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PoliticsRe: Atiku Files Fresh Suit For Tinubu's Records To Be Released By CSU by SSpeter(m): 9:50am On Sep 28, 2023
Padipadi:
Tell Atiku to check for Tinubu's sec school and pry school proof first cos we Nigerians want to know all about him
Tinubu did not provide secondary school certificate
PoliticsRe: Atiku Files Fresh Suit For Tinubu's Records To Be Released By CSU by SSpeter(m): 9:49am On Sep 28, 2023
ajepako:
CSU go be like:

Iru Alumni oran won ni eleyi bayi

A ma ti daran ooo

grin grin grin grin grin
grin grin cheesy... this is so funny 🤣🤣🤣
RomanceRe: Matchmaking: How Best Is It Done? by SSpeter(op): 6:22pm On Sep 27, 2023
Brandiebird:
Show each of them a picture of the other. Show the man first because rejection hits women differently. If the guy is interested then approach the woman and show her his picture and see what she thinks. Just let each one know that you think they’re well matched… If you know the guy is a fvck boi then have mercy on the woman and don’t link them up.
I guess it is better this way too
RomanceRe: Matchmaking: How Best Is It Done? by SSpeter(op): 6:20pm On Sep 27, 2023
CloudTrees:
Discuss with the man first and show him 4 pictures of her.
Then discuss with the lady and let her know the guy is a Single Father grin
See if she won't mind
You are a bad boy, at least the guy should be able to accept rejection but pictures do differ from reality
RomanceRe: Matchmaking: How Best Is It Done? by SSpeter(op): 6:19pm On Sep 27, 2023
Samantha124:
I once did hook up two people before... It was back in varsity when this other communications studies lecturer that I was close to asked me to hook him up with this other classmate of mine whom he once saw me with while we were walking to class.

In the beginning I didn't take him seriously, but he kept disturbing when he saw me and sometimes he'd even call me... He was in his late 20s, so he wasn't that old... I wasn't close to this classmate of mine, it just happened that we were walking together to class when he saw us.

At first, I didn't know how to approach her and break the news to her because she could already be in a relationship... One day I decided to wait for her after class and I broke the news to her, she asked that I tell her more about him and I did.. She didn't really seem interested until I told her that he did his tertiary education in Newcastle university in England.

I then gave the guy a feedback and he told me to bring the girl in his office after 4pm, he gave me the date for me to bring her and she also agreed... The day came and I brought the girl to his office and left... I was like "thank goodness, I'm finally free".. grin grin grin... Months later he left the country to further his studies in Cardiff university.

He returned a year later and I asked him about the relationship, he told me that he had to end it when he left the country because he can't go for more than two weeks without sex and he didn't want to cheat on her... I was really disappointed because he really kept disturbing me before I finally agreed to help him with the girl.

So if you want to hook up your two friends, you can do it, but make sure that there's a room for disappointments because things may not work out as you want them to.
yeah that's the point I don't know whom to tell first. They are both doing ok but I don't know how either will handle the rejection and how it may affect our acquaintanceship
RomanceRe: Matchmaking: How Best Is It Done? by SSpeter(op): 6:16pm On Sep 27, 2023
Yugoslavia247:
Las las Dem go use you settle.

Dem go sideline you.

Better mind your business

Did they ask you.

Naso tomorrow you go write back 2 back essay of how you match make a friend now the he or she has turned the partner against you.
you can say this in a nicer manner
PoliticsRe: Like Naira, The Green Passport Is Also On Free Fall by SSpeter(op): 11:01am On Sep 27, 2023
BentizilL:
No thanks to my brother from the eastern side that make drug dealing the only brain they export... angry
True, drug peddling, corrupt leaders and dubious citizens are some of the diseases eating up the country
PoliticsRe: Like Naira, The Green Passport Is Also On Free Fall by SSpeter(op): 11:00am On Sep 27, 2023
BentizilL:
No thanks to my brother from the eastern side that make drug dealing the only brain they export... angry
grin
RomanceMatchmaking: How Best Is It Done? by SSpeter(op): 10:55am On Sep 27, 2023
I have a friend and a former colleague and I feel they will be suitable for each other. They are a bit close to me and both are matured. The guy has a daughter from his past relationship (his previous fiance was a German and she doesn't like the idea of visiting Naija...that was the bone of contention). The lady and I had worked previously in Naija before she relocated.

The question is, should I inform the lady first about the idea? Or should I tell the guy. Finally if there is a refusal will it affect my relationship with either of them? How would the rejected person look me in the face....or am I just overthinking?
PoliticsRe: Like Naira, The Green Passport Is Also On Free Fall by SSpeter(op): 10:39am On Sep 27, 2023
Kosoco:
FP material so that people will know its not about Tribe or Religion....but a Harm to the Nation
you are absolutely right
PoliticsRe: Like Naira, The Green Passport Is Also On Free Fall by SSpeter(op): 9:30am On Sep 27, 2023
The way the country is going down economically, Zimbabwe might use us as a case study
PoliticsLike Naira, The Green Passport Is Also On Free Fall by SSpeter(op): 9:24am On Sep 27, 2023
Last week, I experienced one of the worst encounters in my 15 years of international travel. I was travelling from Abuja to the Swedish city of Gothenburg to attend the 2023 Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC). As with many destinations, there was no direct flight from Nigeria to Sweden. In the world of national carriers, Nigeria has decided to take a backseat and remain there. Hadi Sirika’s “Nigeria Air” seems to have a rather exclusive preference for its owner’s favourite destination – Addis Ababa!

My best option was to go through Europe or at least the Middle East, depending on your perspective of Turkey’s geographical placement. I settled for Turkish Airlines. An 11-hour journey, however, became 32 hours for me as the airlines continuously changed the departure schedule, forcing me to opt for the next day’s connecting flight. As a result, I had to endure a 23-hour layover at the Istanbul airport without the opportunity to explore the city.

After arriving in Istanbul at 6.30 a.m. local time, I rushed to the Turkish Airlines ticketing desk to change my ticket to the next available flight to Gothenburg, but I was told the only flight for the day had already commenced boarding and that there was no space for me.

“I’m afraid you have to wait for tomorrow morning’s flight as contained in your boarding pass,” a lady at the desk told me politely.

After exhausting all available options to change the ticket without success, I decided to get an entry visitor’s e-visa. The system was so simple. You approach an ATM-like machine and pay $50 if you have UK, US or Schengen passports or a Nigerian passport with any of the three valid visas.

It’s a system I had used before and figured I could give it another shot to enter Istanbul – a city I know fairly well having been there on five different occasions. I had planned to meet and greet a couple of ex-BBC colleagues now working with the Turkish broadcaster, TRT.

Little did I know, similar to the constant decline of the naira in my account since Bola Tinubu’s presidency began, my green passport has been rapidly devaluing. It no longer allows me to obtain a Turkish e-visa and has forfeited numerous privileges that holders once enjoyed in various countries.

I watched in dismay as the security personnel at the gate permitted a group of South Africans to pass through and access the e-visa point, informing me that the “Nigerian passport is not eligible.”


I didn’t ask why but later found out from a friend that a passenger travelling to the US through Istanbul was recently denied the opportunity to enjoy a free hotel accommodation because of his “Nigerian passport”. I gathered that they only permitted individuals with US passports to proceed and was also informed that, “Nigerians tend to frequently overstay or disappear when granted entry.”

After all the wahala and spending the night at an expensive airport hotel, I woke up very refreshed and ready for my flight. I was at the boarding gate almost 1.30 minutes before the departure. After a couple of minutes’ wait, we were called for passport screening ahead of the boarding. Two gentlemen from the Turkish Airlines were in charge. Things were going smoothly until it reached my turn.


One of the flight attendants glanced at my passport and my visa. He requested that I lift my face to allow him to verify my identity as the legitimate passport holder. Of course, it was my photo and the visa was valid. But that was not enough.

“Do you have a return ticket?”

In his mind, I was embarking on a “Japa” mission. Without hiding my displeasure, I simply told him to check their system to verify if I had a return ticket or not.

Then he started to sound apologetic, saying he just wanted my answer. “Sir, I only want you to say yes or no since I don’t have access to the computer now.”


The attendant moved over to a Filipino lady next to me. He asked her if she had a return ticket. She said yes and he moved on to the next person. At that moment, I was convinced that he had only asked her to demonstrate to me that he wasn’t profiling me.

While trying to avoid another round of profiling and passport issues, I refrained from going through the counter of the previous “racist” attendant. However, the second officer proved to be equally biased. As I approached him, he quietly confirmed from his colleague that he had already screened my passport in the local language, allowing me to board the 200-passenger plane, which had only three black passengers – I and two Somali immigrants with EU resident permits.


This annoying encounter at the Istanbul airport reminded me of another terrible incident that almost forced me to miss my return flight to New York from Tangia, Morocco. I was in Morocco in November 2019, to attend a Media Trust board retreat ahead of my resumption as editor-in-chief in January 2020. The Moroccan immigration officers allowed me to enter the country and stamped my passport knowing fully well that I was travelling from the US, only for them to ask me to wait for a few moments when I wanted to return to New York after four days of our retreat. I was left sitting in a small corner for nearly 30 minutes. Nobody asked any questions or demanded any documents or told me to do anything.


My thoughts swiftly gravitated towards the familiar culprits – my Nigerian passport and the upcoming journey to the US. After expressing my frustration to the airline staff and with the intervention of their supervisor, they extended their apologies and granted me permission to board and make my way back to New York.

I understand this isn’t a novel narrative, but why do the deeds of a handful of individuals persist in causing harm to everyone? The conduct and dispositions of Nigerians consistently cast a shadow over our nation’s reputation on a regular basis, and it appears that we have lost all hope of change.

It has led to visa bans in the UAE and restrictions in South Africa, Turkey and many other countries. The Japa syndrome has worsened the situation, but I strongly believe that we shouldn’t give up. In fact, this is the time to brace for change. The new Minister of Information and National Orientation should take the lead. It’s imperative that we restore our country’s tarnished reputation in the eyes of the world.

Source: https://dailytrust.com/like-naira-the-green-passport-is-also-on-free-fall/
TravelRe: Air Peace Rejects Uk's Deal, Wants Heathrow Or Nothing by SSpeter(op): 11:53am On Sep 25, 2023
wonlasewonimi:
Ignorance is bliss. Gatwick/stansted even London city airport are bigger than MMIA and extremely busy.
LHR is UK's primary airport. Airpeace believes it has what it takes to use the airport..
TravelRe: Air Peace Rejects Uk's Deal, Wants Heathrow Or Nothing by SSpeter(op): 9:31am On Sep 25, 2023
OfoIgbo:
London city airport will even be more convenient for Nigerians
Using LHR will raise Airpeace status and that is what Allen is looking at, where an airliner is permitted to use raises the status of the airline. Once he gets LHR, then there is no going back...
TravelRe: Air Peace Rejects Uk's Deal, Wants Heathrow Or Nothing by SSpeter(op): 9:16am On Sep 25, 2023
Ttipsy:
Federal government should ask British airways to use Ibadan airport or any other airport in Nigeria apart from Lagos and Abuja

Lemme see how they will react
UK is very smart, they want to use Airpeace to get their lower rated airports busy...
TravelRe: Air Peace Rejects Uk's Deal, Wants Heathrow Or Nothing by SSpeter(op): 9:06am On Sep 25, 2023
Bliss24:
Typical

First they qoute you like they have something upstairs

Only to want to drag you into a useless keyboard warrior tussle

Ain't you people tired of such silly lifestyle

Must you qoute people to display your manners
Are you not the same person that stated that a DGM is a deputy branch manager and earns 200-500k? Everyone was busy educating you on the thread. You know nothing about banking and its grading yet you put mouth, this is aviation that you obviously know nothing about yet again you put mouth. Rest kiddo!
TravelRe: Air Peace Rejects Uk's Deal, Wants Heathrow Or Nothing by SSpeter(op): 9:00am On Sep 25, 2023
Bliss24:
The British are not like Dubai and Abu Dhabi authority that Alen wanted to go on diplomatic row with because he was offered Sharjah airport

Any threat to British intrest, Onyeama's money laundering case would be reopened
You talk like a kid...if you do not have anything serious to say, just stay quiet
TravelRe: Air Peace Rejects Uk's Deal, Wants Heathrow Or Nothing by SSpeter(op): 8:55am On Sep 25, 2023
Isokotolopia:
Too much yanga dey cause pain oo
He has met the same standard like other intl airline, why should he not go to LHR
TravelRe: Air Peace Rejects Uk's Deal, Wants Heathrow Or Nothing by SSpeter(op): 8:54am On Sep 25, 2023
Bliss24:
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Emirates, Delta, Etihad Airlines, Finnar, Flybe, Iberia, Air France, Beijing Capital Airlines.

Allen Onyeama should just use London airport
Allen has met the standard why shouldn't he shoot for the stars?
TravelAir Peace Rejects Uk's Deal, Wants Heathrow Or Nothing by SSpeter(op):
Air Peace has been offered a deal by the UK, to use its' Gatwick or Stansted Airport, both bases in London. However, the Nigeria's giant airliner declined the offer and stated that its' goal is Heathrow or nothing.

Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world and Air Peace wants to join the fierce competition since it has obtained its TCO which is an authorization to fly to the UK.

Both Gatwick and Stansted are among the busiest airports in the UK, but the CEO of Air Peace, Allen Onyema has rejected the dealing stating the BASA agreement. Mr Onyema also lamented that it took seven years for the UK to carryout its' audit and after the successful completion they want Air Peace to go to Gatwick.

Allen Onyema further stated that BA and Virgin Atlantic both uses Nigeria's primary airports which are MMIA and Nnamdi Azikiwe intl Airport.

For further reading, use the source link below....cheers to air Peace
https://simpleflying.com/air-peace-heathrow-or-nothing/
PoliticsRe: My Ex-classmate ‘languishing’ As General Manager In Nigerian Mediocre Bank: VP by SSpeter(m): 8:29am On Sep 25, 2023
Bliss24:
cool



I just love Shetima's blunt disposition

Best Graduating student of Economics in Prestigious University of Ibadan Citadel of learning......

After 30 years of Graduation

Ended up becoming Deputy Branch Manager at a new generation bank like Polaris bank

30 years after graduation that he should be planing retirement he is a Deputy Manager

His total salary may not be up to 200,000 to 500,000 a month


He made this submission at University of Ibadan to remind student the intricacies of life

.
Are you serious? a DGM is not a deputy branch manager, you guys are just kids, as a DGM, his salary cannot be less than 4m naira monthly, his official car is not less than 70m and he gets to change the car every four years....you guys need to grow up
PoliticsRe: Tinubu Nominates Olayemi Cardoso As CBN Governor by SSpeter(m): 6:40pm On Sep 15, 2023
ppogba:
Soludo never had a single year in the banking sector.

I stand to be corrected.
Soludo was more than a banker, he was a Consultant to both the world bank and the IMF.
FoodRe: This Is The Milk I Bought For #89,500 For My Children. by SSpeter(m): 6:16pm On Sep 14, 2023
TheBillyonaire:
The source of the information I am about to post is ResearchGate. And it is a repository for peer review scientific journals. I am posting it because you ask nicely.

What is synthetic milk made out of?

Synthetic milk is not milk but an artificial imitation of natural milk with a high degree of adulteration to increase the volume of milk and thereby the profit. Main components of synthetic milk are water, pulverized detergent or soap, sodium hydroxide, vegetable oil, salt and urea.

-ii
But you can see that from your response, you have answered your question. The "synthetic" milk that was described in the journal you read states that it is an imitation (it is not real milk). Now Milk bagged in large bags are neither synthetic nor adulterated. Some people talked about "industrial milk", milk used for further cooking processes are stated that such milk or cream are for dishes. Bagged powered milk are final products and are fit for consumption. How do you think arla imports full cream milk? It is in bags and they just refill into smaller sizes. grin
FoodRe: This Is The Milk I Bought For #89,500 For My Children. by SSpeter(m): 4:27pm On Sep 14, 2023
Kobojunkie:
Rubbish! Even your Canned milk wey una dey drink with abandon, not be synthetic dem go call am? Your biscuits, bread, etc., which you feed your kids, no be this milk dem dey take make am? Nigerians and misinformation are like Siamese twins joined at the head. undecided
When I first traveled outside the country, I was looking for evaporated or powdered milk and couldn't find any. My colleague an Egyptian brought some evaporated milk from home and while we were enjoying tea another colleague of European descent joined us and said he has never had an evaporated milk in his life....quite strange
FoodRe: This Is The Milk I Bought For #89,500 For My Children. by SSpeter(m): 4:20pm On Sep 14, 2023
Ybholy:
You actually don’t know difference between Full cream milk and Filled Milk.

You’d research a little bit.

Filled Milk powder is for broad poor masses. No one buy such for his kids if he’s after the nutritional value of milk.

Bro, take 5 mins and get the difference. If you’re bad in checking things up on google, go to any big Store and ask the attendant to explain the differences to yiu. You’d be glad you learn something.

It’s like buying those Indomie they sell in big bags, measured with cups and comparing it with normal noodles. You know what I meant.

I’ll be here later 👌
That is not true, when you have dishes that are high in fats, it makes no sense consuming whole milk if you can get filled or skimmed milk. People who are susceptible to high cholesterol will prefer skimmed milk. I don't want my daughters to get fat because they consume too much red meat and they love milk as well hence, I only buy skimmed milk at home. It is a matter of choice and health and not necessarily cash
FoodRe: This Is The Milk I Bought For #89,500 For My Children. by SSpeter(m): 4:09pm On Sep 14, 2023
Sharpsharp00123:
no boss

Some industrial can’t b used as domestic, u no fit use industrial salt cook for house n I can bet u can’t use industrial sugar take make tea

I saw all these things first hand when I worked at 7up bottling company
What you tag industrial milk is not the finished powdered milk on the market. Industrial milks are not finished products and the manufacturer will state what/how you can use it in dishes. Packaged powdered milk are finished products for consumption
FoodRe: This Is The Milk I Bought For #89,500 For My Children. by SSpeter(m): 3:57pm On Sep 14, 2023
TheBillyonaire:
Stop poisoning your children with synthetic lactose.

Feed them any food grown on the land and also raise livestock for food or simply ensure that your meat is killed fresh and eaten with life-force to increase your mortality.

Synthetic lactose contains certain ingredients found in detergents. If you can read, i see no reason you do not read these things online.
Can you please state the ingredients used in detergent that is found in powdered milk?
FoodRe: This Is The Milk I Bought For #89,500 For My Children. by SSpeter(m): 3:55pm On Sep 14, 2023
Exodus15v11:
According to Google, that's $162.49 cad (N89,500) 😁. And it's not even real milk, or how is milk powder milk? Smh
why do you think it is not real milk?
CultureRe: Which Is The Most Common Name In Your Tribe? by SSpeter(m): 4:38pm On Sep 07, 2023
Ibrahimlagosian:
Ok,i guess i admit you're right but this are the names we hausa people use.most traditional names in hausa are affiliated or from a particular ethnic group but here are some hausa traditional names i know;
Idi
Garba
Faruk
Babangida
For the females,we have;
Umaima
Maijidda
Faruk is Arabic/Islamic not Hausa
TravelRe: These Are 10 Nationalities With Most Denied Schengen Visas Per Capita In 2022 by SSpeter(op): 10:59am On Sep 07, 2023
TemplarLandry:
cool
I know you from politics section, please I wouldn't want you to turn this thread into a battle field.
TravelRe: These Are 10 Nationalities With Most Denied Schengen Visas Per Capita In 2022 by SSpeter(op): 10:55am On Sep 07, 2023
Let us gossip about these countries a bit. Nigerians might be trying to Japa to some of these countries that were rejected too cool. Ok, le us gossip about the countries

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