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You’ve probably heard the saying, “God only gives you time and place. The rest is in your hands”. If you meet your future partner in any of these seven places, just know it’s a sign your relationship will be sweet.

ATM booth

What better place to meet your future partner than at an ATM queue? Falling in love over money is basically good vibes for your love life.

Filling station

This is how you know your partner has the hustling spirit everyone needs to survive. They’ll do all the struggling while you settle into that soft life.

Police station

Your partner will at least try to fight for your right when anything happens in life. Whether or not they’ll be able to get you justice is another issue entirely.

Owambe

You can tell right off the bat that they love enjoyment, and your relationship will be filled with fun. They might still show you pepper, but you’ll sha enjoy.

Airport

You need to start hanging around airports, and be on the lookout for people with blue passports. What’s better than a love that can take you to greener pastures?

The beach

You’ll only find the soft and peaceful type who won’t stress your life.

Someone’s marital home

Who says the love of your life can’t be another person’s partner? Don’t let something as silly as marriage stop you from finding love.

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Sheriff Alimi

February 16, 2023

Inside Life

Future partner, Life, love, Places, relationships
Feel like you’ve run out of interesting places to hangout or visit? We’ve got you. Iba Ajie is a new spot we highly recommend if you are looking to explore places in the Eastern part of Nigeria.

If you’re wondering what makes this spot special, here are 5 reasons.

1. There is a Chophouse

Yes, exactly how it sounds. You can chop all the delicious local and international meals you want here.

2. There is a museum

The museum holds over 200 pieces of Nigerian antiquities; masquerades, igbo ukwu pieces, benin and ife bronzes, drums, panels and carvings collected over a period of 50 years. Definitely worth feasting your eyes on.

3. Games galore

You’ll have access to full eSports centre offering global and local gaming leagues on the premises. Perfect way to unwind.

4. Arts & Creativity

Art exhibitions and digital skills training are periodically hosted. Satisfy your soul’s artsy cravings.

5. Best of both worlds

Ever felt like you wanted to have the best of both worlds – modern and traditional – while preserving important aspects of your culture? Iba Ajie Centre is definitely the place for you.

Iba Ajie is a community and resource center which houses a museum, a restaurant that sits 29 inside, co-working spaces, a research library with 2000 reference books, a coding and digital academy with 35 workstations as well as 62 gaming consoles for eSports and gaming competitions. We also have a training room and performance spaces indoor and outside.

Find out more here.

Susan Nwaobiala

April 20, 2021

Gist, Inside Life

chill spots, hangouts, Places, Sponsored Post, tourism
Benin City is one of the most historic towns in Nigeria. The city that plays host to the revered Eweka dynasty, Benin city has some fun spots if you ever realise that you need to unwind.

Note down these 7 places, and never say we didn’t help you if you ever looking for nice places to hangout while in Benin-city:

1. Nadia Bakery

First, get yourself some chow. Nadia Bakery is located opposite the University of Benin, and you can stop by for dope AF doughnuts, bread, sausage and pasteries.

2. Stop2Shop

Stop2Shop shopping centre is also located opposite the UNIBEN main gate, along the Ugbowo-Lagos Road. There, you’ll find household items and other basic things that can be gotten in your shopping mall.

3. Sams Penthouse Africa Lounge and Bar

Sams Penthouse Bar is located off Ugbowo-Lagos Road, Benin. Here, you can turn up to the max on a typical Friday evening.

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4. Filmhouse Cinemas

Located in Uselu, Benin, you can see the latest movies at Filmhouse cinemas, Benin in a very relaxed and serene atmosphere.

5. Kada Plaza

Located along the Old Sapele Road, Oka, Benin City, Kada plaza is arguably the most popular entertainment centre in Benin. There are a cinema and an arena in this plaza, all for your entertainment.

6. Flowell Shopping Mall

Also located in Uselu, Benin City, Flowell shopping mall sell a range of products, beverages and many other essential items.

7. 40/40 Sports Bar

40/40 Sports Bar is located along Adesuwa road, Benin city. Here, you can have drinks and just generally relax.

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Doyin Olagunju

October 3, 2020

Chopist

Benin City, Places
This information came from Uber’s analysis of over 1 million rides taken since they launched in Lagos, and as their data sample obviously does not account for where people who ride the BRTs and Danfos go, this list is probably incomplete.
1. The Palms Shopping Mall

If you have money to shop here, you can ride in Ubers. Kontinu.
2. Ikeja City Mall

A lot like The Palms, but for mainland people.
3. Adrenaline Sports Bar at The Four Points Sheraton

And we’re right back to the Island…
4. The Soul Lounge Lagos

Island vs Mainland: 2-1.
5. Eko Hotel And Suites

Basically where all the Lagos bigz men and bigz women hang out, for business and pleasure.
6. Radisson Blu Anchorage

Lagosians who know what’s up know this is really here because of Hans and Rene gelato, but it’s okay.
7. Lagos Oriental Hotel

Another conference den.
8. The Place Nightclub

Isn’t this the place where one human was pouring alcohol over another human’s head? Seen.
9. Lafayette Mall

For those who weren’t keeping score, it’s now – Island vs Mainland: 7-2. Hian.
10. Dream Plaza

Another one for the Island? We demand a rematch. Or at least an explanation about why the Muritala Mohammed Airport is not on this list.

Lordbanks

August 3, 2016

Gist

Lagos, Nigeria, Places, rides, transport, Uber
Leaving the shores of Nigeria could be a challenge or induce a culture shock to some especially when you are addicted to Nigerian food. For those who cannot live without it, here are some useful tips to finding food you want overseas.
1. First whip out your phone and…

Sometimes you may just get a bunch of random blog sites telling you about random African food. So annoying when you are hungry. Is that why we are here?
2. Look for any Nigerian.

This should not be a hard task as there are Nigerians even on Mars I suppose. Best bet is they know where you can find Nigerian food. I mean how else will they have survived!
3. For students, Look out for one of these:

10 out of 10 times you will find Nigerians, and people that know where to get the best food items you crave.
4. International Aisles:

For any big supermarket chain, run all the way to the aisle marked “International”. You may be lucky to get some items you are used to seeing in Nigeria (especially Indomie or Maggi).
5. Asian Stores:

Funny enough these brothers of ours have some items that we love! Like Palm Oil. Yes Palm Oil. There is something about Asians and Africans…
6. Caribbean Stores:

These stores could also have a number of items that you may want. Caribbean food is really a lot similar to African/Nigerian food. Remember to say Wagwan when you enter.
7. African Stores:

They never fail. I mean its supposed to be an “African Store” but most times are owned by Nigerians and have 70% Nigerian food items. It has everything from Suya to Dudu Osun trust me.
8. Nigerian Weddings/Events:

This is one default place to find Nigerian food of course. Be ears to the ground for happenings within the Nigerian community and grace the occasion with your presence and empty tummy. The food is always Lit!
9. Church/Mosque:

If all else fails, run to God, literally. Almost every Nigerian church/Mosque abroad serves Nigerian food after service. Just wait after service and you will be blessed! These are just a few ways you can get that steaming hot plate of Jollof or Egusi soup and poundo wherever you are in the world. Don’t say we did not tell you!

Tobi Smith

November 28, 2015

Oldies

abroad, african, Finding, Meals, Nigerian Food, Places

ATM booth

Filling station

Police station

Owambe

Airport

The beach

Someone’s marital home

1. There is a Chophouse

2. There is a museum

3. Games galore

4. Arts & Creativity

5. Best of both worlds

1. Nadia Bakery

2. Stop2Shop

3. Sams Penthouse Africa Lounge and Bar

4. Filmhouse Cinemas

5. Kada Plaza

6. Flowell Shopping Mall

7. 40/40 Sports Bar

1. The Palms Shopping Mall

2. Ikeja City Mall

3. Adrenaline Sports Bar at The Four Points Sheraton

4. The Soul Lounge Lagos

5. Eko Hotel And Suites

6. Radisson Blu Anchorage

7. Lagos Oriental Hotel

8. The Place Nightclub

9. Lafayette Mall

10. Dream Plaza

1. First whip out your phone and…

2. Look for any Nigerian.

3. For students, Look out for one of these:

4. International Aisles:

5. Asian Stores:

6. Caribbean Stores:

7. African Stores:

8. Nigerian Weddings/Events:

9. Church/Mosque: