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Yarimo, helinues salewa97.


Y'all said food prices are down.... Which is which? Or y'all will argue Akpabio is using irony in this statement?

What Ishowspeed showed is closer to the median Nigerian reality, not the curated “Africa Rising” Instagram reel. Congested streets, chaos, hustling, noise, improvisation that’s not an insult, that’s daily life for at least 6 out of 10 Nigerians, Anybody arguing otherwise is either insulated by privilege or being dishonest.
The problem is this:
Nigeria is always over-represented by its extremes.
When it’s good, we project Lekki, Banana Island, private jets, and Afro-luxury
When it’s bad, we act shocked when outsiders see disorder, poverty, survival mode
Meanwhile, the average Nigerian lives somewhere in between:
No steady power
Informal economy
Public infrastructure barely functioning
Hustle mentality because there’s no safety net
That’s not “poverty porn.” That’s statistics and lived experience.

If you really want “balance,” take him to Kawo, Sabon Gari, Kano ancient city, let him see:
Almajiri system
Street learning
Religious discipline mixed with neglect
Cultural depth and systemic failure side by side
That too is Nigeria.
Not prettier. Not uglier. Just true.
What annoys people is not that Speed “misrepresented” Nigeria, it’s that he bypassed our filters. No PR team. No tourism board. No “please don’t record here.” Just raw access.

Let’s stop talking from the two sides of our cheeks.
You can’t sell a fantasy abroad and then get angry when reality leaks out. A nation grows when it can own its contradictions without flinching.

AdvocateWriter:
They must be obedients. That's what they do best and come online bashing those who don't support them

This up here is a clear illustration to show how youth have lost all sanity. Imagine the write up and imagine what this comment is all about.

Guyman02:
We must commend Dangote for making the Christmas holidays easier for us with the price reduction.
We salute you

Your types are the problem of the country. I suppose to you good governance is a privilege not a right and it's okay to say even basic human right is a privilege

Dijita:
What you fail to mention is that not everyone have the opportunity you have as an officer. Go back and read my post. My response was specifically to the comment asking how those of us that Japa are different from Amala plate washer. You grew up in a house where you have a servant. Many Nigerians grew up in a household where it is difficult to eat three square meal. You are now in a position where you travelled to Uk on Taxpayers dime. How many Nigerians have such an opportunity? How many of your colleagues or people in your position sold their stuff to japa?
You as an officer expect to be impressed with the life of those you saw. How many Nigerians you saw on daily bases has an impressive life compare to yours?
I am not saying that everyone have to japa. It is the attitude that condemn and insult those that want to better their life through Japa because their life situation in Nigeria did not fulfill their life ambition.

It is also lack of understanding to compare the ambition of house servant from Benin and Okada rider from the North. Majority of those people does not have elementary school education compare to Nigerians with multiple degrees.

What I wrote earlier about the status of Nigerians in diaspora are not dreams. They are what is happening on daily basis. We all read and hear it in the news on daily basis.

Finally, in case you are in the position in Nigeria to be of help, I have relative kids with degree in chemistry and mechanical engineering. I have others but these are the one making me to be more upset with Nigeria because I know if they are here, I would be connecting them to those to sponsor their education back home instead of them being socially dependent/stagnated.

Finally,
What many people struggle with isn’t japa itself; it’s self-honesty.
A lot of people say “Nigeria is bad” in absolute terms, but what they often mean is:
“Nigeria doesn’t reward me in the way I expect, with the status I believe I deserve.”
That’s very different from saying “there is no work”.
The uncomfortable truth is that
Many people are willing to suffer quietly abroad doing jobs below their qualifications, living multiple people in one room, working long shifts but they are emotionally unwilling to do similar work in Nigeria because of pride, social judgment, and class perception.
Abroad, survival is framed as “hustle” and “dignity of labour.”
At home, the same effort is framed as “failure” or “wasted education.”
That’s not economics that’s psychology.
And that’s where the sentimentality comes in as Japa discussions quickly turn emotional because people feel judged, even when no judgment was intended. But sincerity requires asking hard questions:
Why is a job honorable abroad but shameful at home?
Why is struggle romanticized overseas but humiliating in Nigeria?
Why does “starting small” only make sense once you cross a border?
None of this denies that Nigeria has real, painful systemic problems. It does.
But pretending that mindset, ego, and social pressure play no role is being dishonest with ourselves.

Dijita:
What you fail to mention is that not everyone have the opportunity you have as an officer. Go back and read my post. My response was specifically to the comment asking how those of us that Japa are different from Amala plate washer. You grew up in a house where you have a servant. Many Nigerians grew up in a household where it is difficult to eat three square meal. You are now in a position where you travelled to Uk on Taxpayers dime. How many Nigerians have such an opportunity? How many of your colleagues or people in your position sold their stuff to japa?
You as an officer expect to be impressed with the life of those you saw. How many Nigerians you saw on daily bases has an impressive life compare to yours?
I am not saying that everyone have to japa. It is the attitude that condemn and insult those that want to better their life through Japa because their life situation in Nigeria did not fulfill their life ambition.

It is also lack of understanding to compare the ambition of house servant from Benin and Okada rider from the North. Majority of those people does not have elementary school education compare to Nigerians with multiple degrees.

What I wrote earlier about the status of Nigerians in diaspora are not dreams. They are what is happening on daily basis. We all read and hear it in the news on daily basis.

Finally, in case you are in the position in Nigeria to be of help, I have relative kids with degree in chemistry and mechanical engineering. I have others but these are the one making me to be more upset with Nigeria because I know if they are here, I would be connecting them to those to sponsor their education back home instead of them being socially dependent/stagnated.

I’m not trying to argue or dismiss anyone’s reality; I think this conversation just needs more nuance.
Having a domestic help doesn’t always equate to wealth or privilege. In many Nigerian homes, it was simply part of extended family arrangements, not necessarily a sign of comfort. So I don’t think it’s always fair to assume someone’s background from that alone.
On the issue of japa, I agree that not everyone has the same opportunities, and people’s choices are shaped by their circumstances. At the same time, I think it’s worth asking ourselves some honest questions. If opportunities present themselves, would most of us truly choose to stay back and build Nigeria, or would we also consider leaving? Opportunity tends to influence perspective, and that’s human.
Regarding graduates with degrees, I empathize deeply. Nigeria’s job market is extremely tough. Still, I’ve observed that many people are unwilling to start from anywhere outside their preferred field here, yet are more open to doing survival jobs abroad. There’s nothing wrong with dignity in labour, but it’s worth reflecting on why certain jobs are acceptable in another country and not at home.
A related question I often ask is this: are most people in the diaspora currently working strictly in what they studied in Nigerian universities? And if they were doing the same job in Nigeria, would it be viewed differently? These aren’t accusations, just points for reflection.
Nigeria undeniably has serious structural problems, no one can deny that. We also produce far more graduates than available jobs each year, which worsens the situation. While government policies play a huge role, I think there’s also room for personal responsibility and mindset shifts, especially around how we view work and enterprise.
So yes, Nigeria has its challenges, and many are valid reasons why people choose to leave. But I also believe that both systemic issues and societal attitudes contribute to where we are today. Recognizing both doesn’t invalidate anyone’s struggle it simply broadens the conversation.

Dijita:
The difference is we can afford to support relatives in Nigeria with upward of a $1000 a month. We can send our children to good schools without worrying about school fees, Our children can graduate high school and attend ivy league universities and universities that are better than any in Africa. Our children graduate universities and work to become top in their field, own businesses that put some of them in the top 5% in some of these countries.

Yes we started washing Amala but we did not remain there. We move up to be supervisors, managers, directors in government, tech, healthcare, entertainment companies. Many of our major issues is not the bills and taxes we are paying but the resources to support as many of our folks as possible in Nigeria including relatives children we have supported to go to college and graduate and still have no job.

This is not to say the OP has no point. My response is specifically to you that everyone in Nigeria has the opportunity you have to be asking us the difference between us and those washing Amala as washing Amala is some disease.

Just like the Cotonou folks with goals of a better life or those Okada riders from up north and niger Republic with hopes of building a house and going back to their states somedays. I specifically remember we once had an help back then, and those stuffs you wrote were her exact aims perhaps ambitions too.


Look, no disrespect to folks like yourself who go over there believing it amplifies a better life, we all can't just see it that way. Been to a couple of those countries for official related visitation (courses, trainings etc) and I saw the way y'all live especially some folks I met in Sandhurst. Trust me, I'm not impressed. I remember also having the japa syndrome at a early time in my career, I was called by a senior officer who had more experience and he had to let me understand how stupid I will be trying it. My last visit while on course to one of those places proved him right as I interacted with 2 Nigerians who we had deep convos and omohhhhhh, it was demystified. Most of those objectives you wrote up there can still be met even in Nigeria. I know a family who travels to UK and US like it's a ride in the yard, but still settles and works here.


No disrespect to y'all, not everyone will just sell up houses, close down businesses for a supposed heaven on earth.

Well said. When I was younger, I do see all this Benin folks coming in to Nigeria to work as househelps, then as a young adult, I witnessed hausas coming to southwest to dig well and other menial jobs. Now that I'm grown, I see hausas migrating to southwest as Okada riders etc.


When I hear Japa, I imagine those Cotonou girls washing Amala plates etc and I picture those Hausa boys doing Okada etc. And I'm always like is this what I want for myself? Their is dignity in labour but not all labour as dignity in it. For those that Japa, I guess they can withstand it and they're fine with it. For folks like me, I'd rather go abroad for holidays and as a tourist than go just for survival instincts. What's now the difference between y'all and those Cotonou girls in bukas.

helinues:
Election is just a year plus yet the opposition are not interested in upgrading their tactics

Who do you people like this self

Helibobo, It's been a while. What have you got for us today about your personal Lord and saviour? Hope you've eaten though and well paid.

yarimo:
WIKE really show makinde pepper 🌶️ makinde is now chief lamenter

Yarimo yarimo. Lol you still don't have a mind of your own in this new year.

Sonnobax15:

Congratulations to them.

Na like this generational wealth go just dey transfer from one generation to the other cuz the affluent knows how these things work..

Poor man pikin go manage get small money,buy cheap data , only for the werey to come online to come dey defend politicians wey no regards am

Helinues yarimo salewa97 and those other D boys won't like this.

Burob:
Evil nation of people keep kidnapping your brethren, una no get shame, go Ghana, go Togo, go Benin Republic, no case of kidnapping, una for Nigeria, scrupulous wicked minded ungrateful things with no fear of Jehovah.

We should blame the president for your evil deeds abi?

Boy, the president is referred to as GCFR for a reason. Part of the job he signed for is to secure life and properties. Read some more, it will help you.

advocatejare:
Like is difficult for the blind, and because you’re blind to good things you can never make sense of my post!

The joke is on you.

You were paid for this free ad?

advocatejare:
Nigerians and confusion are 5 and 6

Some people can never see anything good in this government even if it’s glaring to them, just because their preferred candidate did not win the last election.

As Nigeria is getting better, may those not happy with the the improvement continue to suffer heart breaks and sadness.

Nigeria shall be great!

I'm trying to make sense of your post. The heartbreaking part is another 57 folks like you are out there in the space.

richiemcgold:
I understand what Ayinde is trying to do here. The Fusengbuwa Ruling House had earlier denied him as a family member. So he probably wants to establish a fact that he is truly an Ijebu prince and a bonafide member of the family. Even if you don't select me as the next awujale, don't destroy my image, lineage and the future of my children. That's how I see it.

Pele thinker. Sycophancy won't wound you people

Buy and zoom off. Still up for grabs.

CaptainStephen:
lol Navy Captain without gorget

I wish i caught him myself, i would have massaged him till his head turns into sugarcane shape.

You like striking? Your problem is massage ba?

I took vehicle with one today, I had to check the bastard. Dude wore SF fezcap. Inside car enroute north dude started talking non stop from Lagos..... He was like when he gets to lokoja, he will find a barracks and keep the night. Strike 1. I allow the fucker as offcourse lots of pretty ladies to impress hence I understand his mother's problem is grazing. Strike 2 we reach one military checkpoint, e dey greet L/cpl wey dey run guards duty morning sir. From the way dude was talking and his age, if at all he is a soldier, he should be a sergeant upward. After checkpoint, one lady that as sworn she must be grazed by soldiers as per her problem is military was falling for the stupid man's lie. Me just dey observe. Na so I Tap him and ask arm of service..... Dude was throwing confusion as per clown that charged through 5th termers. I break it down and was like are you a personnel? Dude was still throwing confusion. One Sarma and the driver observed. Then I was like are you a Soldier dude immediately said yes sir. Then I asked again army of service..... See confusion. Ok Baba, where do you serve........ Dude said I just go Abuja.. I was like as per what? He said he was in Kaduna before. Good and fine I'm in Kaduna too. Where did you serve In Kaduna..... Baba start dey throw confusion and was like 2years.... I again asked what unit were you in Kaduna... Dude said I dey Abuja now. Okay....Baba you were in Kaduna, where did you work in Kaduna... Baba said NDA. Perfect one. I have coursemates currently serving there. I went on and I was like as what..... Omoh see confusion. Dude later said airforce. Na airforce I dey. I just smile and I was like Kai you rush and remove that cap your mother is wearing. Flash your ID. Omoh see confusion state.... Next lie Na I no dey on pass so I no carry am. Okay where you dey serve. I just allowed him for a while until bus get small fault. Na so dude village people brought him back to meet me and was like sir are you a military too. Omoh I felt like massaging him as per prep wing standard. I allowed him and advised him to stop impersonating as personnels without pass will even go below radar talk more of you're saying you're a personnel but couldn't identify your unit. The other lady eaves dropping just dey laugh. We reach next army checkpoint, I wanted bringing him down and chausing his mother but I could see his gaze on me pitifully. I went back to the Alabi isama tragedy of victory book I was reading and learning 3mcdo tactics during civil war.

Dude sha buy beer for me Las Las as peace offering for kabba . I allowed his mother and collected PRC code of the Sarma he was impressing to keep for later report cancelling.

Dalohad:
Yes, there is always something, if you attended a military school secondary (Command or NMS) or College (NDA), you can detect a fake officer from a mile away.

The most difficult impersonators, are those that live in the barrack and understand some military mannerisms and behaviours.

This guy here in the picture looks a tad clean and well groomed, but immediately I saw him and I knew he is fake, there are other details that he missed on his uniform.

You're NMS what or are you a personnel?

Mehnnn..... Same person in the studio picture?


The make up is off, the lighting is down...... See unfiltered. I wonder those who fall for filtered and studio images.

Kindledlight:
I even heard he is related to Bishop David Oyedepo.

Wow. The folks telling me said he grew up abroad and he wonder why he went Into street urchin business as is parents were doing very great etc

akpumping7720:
He is related to Bishop Oyedepo. Same lineage.

Are you fr? Wow I guess everyone is got destinies to fulfil regardless of path followed.

I learnt this kokozaria gree up abroad and his parents were very learned even siblings.

It's safe to say Wike destroyed PDP for is selfish interests. When APC refuses him which they will, let's see what his plans will be. I guess he owns APC sha

Prechgold1180:
lol the phones are almost useless now

To you, that's the way you see it.

They are almost relics. Truth is it might be so precious now folks will pay 5x more to have it.

The topic is careless. That's not an harrasment neither did the video at any point in time showed when the soldier collected the cap forcibly.


Y'all media needs to be sensored. This is unacceptable

asfrank:
Not long ago when AJ had an accident, and lost his friends. I recall the Chief mourner was unable to resist the urge, he did same when my Benue people were killed last year.
People loss their lives, in the North due to insecurity, please remind me of the comments that flow here? Are there of sympathy or more of mockery of the Government.
That I feel for her and her family, that's why I said she should have used a better alternative...

Find your Caliber and play your tribal game. I'm not one of you

asfrank:
I don't want to sound insensitive, but the lady should have taken the kid to where Obi invested heavily in healt care, the best in Nigeria that what we are told.
So blame the Lady first for her

Y'all should know when not to cross the line in your blind support for a particular tribe or political party.

Stick to his GOOD WORKS in PDP.


Mehn karma is really a bitch. Wike forgot even if Tinubu secures him in power, once he's out of office, he will certainly go into political oblivion. This man was once very powerful in the south south and even southwest. 2023 showcased his political might, he was the major opposition then. He's neither here nor there now. Truth is he's a drowning man desperately clinching to dry sticks not even logs.


Tinubu will set a bad precedence for the decamping governors and other politicians if he takes Wikes side and that will cause a rift even in the APC as the other heavyweights there will work against Tinubu indirectly.

To me, Atiku dodged a stray bullet and Tinubu embraced the stray bullet. Wike as a track record for fighting is benefactors and I mean fighting dirty. Tinubu out for desperation played into Wikes hands and he's cornered In a way.

Still available though.