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Tomiwa69:
The same way we Igbo's Shouldn't tag our Fulani brothers as terrorist.we are all Nigerians�

GerrardLFC80:
E pain this one....Igbo’s..always disgracing the country every they go...better shut your dirty mouth and cover your ugly dirty face

cookingsoul:
igbos disgracing nigeria nd their families since time immemorial.same thing igbos r doing in onitsha main market,alaba,ladipo crime is in their blood dats who they are.if they are not blaming govt,nah victimisation or generally woe is us tribe even wit all theirmoney go to aba they live like pigs,in lagos dem no gree pay rent confirm oni gbese a bunch of noisemakers wit nopurpose trust me give dem biafra dem go turn am to crime capital of d world.we r watching dem disgracefull lot dont let ur children associate wit igbos nah osu curse

Venddetta:
It was also your Igbo brothers that were arrested for fraud in US.

kenzysmith:
Make nigeria seperate hausa say no, oya make we live in peace hausa say no. Which kind wahala be this?

StOla:
The President's choice of minister is the prerogative of the President.

Whenever your party PDP gets back to power, you can select the kind of competent men and women that ruined Nigeria for 16years.

Kingosytex:
Yes, OBJ has to do that, he is a subject to the king and as such must accord obeisance just like all other subjects do.

There is no big deal there, i just like the Yorubas because they value their tradition.

Codes151:
We want the country to grow yet we hinder it!!

Why disturb the etc from carrying out its duties? Have you forgot they are paid with your money? Is ambode above the law?

If he’s guilty, he has to face the music

Simplyleo:
Lol

You mean laureta has finally made it to ipob good book?

Because the next thing ipob will start grunting about now is that she was sacked because she is southerner.

This will suit their wacked tales of fulanisation

Ventura1:
Attack On Ekweremadu: We All Have A Responsibility To Rise Against Evil – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the attack on Senator Ike Ekweremadu by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

In a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu, the party described the attack on the immediate past Deputy Senate President and serving lawmaker as an assault on decency.

The statement said, “We all have a responsibility to collectively rise against evil wherever we find it and in whatever guise, it appears. We hope lessons have been learnt from this unfortunate incident.”

“Those involved in the despicable actions and the organisation they represent are unworthy in character. No Nigerian should be assaulted in the manner Senator Ekweremadu was.

“It is an indecent action and it is below the acceptable standard of behaviour expected of our citizens whether in Nigeria or abroad,” it added.


The party, however, said it was regrettable that some of the people and organisations who allegedly offered the group open support in the past were raising their voices.

It also accused the main opposition party in the country of playing politics with an issue needed the support of all stakeholders to resolve.

“It would be recalled that the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its leaders chose to play politics over a matter that called for collective patriotic actions when IPOB raised a terror group in the South East,” the APC alleged in the statement.

It added, “It is clear that PDP and its other short-sighted co-travellers who were the main cheerleaders of IPOB owe this country an apology. IPOB hid under regional identity to perpetrate criminality having recruited some misguided elements and miscreants.”

“Are we surprised by the PDP’s hypocritical reaction to the unfortunate attack on Senator Ekweremadu? No! The PDP and their leaders have acted true to type.

“This is what happens when politicians become myopic and allow narrow sentiments becloud their sense of judgement,” the ruling party claimed.


https://www.channelstv.com/2019/08/19/attack-on-ekweremadu-we-all-have-a-responsibility-to-rise-against-evil-apc/

StOla:
The terrorist is now bold to answer its true name and consume those who pampered and defended it when others saw the monster behind the facade.

MobilityExpress:
Jokes apart, this is a dangerous precedent, because you are setting an example for the real terrorists in Nigeria. People don't realize that evil elements are watching events unfold and learning new tactics. Southsouth militants started this kidnapping thing, but today killer fulani herdsmen have taken over the trade in an unprecedented dimension, kidnapping anyone, poor, rich, old, young, male, female, civilians, government workers etc. I read on Nairaland last week of a pastor in Kaduna that was kidnapped inside his home, the kidnappers went to his home, can you see how this evil thing has grown? If only the Niger Delta militants knew fulani herdsmen were taking lessons from them, and now the student has become the master. Same way this IPOB attack politicians on foreign soil, they should stop this behavior now before people like Boko Haram starts getting ideas from it. It will be terrible if people like Boko Haram latch on this idea and start their terror campaign overseas because they might make it into something else and not just attack politicians alone, they might attack prominent citizens too, or Christians. So IPOB should stop this rubbish now. They should not start a fire they cannot control.

BafanaBafana:
Ekweremadu contested an election a few months ago, he won with a landslide victory. If his people didn't want him, they would have voted him out. What those guys did was really babaric, but then thats who ipobs really are. Uncivilized, unenlightened people.
And I hope Igbo leaders have seen what they brought upon themselves, when ipob was spreading hate and causing nuisance in the country, they were secretly smiling and silent on their activities, None of them said anything to condemn the acts of ipob. When the federal government started dealing with ipob, they came out to defend ipob. The same ipob has now turned to be a thorn in their flesh.

And to those guys who were caught on video molesting the senator, I hope they have no plans to visit Nigeria soon.

Officialgarri:
I always thought hausas were violent, but apparently, they have regards for their fathers and leaders.

I trust my own governor sha, anyone IPob idiot that dare raise any green and red flag here will be lost deep below a rice farm swamp. At least if you can't have sense in life, then you will be good as a manure

AntiWailer:
Useless boys.

U make money illegally and u cnt just keep low.

U cnt just shut the trap up.

U want to become a celebrity and even a Forbes recognized hard working guy.

I look at the foolish ones in Nigeria rushing to buy white Benz. Bunch of docile and M0r0nic imbeciles.

Well, if you are not intelligent enough to make money legally, where will you see sense to spend it like a normal person

Infinityk:
Igbo girls never disappoint
Lured with 10k
Lured with suya
Hmm yam legs are too gullible
That's how they behave in Ibadan also

aristocrazzy:
Ok now u r the breadwinner, good for you.
But that doesn't justify your actions for having unprotected sex and been irresponsible or wayward.
And if ur child does the same thing u did later in life. Give her a bottle of small stout to celebrate her achievement.

veeberry:
This Chioma is beautiful...................... Now she is trending. ok na

Mztarstrechy:
Former Super Eagles skipper Jay Jay Okocha was pictured hanging out with Alex Iwobi,his parents Mr and Mrs Iwobi at Emirate,UK.

See photos below


Source: http://www.trezzyhelm.com/2018/05/jay-jay-okocha-hangs-out-with-alex.html?m=1

KingsleyCEO:
When the point is all made, my Igbo brothers will say Gbam.

I say Gbam!

Diegostan:
Nollywood democracy

My neighbor that broke his leg five days ago on a motorcycle accident is up and going, this one that jump off a parked vehicle is being carried upandan with a stretcher...
Get well soon oo

nairavsdollars:
This froggie eyed woman who superintendend the grave looting of our economy under Jonathan is eyeing something in 2019, probably under PDP. Once you see them talking like parrots or write one jaundiced book, just know something is cooking

LordAdamX:
Please, if you guys can't read, don't comment on this thread.

She was referring to a normal power play.

This is the summary:

1. She discovered a $6m/yr loophole
2. She and the Minister of Transport implored GEJ to close the loophole as part of port reforms
3. GEJ closed the loophole
4. A GEJ aide who represented the interests of those benefiting from the loophole asked her to tell GEJ to reverse the decision
5. NOI refused and the aide tried to frustrate her
6. The aide eventually stopped when others told him he'd be in soup if NOI reports to GEJ

As to the question of why say so now?

A: The book is titled "Fighting Corruption is Dangerous." It's meant to chronicle all the opposition she received for fighting corruption. Everyone faces issues in their place of work, this is a memoir of the ones she faced.

She's not campaigning for anyone.

-Lord

midolian:
Clowns

If you can imagine how an olosho feels when on her period, you have an idea how naturally pained these people are.

tejiri4:
IBO people can lie and dey think they're always wiser. Which clearly they're not.

qanda:
13 Life Lessons Every Nigerian Student Should Know Before Obtaining A Degree

As a student you probably would not believe us if we tell you that are absolutely naive and no, you are not on top of the world.

You will soon graduate from the university, service year is going to be awesome (at least according to the stories you’ve heard).
God bless u for sharing for odas to learn

After service, you are going to get a job, have a family, build a home, become a millionaire and live happily ever after.

There is just one problem with your plan. The only problem with your plan is the real world.

This article is to let you know things to look out for before you graduate. You will find this information useful.

1. A Degree Does Not Entitle You To A Job

We all know getting a degree means a lot of hard work and commitment but because you have a degree does not mean somebody is going to grant you an automatic job offer.

Gone are the days when all you needed to get a good job was a university degree.

We were all told the same lies in secondary school, get a university degree and a mouth watering job would fall on your lap.

The smart people are the ones who figured out this lie early in school and made sure the time they spent in school would separate from other students who were busy enjoying school life to the fullest.

Summary,  put in extra effort to stand out, do not focus your energy solely on making the best grade. Ensure you sharpen your skills, natural abilities. Know that self-employment, entrepreneurship is not a crime.

It’s time to get your head out of the sand.

2. Start The Job Search Before You Graduate

Job hunting is a complicated thing and there is no almighty formula for you to acquire a job. Job seeking is not something you can “cram” for and pour out everything during an exam. There are no cheat notes for post-graduation experience.

The job hunting business is an on-the-training experience and the best way to get ahead of your colleagues is to start your career exploration during your service year or better yet during your university days.

You can research branches of your field, do internships (industrial trainings), find out what size of company is for you, and practice job searching techniques.

Identify the companies you will like to work with and find out what it takes to work with them. You can do this by signing up an account on linkedin. Many of these companies have their staff and profile on linkedin.

Also, when you undergo your Industrial training in a reputable company, ensure to impress to create a possibility of being employed when you graduate.

Put these tips in play and by the time you’re done with service, you’ll be prepared for the next phase of your life and it will be quite tricky for reality to hit you with tons of bricks.

3. Facebook Is Forever

Not just facebook, but twitter, instagram, and every other social network that you decide to be a part of.

What does this mean to an average student? Well it means that every obscure joke you post on Facebook, every explicit picture you share, every inappropriate comment will be visible to the world when you become famous or when you go job hunting.

At the very least, know how to manipulate your social media privacy settings and restrain yourself from littering your social media accounts with unfitting content.

Being appropriate on the web is just as important for a political career as it is for finding employment. Your binge drinking photos might be funny now but they won’t be so hilarious in five years time.

During my undergraduate years, you will not find me roaming aimlessly on facebook.  "facebook is forever" means concentrate more on your studies now, do less of social media, visit educational and career counseling portals more eg .com, wikipedia.com and also know that there is more to social media than the "annoying" use it is put. I will be glad to tell you more about social media, but thats after you have graduated. For those who have posted careless photos and writings, remember you can delete them, go ahead.....delete them.

The only social media portal I advise you to give more attention to is linkedin.com

4. Life Is Expensive if you do not add value

You are probably surviving on the allowance you receive from your parents right now and you’ve realized that life can be expensive, EXPENSIVE.

Just wait until you have to live on your own, probably during service year or when you get your first job.

By the time you pay for house rents, transportation fare, recharge cards, light bills, water bills, food, utilities, and every miscellaneous expense. It won’t take long before you realize that life is expensive.

Everything would suddenly become so expensive that you would sometimes feel like crying.

This is one of the most painful things to learn. EVERYTHING costs money.

Anytime from now, you should learn how to create a budget for yourself. Otherwise your rent will be due, your kitchen will be empty and you will be busy dodging from the people you owe money.

In contrast, Life is not expensive! At some point in life you may not be able to afford all you want. But if you explore your creativity and add value, you will be able to afford all you want later in life.

5. Never Be Scared To Take Chances

This is probably the most important lesson you have to learn before you graduate, never be scared to take chances. You’ll never get anywhere you want if you don’t take calculated risks every now and then.

No one is telling you to jump out of a plane or go swimming with crocodiles (which would be awesome if you survive), but nothing in life comes easy. Yes, it is cliché, but it the hard truth. After all, nothing can deputise experience.

When you become a graduate, the best option is not becoming a boring office robot whose life revolves around work.

Your twenties and thirties are the some of the best years of your life, we kid you not.

Do not be afraid to face the real world with open arms, explore opportunities, and take chances. You’ll be surprised at what fate has in stock for you.

Prepare your mind for entrepreneurship. Think how your skills, ability fit into the environment you find yourself. Find the needs of the people around you and work out a solution. Successful people solve problems by providing information, a product or service.

6. Learn How To Interact With People

Learning how to interact is a very valuable skill you need to have in your belt. It is a “street smart” skill. You could read a million books on how to interact with people but the only way to develop your interaction skill is to put it into practice constantly until it becomes a part of you.

This skill will surely be tested each time you go for a job interview. Heck! You even need this job more if you are an entrepreneur.

Learn to greet people with a smile. Say “thank you, please and I appreciate” whenever the situation deems necessary. These small gestures go a long way to make a huge difference. Don’t be so quick to dismiss the power of appreciation and courtesy.

Make small talk, get to know anyone you have to spend more than thirty minutes with, help them if you can. Who knows? You might meet your own saviour.

Don’t know what to talk about? You could talk about the TV shows you watch, the cool blogs you visit on the net (don’t forget to mention giftedgreen.com), the weather – hint hint : ).

Learn to be always positive, make sure people smile after talking to you.

7. A Skill Will Get You Farther Than A Certificate

What we recommend is that you pick up as many skills as possible, as long as you have a passion for it. Do not say “I am studying English Language, why do I need to learn HTML?” If you are computer major, take a couple of management trainings. It will help you in the long run.

The skills you acquire do not necessarily have to be educational; you could learn tailoring, baking, programming, carpentry . . . anything. You never know when your minor skill will become your added advantage, or your primary source of income.

Not only that, you will be able to converse with a larger variety of different people, plus it shows your employer that you are a fast and versatile learner.

During my ICT with International Energy and Services Limited (IESL) in 2008, I had a desktop computer to myself and internet connectivity. I learnt html,CSS on homeandlearn.co.uk, I learnt AutoCAD, I received some software application training on alison.com, I learnt to use Microstation for drafting etc

I was an undergraduate of Mechanical Engineering you know, these skills and the others I have acquired over the years, makes me care less of paid employment. I currently secured a job with an Oil and Maritime firm, the skills I have made me stand out amongst other applicants.

8. Add Value to Yourself

Invest in yourself. Attend training's that are relevant to your course, profession, hobbies, relevant abilities and interest. Invest money to buy a laptop and use it productively. Put in for professional exams.

Eat well, spend money to eat good food.

9. You Are Going To Need Lots of Hardwork

You are now a graduate, you no longer need to read through the night, attend boring lectures and write difficult examinations. Your life should be an easy pie from here. Right? Wrong.

In fact, this is the time that you need to work harder than you imagined, if you want to be successful.

Although you could relax; get a federal government appointment, and retire on your pension. This is perfect, if you want to be mediocre.

We are you are among those that want to be successful. In order to do that, you are going to need a lot of brain work, stay up late at nights and lots of reading if you are going to be among the 1%.

Even if your father is a billionaire, it’s a lot of hard work maintaining all that money.

What people call hardwork, I refer to as work smart. There is nothing hard in doing what you strongly believe in. Work Smart and be open to learning, change.

10.Success Takes Time

After applying all these, do not expect to become a millionaire overnight, or in a week or in a month. Success takes time.

No matter the amount of hard work, Success takes time.

If you are in a hurry to be successful, you will either fall prey to money swindlers or get yourself entangled in something highly illegal. Neither of them sounds good.

11. Apply for Undergraduate Scholarship opportunities to take tuition fee payment off the shoulders of your parent.

Stay connected to reputable Apps and web portals that publish scholarship information regularly. Among them Q and A App, scholarship-positions.com and Scholastica.ng

12 Get Some Work Experience Before Graduation
I will also advice you to engage your holidays in extra-activities with organisations who provide products, services related to your course of study or interest. Some undergraduates manage to gather over two years of work experience before they graduate you know. I once met a graduate who had just completed his NYSC with 2 years of working experience. How it happened?, He made the best of his holidays.

13. Source Study Materials, Past Questions and Answers from Q and A App.
You can source and distribute Past Questions and Answers from Q and A App. These includes Professional Exams Questions, Job Test Questions and Answers, WAEC, NECO, Post Jamb and Career Resources. Download Q and A App from Google Playstore

Note: If you have similar interest in the skills I acquired during my IT, visit the portals i referenced earlier in my analysis.

That’s all for now!

You don’t have to wait until you graduate to gain these little nuggets of wisdom. Put them to use! Then start collecting some of your own

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Article Credit: Adapted from GREENGIFTED