Justfollowit:
Slaves!!...I can't begin to imagine how a human, a citizen would sacrifice his time, his health, his life for a POLITICIAN. When I refer to some people as subhumans, fools think I am intolerant.

Maybe u need to work on ur imagination a bit.

midolian:
I just hope this man won't Fvck himself up @ d end of d day..He talks too much.. He should be reminded that "The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, fly freely about."


This same man was seriously campaigning for Jonathan's continuity..He didn't know Nigeria was faced with these problems then. SMH

The man has been elected as a lawmaker.
And this is what lawmakers do - talk.
They talk in public, they talk in private. They talk to pressmen, they talk in their chambers. They talk to drum up support for policies and bills.

I see see him warming up to the tasks ahead.
Mr Bruce, pls talk on.

Why should those states like Osun, Gombe, Ekiti Ebonyi be poor ?
Nonsense
Osun has gold and other mineral resources
All these states are endowed with something. Yet they are too steeped in the poverty mentality of recieving handouts to do anything abt self development.
Na wao

bqlekan:
dude, u seem to be ignorant of many facts.
-N500m and above was giving to each campaign director in the 36 states and fct
-$20b fuel fraud was used also
-21bn was donated to him..
those are the few facts you missed

You are the ignorant one. Silly poster

14m per annum.?
Rubbish.

A GM in my bank earns 18m per annum
An ED in my bank earns 36m per annum
The DMD in my bank earns 62m per annum
My MD earns 88m per annum.

omenka:
The foul smelling trash coming out of the SE lately is becoming too irritating. The elections have been won and lost, why can't they accept that and perhaps start fine-tuning plans on how to ensure Jonathan win's in 2019 since they believe he's the best leader Nigeria's ever had.

A wise man once said: people fail to make progress in life when they keep staring at a door that had been shut against them not realising that which has been swung open right in front of them.

They say Northern leaders conspired against him, let us assume they are right. What happened to Southern leaders? Didn't they "conspire" to ensure his victory?? Why didn't their own conspiracy bear fruits??

What a load of crap.

You are really a sick dullard. Next time you open ur unflushed toilet of a mouth, remember to close it back and swallow the whole crap. Dwarf.

chymystique:
This AkwaIbom Gov Elect has an endowed full lips

you likey ?

If Mr Rilwan Akiolu is banned from entering the U.S., UK and the EU, where is he gonna go for medical checkups ?

Idrismusty97:

Why didn't god saved Myles Munroe?
What about the countless other pastors that have died throughout Nigeria and the world, where was their miracle?

There is something called "Luck" you know. If he and his kids got crush in the car you wouldn't remembered god. Every good thing that happens god takes the credit, shouldn't he also takes the credits for bad things since he have unlimited power to stop bad things from happening anyway?

Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? - Epicurus

If you don't believe in the omnipotent God., then it simply means you are not sure what happens to your soul after death. And therein (in your uncertainty/unbelief ) is your condemnation

EroticAngelina:
don't pm me pls.

ok

I will like to educate and enlighten these people who always doubt the indigenous ownership of Lagos and many others who are ignorant of history and suffers intellectual defficiency, so becaue lagos is a portugese word,he is now saying its a no man's land,that means Nigeria too is a no man's land because the name Nigeria is not Yoruba,Hausa or Igbo,so Niger and Ghana people can come in and take over! Even Port-Har-Court is now a no man's land! and some even said benins are the owner of lagos,yes they had a contact with lagos but they were not the first occupants.
In fact its time I dispense what am studying, I study lagos history as a compulsory course at Lagos State University lectured by Dr.Sanni(an indigenous lagosian and a scholar of lagos history)Now to all of you shouting lagos is a no man's land, please stay attentive as I tell u how the name lagos,Eko and who first occupied lagos are.
How did we come about the name LAGOS??
Undoubtedly, the word LAGOS is derived from the portugese word, "LAGOS" meaning LAGOONS(and not prison as some people speculate).
The word lagos could be traced to LANCELOT DE FREITAS(a portugese man) who himself was a local lagosian in his native home of lagos in portugal,in the course of the portugese voyage of 1431-1462(14th century), LANCELOT DE FREITAS stopped to get provision around the modern day carter bridge,and looking towards Ebute Metta,he recorded in his log book the word"LAGOS" thus, named after a place surrounded by water(he saw that carter bridge where he bought provision in 1450 was surrounded by water,hence,he gave it the name LAGOS).
THE NAME EKO?
There are two versions to this very one but it will be summarily explained to a plausible version.
According to J.B losi M. book titled "History of Lagos" Lagos was founded and first occupied by a group of hunters led by Olofin Ogunfunminire,aprince from Ile-Ife, who first settled at Isheri-Olofin,acommunity situated 12miles north of lagos. From Isheri, series of dispersals led to the founding of other yoruba awori settlement such as Iropa,Irepu,Ado-Odo,Ogudu,Ikeja,Ojota etc. South ward movement led to the settlement of Yaba later on Ebute-metta,Otoand Ido which later became the home of the olofin(first leader of lagos). Although JB losi vernacular version of his write up vindicate that prior to the movement of Ogunfunminire;there were early Yoruba Awori settlements such as Olopon,Tomuwe,Omuse,Alase etc who had settled before the coming of the Olofin(Ogunfunminire).These groups were said to have moved from Egun Ibeji an ancient Yoruba Awori settlement that has gone into extinction.
After the settlement of Olofin's(princeogunfunminire) group,his children who were collectively known as ALADEJO(A Group Of Fishermen/Fishermen Co-Operative)settled at different parts of lagos. The earliest settlements was led by 'AROMIRE' who swam across the lagoon and established a settlement on the LAGOS ISLAND. This further encouraged his brothers to settle in different parts of lagos such that some of them bears the name that correspond with their settlement. E.g Oloto at oto,Ojora at Ijora,Oniru at Iru, Oluwa(Apapa)at Iwa,Elegushi which constitute the modern day Victoria Island.
Where do the Benin come into the history of Lagos?
After critical study,juxtaposition and consolidation.The involvement of Benin in Lagos politics could be traced back to the quarrel of Olofin's children and a female personality named "AINA". Aina was accused of witchcraft,all her goats were killed as a result of this accusation and all effort to seek redress with olofin failed. She therefore complained to the King of Benin(Oba Orhogbua) who sent his warriors to attack and build a war CAMP in lagos under the leadership of one "Aseru". Let me explain one thing at this very point, "EKO" is the name of the benin for WAR CAMP.Aseru who was the commander of the Benin millitary camp undertook millitary expeditions to the towns situated north of Lagos and was killed during one of such operation in the marshes of Isheri. One yoruba personality,"ASHIPA" was said to have led an Isheri party that took the dead body of Aseru to Benin for burial in accordance with Benin tradition. This singular act of returning Aseru body to Benin was rewarded by the Oba of Benin who made Ashipa the first Eleko of Eko or Oloriogun i.e the millitary commander of his troops in Lagos.At his death,Ashipa was succeded by Ado,his son was in turn succeded by Gabaro and Akinsemoyin(in that order).
Nevertheless,available evidence seems to be pointing to the fact that the brief control of Lagos by the Benin was acheived by millitary conquest and the fact that the earliest settlers were not the Edo but the Awori Yorubas. The reasons for this position are not far to seek.Viewed from the linguistic angle,it appears that the language more indigenous to Lagos is the Awori dialect of the Yoruba.
The nucleus of this settlement of the Benin was the Enu-Owa area which today still retains the evidence of Benin architecture,culture and customs. Not too long after the Benin conquest of the forces of the Olofin,the Edo who did not occupy the Iddo Island but stayed in the Enu-Owa would appear to have been attracted to the relatively older and comparatively more developed and suitable for human dwelling area of their Awori brethren.Duringthe reign of Eleko Gabaro,the capital and seat of administration was effectively transferred to Idun-Iganran( pepper palace) which has since been the seat of government.
In totality,the period of the Awori's settlement and that of Benin represented two different periods in Lagos history,while the first Yoruba Awori's period represented the period when Lagos emerged as OKO(farmland) following Aromire's establishment of the Island as a farmland.
The second period represented the conquest and the brief occupation of Lagos by the Benin and the encampment of Lagos as Eko.
For the foregoing analysis,the antiquity of the Yoruba Awori settlement in Lagos seem not to be in doubt.
Conclusively, the modern day Lagos is the commercial hub and social vibe of Nigeria,Lagos was the federal capital of Nigeria from Amalgamation till 1991 when Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babaginda moved the federal capital from Lagos to Abuja.One of the reasons IBB gave then was that, Lagos serves the purpose of just the Yorubas since its their indigenous state,hence,theneed to move the Federal capital to a more central region(That's why we have the FCT in Abuja today).
If Lord Lugard had not amalgamated Nigeria(and made Lagos the FCT due to the development and potentials Lagos had even before oil money) will people be migrating and running to Lagos virtually everyday;only to call it a no man's land neglecting the fact that,some people's ancestors first occupied and developed it thousands of Years ago?
However,am not a Tribalist but a Nigerian and a Yoruba Nationalist to the core, despite the fact that I want a united Nigeria where love and tolerance reign. I won't sit back and watch some ill-informed ignorantum igorantatus;ignorants of History to point to Lagos,a state with thousands of years of Traditional leadership as a NO MAN'S LAND! I surely won't take that from anybody

Ok. Thanks for sharing. This is actually public knowledge. I don't think the term no man's land is applicable anywhere in the world. and definitely not here in Lagos.
Rather I think we should see our selves as joint custodians of the heritage. Hence the term should be. : our land

Or dont u agree?
See my friend, the world has moved on since the 15th century.
In the 1950s, racial segregation was still accepted in the U.S. Black people attended different schools and rode separate buses.
Fast forward to 2008. A mixed race man became president. His father was not only black but also not even American. A black Kenyan. blacker than black.

Take a look at the world a the world around u and understand the times and season.

A non indegene will become Lagos governor.

Somebody who can demonstrate readiness and willingness to serve.

just fast foward to....

EroticAngelina:
and that is why Nigeria will never progress as long as hausas and yorubas keep on ruling this nation, Nigeria will always be a third world country. anuofia

sent you a PM.

The British Empire was once the largest in the world. Today due to civilization., the Queen is little more that a figurehead and officually has no say in politics.

The Yoruba claim to be the most civilised tribe in Nigeria but this statement from the supposedly umbrella group of Odua peoples only show that they are indeed light years behind in the African March to Civilisation.

Rubbish.

^^^^^^
Lols

Stupid northern governors waiting on FG for everything
This is something a LGA can even handle.

Rubbish

Danfo:
@OP,

First, the amount you are currently earning is really not much in comparison to your earning potential in the US i.e 75,000 Naira is less than $400 a month. In the US you can earn more than that in a week alone, if you are not lazy. So from the earning perspective US is certainly appealing.

In terms of education and training for your career and personal development, the US will advance you exponentially in a shorter time and with less frustration, if you are a determined and focused person.

So no argument, US is a better location than Nigeria; at least for the above reasons.

However, in order to function and get the best of the US your need your presence in the country to be regulated; otherwise you will regret ever leaving Nigeria.

These are the practical questions you need to ask:
• Is your sister living in the US legally?
• What type of a lifestyle is she living? Is she married? Have kids? Working or on State Benefit?
• What type of permit is she planning to get you, and what is the certainty that it will be successful?
• Are you planning to leave Nigeria on a visa bearing your name and legally issued visa?
• Regularisation of your stay has to be done before your visa expire, so why do you need to HIDE, at least before the visa expires?
• Under the scenario of 'hiding' what are you supposed to be doing in-doors for 6 months?


Your sister is the best person to direct the questions to. Afterwards do your due diligence based upon her responses. If you cannot find satisfactory answers to the above survival’s questions then I will advise you to romantically hug and kiss your 75,000 Naira job until GOD open up better opportunities for you in the future.

Take care and may GOD guide you into the right path for your life.

Best response so far

sukkot:
I am very sure he is regretting it now

He relocated with his entire family. started and completed a masters degree and has a job that pays more than 500k.

He has some professional certifications lined up. which will even help push him higher

Bro, 75k cannot even cover what I pay monthly to APTECH VI computer centre for my advanced software engineering program.

I have been working for 7 yrs now. my starting salary in 2008 was more than double 75k.

I would have achieved less if my salary was 75k.

I advise the OP to take risks now at a young age. you have nothing to lose now. No dependants, No family to worry about. take the jump, It's worth it.

u might want to have a detailed discussion with your sis first.

iluvpomo:
no mind am abeg. He is claiming "investor category" for his green card application as a bonafide NairaLand billioniare .... na ordinary visitors visa him de actually beg for

why are you acting silly ?

iluvpomo:
No mind am abeg ... upon all his "billionaire status" he thinks getting a green card is like purchasing a postage stamp ...

sorry bro, but u need to expand your thinking

iykedare:


Is 75k a good salary?
There is something called risk. Her decision now could better her future. Its even better if she goes there to school so she can fit into their job market.

A colleague of mine will leave his 300k job to do his masters and live there. Its a huge risk. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

my boss left his 500k and relocated. not even U.S. sef, ordinary Canada.

They should put a knife to the throats to let out the blood first

3 of them are named mohammed. 3 of them are named mohammed.

emmiej: If El-rufai said this is an assasination attempt on GMB, I therefore suggest that he should look within his own political party -APC, instead of pointing accusing fingers on president GEJ. We are aware of People who are in APC that sees the General as an Obstacle to their Political ambition. Now they want to take advantage of the fact that the General criticised the President and achieve their aim and then blame it on the presidency. Why would Jonathan want Buhari dead? Someone he defeated and PDP are praying earnestly for APC to field him again, because APC fielding him again will guarantee Jonathan a free ride to Aso-Rock. I strongly suspect Buhari's opponents in the APC for the presidential tickets especially that one that his name started with 'K', who thinks he owns 'KAN.......O'. That man is very dangerous. Buhari should be very careful with them....Nigeria should be careful about that man.

Nice one

Anybody who worships at El-Shaddai Family Church, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, here ?

GodMode: There is no God.. The sooner people realise there is no God the better it will be.

Look at the difference between religious countries and non-religious countries.

There is no God but there is a Creator.

The Creator does not see itself as a God.

People are still gonna give free money and parts of their income today in religious institutions today.

This is my opinion... you don't have to curse me.

Please expatiate , I would like to know more from your point of view

'There is no God but there is a creator'

What if ?
What if ?
What if ?

That January back up wasn't done. So Nairaland would have lost 9 years of data ? I cannot comprehend this.
Well, hope you abide by your new security protocols

Agba...fcky...meta
The most stupid guy on Nairaland.

DOMITILLA

imag5: not too late,you can go back with 2.1 you are hot cake just go for MSC abroad or uni port,and coupled with certificate course you will smile....cheers

Thanks. What about unilag ?
Cos I live in Lag. Though I noticed that unilag does not offer petroleum engineering. I prefer an M.Eng to Msc

Good pple.
A friend of mine needs some advice.
He studied applied geophysics and graduated with 2.1. But the first job that came his way was a banking job.
And five years has gone by in a flash. Now he's completely in need of a career change.
Is it too late to go back to oil industry ?
What can he do ?

Good pple.
I need some advice here.
I studied applied geophysics and graduated with 2.1. But the first job that came my way was a banking job.
And five years has gone by in a flash. Now am completely in need of a career change.
Is it too late to go back to oil industry ?
What can I do ?

Cool