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There’s nothing quite like a Nigerian reunion. Whether it’s a secondary school get-together, university alumni meet-up, or that December “all-white” party, everyone arrives ready to slay - and to impress.

But beyond the starched agbada, well-ironed dinner gowns, and expensive perfumes, there's another star of the show people barely talk about: the lies we tell each other.

We've all heard them at different times. Sometimes, it steers slightly hidden giggles. Other times, it's outrightly annoying. However, the truth is that we'll also find ourselves telling them occasionally (don't worry, we listen but don't judge).

Let's delve into the top Lies Nigerians tell at reunions and explore the possible reasons behind most of them.

“I’m into business.”

This one is the king of all reunion lies. Nobody wants to give off the impression they're still struggling to find their feet. So, we just simply hide our struggles behind an invisible business. But at the end of the day, most people can't tell what kind of business they're doing - even when you ask. When you hear them beating around the bush instead of explaining what exactly they do, it's a sign they're still trying to figure life out.

“I’ll call you next week”

This classic line is the official closing remark of any reunion conversation. You hug, exchange numbers (again), and promise to call. But in reality, everyone returns to their normal lives and forget each other. The next week, you promised to call and speak to each other, and be in touch over the next five years, if it ever happens.

“I don’t even have time for social media these days”

This one's another famous one. It's their way of telling you they're too busy with their hustle to care about social media trends and banters. But the truth is that they're always on social media, just like you. They've probably just spent 20 minutes choosing the right filter for their Instagram story at the reunion.

Deep down, they know their ring light is their best friend, and they can’t even sleep without checking TikTok trends.

“Marriage? I’m just taking my time, you know”

This one is especially popular among single folks who are tired of the “when are we coming to eat rice?” question. They'll always shrug the question off and make it seem like it's not important. But the reality is that they’ve been on all the dating apps, attending prayer mountains, and considering spiritual consultations.

“Money is not everything”

Well, it seems that way until you ask them to contribute ₦ 5,000 to group dues, and then they'll ghost you forever. The reality is that money is still a big deal for most of you because you're still trying to figure out life.

“I’m just taking life one day at a time”

Meanwhile, they already have vision board for 2050, including future children’s names, planned businesses, and retirement location in Seychelles.

Conclusion

Reunions are an Olympic sport for packaging, flexing, and subtle bragging. But at the end of the day, it's all fun - we still love the laughter, the pepper soup, and the chance to relive our glory days.

The relationship between Jonathan and Shettima became sour over the insecurity in Borno State, especially, the kidnapping of nearly 300 schoolgirls from the Chibok area of the state by Boko Haram in April 2014.[/quote]GEJ really love this nation, little did we know that we were luck to have him

Nwaikpe:
And so what?
Have you seen the pictures of the buildings at Oxford?
No matter how old, it doesn't depend on the colors of the building but on the brains of the people in there.


Now compare the research output of those universities you just showed with any major public university in Nigeria (which we d e n i g r a t e),
maybe via Scopus or even Google Scholar. Just pick one Nigerian public University, maybe Ahmadu Bello University, Obafemi Awolowo, University of Ibadan, or University of Nigeria, Nsukka, from which you pick an average lecturer, and compare their research output with the best lecturers from those Ghanaian universities you guys are busy i n s u l t i n g Nigeria with, and see for yourselves that COLORS AREN´T BRAINS.



I leave a wide space for the possibility of exceptions.

Don't forget that this is one of the best. Universities in Africa, ahead of OAU, UNN, ABU etc

Dogalmighty17:
This is failure of fatherhood. Your son didn't just wake up one day to buy Benz. Your son must have been engaged in questionable activities long before he bought that Benz. As a father, how didn't you know? You saw your son spending money you didn't give him and you never questioned it?

Any son that can boldly bring a car to his father with money from a questionable source is an indictment on that father's character. If he had raised that boy well, fear alone would have stopped that boy from even thinking anything like going to buy a car.

If you're yet a father, you're a good father in the making, if you're, God Almighty will bless u more and we, all fathers.. You're blessed once again

Marriage is not prototypical, the institution is entirely different, what works for yours may not work for mine..Olosho has once been a virgin!

How many middle class citizens can boast of having 10k savings then??...even in this 1989 things were still hard for an average man, I can remember vividly

I've given up on a lot of food because my wife doesn't like it and vice
versa

The Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima opened the car door for the Vice President of Brazil; is this right or wrong?

https://youtube.com/shorts/AQ7vmvQutJI?si=KekwrSnJaZ8Jfvbw

The worst minister of power we've ever had since 1999

I can manage not eating swallow in a day but the following morning, I must locate a good swallow

You and who be WE, what's the difference between u and Tinubu

Wike the emperor must have had his APC membership card now

stuffs2002:
Even the VP position will elude Obi.

Obi cannot muster the votes he got in the last elections simply because the Nigerian political scene had changed. In 2023, Obi campaign primarily on religious sentiments that Tinubu would start killing Christians as soon as he becomes president

Obi's anti-Islamic campaign will not work again as he failed to prove Tinubu was going to start killing Christians as soon as he becomes president under a Muslim Muslim ticket.

Where did he say that? Remind me please!
I forget things easily

You guys are given Tinubu a second term tenure at free of charge.

IgOga:
lol......built or used their house . LP won governorship election in Ondo State during Obasanjo's administration. They had a governor. They won at the supreme court. Party was already national contesting national elections.

Obi used them and dumped them.

Oga face your APC or ADC.

But they had 5,074 number of votes in 2019 general election compare to 2023 where Obi raked over 6 million votes for them... since 1999, did they have that kind of figure even in total?

jmoore:
Obi is joining ADC to be a presidential candidate with a condition to serve only one term.

Why is Atiku leaving PDP to join the coalition when he can easily convince Obi to come to PDP and take the presidential ticket?

It's obvious that many APC party members are disappointed with Tinubu's governance but they don't want to join PDP, hence they decided to adopt a neutral party.

So who are the big boys remaining in PDP? Who is going to be PDP presidential candidate in 2027?

I can bet it with u, Obi can never be emerged as the presidential candidate of ADC... know this and rest

Liverpool forward and Portugal international Diogo José Teixeira da Silva, popularly known as Diogo Jota, passed away at the age of 28.

His untimely death has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, coming just days after what seemed to be the peak of his personal and professional life.

The Spanish sports newspaper MARCA reported the incident on Thursday, confirming that Jota died at the scene of the accident.
Born on December 4, 1996, in Porto, Portugal, Jota rose through the football ranks with determination and flair, earning respect across Europe for his explosive performances and versatility in attack.

The right-footed attacker, who could also play as a left or right winger, began his professional journey in Portugal before gaining international acclaim.

Jota joined Liverpool FC on September 19, 2020, from Wolverhampton Wanderers and became a crucial part of the Reds’ attacking options.
Born on December 4, 1996, in Porto, Portugal, Jota rose through the football ranks with determination and flair, earning respect across Europe for his explosive performances and versatility in attack.

The right-footed attacker, who could also play as a left or right winger, began his professional journey in Portugal before gaining international acclaim.

Jota joined Liverpool FC on September 19, 2020, from Wolverhampton Wanderers and became a crucial part of the Reds’ attacking options.
During his career, Jota amassed 398 club appearances across major competitions, scoring 136 goals and providing 66 assists.

He played 190 Premier League matches, scoring 63 goals and registering 24 assists.

His goal-scoring prowess was also seen in the UEFA Champions League (6 goals), Europa League (9 goals), and domestic cups.

The striker had just recently gotten married on June 28 to his partner, Rute Cardoso.

epainos:
Hahaha!

I like this Obi's strategy. Dem dey press Atiku's head gradually to give way for Obi. But still Atiku get coconut head. His money must silent Obi and the Obidients in the primary election.

All agreement has been made before anyone agrees to join the coalition! Whatever unfold to us eventually is the agreement reached before the coalition

Chucks13:
So ADC has always be an orphan political party always on adoption table. Ok na..

What is really annoying in all these noise is the coalition are gathering of looters, political bandits, terrorist sympathiser, genocide merchant, political polygmist, failures, thieves imagine these are the best Nigeria can produce as opposition, its better the name Nigria die by 2027 than all these rogues coming to rule the country.


We are waiting.....you all did it against Gej you went away with it but on this Tinubu you won't get away with it. E go shock the entire Africa and the world wetin go happen by 2027.

Just like Labour Party was adopted by Peter Obi in the last general election, LP had 5,074 number of votes in 2019 general elections

agulion:
Even Buhari will soon join ADC, to me and other reasonable Nigerians anything but not APC is ok

That's how I said anyone but buhari in 2023, unknown that Tinubu will be more calamitous than buhari
Political parties or politicians can never be trusted

That's why u got an advice from a madt man!!!
Yes papa! Continue!

A country with a population less than Ibadan north local govt

Northernblood8:
Strategically removing Igbos from the Judiciary

Did they falsify their age or not? That should be the question, wether na Yoruba, Hausa or Ibo, punish the offender and sanitize the system but trust Nigeria system, thieves are chasing thieves

He's a prophet, nobody can tell me otherwise!
Where are we heading to??

madridguy:
Just imagine the audacity... Bombing a sovereign country prison and trying to justify it. You are trying to release the prisoners to cause chaos in a democratic country.

You failed from getting the Iranians to protest against the regime and you move to bombing the prison and a university.

I hope people are now seeing the real terrorist.

Did u say Iran is a democratic nation??
You know but little bro

Ladiesdoctor:
Comments like this always comes from people that have less value to human lives.

Thank u
We're talking about human life here
We need peace!!!

dawnomike:
Nigerian used; camry 2012-2014, Corolla 2014, ford escape/explorer 2013 to mention a few

You must be kidding right??

7m for any of these listed car?

Tychost:
What do you mean you sabi science pass Oyibo? Is science only something meant for white people? The inferiority in you people have made you subservient to people who should be looking up to you. And it’s no wonder they look down on your likes.

You proved me right again!

gobuchinny:
Oga calm naw. Pls iz not fight. This is science. If truly those nuclear products were der, dere sud be a radioactive leakages such that will be detected even by the USA and even independent mediators. As at now dere is not such and no media has confirmed such scientific confirmation. Shebi if dem shoot person blood must flow. So na the blood dem dey wait name. If not na misfire or blank shot

You sabi science pass oyinbo, I swear , brother Maria Skłodowska-Curie

Truths9ja:
This is pure slavery here. The owner must be arrested immediately. Some said the billionaire fence is been located opposite b-lord mansion. I don't just get it. I guess the owner will stay in that mansion forever. 🧐🧐🧐🧐

Like they are not paying them for the job?
They don't know their responsibility or roles before taking the job?
You should be arrested for this your comment

When I see or read things like this, I remember that even in my final year in the uni, these lads were not born... prepare for the worst biko!