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Dating And Meet-up Zone › Re: How Many Nairalanders Have You Met And Their Id by yicob(op): 11:40am On Nov 22, 2007
iice na wa oooooooooooo. everybody wan meet u. Please i will also like to meet iice cry cry
Art, Graphics & Video › I Dont Know How To Draw And I Want To Become A Graphics Artist by yicob(op): 11:10am On Nov 22, 2007
PLs O my people, i know nothing about drawing but i will like to learn this graphics thing. how do i go about it and which software would be recommended to a wannabe like me.
Business › I Want To Start Playing Baba Ijebu by yicob(op): 11:05am On Nov 22, 2007
As if the latest trend in the popular lottery game is now Baba Ijebu undecided where you can always smile home with nothing less that N100,000 with just N20. As if i will start investing my N20s IN IT. bUT MY PROBLEM remains how to get winning numbers. anyone willing to share everyday can always holla at me.;
Dating And Meet-up Zone › How Close Should You Be With A Girl That Is Just A Friend. by yicob(op): 3:51pm On Nov 20, 2007
i presently have a friend that is very close to me and we spend the day together and everybody thinks we are going out. there is nothing she cant do for me aside from sex which i didnt demand. we seem very very close as there is nothing we dont discuss. all of a sudden i became afraid if this wont lead to another thing because presently the girl has a well to do fiance which i have been fortunate to meet once and the girl is always asking me if the guy is good for her. the babe na nairalander oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. someone please help.
Culture › Re: I Want Someone To Teach Me American Accent by yicob(op): 3:35pm On Nov 20, 2007
smiley wink cheesy grin angry sad shocked cool huh tongue embarassed lipsrsealed undecided kiss cry

let me continue with my yoruba accent.

thank you all.
Phones › How Can I Activate My Celtel Sim For Gprs by yicob(op): 3:09pm On Nov 20, 2007
i just got a celtel simcard but my problem remains activating it for gprs. am not scared of billing if only i can get connected. the previous activation of wapgprs phone model to +232 it no more activating the line. Some please help Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee grin
TV/Movies › Re: Nigerian Advertising And PR Industry Contacts? by yicob(m): 2:53pm On Nov 20, 2007
are there HRs from agencies available to pick one up upon graduation? And will a certificate be issued?
Politics › What Would You Do First If You Were The President Of Nigeria by yicob(op): 2:46pm On Nov 20, 2007
Just got curious that if we all were in the shoes of Yaradua, what is that thing that we will first attend to. as for me, it would be electricity because for he past 4 month have not smelt electricity in my neighourhood.
TV/Movies › Re: Nigerian Advertising And PR Industry Contacts? by yicob(m): 1:54pm On Nov 19, 2007
please whatsup with orange,

how much is their school fees?
Sports › Re: Gunners Are Too Proud! by yicob(op): 5:37pm On Nov 16, 2007
@ mc omo. my projection to this thread is that we gunners should come together and be more proud of the club!!!

up gunners undecided
Dating And Meet-up Zone › Re: How Many Nairalanders Have You Met And Their Id by yicob(op): 4:48pm On Nov 16, 2007
as i will like to meet this Moodylady being.

Oh Baby (Noodylady) where do u reside?
TV/Movies › Re: Nigerian Advertising And PR Industry Contacts? by yicob(m): 4:22pm On Nov 16, 2007
thanks for always being there jummy.

am presently taking a course in copywriting and i will soon be through with it.

please can you tell me my prospects in the Nigerian market and also how to get connected for a good work.
Sports › Gunners Are Too Proud! by yicob(op): 7:22pm On Nov 09, 2007
there is one thing i noticed recently about gunners. they always showoff anywhere they are, blabbing and doing as if they are the best in the world.
(excerpt from a friend)

nyways, i wont blame us because we are the pride of london and nobody could be as proud as us because we make things happen.

UP GUNNERS[color=#990000][/color][size=20pt][/size]!!! tongue tongue tongue

Dating And Meet-up Zone › Re: How Many Nairalanders Have You Met And Their Id by yicob(op): 7:11pm On Nov 09, 2007
so nobody plans to meet me? embarassed
Career › what can i do for you? by yicob(op): 3:48pm On Nov 09, 2007
i just graduated some days ago with bsc(ed) business educ (double major). since i know i will not be going for service or nysc till september 2008, am just a bit confused about what i can be doing till that time instead of  just wasting at home.

presently, i am into advertising as a learning copywriter and i can carry out any media advert from tv, radio, billboard etc.

tips would be appreciated.
Dating And Meet-up Zone › How Many Nairalanders Have You Met And Their Id by yicob(op): 11:18am On Nov 06, 2007
well, have been privileged to meet 4. chudy, sir kay, eddyiren and yemupz.
Christianity Etc › A Baptist Member? by yicob(op): 11:31am On Nov 05, 2007
well, am just curious to know the Baptist Church members in this forum. hav being a baptist from birth under Gideon 1 association and i really love it. what about you?
TV/Movies › Re: Writers Wanted: Let's Create A New Sitcom by yicob(m): 11:13am On Nov 01, 2007
shai, comedy no easy to write ooooooooooooooo.
Education › Re: What Is The Meaning By "the Child Is The Father Of The Man" by yicob(m): 1:34pm On Oct 29, 2007
eyin lo n di akuko
Christianity Etc › Muslim: What Will You Do If Your Child Says He Wants To Become A Christian by yicob(op): 1:26pm On Oct 29, 2007
just curious to hear your view
Christianity Etc › Christian: What Will You Do If Your Child Says He Wants To Become A Muslim by yicob(op): 1:24pm On Oct 29, 2007
just curious to know individual response. in actually sense i think the child should be sick or something.
Career › Re: Varying Salaries In Different Fields by yicob(m): 1:03pm On Oct 29, 2007
please whatsup about the salary in advertising companies?
Career › Advertising Or Lecturing? by yicob(op): 2:05pm On Oct 27, 2007
am in a sort of dilemma between the 2 careers. am a graduate of business education undergoing training from a creative/art director in an advertising agency.

presently i have the ability to choose either advertising or pursue by academic career as a lecturer.

coming to the nigeria of today am a bit confused as to which one to follow.
TV/Movies › Re: Writers Wanted: Let's Create A New Sitcom by yicob(m): 8:10pm On Oct 25, 2007
ok sir, hoping to do something with you.
Computers › Re: Please Help Me, I Need A Laptop Purchase Receipt by yicob(op): 11:56am On Oct 24, 2007
i thank everybody that contributed on this post. i av already gotten a receipt from otigba. Thank v. much
Dating And Meet-up Zone › How Many Nairaland Girls Are Not In Serious Relationship by yicob(op): 1:05pm On Oct 22, 2007
MAJORITY OF THE GIRLS ON THIS FORUM TEND TO DULL WE GUYS AND ITS TIME WE KNEW THOSE ARE NOT IN SERIOUS RELATIONSHIP. DARE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WE GUYS? REPLY TO THIS THREAD SO THAT WE WILL STOP DISTURBING WRONG PERSON LIKE THONIASLIM WHO IS ALREADY IN A HOT RELATIONSHIP WITH, embarassed
Dating And Meet-up Zone › Re: Pips From Imo Represent by yicob(m): 1:00pm On Oct 22, 2007
tibalistic fellow ;d
Literature › Re: Ordeals Of A Virgin. A Movie Or Novel by yicob(op): 12:48pm On Oct 22, 2007
i appreciate everybody that has spoken on this thread. i don't really know if it would be good to change it to a prose form or still leave it as a drama.?i just completed the whole story though am yet to edit it.
TV/Movies › Reality Of Reality Shows In Nigeria by yicob(op): 2:39pm On Oct 21, 2007
The Reality of Reality Shows in Nigeria

If you are yet to attend any reality show in Nigeria, my advice to you is to stay calm at home to hear about it or probably watch it on T.V than for you to go to the camouflaged venue of the event only to be exhausted and dehydrated by the so called elites. Have been fortunate to attend some of the top reality shows in the country and my experience has been made vague because all I could see were the negative sides of such event. The advert for the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (WWTBAM) rolled on both radio and TV medias for months making the public too anxious to be part of it. But by the time the show started, it was turned out to be a bunch of rubbish to the audience. I used N10,000 in sending text to 132 so that I will be a participating audience or one of the contestants but all these to no avail. 3 months into the show, prospective audience were told to come to the Ultima studio in Ojodu to participate by 10.00am on a Saturday Morning. Because of my flair for reality shows I half slept through the night and immediately it was 6:00am I woke up, did my prayer, bath, ate, dressed up and got out for the dazzling event of the day. Getting to the studio around 7:am for a 10:am show, I was shocked at the sight of 300 young men and ladies who came to a studio that could not accommodate more than 120 people at once. By 9:45am, we had about 360-400 able bodied men and women all running towards the same studio. The scene became gory as we all look like troops of soldiers advancing towards an enemy’s’ camp. Since the floor manager told me I could not go in for the show because of my white shirt, I didn't bother to join the crowd instead I hung my head behind a tree while I observed the situation.

The painful part of the WWTBAM is that after the struggling that lasted minutes, the personnel came out to address us that only 120 people with a WWTBAM feedback text will be allowed to participate. Then what will happen to the remaining 280 people that you used trade puff in inviting to the studio? we all became nuisance shouting on top of our voices until the studio entrance was locked and everybody disappeared to his home unconsciously. Ever since then, I vowed never to go back to WWTBAM until Frank Edoho picks up the phone and invite me specially or better still sends his car to pick me up.


As if that was not enough, I saw the advert of the Gulder Ultimate Search IV on the T.V. I registered for the show and fortunately i was invited for screening at Bode Thomas Surulere. In order to perform well, I got a coach to take me through the hurdles of jogging, running and swimming, I spent 2 weeks going for swimming in the Onikan National stadium.

On the d-day of the screening, which was a Tuesday, I was at the centre by 7:30 am while a representative of GUS team addressed us to go make photocopies of our credentials which they never collected.
By 9:30am, the scene turned out to another swam of bees with thousands of bachelor and master degree holders in attendance as if they were in for a job interview. The screening we all thought would be logical turned out to be a test that lack reliability, validity and usability. Instead of a one on one or personal thing, people were grouped in hundreds and sent into a muddy football pitch out of which 10 will be selected. I was unlucky as i was number 13 in my group which led to my eviction without even getting to the swimming stage.

The most annoying part of the event was that the GUS team could not even provide a means of cleaning ourselves after the rigorous jogging which spoiled our joggers and tennis shoes. instead we were ushered out in thousands by the ever militant Mobile Police. Later, the result of the Lagos screening centre could not really be justified as they turned everything to who knows who. No wonder Anthony lost his life during the final preparation in Jos.

I never knew that my promise not to attend any reality show in the country will be short lived as i was invited to Deal or no Deal Nigeria (DOND) by a dear friend. We got to the venue at Ojodu on a Saturday morning by bus that conveyed us from Newest Hall Unilag to be welcomed by 26 most beautiful Nigerian Models out of which we have our own Nairaland little gal (Jane) and my friend Lizzy. The show was intelligently and professionally anchored by John Fashanu a football legend. At the end of the days' show, we were served rice and chicken supplied by Chickens Republic. We were even fortunate to take a lucky deep where I won a long Starcomms umbrella. My urge for reality shows was restored and I promised never to miss any of the DOND series.
At the arrival of the next Saturday, I left my crib early in order to be a front seater. Alas, after the show, nothing order than thank you was said. Though man must not live by bread alone but there should be a reason for a change in plan. It was then that Don Flexi, the audience coordinator addressed us that they have changed their plan from given food to given N1,000 to the first 100 people to arrive. For crying out loud, do they think we Nigerians are money freaked? I was even unlucky to get the N1000 since I was number 115. People departed the studio in a divide and rule platform. While others smiled to the bank, others left with hardened faces.


I never relented in my effort to attend the show the next Saturday. It was then that I saw the true and big picture of reality shows in this country. I got to the venue 6:30am and it could be saddening that as at that time, they have already got there 100 to be paid participants. How come? Did they sleep overnight there? The story became obvious when we could see 60 people that were physically present and 40 ghost participants. That simply means both participants and DOND workers wrote more than one name. Either for there friends or family members, this scenario shows the greediness in us. we are not really concerned about people doing things rightly instead we prefer to circumvent the law. Though the DOND team said it was a 50/50 thing for male and female. how come guys that came late around 10:00am still got their names written on the 1st 100 list while those that came 6:30am were given number 100 and something.

Or should we talk about the MTN VJ search? I cannot really recount how many times I sent VJ to 4000 without getting any feedback though they never forgot to charge me for the text.

This really shows the level of decadence in our society. The planners of reality shows are more interested in their mouths than the thousands of youth they tend to empower. I think its high time we Nigerian youths got empowered and rise to the call that we need to name our prices, get educated, be self reliant and even work smart so that no one will deceive us with a chicken change.

As for me, I have known the truth and it has set me free.
Phones › Re: Story Of A Nigerian Girl by yicob(m): 12:58pm On Oct 21, 2007
o boy u too much. nice one though.

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