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Velluto:
Please. I am very interested.

09038540277

Or 09024414209

sodeeqsulaimon88:
I'm interested though working on my admission

What's your phone number?

sodeeqsulaimon88:
I'm interested though working on my admission

Great! I'll email you now.

Any new SSCE graduate preparing for Waec or Jamb and looking to earn money while preparing for University?

I am looking for a young man to be in the house with my aged father during the day - when mum has gone to work(Live-in). You will do light household chores.
Anyone interested should send thier digits...or if you know someone who might be interested.
20k monthly


Mod- I hope I posted in the right forum

Hello Privy,

I googled "which way Nigeria" with nairaland behind it and landed on one of your post from 2010 about Nigeria in the next five years. It's sad that we still have the decadence 10years later in 2020! It's a shame! But we can't give up hope... Seeing your post and your concern for Nigeria gave me hope that there are some people out there seeking ways to bring our country out from this dark chasm it's sinking into.

How will this people connect is still a question I'm ruminating on. But I'm sure that when this likeminds find a way to connect, there will be a positive change in Nigeria

Do respond to my email and let's rub minds!

Privy:
The revolution we need

The world, of recent, has witnessed quite a number of revolutions in quick succession. Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Greece etc. To a large extent, these revolutionaries have been able to some change and have received praise from different quarters. They have also been a source of inspiration to many in other third-world countries and ideas of revolution keep cropping up in diverse places. Today, a question, based on such an idea, was on the homepage of Nairaland.

Thinking of the level of devastation seen in the countries that have witnessed these revolutions makes me sad. Of a truth, the oppression under which they lived was great; however, everything comes at a cost. Listed below are some of the "costs" of these revolutions:
• Displacement of families, individuals, whole communities etc.
• End to means of livelihood (people could not go about their normal businesses)
• Wanton destruction, devastation, crime, raping, mugging, revenge killings etc.
• Loss of personal earnings (banks go down with the economy, buildings get bombed to the ground, certificates get razed by fire, lost and so on)
• People (civilians / noncombatants) die en masse from attacks, are used as human shields, die in forced migrations in uncomfortable conditions.
• The "future" sought becomes more elusive and greater uncertainty is introduced into an already unpleasant situation by the absence of amenities and unsafe living conditions, in-fighting and civil disturbances that are inevitable follow-up to bloody revolution.

I feel so sorry for those who live (and lived) in these countries.

Coming back home and thinking about Nigeria, I asked myself these questions:
Do we need this in Nigeria?
Do we want this loss of lives and property and the uncountable troubles that follow it (bearing in mind that a lot of inter-tribal bashing/hatred displayed by Nairalanders stem from a civil war fought long before most of these Nairalanders were born)?
If the leadership of Nigeria needs to be removed, who would be the "better" replacement? (This fundamental issue alone is yet to be resolved in the "revolution countries"
Shall all the politicians elected into the houses senate, parliament and representatives be replaced too? Who will replace them?
How can revolutionists ensure that they are not led by "new thieves" after the revolution?

Why don't we retrace our steps rather than toy with the idea of jumping the uncertain chasm?

The revolution we need:
• A revolution that will be sure and all encompassing, without needless loss of lives, reaching every nook and cranny of the nation.
• A revolution that will not be devised by power-hungry people with the sole aim of taking control of the polity for selfish gain.
• A revolution that will ensure that public money is neither stolen and nor spent for personal purposes by people in government, directors of companies and corporations and the local artisans that secure contract from local governments.
• A revolution that ensures that policemen are not able to extort 50 naira from drivers because people refuse to pay them.
• A revolution that will ensure that the products of our educational institutions have real knowledge/expertise in their fields of study (as a result of reduced examination malpractice).
• A revolution that ensures that individuals do not defraud the government/citizenry by not evading tax.
• A revolution that ensures that manufactured food products and drugs are not contaminated/expired because the monitoring agencies work efficiently.
• A revolution that ensures that people are not encouraged to steal public funds to buy chieftaincy titles ( when people refuse to "worship" the rich )
• A revolution in which people will stop selling their votes for bags of rice or garri or paltry sums of money.
• A revolution that reduces how much online and offline fraud could be perpetuated in Nigeria (when Bank managers refuse to collude with "Yahoo boys" and Cybercafé owners decline to look the other way when their customers use the computers for fraudulent activities)
• A revolution that ensures that public facilities/ amenities are treated with the care we would give to our personal properties (so much that people abstain from littering streets, willful damage of water taps and pipes/oil pipes.
• A revolution that makes parents bring up their children responsibly and with proper care and guidance, being such good role models for the kids that they are discouraged from becoming street urchins/hoodlums.
• A revolution in which ritual killings and lawlessness are reduced in the rural and urban areas
• A revolution in which every community has every basic amenity required for the education and empowerment of residents for personal, communal and societal development.
• A revolution in which people in executive positions in government lead and act responsibly with transparency and good intentions and the people in other arms of government are equally responsible and serve as adequate and dependable "check and balance" to the executive.
• A revolution through which Nigeria will be better and all her people will really enjoy being Nigerians.

If this is what we need then IT CANNOT BE REALIZED by the kind of revolution witnessed in the Arab Spring.

It will only happen when everyone is conscious and responsible with his/her actions and position in the society, when we take our own part in making our immediate community a good (or even better) part of Nigeria. This is the kind of revolution Nigeria needs. It is more than enough to rescue the nation and place it on the pathway to real prosperity. Everyone has a role to play.

IT STARTS WITH YOU!

To the gurus in the house,

Does anyone know how to get a waiver for the 2 year home residency that comes with a J1 visa?

Hello

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I actually Detest WES with passion !!!

They are too expensive and they will devalue your result .

They made my 2.1 result something very useless. I called them to complain , they realised their mistake but said they cant change it anymore because they have sent it to some schools ... can you imagine such NONSENSE .

Because of their Pride and company name they cant correct a mistake they made with my Evaluation .... Dont Use WES Never ever Use it . they are dupes.

Amefrica: Worry not! It's not something herculean..

Thanks Amefrica and Walspring

Amefrica: Get an extension letter from your school!

Thanks I hope they would send it soon... my hrt just dey beat gbimgbim...

Walspring: This get K- leg oo but get extension letter to back it up till 26th/27th or you tell the Immigration that you had flight delay (am not sure if the Immigration listen to this scope sha)

Thanks. I already told the international admissions of the school but they seem very lazy. The guy in charge does not respond to emails early...

Guys and gals... wat do u think I should do, my scheduled flight leaves on the 25th and get to US on the 26th.


But on my extension letter I have arrival date as 25th. Hope it won't affect me at the US point of entry

Stewee: I think right now Qatar Airways is still the cheapest means, However, if you have to travel real soon you might not be able to find a "cheap" flight.
How soon do you have to travel?

23rd August. I need to arrive in the school by 25th.

MsNas: Ase65;

I didn't get your PM ma'am. Will send you one now.

Thanks Ma'am , didn't know how to navigate around here

kennyzita: Congratulations. . .

Thanks kennyzita. If u see any cheap flights to Chicago pls alert me.

Joenice: Congratulations. Enjoy your success!

Thanks.. Pls u guys should guide me on how to check for cheap flights all I see are from 300k. It's too much

PedigreeCity: Big Congrats. Ayo na akari gbogbo wa ooo. Amin!

Amin ooo. Oju ko ni ti gbogbo wa

Stewee: I say it all the time...Those who put their hope and faith on the Lord, they are never put to shame.
Congratulations Dear!!!
A new dawn abounds for you. Let's the "Star Out of Jacob" continue to bless and uphold you now always.
Shine bright!!!!

Thanks boss, pls how do you think I can book for a cheap flight to Chicago. I can actually find my way from there to St Louis Edwardsville.... if na to take train or bus. God go do am. Pls respond

[quote author=LoveDecay]Thanks house.... Am flying out 2mrow from Abuja


How did you book ur flight. Hope it's cheap a bit... good pple of naija pls help me check for cheap flights!!!

[quote author=Rijo02]This is really a nice piece. Let each and every person here apply this as it concerns you. The US is not easy and will never change to be for international students. I thought I will start making monies when I arrived here considering I have assistantship that waived my tuition to $25 per semester and I have $1300/mo pay. On the contrary, there are other fees (Health Insurance, Lab Fees, Transport, Technology, etc) which I have to pay that will deduct stuffs from my paycheck ( State n Federal Taxes inclusive).

That said, the US is nice if you plan well. Am here for 14 days, settling into the new environment but have got my SSN which came less than 1 week after application (Unusual to my employer) and Driver's licence in view (Just for ID seek ooo).

My Advise: If your a graduate student in the science field, though you have your career interests, try and find interest in something else that easily help create funding and bring you here. Eg., I met a Nigerian Medical doctor who came here for MSc in Public health. He had is eye in the residency program but he cant make it there from Nigeria. He finished his MSc n now in the residence program with $50k pay. I admire his tact. A Chinese lady finished Msc in Food nutr
Sorry d other comment. Pls Rijo02 dt was for u not MsNas. Pls respond

Rijo02:
I thought I will start making monies when I arrived here considering I have assistantship that waived my tuition to $25 per semester and I have $1300/mo pay. On the contrary, there are other fees (Health Insurance, Lab Fees, Transport, Technology, etc) which I have to pay that will deduct stuffs from my paycheck ( State n Federal Taxes inclusive).

That said, the US is nice if you plan well. Am here for 14 days, settling into the new environment but have got my SSN which came less than 1 week after application (Unusual to my employer) and Driver's licence in view (Just for ID seek ooo).

My Advise: If your a graduate student in the science field, though you have your career interests, try and find interest in something else that easily help create funding and bring you here

We are good, smart and intelligent Nigerians. We are really blessed by God. Lets move ahead and achieve that which we desire.

Cheers guys!

Nice piece MsNas. U got a pm. Pls respond Did u get ur job just after ur 14 days arrival in d US. How did u go about it.....

olusola009: Exceeding Grace!! Woow our God is awesome, me sef key into this ur testi ooo
#Teamspring2015.

Olusola009 God will do it kiakia. thanks for ur support. U get a broad hrt. I'm glad I know sunmi...

Stephy9: Hello house I just joined nairaland and I want to find out if schools resume sept this fall because I m yet to get my admission from the school I applied to. Thank you in advance for your response

You can contact the school via email or phone call. Tell them you called to enquire about your application.

@ Joenice stewee ojap steve4ever lalla89 thighwoh, imperious idazbawz and all Nairalanders. Thanks so much for your help and the hearty wishes.

I fasted and prayed that God should grant me overflowing favour and he really did. In extremely grateful to him. He's indeed a good God.

I promised to write my transcript. Though I don't think there much to learn from it cos the V.O practically didn't ask me any question. Buh I'll write it who knows someone might gain an insight.

My interview was for 9:30 on the 13th of August but I got to the embassy as early as 7. Na una elders they talk say the early bird go chop d freshest biggest worm.

So na so I get there stood for some time and then siddon under the tree till they called pple for 9:30. We did the whole serenely and got settled in for the interview proper... sincerely my hrt dey beat like drum.

Minutes later my number blink for the last cubicle... I think Twas cubicle 7 --- an elderly white man. I stood up braced myself as I don hear for nairaland say confidence na the Koko. Na do I walked to the cubicle with a broad smile on my face. This was the dialogue that ensued

V.O :good morning and how are you doing
Me : I'm doing grt and u?
V.o : good! So u're going to the united states
Me : yes , for my graduate studies
V.o : have u been there before?....
Me : yes I was there on a J1 visa as a bla bla bla at bla bla bla university.
V.o : oh that good. How was ur experience there
Na so the whole interview switch to my experience at that university.. me sef kukuma talk.
Na so he start to dey type
V.o : you are going back now to bla bla university for studies. Who's sponsoring you. Me.: my mum
V.o: ok. Pick you Visa at muri okunola as he dey circle the white sheet. He asked me with a creased face... when is ur school resuming.
I told him on the 11th but I got an extension letter.
V.o : can I see that.
He gave me the white sheet and told me to take my extention letter with me to the collection center and the POE. Na so I thank him and waka off.

My smile was brighter than the sun on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.

It was God all the way....

NB : pray trust and smile... God will show himself in ur life. he's always faithful

Guys na to book flight remain ooo. Pls who can help me out... I need cheap flights ooo. I'm to Resume on the 25th of August.

Hello everyone... I got my visa approved today. Twas nice being a member of this forum

I really appreciate you all . I'll send my transcript soon.

But it was more like I wasn't asked anything. God is really loving.... it was unmerited favour at its peak

Joenice: Ur school of course. U sound quite polite anyway.

ok thanks for ur response. Ur r really JoeNICE I appreciate.

I'm putting some finishing touches to my document in prep for my interview

Guys and gals .. I know my ceaseless questions might be annoying. Buh pls put me through.

In the ds 160 wat is the best option to use as the US point of contact
: a. school official for eg my supervisor (I communicate with her via mails and phone call)
or
B. A relative (NB she's my distant cousin. But I think I've used her as point of contact bf during my last travel to the states. But we hardly met sef)

Would love to hear your opinions

Stewee: I sent my moms statement and got "Students personal funds" on my i-20.
I was confused too at the time cos someone told me on here that "Students personal funds" means I'm sponsoring myself but I contacted school and they said it can also mean my mom or dad is sponsoring so I went with that and dint have a single issue.

Guru's should plz clarify this.

Thanks stewee, I think imperioux said since there just wrote sponsor funds, I have no problem

Stewee: I sent my moms statement and got "Students personal funds" on my i-20.
I was confused too at the time cos someone told me on here that "Students personal funds" means I'm sponsoring myself but I contacted school and they said it can also mean my mom or dad is sponsoring so I went with that and dint have a single issue.

Guru's should plz clarify this.

Thanks stewee.