₦airaland Forum

unyimecc:
Mine is over ₦360,000.
Ironically, the NEPA agent in Jos who installed my meter last year, when they were going street to street replacing postpaid meters, told me the outstanding bill on it was less than ₦100,000. He said it was almost the same as buying a brand-new meter. I paid ₦30,000 and got the meter, which even came with 50 units.
Long story short, I decided to clear the bill. I asked my brother's neighbour, who works with NEPA, to check the balance for me, and that's when I realized the bill had climbed to over ₦360,000.
I contacted the installer, and he told me to pay him ₦20,000 to bypass the meter. He claimed NEPA wouldn't catch me and said many people in my area were already doing it. The penalty for being caught bypassing a meter is over ₦50,000, while a new meter costs over ₦100,000.
I'm tempted to do it, save some money for about six months.

Please don't. I know it's easy to look at it as a way to save yourself money, but there is always a payback one way or the other.

As for those many people in the area already doing it, I hope none of them criticises government or complains about corruption, because they are part and parcel of it. And as for the installer bypassing meter, his own recompense will come in due time.

I honestly hope they don't have kids, because for him and his wife to coordinate this criminal scheme together, they would certainly teach any children they hae to steal.

When will Nigerians start learning to respect the dead, why would you display their corpses in this manner to the public. You never see this in other countries where even in accidents they cover up the deceased. What exactly is wrong with the Black man?

Viserion:
Becoming father Christmas to every Tom d and Harry.
Neglecting to save and invest for future.
Putting others financially before myself.
Unable to say no

That last one, very very important.

Lalami3232:
Dem plenty but these are the ones I regret most:
1. Not starting my DNA test campaign earlier
2. Believing that my non-virgin partner was different from others
3. Trusting in APC in 2015


What do I even know sef aside enlightening my fellow men nationwide with the good news of DNA test

Hope you've done the DNA test on yourself too.

I don't know whether OP's story is true or not based on his/her post history as others have said, but the scenario and the points raised are very real, I know because I did the same (and have no regrets).

olatade:
If the scores stays like this, South Africa would be the ''fest kentry to leave the weld kep to go Bek home to Tek Bek their jebs''.

hahahahaha

Goo0dHardDick:
I am disappointed Mexico didn't make it 9-0.

I wanted Mexicans to finish SA completely

Imagine being so hated by your fellow African brothers and sisters to the extent that they are rooting for a North American team to win. SA no try at all.

Interestingly, he is married to a white lady.

dgr8truth:
One of the most disappointing realities of our politics is how often ideas are judged, not by their merit, but by who proposes them. I often wonder what has really changed over the years. During the administration of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, the proposal for a single six-year term for elected executives generated intense opposition. Many politicians like mr Bamidele, who are today advocating similar reforms were among those who vigorously criticized and politicized the idea at the time.

This raises an uncomfortable question: Were the objections based on genuine concerns about the proposal itself, or were they driven by political calculations and partisan interests? When politicians reject an idea in one administration only to embrace it in another, it creates the impression that principles are secondary to political expediency. It suggests that some actors in our political system are more committed to power than to the pursuit of policies that advance the common good.

If public officials truly believe that a particular policy is beneficial for national development, intellectual honesty requires them to acknowledge when previous opposition was misplaced. Political maturity demands the ability to rise above partisan loyalties and admit that an idea has merit regardless of its source. Such humility would go a long way toward rebuilding public trust in government institutions.

What is particularly troubling is that these contradictions reinforce the belief that many politicians already know what is necessary for the country's progress. They understand the reforms needed to strengthen institutions, improve governance, and promote national development. Yet those reforms are often sacrificed on the altar of personal ambition, party loyalty, or the pursuit of political advantage.

This leaves many citizens asking how we arrived at a point where the administration of public power frequently appears disconnected from the public good. It is disheartening to witness the extent to which narrow interests can overshadow national priorities.

Perhaps part of the solution lies in changing our own approach as citizens. We must begin to think and act as stakeholders in a common national project rather than as members of competing political camps. The collective interest of the nation should outweigh partisan, ethnic, religious, or personal agendas. Policies should be evaluated on their merits, not on the political identity of those who propose them.

We must also cultivate the habit of supporting good governance wherever it is found. This does not mean abandoning criticism or accountability. On the contrary, governments should always be held accountable. However, there is a difference between constructive criticism aimed at improvement and opposition driven solely by political hostility.

As citizens, we should desire the success of every government, including those we did not vote for or those with whom we disagree politically. The reason is simple: when a government succeeds in delivering security, economic growth, infrastructure, and effective public services, the benefits extend to all citizens. Likewise, when a government fails, the consequences are borne by the entire nation.

This principle is reflected in Scripture as well. The prophet Jeremiah instructed the Israelites in exile to seek the welfare of the city where they lived, because their welfare was tied to its welfare (Jeremiah 29:7). Similarly, Christians are instructed to pray for rulers and those in authority so that society may enjoy peace and stability (1 Timothy 2:1-2).

A mature democracy requires citizens who can separate the fortunes of a political party from the fortunes of the nation itself. Governments will come and go, but the country remains. If we genuinely love our nation, we should pray for wise leadership, demand accountability, support good policies regardless of their source, and place the common good above partisan interests.

Only when we begin to think as citizens first and political partisans second can we hope to build a nation that serves the interests of all rather than the ambitions of a few.

Well said. Thank you for articulating these points.

Britishpea:
Your English is even wobbled like a lame duck. However, is it the emotional Igbo politics that's making your mamas scampering for canned beer?? We need to know. You people will not let your seniors and elders get what you all want with the ways you are going. Or Abi u na no want the presidency?? If u no want am why are Obi and yoh crying up and down??

Look at the person criticising another person's English... your own sef is worse than his.
- scamper not scampering
- the way not the ways
- why are you and Obi not Obi and you

Unlike Nollywood that has continued to produce so many talented actors and actresses with fierce competition, the Ghanaian movie industry has declined, no real new stars we can talk of since the era of the ones mentioned in this post.

May his gentle soul rest in peace. His death still feels so unreal, very easy going guy. May God strengthen all those he left behind.

Spy360:
Who is the commander in chief?

Who controls the police and army in Nigeria

Don't be a devil's advocate

More like don't be a devil, cos it takes one to politicize the death of innocent people.

Amoto94:
For months there were reports of illegal miners in the Old Oyo National Park and the danger their activities posed to the overall security and safety of Oyo State, but the authorities largely looked away because some individuals were profiting from the illicit trade. It was only a question of when the bandits will strike not if since there's a nexus between illegal mining and insecurity.
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the attacks

So how about Kwara, Benue, Plateau, and the Northern states terrorists have repeatedly attacked? The earlier we tell ourselves the truth and face it, the better,

It's really hard to feel any form of pity for Desmond. When the going was good, not only did he refer to Nigerian youths as children, he also wanted social media banned - the same SM he is crying on now, in addition to all that, his contribution was a plank of wood as a link bridge. Dude, just go and rest.

DrAda:
This is the confusing part. Why do side chicks get a pass?

No one is giving side chicks a pass. Sandra herself was a side chick to Frank while he was still married to his first wife Katherine, so they are both a fitting match for each other, and in due time, Chike too will have a taste of his own medicine.

DrAda:
Still at a loss why this man is being vilified. Its very confusing.

A guy who feels comfortable sleeping with another man's wife definitely deserves to be vilified.

Na wa.. Social media has turned people to something else. Please, what is the relevance of this information to the public? Even grown adults that should know better will be doing cho cho cho online.

ImoleNaija:
Lobatan!

Unless Chatjibiti would come to site and hold the materials & tools, it can't take away my food.

lmaoo

anonimi:
She should have found a location to act on Akpabio’s mocking advice for free food and APC daily bread palliative in the absence of promised jobs for earning a living in dignity.

RIP to her.

Your comment is so inappropriate. There is a time for politics, and there is a time for empathy.

Lawal1555:
I'm bothered so scallywag like you can learn.

Okay I see. You are allergic to men being responsible.

Lawal1555:
The point is, you are living a great family life, but you seem to present yourself as the sole decision maker without giving your wife enough credit, all in the name of culture, tradition and igbo stuff.

Your home is good bro.

But why are you so bothered about it? It's his family, his life, his choice.

franchasng:
SeeChief Accountant cum Magistrate Lawal, you don win oh, let's go check what Iran is up to at the Strait of Hormuz

I read all your comments, and all i want to say is please you do not owe anybody any explanation. What you do works well for you and your family, so continue with it. Whatever one believes in is what one should not, and not what others expect of you. God rewards in different ways, and you being a responsible family person comes with its own rewards that you may not even be aware of.

tonididdy:
I can't blame her

This economy has turned everyone evil!

So, in other words, you would do what she did? i.e. STEAL.

And no, it is not everyone that has turned evil.

Holluwhakemmy:
Same thing happened to me I mistakenly sent 5k to someone Opay that was January 2nd I called the girl several time's she did not pick her call
Later she gave the phone to her boyfriend that one was telling me he had used the money because he was expecting money from someone and he thought it was the money I mistakenly sent
Till today she did not refund my money, I contacted Opay they said my bank should aemail them, I went to my Bank FCMB I was told to call the girl

You should have pasted her full names in this comment so that if anyone searches her name, your comment will come up.

The 100k will cost her far more than she imagined this one her face is plastered all over the internet as a thief.

villagerspeople:
To me the fifth one won't add to security of bank apps.
Cos someone who wants to steal won't make any transfer in the first 24 hrs of activation.
He/she would wait, after that 24 hrs ,move the millions

By then you would have had enough time to call the bank and ask them to temporarily lock your account.

Really good changes.

Nigerian politicians are not a serious bunch at all, only out for their pockets. Defection needs to be banned. How many democrats do you see defecting to the republican party? Or Labour politicians defecting to Conservatives? But Nigerian politicians will be cross carpeting like it is a sport.

Harddiskng:
Thunder should strike him for having an opinion??

Did anybody stop you from voicing yours

His opinion is that thunder should strike him, hahaha.