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The awareness about Personal Voters Card (PVC) had been going on for a long time, on the television, radio, social media platforms etc. I had ignored them because I believed there was no way I could make out time from my 8 to 5 job which had its own unending pressure and deadlines. A little background shows that the INEC PVC registration holds on week days only and only lasts from 9am to 3pm at very few centres across the state. Already, the thought of that spells chaos to me and this was confirmed by the testimonies of those patriotic friends and colleagues who had shown bravery and tried to for their PVC. So, I thought that I may not vote in 2019. As the deadline drew closer, last minute hopes were ignited in me especially when INEC announced there will be more registration centres and the personnel were going to work for longer hours including weekends. However, my hopes were quickly dashed as many compatriots had left the registration for their PVC to the very last minute too and the chaos at the centres were doubled or tripled what it was previously. I lost hope of getting ed for the elections all together. However, at about 10am on a Monday morning in August, while working on my desk, I got a text message from a friend who told me she had just gotten her temporary PVC at the Marwa registration centre. She told me how easily she got it with the help of one of the security guards who smuggled her into the compound like a box of narcotic and ensured she completed her registration with the slightest stress imaginable from such chaotic environment. I got the guard’s phone number, called him immediately and asked if he could assist me with the registration. He told me he could, and I asked for permission to come in a bit late to work the following day, hoping it will only take an hour or two. On the D-day, I arrived the Marwa centre early enough like 8am for my registration and I was shocked at the mammoth crowd that was gathered at the gate. Now it was three days to the deadline and I could understand the rush (Although the INEC had postponed the registration deadline by 2 weeks, a lot of people weren’t aware). I called my , met with him and I immediately sized him up that he might not be able to get me the registration, but I thought if he could do it for my friend, I shouldn’t be an exception. He told me they start by 9am and I should just wait while he attends to other things, so I waited patiently moving closer to the gate with every inch of space I could get among the growing crowd. During my 1 hour wait, I heard all sorts of stories; people who had arrived at the gate since 3 am, people who had been there three days in a row, ladies who hired babies to get sympathy from the INEC officials and I couldn’t help but wonder if these people were extremely patriotic or they were doing all of this to sell their vote to the highest bidding political party. Within my one hour of wait, I saw all kinds of surprises. There were the Nigerian ajebutters who didn’t believe people came so early or stressed themselves so much just to get the PVC and since they couldn’t handle the stress they just walked away, there were the big men who came with mobile police that made a way for them in the multitude like Moses parted the red sea, there were those who claimed to be INEC staffs and forced their way in and there were the masses (the group to which I now belonged) who were just waiting in the rising sun, inhaling all sorts of odour from the mouth and armpits. By this time, I had called my , but he just couldn’t get through the crowd of people clustered at the gate and I just gave up on him. I said to myself, I either get this PVC today or forget about voting all together. TODAY, WE DIE HERE! After the long wait, an INEC official opens the gate and made a brief appearance to announce that they will attend to a list of 90 people that put their names down the previous day before they can attend to anyone else. Considering they had just 2 or 3 ing machines, everyone figured it will take another four to five hours to finish those 90 people and they will be tired and may close for the day. A lot of angry boys started agitating and I just kept my cool in the sun waiting for what would happen next. As soon as an INEC official opened the gate for another cameo appearance people just rushed into the compound and since I was so close to the gate, I ed in the rush and about 20 of us made it into the compound before the officials could lock the gate. No one could tell who rushed in or who was in before as there were some people inside who had started their own registrations as we were all outside waiting and wailing. Having crossed the first hurdle by entering the compound, the next thing was to get the registration form but the main INEC official (a tall man with grey hair) insisted he was not going to give forms to anyone whose name was not on the list from yesterday. He made sure of this by eventually calling the names on the list and handing out forms he personally signed to them. I was impressed. Without a form I couldn’t start the registration process. However, because there were other people other INEC officials had brought in they could not attend strictly to names on the list. IT WAS CHAOS!!! By now I started speaking to the INEC officials, but they were more preoccupied with the “candidate” they had brought in. Eventually I found a gentle looking official whom I explained how badly I needed to get this done and I was going to “sort” her. After about two hours of chaotic back and forth, she got me the form and I ed the line and got my registration done. All this time, there was still a crowd of people outside in the sun trying to get inside the compound. I just couldn’t help but wonder why we do this to ourselves in this country, why do we treat ourselves like animals? Why must everything we do be chaotic? You can imagine this level of Chaos across 774 local government across the country. Every detail they took at the registration were things I could have provided remotely, Why can’t we online and schedule a time for biometrics alone? This and many more questions kept pouring through my mind as I walked away with my temporary PVC in my hand. Now I can satisfactorily perform my civic duty next February. |
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Nigerians have no boundaries, they can ask you anything. Why are you not married?? ![]() ![]() |
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21 Year old Wisdom Clifford Osaware flew from Nigeria to Canada for a concert. That money better be clean money. cc: EFCC |
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Why are there soo many chinese in that third picture though ![]() ![]() |
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it's rather unfortunate that someone will consider 40 years in jail a blessing because of a million dollars. when will Nigerians place value on life
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I like checking livescores on her phone ![]() |
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Its unfortunate that we still have people criticizing the president's delay in appointing ministers. Those that appointed ministers before they were sworn in, THEM HELP YOU ![]() Please this is by far the best president we've had since 1999, leave him alone to work.WAILING WAILERS. 17 Likes |
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In 2 years time, that airport will be looking worse that Agofure motor park.... ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
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The only justification for this expense is if the naira equals the dollar in value as he/his people promised. Besides America has never helped Nigeria though they always claim to be our friend, I hope we wake up to this reality soon enough. |
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So, his son attended a uni in the UK. ASUU can go on strike forever and these politicians won't bat an eyelid. This isn't the change we want
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35 advisers is just too much. I bet these advisers will still have their own staff/cabinet.
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Having read all the beautiful contributions here i'd like to add that Cost of building in the city is huge, so instead of squandering the little saving or buying a land in the city and waiting another decade to put a structure on it, people just prefer to put their money where their mouth is. Besides, what's the lot of those visitors who built in Maiduguri and Jos when these places were thriving cities? |
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This goes to show how much our politicians lack character. They stand for one thing today and another tomorrow, being able for nothing. The motivation for their action is just selfish gains. |
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ed the BB8 about two days ago and it works perfectly, and its way better than the former one. Dunno why people have negative reviews about it. The interface is cool and the channel feature is not a bad addition. I'd stick with the new upgrade.
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obailala: Aviation!!LMAOO, that's an Arik airplane, usually plying the Lagos-Benin route. The pilot is so darn funny, I love to be on his plane, he cracks me up. |
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Mekyno: D bf has bn in dat office/position b4 so his suppose to no beta. D person dat know n, probably undastand dear emotional part.....minster of emotional affairs outside dia husband. Its unacceptable. Its like throwing stones in a glass house. Emotions will be reawakened after some sorta communications |
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I have experienced it, heard other guys talk about it too. Ladies, why do you find it so easy and comforting to talk to your EX when you have issues with your married husband. It will only make matters worse when your hubby finds out you have been talking to him. Arent there other people you can talk to?
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Onila seems confused and like most typical babes, she doesnt knw exactly what she wants #myopinion. How can you like someone and ignore the person? A scenario will be: Onila; *Smiles at bobo* Bobo; *smiles back at onila* (Bobo walks towards onila) Bobo: Hi, (blah blah blah) will you like to have a drink? Onila: NO (frowns). I say NO. what part of NO dont you understand, N or O? Bobo: ![]() Onila: smiles at bobo |
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Is it only ladies that wear ankara? Please where are the nice looking, ankara-adorned guys
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First, Jim Iyke went for deliverance, now P-square claim to be fasting. These people know religion is big business in Nigeria and they want to tap into it. For some people mind now, P-Square is born again abi?
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Yes there are stinkingly rich Nigerians, just how rich these people are is however not known. There are those who like to show off, drive flashy cars, sleep in the best hotels, fly around the world with the last cash they have. Do not be deceived. Wondering how many supposedly rich Nigerians comfortably have a billion Naira and above chilling in their . Maybe 500? 1000? 10,000? In a nutshell, how many Nigerians do you think will the Billion Naira Mark? |
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^^^^ Funny Logic but I get your point. |
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@Bukatyne and jidegirl; Its quite comforting to know its not girls galore. Was beginning to think the Isaiah 4:1 Prophecy is coming to ![]() |
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A chat with a friend recently on child bearing led to the conclusion that most of those having babies now are having baby girls. This is something I have noticed in the past few years, and though I do not have statistics to back this up, I'm certain there are other people who have noticed this trend too. Why the scarcity of baby boys?
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Thot kids were asked to say cheese, dodo or sth to make them smile when taking pics. Why has she got that hustler look?
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All these talk about Etiquette sef. Is it so hard for ladies to put the toilet seat down, take a pee and raise the seat up? That way it wont matter where the dude points his "Piss tool". U fit say make guys dey feed you your food sef, in the name of gentleman, SHIOR!
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Hey bro, It will be nice if we can get to see pictures of the property. That way a serious buyer can make up his/her mind ![]() |
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Í believe in God because Ihavent found a reason not to. Testimonies abound of HIM keeping His word and I cant think of a life without Him. He's real.
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Lets see pictures of the place.
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