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Politics / Re: Police Forcefully Evict Magodo Estate Residents Over Supreme Court Judgement by BornToSucced(m): 3:23pm On Jan 04, 2022
Please, as much as you want be a home owner in Lagos, be very strategic and pray for God's guidance.

In Lagos, you can own a house in your 30s, and homeless in your 50s because of fraudulent government and its officials.

If possible and depending on your levelof income, focus on developing in your own state capital, then build up funds and buy a land/house in a genuine estate here in Lagos to avoid this scenario.

I feel like crying for these Magodo landlords, especially at this trying times.

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Business / Re: What Can One Do To Be Financially Independent In 2022 ? by BornToSucced(m): 7:52am On Jan 02, 2022
planetx:
Not sure! But what is it telling you while trying to do the verification

Verification successful on kukoin.
Business / Re: What Can One Do To Be Financially Independent In 2022 ? by BornToSucced(m): 5:41am On Jan 02, 2022
planetx:
Not sure! But what is it telling you while trying to do the verification

It was verification unsuccessful. But I think it was from my documentation. So I have reattached everything and the status is currently "under verification".
Business / Re: What Can One Do To Be Financially Independent In 2022 ? by BornToSucced(m): 1:58am On Jan 02, 2022
planetx:
First thing first are you in Nigeria or outside Nigeria. Because I am not sure the exchanges where you can buy this meme and metaverse coins are accepting people to open accounts from Nigeria. I am not talking about bitcoin or ethereum you can buy in Nigeria but unknown new coins that are about to blow

I am in Nigeria. Trying to complete my verification on kukoin. Does Kukoin accept people from Nigeria currently please?
Investment / Re: Yazga Cryptocurrency Plays by BornToSucced(m): 12:35am On Jan 02, 2022
yazga:
Yes, it is. I am happy you are learning wink

Boss, happy new year! How do I fund my kukoin wallet please to avoid scam? I would really appreciate your response. God bless

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Properties / Re: Let's design your home interiors by BornToSucced(m): 10:32am On Jan 01, 2022
MarveworldG:


No.2 Adeyemi close, Elesekan estate, Ibeju-lekki, Lagos state and kings chosen building, Omuahunwo, Aluu, Port Harcourt, Rivers state.
Is this close to Abijo, Lagos?
Properties / Re: Let's design your home interiors by BornToSucced(m): 3:12pm On Dec 31, 2021
Your location?
Car Talk / Re: My Shocking Experiences With Fuel Pump Attendants. by BornToSucced(m): 3:43pm On Dec 23, 2021
I once went to Total Filling Station in Gbagada to fuel my car for 5k, but I was surprised when the old woman (almost 40) working as a Fuel Attendant arrogantly stopped the meter at 4,900. I asked her why? With her full chest, she said the 100 is her chop money. I was confused, annoyed, and dissapointed at the same time.

I told her to complete my fuel or else I would deal with her. And if she needed a tip, she should have asked me politely.

She grudgingly completed my fuel, and keep saying the money is nothing.

It wasn't the money that was my problem, because I tip when I can. But the way she went about it was so arrogant.

Please watch out for those fuel attendants.

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Car Talk / Re: Club-Lexus by BornToSucced(m): 6:09am On Dec 21, 2021
olumzzz:

Start by scanning the car.
Also, check its service history or you can use the VIN to check. Look out for when last oil, ATF and belt was changed.

Thanks
Car Talk / Re: Club-Lexus by BornToSucced(m): 6:08am On Dec 21, 2021
Dozieson:


Use mobile 1 5w 30 for engine oil service.

Please don't touch your gear box oil. Just try and check if it is guage. This done when the car is running in park.

Scan the car for codes
Check coolant level and use the recommended original coolant if it is low
Thanks Boss
Car Talk / Re: Club-Lexus by BornToSucced(m): 8:27pm On Dec 20, 2021
Hello everyone.......I ordered for RX330 and it arrived this week, unfortunately, the catalyst with the pipe was no where to be found.

Please advise on how to go about this.

Which oil and lubricant do you recommend for the car?, including other servicing i should carry out on the car before using it.

The check engine light is on.
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 12:22pm On Dec 14, 2021
Klass99:


@ The bolded, yipee!

You ought to have butterflies in your stomach from the excitement of a new home, new location and a geographical fresh start in 2022.

This update makes me smile, I think it's because of my preceding sentence. New beginnings excite me.

Get to the area first and we'll see nah tongue, but be warned, the traffic is legendary!

I'm doing very well, thank you.


Thank you. Cheers
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 12:20pm On Dec 14, 2021
Thank you everyone for your individual contributions. I really appreciate your responses and I have factored some of them into my decisions.

My special thanks to @Cococandy @Klass99 @Bukatyne @Autochick @Sisisioge and the rest.

God bless you �

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Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 11:57am On Dec 14, 2021
Assumptabeke:
You work in Ikoyi and you want to reside in Sangotedo?....Why not move to areas like Sabo Alagomeji, Yaba or even Onike. Transport will be cheaper and you're less likely to experience traffic on your way to and back from the office. You can even get a 2/3 bedroom apartment within your rent budget.

Thank you for your input.
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 9:28am On Dec 14, 2021
sisisioge:
Hmmmm....oga, Sangotedo to Ikoyi travel traffic is not a child's play. Better leave sentiments and rent out the place. By the time you do it for 6 months, you will grow older in looks than your years.

You could change the size of your accommodation to a much affordable one while you continue to service your loan.

You could change jobs to somewhere around Sagotedo so you could live in the house.

You could spend the whole 1.2m for a mini flat in Ikoyi so you could have much shorter travel time to/fro work to improve your quality of time and give you more time to think of doubling your hustle.

Whatever you do.....Sangotedo to Ikoyi travel shouldn't be done everyday biko. Do not forget your physical and mental health matter while pursuing your daily bread. Good luck.


Thanks alot. I would put your various points into consideration.
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 11:00pm On Dec 13, 2021
ThaRealist:
. You and @klass99 should set up a date or a dinner ...that's if you guys are still single ... You never know , because you guys seem to compliment each other in your response and aura ..my two cents

Really..........in this trying times grin grin
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 10:59pm On Dec 13, 2021
Klass99:


We've heard you, matchmaker extraordinaire grin.

@ BornToSucced, what did you finally decide to do on this matter?


Hi.....its been great.......I have decided to move there by next year hopefully. I am hoping that you would integrate me fully into that area grin

Hope you're keeping well ?
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 1:37pm On Oct 21, 2021
Klass99:


Are you serious? My bad! I saw start up and my mind instantly went to a company in its infant stage.

Pls whatever you decide las las, don't rent out your new house without living in it first, especially a house you own.

Some tenants are a real nightmare, by the time your house reverts to you after their tenancy, you will weep and spend a ton repairing the damage they've left behind.

Lol. Many thanks! cool cool cool
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 11:56am On Oct 21, 2021
Klass99:
@ Born2Succeed, I thought I saw you say somewhere that you are a start-up.

So, I'm guessing you own the business and you are the boss. If that's right no let me wooze you slap through this phone grin

If you are the boss, then a lot of things are within your control and you can manage the traffic along that axis better than those of us working the 9-5.

I know a civil engineer who runs his own business and lives around Abraham Adesanya, the guy manages his time and movement so well that he is hardly caught up in the peak hours of brutal traffic.

He times his exits from home and work at very appropriate hours. He may still jam traffic as that is very typical of Lagos but it won't be the mad rush hour traffic.

If my guess is right (about you being the boss) move into your house and make things work with the traffic, while you invite us for the house warming party.

grin grin grin When I said I am a start up, I mean a young man that's just starting life cheesy

Sincerely, your advice have really been helpful.....

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Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 8:19pm On Oct 20, 2021
bukatyne:


The English would not be sweet but:

My big bros, na high-five with klass for traffic sure pass cheesy
grin grin grin grin

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Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 8:16pm On Oct 20, 2021
truthsayer009:


Brotherly, I don't understand the people advising you out of ignorance or is it that people just love suffering. Why on earth will you move from Ogudu to Sangotedo? When you want to make a decision, use facts and stop depending on emotional responses from people who want you to suffer as they are suffering.

Two ways to confirm decisions like this

- Open your Google map on a regular Monday and check the distance by road and traffic situations between Sangotedo to Ikoyi, then compare it to Agodu. You will find out that you made a grave mistake.

- Choose a specific Monday & Friday, take a cab from Ikoyi to Sangotedo, try this twice in a week and sleep over in a hotel at Sangotedo, your eyes will open.

After doing this, whatever decision you decide is left to you.

Edit: Since you actually purchased the apartment as I just read, then you need no advice. You are suppose to move in, irrespective of the traffic situations since the house is yours. If it was a rented apartment, it would have been a terrible choice.

Bro, I totally understand everything you said. I know the traffic in that axis is a nightmare. But in life you can't get it all.

In addition, my landlord just increased my rent by 200k, and that's not even my problem because he's the owner of the house. But the way he asked the tenants to vacate immediately if we are not okay with the increase was provoking. I can't continue to go through this ugly experience.
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 8:09pm On Oct 20, 2021
bukatyne:


On a serious note, you need to do trade offs at this point:

What is more important to you? For instance if:
1. Your job has a strict resumption time (hello bank);
2. If your job is not flexible i.e. you cannot do it at home so you have to finish for the day before leaving the office;
3. If your job requires you available anytime (including weekends)

You would consider trading off space & resources for proximity

If:
1. The above doesn't apply or you can work around it;
2. You have other projects where the space is paramount;
3. You cannot afford rent + monthly deposits for Sangotedo

You would consider trading off proximity for space & resources

I wish you all the best.

Many thanks dear. I really appreciate your inputs.

Oya, take one bottle of chill water grin

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Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 6:49pm On Oct 20, 2021
bukatyne:


Brother mi, hi-five pelu klass ninu traffic lo sure ju cheesy grin
Lol........I actually don't speak Yoruba. I am from Niger Delta.
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 6:43pm On Oct 20, 2021
bukatyne:


But you can get a smaller apartment cheaper than your current rent.

Except you use all three rooms?


I can't find a cheaper apartment where I currently live. I think my current apartment is even cheaper compared to other compound in the area.

I use the 3 rooms.........
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 6:39pm On Oct 20, 2021
bukatyne:


1. Why do you have a three bedroom apartment as a single man? That's what I need for myself and the fact that I hope to settle down soon.

2. If traffic is/was a concern, you wouldn't think of relocating to Sangotedo; that's frying pan to fire. I know.

3. I rather buy a house to live in or resell than rent. Except you want it as a steady income for life. If you want to rent the Sangotedo house, then negotiate with your landlord or more to a room and parlour (more advised). Thanks.

4. If you want to do Sangotedo, then get ready for the serious traffic to & fro, the wear & tear on your body and car, quality of life, productivity etc. You scared me. I will look into this before making a final decision.

Goodluck.
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 6:35pm On Oct 20, 2021
cococandy:
Threads like this tickle me because I’m mentally trying to imagine what the distance is, this one everybody is shaking head for you.

OP I want to ask why didn’t you purchase the apartment in an area closer to your job but I suppose I already know what the answer is.

Anyway congratulations and good luck.

Consider that you would need to be paying back the loan on the apartment while also paying rent if you choose to live somewhere else. Look at your finances and decide accordingly.

Thank you. I am happy you know the bolded.

Your last point is why I am strategizing to reduce my rent expense.

For those that ask why I didn't get an apartment closer to my workplace, I just couldn't afford it at this time. I am a start up angry
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 6:32pm On Oct 20, 2021
Klass99:


Yes, but not Sangotedo precisely. Before Sangotedo
Okay. I now have one neighbour grin grin
Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 6:04pm On Oct 20, 2021
Klass99:


I just saw your last post where you said you bought the house first of all congratulations, secondly pls move into your house and weather the storm of traffic.

If you time your exit right, from your house and the office traffic won't be so brutal. Better still park your car one side and start joining the staff bus to minimize the wear and tear on your body (if your office offers that perk and you don't mind)

The people living there haven't quenched yet grin, but traffic on the Lekki - Ajah axis (from Chevron downwards) is unusually heavy because of the road construction by LASG.


Thanks dear. Your response is motivating.

Yes, the road construction is causing heavy traffic. Do you reside along that axis?

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Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 5:25pm On Oct 20, 2021
frozen70:


If you are ready to leave home by 4am daily, including the risk, and you will save some money from the rent in sango
Calculate all together. If you are not saving up to 200k by relocating to Sango.
Just remain in Ogudu and look for houses around the neighborhoods

Living in a cheap house or area, paying more on transport is not a good idea

Besides, you didn't mention if you are a family man with children or not

Thanks. I am not married.

The reason I want to move to Sangotedo is that, I took a loan to buy the 2 units of 3 bedroom apartment and I want to reduce my expense on rent by moving into the apartment. Beside, the estate is a good estate with Mobile Police security and I drive too.

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Family / Re: Please Advise Me by BornToSucced(m): 12:54pm On Oct 20, 2021
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