Nihilist:
Yes after last night's Telemundo episode, I am back, fully refreshed and ready for today's offerings.

I really do believe this is a great idea, and seeing MissMeiya backing it gives me hope that the competition may eventually be steered towards a more intellectual conclusion.

First things first, I've noticed a lot of follow-follow to 'pledge' because big mama babyosisi is donating. You guys should better know your pocket size before you donate o.

Now that the proposed prize money is over 100k, the donators might find themselves resenting thier contributions to a fund that is more than thier monthly income, as a prize for a story that can't even be verified...

Next thing, when it's time for pledge to redeemed, they go AWOL

We've seen this in real life so many times

Please only give out of the freeness of your mind!!!! If you know that capa no reach, gently bow out. This is Christmas period and conditions are tight, so no shame in backing out now.

Don't do follow-follow and end up cooking Ice Kote for Christmas dinner.

Now Berem and Tomakint, where did we end matter last night?

colossus2:


With what you have on your signature, you don't need it

MissMeiya:

oyb:


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aisha2:
Its a shame what our youths have turned into.
I participated in long essays and debates for much less but it was good hardwork money.
The boys can write long endless yahoo letters and go amd be begging on blogs for chicken change and recharge cards.
I was on book scholarships throughout university from essays and debates. They had plenty criteria transcript, GP above 3.5 etc and I was proud to keep up. Common 250 words in correct English is a problem yet the girls can sleep with married men for phones worth less.
I am tired of reading half words and will support this with N10,000.

Mutter please move over with that sanctimonious attitude, who sent you? Who begged you? Go and continue in your " vineyard " and stop pissing on the good works of others.

To young people participating HARD WORK PAYS EASY MONEY MAY BE SHORTCUT BUT HARD WORK TAKES LONGER BUT HAS LIFE LONG BENEFITS

Can I be one of the Judges@ babyosisi I am a fan of proper writing

InvertedHammer:

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Now it is becoming worthwhile.

Christmas Essay competition organized by Babyosisi.

And not "Hey! I got dollars. Tell me the story of your life, bring your CV and certificates so thst i can give $100 to one of you suckers"

For once, we agreed that it is not a "GIFT".


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CFCfan:

It'll be better to throw the contest open, without the certificate requirement. But confirmed married men i.e. xynerise and Dickdastardly, are ineligible

aisha2:


We still have loads of hard working ones oh. Just that the lazy ones spend all their time on the Internet hence we are exposed to the that.
Lazy and entitled waiting to a " helper" to magically solve all their problems the churches don't help with prayers like " may your helper locate you this week and be blinded by the holy spirit so they give you more than they plan to".

shaggy007:
@ babyosisi and Berem.

First of all, I hate you guys.

With that out of my chest, good work you guys are doing.

How do I donate?

I want to add something to increase the amount for these ungrateful graduates.

MissMeiya:

You can pm babybumper/Busybody2 privately. Your name will be announced. More details on the new thread.

moca:
Ebi like say others dey add to the money.
That's lovely.

I wan add my little token too.

Who will I pay 5k into his or her account?

My suggestion:
If the big enough, we can have 1st,2nd and 3rd prices respectively.

How una see am?

How I wish I qualify.

tomakint:

Nairaland no go kill me wiff too much laff you and nihilist are one of a kind I swear. Guys my records are straight no kitty was asked for either codedly or openly may God punish me if I ever did more so to a public hmmmnn.....

Gboliwe:
No Ma, I won't tag anybody. I don't want anybody's wahala.
Secondly, if I were unemployed and wanted to get into this, I would be so reluctant to upload my certificate online and on nairaland. I would personally not do it. This is Nigeria.

If someone is unemployed and visits nairaland in the last one year and has a minimum of 200posts, anybody should be able to figure out if he's a graduate or not.

Just giving my opinion

Ilovenigeria:

Carefreewannabe are you seeing this?



Sometimes I wonder why a young girl like you have to be so pained and aggressive. Tufiakwaaaa!!!!

MissMeiya:

Don't worry. The loudest posters often drown them out, but I know for a fact how many intelligent young men and women we have on Nairaland. I know they have seen. Don't worry about the troublemakers.

aisha2:


I cant recieve PMs or mails from addresses not already registered in my box. I have stated how I can be reached, Godismystrength has my number, she can mail it to you via pm and you can call or send a text. Like I said my health doesnt allow for flexibility the sooner I can transfer the money the easier and safer it will be.thanks

berem:
Can someone tell me the meaning of this Nairaland 1,2,3?

MissMeiya:

My dear, I'm so sorry to hear that! I will pm Godismystrength for your number. Are you sure you still want to help judge? Will you be ok?

aisha2:


Lol no be me pledge am? Them force me? I have been redeeming other pledges in the same condition lol, why should this one be different. Am just a little ill not disabled

CoCoLav:
This is a very lovely initiative and is laudable but I wish the essays and certificate could be sent to email addresses only. Babyosisi please make an avenue for this plsssss

MissMeiya:

Ok. Ohhh feel better ehn? Please.
I will need to email you about judging though. Does Godismystrength also have your email address?

aisha2:


Yeah she does and chaircover too. Let me email chaircover my number now so you can get it from her

bigbumper:
@Davidylan, Pickabeau1, Jaybee, R231...using style to drop essays, I know where you work, I know your six/seven figure salaries, I know y'all are under 25 years old, I know where you live join So do the needful - and join the competition and submit your essays





Is someone looking for an excuse to carry their salubata/Dunlop slippers on their head and run


***goes back to chewing stick***

babyosisi:
I just thought of blessing someone this Christmas season and I thought what better people than the youths of our nation suffering under corrupt leadership with empty unfulfilled promises.
It's not much
Just $100 only
I tried doing this many years ago but it didn't get much support

CFCfan,berem and Cococandy can you help me be the judges

[size=18pt]Selection criteria[/size]

1) You must reside in Nigeria


2).Your handle must have been registered on nairaland for at least one full calendar year with up to 200 posts or more to qualify
If you have a job please don't bring bad fortune on yourself by claiming to be unemployed.

3) Write a short story here ( not more than 250 words) titled " An event in my childhood that impacted me greatly"
Please make sure to edit your spellings and get your tenses right,no bad English please,it will affect the decision.

4) You must also tell us at the beginning of your story what university,polytechnic or college of education you graduated from and what course you studied,with a picture of your certificate as an attachment to your short story.( please cover your name)

[size=18pt]
Applications without meeting all the criteria will be thrown out.[/size]

The winner will be announced on December 14th and the award given on December 16th

Let the stories begin


Modified,the money is now up to $450 with other donors,the judges berem CFCfan and Missmeiya will open the competition on another thread tomorrow
Watch out

babyosisi:
I just thought of blessing someone this Christmas season and I thought what better people than the youths of our nation suffering under corrupt leadership with empty unfulfilled promises.
It's not much
Just $100 only
I tried doing this many years ago but it didn't get much support

CFCfan,berem and Cococandy can you help me be the judges

[size=18pt]Selection criteria[/size]

1) You must reside in Nigeria

2).Your handle must have been registered on nairaland for at least one full calendar year with up to 200 posts or more to qualify
If you have a job please don't bring bad fortune on yourself by claiming to be unemployed.

3) Write a short story here ( not more than 250 words) titled " An event in my childhood that impacted me greatly"
Please make sure to edit your spellings and get your tenses right,no bad English please,it will affect the decision.

4) You must also tell us at the beginning of your story what university,polytechnic or college of education you graduated from and what course you studied,with a picture of your certificate as an attachment to your short story.( please cover your name)

[size=18pt]
Applications without meeting all the criteria will be thrown out.[/size]

The winner will be announced on December 14th and the award given on December 16th

Let the stories begin


Modified,the money is now up to $450 with other donors,the judges berem CFCfan and Missmeiya will open the competition on another thread tomorrow
Watch out