Michael says... The reason is after escaping police check points on the railway every 10 minutes, Armed robbers will put a log on the railway to stop the train and then rob everyone
With the ways our youths act and behave these days, it will take a complete desensitization before we experience this kind of beautiful life again.1936,life was so beautiful in that beautiful land called Nigeria. Sometimes I feel that we Africans just don't get it.The white man is not stupid after all. I live in europe,travel by rail to all the EU....What a beauty to behold. In Nigeria,bad leadership,inter-tribal and religious dichotomy and corruption would never allow our leaders to do the right thing.They just don't want to do the right thing. Unfortunately,we are all going to end up in the same pit of hell called Nigeria.What a shame!!! God has indeed left Africa!
Sad that Nigeria was a better country when Whites were in control, yes they did leave us in a turmoil when they left but after 50 plus years since their rule, it's time for Blacks to stand up with Love, respect, dedication and hard-work to reclaim back life for every one and not for the 0.01 percent of the rich. It is truly sad when their is more effort towards greed than there is to loan a helping hand. Nigeria is a DISASTER and hope it doesn't take a Disastrous event to turn things around
I agree wit u. Greed n corruption r still killing us. We can do gr8 thns if we jst av sensitive leaders n ppl too. Too many factors workn against d progress of Nig.
That was when the land was GREEN!When patriotism was the order of the day. That was the last generation who played in the street......the generation that walked over a mile with no worries of being kidnapped....the generation that learned how to program the VCR before anyone else..the generation of Tom and Jerry,......the generation that travelled in cars without seat belts or airbags,lived without cellphones,did not have flat screens,sorround systems,ipods,Blackberries,Facebook,Twitter,Computers or the internet....the generation that ate healthy from the harvests of the soil,the generation that watched after their communities and protected that which belong to them,the generation where women were the pride of their husbands,the generation that wasn't corrupt,believed in honor, hard-work and diligence....That is the generation that I long for.....Will I be able to see it in my lifetime, I hope and pray but from what I see today,it's obvious that JEHOHA has left Naija.
If God has left Naija , it wud have crumbled on ur head... God is still in d business called Nigeria... That aside so u long for a generatn without Computers and facebook then what are u doing here wif us???
Our truck businessmen won't allow it work! You won make dem come back to village ? And the civil servants make way for them as well,a lot go down you know!
white people dont care what people will think or say, nigerian women think of people's talk and how the divorce will affect thier children. #justmythots#
The railway worked well into the 1970s and early 1980s. My grandfather worked there his whole life and retired in the early 1980s, my mum and her siblings are railways kids, so many great memories. I rode the train once in primary schl in the latter part of the 80s, an excursion, from Lagos to Ibadan, it was a good experience. So its not as far ago as people think.
Hi Linda, i'm a huge fan and this is the first time ever i'd drop a comment... (just my humble 2cents).. i think you should add "like & dislike" icons to the comments like its done on yahoo. that said, keep up the good job babes!
So picturesque! You expect a country to get better with age but look at Nigeria! When I went to Dubai, I was amazed at what they had achieved in such a short period of time. There is so much mismanagement of funds in Nigeria!
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9ja is dead simply cos of selfish leaders and wealthy Nigerians. Do u know some pple gain for the under development of 9ja likes of dangote dey would not never allow railway to function in 9ja cos its bad business for them. Same goes to PHCN to prevent investors from coming into 9ja which would bring more competition for big companies .corruption has eaten the soul of the nation its in every sector,even in our homes. Revolution won't even help to solve it,make we just divide no more 9ja
linda when i look at pictures like this i weep for our nation.
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ReplyDeleteThe reason is after escaping police check points on the railway every 10 minutes, Armed robbers will put a log on the railway to stop the train and then rob everyone
Corruption happened to Nigeria. Finito
ReplyDeleteCorruption happened to Nigeria. Finito
ReplyDeleteWith the ways our youths act and behave these days, it will take a complete desensitization before we experience this kind of beautiful life again.1936,life was so beautiful in that beautiful land called Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I feel that we Africans just don't get it.The white man is not stupid after all.
I live in europe,travel by rail to all the EU....What a beauty to behold.
In Nigeria,bad leadership,inter-tribal and religious dichotomy and corruption would never allow our leaders to do the right thing.They just don't want to do the right thing. Unfortunately,we are all going to end up in the same pit of hell called Nigeria.What a shame!!!
God has indeed left Africa!
WHT HAPPENED TO OUR RAILWAY,IS WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO US.WE KILLED IT!!!
ReplyDeleteVictim of corruption just like Nigerian airways. Nigeria we hail thee.
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Sad that Nigeria was a better country when Whites were in control, yes they did leave us in a turmoil when they left but after 50 plus years since their rule, it's time for Blacks to stand up with Love, respect, dedication and hard-work to reclaim back life for every one and not for the 0.01 percent of the rich. It is truly sad when their is more effort towards greed than there is to loan a helping hand. Nigeria is a DISASTER and hope it doesn't take a Disastrous event to turn things around
ReplyDeleteI agree wit u. Greed n corruption r still killing us. We can do gr8 thns if we jst av sensitive leaders n ppl too. Too many factors workn against d progress of Nig.
DeleteI remember travelling with my Mum and my siblings in the 1st class coach in 1984 frm ibadan -Kaduna....it was bliss....so sad, so sad
ReplyDeleteThat was when the land was GREEN!When patriotism was the order of the day.
ReplyDeleteThat was the last generation who played in the street......the generation that walked over a mile with no worries of being kidnapped....the generation that learned how to program the VCR before anyone else..the generation of Tom and Jerry,......the generation that travelled in cars without seat belts or airbags,lived without cellphones,did not have flat screens,sorround systems,ipods,Blackberries,Facebook,Twitter,Computers or the internet....the generation that ate healthy from the harvests of the soil,the generation that watched after their communities and protected that which belong to them,the generation where women were the pride of their husbands,the generation that wasn't corrupt,believed in honor, hard-work and diligence....That is the generation that I long for.....Will I be able to see it in my lifetime, I hope and pray but from what I see today,it's obvious that JEHOHA has left Naija.
If God has left Naija , it wud have crumbled on ur head... God is still in d business called Nigeria... That aside so u long for a generatn without Computers and facebook then what are u doing here wif us???
DeleteLet's ask the government
ReplyDeleteOjukwu blew dem away.
ReplyDeleteChai! I once told a friend that we r actually moving wt our backs "backwards" whl the westerners r movin forward!
ReplyDeletechai imagine!!!
Our truck businessmen won't allow it work! You won make dem come back to village ? And the civil servants make way for them as well,a lot go down you know!
ReplyDeleteNigeria is a fucking mess. Period. All the good things from the colonial area are DEAD AND GONE.
ReplyDeleteIt Died.
ReplyDeleteCorruption happend
ReplyDeleteif the airplanes cant be maintained,do u think the trains would? www.iceybelle.blogspot.com my music and fashion blog.
ReplyDeleteDang....
ReplyDelete#singing#.If U̅ ask me (*pa ran ram pam*), na who I go ask ??? .... We all knw d ansa though..
ReplyDeleteThe military happened! Followed by corrupt politicians! Shikena
ReplyDeleteThose cabals are everywhere, they even went further to Olympics and we could smell the handwritting of cabals with zero medal in London.
ReplyDeleteThe same cabals happened to be the masterminder of malfunction of our railway sector
9jadeltapikin... God help Nigeria Amen
ReplyDeleteGood old days. I weep for our nation.
ReplyDeleteEsser construction are working on it to know if it will come back
ReplyDeletewhite people dont care what people will think or say, nigerian women think of people's talk and how the divorce will affect thier children.
ReplyDelete#justmythots#
So gone are the good days! *sobs*
ReplyDeleteone word corruption
ReplyDeleteThe railway worked well into the 1970s and early 1980s. My grandfather worked there his whole life and retired in the early 1980s, my mum and her siblings are railways kids, so many great memories. I rode the train once in primary schl in the latter part of the 80s, an excursion, from Lagos to Ibadan, it was a good experience.
ReplyDeleteSo its not as far ago as people think.
Chei this reminds of travelling in reserved coaches from Umuahia to Zaria in the 80's.
ReplyDeleteEhamufu jellof rice was something else.
Lin where you dey then?
Hi Linda, i'm a huge fan and this is the first time ever i'd drop a comment... (just my humble 2cents).. i think you should add "like & dislike" icons to the comments like its done on yahoo. that said, keep up the good job babes!
ReplyDeletePassed a railway d oda day in ph.....I w jst staring at it wondering if it can ever be used again.....God come and save nigeria!
ReplyDeleteSo picturesque! You expect a country to get better with age but look at Nigeria! When I went to Dubai, I was amazed at what they had achieved in such a short period of time. There is so much mismanagement of funds in Nigeria!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate your spouse this week; it's the Celebration of Marriage Week!
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smhh,, chaiii,,, my dear country,,, na you be this abi,,, i'm tearsing,,,
ReplyDeleteThis makes me cry for my country. Oh dear Lord, Please restore Nigeria.
ReplyDeletewao so once upon a time we had sometin like this ehhh i find that hard to believ and am 4oty
ReplyDelete9ja is dead simply cos of selfish leaders and wealthy Nigerians. Do u know some pple gain for the under development of 9ja likes of dangote dey would not never allow railway to function in 9ja cos its bad business for them. Same goes to PHCN to prevent investors from coming into 9ja which would bring more competition for big companies .corruption has eaten the soul of the nation its in every sector,even in our homes. Revolution won't even help to solve it,make we just divide no more 9ja
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