Omoteloyeayo:
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I don't understand let this man rest since when Jesus died E don rest

Odewaleadesoye:
Dearest Members of Nairaland Forum, kindly define year 2023 using just a 'word'.

Mine;


Kindly supply your own definition using just a 'word'.

SalamRushdie:
This thing don turn skit finish..where is the product?

Holluwhakemmy:
May his soul rest in perfect peace

It is a difficult task to have to pen a tribute and sing a dirge for a departing soul. It is a more difficult job in our African culture when one is compelled to do so for a younger person. Here I am with the difficult job of singing a dirge for Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, my beloved brother, confidant, political soulmate and governor of Ondo State.

I cannot fairly capture in words Rotimi’s towering figure and his human essence. Rotimi was a man who moved our nation towards equity, fairness and justice in his strident advocacy against every form of injustice in our country through the instrumentality of the law as a senior advocate, attorney general of his beloved state, as President of the Nigerian Bar Association and Governor of Ondo State.

In a challenging moment of our statehood when marauding agents of darkness spread their tentacles across our country, Rotimi was a strong voice in wilderness calling us to rethink our security architecture so we can have a more secure nation. His unrelenting advocacy led to the birth of the local police in the South West.

Rotimi was a man of ideas and action. While he was with us, he taught us the power of action and service. In Ondo State where he had the honour to serve as the Governor in the last 6 years, he served his people with absolute loyalty, dedication and forthrightness. His footprints dot the entire landscape in the hundreds of kilometres of roads he built, the many school he built and healthcare facilities that he provided. During the dark hours when marauding agents of darkness visited the state and killed defenceless citizens where 40 worshippers of the Catholic Church of Owo were killed on June 5, 2022, Rotimi’s leadership qualities as a true statesman and compassionate leader radiated brightly to the world. He was a mourner-in-chief who guided his people through an agonising period. Today, I MOURN a fighter and fearless defender of truth and the masses.

My personal journey with Rotimi started as joint members of the progressive family. We fought many battles together to restore progressive governance in the South West, Edo State and Nigeria as a whole. During this uncertain period, Rotimi was resolute and unflinching. He showed uncommon courage as member of our legal team in our battles to reclaim our stolen mandates in Ekiti, Ondo, Edo and Osun States. A gallant lawyer and one of the finest of the legal profession. I beckoned on him to contest for the governorship position of Ondo State in 2012. Even though he didn't make it in first attempt his enthusiasm and determination to serve his people never diminished. He eventually made it to the Alagbaka Government House in his second attempt in the 2016 election, Since he was sworn-in in February 2017, he had served the people with devotion.

Rotimi has played his role well and left us untimely. We will never see his likes again. Let me tell the people of Ondo State that I am grieving with you. We will honour Rotimi's memory and make sure his legacy of service is never forgotten.

In my grief and sadness, I have telephoned his wife, Betty, and Acting Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to commiserate with them and urge them to take heart over this national tragedy.

Governor Akeredolu was not just a friend, ally and associate, he was a brother and soulmate.

His death is a blow to our governing APC and the progressive family as we are diminished by it.

I hope that his successor Aiyedatiwa will hold steadfast to the vision of governance left by this towering political leader.

H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
December 27, 2023

Lagos State Governor, Mr. @jidesanwoolu has mourned the passing of his Ondo State counterpart, Arakunrin @RotimiAkeredolu (SAN), describing his death as a colossal loss to the country and Ondo State in particular.
Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said Akeredolu would be greatly missed for his positive impacts in Ondo State, South-West and Nigeria as a whole.

He also commiserated with the Ondo State Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Akeredolu's widow, Dr. Betty Akeredolu, and the entire family and friends of the deceased.

The Governor also sympathised with the entire people of Ondo State, especially the indigenes of Owo, on the demise of their illustrious son, praying that God would grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Abid2020:
English is not hard read again and understand what it implies

Abid2020:
10. Football vs. Soccer: In the UK, football refers to soccer, while in the US, football refers to American football.

Abid2020:
1. Units of Measurement: The UK employs the metric system, while the US utilizes the imperial system.

2. Spelling: The UK follows British English spelling, whereas the US adheres to American English spelling.

3. Driving: In the UK, driving occurs on the left side of the road, whereas in the US, it's on the right.

4. School Uniforms: It's common for students in the UK to wear uniforms, whereas in the US, it's not as prevalent.

5. Tipping: Tipping is expected in many US service industries, while it's less common in the UK.

6. Day Drinking: In the UK, daytime alcohol consumption is more acceptable than in the US, where it's often associated with negative connotations.

7. Gun Laws: The US has relatively lax gun laws compared to the UK, where firearms are heavily regulated.

8. Taxes: The UK has a higher overall tax rate than the US, but the US has a more complex tax system.

9. Public Transportation: Public transport is more widely used and developed in the UK than in the US.

10. Football vs. Soccer: In the UK, football refers to soccer, while in the US, football refers to American football.

11. Drinking Age: The legal drinking age is 18 in the UK and 21 in the US.

12.Time Zones:The US has multiple time zones, while the UK has only one.

13. Religion: The US is more religiously diverse than the UK.

14. Holidays: The UK celebrates more bank holidays than the US observes federal holidays.

15. Food Portions: Portion sizes tend to be larger in the US than in the UK.

16. Social Class: In the UK, the concept of social class deeply influences people's lives, including their access to education and employment opportunities. In contrast, the US traditionally has a more fluid social class structure, emphasizing individual achievement and meritocracy.

17. Electoral System: The US employs an electoral college, while the UK uses a parliamentary system.

18. Currency: The UK uses the pound sterling, while the US uses the US dollar.

19. Punctuality: Punctuality is highly valued in the UK, while in the US, it's often more relaxed.

20. Politeness: The British are known for their politeness, while Americans are generally seen as more outgoing and friendly.

In the end, which one do you prefer to relocate to? Tell us why in the comments.

babajero:
signing an agreement doesn't change anything, the rep members will all lose their seats, there is nothing tinubu or wike can do about it.

Chariett:
Broke girls left the group

UPDATE: REOPENING OF THE THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE

We are pleased to announce that parts of the Third Mainland Bridge which were closed last month will reopen today 21st December, 2023 by 6pm.

Following essential maintenance, the entire bridge is now fully accessible to the public, ensuring smoother connectivity and safe commuting.

We appreciate your patience during the temporary closure and understand the inconvenience it may have caused. The reopening reaffirms our commitment to infrastructure upkeep and public safety.
We wish you a joyful holiday season and safe travels.
 
E-signed;
Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi,
Honourable Commissioner for Transportation
21st December, 2023.

rayornb:
The Israeli military have said they "mistakenly" killed three Israeli hostages after mistakenly identifying them as a threat.

An IDF spokesperson said: "During combat in Shejaiya, the IDF mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as a threat. As a result, the troops fired toward them and they were killed.

"During searches and checks in the area in which the incident occurred, a suspicion arose over the identities of the deceased.

"Their bodies were transferred to Israeli territory for examination, after which it was confirmed that they were three Israeli hostages."

Two of the hostages have been identified as:

Yotam Haim, who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza on 7 October;
Samer Talalka, who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Am also on 7 October.
The family of the third hostage have been notified and requested his name not be broadcast, the IDF statement said.

"The IDF expresses deep remorse over the tragic incident and sends the families its heartfelt condolences.

"Our national mission is to locate the missing and return all the hostages home."

It emphasised that the area is an "active combat zone" and fighting has been ongoing over the last few days.

"Immediate lessons from the event have been learned, which have been passed on to all IDF troops in the field," the statement said.


Source: https://news.sky.com/story/israel-gaza-latest-hamas-war-updates-sky-news-blog-12978800

Jcomtrader:

Gjrich:
Prisoners From Foreign Lands Are Working At Construction Sites In Nigeria – Senate Panel

https://dailytrust.com/prisoners-from-foreign-lands-working-at-construction-sites-in-nigeria-senate-panel/

Omooba77:
RCCG Holy Ghost Congress: Divine Repositioning Dec 4-9, 2023.

Floky215:


The whole Arab nations have come together to fight Israel with all their equipments and backed by USSR and at all times they were roundly beaten blue black and defeated...!!

Your request for gaza would not change anything on the ground...!!

Have you sit down to ponder why no Arab nations want to engage Israel in this ongoing war..? Even Iran who is shouting like a beat up dog is quiet and don't wear to steer the honet nest...!!

The tyre slippers wearing Houthi rebels have gotten their precision missile storage facility blown up over night mysteriously....they don't even know how it happened....!!!

So handing over weapons to hamas changes nothing...Hamas thought hezbollah would come out blazing but after what Hezbollah saw in the hands of isreal is 2006, they are acting with caution and don't want to bite more than they can chew..the rest of Lebanon is even warning them not to invite the wrath of the israel on Lebanon...!!

Hamas in their wildest imagination never though it was going to be like this...!! The focus now is on southern gaza and body count have already started...!!!

Try and be reading history...it would help you a lot...!!!

ebijimi7:
we have similar experience I lost my mum 2022 lost my fiancee October 2023 I'm still yet to get over it it feels so lonely and disheartening I'm still finding it difficult to put myself together.

Lovemeharder:
I lost my mom and it's was not a sweet feeling at all, I felt terrible and pained. 💔

Infolenka:
The thought of losing a loved one scares the shit out of me. I've been lucky not to have lost anyone close to me. Condolences to those who have.

For those that have lost loved ones in the past, I'm curious to know how you dealed with the loss, especially few days after their death.

Feel free to go into details if you want.

hakeem4:
i have the same issue and i am using edmi

Beremx:
is it different from the tokens you generate from their site? Because I have done that process it worked when trying to recharge. Subsequent recharge is the issue now cos it's rejecting tokens

Beremx:
Mojec

Beremx:
did it severally and it didn't work. Thanks