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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by Emmanuelcann: 2:24pm On Apr 07, 2021
Is he OK?
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by davidodiba(m): 2:27pm On Apr 07, 2021
EKONGKING:
America should conduct a IQ test when granting a visa to immigrants .Thats one way to stop stupid morons from bringing down the IQ levels of America.
If america deports this slowpoke ,he will start speaking in tongues and becomes overnight gay to stop deportation .

Hahaha...no mind am. Let come back and eat breakfast and lunch with N500 now

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by henro757: 2:29pm On Apr 07, 2021
blasterman:


Nigerians are like goat..too stubborn . two different kind of struggel, the struggle in nigeria is mostly economical and peer pressure struggle. Not too many opportunites and una like to dey oppress una self. So d next man wan better pass im neighbour. in US , it economical and mental, becasue as an african man in the west , the moment u get a foothold in the system with ur paers/citizenship. U will understand that the whole system is not designed for u. ITs designed for u to be at the bottom. Thats y many ppl dying of depression and the bills upon bills (with interest).Everyday is another bill and dem no dey miss . 1st of the month u don get like 3 or 4 bills waiting for payment and dem get interst charges if u dont pay on day 1.

T

that 7.50/hr na suffer head money for america, u will struggle to pay ur house rent of minimum 1000$ per month, wat of if u get wife and pickin that means una go need upgrade to atleast 2 bed room. that is 1500$ per month. 7.50 per hr at 160 hrs a month = 1200$

and u go still pay tax untop that 7.50 and then other things like insurance for health( which was compuslory during obama time) and if u get car, u must get car insurance maybe 100$ per month.
On top ur 1200 u go pay various tax ( federal,state, social security) maybe ur money go remain 700$. u neva pay car and health insurance and u get house rent


The more u work or earn the more tax u pay. u go come calculate am say less work =same amount
If police stop u randomly and them check say u know get insurance . Dem charge u to court and then u will pay heavy fine of 1000$ at least if dem no tow ur car join.
7.50
I do not thin you have lived in the west B4 neither have i but judging from waht you wrote up tehre, why would you aspire to live in a 1000$ per month house when you earn minimum wage? is that waht we do in Nigeria who does that xcept and ilitrate who is trying to impress his/her village people?.taling of taxes we pay more taxes i n Nigeria than the US with nothing to show for it.In Nigeria we have people who own cars wher the roads have no tarmac but they pay taxes for their car. You pay Business rates and yet you are still liable to dispose of your own rubbish yourself at cost to you.You want me to go on?? Pls dnt start me off!.
The only people who can make such a statement as the OP did are people who have a solid foundation and initial capital to drag the 9ja factor out.People who do not depend on the system in Nigeria to live and have plan B as if E red they can fall back to the UK/US.

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by hosemujica: 2:30pm On Apr 07, 2021
henro757:

Rubish, can you go to the mall at 2 Am in Nigeria? if robbers don't shoot you the Police will.
JW Bush/Aliboton? make any sense?
Haa! Who goes to the mall at 2AM in U.abeg?
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by Yeahmehn: 2:34pm On Apr 07, 2021
At the current rate of naira to $ if you save one naira everyday you still won't have $1 by the end of a year. So to answer those who say he should come back to Nigeria, my guy know say the $5 him dey save is far better for him than coming back. No mind am

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by henro757: 2:36pm On Apr 07, 2021
hosemujica:
Haa! Who goes to the mall at 2AM in U.abeg?
well then how many Mulls open 2 am in the US? lol bro we should stop the comparison.The west provides more than just Money
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by EgunMogaji2: 2:37pm On Apr 07, 2021
shegzhkn:


Yeah we live different lives but the fact still remain Nigeria is and will be out of league of nations that should be compared to the land of the free in every area, not now not even in this century.

And for your experience sire, i may not be able to paint a perfect of it but sure have some idea that may be close.

In a million years never can you have an iota of my life. Quit while you’re ahead. Please stop the passive aggressiveness I’m immune.

Leave me with my life and you go focus on yours.

Nigeria is wonderful and paradise to some of us.

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by Jaqenhghar: 2:41pm On Apr 07, 2021
Jeromejnr:


Living in Nigeria is better in many instances. And because people don't come back as much does not mean they wouldn't like to.

It's just like someone in Nigeria at a job they hate and they complain about constantly buy yet don't leave because of fear or inability to get a better one. And people then ask them why don't they leave that job.

This was why I made the last statement in my earlier comment.

Many would prefer U.S as a vacation spot but as for daily living and interactions and freedom, people would prefer their home country.

That's why many comfortable and rich people live in Nigeria. Its mostly the uncomfortable that want to escape. And there is no problem in that.

Many people do not like the taxation, loneliness, racism e.t.c that they experience over there.

Im glad you used that anology. If the person has another job shey? So you will agree that the reason most Niggerians have not fled that hell hole is because of the difficulty in the process of leaving. I tell you if a slave ship was to dock today at the ports of Lagos. They wont need to force anyone. That ship will sink becuase of the load.
The rich you talk of who prefer to live in that hell hole do so because they wont get that type of easy money nor the opportunity to exploit people the way you the poor have allowed them do in Niggeria.
1. You can tbe flaunting money and cars with no source of income there.
2. Even if you have the means no one will stop what he is doing to be admiring you except you are a celebrity.
3. You cant use the fact that you have money to exploit people anyhow. You hire one person to be your security man, your laundry man, your gardener, your cook and at the end of the month you pay him whatever you feel like paying him.

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by MickzyDonald: 2:45pm On Apr 07, 2021
obyrich:
Do you know some Nigerians working in Nigeria are paid in dollars at the same rate or more than some people in the USA? If it were only about money, some people will not move an inch out of Nigeria.
yeah bro, due to what the OP was saying he's saying it based on financial issues

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by dapadawee: 2:48pm On Apr 07, 2021
DamnnNiggarr:
A US-based Nigerian give reasons why Nigeria is better than the US. Do you agree with him?

A US-based Nigerian give reasons why Nigeria is better than the US.

- Can anyone in the US use $1 for breakfast? No! But in Nigeria, 500 will give you breakfast and lunch.

- Insurance in the US is $280 and that is almost100, 000
monthly. In Nigeria we don’t pay half of that

https://twitter.com/CoolFMNigeria/status/1379699416890810370?s=19

- Majority of people's monthly house rent (self-Contained apartment) in the USA is $1,000 and above... and that is your own 2 year's rent.

-Says he pays 40,000 monthly for phone bills or else they will block his SIM. Whereas MTN can be there for months without recharge.

https://twitter.com/CoolFMNigeria/status/1379700408420012034?s=19

- When last did you work on Saturday and Sunday? This I do compulsorily and on regular basis.

Don't get me wrong, the US is better than Nigeria,
depending on which angle you are viewing it.
But many people in Nigeria live a more fulfilled life than
those in America

https://twitter.com/CoolFMNigeria/status/1379700771135098881?s=19

If you are black they will kneel on you, and you need many jobs to truly live well.

Is there anything you don’t agree with in what he
said?
Drop your comments below

https://twitter.com/CoolFMNigeria/status/1379701188430548993?s=19
weed
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by 8stargeneral: 2:50pm On Apr 07, 2021
No need writing all these,just come back and enjoy with us.
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by henro757: 2:53pm On Apr 07, 2021
hosemujica:
Haa! Who goes to the mall at 2AM in U.abeg?

That was the point, no need to compare however some places in the USA are 24/7.I have seen them on TV grin grin grin grin grin grin
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by henro757: 2:54pm On Apr 07, 2021
UnabashedIPOB:
The person who compared the US and the ZOO and stated that the ZOO is better needs his head examined. How can any reasonable person with enough brain cells say the the ZOO is better than any country much less the US? The ZOO is the worst country in the world bar none. I am not sure if the guy is living in the US, visiting or he's a JJC, but his assessment and pronouncements are totally off the mark and wrong. The US is 1000 times better than the ZOO in all ramifications that one can imagine. If he believes honestly that the ZOO is better, why not pack his s**t and move back?
He bought low grade weed grin grin grin grin
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by banmee(m): 2:56pm On Apr 07, 2021
Jeromejnr:


Living in Nigeria is better in many instances.

Many people do not like the taxation, loneliness, racism e.t.c that they experience over there.

And you can say that confidently. I fear una I swear. You do realize why taxes exists right? And I hope you realize why Nigeria is still in the 5th century when it comes to infrastructure. Lastly, there is no instance where Nigeria is better than Ghana not to talk of the U.S.
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by Jeromejnr(m): 2:57pm On Apr 07, 2021
Jaqenhghar:


Im glad you used that anology. If the person has another job shey? So you will agree that the reason most Niggerians have not fled that hell hole is because of the difficulty in the process of leaving. I tell you if a slave ship was to dock today at the ports of Lagos. They wont need to force anyone. That ship will sink becuase of the load.
The rich you talk of who prefer to live in that hell hole do so because they wont get that type of easy money nor the opportunity to exploit people the way you the poor have allowed them do in Niggeria.
1. You can tbe flaunting money and cars with no source of income there.
2. Even if you have the means no one will stop what he is doing to be admiring you except you are a celebrity.
3. You cant use the fact that you have money to exploit people anyhow. You hire one person to be your security man, your laundry man, your gardener, your cookamd at the eng of the month you pay him whatever you feel like paying him.

Well, that's your own negative point of view.

Not everyone exploits people and not everyone wants to leave the country. And not everyone sees it as a hell hole.

Many people do not even want to raise their children in the U.S because of how insane the place has become.

Not everyone wants to be a slave and second hand citizen in another man's country because they want to decive themselves with so called making it.

If you think everyone exploits, you should change your circle.

U.S is vacation for me (even though I prefer other countrie)...not a place to put my tent. I detest the mentality of the average Joe in Dem cities. Rasing a kid there will be a no for me.

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by waploger(m): 2:59pm On Apr 07, 2021
Maski87:
My village is even the best,no one pays rent because you live in your father's house,the farm is nearby, you catch fish or you set trap and catch bushmeat no need for transportation everywhere is a walking distance ,and there are plenty of women and some men even have 3 wives, there is no crime



by the time una chop the whole bushmeat, fish and foodstuff wey dey farm..... you go come understand.
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by obyrich(m): 3:01pm On Apr 07, 2021
MickzyDonald:

yeah bro, due to what the OP was saying he's saying it based on financial issues
What the OP said is in order.
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by MickzyDonald: 3:02pm On Apr 07, 2021
obyrich:
What the OP said is in order.
ok agreed
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by Jeromejnr(m): 3:02pm On Apr 07, 2021
banmee:


And you can say that confidently. I fear una I swear. You do realize why taxes exists right? And I hope you realize why Nigeria is still in the 5th century when it comes to infrastructure. Lastly, there is no instance where Nigeria is better than Ghana not to talk of the U.S.

I believe a millionaire in Abuja enjoys his money better than someone earning over 2000k dolls in the U.S.

Even citizens recently are complaining of the new tax policies by the new administration. What do you want to enjoy there that you can't enjoy in a place like Abj? Is it light, road e.t.c.

Everyone has their own preferences. Not everyone has to think like others who see the U.S as heaven.

When I make my examples I use saner places in Nigeria not places and slums like lagos.
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by UnabashedIPOB: 3:04pm On Apr 07, 2021
henro757:

He bought low grade weed grin grin grin grin

I am laughing in SWAHILI smiley smiley smiley
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by Tzar(m): 3:05pm On Apr 07, 2021
Wicked Nigerian! You are hailing a hell-like country from afar. Why not return and tear whatever foreign documentation you have. Were alasho (clothed mad person)!

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by banmee(m): 3:06pm On Apr 07, 2021
Jaqenhghar:

I just tire for my people. Too much sense no go kill us.

Only Niggerians will make a statement like
" Nigeria is the no1 economy in the world, if not for our leaders "
Thats like saying. I am the strongest man in the world if only I went to the gym

Bro, watch this....


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBBjBY8Cl5w

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by alasane: 3:08pm On Apr 07, 2021
WeNoGoDie:
Please ask him why then is he still remaining in the US.

See your local reasoning, are we not having expatriate staying in Nigeria here as well, ask yourself why are all those people in US rushing home to invest & build houses all over in Nigeria is that place is far better?....my guy no place like home. Don't abuse your country.. You can use any of the following route if you are tire with Naija...we die here


*How To Leave Nigeria With 3k*

*Dangote trailer from kano to Lagos is 2k
*From Lagos to seme border is 500*
*From seme border to cotonou town is 500*
*But if you want to go to Europe *****
*Kano to Jigawa is 500*
*Jigawa to Maradi by donkey is 500*
*Maradi to Sahara by camel is 500*
*From Sahara to Mediterranean sea is just 1000*
*From Mediterranean sea to Spain by canoe is 200 via flying boat is 1000..*
*So the choice is yours*
*If you want to go to America*
*Drop for Lagos ask for officer Magunus...3000 via boat but na 6 months journey...*
*Make e no come be like sey ah no give una update*
*Your destiny is in your hands*
*I come in peace*
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by blasterman(m): 3:09pm On Apr 07, 2021
henro757:

I do not thin you have lived in the west B4 neither have i but judging from waht you wrote up tehre, why would you aspire to live in a 1000$ per month house when you earn minimum wage? is that waht we do in Nigeria who does that xcept and ilitrate who is trying to impress his/her village people?.taling of taxes we pay more taxes i n Nigeria than the US with nothing to show for it.In Nigeria we have people who own cars wher the roads have no tarmac but they pay taxes for their car. You pay Business rates and yet you are still liable to dispose of your own rubbish yourself at cost to you.You want me to go on?? Pls dnt start me off!.
The only people who can make such a statement as the OP did are people who have a solid foundation and initial capital to drag the 9ja factor out.People who do not depend on the system in Nigeria to live and have plan B as if E red they can fall back to the UK/US.

ok 1st wrong assumption

2nd...the market rate determines the price. im talking of 1 bedroom going rate as of today.

Maybe 10-15 years ago it was at minmium 400$ but right now this is the ongoing rate. 900-1000$ per month

Typical apartment complex.


Some ppl now will rather live in Ghana than nigeria so one of the major problem of nigeria is basic amenties in the west as a black man u are like an aboki /mallam like. 2nd grade person.

The system is too rigid especially america - small thing jail. For example if police stop u and breathalyze u and u get DWI. U cannot get some good paying jobs withthat DWI on ur record

Why be 2nd grade when u can be 1st grade.

if all the basic amenties are functioning in nigeria, u will see how many abroad ppl will be trooping back enmasse

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by shegzhkn: 3:11pm On Apr 07, 2021
EgunMogaji2:


In a million years never can you have an iota of my life. Quit while you’re ahead. Please stop the passive aggressiveness I’m immune.

Leave me with my life and you go focus on yours.

Nigeria is wonderful and paradise to some of us.

Lol, just so you know a perfect stranger can pull it off... pretty sure you know that.

Let lower the temperature am not sure if you are getting worked up ??, see i like the country too as much as you do, love some of it people and i believe the country too can be anything but the folks calling the shots in the country makes it damn hard.

Now i shouldn't try to judge a country by the actions of the few unfortunate leaders they had but they elect them anyways and their decisions, actions and inactions reflect the people they represent and the content of their character.

I shouldn't be stating the obvious but it may be necessary sometimes. Rule of law, human right, freedom of religion, assembly, speech and independent press is horrid in that part of the world even after more than 60 years of bidding farewell to colonial rule, it pathetic.

Then we have the issue of Massive unemployment, endemic corrupt practices, wealth inequality, gross infrastructure deficit not to mention the issue of national security.

It seems to me that the long sweep of the country is define by backward motion.
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by planetx: 3:18pm On Apr 07, 2021
isaythetruth:
oga until you return to Nigeria, then I will take you seriously.

you enjoy 24hrs electricity in the US , but here in the zoo, if you see 1hr just thank God.

you enjoy roads without potholes in the US, but here, potholes will finish your car.

you enjoy a better health care system in the US, but here, the reverse is the case.

So oga keep quiet if you don't have anything to say. Just keep enjoying life in the US, and also make plans to get your parents and siblings over if you have not don't that already.
You don't need to travel to the US to enjoy 24 hrs electricity.
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by Nobody: 3:21pm On Apr 07, 2021
Just like one person once said "Brother come back make another person go"
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by Dextre(m): 3:29pm On Apr 07, 2021
DamnnNiggarr:
A US-based Nigerian give reasons why Nigeria is better than the US. Do you agree with him?

A US-based Nigerian give reasons why Nigeria is better than the US.

- Can anyone in the US use $1 for breakfast? No! But in Nigeria, 500 will give you breakfast and lunch.

- Insurance in the US is $280 and that is almost100, 000
monthly. In Nigeria we don’t pay half of that

https://twitter.com/CoolFMNigeria/status/1379699416890810370?s=19

- Majority of people's monthly house rent (self-Contained apartment) in the USA is $1,000 and above... and that is your own 2 year's rent.

-Says he pays 40,000 monthly for phone bills or else they will block his SIM. Whereas MTN can be there for months without recharge.

https://twitter.com/CoolFMNigeria/status/1379700408420012034?s=19

- When last did you work on Saturday and Sunday? This I do compulsorily and on regular basis.

Don't get me wrong, the US is better than Nigeria,
depending on which angle you are viewing it.
But many people in Nigeria live a more fulfilled life than
those in America

https://twitter.com/CoolFMNigeria/status/1379700771135098881?s=19

If you are black they will kneel on you, and you need many jobs to truly live well.

Is there anything you don’t agree with in what he
said?
Drop your comments below

https://twitter.com/CoolFMNigeria/status/1379701188430548993?s=19




Just open mouth and waaaaa
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by sonnie10: 3:31pm On Apr 07, 2021
There are different categories of people in Nigeria, depending on where you belong, that is the window you would view life.
Here are some of them
1) The very poor : This set has nothing in Nigeria. Feeding is even a problem. No job, no money. For these ones, if they eventually travel out, it’s paradise for them.
2) The average person. This one has a job and some money to feed. But they are not there yet. For them, any opportunity to travel is an improvement.
3) There is the rich. Those in this group are looking for expansion opportunities. They want more fame and money. Anything that adds colors to their status is welcomed. Whether it is school abroad or medical care or business trips, they just want to be there.
4) The very rich. They have seen it all. Nothing more impresses them. They go anywhere and stay anywhere at will. Some own property everywhere. These ones are not ready to stress themselves for long flights let alone visas .

Find where you belong and advice yourself accordingly.

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Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by Mechejy: 3:32pm On Apr 07, 2021
This guy could be one of the fulani’s who is having a field day in and wouldn’t want the victims to think of leaving Nigeria.well one day your master with his tribalism, nepotism will leave aso rock
Re: Why Nigeria Is Better Than The US - US-Based Nigerian Gives Reasons by marylandcakes: 3:33pm On Apr 07, 2021
What kind of weed has this Man been smoking. It seems to be affecting his sense of reasoning.

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