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jaxxy:
U are right like this one here abi?



Ur ambassador is a usual suspect too na

why is Mr. Reno around supporters ? Iv never seen an ambassador ever near supporters like this

attackgat:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9emN3u9a0c

Wow.! No sleep for the .........He sounds like a brother of TLagos.

IAM4BAT4plus4:
Yes o 😂



Iran 🇮🇷 has destroyed all the big for nothing warships

Propaganda na WA o. Iran has destroyed only a tiny fraction. America has like 425 war ships. Maybe Iran has destroyed like 5. Even that 5 is substancial because if America sends 50 war ships they will be destroyed.

HelipsTech:
Only reason, they're afraid to spend money , war involves money and they feel that Iran is not a threat to them.

Europeans are very sit at home these days you need to bring the fight to them, they will not start fighting because fights can lead to defeat. Look at Hitler instead of him to keep the thing in Germany he wanted to do European Tour.

Christlike01:
Lol, if self-deception is the remedy you need to shake off despair, so be it—enjoy it while it lasts. The reality on the ground, however, is quite different: every critical layer of the Ayatollahs’ regime is being torn apart, piece by piece.

Iran as it stands: air defense capability—gone; internal security apparatus—gone; military-industrial complex—crippled; top security and intelligence chiefs—eliminated; air force and naval assets—degraded; even the Supreme Leader—reportedly gravely incapacitated.
What is Iran actually left with? Propaganda, a handful of drones, and ballistic missiles—many hidden in remote mountainous areas—and even these may not last for long.

And here’s the bigger picture: the Gulf countries could join the conflict at any moment, which would only mean more destruction and loss for the Ayatollahs’ regime.

And Iran will not be throwing missiles at them ?

omoredia:
Wow Russia has smelt blood

Russia has not smelt any blood, Putin will only focus on Ukraine, Putin will know by now that war is not the answer. China have avoided war for some 70 years. America will soon learn the hard way.

Aremu683:
HIV Nd other diseases are real always protect you always

They are way too real. OP has always been against more than one babe at a time, I give him credit for that. The dude even says have only one ashi if you must have ashi and use a cover on the ashi

Starz825:
You want me to forget your past ...but you go like join me enjoy the bread for future... werrreeyyy omoo

Bros if you no wan forget past no forget. Some babes a beyond redemption . There is this babe that is trending on this forum, she says she is born again after a life of public drinking, public smoking and private.......... You should see her in her born again state, Red dyed hair, massive mascara and glitter on cheeks with breasts showing.
Maybe be the demon inside her has repented and has decided to stop drinking and smoking but will continue....... If the average ashi on the road saw her that ashi will run from her let not what is inside her enter the ashi

Long and short is men should marry who they want to marry.

Cum4me:
rawbish qouat. U never really see better heartbreak keep been real with a woman tell her all your plans and weakness E go shoke u soon

You guys always want to make a point. Did you not read the guy said do " prenuptial agreement " if you hold raba ? The guy is being 100 percent real.

Real Madread

vislabraye:
What i experience is that, the women who really show love don't tax men for money. If they ask and you say you don't have, they won't be bothered. The problem with a lot of men ( me inclusive) is lust. We tend to have a strong desire for certain babes. These are the ones that will tax us.
You ahve to be willing to spend to some extent. But when the opportunity to smash arises, don't hesitate. Her love will grow after the first encounter.

Cassanova in the house.

Baddest0007:
I have to disagree with you, Sade Johnson is in a league all by herself, yes Chioma Luvv and Chanel LaCroix are heavy weights but when we talk of packaging Sade is the Champion

That is your own cup of tea. Everyone is entitled to his opinion

Diamond098454:
This one is tooo massive very big
Hmmmm
She must put on bra every day

This one is still learning, Chioma Luvv and Chanel LaCroix are the champions

Racoon:
https://www.independent.ng/apc-brought-in-militias-from-mali-s-leone-others-to-win-2015-polls-baraje/

" Any society that responds to crimes by forgiving and bribing the criminals will inevitably create large contingents of criminal waanabes...."

Our sense of morality has gone out of the window. Only God knows what we did before the British gave us education.

pepericozi:
Killed 18?

Supposing they have not repented nko?
.

This is not the time to be funny even though it was funny

Dobnews:
Please Naira Land can you un ban my link www. www. doblog .com

I have post a lot of real blog post which have been on the front page I don’t know why you guys ban my link please help me un ban it

Even this post I am the one that post it which is now in the front page that’s my blog image

Please 🙏 remove my link from ban

Your link no link if it link it for link here

Mattswaggz:
When was the grant given because I know #100k in this present Nigeria is worthless.

She is sitting down at home all week thanks to Soludo.

DystopianMuse:
Normal. This one no be prophecy. The odd is 1.01 that they will.

No the odds are 100 to Zero. Clear winner. Sad

Diamond098454:
This one is tooo massive very big
Hmmmm
She must put on bra every day

You like am abi... Me too I like am

Maj196:
Wrote all these junks because of women. Mtcheeew

Na for men and women

Maj196:
Wrote all these junks because of women. Mtcheeew

Did you see where he was talking how men should comport themselves for business ? That is the only part I agree with.

dibunotion:
E pain well oo. This war is pointless and Trump will find any excuse to justify it.

The problem with most people they never pause during breaks in transmission. What is a break in transmission? When someone comes and changes what you are seeing or hearing or something is strange. When Ayo Adebanjo of Afeniferi called PO Our savior, people laughed, now things are tight for everyone. When this American Whistle blower is talking people are now laughing. What the guy even said was nothing new people like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson had long said the same thing as far back as April last year.
Trump will end up being called the president who gave up the world because after this war is over there is going to be a lot of restructuring of military bases in the middle east and NATO might even be scrapped. Trump thinking he is doing business with Business people does not work in politics especially in Europe where they need to hear all the facts. The Greenland thing was sheer kolo mental behavior. Who wants that type of person in a room ?

KobolanderSegun:
Haba bros. You have a mother and sisters are they not trying for you ?

That is different kettle of fish altogether

KobolanderSegun:
Was it Polo for men ? There was a Polo Ralph Lauren shop at around 100 - 108 Awolowo Road in Ikoyi back in the 90's. The name had Polo in it sha

Omo you are a genius. i think it was Polo for men because I remember walking into the Ralph Lauren section and seeing female Ralph Lauren and wondering why women's clothing was being sold.

KobolanderSegun:
Nigerian men in 2026 are still struggling with what women want because those men don't even understand what they want .

Why are Women so Money Minded ?

Only someone who needs psychiatric intervention will say money is not important. Money is used to buy food, eating food is how we survive.

Why men need to value themselves more to understand how women value themselves

Most men do not value themselves at all, they place more value on other people ahead of themselves.

Let us assume you are sitting down in your house minding your business and a friend on your street knocks on your gate and says " A friend of mine wants to see you for business, come to my house ".

In Nigeria almost 90 percent of people will follow their friend immediately only 10 percent will ask themselves or their friend " Why can he not come and see me, after all if it was that important to him he will get up and come and see me ".

The person who wonders why someone cannot find the strength to come and see him but wants him to find the strength to see them is a person who is wise . A wise person will calculate how much energy he is going to spend to see that person. The average person does not place any Value on himself and will be grateful someone wants to see him.

Pursuit is Proof of Desire.

How does a man know someone wants his services in a job related arrangement ? The client will pursue the individual by calling, WhatsApp. The client will do all the chasing because the client wants the service

In business you set your price not because you don't want to do the job but because you want to make sure you don't fall sick or lose time and energy. You put that in your costs.

Having said that we move forward to why women are money minded as I said money is very important because it helps you get what you need and want.

Women want to be in relationships with men but they want to make sure they are not beaten, insulted, Killed or mistreated.

The reason why women want you to spend on them is it is a barometer to see how much you are really interested in them. Because of so many stories that touch the heart from their mothers, sisters, aunties women are always on the defensive they don't want to fall victim like their friend, aunty so they are always looking out for themselves. For a woman to trust a man that does take some time it is only when the man has proven himself that the woman begins to relax.


Why women ask for so much on dates.

If a business associate told me to come and see him the first thing on my mind is what's in it for me. If the richest man in Africa called me by phone that he wants to see me I will not go. From past experiences with Nigerian Billionaires they give their word and break it the next second, having a billion naira does not impress me it's thinking about me that does.

Let's say for a business meeting someone calls me for, I always ask for Bolt Ride or Indrive money to be sent into my account. I even ask for entertainment money of N5k that is for me to buy soft drinks and Fab biscuits to make myself happy then I ask for N25k to N50k just to attend the meeting. If you cannot pay then I continue to drink my garri and groundnut in my house like the ijebu boy I am .
The reason why I am billing them is because I do not have time for sme same or nonsense, they don show me in the past, I no get time to go meeting and be speaking English,....." Show me the money "


When men are asking women to go on dates, the woman is happy staying at home eating indomie and egg watching her favorite telenovela. She is happy..... you are the one trying to break her cycle and schedule, it had better be worth it.

Asking for a Woman to pay half when you asked her to go out with you is a dumb move.
A dumb move because the date was your idea. She did not want to go ....you put small pressure on her and she is on the date with you. .... Bros are you ok ?

Splitting the bill on the first date is a black flag not even a red flag, it was your idea and you have to give her a good time. A good time is not taking her to an expensive restaurant that is foolishness on a man's part but taking her to an eatery like Tantalizers, Tastee Fried Chicken is good enough but do not ask to split the bill it looks very cheap for a guy to do that . You can even take her to a nameless eatery as long as the place is clean and no area boys are hanging around but for safety the above named eateries are the best they have security and area boys dislike clean environments.

Women are not complicated at all they simply don't want to be taken for a ride that is why they do not easily trust. They do not want to be used and dumped .

The reason why women bill

Women bill for two reasons they don't like you and they want to get as much as they can from you. This is Financial Billing

The next type of Billing is Emotional Billing
Emotional Billing is when a woman is dying for you she will nag you for not calling her she will demand you call her morning noon and night. She will ask you to do things for her all the same. She will ask you to buy her things that are not expensive. She will want you to attend parties with her. This is the best type of relationship for any man to be in.


There are days when I'm looking fly and hot that women I do not know ask me to buy them pure water or buy them soft drinks. It is not because those women are poor it is because they want a piece of me. They might not even throw the empty soft drink away but keep it as a souvenir.

Finally you guys should stop saying women do not have a heart or women do not love. The key to loving a woman is loving yourself first and loving her after.

Also if you are a billionaire get a prenuptial agreement because people can change. I did not say women can change but people can change .

Founders of companies go their separate ways all the time.

That is why self love is so important when love dies you have the love for yourself.

They love using men like it's POS

Alikoooooooooo:
Awolowo Road Realness

Let's keep it a hundred. If you have heard people talk about fifty fashion boutiques on Awolowo Road in Ikoyi, they are either speaking metaphorically or they are counting every tailor's shop, pop-up, and showroom in the entire postcode. I previously tried to list fifty specific names to fit the prompt, and I was wrong to do that. I made up names, and that was not fair to you or to the actual businesses operating there. So, let's clear the air and talk about what is actually on the ground, because the truth is still stylish enough.

Awolowo Road is iconic. It is the Beverly Hills of Lagos. When you drive down there, the trees are lush, the security is tight, and the rent is enough to make a small business owner cry. Because of this, the retail space is premium. You do not get fifty mass-market boutiques here. You get heavy hitters.

The elephant in the room and the biggest name you will actually find is Alara. You cannot talk about fashion on Awolowo without starting here. It is a concept store that houses multiple designers under one roof. It is the closest thing to a department store for African luxury you will find. When people say shopping on Awolowo, they mostly mean going to Alara. It is the anchor.

Then you have the lifestyle spots that dip into fashion. The Place is technically a restaurant and event center, but it often hosts fashion pop-ups and has a vibe that attracts the fashion crowd. Oak is another one, mostly known for food and lifestyle, but it sits in that same ecosystem where style and commerce meet.

Beyond those big names, the boutiques on Awolowo are often more subtle. They are showrooms tucked inside office blocks. You have designers like Lisa Folawiyo, Oloko Designs and Maki Oh who operate in Ikoyi, but their physical storefronts are not necessarily all lined up on Awolowo Road like beads on a string. Some have had presence there, others are on nearby streets like Glover Road or Admiralty Way.

There are bespoke tailors and smaller outfits scattered in the plazas. Names like V and A Concepts have had a presence in the Ikoyi area, offering high-end ready-to-wear. The Clothing Company is another brand that has operated in this high-end district, catering to the corporate and luxury crowd. But if you walk the road expecting to count fifty distinct signs, you will stop at ten and wonder where the rest are.

So why the myth of the fifty boutiques? I think it is because Awolowo Road represents the idea of Lagos fashion. It is where the deals are made, where the stylists meet clients, and where the pop-ups happen during Fashion Week. A space might be empty in January and become a boutique for a designer's Christmas collection in December. The turnover is high. A shop might pop up for a season, or a vintage store might do a weekend takeover. This fluidity makes it feel like there are endless shops, even if the permanent leases are fewer.

The real fashion density is actually spread out. If you step off Awolowo and hit Admiralty Way in Lekki Phase 1, that is where you will find clusters of boutiques like Nike Okundaye, though her gallery is elsewhere, the vibe connects, along with Endless and various designer flagships. If you go to Victoria Island, you have Vandem and others. Awolowo Road is the luxury head office, but the retail floor is broader.

There are also the invisible boutiques. These are the designers who operate by appointment only in their offices on Awolowo Road. They do not have mannequins in the window. You call, you book, you go upstairs, and you see the collection. This is common for high-end bespoke. So, while you cannot see fifty signs, there might be fifty designers working out of that road. That is where the number probably comes from. It is a hub of creation, not just consumption.

Shopping here is different from shopping in a mall. It is intimate. You are likely to know the owner. You are drinking champagne while you try on clothes. The boutiques that do exist, like the retail section inside Alara or the occasional flagship from brands like Orange Culture when they do a takeover, are experiences, not just stores. Some shops are strictly into made in Nigeria customized t-shirts that can cost from N50,000 to N100,000 depending on the design and concept. You can even find an Oloko Design t-shirt for N250k

t. It is about exclusivity. It is about Alara standing tall. It is about the showrooms hidden behind glass doors. It is about the fact that you do not need fifty shops to be the fashion capital. You just need the right ones.

So, if you are planning a trip down there, do not go expecting a marketplace with fifty stalls. Go expecting a curated experience. Visit Alara. Check out the plazas for pop-ups. Talk to the concierge at the office towers. They might know which designer has a showroom on the third floor. That is the real Awolowo Road fashion scene. It is less about quantity and more about prestige.

In the end, Lagos fashion is vibrant, chaotic, and brilliant. Awolowo Road is just one chapter of that story. It is the glossy cover page. Whether there are five boutiques or fifty, the style is undeniable. But let's respect the real businesses that are actually there, rather than inventing ghosts to fill a list. Real style does not need exaggeration. It speaks for itself. The road remains a symbol of what Nigerian fashion can achieve when it merges with high-end real estate and corporate power. It is where the fabric meets the finance. And while the count of fifty might be a legend, the influence of the street is very real. You feel it in the way people dress when they step out of their cars. You see it in the quality of the materials. You hear it in the conversations about upcoming collections. That is the true inventory of Awolowo Road. It is not just about the number of shops. It is about the weight of the names that do exist. And those names carry enough power to sustain the myth without needing any fabrication.

What is the name of the shop in Awolowo road that used to sell Polo shirts back in the late 90's . They used to be so big in Lagos fashion scene back then. Is it Men's Affairs or was it Polo or something like that. I used to go with my friends back then to buy Ralph Lauren shirts. They had all this big ass signs of the Ralph Lauren logo all over the shop it was on the left of the road if you are coming from falomo shopping center. They only sold Polo by Ralph Lauren and other shirts with similar horse Logos, I'm not too sure but I think they sold Tommy Hilfiger and Nautica apparel also. There was no made in Africa fashion like at X1SJ Boutique.

Men I need to find that shop to relive my youth

calabarbanga:
Don't feel bad about it. It's called growing up

Yes we have to change

kehindemejii:
What's Up with Nairaland ? I cannot upload pictures

Maybe it's a pan for you. Change p for b

BigAssLover9ja:
Upload pictures of Sade Johnson, I have seen all the Karachika has to offer. It's the LiberatedGirl_SJ that is not uploading as she should on Instagram

She is now uploading like crazy but most of the pictures and videos are of her models and friends wearing her Boutiques clothes i guess

lagosforever123:
The Karachika is no longer hot on social media there are more endowed babes like Sade Johnson LiberatedGirl _SJ , NkiruCar7

No she will be forever hot o. Or do you mean she doesn't upload pictures of herself like before ? Sho is no a celebrity as she travels the world. She is busy I guess.

kehindemejii:
There's this Woman called The_ Karachika who is Beyond Beautiful. Her level of self confidence is unrivaled . She is 6ft Plus with very Beautiful Slim legs that seem to go on and on and on. I have been on Instagram for more than a decade and I can boldly say no one matches her in terms of confidence. Then she has Big , Massive Breasts and a slim waist .
In the 90's there was a film in Nollywood called " Karashika " about a female witch. I don't know where The _ Karachika got her moniker from but her real name is Chika Ikechukwu ,is she trying to tell us that she can cast a spell on people ? Yes she can, her self- confidence is incredible. She is a mixture of Sexiness that takes the breath away ,the more you look , the more breathless you become , Seductiveness and Classiness. Please if you have a history of Asthma or any breathing challenge please go back to the front Page ...

She seems to have slowed down on social media

Alikoooooooooo:
Cotton and Status: The T-Shirt Boutiques of Awolowo Road

Lagos is a city of many faces. It is loud, it is hot, and it moves very fast. But if you turn off the main highways and drive into the quiet, tree-lined streets of Ikoyi, the pace changes. Specifically, Awolowo Road is known as one of the most prestigious addresses in Nigeria. It is a place where old colonial bungalows sit next to modern glass buildings, and where the air smells of blooming flowers and expensive perfume. Among the high-end restaurants and corporate offices, there is a unique shopping culture. Hidden behind sleek glass doors are boutiques that specialize in a seemingly simple item: the t-shirt. However, on Awolowo Road, a t-shirt is never just a piece of cloth. It is a statement, a luxury item, and a window into the lifestyle of modern Lagos.

To understand these boutiques, you first have to understand the journey to get there. Awolowo Road is famous for its massive mahogany trees that form a canopy over the road. Driving down it feels like entering a different world, separate from the hustle of the mainland. When you pull up to one of these boutiques, the first thing you notice is the silence. The noise of the generator is hidden away, and the hum of the air conditioner is the only sound. Stepping inside from the Lagos heat is a relief. The interior is usually designed with minimalism in mind. There are no crowded racks or piles of clothes. Instead, t-shirts are displayed like art pieces. Some are folded perfectly on wooden shelves, while others hang on gold or brass rails with plenty of space between them. The lighting is soft, designed to make the colors of the fabric pop. This atmosphere tells the customer immediately that they are in a place of exclusivity.

The t-shirts themselves are the stars of the show. In a regular market, a t-shirt is bought for utility. It is something to wear under a shirt or to sleep in. On Awolowo Road, the t-shirt is the main event. The fabrics are different. You will find heavy-weight cotton that holds its shape, soft linen blends that breathe in the humidity, and sometimes even silk mixes that feel cool against the skin. The brands vary. Some boutiques focus on international luxury labels from Milan or Paris, where a small logo on the chest commands a high price. Others focus on the new wave of Nigerian luxury designers. These local brands have grown immensely in popularity. They create t-shirts with graphics that speak to Lagos culture, Afro-centric art, or bold, modern typography. Wearing one of these shows that you support local talent but still demand world-class quality.

Walking through the aisles of an Awolowo Road boutique is an experience in psychology. The price tags are often hidden or presented discreetly, because the assumption is that if you are in the store, you can afford the item. A simple white t-shirt here might cost the same as a week's grocery bill for an average family. Why? Because you are not paying for just the cotton. You are paying for the brand name, the curated experience, the air conditioning, and the status. When a customer picks up a t-shirt, they are not just checking the size. They are checking the stitch quality, the weight of the material, and the story the brand tells. For the wealthy youth of Ikoyi and Victoria Island, these t-shirts are part of a uniform. They are worn with designer jeans, expensive sneakers, and luxury watches. It is a look that says casual, but it is a very expensive kind of casual.

The staff in these boutiques also play a huge role in the experience. They are not just salespeople; they are style consultants. They are usually dressed impeccably, often wearing the merchandise themselves to show how it fits. When a customer walks in, they are greeted warmly, often by name if they are a regular. There is no pressure to buy. Instead, the staff might suggest pairing a graphic tee with a specific blazer for a night out at a nearby lounge. They understand the social calendar of their clients. They know that a certain t-shirt is perfect for a weekend brunch at a trendy spot, while a plain, high-quality black tee is essential for a casual business meeting. This level of personalized service makes the customer feel valued. It turns shopping from a chore into a leisure activity.

There is also a cultural significance to these shops. In the past, wealthy Nigerians might have flown to London or Dubai to buy their casual wear. Today, Awolowo Road has become a destination in its own right. The rise of these boutiques reflects the growing confidence of the Nigerian economy and the Nigerian fashion industry. It shows that Lagos is not just a place to do business, but a place to set trends. During events like Detty December, when Nigerians from all over the world come home for the holidays, these boutiques are packed. Visitors want to take a piece of the Lagos vibe back home with them. A t-shirt bought on Awolowo Road becomes a souvenir of success, a memory of the energy of the city.

However, there is a contrast that cannot be ignored. Just outside the cool glass doors of the boutique, life in Lagos continues as usual. There are traffic jams, street traders, and the relentless sun. The boutique exists as a bubble of calm within the chaos. This contrast makes the shopping experience feel even more special. It is a sanctuary. For the hour that a customer spends browsing through racks of soft cotton, they are removed from the stress of the city. They are in a world where everything is organized, clean, and beautiful. This is part of what the customer is buying: a moment of peace along with the clothing.

In conclusion, the boutiques that sell t-shirts on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, are about much more than fashion. They are landmarks of a specific lifestyle. They represent the intersection of comfort and luxury, local culture and global standards. When someone walks out of these stores carrying a branded bag, they are carrying more than just a garment. They are carrying a sense of identity. In a city as vibrant and complex as Lagos, what you wear tells people who you are. On Awolowo Road, the t-shirt has been reinvented. It is no longer just basic wear; it is a symbol of arrival. And as the sun sets over the mahogany trees, casting long shadows on the road, these boutiques remain glowing beacons of style, continuing to dress the elite of Lagos in comfort and class.

Haven't been to Ikoyi in a while. Old age has slowed me down or is it the economy ?