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5 luxuries prisoners enjoy in this prison that’ll make you want to be in jail

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You could consider doing a crime in Norway, so you can be sent to this prison.
Prisons are known to be harsh and inhumane, but this one in particular is like being on vacation.
Bastøy prison in Norway, home to 115 inmates, is known as the world’s nicest prison due to its laid-back vibes.
Located on a small island, the prison is more community than prison. It is equipped with rooms resembling hostels, and the inmates have many pleasures and freedoms.
Here are five of such pleasures in Bastøy prison:
Prisoners here can wear their clothes and visit the prison grocery shop where they can build food they cook themselves and snacks.
They also have library, church and a computer centre where they can browse the internet and phone booths to make calls to the outside world.
A Norwegian prison [Reddit]
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2. They live in shared homes with bedrooms and other facilities. On Bastøy, prisoners live in wooden cottages furnished with television and cosy furniture.
3. Prisoners on this island engage in recreational activities like fishing, football, gym workouts and other fun activities.
4. The prison has a movie room and a weekly schedule of courses, lectures, events, and concerts.
5. Many people have daytime jobs on the island farm or pursue new trades during the day.
There are also no high prison walls to keep prisoners locked in. There is an accessible ferry, but as you would guess, many prisoners don’t want to escape.
Bastoy Prison [listentosteve]
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Why is this prison this way?
Norway is one of the safest countries in the world.
Norway has seen a sharp decline in crime, with almost 90,000 cases recorded over the last ten years, lowering the crime rate from 79 per 1,000 residents in 2012 to 56 in 2022.
It’s a prison for well-behaved inmates. Although some inmates are sent to Bastøy for violent crimes, they don’t begin their sentences there.
Prisoners must apply for admission, showing a willingness to change from traditional jails.
Norway also doesn’t have a life sentence, with the longest sentence being 21 years and the average sentence being around 8 months.
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Over 60% of unconditional sentences are up to 3 months, and almost 90% are less than a year.
This is all because Norway believes in rehabilitation and restoration rather than punishment.
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These days, it’s no longer surprising when people suddenly change and withdraw from the people they once cared for. It shows how sad their life’s reality has made them and it’s only fair that we empathize with them and help through their struggles.
While it’s easy to know when people are sad through their emotional outbursts, there are still some people who have mastered the art of hiding their pains and going about with their cheerful disposition.
If you want to be an emotional support to such persons, you must also learn the subtle signs that show off this sadness, because understanding the signs could make a world of difference for them.
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1. They’re always fine
Emotions are a rollercoaster.
One minute, they’re soaring high with joy, the next, they’re plummeting into the depths of sadness. Some people never give a clue they’re experiencing sadness. No matter what happens, their response remain “I’m fine” or “everything’s good.”
While this may seem like a good thing, psychologists consider it a red flag for hidden unhappiness. When someone’s always telling you they’re fine, there’s a significant chance they’re suppressing feelings of despair, unhappiness, or something deeper.
Be that person that will look deeper than their answer. You just may see something no one sees.
2. Their laughter seems forced
We’ve all been there – moments when we struggle to be the fun-loving people we used to be. At such moments, our laughter seems hollow, like an echo bouncing off a cancerous wall. But the good thing is that we always shake it off with time and move on like nothing happened.
However, when that one friend makes this a repeated pattern, it becomes another subtle sign of deep-seated unhappiness. So, the next time your friend laughs half-heartedly, pay attention to the laughter. It could be telling you something deeper than many other people know.
3. They stay busy to avoid being alone with their thoughts
We’ve seen this scenario play out too often – people convincing themselves that they’re busy because they simply like productivity. But for many sad people, it’s not just about productivity. It is their way of avoiding silence and the thoughts that accompany it.
If your friend is always moving or always busy, there’s a significant possibility they’re trying to escape sitting with their feelings.
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4. They always check in on others
You’d think that a person struggling with their sadness will be so caught up in it that they’ll forget to worry about others. But that’s not always the case. Deeply unhappy people tend to be the first to check up on friends and associates.
They remember birthdays, notice when something seems off about someone, and check in to be sure they’re fine. It doesn’t take away anything from the genuineness of their kindness; just that they see it as a better way to run away from their feelings.
4. They downplay their achievements
If you have a friend that constantly downplays their achievements and accomplishments, chances are they’re trying to hide their sadness. It’s often because of their deep struggle to see their self-worth.
So, even when they put in the work to achieve something meaningful, they tend to convince themselves their best isn’t good enough because their sadness is already causing self-doubt.
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Japa Chronicles: 6 struggles every Nigerian faces during their first few weeks abroad

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February 15, 2025By
Julie
Over the past few years, one of the biggest trends in Nigeria remains the ‘japa’ trend. Many dream of leaving Nigeria for other climes where they can enjoy life’s benefits otherwise unavailable here.
While most Nigerians will jump on any opportunity to japa, not everyone considers the implications that comes with it. Don’t get it twisted, traveling abroad is such a beautiful thing and I think everyone should experience it. But like everything good, it comes with its challenges, especially in the first few weeks.
Here, in this article, I’ll try to review six of the most popular challenges most Nigerians face during their first few weeks abroad. A prior knowledge of these challenges can help you navigate them when you finally decide to move.
1. The Weather change phenomenon
Nothing they say can kill an African man, well except weather. Once you land in your dream country, one of the first things that will greet you is an entirely different weather from what you’re used to.
Imagine landing in Europe in the extremely cold months of winter. You’d definitely want to run back because the cold is nothing like you’ve ever experienced in Nigeria.
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2. Adapting to new prices
You’re definitely used to taxi fares and road side food prices in Nigeria. Imagine moving to somewhere where these things are far more expensive.
It’ll have you missing home really quickly. But don’t worry, you’ll soon get used to the new prices in a few weeks and you’ll be the one advising other newcomers.
3. Diet change commotion
While in Nigeria, you’re used to walking into any roadside buka to order amala and egufe or any Nigerian food of your choice. But hey, you’re a completely new terrain now and there’s no road side bukas like you’re used to.
It might take a while to get used to popular “oyibo” foods and restaurants, but you definitely will.
4. Constant electricity
This one’s not supposed to be a challenge, but considering where you’re coming from, it is. We’re not used to constant electricity in Nigeria, and that’s a fact.
Imagine the hike in electricity bill when you suddenly begin to enjoy 24 hours electricity. Trust me, most flatmates will not care that you just arrived, so get ready to be paying extremely high fees for energy from your first week abroad.
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5. Getting used to the quiet lifestyle
I mean, we’re all used to the fast life, especially if you live in Lagos; jumping on and off moving buses, evading street touts, etc. Now imagine the stare you’ll get if you forget you try to pull any of these stunts abroad. Trust me, irrespective of how composed you want to be, you’ll definitely forget you’re no longer in Nigeria at some point.
6. The Nigeria slang comedy
This is one show we often see Nigerians put up during their first few weeks abroad. Imagine a Nigerian screening “conductor owa” at the top of their voice when a train reaches their designated stop. The stare and embarrassment when it finally clocks that you’ve “messed up!”
Don’t be embarrassed when you begin to face these struggles. Many other Nigerians have been there. Don’t worry, you’ll get around it after a few weeks and you’ll look back and laugh at how uncomfortable they made you feel.
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7 high-paying handiworks most Nigerians underrate

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February 15, 2025By
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Growing up in Nigeria, people’s demeaning disposition to learning a skill (handiwork) is very clear. Folks often underrate it because they either believe it’s too tedious or it translates to dirty work.
Unfortunately, they fail to see the glaring benefit of having hand work – it is a cash farm. Statistics even show that most hand workers make more money than salary earners.
So, while you’re eagerly waiting to get your salary at the end of the month, a hand worker might have raked in twice your salary within the week.
But then comes the question; what are the most profitable handworks in Nigeria? Let’s go!
1. Fashion designing
The fashion industry is big and has continued to grow over time. If you’re skilled enough, you’ll have customers begging you to make the latest designs for them. I remember my friend dumping a very lucrative salary work to go full-time into fashion designing, and he’s never regretted his decision since then.
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2. Carpentry
Looks like dirty work, right? Well, wait until you know just how much you can make from designing one furniture. Now multiply that amount by the number of furniture you can make in a month and you can tell why many carpenters are ballers by the night.
3. Hairdressing/barbing
Making 500 – 1000 from barbing each person doesn’t seem like a lot and that’s why people underrate this work. But a good barber will cut the hair of an average of 20 people every day. Same goes for hairdressers. So, next time you see anybody in this line, give them the respect they deserve.
4. Phone/laptop repair
With the increased use of smartphone over the past few years, comes a new market in the phone repair niche. If you can learn and master how to fix phones and laptops, you’ll definitely be making so much money from this.
5. Auto Mechanic
Auto mechanics are one of the most underrated handworks in Nigeria. You’ll be surprised by the amount mechanics make from each repair. These mechanics may look pretty dirty in their work overall, but it’s definitely worth it, if you look at their paycheck.
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6. Electrician/House wiring
With electrical engineering ranking high as one of the most studied courses in Nigeria, you can tell that it’ll be a very lucrative skill. There’s no limit to the aspects of these skills you can learn, same way there’s no limit to the money you can earn.
7. Tiler
This skill is not as saturated as other vocational skills, so there are high chances of making more money in it. A contract of tiling a story building can change your financial status. If you’d love a skill that generates you steady income, you may want to consider this area.
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