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but why is the heading on the front page Buhari Supporters Sent Fake Texts About Soyinka? this is not the same as 'Political Lies, Forgeries - Soyinka Reports To Police'

Jonathan will be at a concert while the debate is going on? really? I have my fingers crossed till then.
Thanks Naijangel, you are an angel indeed.

pls send pic n more info to ayo.ayomikun@yahoo.ie

I called you you probably didnt hear me or hung up or the call was terminated for some reasons. Can you send more info on this property to ayo.ayomikun@yahoo.ie pls?

Travelling out of one's country is not peculiar to Nigerians only, everyone want better lives and will be willing to get it whenever they feel they can. I live in Ireland and with the current economic crash in Ireland Irish citizens emmigrate in their hundreds every month.

propofol:
pls i want to travel for a medical conference in rome in april 2011. what type of visa should i apply for. business or tourist. what is the minimium amount oof money that should be in my bank account.

It doesnt sound to me like you are going for a medical conference. Let me just borrow you my 2cent if you are thinking of going to that country to 'hustle' forget it. It is sickening to think that some Nigerians will leave Nigeria to go to a place like Rome/Italy. I just returned from Italy/Rome on Saturday and i still cant get over what those places look like. Be warned one is better off in a Nigerian village farming.

I am a Nigerian living in Ireland and i must say the ship is sinking really deep and the speed at which it is is not surprising considering how the country rewards people for being utterly useless, lazy and unproductive.
4 years ago wen i was to start work i visited citizen infor center just to know my rights and get any advise that may be useful to me and to my amazement the person i consulted with asked me how i tot i was goin to cope with a full time job on my own with 2 kids as i was goin to be completely on my own, pay house rent, childminding, feeding, medical etc but for my courage and determination i probably would hv gone back home and keep my certs under my pillow. Even friends asked me same questions and some saw me as an  but i must say its 4 years now and i have never regretted it for once if anything i am much better in all aspect than most of dem. 'The shoes im wearing i bought them with MY OWN money' and no one at the 'gate' ask me why i travelled to wherever wen coming back to the country from holidays, ive never been refused visa to any country and i live quite comfortably with my kids.

I understand they have their reasons for their generous social welfare system but its been terribly abused by both indegenes and lots of us previledged to live in the country from our various countries. I still dont understand why they didnt simply give us (foreigners) work permit instead of residence permit that has made loads of us completely useless and unfocused. Its so sad and its a shame that people left their countries far far away only to come and depend on govt all their lives.

Well, about coping i feel sorry for some hard working guys who are facing serious difficulties at this very time its quite disheartening. Ppl are loosing their jobs on daily basis and those of us lucky enough to still have our jobs wake up daily wondering  if the jobs are still there. People are having their mortgages reppossed and having to join the ever increasing dole queue, something you dont ever wish for.

Those who hv their ways are packing their bags now, more than half of my dr friends already 'landed' in Canada and loads are in the process and this is not just applicable to foreigners even the citizens. Four of my colleagues who are Irish recently left for Canada some are on it. To be realistic the economic situation in Ireland now is better left for imagination and from all indications there is no recovery in sight for now but well who knows just maybe but with the banking crisis and death of construction industry (the cause of the whole mess) the possibility of the end of this situation is not in sight.

are there Nigerians in that country?

, or please let me know if there are places around people are getting together to celebrate like park or something of that nature, and of course if there are churches around there i can join in the celebration.
Thanks.

Quite an age my dearly beloved Vic. Well what can one do than enjoy the little way you can and as a child of God recession hasnt and never will knw my address 

Thanks a mill and i wish us all 'happy bail out'   

To you all Americans and residents this is wishing you a happy 2010 thanksgiving celebration.
I will be in Maryland on Wednesday and will be staying in an hotel in Greenbelt. Just wondering if there's anyone/family that can invite me to enjoy the 'turkey day' with.
Its my first time of being in US during the thngv and dont want to miss out on the fun.
Anyone?
Thanks.

Just wondering if it still possible to get govt lands these days? Has anyone an idea of how one can get info and if they are still available at all? Maybe i am just being paranoid but i prefer dat to buying from private sellers.
Thanks.

Hello Tayo

What will the term be? Are you to be paid for that and will that be before or after? In any case i need biz plan on Event center, Car wash, Block making, Bakery. Planning on relocating home and thinking of biz that will bring money on regular basis.

Unfurtunately i cant call you at this point. If you wish to email me ayo.ayomikun at yahoo dot ie

Hoping to hear from you soonest.

with this ''FULLY FUNDED SCHOLARSHIP THAT COVERS BOTH TUITION AND LIVING COSTS!'' i see no reason why she should not jump at that. The industry infact the whole economy may look hopeless as it is now but it willl pay her better in future. Life itself is a risk, like what happens if the bank she works with now run out of business and she has nothing special to compete elsewhere? He who is afraid of risk may not move as far as he actually can.

My friend's brother took the risk sometimes ago even paid his tuition himself and all that he got a better job shortly before he completed the course he was interviewed over the phone from USA and got a fantastic post in the bank's Nigerian branch.

All the best.

While in US on holiday recently my boys (both aged 7) said to me ' mummy why didnt you come to America before you born us so that you can born us here?'

MRbrownJAY:
^^^^actually, that wasnt a joke. depending on how the Dollar fluctuate would mean the difference between more or less money to spend. i dont know where you live but the € has lost a big chunk lately and European spenders will feel the difference.
for the last 1yr+, going to the US to shop with Euros felt like having a year long sale but now that the € is back to normal, the bonanza is over.

Thanks i understand but i am not going purposely to shop but to see what those places look like just an opportunity to buy a few things. I wasnt satisfied with seeing only Texas and i dont really have flexible time as i have to take time off work in advance so cant really go just anytime.
Thanks a mill.

Thanks to you all

@omega25red, Ladyjide, chika98 and dayleke
thanks a mill will sure be there by then and try my luck.

@oyewolejos
thanks i will check the distance and see if i can make it down. Thanksfully i am going alone this time so i should be to move around.

@MRbrownJAY
funny you! i have limited time sir lol

Travelista:
Someone already beat me to it: Black Friday is the best! I've seen people push the elderly to get a $3 coffee maker, so be careful. And try and avoid Wal-Mart: they have terrible business practices but some of their clientele leaves somethings to be desired, especially when there are deep bargains up for grabs (and Wal-Mart has those in spades). Also, you just missed Tax-Free Weekend in Texas; it's a great time to buy clothes, electronics and certain types of furniture.[color=#990000][/color] Good luck next time and I'm glad you enjoyed Texas![font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font]

poor me! why didnt you tell me while i was there

We enjoyed it so much we didnt want to leave. The kind of residential buildings there, with den, children play area, large living rooms and all that. My kids didnt want to come back unfurtunately they dont have 'paper' lol
Nice place we will sure be there again in the nearest future.

Just came back from 2 wks holiday in Texas. I absolutely love it and cant have enough of merika so much i intend to go during thanksgiving in November this time to Newyork, New Jersey, Washington and chicago.
I will also like to do some shopping and i understand thanksgiving period is a good time to shop.
What i want to know is if it is better the week before or after the thanksgiving.
Can anyone help with this pls?

[quote author=Mrs. Siena link=topic=493653.msg6542505#msg6542505 date=1281378563]No i don't enjoy flying at all. 

While on board I just keep checking the time and I can't seem to wait for the plane to land.[/quote]Just like me o, the worst is however long the flight is i cant ever really sleep. If i have my way i will never see the inside of aeroplane, i wish there is a way i can get over this phobia really.

Meddler:
Yep u really have to check it out. Just make sure to learn a little bit of french or Arabic.

Its a no no then

@ meddler's post
Nice one! Sounds like a place to think of in the nearest future.

Been to Dubai and absolutely love it. It was a few years back so cant really remember much now but overall it was one of my unforgettable vacations.

Hopefully, i will come back here in 2 weeks time after my holiday.

Great news!
Congrats bro, Olorun a wo Olorun a da si, omo naa yoo si ni owo leyin by His grace.
(there are some excitement you can only clearly express in your mother language u know lol)
May the good Lord take care of the angel and her parents and may she bring unlimited joy to your world.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/10506798.stm

This is happening in UK now i wonder what is happening in Nigeria in this regard. Any hope for 'people like us'?

According to one of the respondents

James, Welwyn Garden City, England

It's bad for graduates in the UK but it's even worse for international students. It is next to impossible to find a job after spending close to £50,000 on a degree - there's always a problem with getting a job with a post study work visa. I am ashamed to say that I was fooled into coming to England to progress in life and like many other educated people I am fleeing this country for better opportunities.

I wonder what effect this will have on foreigners especially when, according to that report, about two thirds of students achieve either a first class degree or a 2:1 and an average of 69 people are now chasing each graduate job.

topsys:
@Vicjustice
thanks, 500,000naira that is just mine and my husband has 6000pounds in his uk
account but i have not been out of Nigeria before but he has a post study
visa for uk. so advise if u can.

Why not apply for UK visa then? Im pretty sure 500k is not enough to convince them and if you make the mistake of using your husband's uk account its going to be a no no because they will conclude you are going to join your husband thr Ireland. All the best.

Vicjustice:
Ayo, i hail o!

same here o

http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Documents%20Required%20for%20Visa%20to%20Ireland

Ivynwa:
Bless you Ayomi sweetie, e don dey begin open, which kind espn3 service provider wahala be that, e be like say this mumu country wey I dey no get the espn3 thing. Abeg Ayomi who scored the goal, make una no begin dey feel bad o, my boys are scoring 3:1 watch them do this.

not sure who did, i am working and watching lol

Morakinyo Ayopo may his soul RIP

He decided to return to his father land after 'wasting' time struggling abroad (UK) to go and contribute to his fatherland only to waste his young and vibrant life. This brought back tears to my eyes. Such a great friend he was.

There is nothing i am going to say that has not been said. You are a very strong lady and has achieved a lot, keep being strong and you shall smile at the end of it all

One thing i will add though is this

You said you are not married yet? ? ? ? ? ? Please please and please if there is a reason, just one reason, why you think the marriage is going to be hell for you please opt out. It is better to opt out a minute to giving your vows than a minute after giving it.
I know what i am talking about and will say the same thing to anyone any day. If you have any reason to doubt your happiness with someone please dont be with them.
Even when you are in love and all that there are up and downs there no matter how yummy it is how much more when the home is hell?
Think about it and search your mind very well before getting in fully. We dont want to start preaching to you in nearest future to stay married because of the kids.

God's peace be with you.

While i wont really be happy about it i will definitely go that route or what do they expect to tell the child when he or she grows up and start asking questions? Abortion is frowned at but in sickening situations as this it is to me the best option.

Fhemmmy:
A 2 years olf kid and even a 6 years old bathing self is nonsense.

God bless you.
I am very angry with the lady who is not ready for her responsibility and feel sorry for the innocent kids brought to the world by such parents. I only allow my 6 yr old to do that once a week and that's on saturdays.