₦airaland Forum

Ugosample:
interesting


I think we have rolled in similar circles in the for you to know some of these people

One thing I do know about anambra people tho is that they often have that magnet that pulls them back to that zone

Even a childhood friend who never lived much in Anambra state before (he is from nnokwa, I have followed his family there once to attend a trad wedding) is planning to build a house there and I'm like

Unfortunately, it's not like that for me because my parents kept me away from all that (I'm from imo btw)
that's why it seems odd to me that despite being of Igbo origins, the craze for "going home" is virtually non existent for me.

you see so many of them planning to go back to village this December and all, (planned weddings and all) so that might be the case for chimamanda and indeed many others.

To and Fro movements

jesmond3945:
i can also tell you that there are thousands you don't know who they are and dont console yourself they would end the same way because not all of them would. Infact they would use their father's money to oppress your children, bukola saraki comes to mind and so many others. Are you telling me tinubu would not groom his son to become governor one day?

jesmond3945:
One thing I like about this man is that he exposes how terrible the system is and how foolish nigerians are. I would advise anybody here to do everything possible to secure your children's future because they would curse you if they see dino's kids doing better them.

Admin401:
Why did you make world remit clickable?

sweetmelanin:
Chiamanda lives in America my dear
I appreciate the few names you have dropped here but please speak from your own experience and those around you. are you rich? What opportunities has Nigeria offered you. I am open to learn.

yemiosinbajo:
See, I live in the US so I know what I'm saying; I don't have to argue with you. If it was the way you said it, the rich would choose to live abroad instead. If you have some time, get a copy of AMERICANAH by Chimamanda Adichie, and find out why Obinze chose to go back to Nigeria with his wealth, and why Ifemelu later went back after acquiring US citizenship. If you could afford to buy a range rover and pay for it in cash at once in Nigeria, isn't that wealth? How many Americans can afford that? Is that what you will call "normal" in America. How about the paying of taxes? Do you know how that affects the rich? Why are you intrigued by the visa-free opportunity? First, if you are rich, no one will deny you a visa, so you can still visit the same countries that the visa-free citizen visits, so what exactly is the advantage of the visa-free chance you get? How many countries do you necessarily have to visit if you are rich, is everyone interested in travelling like that? Most times, the rich is going to these countries for one conference or the other which is by invitation, so who will deny them a visa?

Look, I want us to be very objective in our conversation here. There are a lot of things I could say, but I'm at work now. If you have some time, this discussion was already on Quora, it has over 100 answers: Is getting an American citizenship the best thing? Take time and read through, and it will explain a lot of things I wanted to tell you: https://www.quora.com/Is-having-a-child-born-into-U-S-citizenship-the-best-thing-that-could-happen-to-a-prospective-parent-from-another-nation

Don't get me wrong, getting an American citizenship is great; but this is only for the poor and middle-class. If you are rich, you don't need it. If you are Nigerian and RICH, you will rather live in Nigeria than abroad. Have you ever wondered why people like Dora Akunyili renounced their green cards? Or why Wole Soyinka would not apply for a citizenship, and not live in the US? Or why Obasanjo still keeps living in his Ogun State farm even after leaving politics, though he could still be embezzling money for America if he wanted? Or why Davido or Tiwa Savage would rather live in Nigeria even with their US citizenships- do you even think these guys will break through in music if they remained in the US?

sweetmelanin:
A wise man listens to the experiences of others and learns from it... but fool learns the hard way. I wish you all the best.

sweetmelanin:
I've read most of your posts on this thread. Dude, sorry to say you got your heads in the cloud. Maybe because you've spent so long abroad and you are homesick.

Nigeria is not what you think. I repeat.. NIGERIA IS NOT WHAT YOU THINK! It is a land of hardship, anger and frustration. Don't be decieved by the suffer and smile lifestyle.

Yes there is a better sense of community here but trust me, it's because there's no other option. When there's no light, wont you go out and gist with neighbours? who will sit inside in darkness? We need each other to survive in this decrepit land.. but believe me, the minute Nigeria develops like the western world, all these social whatever will stop.

Regarding opportunities, they are only there for the rich and connected. Someone like you may struggle since you've been abroad for so long. There are many returnees like you regretting their decision to return.

The best option is to live abroad and come home regularly for holidays. A word is enough!

ChiefDenis:
I kno this comment is old, but I'll jump in here to prevent bad info from spreading. It was the race prototype clk lm that was prone to flipping at extremely high speeds, not the gtr, the gtr is a masterpiece

ChiefDenis:
I kno this comment is old, but I'll jump in here to prevent bad info from spreading. It was the race prototype clk lm that was prone to flipping at extremely high speeds, not the gtr, the gtr is a masterpiece

ahiboilandgas:
hmm this got me ,I have been thinking of leaving Nigeria for Canada but I having a rethink ,I earn around 600 k monthly in nigeria

Kingspin:
IGBO WIFE. One of the disgusting thing among Nigerians i hate daily.

Why not just say the wife and leave us with the rest of the story.

Babyvet:
Lol, then why get a mortage then? You have expressed that you not able to afford a house or are planing on renting it out? If so I would not recommend renting it out because it’s going to be tough for you to manage the rental property if you are in Nigeria . If the tenants don’t pay be that you will be on the hook.

Babyvet:
Is your girl moving to Nigeria with you ?

Babyvet:
Okay good thing you are waiting till after you get citizenship plus you don’t own an home so you won’t be tied down with a mortgage.

Babyvet:
Just curious , why do want to go back to Nigeria? especially since a lot of Nigerians are running to Canada.

oloriLFC:

thecreed0091:
Let's celebrate our recent winnings and await winnings to come.
HAPPY NEW MONTH!!

BeardedMeat:
Wailing form was long finished. Wipe your tears Baba

Funnicator:
I.5 USD or CAD

Wanna do postgraduate pharmacy in Canada. How do you see it.

Funnicator:
How did you arrive Canada at age of 16?

And why are you in so much haste to return to Nigeria?isn't life there better?

And why is it difficult to buy a house in Canada.