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Best thing is exercise. Little wonder some whities spring back to normalcy shortly after childbirth. Try Jillian Michael's 60 days shred or if you are already fit, and need a challenge, go for Shaun T's "T25". If you hav guts, upgrade to "Insanity". (Google dem out). You'll be in form in 2 months... It's more dan a promise. You can also add boxing classes to it. 2ce a week. You'll not only blast ur stomach, you'll be firming up those walls down there... They've been thru a lot. .
For dat one down there, you can get kegel balls and exercise with them. After two weeks, attach little weights (like padlock size) to them and try some squats while you clench your walls to keep them in there. You'll be a semi-v**gin in no time.
Don't forget to invest in very good cinchers like MagicSuit products... Not body magic oh pls.
HTH

Lwkmo

marygold: I use QEI(carrot)for five months now,just noticed my feet and hand darker than my skin,how do I correct this?

Are you on HQ?

paradisewoods: Hello house, pls which of these Items wont be allowed at the airport? I am trying to bring all these stuffs along to the UK. Thanks

polish
perfume
gesha
indomie
palm oil
groundnut oil
sardine
shoe
spaghetti
indomie
rice
beans
garri
soap
detergent
salt
maggi

No laugh me o. I hear say food cost die for there

Please, ur palm oil might be seized at the airport. Except u have other clandestine ways of packing it eg. Freezing it, then you may end up buying palm oil for those customs guys.

chester47: Yes am not in Nigeria but I am a Nigerian.you talk about Genevieve the celebrity don't you..and since she has been looking for the rich guy has she married yet?what about mercy johnson did she marry a rich guy?you're talking about Sanford please Google him and you see that his wife supported him when he was poor..he borrowed millions of money from banks to establish his businesses? if you have a boyfriend who goes to borrow for his future you'd say that the guy is too poor and that's why he is even borrowing..you said a rich girl will marry a rich guy?yes am a doctor am 24..do you think I will marry a lady who does not work at least my fellow medical doctor?so I should go and marry a poor lady right due to am rich..no way I will marry a rich and working class lady..I can't even marry a lawyer talk less of business women so you need to learn

Before you respond, please always visit "root-causes" and find out what led to what so you can make a direct response. I make this mistake as well so no hard feelings.

Poster says she ain't really looking for fame but "comfort" (if I'm correct), not necessarily her name out der but her guy's. And she cited Dangote's and Adenuga's wives Another poster responded that the likes of Okonjo, Ekwezili, Madubeke, Omotola, Genevive etc who maybe to her, are wealthy women who don't depend on their men's monies, if I'm correct. I quite agreed with the person but mentioned that even the likes of the names she mentioned, are not dating BROKE guys. Correct me if I'm wrong!!! Genevive, for example isn't, if she is dating at all, dating a broke guy... Mind you, that she's not married today doesn't make her less of a woman. Doesn't even mean she should lower her "standards" and date sum BROKE guy who'll make life different for her all cos she wanna marry. And FYI, mercy Johnson's hubby ain't a broke dude. He ain't poor ok.
Omotola's husband isn't a B guy. Okonjo's hubby isn't as well. So is Ekwezili. What does it go to say? Just like people assert that behind every successful man is a woman, behind every successful woman is a man. And that doesn't mean that it's the man that gave the woman money. I think there's verity in the saying that "birds of same feather flock together"... U just confirmed it too. Lol.
Lemme put it this way to u, if you are male, would you date a broke girl (however u define broke as)? Or, if your are female, would you date a broke guy?

ideology: When you accepted him, didn't you know he was not financial stable.
Or you noticed that after you accepted him.

Pls note, op was busy comparing her guy with her friends men.
What kind of thing is that.

I wonder how someone's financial statements will make me less motivated.

ideology: I see, you are one of those that believe it ladies world.
You think your demanding for gold necklace every 30days makes a man works harder.
You are just digging holes in his pocket.
He can't make much serious investment s just to satisfy you demands
If you have nothing positive to offer other than sex, then you are a liability

i dont think you're a female, or better still, like i said, dont bash except you've sucessfully been in and/or you are still in a relationship with a broke dude, and then you come and give the girls some tips on how it worked for you... until then, lets just enjoy the thread... He who feels it knows it.

ideology: Am not saying he can't cater for your needs, but He doesn't owe you, your needs, go get a life for yourself.
Don't mount unnecessary pressure on the young man.
Have seen guys do all the above for ladies, they still get dumped for someone richer than they are.

Howbeit, i always ask, what are you adding to his life, what can you say you motivated him to achieve.

if you are no more, what will he remember you for, a cute lady, a sex partner or woman of my dreams and mother of my children, better still my best friend.

I can sense some emotions in your post well, every man has something to remember a girl he@s been with for, regardless of how small the value may be...even an ever demanding girl adds value to her man...she either makes him work harder to meet demands OR she makes him smart enough to end her patronage and avoid future "customers" with high demands he cant supply...he he he he he he

ideology: I may not have heard of mrs Adenuga, and mrs Dangote, but Have heard of mrs Ngozi Iwela, prof. Dora Akunyili(of blessed memory), mrs madubeke, dr (mrs) Ekwezili
Mrs Omotola, ms Genevieve, Nigeria needs more wake up and get a life

I think we misunderstood poster but then Guess what?! All these Mrs Okonjo, Mrs Omotola and Miss Genevieve and co, they'll NEVER DATE BROKE GUYS...Show me one SUCCESSFUL woman dat is dating/dated a broke guy into marriage and I'll show you several successful women who lived with well-to-do guys all thru their lives, one way or the other... that is not to say they depended on them... its just to add that a broke guy demotivates a hardworking girl...PERIOD!... BtW, this is my opinion, I very much respect your view and opinion albeit.

ideology: Ladies calling a guy broke, as. Long as he is not your husband, he owes you nothing than love, its not about money

If I may ask what have you added to his life.
How have you motivated him to be successful?

From all indications you are selfish

WRONG....he's ur boyfriend so he owes you a lot more than an ordinary male friend, as long as you guys remain together, however long you remain together for. Same way when you're in a relationship, he doesn't just expect you to hang out with every Tom Dick n Harry. You both owe eachother, and if he has to cater to your needs, emotional, physical or financial, then he sure owes you that.
Tx

gede7744: is this a compliment or an insult?

I guess its a COMPLIMENTARY INSULT

Its he who wears the shoes that knows where it pinches...
if you are a lady and you're of the opinion that you shouldn't mind/depend on ur man's finances, welldone.
I can relate very well with the poster OlamiB. Even if you are a multi-billioniare duchess, there's this satisfaction as a woman if and only if you can boast TO YOUR SELF that at least, the lingerie youre wearing today was given to you by your partner.
So if a man is broke, if thats what it is, is not healthy for a relationship...

I call money a "hygiene factor" (from Herzeberg's motivation theory) in relationships, be it dating or marriage. If money is present, it doesn't mean the relationship wont crash, but if there's no money, that relationship will struggle to survive. Even a broke guy knows he's not happy; hes only hopeful that things will change pretty soon. And if he cant handle the effect of "brokage", several factors can creep in, even being unnecessarily possessive over the (only) girl who can tolerate his weak pockets even if she has hers.

Back in the days, my big uncle told us that its the poor boyfriends that yell at you, ask you questions like "where'r r u coming from"?, "Who's calling you?" "who gave you that money? etc, yet they be the ones to come to your room, open ur fridge and drink those exotic can drinks you stuffed in there, but u bear it all for love.

My dear poster, one deep suggestion is that as long as you see some harness-able potentials in him, let the love you have for him encourage you to support him get there--->the promised land.

For others, please dont bash yet until you've taken the challenge to date a broke guy while you are "hardworking" and "ok". I bet you wont even be able to buy yourself that lovely average wrtistwatch you've always craved when you know your guy hasnt even got a wristwatch. You cant even spend your own money openly near him cos youre just inviting palaver for yourself (Guys you know this very well).

Like i said, please only bash if you have survived, and STILL surviving in a relationship with a broke guy.

tx

IyawoToBe: Alright. Thanks so much. I guess they just started the appointment thingy. It wasn't like that last year. Pls how long is the wait time now? Is it still 21 working days?

Approximately 15 working days. Can take considerably longer than that if other factors like more verification, technical problems, incompetences from VACs, etc OR can take as low as 5 working days.

HTH

IyawoToBe: Hello House. Myself and hubby were filling our forms but when we got to the third part, we were asked to book an appointment along with the payment online (we can't make payment at oregun submission centre). I want to know if bookind an ppointment is important or it's just for formality. Last year when hubby applied, we didn't book any appointment. He just walked into the submission centre.

And also, we were billed $830 for a 2year visa. That looks too much. Is that the current fee?

I think without your appointment, you won't be allowed into the vac to submit your application. Pls, kindly pay your fees online n not to any1, except if course you've made up ur mind yo use a travel agent.

Also see attached for visa fee. You can also visit to link below for d fees.
https://visa-fees.homeoffice.gov.uk/y/nigeria/usd/visit/general-visitors/longer-term-valid-for-up-to-2-years

HTH

GeneralShepherd: Which phone am I supposed to load? My Nigerian phone?

If yes, you better use it to SMS d person to call you back or you beep the person steadily cos e no get how you wan take explain "I'm coming out now" or meet me in front of xyz" when ur roaming with naija network. Only "hello" sef, na die. But I've heard with Etisalat, if u top up with 5k, u can receive calls free in the UK when u roam ON T-MOBILE Network for one month.

paradisewoods: Please am confused here. whats Form A?

Lamely put, Form A is the CBN's way of making students pay their fees at the cbn rated thru their banks. So you get your payment details, submit it to ur bank, fill the form A, submit other supporting documents like the statement showing your pending fees, etc. And they deduct the fees equivalent from your account, with the cbn rate which is cheaper than bank rates, and pay directly to ur uni.
HTH

Bambamzzzz: I followed my oga spikec advise to pay for my tuition fee with my GTB mastercard and it all went fine at the rate of 270 to 1 pounds yesterday

I'm not sure you used the Form A thingy to pay your fees, or did you? Would have been way cheaper. Gtb hit my account too hard when I paid fees with my M/card simply because someone wanted me to go to naija and teach'em how to do the Form A thingy.

I think the Form A is better n cheaper for fees

Vicjustice: To you, it was a good question, but to me, it is nothing but one other person asking the same question which has been asked over and over and over again.
The question wasn't directed at you, but to me, so I treated it as I deemed appropriate.
Again, it seems you people are angry with me for not answering it, otherwise, tell me what I did or said wrong?

If you don't see anything there, never mind then. Your silence would have been best. No skin-pain alas.
Cheers.

Vicjustice: Well, I am not Justwise hence I ignored the irrelevant question when you first directed it to Justwise, and I only responded when you invited me into it.
I never said that I know it all, and I expect every one (including you) to know the meaning of that text: and yet, you chose to ask it because it is free to ask whatever irrelevant question: and to expect one to waste his time responding to such while there are more reasonable queries that need attentions

VicJ, truth to be told, that was a good question the poster asked... simply put, "do I wait for sms from vfs or status change on their website or just go to their office after 2 working days?
There's been cases where people receive communication from UKVO but don't hear from VFS even after 2 working days. Someone has even stated in the past that his visa was issued since and people shouldn't wait for vfs. So the poster asking this question is not out of place.
Remember there's a saying that "There is sense in Nonsense". Pls try to help others like you would. You've been there for people; I know you are not obliged to respond to people's queries but if you decide to, please be nice to them.
Tx.

paradisewoods: hello Everyone, pls whats the maximum PTA I can buy? I was at acces bank yesterday and I was told 4000 dollars which is equivalent to 2416 pounds. Pls if buy 2416 hope i wont b harassed at the airport for money laundering? secondly I got the rate of 272 for 1 pounds, hope its a good rate. Thanks

Sorry did u mean £2416 or £24160
Just kidding. There's nothing to worry about. Ure below the official limit to declare, say you even wanna carry raw cash for easy spending.

Vicjustice: I have personally seen many occasions in which the particular expression was used, and all of them are regarding the presentation of fake documents that are readily available even at the eembassy's gate. If only Hopetee (the complainant) would provide the exact context in which the phrase was made, that would have answered the question.

I think there's usually a "I'm [therefore] not satisfied the the documents submitted..." clause before the "easily available in Nigeria" clause, showing that the ECO has identified a fake document submitted.

In this case, I think they indicate an insufficient supply of documents submitted to prove the relationship as they can't make a judgement with, say just a letter from invitee that application is the cousin's sister since any one can claim so.

Vicjustice: Well, the amount of money that he has is not what satisfies the Visa Officers, buy the sources of income and the method of earnings are what they are interested in... And as we can see from the obvious, his official earning is just N30k, and his other sources of income are undocumented and unregistered: and even with a suggestion that he registers his business, it will still take a whole (taxation) year for the business to meet the requirement.

Okies but he can reapply if his salary increases to 35K innit? Looollll.

@ poster, like I suggested, you would like to deal with the issues raised by the economy, which may mean waiting till your remuneration changes, before attempting to reapply.
HTH

Vicjustice: Do you really encourage him to connect the dots and reapply despite the fact that he officially earns N30k a month?
Also, you don't seem to understand his point #3 as you don't seem to be familiar with this particular expression "the documents in the name of other person is readily available here in nigeria". This expression (which is used by Visa Officers) means that the document in question is fake and that they are used to seeing similar ones in other people's name.
Except I am the one who is misunderstanding the issues, this, in my opinion, is a 10 years ban

Sorry VicJustice, that clause " the documents in the name of other person is readily available here in nigeria " doesn't necessarily mean that the applicant submitted false documents. It may mean, and in this case, that the documents provided are not sufficient enough to convince the ECO of a genuine relationship between the applicant and his claimed cousin because, like they clearly state, documents are easily ready from any source in Nigeria.
They sometimes give this kind or "...documents readily available in Nigeria..." Kinda reason to, for example some students who've been refused because they submitted photocopy of their credentials rather than originals. They were not banned, they simply needed to submit sufficient documents ie original copy.

As per 30k-salary-fit-for-travel, well, I made that suggestion based on applicants claims that (s)he as another source of income cum business asides employment. And don't forget that applicant claims to also have apprx. 1.2NGN sitting somewhere in done bank.

Also, like I started my suggestion, applicant may need to address all the issues raised on the refusal letter before reapplying. So that means that If they had a problem with applicant's remuneration, then applicant will have to consider that and reapply when circumstances changes.

HTH

hopetee: hi every one. can some one help me here, is urgent. i was refused entry clearance by the UK embersy reasons that
1 that i did not attach enough document to prove the source of fund in my account and that credits into my account do not commiserate with my sated monthly income and that he(ECO) is not convinced that the letter of employment i provided is my only job or occupation.
2 that i said i was going to spend 1500 pounds during my 3 weeks visit that the amount stated is 13 times bigger than my stated monthly income of 30,000
3 that i did not provide any evidence of document in the name of my cousin sister to show we are related that he(ECO) is aware that the documents in the name of other person is readily available here in nigeria.
4 that i do not have any asset and dependent relative in nigeria to show that i have enough ties in nigeria.
in my application i have sated that i earn 30.000 which same amount is writing in my employment letter though i have a palm plantation of 200 heads of full grown palm trees but i did not include the property deed in my application and i earn 55k from the farm monthly but the money do not redealy come to me due to the nature of the business as some customers delay in payment for the goods. i have 1.2m in my account statement though i inherited most of that money from my late father as death benefit which sated in my application and i provided a letter of administration stating me and my mum as administrators.( mother and son) but i did not provide death certificate of my late father.
i want to know if i can re apply. if yes can i change 1500 pounds to some thing smaller like 800gbp in my next application? again can i add my farm as my second business and provide the deed of conveyance which i used to buy the farm land in 2012. can i also add affidatvit as to next of kin to support my clain for the source of the money. please some should help me here.

Hey, you may need to address the issues raised in your refusal letter before you attempt a reapplication or you'll waste ur funds and get another refusal. Reason 1, they were right, you've admitted u didn't include ur palm reaping. Be sure to state the habits of your income eg. How often the monies come in, what range etc. Also add supporting documents like receipts (I'm really not sure if you can pass with this or you have to show proof of its business registration but I'll imagine you can put this as your informal pet-project aside your job- pls don't quote me on this. Lol)
Reason 2. They are right and your budget was a bit unrealistic. Yes people spend way above their income on trips cos we know what goes on in Nigeria, especially this period, but then you have to be realistic even if you wanna spend billions you just received from a windfall of money. Cut ur budget if you really have the money and note to the ECO that you have saved towards this trip. Lol.
Reason 3. Can't fault that. Anyone can claim anything. So u may need to show correspondences eg without limitations, mails, SMS, chats, pictures etc. You can also ask your cousin sister COUSIN to attest to an affidavit of relationship! or you can do that. Dunno?!
Reason 4 you know what you have... Put them together and show proof that you got potent reasons to go back to Naija. .

This is just my suggestions. HTH.

GeneralShepherd: Max is 6months for an outright replacement though

I can imagine. That's why i'ld rather buy from The UK than naija, no offence meant. Yankee also has some shops that email your receipts to u so if u lose ur hard copy. U can return with the email one.

GeneralShepherd: Why una dey. Like insult naija. I bought a Sony Xperia z at regal buyers it had issues I got a brand new phone in Nigeria

No oh. We ain't insulting Naija. It's just that returns and warranty policy in Naija is solely at the sellers' discretion rather than mandatory. Yes you may get a replacement, but the chances are 1:99. Lol. Just exaggerating but I'm sure u got your replacement after purchase within max 6 months. Or was it longer than that?

LadyWolfe: UPDATE:

Hubby and I re-applied on the 15th of August, one week after our previous denial and just got our visas.

we used the same travel datesa dnd ocuments. Only difference was the seperate document explaining monies in our accounts and ties to home country.

Thanks Justwise & 3sha4lyf for the encouragement to re-apply.

Congratulations. Glad it worked out for you. . ***singing Aaliyah's "Try Again" ***

uzwu: Hello Greenfriend, pls what amount of Glycerine can one add to a jar of 55H+? I just got me a jar of 55H+ and a bottle of glycerine. Pls specify.

Hi, I'm not greenfield but I couldn't help but respond to this. I would put 1/8 of the glycerin into half of the lotion. Sometimes it's best to make the mix little by little. I have the feel that mix wear out when kept for too long, except you refrigerate it- would you rather do that? Some people call the adverse effect oxidisation.

Please Greenfriend, correct me if I'm wrong.

LabourParty: Please people don't try to configure VPN on the Uni's network without permission o. This thing might get you in big trouble.

My fear exactly... Ok I give up. Thanx to the pc geeks that game some great ideas. I'ld try it from my house using my broadband. . BT wouldn't arrest me now, would they? .

GeneralShepherd: Dem plenty,I've changed my Nokia and Sony before both after 3months or more

Really? Like plenty?
Never met any. It's either they r looking for a way to work it or a way to have u buy new one from them...the ones I've seen, that is. .
I'm sure you are their "special customer"
CarphoneWarehouse has replaced my blackberry 9800 three times since 2010 cos it seems to malfunction after a year, and they say Blackberry doesn't work on phones, they replace dem with brand new ones instead. So. When it develops it's skoin-skoin, I just take it der n after 7-10 w/days, I have my brand new phone with replacement accessories like screen protector which was in the other one, free of charge.

Moreover, with other gadgets, you get free repairs n diagnosis within one year of ur purchase. Not many shops in Naija do so..

That's y i'll rather buy in UK Dan go to Naija to buy. My take sha.

GeneralShepherd: I don't know if it's fishy though

But open command prompt with administrator privilege and type

netsh set hostednetwork mode=allow said=networkname key=password keyusage=persistent

Netsh start hostednetwork

And you are good to go,you can replace the networkname and passport with any variable of choice

Are you for real@??
But u sure it'll werk... can't have security inviting me for a chat session o.

Legacy44: I'v got a problems wt brown powder/pancakes...no matter the type i use, it normally gives me rashes on my face.

Can u identify wt this...and recommend an alternative good one dt wouldnt give me facial allergies

You've got sensitive skin dear, you may wanna try natural brands like Bare Minerals (dunno if it's sold in Nigeria), the Mineralized line from Mac Cosmetics, Florie Roberts pressed powder, etc.

Also, resist from reapplying powder to ur face when you're sweating or after sweat has rubbed off your makeup. Dab off sweat first with a clean handky, and where possible, use a disposable powder puff, or a boar-fur brush. Never scrub ur powder puff on ur face in attempt to rub/blend in ur makeup.

Also, as ever, give your face a good wash with hypoallergenic products that won't aggravate your already sensitive face. HTH

RILEY1987: I am in the process of renewing my UK visitor visa, however am struggling with some questions. I am self employed, director in a family run business.

What is your total monthly income from all sources of employment or occupation, after tax?
How much do you spend each month on living costs?


I have been advised to answer N/A by people as am self employed and dont have fixed salary and also no payslip.

I would like to be advised accordingly. Thank You

Pls my dear, don't answer N/A to that question otherwise you may be refused for irregularities and/or discrepancies. And this is just my opinion. How do you explain the transactions in your supporting statement of account(s) and how do you show that your business is actually in operations and have financial standings if you write N/A to questions on your income?
Put in what you take at the end of the month (you can approximate it) and this should reflect in your supporting statement(s). Then minute on the additional section that you don't receive fixed income as a S/E. You can give the estimate brackets eg. between 100-150k net monthly.

Chirizon for example may also be able to chime in a few notes cos (s)he's a very recent successful applicant.
HTH