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Richtaiwo:
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Sirchiboy:
It is sad seeing our young girls doing hookup because of failed society.
I met this girl..
Damn this girl was too beautiful to be doing hookup.
I asked her why is she into this.
Her story touched.

Her parents are very poor and she is the one sponsoring her self in school with the little money she make from business.
Omo this girl started crying 😭 that she needed some funds to continue her business in school.
That her business crippled.
That if she can see like reasonable amount that she will stop . .
I felt pity for her.
I wish I have the money.
I will support.
I know some hookup girls are very deceitful and lie alot but this one story was pure.

Please guys that carry hookup girls please be an instrument that God will use to change them .
Even if it is not money.
You can provide them with jobs.
God bless us all amen.

WaleBuraimoh:
While it's true that Nairaland has historically had its share of tribalistic posts and comments, it's essential to recognize that the online environment has evolved significantly since 2007.

Allowing tribal tirades to fester on a public discussion forum like Nairaland can have several negative consequences:

1. Normalization of hate speech: When tribalistic comments are left unchecked, they can create a culture where hate speech is normalized, making it more acceptable for others to engage in similar behavior.

2. Radicalization and polarization: Unchecked tribalistic rhetoric can contribute to the radicalization and polarization of individuals, making them more susceptible to extremist ideologies.

3. Damage to Nigeria's reputation: As you mentioned, tribalistic posts on Nairaland can portray Nigeria in a negative light to international visitors, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and perpetuating negative perceptions.

4. Real-world consequences: While it's true that online behavior may not always translate to offline actions, it's essential to recognize that online hate speech can still have real-world consequences, such as contributing to a culture of intolerance and hostility.

5. Missed opportunities for meaningful dialogue: When tribalistic tirades dominate discussions, they can crowd out meaningful dialogue and constructive debate, preventing Nairaland from reaching its full potential as a platform for insightful discussions and knowledge-sharing.

In conclusion, while Nairaland has historically been a platform for lively discussions, it's essential to recognize the potential harm caused by unchecked tribalistic rhetoric by Helinues and his ilks. By promoting respectful dialogue and addressing hate speech, we can create a more inclusive and constructive online environment.

Comrade Prince Wale Buraimoh!

Goodmarlian:
You said internet thing shouldn't be taken serious? you know nothing

brain54:
It shouldn't be tolerated because it's "just an internet thing"...

You never know who you are inciting with words you think are ordinary!

Lookmun:
Are you then saying that in western countries, private individuals are not allowed to accumulate properties? I don’t think so. Maybe you should tell me which countries do this. In western countries, so long as you can afford to stack up and accumulate as many properties as you want, you can do so. In the western world you can accumulate properties as Mr Andrew or Andrew Ltd and it doesn’t have to have any connections with the government. This is capitalism guided by enforceable laws. It drives competition and innovation and ultimately grows the economy. Also there are so many micro, small and medium enterprises in the western world. You don’t have to be a limited liability company before you can operate. In fact you may not even need to be in the stock market to operate.

The egg produces the chicken but the chicken is the initial source of the egg. In the same vein, the society produces the leaders but leadership enforcement of law and order is the initial factor that influences societal behavior. This means that if a country was good but the administration of law and order (which is a leadership function) breaks down, the society will become more and more lawless as time goes on. Also, when an organization or system is bad and the leaders decide to correct the anomalies and begin to punish wrong behavior and ensure that the right behaviors are enforced, sooner than later, that system or organization begins to change for the better. If a system or organization or society is bad today, it can be better tomorrow. If a society can be good without the intervention of leaders, there would be no real need for leaders. If a country can steer its affairs and maintain law and order without leaders, there would be no need for leaders. But it’s impossible.

Even if people are greedy, if laws are effective to punish wrong behavior, whether you are Donald Trump that wanted to be president when he lost the election, they will have to behave rightly by force. Infact most humans are greedy because they think about themselves and their families primarily. The reason why a greedy individual will still behave in an acceptable way in the society is if:

a) regulations are effective meaning that if you do wrong (cheat to gain etc), you will likely be caught
b) the laws are not selective and are applicable no matter who is involved. Meaning that even if you are Donald Trump, if you mess up, you will face the music.

That greedy person will have no choice but to behave in an acceptable manner. But in some other places, because the regulation is not strong, you will likely getaway with wrongdoing and even if you get caught eventually, the laws can be bypassed on your behalf if you have the money or connection.

No matter the good idea being suggested, it is the leaders that still need to implement it. But they will never implement it if it favours them. That’s why the people need to come together and look away from those things that divide us and demand good leadership. That’s how it s done everywhere. Nations overcome bad leadership when they come together any where in the world. In the western world you can’t find people arguing about manual collation of votes vs electronic transmission. They will compel the leaders to embrace electronic transmission but if you come here they will tell you that it doesn’t matter.

God1000:
All I can say is that Obasanjo was right about everything he said.

The insults from the presidency is totally unacceptable, Under Obasanjo, Nigerians were buying cars and building houses everyday, but now Nigerians are selling everything they have just to feed, this government is the worst in the history of Nigeria.

INEC chairman should not be appointed by the president

Lookmun:
To be fair to Africa, industrialization was built on the backs of the black race. Not only were they enslaved for centuries, structures were put by colonizers that make it very difficult to break away from the shackles. It’s called neo-imperialism (a modern form of slavery). However, the right leadership will solve any of these problems. Humans generally have an innate tendency for greed, selfishness and tendency to dominate others. The white man is included if not they will not have enslaved the black race. In Nigeria we have leaders and the people. We have not really had leaders of integrity not because there are no great leaders with integrity in the society but because the SYSTEM that brings in leaders make it difficult for the good ones to come in. If American citizens should live in a society where the executive appoints and pays the electoral umpire and the justices, law and order will break down. They can’t escape it. Chinese people do all manner of things here that they can’t do in their home BECAUSE OUR SYSTEM ALLOWS IT.

The solution to this problem is for the people to come together and demand accountability from the leaders but unfortunately when some people say they want to do that, some other people will act as detractors mainly because of tribe, religious leaning and political affiliation. Because the politicians know that people defend them even when they do wrong, it emboldens them to do more wrong with impunity. If a people movement will succeed, it has to have unity, solidarity and cohesion. What you have in Nigeria is that when some people are protesting bad governance, some will say that the government is good so there is no real cohesion. When some people want to push to ensure that the electoral umpire is truly independent, some others will insist that the umpire should remain under the umbrella of the executive. That’s the real problem.

You say the solution is to remove private ownership of property? I guess you are advocating for communism system where the government owns the property and government feeds the people. Even if it was the solution, who will implement it when government officials see politics as the highest business in the land. That leads us to the real problem - leadership. So long as leadership is the way it is, you may have 1000 great ideas but they will intentionally frustrate it because the are gaining very much from the status quo. That’s why the people have to compel the leaders to do the right thing. Any where in the world where leadership has a change of behavior, it was the people that pushed for it. But as I highlighted earlier, we are too divided along fault lines of tribal, religious and political affiliation that it becomes very hard for the citizens to have a common front.

America and the western world did not overcome their problems through socialism or communism so that’s not really the solution. Their leaders in the past institutionalized the right behaviors and it became a culture to them over the years. Whenever their leaders were doing rubbish, they were not defending their leaders. That’s the difference.

Lookmun:
The assertion “no black man/Nigerian is free from corruption” sounds like what a lady whose heart has been broken again and again might say that “all men are scum.” Neither of these hasty generalizations are correct. The fact that society has been getting worse and worse because the administration of justice and the system of law and order has been consistently broken down doesn’t mean that all Nigerians are terrible.

Back to your point, nobody is advocating absolute powers to anyone. We are simply saying let there be true separation of powers such that when A’s powers end, B’s powers begin etc etc. What we have today is a situation where the people that are supposed to check the powers of the executive are under his apron. Even if you have that system in the USA for decades, there will be a societal decadence in the USA. If you want to address fundamental issues, these are the issues to look at.

If the administration of justice and the system of law and order is non-existent in any place - Canada, Uganda or Mongolia - the effects are the same, it’s just a matter of time. So if someone is recommending that the electoral umpire is truly free from the aprons of the executive BUT STILL SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE LAND, it’s only a fraudulent person that would kick against it.

All these things that you mention that government should start doing - free education, care for children and the aged, employment, etc. Why will the government do these things when they know that they have the power to elect themselves even though they failed during their tenure? If it was possible for a people to govern themselves without leadership, then there would be no need for leaders. If leadership is faulty in a society you cannot expect the society to function orderly. It’s just like parents that spend that have young kids but spend time in different ogogoro joints. If the children turn out irresponsible, it’s not going to be a surprise. If you are wondering why those children turn out as riff-rafts without addressing the root cause, it’s similar to expecting a good society from bad leadership.

Anywhere in the world, once the MSMEs are given support and an enabling environment, they grow and begin to employ more and more and contribute to the growth of the economy.

People steal because of all the following:

1. There is uncertainty about tomorrow
2. The opportunity arises
3. They know that if they are caught, so long as they have the money or connection to cover it up, they will likely get away with it.
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The first and second points speak to failure of government to provide a economic security to the populace in the midst of abundant God-given wealth and that’s why people try to get wealth at all cost and once the slightest opportunity opens up to be fraudulent, they grab it. The third point speaks to consequence management. People know that it’s who you know or what you have that determines the consequence for your punishment. In a society where enforcement of the law is based on what you have and how connected you are to the powers that be, how will people be motivated to do what is right? In fact some people that do the right thing get punished by the system and there is no reprieve for them. When you obey the law (as a female for example) and you are diligent in civil service but you are stagnant and yet your colleagues who warm the bed of permanent secretary are getting promoted, how do you want to advise such a person to do the right thing. If the leadership system is faulty, the society cannot be good.

In summary any attempt for change in society without leadership is a waste of time. Individuals don’t have state powers or instruments of coercion to enforce right behaviors but when the people that have these powers use it to acquire unusual wealth, amass more and more power, then you cannot have a good society.

jmoore:
If petrol won't go back to 200 naira a liter, only a clown would expect inflation to stop rising.

Solidex:
No offence but, if you earning a salary of 50k in this economy, then it's better you drop that slave job and go pick up a skill like mechanic, carpentry, plumbing etc.
This motivational article here won't save you no matter how well you apply it.
It's total bulshit..
E better say you go ride okada or do taxi than sit in an office or wherever for a whole month, just to get 50k at the end of the month.

Lookmun:
I disagree.

The reason why things are getting worse in the system that you are familiar to is because the checks and balances that restrains excesses in governance are being destroyed. It’s because for a long time, in the system you are used to, reward and appointment has a lot to do with the executive arm. Why won’t the umpire be getting worse and worse in that situation?

If the executive have no business selecting and remunerating them, then there is still some hope that they will do the right thing. If on the other hand the executive appoints and rewards them, there is no hope at all.

Don’t justify the wrongdoing of executive meddling with INEC with the excuse that it won’t be better. I expect any responsible Nigerian that desires the best for his or her country to desire independence of the INEC. At least let’s try that since we have tried the other system for so long.

Ballotelle:
please how can i apply for another prepaid meter. i have one but need additional

Sonnobax15:

I remember being taught back then in secondary school via government studies that there's what we call "separation of powers".....

Now I'm a grown up and I've come to realize that most things we were taught in schools are only on paper but not applicable in real life....

Nigeria will never get better,not until our different arms of govt are made to operate separately without the other Meddling into the other's affairs..

ValCon888:
The problem with most of Africa, including the likes of Kenya and Nigeria is that these countries are historically embedded with tribal/ethnic/religious divisions.

These differences act as a catalyst for corruption and violence thereby hindering economic growth and prosperity. They also hinder the creation of powerful institutions and national systems anchored on meritocracy.

Without the above, it is nigh on impossible to create stable infrastructure that is critical for economic development.

Everyman for himself becomes the name of the game.

The political class are experts at this game, so they continue to divide and conquer us through religious and ethnic lines while they enrich themselves till perpetuity.

Lumarstone:
You can't cheat nature, age is nomore in favour of Tyson.

At least, by now he ought to have retired in the game of Boxing.

There was a time he ruled the boxing world.

Some other person(s) must continue from where he stopped

kenny714433:
Come back in 500 years and the place will still be as it is. The story of a country.

yemmit90:
$23.95 per hour is not a low paying job, stop saying what you don't know.

slim75d:
My brother do ooo
Maybe he got your looks through frequent combing of his mother while pregnant.

As for me any I must run DNA on all my kids, there is nothing like trust again.

BlindAngel:
Good evening Nairalanders, few months ago I posted here regarding how my wife forced me into marriage that I wasn't in anyway ready for because she got pregnant. I posted about the regret I'm still battling until date, because the love isn't there from my own end and I'm also not in anyway attracted to her physically. I have told her severally that I want to option out of the marriage and not doing again but until date she has refused to let me go.

Back to the main point, my wife lost her dad this morning. Her deceased dad has two wife's and several concubines that gave birth to lots of children, my wife doesn't know some of her half brothers and sisters.

So I went to their family house this morning to console them. The eldest son of the family (her half brother) told me and another in law that we'd be the one to pay for mortuary expenses and casket, and when the burial is getting closer they'd give us a list of things to buy and we'd both bring one goats each.

To be brutally honest I wasn't mad because of this latest expense, I got furious immediately and right on the spot because of the pressure my wife pressured me into getting married to her, by now I'd have been totally free of these unnecessary expenses. More than 19 of her sisters, both biological and half sisters that has given birth, no single expense was listed for their man that they got pregnant for and has a child for. But I and the other in law that paid dowry are the one going through these unnecessary expenses.

So immediately he told me about everything, I charged at my wife right on the spot, right in front of her mom, her brothers, her sisters and some of her friends that came for condolence visit. I got so furious and started shouting at the top of my voice, I reminded her how she forced me into marriage that I'm not in anyway prepared and ready for, both physically, psychologically, emotionally, financially. (I have been reminding her regarding this almost on a daily basis and whenever we are quarreling.

I reminded her how she threatened me with suicide and our of fear of the unknown I wasted almost 4m in getting married to her. I told her that I'd have been free of these expenses if not for her pressure.

Immediately she burst into tears, and started crying endlessly.

Her mom and sisters started yelling at me and I yelled back at all of them. They told me I met her a Virgin and now she's no longer good for me (truly, the whole family thought that I was the one that took her virginity) My wife and I agreed to keep it a secret, but the constant remainder from her mom and sisters made me let the cat out of the bag, I told them that I didn't met her a Virgin that she has already started having sex when I met her, they didn't believe me but with my tone, I know they'd.

I also made mentioned that I'm not buying any goat or paying for mortuary or taking any list from them. That it's their dad and they should take care of every responsibilities, after all he has uncountable children, why putting some of the expense on me? I walked away, and switched off my phone until now that I'm just putting it on.

I know that I acted wrongly and allowed my anger to get the best part of me. But I was furious because no single bill went to her sister's baby father's, absolutely nothing was listed for them. I got furious because these expenses won't be on me right now if not for her pressuring me into marriage that I want ready for. I was furious because I and the other in law that they billed became the scape goat by doing the right thing by getting married and not leaving theirs daughter In ruins, where as those that got their daughter pregnant without getting married to them were totally free from these unnecessary bills. I'm in so much pains and regret right now.

nairalanda1:
Oga, you have tried. The thing is, most Nigerians don't want to see what you see.

Many Nigerians think that revenue from 1.3 m bpd of crude can finance a nation of 200 million people, all we need to do is 'fight corruption' and the money would be enough. Meanwhile, our budget before looting is a mere 33 trillion naira, which can't even feed one region.

I don't blame Nigerians. People have suffered. We are a poor nation. But at the end of the day, the honest truth is, there isn't enough cash to run this nation. About the only thing corruption does is to make the little money we have even less...ie waste the little money we have.

People dey praise our past leaders for keeping naira strong, forgetting that they borrowed to do the thing...and the reason why we can't keep doing that is that our debt would eat our revenue and even our future money.

Anyway, I know tinubu won't listen to the IMF...he will borrow and borrow....because that is the way to win votes. NO nigerian leader is going to widen the tax net, because he or she would be kicked out in minutes. Nigerians are allergic to the truth. When you tell them the truth on this site, na to abuse you well well, and call you agbado them go do.

mrvitalis:
I have said it here for over 2 years , property tax is what is used to fund bulk of budget around the world

Every state can earn 300 billion minimum yearly from property tax

Lagos and Anambra can earn trillions


And this would always wake the people up and get them more involved in politics

Vlibray:
See this mumu man

Flangelo12:
I said what I said.

It's not a high paying job.

That's about 52k a year.

That's 3410 per month net.


Rent 1.3k

Bus - not likely.

Not reliable. Distance is far. Not 24/7 in most districts.

She'll need a car.

Hoopty 4k.

It would breakdown frequently.

Flangelo12:
Bro, that's a low paying job.

Wherever she lives in the world , she'll be living from hand to mouth.

Yes, better than low paying jobs in Nigeria.

Not something to really celebrate.

KaptainAfrika:
Nice skit, does that man look like someone that can remove 100k for DNA test. Abeg park well.

DomPerignon:
That volume of cash is better off being removed from circulation to undo the fiat printing of Emefile.

We have #50 Trillion in cash floating out there with over 70% of that volume printed from thin air by Emefile & Sons Printing Press that was mismanaging our monetary policy in the CBN.

Get rid of that excess cash and see inflation come down fast.