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Family › Re: I Finally Quit My Marriage. by sonofthunder: 4:08am On Nov 14, 2025
guest1234:
It was a little quarrel and I never knew she will be in possession of the object but God gave me the strength to overcame
What was the little quarrel about or this is something you don't want to talk about?

Is she naturally hot tempered or has a personal motivation to provoke you?

A little quarrel and getting stabbed in the neck don't really go together you know.
Family › Re: I Finally Quit My Marriage. by sonofthunder: 9:45pm On Nov 12, 2025
guest1234:
1) My family is taking it as a pain upon themselves because they know that she is taking my weakness as a strength to her because I don't talk or beat her, she has started misbehaving. This said ladies has slapped me over hundred times this year without me retaliate.
2) I started having the thought of divorce when she started misbehaving and hitting me and today when she stab me is what broke the camel back
3) No ( child) issue yet we courted for five years and the marry is one year and 8 months.
So what exactly were you guys about before she proceeded to stabbing you? What were you guys fighting about? The attempt wasn't while you were sleeping I would imagine.
Family › Re: I Finally Quit My Marriage. by sonofthunder: 9:42pm On Nov 12, 2025
guest1234:
She is not a runs girl or agbero but a church girl to the core, if she sing you will think Angels will come down but in aspects of this marriage, she is not worth it, and regard hearing her side of stories, I can't sugar coat my part in order for me to look lie a saint, in a forum that I don't know any person personally and for the root cause, I don't know why she is misbehaving because anything that man can provide for his family, I have done that in regards to feeding, accommodation, clothing, emotional, and otherwise so I don't understand her behavior and moreover thanks for your input
Well you could have given a few situations of things that happened without including any delicate specifics in your details.

It is hard to believe someone who had good behavior started misbehaving just a year ago. Although people can pretend for long, there would have been signs that connects back to current behavior. Doesn't mean she would have stabbed you during dating but maybe some aggression towards you or others
Career › Re: COREN Registration Thread by sonofthunder: 8:34pm On Nov 08, 2025
mayemaye:
On this thread I would carefully assist and answer questions pertaining to COREN registration and getting fully certified.

Lots of myths concerning COREN and NSE registration process which would surely be laid to rest here

I am a certified practicing engineer by the way. The goal is to ensure every engineer in Nigeria gets fully certified (you can ask why)

Lets keep the questions rolling, remember no question is a foolish question
Hello guys, good evening

Can someone please give me a brief summary of what I need to be a coren certified engineer.

Any exams? Total duration? Total expected cost? Other key information to take note of.
Politics › Re: Insecurity: Those who told Tinubu all was well don't like him - Pst Adeboye by sonofthunder: 10:21am On Nov 08, 2025
Anguldi:
Pulpit Bandits, why didn't you tell Nigerians to PRAY angry. It's action that can fix this futa jallon terrorists, GOD BLESS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
*Prayer points during November 2025 Holy Ghost Service, Eve of Gloy*

1. Thank God by faith that at the long last, Your eve of glory has come.

2. Father, for the rest of my life, don't let me know shame again.

3. Father, please before the sun rises, every sickness, every disease in my body. let them be gone.

4. Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, don't let me ever know failure again.

5. Father, for the rest of my life, don't let me suffer another defeat.

6. Father, every reproach in my life, everything that cause's people to say where is my God, remove it tonight.

7. Father, for the rest of my life, don't let me beg human being for help again.

8. Add You own prayer points
Health › Re: Why You Should Marry Early — Medical Practitioner Tells Men by sonofthunder: 5:51pm On Nov 06, 2025
Chimex002:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdceSY1uP50
Why you should marry early — Medical practitioner tells men
While I advocate early marriage for both men and women, this sounds like roadside medical advice to me.
Politics › Re: Throwback Picture Of Buhari, Tinubu, Odigie Oyegun, Ameachi Meeting John Kerry by sonofthunder: 8:57pm On Nov 01, 2025
wagzyl:
I think it's the other way round. Kerry visited Nigeria and met with the major political parties contesting the 2015 elections to avoid violence. Yes, the public opinion was that Kerry and Obama were supporting the opposition, APC at the time. From the sitting position, you can tell Buhari was clearly the host. You can confirm for yourself here

https://www.reuters.com/article/world/kerry-in-nigeria-to-urge-non-violence-before-presidential-vote-idUSKBN0KY0PZ/

However, what concerns Yoruba people here? Aren't there Yorubas who voted Jonathan, Atiku and Obi? Aren't there Yoruba states that are traditionally PDP, like Oyo and Osun? Has APC ever won any Yoruba state in a landslide in repeat elections? The votes that Atiku and Obi had in the last election in the SW, were there no Yorubas who voted for them? Falz, Delete Farotimi, etc? Atiku has won Osun state in back to back presidential elections! Some of you guys are irredeemably and emotionally unintelligent. Una matter tire me I swear and a big shame to the mod who pushed this tribalistic post to the front page.
Hello sir, thanks for this.

Please create a new thread to correct this erroneous projection and copy the mods/supermod
Education › Re: DELSU Rusticates Student Over Tiktok Video Of A Dieing Colleague by sonofthunder: 9:15pm On Oct 31, 2025
Sonnobax15:
lipsrsealed
Mumu girl...... Wetin this social media monetization go cause for this country,even Mark Zuckerberg and Elon musk go soon begin complain angry

Make she return to village go farm...At least, before that 2027/2028,she go don start to dey reason with her brain instead of using her kidney angry
There's a big chance that bigger Mumu men will step in to assist.
Politics › Re: Wale Edun Collapsed After Seeing His Name On 'Kill List' Of Coup Plotters - SR by sonofthunder: 9:10pm On Oct 31, 2025
OLAADEGBU:
SaharaReporters

According to multiple sources familiar with the development, Edun’s collapse was not due to a medical condition alone but allegedly linked to a shocking security revelation that left him terrified.
I actually thought the whole coup stuff was a hoax but
1.) what was their motive? and
2.) what are the evidences against them?
Romance › Re: Why I Lost Interest After Meeting A Pretty And Intelligent Lady by sonofthunder: 5:11am On Oct 31, 2025
tobeezman:
I met this fine geh at a tech event in Lagos.
Before the event started, we had a little chit-chat and mehn, she was exactly my type. Beautiful, intelligent, confident, and we just clicked. You know that kind of connection that feels like you’ve known someone for years? Yeah, that was it.

Throughout the event, we kept vibing, laughing at the same jokes, sharing ideas, everything just aligned.

At the end, I asked for her name she said Linda.
Cool name.

Then I asked where she was from, she said Anambra.
My eyes lit up. I’m from Anambra too!

So I got curious and asked, “What village?”
She mentioned it and boom, it’s in the same local government as mine. I was like, “This is fate.”

Everything was lining up perfectly.
She was single, I’m single, we shared interests, goals, and background… until one tiny moment changed everything.

She gave me her business card and I didn’t see a single Igbo name on it.
Both her first and last names were English.

When I got home, I texted her, I asked, gently, “Don’t you have an Igbo name?”

Her reply?

“I don’t like my Igbo name, and I don’t like speaking Igbo either.”

That one message drained everything I felt for her.
Instantly.

It wasn’t about tribal pride or anything dramatic, it was just the realization that we might see identity differently.
Because for me, being Igbo isn’t just where I’m from, it’s who I am. It’s the rhythm in my thoughts, the tone in my laughter, the root of my values.

And when someone rejects that part of themselves, it feels like they’ve rejected a part of me too.

So yeah… I ghosted her.
Not because she wasn’t amazing, but because something in me went cold.
My own problem with modern day dating is how you ghosted her without trying to see how to "add" to her life..... You seem to have just been watching out for what you could benefit.

May not completely be your intention but that's what it sounds like to me right now.
Politics › Re: Yahoo Boys Are Geniuses Who Need Redirection – Peter Obi by sonofthunder: 5:23am On Oct 26, 2025
Newsgeek24:
Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says some internet fraudsters, popularly called “Yahoo boys”, possess exceptional creativity that could benefit the nation if redirected, Very Nigerian reports.

“Some of our so-called Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation."

"Their creativity and courage, if properly guided, can drive innovation and national development,” Obi said on Saturday in Onitsha, the capital of Anambra state.

The former governor spoke at the “Golden Health” conference held at the Archbishop Patterson Auditorium, All Saints’ Cathedral, Onitsha.

The event, themed “Money beyond wealth”, focused on promoting ethical leadership and moral renewal among young people.

Obi said he returned early from a two-day meeting in the United Kingdom (UK) to attend the conference because it addressed “a vice that has eroded our values — the greed for material possessions.”

He cautioned that Nigeria cannot attain greatness while celebrating corruption and rewarding dishonesty.

He reminded the audience that, while money is necessary, it represents only a small part of true wealth, which, he said, rests on integrity, character, and purpose.

“Real wealth uplifts both the individual and society, promotes education, reduces poverty, and creates opportunities for others to live dignified lives,” he wrote on X.

Obi added that the reckless pursuit of money has damaged Nigeria’s moral foundation, warning that no nation can progress if its leaders fail to model integrity.

“Leadership must lead by example, for a nation that rewards dishonesty cannot build integrity,” he said.

He urged young people to rediscover the dignity of labour and embrace hard work, saying nations are built “not by miracles but by men and women who think, work, and build.”

The LP chieftain also called for justice and fairness in governance, stressing that national development requires shared commitment rather than ethnic or religious bias.

“No religion or tribe buys bread cheaper than another. Nigeria is blessed with abundant resources; what we lack is the will to do what is right,” he said.

He thanked Owen Nwokolo, bishop of the diocese on the Niger, for his mentorship and commended the organisers of the event for their efforts to promote discipline and value-based leadership among Nigerian youths.

https://verynigerian.com/some-yahoo-boys-are-geniuses-who-need-redirection-not-condemnation/
I hope he didn't actually say this but he's being taken out of contex, else this is really shameful.
Crime › Re: Kidnapped Edo Lady, Aisha Wahab, Freed After Weeks In Captivity (Photos) by sonofthunder: 5:08am On Oct 25, 2025
And our security agencies will likely just abandon the case.


We thank God for her safe return 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Christianity Etc › Re: Hallelujah Challenge 2025 Hits 1.2M Views On ‘dress Your Miracle’ Night! by sonofthunder: 4:46am On Oct 25, 2025
Goo0dHardDick:
Nathaniel should be able to get a brand new Bugatti after this
Is that the question they asked you or you are just a lying deceiver?
Politics › Re: Okowa's ₦1.3 Trillion Probe - EFCC by sonofthunder: 6:34am On Oct 24, 2025
Racoon:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/10/23/efcc-claims-ex-governor-okowas-n13trillion-probe-ongoing-despite-defection-apc
This case started dying since Okowa and Sheriff, the Delta State governor left the PDP for APC.

This EFCC chairman might actually be incompetent as accused. Same person that was playing hide and seek with Yahaya Bello who still walks free this day and there is no recompense for those who have suffered improvishments, limited opportunities and death as a result of the incompetence of theiving politicians.
Romance › Re: Ladies, How Do You Feel When Your Man Kneels Down To Apologize To You??! by sonofthunder: 3:55am On Oct 23, 2025
pussyphilia:
You had serious misunderstanding with your husband or boyfriend and later he finds out he was at fault. And you're very angry and pissed off with him. Then having realised his mistake, he comes to you and kneels to apologize profusely to you. Is this something you'll love and readily forgive him or is it a turn off that would piss you off the more?
Guys, can you kneel to apologize to your woman or do you consider it "unAfrican" and makes you less a man?
Remember it is a very serious misunderstanding! Perhaps she caught you cheating or something like that.
To feel very angry, it's either he did something very bad to you, or you have an unforgiving heart
Computers › Re: Hp Omen 15 Gaming Laptop (1tb 16gb Ram , 8gb Nvidia) by sonofthunder: 6:21am On Oct 20, 2025
braskey:
Available for sale is a HP Omen 15 gaming laptop
Intel core i7 (9th gen)
1TB
16GB RAM
8 GB NVIDIA (RTX 2070) for gaming and AI
Price is 1.150m
I am also throwing in a deepfake video software worth 350k for free😁
Location - Delta State. Can be waybilled anywhere or inspected and picked up.
WhatsApp - 08-one-three, three-two-six 7-zero-76. you can also text for live videos
Nigerian used or foreign used?

Where in Delta State?
Politics › Re: Boko Haram Are Killing More Muslims Than Christians - US Envoy by sonofthunder: 7:48am On Oct 18, 2025
blamingthedevil:
I hope they are not insinuating that this makes it okay?

Evil must always be arrested and never allowed to grow
Politics › Re: Cost Of National Register Of Voters And Polling Units Request in order - INEC by sonofthunder: 9:01pm On Oct 16, 2025
ejieddy:
DI printing is N100 if you're printing more than 100 pages. I printed on A3 today at N120 per page, bought A3 paper at N25 that makes N150 roughly on A3 pages. I printed 85 copies at N10,200 for the printing. Can someone help me get this contract? I'll give N2 per page to the person. It's negotiable too. Abeg grin grin
How much does a DI printer cost? How many pages can it print in it's total useful life and what is the cost of ink it will consume?
Politics › Re: There Was No Need To Arrest Mazi Nnamdi Kanu In The First Place.” – Obi by sonofthunder: 12:22pm On Oct 16, 2025
chiagozien:
And he's right.



A common dialogue would have solved everything.




Call round table,use all the energy,money and human wasted in fighting Ipob to conduct referendum.



When south East leaders held meeting with him,at a point Kanu agreed to a restructured Nigeria if some certain terms are mate.


Then noise of restructuring was all over Southern Nigeria, especially south west.


But immediately Buhari sent soldiers to assassinate Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and he escaped,shout for restructuring died.(operation the soldiers killed 28 innocent people at Kanu's home)




God bless Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
You guys easily forget things in Nigeria. Go back and study well so you can stop misinforming those that have no idea.
Health › Re: My Wife Has Pcos And Haven't Gotten Pregnant . Kindly Provide Solutions Pls. by sonofthunder: 8:19pm On Oct 15, 2025
Rega99:
Despite her having pcos during our dating year, she got pregnant and she decided to abort it which i was strongly against.

Now we are married and she still hasn't gotten pregnant, it's over a year now. We did series of test and I did too and we are both okay, except for the fact that she has pcos. She hasn't seen her period for the past months. Very soon people will start asking questions.

Anyone with any experience about this and how to tackle it?
Talk to your doctor. One year into marriage is not enough time to start panicking. Keep taking care of both your healths.
Family › Re: Married But Feeling Single: I’m Losing Myself In This Quiet Marriage by sonofthunder: 7:48pm On Oct 14, 2025
breadtoaster:
Please, those of you who are married — how do you cope?

I am married to someone I don’t think is my friend. We dated before marriage, but during that time, I had a very senior friend whom I always went to for advice, help with decisions, and assistance with things that required initiative or “manly” effort.

My husband, on the other hand, is very quiet. Living with him feels like living in a graveyard — no TV, no outings, nothing lively. It’s not that he isn’t intelligent (trust me, he is), but he’s too lazy to put his mind to work sometimes. By 9 p.m., he’s already asleep. He eats, goes to work, and that’s all. He has no drive for more. Whenever I talk about progress or goals, he says, “It’s a process; it’ll take years to come to fruition,” but he never thinks of ways to get things done efficiently or on time.

So in terms of ambition or drive for achievement, I’m suffering living with him. I feel alone. I’m scared that his lack of motivation and his slow, passive lifestyle will kill my own drive. I’m not even extremely driven myself, but I know I want to achieve greatness. That desire pushes me, but I’m afraid that living with him will make me too relaxed and unmotivated — and I don’t want that.

Before marriage, I had friends — both male and female — with whom I shared advice and ideas. I’ve always had male friends because they tend to be driven. From them, I learned about crypto, stocks, business ideas — they inspired me. But my husband doesn’t trust them or me around them. Since we got married, I can’t talk to most of these friends at home unless I’m at work. It’s affecting me mentally. I’m scared that my circle for growth and greatness is being trimmed down, and soon I might start behaving like him — with no ambition or hunger for achievement.

Women, how do you handle such relationship dynamics?
How do I keep my drive while being married to such a man?

Every Friday night, he’s already asleep. One time, I dragged him to a lounge on a Friday night, and he was dozing off there. I ended up dancing alone while other couples danced together. If there’s something important we’re supposed to do, he won’t take initiative or push for it.

For example, I suggested we start going to church regularly to build our spiritual life. One Sunday, he woke up first and went to bathe. When he finished, he didn’t wake me up, and by the time I opened my eyes, it was already late. When I asked why he didn’t tell me, he said he called me but I didn’t answer. For me, I wouldn’t act that way — especially when it’s something that helps build our faith together.

We also planned to pray as a family. We did it for two days, and then he forgot — and honestly, I’m struggling to remember too. I don’t know if our marriage is under spiritual attack or if it’s just his personality, but my mental health is suffering. I’m not happy. I don’t genuinely smile anymore.

He doesn’t know how to pamper me or show warmth. If I complain about something, he just lashes out. He didn’t date much before marriage; he was one of those “spiritual brothers.” I was spiritual too, but I thought quiet men were more romantic or deep inside. I was wrong. I feel like he’s choking the life out of me.

At home, I can’t even make calls freely — he gets unknowingly aggressive if I’m on the phone and says things like, “Don’t you have things to do?” So I can’t talk to the people I’d love to.

After our marriage, he had issues going to my family, claiming I blackmailed him because of earlier arguments. He would get upset about small things, like me dancing to Afrobeat music. He’d say I shouldn’t, then later deny he said it. Or if we go out to eat, he’ll say we should leave early or that the place will soon close, even when I just want to relax and enjoy being outside.

I feel alone, yet married. I miss home. I’m not sure what to do.

It even took us one month after the wedding to consummate our marriage. We were both virgins, but his manhood wasn’t functioning well, and we had so many arguments that our emotional connection broke down. I felt it literally fall apart. Now I feel like I’m just living with someone.

He often says, “We’re not aligned,” or that he trusts me only 60%. If I go out, he sometimes gets angry or accuses me of lying about where I went. I can’t stay indoors all day like him — I’d just die inside.

I need help. I feel like I’m losing myself. When I visit home, my mother’s voice feels loud or too much, my friends when i talk to them, it feels like they are talking too much — not because they are talking too much, but because I’ve been living in such silence that I’ve lost touch with voice, morelike in a graveyard.

I am even crying as I type this, and he is sitting somewhere on the other side asking me if my head is swelling or what is making me cry.

I’m just… tired. feeling so strongly emotionally starved tooo.
You claimed to be ambitious yet you keep getting called out for so much idle time on the phone.

Many of the people you called ambitious are best described as gamblers and most are in a net lose.

I'm not holding forth for you husband.

I think you need to have a direct and respectful talk with him about filling your lives with healthy activities but beyond that, I feel there's other issues within you that you are yet to identify/address.

Hopefully you aren't waiting for him to change before doing something about yourself.
Nairaland General › Re: Get Up To 200k Naira Loan With Renmoney App Review 2025 — How To Download by sonofthunder: 3:56am On Oct 14, 2025
smartcred:
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You guys approved 5k loan....... Lol
Properties › Re: My Landlord Is Frustrating My Life by sonofthunder: 5:19am On Oct 12, 2025
Obavoh:
The Rules and Regulations in this house is too much.

1. We must call the Landlord and Landlady Daddy&Mummy.

2. Wake up by 5.30AM for Compound Devotion.

3. Each room will take turn to sweep compound and wash toilet/bathroom. You must clean and sweep morning, afternoon and evening.

4. We must not fry palm oil inside kitchen because Daddy Landlord’s wife has asthma. Even if mummy Landlady is not in the compound, don’t fry palm oil !

5. We are not allowed to cook with gas, only kerosene or charcoal.

6. Daddy Landlord will use his special padlock to lock the gate by 9.00PM. God help you if you’re not inside the house by that time, you will knock and Landlord family will not open. No Tenant has spare key.

7. I am sharing the room with my wife and 7 children. I cannot be romantic to my wife in the room so my wife and I started bathing together early in the morning.
Daddy Landlord called compound meeting to harass my wife and I because of this.

8. No playing of worldly music in the compound. No loud sound at all. Your television set volume should be very low. My children cannot laugh or play in the compound.

My biggest regret is that I paid 1½ Year rent because I was desperate to rent a house for my family and no Landlord wanted to accommodate a family of 9. We still have 8 months until the rent expires.

I am currently working in another town but my wife is always complaining about Daddy&Mummy Landlord. My children are not happy in that house. If not for bandits, I would have moved them back to the village.
Start looking for another house now so you can watch out for what can become problem before you move in. Also start saving for the new rent.

The 8 months you have remaining might not be enough for these 2 tasks at hand.
Politics › Re: Guinness World Record Releases Age And Picture Of World Oldest Man (photos). by sonofthunder: 5:11am On Oct 12, 2025
Richtaiwo:
113 is not the oldest.

There are women of over 120 in Nigerian villages.

Guiness world record dey lie
I think I rushed over your post before replying the person above.

If you have evidence for 120 in Nigeria please share with all. I think we have above 100 but maybe not up to 120
Politics › Re: Guinness World Record Releases Age And Picture Of World Oldest Man (photos). by sonofthunder: 5:09am On Oct 12, 2025
tunjijones:
120 years without evidence. Abeg make Una go rest.

The woman you call 120 years if you check, her last child will be like 52 years. Pls come and explain how she is 120 yrs.

The last child of a 120 years old woman shd be around 80 yes while the first child will be around 95 to 100.
I saw a post recently that put the oldest human (woman) at 120 years.

I think what we have above is the oldest man. The oldest persons alive are usually always women except in few exceptions.
Health › Re: Karolina Krzyżak: A Polish Woman Who Ate Only Fruit, Dies Of Exhaustion by sonofthunder: 1:15pm On Oct 09, 2025
jchioma:
Well, expensive is a relatively defined word. I bought seafood today #4,000 and I had over 5 containers of takeaway packs from it. Meat? 10,000 can last over a week. Legumes family - beans, etc can be bought in paint sizes. Bread or pap for breakfast, Rice or porridge for lunch. I juggle them by the way. The most important thing is to eat well and healthy.
Okay.

The reason I asked is eating ketogenic means dropping the amount of carbs you eat daily and increasing fats and protein.
Health › Re: Karolina Krzyżak: A Polish Woman Who Ate Only Fruit, Dies Of Exhaustion by sonofthunder: 9:49pm On Oct 08, 2025
jchioma:
Ehyaa! She committed gradual suicide. May her soul rest in peace!

A balanced diet is needed to stay healthy and on top of your game.

Even the so-called vegetarians drink lots of water and even take carbohydrate.

Team Keto any day, every day, thrice 24/7.

Even then it’s with sense!
This diet looks expensive..... What are your typical Meals like?
Family › Re: To Hell With Marriage. by sonofthunder: 7:36pm On Oct 08, 2025
Comfortableme:
Wait, una wey don marry how is it going? It's like the good wife's has been married off. Because na almost every day I dey see news of wife killing her husband, one even use knife cut her husband preak. Am in my 40s but let marriage go to dungeon. No wife, no kids am good. My mama no kill my papa make one woman no come make my family cry over me.
Ire ooo
How many marriages have you seen and how many spouses have killed their partners?
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: I Had The Opportunity To Sit On An Interview Panel Recently, And All I Can Say by sonofthunder: 1:35pm On Oct 08, 2025
Hamachi:
I truly appreciate your candid feedback. it's clear you're passionate about improving recruitment processes, and honestly, that's refreshing.

You're right: the hiring landscape has evolved significantly, and with the rise of remote tools and automation, there's less room for friction and more opportunity to create a smoother, more candidate-centric experience. We’re definitely not above stress (or learning), but we’re committed to continuously improving how we connect with great talent.

If you’ve got ideas or even scars from less-than-ideal hiring journeys, I’d love to hear them. It’s conversations like this that often lead to the best changes.

And hey, if you’re serious about helping us revamp things, let's talk 😉
That's fine.... Depends what you want and where. You simply need ideas you can implement or what? Are you the HR for your organisation or simply invited to the panel?
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: I Had The Opportunity To Sit On An Interview Panel Recently, And All I Can Say by sonofthunder: 4:44pm On Oct 04, 2025
Hamachi:
I had the opportunity to sit on an interview panel recently, and all I can say is—many of you are simply not ready for the job market.

Let me break this down:

You couldn’t answer basic interview questions, yet when asked if you had any questions, you’re asking, “Is there any other role apart from the one advertised?” Are you here for a job or shopping around?

During the interview, you were literally pressing your phone while being asked a question. I had to call your attention before you awkwardly tucked it between your legs. Really?

You say you currently earn ₦750k, yet you’re interviewing for a role that pays ₦300k. Make that make sense. Why are you here?

You casually told the panel that your current job is your “Plan A,” and this one is “Plan B.” Since it’s a hybrid role, you’d use your free time to run your personal business. So, you’re applying for a backup plan?

You claimed to be a CFO in your previous job, but you couldn’t explain the most basic accounting principles. How does that add up?

Again, you couldn't answer key questions, but you're confidently asking if there are other positions available? Focus on the one you're failing at first.

Your sister called during the interview, asking to speak to the panel because you’re running late for a church program? Is this a job interview or a family meeting?

You said your Excel skill is 8/10, but when given a simple task, you were frozen—just staring at the screen saying, “I’ve forgotten it.” 🤦🏽‍♂️

Please, if you’re going to attend interviews, come correct.
Dress well, prepare well, act like you want the job, and most importantly—respect the process.
Seems like your company is either small or just likes stress. In this day and age, it's now so much easier to weed out such folks. Some companies conduct all interviews and don't meet the candidate in person until final stage.

Employ me to revamp your recruitment process ma 🥲
Career › Re: The Banker's Trap: Eight Years As A Contract Staff by sonofthunder: 4:08am On Oct 03, 2025
Archangels2:
Response to the post
https://www.nairaland.com/8529838/43-every-100-nigerian-bank

I've been following this discussion, and while I appreciate StatiSense's data, I must agree with the general consensus here: that 43% figure is grossly inaccurate. From my direct, recent experience, and confirmed by numerous comments, the reality is far more severe. 75-80% feels far more accurate in today's Nigerian banking environment.

My eight-year career as a contract operations staff member is a testament to the actual scale of this practice and the inherent unfairness of the system.



My career as a contract operations staff member started with boundless optimism back in 2017. I was a fresh-faced kid, genuinely grateful to have landed a role in a "prestigious" organization. That positive mindset quickly evaporated when I was confronted by the glaring disparity—the shocking pay gap between the core employees and us, the contractors.
I worked at Sterling Bank from 2017 to 2024, under contract with VLA—and I can confirm the system is unequivocally rigged against you.

Mastery Without Compensation
We put in the same, often longer, hours and handled the bulk of the ground operations. Some of us even had more experience or identical educational backgrounds as the core staff. I myself was so experienced that I had mastered every branch touchpoint: ATM operations, customer care, tellering, and transfers. My colleagues could testify that I had the work ethic, experience, and temperament to have been converted years ago. When I finally turned in my resignation, many were shocked, believing I was already a core staff member.
Yet, despite this dedication, the financial reward was negligible. My final salary upon leaving in 2024 was a meager ₦197,000 per month.
The bank continually offered the false hope of permanent employment, using it to control and retain us. They’d convert a handful (maybe 10 or 15) out of thousands some years, but the promise was continually broken. After four years, it was clear: they had no real plan for us. We were simply a cheap, experienced, and flexible workforce.

The Problem of Transferable Skills
I needed to escape, but the system had me cornered. The hours were brutal (7 a.m. to 8 p.m., plus weekends), leaving no time to job hunt or reskill, and I couldn't save much to simply walk away.
Most critically, I found the job market unresponsive to my applications. It was then I realized the trap that keeps most bankers stuck: a severe lack of transferable skills. After years in that environment, many bankers struggle immensely to change careers because their skill sets don't translate well, beyond general soft skills.
I had to return to my roots as a data enthusiast and take up the challenge of reskilling. It was a brutal juggle—work, family, and studies—but I powered through. I turned in my resignation after more than seven years.

A Note of Gratitude and a Warning
While I detail the flaws of the system, I am also grateful for the opportunity. Ultimately, the ball was always in my court to walk away, and I chose to stay until I found my own solution.
However, my former colleagues are proof of this vicious cycle. They long to leave but are held back by the fear of survival, trapped by the same issues I've outlined. For anyone considering it, being a contract staff in a bank is not worth the emotional or financial cost. I pray for all of you who are still there.
Apt description. Many who don't even work in the bank found the statistics quite difficult to believe.

There's hardly any working system in Nigeria that one can really trust and the banking industry is no different both to it's customers and her staff.

When one gets frustrated with the idleness and lack of finance, you simply accept any of the limited opportunities that come your way in the country and get roped in until you discover the vicious cycle and have to decide weather to combat it or to give into it.

I always advise to fight your way into something better
Politics › Re: Abducted Edo Lawyer, Sister Regain Freedom by sonofthunder: 6:22am On Oct 01, 2025
blamingthedevil:
JUST IN: Abducted Edo lawyer, sister regain freedom

https://punchng.com/just-in-abducted-edo-lawyer-sister-regain-freedom/
If you ever wonder what hope is there for you, remember that a former siting governor while still in office paid ransom to kidnappers to rescue his relatives and nothing was done thereafter to bring the criminals before the law.


This is not to take away from the God news though....... So happy for them.

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