Let's just hope Shekau has a sense of humor.. Cos what this is, is actually triggering Boko Haram. I don't find it funny at all. As protected as the U.K has been they suffered terrorist attacks. What is South Africa? Who the Bleep does S.A think they are? I might not like South Africans right now but Terrorist attacks are nothing to joke with..

Wiseandtrue:

Never seen a government that enjoys bringing untold hardship to it citizens like Buhari does

It won't affect him but the citizens afterall, he's the custodian of our resources

As in ehn.. It's like he has a vendetta against his own people.. Or is it just incompetence?
Honestly, nobody is that incompetent.. It feels intentional.

I'm for this Reciprocity Fee.. If it deters Nigerians from travelling there.. They should stay and build their country. Or better still, go to Canada where Nigerians are not profiled as much. I don tire to dey hear bad news.

Anything for the gram.. People straight up lying to everyone just for clicks and likes. We all know he marked it himself but I doubt if Nairaland mods do. If not, this won't be on FP.

This is getting out of hand.. Nigeria is being fed to the dogs.
What exactly is going on?! And foreign Media is doing their best to kick us while we are down.
So, if This woman had won a Nobel prize, She would have been quoted as "British born by Nigerian Parents Wins Nobel prize" but as she don be criminal, She's Nigerian.. I don tire for this country sef..

Initially, I thought it was ADHD but after reading through the post, I guess not.. Based on all you've written, I reckon you might have yourself a little genius.. It's funny but from experience, that's usually the case.. I dunno why they do that but it seems like their minds are a level above the normal. They are always curious and often more than once, they tend to get carried away in their need-to-know..The trivial things like lacing their shoes, doing dishes, combing their hair don't matter matter to them.. But put them in a complex environment and you'll see how they thrive.. Try to get him involved in sports, Music or even Acting.. Depending on his interest.. If you feel he's just being stubborn then, There are several programs that help instill discipline in Kids. E. g., Judo Classes, Fencing, Kung-fu or even boarding or military school.
Next time, when you catch him staring at something, try asking his opinion on it.. You may or may not like what you'll hear but at least you'll get to understand him.

meobizy:

We need what?

Isn't this thread like a month old?!
Anyway, Toke Makinwa wanted the Government to make the "trains' available DOWN south. I was actually pointing to her shabby grammar.

AnanseK:


A truce it is. I can see that you’re getting really worked up. A true Nigerian. Bye and take care of yourself.

Well then, Fake Nigerian.. Godspeed.

AnanseK:


Meaning of the word “generally” From Oxford Dictionary, notice that your most is also there - not by any means a milder alternative.

“normally, in general, as a rule, as a general rule, in the general run of things, by and large, more often than not, almost always, in the main, mainly, mostly, for the most part, in most cases, most of the time, predominantly, on the whole. 2In general terms; without regard to particulars or exceptions.”

What exactly are you trying to say?!
I know what 'generally' means.. It is often used to depict 'usually' and "most often or in most cases". "MOST" being the concrete word.. It is impossible for 9 out of 10(or even 8 out of 10) people to be impolite by default.. That's my argument. Based on your grammar..

The only thing you've managed to tell me is the meaning of "generally", which I already know. You probably had a second look to be sure you were correct. Seemed like you copied off the dictionary.. But it's cool. No judgement.

My case; MOST Nigerians CANT BE IMPOLITE BY DEFAULT.. and it is my opinion as opposed to yours. I meet people everyday, and I know the only way they become rude is when they get triggered and that is 'MOST' likely because Nigerians are "generally" frustrated. See what I did there?!
but still it is an opinion(A logical opinion), it still doesn't prove that I'm right nor does it mean I am wrong.

Try to argue without trying to think everyone is a dunce..
Abeg, I'm tired.. if you have any hypothesis or proof to back up your statement, maybe then we can continue this conversation.. if not, I call truce.

AnanseK:


Easy to classify you Sir. I said generally and I mean that.

Alright then... But just because you are allowed to make an opinion doesn't mean you are right and it doesn't mean you are wrong either.
The term 'generally' is the issue.. Statistically, that could mean 9 out of every 10 Nigerian.. That's a whole lot.

Logic precedes arrogance..

Have yourself a wonderful day.

AnanseK:

The truth is that Nigerians are generally impolite, celebrities and Uber drivers included.

Speak for yourself bro. There are actually cultured and well mannered people in this country. You can't come up with that baseless generalization just because the country is in the state it is. Or are you now telling us that you are also impolite and ill mannered.?

MrOfficer:
Green snakes are non venomous so they are completely harmless. Nothing to worry about.

This is a very wrong statement. There are few venomous green snakes. Green Mambas for example. They might not be as popular or Venomous as their cousins(The black mambas), but they are very lethal.

rOsy247:


That means it's not compulsory to partake in it, right?

Yeah... I hear it isn't. But I also hear some families have it embedded. It is passed down to future generations.

NoToPile:



Very sane comment.

Also when people want to marry outside their culture they should ask questions. I would never advise anyone to partake in rituals of such, if not for any reason but just because it diabolical.

The part that got me is where even the man dies she cant remarry until one ritual is done again. In christainity its till death do us part.

Exactly... You have spoken well bro. Some people are just ignorant of these things.

oforjide:
shut up ur dirty mouth this monkey. did regina daniel told u she is immoral like ur sisters who preferred to be babymamas

Can you read at all? Or are you just dumb by default?
Don't be unfortunate.. Learn to have a conversation with people without showing them how uncultured you are.
I am 100% sure you can't say this to me in person. You wouldn't even dare.
Anyway, just so we are clear... I never said she was immoral and in your life, I repeat; in your Godforsaken life, Do not mention my sisters again.. I repeat, do not be unfortunate.

Didn't believe in this crap until a few years ago.. Ya know?! being a Christian, one is supposed to shun all these cultural and spiritual immorality.

Quick story for those who doubt or are contemplating this ritual...

So.. My uncle being a well travelled dude came back to the village he grew up to marry his long time girlfriend.. Though he met stiff opposition from his mum.. He insisted he MUST marry her or no one else. It took a while before his mum will come to terms with it but there were conditions.. And one of the conditions was for her to partake this ritual or something similar.

Years later, He lost his job and things became really difficult for them, so he had to leave Abuja. He moved back home to Delta state but things didn't get better. The wife became the bread winner and to be honest, she never complained about her husband's lack of employment. But something was off.

She was making too much money from her little kiosk. The husband knew it but was probably too scared to ask her. His mum who lived some distance away had been monitoring her and even confronted her many times both at the kiosk and at home. But she never replies her. She keeps quiet and let her rant.

One day, The husband summoned the courage to ask her. She denied at first but later confessed to cheating when she realized that she couldn't keep up with the lies. My uncle called his mum and some 'Family Elders' to discuss the disturbing facts he had just learnt. They quickly reminded him of the tradition, of how he shouldn't eat whatever she cooks or share from the proceeds of her infidelity.

My uncle laughed it off just like Mynd44 did. He claimed Jesus forgives and He has chosen to forgive his wife. He said his only reason for calling them was so they could call her to order.

Fast forward about 8 months later He got separated from his wife, citing the same issue of infidelity. Just about a month after they got separated. He fell sick and died days after. A few weeks later. His wife also fell sick and died not too long after. Same fate befell their son just under a year later..

Unbeknownst to many young ladies, these traditions/rituals are bestowed upon them, especially those who marry into royal families. Some women are even aware but are too greedy to say NO. Be warned, if any man speaks to you about these nonsense tradition, then he doesn't love you. He's just protecting his investment. Only cowards and foolish men will partake of this..

Be guided. Don't say "I'm a Christian, I'm covered by the blood of Jesus". Or You're a Muslim, Allah will protect you.
Our archaic traditions are still being practiced by people who refuse to grow with time. When you partake of their ritual or tradition. Then you best start believing what they believe in.

Cheers!

Mynd44:


Scam.

Dude, This is 100% potent. Don't let your ignorance blind you. I have 1st hand account of this same ritual killing someone I was closely related to..

I call BS on this list.. Those cars were not specifically built for Nigeria. They are DEFAULT models. If you go to other countries you will also find these cars. Like when the electric Yaris was first launched in the U.S, If it were made 'specifically' for Nigeria, then the electric Yaris would have been named something else. Nigeria does not have a specific Toyota model. We just take what they give us. If you see the UAE build of the Toyota Hilux, you will know we are being cheated in Nigeria.

calddon:

Photo credits, bobo55

You mean bobo65?

mumumugu:

the Roma manager and twitter handler must be African. superstitious

He's actually Nigerian. A former OAP, I think.

Over 3 pages and nobody saw where she said, We need this Up south ?

Kokoebapluse:


u right even Jesus also can't speak English but people understand him, so if I can't speak English but u can understand me thank God.

Any other things?

Jesus spoke a common language likened to the people of his time.
I reckon you are Yoruba. You might as well speak Yoruba. I'm sure it will better than this nonsense you are spewing.
Adios. That was my final response to your blockhead.

Kokoebapluse:

Because of I knack you truth for head right? Or what do you mean?

Because you can't speak English to save your life.

Kokoebapluse:



All ( taqqiya ) belong to christain. I have nothing to say than seek for right way and come to Islam because christain is a way of fire.

Then I guess you are not Muslim. You are just a wanna be troll and by the look of things an extremist.
Fućk off my mentions.

Kokoebapluse:



Yes you right. There is nothing like christainity. Only paganism ( ignorance people) christain adopted all pagan habit of Roman and shape it to suits their own ignorance, Jesus Know nothing about christainity or new testament. But all those things existed 50 years after when God took him. Mark was the first to wrote book among 3 deciples of Jesus that take part in New testament, mark, Matthew,John, and mark wrote his book 50 years later after Jesus, and he wrote nothing but what suit him not what suit God. That is why there are many aguement between Gospel of mark, Mathew,John. See I don't want to talk to much christainity is a scam created by liars.

This one is high on cheap skunk. Well, from what I was able to understand(which is entirely nothing), I can tell that you were never of another faith. I don't understand what you intend to gain by claiming you were once a Christian. Would that score you cheap points with Allah? Cos I'm aware of the art/acts of deception(Taqqiya). Anyway, being aggressive does not work these days.. If you are really desperate for converts then maybe you should try serenading people rather than come deceptively.. Lol
And stop smoking. It is bad for your health.

Yusman316:
The reason why some Christians think or believe Islam teaches or encourages violence and that Muslims are terrorists, is simply because they cherry-pick what to practice and believe from Bible/Christianity. Because there is no religion that doesn't talk about how to deal with certain issues which some people perceived as violent. While Muslims follow every instruction of the Qur'an to the latter, some Christians dodge some Bible instructions in the guise of peace or modernization.

Saying Christians dodge some Bible instructions in the guise of peace/modernization might actually be right to an extent but still, you are wrong. The Bible contains the Old Testament which guided people of a certain time in history how to worship God, while The New Testament came in as an amendment for another era. And people realised the amendment was a good thing and was a lot better than the old era/ways in which people served God and they they embraced it. Normally, people would say, "Since we've found a better way, let's do away with the old ways", But you have to know that history is paramount to how we live our lives. The Bible is not a constitution, It is history and a Guideline to a perfect Christian life.

I Don't have a problem with the Islamic practice, My religion has endeared me to living peacefully with people without trying to force or shove my beliefs on them. in your own words, wouldn't it be better if some verses in the Quran were done away with or reformed(for peace sake). I understand Muslim's believe any tamper on the Quran will perverse it, and that makes sense but c'mon.. every adjustment made is to better the life of people. Constitutions are rewritten in relativity with time. When your Quran was written, people rode camels but did that stop them from driving cars? NO. If in the Old Testament Christians saw fit to kill people who didn't share the same belief but then chose to live peacefully with them in The New Testament. Wouldn't you consider that as a good thing? Brother.. You spoke well but you have only manage to contradict yourself.
pardon the epistle.

GOFRONT:
9 out of every 10 Nigerians hate cats everywhere you go....sometimes 10 out of 10 hates cat....

With these facts, I can now say that 10 out of 10 Nigerians are either witches or wizards excluding me and other few cat lovers out there...

I dnt even know why God create me as a Nigerian sef....

My first ever pet was a cat. My parents almost disowned me because of it. Especially because it hid somewhere in the house for 2 days and no one knew where it was.
The cat superstition is one I think Nigerians might never outgrow.

My question is...... If the said Yahoo-boys stop listening to your music what difference would that make? Aren't you supposed to be the one who inspires them or help them change their ways? I'm sure she didn't think it through before uttering that nonsense. Simi should take a Cue from Falz's book on how to deal with these moral vices.

I know she means well but if she continues with all these hormonal rants. She might end up upsetting the wrong people and that could be dangerous.

mrjaydee:
The girl go be one of this thick accent igbotic girls.

Before you start to reason with your anus..... She's a corp member serving in Abia. Which means there's a chance she's not Igbo.if we take into account how corp members are posted, There's a possibility that she could even be any other tribe other than an Igbo girl. You dimwits try to bring tribe into every thing.

I dunno why Nairaland is taking a lenient view of tribal bigots.

Birniwa:
Unfortunately none of the replies above is correct, there's actually an English rule for this. When a vehicle has an ample space that can allow you to walk; like a train or bus; you use on because you're actually walking on the space to get to your seat.

For a vehicle like car where we don't get a space to walk or stand up, we use in because we're actually sitting in our seat.

I hope this helps.

This is actually correct. But there's also a theory that the first kind of buses had no roof, people had to climb 'on'. It would have been grammatically incorrect to say 'I'm climbing "into" a bus'.

Evangkatsoulis:
Life has no purpose

Bro.. It says here, you sent me an email.. Was that by mistake? moreover, I can't view it.