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Family › Re: My Brother In-law Is Making Advances At Me by sorepco(m): 4:09pm On Aug 13, 2023
1st off report to their parents or if possible to a sibling of theirs!

Notethat the day you inform your husband you have drawn a battle line between you and the family....

However if he continues you can tell your husband in a not too serious way.......that BIL of yours is mad...


Nataliace:
The younger brother to my husband occasionally comes to visit us. My husband takes good care of him and support his business dealings.

He trusts his brother that he can travel for weeks leaving us together.

Recently my brother in-law's movement towards me changed.

He sometimes rub his hands on my back as if he was just being friendly. He made strange and unusual move towards me several times and I was uncomfortable with that.

I warned him that if he doesn't stop I will report to my husband.

My husband travelled last week and his brother has begun his behaviors of unexpectedly touching my body and showing up in my room or just following me to the kitchen whenever I am preparing meal.

I thought of reporting to his brother but I don't want to be the reason they will be enemies for life.

How do I stop him so this remain between two of us?

This is sincerely becoming unbearable.
Romance › Re: New Marriage About To Crash. by sorepco(m): 4:43pm On Aug 09, 2023
Wao my dear. You both are at fault but i give you 80% of the fault though.

You should have begged your parents to reduce the list as this might put your soon to be formed family in economic jeopardy.

You also could have fought for ur man or seem to fight for him before his eyes. If it were me i won't like it that my wife did not stand up for me in this, EXTORTION by her family.

You also spoilt everything by saying the rubbish you said to your hubby. No be everything you carry for mind you go yarn!

Way forward:

Go to your man and apologize. Tell him you have learnt from what happened and that it would not happen again....tell..no..beg him to forgive you and that you transferring that love and loyalty you have for your family to him!



Ehinjuola:
My husband is not the same man I fell in love with.

My husband changed totally after wedding day, in fact, it started on the wedding night and its giving me a lot of concern.

It's not that he is not talking to me or we are fighting, but he is not the cheerful happy person anymore.

After months of trying to get what the problem is, he finally opened up to me and I don't know what my fault is, I think he is overreacting.

My husband works in an insurance company and he is just a junior staff, he earns 150k per month, so he is not doing that bad.

When we wanted to get married, my dad wrote the wedding list and everything he would bring, when he saw them, he fumed that they were too much and they should reduce it but my dad insisted that he won't collect it twice, I also told him if he really loves me, he would provide them, he could get help from his family too, it is called bride price and other things, and it is once.

We had little issue then but he later resolved it.

He brought everything they ask him for

During the wedding, my parents told him to buy a cow, rent a hall and decorate it then they'll take care of other things. He said he didn't have money for a big hall and he would prefer a field ground but my dad insisted that rain could disrupt things and he has many people coming.

That almost cause issues too, I had to support him with 50k to get the hall because I know who my dad is, he won't back out.

I didn't know how he did it, he took the hall and designed it, he bought cow too.

His family brought food and everything went fine and that was it.

I don't know what was keeping him moody until he spoke up.

He said I couldn't fight for him, I was there supporting my parents and watch them extorting him, did I even know he had to collect loan to pay for those things?

I got angry because he used the word 'extorting'.

He was the one that wanted to have my hand in marriage and if he cherish me, he should do all they wanted since he is not paying twice.

After I said this, he stopped talking in the house, he comes home, eat and go to bed.

I tried talking to him but he would listen but not talk, he is cold to himself and prefer his privacy.

Have I said something wrong?

I don't like whats happening. My marriage is too young to be going through all these.

I am tired, I don't know what to do.
Politics › Re: Niger Republic: A Word Of Caution To The Dogs Of War" ~ Femi Fani-kayode by sorepco(m): 4:33pm On Aug 09, 2023
You have not heard of the following military men then:
Surharto of Indonesia

Eisenhower of America

Thomas Sankara of Guinea

Kagame of Rwanda
Churchill

General de Gaul of France

And so many other fine army men who were marvelous rulers...

May i also add Adolf Hitler who within 3 years of ruling Germany took it from the poorest country in the world at the time to one of riches and probably the richest economy in the World!


hakeem4:
I don’t support the use of force. But I want those military leaders out of power. Military guys aren’t intelligent enough to rule a nation.
Travel › Re: Azman Air Suspends Operations, Sends Staff Away by sorepco(m): 9:05am On Aug 08, 2023
You think the one they went to service is their own? Its lease as well. Hardly do airlines own any aircraft...


JohnBullMySon:
Why not lease an aircraft just to keep things going?
Health › Re: I Find It Difficult To Sleep by sorepco(m): 9:14am On Aug 05, 2023
This true...do not use sleeping pills. You will use them till you are 60.

IconicR:
Do not ever use sleeping tablet, it'll damage your sleep nerves. Doctors should be able to guide you if eventually your post hits front page
Career › Re: I Earn N1.2M Monthly And I Recently Got A Visa, Should I Japa or stay by sorepco(m): 8:52am On Aug 04, 2023
Stay here n be traveling now and again to build an internationaltravel portfolio..


Meerahbel:
From tushd.
Romance › Re: Women Aren’t Supose To Bring Anything To The Table And Here’s Why by sorepco(m): 4:24am On Aug 04, 2023
I think a lot of people do not get what it is women are suppose to bring to the table. Bringing something to the table for a women does not mean anything monetary or physical. We should note that a men and women do bring different things to the table...while men bring stability, protection,money or financial provisions; a woman is required to bring different things that have nothing to do with what a man brings.
A woman could bring to the table her femininity, support to the man and his mission, her cooperation with the man, her nurturing of the kids that would come, her submission to the man (while the man as the head of the household submits to God).

Men on average do not care about a woman's degree or achievements or her money as women do not necessarily spend their monies on their men or give them access to it!
Politics › Re: Tinubu Should Drive MTN, DSTV & Shoprite Out Of Nigeria - Reno Omokri by sorepco(m): 4:37am On Jul 19, 2023
Removing subsidies is not a bad idea per say. But you need to set the groundwork in place so that the masses do not suffer viz:
Make your people brace themselves for its removal
Get palliative ready

Support Dangote refineries so a reasonable amount for pms is in place

Provide monies to states and local governments to build their transport infrastructures...

I think the end of 3024 would have been a better time for subsidies removal




[quote author=LegendHero post=124507254]What he said sound good on paper, but in reality, it will be too counterproductive.

If you do that to those foreign countries, other investors brining their money to your economy will be wary of doing that and investment into the country will reduce drastically.

Even the said Nigerian companies might not be able to meet capacity. When we shut the border for food import, we thought our farmers and etc can ramp up production to increase supply internally but the reverse is the case.
Politics › Re: Tinubu Should Drive MTN, DSTV & Shoprite Out Of Nigeria - Reno Omokri by sorepco(m): 4:25am On Jul 19, 2023
What stupid sets of thoughts.
Who will now employ the thousands of direct employees and millions of indirect employees/benefactors from these foreign companies?

Will his ideas not kill competition and make these sole players in their fields lazy to innovate.

So the states should just be doling lands to any jack that says he is a farmer? And then give them 250k? What bullocks? All those attempting Guinness World records will now become farmers na..

And as for the diaspora voting. You guys should stop this nonsense less we start hearing that there are 5 million Nigerian diaspora in Niger Republic or 4 million in Mali or 6 million in Northern Cameroon or 7 million in Tchad etc......

nlfpmod:
https://twitter.com/renoomokri/status/1681333897865445376

Do you agree with Reno?
Family › Re: Advice To A Father by sorepco(m): 9:43pm On Jul 13, 2023
Put ur bizness in good hands and move to the UK with your wife. While there regularise your documentsso you can go and come as you please!

IkpemhiTG:
Your candid advise is needed.

His wife got a job in the UK which pays her about £30,000/ annum. Husband will be going with the wife along with thier 3months old baby as a dependent. How do you think this man can cope nursing thier baby for God knows how long before he gets something doing.

On a second thought he will rather let the wife go while he stays back with the baby in Nigeria managing his business. He's not doing do bad in Nigeria.

My people what's the best option he should take that would favour him and his family?.
Romance › Transgender Woman Wins Miss Netherlands... by sorepco(op): 8:41am On Jul 11, 2023
What is the world turning to? Very soon a 'REAL' will be non existent in many endeavors as men who transitioned to women are now dominating the feminine space. I am worried and surprised that women seem to be nonchalant about this invasion of their space!

CNN — 

Rikkie Kollé became the first openly trans pageant contestant to win the title of Miss Netherlands on Saturday, and she will go on to represent her country in Miss Universe later this year.

“I did it!” Kollé wrote in a joyous Instagram post after her win at the AFAS Theater in Leusden. “I made my community proud and showed it can be done,” she added in Dutch with an emoji of the light blue, light pink and white-striped trans flag.

Australia’s Aboriginal LGBTQ community takes center stage at Sydney WorldPride

Throughout the competition, which narrowed down hundreds of entrants to 10 finalists in April, Kollé has used her platform to promote a more inclusive vision of the pageant world, and to encourage others to feel inspired.

“Miss Universe asked us to describe ourselves in one word,” Kollé shared in a video posted to her Instagram page last month. “The word I’m choosing is ‘victory,’ because as a little boy I conquered all the things that came through my path — and look at me now, standing here as a strong, empowering and confident trans woman.”

“Never forget that we can do this together, you’re not alone on this planet. Never stop dreaming of being your ultimate and confident YOU!” she wrote in the accompanying caption. “Never let someone tell you what’s good for you, because the only thing that matters is that you become the best version of yourself.”

Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel joined Rikkie Kollé onstage to celebrate her win.

Kollé, who is 22 years old and from Breda, was crowned onstage by last year’s winner, Ona Moody. She was also presented her sash by the reigning Miss Universe, R’Bonney Gabriel.

If Kollé wins Miss Universe, she will be the first trans women to wear its tiara. The pageant has allowed trans participants since 2012, and in 2018, Ángela Ponce from Spain became the pageant’s first out contestant, but she did not advance to the finals.

Next month, activist Daniela Arroyo González will also look to make history as the first out trans woman to win Miss Universe Puerto Rico, and will advance to Miss Universe as well if crowned. This year, 90 women from around the world will compete in the 2023 pageant, according to its website.

https://edition.cnn.com/style/miss-netherlands-pageant-rikkie-kolle/index.html

Romance › Re: Should I Go On And Marry Her? by sorepco(m): 6:39pm On Jun 22, 2023
LEAVE HER. DO NOT MARRY HER FOR 3 IS A CROWD. YOU SHALL ALWAYSBE COMPARED TO SEYI!


vibrant40:
Okay. I met this girl in an exam hall, we were both writing exams, so we did the student things, she asked me a maths question which she was kind of afraid of and me being a maths person answered her question and moved on with with my exams. After the exams she search for me to say her gratitude and we moved on. I think after the results was released and she got an A in the exams was when she had to find me and got me on Facebook. She chatted me and introduced herself, so we began chatting from there and that was how I got to know she is my kind of woman.

I asked her out, we started dating or lemme say I started dating her because at a pint she told me we were only friends during the time, be she do come to my side, we do touch and kiss but no s*x. Down the lane I got to know she had a guy whom she was dating but she could not marry because she has so many revelations and dreams that he is not the one and according to her, the guy had so many red flags. At a point I put it to her she should choose what she wanted on time, the guy or myself.


According to her she choose me. Along the line, she told me about another guy disturbing her for romantic relationship, because no matter what she will tell me anything even if she knows I am gonna hurt by that, although I do take it that she is trying to literally tell me to do quick and pop the question if I really want to marry her. All of a sudden I observe she was receiving a Seyi call till like 12midnight, and I would want to call her only for her to be busy on another call for a lengthy period.


She will not stop talking about this guy whenever we are together, how good the guy is to her, she even was like we have the same character but only that the guy is taller than I am and she had also never shy away from talking about the physically height of her dream children.


I saw all these as competition and keep letting her know how much I love and want to marry her. One afternoon, she just rang me and said just a sentence, 'I will marry you'. Well that gave me the assurance I needed, I met her mother (dad is late) and I must confess she has a very good mother, the mom checks on me everyday (infact she did while I was typing this epistle). I popped the questions and she said yes. We had our introduction and currently planing on getting married.


The problem now is, she would still not stop talking about this Seyi guy. She even called me one to tell me she went to his house, that the guy called home to come, I confronted her so many times to tell her how I felt about it, she kept saying sorry and keep repeating the same thing of no cutting loose from the guy, she even claimed that at least she is not having s*x with now that they are just talking..


Some days ago we had a serious argument about this matter and she was like maybe we should even end the relationship if I don't trust her (and this has always been her anthem whenever we have serious arguments, she would say maybe we are not compatible). She later apologized and promised not to let that happen again that she would cut loose of the guy, only for us to be talking via whatsapp last night around 11:40 for to receive this guys call and they spoke for like 10mins. I ended my call, she called back later and was like it was just an innocent talk they had....


Seriously, I am tired and confused, what should I do? Please help me with your candid advice. So sorry for the long epistle and some bad grammar.
Travel › Re: Dubai’s Bizarre Wonders: Discover The Uniquely Strange Sights You Can Only See H by sorepco(op): 3:52pm On Jun 18, 2023
5. Diamond Studded Mercedes

Dubai is famous for its extravagant vehicles, and the Mercedes-Benz is no exception. However, the wealthy residents of Dubai take it to the next level. Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, one of the richest people in the world, showed his status by covering his Mercedes with over 300,000 diamonds worth $4.8 million.

This love for extravagance has led to Dubai becoming a global hub for luxury car dealerships and auctions, with some of the world’s rarest and most expensive cars being sold in the city. This display of wealth highlights the limitless boundaries of luxury and customization in Dubai.

6. Camel Racing

Dubai offers visitors the unique experience of camel racing, which is a sport deeply ingrained in the culture of the United Arab Emirates. Preparing these animals for competing is a meticulous process that requires extensive training and specialized nutrition. The Al Marmoom racetrack in Dubai is the largest and features robot jockeys to ride the camels.

These high-tech robots are equipped with walkie-talkies and GPS for advanced communication and control. The racing season is between October and April when the weather is cooler. So, even in the off-season, visitors can still witness this exciting and culturally significant sport in Dubai.

7. Gold Vending Machine

Dubai has always been known for its extravagance and innovation, and the first-ever real gold vending machine is a testament to that. Although the dispenser itself is not made of precious metal, it dispenses small bars of it just like an ATM dispenses cash. In May 2010, this revolutionary contraption was inaugurated in Abu Dhabi, located in the Emirates Palace Hotel.

The machine was developed in Germany and displays the current exchange rates in real time. It offers small bars of gold in denominations of one, five, and ten grams. This unique concept was an instant hit and attracted lots of attention from visitors within minutes of its opening.


8. Wide Tuned Cars

Wealthy Dubai residents love to flaunt their riches and what better way than by customizing their vehicles? While most people opt for a paint job or a new engine, this city is known for its eccentricities, as evidenced by two modified Jeeps parked side by side.

These massive vehicles are larger than life and require more than a lane to travel on roads. While they can carry eight passengers, four in the front and four in the back, their practicality is questionable. Additionally, with their size and appearance, they’re hard to miss in traffic. In a city that’s no stranger to outrageous displays of wealth, these Jeeps fit right in.

Travel › Dubai’s Bizarre Wonders: Discover The Uniquely Strange Sights You Can Only See H by sorepco(op): 3:43pm On Jun 18, 2023
Dubai is truly a place like no other. I wonder when our own Naija shall have a semblance of such innovation and development!


1. Let’s Escape Traffic

Dubai’s millionaires value their time and are willing to go to great lengths to avoid traffic congestion. It’s not uncommon to see helicopters whizzing through the air, transporting the wealthy from one location to another. This trend has given rise to charter companies, such as HeliDubai, which offer scenic tours and VIP transportation services.

While cities like New York or Paris may have their share of helicopter traffic, it’s nothing compared to Dubai’s sky-high copter population. The sight of aircraft flying over the city is just one more example of the extravagance and luxury that permeate every aspect of life in Dubai.


2. Police Boats

In addition to their impressive fleet of high-speed cars, the Dubai Police also rely on state-of-the-art boats to carry out their duties. Among these is a remarkable $400K super boat gifted to them by the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan. With a design reminiscent of a Lamborghini and boasting 700 horsepower, this lightweight carbon fiber vessel is one of the fastest water crafts in the world.

It enables officers to quickly and effectively patrol Dubai’s coastline, and carry out operations at sea. This impressive vessel is just one example of the Dubai Police’s commitment to utilizing the latest technology to maintain safety and security in the city.

3. Limo Ambulance

Dubai’s ambulances have a unique feature that sets them apart from the rest of the world – limousine-style emergency vehicles. Known as “Awnak,” these vehicles are equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment and provide a more comfortable and luxurious ride for patients.

However, they are only available for patients transferring between medical facilities and cannot be used for emergency response. Awnak is a part of Dubai’s efforts to provide the best medical services to its citizens and visitors. While the idea of needing an ambulance may not be pleasant, the availability of such a service can bring peace of mind to those who need it.









4. Gold Plated Jeep[/b]

The wealthy residents of Dubai are known for their extravagant tastes and love of flashy vehicles. And what better way to flaunt your wealth than with a car that’s covered in gold? One Jeep owner decided to take it to the next level by getting his Grand Cherokee plated in 24-karat gold.

It’s a surefire way to turn heads and make a statement. But the cost of such an extravagant upgrade doesn’t come cheap – with a price tag of around $2 million. It’s safe to say that the owner of this gold-plated Jeep is living a high life in Dubai.

Politics › Re: Every Nation Is Entitled To Have Laws To Protect Indigenous Peoples - Omokri by sorepco(m): 7:17pm On Jun 08, 2023
But wait oh! Wetin wey una Igbos do Reno? U guys support Jonathan when Reno was an aid....how come the intense Igbophobia from him? Even Asari Docubu?


beerfraud:
https://twitter.com/renoomokri/status/1666820025171181568
Family › Re: Help Me With Budgeting.... My 400k Salary No Longer Takes Me Home. by sorepco(m): 7:03pm On Jun 01, 2023
You should be saving 150k to 180k a month! You do not need a 2 bedroom house but a self con to save money...62k for food is too much!
50k a month on fuel? That 600k a year...y not get an inverter or solar for that amount? U love ur AC i guess!

Anyways just try to save 180k a month and other things will take shape.


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[quote author=Essenza01 post=123493803]I really don't know anymore, i just did my budget for the month and i am scared, i have cut from everywhere possible and i fear for my self.. i dont have a GF, Wife, Children.. my salary is N400,000 and i have added side businesses and one or two's to even survive.. but
Family › Re: My Wife Left The House Because I Confronted Her Mother by sorepco(m): 8:43am On May 27, 2023
U are highly ridicoulous. These are no lions as such but domesticated and tamed ones. Go into a forest and meet a lion and try to tame it! These ones were emasculated....

He should not go abegging the inlaws. There are boundaries to be set for such families...


GoodbutBadguy:
Dear OP, you have no choice but to call your wife and beg her don't take the red pillars approach undecided beg her mom and start taking your wife out, buy gifts for her, gist her as you will do to your friends, give her good s*x, and take her on vacations. All these will make her too clingy that she won't want to live you or do anything that will hurt you, though no 1 is perfect.
The problem with most married men is that they see their wives as housewives. The attached image speaks volumes if a human being can make friends with a lion how much more are a man and his wife? The bottom line is your wife isn't confiding in you because you lack human management the common problem of we men undecided
Family › Re: My Wife Left The House Because I Confronted Her Mother by sorepco(m): 7:58am On May 27, 2023
That was a stupid statement...


taylor89:
marry the mom as second wife


Na why some guys dey like marry babe wey their parents don die

11yrs relationship and the mom is still acting like you guys are dating
Romance › Re: Am I wrong for Rejecting a UK Visa? by sorepco(m): 7:57am On May 27, 2023
Travel for visit and come back if u dont like it. But do not let the expenses of the visa process go to waste please....

gaby:
Then, don't travel.

You did nothing wrong.
Family › Re: Husband Flies 1st Class, Makes Wife And Children Sit In Economy - Is It Right? by sorepco(m): 8:27pm On May 23, 2023
His family is using the bus on the road why he is flying 1st class on a plane!


MrBrownJay1:
i see nothing wrong in the act, especially if he is the one paying for all the family tickets.

many people dont know that, if the husband is a frequent flyer, he will easily be upgraded to1st class (thanks to all the points he got) while his family might not get that same upgrade.... and as much as they are all travelling together, who could pass on a 1st class upgrade (especially on a long haul flight)?
Family › Re: Should I Renovate Our Family House? by sorepco(m): 1:23pm On May 21, 2023
God don butter ur bread. Fix the whole house since you are more buoyant. Then share it equally. Put boteholebin both..fix the roofs...have your nepa metre...and so forth...



JungleJustice01:
Thanks to everyone for the input. The problem is my brother isn't so well to do financially. His salary is barely enough for him to survive and he's also an SS.

For this reason, we have been taking care of him from time past. When parents passed, I gladly left him all the funds, cars and all just to help. I still send him support time and again so it's kind of out of place to sit him down and start discussing legal terms, it'd look more like I'm trying to kick him out from getting anything anymore.

I also can't sell the house in it's current state. That will be most unwise business wise.

I'm considering dividing the house but is there any reason one half should be good and the other crumbling? How do I share fixing borehole, compound lights, entire roofing, replacing all windows and interlocking the compound?

I could easily leave the house in it's state and build mine but that's not a good legacy either.
Family › Re: Should I Renovate Our Family House? by sorepco(m): 1:17pm On May 21, 2023
My brother they are making lots of sense please. Yes get a lawyer....you should b collecting ur own share of the rent.

Let's say 10 years from now ur bro claims sole ownership. Are you awarevhe can tell your kinsmen men that your dad left the proper5y solely to him and that you are aware, thats why you are not partaking in sharing the rent! Don't joke with land or property matter please 🙂 🙏 🙃



JeffreyJunior:
Agreement? Lawyer kwa, just to renovate a family house?

There's nothing I won't read in this place.
Politics › Nigeria Election: The Mystery Of The Altered Results In Disputed Poll...bbc by sorepco(op): 5:42am On May 16, 2023
I always knew there was something fishy about the Rivers State Elections. So upon all his shenanigans Wike no fit even manipulate properly an election in his State?

By the way the picture of the last man below is Moses Ekpa and not the so called doctor Ariaga!

President-elect Bola Tinubu is facing legal challenges ahead of his inauguration on 29 May



A BBC investigation has found evidence suggesting some results from Nigeria's presidential election may have been manipulated.

The winner Bola Tinubu is due to be inaugurated on 29 May but the opposition is challenging this.

The BBC has uncovered significant anomalies in Rivers state, a key battleground, although not sufficient to change the overall national outcome of the election, which took place in February.

There are also questions over the identity of an election official who read out some of the unexplained results.

How votes are counted in Nigeria

On 25 February, Nigerians cast their votes at thousands of polling stations across the country.



At each polling station, the votes for the party of each candidate were publicly announced and the results sheets taken for collation first at the ward level, then at local government (LGA) centres.

An election official from each LGA then travelled to the state capital, where these results were officially declared.





For the first time in a Nigerian election, photographs of the polling station results sheets were published online by the electoral commission.



This made it possible to add up all the polling station sheets and to compare them with the results declared at the state level.

What we found in Rivers state

We added up the voting tally sheets from over 6,000 polling stations in Rivers state, where many of the opposition complaints had been made.

While the official result in this state gave a clear majority to Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), our tally suggested that Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) had actually received most votes in the state by a wide margin.

We found an increase of just over 106,000 in Mr Tinubu's vote in the official declaration when compared with our polling station tally - almost doubling his total in the state.

In contrast, Mr Obi's vote had fallen by over 50,000.

It's important to make clear that although we searched through the election website for every single one of the 6,866 polling stations in Rivers state, we were not able to obtain results from all of them.

Some were incorrectly uploaded, others were missing, even after a month from the date of polling.

For about 5% of polling stations, the photos of tally sheets were too blurred for us to read. It's reasonable to assume that the official count would have included these as they would have had the original documents.

In another 17%, there were no results at all. Many of these would have been places where no voting took place due to security issues or the non-arrival of voting materials. Others had technical problems preventing officials uploading the documents.

So there clearly would have been more polling stations included in the final official results that weren't included in the BBC investigation.

However, these additional tally sheets would have increased the totals for each party, not decreased them. And what we found was that the votes for Peter Obi's Labour Party had decreased sharply in Rivers state.

So how can the sharp fall in votes for Peter Obi - in the official result - be explained?



Peter Obi has contested the outcome of the vote in Rivers state

Where were the biggest discrepancies?

Two areas stood out.

The first was the Oyigbo local government area, where we found:

The vote for Bola Tinubu was six times larger in the officially announced results compared with the BBC's polling station count

Peter Obi's votes had been cut in half

The second local government area where we found major discrepancies was in nearby Obio/Akpor:

The official result for Mr Tinubu was 80,239 votes, but we counted just 17,293 votes from polling station talliesThe count for Mr Obi was announced officially as just 3,829 votes, but the BBC counted 74,033 votes for him on the tally sheets

So how did these differences occur?

As explained earlier, all the polling station sheets are collated at local government (LGA) headquarters.

We found an official election document with these collated votes for the Oyigbo area, signed by an election official and some of the party agents.



The results for Oyigbo (with the two largest parties highlighted)

Several different photographs had been taken of it and uploaded on social media accounts.

The numbers in this document closely matched our own tallies for the two leading candidates (Obi and Tinubu).

This would have been one of the 23 collation sheets from LGAs in Rivers state taken to the state capital, Port Harcourt, for the official declaration.

Broadcast live on television on 27 February, in front of a bank of microphones, Oyigbo election official, Dr Dickson Ariaga, announced his name and that he worked for the Federal College of Education in Omoku.

On the recording, the word "Omoku" is indistinct, but there is only one Federal College of Education in Rivers state.

Dr Ariaga then read out the results for each party in alphabetical order, including for all the smaller parties.





They all matched those on the collation sheet the BBC had obtained. But when he reached Mr Tinubu's APC, instead of saying 2,731 as written on our photograph of the sheet, he read out "16,630".

Then for Mr Obi's party (LP) the figure changed again - instead of the 22,289 seen on the sheet, he announced "10,784", more than halving his vote.

The mystery surrounding Dickson Ariaga

We asked the electoral commission if we could speak to Dr Ariaga, but they would not give us his details or reach out to him for us.

We spoke to the election official seated next to Dr Ariaga, but she told us she wasn't authorised to talk to the press.

So we sent a reporter to the Federal College of Education in Omoku, about two hours drive north of Port Harcourt, where he'd said he worked when introducing himself.

The Deputy Provost Moses Ekpa told the BBC: "From our records, both from our payroll and from our human resources, there is no such a name in our system and we don't know such a person."



Moses Ekpa says the Federal College of Education in Omoku has never heard of Dr Ariaga

We tried tracking him down on social media and eventually came across another Facebook account for someone in Port Harcourt, whose profile details had the name Dickson Ariaga.

When we compared an image from this account to the television pictures of Dr Ariaga using Amazon Rekognition software, we achieved a match of 97.2%, indicating a very high probability they're the same man.

Dr Ariaga did not respond to messages sent by us to this account.

By reaching out to his Facebook friends we did finally manage to speak to a man who said he was a relative, who was at first willing to help us but then didn't return our calls.

What have the authorities said?

We put these findings to Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec).

Johnson Sinikiem, Inec's regional spokesman in Port Harcourt, told us that due to a "gross shortage of time and personnel" they had needed to take on some people without verifying their identity documents.

https://www.bbc.com/news/65163713

Education › Re: How Much Do Guinness World Record Holders Get Paid? by sorepco(m): 6:17pm On May 14, 2023
Shey dat boy u de yok about na Igbo boy?


taylor89:
Omo I searched online them no dey pay Shishi oo


That was how I saw one guy they used in Bet9ja advert that was jugging ball on the video

I saw the guy last week eating bread & beans I recognized him

The guy knew why I was looking he shake head say bros u see me for TV no mean say I don make am

No wonder no Igbo man gree do anything to win Guinness World Record since them no dey pay

Education › Re: Ejikeme Joy Scores Highest In JAMB, Gets INNOSON N3m Scholarship by sorepco(m): 12:48pm On May 09, 2023
Dont mind di guy..
Science students can't read! Lol
Let me also be flippant with words...


Princeton92:
If you'd read well and saw the subjects and scores you won't be asking this question
Family › Re: Family Intending To Move To Abuja Needs Advice by sorepco(m): 3:36pm On May 07, 2023
Guy i commend your decision to move. If e no di move for one side u can always move! Abuja is a nice place to move as its not as congested as Lagos.

However be very careful as you organize your relocation. You go 1st by urself and enquire greatly on the opportunities available. Dont start by uprooting ur family to the unknown.
What business are you into now? Check it now and see if it's a viable option for you if not look for something else. You can be there by yourself testing the water(your spouse/family can pay you visit from time to time though).

Nota bene: be vigilant of yahoo boys or wayo peoples in this forum

frank33:
Hi guys. I really need some advice on this please.

We are a family of 6 and I want to relocate my family from Onitsha to Abuja in order to hopefully have a better life and expose to kids to more.

But I am bothered by the uncertainty of this move.

Is this this good idea?

If you live or have lived in Abuja can you please advice me on where we can live and afford an average life in Abuja in terms of accommodation, feeding and transport.

Also what kind of business can one start up in Abuja as a newcomer with about 10m to survive.
Business › Re: Ghanaian Vendors Disrupt Nigerian Wig Seller's Trade Fair Over Cheap Prices by sorepco(m): 12:54pm On May 04, 2023
She is not trading wig...she is a full scale importer!

Xtristopher:
How can someone leave Nigeria and go and be selling wig in Ghana no be JuJu be that? Ghana of all places.
Business › Re: Ghanaian Vendors Disrupt Nigerian Wig Seller's Trade Fair Over Cheap Prices by sorepco(m): 12:41pm On May 04, 2023
So Indomie and Etisalat and MTN that are organising fairs here should stop?
How some people de think sef!
A fair that reducesprices for the poor masses? Wao!


helinues:
They want to spoil wig market in Ghana.

The Ghanaian wig seller should have involved Police.

Organizing trade fair when you are not a citizen of Ghana.. Dem get mind gan
Romance › Re: Just Found Out My Husband To Be Is Gay, Please Help by sorepco(m): 6:42pm On Apr 26, 2023
Call ur parents and tell them what you found out. Also let them know u r not marrying anymore. However since u r carrying his child it will not be easy to leave or return to singleness.

It is a tough one dear. You shall hardly have rest of mind! You will suspect his every move..
TV/Movies › Re: Jagua: Do You Remember This Late Actor? by sorepco(m): 6:29pm On Apr 17, 2023
[quote author=Icrave4u post=122543330]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaQU4Sph9pU

MY BELLE O, MY HEAD O!!! Do you still remember this Yoruba Actor called JAGUA?



Please do not call him Yoruba actor. He was universally adored. Do not 'pigeonhole' this great man please!
Health › Re: Energy Drinks: What Are The Side Effects Of This Drink? by sorepco(m): 2:31pm On Apr 12, 2023
I take once every 2 months. Excessive intakewill kill u


EmiDon11:
I am addicted to energy drinks.

I take fearless, climax, predator, monster and so on.

Anytime i am weak, i regain strength by taking some.

And i am starting to believe that it might have some effects on my body system.

Pls what are the side effects?

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