7. your power consumption doesn’t concern Nepa, you must pay your bill.

6. There is constant power when people have traveled during festive season

5. When the light is half current it tends to last more than when it is full

4. When the light is so full, you get scared and start turning off the bulbs

3. When you are watching an interesting movie and rain starts falling.

2. And they refuse to seize power after 2 hours

NEPA or PHCN wahala is one understandable thing that we have accepted as our faith in Nigeria, that even when power stays for long we worry and pray in our hearts that it should be off in order not to suffer it for long.

Nigerians would understand the fact that NEPA now PHCN makes us suffer for power and yet whether or not we make use of the light we have to pay the bills double of what we must have used. To make you laugh a bit NAIJ.com’s has come up with different palava we face with NEPA as Nigerians.

Source: https://www.naij.com/1008658-hilarious-7-nepa-wahala-every-nigerian-would-understand-photos.html

1. When they eventually bring the light

The First Lady Aisha Buhari has stirred up controversy after granting an interview to the BBC.

Excerpts of the interview were published on Tuesday, October 11 and in it, the first lady said some things that caught the attention of Nigerians. Aisha is reported to have made some comments about her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari and some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The BBC plans to air the full interview on its programme, ‘Gane Mini Hanya’, on Saturday, October 15. But, report has it that Buhari has been mounting pressure on them not to air the full interview,

Here are the top shocking excerpts from her interview:

1. Buhari betrayed those who voted for him
According to her, Buhari did not give appointments to those who worked for his victory in the 2015 presidential elections. Instead, he appointed people who didn’t do anything for him. “This worries us a lot now. Because they believe they are the ones who suffered, but are no where today. People who do not have voters card are those who are given appointments and enjoying the government. “Some people are sitting down in their homes folding their arms only for them to be called to come and head an agency or a ministerial position.”

2. There is crack within the APC
Aisha said that some people have started causing division within the APC because they felt they laboured for the party and helped it to power in 2015. They believe they deserve to be compensated but have been shunned by the president. “Many people have started dividing the leadership of the APC and that is really making us feel not too good. “They are doing that because they felt they laboured for the party and deserved to be compensated.”

3. Buhari doesn’t know those working for him
The wife of the president said majority of those working with her husband were unknown to him. “Among all the people he selected, if he is asked among 50 people, he does not know 45. I don’t know them despite staying with him for 27 years.”

4. She may not back him at the next election
Though Buhari has not told her whether he would contest the 2019 election, the first lady may not support her husband at the next election if things continue the way it is. “He is yet to tell me but I have decided as his wife, that if things continue like this up to 2019, I will not go out and campaign again and ask any woman to vote like I did before. I will never do it again.”

5. The government has been hijacked
Aisha claims the government had been hijacked by a “few people” who are behind presidential appointments. She however, refused to name them saying, “You will know them if you watch television.”

6. She can’t say if her husband is in charge
The first lady was asked if President Buhari is in charge and her reply was, “That is left for the people to decide.”

7. She believes her husband has improved security
According to her, one of Buhari’s major achievements was to improve security in the north-east where militant Islamist group Boko Haram has waged an insurgency since 2009. “No-one is complaining about being attacked in their own homes. Thankfully everyone can walk around freely, go to places of worship, etc. Even kids in Maiduguri have returned to schools.”

https://www.naij.com/1008538-7-absolutely-shocking-secrets-aisha-revealed-husband-apc.html

This visit which begins today is scheduled to end on October 16, 2016. Below are the reasons for the visit:

1. Cooperation between two nations

One of the aims of the visit is to meet with German Chancellor, Angela Merkel on issues that border on better cooperation between Germany and Nigeria.

Femi Adesina, the special adviser on media and publicity to the president had this to say about that part of the visit:

"The president will confer with Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany, including further cooperation on security, the humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and rehabilitation of the North-East, as well as trade and economic relations between both countries."

The problems of IDPs, Boko Haram attacks and the economic recession are ones Nigeria will find hard to solve without support, this will feature prominently in the discussions between the two heads of state.

2. Security

Following his visit with Angela Merkel, President Buhari will meet with President Joachim Gauck to discuss how to attract foreign investment to Nigeria.

Femi Adesina said in his statement: "Thereafter, the President, who will be accompanied by Governors Kashim Shettima of Borno State and Rochas Okorocha of Imo and representatives of the National Assembly, will meet with Federal President Joachim Gauck."

It is important to note that in February 2016, Mr Joachim Gauck visited Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos state, pledging that Germany will assist Nigeria with the technical know- how to successfully fight terrorism. This will also be part of the discussion with President Buhari.

3. Foreign investment

The third objective of the trip is stated thus by Adesina:

"In furtherance of the administration’s objective to attract more foreign investment and create economic opportunities in the country, President Buhari will participate in a Business Forum in Berlin with leading German companies already active in Nigeria and other prospective investors."

The Business forum in Berlin will likely include companies like Siemens, a multinational technology company in Nigeria and several others.

4. Nigerians in Germany

Before returning to Abuja on October 16, President Buhari will round up his visit by meeting with representatives of the Nigerian community in Germany.

This will help to deepen relations with Germany and build on the very cordial relations both countries enjoy in several areas of bilateral cooperation including the fight against terrorism, economic relations, rebuilding of the North east, support for IDPs, vocational training, energy partnership and cultural relations.

The visit hopefully will have a hugely positive impact on Nigeria, its security and economy.

https://www.naij.com/1006522-revealed-4-main-reasons-buhari-visiting-germany-today.html

At least, 300 houses have been flooded and 860 households displaced in Lagos and Ogun states following the opening of Oyan Dam water, Punch is reporting.

Affected areas of both states are Agiliti/Maidan, Orile, Owode, Agboyi and Araromi communities in Ketu and Mile 12 areas in Lagos; and Akute and Warewa communities, as well as estates in and around OPIC in Ogun State. Several residents of the affected areas were seen vacating their homes for dry land as they blame the Ogun/Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) for not informing them before opening the Oyan dam.

“The flooding started about three weeks ago when people started calling that their communities were flooded. People have been evacuating their homes since then, while some others are trapped. If the situation persists, everywhere will be submerged. The government needs to come in. Isheri North GRA, for instance, was sold by Lagos State and some of the estates were sold by the Ogun State Government. There was supposed to be proper planning; but we have been left to our fate. Former President Goodluck Jonathan visited this area four years ago because of this same problem, but nothing was done after the visit.

“We are appealing to OORBDA to reduce the operating level of the dam to 54 metres. If the level is reduced, the reservoir will have more space to hold water and this flooding will be averted.” But The Managing Director of Ogun/Osun River Basin Development Authority, Mr. Akintunde Soyemi, said the flooding was aggravated by human activities. He said, “Ogun River is a big river cutting across three states with more than 20 tributaries one of which is Oyan Dam, which is the only one that is gated and whose release can be controlled.

“This year, we had much more run off; we only released 15 per cent now, which is done at a controlled rate and is not supposed to flood the downstream. It is flooding because it is not the only contributory river. Most of those flooded places are in the flood plain of Ogun River. The rule of thumb in constructing residences is that you must be above the level of the road, anywhere below such level will always be submerged.” He said the authority was working on controlling the flooding and that residents would see an improvement in the coming days.

Read more: https://www.naij.com/996853-massive-flood-hit-lagos-ogun-860-households-displaced-photo.html

The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) has issued a warning to President Muhammadu Buhari over the activities of soldiers in the Niger Delta region. The militant group that has claimed responsibility for series of bombing of oil and gas pipeline said it will not sit back and watch soldiers harass people in the region.

The Sun reports that in a statement issued by Gen. Aldo Agbalaja who is the spokesperson of the group, it warned the government to be prepared for a guerrilla if soldiers don’t desist from their military operation. The group also dismissed President Buhari’s threat in his Independence Day message to deal with militants. “In the face of an imminent failure, the Nigerian military is now resorting to very unwholesome practices, hounding and hunting people around, just to make it look like they are working indeed and justify the huge budget they have been allocated.

“Now, the Nigerian military is victimising and arresting even women in the name of the Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, just to cover up their ineptitude. What have women/wives got to do with militancy? The Commanding Officer 222 Battalion is beginning to over step his boundaries.

“However, we are using this message to warn you to stop intimidating and harassing our people, if your men continue troubling our people, we will be forced to adopt strategies that we had earlier decided against; your soldiers in all parts of our land will become an endangered specie, they will become targets of attack and if you push us to that resolve, you stand no chance against us.”

https://www.naij.com/996858-will-start-hunting-soldiers-dont-desist-niger-delta-militants-warn-buhari.html

Emerging reports suggest that British scientists could be one step closer towards finding a permanent cure for HIV-AIDS. Huffington Post reports that a 44-year-old social worker in London appears to be completely free of the virus after undergoing an experimental therapy technique.

The man was first given a vaccine which helped his immune system detect infected cells, and then took Vorinostat, a drug which is normally used in experimental cancer treatment trials.

The Vorinostat then activates dormant infected cells that would normally slip through the net allowing the body’s immune system to detect and kill every last infected cell.

In simple terms what this combination of treatments does is remove the camouflage that allows HIV to remain hidden and then shine a spotlight on it allowing the immune system to clearly identify infected cells and kill them. The researchers have said that there’s an extremely long way to go before they start throwing parties. For starters this is just one man in a trial that involves 50 people. All 50 will need to show similar responses to the treatment, and then even if they do they’ll need to be continually tested for the next five years to make sure the virus has been completely eradicated.

That said, this is promising news. For starters this method is essentially a complex and aggressive form of drug therapy, far less invasive and complex as a technique like gene editing.

Source: https://www.naij.com/993010-breaking-full-cure-for-hiv-aids-discovered.html

Cholera has remained a chronic illness despite all the major advances in research. This epidemic illness is still a challenge to the modern medical world. Recently, it was reported that an outbreak of the disease occurred in Lagos and Ebonyi which killed some people.

Although the disease may be asymptomatic or mild, but a severe cholera can cause death from dehydration (the loss of water and salts from the body) within hours if not treated. Here are 6 basic steps that can keep you from being a victim of cholera:

1. Drink and use safe water
Consumption of safe and clean should encouraged. Bottled water with an unbroken seal should not be an option for consumption. Water could also be boiled or treated with a chlorine product to keep it safe for drinking. Also use safe water to brush your teeth, wash and prepare food. 2. Wash your hands often with soap and safe water

2 Always make it a habit to wash your hands frequently.
Washing of hands often with soap and clean water could reduce the ingestion of bacteria from the hand to the mouth. In a situation where there is no soap available, scrub hands often with ash or sand and rinse with clean water.

3. Proper disposal of feces (poop), do not defecate in any body of water Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels should not be done in sensitive areas, particularly water body areas. Defecating or having a sewage close to water could lead to the contamination. Therefore this can make the environment prone to cholera.

4. Proper preparatory of food, vegetables and fruits
Cooking of food properly, especially sea-foods. Ensure your food is properly covered to avoid contamination, while fruits and vegetables should be thoroughly washed before eating. However, avoid raw foods other than fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself.

5. Clean up safely in the kitchen and in places where your family bathes and washes clothes.
Clean food preparation areas and kitchenware with soap and safe water and let dry completely before reuse.

6. Wash yourself, your children, diapers, and clothes, 30 meters (98 feet) away from drinking water sources.

https://www.naij.com/987822-6-tips-to-prevent-you-from-getting-cholera-disease.html

Mr Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the new governor-elect of Edo state after he defeated his closest rival Pastor Ize-Iyamu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). PDP supporters have however refused the election results and it is believed that protests are likely to ensue. Here are some less-known facts about the governor-elect:

1. Early life
Chief Agho Obaseki Godwin Obaseki is a son of the famous Obaseki family. One of the family’s most popular sons was Chief Agho Obaseki, who was the great great grand son of the Obi of Nsukwa, in the now Aniocha region of the Delta state of Nigeria. As a young child, he went to St. Matthews Anglican Primary School, Benin City. His secondary education was at Eghosa Anglican Grammar School, also in Benin City.

2. Education
Godwin Ibaseki, the governor-elect of Edo state After secondary school, he attended the University of Ibadan where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Classics. For his MBA in Finance and International Business, he attended the Columbia University and Pace University in New York, the United States of America. He is also a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers, Nigeria, and an alumnus of the Lagos Business School Chief Executive.

3. Family life
Apart from being from the famous and illustrious Obaseki family, he is married to Betsy Obaseki.

4. Career
Godwin Obaseki has held many official posts within Edo state Godwin Obaseki was the chairman of the Edo state Economic and Strategy Team (EST), which was inaugurated by Governor Adams Oshiomole in March 2009. He also serves as an executive board member of several private companies including Afrinvest, Dorman Long Engineering Limited, Pillar Oil Limited, Seric Impianti International Limited. He was the founding secretary of a New York based US Africa Chamber of Commerce in 1992, which promoted US organisations doing business in Africa.

5. Obaseki’s NGO
Godwin Obaseki is also a trustee in a family NGO He also serves as trustee, in the Dr Jackson Owen Obaseki Foundation, a family owned NGO, which is involved in providing free educational and health services to the less priviledged people.

6. Achievements
He was the chairman of the following entities: – Tax Assessment Review Committee for Edo State Internal Revenue Service (TARC). – Committee on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). – Committee on the Implementation of the Law Establishing the Edo State University of Science and Technology, Uzaire He was also the secretary, committee on Contributory Pension Scheme. On Thursday, September 29, he has been declared as the governor-elect of Edo state. Congratulations!

Source: https://www.naij.com/988302-6-facts-not-know-edo-state-governor-elect-godwin-obaseki.html

Following the anti-corruption crusade championed by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, former first lady, Patience Jonathan has been shrouded in a $31.4 million corruption-related investigation.

In what might be considered an unprecedented move, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) went after the first lady of the incumbent president and froze an account connected to her making it impossible for her to access the $31.4 million in it while investigation goes on.

While some Nigerians have commended the anti-graft agency for the fearless move that will go a long way to wipe away corruption from the Nigerian system, others have described the move as a sort of witch-hunt as the former first lady has right to her money since she has not been formally charged with a crime.

The EFCC angle
The anti-graft agency revealed that the account was being fingered as one of those involved in an alleged fraud case before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos but Mrs Jonathan’s counsel, Gboyega Oduwole has filed a case before the court, informing that her client is unhappy with the EFCC over the recent move to freeze the account.

Amajuoyi Azubike Briggs, an ex-presidential aide; Damola Bolodeoku, a former Skye Bank official; Pluto Property and Investment Company Limited and Avalon Global Property Development Company Limited had all been charged to court over their individual involvement in the fraudulent activities with companies without address.

Seagate Property Development and Investment Company Limited; Trans Ocean Property and Investment Company Limited, Avalon Global Property Development Company Limited and Globus Integrated Services Limited were also charged with the same offence. Like in the case of Governor Ayodele Fayose, the EFCC has insisted that it has a right to freeze accounts of persons suspected to have committed financial crime until the completion of investigation and the frozen account would be presented as an exhibit in court.

The Patience Jonathan angle
Following the restriction on her account, Patience demanded a court declaration that the EFCC breached her fundamental rights as a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria by placing a ‘freezing order’ on the said accounts without any court order or prior notice to her.

A few days later, the former first lady wrote a letter to Ibrahim Magu, the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) explaining that the $31.4 million found in her account is for her medical expenses.

In a letter through her lawyer, Patience claimed the money in the account was for medical bills and personal expenses.

“Our client has been operating the said accounts using the cards for her medical bill payments and purchases for her private purposes without any let or hindrance.

“Our client was therefore surprised when the said cards stop functioning on July 7, 2016, or thereabout. Our client immediately, thereupon, contacted Skye Bank Plc through our solicitors. It was only then that the bank officials informed our client that the said accounts were placed on a ‘No Debit Order’ following investigations and instruction from your commission and this is without notice to our client by either the bank or the commission.”

In light of this current controversy between Patience and the EFCC, a lot of discussions have started about whether the anti-graft agency has a right to freeze the account of the former first lady or no.

Do you think Patience Jonathan should be probed and her account frozen or not? Is any Nigerian above the law?

Source: https://www.naij.com/968748-poll-patience-jonathan-probed-31-4m-fraud-allegation.html

Cancer is the biggest killer in the world, accounting for more deaths than malaria, HIV/AIDS, heart diseases and tuberculosis combined. It is increasingly becoming a menace and assuming alarming proportion of deaths in Nigeria due to adoptions of western lifestyle – changing dietary habit from the traditional fibre rich diet, lack of exercise, consumption of processed food products and the culture of secrecy of the cause of death, including late reportage of symptoms to the hospitals.

Awareness of our modified lifestyle, what carcinogens are, minimisation of consumption of processed foods, importance of regular exercise and regular health check-up will go a long way to prevent the onset of cancer. General prevention of at least three hours a week exercise which is said to reduce the risk by 30 percent should be adopted by all, but more importantly, the over 40s. Below are other preventative measures:

Primary prevention – this is the first stage of cancer prevention involving the reduction and elimination of factors that can trigger mutation of cells, including relevant vaccination and tobacco control

Secondary prevention – this relates to screening and early detection/diagnosis, i.e mammography, Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT), colonoscopy and smear test.

Tertiary prevention – this involves prompt diagnosis and treatment including effective therapy, symptoms management, avoidance of use of oral contraceptives and HRT.

Dr Amugo added that, “It is hard to fathom why the government allow foods marked `for export only` to be imported into the country. Common sense tells you that such food products are obviously not conducive for consumption by their own people, and yet we deem it suitable for our citizens. “To that end, the Federal government need to formulate a government policy that will prevent such foods to be imported into our country.”

Change of Lifestyle
Adoption of western lifestyles and technology can be argued to be most important culprits in the recent upsurge in cancer cases in Nigeria. Packaging our food products in hazardous synthetic materials made of carcinogenic compounds that melt in medium to high temperature has been another major factor. Our dependency on mobile handsets, laptops and other communication gadgets with the accompanying constant exposure to radiation is yet another factor.

Way forward
“The government need to invest vigorously in manpower and deter the culture of brain drain, where we export proficient doctors to other countries who benefit from their skills and expertise” “Effective diagnosis through the provision of modern mgedical equipments is also essential for a swift intervention. Erratic power supply is another hindrance to the utilisation of the few existing equipments for diagnosis and treatment. Good and consistent awareness program or campaign will surely go a long way too,” concluded Dr Amugo.

Read more: https://www.naij.com/946004-upsurge-burden-cancer-nigeria.html

A 17-year-old boy Timothy Blessing Chinhengo just committed suicide after he found out that his 30-year-old sugar mummy, Patricia Chiweshe was cheating on him.

The 17-year-old teenager from Landa’s business centre in Chihota, Zimbabwe, reportedly stabbed his sugar mummy several times before committing suicide in police cells. The boy reportedly trailed Chiweshe, who is in her late 30s and saw her coming from a toilet in the company of a man last weekend at Landas. Timothy who has been suspecting the woman allegedly stabbed Patricia several times on the head using a glass.

On Saturday, August 27, Timothy was arrested and was reported to have ganged himself in a cell at the Mahusekwa police station, using a strap from the blanket. Confirming the incident, a police source said: “It is believed that he used a strap from his blanket in the cell to hang himself from the window in his cell. He was sharing the same cell with another suspect.” However, his sugar mummy is reportedly battling for her life at Parirenyatwa group of hospitals. Nawa o!

Source: https://www.naij.com/947887-sad-17-year-old-stabs-sugar-mummy-next-will-shock.html

10. Just look at the amount of beauty, male and female in one picture?
Buhari is ‘Sugar Daddy’ goals jor!

9. Agility at his age is definitely attractive. His pose here is to die for too
Just look at how he outshines Fashola in this picture. Baba is old age goals.

8. Who doesn’t love a man in uniform? Can you see the way it seats so well on him too?
Meanwhile that open teeth is definitely one reason the first lady fell for him, that open teeth is goals!

7. Have you seen the Mac look better in anyone else’s laps? The swag in this picture is blinding.
He is probably listening to Wizkid’s verse on ‘One Dance’. who knows?

6. Every woman loves a man with great taste in shoes, and you see those shoes in the picture below? They are of the best quality
Bow mere mortals! Bow!

5. When he totally rocked this Rivers traditional attire
Looking like a typical Ikwerre man with houses to rent and millions to spend.

4. When he totally slayed this Agbada, ‘Yoruba-demon’ style
This Agbada is the Agbada all other Agbadas look up to.

3. When he was Muhammadu ‘Okechukwu’ Buhari, with that signature red cap and beads
‘Nne, wassup, come, let me help your life’.

2. When Buhari was looking like the Godfather in this suit:
He was looking like he would make your girlfriend an offer she couldn’t refuse.

So there have been well dressed presidents, over time, but in recent memory, President Buhari seems to have taken the trophy for ‘Best Dressed Nigerian President’. Almost every time a picture has been released, either by the official photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo or just by the press, the president has been very well dressed. Here are 10 times, he was so well dressed, he could have taken your girlfriend from you:

Source: https://www.naij.com/915318-top-10-times-president-buhari-taken-girlfriend-photos.html

1. When he was on his James Bond swag with this perfect bow-tie:
‘Hey baby, My name is Buhari, Muhammadu Buhari.’

So there have been well dressed presidents, over time, but in recent memory, President Buhari seems to have taken the trophy for ‘Best Dressed Nigerian President’. Almost every time a picture has been released, either by the official photographer, Bayo Omoboriowo or just by the press, the president has been very well dressed. Here are 10 times, he was so well dressed, he could have taken your girlfriend from you:

Source: https://www.naij.com/915318-top-10-times-president-buhari-taken-girlfriend-photos.html

1. When he was on his James Bond swag with this perfect bow-tie:
‘Hey baby, My name is Buhari, Muhammadu Buhari.’

It is no longer news that Aisha, wife of Nigerian president, Mohammadu Buhari, is in the US.

Who knew she is such a fashionista? She was spotted in the United States with a designer Hermes Birkin 35cm Porosus Crocodile bag. An authentic Hermes Cognac Porosus Crocodile Birkin 35 Cm bag ranges from $89,000.00 USD (N34,710,000) to $69,000.00 USD (N26,910,000) at 390 naira/USD.

NAIJ.com Gossip also checked out replicas of the bag and saw a perfect replica for just $308 USD (N120,120) at 390 naira/USD.

Source: https://www.naij.com/915895-aisha-buhari-steps-n34m-hermes-handbag-photos.html

1. Window shopping is allowed in Shoprite
Hundreds of people stroll into Shoprite daily without buying a single item. They are allowed to walk into the shops within and see the goods and items displayed there. They could even talk to the shop attendants without buying the products eventually. Now let us move to the regular markets we have around; you know you are not allowed to move around a shop without buying goods from there. If you stress a market woman while bargaining when you know you would not be buying, you would get what you are looking for. Whenever you want to launch this idea, be sure you are not trying it in a market in Ibadan.

2. Your things are safe to an extent at the shopping mall
While you are parading the attractive shops within Shoprite, you can be sure your things are safe to an extent when compared to what could happen to you in a regular market. People make out time to dress up when they know they would be spending some time at the mall, they are not afraid to wear expensive things and look fabulous. You know this is something you dare not try in a regular market for the fear of being mobbed. Dressing elegantly to an open market could attract the wrong set of people who could steal your money or valuables while you are goofing around.

3. You could get embarrassed in an open market
If you stay too long in a particular shop in a regular market without buying anything, the shop owner would start to suspect you after a while. This is Nigeria, people are becoming conscious when it comes to security issues. You cannot afford to finger every item on the shelves without really being interested in buying them. You can do this while at Shoprite and no one would look at you funnily. But in a regular market, you could be tagged a thief and if you get unlucky, get beaten before anyone gets to hear your own side of the story.

4. Your husband could carry the goods while you pick items in a shopping mall
One of the luxuries of patronising a shopping mall like Shoprite is the fact that people mind their businesses and do not bother themselves with your affairs. You can go shopping with your husband while he pushes the cart for you. But if you do this in a regular market, you tend to get judged. Market women know each other and would always find a way to connect with the other sellers when it is time to gossip. You may end up being laughed at to the point of embarrassment. A thing like that is considered weird and inappropriate in the society.

5. You can take as many selfies as you want in Shoprite but not in a regular market
Regular markets are so rough you can be sure the pictures would not turn out well. In the shopping malls, you would have lots of beautiful backgrounds that would give you that posh feeling. If you stick out your selfie stick in a regular market, you would be stared at like some alien. The last thing you want to do is to gain the attention of the market women with their wading tongues. Remember the goons are out there too, the phone may disappear after your photoshoot.

Source: https://www.naij.com/910614-things-can-shoprite-dare-not-try-regular-market.html

5. Bisi Alimi