₦airaland Forum

voltron: GEJ has been given an ultimatum to solve a problem they created. hmmm

Does that mean the creator can no longer handle its creation? O ma se o!

collynzov5: The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, on Monday
identified “lack of a strong will at the level of the presidency, deep-seated corruption incompetence
in governments and in the management of security
challenges” as major factors fuelling the Boko
Haram insurgency. The body also advised President Goodluck
Jonathan to bring an end the insurgency in all its
manifestations and produce the Chibok girls before
the end of October, 2014, saying In the event that
he failed to do so, Nigerians would be left with the
only conclusion that he had forfieted his right to ask for their mandate beyond 2015. In a communique issued at a press conference in
Kaduna, NEF said after a major review of the state of
the nation, it resolved to continue to offer ways to
resolve the country’s current political, economic,
security challenges, and also facilitate the
emergence of a more united, secure and prosperous nation out of its present limitations. The statement obtained by DailyPost was signed by
Barrister Solomon Dalung and Dr Hakeem Baba-
Ahmed, OON, both NEF prominent members. It reads: “The security situation in our nation today
represents the most serious threat to our individual
and collective lives in our entire history. The reality
is that the threats posed by what appears to be an
insurgency that has many manifestations and
defies a clear and consistent identity is growing due to the absence of a clear national consensus over
its nature, and it solutions. “The lack of a strong will at the level of the
presidency to fight it, as well as deep-seated
corruption and incompetence in governments and
in the management of our security challenges has
allowed a band of terrorists to take and hold vast
parts of our land and populations hostage, while every citizen lives in fear that they will be its next
victim. “The Northern Elders Forum does not believe that
the Nigerian military cannot defeat these terrorists.
We also reject the notion that multiple internal
security challenges such as attacks on villages,
ethno-religions conflicts and banditry springing up
by the day in many parts of the north are all a coincidence. Indeed, we are convinced that most of
these conflicts are being engineered to weaken the
North politically and economically by interests
which intend to exploit such weaknesses for
electoral benefits. “In the light of our firm conviction that the
insurgency and related security challenges pose
threats to the 2015 elections and the survival of our
nation, we strongly advise President Goodluck
Ebele Jonathan to bring an end to the insurgency in
all its manifestations and produce the Chibok girls before the end of October, 2014.The circumstances
under which our fellow citizens in and around
Gwoza in Borno state in particular live and die will
not be tolerated by any people who have a
government and a leader sworn to defend them,
and they must be reversed immediately. In the event that President Jonathan fails to do this,
Nigerians will be left with the only conclusion that
he has forfieted his right to ask for our mandate
beyond 2015″. They added that, “The Northern Elders Forum calls
on the President to immediately set up a Judicial
Panel to investigate the recent killing of over 30
members of the Islamic Movement in Zaria. The
internal investigations by the military in an event in
which soldiers are involved will not meet the minimum standards of fairness and acceptability.
The Forum reminds the nation that it was the
murder of Muhammad Yusuf by the Nigeria Police in
2009 that formed the major point of escalation in
the activities of the group(s) known today under
the generic term of Boko Haram. We also call for a thorough investigation into the attempted
assassination of General Muhammadu Buhari and
Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, and the publication of the
outcome of these investigations. “The Forum notes that the state of security and
economic challenges of the North are deteriorating,
in spite of its wealth of leaders and elders who
should use their God-given privileges, power and
influence to affect a reversal of these dangerous
trends. It is no secret that the vast majority of Northerners lament their marginalization, insecurity
and poverty, and blame it in large part on the
inability of unwillingness of its past and present
leaders to utilize all access to power which they
enjoy, to bring us redress and relief. General
Yakubu Gowon, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, General Muhammadu Buhari, General Ibrahim Badamasi
Babangida, General Abdussalami Abubakar, Alhaji
Atiku Abubakar, Architect Namadi Sambo, General
T.Y Danjuma and all retired Chief Justices of Nigeria
from the North represent grossly under utilized
assets of the North. “The N.E.F joins millions of Northerners in appealing
to these leaders to raise their levels of involvement
in the fortunes of our region in every endeavour or
fora they are involved. In these difficult days when
every hand must be on deck, if these leaders
cannot visibly help to transform the fortunes of the North in the next few months, they will leave
northerners with the damaging impression that
they have abandoned the region and the people to
its seemingly irreversible decline and ultimate
destruction. “The Forum took stock of the performance of
northerners at the National Conference, and
commends the commitment of the vast majority of
the delegates to the core interests of the north and
the unity and survival of our nation on principles of
equity and mutual respect. The N.E.F appeals to all leaders from other parts of the country to
discourage tendencies which suggest that some
parts of our federation are dispensable and
undeserving of respect. “The Forum has noted with relief the cessation of
plans to single out northerners in many parts of the
country for treatments which humiliate them and
deprive them of their rights to live and work in any
part of Nigeria. While commending the maturity and
foresight of northern leaders which informed the restraints against retaliatory and other negative
measures, the Forum appeals to young persons
from the north to resist the temptation to operate
by the very low standards of responsibility set by
others. These young northerners should be
reminded that their legacy includes the heroic efforts of their forebears to build and sustain this
nation to its present state, and they did this in the
face of massive provocations and threats. The
Forum places on record its appreciation for the
prompt response of President Goodluck Jonathan
to appeals for decisive action against profiling and other threatening actions against northerners in
some states in the southern parts of the country. “The Forum invites attention of Nigerians to the
critical role which the 2015 elections will play in the
future of our nation. We call on all leaders and
political parties to demonstrate the highest levels of
commitment to the rule of law and the demands of
the electoral process. At all cost, the 2015 elections must be free and fair. This means that any threat
which may provide a cover for militarising the
electoral process must be eliminated before the
elections. Every part of Nigeria must participate in
these elections, and no citizen should be deprived
of his right to vote under any excuse. “The Forum is concerned that political
developments in some states which involve
removals, threats or attempts to remove elected
persons are being informed by partisan interests
seeking advantages towards 2015. These are
dangerous antics which will deepen violence and other acts of desperation by politicians. The Forum
urges the convening of a genuine summit of
political leaders and parties to create or reinforce
consensus around the imperatives of security of the
electoral process, and ensuring that 2015 elections
are spared from widespread disputes”.
http://dailypost.ng/2014/08/11/breaking-northern-elders-give-jonathan-october-deadline-end-boko-haram-insurgency%e2%80%8b-produce-chibok-girls/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

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OrlandoOwoh: War is not a child's play. Ojukwu should have weighed the pros and cons before he declared Biafra.

armadeo: Sauce

DocRhymes: I will attempt to Educate us all about EBOLA.

Its Definition
Ebola virus and Marburg virus are related viruses that cause hemorrhagic fevers — illnesses marked by severe bleeding (hemorrhage), organ failure and, in many cases, death. Both Ebola virus and Marburg virus are native to Africa, where sporadic outbreaks have occurred for decades.

Ebola virus and Marburg virus live in animal hosts, and humans can contract the viruses from infected animals. After the initial transmission, the viruses can spread from person to person through contact with body fluids or contaminated needles.

No drug has been approved to treat Ebola virus or Marburg virus. People diagnosed with Ebola or Marburg virus receive supportive care and treatment for complications. Scientists are coming closer to developing vaccines for these deadly diseases.

Its Symptoms
In Ebola virus and Marburg virus, signs and symptoms typically begin abruptly within five to 10 days of infection. Early signs and symptoms include:

Fever
Severe headache
Joint and muscle aches
Chills
Sore throat
Weakness

Over time, symptoms become increasingly severe and may include:

Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea (may be bloody)
Red eyes
Raised rash
Chest pain and cough
Stomach pain
Severe weight loss
Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, eyes and ears

Youngzedd: Kill am.

LMAyedun: The deadly Ebola Virus Disease which has killed over over 500 people in West Africa has hit Lagos, the Lagos state government says.

Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, presently, has no cure and is ravaging neighbouring West African countries with many people killed and nations still at risk of the deadly disease.

At a news conference in Alausa, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Thursday, Special Adviser to the Governor of Lagos, Dr. Yewande Adeshina, told newsmen that a 40-year old Liberian, working for a West African Organiation in Moronvia, Liberia, who arrived Lagos last Sunday is suspected to have the disease.

She said details of the suspected case were obtained from a private health facility in the state, which she refused to mention, saying that history taken revealed that the 40-year old man had no contact with EVD, did not visit any person with EVD in the hospital and neither did he partake in the burial of any person who died of the disease.

“However, on account of working and living in an endemic region for EVD, and the presentation of non-specific constitutional symptoms and signs (fever, malaise, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea etc) associated with EVD, a high index of suspicion was raised.

“Based on this, blood samples were taken to Virology Reference Laboratory, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, on Tuesday. Preliminary results necessitated the confirmation of EVD at a World Health Organisation, WHO Reference Laboratory in Dakar, Senegal which is actively in process,” she said.

According to her, the patient’s condition is considered stale while the health facility had since initiated Universal Safety Precautionary measures to prevent spread of the disease and guaranteed safety of other patients.

Adeshina said the Federal Ministry of Health, including Port Health Services were partners with the state government in areas of contact tracing and other specialised care, urging Lagosians to remain calm and take appropriate measures for the prevention of the disease.

The Special Adviser explained that Ebola virus disease is caused by a virus which natural reservoir of virus is not completely known, stressing that fruit bats have been considered to be the natural host of the virus.

“The virus can be spread through close contact with the blood, body fluids, organ and tissues of infected animals; direct contact with blood, organ or body secretions of an infected person. The transmission of the virus by other animals like monkey and chimpanzee cannot be ruled out,” she said.

Adeshina noted that those at the highest risk of the disease include health-workers; and families or friends of an infected person who could be infected in the course of feeding, holding and caring for them.

She stressed that Ebola virus disease should be suspected in persons who develop bleeding from the body openings like the mouth, nose, rectum and ear; a close contact with a person who is infected; or health worker who had treated either suspected or confirmed infected person.

“Early symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, chills, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, sore throat, backache, and joint pains. Later symptoms include bleeding from the eyes, ears and nose, bleeding from the mouth and rectum, eye swelling, swelling of the genitals and rashes all over the body that often contain blood. It could progress to coma, shock and death,” Adeshina explained.

http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/07/24/ebola-virus-hits-lagos/?

Trailblazer1: Who is deceiving who?
When did bokoharam start missing there target?
The cleric escaped, buhari also escaped.
Pls are they acting a nollywood movie?

Godmother: You opinion dude

samflexxy: I was wondering can juju magic be sent to abroad across the pacific and atlantic ocean on a mission to kill or drive someone mad or do other thing its normally known for?

Burnaaboi: .yeah..dat one is a little bit managable..dis one is trashhhhhhh...waste of tym and mb downloading et

chinweub: [size=14pt]The sweetest sin: Austrian parish erupts after porn shoot desecrates sanctuary[/size]
An adult actress and her film crew could face up to 6 months in jail for staging pornographic films in a church

Congregants at a Catholic church in Hörsching, Austria are up in arms after two porn films were allegedly shot in their house of worship in June, without the parish priest’s permission. The films, which were made available for download online, prompted the Diocese of Linz to file an official complaint against its adult star(s) and crew members, who face up to six months in jail if they’re found guilty. So, while it might not be as strange as having sex on top of a Chipotle, making porn in a church seems to have greater criminal consequences.

According to The Local, police are currently searching for the films’ star, 24-year-old Polish-Austrian actress Babsi, who has become something of an Internet sensation for her church porn role. Investigators are also looking into how the crew was able to get into the church, after parish priest Father Walter confirmed that he had not granted the film crew permission to shoot on the premises. Father Walter was also the one to discover that his church had been used as a makeshift porn studio, after an anonymous tipster alerted him to the videos online.

Under section 189 of Austria’s criminal code, which outlaws any “mischief” that might cause legitimate nuisance for a religious community, the pornographers not only face potential jail time, but a fine as well. As for the parish, clergy members are currently working to “reinstate the dignity of the church.” According to a statement from the diocese, “the sacraments which were celebrated in the past few weeks in the parish church are still considered valid.”

http://www.salon.com/2014/07/15/the_sweetest_sin_austrian_parish_erupts_after_porn_shoot_desecrates_sanctuary/

Dragonking: 6. Sex:

"It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." - 1 Corinthians 7:1

Basically the Bible doesn't want you to have sex unless you're married and it's for the purpose of making a baby. And it's not just sex, but anything even related to sex or even thinking naughty thoughts is against the rules. Good luck trying to follow them!

Sweetlemon: We hear them all the time. These are things our big sisters, aunts, and mothers drum into our heads while growing up. Now all grown up, spiritual mentors keep warning us about them in our fellowships, church/mosque services, etc. But all my almost 30 years on earth has shown me a lot of realities.

Disclaimer: This article is in no way whatsoever against waiting till marriage for sex. It only separates fantasy from facts. If you want to remain a virgin till marriage please do. If you want to stop having sex till marriage, please do.

1. A Man Will Love You More After Marriage/ A Man Will Marry You Only If He Loves You:

Ha! Mbanu! A man (even women) doesn't love his wife more after marriage. Why? Marriage is an eye opener, it is after marriage that you know EXACTLY who you have married. If it turns out you married the right person for you, then the loves grows, but if it turns out to be one chance, OYO l' wa.
Do not marry a man that doesn't love you. This is because the bitter truth is that Many men do not marry for love. Many marry because they need a helper. Because their parents are on their necks, for traditional titles/more respect in the society, even for business purposes. So don't get all mushy and swept off your feet just yet just because one guy just proposed to you.
Always remember this, getting married is a destination. Keeping your marriage is a whole new never ending journey. Do not confuse the two of them.

2. A Man Will Respect/Love You More When You Make Him Chase You Longer:

This one is a very popular myth my mum was always singing into our ears *rolls eyse*. I have this cousin who had this toaster that was on her case for about five years, we were all "aww", "eh ya this guy really means it" etc. But immediately they had sex, his behavior towards her changed. I have heard of relationships that started with sex on the first date that led to marriage.
See, my sisters, a man that will love you will love you. When a man really enjoys having sex/making out with you, you are already half way there. You just need to work on other areas such as his likes, interests, etc. I'm not saying you should open leg like remote-controlled TV o. Just be yourself and allow your intuition and body chemistry guide and guard you. Don't set any time, let things flow naturally. What will be must be.
Chikena!

3. A Man Will Marry You If You Refuse Sex Till Marriage:

Like seriously! Na only you waka come? Na only you get toto? Puleeeze! A man doesn't marry just because he wants sex! He can get sex anywhere. You hear me so? Anywhere! It doesn't have to be from you! Let's even look at it this way, fine you hold out till marriage, after finally getting it after marriage what next? Is it your toto that will sustain the marriage? You must be a learner! I know some unhappily married women who married as virgins. I know some bad girls who married men most virgins dream of.
Like I said earlier, A man that wants to marry you will marry you.

4. If A Man Loves You He Won't Want To Have Sex Till Marriage:

Ha! You obviously do not know jack about men! See, as a general rule, men love sex. In fact, when a man hits on you, he wants sex as part of whatever package he wants from you. Whether na one night stand, side dish, contract, or marriage. If he doesn't, chances are that something is seriously wrong with him. Babe shine your eyes, if your intending husband has never had an erection while both of you are alone. Ha!
Even if you do not want to have sex with him until marriage, make sure that chemistry is there. Make sure you see a sign of hot and steamy nights to come after marriage. Thank me later.
Sex is not love, but love has a lot to do with sex. You can have sex with someone without loving that person, but you cannot love someone without wanting to have sex. The difference is that while sex is demanding, love is patient. A man that loves you will wait till the right moment to do it and will still love and respect you afterwards, a man that loves you will make love to you, he will make it as good as possible for you. But a man in lust will want it now...........and he will chase you until he gets it and when he gets it, pele o!

5. Men Only Like Good Girls/Good Girls Get The Best Men/Good Girls Marry First:

This one doesn't need long talk, all my mature single sisters in church can testify to this. See, men like good girls that have fire underneath them. So if you are a good boring girl whose life revolves around church-fellowship-work-home. Ah! My sister, even the brothers-in-the lord these days will call you a total bore!
I'm not saying you should start clubbing o. Mba o! Just saying you should spice up your social life a lil bit more. Go out and meet more people, don't be afraid of looking and feeling sexy. You definitely can be sexy without being trashy.

Like I always keep saying, a man that will love you will love you. The man that has made up his mind to marry you will marry you, even if his mother threatens to commit suicide. Trust me, a man that is emotionally, mentally, and financially ready for marriage does not have to date you for up to a month before he knows that he's going to put a ring on it. Men, I mean men are very practical and they know what they want. Adam knew Eve was from his ribs the very second he set eyes on her. It's great to have a good character, you will definitely get more responsible suitors with your inner beauty. But a man that will love that biitch will love her regardless. See, marriage is all about fate, when your own time is right, it will happen. Marriage is about finding that person who wants to spend the rest of his life with you just the way you are. So don't feel like life is unfair when Pamela, the same girl you've been preaching to marries before you. Every one of us has different time tables in life. And always remember, It's not about when you marry but how well you marry.

Cheers!

elitehowcom: Find out the origins of some wedding traditions that have become common practice all over the world.

Here is a list of 7 most common wedding traditions and their origins to wedding enthusiasts across the globe.

Weddings are layered with many traditions that have evolved over time.

Find out more about the origins of our most common wedding traditions.

1. BRIDESMAIDS: One of the most interesting wedding traditions remains with bridesmaids and their original purpose. Nowadays, bridesmaid dresses usually cause the most contention. However, originally bridesmaids dressed exactly the same as the bride. The purpose was to confuse evil spirits and stop them from becoming fixated on the bride, and ultimately prevent them from cursing the newlyweds.

2. WHITE BRIDAL GOWN: It was actually Queen Victoria who introduced the white wedding tradition back in 1840. Since then, women all over the world have followed her cue. Traditionally, the white wedding gown symbolized purity, innocence and chastity. Not so sure about this nowadays…and many brides are choosing other colours for their gowns.

3.THE RING FINGER: Beyonce’s "if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it" lyrics chimes an element of ancient truth. In ancient Rome, when a man put a ring on a woman, he literally took possession of her. The ring symbolized his ownership. Additionally, ancient Romans believed the ‘Vena Amoris’ or ‘Vein of Love’ connected the left ring finger directly to the heart, which is why the wedding ring is only ever placed on this finger.

4.STAG NIGHTS: One of the oldest wedding traditions is the stag night and it hasn’t changed much since the Spartans started it in the 5th Century B.C. Stag nights are when a groom celebrates his last night as a single man. No superstitions, no evolution, just the same celebration with the same purpose and we're guessing the same outcome – MESSY.

5.BOUQUET: In ancient times, bouquets were made up of pungent herbs and spices like garlic and dill. The reason was to ward off those pesky evil spirits and prevent ill health. Fortunately times have changed and we have evolved to become a less superstitious society. Nowadays, brides carry bouquets made up of fragrant flowers as oppose to pungent herbs.

6.THROWING RICE: In ancient times, rice symbolized the seed of life. Traditionally it was thrown at the newlywed couple as they departed from the church. This gesture was to wish the couple luck, prosperity and fertility. Nowadays, it's simply seen as littering and apparently it's not so good for native birds. These days, people are replacing rice with ribbons or confetti.

7.CARRYING THE BRIDE OVER THE THRESHOLD:Traditionally speaking, there were two different reasons the groom carried the bride over the threshold. In some parts of the world it was to protect his bride from being possessed by evil spirits. Back then, brides were considered as being highly vulnerable to spirit intrusion. In other parts of the world, it was a way of preventing the bride from appearing too eager to lose her virginity. Nowadays, it’s a romantic gesture, one that we hope sticks around forever.

There are so many more interesting wedding traditions in the different parts of the world, and typically most of them spawn from our ancient ancestors’ superstitious natures.

http://www..com/index.php/69-latest-news/519-7-common-wedding-traditions-and-their-origins

poseidonn: Once the country divides,the southerners/niger-delta will be a similie of present south-sudan if not worst ...and i assure you Arewa will become an economic giant to reckon with,it is no longer breaking news that arewa has crude oil deposits in commercial qty and also the gold deposits in zamfara,not forgeting the massive fertile land(Agriculture) amongst others. #DanArewa forever!!!

AlfaSeltzer: And strength to defend yourself. Or is your god weak?

Idrismusty97: Are you going to provide shelters and source of living for them? Most of the southerners were born and raise there. They are making 10 times more money in the North than they would ever make even in their own regions. You can't blame them unless you want provide food anf shelters for them.

AlfaSeltzer: It's their country.

mahmudsani: Hello All,
Pls I want to quit my banking job bc I don't find intersting any more, pls advise me.

MissMeiya: Nigerians are overly proud, with little reason. We have that reputation. If you ask any African to say one word about Nigerians, they will say "arrogant" or something similar. I have friends from Mauritius, Liberia, Ethiopia, Morocco, and they all know the stereotype.

So this story does not surprise me in the least. My mother once corrected her older brother's grammar and he never forgot it. Her own brother. Now imagine the way the ruling class would take criticism. Or Nigerian soldiers used to making civilians jump. I know they won't listen to anyone.

Neither do some of the comments in this thread surprise me. Nigeria is like a boy who, instead of being upset that his father is dancing naked in the street, is angry at the people laughing. They say the truth is bitter. We know the truth, but when someone outside says it, people feel insulted.