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Politics / Re: Fein Bruce Is A Merchant Of Violence By Seun Ogundele by target100: 8:53am On Feb 03, 2022
and inciting violence is what? The people he ordered to be killed would have embraced the rendition option if their life was spared, the properties destroyed etc make the guy dey prison cos he has a history of jumping bail, treason offence must be tried and if found guilty, let him face it.
I'm particularly appalled that the so called kanu team have been running from UK to the US embassies but when he was busy dishing out orders to kill people who could ever believe the pig could be so scare of what he has been doing to others.
We just need to make sure the trial is fair which so far has been

Nnamdi Kanu was extradited against international law by extraordinary rendition and that gives advantage to Barr Fein to hold us by the jugular.


I asked someone who said the Buhari regime won't pay him that what happens if Buhari decides to resign (I don't want to say die like Yar'adua) and Osinbajo takes over and decides to follow rule of law by obeying Court judgements?[/quote]

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Politics / Re: Sit-At-Home: Asari Dokubo Blasts Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB Again by target100: 8:12am On Feb 02, 2022
Indeed that kanu is a retard, kill your own people,
kill their businesses etc because you want to protest against the north hahahaha lets see if its the north or other part of Nigeria that will grow hungry. During the civil war there was food blockade by the Nigerian govt, now they are further damaging their own, what a pity
Biafrannuke:
"KANU and Dokubo have been at loggerheads "

Lol. I've never heard MNK mentioned the fat swamp pig by name or give him attention but he always has KANU on his lips that looks like the anus if a baboon.
Tinubu's fake newspaper should report correctly.

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Religion / Re: Cape Town Drenched In Purple In Memory Of Archbishop Desmond Tutu by target100: 11:53pm On Dec 30, 2021
I Personally saw a write up from him about not wanting to serve a GOD that is against Homosexuality or something like that.

It is really unfortunate, because that is the Same GOD , he has gone to Meet.
#did he write it in your presence or did you hear him say he wrote it? Especially not in a time like this when people weep up fictitious sentiments at any cost.
Romance / Re: Was King Solomon able to satisfy all his wives and concubines? by target100: 2:06pm On Dec 19, 2021
Anyone with an idea? [/quote]
Yes,
Just mind your business and face your life hustle.
Adios
Properties / Re: Having Issues With My Landlady, I Need Your Honest Advise by target100: 10:02am On Dec 15, 2021
Get a padlockand also lock it then invitethe policeand push for the court for refusingyiu to use water and you have been buyingwater to surviveandtender your own bill ( don't need to tell you the bill na )(you can class it or get an interviewfrom all other tenant as witnesses) go to court my dear nothingdey happen.
NCE1:
I'm currently having issues in the place I stay, I am a student that rented an apartment close to school, and ever since this landlady and her children have been a thorn in my flesh and even other neighbors.

Let me narrate what happened.
I'm not a perfect grammar person and please read to the end.

In the place I stay, there's a well we fetch water from, so last week Sunday the well was locked up, which was very unusual... It was locked up from morning till night, nobody in the compound could access water.. I couldn't cook nor bath, so in the evening I decided to go ask the landlady why the well was locked and ask for the key so I can get water.

On getting to the landlady's place, I greeted her and asked calmly why the well was locked up, before I knew what was happening her son came out and told me to get out of there... I was very shocked and surprised, that I came to ask for the key to the well and he just tells me to walk out like that.

I told him I'm here to ask why the well was locked and collect the key, and that I cannot just walk out like that.

Before I knew what was happening, the boy started getting aggressive and he was threatening that he would kill me and was making all sort of threats, before I knew it... He attacked me, both the mom and the son with their last daughter.

They pushed me to the wall, which I sustained an injury at the back of my hand, the landlady was trying to get me naked by pulling the short I was wearing... I wore this short because I wanted to collect the key, fetch water and take my bathe.

So as she was trying to pull down my shorts and get me naked, I had to bite her a little so she could release her hand from my shorts.

The neighbors gathered because of the noise and saw the three of them against me.
Then I left there and went and open the well which they padlocked, then they came down and insisted that nobody would use the well.

It was then that someone told me the reason why they locked the well was because the son of the landlady had an issue with someone early in the morning while the both of them were fetching water and he locked up the well to deal with the person... Thus causing inconveniences for the remaining tenants.

The next day they(landlady and her son) went to the police to report the matter.

And they lied to the police that they locked up the well because the tenants were polluting the well.
Then they reported that I came to their house to attack them and I bite her.

Then the police came and took me and the neighbor that had disagreement with the son that resulted in them locking up the well.

We left the police station that same day and we went back in two days time for interview..
At the interview the police asked us to settle the matter amicably, but they proposed that they want to go to court and if we don't want to go to the court, that we'll have to pay the sum of 50k.

The 50k is for the money she used to treat herself, which is a lie. One of the neighbor in the compound overheard her making arrangements with a pharmacist to manipulate the bill of drugs she got.

And aside that, up till now they have refused to open the well for the whole compound to use, but they themselves are still using it, despite claiming that it was polluted.

Now my Daddy had to call her and beg and he told her to calm down that he would pay her 15k but she refused, that it's the 50k or we go to court.

Now my question is.

Was I wrong in the first place for going to ask of the key to the well that was locked up without proper information of why it was locked, and this well is the well we've been using since we packed in?

The second question is, if we go to the court now, what are the penalties I would have to face if I was wrong?

And finally, is it right for a Landlady to lock up the well that everyone uses because of an issue with one of the tenants?

This place is in Enugu State.
Thank you as make you various wise inputs.
Politics / Re: Violence Not Peculiar To Nigeria - Presidency Responds To Daily Trust Editorial by target100: 6:21am On Dec 13, 2021
kingsways:
pathetic response as usual


If a bus filled with Nigerian human beings including Children is set ablaze, I expect the president to relocate his headquarters to that place and personally lead the hunt operations until the perpetrators are apprehended; this is what they would do in a sane country. But what we get is that life simply goes on as if nothing happened and this happens over and over again. With all due respect sir, this sort of madness, impunity, and gross incompetence in governance is peculiar to Nigeria.
Btw which sane country are you talking about?? You have a point that he needs to be pro active and secure Nig but pls that irritating line of "in a sane country " should depart from us as Nigerians so that we can proffer a localised solution that will work.
Thanks


Nairaland / General / Re: How Can I Get Rid Of Scorpions Totally From My Apartment? by target100: 1:07pm On Dec 06, 2021
If what you are seeing are babies then the the mother is somewhere in the corner, be careful though as the small ones have more potent poison
Crime / Re: Tordue Salem Death: Itoro Cleme, Hit-And-Run Driver Arrested By Police by target100: 11:58am On Nov 13, 2021
Oga pls ask them to move the venue to last where real sick people are or yaba left etc.



Dunamis is holding an all migvigil at Teslim Balogun lagos tonight.
Bring the blind,the deaf and all manner of sick people.
Jesus is Lord[/quote]
Properties / Re: Driver Weeps As His Passenger Is Trapped In The Ikoyi Collapsed Building by target100: 11:04pm On Nov 01, 2021
Na wa oh, this guy you just carry religion for head like face cap, I think sometimes you should try to see beyond religion and be humane first then religion follows else na the same criminals using bible to swear etc go dey win election.
Selah

[quote author=Righteousness2 post=107252202][i]Terrible!
GOD have Mercy and rescue people.

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Politics / Re: Falz, Others In #EndSARSMemorial Car Procession At Lekki Tollgate (Pictures) by target100: 12:53pm On Oct 20, 2021
Even the biafra, pls be safe oh cos they still have python dance on standby and the tribal leaders constantly selling out (remember the one that said he doesn't have GSM network in his village) that's their kind
I think Nigeria is beyond redemption.
The only thing that'll get my attention is movement for the emancipation of the ethnic nationalities.
Simply put, the only struggle I'll be involved in henceforth is for Biafra.

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Politics / Re: Sani Abacha's 78th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by target100: 8:11am On Sep 20, 2021
SAP was introduced by IBB , very typical Nigerian behaviour, they don'tread instead believewhatever was discussedat newspaper vendor's stand.
Jonah507:
Abacha, you're remembered for the introduction of structural adjustment program (SAP), which was the beginning of the downfall of Naira!

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Politics / Re: See How Nnamdi Kanu Started (Throwback Photo) by target100: 8:48am On Jul 10, 2021
Which stupid wisdom, your comprehension must be that of 2yrs old to think kanu has wisdom, ( i feel for your household)
Titto93:
This picture tells a story of a small beginning. It's not how big you started but consistency.
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu started very small as shown in the picture but today, kings, Queens, presidents and millions of people all listens to him and share his great wisdom.

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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: New Job Wahala--- Mature advise from married people needed. by target100: 9:21pm On Jun 06, 2021
Greetings to you, I was once in your shoes and my first call as to the kids was to sort unlimited Internet then deployed ip cameras that I was monitoring from overseas and my wife also monitors when she'sout and it's a two way where I can talk to them and hear them, and because I couldn'tafford the time of travelling, my wife did the international trip 5 times a Yr ( I enrolled her on frequent flyer program that soon she was getting biz class ticket for extra token ) which she loved , back to you now, get a decent airline and bulk buy tickets say 6 return legs ( overcomes that height phobia) then you move to a smaller house in lagos while you take them to settlein abuja ( you enjoya great home now cos you two are contributors but remember as the kids grow your 1m won'tbe enough so grab the offer now and increase your yam barn ( quick tip, pre sch for my children was 800k each per Yr, rent 2.5m, living cost average400k monthly,
vehicleinsurancecomprehensiveto avoid Englishin an accident, for a decentarea , this ismy quickquote and I hope you learn a trick or two.
Best of wishes
Tjra:
It's actually a tough one. Most especially because the kids are pre-schoolers. The eldest is 4 years.

They are a bit stubborn/mischievous and need some iron hand occasionally. Their mum is the soft type cry

Things seem easy a bit now because we splits bills for house rents, fuel, home maintenance etc.. now we have to run two two homes (I could get a self contained though).

Monthly return flight ticket cost a fortune though

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Large Iranian Navy Ship Sinks After Catching Fire by target100: 8:15am On Jun 04, 2021
I have always known that you lack proper comprehension of situations and hence your poor conclusion, the Israel that you claim is God's first son uses Iron dome tech to defend their airspace but here you are spewing nonsense, I wish I can block you completely so don't see all your stupid posts
Righteousness2:
BABA GOD has so many weapons he uses to fight and Cripple stubborn people and Nations.

BABA used lice, darkness, grasshopper, frog, hail , Death of First born of Humans and Cattle etc to Shutdown Pharoah and Egypt of old.

BABA used 1 angel to kill 185,000 Soldiers of Assyria when Sennacherib and Rabshakeh, the President and captains in Syria were bragging and Barking at Israel.

BABA turned Nebuchadnezzar to an animal and sent him to the bush to eat grass when he became proud.

BABA sent Korah, Dathan and Abiram and all connected directly to them alive to Hell when they Challenged His Elect Servant, Moses.

BABA struck Herod dead and sent worms to eat him up when he made himself to be Compared to GOD

When His own people Isreal became stubborn, BABA sent snakes to bite them.
At other times he sends people to Deal with them.

This Iran Ship was Wahala is Clearly BABA GOD'S Handwork. Iran leadership has been barking too much especially on BABA GOD'S First Born, Israel.

Iran leadership should remove their hands From Israel. If not it would consume them.

It's not the first or tenth time Iran is having Mysterious things like this. The more they are stubborn, BABA throws one thing into them.

Let's Fear GOD.
Travel / Re: Woman Shares Injury Inflicted On Her By A Bolt Driver (Photos) by target100: 9:48pm On Feb 27, 2021
See the way she didn'tinclude how she attackedthe guy insteadshe said "when he was attackingmy sisteri couldn't watch him hit her then he pounced on me" whao just like that I can smell the cooked up lies and editingfrom my keypad. Bs
virtue123:
Don't jump into conclusion,it's a one sided story.i am a part-time bolt driver, some people especially the female folks can really be funny at times..trust me on this.they tend to misbehave as if they own the he car..they will be telling you... please increase the AC,loud the music,pass hear,pass there,some will even tell you to fly above safe metro limit all because you are driving them.they fail to understand stand that once you made a request for a ride,you've entered a contract with the driver and bolt,so failure to meet up your own side of the contract could result to something like this. If you don't have enough money for a ride,you could use alternatives to avoid something like this.#2h can not treat you now that you have been injured.
Get well soon my dear.
Romance / Re: I Find It Hard To Leave My Cheating Girlfriend, Help by target100: 11:15pm On Nov 28, 2020
Clearly your stupid motherand manyfatherdidn'talso raise yoi well, else you will not open yourodoured mouth to say his innocent parentdidn'traise him well, mess up again and I will post you stupid mother's picturewith a policeman asking, ill mannered sheep.
lilmax:
You have no self worth

You see sex as god

You lack self control

You're UGLY

Your parents didn't raise you RIGHT




This is all I got from your post

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Celebrities / Re: Teebillz Blasts Rita Edochie Over Trump: 'You Are Delusional Ma!' by target100: 1:30pm On Nov 05, 2020
Now what his ex wifewears or engagein shouldnotalso be you dirty biz but hey youhave to use you 20mb daily data so your network don'tcheat you, the same rightyou have to commentonhis is thesame right he has tocommentonothers.
slowpoke
saaphiere:
My opinion my business. How does that concern you?
I guess the photo of Tiwa rocking towel is giving him mental disorder.

Nothing hurt a man more than seeing his ex doing good and being more successful than him.
Health / Re: Please A Nairalander Needs Help With This Stubborn Rash. by target100: 8:51pm On Sep 24, 2020
[So why not go and open the account yourself na ?? quote author=Grracias post=94271462]IF YOU ARE IN PORTHARCOURT AND YOU HAVE A UNION BANK VISA CARD CURRENT ACCOUNT OR DIAMOND BANK MASTER CARD (savings can also be accepted but current acct is the best), WE ARE DESPERATELY IN NEED OF IT
THIS IS NOT TO SCAM ANYONE AND ITS 100% SAFE AND LEGIT WITHOUT ANY SECURITY THREAT, THIS IS WHY I AM POSTING IT PUBLICLY BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING TO BE AFRAID ABOUT.

WHAT WE WANT TO USE THE CARD FOR IS THE AID THE LOADING OF HUGE AMOUNT OF MONEY. WHICH THE CARD OWNER WILL BE GIVEN HIS/HER OWN PERCENTAGE OG OVER 1MILLION NAIRA.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BE IN PORTHARCOURT OR VERY CLOSE OR WILLING TO COME TO PORT HARCOURT IF ITS DIAMOND, WE CAN WORK WITH YOU FROM ANY PART OF NIGERIA.

IF YOU HAVE THIS CARD, KINDLY SEND A WHATSAPP MESSAGE OR CALL ME VIA.
O8 1 8 97 28 3 4 8[/quote]
Travel / Re: Plane Passenger Shocked To See Window He Slept Against During Flight Broken (Pix by target100: 7:32am On Aug 21, 2020
Whao so you encouraging people to take undue advantage?
for what exactly are you asking him to sue ? Hmmm another reason they won't answer a Nigerian who files a claim or sues, many thanks to your kind
saaphiere:
A good time to cash out. sue the airline.
Politics / Re: Coalition Commends Buhari For "Liberating 5 North-East States From Terrorists" by target100: 12:02am On Aug 14, 2020
I dare you to travel the whole 5 states you mentionedby road. I will providetransport/fuel for free. Adios
CHIOMAEZEH:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTG9AvnDA_w



SOURCE: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/08/coalition-commends-buhari-says-he-has-liberated-5-north-east-states-from-terrorists/

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Politics / Re: Tolulope Arotile's Death: Shehu Sani Mourns Combat Helicopter Pilot by target100: 2:41pm On Jul 15, 2020
Stop this religiousfuckery again pls, why the Bleep alwaysyou
Righteousness89:
Really so Sad..

Just Few Months ago, she was Heavily Celebrated..

This World is really not a place one should relax him/herself in..

All the Trainings in Foreign nations Gone..

All the Knowledge, Expertise and Accolades gone..

Here is just a pathway to our Main abode..

In all we do , Lets put our Main Abode (Eternity) First.

Living the life that will Guarantee us Eternal Life should be our Pirioty!

Holiness!without which No Eyes will see God..

For we came here with Nothing, and We all will depart with Nothing

Really Sad! Can't imagine the pains of her Parents and Siblings right now!
May God Comfort her Parents and Siblings..
Nairaland / General / Re: Best Gift For A Millionaire Mentor (Please Help Me) by target100: 8:54pm On Jul 10, 2020
This op you no dey taya, ok let me ask you a question since you never let a moment pass without boring us with religious theatrics, who is king james ??
Righteousness89:
HOLY BIBLE ( Kings James version with Commentary or Jimmy Swaggart Expository Bible..)

This is will make Him or Her to calm down and Reflect on life and the need to prepare for Eternity..

He/She will Appreciate you more than any other thing you wanna give..
Career / Re: Nigeria Bar Association Election Voters Register Contains Bizarre Names (Photo) by target100: 7:10pm On Jul 04, 2020
Been noticingit as well and peoplelike that are the real thief that can't be trusted.
EvenEuropeans that brought jesus to you still take time to think but this dumb mind of a guy thinks that's cool when he keeps irritating people on here and if you check him outnow he's a lowlife dingbat.
RenaissanceGuy:
Be wise, young man. Do you know what it means to have zeal without wisdom? That's exactly what you are demonstrating by calling God and Jesus in every comment you make.

If you don't pause and think of a better way to do this, sooner or later you'll find yourself being a victim of trolling and cyber bullying like manna-bbqgrill and may be forced to deactivate even if you open new accounts. Be wise, young man. Do you know what it means to have zeal without wisdom? That's exactly what you are demonstrating by calling God and Jesus in every comment you make.

If you don't pause and think of a better way to do this, sooner or later you'll find yourself being a victim of trolling and cyber bullying like manna-bbqgrill and may be forced to deactivate even if you open new accounts.
Foreign Affairs / Re: Man Defrauds South African Government Of N128M, Spends It On Family, Girlfriend by target100: 10:12am On Jun 30, 2020
Oh well I have lived in mzanzi for a while and one thing is clear, when the black sa commits a crime its just a crime but when another black non sa commits the same crime, all hell breaks loose but a white guy commits the same crime and they say he may have been coerced into doing it. Overall my greatest wish is to never be associated with a black sa person ( the whites, coloured & Indians i can handle).
Ask about the 40ft container of drugs seized in pe last year? Ofcourse it belongs to a white catel so the case is long dead and container perhaps returned to the owner. ( that's the whole of Africa's problem though)
Note:
You still find 5 good blacks in every 1000 black South african though ( I hope you made the list of 5 )

Yes, it's a problem. The administrators blame it on irregular records in the system. But they're working on fixing it. It's not deliberate fraud. [/quote]

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Family / Re: I Was A Husband: My Experience by target100: 7:08pm On May 14, 2020
@op I admire your maturity, go on and finish the divorce process and restart your life. Get yourself a mature lady and move on, go on holidays with ur kids and as much as possible start to overcome her thought, if you're not with anyone when her side guy finishes with her she will come begging and you might be compelled to take her cos of the child, thank God it's just 1 child and be sure to run a paternity test asap.
Good luck and God bless your kind heart
Romance / Re: The Craziest Thing Your Partner Has Ever Asked You To Do? by target100: 8:10pm On May 08, 2020
Ujani cici
XhosaNostra:
This one guy I was dating was a biter, which I really didn't like, so I'd fiercely object to being bitten because I bruise easily & needless to say, it's painful/weird. He was so into it, that he wouldn't be able to climax unless he bit me & since that was out of the question, he'd ask me to bite him instead. So every time we'd get to it, I'd have to ready my teeth for a salty bite. It made me to dislike salt & vinegar flavoured chips because that's what he tasted like grin

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Health / Re: Lady Calls NCDC To Arrest Her Mum For Attending A Wedding Ceremony In Maraba by target100: 7:12pm On Apr 25, 2020
You don't have to speak if you know you are going to spew trash
GOFRONT:
Na wa......Na jealousy go kee that lady....

Because she nor see husband marry and she don turn evening Newspaper, she no want make other ladies marry in peace....

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Career / Re: How To Become A Commercial Pilot In Nigeria In Short Summary (Photos) by target100: 8:00pm On Apr 13, 2020
First you do not need physics, chemistry and the rest to become a pilot( that is Nigerian bullshit), just have your basic education and speak English.
No training school will promise you 1500hrs except you re going to instruct for them,
There re people who finished all their training spl to cpl in 7months,
Weldon for bringing the topic out but y'all should try and do it own research and ask alot of questions.
Fir existing pilot without Job's I wish you guys well and I believe soon you will get that all important call, however try bush pilot guys atleast you can keep the currency while gaining the hours and expecting the big one,
Prospective student pilots pls know that aviation schools must chop you, you cant dodge it , so when they tell you to plan for example 1m put ur budget on 1.3m atleast.
Dont rush and but books, borrow books then photocopy them ( nija style but careful make copyright to catch you)lastly with your waec or neco etc you can become a pilot and you do no need all the science student nonsense

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Romance / Re: I Lost my job, my girlfriend dumped me and nairalanders saved me from suicide by target100: 11:11pm On Apr 08, 2020
Contact me tankunland,

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Education / Re: What Course Did You Study In The Tertiary Institution And What's your job now? by target100: 10:19pm On Mar 21, 2020
Sociology and i am an Alpha Jet pilot now

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Education / Re: My Experience Teaching In Zaria by target100: 5:44am On Oct 24, 2019
You are just a bad patriot, if it is against the Nigerian constitution then why are you bringing it into teaching then about LGBT? This is how you ferment trouble in place or are you gay ? What forms of marriages do we recognise in Nigeria? You are self delusional cos if your papa na guy you wouldn't even be an option to teach, nonsense
adekunle0000:
I was born and raised in the southern part of Nigeria; Lagos to be precised. I had my first degree in eastern Nigeria. The National Youth Service Corp program offered me my first ever opportunity to visit the North.

I served in Taraba State. A very beautiful state that I will love to visit again someday. Infact, my pleasant experience in Taraba was a principal factor in my decision to pursue my Master's degree in a Northern University. I finally settled for the Prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

To help cushion the cost of a second degree, I undertook the job of a teacher in one of the many "secular" secondary schools (Name withheld) in Zaira. I was assigned to teach "Social Studies" to the Junior classes from Jss1-3. Then "English" and on not-too-frequent occasions "Government", to the Senior classes from Ss1-3.

I had my very first lesson with the Jss 3 on Monday; considering that I was taking over from a teacher who had started with them from Week One. The topic i treated was "Harmful Cultural Practices". We have "Female Genital Mutilation" as a subtopic; which was actually what I taught.
I took time to explain to the students what "Female Genital Mutilation" also known as "Female Circumcision" was all about. I explained the underlying reasons why the natives had to introduce it, what they had hoped to achieve and the resulting problems they created. In other to be better understood, I drew a mock diagram of a female anatomy on the blackboard. This was geared towards a proper understanding of the differences between Partial Circumcision (Scarification) and Complete Mutilation.

In the course of the lesson, the students exhibited some form of childish repulsions, which I attributed to the very nature of the subject-matter. On my part, I tried as much as possible to stick to the topic without cracking jokes or even laugh at jokes from them. Many even asked inquisitive and probing questions. I only answered those that I considered relevant to the issue of discuss. I left the class with some of the students still showing signs of repulsion.
My next lesson was with the Jss 1. The topic was "Marriage". I tested the class previous knowledge by asking them what they understand by the word "Marriage". A female student stood up to defined marriage as a "union between a man and a woman". I asked the entire class to clap for her, given her very bold attempt. But to their bewilderment, I told the class that she was wrong after they were done clapping. Some of them even protested; inquiring why I adjuged her to be wrong.

I told the class that her definition was wrong because it did not sufficiently capture the very essence of the concept as it applies to our contemporary times. I told them that marriage is rather "a legal union between two consenting adults", "....it could either be between two people of the same gender or two opposing genders".
At this point, I had their undivided attention. They were all hushed and concentrated. I told them about the LGBTQ community and their persistent struggle for acceptance.

I made them understand that is a global community with a global agenda. To drive home my point, I made them understand that the last dispensation of Goodluck Jonathan, had infact blamed this global phenomenon to be principally responsible for his failure at the polls as result of his refusal to give consent. I equally put in the same energy to explain the more common types of marriage (Christian, Islamic, Traditional, and Court). I left my class feeling every earned sense of fulfillment; having done my job to the best of my ability.

THE NEXT DAY.

I was in my office, when I got a message that the Director wants to see me. It was not my first time of receiving such a call from the Director. Staff meetings were almost becoming as frequent as one going to make use of the Convenience. Well... I took it like "Nwa it's nothing" ( in Phyno's voice). I stood up from my chair, adjusted my belt and then, swaggered away towards the Director's Office.

Before the office of the Director is the office of his secretary. The population of parents I saw there was quite more than what we normally receive on a daily bases. But considering that for the past week, we have been emphatic on the need for school fees debtors to come effect their payment, I didn't give their presence much thought. I was infact glad that at least, Madam will no longer hold us responsible for the poor response of parents to this obligation.

My indifference soon started giving way to some form of anxiety; more like fear, when I began to notice the "sea of eyes" looking my way with every step I took towards the Director's Office. As I got closer to the door, I discovered that the population in the Director's Office was even more that the spillover outside. I could feel the suppressed tension in the air. The faces were not bright or even welcoming to say the least. They did not appear to me like those who came to pay school fees.

I was able to excuse my way into the Secretary's Office. The Director motioned for me to come into his office at once, as soon as he saw me making my way in. He wasn't sitting on his chair. Standing with him as I was latter told is the School PTA chairman. A very respectable man judging by his outward disposition. He was an elderly man; infact the oldest among the lot.
As soon as the Director motioned me in, the crowd standing between me and the Director's Office just parted in two like the Red Sea to make way for me. I felt my heart sink into my stomach. My legs instantly felt heavy. But I had myself under strict comportment. My face were without emotions. Afterall, I was guilty of nothing (or so I thought).

As I walked into the office, the elder man (PTA chairman) was looking almost piercingly at me. As if sizing me up. My presence caught him in the middle of his address to the gathering.
My Director asked me to take a seat; which I did. I infact, sat at the edge of my seat, still wondering why I was the only teacher that was called to such a gathering of not-so-happy-looking parents. My Director (also an elderly Muslim man) sensing my apprehension, asked me to relax with what I considered to be a mischievous grim on his face. Well...I knew better than to do as instructed. I was on guard.
The first question I was asked was "How long have you been in the North?".

"About 15 months Sir" I replied as loud enough as my dried throat will permit me. "The first 12 months was at Jalingo and just 3 months in Zaria." i quickly added emphatically.

"Where were you born?"
"Lagos but I did my first degree in the East. My family is still based in Lagos"
"Are you Igbo?"
"Yes Sir"
There was a little thoughtful pause after that answer. Then he continued..
"What brought you to Zaira?"
"I'm a student of ABU and I'm here for my Master's degree program Sir"
"That's good" he said thoughtfully as he continued to gaze at me as if studying my disposition.
The others just continue to look as us without saying a word. A few of them (matured men) were occupying the few seats in the office. The rest (mostly the hijab wearing women and young fathers) were standing.
"Our Children came home to complain that you are teaching them bad things. That you are saying negative things that they don't like in class. What is it that you are teaching them?"
At this moment, I almost felt like bursting out in laughter. I had to pinch myself to remain composed.

Well...to cut the story short, I took time to explain to the parents what it was that I taught. The Director even sent for my textbooks without allowing me to go get them myself. I don't know if they were nursing the impression that I might escape. Funny them! Escape for what? Mtcheeeu!

When my textbooks came, it was confirmed that I had actually taught in accordance to the dictates of the textbook for the case of the Jss3. As for the Jss1, the topic was actually confirmed to be on marriage too, but the textbook (which was an old textbook of course) was silent on the issue of same sex marriage.

I was given a very strict warning to stick only to the content of the textbook. In the course of all of the admonishment, the PTA Chairman was smiling, but I knew better than to take the smiles for their face value. This people were dead serious!

I have since swore to myself, that I shall never try to "do pass myself". if I teach and you understand....fine! if you don't.... that's your cup of tea! I can't come and kill myself.
This was my experience! I felt compelled to write it down in order to help save someone somewhere from falling into my kind of situation. That is wasn't attacked by the parents is infact a miracle that I thank God and the respectable PTA chairman for. My intentions were pure. But here in the North, intentions can easily be misinterpreted especially when coming from a non-muslim and worst still, from a Nyamiri.
I personally think there is still a need for mass sensitisation of the Northerner on the usefulness of Western Education. The illiteracy rate is high. Those that even manage to go to school are just doing it with the impression that it is merely to fulfill all righteousness. Little wonder why we keep discovering "torture houses" on a daily bases. If the University community of Zaria could be this timid, how much more the Northern interiors.

Thank you.

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