Foreign Affairs › Re: Fugitive On The Run For 16 Years, Arrested After Boasting Of His Cooking Skills by areeyor(m): 8:07pm On Feb 03, 2023 |
boocheey: I need a friend either male or Female at Adesanya Ajah. I’m at Y4 close, same estate |
Nairaland General › Re: Happy New Year 2023 Nairalanders by areeyor(m): 3:42am On Jan 01, 2023 |
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Crime › Re: Police Is A Noble Profession, Allow Your Wards – IGP Usman To Parents by areeyor(m): 9:52pm On Dec 31, 2022 |
Righthussle: Una own wards don finish? I’m tired oo. If his children are left are out � His children should lead we will follow |
Crime › Re: Police Is A Noble Profession, Allow Your Wards – IGP Usman To Parents by areeyor(m): 9:51pm On Dec 31, 2022 |
Righthussle: Una own wards don finish? If his children are left are out � |
Foreign Affairs › Re: Yoweri Museveni: Life Cannot Stop Because We Banned Facebook by areeyor(m): 2:39pm On Dec 23, 2022 |
GOTVee:
Even though I'm a born again Christian, any Christian that participates in the celebration of Xmas will end up in Hell. The bible commands we Christians to celebrate the death of our lord Jesus (Luke 22:19b; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26) and not his birth. Any Christian celebrating what is contrary to the bible commandment will end up in eternal pain. Do not celebrate Xmas to avoid regrettable consequences. Jesus was mentioned in the Holy Quran but you'll never find any of our Muslim brothers and sister celebrating his birth  Cry your own cry � |
Sports › Re: Sergio Busquets Announces Retirement From Spain Duty After Historic Career by areeyor(op): 7:04pm On Dec 16, 2022 |
Urheadmaster: He has tried 
At least he won the world cup along with Sergio Ramos  He tried too |
Sports › Sergio Busquets Announces Retirement From Spain Duty After Historic Career by areeyor(op): 5:38pm On Dec 16, 2022 |
Legendary midfielder Sergio Busquets has announced his retirement from the Spanish national team at the age of 34.
Busquets was the last remaining member of the 2010 World Cup-winning side present in their 2022 campaign and has decided to hang up his boots following 13 years in the international game.
With 143 caps to his name, the third-most in Spain history behind Sergio Ramos (180) and Iker Casillas (167). He scored just two goals in that time, but was an integral part of Spain’s midfield for more than a decade.
Making his debut under Vicente del Bosque in 2009, he would form an impressive partnership with Xabi Alonso at the base of midfield initially. During his time, he won the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Euros, forming part of an iconic Spain side that dominated football for four years.
Quite aside from historically successful, Busquets was part of an era that marked international football, which was defined in no small part down to his style and excellence. Famously, former Spain manager commented that if he had to come back as a footballer, he would like to be Sergio Busquets.
It brings to a close an incredible spell for La Roja, who lose a unique and brilliant footballer.
His full statement below:[/b]
“I would like to announce that after almost 15 years and 143 games, the time has come to say goodbye to the national team. I would like to thank all the people who have accompanied me on this long journey. From Vicente del Bosque who gave me the opportunity to start, to Luis Enrique for making me enjoy myself until the last second, and also to thank Julen Lopetegui, Fernando Hierro and Robert Moreno for their trust, as well as all their staff.
And of course to each and every one of my teammates, with whom I have struggled to try to take the team where it deserved to go, with more or less success but always giving everything and with the greatest of pride.
I do not want to forget a single member of the journey, who, being in the background, have been just as important (physios, doctors, kit men, delegates, nutritionists, staff, press, security, travel, etc…) and all the people and workers who have crossed my path and have made it so special. Also to presidents, managers, sporting directors, and to those who, in one way or another, have been part of the federation.
To all the fans, for the daily support received and especially when things did not turn out as we expected. That is when you are most needed and when you have to be most united. To all of you, thank you!
And of course, most importantly, to my family. For supporting me at all times and in all my decisions and sharing this path while being away for many days and making me always feel close, so that I could give my best.
It has been an honour to represent my country and take it to the top, to be a World and European champion, to be Captain and to play so many games, with greater or lesser success but always giving everything and contributing my grain of sand so that everything went as well as possible and that everyone felt as important they are, helping everyone and fighting for the same goal, with unique, unforgettable and historic experiences”.
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Family › Re: Marriage: My Mother Inlaw Calls My Wife Everyday Is It Proper? by areeyor(m): 1:03pm On Nov 08, 2022 |
fx45: You're obviously sick in the head. A mother calls her daughter that she carried for 9 months in the womb and raised her until a few months ago that you came into the picture... Now you want to break the bond I don't seem to understand it. Why are you feeling insecure because a mother calls her children on the phone. What exactly is wrong with that? Is she interfering in your marriage? You need to do an introspection and check yourself. Something isn't adding up somewhere.
You're not ok. Something is wrong with you You said bond. Do you know what distractions means ? Her mother in law calling her daughter is the real definition of marriage distraction. She is not calling to greet her daughter but to pick nose in her daughter’s marriage which is so wrong |
Family › Re: Marriage: My Mother Inlaw Calls My Wife Everyday Is It Proper? by areeyor(m): 12:59pm On Nov 08, 2022 |
Mide70: Please I need your opinion on this issue.
Though before I got married I discovered my mother inlaw calls all her daughters both married and unmarried everyday (only 3 ladies no boys) and they fear her to the bone.
At times every morning and night just to talk to them but I believe when they get married they need privacy and respect but this is not the case for my mother-in-law and I detest such act.
Mind you I'm not against call or trying to break the bond but I believe this is marriage. I'm looking for a way to stop all that
I'm I wrong or right to take that step ? My brother you are not wrong. The earlier the better. When your mother in law calls her daughter every day what are they talking about that she can not give her daughter the privacy after marriage? I know someone in similar situation. Nothing in your marriage that is going on that they are not discussing about. Let your wife know that you are not comfortable with it and that’s your finally decision |
Politics › Re: Obidients Plan 100km Car Drive Procession For Peter Obi (pictures) by areeyor(m): 2:49pm On Oct 26, 2022 |
Throwback: Very careless like Obi himself without life jacket despite all the accidents that have been occurring.
Is this the kind of person that will develop Nigeria with a local mentality?
No wonder Anambra could not have its capital Awka upgraded with his poor performance from 2006 to 2014. Who is responsible for your data sub ? You don’t have something good to use it for |
Family › Re: Married Men With Children, How Much Do You Spend On Running Your Home Weekly? by areeyor(m): 2:39pm On Oct 26, 2022 |
Meektunz: Please married men tell us the truth because it is now I know that marriage is no child's play.
Mine is 20k but sometimes when there is no money we dey manage anyhow anyhow ooo. 30k per week, 2 children and wife. Other things still involved |
Celebrities › Re: Rico Swavey: Doren Specialist Hospital Absolves Staff, Fingers Rico's Friend by areeyor(m): 8:04pm On Oct 14, 2022 |
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Politics › Re: Oluremi, Tinubu’s Wife Urges Women To Campaign In Markets, Workplaces by areeyor(m): 3:35pm On Oct 13, 2022 |
VOsimhen144: Tinubu is our next president of Nigeria whether zombidients like it or not. I'm BATified.
I will do anything and everything for Tinubu to win even if it takes me to snatch ballot box on that election day, I will do it. Tinubu MUST win and that's our agenda for 2023
Emi lo kan Bola Tinubu lo Kan. If he sure for you show your identity and let screenshot this your comments. |
Romance › Re: My Ex Proposed Love To Me Again by areeyor(m): 9:41pm On Oct 08, 2022 |
Preciousgirl: Thank s
Men are dogs In deed Women are what then ? |
Politics › Re: Killers Of Owo Church Worshippers Must Face Justice – Tinubu Campaign Group by areeyor(m): 6:11pm On Jun 05, 2022 |
Massiveglory: This is wonderful. For the first time , Jagaban didn't turn a blind eye to the killings in the west. That's a welcome development, but baba come out boldly and address the killers. Call them by name. Don't be afraid. Position or no position, speak out for your people. They are not spirits. If you don't tackle them headlong, they will come for you. [i]City Boy [/i]want to get cheap point ��� |
Politics › Re: Osinbajo Is Buhari's Preferred Candidate Ahead Of APC Primary - Independent by areeyor(m): 10:47am On Jun 01, 2022 |
Aganju849: So Jagabambam.can go back to France for rehab and general rejuvenation
Stem Cell therapy is highly recommended for memory loss problems, by the way Exactly. He needs to take care of himself |
Sports › Re: Which Is More Painful Between Relationship Heartbreak & Betslip? by areeyor(m): 10:31pm On May 31, 2022 |
Desperados: Imagine your bet ticket of #10million just cut due to only the last game. Then your girlfriend called you 30mins later to end your relationship of 5 years.
Which incident would you think more & Which of them would be most painful to you?
BROKEN RELATIONSHIP or CUT-ONE BET SLIP....
Bet slip
Oya bettors and lovers, mak una con talk.
Girls, com hear ur guys... |
Crime › Re: Oyo: Woman Slaps A Policeman Trying To Enforce Curfew by areeyor(m): 8:22pm On May 03, 2020 |
Ezennwa: hmm!
She must be insane. many are mad but few are roaming. Listen to what she said. She said the man slapped her while she was eating reason why the woman provoked. They are showing us the only place the woman taking actions. |
Family › Re: Woman Complains Of Everyday Sex From Husband, Runs (Video) by areeyor(m): 3:50pm On Apr 16, 2020 |
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Food › Re: Lockdown: Nigerian Man Dies Of Hunger (Photo) by areeyor(m): 3:38pm On Apr 16, 2020 |
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Sports › Re: Mo Salah Refuses Man Of The Match Award, Hands It To Milner (photos ( by areeyor(m): 10:52am On Dec 09, 2018 |
servercodes001: He's seeking attention just as you are seeking attention from us. We will give u...1Minute SALAHNCE for you on that.. |
Crime › Re: Fulani Herdsmen And Their Cows Killed In Plateau State (Disturbing Photos) by areeyor(m): 10:21am On Jan 18, 2018 |
You are so heartless. Your friends and family needs to beware of you. Omo Pau bi ibon |
Travel › Re: 10 Most Popular Yoruba Cities In Nigeria by areeyor(m): 9:14pm On Jan 14, 2018 |
With popular streets such as Bode Thomas, Allen Avenue, Isaac John, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Adeola Odeku and a host of others, the city boasts of most of the elegant buildings in the city..Oshodi and Agege are more popular than all this places you mentioned as part of Lagos. Ekiti360: Comprising majorly of people who live in the South-West, the Yorubas originated from Ile-Ife in Osun state. While the majority of the Yorubas live in western Nigeria, there are also substantial indigenous Yoruba communities in Benin, Ghana, Togo, the Caribbean, Cuba, Jamaica, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago among others. Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, Akure, Osogbo, Ado-Ekiti, Ilorin, Sango Otta, Ife are the most popular Yoruba cities in Nigeria. Want to find out the culture and lifestyle of these cities, read on.
10 Most Popular Yoruba Cities in Nigeria
1. Lagos
Being the commercial hub of West Africa, Lagos is the most popular Yoruba destination in Nigeria. It is also home to other tribes in the country that seeks for greener pastures as there is a good blend of people from other cultural backgrounds. With popular streets such as Bode Thomas, Allen Avenue, Isaac John, Ozumba Mbadiwe, Adeola Odeku and a host of others, the city boasts of most of the elegant buildings in the country. A teeming increase in its resident has made the city a very competitive and boisterous one. Creativity, innovation, and excellence are the main core of the city as it aims to rank as the best megacity in the country.
Living in Lagos is great. Although, many residents complain about the standard of living in the city without considering some exceptional reasons why living in Nigeria’s most productive state is a blessing. A lot of business opportunities, fun spots and unique local foods that will make you want to live in this city.
Many of the popular Yoruba culture and respect seems to have ebbed away with modernization in this city as the need to be seen as a civilized person has taken the front seat. Although the Eyo masquerade festival is still celebrated by the true indigenes of the city.
2. Ibadan
Aptly described by J.P. Clark as a running splash of rust and gold-flung and scattered among seven hills like broken china in the sun, Ibadan is the third largest city in Africa comprising mainly of the Yorubas.
Communal living is not so much displayed in this city although, the adjoining towns close to it still do. Ibadan is known for its food delicacy – Amala (yam flour) with gbegiri or ewedu soup.
Housing, feeding, and transportation in Ibadan are cheaper than that of other major cities in Nigeria; making it one of the best places to live in the country.
Taking a family vacation to the city, here are some fun hangout spots in Ibadan: Ventura shopping mall, University of Ibadan Zoo, Trans Wonderland Amusement Park, Ibadan Recreational Club, Game World among others
3. Abeokuta
Translated to mean ‘under the rock’, Abeokuta is the largest city and state capital of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria. The city lies below the popular Olumo rock and is home to several caves and shrines.
Usually held in Abeokuta, The Ake Arts and Book Festival founded by Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin was named after The Ake, the traditional residence of the Alake. It is an annual literary, cultural, and art event that takes place in the city. Irrespective of modernization, the people of Abeokuta still hold their culture and traditions so dearly.
Home to Nigerian Nobel Prize-winning author, Wole Soyinka, has a breathtaking beautiful scenery with hills and valleys. Kuto, Owu and Olumo rock are very popular areas in Abeokuta. Transportation in Abeokuta is major via taxi cabs with rates that are not so expensive. For a popular city, the absence of cinemas and malls may not be very encouraging to outgoing tourists. However, there are several cool hangout places, fun spots, and clubs.
Living in Abeokuta is affordable and easy as it is not a congested place. So you don’t have to worry about traffic and a high standard of living.
4. Ijebu Ode
Ijebu ode , the second largest city in Ogun state after Abeokuta, is the home to the Yoruba ethnic group who speak the Ijebu dialect of Yoruba. Migration, civilization and inter-tribal marriages have made the general Yoruba language popular among folks as opposed to the local dialect.
The city is the trade center for farming regions where yam, cassava, grain, tobacco, and cotton are grown. It is a popular myth among Yorubas that the Ijebu people are stingy and not liberal. The Ijebus are known for having a very active social life as they often throwing one party or the other.
5. Akure
Akure is a major city in Ondo State. Originally included in what is now Ekiti, the city is predominantly occupied by Yorubas who speak various dialects of the language. The city boasts of a good number of the educated elites in the country which led to its being classified as been educationally advanced.
A great need to preserve the cultural heritage of the Akure people led to its historical monuments being housed in the palace of the traditional ruler commonly called the Deji of Akure. Showcasing the colourful and energetic cultural display of the city, the Egungun Festival is a popular one used in entertaining people.
Most of the luxury hotels and restaurants found in Ondo state are specifically situated in Akure.
6. Osogbo
Popular destinations in Osun state are Osogbo , Ilesa, Ile-Ife. Ideal Nest Hotel and Suites, Zenababs Half Moon Resort, Regina Suites, KrisCourt Hotel are the best places for tourists to stay in Osun. If you haven’t visited the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, Olumirin Waterfalls, and Erin Ijesha as well as the Nike Art Centre, then your tour in the city is incomplete.
Celebrated in honour of Osun (the goddess of fertility, protector of children and mothers), the Osun-Osogbo festival is a popular cultural celebration in the city which attracts curious tourists from all over the world.
Worship of traditional deities is still very much revered in this city. It is not unusual to see a traditional shrine in residential areas.
Living in Osogbo is cheap and affordable. Rents, fees, and cost of acquiring items are kept at the minimum in this city.
7. Ile-Ife
Located in the present-day Osun, Ife is an ancient Yoruba city in south-western Nigeria. The origin of the Yoruba race, culture, tradition and language can be traced to Ile-Ife. Meaning the Land of Expansion, Ile-Ife has road networks to Ede, Ondo, Ilesha and Ibadan.
Highly revered among the Yoruba and the nation at large, The Ooni of Ife is the traditional head in Ile-Ife. Being the origin and source of the Yoruba religion and tradition, the city holds dearly a large chunk of the culture and traditions. An important event in the ancient town holds annually is the Olojo Festival.
Important places in Ile-Ife are University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ife Museum of Antiquities, Opa Oranmiyan, Okemogun Shrine, Oduduwa Palace, Zoological Gardens and Odua Shrine.
8. Sango Otta
Sango Ota , the home of the Awori ethnic group is a popular city located in Ogun state. A good number of the residents of Sango Otta have their workplace in Lagos as the city is a stone throw to Lagos.
The same kind of lifestyle seen in Lagos is also reflected in Ota. Compared to Lagos, the Yoruba culture and tradition are still very much practised here. Sango, Ota, Atan, Agbara, Ifo and Arigbajo are the most popular locations in the city.
Most of the houses here are new and the usually have large living rooms. Rental fees here are also very affordable.
9. Ado Ekiti
Surrounded by hills and rocks, Ado Ekiti is a city in south-west Nigeria, the state capital, and headquarters of the Ekiti State.
Unlike other indigenous Yoruba cities, Christianity and Islam are the main religions practiced with only a few traditional worshippers in the city. One of the features that make the people of Ado-Ekiti unique is their tendency for communal living and practice of the monarchical system of government while still embracing modernization.
In contemporary times, western education had been the vogue throughout Ekiti. Ado-Ekiti took the lead with the number of educational institutions. The progress made in Western education, cultivation of food crop and of economic trees, as well as the establishment of commercial ventures, brought great profit to Ado-Ekiti. Various commercial enterprises operate in Ado Ekiti. The city is the trade centre for a farming region where yams, cassava, grain, and tobacco are grown. Cotton is also grown for weaving.
With a stadium capacity of 10,000 and a third division professional football league team, sporting activities are encouraged in the city.
The city is known for Pounded yam and Egusi as its local delicacy.
10. Ilorin
Otherwise known as the City of Lawyers, Ilorin is the largest city and the official capital of Kwara State.
Although the city retains a strong Islamic influence from the northern incursions, Christianity is now widely practised in the city due to the significant immigration of people from other parts of Kwara State and other parts of Nigeria into the city. Peace and harmony are the unique features of the city as it is a conference of cultures, populated by Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Fulani, Nupe, Baruba, other Nigerians and foreign nationals
The popularly practised profession in Ilorin is the legal profession as the majority of the top legal professionals in Nigeria either practised in Ilorin or have an affiliation with the city.
Having hosted several national handball competitions, the city accommodates the only standard baseball court in West Africa. A 20,000-capacity stadium and two Premier League professional football teams (the Kwara United Football Club and Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club) shows the abundance of interest in the world of sports. Esie museum, Mungo Park Cenotaph, Pategi Beach, Owu Falls, the Emir’s Palace along others are the must-see sites for anyone touring the state.
Endowed with adequate vast and rich agricultural land for both road and exportable cash crops, the commercial life of the city is quite impressive. Cheap rates for transportation, housing, consumables with little or no crime, makes living in Ilorin attractive.
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Celebrities › Re: “You Are An Idiot” — Dammy Krane Blasts Orezi Over His Hairstyle Comment by areeyor(m): 2:30pm On Oct 24, 2017 |
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Education › Courtists Fighting In Ekiti State University by areeyor(op): 9:17pm On Oct 23, 2017 |
This just happened in Ekiti state University. Two fraternity (Aye and Eye ) fighting each other in Ekiti state University one score dead while they said they are still counting.
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Politics › Re: $20bn NNPC Fraud: EFCC Discovers Diezani's $37.5m Lagos Mansion.. by areeyor(m): 3:17pm On Feb 11, 2017 |
BeeBeeOoh: How I wish we could gather & nuke all these thieves that has vowed that Nigeria & Nigerians will continue to suffer by looting her dry..
It's very sad 2face will not rise and come out to lead the youths on a protest against people like this except to come out and be claiming youth ambassador. God will punish him if he ever mentioned to be an ambassador again |
Foreign Affairs › Obama Cites Letter From Child Offering Home To Young Syrian Refugee by areeyor(op): 7:37pm On Sep 22, 2016 |
Letter from six-year-old Alex of Scarsdale, New York, asking for Syrian child to be resettled in his home, is praised by Obama at the United Nations A child’s letter to Barack Obama asking for a young Syrian refugee to be resettled in his home has gone viral and been praised by the US president at the United Nations.
“Remember the boy who was picked up by the ambulance in Syria? Can you please go get him and bring him to my home?” the letter from six-year-old Alex of Scarsdale, New York, began. “Park in the driveway or on the street and we will be waiting for you guys with flags, flowers, and balloons.”
The letter was referring to Omran Daqneesh, the five-year-old boy who was filmed sitting dazed, bloodied and covered in dust after being pulled from the rubble of his home in Aleppo, Syria, last month.
Alex’s innocent and heartfelt letter hoping to help provide a better life for the Syrian boy earned widespread attention online after it was published by the White House and referenced in remarks by the president to the UN. The White House did not give Alex’s last name.
A video published by the White House that showed Alex sitting at his dining table and reading his letter aloud has been shared over 100,000 times on Facebook, with many commenters saying his words moved them to tears. One referenced a tweet by Donald Trump Jr, the son of the Republican nominee, which compared Syrian refugees to poisoned Skittles. “Neither of these sweet little boys, someone’s sons, are Skittles,” she wrote. “We will give him a family and he will be our brother,” Alex wrote in his letter. The little boy pledged that his younger sister, Catherine, would collect butterflies and fireflies for him. He would introduce him to his friends and share his toys with him.
“In my school, I have a friend from Syria, Omar, and I will introduce him to Omar. We can all play together. We can invite him to birthday parties and he will teach us another language. We can teach him English too, just like my friend Aoto from Japan,” Alex wrote.
“Since he won’t bring toys and doesn’t have toys Catherine will share her big blue stripy white bunny. And I will share my bike and I will teach him how to ride it. I will teach him additions and subtractions in math.”
Omran was rescued with his three siblings and his mother and father, after an airstrike. His older sister and brother had been brought in the ambulance with him, according to the journalist who filmed the video. His eldest brother died in the hospital from his injuries. Obama, in his speech on refugees on Tuesday, said: “We can all learn from Alex.”
“The humanity that a young child can display who hasn’t learned to be cynical or suspicious or fearful of other people because of where they’re from or how they look or how they pray,” Obama said.
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Politics › Re: Rivers APC to Wike: Pay Teachers Salary,Stop Wastin Rivers Money on Edo Election by areeyor(m): 9:27am On Sep 12, 2016 |
3sexy: I dreamt Buhari died and I woke up feeling very happy, I went straight to my TV to check if there is any BREAKING NEWS
Click like if u want my dream to come true , click share if u want my dream to come true TODAY  heartless human being. you can neva dream of being successful in life, cos good dream is far away from you..how on earth would you dream that your leader is dead,this is more like you woke up one morning and share the news to your family that you father died during your dream all because he can not afford to give you regular 3course meal..am sure your siblings will gather to dish you slaps |
Politics › Re: Why I Don't Attend Council Of States Meeting With President Buhari – Fayose by areeyor(m): 12:02pm On Jul 12, 2016 |
frankline5: Imagine spending 250million on state council meeting? Choi!!!
And the still deceive their zombies that they are cutting cost. So Fayose's words can convinced you to believe they budgetted 250million for feeding at state council meeting. How I wish you know this so called Fayose. We live in Ekiti suffering and smiling |
Romance › Re: Lady With Big Boobs At Computer Village Responds by areeyor(m): 2:10pm On Jul 09, 2016 |
charix: Long story with no moral lesson attached. It's a misconception when people say 'no knowledge is wasted', this one was -- my time too. Pray for understanding
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Politics › Re: List Of AMCON 217 “Chronic Debtors” by areeyor(m): 11:30am On Jun 26, 2016 |
19.Hotel De Island.Director Buruji Kashamu Family-10.80billion naira.so this man can owe up to this amount why his son will be flaunting thousands of dollars on IG |