₦airaland Forum

TWoods:
What system? I've lived here 12 years and have not felt trapped by the system.

I often feel that the Nigerians who live here and yet rail against the "system" here are mostly those who either did not fully assimilate into the country, allow their inferiority complex to marginalize them or simply were not able to succeed in the system. My brother, cousins and i are making it quite well in corporate America and not a single one of us will contemplate spending one night in Nigeria if it can be helped. No system is perfect, but you cannot convince me that Nigeria holds any value to anyone who appreciates real living (as against merely existing).

Its easy to speak from your perch. You will always have an American passport to allow you to escape back to the "trap" you despise once things get bent out of shape for you in Nigeria. For what its worth, will you give up your US citizenship? If not, why not?

I was thinking about the tit for tat here as i drove home from work. I thought a lot about what home meant. Then it hit me - home is where i have peace, security, justice. Home is where i know i can drive at night, alone, on impulse, and have zero fear of armed robbers or area boys or bad roads. Home is going back to my abode, knowing i won't have to struggle to find kerosine to cook, that i won't need candles as my source of light, that i will turn on the tap and water will flow and that my biggest problem would be what to cook rather than if i will get to eat or not. Yes, there is racism here... but so what, its not like my black Nigerian brother did any better for me. The average 18-year old American kid can take a backpack, pick a ticket to anywhere in Europe and fly out... with nothing but a few dollars in their pocket. In Nigeria, successful middle class adults have to provide tax forms, letters from employer, return tickets home, bank account information, invitation letters, cram visa interview questions and answer + 7 day fasting and prayer, just to spend a few days in South Africa of all places. My brother... America isn't perfect, but i'm sure glad i live here not in Lagos.

You don talk am finish

Electroweb:
Yeah i know life is very busy there. There is no free lunch in a capitalist economy. I am not blaming him too. I guess I should have put a lol emoji in my post which would have conveyed my emotion.

naa
was not saying that to scold you tho


was just saying


America indeed is the world's greatest country lmao
over work is the price they have to pay for that

specter:
Foolish Nigerians! Crash land how. Was it the landing gear that failed or because these airline are always fond of using tyres like the one below?

chai!!!!

look at the tyres oooo

Dipsong:
Dont mind d op , have always have same issue with people that are doing good in Nigeria,u have to shut d hell up and leave anyone who wants to leave africa or Nigeria. Dis kind of person would say they love visiting why not visit other african countries. U think Nigerians would love to travel if naija is like yanke or they are doing good. Someone like op are just about themselves

exactly so

only a thin segment of the Nigerian populace is having it good....

For the vast majority of poor Nigerian, its HELLISH

franchasng:
The names are:
1.) Muhammadu Buhari 2.) Bola Ahmed Tinubu 3.) Rotimi Amaechi and family 4.) Ganduje and family 5.) Godswill Akpabio 6.) Adams Oshiomhole 7.) Aregbesola Rauf 8.) INEC Chairman 9.) For IG of Police 10.) Gen. Buratai 11.) Rochas Okorocha and family 12.) Nasir El Rufai and family
And many others

are you guys sure?
I've been seeing this names on the net...
what's happening? is it confirmed?

AngelicBeing:
True that, because millions of Nigerians are not happy with the state of economic quagmire, political phantasmagoria and social disequilibrium the philistine and clueless government of ex- President Jonathan & Buhari has plummeted the country into .

I no know say e don tey since you start this your anti naija govt crusade lmao

Electroweb:
Franknetter will just come and shake the table small, then go into hibernation mode as the table gathers momentum and shakes vigorously.

life out here can be very busy you know
So I don't blame him

fabienjoe:
The major driver of naionalism in the west is Islamic terrorism. Muslim fundamentalists are beginning to target westerners even in their own countries. It's nothing to do with LGBT rights.

exactly

Durchmann:
Nationalism on the rise all over the world.
Nice one.

The body odour of Donald Trump filling the entire globe.
Donald Trump has really impacted heavily on International and local Politics all over the world. You would then appreciate why the US is called the Super Power of the World. They lead while others follow.

The beautiful thing about this era is the prevalence of Political bluntness all over the globe. Everyone is exhibiting their true colours to each other. No need to be politically correct anymore. Say it as it really is so we can all know how to solve your problem.

I'm liking this New World Order.

However, I do think it will be short-lived once Trump finishes his tenure as POTUS whether in one or two terms. The Politically Correct crew will bounce back and skew the world back to obscurity again. Let's enjoy this while we can though. It's a great time to be alive on earth.

you like this populism wave?

any reasons why?

Buckubuck:
Nationalism and populism is taking centre stage in the West gradually. This goes to show that the average human is very jealous of his identity and does everything he can to protect it. The progressive leaning ideas of LGBT rights, immigration and the acceptance of Islamic fundamentalism as a form of religious freedom has pushed most people to be skeptical about them.

nationalism is not 100 % bad in itself tho
LGBT rights is no issue either

But the bigger threat is the Islam fundamentalism
this must be dismantled and destroyed ASAP

they cause trouble everywhere they go
And with their mentality still stuck in the 12th century (conquest and forced domination)
they have to be clipped.

see where it has led Nigeria

Tina26:
This is nigeria. He would still fail. Why are we so gullible in this country

the reason why good people fail in govt in Nigeria is becayse of the structural problems hidden underneath

Until we address that

na the same tori

MrGidifeed:
Source: https://ngg.ng/2019/07/24/ministerial-screening-nigerians-react-as-senates-screens-uchechukwu-ogah/
Lalasticlala OAM4J, Mynd44

look at that adetoro comment

just negodu

in 2019 the issue of tribalism has gotten even worse

seunmsg:
The fear of lowering standards by universities is why graduates of participating institutions still need to write the professional stage of the qualifying exams just like all other ICAN students. If these institutions compromise on agreed standards, their students will be exposed at the professional stage.

And I believe that the professional stage will be the toughest
I believe so

johnad3:
Some people don't understand the good TINUBU is doing, i could see some people condemning him, I'm very sure when the time comes, it would be clearer to them. He's the only one who could fix this country for good, i can say it with 100% guarantee. But If you like accept it or not. Jagaban for Life

lmao
this made me laugh

This could be just a wonderful idea

Nigeria na wa

Ikengawo:
because of inferiority complex and ignorance, not logic or fact.

lmao
did you say it's a complex?

naa
I don't think so...
they are not mates in any ramifications that is just the fact....
Africa and the U.S. no be mates in anything
#fact no matter how "afrocentric" one wants to claim to be It's fact

Oskydaniellyyy:
You have said it all, they just make mouth on the internet and rank. Nigerians are very selfish and only care about ourselves.

Are the Okada riders, beggars, unemployed graduates and other less priviledge citizens are not Nigerian.

The so called celebrities go abroad for shows, medical treatment abroad, vacation and their wives have babies overseas and other stuffs.

If they really believe that Nigeria is that great, they won't be travelling abroad for those things I mention.

Exactly

Drenimarcus:
Lol this thread is hilarious. Would love to know those arguing about staying in Nigeria then now to know their current position. Are you happy now and fulfilled? You like the security situation of the country? $1-360. Inflation over the roof? Most of them have even deleted their accounts. Deh there deh shout patriotic 9ja. The most useless country in the world!

Exactly


back in the day

I have already smelt the rat that this would happen TODAY
but many were arguing with us then
especially that 2013 time
now we have a COMOLETE IDIOT as president taking out country further to the abyss
many who defended Nigeria have lost their jobs and are now emergency marketers and living in worse conditions than they were in day 2012/2013....

Anybody who has the means to relocate better do.
If not

Beautyaddy:
Very true!

Even those AA that are now falling in love with his songs now would not have given him that same chance if he started out his artiste in the States.

mhmm

But given a choice between being an A list artiste in Africa and an A lisy artiste in the States

I don't think there is ANY artiste that would choose option A over B.
assuming they are mutually exclusive

Beautyaddy:
Hmmm...not to sound as if one encouraging bad behavior but how many people like to hear the bitter truth at times.

Confessing to an American women or men in some cases that you're only having the relationship with them because you need them just for getting a green card and once you've achieved it you're out of such a relationship...

How many genuine people will be able to pull through with such a confession?...little to none.

Most times the truth might sound bitter but how many people are really ready to hear it.

that is why it's better to be genuine
You see point now?

I put that caveat there intentionally
I

Kalixx:
U got it right bro. That guy is subtly trying to diss the yorubas but I can readily see thru his gimmicks. The ibos tend to place emphasis on the financial happenings that surround marriage. In fact, the woman is really seen as an object of trade. Its just like when a poor family puts up their child to work for a relative as a housemaid. Even if the parents say no advice, the child, by instinct, will try to obey the code of conduct in his new abode. Thats the same thing with ibo women - they feel more like properties, like they were purchased for a price. Their husbands too usually do not help that as much as they make reference to the 'amount' they paid when marrying them off.

But as for the yoruba ladies, they are just simply themselves before and after marriage. The one weh deh sleep up and down deh continue like that enter marriage, no send anybody papa. And those who are disciplined really can maintain it, esp. if their husbands are disciplined too.

And to be honest, the trend of prostitution and whoring is more like a southern thing. For that guy trying to polarise the matter by subtly shaming one tribe is roundly foolish because bliv me, there is no difference amongst them all. None.

please don't turn this to tribal thing pls

no vex you hear?

Beautyaddy:
lol!...He's both(Nigerian American) but he's more loyal to his Nigerian roots than his American opportunity.

if he had started out as an artiste in America he would not have made it far

Nigeria is the source id his relevance as an artiste
so he has to be loyal to that "root"

afterall he was living in the USA as a teenager before coming back to try

bendike:
I get you point and you are right. They all cheat. But once your igbo gf gets married the chances of her fucking you is lesser than the yoruba. Don't miss understand me oh. It happens but it is less. Thats just my observation. As I said b4. This is not tribalism and no offense meant.

It's not tribalism o

Beautyaddy:
Americans might be stereotyped to be called broke because they spend a bulk of their income to provide and live in comfort by paying taxes that gives them endless opportunities to enjoy:

Government Accountabilities;

Best and very well maintained Infrastructures, Educations, Healthcare and the list goes on.

Now Some Nigerians might have savings rarely or never pay taxes but most tend to enjoy the bulk of their money travelling abroad and enjoying the best infrastructures, Education, Healthcare and the list goes on...that they can never enjoy in Nigeria.

You don talk an finish

Omoslim26:
OK ur opinion is stated and I ll respect it bt if only u see wat I saw working in Ado Ekiti den u might agree a little wit me dat other tribes engage in sex without engagement bt its predominant among d Yoruba folks

yea
I see what you saying

Backfornow:
I just sit back and watch these discussions quietly whilst gathering intel.

Some of you guys will go into these "relationships" trying to get something for nothing and then turn around and get BIG MAD when you are equally played. And then spout, "a katas are no good blah blah blah" with moral high ground, when the very same lot of you are promoting deception and how to get over on others including the US Government. The nerve...

no mind them

deception is never the way to go

You either be genuine
or let her know what's up from day 1 (tho not ideal)

trickery is not fair

bendike:
I don't think it is tribalism. The guy analyzed it well. Check out of recent on your street. Most yoruba girls at most after 1 year are back with their parents after 1 kid. Try to converse with your ex yoruba gf and you will find our they are willing to Bleep you again. It happens also with less with Ibo girls. It's just my obsevation. No offense intended.

Igbo girls are no saints either

they are just good at concealing

Cos they got more to lose

You can't threaten to send a Yoruba girl back to her oaoa house and she will be trembling

but you can with an igbo lady
hence their need to conceal their tracks (for those in the game sha )

a cheat issa cheay

Omoslim26:
I do not engage in bigotry bt to tell u d truth as someone dat was born and brought up in Yoruba land I can tel u dat Yoruba has d highest rate of infidelity they a freelance in nature sex is no big deal to dem whether married or single although we will not neglect d fact dat infidelity trends in other tribes bt it predominant wit d Yoruba folks

I'm Lagos born and bred
and I saw things

Yoruba MAY be more open about it
but it happens A LOT even within the say Igbo ranks for example

franchasng:
Unfortunately, that's how majority of women of today are; insatiable.

Have a job with busy schedule that brings in big income, and spend on women, they will start complaining that u don't give them time/attention, that you don't sex them often, they start to admire the jobless, broke, fine boy forming junkie boys on the street or neighborhood or they start running back to one of their useless ex boyfriend who didn't see them worthy enough to be their wife, and before u know it, they start to sleep with him shamelessly.


Then stay idle, have plenty free time and earn less, and spend more time with them, sexing them like kilode, they will hate u that u are broke, that u are not their class, that your mates are making millions undecided

The truth is, no man can satisfy a woman, so as a man, work hard/pray so you can make money enough money, enjoy your life to the fullest, be happy, any woman that gives u trouble as a girlfriend or wife, change her without looking back, no woman is irreplaceable to any man except his mother!


My little observation about Nigerian women: Igbo ladies cheat more while single by keeping multiple boyfriends but as soon as they marry, majority respect the marriage vows and stop cheating or messing around but Yoruba ladies are more professional in cheating after they marry.

Seems marriage brings out the infidelity in most Yoruba women

That's the sad truth
pleasing a woman is more complex than quantum physics

as for your last statement tho
I beg to disagree...

Cheaters cut across
igbo, edo, akwa ibom, even aboki

Once the opportunity present itself
a cheater will grab it