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Education / Re: My G.P In School Is Very Low by Smalloga: 11:17am On Mar 05, 2023
LowKeyManny:


In the words of China Achebe, the man who does not know where the rain starts to beat him, does not know where he dried off.

From personal experience, coming to the realization of your failures is the first step towards turning your situation around. Depending on how weak your CGP is, you may even require extension(s). Do not be discouraged. Life is not a race. However you must commit to putting your best foot forward. Attending all lectures (including carryover classes) without shame. Read like your life depends on it. While I am not guaranteeing you will eventually graduate with a superlative grade, however you may yet salvage your future.

Years from now, what will hurt you most won't be the low grade you graduated with, but knowledge that you could've done better if only you had put in more effort. That shit will forever cloud your thoughts. Following you everywhere and to every interview like a monkey on your back.

While education as it is presently formulated isn't a test of intelligence, however certificates (and by extension cgpa) are a reflection of an individual's work ethic and ability to work under pressure. Skills that you will be judged on by prospective employers prima facie, before you even have opportunity to be called in for interview for chance to make an impression.

Regardless how far down the wrong path you may have walked, realizing you're lost and turning back on the right path is the first step towards arriving your destination.

It won't be easy. Especially if you're shy or depend highly on the opinions of others. Do not consider yourself a failure. A fish judged on its ability to climb a tree, will forever be unfit for the task. It doesn't mean the fish is worthless.

Thank you very much for the sound advice.
The reason I want my GP to boost was because of employment opportunity in the future. I can make a good and fine impression if called for an interview in person but the grade on my certificate would reduce my chances of getting the job.

I was smart in high school. I had good grades in Jamb. The course I was given by the school to study wasn't the one I wished or wanted. I had no option but to take the offer or else I would have to wait another year before I gained admission. It's not like I was impatient but time was of the essence.

I wrote my 100 level exams like every other exams I've written in the past but was surprised by my failure in most of the courses. I thought I would do better and make up for it in 200 level but yet history repeated itself.

I was quite unserious afterwards because we had a long 'holiday' ranging from covid to academic staffs strike. I didn't spend those 'free' months at home reading. I was 'hustling' (cyber crime). I needed money. I'm from an average family. There were times when things where hard and I was pressured to look for jobs students could do. (Pump attendant) I even carry concrete and blocks. Now, there's a high possibility that I would get a job after I graduate but my GP.. is giving me depression.

My parents dont know how I am progressing academically. I was brilliant in secondary school so, they must have thought I was good in the University too. They're excited I will be getting a job after I graduate but I'm not and I cannot tell them about my failures. It'll ruin my relationship with them.

Nothing will make my ma happy if she finds out. Even if I start all over again in a new school, the pain will still be there, because of the time I have wasted. They look forward to me helping them financially after schooling which of course is a norm but, see my life. If I could pay some money to boost my GP, I would have done that but I cant because my school is strict to the core.

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Education / Re: My G.P In School Is Very Low by Smalloga: 9:03am On Mar 05, 2023
IyaebeTheGreat:
At least you are schooling, some miserable tout like Playmaker14 who inherited madness from his parents do not have such opportunity.
He could be like Mark Zuckerberg tomorrow.

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Education / My G.P In School Is Very Low by Smalloga: 8:41am On Mar 05, 2023
The above mentioned is the only thing giving me depression. I am in 300 level. I am screwed. If I start reading like mad now, is there any possibility that it can boost before I graduate?

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Sports / Groom Caught Playing Football Betting On His Wedding Day (pictures And Video) by Smalloga: 10:38pm On Nov 28, 2022

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Chelsea Vs Arsenal (0 - 1) On 6th November 2022 by Smalloga: 2:23pm On Nov 06, 2022
Goal! Arsenal!

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Foreign Affairs / Biko, What Are U.S Army Doing In Abuja Nigeria? by Smalloga: 6:02pm On Oct 27, 2022
Terrorist fighters, also known as the world police: Is USA using afghanistan method in Abuja Nigeria? have they come to fight terrorist in nigeria for 'free?'

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Russia Is Not Losing The War, They've Taken 20% Of Ukrainian Land by Smalloga: 8:13pm On Oct 25, 2022
kufre2010:
People who watch BBC, FRANCE 24, and other Western Media alone are the ones that believe that Western propaganda of Ukraine winning. But we that also Watched China, Russian and Iranian Channels as well knows the truth.
CGTN
Foreign Affairs / Re: Russia: Kiev Is Preparing Provocation Against Civilians - Operation Northwoods? by Smalloga: 9:43pm On Oct 24, 2022
kollinzgee:


Keep dreaming.

He's not dreaming.

He's hallucinating
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: We Are Hiring Youtube Writing Experts! by Smalloga: 10:33am On Oct 23, 2022
what if after working, i don't get paid?
Religion / Re: Bulletproof Car Not Anointing Oil Saved SULEMAN by Smalloga: 10:03am On Oct 23, 2022
petra1:


Stickers are for the spread of the Gospel. not amulet
stickers are church adverts not gospel.
Religion / Re: Bulletproof Car Not Anointing Oil Saved SULEMAN by Smalloga: 9:59am On Oct 23, 2022
LordReed:


Seems Satan wanted to start democracy in heaven that's why Yahweh kicked him out. LMAO!
satan wants a multipolar world. Satan na Russia

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Religion / Re: Bulletproof Car Not Anointing Oil Saved SULEMAN by Smalloga: 9:55am On Oct 23, 2022
Olowosaudi:
... you are on weed.
excuse me sir, he's not on weed. Weed does not blind your eyes from the truth.

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Politics / Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Foreigners Interested In Nigeria’s Coal – Adegbite by Smalloga: 8:40am On Oct 21, 2022
NwaNimo1:
Dem wan carry our coal to produce electricity wey we no get ourselves?

[img]https://giffiles./216/216489.gif[/img]

Bubu go sell na.....him go build railway sef from Enugu to Berlin via Niger Republic
Please who is this man in the gif? I've seen his video too

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Foreign Affairs / Re: USA The GOD Of The Universe by Smalloga: 4:01pm On Oct 19, 2022
Goddson:


I got your email, you can delete the message before MOD’s come after you
done. Deleted.
Foreign Affairs / Re: USA The GOD Of The Universe by Smalloga: 3:20pm On Oct 19, 2022
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Foreign Affairs / Re: USA The GOD Of The Universe by Smalloga: 3:12pm On Oct 19, 2022
Goddson:


Oh I’m so sorry, I thought that guy was using a different account to get through to me… anyways I’m not pro- west, east, north or south, I’m a person who views the world from an independent perspective.

Concerning the help, do you want me to give you business ideas or advise you on steps to take?
What I meant in my earlier post is me giving some something worth 100$(70k naira) and it’s a book which is of value.

thank you. I need business ideas and or step steps to take. I have a youtube channel with 270 subs, but im halting youtube for a while. (na sub they take dey post video). About the book..?
Foreign Affairs / Re: USA The GOD Of The Universe by Smalloga: 2:38pm On Oct 19, 2022
Goddson:


Lol you went to use your other account to beg me for help… our help is in the hands of God not man…
lol why would you say something like that? I'm a reader of your arguments (if thats a correct sentence). I honestly need help. The both of you are intelligent people, so.. why continue arguing when its obvious that you dont find anything sensible in what your opponent has to say because of the country he is supporting. I'm a pro-russian and a silent one at that. U can check sone of my post. (forgive my english structure and spellings) help me na. the both of you, please. i am a humble person in need. please.
Foreign Affairs / Re: USA The GOD Of The Universe by Smalloga: 1:14pm On Oct 19, 2022
70k?! ah! boss mi, please help me. not for free bro. i dont like begging for money sir. what i need is a business idea or opportunity kind sir. cos at this moment of my life: no plans. i swear to almighty God my account dont have 10 naira inside. i appologise for putting this here in the middle of an aurgument. my school don call off strike and that has added more fuel to the fire
Goddson:


I commend your English teacher. Doesn’t change the fact that it’s not equal to having intelligence.
Nigerian politicians can speak English but does not mean they have knowledge and understanding. All they do is copy and paste which I can see in you too.
i'm currently creating content on tiktok and its not something that pays rara. help me. i've downloaded web designers apps but no motivation to start learning. d tin no popular amog folks here where i live
Romance / Re: Why Can't You Name A Child "Satan"?? by Smalloga: 12:22pm On Oct 19, 2022
Because of the way extremist christians will treat you and your child. so, to avoid all those gbege, follow the crowd.

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Celebrities / Re: Sabinus Buys White Mercedez Benz To Replace The Accidented Black Benz by Smalloga: 12:17pm On Oct 19, 2022
are some celebrities crashing their cars on purpose for clout?

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Foreign Affairs / Re: What Are 'kamikaze Drones'? (photos) by Smalloga: 10:28pm On Oct 18, 2022
People fled for their lives as explosions rocked the capital

Foreign Affairs / Re: What Are 'kamikaze Drones'? (photos) by Smalloga: 10:26pm On Oct 18, 2022
Ukrainian soldiers shoot a drone that appears in the sky over Kyiv

Foreign Affairs / What Are 'kamikaze Drones'? (photos) by Smalloga: 10:22pm On Oct 18, 2022
Believed to include an Iranian-supplied weapon called the Shahed-136

These drones loiter above a target before attacking

Packed with explosives which detonate upon impact, destroying the drone

Often sent in waves and difficult to spot on radar

The US said Iran planned to send hundreds to Russia, costing just $20,000 (£17,800) each

Picture : A drone just moments before it fired on buildings in Kyiv

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Business / Re: Please Which Loan App Can I Easily Borrow Money From? by Smalloga: 10:57pm On Oct 13, 2022
Henix:
1. Fairmoney
2. Branch
3. Carbon

Thank you very much
Business / Re: Please Which Loan App Can I Easily Borrow Money From? by Smalloga: 2:16am On Oct 13, 2022
Answers urgently needed bikonu
Business / Please Which Loan App Can I Easily Borrow Money From? by Smalloga: 2:15am On Oct 13, 2022
In Nigeria?

I'll pay back. That one no be problem.
Foreign Affairs / Re: Is China Having A Coup & Is Xi Jinping Under House Arrest? What You Should Know by Smalloga: 1:32am On Sep 25, 2022
feranmi143:
Yo fish, china/japan/arab have shitty rules with government, saw a post about china leader long ago that declear a woman hanged with her kids because they could not save his picture from fire outbreak. dont know if it true, but sure it is.
North Korea
Foreign Affairs / U.S.A Secretly Don't Want Nigeria To Have Oil Refineries by Smalloga: 12:18am On Sep 24, 2022
sad No proofs. Just think about it.
Education / The Ugliest Woman In The World (pictures) by Smalloga: 4:07am On Sep 13, 2022
Watch video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OP3JVETp6QE

How well do you know Mary Ann Bevan?
Considering the fact that Mary Ann Bevan died in 1933, very few people alive today would be old enough to know her, but truthfully having researched her history, I wished that I had the opportunity to meet her. Given the moniker, the “world’s ugliest woman” it’s obvious that those who gave her that nickname were judging her alone by her appearance, certainly not by her strength of character. For her beauty may not have been visible to the naked eye but to those who gave her a chance and saw her from within, she was strikingly beautiful.

Born in December 1884, Mary Ann was one of eight children born to an impoverished family in Plaistow, East London. She ultimately was trained to be a nurse and at the age of 29, she married Thomas Bevan and she went on to become the mother of four children. At the time of her marriage, few could argue her outer beauty matched her inner beauty. Eleven years into her marriage, her husband died leaving her to care for her four young children.

Here’s the dilemma. Mary Ann developed a condition known as acromegaly, a condition where the body produced too much growth hormone. Anyone who was into professional wrestling during the ’70s and 80s or ever saw Fezzik in the movie Princess Bride would recognize the name “Andre the Giant”. He, too, had acromegaly.


The condition can lead to enlargement of the hands and feet and it could result in the enlargement of facial features. In Mary Ann’s case, she became more masculine and her disproportionate features would have been deemed unattractive. Acromegaly is painful to those who are afflicted as the bones and the tissue grow at a rapid rate. Given her unsightly appearance, obtaining gainful employment was difficult and she was left with no means to support her children.

Determined to do anything she could to support those children, she swallowed what little pride she had left and she took a job in a freak show under the title “world’s ugliest woman”. Mary didn’t like putting herself on exhibition. She was shy and she didn’t want to be separated from her children. Given her family was at stake, she accepted the job and placed her children at boarding schools. Mary Ann started her tour of the U.K. working for famous circus showman P. T. Barnum. She was so successful though that Barnum quickly put her on a ship for America. Almost immediately Mary Ann was on the cover of every publication in New York, being heralded as the “ugliest woman on Earth”. Mary Ann became the star of Barnum’s “freak show”, overshadowing incredibly tall people, midgets, conjoined twins, and bearded ladies.

Not everyone was entertained by Mary Ann Bevan, though. In 1927, leading neurosurgeon Harvey Cushing wrote to Time magazine, complaining that Time Magazine and other publications should not be laughing at the physical diseases that were afflicting Mary Ann Bevan or anyone else.

I certainly agree with Harvey Cushing’s assessment. It is sad that this nation ever had a P. T. Barnum freak show. It is even sadder that, because of her appearance, Mary Ann Bevan couldn’t find gainful employment that didn’t exploit her illness. However, as horrible as those shows were at least she was able to support her family.

The years of touring, along with her affliction, took their toll on Mary Ann. She died in 1933 at the age of 49, a broken woman. She had lost her entire wealth to bad investments and her developing a drinking problem. Mary Ann Bevan was buried at the Ladywell and Brockley Cemetery in South London.

For the people of Great Britain, personally, I would be proud to call her one of my own. I'm proud we share the same first name. Very few would have the fortitude and strength of character to endure what she did.

Today, acromegaly is a condition that can be treated and controlled.

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Celebrities / Leaked Photos Of Davido In 2004 Before The Fame by Smalloga: 12:52pm On Sep 03, 2022
Please subscribe to my channel. Forgive me for the caption. Na hunger cause am cry


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93UDoJd3RKg
Celebrities / Man Fries Eggs With Hot Pressing Iron (mr Sabinus reacts) by Smalloga: 1:56am On Sep 03, 2022
Celebrities / Genevieve Hasn't Aged A Day (pictures) by Smalloga: 4:41am On Sep 01, 2022

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