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Any rich block in Nigeria that is below the age of 32 is either an entertainer, has rich parents or started business at an early age. Even at that, they form less than 0.5% of the male population of this country. Nigerian women aren't ready for that conversation. Men who worked hard for their money marry women of a certain class e.g. Bank W, M.I. and Captain Demureen (Toolz's husband). Even Moses Bliss of recent is married to a British-Ghanian lady who is comfortable. franchasofficia: |
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Lol, that a nickname one of my uncles gave me when I was a child. I've been using it ever since. Lonestar124: |
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This social media age has made relationships so difficult for many people. What makes me laugh the most is when women keep stating that they want a man who is "rich, tall, handsome, has six packs and speaks well". Not only that, they expect such a man to be loyal only to them. I mean, how delusional can you be? You expect a man with all those qualities to be 100% faithful to you? Women fail to understand that such men make up less than 2% of any society. Yes, even in the "developed world", such men are a minority not a majority. In a country like Nigeria, the percentage is less than 1%. Most rich men in this country are 45+, chubby and very average looking. Ladies, just know that loyal men like David Beckham are a rarity. Even at that, he still cheated on Victoria with Rebecca Loos. Same thing with the fellas. If you aren't affluent, your chances of securing a woman that has everything i.e. face, tits, bum, slim, intelligent, speaks well and is submissive is slim. There's too much competition to date such a woman and they usually taken once they cross the legal age. |
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I get you now. I thought that you meant citizenship. In that case, you are absolutely correct. People who came through illegal immigration have no right to advice those who migrated legally. idahme: |
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Egbon (Senior), congrats. Even though I've argued against people 40+ migrating, with the way Nigeria is now, it doesn't matter anymore. Nigeria is an economically unstable country. You just don't know what to expect. You are doing the best for your family. I hope that your children will appreciate the sacrifices you are making for them. Don't listen to all the negative commentators. These lots think that everything is about money. They don't understand what it's like to live in a functional society. Most Nigerians living in Nigeria think that being a big man in a small pond is normal. 8 Likes |
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Errm, it took me ten years before I become a permanent resident and I came through the study route. Was never at one point illegal and was staying with my relatives. It takes a while to naturalize in Europe. It took my family friend ten years to naturalize in Cyprus (South) and he was studying and working there. I know some people who have been in the States for almost two decades and they haven't gotten their papers yet. They came as students, graduated and have been working ever since with top firms in the States. The Canadian PR route you mentioned is an exception and not the norm. idahme: |
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The first picture is more middle class than rich. The upper-class and super rich as of 2000 had a much spacious and modern living room. The speakers were NOT on top of the TV. I spent my whole life in Ikoyi and I can tell you for free that our living room was more modern than that as of 2000. Everything wasn't in one cupboard. The TV and VCR were on point though. |
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You lots keep giving unnecessary attention to these slay queens from poor/impoverished homes. Stop giving these clowns any attention. I've said so many times that the worst thing you can do as a Nigerian man is to date/marry a Nigerian woman from a very poor home. They can NEVER be satisfied no matter what you do for them. That's why Yahoo boys use them for rituals. |
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This is 100% true. I'm into immigration practice and Nigerian visas are very difficult to get. Many foreigners complain about the difficulty of obtaining a Nigerian visa. As for Nigerian citizenship, not only is it very long and strenuous, foreign men married to Nigerian women aren't entitled to Nigerian citizenship. This is why it is so difficult for Nigeria to attract foreign investors. Our immigration rules are very stringent. EnglandAmaka: |
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Bros, having a second passport has nothing to do with the Government or being proud of being a Nigerian. Messi is a dual Argentine/Spanish national but he's very Argentine to the core. Most British actors in Hollywood hold dual nationality but they are still proud of being British. A lot of Brits are acquiring second passports due to Brexit despite the fact that the British passport is one of the strongest passports in the world. Many rich Russians, Chinese and Eastern Europeans are buying second passports due to the limitation of their own countries passports. Most Latin American countries have visa-free access to Europe despite the fact that a lot of those countries are economically and politically unstable. Do you know that most countries in the Middle East bar UAE and Israel need visas to travel to most parts of the world despite their wealth? Dual nationality is a global phenomenon that is here to stay. We are in a globalized world where freedom of movement is seen as an essential right. Many countries are gradually amending their nationality laws to enable dual nationality. Open your mind to what's happening globally. You talk about being proud to be a Nigerian but most don't even like each other simply because of tribal differences. Let's be honest with ourselves. Finally, no sane BigDawsNet: |
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For those who are dead set on migrating out of the country, you may have to think outside the box in order to accomplish your goal of reaching your ideal destination. The ideal destinations for most Nigerians are the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and to some extent Ireland. This is understandable as those countries have the largest number of Nigerians outside Africa. However, migrating to those countries is a VERY expensive venture. Not only that, bar Canada, citizenship in those countries is a very long process. The goal for any Nigerian who intends to Japa should be to attain citizenship which will give them freedom of movement and certain rights. No point spending so much money on student and work visas only for you to end up back in Nigeria. There are many ways to go about this. For example, I know someone from my time in NYSC who acquired Finnish citizenship. He obtained his first degree in Nigeria before moving to Finland to further his education. At the time, tuition fees were free for international students. He also obtained his citizenship within 6-7 years. He then moved to the UK after his NYSC before Brexit. He did all this without paying N20 million on tuition fees and he has freedom of movement within the EU. Now, you might say that Europe is now very difficult to migrate to which is true. That's why you need to look at EU countries that guarantee easy visas and use them as a step up to the big boys like Germany or France. South America is another option. Citizenship in Brazil is guaranteed within 3 years or so. With a Brazilian passport, you can travel to 173 countries visa free. Also Brazilian passport holders have freedom of movement live in Portugal. That's your entry to the EU right there. In Chile, citizenship is guaranteed in less than 5 years I believe and Chilean passport holders can work (for a certain time) in the States under a trade agreement. Remember, the goal is to acquire citizenship and not spend more than your budget. Don't spend so much to JAPA only to cry that abroad is tough and you don't have their passport to show for it. 2 Likes 1 Share |
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You can always spot women from poor backgrounds. They are extremely entitled, proud and cannot hide their poverty. If you investigate her family background now, her father may not even own a house and is earning less than N200k per month.Anyways, women like her know who they can chat rubbish to. She doesn't have the guts to say such to men from affluent backgrounds. That's why I respect Kiddwaya. He put all of them in their place. If you are doing well for yourself as a man, please avoid women from impoverished backgrounds by any means necessary. They will finish you and leave you for another MAGA. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
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See the commentators here talking about revolution lol. You guys are too divided along party, tribal and religious lines for a revolution to ever occur in Naija while your representatives are united in sharing the loot. |
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This is the crux of the matter. Other African countries aren't facing the same restrictions like Nigerians because they know how to behave themselves. Other nationalities are involved in criminal activities but Nigerians are the loudest. They don't even hide it. UAE visa was one of the easiest visas to get but Nigerians have messed it up. All sorts of characters flooded UAE and brought their bad character along with them. That's why I don't blame Embassies for doing financial background checks on Nigerians before issuing them a visa. They can't afford to allow any miscreant to mess up their country. No reasonable country would remove visa requirements for Nigerians because we tend to abuse the priviledges given to us. InvertedHammer: |
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You have said all there is to be said. Education is the best form of birth-control. The more educated a population is, the more self-aware they become. Societies with high literacy rates tend to have lower birth rates. If you observe countries with literacy rates above 70R%, they tend to have issues with marriage and child bearing. It's the same way people who are rich and educated tend to have fewer children than people who are poor and illiterate. Nevertheless, education is crucial for the prosperity of any country. eepeepook: 1 Like |
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I've said it on numerous occasions that the Nigerian elite don't want the masses to prosper. Akin, of all people, has no right to talk about staying in Nigeria. A man who spent a quarter of his life in the States and is most likely a U.S. citizen is not in any position to discourage people from JAPA. They just want you to be disadvantaged, trapped and subjugated. It's easier for them to oppress and manipulate the poor. Gerrard59: |
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Ironic coming from a man who spent half his professional career abroad. I am 100% sure that none of his children live in Nigeria and would most likely have second passports. It's the gullible sheep on this forum and in that audience that would be clapping for him. Just know that the elite don't want your progress. A trapped man is very easy to manipulate and control. 3 Likes 3 Shares |
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This is the only comment on the thread that makes sense. Davido messed up by turning a local champion into a celebrity. You don't see any other member of his crew make noise like this guy. Not even Peruzzi who's a f**k boy. The small money he made from David got to his head and made him believe that no woman can turn away from him. He's talking about the babe being uncultured but he insulted her whole famiy on social media. Who does that? That's gutter like behaviour. Other women are looking at his comments and will avoid him like a plague. Only a desperate poverty-stricken girl would want to marry him. If he had made himself to be attractive to women, he would not be writing this epistle. Women would be flocking to him in droves. kingthreat: 4 Likes |
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OP, if you are below the age of 30, Japa now while you can. You have age on your side. Don't wait until you are 30 plus before you do it. Also, emigration now is a very expensive procedure. Can you afford it? It is harder to emigrate now than it was 10/15 years ago. Also note that many countries are blocking the study route for JAPA. The UK and Canada have cancelled post- study work visa. Australia is considering limiting the number of students coming to their country, South Korea also doing the same. Think very carefully about where you want to migrate to. What ever you do, please migrate legally and as soon as possible. Once dollar hits N3000, it would be extremely difficult for you to even afford a flight ticket abroad. 1 Like |
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That's the reality of being a Nigerian passport holder. Nigerians need visas to travel to most countries outside Nigeria. What other countries take for granted is a priviledge in Nigeria. If you need to be well-off in order to be issued a visa, it says a lot about your country and it's standing across the globe. We just aren't ready for that conversation. beautyuche: 1 Like |
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Most of the commenters haven't seen money. That's why N200K is big to them. A lot of them don't understand economics. N200k is not what it was ten years ago during Jonathan's regime. In this Tinubunomics era, that amount is the equivalent of N100k or less. A lot of these guys aren't exposed and come from very humble homes. If not, they would understand that the cost of living crisis is affecting even high income earners. Your car alone will gulp a quarter of your salary. Where you live also determines your cost of living and lifestyle. If you live on the Island, that amount isn't much. A lot of these people here talking about providing for their families with a lesser amount have not asked themselves what kind of food /lifestyle are they living with that kind of salary. Everybody's reality is different. PepeXKermit: 1 Like |
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If i was born ten years later, my folks wouldn't have been able to send me to the best schools abroad. I went to a private boarding school in the early 2000s. It's impossible to do that now. I thank God that I'm a millennial.Many of us who migrated in the early 2000s were very lucky. Especially before the 2008 recession. I have indirectly guided 3 of my relatives to migrate out of the country. One is a citizen in Canada, the other is in the process of qualifying for indefinite leave to remain in the UK. I have advised many people to have their children in the States or Canada where citizenship by birth is automatic. The situation of Nigeria makes me sad. A lot of good decent people are denied visas due to the passport they carry. Many young people cannot travel for international conferences due to that Nigerian passport. A lot of people cannot tour the globe like their counterparts in other parts of the world due to the limitation that passport imposes. pansophist: 2 Likes |
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Yes, that's true. Flights from Ghana, Togo and Benin Republic are much cheaper than flights from Nigeria. This country is anti-business. Richard Branson once complained that he had to bribe government officials just to maintain Virgin in Nigeria. He had to bribe for fuel and other expenses. That's not a good look for Nigeria. Jogs1900: 3 Likes |
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Nigerians need a transit visa to travel anywhere. It's messed up. Just look up the visa policies for most countries in the world and you will realize how crap that Nigerian passport is. Most countries require Nigerian passport holders to not only have a visa but also a transit visa. A few years ago, I was on my way back to Naija from South Korea via Ethihad. My flight arrived very early in the morning (5am) and my connecting flight wasn't until 10pm in the evening. Since I didn't need a transit visa, I just left the airport, lodged at a nearby hotel, and went into town (Abu Dhabi). The other Nigerians from the same flight were stuck in the airport as they didn't have a transit visa ![]() pansophist: 2 Likes |
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It's mad bro! We often say that Americans are very ignorant about countries outside the U.S. At least they have an excuse. What's ours? How can you compare Nigeria to Mexico? A country with one of the strongest passports in the world? A country with one of the best transport systems in Latin America?They just assume that Mexico is all about drugs and illegal immigration. Mexicans don't need a visa to Canada for crying out loud. The same Canada that has a very high rejection rate for Nigerian visa applicants ![]() tensazangetsu20: 1 Like |
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Kai. Whenever I'm on the plane and I see that, I scratch my head. Africa is really an underdeveloped continent. It pisses me off when I see Nigerians comparing themselves to countries like Brazil, Chile, Turkey or the west. It's just delusions of grandeur. How can Nigerians believe that their country is better than Brazil or Argentina? How? ednut1: 4 Likes |
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This is my grouse with the average Nigerian. Poor and very arrogant. We make so much noise for no reason. Nigerians looove to overestimate their importance in global affairs/politics. Gerrard59: |
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Yep! I only fly BA if i don't have any other choice. It's a scam. You pay so much just for economy not even premium economy. They need to do something about the tax rate. It shouldn't cost this much for a 6 hour journey. Jogs1900: 1 Like |
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I know! Nigerians don't understand that they are being ripped off big time. My last trip to New York from London (2018), my return ticket was about $400. It cost that much because I bought my ticket at the last minute. I didn't even carry my Nigerian passport as I am part of the visa waiver program ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() pansophist: 2 Likes 1 Share |
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I had a conversation with pansophist, Tenzagent and Gerrard a few days ago about the ease of traveling within the West/developed world and the poor state of the Nigerian passport. As an Immigration lawyer, I help clients to process their documents and give them immigration advice. What got to me is that as a Nigerian, you need to have a certain amount of money just to get a visa... Take the British High Commission for example. You need to show proof of a decent bank account for the pass 6 months in order for them to process your visa. In most embassies, you need to show proof that you have good "ties" to your country. Just think about it. You need to prove that you are very comfortable in order to obtain a visa. Meanwhile, Freddy based in Ipswich, England, with no money in his account, can travel to Spain or Morocco with only his passport and the total price for a return ticket is 100 pounds ![]() ![]() ![]() As yourself why a British Airways flight ticket from London to Lagos costs about $2000 for a six hour flight while a flight ticket from London to New York is about $600 if you book in advance. A flight ticket from Lagos to London is the same amount as a flight ticket from London to Johannesburg. This is despite the fact that a flight from London to Jo'berg is 10 hours. So when I see Nigerians brag that all you need is money to enjoy Nigeria. If you need to be rich just to enjoy the basics of life then you live in a third world country. If you need to be very comfortable in order to travel for holiday, then it says a lot about your country. 10 Likes 3 Shares |
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Omo, no be my fault. my folks were always intentional of me studying in the UK. All their friends kids studied there. Most of my extended family members live there. I moved there immediately after secondary school in the early 2000s and was there for 13 years. Suffice to say, traveling within Europe is no longer an issue. Although, I envy you lots that studied in the Euro zone. You guys were balling (still balling ![]() ![]() pansophist: 2 Likes |
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