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Dating in Port Harcourt

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About Port Harcourt

  • With about 2.1 million people, Port Harcourt is one of the ten biggest cities in Nigeria.
  • No town in Rivers State is bigger.
  • It's about 442 km to Lagos, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Buguma (17 km), Obonoma (26 km) and Degema Hulk (29 km).

Where to meet in Port Harcourt

In a city the size of Port Harcourt, pick a place you can both reach in half an hour: a café near a metro or bus stop, an exhibition, a food market or a walk in a central park. Weekday evenings are quieter than Saturdays.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Port Harcourt: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Port Harcourt?

More than 2.3 million people live within 50 km of Port Harcourt, in 7 towns and cities including Buguma, Obonoma and Elele. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Port Harcourt?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Port Harcourt or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Port Harcourt real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Port Harcourt?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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