Perdita Weeks' Boo
@TheMayorOfLagos
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Don't sweat the small stuff. Ask yourself - will it be relevant a while from now? #EndSARS
Joined March 2018
There are fewer better proofs of the brain drain that Nigeria is facing than this chart by @StartArchiving. Almost 50% of the best brains from a particular year are not in the country. There is 24% unaccounted for o.
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Desde Chile mantendremos plena coherencia con nuestros principios y valores. Esto no se trata de apoyar ni justificar dictaduras —Chile no lo hace—, sino de quién decide y con qué legitimidad sobre el futuro de un país. Hoy es Venezuela, con la excusa del narcoterrorismo y la
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I was briefed this morning on the U.S. military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, as well as their planned imprisonment in federal custody here in New York City. Unilaterally attacking a sovereign nation is an act of war and a violation of federal and
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Uber in Nigeria is a classic example of Gresham’s Law where inferior quality drives out superior quality. When Uber started it enforced strict standards on vehicle type age and condition. Drivers were screened and a rating system rewarded good behavior and quality service so
Is Uber subtly telling us they are no longer interested in doing business in Nigeria? Because the quality of these cars is simply unacceptable
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Ladies, this year: – get a pap smear – do a pelvic exam – go for a breast scan – do a hormonal profile – screen regularly for STIs – don’t ignore pain during sex – do monthly breast self-exams – incorporate probiotics in your diet – get the HPV & Hepatitis B vaccine (if you
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I've been saying this for ages now. When the economy of Nigeria was booming in the 70s, Nigerians could travel visa free to the US and the UK. Fix your economy and the rest of the world will feel free to accommodate you.
African passports are weak because African economies are weak. Banning foreigners won't fix that. Building a country people actually want to visit will. “Reciprocity” sounds noble until you realize you’re punishing your own country to make a point nobody cares about. In
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By all means, try this with Naija police.
By federal law: 1. It is NOT ILLEGAL to be gay in Nigeria. 2. It is NOT ILLEGAL for gay people to gather in Nigeria. 3. Gay sex is not illegal in Nigeria. 4. What’s illegal in Nigeria is same sex marriage. BEING, LIVING, LOVING AS A GAY PERSON IS NOT A CRIME IN NIGERIA.
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Today, I was at the site of the Great Nigeria Insurance building, which was destroyed by fire on December 24. My deepest sympathies remain with the families who lost loved ones and with everyone whose homes and businesses were affected. I know that no words can fully ease the
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Men, this year: – use protection – know your HIV status – eat watermelon for stronger erections – exercise regularly to boost testosterone levels – ejaculate regularly (it’s good for your prostate health) – limit alcohol and smoking (they can cause erectile dysfunction) –
Ladies, this year: – get a pap smear – do a pelvic exam – go for a breast scan – do a hormonal profile – screen regularly for STIs – don’t ignore pain during sex – do monthly breast self-exams – incorporate probiotics in your diet – get the HPV & Hepatitis B vaccine (if you
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I’ve had a renewed resentment towards Naija’s past and present leaders since going on this trip. It’s a bitter pill to swallow, seeing another African nation excel and build such a functional system with far fewer natural resources than we have.
Highlights of the last week in Morocco. 6 cities, 1800km of driving, and an unforgettable AFCON experience. Fingers crossed, we’ll return for the finals
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Best Annual Leave Dates – Nigerian 9–5 Employees March 19 – March 27 Eid-el-Fitr → 5 leave days → 11 days off April 2 – April 10 Easter (Good Friday & Easter Monday) → 5 leave days → 11 days off May 1 – May 10 Workers’ Day → 5 leave days → 10 days off May 25 – June 2
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I watched a grown man break down in a banking hall last month. It was a few weeks before Christmas, and he couldn't withdraw from his bank account. He was not into fraud or anything illegal; just a regular Nigerian who did “everything right”. He said he runs a small logistics
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Please call exporters into a room to share what's really going on. I'll even fly myself to Abuja to vent about how difficult the process currently is.
Today, we celebrate the start of a new year – and the anniversary of Start of Trade under AfCFTA terms. I am pleased to present Nigeria’s AfCFTA Achievements Report 2025. Over the last year, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment reinvigorated AfCFTA
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People, Civil servants and Pensioners calling in on a RadioShow this morning to shower prayers on Governor Seyi Makinde. The Governor is a wise man, paid the 13th month on the last day of the year to cushion January effect on some of the people. Ẹ kare lai @seyiamakinde ❤️
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It was a great learning moment for us at Moonshot 2025, hearing Ebi Atawodi explain in real-time why product leaders must adapt to real user behavior and lead with clarity and conviction. Drawing from her experience building global products from Nigeria, she framed product work
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What’s the most efficient and cost-effective way to move money from a domiciliary account in Nigeria offshore to a U.S. account? What do you guys use?
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No dear This year, I need my sex life to be so filthy, I start having Christian guilt even though I’m not a Christian
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I rushed my daughter to hospital at past 2am this morning. Needing to pay for lab tests and medication, I approached the cashier. This lady was sleeping comfortably, as though she was at home. I called her attention. She woke up briefly, mumbled a few words, and returned to
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