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Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by aylagos(m): 7:39pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
marlow1962:you don’t wanna know oooo Nigeria is better than most of these European countries oooo. |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by CALCULUS16: 7:44pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
INTEGRITYA1:Its not You cannot eat your cake and have it, it's you cannot have your cake and eat it too. That's the correct way of saying it. Check your dico , just wanted to enlighten you though, we learn everyday 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Litmus: 7:46pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
marlow1962: Individuals like you japparing is mutually beneficial - in short, good for you and good for Nigeria. Would benefit Nigerians and Nigeria even more if you had the good grace not to chook your mouth in affairs of Nigeria once you're gone. If you could burn your passport and deny ever being a Nigerian, avoid Nigeria social media space etc. If you're unable to do such a thing, harbouring such hatred, then you're effectively parasitic in nature. 2 Likes |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by planetx: 7:46pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
Life in Nigeria is one million times better than the UK, the only slight advantage of the place is the 1000 to 1 exchange rate but generally a horrible depressing place to live. That is why the daily BA and Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow is full like molue because they all rush down to Lagos and Abuja to catch fun and depressurize before depression kill them. 3 Likes |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by IMASTEX: 7:48pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
marlow1962:Of course you would miss a thing, which is your return ticket 2 Likes |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by INTEGRITYA1(m): 7:49pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
CALCULUS16: Corrected, thanks. 2 Likes |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Sladem05: 7:59pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
jara: Not really Nigerian Food stinks. Aesthetically, It looks like shit and vomit. It also lacks diversity. It can give one a bad stomach. Nigerian Women are nothing to write home about. They are entitled, materialistic, aggressive, rude and can be very confrontational. They are more attractive, classy,friendlier ladies abroad. 1 Like |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Ndipe(m): 8:03pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
There is no place like home sometimes rings true. 1 Like |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by planetx: 8:04pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
Sladem05:I doubt you have ever flown from Lagos to Abuja or vice versa, planes to Nigeria empty? You must be a joker, no flight from the US on United or Delta or from Europe on BA, Air France, Lufthansa, Klm etc into Nigeria are less than 95% capacity, this conversation is beyond your pay grade don't even bother replying me and further embarrass yourself with your absolute ignorance. All this airlines fly into Lagos and Abuja almost daily, but according to you they are all flying thousands of miles daily empty into Nigeria. 1 Like |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Meti99(m): 8:05pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
That is just a comparative between Heaven and Hell.. Heaven is always quiet, organized, everyone on their own.. But hell has a lots of vibes... Atmosphere is always gingered with varieties.. Nigeria and vibes are like bread and butter..😂 But I still like heaven |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Sladem05: 8:10pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
planetx: In my experience of flying to Nigeria, Flights leaving the country are so jam packed. Flights going to Nigeria MMA is always so busy cause people are in a rush to leave that shithole. I have definitely been on a flight to Nigeria with less than 95% capacity. |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Litmus: 8:12pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
I was informed by someone close, who was present on one such occasion, that Obasanjo, during keynote speeches to Nigeria youths helping out in various Africa nations, used to encourage Nigerian youths to leave Nigeria and not return. This shocked and annoyed me. I had no reason to disbelieve the individual that told me this and he had no reason to lie. Anyway, looking back, i see now that the old man Obasanjo was wise and not the traitor i took him for due to my youth and the youths associated naivities. Obasanjo understood that Nigeria would be a better place and less burdened when certain types of Nigeria youths leave Nigeria, especially never to return. |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by eddynaira125: 8:17pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
Oga/ madam relocate back to Nigeria, and start enjoying those goodies you list |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Greystone: 8:22pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
No sacrifice, no reward |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by incogni2o: 8:25pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
maureensylvia: you said exactly my thoughts about it. the cowardice will then turn to not even being willing to start from where you left. I respect the fact that you are also in the North. May God continually bless your hustle. |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Sladem05: 8:28pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
Most of what you’ve stated is BS. What is there to miss about that country? the power cuts/epileptic power supply? Dilapidated infrastructure? Bad Roads? Greedy, Corrupt Ass Leaders that siphon the wealth of the country? High crime? High kidnapping rate? Extreme Corruption at every level of the society? Poor Healthcare? Insurgents? Broken economy? Tribalism? No regard for Human Rights? High Illiteracy? Great Poverty? High Wealth Inequality? |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by enemyofprogress: 8:35pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
Ok |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by soccerlite: 8:37pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
Amala sky You have been hypnotised The charm still hold you even across the Atlantic |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by CaseSensitive(m): 8:39pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
I agree with almost all of them. In my own case however, (1) Food - An area 20 minutes drive from me is littered with Nigerian/African restaurant and they serve varieties of good delicacies but the real touch of the Naija flavour is missing, also you can hardly get real goat meat. (Ogufe) and you also can't compare the offals to the ones in Nigeria. (2) Social life: - You may suffer if you are a JJC but overtime you will find your "people" and learn to work around other commitments. (3) Women: - Given the fact that I didn't have that much experience with Naija girls in Nigeria, I'm curious to explore when I visit but erm... plenty girls here of various race that will happily date/bed you if you know the game. (4) Work-life balance: - Don't be quick to conclude on this because of the situation of a 48 year old man. This largely depends on job or industry. Majority of office based jobs now are hybrid; 2 days in the office, 3 days at home kind of settings and weekend is all yours of course. Again it depends on job and industry. (5) Friendliness: - This is true to some extent but I understand what you mean. I prefer it that way though, acquaintances are acquaintances, work colleagues are work colleagues and of course relationship in this settings can grow into something more personal if you share same values, hobbies, etc. (6) Church: - Erm...Cancelled. I'll rather be looking after myself after a few drinks the night before, or just relax generally. The guys that introduced christianity to Nigeria don't go to church, why should I? (7) Friends/Naija vibes: - With this, people tend to send invite for gatherings well in advance but when we turn up, we do exactly that. Impromptu get-together are however occasional. ( Weather: - Erm true, UK weather especially in some unforgiven winter months can make you feel like you're in a giant and invisible industrial freezer but I've also basked in 40 degree celsius in Nigeria, making what would have otherwise been an enjoyable short holiday somewhat unbearable to the extent that I was actually counting down the days to my return. Now I know to choose the month I visit carefully. (9) Family Support: - Very true this. (10) Christmas and other festivities - This is also very true. I really nearly cried on my first Christmas here but eventually got used to the ambience and atmosphere of British Christmas which is actually not that bad, especially if you have families here but Naija Christmas still wins hands down. 7 Likes |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Lovecars501(m): 8:41pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
CALCULUS16:But what's the actual meaning of that proverb? Surely it's not talking about cakes right? |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Fearyourcreator: 8:43pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
id4sho:The person sha go die one day |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Emilokoiyawon: 8:44pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
(6) Church: Sunday mornings are lovely in Nigeria. People wear elegant dresses and head to church. The praise and worship session lightens your mood. It is always a moment of expression of joy. But in the UK, the roads are mostly deserted on Sunday mornings. This is because most people are nursing hangovers from the escapades on Saturday. In fact, you will doubt if the Britons actually introduced Christianity to Nigeria via Henry Townsend in 1842. The British didn't give you their technological inventions and secrets. They gave you Chrisitianity and the Bible. They knew that if they can make some Africans Christians, it will destroy the African way of life and ruin Africans completely. That is why today, many Africans are willing to JAPA to Britain to go and work as slaves. Same applies to Arabs and Islam. If your oppressor gives you a gift, you should have enough sense to reject it. The Japanese were smart. The Chinese were smart. The Indians were smart. But you see Africans, we accept the gift from the oppressors and here we are. |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by appini: 8:44pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
iamtardey: Story |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by benzion72(m): 8:47pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
When I look at abroad street deserted. I cring which kind life is that one. |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Ifakiland(m): 8:58pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
uche87:Na lie I no miss anything for Nigeria...stop lying |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by membranus: 9:03pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
Eriokanmi: You said it is a lie, but you are only corroborating what he wrote about a Nigerian life in UK, except maybe for the food matter. |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by maureensylvia(f): 9:22pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
ezegenigbonine: Back to sender a billion times As a matter of fact, my kids are so very proud of the things I’ve done so far in my age Lemme remind you, you must not japa before you make it You can stay here and still make it Prove Buhari wrong that you’re not a lazy youth I’m sure you’re thinking the moment you japa you blow immediately as money grow on trees there ni Meanwhile, learn how to make CONSTRUCTIVE criticism |
Re: UK: 10 Things You Will Miss About Nigeria When You JAPA by Tijani009: 9:31pm On Sep 20, 2023 |
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