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PoliticsRe: 2027 Election: Peter Obi Urges NDC Aspirants To Accept Primary Results (video) by Ibas3454(m): 11:00am
You've spoken well sir.... Think leadership... Think Obi
PoliticsRe: Peter Obi Appeals To Aspirants That Lost Primary Elections In NDC by Gotocourt: 11:00am
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PoliticsRe: Peter Obi Appeals To Aspirants That Lost Primary Elections In NDC by atobs4real(m): 11:00am
He should probably play the boy is good and resign as a contestant.
PoliticsRe: Insecurity; Tinubu Blames President, Absolve Govnrs In The Past But Makes U-turn by Bentacur007: 11:00am
A.P.C. data boys won’t like this post
They will avoid it but if it’s Peter Obi they will be talking trash
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Autos5 Red Flags Sellers Use To Hide Bad Cars In Nigeria (and How To Spot Them Before by Aboveonly001(op): 10:59am
Lalasticlala, Seun – let this breathe abeg. This is for everyone tired of wasting transport fare on "clean" cars that turn out to be accidents waiting to happen.
I’ve been following the used car market in Nigeria closely – especially how people buy and sell on WhatsApp, Instagram, and even here on Nairaland.
And honestly? The number of bad cars being sold as "clean" is increasing daily.
But here’s the good news:
You don’t need to be a mechanic to spot most of them.
Let me show you 5 red flags that even "smart" sellers try to hide.

1️⃣ The "Too Dark" Interior Photo
If every interior photo looks like it was taken at 7pm with a Nokia torchlight – run.
Sellers hide dash cracks, torn seats, flood damage stains, and worn-out steering wheels with bad lighting.
✅ What to do: Ask for a bright, wide-angle photo of the dashboard and seats. If they refuse or delay, remove the car from your list.

2️⃣ Panel Gaps That Don’t Match
Walk to the front of the car. Look at the gap between the hood and the fender – left side vs right side.
If one side is wider than the other?
That car has been in a front or side collision and was poorly repaired.
✅ What to do: Compare both sides in photos before you even go for inspection. If the seller can't send clear pictures of both gaps, thank them and move on.

3️⃣ Mismatched Tyres on "Low Mileage" Cars
A 2019 car with 40,000km should have tyres from the same brand – or at least the same tread depth on both front tyres.
If you see Maxxis on the left front and Toyo on the right front with different wear patterns?
That means the car was driven hard, possibly without regular alignment – or it was in an accident that destroyed one tyre.
✅ What to do: Ask for a photo of all four tyres (or at least the two front ones) before wasting your time.

4️⃣ The "My Brother Is the Owner" Story
This one is classic Nigerian car scam 101.
Seller says:
"I'm just helping my uncle sell it. He travelled."
Then ask:
"Where is the original customs papers? Where is the proof of ownership?"
If they start stammering or say "It's in the boot of the car" – you're dealing with a ghost car or a car with doubtful ownership history.
✅ What to do: Only buy from sellers who can prove they physically possess the car AND have original documents. Not photocopies. Not WhatsApp forwards.

5️⃣ Price Too Low for the Market
We all love a deal. But when a 2020 Camry is listed for ₦3.5M while everyone else is selling at ₦6.5M – don't be the "I'm different" buyer.
That car is either:
• Accidented and repaired badly
• A "cut and weld" (please don't)
• Not in the seller's possession (advance fee fraud)
✅ What to do: Check current market prices from at least 5 different sources. If one listing is 40% below average, screenshot it and keep scrolling.

🧠 The Real Problem
Even after you learn all these red flags – the bigger problem is where you're searching for cars.
WhatsApp groups: Your listing disappears under memes by lunchtime.
Instagram: Beautiful photos, but half the sellers don't even have the car.
Nairaland classifieds: Decent, but no verification system.
That's exactly why I started directing serious buyers and sellers to a different approach.

🔑 The Smart Move
If you're tired of:
• Wasting transport fare to inspect bad cars
• Messaging "sellers" who don't actually own the vehicle
• Fighting spam instead of finding real deals
Then stop hunting for cars where everyone is pretending.
There's a platform where every seller is verified and you only see cars that physically exist in Nigeria. No ghost listings. No "my brother in Canada" stories.

👉 Visit Mbior.com.ng
See verified used cars in your city. Buy from real people. List your own car for free if you're selling.

📢 Final Word
I didn't write this to sell you anything.
I wrote it because too many Nigerians are losing money on bad cars – and it's avoidable.
Bookmark this post. Share it with anyone shopping for a tokunbo or Nigerian-used car.
If you have your own red flag to add, drop it below. Let's help each other.
Cc: Lalasticlala, Seun – front page material for the car community.

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SportsRe: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:58am
He is not at fault. He got into decent defensive position too and was blocking a passing lane by the time the ball returned to Misniewski. The ball was never on his side to even press. Running like a headless chicken is not pressing. Okoye had a great game overall but that goal is on Maduka Okoye.

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PoliticsRe: Tinubu's Wife Distribute Luxury Cars To Apc Women Leaders Of Different State by Usmanovic95(m): 10:58am
This is just a revealer of what second tenure will look like. Special packages for politicians that align with them,citizens can go to hell.
PoliticsRe: Obi Camp Under Pressure As 'PORK Is Haram' Movement Sweeps Northern Social Media by Tochi3(m): 10:58am
yarimo:
Obi must explain to Muslims why building alcohol factory was his only achievements as governor of small anambra state for 8 years
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...tell your fake certificate holder tilumbu to come explain why he decieved the Northerners with muslim muslim ticket and abandoned them to terrorists and an economic impasse... cheesy

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PoliticsRe: When One Man’s Living Room Doubles As Your Party Headquarters...... by yarimo(m): 10:58am
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PoliticsRe: Police Arrest INEC Officer, Quiz Wike’s Aide Lere Olayinka Over Voter Data Leak by OnyeObowo1: 10:58am
iichidodo:
El rufai just alleged to a tapping of NSA ribadu's phone and everywhere went hailwire...This guy fronted data breach evidence affecting millions of Nigeria and everywhere is cool like nothing happened.
God bless you
InvestmentRe: Equity Investment. by mizGene(f): 10:58am
Ensol:
As of April 17th, Zedcrest was still giving bullish runs not until May 18th. Good you have a stop loss amount because the market as it is will bleed for a long time. It’s better to see the loss in a portfolio managed by yourself.
Why do you say the market will bleed for a long time? For someone looking to buy some equity fund, when is beat to go in?
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PoliticsRe: Peter Obi Appeals To Aspirants That Lost Primary Elections In NDC by LCling: 10:57am
Sensitisation are ongoing village by village on with Tinubu failure right now with shocking success and response.People are on grassroots job. Tinubu and APC can cry online men are busy offline these days doing the Lord's work
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How far with this program?

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