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monlawal:
Please can you sacrifice a little of your time and go get us some current pictures and videos of this woman giving us a narrative of how it all started. Do it for nairaland and curious Nigerians like me

Would really loved to do that bro, unfortunately iv left Otukpo after going for the holiday. I base in Lagos. God willing when next i travel will make sure i visit her and televise the history.

baaayloe:
What is now known as "Mammy Market" in all barracks nationwide, came to be as a result of the industry of Mrs Anthony Ochefu. Thanks to an Idoma local brew called "enyi". Now, nobody remembers to recognise this history maker and accord the honour due to her.

In 1959, Mammy Ode, a young girl from Jericho-Ugboju in the present Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State was married to Anthony Aboki Ochefu, a young Non-Commissioned military officer who had just been posted to Enugu from Abeokuta. They were quartered at the Army Barracks, Abakpa, Enugu. To beat idleness and perhaps earn some money to support her young family, Mrs. Mammy Ochefu established a business of selling soft drinks. She also prepared gruel, which is popularly called 'Umu or enyi' in Idoma, or kunu in Hausa, for sale to the soldiers in the barrack to help quench their thirst and energise them.

She soon became popular with selling "umu" as soldiers trooped to her house to buy the local brew made from guinea corn. Some of her customers were officers, who always send their batmen to buy the gruel for them, Monday through Friday and even during the weekend when they are not working.

Somehow, one of the Non-Commissioned Officers, the RSM, did not flow with the enthusiasm, which Mammy’s gruel generated among other military men in the barracks. He complained that the stuff was attracting flies into the barracks and ordered Mrs. Mammy Ochefu to stop its production and sale.

Though disappointed at the order of the RSM, she stopped the production and sale of "umu" in the barrack. For weeks, Mrs. Mammy Ochefu agonized over the fate of her business, just as officers and men of the Nigerian Army who enjoyed her brew because of its freshness and nutritional value lamented over the situation.

From several quarters, pressure mounted on the RSM for a reversal of the order. After a while, he succumbed to and directed that a section of the barrack be reserved for Mrs. Mammy Ochefu to produce and sell her "umu".

Her joy knew no bound few days after a section of the barracks was allocated to her for the purpose of selling the Idoma local brew within the barrack. She built a small stall for her business and soon, her business began to boom. Most of her customers booked far in advance for the quantity of "umu" they want to buy. Before noon, she would have finished selling the available "umu" for the day.

Soon, other women in the barracks became inspired by her industrious nature and tapped into her industry and started selling other items like burukutu, pito, palm wine, kain-kain and other alcoholic beverages in addition to peppersoup and other delights for the relaxation of the rant and file in the evenings when they close from work and they are permitted to drink alcoholic beverages.

It was not long before that portion of the barracks became known as Mammy Market. It also became a policy to establish markets inside or near military barracks in the country, initially for the exclusive use of officers and men of the rank and file.

Today, no visit to Abuja, the Federal Capital City, is complete without a taste of fresh fish in one of the Mammy Markets, especially the one attached to Abacha Barrack. Similar markets attached to paramilitary barracks are also called Mammy Markets.

After General Yakubu Gowon was overthrown in a Military putsch, Anthony Aboki Ochefu, then a Colonel, was posted to East Central State as Military Governor. So Mrs. Mammy Ochefu and her husband returned to Enugu as the First Family. As First Lady Mammy Ochefu visits the site where Mammy Market started about sixteen years earlier.

It must also be stressed too that in retirement, Colonel Anthony Aboki Ochefu and his wife incorporated a company called Mammy Markets, which was into haulage and trading.

Mrs. Mammy Ochefu is alive and lives at Otukpo as one of the prized legends of our time.

Source: Major General Kaleosho (Rtd),

Former Comdt

Culled from Sunday Akoji wall

@Op you dont know what you have just done for me! You just solved a curiousity that i have lived with me since i was a child living in Dodan Barracks Obalende.

I'm so proud to know that this mystry originated from my roots, Idoma! Wow! No wonder i always see one "mammy market" business place at Ahmadu Bello road opposite Omateyi night market. I understand late Col. Ochefu has a business therer, wow!

Had i seen these post earlier in december when i traveled for the holiday to Otukpo i would have payed her a visit and be fulfilled, history making.

Thanx mods for pushing this post to the front page.

ruggedtimi:
guy, have you listened to a Ghanaian jam before, how does "mad over you' sound like one

"mad over you" has Ghana feel and concepts, and there is nothing wrong with it. Its music. Its an art form. Its the artist -Runtown's concept. You keep experimenting. Maybe you don't know the force that's about to blow the music industry when Naija artist start stealing shows from Ghana artist...in their own country. Its a business concept. That song is a jam. Most of his money will be made in Ghana as Ghanians will want to see a Naija Artist sing their sound. Thats the chemistry.

Back to the matter, Ghana music does not influence Naija music in any way. instead its most Artist in Ghana that sounds like Naija and it worked for them. If your a Artist in Ghana and you can sound like Naija and make hit songs, then you have an edge over your peers.

Creative artist use fusion to create music from world over. Timberland samples alota beats from different musicians from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean so its nothing.

#naijaleads

ebosie11:
Governor Ayodele Fayose at Ikere-Ekiti on Wednesday 11th January, 2017 to flag off 3rd phase of the Ado/Ikere dual carriage way.

The governor who addressed a large gathering of Ikere residents including High Chiefs and PDP chieftains promised that the third phase which will terminate at the roundabout will be completed before 14th October, 2017.

Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2017/01/fayose-flags-off-3rd-phase-of-adoikere.html?m=1

Fayose my main man! Man wey dey work! Abeg use your immunity to the last drop. Squeeze life comot for immunity body jare. Hatters go and enter canal, lol.

After been a guest for over a year on Nairaland, i decided to open an account for the sole purpose of business. I undertake an event security company - GYM CLASS BOUNCERS aka Stone Cold Biceps. We also supply Mopols. Most of my Clients are from my office, our facebook page, referals and word of mouf.

I registered on NL in 2013 and to this date nobody has called me up for business . The only calls, numerous calls i got earlier are from f.ags, aka gays! This is so disgusting they keep bugging my line until i treatened to expose their saggy hollow bottoms.

NL is a great platform but i think not for my type of business.
Since i couldnt get a call for business, last year i decided to change my business pix and just be a normal member.

So, permit me to ask if my kind of business dosent have clients on NL or their is stiff competion for my kind of business here. Also, is your business triving on this platform? #deadcurious

lepasharon:
You just talked abt slaves who love their chains..but you mention white Jesus!

Is that a whistle to call your Hatey (Atheist) goons?

lilyqueen:
"HARMLESS" THINGS PEOPLE DO THAT LEAD TO ILLICIT SEX


1.Calling everyone dear, dearie, dearest, sweet, sweetie, and all those "harmless" pet names.


2. Calling and allowing the opposite sex to call you sexy, curvy, angel, idol, etc.


3. Pouting your mouth and posting the picture on the social media (You give more focus on the lips).


4. Turning your bum to the camera and posting the picture on the social media. Same for ladies who focus more on the chest region.


5. Hugging, touching and embracing every Tom, Dick and Harry.




6. Allowing the opposite sex give you sexy compliments and secretly or publicly enjoying the compliment e.g. "I like your figure", "You've got kissable lips," "Your moustache makes you look so sexy," "Your height is tripping. I like guys who are muscular and six feet tall."



7. You allowed your EX back into your life.



8. You allow the opposite friend to visit you anyday, anytime.


9. You visit the opposite sex friend anyday, any time.



10. You flirt "harmlessly"with the opposite sex.


11. As a married man/woman, you chat with the opposite sex far into the night

12. You give "harmless" pecks and kisses.


13. Your dates are always done in lonely places.


14. You counsel and pray with the opposite sex in a lonely or dark room.


15. You end up having emotional and physical sexual affair and lose yourself respect for life!


These things look harmless but have very serious implications.

Jesus says "Flee all appearances of evil"! No, you don't wait until that guy/lady ask for sex before you run!


You run at the beginning! Say NO to things that are not proper,

say NO to words that turn you on, say NO to people that makes you feel "hot!"


Avoid situations and environments that encourage sin.



Keep your chastity. Keep your testimony. God bless you. Cheers!

Team class of simple truth. Check my signature.

If this is coming from a preetie like you then you are a rare gem. I like you.

9jacelebsvideos:
Yemi Alade Receives A Customized Coke With Cucumber Inside, As She Gives Her New Year Resolution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1hSKJHRVdg

Good. Her melon is sound, tleast that is clearly visible.

Preetiex:
i like dark, tall cute guy

3rd chick wey dey use the "dark" cliche. What of we wey fair with the qualities nko?

MISSOPTIMIST:
Eloquent.. intelligent.. trimmed, tall and dark.. you have my attention.. I pray my future husband meets most of these oh..

3rd chick wey dey use the "dark" cliche. What of we wey fair with the qualities nko?

pocohantas:
Today I was chatting with a friend, she met this guy...she went on and on about him. When I thought I have heard it all, she said "he wore a sparkling white vest inside his shirt". I was surprised, I thought all guys wear vest na, she said no...his own was a white shirt, not 'singlet' plus it was so neat!

I am still in shock.

I guess, neat guys with white inner shirts is a turn on to her. I find guys with full eyebrows attractive.

Aside from boobs and ass, her legs must be killing feminine. Gosh!

bellville:
Surulere is not midpoint. It's far from areas like Ikeja, magodo and Ojota. Gbagada is midpoint. It's close to everywhere. It's close to the Island just like Surulere and also closer to areas like Ikeja,Oshodi, Magodo, Ojota etc.

I agree with the other points.

Pls like if you agree gbagada is the central point to reach anywhere in lagos. ;

Share if Lere is cool but no security.

[quote author=alhajiwada post=52464524][/quote]Lol, you should stop when you get 2 to 3 different prices.

creepsyme:
and if u keep going further u keep getting stuff cheaper untill ur head is eventually chopped off so I heard.

Lol nah. That could prolly be "in those days" when lagos was hot.

[quote author=tosyne2much post=52359482][/quote]you guys wonna party with random poeple on social media right? As my signature signifies, we supply bouncers and mopols. We will provide off duty mopols to cover your beach party in case of any eventualities.

You never know some pips could have ulterior motives.

Now this is how we will work:

All attendees will come with a valid ID for recognition of real names and general identifications.

We will as well like to know the head/honcho of the beach bash so that we can hold the person responsible if gbege happen and life is involved.

The listed above and other FBI things we will do for your forthcoming party.

Fabulocity:
If you can't see how, then you must be really dumb. And this has nothing to do with me. I have no interest with partying with your lot.

So you guys wonna party with random poeple on social media right? As my signature signifies, we supply bouncers and mopols. We will provide off duty mopols to cover your beach party in case of any eventualities.

You never know some pips could have ulterior motives.

Now this is how we will work:

All attendees will come with a valid ID for recognition of real names and general identifications.

We will as well like to know the head/honcho of the beach bash so that we can hold the person responsible if gbege happen and life is involved.

The listed above and other FBI things we will do for your forthcoming party.

StoneColdBiceps:
Somewhere in Otukpo holidaying

If ur foto epileptic pls dont view.

Lalasticlala and co i cant see my video, where una put am.

Somewhere in Otukpo holidaying

If ur foto epileptic pls dont view.

Mujaheeeden:
Seun the atheist can you tell us how that woman got there?

Lol, Seun said i should tell you that its photoshoped and that its probability that the woman was just passing and decided to hug the high tenson pole in a nocturnal manner and schizophrenizm now happend in the jugular of her illusion.

NotOfThis:
OP, you're not obligated to be giving her money at all, so stop it. You said you've already helped her out financially on two occasions and you yourself aren't financially buoyant. If you want to help her out one more time, like you've said, then go ahead. Just know that the more money you give her, the more financal demands she'll be making, until you put a stop to it.

No, Untill her husband finds out she has been having money and Shes not working. Then suspicion sets in. .. Then family la crash completely.

StoneColdBiceps:
Merry Christmas.

So nobody saw anything inspiring in the vid?

Merry Christmas.

bebe2:
Am really struggling with this religion thing.

I need an epiphany, if I don't see concrete proof of the positive effect of religion in my life and that of pple around me, am going to stop quit altogether.

It just doesn't make sense, we are praying, praising, worshipping, yet we are hungry, sick, oppressed, rejected but our fairer skin

counterparts have rejected religion and would rather spend their Sundays, New Year's Eve etc at parties, clubs or in their houses yet they are healthier, richer , happier , more accepted.

What are we doing wrong??

It just don't make sense

Merry xmass

Bebe, if you keep waiting to see the signs you listed in your comment then you are just going to be curious for the rest of your life. The holy spirit has visited you severally but you have allowed curiousity to cloud your mind that you probably didnt even notice.

Relationship with your God is a going concern. Its you and God. Just believe in your God. Acknowledge him wether your in a Good or bad situation. If wishes were horse even beggers will ride. Hope and wish for the best. Dont let toxic people cloud you.

God has visited you and will continue to visit you. Just be calm and focus.

Kenshinmunac:
*sigh* searching and searching for a girlfriend, all to no avail. Young cool fine guy, but very lonely, no girlfriend. I don't think at this point with all this rejection that I will ever get married in life.

I have searching for a gf, met some girls who turned out to be nasty gold diggers, I didn't wanna waste my time on them cause I'm not a flirt, I'm not looking for a short term relationship so having "fun" with all these girls seemed like a waste of time to me as Sex is not my problem, love is.

So I met this girl few days back, we got talking, I fell for her instantly, she looked calm and very honest, she is not all these girls who do kk in chat, she is caring and very simple, hard to come by., we flowed really well chatting and I was very happy I found someone as I quickly asked her out and she said "let's see how it goes"

I said okay, so today being Sunday, normal chilling day, I called her, very eager to see her beautiful face once more, we got talking and she said I should come to her side.

So I said okay by six,

Six reach I entered road straight to her side, 30 mins drive, when I got close I dialled her number twice she didn't pick I thought maybe she was taking her bath or something was patient and kept on going, so when I got there by 7pm, I called and called but she didn't pick up the call and she was expecting me o!

Na so I begin call her, Even send whatsapp message and direct message all to no avail. I got so maddddd and pissed off, I almost cried because I don't know why I'm being treated like this by ladies. Head to toe I complete, face I fine, fashion sense Is great, but yet, my handsomeness and the growing cash I get can't even get me the slightest fly talk less about a lady

*sigh*

By 5 mins past 8 she called me, by then I was already going home, and she began to plead, this where error words.

"please I'm sorry, my elder brother took my phone to share WiFi, I didn't know he would go far"

I asked "didn't you tell him you were expecting someone"?"

She replied" i did na but he did not listen, I can't just come and stand on the road and be waiting for you, please don't be angry"

In my heart I said Chai! What kind of excuse is this?? This girl just told me indirectly that I'm not important.

So painful.

I see guys with their girl very happy preparing for Christmas, me i have none. All I do is admire beautiful couples and wish It could be......

Unfortunately the sad reality greets me in my face.

I begin to lose my self confidence gradually because of rejection.

Smh, all I feel right now is self pity, all I can do is lament.

I don't know if I just dislike women right now self.

Bro, its unfortunate you dont understand that (fresh) relationship is a game. Girls play mind game very well. What she did by not picking your calls was wantomly deliberate. She was smarter and gave you first chancing for you to be worried. You dont have to vex or take it personal. You can show a little disappointment just to play along and let her win. Just be ready for your next move.

Invite her to somting and disappoint her by forming real busy. Send her an apology text late after the disappointment. Dont call her to appologize as she might not pick ur call and thereby turning the table of disappointment to you. Let that day go by, dont call her or send goodnite text. This is artificial scarcity.
Creat attificial scarcity for yourself, she will be worried and curious and will long to see you.

Relationship is a mind game babes know how to play very well especially when they prolly like you and they see all sign that you have fallen head over heals with them. They will first want to show you pepper. They want you to chase them real good by disappointing and fustrating you.

Just man up and play along. If you eventually find one, just play artificial scarcity by not sending them for a day or two. No calls no text nothing. You should be able to train yourself to this becos you will get emotion and long to call or see her, just patient. My 50 cent.

By your disposition i know say you go get fine sisters ,abeg connect me with one.

HungerBAD:
Why na?

why them go deprive us the WAKA PASS/MOGBO MOYA Crew from eating the wedding food?

Meanwhile these Private Security Guards, should know what a Knee Pad is for. It is used by the Military for operations, or at the shooting range to cushion the effect of pains, when they kneel down to fire their weapons.

It is totally out of place in a wedding, especially considering the fact that no weapon will be shot by them or even any of them carrying anything.

Bouncing job is beyond security. Its the efizi diced with swag to make your event memorable.

Check my sig.

terrence12:
on the contrary... youths are lured in lnto cult groups annualy cos of ignorance... m just enlightening us, cos wot u know cant hurt u

Whoever likes make them join cult, na still nairaland we go read when they are butchared counting scores.

Now with the code names and sign languages that is catchy and luring, you young men, small boys, babes shangers, agbalagba with fish brain, inferiority complex guys, yes you, i mean you (not op) on campus or street hood i pity you if you like join badt gangs o.

Dont be decieved guys. Nothing dey cultism only to throw sign language, use code names, throw up tempers, creat fear in a four wall bla bla bla... At the end if your star no lucky na your meat crase man go chop for street think say na suya. Be wise

Yeyegist:
An Instagram user, Oluwagbeminiyi has just shared this incredible story of how she was denied access to a restaurant in Lagos because of her Hairstyle. Read below:

Continue reading after the cut....




https://www.instagram.com/p/BN_nWJFAp7J/?taken-by=oluwagbeminiyi&hl=en

@op, this babe wey fine like this naim dem bounce? She never talk finish, abegi. Abi she dey friend the owner of the restaurant and yawa kon gas, things kon change ni #justcurious

thesicilian:
There's nothing that's unexplainable. Probably crawled into a tiny space between 2 walls and got trapped.

The probability goons have arrived. Them no dey agree.

chiefobdk:
Until they seize his company. Shut ur Bleep up..

You don't size a viable business that is supposedly used to pay back a restructured debt.