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Foreign Affairs / Re: US Election: Moment Volunteers Began Leaving Kamala’s HQ (photos/video) by Shikena(m): 5:36pm
... and lose spectacularly again if they try it.

Chinonye2022:
Is a game Obama wanted kamala to lose so that his wife will flag Democrat flag next election

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Politics / Re: IReV: INEC, Yakubu Mahmood Can Still Help Kamala Harris - Adeyanju by Shikena(m): 3:37pm
"Go to court" and "go to court without evidence" are two different things.
Foreign Affairs / Re: Crowd Sings 'how Great Thou Art' After Trump’s Victory Speech (photos/video) by Shikena(m): 3:05pm
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord."

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Trump's Victory: Iran's Currency Falls To An All-Time Low by Shikena(m): 2:17pm
404 Lower Iweka Rd, Sambisa Forest, Borno State.

enviroque:
need Seun Osewa's address and also an address or account details for Naira land. There is a Garnishe judgement to hold the money in the account for defamation of character, slander and company's character assasination. Libel and cyber bullying on Nairaland platform

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Properties / Re: Lady Shows Off House She Bought For N1.4 Million (photos/video) by Shikena(m): 12:49pm
The mind is the battleground. Control it and thrive.

ValCon888:
Any time armed robbers are feeling hòrny they will just branch here and collect two hot rounds.
Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 3:01am
It all depend on your personal mindset or mental orientation. You see comical contradiction here, but I see caution and vigilance. I advocate that everywhere. There were 546,568 missing persons in the USA in 2022, and 609,275 in 2019. I hope you don't find that data comical?

I live in a neighborhood listed by Neighborhoodscout and other sources as one of the safest. I have had delivery items at my front door for up to 8 days and still met it there untouched. Yet, I lock my doors, I lock my cars, I have security cameras, alarms, and other measures for safety.

It is better to be prepared with useful information and not need it, than to need it and have nothing useful to leverage. Got it?

maternal:


The contradiction here is comical. One minute naija is safe, the next take pictures of license plate, etc. Which one is it sir ?

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Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 3:43pm On Nov 05
A job role with direct interaction with customers.

Love800:
What do you mean by customer-facing jobs?
Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 3:04pm On Nov 05
You are right. Most of our people at the airport are very professional or at least, pretend to be, when eyes are on them. Things have significantly improved on that aspect over the years. Unless you have personal issues relating with people, it's hard to have issues with those airport staff nowadays.

OgaTheTop2:
Yes. They are professionals. Yeah, you can give tips if you want. But, omo, tips not a requirement as some people peddles these lies. I taya for naija people, honestly. We always put ourselves in bad light..smh.

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Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 3:01pm On Nov 05
I've been in that situation, and that means spending more money in most cases. My phone company has international plan with specific roaming rate which is higher than normal rate. I use that sparingly when my MTN acts up. Give your phone company a call and tell them your plan, they will let you know your options for international travel and especially, your specific intended destination.

ndidibabe:
Thanks you so much for this. My MTN line has also been blocked. How do I access Internet immediately at least to use WhatsApp call?
Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 2:51pm On Nov 05
When you land in Nigeria you start wondering where people get all these security issue stories from. Every country has its bad spots, understand the bad spots in Nigeria and you will be fine. Each time I'm in Nigeria, I see lots of Oyinbos around even in less expensive hotels. If Oyinbos are comfortable staying in your homeland, what is your excuse for a short vacation?

On airport pickup, yes Taxis are safe and they are registered with the airport. Take additional security measures if you are not getting picked up by family. Take pictures of the taxi, the plate number, and take picture with the driver. I make sure I'm friendly and I chat them up throughout the trip, and jokingly let them know that if something happens to me the entire Nigeria military will be on their family within a few hours. Never agree to your driver stopping to pee and keep them engaged so they don't make phone calls. Those are just extra steps and may not be necessary with Airport taxis but no security measure is too much.

I also turn on my navigation app (google map is fine), and key in the hotel address to give me the good routes so I can at least make sure we are always on track.

ndidibabe:
Thanks for this piece. Also planning to visit Nigeria this December but people around me keep saying I should avoid Nigeria for now due to security issues. Did you get a family member or friend to pick you up at the airport? How risky is it to pick a taxi from the airport to the hotel? Hmm

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Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 2:44pm On Nov 05
That is the story of many Nigerians abroad. Prioritize yourself as partying never stop in Nigeria even during Abacha's time. Have a specific budget for charity (only if that works for you), and only give out what won't affect your personal plans. Those are my rules and no amount of emotional blackmail can move me anymore, that stage is gone forever.

If someone needs money desperately he should reach out to his local government chairman, state house of assembly, federal rep, senator, commissioner, governor, minister, special assistants etc, the list is long. He should find someone to help.

oliverwrites:
I am currently battling health issues because of relatives who have mindset like that of that idiotic idiota I replied to. People are never full, they always want more and when you don't have it to give they label you.

It took me 1 year of acute depression and spending time at a psychiatric home before I stopped giving a damn. If you like blackmail me from now till tomorrow, it won't move me.

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Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 2:24pm On Nov 05
Can you imagine? Someone came to his ancestral homeland on vacation to rest after months of hustle and should now spend the bulk of his vacation budget on family support?

What sort of mindset is that? So his own destiny is like that of a machine to just work to support others and die slowly? grin


oliverwrites:
Some of you are very entitled. Which of the family helped work for his month? If it is easy none of them will need the "little" he gave them.

Mad people everywhere.

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Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 2:18pm On Nov 05
"No place like home" may be true for some but many misunderstand what "home" is. Home is your base where you live your life. You live in New York, make your money in New York, have your immediate family in New York and you are shouting "no place like home" with reference to Nigeria, then you are confused. New York is your home, Nigeria is a vacation spot with greater attachment as your root.

For others like me, "No place like home" is meaningless. I love traveling and adventure, and while my home is comfortable, I prefer to be on the road. So for me, it's "no place like vacation spots" including Nigeria grin

PJtech:
"No place like home"

That statement is not for Nigerians.



Pls anyone that can spare me 2k from thier wallet I'll really appreciate. Country is really unbearable these days

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Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 2:11pm On Nov 05
You are spot on about Nigeria and we share similar mindset. I see jobs everywhere but Nigerians don't see them as jobs. Examples abound including those hardworking youths in malls, hotels, lounges, farms, airports, telecoms outlets, cash transfer etc. Many of them have landed great life changing opportunities just by being visible while working those low pay customer-facing jobs.
Travel / Re: My Experience Visiting Nigeria After 5 Years Abroad by Shikena(m): 2:06pm On Nov 05
You had this mindset 5 years ago or your mean 35 years ago? Hollywood has different movies about different realities of life abroad, you chose the one that suit your fancy and matched your fantasy grin

I left with a suitcase full of dreams and a head full of Hollywood visions of the “abroad”—a place where money flows easily, life is good, and you can relax without a worry in the world. In my mind, it was a kind of paradise where you could live freely, get everything handed to you, and just coast along. But once I arrived, reality hit. Hard.

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Romance / Re: Lady Lays A Curse As Husband Abandons Family To Get Married To New Wife (Video) by Shikena(m): 3:22pm On Nov 04
If she is not 100% innocent, then all the curses are definitely going back to sender. Tame your inner devil!
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Manchester United Vs Chelsea (1 - 1) On 3rd November 2024 by Shikena(m): 1:52am On Nov 04
Chelsea were even lucky to get away with a point. I was expecting them to find a way to win this but they simply couldn't get any grip around a disorganized but better team.
Jesse1991:
Honestly, Chelsea are not even that gud. I thought they will win like 4 - 0 given how poor man utd have been all season. Imagine they hardly had any shot in the second half. Where was Palmer

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Travel / Re: If You're Born On A Plane, What's Your Nationality? by Shikena(m): 4:47pm On Oct 31
Cloud.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Tottenham Hotspur Vs Manchester City: EFL Cup (2 - 1) On 30th October 2024 by Shikena(m): 11:30pm On Oct 30
Why all these comment about injuries? Are they the first to have few injuries. Tottenham defeated Man City. Shikena.

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Politics / Re: Reps Member, Ikwechegh Issues Apology After Assaulting A Cab Driver by Shikena(m): 10:27am On Oct 29
Be civil. Debate, not insult.

This is how the yeye house of rep guy started then he got elected into office. See the result cool

Arizoner:
You are an idiot
Politics / Re: Bolt Driver Slapped By House Of Reps Member, Ikwechegh Finally Breaks Silence by Shikena(m): 1:35pm On Oct 28
He did well by calming down. A normal human being has the ability to think five, ten or more steps ahead even in difficult situations. Fighting a senator will have only one outcome & his life will not remain the same again. Is it worth it?

I no dey take nonsense get limit bro. Don't let Nigeria happen to you, boys full prison on top nothing & it's no fun.

topalistic:
Chai see this guy get Luck oooo Stephen you don calm to have allow that idiot Slap you ooo, but that man no fit try am one one one i swear

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Politics / Re: Bolt Driver Slapped By House Of Reps Member, Ikwechegh Finally Breaks Silence by Shikena(m): 1:27pm On Oct 28
I have used Bolt extensively over several years in Lagos, Abuja, Abeokuta and Ibadan. I have never had any issue with any of the drivers, even when I sense some occasional frustration & attitude which is normal & human due to stress. Majority are nice and fun to have conversation with.

Sometimes you just have to look in the mirror and you find out that you are the real issue.

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Properties / Re: Land GURUS In Lagos. C Of O Expiry (after 99 Years) by Shikena(m): 5:28pm On Oct 27
No one go loud am. That's some people's blokus under radar. Lease renewal go tough for no man's land. Revocations loading............

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Sports / Re: Benteke Beats Messi To Win The MLS Golden Boot With 23 Goals (Photos) by Shikena(m): 7:37pm On Oct 22
Best player in my opinion.

goslowgoslow:

Highest goal scorer not best player. Football is not Ludo.
Sports / Re: Benteke Beats Messi To Win The MLS Golden Boot With 23 Goals (Photos) by Shikena(m): 7:33pm On Oct 22
Cristiano Benteke the undisputable best player in the MLS.
Culture / Re: Ooni Of Ife: Oluwo Chased Me Out When I Visited Him by Shikena(m): 1:47pm On Oct 21
cheesy Oluwo na badass. Looks like Ooni's bodyguards brushed off a whole king of a town, and Oluwo got his own pound of flesh by also chasing out a whole king of another town. They should both respect their seat and stop jumping around.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Yahya Sinwar Fleeing Into Tunnel Hours Before October 7 Massacre (photos) by Shikena(m): 1:05am On Oct 20
Let's always try to check our facts before we make a comment.

Islam is the third-largest religion in the United States (1.34%), behind Christianity (67%) and Judaism (2.4%).

sinola:


I am a christian but this write up is uncalled for...

Fyi, America is made up of over 40% muslims

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Trump Vs Harris: Who Is Leading In US Election Polls? (Pictures) by Shikena(m): 5:31pm On Oct 18
It's fine. My post was directed at the message, not the author.

ayindejimmy:

I was actually quoting Barack Obama
Foreign Affairs / Re: Trump Vs Harris: Who Is Leading In US Election Polls? (Pictures) by Shikena(m): 1:18pm On Oct 18
Exactly, people will vote what makes sense to them & rightly so.


Originalsly:


This what I'm talking about .... many will see it then simple.... "Democrats are trying to fix the world and neglecting us .... screw them ... I'll vote Trump ... he's concerned about us .. not them ... I'm voting Trump.'

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Politics / Re: 1 Billion People Living In Acute Poverty — UN Report by Shikena(m): 1:16pm On Oct 18
India was the country with the largest number of people in extreme poverty, which impacts 234 million of its 1.4 billion population.

It was followed by Pakistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The five countries accounted for nearly half of the 1.1 billion poor people.

Ideologically:
Nigeria makes up the highest

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Politics / Re: 1 Billion People Living In Acute Poverty — UN Report by Shikena(m): 1:14pm On Oct 18
Ebi n pa 1 billion gang o
Foreign Affairs / Re: Trump Vs Harris: Who Is Leading In US Election Polls? (Pictures) by Shikena(m): 1:08pm On Oct 18
He was president for 4 good years, he had enough time to deport indiscrimately, he did not.


Salubata:
I hope he wins and deport all your brothers and sisters from immediate family and as well block you all from having access to the USA

Happy sl@\/£

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