Yea, you owe no one any explanation. But, when you try to play on the intelligence of others then you are way out of line.

Business partnership (or whatever), especially the one you are trying to set up now, requires trust and confidence to succeed. Coming from the issue of when you asked people to send in their resumes up to this point, there are many unanswered questions.

For starters, let us have the statistics of those you got jobs for. We dont need names or organisations, just where you placed them. Let us have solid figures - 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, , 100. Come on, this is not about the current caper you are trying to pull right now. Its about your past actions.

So, how many, ?

@ chinosxl,

how could you be of assistance in getting the $60-$100 for me. Meanwhile, thanks for your response.

I wonder if anyone has an idea about where I can get the Diagnostic Equipment for Toyota Camry 1999 through to the 2007 model. I have since discovered that with this tool, in the hands of competent auto-mechanics, simple faults can be diagnosed and often rectified.

However, if such faults are more serious detecting them early would really help save costs and reduce breakdowns.

So, who has an idea?

In my hymn book the song that I love the most is, CCC Hymn 952.

"I accept Jesus Christ as my King, , " (Mo ti gba Jesu LOba temi, , )

One hymn that I really love also is, "It is well with my soul, , "

When i hear this song it reminds me that life is transient and that we shall all go to the great beyond one day. And, then I know that no matter what situation I find myself in the LORD will always be there for me.

Lost my dad two years ago. He was tough, intelligent, loved and respected. Though, he had his own failings as a human being.

I do miss him all the time. And, each time I hear people talk so fondly of him (which is quite regular and often) in church, at home, in professional and social circles, around family and friends I MISS HIM THE MORE. AND, THEN I UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH HARDER I REALLY HAVE TO WORK TO MEASURE UP TO HIS LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT IN LIFE.

Well, I am trying - indeed very hard too. Thanks for all you did for us, dad.

@ poster,

I suggest you leave the man alone to live his life as he deems fit. If what he does is not 'weird' as in getting drunk and stuff like that just leave him alone.

And, come to think of it, CORRECT MY DAD? Even, as he lies in his grave these past two years I DARE NOT (ASSUMING THAT WAS POSSIBLE)

Can u imagine AN 'EGBA SON' CORRECTING HIS 'EGBA FATHER'

@ poster,

and you think that is the end of the story. Hope the uncle does not turn round to accuse your friend of calling him a liar and thief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And, if the uncle has any grown children the situation could get messier.

Would have been better if your friend had not told the whole family. Or, better still not asked if he knew he was not ready to press hard for the money. Just goes to show you that people can be very funny. When you think you know and understand them, they get up and bite you in the nose .

I smell a rat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Senator, there are a lot of unresolved issues about you. Hope this segment turns out right for you in the end. Good luck?

@ A-K-O,

I would rather you leave the choice of an individual's religion to him or her to make. And, I do not need you to preach to me about serving GOD (Note my WORDS - I DID NOT SAY RELIGION). Each and everyone of us has the choice to serve GOD the best way he/ her deems fit.

I believe you should let sleeping dogs lie (to borrow a cliche). Like I said in my earlier post, I dont need convincing or persuassion about how best I serve GOD. So, do me a favour let the topic slide.

If you have any questions, ask. Else, just let the matter alone. I am not here to get into an argument or discuss my personal issues.

Thank you.

Thanks, man.

@ igbi,

let me try and help here. This is in two stages, first will be the ingredients and the next will be the cooking process. So, here goes:

INGREDIENTS

1. Ground Pepper
2. Cray Fish
3. Snail
4. Stockfish
5. Dried Fish
6. Uziza Leave (if required)
7. Utazi Leave (if required)
8. Nchanwu (very small quantity, if required)
9. Orisirisi (Saki, e.t.c.)
10. Bush Meat
11. Thickener (Here, you can use Achi ( popular with those from Imo State)or Offor (popular with those from Uzuakoli side) or Ukpotoro (for those from Abia State) or Ede (Cocoyam - popular with those from Anambra side). Or, you can boil yam, pound it and add along with the yam water to thicken the soup.

Alternatively, you could dispense with items 3, 4, 5, 9 and 10. In that case, like the Afikpo people do, you will just use Fresh Fish.

COOKING PROCESS

Step One: Put some quantity of water on fire to boil. Along with the water you add items 3, 4, 5, 9 and 10 (Please note that Snail, Stockfish, Orisirisi and Bush meat must have been cooked before being placed in the boiling water).

Step Two: Allow to boil for about 5 minutes.

Step Three: Then, add your pepper, crayfish and thickener. If soup not thick enough add more thickener. Also, add maggi and salt to taste. Allow to boil for like 3 minutes

Step Four: Add the leaves - they must be very very light - maybe 2 - 3 leaves sliced in the soup.

Step Five: Allow all to boil for 1 minute. Then, bring down from the fire.

You can eat with akpu, pounded yam or semo. Maybe garri or even amala. Depending on your inclination. However, the soup is best with akpu or pounded yam.

Good luck.

@ reindeer,

thanks for not turning the issue into an argument, as it is wasteful and unrequired. And, just like you, I hate getting nto arguments about religion as well - very unproductive. However, point of correction here please, my membership of the CCC is not an opinion IT IS UPON CONVICTION (not in the criminal sense, mind you ).

As for others who do have real and genuine questions/ observations/ need clarification - I will try my best to shed some light on these issues/ questions.

@ A_K_O: thank you!

@ reindeer,

you are welcome to your own opinion. So, I have no problems with that. However, do you have any particular basis or reason for this sweeping statement. Or, is it that you just feel like that about CCC?

First, let me point out that I do attend the Celestial Church of Christ. I have been a member for 28 years, along with my Dad (though late now) in the same parish. Mind you, I was already old enough to make up my mind and out of secondary school, when I initially started following my Dad to the Church and grew up to really chose CCC to worship in.

I have read most of the various contributions here, a lot of people talk from first-hand experience of whatever they went through in the hands of evil workers who perpetrate their deeds in the guise of the Celestial Church. Other contributors only relate things they heard from others (hearsay).

Inasmuch as I do agree that we need to clean up our acts in the CCC, do away with the divisiveness that has almost turned the great church upside down, I DO NOT AGREE WITH THOSE THAT SAY THE CHURCH IS OCCULTIC, A FRATERNITY, FETISH, THAT THE CHURCH PROMOTES POLYGAMY, PROMISCUITY e.t.c., e.t.c. No, I dont agree. That an individual in one small corner or set of people in concert together have done certain evil things should not tarnish the image of others.

If there are certain points people dont understand, it is better for them to ask. Rather than just assume the worst. CCC has respectable members of the society, in Nigeria and abroad, in its fold. I am sure, these individuals did not attain the height they did in life by being stupid or dumb. Also, let us respect the feeling of others in expressing our opinions in here. Yes, you do have the right to express yourself, but not in a derogatory manner or in a manner that will belittle others.

Like I said earlier, I have read several postings in here, one that immediately comes to my mind is that of Gbenga. And, I would just like to make some comments here about the Transmission saga and a couple of other issues. I really know 'Transmission', we worshipped in the same parish. And, I know for sure he is still in the Celestial Church - till date (as at the last time I saw him in October last year - at our Annual Harvest he was still a member of the CCC). Gbenga's father is a nice gentleman, but all that contributed to his(Transmission's) issues may not be open to Gbenga, as he(Gbenga) himself rightly said he was a kid then. So, it is better that he leaves that part of history to his father to deal with. He doesnt have the facts, and wont know the truth. I do know these facts. I was already out of higher institution and working when alll these happened. So, I do know these facts.

As for someone (another poster) claiming to know Pastor Bada, Ajanlekoko e.t.c. and that the CCC is cultish. That contributor does not really understand how the CCC works. The CCC is beyond an individual, it is not about an individual and will never be under the dictate of an individual. We have our Board of Trustees, so let's leave it at that.

My suggestion here is that enough has been said about the CCC, if there are specific questions about certain obsevations that people want answered in here I THINK THAT WOULD BE MUCH MORE CONSTRUCTIVE THAN THE CURRENT 'CCC BASHING'.

At this point I would love to commend Adebobo77, Abbygal, Omoeso and Iseloogun for their various contributions. So, people, if you have specific questions that you believe will help in the understanding of whatt CCC is - PLEASE ASK.

AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSEHOLD, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD THROUGH THE OPPORTUNITIES PROVIDED IN THE CCC.

Thank you.

Yea, I do agree Abuja is pretty expensive. But, PH is not as expensive as Lagos. You could still manage to live reasonably well in Nigeria compared to other places in the UK, Europe or US.

An average worker in Nigeria earning about 250k (abt 1000 pounds) will definitely live better in Nigeria than London. So, it's not that expensive to live in Nigeria. Well, provided youlive within the means of what you earn and not what you wish you could earn.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, na war o. U people have churned out 37 pages on portruding tummies for both men and women. Well, let me add mine to the conversation.

Earlier someone posted that food (high carbohydrate) contribute to the fact. Yea, sure does. Also, lack of exercise does too, as well as the sedentary lifestyle we tend to adopt these days. And, when you come to think of it. The typical shape of a Nigerian woman (from my experience) is really on the plump side. So, when such a woman now wears body hugging tops the tummy tends to shoot out in proportion to the rest of the body. Also, after childbirth, if not properly taken care of a woman's tummy might not return to the flat shape it ws before conception. That is why in the good old days, our grannies use girdles, hot water (some even use wrapper to tighten their tummies), hot pepper soup e.t.c. to try to flatten the tummy and get it to return to its normal shape.

Though, really some women do have beer bellies just like men do. So, whats with the pot calling the kettle black.

Love it or hate it (ladies and gents) the shape you have (portruding tummy et al) is the shape you deserve, given your lifestyle, eating and drinking habits, childbirth e.t.c.

Definitely not, thats an erroneous thought. Its just like saying nurses sleep around or some other stuff like that. Every profession has its own fair share of 'traitors'.

@VicJustice,

thanks for your comment the other time. I think there is so much ignorance about HIV and AIDS generally. The poster needs to be properly 'educated'. Like you said he could be doing more harm than good.

For starters, I dont think he can just match-make someone who is positive with another who is not without counselling and proper advise. Even, matchmaking two people who are positive is not advisable, as each person may have a different strain of the virus. Infact, I cant just begin to imagine the very many possibilities that could be opened up with his match-making scheme.

Poster, please tread carefully. I hope you know that you can even be sued by the same set of people you are trying to help!

@poster,

just because a lady says hi with a smile and in a nice way too does not mean she is ready to jump into bed with you. And, tell me what is wrong in exchanging numbers.

Guys do it all the time amongst themselves. So, what is wrong if a lady gives u her numebr and encourages you to call her. That does not mean much, in this day and age when - "the number ur calling does not exist on the network" is common.

Ol' boy, wake up! So, let us in on a secret. Have u called the number? And, does it exist?

@poster,

its no big deal if you want to be single! Neither would getting married be something strange. What I find strange is your coming on in here to ask which is better. To all intent and purpose the outcome of whatever you come up with here will not be scientifically backed.

If you dont mind, I suggest you conduct a research on this topic and give us a feedback later.

That way we can take you seriously.

Sly/ Motun-Rayo,


you both started out by bugging the guys and gals who buy expensive rides. Now, just to be able to buy yours you want to wax records and do duets.

PLEASE, TELL ME. ARE You BOTH ANY DIFFERENT FROM THEM?

And, before you ask, let me say that I definitely will buy any of these rides if I have the funds. Still does not stop me from some form of giving back to the society like the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) events most organisations get involved in. I might even have an NGO of my own for something dear to my heart. You don't need to feel guilty for being well-off. All u need to do is make sure that you help others who are less-priviledged than yourself.

I rest my case.

@ big father,

i gree say new one no pass 1 - 1.2m. You know, we may even say let it be 500k. First, lets see the condition of the vehicle.

@VicJustice,

I am not sure the poster ran away. I wonder if she was not scared away by the ferocious,and often negative comments posted herein. I have read some other postings somewhere on nairaland by her - some sort of poem and motivational stuff on the site for new members.

We are all aware of the stigma her condition carries, and I don't blame her for being scarce.

Please, everyone, HIV+ people are humans just like the rest of us. And, with positive living they can live quality life for many more years to come. As I say this, I wonder if we have ever considered that it could be someone close to us - even you the individual reading this post. Moreso, at times when people become aware of their status the question they ask is, "Why me?". Like everything else, we just got to manage the hand of cards life deals each and everyone of us the best way we can. SO WE SHOULD COMMEND HER FOR BEEN OPEN AND ACCEPTING OF HER CONDITION. RATHER, THAN MOPING IN ONE CORNER AND WAITING FOR DEATH TO COME.

Being HIV+ is like having any other ailment like heart conditions, cancer, leukemia, hepatitis, renal problems, prostate problem and others too countless to mention. Such ailments can be managed and the patients still manage to live long and quality lives.

HIV+ individuals need our support!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, fellas, I did not mean to harrangue anyone or lecture. I was just surprised by the baseness of some of the comments here as well as the levity with which some individuals treated the matter.

Like I said earlier,  IT COULD HAVE BEEN YOU.

haba big father,

let the guy post the pics first before placing a price tag on the car. @poster, lets see some pics, please.

Definitely a no - no. Its not a good idea. It does not mean both parties will really get to know each other as deeply as they should. And, the pretence can still be there on the part of either party. Since the real marriage is yet to be contracted traditionally, in court, church or even in a local council wedding office.

Until you 'contract' the marriage, you never really get to know each other. Also, its not in the best intrest of the woman. Because they she wont have the protection she is expected to have in law (moreso in Nigeria where marital law is yet to be fully tested). Or, what damages/ claims will the woman have recourse to after spending so much time, emotion etc and she eventually gets kicked out by the man - will you just expect her to walk and not look back?

Evenin marriages, with the backing of law, worse things have been known to happen. Life, they say, has no duplicate. And, if it is not panadol it cant be the same thing as panadol.

Marriage is a play, where no amount of rehearsal can prepare you for all the eventualities you will meet on stage.

Hi,

I hadhoped to see one word in here. Alas, it is missing. [/b]How about COMPANIONSHIP.[b] Just being there for the other person. There are times all we need is just a shoulder to lean on. Times when the burden of life requires us to be supported by others - emotionally and physically.

Infact, at such times we dont need to talk to others. All we need is for them to just be there.

For me, companionship is one key ingredient to a lasting relationship. Come to think of it, in old age what else do married couples provide themselves and which they fall back on. Companionship.

@poster,

your friend definitely needs help. And, her mum needs to be firmer in dealing with this. If she needs to be turned in to the authorities, let her(the mum) get on with it. Being sentimental or wishful would still not put things right.

Your friend's explanation that she can't control her temper or her actions when she gets temperamental is no excuse in this instance. She should walk into the appropriate facilities for treatment. As, I am sure just like the AA -for alcoholics - here must be a similar body for people with her kind of problem.

The earlier this is done, the better. Else,expect her to maim or murder the mum one day. And, if not the mum it could be someone else. Maybe, you!

And, ifyou cant find a place out there for her - we have Yaba 'Apa Osi' and Aro 'Mental' in 9ja. Let her return home and seek help.

@stillwater,

Hope u remember that worn adage, 'As you lay ur bed, so do you lie on it'. Marriage is what either party brings to it in terms of commitment and companionship.

U keep working at it. U dont just take it for granted, else it goes stale.

@ poster,

marriage is more fun when both parties grow up together. Thus, I support your friend's theory on 'Custom Made'. The bond of marriage is strengthened by the various experiences the partners go through together. At that stage they are able to get to know each other the more and bond together at a deeper level than they would have if one party had been so successful and probably set in his/ her ways - your theory on 'Factory Made'.

There is the tendency to believe that one party married the other for pecuniary interest(s), and not love, most times when one party is rich / famous or both rich and famous.

However, it does happen that the man/ woman might have been married before and is no longer so - for one reason or the other. At such times, then you can have a situation where one of the parties is rich/ famous and the other still on the way to making it.

Now, i believe, for first marriages it is better to have Custom Made ones. And, for remarriages it often could be Factory Made.

@poster,

marriage is a thing of the mind. It has little to do with age. You could still be 40, married and not really ready to setle down in ur mind. Methinks, you dont have to worry much abt getting married at a particular age.

However, a lot of people fall prey to societal demands often - especially the female fold. And, this has to do with the proverbial 'biological clock ticking'. For men, society is a little reticent on a particular age for wedding. Most times you will know when you are re ready to get married.

When you meet that special 'someone' - ur missing rib - u definitely will know. There is still hope for you yet. You dont need to rush into marriage. Those that have rushed into marriages, have often had to rush back out.

On a lighter note, though, (since I dont believe this is true) I remember reading somewhere that marriage is an institution where those who are in are looking for a way out, and those who are out are looking for a way in. Just said that for laughs, and should not be taken seriously.

Okay, will try calling again. Regards.

Ladies should feel free to wear what pleases them, so long as they feel comfortable in same - trousers or no trousers. But, the only issue I have here has to do with both sexes (male and female) that put on trousers that dont fit them - popularly called 'I must wear you today'.

Some when they go that route, wearing trousers that dont fit become irritating and obscene. You just need to take a walk on any major cities in Nigeria today to notice what I mean. It has become an eyesore. this goes for us all, including meself, we should be careful with what we wear.