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Onaopemipo Dara

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4 years

Its Ibadan Restaurants me I want to face. They said this one is Red Velvet Cake. It was neither Red, Velvet nor Cake.

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@vanmartynx @Norboy_ Why not just leave? Why dissolve someone else's long standing friendships. If you don't like their friends or family, then you might not be a match for them. Carry your load and go.

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@UnkleAyo Lol. Love it! But there's one part you missed out, the being present isn't in the party & ice cream days. Its in the boring days, sad days, stay up all night bc you are sick, stay on immunization/school/whtever queue with you for hours etc. Thats the real test of being present 💚

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5 years

@bigsido_ @Hail_2The_V Because that's what she wants and is letting him know. If he doesn't want same, why is he with her? Why is he stringing her along? Why?

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1 year

@SpiricocoNg When you open a branch do the social responsible thing and: 1. Sound proof the church 2. Don't put speakers on the street 3. Have designated parking spaces 4. Don't cause traffic 5. Don't bother the neighbours 6. Make sure your members/leaders know not to bother the neighbors.

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5 years

@afropetal Lmao. What if I'm medium ugly too and I just want someone like me?

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10 months

@Whitleysdaughtr @_kenNObarbie_ Then when they figure it out, they start asking every unmarried adult why they aren't married. 🤣🤣

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3 years

@meguy4all @AffiSupaStar All platforms have policies, policies mean you will play a publisher role in one capacity or the other. Its the same reason you can delete comments you don't like one your IG page or Facebook groups. Its your platform and you are admin.

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3 years

@ebenzy_ @A_Jaden_ Even CNN show African cities and African luxury all the time. A simple Google search will do the same. People just believe what they want to.

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@prayziz Alot of prop-techs started out with that proposition, but the truth is most landlords hand over property management (online and offline) to their lawyers or agents for a reason. If you are not solving that issue from their end, agents aren't going anywhere.

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5 years

@DebonairDoctor See me searching my memory for wealthy friend...

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5 years

@29_Jewels @sansivera @rosenbergjones @Wonderbitch82 Happened to me late last year. It was late, I was a few houses away from mine. He had been following, I crossed to the other side of the street he did too. I started walking fast and he increased his pace. I just started running, full speed ahead till I got home.

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5 years

@justawren @HeatherTDay @mtietel @betterallies Like! Top notch advice.

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3 years

@Music_cheff @vanmartynx @Norboy_ Or like I said, you could leave her and the board. Its not yours to change. If there is something negative about the person that attracted the board to them, if you get rid of the friends, that negative trait is still there. So leave.

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5 years

@T_HoMegas Lol. That's the perfect age to move your kids abroad. Old enough to not need 24/7 care. Old enough to know that they have entered comfort. Young enough to not miss home terribly. Young enough to adapt quickly.

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@Dara_Sketche @Damil0la_01 @AbbakarAbbakar Lmaoo. But she should bring her own money as she's coming. Let the monies be doubling...

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5 years

@nicole_bte What's the point of having a husband if you have to handle everything like a single mom... Just an extra mouth to feed?

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4 years

@Sheeppard @ozzyetomi He was shitty no doubt, we just happened to get someone shittier.

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5 years

@IganyaOdiba Aunty Life is the best life!! I have 8 kids, I get all the hugs and cuteness and I don't need to pay school fees. 😎😎

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@thatsjustarah Oh Yes. And its been well established. Oxytocin is created in the mother from bonding through pregnancy & breastfeeding but studies have shown that fathers who are hands on & involved have same levels of oxytocin. So its just takes time & involvement.

This is your brain on fatherhood: Dads experience hormonal changes too, research shows

www.nbcnews.com

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5 years

@Jollz Like when they said we should invest in writing wills this year. What will I will? My power bank and slippers?

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1 year

@OrlandoNnaoma 😲 Na wa for both of them oh

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3 months

@OloriOfOloris @paul_ikpeme Na real okay dear. With name for handle. 😅

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@monblaze

3 years

@NSYCAN @honilatte_ @AffiSupaStar @oddy4real Twitter is not his government. Its a company owned site. They have guidelines. If I tweeted that as a joke, they'd take down my tweets n suspend me. Why should he be immune to that?

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1 year

@theDamiDami @ZaAlgedonicOne_ Lmaoo. I work with a school, and the way parents are always trying to drop off their kids even when there is no school ehn. 🤣🤣

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2 months

@madaraishere_ @KingMabele @_MsLinda @Jecktyger1 Yup. Deal.

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3 years

@Shibi_bee That disgusting guy. Was our bio teacher in ss1. Reproduction was def his fave topic. Wld make weird hand gestures to describe sex, call girls out to 'demonstrate', say stuff like 'if my put my sausage into her doughnut she would not see her ribena for 9 months. We were 13-15yrs.

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2 months

@justdejiii Na to start new career be that. Begin again.

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1 year

@oluremi_x My guy, whose also an entrepreneur was saying how any conference you go to is full of women, exhibitions - women, market - women. We are major supply chain actors and creating sectors FUBU. Love to see it oh.

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4 years

@aproko_doctor Available for delivery and pickup tomorrow!! Follow @DojaCulinary Croaker Fish = N2,500 Baked Potatoes = N500

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3 years

@harmonylawal Imagine, I passed through Lagos today and was talking about how weak extracirriculars are in alot of Nig. schools. It should be 50% the experience.

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@monblaze

5 years

@praisegeorge When she's young & single, they'll say she shldn't be too successful, she'll intimidate the men. So at what point do u want the girl-child to live, work & travel or is she born to be a slave bcos she's a girl. Of ppl follow all of these social prescriptions they will enter bush.

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1 year

@fabulousmelba Yes, very correct. But I don't think she is talking about unproven cases. I think she is referring to proven cases of false accusation (which are comparatively rare, the last data i saw on this was 2% of cases are proven to be false). What are your thoughts in those cases?

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@monblaze

6 years

@asemota My mom was a Caterer. I am a Caterer 2.0. My dad was a Consultant. I am a Consultant 2.0. #NailedIt

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1 year

@nooceeH @FauziyyaSa You won't remember na. Because you live in a bubble where you are prioritized and protected. Listen to the smart lady, she is wise.

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4 years

@JonathanJato1 @txkate__ @princesseva43 And if he doesn't want to understand?

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3 months

@OpeAdedeji_ The statistic is 3% is being reported and convicted, 97% go unreported and unconvicted and that's in developed countries.

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4 years

The Teriyaki Beef Salad was not Teriyaki anything, just Soy sauce. A Pasta Twist Dish became Spaghetti. Marble Cake was not Marbled. Fresh Stewed Fish was Eja Din Din.

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5 years

@praisegeorge Nah. This is way off. So women that hope to one day start a family, should not face their careers or take travel oppournities, but stay in one place and look for man. When she marries and had kids too, you'd say she still shouldn't face her career/travel but look after her home.

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1 year

@OL_frandy @ilovetsas @ulxma How many sources do you want? It is a known and studied phenomenon.. It would have taken you 2 seconds to Google. But you want to be dismissive. It is infact a "concrete truth".

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4 years

@TFantastic4 @iBaseball_1 @hafsaahmedx 🤣 He was trying to troll but scored an own goal.

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4 years

@kainjinodam @banqist @Anjiebm Why is his manhood shrinking because of bill? Is this a popular reaction to not being handed a bill?

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@Pheladi_24 @wavyunicorns @flysocietymg84 Yea. It's common in the workplace but I think it's a survival/defense mechanism. Truth is in most male dominated industries, you won't succeed if you aren't 'aggressive' enough. The fact that you are the only woman on the table automatically brings with it more obstacles...

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@kikixmor Yo. You killed this one. I tell people all the time that what the world deems as 'what a woman should look like' is false. A good % of women are tall, burly, deep voiced, hairy, broad shoulders, have facial hair etc. These are natural not anomalies. God doesnt make mistakes.

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1 year

@venusianplath @Ethereal_ilo Chai. They really genuinely think its a thing women enjoy and that it comes easy to us. But its a learnt skills and its takes energy to show up ans show out everyday.

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3 years

@chymer22 That has never been an issue. It is only an issue when you ghost or jilt someone without communicating, or promise something then don't deliver. She communicated her doubts and her stand before she left, still continued the relationship and ended it when it got impractical.

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4 years

@Danex Def. Every Excel 'expert' I meet says that. The most proficient person cant know every single thing there is to know. There are multiple applications for it and it keeps evolving. The key is to be adaptive, open to learn and face the one that consign you.

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3 years

@cruisebaba @0x Aren't they still 'upbraiding' him like this?

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2 years

@Anufadele How old are you? You shouldn't be tweeting without your parents consent.

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4 years

@Jollz Yo. I was just looking at the smallies yesterday at the protest. No fear at all! Ready to take back their country. My heart was full!

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5 years

@MykeSuave Someone can't adjust frapas in peace.

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3 months

@MissCocoBay @NiceTshimitYou Protects from breakage and frizziness.

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3 years

@Brytnze @Izekor_clinton @NdaliOzegbe @Ore_akiinde Lol. Continue using the 4k you paid for Cakes and Creams cake as your excuse for not being present or hands on. The present and hands-on fathers, dont have two heads. Aspire towards good things. God bless.

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2 years

@waleolatubosun @TheCut @annalouiesuss It would be cleansed. ✌

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4 years

@MyNameIsOgbe Oga. Drop this dirty take. Excuses, Excuses. He did a crime, 'allegedly', address it and let the army of the law do its thing. Dotn interfere in the process, dont avoid the topic, address it. And sure as hell dont turn him into a hero.

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4 years

@Named_Olakunle @NaijaFlyingDr You can be passionate about more than one thing. You can become passionate about something new. You can lose passion for something old. You can be passionate about something and not do it publicly or commercially. You can start something new and not be passionate about it.

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2 years

@tgsltd1 @CollinsUma Such an unintelligent thing to say. If that's why she won, wouldn't government be full of only beautiful women?

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3 years

@ImohUmoren Long story short, which ever you choose or coincidentally land in, there are pros n cons and you're good. 👌

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5 years

@ozzyetomi Lol. It definitely comes across as that. Like they are worried about the supply of docile-enough women.

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@Harwohyehmi1 @the_Seunfunmi Lol. You skipped over "Sleep with him" and landed here, and thats when your morality picked up. Interesting. 😁

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5 years

@Imoteda You are a powerhouse ❤ I'm not sure why people are suddenly worried about the mental state, feelings and career of a predator. And won't even batt an eyelid when a victim's life hangs in the balance. And this is the only crime that the scales are unbalanced in this way.

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2 years

@SmartDNAng That would make sense and reduce the discuss. But I'd also suggest mandatory maternity tests for the rare cases of switched embryos or switched babies etc

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4 months

@kikimordi I read it the way you've described, It still came across as bad timing unfortunately.

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1 year

@Unchained_Fem Oh well. They (medical personnel & correctional officers) tried their best 🤷🏾‍♀️💅

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4 years

@aproko_doctor Stop it abeg. As much as we preach 2 wrongs dnt make a right & Be the bigger person. It pays to take ur own advice sometimes. When Patriachy FC trended were the misogynists exposed to u too or u ddnt see them? Were they happy deep down about other's pain then or it was jt bants?

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4 years

Happy 40th Anniversary to my faves! 😍😘🥰

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4 years

@losttraveller_1 @youngtragedi If the father thinks there is a gap, he should feel free to stay at home. It is such a rewarding work.

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2 years

@UnkleAyo Unfortunately, in a poor country everybody is poor. In a family with two-income household of N500k. Banker & Lawyer. They are at work all day. And still need atleast a nanny, sometimes more. They certainly can't afford to pay 100k. Its sad all round. They are all underpaid.

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2 years

@OsemekeBlessin1 I dont think its cos she doesn't want to see others happy. She was just telling you what she knew from her limited knowledge and experience. She doesn't know that everyone's experience isn't the same. You didn't too, thats why u listened to her initially. Glad you cut her off.

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5 years

@flysocietymg84 ...The truth remains that many men can't deal with a strong woman, especially if they consider her 'stronger' than them (could be finance, career, emotional, social). Seemingly normal attributes and actions will suddenly become rude and disrespectful if they feel threatened. 2/2

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3 years

@TheOlaAbagun @harmonylawal In grad school it took me a long minute to figure out that the extracurriculars were just as important. When profs kept recommending groups, competitions, research work etc, I was like these ones don't know I came to read book. But I learnt that you can't read book finish 🤣

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@Chiomangelica @DREW_certified Aww. I struggled with this at first too. It gets better. Be intentional about it. Also you can network on other platforms not just in person. Instagram and LinkedIn are great options. Also wear your company t-shirts everywhere, that helped me 😄

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2 years

@TokunboAdesina Is mobile transactions the only metric of the policy? How many transactions are failed and how many successful. Out of the failures, how many are rectified? What about ease of transaction? Has the economy converted into a cashless one or is there just a cash scarcity?

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2 years

@chloeseleka Yes you can. You are still delivering from somewhere, it is still a cost they incure, a service they render. They have warehouses, stores and depots. Sometimes they are in different states or countries. If its a cloud kitchen with no dine in, they still prepare it from somewhere.

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5 years

@ChilongoshiM My heart was beating fast at the start of the thread. Can't imagine how they felt. Well done and Thank you!

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5 years

@Praz_Reed Lmaooo. They are so cute. I think she did great, she probably hasnt seen raw yam before but she could dicipher its relationship with something similar that she has seen - The Pateto.

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@vonwuaduegbo @Solomon_Buchi Exactly! It's such a dangerous narrative for both men and women. We are trying to push for better working conditions for everybody, so that they can all be fully present in their homes. That is what is sustainable for society.

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5 years

@vuhsechi Dark spots on human bodies are natural especially in joints and crevices. But that outfit is very unflattering.

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5 years

@kha_dee_jah_ Yea. Life would be even much better if he had a co-husband. They can cook for themselves and let you hear word. 👌

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@abbietayo Lmao. I can't even imagine what context this can be okay to say to a friend but I'm curious. What context was this? As gist abi joke abi bants abi text message or what?

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@no_mo_woe @dieworkwear This proves his point on it working with casual look.

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4 years

@NdaliOzegbe Honestly. I'd just put it in a Medium to High Risk investment and call it a day. Agrotech, Foreign stocks, Crypto. If I had to invest in a business I'd put it towards expanding an already existing business. Possibly Food. 18 to 40% annual returns.

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@Bookunming @sansivera @29_Jewels @rosenbergjones @Wonderbitch82 Its real and it happens very often. We plan our day, route, outfits and sometimes mood on being safe from creeps.

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@ozzyetomi Bruh. I'm still gathering the strength to watch that docu. The last time I tried watching it, I got into an argument with someone who kept victim blaming - both victims and parents. I was just boiling. I havent had the strength to try again. Kmt.

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3 years

@Saint_Knick @ozzyetomi Lol. By one magical magic, the fault is somehow hers. Never ceases to amaze me. 😄

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4 years

@Truth__247 @oneusualsuspect @abujastreets @instablog9ja @DONJAZZY @tournigeriang @BBCAfrica @NatGeoPhotos @_image_speaks @ABUJAPLUG Lol. They didnt say you should live there na. Climb rock and go to your house.

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1 year

@haw3some @Mink_Empire @MsPackyetti @BenjaminPDixon He probably wants them to run background checks on each attendee as well. They might also have to take a polygraph test as well. It will be a 3 day house party. 2 days for pre-party interviews.

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@Adamsayeni @Funbit3 @Tejumola__ Lmao. Wow. I never see am before. You go come look like say you do Carpenter work. 😅😅

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@ownMyShame @aziliThisBee @YarKafanchan @Iam_Inale You get. Its just being intentional. Its not easy but it can be done. Even if you are home only 4 times a year, be intentional, make it count. When you are away, do what you can to let them know they are on your mind. Is it letters, birthday cards, calls, video calls etc.

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@MeterNigeria @compulsivestart @__JasonMarshall Lol. What Nigerian men consider disrespect in that scenario is telling them to pick up the slack at home & on other fronts while she is out working. You want her to work, do chores, childcare, grocery shopping & family outings full time, because you took time off to do a course.

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4 years

@spectator_point @youngtragedi I agree. Outdoor jobs for men are encouraged. They think only money can bring prestige but we need more kings of the house.

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@sansivera @29_Jewels @rosenbergjones @Wonderbitch82 Yeah. Was so relieved.

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4 years

@Preside1982 @SEzekwesili Lol. See somebody's full grown adult son.

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5 years

@bigsido_ @Hail_2The_V 😂

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5 years

@td_deluxe @tatu_84 It's actually quite basic. Whoever invites the other out should pay. Business, Social, Romantic or otherwise. And if you want people to go dutch mention it in the invite. 🖒🖒

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@Slackd_com @Jollz @Ayoolafelix Well said... like an uninformed assaulter.

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4 years

@THE_SOULPEACE @SamuelOtigba @Tiifee__ Ah an. Dont talk about your family like that.

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4 years

@PapaKing73 @Mayor_Jagz Major keys oh. Financial super man is not a sweet life.

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2 months

@AlmaChronicle Which one be Mako again? I thought you wanted to write Makoko but forgot the rest. 🤣

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1 year

@CaesarTheIgbo @Chuka_ndu Wonderful. Then stay single no matter what. Thats a good plan. Stay safe bro. 💪

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