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FSBoperator:
Kuwaiti oil priced at $143.

Oman's priced at $173.

This is the harsh reality and its only going to go one way, up!

Forget what the speculative markets in New York, London and Geneva are churning out. They only price crude based on future 30 day deliveries.

The reality on ground is that their pricing does not reflect the everyday demand pricing which is being driven up by desperate oil starved Asian countries like India, North Korea and Japan.

KobolanderSegun:
Nigerian men in 2026 are still struggling with what women want because those men don't even understand what they want .

Why are Women so Money Minded ?

Only someone who needs psychiatric intervention will say money is not important. Money is used to buy food, eating food is how we survive.

Why men need to value themselves more to understand how women value themselves

Most men do not value themselves at all, they place more value on other people ahead of themselves.

Let us assume you are sitting down in your house minding your business and a friend on your street knocks on your gate and says " A friend of mine wants to see you for business, come to my house ".

In Nigeria almost 90 percent of people will follow their friend immediately only 10 percent will ask themselves or their friend " Why can he not come and see me, after all if it was that important to him he will get up and come and see me ".

The person who wonders why someone cannot find the strength to come and see him but wants him to find the strength to see them is a person who is wise . A wise person will calculate how much energy he is going to spend to see that person. The average person does not place any Value on himself and will be grateful someone wants to see him.

Pursuit is Proof of Desire.

How does a man know someone wants his services in a job related arrangement ? The client will pursue the individual by calling, WhatsApp. The client will do all the chasing because the client wants the service

In business you set your price not because you don't want to do the job but because you want to make sure you don't fall sick or lose time and energy. You put that in your costs.

Having said that we move forward to why women are money minded as I said money is very important because it helps you get what you need and want.

Women want to be in relationships with men but they want to make sure they are not beaten, insulted, Killed or mistreated.

The reason why women want you to spend on them is it is a barometer to see how much you are really interested in them. Because of so many stories that touch the heart from their mothers, sisters, aunties women are always on the defensive they don't want to fall victim like their friend, aunty so they are always looking out for themselves. For a woman to trust a man that does take some time it is only when the man has proven himself that the woman begins to relax.


Why women ask for so much on dates.

If a business associate told me to come and see him the first thing on my mind is what's in it for me. If the richest man in Africa called me by phone that he wants to see me I will not go. From past experiences with Nigerian Billionaires they give their word and break it the next second, having a billion naira does not impress me it's thinking about me that does.

Let's say for a business meeting someone calls me for, I always ask for Bolt Ride or Indrive money to be sent into my account. I even ask for entertainment money of N5k that is for me to buy soft drinks and Fab biscuits to make myself happy then I ask for N25k to N50k just to attend the meeting. If you cannot pay then I continue to drink my garri and groundnut in my house like the ijebu boy I am .
The reason why I am billing them is because I do not have time for sme same or nonsense, they don show me in the past, I no get time to go meeting and be speaking English,....." Show me the money "


When men are asking women to go on dates, the woman is happy staying at home eating indomie and egg watching her favorite telenovela. She is happy..... you are the one trying to break her cycle and schedule, it had better be worth it.

Asking for a Woman to pay half when you asked her to go out with you is a dumb move.
A dumb move because the date was your idea. She did not want to go ....you put small pressure on her and she is on the date with you. .... Bros are you ok ?

Splitting the bill on the first date is a black flag not even a red flag, it was your idea and you have to give her a good time. A good time is not taking her to an expensive restaurant that is foolishness on a man's part but taking her to an eatery like Tantalizers, Tastee Fried Chicken is good enough but do not ask to split the bill it looks very cheap for a guy to do that . You can even take her to a nameless eatery as long as the place is clean and no area boys are hanging around but for safety the above named eateries are the best they have security and area boys dislike clean environments.

Women are not complicated at all they simply don't want to be taken for a ride that is why they do not easily trust. They do not want to be used and dumped .

The reason why women bill

Women bill for two reasons they don't like you and they want to get as much as they can from you. This is Financial Billing

The next type of Billing is Emotional Billing
Emotional Billing is when a woman is dying for you she will nag you for not calling her she will demand you call her morning noon and night. She will ask you to do things for her all the same. She will ask you to buy her things that are not expensive. She will want you to attend parties with her. This is the best type of relationship for any man to be in.


There are days when I'm looking fly and hot that women I do not know ask me to buy them pure water or buy them soft drinks. It is not because those women are poor it is because they want a piece of me. They might not even throw the empty soft drink away but keep it as a souvenir.

Finally you guys should stop saying women do not have a heart or women do not love. The key to loving a woman is loving yourself first and loving her after.

Also if you are a billionaire get a prenuptial agreement because people can change. I did not say women can change but people can change .

Founders of companies go their separate ways all the time.

That is why self love is so important when love dies you have the love for yourself.

uche87:
The story of Iziegbe Ogbeide, also known as 'Izzy Ogbeide', is really touching and heartbreaking. I was almost moved to tears until she talked about being diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The mention of that term triggered some sense of professional curiosity in me. I have a master’s degree in psychology from an international university. I have worked as an Assistant Psychologist. I have also worked with children and adults dealing with all manner of mental illnesses and disabilities for years.

The boldness, bravado, and braggadocious style of telling her story about being trafficked to Italy for prostitution at a young age was suspect. I have supported victims of sexual abuse in the course of my career; they normally tell their stories with sobriety. It appeared Izzy was bragging about her experience. Later on, the tone changed. She narrated her love for sex. She explained she had seen “more styles” than a fashion designer. She voiced all manner of gory and unprintable things. She reiterated that her customer management skills were second to none, and this kept her patronage high. According to her, the tips kept coming. She bragged about being patronised by a psychiatric patient who never had enough of her while in Italy. Sleeping with a vulnerable elderly man, in my view, is not just immoral but also criminal.

Since social media platforms started making payments, everyone is trying to trend and gather views with oddities. It is like a marketing strategy involving crazy and competitive content creators trying to outdo themselves. Suddenly, all private stories nobody asked for have become public. We are now learning from the horse’s mouth.

The mixed messages were confusing. She used her experience to justify her erratic behaviour. From my professional exposure, I have observed that this is what psychiatric patients mostly do. They tend to use their cognitive limitations to justify their anti-social and controversial behaviours.

Izzy emphasised that if her husband leaves her, she would become a “high-end” prostitute and target wealthy business owners and established footballers. Specifically, she mentioned the Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen.

At this point, every emotion in me disappeared, and I started thinking clearly. How can you claim to be a victim of circumstances, brag about the “trauma,” and yet, if you have another opportunity, you are ready to wallow in the trauma at a higher and more profitable level? It simply means you were living your normal life.

In recent times in the UK, we have adult content creators like Lily Phillips and Bonnie Blue who treat sex like oxygen. They see life through the prism of sexual pleasure. When they became adults, they decided to profit from their passion. Izzy said her sex tape is online and people are watching. She said she is comfortable with that. Rumours have it that Izzy has an OnlyFans account. She allegedly recorded a tape with her husband and monetised it. This does not look like an action a traumatised person would take.

Izzy has a gigantic behind. She has been flaunting her derrière online and never stops bringing it into conversations. You cannot boldly access her social media posts in a religious environment or around your wife without fear of backlash or reprimand. Your reputation might be at stake. This is because her content is highly raw and sexualised. She regularly boasts about her love for sex, her skills, and how sweet she is down below. She would later issue a threat to her female audience that if their husbands tasted her, they would never want to leave.

Izzy has built a brand and identity out of being odd, combative, and controversial. She is regularly at war with everybody. Some social media users find her entertaining. This is good for business. It is bringing followers, likes, and views.

Deep inside me, I do not believe Izzy is traumatised. I do not dispute the fact that she has experienced some terrible things in life. This is true for most of us. I just see a creative content creator seeking self-reinvention and recognition. She has successfully created content that has hit the heart of Nigeria. She has put herself in a position to advocate against and expose human trafficking and prostitution in Nigeria. This is impressive. However, I do not fully agree with the mental health angle she is presenting. Things do not add up. Someone is selling a dummy to the unsuspecting general public again.

Before I published this piece, Izzy dramatically announced on social media that the Director-General of the Edo State Migration Agency, Hon. Chief Lucky Agazuma, reached out to her. He offered to assist with her rehabilitation. He asked her to mention the names of those who trafficked her to Italy. He reportedly told her that he could orchestrate the seizure of their properties and use the proceeds to rehabilitate Izzy. Guess what? Izzy said she declined and told the man that what she needed was a “big prick” (magic stick). Is this not a joke? This lends credence to the view that Izzy and her family consented to be trafficked abroad for prostitution. Word on the street has it that she was already promiscuous at a young age. Her family only saw the “talent” and recommended that she play on the international scene for good money. With her present presentation and behaviours, it is hard not to believe this.

bmd1010:
Every thing na skit , na zack money dem want genz

Trybalnews:
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team will be without one of its most influential figures as long-time captain Sarah Ogoke has officially announced her retirement from international basketball.

Ogoke, who debuted for D’Tigress in 2011, played a major role in the team’s dominance across Africa over the past decade. During her time with the national team, Nigeria won five consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket titles (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025), making the team the most dominant force in African women’s basketball.

One of her most memorable moments came at the 2018 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, where she scored 22 points against Turkey, helping Nigeria record its first-ever victory at the tournament. She also represented the country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, further strengthening her legacy with the team.

Beyond basketball, Ogoke balanced her sporting career with her work as a podiatric surgeon and motherhood. She even returned to professional basketball after giving birth in 2024 and helped Nigeria secure another AfroBasket title in 2025, highlighting her resilience and dedication.

Her final appearance for Nigeria came during the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers in France, where she made a brief but important contribution off the bench.

Ogoke’s retirement marks the end of an era for D’Tigress and Nigerian basketball, as she leaves behind a legacy of leadership, consistency, and continental success.

allthingsgood:
Please can someone explain why Nairaland only posts iranian casualities
Most times they wont even wait to confirm before pushing anything against iran to front page
But anything you post against Israel's actions in the middle eastw ill never see the light of day? why pls

bmd1010:
The internet is stunned after a woman showed a completely nonchalant reaction when her man told her he had gotten married and she didn't even flinch. less

Lmaooo this is the level of unbothered I’m trying to reach in 2026 

She literally went “cool story bro” to a whole marriage announcement. Queen behaviour or she already had backup lined up?

People react differently to things. 

That doesn't mean it didn't hurt equally, but reactions are different. 

Sometimes they're not trying to be nonchalant or pretend like it didn't hurt

MONEY247:
An online post has drawn attention from netzines after a young woman complained of men not been enthusiastic about wooing a woman for a relationship

uche87:
Before I start, I must admit that this is a very awkward topic. At the same time, it is an interesting one. I have come across it several times on social media, and the comment sections of such posts never fail to make me laugh. They are hardly factual, but they can be very entertaining. So, don’t take this personally. Just enjoy the gist, drink some cold water, and allow your blood pressure to regulate itself.

In my opinion, wherever human beings work together, whether of the same or opposite sex, depending on their sexual orientation, copulation tends to take place. It is a normal human phenomenon. From my anecdotal observations, any occupation in which people are confined to the same place for long hours each day becomes a red zone where people are easily tempted to sleep with each other.

The tendency is even higher where teamwork and collaboration are essential to getting the job done. As people spend long hours together, official and unofficial conversations begin to flow. Desires and admiration gradually kick in. Conflicts and resolutions also occur. Consciously or unconsciously, people start to see their colleagues as part of their extended family. Familiarity grows, and interests develop.

The progression is usually simple. It innocently starts with a smile, then moves to small talk, then a handshake, and eventually a light hug. Over time, the hugs become tighter and longer — chest to chest.

Those who are very self-controlled keep their fantasies to themselves and suppress those feelings. Others who are more vulnerable find themselves caught in a romantic web without much thought about the future or any proper risk assessment. At that point, people become emotionally entangled and begin to act impulsively.

This is the same technique used by reality shows to foster romantic relationships among participants. They place young people in the same environment, make them do activities together, encourage interactions, and cut off communication with the outside world. Gradually, people begin to lose touch with reality and develop what are often phantom feelings for those around them. I call this the “Big Brother reality show syndrome,” coined from the popular Big Brother television series.

The Healthcare and Social Care Sector

I have worked in Nigeria and the United Kingdom for over a decade combined, across different sectors. From my observation, the healthcare sector, which includes doctors, nurses, and support workers, is one environment where workplace romances frequently emerge.

In the UK, working hours in the health and social care sector can be extremely long. For support staff, the pay is not always fantastic. To make ends meet, many workers pick up multiple shifts. The implication is that people often end up working simply to survive rather than truly living their lives. Other aspects of life may become neglected. For those who are married, even their intimate relationships may suffer.

To compound the situation, the risk increases when staff sit idle during night shifts in residential settings. The UK weather is often cold, and that naturally makes people seek human warmth and companionship. In such circumstances, people who spend long hours together may gradually grow closer.

Anyone who has worked in the health and social care sector in the UK will likely have heard rumours of colleagues becoming romantically involved. Sometimes it almost feels like an unofficial part of workplace culture. Many of these relationships begin as simple friendships before gradually becoming something more.

Often, it starts with a supportive colleague who becomes a trusted confidant — the “work bestie.” Over time, emotional bonds deepen. What may initially feel like a one-time mistake sometimes becomes a repeated pattern.