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EventsRe: Can A Wedding In Nigeria Cost Less Than 700k? by ElBenny(m): 7:55pm On Sep 29, 2022
MC nko?

Blessedmercy8:
Yes and even less. it all depends on how you plan it.

Hears a rough breakdown.

Cut out any unecessary cost like halls. You can beg your church to use their auditorium or any large space around the church.

Food.
Stick strictly to rice and use packs to serve to also cut cost of breakable serving plates. ( No varieties).
Pure water for everyone.
It's only at parties people form I don't take pure water. Go to any big man's house now, you'll see bags of pure water. Thats what most of them drink.

Do moderate wedding cake at the most 30k.

Beg one of your siblings wen Sabi do selfie to handle photography that day If you have a good phone. Take it to studio, select and edit the ones you want.

Your wedding outfits can be rented at very affordable rates depending on where you're renting it. If you choose to sew or buy readymade, highest, 150k don cover for both of you.

All these should not be more than 300k.
EventsRe: Can A Wedding In Nigeria Cost Less Than 700k? by ElBenny(m): 7:54pm On Sep 29, 2022
MC nko?

Godoverevery:
It depends on how you want it.

Have told my parent and fiancée my budget for my wedding is 1.5 million if anyone isn't ok with what I present feel free not to attend.

My plan is too have my white and traditional wedding on the same day.

A nice venue of of 300k will used for both ......in the morning a pastor will conduct the white wedding ceremony with few people from both family.

From 1pm the traditional wedding and reception will hold at the same time.

Break down of my budget.
Venue 300k
Food and drinks 500k
Decoration etc 200
Photo and video 200k
Unforseen expenses 200k

I no my parent will want something bigger but any money they drop won't be spent on my wedding.
The clothes will be using is not an issh.

I could easily have a wedding of 3million budget with few support from my sibling and parent but nah.

Left to me I won't even have any wedding ceremony..
EventsRe: Can A Wedding In Nigeria Cost Less Than 700k? by ElBenny(m): 7:54pm On Sep 29, 2022
So who go anchor the reception? Na goat? grin
Sweetplum:
Yes if your in-law are cooperating and you didn't rent hall or do decoration. You higher a photographer that ll collect like N50K only for pics or at worst N80K for photo and video. Some photographers are considerate n ll still give mini n quality delivery. Don't buy alcoholic drinks. Only few soft drinks. Invite not more than 50 people from both families or at worst 80 people.
Pick dress that's not more than N100K for both husband and wife. N60K for wife's gown and native, N40K for husband's suit and native. Some tailors no go charge more than N25K-N30K for wedding gown. You can make it as simple as you can. No tail, no peticoat or any expensive additive and the native can be procured from the smallest lace. No go buy aso-oke o! While husband can get N25K-N30K suit and N10K for native.
Feeding and entertainment cannot exceed N250K. Call a DJ for less than N30K.
Use a free space with tent. Open field, church, mosque, shrine, etc. grin
Finally, if the bride price and list of items to buy are not more than N100K-N150K.
Then the wedding is set.
Last Bullet
What makes wedding to be expensive is overdoing. If you know your budget, your wedding ll hold within it. If it passed it, it shouldn't be more money which you can easily augment after the wedding.

I m a wedding planner. Mail me @ sweetplumnija@gmail.com to help you plan your wedding from contacting a photographer to event deco, cloths, food, etc.

A patronage ll wow you.
PoliticsRe: Senator Smart Adeyemi Donate Two Vehicles To Asiwaju Campaign (Photos) by ElBenny(m): 10:42pm On Sep 23, 2022
Shut up you urchin!
Tinubu no talk this thing.
LeoDeKing:
cheesy
RomanceRe: Help! My Friend's Girlfriend Is Planning Something Bad. Should I Tell Him? by ElBenny(op): 9:50pm On Sep 22, 2022
No boss. I've not for once told him.
But I'm not sure either if she has informed him before.
babavik:
Is your friend Onos aware that you had "something " with his girlfriend in the past?

Your answer would determine.
RomanceRe: Help! My Friend's Girlfriend Is Planning Something Bad. Should I Tell Him? by ElBenny(op): 6:20pm On Sep 22, 2022
Thank you boss. This is the best reply I've ever gotten both online and offline.

You're so full of wisdom!
Streetmovement:
Wotoporiously cool speaking

Lol he choke o sha

Op I know how you feel but if na me I go call the two of them and let's all meet in one place, I will make it look like I'm taking them out to go flex, I'll find a very comfortable place where I can have a conversation with the two..

I will have a conversation with them concerning life, friendship and betrayal without bringing thier affairs in it, everything I say or do while we're having this conversation is gonna be abstract. Then I will end the conversation with "if you guys love me as your friend then you'll consider our friendship, the shit we've been through and what betrayal can do to friendships...with that being said I will leave them to work shit out in their heads if they're smart enough they will get the memo but if they're not then I'll go home rest assure that whatever happens after then I'm in no place to be blamed because if it be that along the line shit goes south anytime soon or later and I'm being accused of snitching or not snitching depending on the action I'll take after the conversation I had with the two of them, then I'll remind them of the day I took them for that conversation.

Another option; you can just talk to ruby to let the cat out of the bag to your best friend or you can keep persuading ruby to hold on to your gee while you also talk to your gee about his girl and let him know hwfa he's come with his girl...it might work it might not work.

From my ends, the way I see it if you snitch on ruby your long term friend and shit happens or not, cuz I feel like definitely shit is gonna happen because onons will act on your info straight up and trust my instincts ruby will know it's you and there's no way in heavens name she gon miss that detail, or let's say you don't snitch at all and ruby goes on with her motive to serve your best friend anons a delayed or non-delayed breakfast weda your best friend doesn't know you got the info or not you're still gonna be caught in the middle and if he's truly your gee like you said you gon feel like you betrayed him or something...but anyways I feel like you're caught in a spider web and you got only one exit but you gotta know which one is the exit and use it before it closes.

I've been in the same shoes you putting on right now and I modified my way out of it.
RomanceRe: Help! My Friend's Girlfriend Is Planning Something Bad. Should I Tell Him? by ElBenny(op): 11:07am On Sep 22, 2022
You see me type "sex?"
Na wa oh, boss!
Rozross:
My own concern is what you had with Rubby way back but shorlived? I don’t understand that part . Were you involved sexually with rubby before and if yes why did you hide it from your friend and allowing him to go into relationship with someone you’ve had sex with
RomanceHelp! My Friend's Girlfriend Is Planning Something Bad. Should I Tell Him? by ElBenny(op): 9:35am On Sep 22, 2022
Good day everyone. I have a serious issue at hand. It's about loyalty and snitching.
I have this friend, his name is Onos (29). Onos is practically my best friend. We've known each other for 8 years now. He's almost the only one who supports my dreams and visions.
He links me up with high paying jobs, offer his skills to help me free of charge and is always talking about how we both will succeed in our common field. I rate him highly. I've sacrificed for him and he has done the same.

Onos' girlfriend (27), Ruby, is my childhood friend. I've known her since I was 6 years old or so. Her family and mine have a common bond. I and Ruby had "something" back in 2014 which was shortlived. Like Onos, I've made sacrifices for Ruby over the years. She's a trustworthy and loyal friend, one whom I don't joke with.
So my best friend Onos and my longterm friend, Ruby are in a relationship.
Their relationship is a year and 6 months old.

Whenever they have issues, I am aware. Onos mentions it to me. Ruby on the other hand gives me the "talk to your friend" kind of vibes in the midst of their fights.
Onos is insecure and thinks Ruby (who is a sales rep.) is cheating on him. Ruby has called me many times to explain that even if Onos is hustling and doesn't have too much money like her other "suitors," she still loves him and can't cheat on him.
They usually would settle and be all loved up again in spite of all their fights

Recently something happened, they had their usual fights.
Ruby was pained when she called me. She said these words; "Onos does not even have money to my taste. I have seen men who have money and offers to take good care of me. My friends even mock me for dating him. I won't let Onos break up with me, I'll make sure I break up with him and see that it pains him. For now let me keep fooling him."

I was shocked to hear these words. I was dumbfounded as well.
Should I call Onos to inform him of what Ruby told me?
Or should I consider my long term friendship with Ruby and not snitch on her by revealing what she has said?

Help guys I'm stuck!
TravelRe: Which States Have The Best Capital Cities In Nigeria? by ElBenny(m): 8:54pm On Sep 16, 2022
Port Harcourt
Calabar
Uyo
Asaba
Abakiliki
Kano
Ikeja
Jos
CrimeRe: Lagos Police Arrest 2 Over Alleged Rape Of Lady. by ElBenny(m): 7:30pm On Sep 16, 2022
Tinubu built Lagos. The Lagos full of criminals and heartless people. Okay!
naptu2:
Lagos State Police Command @LagosPoliceNG



https://twitter.com/LagosPoliceNG/status/1570437331278270465
PoliticsRe: Peter Obi Live Interview On CNN (Video link and Picture) by ElBenny(m): 7:28pm On Sep 16, 2022
So BAT with his undertaker eye is the most visionary? Oponu!
anonymous1759:
cheesy
Nigerian populace are not the smartest that’s why these men keep on doing rubbish . How does granting interviews make a you good leader ? All the presidential candidate should tell us policies they’ve made in the past as Governors that’s still relevant today . We need a visionary leader not a talkative.
NYSCRe: What I Did When I Found Out His Name Was John Thomas by ElBenny(op): 7:06am On Sep 16, 2022
Mumu! So you no read the part wey I write "nothing concern me and my fellow man amu?"
Badadvisor:
Same here. Neegga is probably a gay just covering up cheesy
NYSCRe: What I Did When I Found Out His Name Was John Thomas by ElBenny(op): 7:05am On Sep 16, 2022
Paul quotes Jesus in Acts, “It's more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35).
naijaebay:
Are you a "giver" or a "receiver" bro?
NYSCRe: What I Did When I Found Out His Name Was John Thomas by ElBenny(op): 7:01am On Sep 16, 2022
My brother! 60% of these people here are calling me gay and are so sure of it. Just because I said I got attracted to him because he was full of humour and sarcasm. Reading the comments stinks. Na wa oh
etrange:
You guys are so sensitive and your masculinity so fragile. You can get attracted to anybody that has the qualities you like. If you're into business, you'd be attracted to people that do business. If you're a programmer, you might be attracted to programmers. There are some set of people you'd rather have around you. The English expression for that is "people you're attracted to". It mustn't be sexual. Don't let your masculinity become toxic to you up to the point of being scared to use certain words. The OP is confident in his sexuality.
NYSCRe: What I Did When I Found Out His Name Was John Thomas by ElBenny(op): 6:58am On Sep 16, 2022
I relocated from camp to another state. So I went back home to PH first before putting myself in order to go and do documentation in my newly relocated state
abc115:
Fake Story


After the camp , you joined bus to PHC and not your place of Primary Assignment?


Continue your lies
NYSCWhat I Did When I Found Out His Name Was John Thomas by ElBenny(op): 1:42pm On Sep 15, 2022
Back in my NYSC camp, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, I had this friend.

We met at the registration desk on the first day of my arrival. He was behind me on the queue to the "Book of Life" registration.

I remember cracking a joke right there, everyone laughed, he responded with another joke that prompted another loud mass of laughter.

I took interest in him instantly (I'm highly attracted to sarcastic and humorous people), and we got talking instantly.

We completed the registration that evening together and even "hustled" to get our mattresses and a convenient bed space.

You know, it's good to have one person you're attached to in a new environment/adventure as that makes your adaption easier.

We did a lot together, walked to the auditorium together, ate meals at mammy Market together, went to the parade ground together, even though we were in different platoons.

Since he told me his name was John, I fondly called him Johnny.

Oh the very last day of camp, the atmosphere had an exit setting.

Everyone was parting ways here and there, I and Johnny parted ways at the gate.

I hopped into the bus that would convey I and other corps members back to Port Harcourt and realized I hadn't exchange phone numbers with Johnny.

I called him out from the bus that was already moving slowly and beckoned on him to input his phone number hurriedly as I handed out my phone to him.

He inputed his phone number in less than 10 seconds and returned the phone back to me.

Coincidentally my mobile data was on and truecaller displayed his number as "John Thomas."

Of all names, why JOHN THOMAS? �

Lolz. I no save the number again, I've not heard from him for 3 months now AND THAT'S OKAY! �

Nothing concern me and my fellow man "amu"
Music/RadioRe: The Lyrics Of This Popular Song From The 90s Will Melt Your Heart (Video) by ElBenny(m): 6:18pm On Sep 02, 2022
Beautiful
Foreign AffairsMassive Protest In Sierra Leone Over Rising Cost Of Living by ElBenny(op): 10:21am On Aug 12, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw1-RxomvAE


Eight police officers were killed during violent anti-government protests in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, the country's youth minister told CNN Thursday, while hospital sources told Reuters that at least 21 civilians were killed in different locations in the country.

The officers, six men and two women, were "brutalized" and killed in the area where the protests held on Wednesday, youth minister Mohamed Orman Bangura said.

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of the capital Freetown on Wednesday, protesting inflation and the rising cost of living in the West African country..

The protests grew violent at times. Graphic images and video of battered and seriously injured protesters and some members of security forces could be seen on social media. Security forces were also seen firing guns at citizens.

Bangura said he could not immediately confirm the number of civilians killed or injured in the violent demonstrations.

"We are yet to know how many people were injured, but I can confirm that eight police officers were killed."

According to Reuters, at least 21 civilians were killed at different locations in the country. It reported that 13 people were shot dead in Freetown, and another eight were killed in Kamakwie and Makeni towns, citing hospital sources.

Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh imposed a curfew Wednesday to quell the protests.

Youth minister Bangura described the protests as an "act of terrorism."

"Those are not protesters. There's a difference between protest and riot and acts of terrorism. Protesting is different from acting as a terrorist...going against the state, killing young police officers," he said.

Christianity EtcThe Embarrassing Honorarium I Received After Ministering In A Church Program by ElBenny(op): 10:46am On Aug 10, 2022
Ever had a funny experience with the host of a program over TP FARE & LOGISTICS?

Sometime in June, I got a call from this minister.
He had earlier collected my number in a program where I featured in.

“I'm specially inviting you to come minister at my program. I'll be glad to have you there.”

After giving me the full details, I asked, “Man of God, please are there plans for my TP fare? The venue is quite a long distance from my home.”

“Don't worry sir, I'll take care of your TP & Logistics. Just come & bless the people for me.” He assured.

The day came. I arrived the venue, ministered alongside others & set the atmosphere on a BEANS FREQUENCY.

At the end of the program, he walked up to me.

“MOG sir. That was powerful. Wow!”

He squeezed in an envelop into my right hand & said, “This is too small oh, but please manage it.”

(It is my principle not to check [or count] the honorarium package in your presence if given to me. I'd rather check it on my way.)

So I quickly deposited the envelop in my inner jacket pocket, thanked him & boarded a cab.

I was highly optimistic that what our MOG gave me would cover my “TP fare & Logistics” as he promised, even if he said it was too small.
Na the normal talk be that.

Just as the cab started moving, I harvested the envelop from my pocket, opened it & found three ₦50 naira notes that weren't looking healthy.
As in 1, 2, 3 = ₦150

I didn't know where a loud laugh with a touch of tears bursted out from, but boy, it was maaaad.

I wasn't even angry that he gave me ₦150.

I was angry because in his village, ₦150 could cover someone's “TP fare & Logistics.” Omor!

E for better say you no give me anything at all, honestly.
Especially after the assurance.

Coincidentally, I had a nightmare in my sleep same night

Sometime last week, the same MOG called me, inviting me for a program to minister in.

He told me he'll settle my “TP fare & Logistics.”
Sounds familiar. Right?

I assured him that I'll be there. He thanked me & ended the call.

On the day of the program, exactly 1 hour to the time, I sent him an SMS;

“Good evening MOG sir. I'm so sorry, I don't think I can make it to the program. I'm on my PERIOD. It came earlier than expected.”

I felt fulfilled!

Gloraaaaay
PoliticsTinubu Seen At An Event Been Assisted To Walk by ElBenny(op): 3:12pm On Aug 03, 2022
The presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Sunday, shared new photos of himself after he attended the Traditional wedding ceremony of Maryam Alausa And Ridwan Faniyi.

This was revealed in a post released by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu via his twitter handle on Sunday, as he stated that he attended the Traditional wedding ceremony of Maryam Alausa and Ridwan Faniyi.

The couple were indeed happy to see the Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu attend their wedding.

However, while walking to the event center, Tinubu was seen struggling to walk as he staggered intermittently while been held from the left, right, back and front by dignitaries.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWo1Qkh9Ewc

CrimeHow A 3 Year Old Boy Was Arrested By The Nigerian Police by ElBenny(op): 9:18am On Jul 20, 2022
I remember sometime last month I was traveling back to Bayelsa State from Port Harcourt, in the evening.

There was a very terrible traffic jam just before Mbiama bridge.

Apparently, it was caused by a large number of trailers that slowed down the free movement of vehicles.

The traffic jam lasted for about an hour.

Some passengers in our vehicle were sleeping, others were ranting, others remained calm, while a few others like myself were lost in our phones.

A little boy (of about 3 years) cried to his mother that he was pressed and needed to urinate.

They were on the last passenger seat close to the window away from the bus entrance with 4 passengers per seat.

She appealed to the other passengers to make way for her so her son could pee in the bush, but no one consented; they were all reluctant.

“Madam, we no fit come down, this place tight and motor go soon dey move,” one passenger said.

“Oya madam make him piss from the window, na small boy e be,” a young lady suggested, a few others supported.

The woman welcomed the idea without hesitation and pulled his trouser down to knee level; had him stand on her laps and dispensed the already rioting fluid from his infant bladder.

Halfway through the process, the unsuspecting mother and child didn't see a motorcycle approaching.

Fiaaaam! Two uniformed police officers on the motorcycle were bathed with the urine.

They shouted, parked the motorcycle, came to the bus entrance and forcefully opened the door.

“Everybody come down,” one commanded. In unison and one accord, everyone alighted the bus.

“Who get that pikin wey piss for our body?” He continued.

Few hands pointed to the duo who were responsible for the chaos.

They reached out to the frightened little boy who was clung to his already panicking mother, dragged him away from her, headed to their motorcycle while repeatedly saying, “We don seize am!”

The mother ran after them, pleading and gesturing with her her hands seeking for forgiveness.

The policemen were adamant and threatened to move away with the boy.

When he saw that “matter don dey tie wrapper,” the driver got off from the bus, ran to the scene to also beg.

The rest of us were unmoved, while trying to digest everything that had just happened.

From afar, we watched the voiceless drama between the policemen, driver, and the chaotic duo (mother and child).

After about 10 minutes, they all came back to the vehicle and we could see the policemen hop on their motorcycles and zoomed off as if nothing happened.

When they got back and were seated, one man broke the silence and asked, “Madam, how una settle?”

“I bail my son with 3k oh.”
SportsRe: Nigeria vs Morocco: WAFCON Semi Finals (4 - 5)pens On 18th July 2022 by ElBenny(m): 11:32pm On Jul 18, 2022
phemmyfour:
Proud of the girls irrespective of the outcome of the pk
Baba dem try!
SportsRe: Nigeria vs Morocco: WAFCON Semi Finals (4 - 5)pens On 18th July 2022 by ElBenny(m): 11:32pm On Jul 18, 2022
vanderwal1:
Oya stay tuned ...for those viewing on NIRALAND TV... cheesy
we dey follow
PoliticsRe: Drug Lord: Hundeyin's Exposé On Tinubu Gets Hausa, Audio, Video Versions by ElBenny(m): 9:07am On Jul 16, 2022
Moh247:
cool



Free publicity

Fela sang about MKO and Obasanjo in his ITT track to paint them black yet both men won 1993, 1999, 2003 elections

Fela sang about Buhari in beast of no Nation yet Buhari won 2015 and 2019 Elections

Idris Abdulkarim sang about Nigeria jaga jaga and insulted Obasanjo, yet where is Idris today?

The more you talk about Tinubu, the more people would search about him and see his positive strides since 1993, this is how you people ended up promoting Buhari free of charge

Do you know with all the hate of PitObi supporters, Reno Omokirikiri followers on twitter and YouTube keeps increasing, now he has more followers than Peter Obi himself


.
we gats check your brain see wetin dey inside. I sure say na Agbado full am
SportsBarcelona Officially Signs Robert Lewandowski From Bayern Munich by ElBenny(op): 6:58am On Jul 16, 2022
Sport Bild's credible Tobi Altchaffl (5 stars) confirms that Barcelona have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich over Robert Lewandowski.

Bayern Munich are set to earn €45m fixed plus €5m in add-ons from the move. Lewandowski will sign a four-year contract with Barca.

The striker is expected to leave Germany on Saturday. He will join Barca for the pre-season tour next week.

According to Sport1 (4 stars), Lewandowski's contract at Barca will be three years fixed plus one optional.

FoodShocking Price Of Groundnut In My Area by ElBenny(op): 9:20am On Jul 15, 2022
I was craving bread & groundnut with Pepsi last night (it's good to east suffer man food sometimes though), so I went to the Kiosk close by.

I reside at Agip Estate, Mile 4, Port Harcourt.

Got the round bread for ₦170, I asked for groundnut and the old woman said, “My son, ₦50 groundnut no dey again oh. Na ₦100 I dey sell.”

I was absolutely shocked and lost for words. “This woman must be very greedy,” I said to myself. I declined and bought only the bread from her and visited the next Kiosk.

Got there, “Madam evening, ground nut dey .” I said.

“Yes but na ₦100,” she replied.

I said no word, left hurriedly, got home and was in agony.

I slept with a burdensome heart of sorrow; my heart wallowed in the deep of grief beyond the grasp of hope.

I woke up this morning, remembered the ordeal last night and shouted, “Jesus! What a life.” ��

Nairaland GeneralRe: Help! I'm Too Nice And People Are Taking Advantage Of My Niceness. by ElBenny(m): 10:30pm On Jun 28, 2022
Go and read "No More Mr. Nice Guy."
Then come back and share your testimony
Jokes EtcRe: Show us how good and creative you are with your use of words... Fun all the way by ElBenny(m): 9:58pm On Jun 14, 2022
HotB:
Ni could serve as an initialism for inanimates or it could be for internet slang for no idea.
Idea eye there!
RomanceRe: How I Escaped Being A Step Father by ElBenny(op): 10:06pm On Jun 06, 2022
cavreek:
U were not caring enough, so just to be ur brother's keeper u can not grin
U deserve a full chicken and a cold chilled green bottle to step it down
Na beans be my Fave actually grin
RomanceRe: How I Escaped Being A Step Father by ElBenny(op): 10:05pm On Jun 06, 2022
Medianna:
Wow.
What a life.
You need to grow up a lil bit abeg
In what way did I act childish?
RomanceRe: How I Escaped Being A Step Father by ElBenny(op): 10:04pm On Jun 06, 2022
WickedPisa:
you nack her at all?
Lol no baba
RomanceRe: How I Escaped Being A Step Father by ElBenny(op): 10:03pm On Jun 06, 2022
Lol. No baba

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