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Lithiumite:
When I was based in Abuja,there was this canteen we used to eat everyday which belonged to a southern borno woman,biu lga precisely......this woman's cooking was damn sumptuous,jollof,fried rice,rice a stew,vegetable,egusi even porridge beans,all were heavenly......omoh till today I still remember her food and I am from the south.....I am the type that loves meat to be very tender and this woman does justice to it all the time.....she cooks meat perfectly than most southerners I have seen.....this was about 17 years ago and I still remember her.

dom:
Try the Hausa Restaurant behind Frazier Suites in Abuja. A lot of varieties . Very tasty too.

Flows001:
You guys should learn to be specific, not every Northerner or Northern state is the same.
Be reminded that Kwara, Kogi, Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau, e.t.c are all tagged "Northern" States (including Abuja).

The comments above are all specifically pointing towards the Hausas, hence, the word "North" shouldn't apply here because not only the Hausas live in Northern Nigeria

LocalFARMERS:
Tuwon Shinkafa (Rice swallow) is made from 100% Rice. It is a major swallow in Northern Nigeria. So many eat this as their major swallow at home, on a daily basis. It is also served in special occasions like weddings, naming Ceremony, Birthday parties, special occasions etc.

Tuwo Shinkafa go well with either Egusi soup, bitter leaf, Groundnut Soup, vegetables etc. It doesn't go well with draw Soup (my opinion).


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HngF98XQXAc

Obavoh:
Growing up in the North I didn’t really take note but I just realized that

Yoruba restaurant —> Yoruba+Igbo+Hausa Customers

Igbo restaurant —> Igbo+Yoruba+Calabar Customers

Calabar restaurant—> Yoruba+Igbo+Hausa+Calabar

Hausa restaurant—> Northerners

Just last month there was a small riot in the company I work for.
The Hausa woman that cooks in our Canteen serves only Northern food and soups.
We have 70% Northern workers and 30% Southerners.

The South boys usually prefer to leave the company and go to a restaurant far in the village just to eat lunch everyday. I have never seen them eat our food.

The company had to bring in a Calabar woman to cook for them after much protest. This woman’s food is more expensive but they don’t complain.

DrRasheed:
See Previous thread
https://www.nairaland.com/8513830/why-northern-food-mostly-disliked

chiagozien:
But I will rather eat northern food than to eat that some people prepare with toilet broom

U09ce:
Okpa is not a northern food. What we have is alale or moi moi as it's called in the south

fer.gie.001:
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Kaliningrad:
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Glimpsetv:
Watch the video and listen to her story.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gxwb0Dl1R0

99thEnemy:



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cLVFnKxKkg



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AWONEYAN:
Wow. I have seen it my area.
What a wonder of nature....

Beautiful

alienvirus:
Lagos

helinues:
Have you spotted the blood moon? It started changing like 7 mins ago. It should last for 80 mins in my location, so I should be able to have better view than the photos below

Judolisco:
yes... Thanks sir

khalidx:
Femi Otedola has showered his beautiful daughters with a brand new Ferrari according to the tweet by DJ Cuppy.



https://mobile.twitter.com/cuppymusic/status/1306155731788365824

We4all:
Boss ke? As if he will keep quiet if Eazi treats his daughter like an employee. One thing I have observed about Nigerian marriages is that, men will treat you according to your status. There is no way in hell will Eazi boss over Temi knowing full well what awaits him. All that advice from Otedola is just a misyarn, and for social media validation.

ricson11:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXDloQW_AD0?si=P8EnEmkkt5txHSV2

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola gave a heartfelt speech at his daughter Temi’s wedding, praising her union with Tosin (Mr Eazi) while urging her to respect her husband as her “boss.”

He also encouraged the couple to keep their challenges private and continue building their love together

“You found a great guy, very great guy, blessed guy. He’s come from a very decent family. One thing I’ll advise you… you have to succumb to the whims and caprices of your husband. Okay? He’s your husband, he’s your boss. There’s no more dad, don’t call me up,” Otedola said.

He continued: “One thing I like about both of you and I’ve observed is, you’re truly in love with each other. Truly, truly in love with each other. Temi is an entrepreneur. Tosin is an entrepreneur. So you match each other.

“This is made in heaven. For Tosin, you’re going to go places. I’ve seen the entrepreneurial skill in you. When we were much younger, we used to think we used to hustle, but not like your generation. You are hustlers, real hustlers. And it’s always paid off. Continue to love, Temi.”

Otedola further counseled the newlyweds to handle disagreements privately, emphasising the importance of keeping marital issues within the confines of their relationship.

“When you have issues, problems, just keep it within yourself. Never call any friend that have this problem. Just keep it within your walls. And God will bless you and bless your marriage”, he said.

Judolisco:
na senior men dem full dis nairaland.... U registered 2008...na cyber cafe una dey go back then arbi... Because I knw how difficult it was to browse around dat time

"Money you do not spend is not yours, Life is for the living".

Femi Otedola's Speech at the Wedding of his Daughter, Temi and Mr. Eazi. pic.twitter.com/MP0TIXg3gZ

— Nairametrics (@Nairametrics) September 6, 2025

yemre:
Rather than hold their state governors and local government chairmen accountable even after getting the information that they get these allocations in billions on a monthly basis no!, they must keep asking "where's the money going". They keep dreaming that Tinubu will come to their street from Abuja to do stuffs for them. And it will NEVER happen.

The earlier we know how and where to channel our questions and requests, the better for all of us.

Right now, all the political leaders are keeping quiet because they know that they could no longer sell the narrative of "Abuja has not released money", but we fail to ask questions!

Islie:
https://guardian.ng/news/india-snubs-u-s-buys-2m-barrels-of-nigerian-crude-amid-trade-rift/

iwaeda:
Domestic violence, God will heal homes that are bleeding. Tinubu economic mishaps put undue pressure on family and people are prone to angers.

Islie:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/09/06/how-ondo-sdp-ex-gov-candidate-akingboye-was-pushed-wife-balcony-leading-death-source

DrMB:
After a whirlwind year of high-level summits, state visits, and international forums, BAT is finally taking a 10-day working vacation in Europe. But here’s the question: will this be just a well-deserved break, or a strategic mission in disguise? Which meetings might be happening behind the scenes? And could this leisurely European getaway hold the seeds of new partnerships, deals, or policy moves?



https://x.com/StatiSense/status/1963671477049332208

Omoh! I no know when i shout sha! God abeg oo 😪 pic.twitter.com/jSKsZ2unwK

— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) September 5, 2025

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seunmsg:
Lee Kuan Yew was a reformist like Bola Tinubu is right now. Unlike Bola Tinubu though, Lee was a dictator who didn’t allow opposition and ethnic hatred to distract him in the process of reforming Singapore. He held tight to power and ruled for 30 straight years.

Nobody talked down on him after just two years in office. He was given absolute support by everyone just to ensure the reforms work out well. Singapore is also a small country with no ethnic or religious division. There was no ethnic governors and a corrupt National Assembly to carry along. Even at that, it took him 30 years to get the job done.

So, you want to compare him with another reformist who has only served for two years as the president of a very big country with over 200 million people, over 250 ethnicities and multiple religious groups.


With Tinubu, Nigeria is on the right track and all indices confirms this. However, it will take years of we being on the right track for the results to start getting to the ordinary people. It is a marathon and not a sprint. We shall get there if we stay true to the cause.

Guestmale:
Hypocrisy of the highest order. Tinubu has not introduced half of strict and tough measures the prime minister introduced to rebuilt his nation, but you people are already crying and calling him names because it isn't your preferred candidate.

Almunjid:
No, Ikwerre people are not confused; such occurrences are simply a result of history. Migration often leads some tribes to abandon their original identities and adopt those of their hosts. For example, in Kogi State, Oworo people—who are ethnically Yoruba—can now be found in places like Karara, yet they no longer speak their ancestral language. Instead, they speak Igbira Koto and frequently intermarry with them. If these Oworo were to migrate elsewhere and maintain their self-identification as Oworo, others—like Igbira Koto—might claim them as kin, even though historically, they are distinct.

Another instance is the Benu people in Niger State. They officially identify as Nupe, having migrated from Borno State and lost their original language over time. Though Nupe people accept them as part of their group, everyone knows their historical roots lie elsewhere.

Rumors about tribal identity often contain an element of truth. For example, the Ikwerre people have been said not to be Igbo. There may be truth in such claims: some historians and oral traditions trace Ikwerre ancestry back to migrations from the ancient Benin Kingdom rather than Igbo land, even though cultural proximity and shared boundaries with the Igbo exist. Language alone is never a perfect indicator of origin; Oworo and Benu cases show how identity can transform after migration. Similarly, if Ikwerre people’s origins seem unclear to you, respecting their own narrative and chosen identity is essential.

Ultimately, Ikwerre are Ikwerre—not Igbo—even if they share some historical connections or were settled near the Igbo. The key is recognizing that historic migrations, intermarriage, and language change don’t override people’s chosen self-identification. If a group’s ancestry includes both maternal Igbo and paternal Benin roots, adopting the maternal language doesn’t necessarily make them Igbos; identity is more complex than language alone.

Peace!