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Celebrities / Re: Buy Presidential Form For Me: Yul Edochie Tells Nigerians After Marriage Scandal by Smarttravels(f): 2:52pm On Apr 30, 2022
LeahpaR:
Kwasia
Omo Ghana ��
Celebrities / Re: Portable's 2 Pregnant Baby Mamas Compete For His Love (Photos) by Smarttravels(f): 11:27am On Apr 29, 2022
Candidlady:
This region!!!!

If they don't have marks on their face.. It will spots...

No wonder bleaching is something they can't do without


See the ugly chimp with zebra crossing hairdo... Some girls can be cheap!!!

Was it when he came into limelight he impregnated those girls or before?
you sound very angry, are you well?
Celebrities / Re: The Face Of Funke Akindele's Twins Exposed By JJC Skillz Ex Wife, Snoop Mummy by Smarttravels(f): 7:12pm On Apr 14, 2022
WeightMarshall:
It’s no longer news that there’s fire on the mountain at the Baloguns’.


To cut the long story short, JJC’s ex-wife @snoop_mummy just revealed the face of Funke’s twin boys which has been kept away from prying eyes of the public.

This was really low of her, in my opinion!!!!
She needs to own the narrative by giving the boys a good photo shoot and post it on her page, lobatan
TV/Movies / Re: Will Smith Faces Losing His Oscar For Slapping Chris Rock by Smarttravels(f): 9:39pm On Mar 28, 2022
AudioMonkey:
Will Smith Simpth.

We've always known white men to be cuckold until Will Smith came and broke that record to be the simpest cuckold of all time.

Collect the award from the simp.
He's a disgrace to black men


If any of your fore bearers achieved 1/10th of his success, you will not be here disgracing their lineage.
Health / Re: My HIV Journey In Nigeria Vs US (Pros And Cons) by Smarttravels(f): 4:31pm On Feb 17, 2022
How are you able to get your medications for free in the US?

Megabig:
Hello Nairalanders,

I once said I will be giving a brief summary of my journey so far living with HIV. I made an initial post but deleted most of it because it was too long. I’ll try run through my journey here, the difference between Naija and the US (which is where I reside) and maybe things I would have done differently back home.

I realized I was positive in 2008. That was while still in 2nd year in the university, I won’t go into details how I felt, but what led to me privately going for a HIV test was because I had chronic headaches while in campus, infact I went home and told my parents I had migraine, we went to different hospitals and of course paid bills and got pills for migraine, when I went back to school, it continued. I tried with several pills to sure that but on doing a couple of research, I thought I should go for a hiv test, I went and then was positive. I informed my parents immediately that my migraine is gone (lol) because they kept asking how I was doing, they thought I should return maybe after 3 months to go for another general examination but because I now know what’s up, I told them I’m good.

I went to one Catholic confession because I was not sure who to tell, I don’t trust anyone including my sisters, that means I had all the secret myself. When I told the priest, he then asked me to wait after and directed me to a clinic at FMC Umuahia. My first visit there, I was not asked to start Antiretrovirals because my viral load is still above 500, what I was given was just septrin (I learnt it’s mostly to prevent cough, that’s the most deadly thing that can reduce positive person instantly).

I managed my viral load for almost 2 years until I moved from Abia to Abuja. In Abj, every positive person have to start taking Antiretroviral so I started taking that (one pill a day). Even at that time, I never told anyone, I fought and got a visa to move out of Naija and it’s been stressless all these years in the states.
Here are the disadvantages:

1. Visiting FMC Umuahia was horrible, there is confidentiality in terms of files and others. The nurses are terrible, once I get there on my scheduled appointment (of course with maybe 70-100 other people), I’ll sit at the back and they have to scream when they are calling names and everyone will turn to see who the person is. I know we all there are positive but at least respect me for once.

2. Because I wanted to be discreet which eventually paid off (please tell people you trust if you have to, me being discreet was tasking, I wish I had the courage to talk but sadly I don’t trust anyone), I had to hide my drugs, I haven’t seen something so hard in my life, because I have to take it daily, I usually have a cup for a month and then hide the other two months surplus. At the same time, I was scared someone may see it.

3. Even when I became undetectable (can’t transmit HIV), I was still too careful when dealing with people, it took me time to finally loosen up. A lot changed about me, I became very quiet most times, lost interest in a lot of things and questioned certain things as well.

4. Relationships became a huge task for me, infact I stop wooing babes, I’ve always wanted to date so as to lead to something but again I thought of a time I have to have this conversation on me being positive, that discouraged me a lot. Even though I can’t transmit, my mental state still shielded me from it all.

4. I hated taking pills but because I need to make sure I stay undetectable, it’s now a norm for me, one pill a day and that’s it. But this only happened because of my first visit to Umuahia, I thought I will see a few people there, but I was wrong. I saw people living with HIV for almost 40 years, people come with old family members to pick their pills and infact the look on their faces too seem like nothing is wrong, l loud and happy while I sat in the corner filled with thought. Again I saw people too who never took either never took their drugs or didn’t find out early they are positive therefore have very low viral load and have been attacked my illnesses or have lost so much weight. They are there to pick drugs too and keep trying. I learnt in most cases, some survive as well but sadly others won’t make it. After my second visit and research, I knew it nothing at all if I take my pill.

A different world Living in US:
1. Drugs remain free and infact delivered to my address once in 3 months.

2. I still continued my routine test free of charge to ensure I remain undetectable.

3. The amount of confidentiality is second to none (OMG), any health practitioner dealing with you is very careful to ensure he/she or the organisation don’t get sued so you are covered. Infact you come to the hospital like others and mixed with other people who came for different things (unlike Umuahia) where anyone walking into that part of the building is already known to be positive.

4. People are very open with being positive in US, people are well learned about HIV and already aware all they need is to be undetectable and that’s it unlike back home where majority will stigmatize when they hear “he/she has hiv” when it takes them just 10 seconds to google and learn more about it (knowledge is power).

Finally, since the 14 years (from the time I knew I was positive), I’ve only lost one girl I met at the clinic, I confirmed this from her Facebook account, I knew she probably will not find it funny because at the time I started conversing with her and others, she works for a firm in PH and lived with her Uncle who had kids, so she sometimes leaves her pills (so they won’t know) and can go weeks without taking it. I was scared for her because what anyone wouldn’t want to do is to have a “hiv drug resistance”.

Stop stigmatization, if someone is able to inform you about their status, let them know you are educated about this and inform them to stay undetectable.

Alert: I have never had fever or any serious health related issue since those years and I’m glad I pulled through this. Till date, no family or friend is aware.

I will finally start informing my siblings soon, at least telling them then will be a shock to them because we’ve all lived those years and they didn’t notice a thing and I’m already in control of my life.

HIV is not death sentence.

Be kind and Be blessed once again…. peace

If you discreetly need to speak to me, send an email to kelvinscottndu@gmail.com
Foreign Affairs / Re: Biden To Appoint Candace Jackson-Akiwumi As US Supreme Court Justice by Smarttravels(f): 9:50am On Jan 30, 2022
CyynthiaKiss:
The appointee is not Yoruba though but married to a Yoruba Christian, Youruba christians lead YMM follow

Yoruba Christian Lagba!
Divisive people tun ti de...what is Yoruba Christian?!!
Politics / Re: Alao Akala Is Dead. Ex-Oyo State Governor Dies At 71 by Smarttravels(f): 12:35pm On Jan 12, 2022
kingbee90:
Alao Akala the Bling Bling Governor.
This man groove Oyo people money that year.
Rip Sir.

Modified: I just realised that Alao Akala was older than Tinubu. He was 71 while Tinubu is still 68.
No be JUJU be that?
I sure say you young pass WizKid. But I doubt if you look as young as him. No be wizard be that?

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Career / Re: My Boss Almost Killed Me Today Because I Have Not Packed From His Apartment. by Smarttravels(f): 12:30pm On Dec 26, 2021
Witnesstony28:
Today ended as a bad day.

If you remember in my previous post on my resigning from my place of work and focus on my bike full time, I wrote to the school management informing them that I will not continue with them since they don't buy the idea of combining their work and my bike.

So some weeks ago, they asked that I leave their apartment on or before 21st December.

After some days, they called to ask if I had left, to which I told them I have not gotten a place yet.

So they extended to today being Friday, 24th.

This evening, the owner of the school (an elderly man) came to the apartment to throw my stuffs out that I must leave their school since they didn't sack me. That I choose to resign.

I explained to him that I have not been able to get a place.

When I now told him I needed him to pay me for December so I could add to my money and get a place.

Na there the man flare up, rushed inside the apartment and started throwing my shoes away and as if that wasn't enough he rushed out and went to the metal pole used to hold the car wheel used as bell and rushed towards me and hit my leg with it. I thought this man was joking, he targeted my head and missed.

Immediately I felt my colleague held the rod, I looked at my leg and saw blood gushing out.

I am contemplating reporting to the police with the injury.

But I still want seek counsel from you guys whether it's wise doing that.

Here is the picture of the rod and injury inflicted on me by the man.

I just regret not video recording it. That would have been a stronger proof.


You should have gotten accommodation sorted out before resigning. You do not have any right to stay in that house a day longer than your resignation.

That December salary is in lieu of the zero notice you gave your employer.

Put your stuff on your bike and head out.
Celebrities / Re: Nikki Laoye And Adekunle Snatcha Are Engaged (Photos) by Smarttravels(f): 2:54pm On Dec 20, 2021
ikorodureporta:
Mtchew...
I even think say na fresh engagement...
All these fake gospel singers...
Wetin make we do...
Try dey read biko

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Politics / Re: Precious Chikwendu: I Never Had Sex With Femi Fani-Kayode For 6 Years by Smarttravels(f): 10:32pm On Dec 07, 2021
Did you read article before spitting? Olodo
Politics / Re: Adeyinka Grandson Convicted On Charges Of Terrorism, Inciting Genocide by Smarttravels(f): 1:24pm On Dec 01, 2021

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Celebrities / Re: Olu Jacobs Has Dementia – Wife, Joke Silva Reveals Actor's Health Condition by Smarttravels(f): 1:51pm On Nov 20, 2021
Scientists:
Are you saying that if I bang his wife in front of him,he won't remember?? Hia! Chineke ekwekwala ihe ọjọọ sad

God forbid that we get dementia. You may end up lashing your fellow man because, you don't even know the difference between a man and woman.



Just imagine my dic.k in-between your chest. Ooh lala I will shout immediately I burst out that stuff una like wink
.

Awon omo iran ki ran.

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Celebrities / Re: P-Square Reunite And Hug Each Other After 4 Years Of Fighting (Video) by Smarttravels(f): 11:58pm On Nov 17, 2021
kktbm:
Check out the video of p square reuniting and Hugging each other after 4 years of serious fight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmdFxCzsGkU?feature=share

Alhamdullilah!!!
Politics / Re: Jeff Bezos Hails President Buhari’s Climate Change Actions by Smarttravels(f): 3:13am On Nov 02, 2021
presidency:
IN GLASGOW, AMERICAN BILLIONAIRE, JEFF BEZOS, HAILS PRESIDENT BUHARI’S CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIONS

American billionaire and founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, on Monday in Glasgow, Scotland commended President Muhammadu Buhari's leadership role in restoring degraded lands in the country, describing the commitment to restore 4 million hectares as exemplary.

Bezos joined President Buhari, French President Emmanuel Macron, Prince Charles and the Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani at a COP 26 side event entitled “Accelerating land restoration in Africa, the case of the Great Green Wall (GGW) initiative.”.

Heaping praises on the Nigerian leader at the event co-hosted by the French President, his Mauritanian counterpart and the Prince of Wales, the Amazon founder said:

‘‘We are fortunate to have President Buhari of Nigeria with us today.

‘‘Nigeria plays a critical role in the restoration movement and has pledged to restore 4 million hectares of degraded lands.

‘‘This kind of ambition coming from Africa’s largest economy underscores just how vital this issue is.’’

The Bezos Earth Fund has a 10 billion dollar fund to allocate money to projects fighting climate change.

Nigeria is due to assume the leadership of Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Pan African Agency of the Great Green Wall.

President Buhari had used the occasion of his address to appeal to fellow leaders to continue to make concerted efforts at land restoration.

‘‘I am optimistic that Africa’s ambition of restoring over 100million hectares of degraded landscape for productive agriculture is achievable,’’ he said.

President Buhari also pledged Nigeria’s unalloyed commitment to expanding the achievements of the GGW programme in Africa from the enviable status attained under the leadership of President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania.

‘‘Together we commit to the transformative process of restoring the African degraded landscape and ultimately the continent’s environment,’’ he said.

Garba Shehu
Senior Special Assistant to the President
(Media & Publicity)
November 1, 2021
�� Baba gbe won ni handicap. Bubu that can promise anything...Jeff should come and ask us about "change"
Politics / Re: Voice For Change: Zack Orji, Mr. Ibu, Chiege Alisigwe Visit Femi Adesina (Photo) by Smarttravels(f): 8:35pm On Oct 22, 2021
envoymedia:
Members of Nigerian entertainment industry under the aegis of Ambassadors of Voice for Change, visited Presidential aide, Femi Adesina at his office today, IgbereTV reports.

Femi Adesina shared the photos of the visit on Facebook with the caption;



https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=418458532975040&id=100044326904709
Awon ala tenuje

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Celebrities / Re: 2Face Idibia On His Marriage: "Una No Fit Make Me Crase" by Smarttravels(f): 2:45pm On Oct 18, 2021
Iyaebe:
Unrepentant randy man that won't stop been randy but wants a peaceful home.
Is it your home? The Annie that you are defending set carry chair go that house, na that place be her final bus stop. Stop taking panadol for another person headache.
Education / Re: Brutal Flogging Of Students: Kwara Govt Opens Probe, Suspends Madrasa Leader by Smarttravels(f): 8:04pm On Oct 10, 2021
fourboys:
I watched the video earlier today, danm they nearly killed those guys.... Islam na cancer to humanity, if they are not killing dey are bombing, now dey don include serious flogging embarassed embarassed embarassed
While your religion is led by thieves. Should we say it is a religion of thieves and con artists?
Crime / Re: Lagos-Oyo Axis The Epicentre Of Drug Abuse In Nigeria - Buba Marwa (NDLEA Boss) by Smarttravels(f): 7:10pm On Oct 06, 2021
Politics / Re: Amir, Aisha Yesufu's Son Graduates From Regent University London (Pics, Video) by Smarttravels(f): 8:53pm On Sep 15, 2021
Nfchi73:
Is not the same Aisha that's critising the top government officials of sending their children school abroad? Now the son just graduated from a school in London.
Na wa ooo
She should play activism with the life of her son that has a learning disability, so that you can be happy abi? Don't ask from her, what you cannot ask from the thieving people ruling your LGC, States and country.
Music/Radio / Re: Searching - 2BABA ft. Bongos Ikwue (Video) by Smarttravels(f): 3:02pm On Sep 07, 2021
crossfm:
Sensational singer 2baba has released a song featuring Bongos Ikwue,titled "Searching".

He talked about searching for true love and peace of mind. Could this song be an insight about what is going on in his family?.
What amasterpieces.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DViU44z_nIE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZS6CzSzO7w.



https://www.instagram.com/p/CThGRSaMF2U/?utm_medium=copy_link
This is nice. King!
Politics / Re: I Will Make A Beautiful Bride — Nerita Ezenwa, Fani-Kayode’s New Lover Says by Smarttravels(f): 9:18am On Jul 22, 2021
Fahdiga:
Why do FFK love Igbo women more than the women from his tribe? Is there something wrong with his people that we don't know

This is your explanation for an alleged abusive polygamist's decision?

Then it is no wonder the young girls of a certain part of the country fall prey to him. We will soon hear the wailing of another gold digger.

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Career / Re: I Want To Be A Nurse But Have BSc In Microbiology by Smarttravels(f): 1:23pm On Jul 15, 2021
Enskynelson:
Dear nairalanders,
I am a graduate of Microbiology and currently serving but I want to be a Nurse as I am more passionate about that and it also has more prospect than Microbiology both in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. Please, suggest and advise me on what I can do right now. I don't mind going to School of Nursing but will prefer any school that can offer me Direct Entry into Nursing with my Degree Certificate. But if that is not possible, I am opened to writing JAMB again and going for Nursing.
Thanks
If you have the resources, consider going out of the country to get the degree. You might even get a scholarship

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Celebrities / Re: Candle Light Service For Obama DMW (Video) by Smarttravels(f): 10:38pm On Jul 09, 2021
Factfinder1:
All of this are totally unnecessary

Did he live a good life??
Was he at peace with his creator

All of this earthly charades are unnecessary after death
F*#k off! Self righteous hypocrite. You don make heaven finish?

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Celebrities / Re: Sophia Momodu: I Was Pained When Imade Took Davido’s Surname by Smarttravels(f): 7:57pm On Jun 02, 2021
Health / Re: COVAX Excludes Nigeria From Pfizer Vaccine List To Prevent Wastage by Smarttravels(f): 10:56am On Feb 06, 2021
Mynd44:

https://punchng.com/who-disqualifies-nigeria-eight-others-from-global-vaccine-bid/
The reason for the rejection is simple...no steady power supple to maintain the temperature required. Their failure to improve electricity has disgraced them. Why is Lunch playing with the truth!
Politics / Re: Allow Nigerians To Buy AK47 For Protection - Ishaku, Taraba Governor by Smarttravels(f): 6:32pm On Feb 03, 2021
TV/Movies / Re: TSTV Is Back As CEO Holds Press Conference And Rolls Out New Deals by Smarttravels(f): 5:26pm On Feb 03, 2021
helinues:
They are not serious jor.

On and off like Nepa's light
Until he will get it right and blow. He will get it right eventually.

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Celebrities / Re: Uche Maduagwu Wears Bra After Coming Out As Gay by Smarttravels(f): 11:03pm On Feb 01, 2021
onthehill:
Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu who recently came out as a gay man has shared a photo of himself rocking a red bra as he wished his followers on Instagram a happy New month, IgbereTV reports.

He wrote;


https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwGKSFLRLZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
This guy is just tired of watching Bobrisky cashing out. Na hustle be this one, nothing else.

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Celebrities / Re: DJ Cuppy To Sue Israel DMW by Smarttravels(f): 8:28pm On Feb 01, 2021
Cholls:
My brothers I knew that guy was not all that correct.
She did not say that she paid. Not paying is not a breach of contract if there was no contract. She used the guy. She took advantage of his business naivety to con him.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Tifany Trump Gets $1.2m Diamond Engagement Ring From Michael Boulos by Smarttravels(f): 8:15am On Jan 20, 2021
Abdulazeez99:
US President Donald Trump’s daughter Tiffany Trump has received a 13-carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring from her Nigerian-Lebanese boyfriend Michael Boulos, Igbere TV reports.

The 27-year-old announced her engagement on Tuesday, her father’s last full day at the White House.

In a Twitter post, the Georgetown Law graduate described the engagement as her most special White House memory, while paying tribute to her fiancé, whom she has been dating for just over two years.



https://twitter.com/TiffanyATrump/status/1351576632553844740?s=20

Boulos responded to her engagement post in the comments, writing “Love you honey.”

He also proudly announced the news on his Instagram page using the same photo from the White House.



https://www.instagram.com/p/CKO_jlAHEwf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Boulos, 23, proposed to the outgoing first daughter with a 13-carat emerald-cut diamond from Dubai that is believed to be worth up to $1.2 million.

In exclusive pictures obtained by DailyMail.com, Tiffany is seen proudly showing off the stunning ring, which was designed by New York-based jeweler and diamond dealer Samer Halimeh.

Boulos, who is heir to the multi-billion dollar Nigerian conglomerate Boulos Enterprises, flew to Dubai with Halimeh to choose the ring, which he selected and purchased in the city.

Tiffany’s father will end his tumultuous single term as US president on Wednesday.
He is not a Nigerian.
Celebrities / Re: IK Ogbonna Celebrates His 37th Birthday (Photos) by Smarttravels(f): 6:59pm On Jan 11, 2021
viviangist:
Actor Ik Ogbonna Celebrates 37th Birthday With Lovely Pictures

Ikechukwu Mitchel Ogbonna, professionally known as IK Ogbonna, is a Nigerian film and television actor, Model, Director and TV Personality. He originated from the area of Abia State, which is in the south-eastern part of Nigeria. He attended primary and secondary school in Lagos State. Vivian Gist Reports.








https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ4hRyppZUL/?igshid=140trdhkp8hvq
Finally, hair extension makes it possible for this guy to wear some hairstyles that he has always dreamt of. Baldness is a drag.

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