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I've noticed that most of the things we say we love to do have nothing to do with our careers. How come?

I agree, but that's not enough. Anyone who engages in sex outside marriage should be stoned to death. _sarcasm

For more information about the musical production, visit:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapped_in_the_Closet

Layi, I just wanted you to realise that all religions have a way of explaining contradictions in their texts. It's not only the contradictions in Christianity that can be successfully defended by someone who is sufficiently creative.

When Ronaldo was young, he used to play with all his strength, but his body couldn't take the strain, so he started getting injuries all the time. Now he manages himself by carrying his body gingerly. This makes him blunt. Poor Ronaldo.

They are providing an excellent service and their reward for it is money. That's how and why capitalism works. Those who provide the highest quality of education will reap the highest level of rewards in form of money. This motivates the schools to do their best. The best way to motivate people to do the right thing: provide an adequate reward!

Your site is full of questions, but you failed to provide any answers to those questions. Why?

Interswitch ATM cards can be used for online payment (including donations, I presume). www.interswitch-ng.com

I agree with Logical based on what I read on an Islamic website. "Satan" in Islam isn't just a person. It represents evil.

Nigeria, like many nations throughout the world, deals with corruption. Its unique form of official corruption, named prebendalism, finds numerous parallels in foreign systems like nomenklatura ("nomenclature," or the naming of Communist-friendly individuals to political, military, and civilian positions) in the former Soviet Union and guanxi ("relationship" in China, among others.

Like these patron-client methods (see Patronage), prebendalism deals with the advancement of an individual who looks to his/her respective people for favors or support to get into office. However, unlike nomenklatura and guanxi, once in office, this individual then repays his supporters with sums of money, not land or jobs.

Prebendalism is so widespread that it reaches up into the top levels of the Nigerian government; former Nigerian dictators Ibrahim Babangida and Sani Abacha are responsible for the disappearance of over US$5 billion into the ranks of their supporters.

This form of corruption, however, does not include everyone. Many times the favor-seeking or -repaying is only done within the individual's own ethnicity or religious background. For example, an Igbo seeking a position in the federal government would ask favors of his/her fellow Igbo people to gain this office. Another example would be in dispensing government grants; a Hausa-Fulani official would be most likely to support any Hausa-Fulani seeking government funds over people from the various other racial groups or ethnicities found in Nigeria.

Prebendalism is very much prevalent in the social and political fabric of Nigeria. In fact, this corruption is so stubbornly ingrained within the societies of Nigeria that little has been done to end the corruption. The extent of prebendalism's stranglehold on the Nigerian bureaucracy is such that it prevents the nation from being able to practice the democratic government it has been striving for since the creation of the First Republic.

The creation of political "loyalty pyramids" is another hinderance to the development of the state. Still being ruled by the traditonal notion of the "big man," Nigeria must put an end to prebendalism if it wants any chance at becoming a truly legitimate and democratic nation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prebendalism

Wow, we have invented our own unique system of political corruption. Isn't Nigeria great?

If you are just a fan, I don't think they will give out his contact info. I'm sure he has enough fans pestering him!

Impression, thanks for helping Mr. Adeneye and Naomi out. Hope they get together soon. Cheers!

Linda, we are waiting for your pictures!

See also: 'Best Nigerian Musicians'?

Welcome to Nairaland, so nice. We love you already!

How did your competition go? Sorry about the criticism, but we care about those model wannabe girls too!

Which Abuja radio stations have you listened to and why do you think they suck? Enlighten us please!

It's not self-defense. It's national defence. Defending others by killing the bad guys. Have fun!

The chess players on the board are not currently active, but they might soon be. Cheers!

An off-topic post is one that's not related to the topic.

An off-topic thread is one that's not related to the section in which it's posted.

Offtopic and worthless topics go into the Offtopic section or chatterbox!

Good luck and welcome to Nairaland, buddy!

How much are they exactly? We need to see price lists!

What are they?

The petro-funds account is probably not a contingency bank account, else this wouldn't be a scandal worth reporting.

Think of it as a club of drunkards. Ok, that is a gross exxageration. Sorry guys!

I'm glad that the bill was squashed. Unecessary laws limit our freedom to enjoy our lives!

Is it cost-effective to import diesel? Doesn't the federal government sell diesel at a subsidized rate?

Africa is developing, but all the ethnic fighting is hindering the development of Africa. That's all.

And so what? Why don't you educate them if you know so much? That's what discussion forums are for!

If you want real traffic on any website you need natural links, quality content. That's all.

Well it does look like a painting.

And what is bad about private primary and secondary schools? I was a product of them and I did well in WAEC exams. Don't graduates of primary and secondary schools generally do better than public school students?