Why haven’t you left Nigeria?

The million-dollar question on most people’s minds now. [View in browser](=.ZrB7FqxWcmRxDozZgECsPxFBCqgiX9fxICxFusyhoZk) [Zikoko Daily] 1 March, 2023 Hey . If there’s one thing to be grateful for amidst the madness of the past few days, it’s that most people were too shocked and pained to even remember to send “Happy New Month” messages today. A win is a win, and I’ll take it. Tife Editor In This Letter: - 1 [What happens after a candidate is declared president?](=.OR60Ve-K6ECSbNusK1VQ-WzuZILqo34GBIfMDFWCX40) - 2 [Who’d win if these Nollywood villains went head to head?](=.ctgGkrQBgzajiOP5O_XLdKsmX2OMWTnCWD7gUjLd8bM) - 3 [To japa or not to japa? Nigerians over 30 reflect on their choices](=.XmBZtSQc73AERpKmzwCod5j14mLL_XNn_fbwXz3E1Nc) WHAT SHE SAID Inside Gist: I’ll Run For Office in 2027 =.XIGvtDtPb2XlOSIIki7cgNWnrRERjY-gYM-3Khgshz0 This week’s #ZikokoWhatSheSaid subject talks about experiencing politics in secondary school, choosing public service over a legal career and finding purpose in helping young women enter politics through “Girls Just Want to Run”. An excerpt from the story: “I studied law, and we set up mock chambers every year to put everything we learnt to practice. I wanted to volunteer to be a counsel or witness or something. But the guys were monopolising all the spots. They would edge out the girls and were very assertive about what they wanted. I didn’t feel like I had the energy to fight back, so I just said, 'Fine. I’ll just pack my things and go and read my books'.” [Continue reading here](=.BQc2iNpkv8RQv4MZUPq0J4pFlRJf1aCU14Mpn_0MKAM) =.0DTWxGHOze1Dr-_LP39-Ob65a6LcU-1tXgKYv03B6z0 You can win one whole Bitcoin on March 27th or be part of 4 lucky winners to win $250 weekly from now till March 26th. How? Trade over $10 worth of crypto or send the equivalent with Yellow Pay to your loved ones from now till March 26th. 👉🏾 [Sign Up Here](=.dO9mvwJZrwTRbHnUjG30kaFVddw8vbIL_-JncPrEUpc) This is partner content. *We'll be tweeting answers to this on our Twitter account at noon, so feel free to tweet us your answers with the hashtag [#ZikokoDailyQuiz](#) --> Zikoko Daily's Top 3 What happens after a candidate is declared president? This election saw voter suppression, violence and a crazy lack of transparency, but INEC said, “Whatever, boo” and announced a winner regardless. [What happens next?](=.keAbgUtdKfPE3epTYsMwFKw2hdY7yK6C4tnS1Y5yBtw) --------------------------------------------------------------- Who’d win if these Nollywood villains went head to head? In the spirit of focusing on other things, so election matter doesn’t cut short your life, just imagine a fight between Scar from Shanty Town and Makanaki from King of Boys. Who are you betting on? [Here’s what’d happen](=.Mn24Aectoiz90NWRlqhcfoEuG8ILJEm1QMvSJ7tzFj8) --------------------------------------------------------------- To japa or not to japa? Nigerians over 30 reflect on their choices The japa conversations have resumed. I want to join, but the ₦500 cash in my hand is laughing at me. What about those who had the opportunity to, but decided against it? [Here’s what they had to say](=.E6SWT4nC_UQuAU1jKYalmP2rZDTvCWogqjCoLujIHHI) Quiz Which Nigerian Celebrity Should Be Your Therapist? I don’t know about you, but I need a therapist rn. If we can’t afford real ones, these celebrities should do. [Take the quiz](=.1QzS53oKIOwtgZk8n5byL6y67gKSNvsAgCuOmHMej7g) Zikoko Oldies Don't forget about these: - 9 young Nigerians on why they [haven’t left Nigeria already](=.aigPvjDNF22CUjNHQypblntlW3RIpLDHF0cQxfi0d98). - March 12, 2021 - 13 tweets you’ll relate to if you’re [really Nigerian](=.JNbfoYXPts3p60HJeB5gpasfXG6lI9qaGLkgF3cRPJk). - December 18, 2019 - 8 ways to practice self-care in a Nigeria [that doesn’t care about you](=.vw4BwF0q7nf1FOI77bCZTuL1lrqxGLqhkJNhZCKwl7M). - July 28, 2022 👉🏾📰 Learn more at paystack.com/storefront --> People liked this story today: Are We Seeing a Repeat of the 1979 General Elections? Both the 1979 and 2023 elections saw a healthy dose of drama. 🚀 [Read it here](=.kveVo56ylpYJDb6wb6fA9cFH2thtw6UNUPIVaxIUuOI) Spread the love Did you like this letter? Please share this with someone who's trying to fight election anxiety. 👉🏾[Forward this email](mailto:?subject=Re: latest issue of Zikoko Daily &body=Thought you might find this issue of Zikoko Daily interesting. Did someone awesome send this to you? [Subscribe](=.pWOkUMsXL8cVp4WUCzLG8ff8rPvULKgAGaQWAJYJJR8) =.K8-HC6R4NX1qKJw8FVXH97JIgZ50UV32-glEw5S9DjM - [ABOUT](=.iB9wNd_oZU2kmZxDs4eR22irkCwLPBEsQfdj1BpRDXk) - [ADVERTISE](=.nHmsc0MfHr5LayUYdMuhcNP84gD_Y_FjOX_sHTRgIQM) - [READ MORE](=.F1hX8O0pTunTjebypTPqQbgRdAuPvuhkO3PyE2ruMZ4) - =.X0tUuzDi5Pq1VV9oe2GOHAWNwkpM7miLZ23sMss4Rsw - =.dHdfa8Bajhfef7DDYL1aXbsXVZrfnlNUFRgpOhSYcWc - =.UPTlQsmWsvogIhH9s3pEn3Fj22_DZBzWb3TKRivmtr4 - =.KUBG9FIhyaurLMY3F8mqZdJ3rYnunB50NdOd95-hncw You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. [Unsubscribe](=.bpA3I-vB1Jq9KkUtVc7yQ-Mx2e7d8_Xy1JU0_GP__w4)