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FamilyRe: A Would Be Bride Shows Off Her Family's Bride List by Kalaba(m): 10:50am On Jun 25
Mynd44:
I know someone who got married and her dad gave her a list to give her husband to be and told her to edit it as she wants to the financial capacity of her husband.

That was considerate. This Iwo list is nonsense
This is very commendable.

In Igbo land, your parents can't even influence anything on that list.

Please, experienced igbos should enlighten me on this, thanks.
SportsRe: Spain’s World Cup Squad Has No Real Madrid Players, Is This A Scandal? by Kalaba(m): 8:56pm On Jun 02
Druss:
Xabi Alonso is the person you are yabbing like this. Xabi was one of the best Spanish midfielders in his time at Real.
No doubt boss. My point is at that time, Spain could still do without him, Albiol and Arbeloa, unlike the other Real Madrid players like Ramos and Casilas, who were simply the best.
SportsRe: Spain’s World Cup Squad Has No Real Madrid Players, Is This A Scandal? by Kalaba(m): 6:38pm On Jun 02
engrchykae:
Madrid is not spaincentric.
Barca is.
At the height of barca's dominance from 2008 to 2012,Spain also recorded their best years.
But when Madrid won 3 champion's league back to back , Spain were shambolic.
Madrid recruits foreigners as the core of their team while Barca is Spaincentric.
I am surprised that Madrid are surprised
You've just nailed it, brother. Even, withing those period, players like Xabi Alonso, Arbeloa, Ramos, Albiol and Casilas where in the national team, but I can confidently tell you only Ramos and Casilas were a standout. Alonso, Arbeloa and Albiol were just to represent the 'Madrid quota'. This is not saying the guys were not good and performing then, but they were other players who could have been picked in place of them, but for quota system.
PoliticsRe: LG Roads In Enugu Are Opening Up Rural And Semi-urban Area - Dan Nwomeh by Kalaba(m): 7:38am On Apr 18
owobokiri:
Roads are getting better across Nigeria, but they are small and tiny roads. These roads are very tiny. If you want to open up towns, build wider roads and train tracks. These widths of roads could have made sense in 1954. Today is 2026! You are building roads for the next 50 years and not for the past 40 years. There will always be more cars every year because the population will keep increasing. Unfortunately, there is no way this kind of criticism can be made in these climes without some unknown quantities that are supporting the party in government trying desperately to attribute all sorts of malicious intents to it..
Well said, man.

First off, credit to the Enugu State government, there’s definitely some effort being made, and it’s good to see development happening. Congrats to Ndi Enugu as well. Hopefully, this is just a starting point and things will keep improving.

But honestly, I still feel like governors in the South East are not doing enough when it comes to real, long-term infrastructure. Some of these projects we see trending online feel more like publicity than actual impact. Whenever I travel to Enugu and see how narrow most of the roads are, I can’t help but wonder, if real commercial activity picks up here, will these roads even cope?

Right now, the roads look fine, even “beautiful,” but that’s mostly because there’s not much pressure on them. Roads designed for keke napep and korope buses, not for a growing city. If we’re being realistic, infrastructure should be built for the future, not just for campaigns.

Sometimes, we are quick to criticize projects in Lagos, but if we’re being honest, Lagos government is still the best consistently pushing functional infrastructure at scale. Meanwhile, in the South East, we need to start focusing on projects that will still make sense 20 years from now, not ones that may not even last through a governors second term.

My main point is, a lot of roads in the South East are too basic, narrow, limited, and not built to standard for future growth. Yet they get a lot of praise on nairalandfront-page, whereas, more ambitious projects in Lagos get criticized. It’s not about condemning anyone, but we have to be honest, there’s still a lot for improvement.

People keep encouraging Igbos to come back home and invest, but then you look at the infrastructure and start to question how realistic that is. In my Enugu, for example, the only wide road is the Enugu–Port Harcourt expressway, which is federal. Most other roads are just normal two-lane or even single-lane roads, with little space for expansion, with unnecessary decorative markings.

At the grassroots level, the situation is worse. In my village, there are only two tarred roads, a federal road that passes my village, and one done by a private individual. Not a single bank in the entire Local government. I have to travel to city to get a bank. Just one police station, at the Local governmentsecretariat. Then you start asking yourself, what exactly are we calling development?

Again, not to dismiss the efforts being made, they’re appreciated. But there’s a clear need to do more, and do better. Hopefully, the current efforts will evolve into more practical infrastructure that can truly support growth in the long run.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Who Is The Most Famous Nigerian Of All Time? by Kalaba(m): 5:40pm On Feb 23
In no particular order, it has to be one of these icons:

1. Fela
2. Kanu Nwankwo
3. Jay Jay Okocha
4. Ojukwu
5. Sani Abacha
6. I brahim Babangida
7. Wole Soyinka
TravelRe: Variation In The Coldest States/Regions In Nigeria by Kalaba(m): 5:52pm On Jan 08
brain54:
Plateau state is surely the coldest state in broader terms speaking of states...


But Jos isn't the coldest place in plateau state. They are colder places in plateau than Jos the state capital. Places like shendam, panskin, and some other places I can't remember now are colder. ( I hope I got those name spelled right) most of which are interior villages.


Jos just happens to be the most popular place in plateau state and so mention it.

I remember complaining about the cold in Jos until I got to panshin and shendam... the cold there is on a different level.


Jos isn't the coldest place in plateau state by a mile!
You are right my brother. Just to add to the list, Mangu, as well as the Vom, Riyom axis to Manchok, Fadan Kagoro. The cold there can be extreme too, whether during the rainy season or harmattan.

One fascinating thing about the harmattan cold is that, during the day between 11am to 4pm when the sun must have risen, you still feel cold and hazy breeze, but yet the sun is shinning. From 5:30PM everyone is already kitted up, LOL 😆
TravelRe: Distance From State Capitals To And From Abuja by Kalaba(m): 10:30am On Dec 26, 2025
CodeTemplarr:
didnt realize thwre was a direct enugu-lokoja road.
There is.
Enugu is the only entry point by road to the North. Through Obolo, Ankpa, Ayingba, up.
Or Ubolo to the benue side.
TravelRe: Distance From State Capitals To And From Abuja by Kalaba(m): 10:23am On Dec 26, 2025
CodeTemplarr:
How can Asaba be closer to Abuja than Benin when you must go through Benin to reach Asaba? Maybe it is line-of-sight distance then or rail is involved.
The post emphasises how many hours of road time stand between state capitals and the federal capital. Since Road is emphasised here, we should also take into cognisance the route; Asaba will easily connect Onitsha —> Enugu —> Lokoja and Abuja, whereas Benin may need to connect Auchi —> Okene —> Lokoja, then Abuja, or the Ondo route, which is longer.
Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by Kalaba(m): 5:35pm On Nov 25, 2025
Samsung S21
128gb

260k
Lagos only

Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by Kalaba(m): 2:31pm On Nov 25, 2025
iamoyindamola:
Clone
Dey play
Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by Kalaba(m): 1:32pm On Nov 25, 2025
Kalaba:
For sale

Galaxy S24 Ultra
• 512g/12g
• 5G
• Dual sim

375k

Lagos only
Sold
Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by Kalaba(m):
For sale

Galaxy S24 Ultra
• 512g/12g
• 5G
• Dual sim

375k

Lagos only

PropertiesRe: Which 2 Items Are More Important For You To Add To This Room? Pick Only Two by Kalaba(m): 10:05pm On Nov 17, 2025
Chilipepper:
Which 2 items is more important for you add to this room? pick only two 🤔

A. Refrigerator
B. Fan
C. Washing machine
D. Television
Just add a Laptop, and a laptop power bank. That's all...
CrimeRe: How N8,000 Dispute Led To Lagos Market Killing — Traders by Kalaba(m): 12:22pm On Aug 29, 2025
Brendaniel:
Just kindly take your time and read the entire story again and see how Nigeria as a whole has descended so low with tribal profiling and witch hunt, the first time I read this story I knew a whole lot of things in the story were not adding up and I saw tribal profiling in the entire article:

1. Why woould you start a story with an Igbo trader and a Yoruba trader, was that necessary?

2. Why would you add the states where they come from, was that also necessary?

3. Imagine a whole police PRO telling bold faced lies with ethnic profiling and saying that the Igbo guy stabbed the Yoruba guy and then stabbed himself?

I said to myself that it doesn't add up, so 2 people were fighting and one stabbed the other and then decided to stab himself? I knew something was off and this has proved my point:



So you see the police in Lagos is playing ethnic card against the Igbo guy and they just want to charge him pure murder because he is Igbo, this is the level of damage Tinubu has done in Nigeria where tribe matters more in a crime committed than the crime itself
While reading the report, I was expecting to see where an eye witness reported that the guy stabbed himself, I couldn't find it. Yet the police has that as their version of what happened.

This ethnic profiling will destroy Nigeria faster than corrupt politicians will.
CrimeRe: My Married Ex Girlfriend by Kalaba(m): 11:46am On Jul 31, 2025
Sonofgod1990:
I got a call this evening from a new number. it was my ex girlfriend that called. Somebody that I i have deleted her number for about 2 years ago due to because she's married.

And she said that the husband is trying but my own is sweeter. She just dey call my number anyhow. I'm just confused.

Why is this girl trying to tempt me why?
In whatever you do in this world, do not have an affair with a married woman. You have had your time, and it has ended. Keep off, for your own good.
Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by Kalaba(m): 6:54am On Jul 19, 2025
DeltaBachelor:
So after locating the seller, he will pay money to the seller and the seller WILL NOW GIVE YOU THE LAPTOP TO BRING TO HIM IN ABEOKUTA right ? Sorry, is this your package Escrow abi Delivery abi Oso-afia abi na SCAM ? grin. Na question I ask o. Nor vex
Anything you make of it is fine.
Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by Kalaba(m): 9:57am On Jul 18, 2025
toscotech:
how i which you are in abeokuta
I can locate the seller for you here in Lagos, access the laptop and give you valid feedback. You make payment, and I'll personally bring it to you in any part of Abeokuta.

This service will cost N15k, to be paid once you collect the item.
PoliticsRe: Sai Obi - Bashir El-rufai Writes As He Declares His Love For Peter Obi. by Kalaba(m): 9:55am On Jul 05, 2025
This whole brouhaha is actually pretty straightforward. Back when El-Rufai was still in APC, he was all-in for Tinubu, he even stood up to Buhari over the naira redesign policy, saying he’d take him to court. That wasn’t just noise; the plan seemed clear: support Tinubu through eight years, then pass the baton back to the North, with El-Rufai waiting in the wings to scoop power.

But somewhere along the line, things went sour between him and Tinubu. So now, El-Rufai’s making new moves, quietly aligning himself with Obi. If you ask me, he’s going to push with everything he’s got to help Obi win the ADC ticket against Atiku/Amechi, hoping to be picked as his running mate. The idea? Obi finishes four years for the South, then El-Rufai takes it from there for the North.

That’s what all the noise is really about.
HealthRe: Pimples Won’t Let Me Rest – What Actually Works? by Kalaba(m): 3:49pm On Jun 30, 2025
upson89:
Please, I’m really tired.

These pimples just won’t let me rest. I’ve tried different soaps, cleansers, and creams – some expensive, some cheap – and still, no major difference. One will go, and before I even smile small, three more will show face. 😩

I’ve cut down on oily food, tried drinking more water, even stopped using certain products… but nothing seems to be working long-term.

Is it stress? Hormones? Witchcraft? I don’t even know again. 😭

Please, if you’ve struggled with bad acne and actually found something that worked, kindly share. I don’t mind natural or over-the-counter options, I just need honest advice.

Let’s help each other abeg. What’s your skincare routine like? What finally worked for you?

Note: File photo used for illustration
The image you used for illustration is too graphic shocked

Up there, someone said you need antibiotics that's true. Visit the clinic for some assessment. Also try this soup and thank me later

PhonesRe: How Airtel Gave The Same SIM To 2 Different Users With Different NIN by Kalaba(m): 6:32pm On Jun 28, 2025
There's a whole lot of fraud going on with this NIN and SIM vendors.

I once went to retrieve my sim card from MTN office, later that evening I received a text message, thanking me for visiting their outlet, and then listing all my linked MTN phone numbers to my NIN. I discovered an unknown number that I've never used, I was shocked. For the record, I have 3 mtn lines; the very first I've used since 2010, the second, I got at NYSC camp, and the 3rd came with my MTN router. Where is this 4th number coming from?

I call this number, and someone picks, so I headed back to MTN office to ask about the particular number, they said I bought and registered it at sososo location, and sososo date, lol grin

I simply asked for the sim card to be retrieved so I can have control of it.
TravelRe: Planning To Relocate From Enugu To Lagos For Business by Kalaba(m): 3:55pm On Jun 27, 2025
pneumaticos:
What aspects of this business have you taken online

What aspects of the business is still missing

What additional thing have you not added to your business

Enugu is among the tier two states in Nigeria ( only four places in tier one ), so you should be ok
If you can give the business more exposure

It won't be quick,but you will.be glad you did

Besides , you can still rake in Lagos clients if you know your salt well right from Enugu

The only place with so much fake people in Nigeria is Lagos
Even the very life they live is fake
With all the noise( you can hardly count more than 20 skyscrapers .

Always smelling like pit latrine
It's the shame of myopic minds scavenging for approvals and belongings

Stay where you are and grow
And you maybe looking at other places at the global level when you are done
Bro, you were making sense until the part I stroke off. Let's show some respect to Lagos.

OP, look into this advice, and make good use of it as much as you can. I'm conversant with the two states in question, and I can tell you that even with the market being in lagos, other aspect of your life/family/health/finance will be sacrificed for it. Rather, continue your exploits in Enugu, a much calmer environment and explore the lagos market digitally.

Thanks.
TravelRe: Travel To New Zealand With 5m Or Get Married And Start Business In Nig by Kalaba(m): 12:14pm On Jun 23, 2025
MrHandsome2013:
I recently sold my family plots of land and I received 5m.
I am 40 years old with HND

No wife, no kids , no job.
Only 5m is all I have .
I need your advice
Hey man, I get where you’re coming from. ₦5 million might not sound like a lot, but trust me, it’s solid, especially if you use it wisely. That said, New Zealand? Bro, that’s a nice dream, but to be honest, ₦5 million won’t get you very far if you're thinking of relocating there legally for work or residency. Visa fees, flights, and proof of funds alone would eat most of it up.

I suggest you focus on what you can build here. ₦5 million can do wonders if you're disciplined and clear-headed. You don’t need to go all in, start with half of it. Something skill-based might be your best bet; barbing, shoe making, fashion, repairs... you know what you're good at. Play to your strengths.

And about being 40 with no wife or kids, honestly, it’s not the end of the world. But if having a family is something you want, maybe start thinking in that direction. You can even make a baby with your girlfriend based on mutual understanding while pending the marriage plans. Just make sure your finances are in order first, no need to jump in without a steady income.

In short, if you ask me, I'll say this is your chance to reset and build something real. Be smart about it, and you’ll be just fine.
Christianity EtcRe: Brief History Of ECWA (evangelical Church Winning All): by Kalaba(m): 8:36am On Jun 15, 2025
I deeply appreciate this church, firmly grounded in biblical principles. Their unity is truly remarkable, and what I cherish most is their women's fellowship, known in Hausa as Zumunta Mata. These women form my most treasured Christian association, dedicated, compassionate, and vibrant singers their energy is spirit lifting. I believe Catholic churches in northern Nigeria adopted the Zumunta Mata fellowship from ECWA, and they have been thriving with it as well.
PoliticsRe: Alaafin Of Oyo Visits President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by Kalaba(m): 11:17pm On May 16, 2025
Tigerguy:
Alaafin of Oyo visits President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Earlier today, President Tinubu received in audience the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulakeem Owoade 1, his Olori, Abiwumi and his entourage at the State House in Abuja. The President used the opportunity of the visit to personally wish the Alaafin a peaceful reign and urged him to work for the peace, development and progress of his people, Oyo State and Nigeria in general.

Source: https://x.com/tinubunews/status/1923450656930648115?s=46&t=ePQAAiw-iA8G6_ozhk9Ogg[/quote]“When the rich man is sick, the poor man will pay him a visit to say sorry and wish him a speedy recovery. When the poor man is sick, he waits to recover then goes to tell that rich man that he has been sick" - Chinua Achebe!
SportsRe: Remo Stars Are NPFL Champions For 2024/2025 Season by Kalaba(m): 10:39pm On Apr 27, 2025
During my NYSC orientation camp in Sagamu back in 2019, I got the chance to watch Remo Stars play a match. These guys were still in the lower league then o. I just dey look them like, "Ah ah, this na Nigerian team?" Their tiki-taka football was so smooth, almost perfect. I even told my guy, "If these guys keep this up, they go win CAF Champions League in two years!" That’s when one random guy beside us just burst my bubble, saying, "Bros, this na Division 2 league o."

Honestly, the only teams wey sabi play ball for this country na Remo Stars and the U-17 male team. The rest, including Super Eagles, just dey kick and follow ball like primary school PE session.

Abeg, big congratulations to Remo Stars—una too much! This one well deserved die. 👏⚽
PoliticsRe: Nigerian Army Worries As South East Youths Shun Recruitment by Kalaba(m): 4:15pm On Apr 12, 2025
Northernblood8:
They are playing Mind games on Igbos. They actually refused to recruit Igvo people into the military.Then they will come to the media to shout that Igbos are not applying. I have 8 friends from Imo State that applied, they all got rejected.

They do it on purpose because they know if the release press statements like this, many Igbos on social media will say Igbos are not interested. They are afraid that Igbos will topple the government if they are given weapons
Exactly what I thought. I know some guy from the north got admitted into the NA using Anambara as state of origin. He's never been to Anambra or even from Anambra, but that is the slot the God father used to get him in
CareerRe: Going For Masters Or Getting A UTME Form by Kalaba(m): 12:45pm On Feb 28, 2025
Love800:
After going for tech training, any need for polytechnic diploma again?
What's the difference between cert and diploma?
I specified 'Academic' because, when OP wishes to further their education in computing and related fields, the tech training and work experience alone may not be enough for admission. However, with a diploma in Computing, they stand a better chance alongside their work.
CareerRe: Going For Masters Or Getting A UTME Form by Kalaba(m): 9:02am On Feb 28, 2025
Bro, there are many tech training institutes available, and I recommend you choose a specific niche in tech that interests you and enroll in it. As a teacher, you have the flexibility to complete this training within six months or less.

At this point, pursuing a master’s degree or a new UTME may not be the most practical choice. If you’re able to fund those options, you could instead invest in a tech training program, which would likely provide more immediate and relevant benefits.

Once you’ve completed your tech training and started earning a better income, you might consider pursuing a diploma at a polytechnic if you feel the need for an academic certificate as a backup. However, it’s worth noting that an academic certificate may not even be necessary given the opportunities in the tech field.
Technology MarketRe: House Clearance Sales.. Come In Here!!!! by Kalaba(m): 4:57pm On Dec 27, 2024
freeAgent99:
Honestly, I’ve been seeing a lot of people throwing insults at this guy, but I have to say my experience was completely different. When I transacted with him, everything went smoothly. He was polite, responsive, and delivered exactly what I ordered without any issues, and he has the fastest delivery I have ever had, despite us not even being in the same state. I paid in the evening, and I received my item (a Garmin Lily watch for my wife) the next day by 4pm. It’s surprising to see such a negative response from a lot of people here when our interaction was positive. It’s so unfortunate that I cannot send Voice notes to NL, otherwise you would have heard him speak in the most politest of words and tones. Additionally, he even balanced the amount of the waybill when I said it was too high for me and I could only pay a certain amount. Finally, he even gave me a one week period to use the watch, and if I’m not satisfied with it, I should return it and he would gladly refund my money (and I believe him). I think it’s important to recognize the fact that everyone can have different experiences, and sometimes the negative comments can overshadow the good ones. All in all, Futurefocus is a nice person, it is possible your approach to him was faulty or you simply did not understand him.
I'm surprised to see not even a single person out of the many that have transacted with him have come to put in a word or two. I believe coming to his defence is as good as a review for him, and I also believe we should all come out to do that. Futurefocus, keep on doing what you do and keep on being who you are, may God bless you, your family and your hustle. I look forward to doing business with you again.
I have transacted with Futurefocus as well. Guy doesn't even waste time with his price, I got some Jabra headphones from him earlier this year at the cost of 20k or so. The headphones are still serving as I talk to you, in fact the cost for a new Microsoft recommended jabra headphone is around $200 or so, I didn't know this until a colleague got a remote job, and the company sent him the equipments including the headphone. But this was a headphone I got for 20k from FutureFocus.
HealthRe: This Infection Is Eating Me Up. How Can I Cure It? by Kalaba(m): 10:56am On Dec 26, 2024
Hafyz23:
I have had it before and as some people have mentioned , take warm water ginger/garlic. Steaming helps a lot too. Anything to drain it and don't force it by blowing your nose ,it will aggravate the pain.
Running/ jogging helped me a lot.
And the most important thing for me then was I was able to identify the triggers/allergens and staying away from them. It's been more than 2years since I last had it. Sorry ehn
so, on point. this can be painful aswear, in fact my face then will feel like falling off from my head while jogging in the morning to catch up the bus.


Modified
I can see many people trying to cajole you, coercing you to get their products. Well I'm not here to spoil anybody's business, but OP, the illness is not a big deal, other than the pain and discomfort, there's nothing to panic. Just visit the hospital, and don't sel-medicate please. Even the most substandard hospital will treat you well. An X-ray maybe required to ascertain the level of things, other than that, its just normal laboratory tests and then simple prescription

Don't be deceived
HealthRe: This Infection Is Eating Me Up. How Can I Cure It? by Kalaba(m): 10:52am On Dec 26, 2024
EzehFx:
Thank you very much sir...what medication were you prescribed pls?
Actually, I can't remember. I know I did face abi nose X-ray, and the result was fine...
I can also remember that I didn't take any injection, just some tabs, antibiotics or so.

my advice is, whether you are taking normal cold medicine, just stick with drinking hot water, pain relief, and massaging your face with warm water always, especially the bones around your eye, nose area.

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