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These are the people they want people to waste empathy on when their brothers the bandits strike. Yeah right!

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It doesn't make any sense to blame the woman.

Blame whoever is holding the trumpet and refused to blow it since. It is long overdue

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michlins:
if Kirk were to be alive, this war would have been over long before it started. A single podcast condemning Bibi and all of the MAGA supporters will be on the streets protesting the war.

It's equally convenient that he was killed just before the war started

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Whether with long or short spoon, there are consequences in dining with the devil. Kirk paid the ultimate price for trying to switch sides from the bosses of his paymasters.

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I challenge anyone to name one thing that Tinubu stabilized in the last 3 years. It seems that God sent him as a plague on Nigerians with the intent to steal, kill and destroy.

The primary purpose of government in Nigeria is to frustrate citizens.

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God1000:
As a father if you have a child that misbehaves and brings problems to you all the time, it is your duty to correct and discipline the child, failure to do so will seriously hurt you someday.


Israel has been over pampered by US for decades, before now a mere criticism of Israel in US will cause you a lot if you are a public figure, but I'm happy things are now changing

If Donald trump of all people can be saying all these to Netanyahu, then his supporters here in Nigeria should just wake up


Trump is right, how can Israel face Iran alone, america provides everything they use in striking Iran, the bombs, the tanker refueling aircrafts, the fighter jets, missile defense systems, etc

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It became very clear when Daily Wire went belly up.

Americans are no longer interested in what Ben Shapiro and co. have to say. Once Nick Fuentes, Candace Owens, Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson and other top Republican propagandists started scorching Israel, they knew the party is over.

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Brotherly affairs.

No cause for alarm.

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Ifeoluwadev:
Before anybody calls me a liar or a complainer, sit down and read this first. Because I have numbers. And numbers don't lie.

In 2019, I was earning ₦150,000 per month. Junior staff. I was not rich at all. But I was comfortable. I could breathe.

Today in 2026, I earn ₦500,000 per month. On paper that is more than 3x growth. I should be living large. I should have savings. I should be talking about investments by now.

Instead I am broke before the 25th of every month.

Let me show you exactly why.


THE NAIRA ITSELF
In 2019, one dollar was roughly ₦360.
Today in 2026, one dollar is over ₦1,500.

The naira has lost about 75% of its value against the dollar in 7 years. So anything imported, whether electronics, medicine, baby products or even some food, now costs 4 times what it used to.

My ₦500k today equals roughly $333.
My ₦150k in 2019 was worth roughly $416.

Read that again.

I earn more naira but fewer dollars. In real purchasing power I have gone backwards even though my salary tripled on paper.


FOOD

In 2019, I fed myself comfortably for around ₦30,000 per month. Decent food, market twice a week, occasionally a small restaurant.

Today that same lifestyle costs me at least ₦120,000 and that is me managing carefully.

| Item | 2019 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Bag of rice (50kg) | ₦18,000 | ₦85,000+ |
| Cooking gas (12.5kg) | ₦3,500 | ₦18,000+ |
| Groundnut oil (4 litres) | ₦2,800 | ₦12,000+ |
| Tomatoes (paint bucket) | ₦800 | ₦5,000+ |
| Full chicken | ₦2,500 | ₦10,000+ |
| Big loaf of bread | ₦350 | ₦1,500+ |

My food budget went up by 400%. My salary went up by 233%. The food is winning.



RENT

In 2019, I paid ₦350,000 per year for a decent one bedroom in a Lagos suburb. That is about ₦29,000 per month if you break it down.

Today that same apartment, same area, same size, same leaking ceiling, is ₦1.2 million per year. That is ₦100,000 per month equivalent.

I now spend 20% of my gross salary on rent alone. And landlords still want one to two years upfront. So every renewal season I need to drop over ₦1 million at once like I am buying land.



ELECTRICITY AND GENERATOR
In 2019, NEPA was bad but manageable. Fuel was ₦145 per litre. My monthly gen fuel was around ₦8,000.

Today petrol is close to ₦1,500 per litre. My monthly generator fuel alone is ₦45,000. And NEPA is still giving me the same 4 hours they gave me in 2019. Nothing changed on their side except the bills went up.


TRANSPORT

Bus from my estate to office in 2019 was ₦150 each way. That is ₦300 per day, about ₦6,600 per month.

Same route today is ₦700 minimum each way. ₦1,400 per day. Nearly ₦31,000 per month.

Ride hailing? Multiply that by three. I now spend between ₦30,000 and ₦50,000 every month just moving my body from home to work and back.



SO WHERE DOES THE ₦500K GO?

| Expense | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Rent (broken down monthly) | ₦100,000 |
| Food and groceries | ₦120,000 |
| Generator fuel | ₦45,000 |
| Transport | ₦35,000 |
| NEPA bill | ₦18,000 |
| Airtime and data | ₦12,000 |
| Toiletries and misc | ₦20,000 |
| Tithe | ₦25,000 |
| **Total** | **₦375,000+** |

That leaves me ₦125,000 for savings, emergencies, hospital, clothes, sending money home, school fees if you have children, and anything unexpected.

In 2019 on ₦150,000, my total expenses were under ₦90,000 and I had ₦60,000 left. That leftover was worth $167 at the time. My ₦125,000 leftover today is worth $83.

I saved more real money when I earned less. That is not a feeling. That is arithmetic.



THE PART NOBODY TALKS ABOUT
Beyond the numbers, what has changed is how money feels.

In 2019, seeing ₦100,000 in my account felt like safety. Like I had options. Like I could breathe easy.

Today I see ₦500,000 land on payday and my first feeling is anxiety, not happiness. Because I immediately start calculating what is owed, what is running out, what will still not be enough.

That shift from feeling okay to feeling like you are always one emergency away from trouble, even as your salary grows, is what this economy has quietly done to the Nigerian middle class.

We are not imagining things. We are not lazy. We are not bad at managing money. We are just running on a treadmill that keeps speeding up.



MY QUESTION TO NAIRALANDERS:
What was your salary in 2019 and what is it today? Are you genuinely better off or are you like me, earning more and living less?

Drop your numbers in the comments. No judgement for anybody. Let us count together.

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That's why there are too many billionaires on papers in Nigeria because naira has lost its value tremendously.

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I can guarantee you that if Yoruba or Igbo people are menace to the North, anyone from any of these tribes caught up there will be a free meal.
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The funniest thing about Nigerians is that they cheer the President and governors as if they are building the infrastructures with personal funds.

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oluwaseyi0:
If after baba kumuyi reach 85 and Nigeria still remains like this then isn't it obvious prayer will never work at a national scale
Not even at a community scale

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That's why bandits and kidnappers move freely in Christian cities. They know that Nigerian pastors have already disarmed their gullible members with biblical quotes. It is free meal.

To make heaven, find the God that Nigerians pray and worship; and be sure to stay away from him. If this is the best he can do with billions of prayers emanating from that country on a daily basis, I sure don't want to know him.

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cutecommend:
If the dead in Hell fire were given a second to repent and go to heaven, heaven will be filled with new saints. But no more chance for those in Hell fire.

In the next 50 to 100 years, a lot of people in this world will be in Heaven or Hell fire. Rapture may also take place.

The only people with chance to repent are those living in this world. Those in hell fire are totally lost, but you reading this has chance to repent today.

Why not pray and sincerely tell Jesus now to forgive all your sins and come into your life.

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How can someone who lives in Nigeria be worried about hell? They are already in hell. Spirit do not live in a mansion plated with gold. Whoever sold that illusion is a marketing genius.

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flexgee:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQj_a3NZpfM?si=0jin1hXZm6ejS2uz

A heated confrontation reportedly unfolded at a school after an angry mother stormed the premises to challenge a teacher accused of cutting part of her son's hair without her consent or any clear explanation.

The incident, which has sparked strong reactions online, drew the attention of parents, teachers, and bystanders as the mother demanded accountability over what she described as an unacceptable interference with her child's appearance.

The dramatic encounter has reignited debates about the limits of disciplinary authority in schools and the rights of parents in decisions affecting their children.

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It could be to discipline the child. But in this day and age, with high cases of diabolical practices, it is unacceptable. Some pastors will claim that the child's destiny was stolen.
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After 3 years, Jonathan finally found his voice. It is too late. He should go back into hibernation.

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helinues:
Medical check up without being sick is another form of causing unnecessary panic attack

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That's why people die unnecessarily because they are waiting to be sick before going for medical checkup. There are some ailments that are better caught at the early stage. One's eGFR may be below 60 and they won't know. Cancer is best managed when still in stage 1 or 2. High cholesterol doesn't come with symptoms. Hypertension is a thing. There are too many examples to ignore.

Endeavour to go for a medical checkup once in a year.

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The hard truth that everyone is too scared to imagine is that the trajectory of Nigeria can only be changed by violence. Without anything to remind the politicians of their mortality, all efforts will be in vain. If the politicians are not scared for life, they won't change. It is human nature. It is African nature. Peaceful protest does not and will never work. Even if everyone gets pvc, how do they plan to fix vote counts that jump from 80 to 500? The judges aren't worried about the masses. The police/military believe they can shoot the protesters to submission. In all, nobody has dared them. People prefer to die for nothing than to die for something.

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N5000 /kg should be optimum.


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No going back on Sharia law in Oyo State.

Anyone who doesn't like it should relocate. It is not
by force to live in Oyo.

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Sometimes one has to give props to the militias in Middle East and Mexico. Only cowards who target unarmed civilians carry arms in Nigeria.

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Cry me a river!

If after 8 years of Buhari and APC was able to gather more than 100k votes in the last election, Nigerians deserve Tinubu. As it stands, I will vote for Tinubu in 2027. Everyone must collect. Nigerians are immune to advice. Talking doesn't help. The best option is once they enter the fire, assist in pouring in more petrol.

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Godspowerpro:
Even, Especially in the face of adversity, those who acknowledge GOD will call on HIM

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Free world!

They can call whoever or whatever: Sango, Ogun, Amadioha, Jesus, Mohammed, etc.

But when the terrorists show up with AK-47 in the churches, mosques or shrine; they should understand that the terrorist are sending them to join their ancestors.

Remarkably, none of the powers they invoke can stop bullets.

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Expectedly that's their reward for capturing, rehabilitating and releasing them instead of neutralization. They paid the price for obeying unlawful commands.

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After they finish with Lagos, then we can really discuss about moving the country forward. Until then, everyone must collect. Nigeria must happen to every region first lest they won't learn any lessons.

All those lesson teachers have been quiet lately because they don't know if they will be the next victim. Election has consequences.

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Gas is N300/kg in Iragbiji, Osun State


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You will be amazed at how many people believe this story.

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wfjimmytobby:
There is this calm girl and decent I met about a year and half ago. We met and vibe then start about a week after we met.

She was loving real, not materialistic and very smart, this make me fall more for her..

She was in her final year in school when we meet and she didn’t let her studies affect our relationship. She was always active, infact she was more dedicated and active than me. So I made up my mind that after she is done with school and all I should be able to probably settle down with her.

So fast forward to a month ago, she suddenly changed. She stopped talking to me reply my messages and kept asking her what’s wrong she ain’t giving me any answer despite all my efforts..

Then after that she asked me to leave her alone…though she didn’t block me on her socials and she is not doing any suspicious it really shocking to me. For a girl that craves for my attention all this time and after have already start giving her my 100% she suddenly switch and wants me to leave her alone..

It really surprising and after I thought about everything the only wrong was that I do get mad at her if we had an appointment and she didn’t turn up that’s all..we didn’t even fight or argued much through out the time we were together…now in the situation the question is should I just give up on her and move on or I should give it more time hoping to get answers to what’s wrong…

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I like the idea of asking if you should let her go when she has already left you. Apparently the fountain of delusion never runs dry.

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Kosiso12:
"Nigeria is at War" - Hon Alex Mascot, the Voice of the Masses, Has Been Screaming in the National Assembly But No One Seems to Be Listening or Doing Anything 😭😭😭


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnU_WwTdJ38?si=IgRfQfzIYIKqB0Zg

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Why the man come resemble a monkey in a costume? Maybe it is the complexion and the beard.

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Wetin concern me?

I must vote for Tinubu in the next election.

At least by 2031 after everyone don collect, we can start talking about positive change. Until then, this Nigeria must happen to all because experience is the best teacher.

Has anyone reached out to Peter Obi yet? He needs all the prayers now because they are indeed teaching him a big lesson like they threatened

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Good marketing strategy. He has to keep the fantasy alive or he will lose many fans (majority who are ladies).

Tell them what they want to hear

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Unbeknownst to brainwashed African prayer warriors, the god of Israel they are praying to is USA
Heck! The last time I checked they are the ones supporting and defending Israel ...not Archangels from the white bearded Daddy in the sky.

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When the attack happened in Kwara, Oyo people were probably thinking "wetin concern me". Now e don concern them.

Lagos people! Are you ready?!!!

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NaturePens:
As someone who reviews and writes CVs regularly, I’ve noticed that many job seekers don’t get rejected because they lack qualifications.

They get rejected because their CV fails to communicate their value quickly.

Most recruiters are busy. They may have dozens or even hundreds of CVs to review. If your CV doesn’t grab attention within a few seconds, it often gets skipped.

Some common mistakes I see:
1. Generic career summaries
Examples like:
“I am a hardworking and dedicated individual seeking a challenging position…”
Recruiters have seen this thousands of times.

2. Listing responsibilities instead of achievements
Don’t just tell employers what your job was. Show what you accomplished.

3. Poor formatting
Walls of text, inconsistent fonts, and cluttered layouts make CVs difficult to read.

4. Using one CV for every job
A CV for a customer service role shouldn’t look the same as one for a cybersecurity or accounting role.

5. Ignoring keywords
Many companies use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to screen CVs before a human sees them.

How to improve your CV:

✓ Tailor it to the job you’re applying for.

✓ Focus on achievements and results.

✓ Keep the format clean and professional.

✓ Use relevant keywords from the job description.

✓ Make your value clear within the first few lines.

One thing I always tell clients:

“Your CV is not just a document. It’s your professional story.”

What CV mistakes do you think Nigerian job seekers make most often?

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Grammatical errors and misspellings top the list.


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It always takes a situation like this to prove that the so-called men of God do not communicate with God. They called themselves for the money.

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