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Celebrities › Re: Actress Peggy Ovrie Looks 'hot' As She Poses With Her Range Rover by Tedpgrass: 5:36pm On Dec 24, 2018
Seems boys or big gods aren't smiling...

What is it with all these actresses re-advertisinghuh


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Politics › Re: BBC Documentary On Nigerians Living Under Lagos Bridge. See Reactions (Pics) by Tedpgrass: 6:45pm On Dec 21, 2018
RTSC:
Unemployment there is 3%, unemployment here is 27% .

That says it all.

I know a lot of you like suffering and smiling, but some of us are still sane.

If the west left you alone, your standard of living would be so poor even an alley rat would be proud.

The reason why you still have some small governance in Nigeria, is because white people are shaming your leaders to do something.

If they left you alone, your useless leaders would eat you to the bare bones.

Be careful what you wish for.
As much as I don't condone the atrocities committed by our leaders present and past..

Lets also call a spade a spade....
And
Let's assess the situation in context..


My grouse is....
The West is so keen to media-shame the developing world but happy to hobnob with the very same corrupt leaders, siphoning away the natural resources and slap on restrictions supported by laws created and enforced for their protection at an opportune date ...

I call it 2-faced moral B..sh..t.




After all only a few years ago, an ex-prime minister once said happiness was not exclusively linked to wealth creation but was an interplay of several factors.
This was despite a deterioration in child and adult poverty, increasing homelessness amongst other indices.

Stats are all numbers at the end of the day.
3% unemployment based on ILO definition which suggests a benchmark of working a few hours a week - - - - - totally laughable!!

Gig economy has taken over with increasing poverty...

You ask me if I want that sort of gigging here.... Naa don't want to see that in Ngr.



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Politics › Re: BBC Documentary On Nigerians Living Under Lagos Bridge. See Reactions (Pics) by Tedpgrass: 1:17pm On Dec 21, 2018
budaatum:
A man has died hours after he was found unresponsive in an underpass opposite the Houses of Parliament.

The man, who was named as Gyula Remes, 43, was found by British Transport Police at 23.30 GMT on Tuesday outside Westminster Underground Station.

Officers administered first aid and he was taken to a central London hospital but he died in the early hours.

Communities Secretary James Brokenshire said he would be asking Westminster City Council to investigate his death.

The Metropolitan Police said it was not treating the death as suspicious.

Dawn, who used to sleep opposite the man, said she thought his death was related to the drug Spice and that he had choked on his own vomit.

"He was the most gorgeous gentleman you would like to meet," she said, adding: "It's killing me this, I can't cope with this, I really can't. I keep expecting him to walk around here."

She said he had just found a job and was expecting to be off the streets soon.

Sara, 38, from Essex, has slept in the underpass for the past month.

"That poor man has lost his life and everyone else comes out the exit and they're just walking by as if nothing's happened.

"He was blue last night and everyone was just walking past him like he didn't matter."

Shadow housing minister, Melanie Onn, said the area where the man was found has becoming increasingly popular with homeless people.

Ms Onn said: "Just last week I saw police resuscitating someone in the same spot.

"It's a go to area because it's dry and warmer than outside, but it's wholly inappropriate to stay there. There's not even any wash facilities."

Mr Brokenshire said he was committed to ensuring independent reviews into the deaths of rough sleepers were conducted, so that support could be targeted in the right way.

In February a homeless man was found dead in an underpass that leads from the station to the Palace of Westminster.
Thank you ooo

Dey go dey carry story upandan as if much worse no dey happen for their society!!!

Yeye dey smell.....2-faced "monitor" and moral settings applicator..


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Christianity Etc › Re: Paul Enenche And Wife, Becky Pose In Front Of Glory Dome Abuja by Tedpgrass: 10:04pm On Dec 16, 2018
Raydos:
7.7billion? shocked , That amount can build a modern city, like Manhattan in New York
Errmmmhhhh.....

That's a very big joke, right ���

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Culture › Re: Ooni Ogunwusi Celebrates Christmas For 1000 Less Privileged Children In Lagos by Tedpgrass: 9:08pm On Dec 15, 2018
Looks like this babe don marry Ooni codedly..

Wetin concern me?

Na dem sabi..



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Crime › Re: Couple & Yahoo Boys Arrested In Enugu, Expensive Cars & Gadgets Recovered by Tedpgrass: 11:11am On Dec 15, 2018
Nnemuka:
I just spoke to my mum who passed a sad news to me. She said a relation of mine lost his life at night with other 3 boys who came to visit him.

Funny enough he died few days after his son abroad completed his mansion and they moved in. Abroad guy is a yahoo boy, amassed so much wealth from scamming but karma decided to visit his dad and those small boys instead.

You think the curses from your victims won't have any effect on you? It will surely visit if not you but your loved ones.
Scamming doesn't pay
U sure say this no be yahoo +



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Crime › Re: Ex-bank MD Bags 19 Years For N29m Fraud by Tedpgrass: 11:02am On Dec 15, 2018
OzziOhinoyi:
19? Quite long.
Not at all..
Possibly 85% of 7years as a concurrent sentence
Earlier if he's lucky and his incarceration is counted alongside

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Politics › Re: I’m Glad Senate Didn’t Confirm Me As Chairman Of Anti-graft Agency, Says Magu by Tedpgrass: 7:01am On Dec 14, 2018
netpro:
https://silverbirdtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Muhammadu-Buhari.jpg


Buhari is working on:
- Diversification, seeking other avenues to generate revenues to complement what we earn from the Oil Sector (like Agric, etc).
- Social investment programmes that create employments and provide seed money for Nigerians who wants to do business.
- Improve the ease of doing business in order to encourage new Startups and strengthen existing businesses.
- Block loopholes so corrupt politicians will not find it easy to loot public funds.
- Ensure credibility in public services, so that the little resources available will be properly utilized.
- Save up so that our Economy will have the Backbone it needs to soldier on to greatness.
- Prosecute offenders to serve as deterrent and bring accountability.
- Recover looted funds that were senselessly fissile away from the treasury.
- Encourage Nigerians to work hard so we can all have a better future ahead.

And Atiku care about is How to sell NNPC and National Assets?

President Buhari all the way. God bless Nigeria!
All well and good..

Please provide credible examples of such stewardship by GMB himself in the last 24 months....

Not photo opportunities but credible obvious longstanding examples, across both parties


Thanks


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Celebrities › Re: 'stress Doesn't Really Go Well With My Outfit' - Hushpuppi (photo) by Tedpgrass: 5:52am On Dec 13, 2018
Going back alphabetically..

Gucci
Fendi
E..
D...DKNY
Chanel
Balenciaga
A...



Fill in the spaces.......

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Celebrities › Re: Angelina Jolie’s Daughter, Zahara, Is Growing Up Fast (photos) by Tedpgrass: 5:45am On Dec 13, 2018
[quote author=JohnFrankling post=73797502][/quote]3 of the kids are biological sir..
Shiloh Knox Vivien



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Education › Re: University Of Lagos (UNILAG) In Pictures by Tedpgrass: 9:05pm On Dec 11, 2018
mrakeeno:
I've been to so many universities in Nigeria, got my B.sc in UniBen and now doing my masters in Unilag

All I can say is Unilag is just different from the rest

Indeed the University of first choice.
Gbam!!!!

cheesy grin

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Crime › Re: McKenzie Nicole Adams Commits Suicide By Hanging After Being Bullied by Tedpgrass: 8:23pm On Dec 11, 2018
matrix199:
So sad.


But I wonder how a 9yrs old child knew about suicide.


The authorities of every country should enact laws against bullying.
My thoughts...

Where was the support at home.. How did she fall through... Were there other issues going on??
Was she groomed to Suicide...

How would she know what to do, effectively..

So many questions

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Travel › Re: His Uncle Seized His Travelling Documents And UK Work Permit by Tedpgrass: 8:20pm On Dec 11, 2018
ruffp:
Very simple case. Go to the UK embassy and report the matter. He will be given a temporary travel document which he can travel back to the UK with...of cuz he should get a new nigerian passport ( he can apply for a new resident card when he gets there). He can get his uncle imprisoned (if the uncle is presently in the UK) for forced labour since his uncle seized his personal documents and restricted his free movement.

He absolutely has no problem.
There's a presumption of modern slavery here..


This stylish dumping has been used by parents wanting to correct erring children/wards before things get out of hand.. This may well be his case.

Without the full facts it's difficult to determine who is at fault.


Advice regarding obtain a RP visa at £154 to gain entry if permit >3 months and reapply has been given

Do keep us updated.



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Celebrities › Re: US Rapper NBA Youngboy ,19, Reportedly Dating 12 Women At The Same Time (photos) by Tedpgrass: 12:49am On Dec 10, 2018
Where is his mentorhuh



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Celebrities › Re: Supermodel, Morey Faith Shares Nude Photo by Tedpgrass: 12:44am On Dec 10, 2018
Supermodel huh or better still Ex-model..

Packaging is different from telling porkies embarassed embarassed


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Education › Re: How Do Some People Publish Several Academic Papers A Year? by Tedpgrass: 1:22am On Dec 08, 2018
Intwesting

Choosing the right journal is a must

Writing up a review is an easy entry whilst gaining perspective on your study.. Provides questions your study should answer.


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Celebrities › Re: Boyer Aurélien, Tosyn Bucknor's Husband Speaks On Her Death by Tedpgrass: 10:36pm On Nov 24, 2018
NwaAmaikpe:
shocked



My heart goes out to Boyer Aurelien.
His pain must be indescribable because he truly loved her but she used him.

I still believe it was morally wrong and selfish of Tosyn to have gotten married knowing full well that Sickle Cell Anemia would prevent her from living life to the fullest.

That's why as long as I live, I'd forever respect Sara Deever for what she did to Nelson Moss in the movie Sweet November.

Now the poor man is back to ground zero just 3years after.

I don't know why, but in my mind; I see every Nigerian girl who is resident in Nigeria and married to a whiteman as a proper runs-girl.

This man here is the victim.
Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all... Lord Tennyson...
Education › Re: See How A 6th Grader Anonymously Exposed His School Bus Driver by Tedpgrass: 12:02am On Nov 22, 2018
Bus driver go be like....
Wich kind pikin be this..

Winch from yonder..
Pure gbese!!!

. cheesy cheesy
Celebrities › Re: Bird Chases Cee-c Away In Dubai Desert - Photos by Tedpgrass: 11:54pm On Nov 21, 2018
Interesting how laws are sometimes overlooked..

Isn't this Dubai where there has to be a limit to the amount of skin you expose in public..

Not as stern as Saudi but certainly authorities frown at such display of flesh..

What do I know?


huh


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Celebrities › Re: Meet The Tallest First Daughter In The World by Tedpgrass: 11:47pm On Nov 21, 2018
Triple x syndrome huh
Travel › Re: My Monthly Savings In Canada by Tedpgrass: 10:52pm On Nov 21, 2018
atutupoyoyo2211:
Well, As a cybersecurity Masters student, and someone that has a solid background in certified ethical hacking, you have to be spiritually gifted for you to hack my account based on the information i provided. I do understand your concern though, its always good for one to be online security aware. But i can assure you, in this case, there is no water that can grow that seed of thought.
Kudos to you.. Being security aware..

I hope your exuberant and sometimes naive followers who would like to screen print their savings as evidence in this support group, will be equally cyber-safe..



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Travel › Re: My Monthly Savings In Canada by Tedpgrass: 1:07am On Nov 21, 2018
I'm a little concerned that you're pasting your savings online...

Despite deleting some personal info... Hacking into your account will not be a great difficulty for people who are "gifted" in such areas!!

Y u dey use una hand find trouble huh


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Crime › Re: Girlfriend 'butchered Her Lover, Cooked His Remains And Served Them To Workers by Tedpgrass: 12:58am On Nov 21, 2018
Doubt this is her 1st experiment..
Suspect she has done this a few times before.



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Education › Re: How A Nigerian Is Creating Waves In The UK by Tedpgrass: 12:54am On Nov 21, 2018
Please provide pics of the school, the Head,...

Some stats of previous years to show a trend of improvement will be very useful as well

Some testimonials will put some icing on the cake!!

Kudos to him and his team


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Romance › Re: Man Embarrasses Girlfriend Over 'Smelly Private Part'. Nigerians Say He's Rude by Tedpgrass: 11:56pm On Nov 18, 2018
. Why was a private moment recorded and placed onlinehuh




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Politics › Re: Between An Old Buharist And The New Buharideens By Dele Momodu by Tedpgrass: 2:24pm On Nov 17, 2018
Omooba77:
By Dele Momodu

Fellow Nigerians, today’s epistle was inspired last minute by an encounter I had last night with a Buharideen. I had been contemplating what to write about this week when I ran into a staff of Indomie Noodles, the most popular noodle-processing company possibly in Africa, at a restaurant in Ikeja, Lagos. The gentleman had walked up to me for a quick chat, which was perfectly in order, as far as I was concerned. Indeed, this is a regular occurrence most places I go. It is always likely that I run into those who usually walk up to me to request selfies or general discussion. And so, this young man announced himself as my fan. He did not stop there, he said he follows me on Twitter and enjoys my tweets but added matter-of-factly, so to say, that he does not always agree with me. I responded that I was grateful for his appreciation of me and his following, but I added that two people can never agree on everything, all the time.

Out of curiosity, I asked what his points of disagreements were. Before, he could answer, I already smelt a rat and so volunteered a guess. “Is it anything to do with Buhari?” I asked calmly. He replied in the affirmative, “yes it is…” Here we go again, I soliloquised. These days, I hate going into unnecessary and unproductive conversations with those who have been given the nomenclature “Buharideens” on social media. A Buharist is a mild and reasonable supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari. I belonged in that category between 2014-15. Not anymore. I like the President as a person, but his politics and economics leave much to be desired. I can write a PhD thesis on this subject. Back to definitions. On the other hand, a Buharideen is a blind and rabid supporter of Buhari. He does not, and will never see, anything wrong in Buhari, even if you supply all the evidence in the world. It is always a waste of time to engage such political fundamentalists in argument or dialogue. In the course of this election process, I expect that Atiku will probably also sprout such rabid followership. Such is the fervent, unfortunate passion that elections can engender in this country.

‘Why do you disagree with my position on Buhari?” I probed. “Buhari is still the best Nigeria can offer in the present circumstance…” Hmmm, I sighed. “What are your reasons for saying so?” I had pricked him at that moment and he wasted no time in launching a diatribe of sorts. “Only thieves and looters won’t appreciate this government. Things have improved even if not perfect under Buhari.” I laughed raucously. I was used to those lines whenever I encounter the Buharideens. Everyone is a thief and looter, or friends of corrupt people, except members of their group. Not to worry.

I decided to take him on, even if I didn’t have the luxury of time at hand. “Do you know your party APC and your Presidential candidate would find it hard to campaign with his strongest weapon, anti-corruption, when tomorrow comes, because APC is heavily populated by the same so-called looters who migrated from PDP. I have not read it anywhere that they were screened out or rejected by your party, rather they have been promptly and amply protected by your party…” He nodded in agreement, but still argued that APC was a much better party despite the obvious hiccups and conflicts of interests.

 

It won’t be hyperbolic to describe APC as being seriously hypocritical, I told my new friend. I reeled out names of the certified and certificated kingpins of corruption in Nigeria who have ensconced and embedded within the APC without as much as a whimper from the leadership of the party. My friend kept mute, as if thinking hard on how to tackle me. But I kept punching him with facts and my wide knowledge of Nigerian politics.

He tried to wriggle out by going totally banal. “We should just let Buhari complete his second term so that power can return to the South West after that.” Almost spontaneously, I exploded: “who told you power would shift to the South West in 2023?” My friend said “it will, if we support Buhari now…” but I disagreed most vehemently and tried to educate him a bit.

“If you are talking of zoning, then you are wrong to assume that it is a binding agreement. When Buhari contested in 2003, who was in power? Obasanjo, a Yoruba man. When Buhari contested in 2007, who was in power? Yar’Adua, his kinsman from Katsina State. When Buhari contested in 2011, who was in power? Jonathan, from the oil rich Bayelsa State in the South South, and he was merely completing the term given to him divinely after his boss died in power. When Buhari contested in 2015, who was in power? Jonathan, who was serving his own first term as President and was seeking a second term, the first time a President from the region that lays the golden eggs was in that position. Did anyone, including Buhari, give any consideration to those facts? Did Buhari not contest against Obasanjo? Why did he not say that it was the turn of the South West and so he would abstain and wait for the time when it was the North’s turn. This is the charade and chicanery on display by the promoters of zoning, which does not even exist in our Constitution.” I concluded.

My friend said no one can stop power coming back to the South. I asked if the South West was the only zone in the South and why he feels the South East or South South cannot have it. “Are the Igbos not Nigerians or why do you think they can’t contest and win the Presidency?” I wondered. My friend said the Igbos have not aligned with a realistic power base which is currently controlled by Buhari. So, I noticed and noted that the strategy of APC in the South West is to brainwash the people of the region into deluding themselves that power is coming back to them very soon as compensation for supporting Buhari. This is so naïve and simplistic. I warned my friend that as we speak, those who are already warming up for the 2023 Presidential election are not limited, or restricted, to any particular zone.

The nonsensical impression that this jejune assumption creates is that some people hold the levers of power as personal property which can be dashed out to anyone, or a group of people, at will, but this is a total fallacy. From the issue of zoning, my friend introduced another reason Buhari must continue as President. He claimed that this is because there is no viable alternative to him. I queried what the man was saying. How can anyone say there is no alternative in a country of nearly 200 million people? I told him that was virtually untrue. It would be pathetic of us as a nation if we believe such foolishness. Exceptional talents abound, in their multitude, that can take us to the promised land. He asked if I can support an Atiku as President of Nigeria and I answered, “why not?’. I felt his next line even before he regurgitated it. “But Atiku is a very corrupt man…” He started the usual vituperations against a man no one has ever tried in a court of Law since leaving office in 2007. No one has even invited Atiku to explain his source of wealth. I told my friend to perish the idea of thinking I, or indeed, any rational man, would ever join his ilk in maligning a soul just for the fun of it. When did allegation become conviction? I informed him clearly that if that is the only way APC hopes to tackle Atiku, it won’t hold much water.

He also exhibited a dangerous mind-set which is presently the fall-back position when Buharideens are cornered. “Where did Atiku get his wealth from?”. He felt he had delivered to me what he must have thought was a sucker punch, but I responded in kind. “Why is it that your members rejoice and gloat about poverty instead of celebrating achievement. If most of our leaders did what Atiku has done in retirement, our country won’t be in this mess. At least Atiku has invested heavily in Nigeria and profited in the process. He should be commended instead of being criminalised without proof. Not everyone possesses this type of business acumen” I added.

He could see he wouldn’t be able to browbeat me about the usual jargons of portraying APC as a party of angels, so he announced he had to go. He appeared sober and subdued. Before he left, I fired another shot. “How about your primaries? I’m reading all sorts? Would you say elections were held in many places? Where they held, would you say they were democratic? And what about the sordid allegations of bribery and corruption levelled by aggrieved members, including our adorable First Lady?” These were more of rhetorical questions and I did not expect him to have immediate answers. It was obvious he was not proud of the lack of internal democracy and lurid accusations of corruption that has blighted the conduct of the party primaries and almost set his party ablaze. He quickly thanked me and disappeared into the night.

At least he could not abuse me frontally like most Buharideens do whenever you confront them with hard facts. For me democracy is always a game of continuous experiment. Every four years, a President must undergo a serious examination about his performance so far, as well as subject his physical and mental state to public scrutiny. Nothing suggests that he must be promoted automatically to a second term in office if majority of the people do not think he has performed creditably. I’m of the firm opinion that whoever I support this time would be dropped if he still does not meet expectations. Being a Buharist does not mean I will become a Buharideen.

There is no doubt that APC is seriously struggling to convince Nigerians that it deserves a second chance. While I won’t join those who claim APC has failed totally, I will support those who feel it has not lived up to its grandstanding pre-2015 election. I say this because we had great expectations. Notwithstanding the rot that had set into our political, social and economic psyche Nigerians believed that true change was desirable and possible. We voted for APC and Buhari on this basis. That change has only happened in very few cases and objective members of APC agree they have fumbled disappointingly. Most of the areas that we wanted positive change in have turned out to be an embarrassing anti-climax for this government. I will applaud the President for some of the achievements of this government, but that is only because he is the titular head of government. Others, particularly the Vice-President and his economic team are to be commended for the fitful and irregular economic progress we are witnessing. The President himself has not personally shone brightly and is apparently surviving on a reputation that is at best jaded. The attitude of government to the rash of violence in the country is less than salutary. We were applauded for attacking President Jonathan over the shortcomings of his government but the Buharideens want Buhari to be treated like fresh eggs, or not to be touched at all. 

Things must really change urgently and drastically in practically all facets for this government to have any realistic chance of winning the elections. It may not be too late. But the current trend and discourse is not going to help it. I believe people are tired of the same worn platitudes. There are many like me who feel our democratic rights to choose our preferred candidates are sacrosanct and must be respected. I will never abuse or stop anyone from campaigning or voting for Buhari and I don’t expect anyone to abuse me for my personal choice, like the Buharideens love to do.

I expect the battle of wits to start from next week. The first offensive is likely to be launched by former President Goodluck Jonathan when the book on his political life and stewardship is launched at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on November 20, 2018. It promises to be a blockbuster event. The Buhari government has blamed the Jonathan government endlessly for its inability to perform as expected. Former President Jonathan and his supporters would have the first major opportunity to launch a blistering attack on a government that rode to power on the crest of possessing the magic wand to cure the alleged cesspit of corruption and inefficiency they left behind. It is probably a time for Jonathan to compare and contrast. We may yet learn that it is not yet Uhuru, and the past three and a half years have been no more than running on the spot, if even that!

The only ace that the populace have is their democratic right to keep changing governments until we get it right. If we fail to make the right choice several times, that only improves our learning curve. Eventually, one day, our democratic education and experimentation will be complete, and we will throw up competent and capable candidates from whom we can make proper and informed choices. For now, the alternatives are stark. We can only make do with what we have and won’t keep a failed government just because we are afraid of the next. Who knows, where our salvation lies? God works, mysteriously. 

There are interesting days and times ahead…

http://thebossnewspapers.com/2018/11/17/pendulum-between-an-old-buharist-and-the-new-buharideens/amp/
Intwestinnn...
Travel › Re: Lagos-Ibadan Rail: FG To Demolish Parts Of Apapa Port Terminals - (Pics) by Tedpgrass: 11:17am On Nov 17, 2018
Yankee101:
Small educated Chinese babe. Old Minister

When we go start to hand over to ypimg people?

Ojukwu, Buhari, Gowon, Obasanjo....all came to power in their 30s.
Question is...

Are the young prepared..

Where are the visible notable achievements in policy-making at state/national levels, international relationshuh

All we see are a few younger men who become thieving young politicians with expensive houses, cars, accumulating women on a daily basis..

Mostly slay Queens and Geeees are the visible ones



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Celebrities › Re: Timaya Gets Down With His Wife In The Living Room by Tedpgrass: 4:11am On Nov 17, 2018
Is this the interior decorator - baby mama2??

Y she no smile nao ??



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Celebrities › Re: Tony Umez And Patsy Ogochukwu Celebrate 19th Wedding Anniversary by Tedpgrass: 9:19pm On Nov 16, 2018
Wish many more Happy years sir and madam




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Travel › Re: My Mini European Adventure And How It Has Changed My Perspective Towards Nigeria by Tedpgrass: 9:11pm On Nov 16, 2018
GEEBITE:
You are a connoisseur of this subject country man.I have gone as far as spain and portugal on the Mediterranean scene.You have whetted my appetite with your description of Italy.I may have to buzz your email when I am ready to shed some lights on how to enjoy holiday there mate.
Como esta??


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Health › Re: Growing Trend Of Young Men With White Beard by Tedpgrass: 9:06pm On Nov 16, 2018
Stress
Stress
Stress
Stressssss


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