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Foreign Affairs › Re: Zuma Riot: Mum Throws Her Baby From A Burning Building After It Was Set Ablaze by SmartyPants(m): 7:56am On Jul 15, 2021
AfriqueDuZuid:
Bring down figures

Let's compare
The facts speak for themselves.

Nigeria has a GDP that is larger than South Africa's. When you remove white-owned businesses and industry, what is the size of the black South African GDP? Possibly among the lowest on the continent because the mass of blacks is unemployed or are working for whites.

When you look at unemployment, South Africa is at 32.5%, almost exclusively black. Whereas Nigeria is 33% majority northern. When we now adjust the figures according to the arguments I made, further disaggregating black south Africa from white, and Southern Nigeria from North, you see that the actual figure for southern Nigeria is around 15%.

Same thing goes for education. South Africans and Nigerians have comparable education rates across the board, with upper secondary levels around 70% each. When you disaggregate black and white South Africans and north and south Nigerians, the disparity widens exponentially.

Across the board, southern Nigerians are far more productive, locally and internationally, far better educated, and far less criminally inclined.

In fact, we ought not to be having this discussion. I tell you, but for the whites, South Africa would be receiving a monthly stipend from Nigeria.

Employment
http://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P0211/Media%20release%20QLFS%20Q1%202021.pdf
https://nigerianstat.gov.ng/elibrary

Education
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1115589/distribution-of-educational-attainment-in-south-africa/
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1115589/distribution-of-educational-attainment-in-south-africa/
Foreign Affairs › Re: Russian Fighter Jets Intercept US Spy Plane Over Black Sea (Pictures) by SmartyPants(m): 6:27am On Jul 15, 2021
PerfectlyPerfect:
Just watch how people who don't know anything about international geo-politics will come here and be supporting the US for this rubbish
What do you know about international law and politics?

Which international law was violated?
Foreign Affairs › Re: Zuma Riot: Mum Throws Her Baby From A Burning Building After It Was Set Ablaze by SmartyPants(m): 6:23am On Jul 15, 2021
Navalsadiq:
northern hater.

You guys come to this same north enrich your selves and yet you guy keep blabbing rubbish.

The north is a very important region in this country because we have the capacity to feed the globe with the current scarcity of food propelled by insecurity in the region that is foiled by the political class and international politics.the north will still trive and become great.

I will always say this a good product does not need too much advertisement.

One question is where were the southerners when the British handed power to the north.it takes an advance race to be handed such powers.
We should always guide our uterances.

I am a northerner and a proud one at that.

We speak in one voice and you guys can't beat that.
The British handed power over to the north specifically because of how advanced the South was. The historical records are widely available.

With the recent discovery of oil at the time, the British needed a channel through which to control Nigeria. The northern leadership structure with revered religious leaders and subservient masses, made an excellent formula for proxy control.

Now since your north is doing so well, we have no problem. Excuse us and we'll excuse you amicably. Why do you people insist on squatting with us?
Foreign Affairs › Re: Zuma Riot: Mum Throws Her Baby From A Burning Building After It Was Set Ablaze by SmartyPants(m): 6:17am On Jul 15, 2021
TMKsouth:
All these threads and their comments have proven how bitter and jealous Nigerians are of black South Africans.
What would Nigerians have to be jealous of black South Africans over?

There is literally not one metric where black South Africa surpasses Nigeria.

And if we narrow it down to productive Southern Nigeria, the disparity becomes even more stark.

But yes, Nigerians are indeed bitter against black South African s because of the hate, envy, and shocking ill will that is shown towards us and other foreigners by your people.
Politics › Re: DSS Accuses Israeli Filmmakers Of Supporting IPOB, Detains Them In Cells by SmartyPants(m): 10:18am On Jul 14, 2021
Arrewa:
If he's guilty of any crime...He should face Justice!!

Why are Africans overating Israel??

Before Christ, Romans conquered Israel, even during his time, Israel was occupied by the Romans.

At little after Jesus the Jews made the Romans angry and they massacred the jews, drove them away from Israel. for about 2000 years from then, the jews were second class citizens every where they go.

The christians persecuted them for what they did to Chris, the Arabs were flogging their yansh any time they deemed fit. Hitler did his own. Till the Europeans decided to have mercy on them and create a state for them.

The so called 6 day war only succeeded because the Arabs just gained independence and didn't had any air force nor good military. The Europeans trained and gave Isreal weapons, especially their air force.

The only time Israel met a strong force Hizbollah backed by Iran they lost.

Israel look strong around its Arab neighbors, beyond that, its a different game entirely.
You see, the Persians or Iranians (as they are called today) aint arabs, they walk the talk, if u know what I mean...for far too long now, they've been daring Israel to stop barking and attack them as it has been saying it would for God knows how long now.

But nothing has happened, you know why? because Israel dont have the balls to fight a formidable opponent without bigdaddy USA military support. And the support is not forthcoming either, because a war with the Persians is too risky even for the US.

US can not sacrifice the lives of its citizens to go die for your "mighty" Israel over Iran. So the US snubbed Israel and chose to dialogue with the Iranians over their Nuclear program.

The only hands preventing isreal's defeat are those of America, Britain and the western world. If US remove their support, Israel is dead!!


Anybody that really thinks that God loves some other people more than he likes him or that some other people are more of Gods children than him is a sophisticated Akuya!!
You're ignorant of military history.

For years Israel has openly assassinated and sabotaged Iranian assets.

Israelis have physically entered Iran and destroyed military and scientific facilities.

With all these, it is Iran who has sworn to end Israel. The onus is on them to attack, not on Israel.

Therefore the logical question is not why Israel does not attack Iran, but why Iran does not attack Israel.

But if you're point is that Nigeria can withstand Israel militarily, then I have no words for you. grin

In fact, I would love to see Buhari try that, as that would surely hasten the end of this entity called Nigeria.

But of course, Buhari won't dare it. He, unlike you, is well aware f the capabilities of the Israelis who train and arm his DSS. There is a reason why he turned to them for help in arresting Umar Dikko. You must be a baby so you won't know these things.
Crime › Re: Brenda Ataga Demands N1billion Compensation From Naijaloaded by SmartyPants(m): 11:48am On Jul 13, 2021
NwaEzefuNaMba:
At the end, Chidinma Ojukwu will walk away a free person; not because she's innocent or something, but due to police inability to unravel the mystery behind the death of the Ataga.

There is a major conspiracy against men, being spearheaded by the virgina people embarassed embarassed

If Usifo Ataga is not wealthy and influential, what we would have read in electronics media is "man dies during marathon sex with his mistress" no body would have believed he was murdered in cold blood like others.

I have been thinking, why do men only die during sex romp with their mistresses? Why don't men die during marathon sex with their wives? Including those in polygamous marriage? Who engage in more marathon sex than newly married couples? How come no fatalities have ever been recorded?
Research shows that adulterous men are exponentially more likely to suffer a heart attack during sex
Crime › Re: I Didn’t Kill Usifo Ataga- Chidinma Denies Killing Super TV CEO by SmartyPants(m): 5:13pm On Jul 12, 2021
seunmsg:
Her family has hired a crooked lawyer for her. The police celebrated the confession too early and put too much information in the public space. Now, she will try to use the information to her defense. The initial confession will be thrown out in court easily once she pleads not guilty.

Now, the police have to do extra investigative work which will include forensics if they intend to get her convicted. This her new story still doesn’t add up so they have the upper hand against her. She stole his money after his death so that’s enough motive. With good forensic evidence from the crime scene, she’s toast.
This your comment is a huge comic relief sir.

A confession cannot be retracted just like that. Her only hope would have been to claim that she was tortured but that is clearly not the case. The fact is, the judge is called upon to decide which of her stories, in fitting with the evidence and previous confession, is devoid of reasonable doubt.

It comes down to a common sense evaluation of the facts.
Crime › Re: Mothers, Your Daughters Are Exposed To Rapists Under Any Of These Conditions by SmartyPants(m): 9:45am On Jul 12, 2021
Kinzo0917:
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Forget that thing. I am a guy. Is on record that men rape women compared to the opposite. Is like a ratio of 99% for men and 1% for women
It's on record? Provide the reference
Christianity Etc › Re: Why Are People Not Naming Their Daughters “delilah” ? by SmartyPants(m): 2:11pm On Jul 11, 2021
petra1:
Delicate means breakable easily broken..feeble mean"WEAK. no.strenght

a plate is strong but delicate . but it is not weak.

but a feeble person refers to weak in strenght

read the verses i posted in other translations

Hebrews 12:12 KJV
12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees

Hebrews 12:12 (NLT)
12 So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees
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Delicate and feeble mean the same exact thing but are used in different contexts.

When speaking of something weak but with a positive connotation, you would say delicate, and when negative feeble.
Crime › Re: Woman Stabs Her Relative On The Head With A Broken Bottle For Shaming Her Son by SmartyPants(m): 4:24pm On Jul 10, 2021
Please read well.

The story is that the culprit is the wife to the victims brother. The two ladies are therefore in-laws.

The culprit went mocking the victim's son who then reported to his mother, the victim.

She then confronted the in-law who then stabbed her, literally adding insult to injury, or in.this case, injury to insult.
Crime › Re: Two Nigerians Die while Partying, 3 Kenyan Women Arrested by SmartyPants(m): 1:35pm On Jul 10, 2021
Bundaweber:
Tah!!! Keep qwayet there!! Edo people do not bear such names
I'm from Edo so don't tell me about my people.
Crime › Re: Two Nigerians Die while Partying, 3 Kenyan Women Arrested by SmartyPants(m):
BruncleZuma:
huh huh huh huh

Kebor Kamar Omar? From which part of Nigeria, this sounds like a Chadian or Nigerien name.
Could easily be Edo

In and around Estako West, including Auchi, the culture is heavily influence be Islam and Hausa culture such that you can often mistake the people for northerners in name, appearance and behavior.

For example, Aisha Yesufu, Kamaru Usman, Murtala Muhammed, etc.

There is also a huge Estako presence in Kano but most of them have assimilated into the local culture.

Also, the "bor" syllable is dominant in Edoid groups.
Travel › Re: Which Country Has The Most Nigerian Immigrants by SmartyPants(m): 11:32am On Jul 10, 2021
TMKsouth:
Can u not read? I clearly said those figures were provided by Nigerians themselves in SA.

South Africa does have the economy to support 1M+ immigrants, infact the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimates there are over 1.5 M Zimbabweans in SA.

SA per capita income is over $12,000 while Nigeria's is under $5,000, so why wouldn't there be 800K Nigerians in SA?
Zimbabwe appears twice with different figures?
Education › Re: What Is The Worst University Course To Study? by SmartyPants(m): 8:27am On Jul 09, 2021
SunShowAfrica:
Have you head about B.A Christian Studies??

If you have no intentions of becoming a pastor, avoid the course
Yeah. If you have no intentions of being a doctor just avoid Medicine.

What's your point?
Travel › Re: Relocating To Gambia by SmartyPants(m): 11:27pm On Jul 08, 2021
Dotkung:
How about electrical engineering jobs
I honestly can't say...i have met only one electrical engineer here and m he's rich... It's not a competitive field but maybe better suited for entrepreneurs
Travel › Re: Relocating To Gambia by SmartyPants(m): 7:11pm On Jul 08, 2021
feelgoodstuffs:
I actually paid it once because I want to use it for visa purpose wink
Lol
Travel › Re: Relocating To Gambia by SmartyPants(m): 7:07pm On Jul 08, 2021
feelgoodstuffs:
The other tax I mentioned is for KMC, the $20 you mentioned is the 500 dalasis to register the business but for GRA first time you need to pay between 10,000 to 17,000 dalasis as a foreigner
Okay I get you. Yes there is a 10k dalasi charge for ECOWAS citizens..but no one pays that as far as I know.
Travel › Re: Relocating To Gambia by SmartyPants(m): 7:06pm On Jul 08, 2021
OriakuAmara:
I have been to banjul their capital once, stayed 2months there,
It's a small(smaller than south east) country but they are organized .
Light didn't go off during my stay there and they are cool with Nigerians,
No jobs for an immigrant except you are coming to set up an sme .
Accomodation is costly but food is very cheap
They are cool people.
There are jobs for immigrants.

Lots of medical personel, teachers etc. A few guys have made into banking though that's harder.
Travel › Re: Relocating To Gambia by SmartyPants(m): 7:02pm On Jul 08, 2021
feelgoodstuffs:
Yeah with 20,000 dalasis ($400)he can get all the papers. But it may not be immediately he starts
20k for what papers? Haba.

Business registration is 20 usd. That's it... All other fees are after you have started the business.
Travel › Re: Relocating To Gambia by SmartyPants(m): 7:01pm On Jul 08, 2021
feelgoodstuffs:
Business Registration, G.R.A (Gambia Revenue Authority), and taxes
At the start the most you will pay is 20 dollars. Tax is paid to GRA so they are not separate. Tax is 3% of annual turnover.
Family › Re: Help: My Wife Wants To Know Everything by SmartyPants(m): 12:48pm On Jul 08, 2021
Why marry someone you need to keep secrets from?
Romance › Re: California Prison Guard Had Sex With An Inmate In Front Of 11 Others by SmartyPants(m): 11:23am On Jul 07, 2021
MadamVanessa:
shocked




What is so wrong with someone having sex with inmate? When the person wasn't forced into the act, it was clearly based on agreement.

So because someone is in prison, he shouldn't have his life again.
She's a guard. It's a clear and dangerous conflict of interest.
Romance › Re: Did Your Ex Finally Come Back? Kindly Share Your Experience. by SmartyPants(m): 10:17am On Jul 07, 2021
Megatron77:
U who is quoting me upandan do u knw me? ehn old ones... stop twisting de fact dat his real if it is paining u, stay real stop being online alpha
Why do I need to know you to quote you??

How does that relate to anything under discussion?

Where have you seen me claiming to be "alpha" anything online?

Whats wrong with you?

lol.
Romance › Re: Did Your Ex Finally Come Back? Kindly Share Your Experience. by SmartyPants(m): 10:25pm On Jul 06, 2021
Megatron77:
Uncle!! i actually respect the fact that he admitted that his ex won't call him back not like you guys that will always pretend to be the one who never wanted the relationship online but will be begging offline
Where do you know me from that you feel confident to make such a sweeping generalization?

smh. what do they teach you young ones these days?

Anyway, my point was, admitting that the girl won't call him back out of her own pride, is nothing to "admit". There is no shame in it except for her.
Career › Re: The #nairalife Of An Education Consultant Departing His Low Income Roots by SmartyPants(m): 5:40pm On Jul 06, 2021
[quote author= post=103433459]We hope our youths can learn something from this and start doing something with their lives, no matter how small they start.

Just start........
Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.[/quote]You sound like a reasonable guy when its not a political matter.

I'm genuinely curious as to why you offer Buhari such support. Why?
Romance › Re: Did Your Ex Finally Come Back? Kindly Share Your Experience. by SmartyPants(m): 2:14pm On Jul 06, 2021
Megatron77:
I respect u bcoz u're real... not like all those online alphas
What exactly do you respect in what he said?

It was a mere statement of fact not worthy of respect nor of disrespect.

So what gives?
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Is It Possible To Apply For 2 Vacancy Roles In Same Company? by SmartyPants(m): 1:22pm On Jul 06, 2021
Yes!

It's not greed since you can't get both jobs. You're just increasing your chances of getting hired.

If the company does not accept such, they will usually state so on the advert.

However, applying for more than one position might make you appear unfocused and that's a red flag.
Celebrities › Re: Oko Iyabo: TAMPAN Summons Yomi Fabiyi Over His Controversial Movie (Photo) by SmartyPants(m): 10:43am On Jul 06, 2021
Babinski:
The Yomi Fabiyi guy needs to be locked up for contempt of court. There is a case in court and he is trying to prejudice the minds of the public with his stupid movie that portrays Baba Ijesha who is the suspect as a victim!

So if later the court finds Baba Ijesha guilty, the public would think the court is biased.
So how is that now contempt of Court? Cite legal authorities please.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: This Is How Job Interviews Are Supposed To Be. by SmartyPants(m): 1:24pm On Jul 03, 2021
No
Politics › Re: Kenyan Government Involvement In Arrest, Extradition Of Nnamdi Kanu by SmartyPants(m): 11:48am On Jul 03, 2021
chrisblack:
the same stuff is happening to Belarus. Once the country is detected and discovered to have legally broken international laws.it becomes a new ball game
Do you know how many international laws Nigeria is in violation of?

Do you know how many cases concerning m Nigeria are currently before the ECOWAS Court and the African Commission?

Lol.
Politics › Re: Yoruba Nation Rally In Lagos Will Hold On July 3 - Olayomi Koiki by SmartyPants(m): 11:34am On Jul 02, 2021
osuofia2:
Let any miscreants come out see. Operations shoot at sight. All terrorist must understand Baba Buhari language. Nigeria is one and can not be divided
Nigeria will surely and certainly be divided.

Buhari and the north can fight it now but the high tide of justice is rising ever sure, ever steady.

And if it must rise on the blood of patriots and tyrants, then let it rise!
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: I'm 27 Years Old And I Have No Job And I'm Living With My Mom, Have I Failed? by SmartyPants(m): 3:42pm On Jul 01, 2021
olamidedivotee:
To be a man is not easy.

That's what Feminists don't know
That's what most local feminists don't know or care about.

The real feminists know this and they are saying, let's dismantle the system that puts so much burden on men and relegates the role of the woman to housekeeping.

Whether they real mean it, that's another thing.

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