Bibi

Comfort is the worst addition and a cheap ticket to depression.

[Technical Ben @TechnicalBben]

Once you learn how to shop directly from China, E.g Temù or shien your wardrobe changes completely. Call me cheap I don't care I ain't rich, I don't do fraud.😭

It's knowing what to search for.

Here's my style after making plenty of mistakes.

1. T-shirts:

Skip 100% polyester unless you're buying gym wear.

Instead, search:
• 100% Cotton
• Combed Cotton
• Heavyweight Cotton
• 240-300 GSM Cotton
• Premium Cotton
• Mercerized Cotton

The heavier the GSM, the thicker and more premium the shirt usually feels.

2. Jeans:

Denim Jeans
Temu is surprisingly good for denim if you know what to search.

Search:
• Denim Jeans
• Cotton Denim
• Raw Denim
• Selvedge Denim (if available)
• 98% Cotton + 2% Elastane
• 99% Cotton

Avoid jeans with high polyester content. The more cotton, the better they'll age and feel.

3. Body-hug clothing:

Search:
• Ribbed Knit
• Modal
• Viscose Blend
• Cotton-Spandex Blend

They hold their shape much better than cheap polyester.

4. Hoodies
Search:
• 400 GSM
• French Terry
• Cotton Fleece
• Heavyweight Hoodie

5. Chains
Search:
• 316L Stainless Steel
• Titanium Steel
• PVD Gold Plated
• Vacuum Plated

These are far more resistant to fading than ordinary fashion jewelry.

6. Earrings
Search:
• 925 Sterling Silver
• 316L Stainless Steel
• Hypoallergenic
• Moissanite (if you're buying stones)

7. Scarves
Search:
• Mulberry Silk
• Silk Blend
• Cashmere Blend
• Wool Blend
• Viscose

Avoid the shiny, thin polyester scarves if you're after a premium look.

8. Loafers
Search:
• Genuine Leather
• Cow Leather
• Full Grain Leather (rare but worth looking for)
• Rubber Outsole

9. Sneakers
Search:
• Rubber Outsole
• EVA Midsole
• Breathable Mesh
• Leather Upper
• Stitched Sole

Pictures lie a lot

The description usually tells the truth.

Here's how I shop:

1. Read the material composition before anything else.

2. Sort by Most Orders or Best Selling, not cheapest.

3. Only buy products with lots of reviews or pictures or even better when a Nigerian has purchased it before they always tell the truth.

4. Read the 1-star reviews first. They'll tell you what the seller won't.

5. Look at customer photos, not the product photos.

6. Check the weight of the product. Better quality clothing is often heavier.

7. Read the size chart. Don't assume your Nigerian size matches.

8. If the title has words like "luxury," "premium," or "designer" but the material is 100% polyester, not everything but still move on.

Your best friend isn't the product picture.

It's the material, the reviews, and the customer photos.

That's how you separate the gems from the junk.

I hope this help.

Things are to expensive for a country this poor.

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@InneInnih Please where is your location?

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@DedayoRoots You’re really dropping gems here. There’s no time I come across your tweets that I don’t read till the end and take notes. Well done.

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@Muhammad_668 @growthinweb3 @Vicentcrton I’m going through the same thing. The back and forth is crazy.

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@Nwa_Ishiagu @AdageorgeA Thank you so much.

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@Nwa_Ishiagu @AdageorgeA Thank you, Mimi. Would asking you to list them out be a bother?

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@Nwa_Ishiagu @AdageorgeA Do you have a complete recipe? I want to stop using seasoning cubes.

[Johnmark Obiefuna @jayhemz]

The day someone takes a chance on you is exhilarating, unforgettable.

However, the day you take a chance on yourself is the day you are reborn.

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@DedayoRoots Can I substitute peppercorn for cayenne pepper?

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@DedayoRoots God bless you.

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@DedayoRoots Thank you for this informative piece. Are you saying Uziza, Iru, Crayfish and Ehuru are the substitutes for season cubes?

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@alpha1queen @Dorcas_BO @TEEPHTREND @Timmysofine No, it’s not okay. Did you do any scar massage?

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@Olabamboh @Awedathefirst I think it’s sugar. I would have said dates, but it’s not the cheapest option.

[No Titanium No Party @whoistitanium]

The best way to use Twitter will forever be as an observer.

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@OneLuckyGirl_28 A better job for my husband.

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@prileiinrealty Hello, is this available?

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

For the umpteenth time, the national grid has collapsed, plunging a huge part of the nation into darkness and exposing the fragility of Nigeria’s power infrastructure.

This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels.

How long must Nigerians endure a system that fails to provide one of the critical necessities for a productive society?

This latest power grid collapse is emblematic of a leadership and government that have consistently failed to prioritize the welfare and economic well-being of the people.

We all know the immense importance of power supply to the transformation of our economy. Its support to SMEs, which are the engine of job creation and a major contributor to our GDP, is immeasurable.

Today, we are the fourth largest economy in Africa, having fallen from the number one position due to leadership failure over the years, including the persistent power crisis, which is critical when compared to smaller economies.

South Africa, which is now the largest economy in Africa with a GDP of about $400 billion and 30% of our population, generates and distributes over 40,000 megawatts of electricity.

Secondly, Egypt, the second largest economy with a GDP of about $350 billion and half of our population, generates and distributes over 40,000 megawatts.

Algeria, the third largest economy, with about 300B GDP and 20% of our population, generates and distributes over 50,000 megawatts of electricity.

Nigeria, with less GDP but with more population than the 3 countries combined, generates and distributes less than 10,000 megawatts, and even that is riddled with frequent collapses and crises of failure.

This disparity in power generation is a reflection of the deep-rooted governance deficit that continue to hold back our growth and potential.

It is time for urgent, comprehensive reform. Nigerians deserve a government that prioritizes measurable indices of development.

A new Nigeria is POssible. PO.

[Bibi @BforBibi]

@nsemeke33 Hello. Yes, I’d very much like to attend.

[Jay @idek_tb]

We don't talk nearly enough about "papercuts" in a relationship. Everytime there's raised voices, cruel words, lack of support, short temper, lack of affection, etc., a tiny wound is created. Not enough to make you leave, but enough to make part of you pull away & lose a

[Arojinle @arojinle1]

Let me tell you the story if this man who obviously has golden blood. But before that, let me explain what made his blood golden.

If you check your blood group, you're either you're A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+ or O-. If you have + on your own (A+, B+, AB+, O+), it means you have a protein called Rhesus factor (Rh) on the surface of your red blood cells. So, you're refered to as Rh positive. If yours is negative (A-, B-, AB-, O-), it means you don't have the Rhesus factor. So, you're Rh negative.

When an Rh positive man impregnates an Rh negative woman, her body rexognises the Rh+ antigen as foreign and then produces antibodies to counter it. Let me digress a bit and explain what antigen and antibody mean.

An antigen is a substance that enters the body and triggers an immune response. They are recognised by the immune system as "non-self" or harmful, triggering an immune response.

An antibody, also known as an immunoglobulin, is a protein produced by the immune system in response to an antigen. Antibodies act as a "marker" to identify and target the antigen for destruction by other immune cells. They're like the agents government send to mark an illegal building (antigen) for demolition. In their case however, no politicking is allowed. Once the building is marked, demolition ensues. Part 1/3

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