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Politics / Re: How We Planned And Rob Bank In Lekki by segunjowo(m): 8:42pm On May 23, 2015
bottom line: crime does not pay!

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Education / Re: 100-Level UNIJOS Course Rep Proposes To Course Mate(pics) by segunjowo(m): 5:08am On May 22, 2015
9ce one. but if the guy sees other fine babe with good manner better than blessing before graduation he will regret his hasty action.

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Politics / Re: Fuel Scarcity: Commercial Driver Slumps To His Death At Filling Station by segunjowo(m): 6:40am On May 13, 2015
eh ehn? iyen gidi gan o!
Car Talk / Re: Graphic Pics: Passengers In Danfo Bus Badly Burnt After Fuel Stored Exploded by segunjowo(m): 10:25pm On May 05, 2015
this is sad. oil cabals pls sell fuel in all filling stations so we dont have to store some in kegs. na beg we de beg o! ah! this is so pathetic. smh.
Culture / 10 Forbidden Names In Nigeria by segunjowo(m): 4:57pm On May 05, 2015
Names are very significant and powerful. In Nigeria, stringent values are attached to names because they are believed to have spiritual, psychological or superstitious (as the case may be) effects on the bearer.

But in other parts of the world, Europe and America in particular, names appear to be mere identity. That is why they bear names like ‘Hazard’, ‘Sand’, ‘Stove’, ‘Weed’, ‘Alien’, ‘Ghost’ etc.

In Nigeria, it is strongly believed that the name a child bears has a vital role to play in what he becomes in future. Names are linked with historical events, particularly when such names are biblical. Therefore, there are some biblical names that are ‘forbidden’ in Nigeria.

No one christens a child with such names, apparently because of events that shaped the lives of the bearers in the Bible. Below are some of the biblical names a child will never bear in Nigeria.

1. Pharaoh: He was an influential king in Egypt. Every Nigerian parent wants his/her ward to become a king, yet, a child will never be christened Pharaoh. The reason for the rejection of this name is King Pharaoh’s refusal to give the Israelites independence. But if you read the Bible, it wasn’t Pharaoh’s fault that he did not ‘let my people go.’ God intentionally hardened Pharaoh’s heart because He wanted some signs and wonders to manifest.

2. Jabez: His mother gave him the name because she bore him with sorrow. But the story of Jabez later changed as he turned out to become a fortunate fellow, irrespective of the negative impressions people had about him.

3. Cain: He was the elder brother of Abel, whom he eventually murdered out of envy. Both Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve. Cain was the first man to kill in the Bible. It is one of the forbidden names in Nigeria.

4. Naman: He was the man with leprosy that was healed. He wasn’t a bad character. But have you seen any Nigerian bear his name?

5. Jezebel: She was the wife of King Ahab, meaning that Jezebel was a Queen. She was popularly regarded as a witch. One of her crimes was the fact that she instigated the King to kill Naboth and take over his inherited pieces of land.

6. Saul: There are two Saul’s in the Holy Bible; Saul the king and Saul of Tarsus, an anti-Christian campaigner who later became Paul the Apostle. He was blind for three days, and he wrote more books in the bible. He was the best writer. Some of his books include Colossian, Thessalonians and Galatians.

7. Goliath: Goliath was involved in one of the most popular stories in the Bible. A great Philistine warrior, he was killed by little David with a stone. Nigerians don’t see anything positive in the name.

8. Haman: He was one of the closest aides of a king. Due to the hatred and envy he had for Mordecai, Haman tried to influence the king to kill the former by hanging, but all his antics became a source of promotion and honour for Mordecai.

9. Nebuchadnezzar: You can read more about King Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 3. He was the one who ordered Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to be cast into the burning furnace because they refused to bow to the golden image he commanded his people to worship. He was also the same king of Babylon who lived a wild life.

10. Esau: He was the twin brother of Jacob, and their parents were Isaac and Rebekah. Isaac loved Esau, but Rebekah loved Jacob. The former was said to have sold his birthright to the latter, while Rebekah also played a role in ensuring that Jacob got the blessing meant for Esau from their father Isaac. Read more about their story in Genesis 25.

Source: www.naij.com
Politics / Re: Meet The First Nigerian Female ISIS Terrorist by segunjowo(m): 3:29pm On May 05, 2015
what is it that turned her heart to that like a stone? oh God. and now she will be labelled a Nigerian no longer British? o ma se o!

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Politics / Re: Photo: Did Anyone Noticed This About The March 28 Presidential Election ? by segunjowo(m): 8:02pm On Apr 29, 2015
nice
Only goes to show that apart from divine intervention, science in the the language of maths is in favour of the March 28 presidential election for GMB.
Sai BABA!

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Celebrities / Re: Kiss Daniel Getting Married To Lucky Instagram Fan? by segunjowo(m): 7:59am On Apr 29, 2015
We shall see
Politics / Re: Xenophobia: Presidency Denies Recalling Nigeria’s Envoy To South Africa by segunjowo(m): 8:53pm On Apr 27, 2015
Is a lie!

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Politics / Re: ChannelsTV: Test Confirms Methanol Poison Caused Ondo Deaths by segunjowo(m): 5:20pm On Apr 25, 2015
Ogogoro na bad thing o!
Politics / Re: Amaechi’s Admission Of Failure Shows Rivers Deserves A Better Governor - Wike by segunjowo(m): 7:29pm On Apr 04, 2015
Amechi did not admit to failure He appologized to those he unknowingly offended Wike go read between the lines...

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Romance / Re: 9 Most Ridiculous Sex Myths Of All Time by segunjowo(m): 6:44am On Mar 20, 2015
learning...
Culture / Re: What Is Wrong With These Hairdos? by segunjowo(m): 6:35am On Mar 20, 2015
why? they are old fashioned and whoever carries them now is but a learner. brazillian hair...
Jokes Etc / Funny Facebook Chat Between Him And His Pastor by segunjowo(m): 9:54am On Feb 22, 2015
Segelulu's pastor added him on facebook and he innocently accepted.
two minutes later pastor's message came in:
Pastor: how are you?
Segelulu: I'm fine, daddy
Pastor: may the building of heavenly favour collapse on your head
Segelulu: (no reply)
Pastor: may the thunder of blessing strike you and your family
Segelulu: (no reply)
Pastor: may God slash you with the axe of life
Segelulu: (no reply)
Pastor: may God stab with knife of riches
Segelulu: (no reply)
Pastor: may you be sentenced to life imprisonment in the eternal jail of sucess
Segelulu: (no reply)
Pastor: may the world trade center of happiness collapse on you and your family
Segelulu: (no reply)
Pastor: are you there?
Segelulu: yes, daddy
Pastor: bro Segelulu, you should be saying 'amen' to claim the blessings
Segelulu: ok, may the over-speeding trailer of blessings crush you and your family. may the earthquake of happiness swallow you and your family members. may the sea of miracles drown you and your family members in Jesus name.
Pastor: (no reply)
Segelulu: you should be saying 'amen' to claim these prayers
Pastor: ha! may thunder fire you, naughty brother!!

culled from saturday(yesterdays) Tribune.

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Autos / Re: I Need A Reg Venza, Rx350 Or Highlander 2010 Now by segunjowo(m): 10:11am On Feb 14, 2015
I hav a highlander 08 very clean, blue in color. if u need it buzz me
Celebrities / Re: 3 Men Arrested For Poisoning Wife Of Popular Lagos Pastor: Ituah Ighodalo by segunjowo(m): 10:04am On Feb 14, 2015
ok but why would anyone want to harm this harmless beauty?
Nairaland / General / Re: I Returned A Lost Box Of Dollars Now I Regret Doing So. by segunjowo(m): 10:17pm On Feb 13, 2015
stealing is in ur blood just laying dormant. it is presently being checked by ur conscience. u dont hav to regret doing good my brother. it is what God want you to do cheerfully. ur regret makes it obvious you will soon be keeping lost items and be happy about it. smh!

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Jokes Etc / Re: Photo To Make Your Day. APC Vs Pdp...who Wins? by segunjowo(m): 6:41am On Feb 13, 2015
why is PDP crying already with tongue out?
smh...
Politics / Re: Okupe Reacts To Obasanjo’s Endorsement Of Buhari by segunjowo(m): 3:44pm On Feb 11, 2015
Nigeria and Nigerians amusing me since 1960AD

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Politics / Re: Aljezeera Article Refers To Jonathan As "Badluck Jonathan" -photo by segunjowo(m): 3:33pm On Feb 11, 2015
and so?
Religion / Re: The Implications Of Right & Left Hand Blessing. by segunjowo(m): 3:15pm On Feb 11, 2015
I agree with you on this one. especially on that pictorial illustration.
Politics / Re: Our Soldiers Are Not Like Nigerians, They Don't Run - Niger's Defence Ministry by segunjowo(m): 2:59pm On Feb 11, 2015
we don hear!
Politics / Re: Jonathan Changes Tactics, Plans To Mop Up Permanent Voters Cards by segunjowo(m): 2:52pm On Feb 11, 2015
where u de hear all these nonsense?
Politics / Re: Olamide Releases Campaign Song For Buhari And Osinbajo by segunjowo(m): 3:56pm On Jan 28, 2015
ok o!
Politics / Re: DISGRACE TO PDP: Photo Evidence Of How Buhari Have Won Even On Nairaland by segunjowo(m): 3:54pm On Jan 28, 2015
hehehe
Politics / Re: Nigerians Blast Gov.Fayose On Twitter Over His Controversial PDP Ad(Photos) by segunjowo(m): 6:00am On Jan 20, 2015
Why blast him on twitter and not physically? twitter blast wont hurt him ke?

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Nairaland / General / Re: 2014 Prophecies That Didn’t Come To Pass.... by segunjowo(m): 7:02am On Jan 18, 2015
Dont mind them fake pastors
Politics / Re: Buhari Is Weak: He Will Not Change His Attitude. - IBB. by segunjowo(m): 3:04pm On Dec 26, 2014
nonsense!

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Career / Re: Share Your New Year(2015) Resolutions, by segunjowo(m): 10:10am On Dec 22, 2014
one point agenda:
to buy a plot of land and start building my house if i cant afford lagos land will buy in the village and build there its a must in 2015.
other point agenda:
start farming in commercial scale..

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Health / Re: Sense Organs With The Highest Functions.. by segunjowo(m): 10:01am On Dec 22, 2014
eyes!
Nairaland / General / Re: New N100 Note Goes Into Circulation. Please Handle It With Care. It's Worth Less by segunjowo(m): 9:58am On Dec 22, 2014
its worth LESS than its cost of print and it sure cant buy much! cant even buy a tin of peak milk...
Romance / Re: Why Is Premarital Sex So Celebrated? by segunjowo(m): 9:55am On Dec 22, 2014
its not so celebrated

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