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scholes0:
The first thing any Nigerian immigrant in Canada notices is the sheer dominance of the Yoruba community above the rest....
lol... it isn't even a question there. I have been there and seen it myself.

I think a good reason why that is because Canada specializes in skilled immigration which streamlines the immigration pool a lot, not every tom dick and harry who wants to 'japa' can enter some of these countries just for the sake of it, you have to meet certain eligibility criteria..... Hence the Yorubas always emerge on top since they constitute a good chunk of the best brains in the country. It is the same story in places like Australia.

scholes0:
The American Community Survey (ACS) arm of the United States Census Bureau is the source for detailed population, linguistic, demographic and housing information about United States residents. Here are the statistical and graphical representations for various Nigerian/West African and African nationalities and ethnic populations by reported ancestries and languages in the U.S states.

According to the U.S Census Bureau 461,695 individuals reported Nigerian ancestry in 2019. The top 10 states with the largest number of Nigerians are in order:

Texas: 105,255
Maryland: 43,814
California: 38,907
New York: 37,675
Georgia: 28,711,
New Jersey: 25,095
Illinois: 24,897
Florida: 16,467
Pennsylvania: 13,841
Virginia: 10,079.

helinues:
The loopholes that those who have been creating countless monikers taking advantage of is because they can register with only email which disposable email is always available.

Introduce mobile registration when registering in which a code will be sent to a new registered members phone to validate their account .

That will curb all those scammers, the trollers and the politicians bots. The forum should be getting more members as election is coming, sanity on the forum is important

Bluezy13:
I read your initial post.
I found nothing wrong in it.


Don't mind the Moderators of this platform. Most of them need mental check and the remaining manageable ones need to be subjected to psychological personality tests.
Even the CEO (Seun Osewa) himself finds solace in Twitter because he has come realize that the misbehaviour of his moderators are beyond his control and he is too much of a weakling...or do I say a simpleton to call them to order.

I mentioned in the other thread...in which someone asked about the thing(s) one would do if one were to be a Nairaland CEO...that I would train New Moderators, fire these present ones and restructure this platform.

Islie:
•Say CBN’s policy will hurt rural dwellers

•Claim cash limit may set masses against president


https://thenationonlineng.net/governors-reject-naira-withdrawal-limit-offer-to-meet-buhari/

Islie:
• Confusion, scarcity trail new naira notes rollout
• Banks still issuing old notes in states; rationing new ones in Abuja

•Arewa Consultative Forum, others knock CBN over cash withdrawal limit

https://thenationonlineng.net/confusion-scarcity-trail-new-naira-notes-rollout/

kendraloops:
I'm so so so very angry this evening. I've been having this issue with hubby for a while now, used to think he was kidding but this evening just confirmed it for me.

I'm Yoruba n he's Esan from Edo state. He speaks yoruba very very fluently even better than me, he teaches me proverbs n all sometimes sef. But anytime I speak yoruba to our baby, he gets irritated kind of n says' my son is an Esan man, stop speaking yoruba to him'.

We had a major row over it this evening again. Don't I count in the boy's life? What's the biggie in him learning how to speak yoruba?

fergie001:
@MetPolice

Asake', London's Mayor mourn



Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London)




'Asake music'


Previous Threads:
https://www.nairaland.com/7482920/asakes-brixton-show-shut-down

https://www.nairaland.com/7483866/sadiq-khan-reacts-asakes-brixton#119204454

sarrki:
This is a rare picture Of Lagosians boarding a
commuter bus at Tinubu Terminus in 1943.

This is exactly 77 years ago when some of use were not born.

Looking at this picture, you'll see that the spirit of rushing visited Lagos state long time ago. Up till this very moment, that spirit has sworn not to leave Lagos because the rush keeps getting much day by Day

sarrki:
General olusegun obasanjo in aba In present day Abia during the Civil war

emmaodet:
I do proper medical check-up yearly and will recommend it for nigerians to be doing it.

It is between 30-45k depending on hospital and location.

It is a standard offshore requirement for us and there are accredited hospitals we must use after which we are issued medical certificate.
They will do virtually all test including x-ray and EGC.
It is good to carry out this test because they detect early medical problems.
In 2017, they detected that i had too much fat in my heart through the EGC printout and recommended regular exercises and gym to me which improved in the 2019 reading.
If i wasn't doing these tests, probably would have slumped one day and people will term it as village people.

In 2020, i detected glaucoma also which have been using the eye drop. Imaging not carrying out these tests, i would have gone blind one day and it would be termed village people.

naptu2:
This interchange was built by the Ogun State Government to connect the Ibeju-Lekki - Epe - Ijebu Expressway to the Lagos - Sagamu - Benin Expressway.

naptu2:
See previous thread here: Pictures Of Projects Commissioned By President Buhari In Ogun State.

Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun - MFR @dabiodunMFR



https://mobile.twitter.com/dabiodunMFR/status/1503996457589870597

meobizy:
We’ll find out if I need government permission before sleeping at home all day on Christmas.

ryloy:
Tinubu did super well in the BBC interview- Deji Adeyanju

https://twitter.com/adeyanjudeji/status/1600394552413675520

Mrnairalandd:
Igbos are not the most travelled people in Nigeria, it’s the Yorubas.

I believed this Igbo propaganda for years while living in Nigeria until i started travelling out of Nigeria.

The Igbos are not even closed to million of Yorubas abroad.

Yorubas are so much abroad that they are now adding Yoruba language to USA, UK, Ireland hospitals leaflets and other patients/visitors’ information boards.

In addition, there are some hospitals in USA where Yorubas restaurants with local cuisines are served.

Guess what! 85% of Nigerian businesses abroad-Europe/America/Canada/Australia except Asia countries (I have not been there) are owned by the Yorubas.

If anybody says anything contrary to this fact, the person is lying.

Another fact, 80% of Nigerians graduating from Europe, North America and Australia Universities are the Yorubas. If you doubt me, ask anyone to forward 2022 University's Graduating students registry to see for yourselves.

One thing i have noticed in recent years is this, Igbos are extremely loud their success even though it’s little compare to the quiet Yorubas who hardly scream about their success. And i think this is the reason why there is a misconception among Nigerians that the Igbos are most travelled people.

Tonim:
Update on the Gateway Agro-Cargo Airport project at Ilishan Remo, Ogun State

erico2k2:
I understand you lol what your brother is doing is what I'm doing, But how the money gets to his GT account in Nigeria is unknown to you, So waht I described there is how it gets there and he cna transfer to anyone in Nigeria with his token from here, I do same.

franchasng:
You are very wrong.


After Igbos, Edo people are the next Nigerian tribe or people that cherish traveling abroad (mostly Europe), followed by the Yorubas.


So its not about prostitution, Edos have a lot of their men living and working legitimately abroad, I know a handful of them. Mind you, I am not from Edo, I am Igbo but truth must be told as it is always

erico2k2:
U are assuming, ask your brother how he transfers money, I have a 1st bank and a GTB and UBA accounts, my 1st bank is even a Diaspora account, I dare not use it reasons. you get official rate of Naira aka CBN rate remittance in Nigeria and charged more for transfer fees, My agents today charged me £50 to transfer £2000 to my 1st bank account rate N930/£.

erico2k2:
I disagree with you; I can tell you that 95% of Nigerians in the UK do not use Banks to transfer money to their Nigerian bank account. we just pay the Agents here and they remit monies into your Nigerian bank account with their Nigerian bank account. This wont be captured, its a black market thing.

franchasng:
Most Southeast guys don't send money directly to their parents or relatives in Nigeria, they sell the hard currencies to their Igbo friends and relatives into importation and they use it to pay for goods abroad instead of sending directly, so most Igbo Diaspora remittances return back to Nigeria as goods...while the importers send naira to their relatives. This is one major reason FOREX outflow restriction by CBN under Buhari govt. didn't affect Igbo importers and other Nigerian importers who know how to connect to Igbos abroad.


Lastly, a lot of Igbo guys abroad are dissatisfied with Nigeria's current situation under APC/Buhari and many have stopped investing back home, another reason for low remittance from Igbos abroad.



The whole world know that Igbos make up the highest population of Nigerians living abroad, even in strange countries you have never heard before except maybe online lol, you too know this.

RockHard:
Omo. Every SW state featured in the top 10 sha (na dem occupy 60% of the list). Was expecting the SE states to dominate the list though, considering the perception about being the 'most travelled' and all that. Edo na worthy mention. This list don demystify some preconceived notions. Respect to Nigerians overseas wey no forget the homeland.

EcoBrick:
https://twitter.com/StatiSense/status/1603631547810254848?t=Hk_H6ZM4EXok_aTdaTKHhg&s=19[/quote]Deep insights.

WannaHowzit:
1. Magosha is slang for prostitute.
2. Muthi is charms, juju.
3. R120 is around $7

WannaHowzit:
SA Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has urged the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) to reconsider its decision to ban preaching, singing and hawkers on its new fleet of trains.

Mbalula was speaking during the launch of the Naledi (in Soweto) to Johannesburg corridor that will transport many Sowetans to and from town.

"I don't think it is right. Stop alcohol (sales). Deal with cleanliness on the train. No smoking. We eat inside planes, and some people clean after us. Why don't we want people to eat on the train?" Mbalula asked while seated in a carriage," he said.

Hawking in trains

"They must allow hawkers inside trains. They (hawkers) buy tickets too. I understand your plans to keep trains clean. Hence, after the train stops, they must clean the trains. That is job creation. Get people to clean trains," he added.

"Get people to continue selling in trains, except for alcohol. Don't allow smoking. Kill bad habits. Get business going. These are trains of the working class. Look, I am thirsty and can't buy a soft drink here," he said.

"Leave hawkers alone. I used to be a hawker selling peanuts. Hawkers are guaranteed to earn a living by selling in trains. You have guards to arrest them if they commit criminality.

Preaching in trains

"You say you don't want churchgoers. They are harmless. They are like people who smoke dagga, except those who mix dagga with drugs. They don't commit any offence. Don't stop that. By stopping them, (these trains) won't be trains for the people. They would be for the elites," said Mbalula.

Earlier, while speaking at Park Station in the Johannesburg city centre, the minister said people should be allowed to "sing in trains".

Prasa previously said it had established that trading on trains was compromising the standard of its services.

It said it would find alternative ways of accommodating hawkers.

jaybenugo:
IGBERETV report

Woman Stabs Her 11-Month And 3-Year-old Sons To Death In New York (Photo)

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClgOQSZt96K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

akigbemaru:
A man charged with murder is accused of intentionally striking a woman with a vehicle and then hitting her with a metal object in southwest Houston, police say

Chiedozie Amadi, 22, is charged with murder. The victim was identified as 26-year-old Jasmine James.


https://www.fox26houston.com/news/houston-man-accused-of-intentionally-hitting-woman-with-vehicle-metal-object

adamusuleiman1:
U.S. President Joe Biden capped a summit of 50 African leaders by stressing his administration's deep commitment to Africa, urging the continent's leaders to respect the will of their people, and saying he may come visit.

The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit concluded Thursday with bonhomie, $55 billion in U.S. commitments, and this from Biden:

Analysts say the U.S. is trying to work with a range of African partners — regardless of their track records — on issues where they can find common ground.

"I think what Washington is trying to do is diversify its relationships on the continent and not make them dependent on any one leader or any one group of countries because what we have seen is these countries remain fragile and a strategic partner today could be engulfed in civil war tomorrow," said Cameron Hudson, an analyst on African peace, security, and governance at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He spoke to VOA via Zoom.

Biden also invited the leaders of Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Madagascar, Nigeria and Sierra Leone to a private meeting on Wednesday, where they discussed their upcoming elections during what the White House says is a "critical time for democracy globally."

Publicly, Biden affirmed support for more African representation at the G-20 and the U.N. Security Council — while also not ignoring leaders' shortfalls.

"As leaders, our people inspire us," he said. "They awaken us to possibilities that are within our grasp. There are so many possibilities if we work together. They tell us hard truths that we need to hear. And sometimes we have trouble listening. They challenge us to live up to the values enshrined in so many of our founding documents and to be worthy of the responsibility given to us by that sacred trust."

https://www.voanews.com/a/us-africa-summit-ends-with-billion-dollar-pledges-hints-of-biden-visit/6878956.html

opeyy:
Please be patient with these things, all will fall in place in time. Usually, after 6 months with your mainstream bank, they will let you have their lowest (high interest) credit card. This is the case with NatWest, if you use them as your main bank account, i.e you salary and bills in and out of the account. I know barclaycard will also give you their foundation credit card after you have maintained a main bank account for 6-12m.

Your bank account also helps with your credit record so you don't necessarily need to rush to get a credit card. Take your time please because credit searches also have a negative effect on your record.

In the meantime, you can register on the electoral roll because you're from a commonwealth country, just search electoral register on google and use the gov.uk link.

opeyy:
Godfearing - has to love God and be a praying partner with bad boy vibes

Kind - never keeps malice or use silent treatment as a tool. Always considerate and respectful to everyone.

Affectionate - expressions, kisses, cuddles, hand holding etc.

Attractive - clean, dresses well and smells nice.

Intelligent/Smart.

Talks a LOT but not loud.

Mature - tolerant, knows what he wants, lets love lead in times of challenges, open to discussion and never goes to bed angry. If he’s quick to anger, I am too but I am just as quick to reset so as long as we understand each other and open to talking about it, we’ll be good.

Reflective and remorseful, and man enough to identify where he has gone wrong and rectify this.