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  • Christian Dating Sites Your Nigerian Mother Will Approve Of

    You’ve heard of online dating sites — you may have even tried one or two. But they didn’t work out because you’re obviously reading this article hoping to find a way to finally secure the bone of your bones.

    Fret not. I’ve compiled a list of Christian dating sites where you’ll only meet people who may think twice before running you street. 

    All sites listed are legitimate, but remember to stay safe.

    1. Nigerian Christian Singles

    The first thing you’ll see on this website is the statement, “We aren’t just a dating site.” The social dating platform identifies as an online Christian community of people who share the same religious beliefs and values.

    How to get started

    One thing I like about this site is, it’s pretty straightforward. All you need to do is visit the site and sign up. Only registered users are allowed to view other users’ profiles.

    There are also a number of success stories on the site, just so you know they aren’t new in this business.

    Don’t you also want to shout with happiness like this?

    How it works

    Basic membership is free, with access to send and receive a limited number of messages per month on the site. To send unlimited messages, you’ll need to get the VIP membership.

    The site also has a detailed FAQ section for vital information you need to know before setting up a profile, including safety tips for prospective users.

    NCS be like: “Don’t say I didn’t warn you o”

    2. Agape Christian Singles

    This site claims to be committed to maintaining Biblical values and offering users a “smut-free dating site”, according to their “About Us” section.

    Maybe it’s why this important notice is the first thing you’ll see when you visit the site.

    How to get started

    You can use the quick search feature to filter users based on your specs, but you’ll need to register as a user on the site before you can view anyone’s profile.  It’s also relatively straightforward.

    How it works

    Membership is free, and anyone can have access to the site. They also included some dating tips for users and terms and conditions which I doubt most people will ever read.

    ALSO READ: How Did These 40+ Nigerian Men Find Love on Dating Apps?

    3. Redeemers Connect

    Even though this online community was created by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Europe Mainland Mission, it’s open to the RCCG global community aka everywhere in the world. According to the site, it’s “exclusively for Christian singles, widows, widowers and unmarried people with serious intent to get married within a year or two upon enlisting as a member.”

    How to get started

    Much like the other sites, prospective users can sign up to use the site for free, and can only view the profile of others after registration.

    How it works

    There are two membership levels — silver and gold. Silver membership is free and comes with the feature to start chat dialogues with members. However, you need to drop money to access the site’s full features (which the site doesn’t expressly clarify). Think foreign currency.

    The site also features a detailed FAQ section to guide prospective members.

    4. ConnectNow

    The RCCG also created this online community, but this time around, it’s specifically for Nigerians. Created by a branch of the church, the City of David Parish in Lagos, it’s meant to connect single Christians in the country.

    How to get started

    Like the other sites, intending users are required to register before accessing the website.

    How it works

    According to the memorandum of understanding, every user must conduct independent background checks before connecting with another user on the platform. There’s also no mention of payment for access, so go forth and secure your spouse, free of charge.

    NEXT READ: These Conversation Starters Will Take Your Online Dating Game to a 100

    Tife Oni

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  • Use These Bios to Find Your Dream Partner on Tinder

    If you’re into online dating apps, you know your bio is basically your CV. No one’s going to read a boring bio. That’s why you should use one of these 13 Tinder bios to step up your online dating game and find your dream partner.

    1. “It’s your time to shine”

    Find your dream partner

    2. “The Nigerian prince they told you about”

    Nigerian prince wants to help you Find your dream partner

    3. “Jesus saves. I spend”

    Your dream partner spends

    4. “If you like, swipe left. My God will judge you as you’ve judged me”

    5. “If you’re not getting a Canadian passport soon, please, swipe left”

    6. “I’m the Lord’s chosen. But I still want you to choose me”

    7. “I’m not here for a hookup. I just want to get hooked on you”

    8. “I have fuel, and there’s rice at home”

    9. “Hi, My name is Tess. If your surname is Tickle, I’ll have to marry you”

    10. “I gag on my toothbrush, so don’t get too excited”

    11. “I take mad pictures. Your Instagram is gonna be lit!

    12. “At least, your kids will be fine”

    13. “Are you somebody’s son? Find me right now”

    NEXT READ: These Conversation Starters Will Take Your Online Dating Game to a 100

    Sheriff Alimi

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  • These Conversation Starters Will Take Your Online Dating Game to a 100

    Since your chances of finding boo in a typical Nollywood boy-jams-girl-on-the-road-and-they-fall-in-love style is practically zero (because you’ll never actually leave your house), you might as well make sure your online dating game is watertight. 

    Add these conversation starters to your arsenal and thank me with anything — except puff-puff, ew.

    “Let’s hate Nigeria together”

    A mutual dislike for Nigeria + japa plans = Happily ever after.

    “What’s the worst opening line you’ve ever received?”

    This could be a fun way to start a conversation around bizarre opening lines, plus you also get expo on things they don’t want to hear. PS: This may only work if the receiver already likes you.

    RELATED: Six Red Flags to Watch Out for When Using Dating Apps

    “Send me your account number”

    You must have seen this coming. What better way is there to catch someone’s attention? But be careful o. If you try this without any money in your account, sorry is your name.

    “If you could change cities, where would you go?”

    Bonus points if they live in Lagos, because they’ll definitely be traumatised and ready to unload all the ways the city is killing them.

    “Are you fuel? ‘Cause your type is hard to find”

    They’ll either find you funny and want to keep talking or they’ll air you till infinity.

    RELATED: Top Dating Sites in Nigeria

    Obi or Tinubu?

    Use this for the ones that put “sapiosexual” on their bio. They’re the ones looking for stimulating conversation.

    “I want to free you from capitalism”

    It’s lowkey giving “come and be a house husband/wife” but at this point in my life, even I am open to it. Take care of me, boo.

    “Wizkid’s Made in Lagos didn’t deserve album of the year” 

    Tell them that the Headies made a mistake and they’ll either come violently for you or agree with you. Either way, you’ll get a response and you can tell them how much you want to suck face with them.

    “Plantain is bottom-barrel”

    Again, a terrible opinion but it’ll catch attention because they’ll want to know why you have such rubbish taste.

    “I have a Canadian passport”

    They’re sure to reply with, “Let’s get married.”

    NEXT READ: Seven Types of Women Men Should Never Date

    Tife Oni

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  • 5 Online Date Ideas Nigerians Can Explore During Self-Isolation

    There is no denying that self isolating is putting a huge strain on relationships in Nigeria. Even more on romantic relationships because people are now confined to virtual spaces and celibacy has become a forced way of life. You don’t see your significant other as often as you want to and this might understandably make the romance wane.

    Lucky for you we have 5 online date ideas on how to keep the romance alive even while you self isolate.

    1. Using the Houseparty app

    The house party app does not only come in handy for house parties with friends, you can also host one special party with just bae and have the entire virtual room to yourself.

    2. Netflix Movie Date

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    It will be like a cinema date but since you both can’t physically go to the cinema Netflix becomes the venue. You both pick a movie and a time to watch and when you’re done you can both discuss it.

    3. Skype calls

    Skype has been saving long distance relationships since its invention. Now that all relationship partners who don’t live together have now been automatically declared long distance partners skype will also come through for them.

    4. Good old love letters 

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    You can still write actual letters and have it sent to your partner’s email address. The content of the letters is entirely up to you but the idea of writing a letter will forever be romantic.

    5. Online games!

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    This is another fun online date idea to explore if both you and your partner enjoy video games. You can pick a game you both like and set a showdown time for it. Massive fun!

    We hope this list of fun online date ideas helps kindle the romance in your relationship as we all self-isolate and wait for COVID-19 to free us. Meanwhile we asked 7 Nigerians how Coronavirus is affecting their sex lives and here is what they told us.

    Blessing Onyelobi

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  • 6 Red Flags To Watch Out For When Using Dating Apps

    I’ve always been terrified of dating apps. I’ve seen way too many horror movies, which means that the idea of not really knowing who’s on the other side of that too-good-to-be-true profile scares the hell out of me. So in an attempt to help fight (what has been described as) my irrational fear, I downloaded the dating app called Tinder, just to test the waters.

    I deleted the app an hour later. The whole thing was just too much.

    Anyway, here’s some stuff I learned during my brief time in the super weird world of online dating. Basically, a list of red flags I noticed.

    1) Run from the people that say that they’re into “matured minds” or refer to themselves as “Sapiosexual.”

    Because more often than not, they’re as dumb as a bag of wet hair. They only put it there because they somehow found out what it means and want to signal intelligence but do the exact opposite by writing shit like, “Am a sapiosexual.“

    2) Run from people who say anything along the lines of, “Go straight to the point and don’t waste my time.”

    Because unlike you, who is probably there looking for a potential soul mate, this person is there to hook up. Now, this isn’t a bad thing, it’s just good to know so you don’t waste your own time.

    3) Run from people that are offering “massages with happy endings.“

    Erotic massages are glorious (SO I’VE HEARD), but know that the people on dating apps offering this aren’t doing it for free. If you decide to meet with one of them, you WILL be parting with money before you get your “happy ending.”

    4) Run from profiles containing pictures of white people whose their locations tell a different story.

    Like the one that has a picture of a white woman posing in front of a Walmart but her location says “University of Ado Ekiti.” Everything about this scenario I just described signals that there is treachery afoot.

    Stay woke.

    5) Run from people who have a group photo as their only photo.

    Because you’ll never know which one of them in the picture is the person you’re talking to, and you’ll never know until you meet them in person. Is that a risk you’re willing to take?

    6) Run from people who keep insisting you come visit them.

    Did someone say potential serial killer??

    Run, girl.

    Run.

    Astor George

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