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Politics › Re: 10 Safest Countries In Africa by ekitimanalways(m): 6:52pm On Jul 30, 2025

BlackViper:
https://x.com/GlobalStatsXX/status/1950502449942249909?t=7KWklnCUGSXp4SOKtZeTQQ&s=19[/quote]...surprised Rwanda was not listed.

Sports › Re: Tinubu Confers National Honours, gifts cash, Houses To Super Falcons team by ekitimanalways(m): 7:58pm On Jul 28, 2025

Af0nja2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXAF-hAVj2E
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honour on Super Falcons.

The President also gave each of the 24 players the naira equivalent of $100,000 and to each of the 11-man technical crew the naira equivalent of $50,000.

In addition, President Tinubu gave the players three-bedroom flat.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/07/tinubu-confers-national-honour-gifts-100k-houses-to-super-falcons-players/

Nigerian civil service pensioners are in the abject conditions. what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

Politics › Re: Nigerians Must Go: Ghanaians Protest In Accra, Blame Nigerians For Insecurity by ekitimanalways(m): 8:10am On Jul 28, 2025

4tomandchi:
It so pathetic to think that in the early 90s Nigerians were asking Ghanaians to leave Nigeria now it's our turn to leave Ghana.

One bad turn deserves another indeed!

Ghana asked Nigerians to leave their country first. In 1969, Ghana implemented an "Alien Compliance Order" that resulted in the deportation of a large number of West African immigrants, including many Nigerians.

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Travel › Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by ekitimanalways(m): 1:51am On Jul 26, 2025

Impactever:
I am having some challenges with the filling of the online form on the Nigerian Immigration service website .

I am trying to re-new my passport , but the website keeps rejecting my photograph.

Reasons for rejection:

1. Face is tilted

I took the photograph at a photo lab that specializes in passport photograph for the Nigerian passport .

I have paid 2500 Naira 3 times at 3 different photo lab centres around my neighbourhood , But i am still having the same issue .

after visiting 3 different photo labs, and paying 2500 naira, keeps showing up error : "Face is tilted"

Due to this challenge, i am not able to complete and submit the online form.

I am considering visiting the closest Immigration office to take the photograph there at their office .

Pls i need any info that could be of help .

Thanks

Reside your passport photograph here: https://photogov.net/

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Celebrities › Re: I’m senior to Pete Edochie in acting — Yemi Solade by ekitimanalways(m): 4:01pm On Jul 24, 2025

Bulldozer90:
scanned through your load of thrash to find one fact, but it's still emotion all through.

Oh, you think so, do you?
Trash, not thrash. No offence intended, but it's always advisable to consult an English language dictionary whenever you want to use guileful English language words to communicate your opinion.

Celebrities › Re: I’m senior to Pete Edochie in acting — Yemi Solade by ekitimanalways(m): 11:56am On Jul 24, 2025

Bulldozer90:
That's false. He started before Pete edochie but doesn't mind using him as a success parameter. Nollywood is an industry. When you talk about the first nollywood movie, you talk about it in commercial sense which Living in bondage made. This is the reason you don't know about any other home videos made prior to that. There were some movies in the East before living in bondage. Those ones are not considered. It's always these people from the west that measures d*ck. Never allow bigots who think nothing except tribalism, whose incompetence collapsed Netflix and Amazon prime, revise movie making history for us.

Write with facts, not emotions. Blaming the people from the Western part of Nigeria for the challenges faced by Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc., proves you are a tribal bigot. I wouldn't say every Igbo person is as tribalistic and bigoted as you because a few of my cousins are married to amazing Igbo men and women who do not fancy tribal bigotry. Next time present your facts devoid of tribal bigotry, and let's debate them.

Celebrities › Re: I’m senior to Pete Edochie in acting — Yemi Solade by ekitimanalways(m): 11:33am On Jul 24, 2025

Hopez456:
I like seeing this guy in movies. Gentle and knows his craft.

He knows his onions.

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Politics › Re: Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission Crashes Band A From N209 To N160 Per Kwh by ekitimanalways(m): 8:17am On Jul 21, 2025

oche2020:
As it should be

No enough words to make up 40 characters

I could lend you some... I have more than enough...!

Health › Re: My Experience When I Went To Check My HIV Status by ekitimanalways(m): 6:52pm On Jul 20, 2025

Koppaguard:
So they have decided to use human beings as guinea pigs just to keep enriching themselves, produce a virus, make it a global issue, then produce vaccines to manage it at a cost. I pray we don't spoil this world one day.

Your prayer is late. Humans have devastated the world!

Politics › Re: Aisha "Binani" Dahiru Dumps APC, defects To ADC (Pix) by ekitimanalways(m): 6:48am On Jul 20, 2025

CoronaVirusPro:
Another ineffective resource has decamped. ADC now seems to be the dumping ground of irrelevant APC members.

Anyways, her departure alters nothing. Come May 2027, His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) will be soon in for a second term.

I am a concerned native of Ekiti State and an observer of Nigeria's political landscape. I felt it necessary to reach out regarding your comment about the APC winning the presidential election again in 2027. I assume you are a member of the APC, and it seems that many members share similar misguided views about the 2027 general elections.

With great concern, we—well-meaning Nigerians—are watching your party's current stance as we move closer to the 2027 elections. There is a noticeable air of overconfidence among your ranks, a troubling complacency that, if not addressed, could become the Achilles' heel for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

A key aspect of this complacency seems to stem from the casual dismissal or outright underestimation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This is a grave miscalculation, reminiscent of a recent and painful history lesson from which your party, ironically, gained significantly.

The APC needs only to look back briefly to find a clear lesson. Consider the period leading up to the 2015 general elections. The then-dominant Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) famously underestimated the emerging APC. They ridiculed your party's coalition, dismissed your grassroots mobilization efforts, and confidently assumed that their long-standing dominance would carry them through. Their overconfidence proved to be their downfall. Today, the PDP, once a formidable power for 16 years, exists as a mere shadow of its former self, still grappling with the aftermath of that significant defeat.

To repeat this mistake with the ADC would be an act of political self-sabotage. While the ADC may not generate the same level of pre-election media attention as your party, it is steadily gaining traction by resonating with the hopes and aspirations of ordinary citizens, fostering a quiet but powerful movement for change across different segments of society. Overlooking this grassroots momentum and dismissing their rising influence is a recipe for disaster.

If your party continues to underestimate the ADC, you will see what unfolds. The electorate has become more discerning than ever, weary of the status quo and increasingly open to alternative avenues for good governance. The outcome of the 2027 elections will not hinge on preconceived notions or historical dominance; it will be determined by the Nigerian people.

Be forewarned: The will of the people will prevail in the 2027 elections.

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Celebrities › Re: Kate Henshaw Celebrates Her 54th Birthday Today by ekitimanalways(m): 11:13am On Jul 19, 2025

nlfpmod:
Birthday: Kate Henshaw Turns 54 Today!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMRm4zMo9yA/?img_index=8&igsh=bm5xejI0bWlnMWw3

She is strikingly gorgeous, making her the irresistible scent of a lady bee.

Politics › Re: Ajeromi Ifelodun LG Renames Many Streets (Before & After) by ekitimanalways(m): 7:32pm On Jul 18, 2025

[quote author=jmichael259 post=136145721][/quote]You're entitled to your opinion. I am done!

Politics › Re: Ajeromi Ifelodun LG Renames Many Streets (Before & After) by ekitimanalways(m): 7:14pm On Jul 18, 2025

[quote author=jmichael259 post=136145176][/quote]In my opinion, while there are certainly other regions in Nigeria with a strong entrepreneurial culture and a sense of community, it is difficult to conclusively say that any region surpasses the Igbo in this regard.

I hope one day Nigerian socio-economists will jointly conduct research to know which region in Nigeria has its individuals building their businesses and communities better than the Igbo.

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Politics › Re: Ajeromi Ifelodun LG Renames Many Streets (Before & After) by ekitimanalways(m): 1:48pm On Jul 18, 2025

jmichael259:
After reading the long reply you posted, I hope it wasn't A.I. because it has not a single answer to the questions I posed to your earlier submission.

Constrained by what? As opposed to where?

This will be much shorter than usual because I am preparing for my thesis defence.

I have now answered your question twice. On both occasions, you have failed to comprehend my response.

You're attributing my lengthy comment to AI. Look, it is certainly not my responsibility if you are incapable of crafting a lengthful comment without artificial intelligence assistance. There are, indeed, naturally gifted writers and researchers among us in Nairaland.

Should you, for a third time, fail to grasp the straightforward nature of my answer, I strongly suggest you consult your AI for clarity. Perhaps it can bridge the comprehension gap.

Your question: Constrained by what? As opposed to where?

My answer: Igbo people have been severely constrained by:
1.Historical trauma
2. Political disadvantages,
3. SE recent security challenges
4. internal governance issues,
5 brain drain
6.Corruption and self-interest among Igbo leaders

No data proof to back up your claim that Igbo communities are growing more rapidly than all other communities in Nigeria, but there is data proof that Igbo people migrate to other parts of Nigeria and beyond in search of economic opportunities more than other tribes in Nigeria.

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Politics › Re: Ajeromi Ifelodun LG Renames Many Streets (Before & After) by ekitimanalways(m): 2:01am On Jul 18, 2025

jmichael259:
After reading the long reply you posted, I hope it wasn't A.I. because it has not a single answer to the questions I posed to your earlier submission.

Constrained by what? As opposed to where?

Accept it or not, there is no data that accurately represents that Igbo communities are developing more rapidly than other communities in the other regions.

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Politics › Re: Ajeromi Ifelodun LG Renames Many Streets (Before & After) by ekitimanalways(m): 12:02am On Jul 18, 2025

jmichael259:
After reading the long reply you posted, I hope it wasn't A.I. because it has not a single answer to the questions I posed to your earlier submission.

Constrained by what? As opposed to where?

First and foremost, I am an avid online and offline reader. I am not ignorant of what constrained your region (SE). There are a bunch of materials online and offline that talk about the constraints of every region in Nigeria and their communities development efforts. Just avail yourself to read them.

To attribute the clarity, depth, or length of a comment from a fellow Nairalander rooted in the Nigerian reality to an artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrates your deep misunderstanding of "the entity called Nigeria.

My lengthy comment was not the product of algorithms but of authentic human intellect and experience. Such a notion, frankly, offends the very essence of genuine, lived experience and thoughtful discourse that defines me
The truth is, you have limited knowledge, specifically of the lived realities and profound complexities of your Igbo people.

You asked what has constrained the Igbo people, in this sprawling, complex entity called Nigeria.

Are you an Igbo? I doubt it! . Even a deaf and blind individual can easily tell what has constrained Igbo people in Nigeria.

Yes, it is no secret that Igbo people have been severely constrained by a combination of profound historical trauma, deliberate federal marginalization, structural political disadvantages, recent security challenges, political disadvantages, internal governance issues, brain drain and investment patterns.

It's not about SE doing community development more than other regions, but rather about the forms these efforts take and the specific challenges/opportunities faced by each region.

Politics › Re: Ajeromi Ifelodun LG Renames Many Streets (Before & After) by ekitimanalways(m): 8:54pm On Jul 17, 2025*

jmichael259:
As opposed to? Which parts of Yoruba, Fulani etc are far ahead I'm this so called comprehensive regional development!?🤷🏻‍♂️
Please make sure that you are more intelligent than using skyscrapers and secretariats etc in Lagos, Warri, PH, Abuja. I will like to know which parts of Nigeria that their individuals are effectively developing their communities more than Igbos.

It's challenging to accurately quantify and compare community development efforts across different ethnic groups in Nigeria, as many Nigerian communities, regardless of their ethnic background, demonstrate strong traditions of self-help and collective development.

The Igbo people are indeed well-known for their robust community development initiatives, often spearheaded by town unions, age grades, and diaspora contributions, particularly in areas like building schools, hospitals, markets, and roads. This system of communal effort and self-reliance (often referred to as "Igbo spirit" or "Aku ruo ulo" - wealth brought home) is a defining characteristic.

However, this spirit of "self-help" (often referred to as "communalism" or "collective responsibility" wink

is a deeply ingrained cultural value across various Nigerian societies. Many other ethnic groups and communities also have highly effective methods for community development. It's not about one group doing "more" than another, but rather about the forms these efforts take and the specific challenges/opportunities faced by each community.

Here are examples of how other Nigerian communities are effectively developing their areas:

Yoruba Communities (Southwest Nigeria):

Community Development Associations (CDAs): These are very active in both urban and rural areas, often working with local governments to provide infrastructure, security, and social services.
Social & Professional Associations: Many Yoruba associations (e.g., old students' associations, professional guilds, lineage groups) contribute significantly to education, healthcare, and economic empowerment within their communities of origin.
Diaspora Contributions: The Nigerian diaspora, a significant portion of which is Yoruba, consistently sends remittances and funds specific projects back home, from boreholes to community halls.

Hausa/Fulani Communities (Northern Nigeria):
Traditional Leadership and Islamic Institutions: Traditional leaders often play a central role in mobilizing resources for community projects, while Islamic charities (e.g., Zakat committees) and NGOs are crucial for welfare, education (e.g., Almajiri schools reform), and healthcare initiatives.
Community-Based Organizations: Local groups focus on issues like agricultural development, poverty alleviation, and youth empowerment.
Cooperative Societies: Farmers' cooperatives and trade associations are common structures for economic development within communities.

Niger Delta Communities (e.g., Edo, Ijaw, Urhobo, Itsekiri):
Local Development Committees: Despite environmental challenges and resource conflicts, many communities have committees that engage with oil companies for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects, advocating for schools, health centers, and infrastructure.
Youth & Women's Groups: These groups are often at the forefront of advocacy, skill acquisition programs, and local environmental protection efforts.
Diaspora & Individual Philanthropy: Wealthy individuals and those in the diaspora often fund projects like road construction, scholarship programs, and community safety initiatives.

Middle Belt Communities (e.g., Tiv, Igala, Nupe, Idoma):
Agricultural Cooperatives: Given the agrarian nature of many of these communities, cooperative efforts for farming, processing, and marketing are key to economic development.
Clan & Lineage Associations: Similar to other parts of Nigeria, these groups often pool resources for community infrastructure, educational support, and conflict resolution.
Focus on Basic Services: Efforts often concentrate on providing access to clean water (boreholes), primary healthcare, and basic education facilities.

Why a direct comparison is difficult:
Varying Development Metrics: "Effectiveness" can be measured by different criteria (e.g., number of projects, sustainability, impact on poverty, community participation, or self-sufficiency).
Unique Challenges: Each region faces distinct challenges (e.g., environmental degradation in the Niger Delta, insecurity in parts of the North, urbanization pressures in the Southwest), which influence the nature and scale of development efforts.
Data Availability: Comprehensive and reliable comparative data on community-led development initiatives across all ethnic groups in Nigeria is not readily available.
Ultimately, a hallmark of Nigerian society is the remarkable resilience and proactive spirit of its people in striving to improve their local conditions, often independent of government intervention. This is a common and admirable trait found across all regions and ethnic groups.

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Politics › Re: Ajeromi Ifelodun LG Renames Many Streets (Before & After) by ekitimanalways(m): 6:52pm On Jul 17, 2025

EmekaA125:
Lol
Have you been to Onitsha before??
Living all your life in SW and still base your judgment over SE based on what you hear is very bad. SE is not doing bad generally. Nice environment, good modern building and structure, fair power supply etc. One step at a time.

I am not a tribal bigot. This is not just a personal declaration, but a fundamental truth about what it means to be truly Ekiti. My opinions regarding Igboland, garnered not from distant reports or casual conversations, but from a deeply personal and immersive experience. Having spent significant formative years in the South-East of Nigeria, my perspective on the region is truly rooted in lived reality.

My journeys from the South-West to the South-East were frequent, and my immersion in the culture began during my secondary school education at Federal Government College, Okigwe, Imo State. This was further solidified by my university education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. It was during these years that I forged deep friendships with Igbo people, lived among them, and came to truly understand the dynamics of the region. Therefore, my candid opinion about Igboland is not based on hearsay, but on firsthand knowledge.

In spite of its present infrastructure and undeniable commercial vibrancy, Onitsha, for instance, is yet to truly reach its full potential. This isn't a criticism of its current state, but rather a reflection of the staggering, almost boundless potential of the Igbo people themselves. Their industriousness, resilience, entrepreneurial spirit, and ingenuity are truly remarkable. One can only imagine what the region could become if fully unburdened and allowed to flourish without impediment.

The undeniable truth, gleaned from my time living and studying there, is that the Igbo people, despite their inherent capabilities and drive, are severely constrained. There are systemic limitations and factors that prevent the full blossoming of their potential, hindering the kind of exponential growth and development that their human capital ought to generate.

This observation isn't exclusive to Igboland. If we consider Lagos State, often lauded as the most developed state in Nigeria, it too, despite concerted efforts and significant resources, is yet to achieve true "mega-city" status on a global scale. This broader national context only serves to underscore the deep-seated challenges and constraints that hold back even the most promising regions in Nigeria, making the situation in Igboland, with its unique set of challenges, all the more poignant.

Politics › Re: Ajeromi Ifelodun LG Renames Many Streets (Before & After) by ekitimanalways(m): 4:33pm On Jul 17, 2025

Shawarmagirl:
You can only change mere names but can't change their [b]knowledge and power [/b]to make wealth. You can't change their identity. Try harder.

While the Igbo people possess incredible wealth, knowledge, and entrepreneurial power, the ability to translate these into comprehensive regional development has been severely constrained.

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Travel › Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by ekitimanalways(m): 2:33pm On Jul 06, 2025

MrOposter:
Good day esteemed bosses,

I would like to be completely honest regarding an issue I'm currently facing. Back in 2017, I applied for an international passport with the intention of traveling to an Asian country. At the time, the agent assisting me advised that I increase my date of birth from 1992 to 1985 (a 7-year difference) to supposedly improve my chances of visa approval.

Now, my passport has expired since 2022, and I’m looking to renew it. However, the date of birth on the passport does not match the one on my NIN, which contains my correct information. Based on what I’ve read online, the date of birth on both documents must align for the renewal to go through.

I’ve also been informed by some individuals that such modifications can only be done at the passport office in Abuja. I would appreciate it if anyone here could confirm how true this is and guide me on what the correction process entails. Thank you

Click here to apply for correction of data: https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/nin/VTJGc2RHVmtYMThFUEhuUUZOSURmaEpYTDNGazE2WXgvL3krWTdyUC9zND0%3D

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Travel › Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by ekitimanalways(m): 10:59am On Jul 05, 2025

MrOposter:
Chief check the post I quoted you and kindly respond

Not seen!

Foreign Affairs › Re: Kenya Wants To Purchase A $26 Million Missile Defense System From Israel by ekitimanalways(m): 7:55pm On Jul 04, 2025

Sonnobax15:
no be only defense system . Infact,na bulletproof system

Kenya just want to shake their small nyash as if they even gat one in the first place

BTW,how much is the annual budget of the whole of Kenya?

Kenya's budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year is Ksh 4.29 trillion (approximately $33.27 billion USD). This budget prioritizes areas like education, county devolution, security, and infrastructure.

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Travel › Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by ekitimanalways(m): 1:44pm On Jul 04, 2025

Meklex:
Please guys, my passport will expire in Oct this year, but I want to renew now that I have the money and time.

What should I do?

Go ahead with the renewal. Your passport has less than six months validity.

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Politics › Re: Ogboji Massacre: Lawyer Slams ‘Senseless’ Killing Of Ebonyi Natives In Anambra by ekitimanalways(m): 1:25pm On Jul 02, 2025

Slytiger:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/07/01/ogboji-massacre-lawyer-slams-senseless-killing-ebonyi-natives-during-community-meeting

If such mindless killings had happened in Ekiti State or any of the States in SW, the whole of SE would have decided on every Yoruba person... My sincere condolences to the prematurely departed souls.

Travel › Re: Applied For My Passport Online (DIY).. Updated (Passport Received) by ekitimanalways(m): 3:09pm On Jun 30, 2025

GreatWallz:
I'm back again @Ekitimanalways
Ater capturing, I was given a slip (ERN number).
Please I want to know if I go for my passport this week.
Date of application: 25th May
Date of capturing: 10th June

Date of collection written...?

Politics › Re: I Never Claimed To Be A Poor Man - Obi Responds To Wike's Allegations by ekitimanalways(m): 2:47pm On Jun 29, 2025

Commentor:
Abacha's boy.

Why won't you have money?

Then after you became governor, you were stashing 250 million Naira weekly.

If it's CCTV footage of him stashing 250 million Naira weekly, cautious Nairalanders ask to review it and/or of it is a witness statement, cautious Nairalanders ask for details..

Travel › Re: Applied For My Passport Online (DIY).. Updated (Passport Received) by ekitimanalways(m): 5:48am On Jun 27, 2025

akanbimurphy7:
I[b] don't think that's a good idea[/b], I'm still contemplating on doing it myself or using an agent, I no want wahala o.

Police report is a standard or mandated requirement for a stolen or missing Nigerian passport.
Another option is, wait until the validity of your passport is 6 months and apply for a renewal.
Using an agent for passport applications can lead to several disadvantages, including potential for fraud, delays, errors, and increased costs.

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Travel › Re: Applied For My Passport Online (DIY).. Updated (Passport Received) by ekitimanalways(m): 8:59pm On Jun 26, 2025

akanbimurphy7:
That might require additional documents like police report and others

Yes.

Crime › Re: 5 Areas In Lagos Known For Drug Abuse – What You Should Know by ekitimanalways(m): 4:27pm On Jun 26, 2025

Lanruze:
Oil dey your head, there is a place in Festac that used to be known as " Cocaine Avenue" along 1st avenue when we were younger.

I have lived in Festac Town before and it's very true.

It is now a shadow of its former self. I moved out of Festac Town10 years ago, but I still visit family and friends there two or three times annually.

Crime › Re: 5 Areas In Lagos Known For Drug Abuse – What You Should Know by ekitimanalways(m): 1:53pm On Jun 26, 2025

lagostrendboy:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2025/06/26/5-areas-in-lagos-known-for-drug-abuse-what-you-should-know/

Amuwo Odofin. Festac Town to be precise should have been added... Drug abuse, cultism and prostitution have enveloped Festac Town.

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Health › Re: Bed Bug: How Do You Get Rid Of This Thing? by ekitimanalways(m): 8:11pm On Jun 23, 2025

obembet:
bedbugs is one of the fews things I hate to see or smell in the House. And one bad thing about it is that once they enter your house e go dey there dey deliver like the hebrew women.

How can you get ride of it

Source: obembet

Use substantial amount of Dress Force.

Celebrities › Re: Davido Says The Security In Ibiza Tried To Kill Him & His Team by ekitimanalways(m): 8:52pm On Jun 22, 2025

Willy2025:
Where is Ibiza located and what was the cause of the altercation? It is high time you respected the rules and regulations of your host. Why would you leave Nigeria just to go and party in one obscure corner where your personal safety is not guaranteed?

Ibiza is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea, part of the Balearic Islands archipelago and an autonomous community of Spain.

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