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Nashoji:
what will be the usefulness of the caption?

The exact same usefulness of your post pal...

italkpass:
Before nko na you and am follow come? Even Jesus walked alone.

On his way to the cross.. Na so o...

But then whatever Jonathan must have been thinking about in that picture will definitely be the truth.

Photo credit: Omoigui Godwin

At the end of the day he walked alone... Leadership sometimes is loneliness.

Failure is an orphan.

GEj; Please take a bow!

Modified:
When he was campaigning most of the past leader rallied around him as he showered them with awards, today he walks alone as they now rally around Buhari.

Moral of the story: Think alone always. What shit hits the fan, my friend you will be on your own.

LuckyLadolce:
I've sent it. Please kindly reply if received. Thanks.

M.A. (I believe thats you initials - following your email), I just replied your email.

Thanks for your interest.

Sagamite:
To you, I am Alpha and Omega.

Now, I know who you are - You are delusional...

Sagamite:
Fuuktard!

You are one of the cretins that would still be screaming "respect your elders" even if the elders are shitting on your heads.

The same cretins that would say "Never say evil about the dead" even if the dead were the most evil bastards while they were alive.

African cretins!

it escapes me how you seem to know me so well,

besides being a fuuktard and a cretin, you pretty much described me well.

Now, who are you please?

carnegiefan:
I highlighted the parts of your comment that is worth responding to.

My friend honestly speaking you don't sound Igbo. No offense. I have seen enough people from west of Ikaland make this same accusation once you present facts to them.
All I will tell you is that in a struggle for survival, sentiment has very little to do with it. If the Niger bridge collapses tomorrow, no sentiment can change the fact that it was neglected for 16 years.
Stay well and please focus on facts not fables.

I'm an Igbo guy. Yes, I sound Nigerian.

I have passed through the naija bridge atleast 6 times this year already. Please give this new government a chance. They really might fix all the wrongs.

Buhari has a lot of restructuring to do. Lets please be patient.

Stay well too bro. Kachifo Nwanna.

LuckyLadolce:
hahaha Employ me nah make I send my cv?

send it to info@artnigeria.com

I'm not making any promises though. Please include your moniker in the email. I will get across to you.

LuckyLadolce:
On point. Buh all the same, the security aides were not helping matter. Though Adeola and co could av handle the situation in a more strategic way. Buh shey u no go sleep? Me I nor get work ooo! No go copy me ooo

I'm self employed actually, I'm chatting from my office now sef. Hahahahaha. Please you can copy me. Nice one though.

Emekamex:
The point he is trying to make is that they haven't been equality in the way federal projects have been carried out among the major tribes, with eastern federal projects having the list attention or funds. By the way, the whole of Enugu's federal allocation for a year cant even tar the runway in their airport. States govt cant do that on their own, they need help from FG which hasn't been fair to the eastern region.

first of all, i actually gave you that like on your post.

Secondly, I believe you also have a point, which calls for dialogue and not a split, I may also say that we are not very well represented at the federal level, that leaves us questioning our senators and federal house of rep. honourables.

Thanks for pointing out his point. Bless you.

LuckyLadolce:
nice one bro! But they were actually polite at first. Buh the security aides wouldn't allow them and that was why they went grieving... it's called freedom of speech and press. They are enjoying democracy

bro, if u noticed, Mugabe was actually being responsive the first time, if not because he had to come down from the car. If Adeola had continued in that pace they might have gotten a word or two out of him. Which ofcourse is the true sense of journalism. But then the way they went about it made it a compulsive witch-hunting monologue "per say".

Eziachi:
Maybe you should go and look up again the meaning of kind. I don't see why asking a man that had been in power when Jonathan may still be in school when he is vacating the seat meant being unkind.

Sir, i suggest you read my first post again. I never said the questions were wrong. I only said the mannerism in which they were asked is wrong.

I understand you don't like Mugabe. If that makes you sleep well at night...

carnegiefan:
You talk like a deeply ignorant and irresponsible person; please no offense.

@first bold, so you mean to tell me that you do not see that it has taken second Niger bridge 16 years for some work to "seem" to be happening on site, while bridges and best roads have been built in the North, silently, without noise? And guess what, it was still not enough for the North, they had to have the presidency. When was the last time you used the Niger bridge?
Ok, look at Enugu airport. Is that an international airport? Have you seen Dutse International airport in Gigawa state?
For a region that basically bring international glory to Nigeria, our status today is FAR WORSE than 1060s. Please go and read your history and read up of the true political and development events happening in Nigeria before coming to a forum like this to display gross ignorance.

@second bold: Liberation leaders are not always the leaders that take over when freedom comes. Go and read up on such things before talking. Thank me later.

firstly, the first, second and maybe tenth niger bridge didn't cause the war in the 1960s, the killings and sacking of our soldiers, civilians and people did.

Secondly, did you think about Nelson Mandela of SA, Napoleon Bonaparte of France, Shigeru Yoshida of south Korea, Charles de Gaule of France, etc... When you said that liberation fighters often times don't lead. I promise you they do most of the times, they are in fact the nucleus of the administrative offices.

I don't think you are ignorant or foolish like you wrongly accused me. I only think you are blinded by sentiments.

The eastern governors and elected officials should be blamed for the poor development. Obasanjo in his 8 years in power didn't tar the roads that leads to his village. That doesn't make him any less a yoruba man. Neither should he be blamed for our shortcomings.

Eziachi:
What planet are you living on? How can anyone be rude to Mugabe? How can any Nigerian be rude to that despot who takes pleasure rubbishing Nigeria every time.

I'm on planet earth where being Kind is a better judgement than being right (pay-back).

SOUNDKING:
no Biafran has that time to argue anything with you,you can go and argue with UN and many countries across the globe that has given the IPOB an official recognition. But why this sleepless night over Biafra?, i think say them na the problem of una Naijeoria? Now they wants to leave that you might live,instead of you joining hands with them to achieve their exodus, you are here again weeping...unu ana echi mmadu ihe naru kwa ya akwa?.

NOTED. seems like some people are not good at accepting defeat. If GEJ had won we both know that there wouldn't be any talks on biafra. Know this; the present biafran movement is just a very big waste of some bad losers time.

God bless the federal republic of Nigeria.

Am i the only one who thinks they were a little bit rude. The questions were perfect but the mannerism was poor.

the guy on white agbada reminds me of a kegite i used to know back then in FUTA. He was toutish. Adeola could have started by asking him how are you? How do you feel being here today? When are we likely to come to Zimbabwe for an inauguration like this?

truefact:
You and Okorocha and your like can seek citizenship in northern and western nigeria. ..Biafra don't need the likes of you.. osu is here
For your information, Luxembourg is a country and doing well

Do the needful as a gentleman. Dispute me logically. People talking and pushing for disintegration in an era of globalisation.

I challenge you to an open debate. Create a thread and lets argue sensibly on this biafran issue. Since I believe we are both igbos.

Soreza:
Well am an igbo my dad is from anambra and mum too but from my experience in russia and the way the Russian wants ussr back but can't, all Russians to this day regretted the ussr breakup,for me let Nigeria be One,together we are bigger,most stronger and respected.

i seem to agree with you. Even though u are allergic to punctuations.

in my own opinion west Africa should be thinking of how well to come together and form a very great and formidable nation. It will be very good for the economy of the region.

mind you, I'm an Igbo boy from Nnewi. I love my tribe with all I have. Its just not common sensical to split now. The same conditions of the 1960s that warranted the war is extinct now. Plus, should we split we will realise how well we lack good administrators for nation building and restructuring. Or will you trust Nnamdi Kanu and other selfish Igbo men to very well nurse an infant nation. God forbid!!!!

alaoeri:
Its a tradition, PDP opposition is going to be very bad because they lack substance.

Perfect...

Cookey180

check out www.artnigeria.com,

sell your artworks.

sammoe:
Where are all those people that have been trekking since April?


Let them consider any of the above.


Methinks they're more viable attention magnets.


PS Future Naija cross trekkers take note.

The above is more for adventurers and adrenaline junkies than trekkers. Although it won't be a bad idea to see some real stunts by Nigerians rather than just trekking.

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Here are some weirdest and amazing places that may make you gasp if you are afraid of heights. Enjoy
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1) Devil’s Pool, Victoria Falls, Zambia
In the dry season this death defying infinity pool is a huge attraction for daredevil tourists. Although it’s right on the edge of the 100m drop, it’s perfectly safe to swim right up to the edge and enjoy the view.
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2) Trolltunga, Odda, Norway
Trolltunga, which translates to Troll Tongue, is a famous piece of rock which hangs horizontally out of a mountain 700 meters above the Ringedalsvatnet lake. The Troll Tongue is only open during the summer months of June-Sep due to the risk of heavy winds (eeekkkk). Thousands of hikers visit every year and there have been no fatalities reported to date. But does that encourage you to go and try it for yourself?
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3) Cliff Diving, Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
This is a photo of Blake Aldridge diving 29 meters from a rock in Portugal in July 2012, as part of the annual Red Bull World Series. Of course you can’t do this yourself, but the event is free to watch, you’ll need to catch a boat to the island or you can even kayak there with a guide.
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4) The Edgewalk, Toronto, Canada
You can actually pay money to be this petrified. The Edgewalk takes part on the roof of the CN Tower 1, 168ft above the ground. You’re taken around the edge of the building by a guide, who encourages you to do the below.
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5) Bike riding on the Cliffs of Moher
The cliffs of Moher can be found in County Clare, Ireland. They are 120 meters above the ocean and are a major tourist attraction. Of course bike riding such as below is not recommended!
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6) Insanity, Las Vegas
This very aptly named ride can be found on top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. It’s at a height of over 900ft, and spins you round at an angle of 70 degrees so you’re looking straight over the view of downtown Vegas.
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7) Willis Tower (formally Sears Tower), glass floor, Chicago
The tower is 103 floors up and the glass floors are 1,353 feet off the ground, so why wouldn’t you want to feel the sensation of standing on mid air? Entering the building will set you back around $20, the glass ledge is optional.
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Sky walking on Mount Nimbus, Canada
Mount Nimbus can be found in Canada’s Purcell Mountains and is in such a remote location that it can only be reached by helicopter. The route, which is popular amongst only the most extreme of climbers, takes around 2 and a half hours. In order to reach the top climbers must brave the below suspension bridge, makes me hold onto my seat just looking at it!
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9) Portaledge Camping at Yosemite
It wasn’t until I started writing this post that I realised portaledge camping even existed! For those not in the know, portaledge camping is when hardcore climbers set up camp on the cliff face with tents/ ledges, as in the picture below. Yosemite is a national park in California in case you were interested in giving it a go; personally just looking at the image is enough adrenaline for me.
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10) Swing at the end of the world, Baños Ecuador
You can try out the swing at the end of the world if you’re hiking up the path to Bellavista, on the edge of Baños. The swing is available for anyone who has a craving to dangle over the edge of the hilltop with just swing bars for support.
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Source: https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk

Dunamiz:
Hope this will make front page as soon as possible. Nigerians need to read this, not just t+the struggling ones' but everybody.

You know, I have a publisher friend who keeps thinking he has done all he can to help his publishing firm. When I read this I said to myself "hell yeah he has!" Ofcourse, he sure hasn't.

Seun
Lalasticlala

jeffizy:
Thank you op.
You don't know what boost you just added to my stride today.

You are welcome pal. Too bad stuffs like this don't make front page. The story is really inspiring.

On November 6, 2013, CBS aired it’s interview about me and my Rich Habits research.

My CBS Nightly News interview aired across the entire United States and portions of Canada.

This was my first nationwide network T.V. interview. It had taken me 9 years to get there. And, yet, it almost never happened.

Here’s why I nearly quit on my dream:

I sent Query Letters to 149 agents specializing in Self-Help, to help me find a publisher for my book Rich Habits. All either ignored me or said no.
I then sent Query Letters to 200 publishers. One responded yes.
I spent 4 months working with my publisher in developing my book.
In July 2009, my publisher notified me that they were filing for bankruptcy.
A self-publisher took over some of my bankrupt publisher’s authors. I made the cut. It would cost me about $6,000, however.
Rich Habits, now a self-published book, was released in March 2010. I mailed out 1,000 books to newspaper and magazine book review editors. I followed up with phone calls to those same book review editors. Not one returned my calls. And not one reviewed my book.
I spoke to over 2,000 High School and college students, teachers and parents about the Rich Habits at schools primarily in the New York metropolitan area and gave away 2,000 books. I was hoping this would create some buzz. It didn’t.
I spoke at a dozen libraries, countless civic and business groups and a few churches. Still no buzz.
I created a scholarship program to elicit interest in Rich Habits, offering 3 scholarships totaling $5,000 (my total royalties to date). I mailed out 2,000 letters to guidance counselors and then followed up with phone calls to each. End Result? I received 2 incomplete scholarship applications.
I called over 2,000 radio stations across the U.S. pitching them to interview me. I got 150 radio interviews. I sold 500 books.
I emailed over 2,500 newspaper editors hoping to get them to write an article about me, my book or my research. I pitched them a hundred different ways. Not one responded to my emails.
I sent 16,700 twitter pitches to the media over the course of 3 years. Not one responded.
By 2012 I was ready to quit. I had had enough of being ignored and rejected. For all of my efforts, I had sold 1,000 books. For some strange reason, I don’t quit. I kept trying. What follows next is almost unbelievable:

In February 2012 I get an out of the blue call from the NJ Star Ledger, NJ’s largest paper, to interview me on my book. My first media piece is amazing and I sell 200 books in 2 days.
In February 2013 I received a tweet from Farnoosh Torabi. She wants to interview me about my research for her Yahoo Internet T.V. Show. On July 16, 2013 Yahoo runs the interview. It goes viral with over 2 million hits in 24 hours. It becomes the most viewed episode in the show’s history. Yahoo flips out over the hits.
Dave Ramsey, 3rd largest radio host in the U.S., picks up on the viral Yahoo interview and talks about my research on his show. Dave then has me on his show for 30 minutes. Rich Habits rises to #7 in all book categories on Amazon. For the month of of July 2013, Rich Habits stays in the top 100. Only 99 authors in the U.S. sell more books than me that July. I receive 3 designations from Amazon: #1 Bestseller, Best Book of the Month and Most Wished for Book of the Month. I sell 12,000 books in July 2013.
Bob Dumas, a reporter for CBS, emails me about doing an interview. The interview runs on their Nightly News program in November 2013. It is seen from Boston to California. Rich Habits becomes a bestseller on Amazon for the 2nd time. I sell thousands of books.
MSN Money runs a piece about my research in February, 2014. The article goes viral with millions of hits. I become a bestselling author on Amazon for the 3rd time.
SUCCESS Magazine runs a 5 page piece on my research in their November 2014 issue. They also do a separate interview with me that is included on the audio CD that comes with the magazine. To understand how significant this CD is – Jack Welch, Rudy Giuliani, Tony Robbins and other celebrities were on previous CDs. It’s a huge honor to be included on the CD. Huge! I come within a hairs breath of being an Amazon bestselling author for the 4th time.
USA Today runs a piece on my Rich Habits and my newest book, Rich Kids in February 2015. Once again, I come very close to breaking the top 100 on Amazon in all books sold in the U.S. Rich Kids breaks the top 100 for Kindle eBooks for the first time.
If you were to add up all of the failures I’ve had over the years, it would number close to nearly 35,000. 35,000 failures and 7 successes (NJ Star Ledger, Yahoo, Dave Ramsey, CBS, MSN Money, SUCCESS Magazine and USA Today). I am 7 for 35,000. Yet those 7 successes resulted in the sale of tens of thousands of books and made me a bestselling author three times.

I realized something in July 2013, when I first became a bestselling author; this is not just about me. It’s about every dreamer out there who is on the verge of giving up on their dream.

My story is the reason why you should never quit on your dream. I learned that you only need to succeed once. I learned that your success is hiding behind a mountain of your mistakes and failures. Life wants to see if you have what it takes to overcome every obstacle it puts in your way. But most of all, life wants to see if you deserve success.

You are much more than you ever imagined. You only find out how amazing you are when your back is up against the wall and your dream feels like it’s collapsing under the weight of all of your failures and mistakes. When you are about ready to quit, that is when life blinks. And what a blink.

It is always some unintended great thing that happens. Something completely out of the blue that you never expected and never imagined. When you persist, life eventually bends to your will. It goes from adversary to ally in an instant.

See a pic of Tom Corley below.

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-i-accomplished-my-dream-in-9-years-2015-4

cescky:
Hmmm
Been waiting for this for sometime now *smacks lips*

Just the right gift for her next birthday!

and when exactly is her birthday. I just might beat you to it.

greatmarshall:
This is incredible... They'll have a good market for this...

very incredible pal. But left for me , I would like to see car companies like BMW and Benz go into the Jet market and not HONDA per say...

MrFootball:
4.5 million? nigerian politicians will certainly place orders...

Same thing I said to myself when I first saw the price....

Quite affordable, I guess the private jet industry will soon be very competitive which will affect the pricing dynamics of the industry.

Hence we hope to see cheaper jets. But then don't forget that this travels a maximum of 1300 miles stretch on a gassed up tank. Prepare for many stop overs on your way to China.

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