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Politics › Re: Buhari Calls For A Total Sharia In Nigeria (Published 2001) by vivalavida(m): 3:24pm On Oct 12, 2014

GentleMimi:
Nne, hapu okwu . Leave Sheun to drink water and drop cup. The question is did Buhari , ógó gi nwoke, make such statement or not? Ya bu isi okwu

@viva,true talk. APC shld get rid of Atiku and Buhari, project the likes of Fashola and see if PDP will not get a run for the money.

Where have u been @gentlemimi? Havent seen u here lately

Politics › Re: Buhari Calls For A Total Sharia In Nigeria (Published 2001) by vivalavida(m): 3:16pm On Oct 12, 2014

berem:
blame it on the number one Buhari hater who brought the topic to FP. He has been hating on Buhari since 2005 and he's still hating on him.

Shame to Nairaland and its owner for discrediting the General.

Lol @ the weeping Berem. When it comes to abusing jonathan,u'll be @ the fore-front with your goons.
Now the Almajiri general is taking a beating and u are here forming sanctimonious babe. You are a sycophant. A big one

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Politics › Re: Buhari Calls For A Total Sharia In Nigeria (Published 2001) by vivalavida(m): 3:14pm On Oct 12, 2014

kingthreat:
Why didn't he do so when he was head of state? Then even his vice was muslim and he still didn't do it.
If ya'll like give a dog a bad name. Maybe when you are in the same shoes of Chibok parents you will get sense. Where hoodlums come and steal your kids and your government cannot do a thing about it.
For all those who support mediocrity of Jonathan, shame on You.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. By His grace we will have an intelligent non-corrupt leader to take us forward with the likes of Muhammadu Buhari.
I'm a Southern christian and a proud supporter of GMB till tomorrow.

You are a yoruba man. Lol

Politics › Re: Buhari Calls For A Total Sharia In Nigeria (Published 2001) by vivalavida(m): 3:11pm On Oct 12, 2014

watered:
Hating on Buhari will do nobody any good. Why do dis bunch of nitwits bring on dis kind of talks only when election is approaching just to tarnish his image.

As Nigerians who mean well for our country, we should do away with politics of sentiment. Let only the ones who are fit for the job do it and not because he's a christian, muslim, from the north,south,east or west.

Irrespective of our political affliations. Nigeria belongs to us all (even Buhhari).

Fashola is gud enough. Project him and igbo's will vote for him

Politics › Re: Buhari Calls For A Total Sharia In Nigeria (Published 2001) by vivalavida(m): 3:10pm On Oct 12, 2014

Toktee:
ediot,it is when election is approaching that you enemies of progress will start bringing all these propagandas.
For ur info,it was obasanjo and his administration that sharia was sign into law and implemented in some states in the north.,by the way,while are you afraid of sharia law,are you a muslim?
Why the hate for mr buhari?
Why the igbos will nt allow buhari to rest?
Does it mean the muslims does have the right to practise the religion?
What do u guys intend to achieve with the thread,to rubbish buhari name ahead of election?

He has already rubbished himself

Politics › Re: What Buhari Must Do To Win 2015 Election by vivalavida(m): 12:11pm On Oct 12, 2014

Buhari is damaged goods.
Find something or someone else to sell.

Christianity Etc › Re: Nigeria's 'megachurches': A Hidden Pillar Of Africa's Top Economy by vivalavida(m): 10:07am On Oct 12, 2014

"We see giving as the only way to be blessed. Blessing other people is a way of keeping the blessings flowing," said Oyedepo, whose blessings include a Gulfstream V jet and several BMWs.

This is the part i love most in this article.

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Career › Re: Nigerians And Their Graduate Mentality by vivalavida(m): 7:22pm On Oct 07, 2014

abbey621:
This write up is not only ridiculous but without merit. Why would someone who went through the struggles of sacrificing 4 or more years of his or life to gain education and skills meant for an office environment or a business setting suddenly surrender to starting a business such as selling items in a marketplace. In addition, did you ever bothered to consider that such a venture requires capital?

More often than not, I've seen many people with good intentions on nairaland offering advice but failing to realize that people are different and what works for Joe might not work for Janet. For example, why bother to get a university degree, why not use that money and go into business from the get go, this would save time, money and stress. I don't know about you but university for me was no walk in the park, the stress was enormous, the lecturers were sadists and the environment was chaotic. All in all I managed to graduate with a 2-1 and then subjected to one year of service, after all that if you were the first person I saw and you offered this type of advice, it would take an entire army for me not to punch a hole on your face!

@Op- It's good for graduates to do small side business while waiting for the right opportunity but to completely abandon their dreams that is a huge fallacy!

I subscribe to this

Career › Re: Nigerians And Their Graduate Mentality by vivalavida(m): 6:05pm On Oct 07, 2014*

ola512:
1st of all d main reason of getting a job is to practice wat u studied at d university not abt money,DAT y dey call u graduate trainee n dey pay u change.if u av a dream u won't work for money. Cos experience bring money If u knw wat u doing. Dere is no point for a carpenter apprentice to involve in tailor.my dear if not for d bad Nigerian system. Dere is not in like sellin moi moi cos u want to make money. D reason of being a professional is to actualize ur dream. Am a civil Engr n I am practising my profession. For y'all DAT read micro biology n u working in a bank. I advice u to get capital n equip a lab were u can enjoy ur practise. Tank u

This Nigga just had to call-out my course of study.

Jobs/Vacancies › If Your Job Says Any Of These Things,start Looking For A New Job by vivalavida(op): 9:06am On Oct 07, 2014

"The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter -- 'tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning," wrote Mark Twain.
Whether you like it or not, the words you use can seriously affect your ability to achieve success. And that's especially true for leaders.
"The most successful leaders can articulate their organization's mission and express it in ways that inspire others to achieve it," says Darlene Price, president of Well Said, Inc., and author of "Well Said! Presentations and Conversations That Get Results."
"Though other traits, behaviors, and skills are required for leadership, this one is at the top of the list."
She says great leaders embrace the power of speech.
"They understand the impact of the spoken word, and how it affects the hearts and minds of people."
As Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the UK, once said, 'Power is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.'
Darleen Price
For this reason, they regularly use positive and effective phrases when speaking with their team, such as: "Here's our mission," "Your role is critically important because...," "I'd like to know what you think," "How can I help?" "Together we can..." "Congratulations," and "Thank you."
"Conversely, there are certain damaging words and phrases great leaders would never say," Price explains.
Here are 10 of them:
"I'm the boss."
"By announcing this fact, you negate it," says Price. "As Former Prime Minister of the UK Margaret Thatcher once said, 'Power is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't.'"
Declaring your title implies an attitude that says, "No questions. No arguments. We'll do things my way."
"Great leaders are followed and admired, whereas dictators are feared and despised," Price says. "Of course you're the boss, but saying so doesn't make it so. Instead, use your power to empower others. Ask, 'What do you need to succeed?' or, 'What can I do to help?'"
"That's not my fault."
The best leaders take responsibility for their actions. They don't point fingers, make excuses, or throw others under the bus. "While no one likes to feel blame, a great leader absorbs the hit, demonstrates accountability, and rallies the team toward a solution," she says. "Instead of blaming previous management, the former administration, other departments, or the economy, say, 'Let's talk about what we're going to do next to ensure success.'"
As Henry Ford advised, "Don't find fault, find a remedy."
"I'll do it myself."
Leadership is not a solo act, Price explains. "This attitude is notoriously referred to as the 'Do It Yourself (DIY) habit,' which may be good for home improvement but not leadership improvement. The higher you rise up the corporate ladder, the less you do personally as an individual contributor — the more you do through and for others."
The goal is to put the right people in the right places and enable them to succeed, she says.
Read more: Is your next boss a computer?
"I know that — I've thought of everything."
As legendary basketball coach John Wooden once said, "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."
"Avoid dismissing or discounting others' input with a self-important know-it-all attitude," Price says. "Even if you do know, remain teachable. When you welcome and value your employees' intelligence and contributions, you make them look good and feel smart."
"Failure is not an option."
"This motto may work as the creed of NASA's Mission Control Center and title of Gene Kranz's autobiography," says Price. "However, when a leader utters this phrase in business, it is often interpreted as, 'mistakes are not allowed.'"
This attitude inflicts fear into followers, curbs creativity, and inhibits innovation. Great leaders allow — even encourage — their people to fail forward; to turn blunders into building blocks, mishaps into stepping stones. "That's why Thomas J. Watson, founder of IBM, advised, 'The way to succeed is to double your failure rate.' Or as Arianna Huffington says, 'Failure is not the opposite of success; it's part of success.'"
"That's not the way we do it here."
Successful leaders are passionate about innovation — finding a better way of doing something. "In fact, Steve Jobs said, 'Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.' For this reason, the best leaders value employees who demonstrate creative thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills," Price explains.
Read more: Embrace your dark side at work
"These phrases, in one fell swoop, reveal you are the opposite: stuck in the past with old-school thinking, inflexible, and closed-minded."
Even if you disagree with someone's idea, say instead, "Wow, that's an interesting idea. How would that work?" Or, "That's a different approach. Let's discuss the pros and cons."
"I want results, not relationships."
Great leaders know that results are produced through people, which require building strong relationships with employees, fellow leaders, customers, business partners, vendors, and other key stakeholders. "Just as it appears in the dictionary, relationships come before results," Price says.
"I don't care if it's unethical. If it's not illegal, do it."
Great leaders neither encourage nor condone corrupt and unethical behavior for the sake of accomplishing financial or organizational goals. "The 'ends justify the means' is no excuse for deliberate deception, disregard of company policy, noncompliance, and unlawful acts," says Price. "Instead say, 'Do the right thing.'"
As Abraham Lincoln observed, "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
"Don't bring me any bad news or surprises."
Saying this doesn't make the bad news and surprises go away; it just means people sweep a time bomb under the rug. "Great leaders want to know about the issues that need immediate attention; therefore, they say, 'If there's bad news or surprises, I want to be the first to know,'" Price says. "They create an environment where people are expected to raise issues as soon as they appear, rather than hiding them. As Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell told his staff, 'Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age.'"
"You're lucky to have a job here."
This statement destroys drive and kills morale. It implies you're doing people a favor by employing them, and they're indebted for the privilege of working for you. "It's up to the employee to decide if that's true," she says. Instead try something like, "We're lucky to have you on our team."
Price says one common denominator of great leaders is that their words and actions inspire others to "dream more, learn more, do more, and become more," as John Quincy Adams said. "That's why they're seen as leaders — the combination of their communication and character compel people to follow. The best leaders deliberately choose specific words to say, and not say, in order to maximize their ability to achieve results through people."

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/10/06/business/ten-things-the-best-leaders-never-say/index.html

Politics › 47 Years Ago,this Happened by vivalavida(op): 2:02pm On Oct 06, 2014

The Asaba massacres occurred in early October 1967, during the Nigerian Civil War, fought over the secession of Biafra(the former Eastern Region of Nigeria). Biafran troops invaded the Midwest Region of Nigeria, to the west of the River Niger, in early August, 1967. They spread west, taking Benin Cityand reaching as far as Ore, where they were pushed back by the Nigerian Second Division, under the command of Col. Murtala Muhammed.
The Federal troops gained the upper hand, and forced the Biafrans back to the Niger, where they crossed the bridge back into the Biafran city of Onitsha, which lies directly across from Asaba. The Biafrans blew up the eastern spans of the bridge, so that the Federal troops were unable to pursue them.
The Federal troops entered Asaba around October 5, and began ransacking houses and killing civilians, claiming they were Biafran sympathisers. Leaders summoned the townspeople to assemble on the morning of October 7, hoping to end the violence through a show of support for "One Nigeria." Hundreds of men, women, and children, many wearing the ceremonialakwa ocha(white) attire paraded along the main street, singing, dancing, and chanting "One Nigeria." At a junction, men and teenage boys were separated from women and young children, and gathered in an open square at Ogbe-Osawa village. Federal troops revealed machine guns, and orders were given by Maj. Ibrahim Taiwo to open fire. It is estimated that more than 700 men and boys were killed, some as young as 12 years old., in addition to many more killed in the preceding days.
The bodies of some victims were retrieved by family members and buried at home. But most were buried in many mass graves, without appropriate ceremony. Many extended families lost dozens of men and boys. Federal troops occupied Asaba for many months, during which time most of the town was destroyed, many women and girls were raped or forcibly "married," and large numbers of citizens fled, many not returning until the war ended in 1970.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asaba_massacre

Politics › Re: 2015: “no Hijab, No Voting”- Lagos Muslims Insist by vivalavida(m): 1:13pm On Oct 06, 2014

AbdH:
Muslims should start calling for the full implementation of Shari'ah. Democracy will never favour us, the moment we start seeing that the better for us.

The new Abu qaqa

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Politics › Re: 2015: “no Hijab, No Voting”- Lagos Muslims Insist by vivalavida(m): 1:11pm On Oct 06, 2014

Alimtoheeb:
I pray dat Allah (swt) help our leaders Τ̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡ see †ђξ advantages that lies in Using hijab,using of hijab will surelly reduce molestation nd also establish nd increase our girls dignity, raping will decrease, and if endorse, I pray other people won't Misuse it, nd if also endorse, der may be some instrument of destruction dat will be telling dos girlz Τ̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡ be wearing traditional attires Τ̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡ school as it happen some months ago in State of Osun, I pray peace reign in Nigeria......GOD Bless Nigeria.

Did the use of hijab abd burqua stop your brothers frm kidnapping the chibok girls?

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Romance › Re: Guys, Has A Girl Ever Wooed You, Share Your Experiences by vivalavida(m): 9:59am On Sep 30, 2014

01emek: She know that i love food alot and she wanted to use it and bribe me. When the food came,i humbly devour it, and she was like ''Baby i want to tell you some thing'', she started '' baby the first time i saw you, i know am gonna face a stiff competition and am.....

Before she could finish talking, i interrupt her '' pls wait, wait, baby it is forbiden for a girl to woo a guy in my village'' she shouted '' and when are you gonna ask me out'' before i could answer her, another girl walk into my room with a plate containing rice.

I nearly laughed out loud in the office now.
Chai!!
No put me for wahala abeg

Politics › Re: Deplorable Situation Of A Major Road In Ogbomoso Oyo State(pics Inside) by vivalavida(m): 8:50pm On Sep 28, 2014

See their brown roofs
Hahahahahaha

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Politics › Re: "We Fought For Oil Not Nigeria Unity" Benjamine Adekule PICS by vivalavida(m): 3:34pm On Sep 28, 2014

Billyonaire: Why would I develop Igboland when I am not Igbo ? This is the height of madness. I have a palatial edice at my villa and I have conquered Lekki, your pricest real estate. There is NOTHING you can do about it till you, Go and Die!

That is why he is called da billyonaire of banana island. Long time i saw ur moniker

Computers › Toshiba Laptop by vivalavida(op): 3:29pm On Sep 28, 2014

I need help with my Toshiba laptop.
It is an Intel(R) Pentium(R) M Processor 1.70GHZ 593 MHZ, 496 MB of RAM.

The battery suddenly runs down fast. Say 15mins when not connected to a power source.
Hw much does a battery go for?

Politics › Re: "We Fought For Oil Not Nigeria Unity" Benjamine Adekule PICS by vivalavida(m): 12:40pm On Sep 28, 2014

ebankole1: Good,make an inquire about his grave location and do the needful instead of spilling you hate for him on this face-less forum,That's if......? That will help ease you frustration,anger and depression on him.
Oga o-u this y1bo bois sef

It should be somewhere in IBADAM

Politics › Re: "We Fought For Oil Not Nigeria Unity" Benjamine Adekule PICS by vivalavida(m): 11:03am On Sep 28, 2014

omenka: What a show of shame. Dancing over the grave of a dead old man. Real shame.

I will love to poo and piss on da grave of that he-diot

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Phone/Internet Market › Re: MTN | GLO | ETISALAT | AIRTEL [1gb @ N300, 10gb @ N2900] www.octavo.com.ng © by vivalavida(m): 10:18am On Sep 27, 2014

Wow
That is all i can say.
I thought all these get this MB for # was fake till i tried Octavo this morn
Thanks dude. U rock

Education › Re: Fupre's Shambolic Admission Process. by vivalavida(m): 6:27am On Sep 27, 2014

DesChyko: Having read through this thread, I'll allow the OP's loud mouth to help him solve his issues.
I don't see anything subdued or sad either about his vile reactions to some comments here.
This is more like a bland advertisment of "yet-to-be-confirmed academic prowess" than a call for help.

Politics › Re: How Will APC Cope Without Shekau? by vivalavida(m): 7:54pm On Sep 25, 2014

Chai!!!
The Nigerian army even collected their APC from shekau

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Romance › Re: Naija Guys And Their Impatient Toasting Tactics by vivalavida(m): 8:21pm On Sep 24, 2014

MrCork: ...ok..i don't mean to sound rides but to be honest ,we Londoners belief Homebase guys including Nigerian guys look like mechanic......i apologize becuz this is the only nicest way i can tell u how we feel about u people.

...the good news is that we not sayn yor ugly though (no ofeesnse)

See mumu londoner wey no sabi spell RUDE

Politics › Re: Anarchy In The Igbo Nation by vivalavida(m): 2:01pm On Sep 24, 2014

focus7: Truly leadership in igbo is irony. I am one those people dat holds the opinion that the best of brain, endowed gem are produced in igbo land but unfortunately, igbos don't give them recognition, they don't allow them the platform to manifest, they send such into oblivions rather the igbos go about celebrating d myopias, people without credibility, the crooks among them are their heros, what indeed an irony. When they see other tribe they ought to learn from their style of leadership they go all the way to lunch criticism against them. They should learn from the north, the west even the south-south, even the bible we reads says we should recognise those who deserves honour and stop patronising the wicked. For instance I still remember all the names the igbos call someone like Tinibu when he will recognise the genius in Yoruba land and give them the platform to manifest by featuring for leadership in various political areas , though it doesn't go down well with many and the igbos has always seen it as undemocratic and an opportunity to vent their despise for d Yorubas but then over the years the Yorubas has come to appreciate his initiatives and respect his opinions because those people has always delivered to expectations. But another irony that was unveil of the igbos of recent is their mass adoption of the candidacy of Jonathan as a concession presidential candidate for the pdp, they forefronts d infamous TAN to promote his candidacy, that's seems to be a clear deviation from igbos ideology of democratic except just as d writer has revealed that the claims of the igbos remain irony and mere pretence or clueless. This is also to show that d igbos who will not recognise d potentials among them and trust and igbo man to give him support for leadership will go all head forward to front the return of Jonathan a non-igbo undemocratically. In submition it means that the igbos has been wrong all the while but Tinubu has been right all the while in that case it will just suffice that the igbos should drop their pride and learn from other tribes that has foresight and stop wallowing in obscurity.

The rantings of a rabid dog

Politics › Re: •atiku: In Warm Handsakes With APC Paid Bloggers In Lagos by vivalavida(m): 6:34pm On Sep 22, 2014

berem: you had to disturb my mentions by quoting me twice to make your points?

Nnem, you are now rolling with the high and mighty.

Berem for ministerial post

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Politics › Re: •atiku: In Warm Handsakes With APC Paid Bloggers In Lagos by vivalavida(m): 6:29pm On Sep 22, 2014

berem: do you have proof? Besides I was invited to come for the event. My very first time in such an event.

Ogbeni Go and Die abeg!

Enjoy ur money jooor. Hehehehehe

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Politics › Re: •atiku: In Warm Handsakes With APC Paid Bloggers In Lagos by vivalavida(m): 6:26pm On Sep 22, 2014

berem: Atiku wasn't disgraced. He was asked very tough questions and he answered them almost perfectly. I was there for the event with an invitation from a nairalander. He came 20mins late for the programme which was supposed to start by 7pm and end by 9pm.

Here's the picture I took at the hall. Sorry,I didn't snap with him.

That's Japheth Omojuwa sitting right in front of me

So this is what is is all about?
Paid goons
No wonder they said igbo people love money too mush. Cause of small naira notes u keep attacking pdp from your alaba rago enclave?

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Christianity Etc › Re: What Man Of God Is Pastor Chris Oyakhilome - Femi Aribisala by vivalavida(m): 3:10pm On Sep 21, 2014

yelfal: Who qualifies? who justifies? I guess you assume you are perfect and acceptable because you are covered all over. My dear no be so o. by the way am not taking sides just setting the record straight.

My brother,i am not perfect. I even commit more sins than oyakhilome sef. But i recognise when i go astray and constantly ask for the grace not to. But this man feels he is above sin and yet he claims to be a man of God. It seems he reads da bible up-side down.

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Christianity Etc › Re: What Man Of God Is Pastor Chris Oyakhilome - Femi Aribisala by vivalavida(m): 2:42pm On Sep 21, 2014

HoneySwag: @ Op u're a big fool n very dumb. Who d hell do u think u ar to judge a man of God in such manner??

Which man of God? Chris oyakhilome? That man that precides over what can best be described as a christian club for all comers? Where girls come almost naked and the guys fry their hair,bleach their skin and put ear-rings?
Chris Oyakhilome is a charlatan. You call yourself Honeyswag. Is he dipping into your honey pot too?

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Politics › Re: Blood On Their Hands- The Times Magazine by vivalavida(m): 12:44pm On Sep 21, 2014

berem: So who's jurisdiction is it to send condolence message? That's my concern.

Liar Mohammed

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