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AbuAeesha:
That is millions of naira...
Even with the current inflation and situation here in Nigeria,if that money was wisely invested in a business, you would be a comfortable business owner right in your own country...
But that inferiority complex and yearning for a perfect life (that doesn't exist anywhere) will not allow some Nigerian to be contented!!

Lol
Do you really think they gathered 79k dollars in Nigeria? If they did, they wouldn't have left just as you yourself have concluded that will be illogical. The 79k is money they got through student loans over *There*. Not something they happened upon in Nigeria.

In fact, the loan isn't just granted to them in a lump sum. If they did, may wouldn't spend it on schooling rather, they'd establish a business. But because it's strictly accessible and disbursed through schooling and probably the only viable path to maintain a residency there, they go through schooling route with a loan.

So it's definitely not how you pictured it.

Respectfully brother, you are wrong. Please check the video below

Lukgaf:
Recently, some people have been spreading misinformation that one can evade tax by simply using the narration “gift” on every transactions made.

Even the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Mr Taiwo Oyedele has clarified that tax authorities do not randomly deduct money from people’s accounts and that the system is not as careless as some are making it sound.

More importantly, Islam does not permit deception. Deliberately misrepresenting income, lying about transactions, or disguising earnings to avoid responsibility is harām. This falls under falsehood and dishonesty, which Allah strictly forbids.

Allah says:
“And do not mix the truth with falsehood or conceal the truth while you know.”
(Qur’an 2:42)

Trying to escape tax by lying is not wisdom rather it is disobedience. A believer should never seek provision through deception, even when the system appears unfair.

The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise.”
(Bukhārī & Muslim)

If something is unjust, it should be addressed lawfully and responsibly, not through lies that stain one’s integrity and faith.

Let us fear Allah in our dealings, speak the truth, and earn only what is halal. Wealth gained through dishonesty carries no blessing.

May Allah grant us honesty, wisdom, and protection from wrongdoing.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hbF2s8NdXcI?si=cHXFGC2fzgRFw1OH

bogdaddy:
am not a celeb, few persons on here have my number

You already described her. Not you.

Imagine!
With this description, who's privacy is at stake, yours or hers?

AngelSlay:
That’s tough — losing a job right after asking for a raise can feel like a betrayal. But here’s the thing: her request wasn’t wrong.

The real lesson isn’t “don’t ask,” it’s how and when you ask:

Always back it up with clear achievements, market value data, and impact you’ve had.

Gauge the company’s financial health and culture before raising the topic.

Be prepared with options — if they say no, ask about a performance plan, extra benefits, or a timeline for review.

Most importantly, always have a backup plan (savings, job applications, networking) before making that move.

Her job loss isn’t the end — it’s a redirection. It might even push her toward a better-paying and more appreciative employer. Sometimes rejection is just redirection to a bigger opportunity.

My advice to her (and anyone in the same boat): Don’t stop asking for your worth, just be strategic — and never rely on one employer as your only option.

Why the F are you using chatgpt to comment. You really get time o

Nairaland has no standard. This eye of lagos continues to create AI slop and it always makes front page. He uses AI to create false statistics, false narratives and false everything and it always makes front page. Are you paying seun to feed us this slop?

From the topic, body, image attached down to the last full stop, not one of it was created by a human being. After he prompts the model, he copies and pastes to his blog and then pastes here.

Nairaland--AI slop pipeline.

This one is just one among many recurring posters.

nairalanda1:
Because experience has taught a lot of teachers that a 8 year old in JSS3 is probably struggling to cope with the work

I mean, I have talked about two classmates of my sister in JSS1, who were 8 years and 9 years. Intelligent (one of them even came from a family we knew). But so immature they struggled with the work. (When a child labells another child a baby...matter dey serious. That's the word my sister used to refer to those kids. Babies. One of them did not know how to do laundry self...lol Boarder o!)

Teachers want matured students with intelligence, not a baby with intelligence, who would be struggling to use the intelligence because the maturity ain't there

Many of you are making this argument because country hard and you want your kids to graduate by 19 so that you won't keep struggling with the fees late in life.

Jokes aside, maturity plus intelligence is the best.

Keep concocting stories to justify rubbish. 8yrs in jss3 and 11 years in SS3. Hear yourself Abeg.

What is this maturity you're talking about sef. Can you quantify it? Is the metric by laundry or by what exactly? I truly want to understand.
So if there's a 16 years old that can't do their laundry (and they definitely exist), they need to go back to primary 2 where as we all know, laundry is the topic of the day.

We all know that this topic and people like you are just trying to get some sort of twisted revenge because they were in 26yrs in lvl100 and had mates that were 16.

Trying to make a strawman of my argument, talking about 8yrs in jss3.
Based on your talk sef, maybe the minister is right cause someone like you is supposed to be in JS2.

nairalanda1:
Well i know some people who graduated from secondary school at the age of 21 and still finished university with first class degrees.

Age ain't nothing but a number

So if it is nothing but a number, why pegging the ages?? Let people who qualify go through regardless of their age

MarkNsukkaBread:
Una go just dey talk rubbish.

What you quoted was not even the main topic of the thread but another individual's post, how do you expect the mods to control the source of what a responder decides to post in response to a post on FP?

Na rubbish talk you dey talk too.

The comment is an example of slop which led me to talk further about Original Posts making FP that are AI slop. Ofc, how would the mods control response be it slop or not. But they definitely could control what makes FP.

Try dey read to comprehension before you open mouth waaahhhh

AngelSlay:
Thanks for sharing your brother’s Spotify link — I checked out TegaTheKing and listened to some recent tracks like YOLO, Kpalanga, and Happiness. Here’s some honest feedback:

🎤 Vocals & Performance
Distinct tone & energy: His voice has a warm, emotive timbre that feels authentic—especially on Happiness and For You.

Room to refine delivery: A bit more control in phrasing and pitch could really elevate tracks. Occasional off-pitch moments stand out; tightening up with vocal exercises or subtle tuning could help polish his sound.


✍️ Lyrics & Songwriting
Relatable themes: Songs touch on familiar life topics—joy, purpose, introspection—which resonates with listeners.

Simplify for impact: Stripping back some lines or refining metaphors could make hooks more memorable. For example, YOLO and Kpalanga are catchy but feel like they’d benefit from more lyrical depth or unique storytelling.

🔊 Production & Beat Quality
Solid Afro-fusion vibe: The instrumentals have a good rhythm and vibe typical to Nigerian Afro-fusion—danceable but smooth.

Add texture and progression: A few more layers (percussion, pads) or dynamic shifts (breakdowns, bridges) could make tracks sound richer and less repetitive.

🎚️ Mixing & Mastering
Clear vocals: Tega’s voice comes through well in the mix, which is a strong plus.

Balance could improve: Some elements, especially low-end bass and mids, occasionally feel a bit flat or lack punch. A professional mix/master session could take it to the next level.

🌍 Market Fit & Brand Potential
Room to grow locally: With ~53 monthly listeners on Spotify, there's clear potential for his next push—especially tied to local platforms like Audiomack and YouTube.

Brand identity development: It would help to define his style more sharply—whether leaning Afrobeat, soulful pop, or Afropop—so he stands out. A consistent visual aesthetic and messaging across socials would also boost recognition.

✅ What’s Working Well

Vocals that engage emotionally and feel genuine.

Clean mixes where his voice shines through.

Lyrics with broad appeal and heart.


🎯 Areas to Focus On
1. Vocal training: Warm-ups, pitch work, consistency.

2. Song structure: Sharpen hooks, refine messaging, avoid repetition.

3. Production depth: Add instrumentation, improve mix clarity.

4. Growth strategy: Social media content, local gigging, playlist pitching on Nigerian platforms.

My thoughts

Yes—he absolutely “can make it”, especially with consistent effort and a more strategic approach. He’s shown musicality, emotion, and clarity in production, which are solid foundations. If he refines delivery, sharpens songs, and builds a more distinctive brand, I believe he’s got a real shot at making noise locally—and possibly beyond.

Chatgpt slop.

A lot of FP material are chatgpt slop. e.g eye of lagos, glimpse TV. When people use social media, they are looking for something authentic, if not, they could spend their days with a chatbot. If chatgpt slop keeps gracing FP, nairaland would reach its grave soon enough

Nigerians sha...

So recently, we came across this YouTube channel--cruise. Basically, a Nigerian version of CUT or Jubilee or NDL or whichever one you are familiar with. Now, a lot of the participants of this show talk in a funny way that has now become a major pet peeve.

They articulate the 'R' in every word it is present. For example, the word 'word' which is transcribed as /wɜːd/ (at least in British English), is pronounced now with an R so hard it could spark a BLM protest. Artist that we pronounce as HER-TI-ST becomes HER-TI-ST, car (KA) becomes KA-Ar, father (FA-DA) becomes FA-DA-R and so on.

simple monosyllabic words car becomes bisyllabic (and I thought Nigerians don't like stress). And it came as a shock to me because I've never heard any Nigerian, based in Nigeria, talk this way in real life (off camera), and I'm wondering if I missed the memo.

I mean, it would be no issue if these were Nigerians based in the US. But these are Nigerians based in Nigeria, speaking English taught by the colonizers (British English does not have the rhotic R), and heavily influenced by their tribal languages (most of which are averse to heavy consonant sounds especially when they appear consecutively).

Some of these participants are more engrossed in articulating the R that they lose focus and fumble their sentences. I can only categorize it as "forming".

The whole thing just throws me off because Cruise intends to represent the authentic Nigerian culture and here we are, watching Susan from South Carolina wearing black face.

It reminds of my secondary school days where, in a bid to appear cool, a group of my classmates will fold the edges of their short sleeve while some others have this Diamond-styled 'gator' on their shirt. In retrospect, it is something to laugh over.

Are you one of our South Carolina brothers and sisters? Please can you tell me why you talk that way? Or are you just about to adopt it? I want to hear your views maybe I'm the only one in this boat

absalut:
Hi Racoon,

I've been reading your posts on the ECOWAS and ISWAP situation. Your analysis of the GIABA report was spot on - the kind of evidence-based discussion that's rare these days.

That PLO Lumumba quote you shared really hit home: "In Japan a corrupt person kills himself. In China, they will kill him. In Europe, they join him. In Africa, he will present himself for election." So true about how we keep rewarding dysfunction here.

A few of us are starting something different - a space for serious Nigerian political discussion without the usual noise. We're looking for people who actually think before they post, like yourself.

From Zik to Nzeogwu to the Biafran scientists, some of us have always pushed this society to aim higher. Your posts continue that tradition of calling out mediocrity.

Interested in being part of something that values quality over quantity? We could use voices like yours.

Let me know if you want to hear more.

At least don't use chatgpt slop if you want to pose as intelligent

This is definitely chatgpt. With all the emoji in that text. The way it reads, it is definitely chatgpt.

Ridwan1821:
Do u knw how many people that scored above Unilorin required pume cut off mark?? Moreso Unilorin cant admit everybody that scored above her pume cut off mark bcuz they are more than the number of people to be admitted...If UI admit people as u have said, that mean the number of people that scored above her pume cut off mark is not like that of Unilorin.

Then unilorin shouldn't have sold their form to over 70k candidates, when they know they are only admitting about 8k, they should have raised their jamb cut offs like ui did, but unilorin wanted to steal, that's why. And it's not as if all those who got admitted did well

How ironic, we all know the people that go around naked at this age