a lot of wound.

Of course we -FG- can do a lot better than 'remembrance', but that's just a start. Japan, despite the fact that heir emperor/politicians led them to a nuclear war, still remembers the mushroom which grew in their backyard! So? Furthermore, What Odimewgu Ojukwu did isn't different from what past military leaders have done in the past: Treason.

BIAFRA is our history and we need to embrace it, TAKE IT or LEAVE IT. I don't like Ojukwu simply because he bailed out on his soldiers when they needed his morale MOST; check throughout history, the general is always the last man standing --or the first man to go down, but the general has never jumped ship (it is rare). Okay, seems i'm over-flogging this issue.

Anyway, whether the OP intentionally omitted BIAFRAN currencies or not, my point is, its part of our dark history that has left some people feeling really bad -irrespective of who started or caused the war- and agitating for secession. And the better we inculcate a way of remembering our fallen comrades in ALL wars in Nigeria, NOT ONLY BIAFRA, but all, the better for us in Nigeria.

After all, the army has a remembrance day!

GBN

NB: Before the trolls start flying in: Proudly Nigerian first...proudly Yoruban next.

nice

[quote author=dayleke post=50744121][/quote]shakiti bobo

magnetic flux of tribalism

shumuel:
kikiki Lol , Always complaining, did you even noticed that there was just one S/W past hero on the Naira notes whereas, S/E & N had much, but did see the S/W complaining ?

And lastly its a thread for Nigeria's Currency not that of Biafra, you can create your own thread for that.

Not my cup of tea; besides, my intention is not to promote the so-called 'heroes'.

If cowries which predated Nigeria is represented in this thread, then I don't see why the Biafran currency which was used within the Nigeria should not be there.

Please take your tribalism elsewhere, I have no zeal for it.

dayleke:
Sebi I don talk am....
No be NL?
Very predictable.....
Lol@Prophet

Xtopher123:
So you had to quote the whole post to say this..

Comon you're better than this na..

hotspec:
Prophet check dt saintneo below u. He just did what u predicted... wasting precious e-space

Goyim:
Why quote the entire article?
What about people using small phones?

9jaBloke:
You had to quote the
write-up?

See as e pain them

Sorry at small phone people, mine is small too. lol

mightyfada:
As a nation, Nigeria has come a long way, from the days of the colonial masters when their currency was the only thing allowed for buying and selling, to this period when our own Naira is the legal tender.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkytb2vg31m0qva.c8cbd73b.jpg

Before the colonization and subsequent creation of the place we now know as Nigeria, inhabitants of the land were known to execute their businesses with the help of ‘currencies’ like cowries, exchange of salt, animals and farm produce and also textiles, in an act known as trade by barter. The west African Currency Board was responsible for issuing currencies (which included banknotes and coins) from the year 1912 to 1959. The currencies in circulation then were pounds, pence and shillings.

In 1959 the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) started issuing the Nigerian currency notes, and in 1962, the legal tender was officially changed again. Following the Nigerian civil war, the currency was again changed in 1968 as a war strategy, and in 1973, the naira and kobo became the official legal tender. We take you down memory lane and presents a brief history of Nigeria’s currency in pictures:

1. Cowries
Cowries were used for buying and selling before banknotes and coins were introduced into the Nigerian economy. Payment of cowries was mostly made in cups or in bags.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt47p1hrfd2fp.c600a887.jpg
Cowries were used as currency exchange before the introduction of banknotes and coins

2. Trade by barter (exchange of farm produce, animals, textile, copper, etc)

This system was adopted by people who lived in the same locality, and it involved giving what you had in exchange for what you needed. This exchange occurred mostly between individuals and their deities, and between friends and neighbours.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkytt5na8p5q234.acb024c2.jpg
Goods were exchanged in return for other goods and services

3. The Nigerian shillings issued in 1958/1959

Even though this denomination is no longer in use in present day Nigeria, the shilling is the legal tender in Kenya and Uganda. If you happen to have about 5000 Shillings, you’d be N15,000 richer in Kenya and just about N400 richer in Uganda.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt7qouonam79s.1f813bba.jpg
A front and back view of the five Shillings note


4. The Nigerian pound issued in 1967:

Just in case you didn’t know before or you may have forgotten, this is a reminder that the legal tender in Nigeria used to be the pound. Right now, anyone who possesses a large amount of this currency might be regarded as a rich person, judging by the current exchange rate of the pound to the naira, which is pegged at N565 to £1.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkytb2g0f8qtv1e.190107fe.jpg
This was in circulation 1967

5. Another five shilling note issued in 1968

As a war strategy, the shillings notes were changed to reflect different colours. While the banknotes were changed, the coins remained unchanged and in circulation.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt2nkv0repraa.fb6b5d78.jpg
A front and back view of the ‘new’ five Shillings note

6. One pound notes were reintroduced in a different colour in 1968

All the pound notes had their colours changed, including the five pound notes.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt38giufv1eib.0d1950f5.jpg
One pound notes with different colours were circulated in 1968

7. 50 kobo was introduced in 1973

and taken off the market in 1978 Just five years after the fifty kobo note was first circulated in Nigeria, it was decided that it should be taken off the market. The nickel-plated coins for the same denomination were introduced in 1989 and eventually withdrawn from the market in 2007.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt5m8d7lbaukd.1e96ed60.jpg
The Fifty Kobo notes were introduced in 19

8. The one Naira note:

The one Naira note was introduced in January, 1973, by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt2i4pbkto2smg.8069caf1.jpg
The front and back view of the one naira note


9. The five Naira note: The five Naira note was first introduced in 1973,

The green-coloured note bore the engraved portrait of Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa who was the first prime minister of Nigeria. In 1984, the colours of the note were changed to mauve (a mix of pink and purple), and in 2007, the notes were changed from paper to polymer notes.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt15mrj0egi06o.1a9d784a.jpg
The old five Naira note, the back of the note shows the Nkpokiti dancers from South Eastern Nigeria


The new polymer notes were circulated in 2007 and have remained in the market, even though the money itself may

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt35f6r5ou11og.9684aa10.jpg
Five Naira polymer note

10. The ten Naira note:

The 10 Naira note was also issued first in 1973, and is engraved with the portrait of Dr Alvan Ikoku, an educator and politician. The back is engraved with a picture of Fulani milk maids from northern Nigeria.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt5a2qql1tbvg.a223800c.jpg
Front and back view of Alvan Ikoku


11. The 10 Naira note;

was reintroduced as polymer notes in 2007, and have remained in circulation.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt6g0rt68c64f.17c5a5b8.jpg
Ten Naira polymer note

12. The 20 Naira note:

The 20 Naira note was first introduced as paper notes in 1973, and shows the engraved portrait of General Murtala Muhammed, a former Nigerian military ruler. The notes were eventually changed to polymer notes in 2007.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt631mf8686m4.bcc0d48d.jpg
The old twenty Naira note


The polymer notes are still in circulation till date, the back of the polymer shows Ladi Kwali, a popular female potter.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt52c59t3cmge.4ba45452.jpg
Twenty Naira Polymer note


13. The 50 Naira note:

The 50 Naira note was the highest denomination in 1991 when it was first introduced into the Nigerian market. The back of the banknote depicted farmers working hard at their farm.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyteadrob4iie2.fba2efbf.jpg
Old fifty Naira note

The note was later changed to polymer in 2007, and the back was later changed to depict fishermen holding their big catch.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyth8k68g5f22s.0ca4c8b9.jpg
Fifty Naira polymer note


14. The 100 Naira note:
The hundred Naira note was first introduced in December 1999. The note shows the engraved portrait of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a former premier of the western region. The back shows the popular Zuma rock, located in Niger state.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkytcp20psu9f62.d55d17cb.jpg
old hundred Naira note

The 100 Naira note was eventually changed on November 12, 2014 in commemoration of Nigeria’s 100 years of existence. The colour of the note was changed and the back was changed from Zuma rock to traditional dancers showing off their skills. The note also features a QR code which launches a website about Nigeria’s history when scanned (bet you didn’t know this)

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt4g08fbbmfoa.b97dc158.jpg
new 100 Naira note

15. The 200 Naira note:
The 200 Naira note was introduced in 2000, and shows the engraved portrait of Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, the first Premier of Northern Nigeria. The back shows Pyramid of bags of agricultural commodity, fruits, vegetables, cattle and livestock farming. This probably refers to those early days of trade by barter, or shows that Nigeria is a country that is rich in agriculture.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt74kkvmkrmpg.b546a180.jpg
The 200 Naira note


16. The 500 Naira note:
The 500 Naira note was introduced in 2001, and shows the engraved portrait of Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, the first President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The back shows a picture of an offshore oil rig (why not? Nigeria is known for its oil after all).

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt1v568l08ldj8.c2d570de.jpg
The 500 Naira note


17. The 1000 Naira note:
The 1000 Naira note was introduced in 2005, becoming the highest denomination of the nation’s currency. It is also the only Nigerian banknote that has the engraved portrait of two prominent Nigerians, Alhaji Aliyu Mai Bornu and Dr. Clement Isong, who were the first and second indigenous Governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The back shows a picture of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s corporate Head Office in Abuja.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt3t78guc815qg.c4ebebfe.jpg
One thousand Naira note

So far, only the polymer notes have the three major Nigerian languages, Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba, inscribed on them. They are also the only notes bearing the Nigerian flag.

18. The ‘coins era’:
There was a time when coins were the ‘it’ thing. The Pence were mostly made from Gold, while the Shillings were made from Silver. These days they have become ‘extinct’ and even the Central Bank of Nigeria tried to bring them back into circulation with the introduction of the N2 coin, it didn’t catch on as the value of the Naira has been on a steady decline.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkytb2vg31m0qva.c8cbd73b.jpg
These coins were used in Nigeria, including the shillings and pence

These coins below could be called the ‘big boys’ of the Nigerian coins, as they were introduced much later in 2007. The 50 Kobo coin was made from the Nickel, the N1 coin was made from Brass plated steel, the N2 coins were made with Copper plated Steel.

https://www.gq234.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/vllkyt4753ntrg3ol.71e35729.jpg
The ‘new era” coins

How much about these currencies can you remember? With the present economic recession in the country, which of these currencies would you prefer to be using as a Nigerian?


https://www.naij.com/1031242-pictures-nigerian-money-1958-till-date-will-definitely-turn-head.html

This information is incomplete without the mention of the Biafran currency.

Nigeria needs to appreciate its history.

moscobabs:
Just resumed my new office last week o.

My first time of working with White man sa (Lebanese) , The man is free and humble in fact everybody loves him, among other Lebanese my Boss is jovial, free and hardworking man.

He has worked in 5 African countries so he understands Africa and her culture very well.

The real story....

I resumed very early this morning and I decided to wait in front of office before I start today's activities when I saw my boss coming down from his Truck carrying his bag , as a young Yoruba man that comes from good background ..lol So I ran to him and say Good morning sir (bend my head) and I stretch my hand to collect his bag.

The man who has never disrespect me like that before shouted on me!!

Who owns the bag? he asked

repeat!!!! who owns the bag moscobabs?

Me: You sir!!!! I replied..

if it's me "why should u collect it from me?

Me: I just wanted to help u sir.

Y? ..... I couldn't respond .

I say why? ...meet me in office now!!!! he commanded .

We entered his office and he sat me down

moscobabs, You were employed as so so so in this company not to carry bag, the bag belongs to me and I must carry it, also you always bend whenever you greet me...please its not necessary, in fact its not official, I just opportune to be your boss, you are married as I , You are graduate although you are younger than me but you have to attach respect to yourself.

I was like " ki la gbe, ki la ju" but I replied him by saying ....

Sir, I am african we have cultures and Traditions and parts of these is what I did, We respect our elders and seniors that's why we bend or prostrate while greeting and we do help them carry their loads even if we carry ours too.

And he responded with smiles...No problem But when next you greet me in such an embarrassing way or try to collect my bag I won't think twice before I sack you!!!

I beg o Is anything wrong in what I did?

Is there any other reason for his reaction?

The man just dey look me somehow since morning

Save your cultural greetings for your tribesmen.

Your boss is the best. Just stick to your job kpi

Asisat Oshoala looks more manly.
He should be invited by Super Falcons.

babz007:
sometimes i am really afraid to go to bed because my dreams are always horrible and very real, i have defied gravity so many times to the extent that i know how it feels even when i am awake i use to think it was just a normal thing until i start having persistent dreams of seeing myself flying and defying the laws of gravity it is so real it baffles me a lot, sometimes i tend to speak big grammatical English that i have never spoken when i am awake, sometimes while awake i tend to predict future happenings, because i use to have this feelings i cant explain about seeing a particular event happening before but i do not remember......please help me out i didnt bargain for all these

You are, an airbender. [img]http://4.bp..com/-WunuqFuchDg/T6yHXSz0n5I/AAAAAAAAJvA/I4bum0ULw4E/s1600/avatar_the_last_airbender-aang_flying-front.jpg[/img]

Eyekandi:
Accepting to be a second wife is a gamble,in this circumstance, this gamble didn't play well for me, I will go.

Wow!

Eyekandi:
Wife no.1 is the original wife, you will have to let the second go.

Assuming you are the second woman, what will you do if he divorces you?

Plasmbob1:
It's a welcome development. This is beautiful.

Beautiful until they start manufacturing fake ones.

Sadist! Tribalist!

GlorifiedTunde:
Many of you will do better if you just shun hate and sentiments.

The tribalism is not hidden.

just as I expected

Why all these shout?
I believe this young lady just got promoted to Nollywood™.

Nice to see that Amaechi observes safety rules. Nevertheless, poor English from a journalist though.

about time!

HungerBAD:
Interesting.

I see some writers below me celebrating this,as a Judicial Victory for the Renegade called Kanu, how is it a Victory if I may ask?

Kanu is still locked up,and from all indications there is no clear path to him getting out of Jail,and yet some funny people are celebrating.

Let Kanu's legal team,take the matter to the International Court to make a mockery of themselves.


What part of Kanu actively soliciting for Arms and Soldiers openly to overthrow a democratically elected Government do the supporters of Kanu don't get?


Kanu has committed a treasonable felony,and that is why even the British Government will not touch him with a long stick(he is British by the way)

I see Kanu staying a very long time in Prison.

With reference to the highlighted paragraph, I must say that you have propagated falsehood. Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB never planned the overthrow of Nigerian government, please be wise and limit your utterances.

emorse:
I only comment on threads about palm trees and palm fruits. Ask Seun, He understands

yeye pikin

I must watch the final at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. Heading to Enugu on Friday. El Kanemi going down.

Enugu Rangers for life.

Feeling awesome.

Islie:
http://tribuneonlineng.com/lesbianism-nigerian-family-disowns-daughter-italy/

Asylum ticket activated.
Inasmuch as I detest homosexuality, I cannot publicly disown a family member.
Europe, you now have a new member.

VillageParrot:
http://www.signalng.com/busted-buhari-stole-belong-nobody-quote-charles-de-gaulle/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=email_this&utm_source=email

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Charles de Gaulle gave his speech in French and not in English; consequently, this plagiarism accusation is false.[/size]

YonkijiSappo:
lol, what are you talking about breh?

Just some Yoruba people boasting of defeating Igbo people in the ancient times....now I know better...it is Ugbo people.