₦airaland Forum

Kalulu44:
Queens and lower Manhattan in New York are slums and ghetto but they are far better than some estates in Lekki and Abuja

There are slums in America.

anonimi:
What % of America are slums, compared with Nigeria?

Perhaps it’s the whole of Chicago that is a ghetto place, which is why Reno did the documentary below.

There are slums in America.

JobAndVacancies:
those slums in America is like Lekki or other posh places in Lagos

Okay sir.

This is the usual but don't be surprised, wailers must wail. It's destiny.

lightwind:
$
Buhari was once a president, where is he today
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Ojukwu once led many people to their unnecessary deaths, then tried hard tobe senator and president. Where is he today?

ariesbull:
and earning that is even super poor! That's the lowest poverty in USA

Thanks for this great secret. Possibly the most important information read this year.

Kalulu44:
When they take them to only exotic places in Lagos, what do you expect to hear from them.
Did they go to Oshodi, Okoko, Mushin, Alaba rago, Ajegunle, Ikorodu sides of Lagos?

There are slums in America.

ariesbull:
$2,500 a Month Is Still Poverty in America

People love to say that $2,500 a month is “enough to live on.” But in today’s America, that amount barely covers the basics — and in most cities, it’s a straight-up poverty wage.

Let’s break it down: $2,500 a month equals $30,000 a year before taxes. After taxes, you’re left with maybe $2,100–$2,200 a month. Now try stretching that across rent, food, transportation, and health care in any major U.S. city.

Rent: The average one-bedroom apartment costs over $1,700/month nationwide — and that’s much higher in places like New York, Los Angeles, or Seattle, where prices easily hit $2,500+.

Groceries: Expect to spend at least $400–$600 a month just to eat decently.

Transportation: Car payments, insurance, gas, or even public transit add another $300–$500.

Health care: Without good employer coverage, premiums and copays can eat hundreds more.


Add it up, and that $2,500 is gone before you’ve even thought about savings, emergencies, or a night out. Forget owning a home, starting a family, or paying off student debt — you’re just surviving.

What’s worse, wages like this are common, especially in service jobs that keep our cities running: baristas, delivery drivers, caregivers, and retail workers. These are the people serving coffee, cleaning offices, and helping children and the elderly — yet they can’t afford the cities they live in.

Calling $2,500 a month “enough” is ignoring reality. It’s not laziness or bad budgeting — it’s an economy where full-time workers still live in poverty. Until wages rise to match the actual cost of living — closer to $4,000–$5,000 a month in most urban areas — America will keep having millions of “working poor” who are doing everything right but can’t get ahead.

But i never asked for or denied these explanation sir. i simply stated that it's possible to earn $1000 in the US.

E go still pain some people. They are very interested.
Here's the simple reason in the picture. If you are not satisfied, go and ask your father.

And you think PO will be imposed on Nigeria abi😛☹️🤔....Keep dreaming.... Asiwaju till 2031 in-sha-Allah Aameen 🙏

No shaking

E lo fokanbale pic.twitter.com/322jzUiFZf

— AKIN W ADEDOTUN (@AkinWAdedotun) October 24, 2025

SmartPolician:
This discussion is about someone working for 22 - 25 days in a month (just as it is done in Nigeria) and how much they earn afterwards. Nobody earns $1k in America.

You assumed that, it's not stated anywhere.

Goo0dHardDick:
So why are you still in the US?

Dude enter the next flight and come back here where 1.5m Will pay your bills and rent in Nigeria. You think the rent people pay in lekki for just a sef con for 2million is a joke?

Come back here home bro

It's different strokes for different folks. We can't all be in Nigeria, or all abroad. Same also for prosperity/making it. Everybody cannot make it in any country.
He might not be making $1000 BTW. If he has his needs met or has better prospects, why do you think he must come home now? Many people like Mr President, some governors, that IT guy Ayobeji or something. They all came back to Nigeria. Again, different strokes for different folks.

SmartPolician:
Please stop making baseless comparisons. Nobody earns $1000 per month in America because it's even below the minimum wage. It's not like Nigeria where companies still pay #50k per month whereas the minimum wage is #70k.

You can earn $1000 in America. In depends on how many hours you worked and tax.

hotseat:
IPOB is the South Eastern version of Boko Haram up North.

Boko Haram has since given birth to ISWAP, Lakurawa, kidnappers, bandits, cattle rustlers etc.

Just as IPOB may not be entirely responsible for all the crimes in the SE, so also Boko Haram isn't responsible for all the criminal activities up North.

Both are certified terrorists organizations and therefore culpable and should be held liable for all the criminal activities in their geopolitical regions.




@hotseat

Beautifully put.
It's unfortunate that most of the victims would prefer to run with Odinkalu's new theory. It's natural for them to blame anything and anyone else but themselves. Let's blame Buhari or herdsmen or UNKNOWN gunmen or now UNKNOWN cults/politicians. It's well.

Zionmdde:
Am I not paying tax now?
What about now?

You're complaining about the one to start in January. That's the reformed one by the Jagaban. The type paid in many countries all over the world.

timota:
Which state is he from,I want to check something

When e reach your turn, put people from Togo or your enemies. Until then, kindly zip it.

YoshiMaster:
This guy is so "innocent", that they even grant him press interviews as a celebrity.

Kanu and Sowore that use microphone are worse than him in Nigeria and are branded terrorists with microphones as their weapons.

This comparative justice that you guys try to bring up ehn. Do you know how many of these type of guys are killed and arrested every week?

Sirleo05:
In just 9 months una generate dis kind money, why una dey still borrow? Dey put us for big debt.

Our annual budget is 55trillion and it's not even enough bros. FACEPALM.

Davidson1010:
So, why is Tinubu government still bowooroing again?

Our annual budget is 55trillion and it's not even enough bros. FACEPALM.

FarahAideed:
No he is not , in 2014 Jonathan generated 28 billion dollars for the same period, Tinubu is generating 5 billion dollars ...that a 23 billion dollars reduction..it's a horrible result

Ahhhhhhh.

Rebuke:
That's very good but my question is, what is the direct or indirect impact of this income on the life of an average Nigerian?

Prices of daily commodities are still high, people are still suffering....

More disturbing is the fact that yhur president is still borrowing even with these figures!

Our annual budget is 55trillion and it's not even enough bros. FACEPALM.

chudez0147:
I don’t understand. Yet we still borrow. What are they doing with all the money sef ?

Our annual budget is 55trillion and it's not even enough bros. FACEPALM.

Zionmdde:
And what do u get to enjoy as most citizens all over the world?

Start asking by January, maybe.

anonimi:
Indeed, he is doing a great job of squeezing out increasing taxes from the public while failing to make life better for everyone as he promised.

He is more concerned about stealing the money to buy votes for his grip on power as he is doing in Lagos since 1999 with his master plan.

Tax is not increased and the tax reform has not even started. Why not drop this lying for a living job. God can provide another job you know?

barinedan:
Then why is tinubu borrowing all over the world?

Our annual budget is 55trillion and it's not even enough bros. FACEPALM.

Alphafarms:
Yet borrowing continues. Is alright

Our annual budget is 55trillion and it's not even enough bros. FACEPALM.

themanderon:
Yet they keep going everywhere cap in hand to borrow more money.

Our annual budget is 55trillion and it's not even enough bros. FACEPALM.

Sensitivity:
We would like to know how the money is being spent by the government.

The annual budget is available online. Focus on your state and local governments. A major percentage of what you need goes to them.

Zionmdde:
Wooow what a great achievement
Economy has been well diversified



Instead of wholly relying on oil and gas the government now makes sure Nigerians must pay enough in taxes. What a brilliant innovation by tinubu government

I have lost counts of #50 debit alerts I get everyday
Let's keep suffering and supporting our government.

By January, full shege will be unveiled.
Shege for you
Shege for me
Shege for everyone

Your 50naira debits are from your bank and probably transactions with other banks. It's been this way for decades. It's not customs or FIRS. By January, you pay better/lesser tax as a responsible citizen as done in most countries all over the world. Avoid being melodramatic.

Jagaban

Lukuluku69:
Obi lamented.

I don't have any characters again

Exactly what i intended to type. E go continue to lament as per Nigeria politics. God must never punish us with such a figure as head again in Jesus name.

Mynd44:
The list is unserious. They might decide not to come. You cannot force them to testify

Probably delay tactics. Maybe he thinks, they'll all waste time to come. By the time it's about 3 or 4 years, most of his witnesses have not appeared, maybe some magic will come up.

Chi111:
Keep quiet, what do you know about courtroom. You must address the judge as my Lord. Real men keep mute and watch the imaginable unfold itself....

Lamidi forgot that before and when he was making all his noise? He even once promised people that nobody will arrest them, delul

This was the beginning
2015. World Igbo Congress
A woman stood the question the idea. A man stood to challenge
Others,fearful,kept quiet
Others,ignorant,cheered him.
Others, opportunistic, jostled for political relevance and offices
Many strong men are still quiet pic.twitter.com/6SeR1DG65s

— Senior Pastor Okezie James Atañi (@Onsogbu) October 23, 2025