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Foreign Affairs › Re: Al Jazeera, AP Building In Gaza Destroyed By Israeli Airstrike (video) by SmartyPants(m): 2:46pm On May 15, 2021
iamclime:
I once stayed in a guest house somewhere in Lagos where Isreali military who trained Abacha's elite guards stayed while in Nigeria. Remember the days of Isreali soldiers and their Uzzi guns?
Fascinating! I wouldn't have thought you stayed in publicly accessible hotels.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Al Jazeera, AP Building In Gaza Destroyed By Israeli Airstrike (video) by SmartyPants(m): 2:45pm On May 15, 2021
Sirkingsnado:
Isreali Dy train ur dss and up till now them no fit capture shaku if Boko Haram u must be a madman
Okay. Go back to your petty trading and leave the intellectual discussion for the intelligentsia. thanks!
Foreign Affairs › Re: Al Jazeera, AP Building In Gaza Destroyed By Israeli Airstrike (video) by SmartyPants(m): 2:11pm On May 15, 2021
Sirkingsnado:
grin

Even the whole Arab countries knows isreali pass both them and they Allah


Isreali kill them all

No room for terrorist all o I wish una fit release one strike at also rock
It may shock you to know that Israel has always had ties to Aso Rock. They have always been involved in training our DSS and other matters which might be covert.
Crime › Re: Married Nigerian Man Caught Wooing A 15-Year-Old Girl In London (Video) by SmartyPants(m): 10:18am On May 15, 2021
MrSamsung:
I said it. Look at what you wrote for some time ago and slowly re-read it again and try to understand the permutations you input in that statement whether it is good of you

No wonder you are triggered
Just shocked at what he posted. Atrocious.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Videi:iranian Drones Attack Israel Idf Shot Down Two by SmartyPants(m): 9:46am On May 15, 2021
mu2sa2:
Yes, Israel trumped 5 countries in the past. But the situation is different today. If those five countries were to be at war with Israel today..... Isreal has been struggling with only Hamas today, mark you.
It will be different indeed but not the way you think. For one, while Israel was alone in that war, USA, France, UK and other powers will never allow that again.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Videi:iranian Drones Attack Israel Idf Shot Down Two by SmartyPants(m): 9:40am On May 15, 2021
Konpresor012:
Isreal flexing their military on weak hamaz that barely even have a government. Iran is the perfect match for Israel. Oya na, go to war with iran, just watch, they won't dare attack iran because they know what iran is capable of. Israel- palatine conflict, They way i see it, it's like the Nigerian army vs IPOB. The Palestinian government doesn't even have a military.
Ignorance. Who do you think arms Hamas and Hezbollah? Iran has been hiding behind proxies to fight Israel, meanwhile Israel has assassinated so many senior Iranian officials. The real question is why doesn't Iran attack Israel?

You say this as if it's a game. Why should Israel just get up and look for who to attack? They are attacking Hamas because Hamas attacked them. Why does it pain you?
Politics › Re: Miyetti Allah: "Let Them Divide This Country, Fulanis Are Better Prepared" by SmartyPants(m): 3:42pm On May 14, 2021
I believe at this point we seriously need to sit the Southern governor's down and ask them what is going on?

What do they continually resist calls for separation? Logically what is in it for the South that makes our leaders so reluctant to help us pack our load and be off?

It is high time we start to face these governors one by one. If your State governor refuse to support divosion, protest at their gates!
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 12:12pm On May 14, 2021
nams77:
I will like to PM you.
Hi, and sorry for just getting back to this. I would be thankful if you could share what you have in mind on here. That way, others with similar questions can learn too.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 12:09pm On May 14, 2021
blueskies:
Thank you. Much appreciated.
I'd like to know how you progress so please reply on this thread once you have finished any of the courses. If you manage to make progress, I might have other more direct tips for you.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 12:00pm On May 14, 2021
blueskies:
Thank you. Pls do you have links for some of these online courses
https://academy.hubspot.com/courses

https://learndigital.withgoogle.com/digitalgarage/courses

https://neilpatel.com/training/

These are all excellent resources and they are all free. With the first two there are options to recieve certificates.
Romance › Re: When A Couple Truly Love Each Other by SmartyPants(m): 11:44am On May 14, 2021
obembet:
When a couple truly love each other, they shower each other with gifts, love and affection as is within their reach. As much as showing love to your spouse is important, doing what is within your reach and capacity is VERY VERY important.

Nigerian men are after ur body.. no love. No care. All what they want is sex.

U will hear something like... if u truly love me, let have sex grin
And what are Nigerian women after? Don't be hypocritical.
Sports › Re: 5 Senior Arsenal Players Who Want To Leave The Club After A Nightmare Season by SmartyPants(m): 11:39am On May 14, 2021
Chloraseptic:
You sacked an old man with experience and started employing rookie coaches and you want the club to move forward...

Employing EPL former players will always be a disaster, they know nothing about coaching. All they are good at is running their mouth analysing coaches and players..

Lampard, Neville, OGS, Arteta, Scholes, Giggs and Henry have all been a failure so far..

I'm still observing Gerrard.
You say??
Foreign Affairs › Re: Israel-gaza Violence: Israeli Ground Troops Attack Gaza Strip by SmartyPants(m): 10:57am On May 14, 2021
Vaughanlanrewaj:
Hamas should please stop firing missiles into Isreal too. Now at the cost of Isreali lives suddenly, Isreal has realised that Hamas actually has long range missiles m. Isreal should suspend plans to further lose their citizens. So much for the Isreali intelligence that didn't know Hamas has long range missiles.
I'm curious as to what makes you think Israel had no knowledge of these long-range missiles before now..what's this based on?
Foreign Affairs › Re: Israel-gaza Violence: Israeli Ground Troops Attack Gaza Strip by SmartyPants(m): 10:52am On May 14, 2021
Vaughanlanrewaj:
You must think this is a Christian-Muslim war. Btw, Isreal is not a Christian nation and not the same as the Isreal of the new testament . This is not a Christian country(because this endtime Isreal nation practices Judaism as state religion) attacking a Muslim nation. It is Judaism versus Islam if you look if from the usual narrow prism of religion.

On a broader perspective, this is actually a war against common sense and right now, Isreal doesn't have a leader and both individuals who are the likely PM seem not to see anything wrong in their police action. It's hypocrisy when you complain against police brutality in Nigeria, France, USA but hail police brutality in Israel. Biden got to that office on his support for those calling for a stop to police brutality yet now he is calling for de escalation on both sides and insulting the intelligence of others by reminding us that Isreal has a right to defend themselves but suddenly started speaking tongue in cheek when asked if Palestine/ Hamas does not have a right to defend itself too. Nothing built on injustice will last. Someday, Palestine will become a full fledged country, give it to those guys, they're resolute. They have a right to have their own state and the 2 state solution will eventually come to realisation. I believe Muslims, Christians and Judaism worshippers can all co-exist in peace in Isreal and Palestine. They just need clear headed visionary leaders on all the sides.
You have missed the point.

1. The reason a two-State solution is not tenable:

- Hamas and Iran have sworn to end Israel. These parties continually stand as a stumbling block to the notion of a two-state solution since they refuse to recognize Israel as a State.

- The contestation of Jerusalem as the capital for both sides.

2. Palestinians have a right to self-defense but when this is targeted towards civilians, it is not self-defense anymore, but terrorism.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Israel-gaza Violence: Israeli Ground Troops Attack Gaza Strip by SmartyPants(m): 10:46am On May 14, 2021
Anieke39:
I Stand With isreal . Which I think every Christian should
At least start by spelling it right. it is Israel.

Note, that the Bible never calls for a Christian to stand behind anyone doing wrong. If Israel is wrong, standing by Israel does not mean turning into a mindless cheerleader--the proper thing to do is lovingly call them to order.

That is not to say I do not agree with the military necessity of Israel's actions, but your justification has no scriptural basis.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 12:33am On May 14, 2021
blueskies:
Hi,
I'm just joining the field of content writing, i dont have much experience, but i have the skills and want to learn. Are there remote job websites you can recomend for me to start with, where i will be given formats to follow and be paid too.

Thanks.
Hi.

The field is really competitive and few people have time to train newcomers. I would recommend that you take a course so that you don't have to start as a total newbie.

Then try and start a blog of your own.
Romance › Re: “This Lady Inside The Bus Was Rubbing My Leg” – Man Narrates His Ordeal by SmartyPants(m): 9:23pm On May 13, 2021
Offpoint1:
I know it's one of Twitter lies when he had to trekked to work... In short''

I wouldn't wear shorts to my personal business, so this story is fake
Don't you think you need to know what he does before you conclude that his job conditions and yours are the same?
Education › Re: Did You Go For Another Bachelors Degree After Your BSc? Pls Share Your Story!! by SmartyPants(m): 6:13pm On May 13, 2021
I did! Management first and Law second.

Like you, OP, I was disenchanted after my first degree. I was working in banking and I hated it. Meanwhile, I always felt a sense of outrage at the human rights abuses that occurred in Nigeria and all over Africa. I felt Law would be my path to a position of influence. Besides, I have always had a strong argumentative bent.

I was 26 when I finally went back to school and finished at 30. It was easier in the beginning but as I started to approach 30, I began to second guess myself because my mates from my first degree were flying, getting married, having kids, but I kept reminding myself of why I did it.

It's not like I was broke, as I have always had jobs and side hustles, but I was more concerned by the lack of vertical growth in one chosen field. The thought of starting in Law at entry-level at the age of 30 was unacceptable. I was able to reach a compromise--I started a business that brings me enough income so that I don't have to depend on Law for my living.

I can take on human rights work that I care about without having to worry about making money from it. This has led to a rapid acceleration in my legal career through meeting movers and shakers and enriching my CV, such that when I do decide to go for paid legal work, I will easily leapfrog many lawyers who started before me.

In summation, do what you love, but don't discard what you already have.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Israeli Forces Hit Hamas Military Intelligence Centre, Many Feared Dead by SmartyPants(m): 5:51pm On May 13, 2021
Hashabiah:
Let's see where this will lead them. I thank God they're surrounded by Arabs on every side and we'll see how in unfolds in the coming weeks
There is this feeling of deep annoyance I get whenever I see a deeply uninformed post on the first page of a thread. At least read history before pretending to be informed on the geopolitics of an area.

You think that Israel enjoys peace because of the goodwill of its neighbours?

What will we see in the coming weeks? All that suicadal stuff cannot work because Israel has implemented the apartheid system for this very reason.

You must be very young and know nothing of historical and military realities. Go and read up on the first and second Intifadas if you want to comment on this topic.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 2:34pm On May 13, 2021
uzoexcel:
Yes I do.
As well as payoneer
See my preceding posts
Foreign Affairs › Re: Death Toll In Gaza Jumps To 83 by SmartyPants(m): 2:16pm On May 13, 2021
Empiree:
I swear, they are very very very stupid set of people. Their comments are so annoying. They are very ignorant. Sometimes I just wanna be quiet. Their comments make my stomach turn. Can you imagine this foolish comment.

Abeg, these NLders are very silly. Don't they know how long there have been dialogue for decades at UN and other organized meetings but Israel always walked out nor does this state terrorist want peace by preventing two state solution. Nigerians thinking faculty are clouded by religion.

Funny things is that this conflicts have nothing to do with christianity. Nigerian christians think Israel is synonymous with Jesus
Are you truly neutral? Like it or not most people pitch their tent based on some factor or the other. I think I can safely say I have always been neutral to the point of taking abuse from both sides. That's because there are separate issues at play.

Issue 1 is the question of territory. Israel is generally wrong in its treatment of Palestinians. That is clear.

Issue 2 is the presence of players like Iran and Hamas who have sworn to end Israel. These parties have always resisted the two state solution. This compels Israel to always adopt a belligerent stance.

Even within Palestine there are sharp divides between Hamas and the Palestinian authority on this issue.

Issue 3 is the current conflict. Israel started it nominally but Hamas is absolutely to blame for the casualties. And since this is the topic we are on right now, a truly objective person will answer the question, what is a State to do to protect itself from a barrage of rocket attacks aimed at its civilians?
Foreign Affairs › Re: Death Toll In Gaza Jumps To 83 by SmartyPants(m): 1:38pm On May 13, 2021
shogsman:
I put it to you again may your children end up exactly like this innocent kids in gaza
If you like, put it to me 1000 times. It is nothing but meaningless.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Death Toll In Gaza Jumps To 83 by SmartyPants(m): 1:34pm On May 13, 2021
shogsman:
Shut your trap mr man,not a single child has been hurt in Israel, Israel fired white phosphorus a banned weapon on dozens of residential buildings killing dozens of innocent children and women who knows nothing about what is going on,the whole world is rallying and talking about international war crimes sanctions against Israel but as usual the stupid lots of the youth in this country don't know better.no wonder your country is a cesspool,the likes of you deserve the kind of leadership you have ,cos any sensible man cannot support the brutal slaughtering of children.
To hell with the lot of you godforsaken monsters
You talk like an uneducated person and it shows throughout your meaningless rants. Of course, children have been killed in Israel, and if you don't know that then you are severely ignorant.

The whole world is rallying and calling for a ceasefire not for any "international war crimes" (apart from the uneducated and mentally fragile youth such as yourself), because as unfortunate as the deaths are of the innocent, there is no way one party can be allowed to fire rockets endlessly at residential areas. Israel at least has the decency to provide advance warning to civilians to clear out from targetted buildings.

Anyway, continue to froth at the lips if you choose. Wild animal that you are.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Death Toll In Gaza Jumps To 83 by SmartyPants(m):
shogsman:
Nairaland is home to the most stupid set of people in this country,you stupid nonentity that keep cheering for Israel,this is what they have done in the last 4 days ,dozens of children murdered for nothing.
If you are okay with this may your wards end up just like this children very soon, I'm Christian by the way
Let's be rational. Are the Palestinians.not killing children on the other side too? Are they not aiming deliberately at residential areas?

Who fired the first rockets in this exchange?

Can't you be objective?
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 10:43am On May 13, 2021
Jakumo:
I was contacted through the website chatbox by fellow members of the website, and given a couple of low-budget jobs which I knocked out real fast. I was more concerned with getting favorable reviews than I was about the meager pay, but those two "employers" simply melted away, which led me to conclude that my work was used, but they decided to pretend they did the job.

Let a bitter taste in my mouth, since I was new to the website, and would actually have worked for free, provided an honest review of my competence was given, so as to pave the way to more lucrative offers later.

In relation to your response, would I be right in concluding that all offers to communicate outside the website chatbox should be regarded as deceitful and therefore ignored?
I can only advise that you always have a contract in place before you start. One red flag to look out for is clients who attempt to transact without a contract. Other than this, try to stick to reputable platform
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 10:20am On May 13, 2021
Jakumo:
Wonderment. I dey for village dey write note like primary 2 graduate.

On a serious note, Onyisi Mugu, I do have a relevant question about online gigs. Tried my hand at it and was dismayed to find that jobs were offered by other members of the unnamed remote employment website, only for them to melt away without so much as a positive review, once I turned in the completed task.

How does one distinguish between legitimate employers who will pay and publish performance reviews promptly on one hand, as opposed to scammers who use one's expertise and then simply vanish into the cosmos, never to be heard from again?[quote author=Jakumo post=101644632]E be like say Smart Mugu don boycott me already. You go fit answer my question?
Is it simply a matter of refusing any job offer that is presented by a fellow member of the website, or is there some other means by which one can separate the wheat from the chaff? [/quote]Most platforms have checks in place...how did you get scammed? You must have gone off-platform?
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 10:08am On May 13, 2021
dgee1:
Thank you. I will check it out right away.
Much appreciated. God bless.
Here is another. https://www.clickintelligence.co.uk/job/content-writer-role/

Good luck, and please be responsible so as not to block the way for others after you.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 10:06am On May 13, 2021
Jakumo:
I still dey await ya reply, o, I beg. My question dey up.
I think you're confusing me with smartmug u
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 10:04am On May 13, 2021
dgee1:
Bro, I would be grateful if you can put me through too. I write and have a Paypal account.

Thank you.
Gloriouspa:
Yes, I do. I have access to a PayPal
https://expresswriters.com/hiring-writers-work-us/
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 9:47am On May 13, 2021
Gloriouspa:
Good morning bro
I am a freelance writer too. Most of the job I got is through a third-party and the pay is meagre.

I will be grateful if you can link me up too. Thanks.
Do you have access to a PayPal account? If you don't, there is no need to progress coz they won't pay in any other way.
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: How Did You Get Your First Remote Job? by SmartyPants(m): 9:31am On May 13, 2021
nams77:
I'm just trying to get a field to acquire skills in. Naija get as e be nowadays
Lol...that's the first problem. I can guide you as to my process but I will only share some websites with people who are already experienced in the field.

1. Find something you are good at for which remote workers are in high demand:

2. Make sure you have proof of concept

3. Do a simple Google search
a. Search companies within a certain region
b.Check the websites that come up - look for a careers/jobs page
c. Don't limit your search to the first page of search results. There are gems to be found on page 10 and so on.
Celebrities › Re: Iyabo Ojo takes legal action against actor Yomi Fabiyi, Demands 100 Million by SmartyPants(m): 9:00am On May 13, 2021
Rockyfancino:
You didn't answer my question.
I have a question for you. Do you believe the little girl, that she has been getting raped for 7 years or not? If yes, how would you prove it with the exact same realistic state of country?
These were your questions.

I responded by saying the video is evidence.

Do you not know what evidence means??

If I say I have seen evidence of something that clearly means I believe such a thing. I then pointed out to you that the same evidence can be used in Court to win the case.

So which of your questions have I not answered?

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