₦airaland Forum

Commentor:
Cocaine does not kill unless ingested.

BlackPantherxXx:
Poor guy. Too old to be doing such work.

But no handouts in developed world. Very cold and harsh.

He probably mistakenly picked a gangster.

TheChemistrixx:
Na where cum safe like this?

ogbonti:
Not true - some people pick up extra jobs to avoid boredom and depression.

I know of an old man whose kids were very successful here in California and they (the kids) told their dad to stop working in Macy's - because whatever he earned a month is what they can make in 1 hour. Guess what - he quit his job to relax and enjoy at home with his grandkids BUT died 6 months later - IF he kept that Macy's job - he probably will still be alive today

SapaProMax:
Damn

A system that keeps you perpetually chained in debt so deep you still gotta hustle your meals at 77.

Cheers to the American dream

Abee79:
No one deserves this kind of end.
I pray that we will end well at a ripe age, enjoying the fruits of our labours 🙏

BlackPantherxXx:
Poor guy. Too old to be doing such work.

But no handouts in developed world. Very cold and harsh.

He probably mistakenly picked a gangster.

ogbonti:
✓ Not true - some people pick up extra jobs to avoid boredom and depression.
I know of an old man whose kids were very successful here in California and they (the kids) told their dad to stop working in Macy's - because whatever he earned a month is what they can make in 1 hour. Guess what - he quit his job to relax and enjoy at home with his grandkids BUT died 6 months later - IF he kept that Macy's job - he probably will still be alive today

Saao:
that country is safe that was why they discovered the vehicle plate number, knew he was shot, drove for sometimes before clashing his vehicle but the most important thing is that, the guys that shot him will be caught and punish. But here in ur country, 100 of people will be murdered in few hours none will be identified, and will never be caught

Discountsempai:
➜Allow me to introduce you to the concept of cold cases in America.

Discountsempai:
Allow me to introduce you to the concept of cold cases in America.

Shikena:
Alright, listen up, my fellow Nigerians abroad. May the soul of this person rest in peace. Maybe he isn't Nigerian in the strict sense (African Americans pick up Nigerian names to identify with their root), maybe he is – it doesn't matter. What matters is that you need to read threads like this and borrow some real sense for yourselves.

Most of you are grinding away, working hard in whatever country you're in. You have everything you need to potentially set yourselves up for a comfortable, wonderful old age, assuming life grants you that grace. But what are you actually doing with your prime, productive years? You're pouring your energy and, crucially, your money back home, supporting an endless list of people and problems. And let's be honest about the thanks you get – sometimes the very children of the families you've bent over backwards to help are the ones online taking jabs at the diaspora.

You need to face yourself. Focus on your children, right where you are. Let them live like their friends, enjoy the opportunities available in your current location. You have to stop sending every single extra dollar or euro home. It's a hard pill to swallow, but outside your immediate family, nobody truly gives a damn about your sacrifices in the long run.

Just this year, 2025, we've already had to rally donations to support at least six of my old high school classmates back in Nigeria. And where did the bulk of that money come from? Saner climate people! From what you read online, you'd think these folks are destitute, but often, they could manage if they absolutely had to rearrange their priorities. We keep warning you about this misplaced financial devotion, but many just won't listen. It’s strange, I know, our culture values helping, but the harsh reality is that sometimes, helpers end up being resented. It makes no sense, but it happens. You must focus on your personal life and build your own future.

And for those of you specifically in America – living in Illinois, California, Texas, New York, Massachusetts, MD, DC, Georgia or anywhere else across the States: Pay attention! If you have not, go to fidelity.com, Charles Schwab, Vanguard, whatever, and get your financial house in order now. Set up your IRA – Roth or Traditional. Set up other investment accounts. Do you realize that every single year you fail to max out that IRA contribution, you are losing out on a significant amount of untaxed growth? That translates to real money you won't have in retirement. We're talking potentially an extra $1,500 a month, maybe even more, that could be yours in addition to your Social Security check, your 401k distributions, or your government pension if you have one.

If you trust the Nigerian system, there are good options out there for steady growth investment as well with FGN bond, Stanbic MMF and many others. I know of many regular folks who have grown their accounts from zero to earning N50k-100k upwards every month (a N15m investment - $10k - gives you about N250k monthly, and you can keep reinvesting that dividend to constantly grow your capital), no employee drama, no physical asset/rent/maintenance, no constant back and forth asking for explanations on the phone everyday on business dealings. These are 16%-20% annual returns investment, which is not bad.

Stop delaying. Stop making excuses. Prioritize yourself and your immediate family's future today. Build your foundation where you live and work.

SapaProMax:
Damn

A system that keeps you perpetually chained in debt so deep you still gotta hustle your meals at 77.

Cheers to the American dream

TheChemistrixx:
Na where cum safe like this?

RaptorX:
Working at Macy's is different from driving Uber at 2am in Philadelphia, nobody drives uber at 2am in Philadelphia out of boredom.

Rilwayne001:
It’s quite unbelievable for a rich man to be doing that kind of a work at 77

chicfarmer:
For 77 year old to have to work at 2am in the morning, then something isnt right.

Patriotic9ja:
Rich man nor dey do taxi work for that age. Worst is even working at past 2am

eepeepook:
YNs claimed the life of this elder and hopefully, their opp. Rest In Peace, old man. We’ll see if there’s an afterlife.

Bouncingbabyboy:
omo I wonder!!
This na why e good to get your own money find African country melo

HEAVEN4444:
actually the guy is African American. It's not a poor family. The family members say they have told him many times to stop ubering at night but they say the guy is very restless and can't sit still in one place is why he is always ubering at crazy hours. The man loves action. It wasn't for the money. Dude is just a restless old man

SapaProMax:
Damn

A system that keeps you perpetually chained in debt so deep you still gotta hustle your meals at 77.

Cheers to the American dream

Commentor:
Cocaine does not kill unless ingested.