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Car TalkRe: Law Concerning Driving A Righthand Vehicles In Nigeria by brownbonno(m): 9:49am On Aug 21, 2008
Larrynbm:
is there any permit for allowing RHD in Nigeria
Upon all the sharp men for Nairaland,no get the answer to Q.
The worst be say no body fit get Customs or Road safety contact to ask the Q.
See the ridiculous website without contact information

http://www.roadsafetynigeria.com/index.html
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries by brownbonno(m): 2:37pm On Aug 20, 2008
Busy_body:
You know how we do cool I just like to spread love wherever I go and if I have to do it by force, well tough tongue cheesy

@ Incagold and Brownbonno

Equity ke? Which one be equity begat equity? This one no fair o, because I no go school, you come dey denge-pose dey show off with big big english wey I no understand, it is well. cool It can't be the equity I know, can it i.e. the moneymortgage related equity. Oh well, God dey sha, na money you people wan come dey take show me off. Don't worry, the young shall grow. tongue
You remain a star




IncaGold:
"He that seeks equity must do equity" abi? I rest my case.
U don borrow pin-hole camera take diagnose the case abi ?
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries by brownbonno(m): 12:10pm On Aug 20, 2008
IncaGold:
hmmm, it's good to know some people know the difference between the truth and castigating! I careless about that and i'll repeat a phrase I used earlier "He without SIN should cast the first stone"

What are my chances? A civil answer would have been, for this reason blah blah blah your chances are or look slim. Not the way he was firing the young lady about her family screwing the system and all that (We don't even know if the young that stayed back was prevailed upon to return by his parent but to no avail).
This sinless and faultless dude, ride on. More power to your elbow, pretty sure you'll be a better replace for Ribadu.

I'm pretty sure that the same guy fighting hard to protect Nigeria's image will twist and turn with fingers in the air dancing to Olu Maintains' YAHOOZEE!
Dude,no need trading words and don;t forget-He that seek equity must come with  clean hands.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries by brownbonno(m): 8:05am On Aug 20, 2008
Busy_body:
Ika[/i]gold, how body?  cheesy

Brownbonno did not castigate Vanessa, and neither has he acted in a sanctimonuos and self-righteous manner at all. angry She asked the question "what are my chances?" and he answered with due diligence shikena.

How is mollycoddling her or beating about the bush going to resolve her issue? She needs to address the issue on the ground before leaping to make another application because the right to appeal has been removed. That is why I said she needs to be less vague with her posting.

She needs to state the reason she was refused the renewal, and if it was to do with her returning after her studies, then obviously it is because of her siblings' misdemeanour so she needs to drag her brother's arse back to Nigeria, otherwise she might be refused the visa again or delayed severely.

If you post a problem such as "[i]my girlfriend slept with my best friend
" some posters would advice you to forgive her, whilst others would tell you to dump the trash, . . . Everyone is entitled to give an honest/dishonest opinion on a public forum, . . .There is still plenty of whitespace left for those who want to advice her that her chances of getting a student visa is 100% . . .
Thanks for telling them the truth.I decided to ignore  the accusation of castigating.Pity people who still believe in living in[b] falsehold[/b].
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries by brownbonno(m): 1:06pm On Aug 19, 2008
Pataki:
The ECO does not have to believe you would be returning to Nigeria after your studies, as there are laws within the UK immigration permitting a student to stay after the completion of his/her studies.
Para 57(iv)-(vii) of the immigration rules is very explicit and i quote

"(vi) intends to leave the United Kingdom at the end of his studies; and

(vii) does not intend to engage in business or to take employment, except part-time or vacation work undertaken with the consent of the Secretary of State;"

vanessa_ra:
thank for the response and not castigating me like ST BROWNBONNO.
I am not a saint,only telling you what you/family have done and bring more skepticism on other applicants.
TravelRe: Italy by brownbonno(m): 1:36pm On Aug 18, 2008
landis:
I think you must enter first through the schegen country that gives you the visa.

After that, you can travell all schegen countries.

Go Italy, enjoy Roma. After go through Genoa, and enter southern france by way of Monaco, from there you can enter spain.

Good Luck.
Spot on.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries by brownbonno(m): 12:57pm On Aug 18, 2008
vanessa_ra:
@London cool,funky,vor,pataki,
please i need advice,i was given visa in 2005 and i travelled and came back.it was actually a family visa but one of my siblings didnt come back because i already had a brother who went there to school.i reapplied in 2006 and i was called for interview to the embassy with my absconded sib but because he is over there,he cldnt make apearance and i had to say he was writing exam in the university.
to surmarise the story,i wasnt given.i didnt appeal.
My questions:
i didnt appeal what are the consequence(s)?what are my chances

i want to apply for stuent visa,please how to i go about it?what is the minimum i must have in the account that i will take to the embassy?
thanks sad sad sad
Breaching the terms of the EC is an offence and illegal.Your sibling absconding is a deception and advicing you here when you know you/family have already screwed the system is a shame.That is why Nigerians are not always trusted in the international scene,and spoil other people chances.
Why do you think the ECO will believe that you will be coming back to Nigeria after your studies ?
TravelRe: Switzerland Visa Requirements! by brownbonno(m): 10:48am On Aug 18, 2008
tosinbabee:
i want to know the requirements to get switzerland visa,just want to shop for some goods.Thanks.
http://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home/reps/afri/vnga/ref_visinf/visnga.html
TravelRe: Procedure For Change Of Institution While In The Uk On A Valid Student Visa Pls! by brownbonno(m): 4:42pm On Aug 17, 2008
You student Visa is not tied to any university.Provided the terms of the visa application is not breach i.e to the UK for schooling,you will be fine.International students office of your new school will sort any differences out for you.
Nairaland GeneralRe: Uspry1's Chat Line On Nairaland by brownbonno(m): 12:56pm On Aug 17, 2008
Hi uspry1,
I read your journal with mixed emotions(sadness and joy).Without going into the sad part of my emotions,the joy is that there is a reason for your disability.I am sure sure it help to bring your inner self to reality,there is no other way you could find fulfilment than the way you are today.Try and find joy is your life with happy children.
Finding a true love?You will sure surely find one that love you for who you are.I will encourage you not to be restricted by any force(s) in enjoying what you do best.
Cheers and God bless.
AutosRe: Guide To Buying A Tokunbo Car From Cotonu by brownbonno(m): 4:24pm On Aug 16, 2008
austinobee:
Buying a Tokunbo Car from Cotonu can be termed as risky for most people. Indeed it is risky because you stand the risk of getting your cars seized by the Customs officials.

Then how do people still get to buy cars from cotonu and have them delived to Nigeria even with the ever vigilant eyes of the customs.

We you should note that there are certain categories of cars that are not accepted in Nigeria, but still come in. These are cars that are above 10 years.

If you contract the right person, you can get a good car from cotonu which would come in at 200,000 to 300,000 naira less than what the already arrived car in Nigeria would cost.

First and foremost, when going to cotonou to by a car, make inquiries concerning the cost of the car, the cost of clearing the car from the Benin Port (Port Novo) and also what it would cost to bring in the car from Cotonou to Nigeria.

Bringing in the car is where the issue is. First of all, if the person bringing in the car for you is greedy, then your car is very likely to get seized. The Customs officials like money, so they are willing to collect money for booking to allow your car in. Cars are not seized when they are booked for before bringing in.

If anybody tells you that your car was seized by the customs, simply know that he or she refused to pay the duty for booking or he has sold your car and is telling you stories, in any case, the person is liable.

Credibility matters in any business, so it is important to do business with people who have a track record for bringing cars from cotonou.

Should you want us to do this service for you, you can holla us on 08065077654.
Your post is not new on this issue.But what you all forget to realise is that nobody is going to risk his money for all of these uncleared clearing pattern.
Look, tell us what happen when you book the car with the custom,is it legal with a receipt of payment to bring in a car that is older than 8 years to Nigeria ?
The 200,000-300,000 what does that stand for?I know there are legal possibilities to bring in cars through Cotonou but you guys are too to economical with information to enable one make a right decision.I have 2 bitter experience on that route and will not go back without correct information.
CultureRe: Remarriage? by brownbonno(m): 8:13am On Aug 16, 2008
Yes,it does happen.
In most of the Nigeria culture,it is a belief that the woman(wife) is a heritage of the family.In the event of the husband passing on,she is handed over to the nearest kinsman in the husband family to take care of her and her children and include performing a wife function.But this trend is fading away because no body wants to do it any more especially with the advent of churches in every corner of the street.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries by brownbonno(m): 7:37pm On Aug 15, 2008
shawamma,

Do you need a crystal ball to tell you what is happening?
Relax and enjoy the WAIT period.
If i may ask,you are a male and your profile says FEMALE.Hope no scam here,even in your application.

Londoncool,
Thx for the privileged information.
AutosRe: Do You Need A Car? Call Me by brownbonno(m): 5:21pm On Aug 15, 2008
enokoko:
brownbonno

yeh! more light cud be shared on it because i still arrange cleared vehicles from cotonu for some of my clients that wish to. however i don't normally force them.
its an optional decision. Anyway i once shed light on it and got some serious negative comments from people online. though i got some support from well to do users of nairaland i refuse to push on the enlightenment. i just leave it to optional choices of those that call.

if you want more light on it. you cud call and we cud arrange to meet so i cud enlighten you more. (however u will buy me lunch sha! grin

08034317041 is my number. name: Eno.
Eno,

Thanks i can remember the fire brigade attack on you.
Please send me email brownbonno@yahoo.com.
Lunch no bi wahala only if u accept a cup of coffee,hahahaha.
Hope to hear from you.Cheers
AutosRe: Do You Need A Car? Call Me by brownbonno(m): 10:20am On Aug 14, 2008
How will you bring in cleared cars from Cotonou to Nigeria without "smuggling" to Nigeria,especially cars older than 8 years.
Most people are deter from Cars importation because of this 8 years rule.If more light is shed it will encourage people to begin the trade again without fears of custom wahala.
PropertiesRe: Do You Know Any Short Lets In Nigeria? by brownbonno(m): 1:56am On Aug 12, 2008
The problem in Nigeria is greed.Getting rich through the fast lane.The statistics of NDLEA of the nabbed men/women at the airport is a testimony of our level of greed.
People are talking about bankers receiving fat salaries,because the banks are making massive profit from "Our" money (deposits) from corrupt government officials.
Ask yourself why do Nigerian bank send their staff to source for customers to make deposit ?Do they fulfill their social responsibilities to the society,how do the average Nigerian benefits from their banking services etc.
We have a long way to go.
ComputersRe: Engineers In The House Pls Kindly Take A Look At This: by brownbonno(m): 11:45pm On Aug 11, 2008
Without a little history about your Laptop,i can;t say much but check link below.

http://www.pcuser.com.au/pcuser/hs2.nsf/web/E8DD3BB2001C31D4CA256E95003048A6
WebmastersRe: My Dreamweaver World :: Dw Users Only! by brownbonno(m): 11:37pm On Aug 11, 2008
webdezzi:
i will list stuffs i find useful in dreamweaver

1. the snippet panel, where you store your frequently used codes (i have the "change password", login, etc code blocks there so i don't have to write that code for every site. i just go there)
Why do you still write in codes(HTML) when is already done by dreamweaver itself?
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries by brownbonno(m): 10:10pm On Aug 11, 2008
Aplying outside the Uk will be ok.But must be between 17-30 years of age and does not have dependent children any of whom are 5 years of age or over or who will reach 5 years of age before the applicant completes his working holiday(other requirements are already covered in your first post).
Wish you/her the best.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries by brownbonno(m): 8:49pm On Aug 11, 2008
mickeyp:
Hi everyone.

I have a question about the Working Holiday Maker Visa.

I hold British and Nigerian passports and live and work in London. My girlfriend holds a Nigerian passport and is currently visiting me on a Tourist Visa. I would like her to apply for the WHM.
The answer is NO.You cannot switch from Visitor visa to another immigration category except/only in the most compelling and compassionate circumstances.
Morealso,your GF did not honestly disclose her intention to the ECO as at the time of her application.Since there is no marriage/civil partnership on card at the moment,she have to make a new application from out side the Uk for her desired EC.
TravelRe: Vi by brownbonno(m): 1:37pm On Aug 11, 2008
Lumidii,

Thanks for the contribution,but if you read Judgments - R (On The Application of Baiai and Others) V Secretary of State For The Home Department(House of Lord opinion),it is clear that the HO cannot assume a sham marriage from the face of document provided.In any case i am on the poitive side.
TravelRe: General UK Visa Enquiries by brownbonno(m): 10:36am On Aug 11, 2008
@megastu,
your last question is answered in my previous post.See below

The concessions are stated in (7)(c)

(7C) Paragraph 320(7B) shall not apply in the following circumstances:

(a) where the applicant is applying as:

(i) a spouse, civil partner or unmarried or same-sex partner under
paragraphs 281 or 295A,

(ii) a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner under paragraph 290,

(iii) a parent, grandparent or other dependent relative under paragraph 317,

(iv) a person exercising rights of access to a child under paragraph 246, or

(v) a spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner of a refugee or person with Humanitarian Protection under paragraphs 352A, 352AA, 352FA or 352FD; or

(b) where the individual was under the age of 18 at the time of his most recent breach of the UK's immigration laws.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria's Polity Heats Up Yar'adua Summons Newspaper Publishers-sss Withdraws by brownbonno(op): 8:05am On Aug 11, 2008
Shame has grip the face of the presidency,following a discovery that the promotion of Ribadu and the other demoted Police officers because the recommendation was made to the President who was the chairman of the Police council by the IG.It was not be noted that the PSC was not constituted as the time.

How Ribadu, others were promoted — Investigation from police memo
Written by Kingsley Omonobi
Monday, 11 August 2008
RECOM MENDATIONS for the cancelled promotion of former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) and others were actually made under a special proposal by the then Inspector-General, Mr. Sunday Ehindero in a December 8, 2006 memo, the Vanguard can now reveal.
The memo with Ref No. SH: 4640/IGP.SEC/ABJ/Vol.3/505 and entitled, “Posting of AIGs and CPs/Special Recommendation for Promotion of Senior Officers,” was sent to former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

The objective, said Mr. Ehindero in the memo, was “the need to invigorate the operational base of the force.”

“The earlier effort made to get the postings approved by the former Police Service Commission was inconclusive. In the absence of the Police Service Commission, I seek the approval of His Excellency for the postings and ‘Special’ promotions of officers who have exhibited excellence in the discharge of their duties,” he explained.

Apart from the 18 AIGs and 19 Commissioners of Police, who benefited from the postings as recommended in the memo, 5 Deputy Commissioners of Police got special recommendations for promotion to CPs, 7 Assistant Commissioners got special recommendation to DCPs while 4 CSPs got special recommendation for promotion to ACPs.

Mr. Ehindero's recommendations: “I recommend the special promotion of the above named Deputy Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Commissioners of police. This is in recognition of their individual professional excellence as highlighted below.

“DCP HYACINTH IWENDI — The officer is the Force Public Relations Officer, a command duty post which by establishment is ordinarily held by a Commissioner of Police. DCP Iwendi is an academically and managerially competent officer with sound public relations credentials. In practical demonstration of his professional competence, he has initiated various enlightenment programmes which have tremendously improved police image.

“His effective command of all sensitive arms of the force and unequalled initiatives in the department are eloquent testimony to the ability of this officer to be considered for higher challenges by being promoted to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police, which is befitting his duties and status as Force Public Relations Officer.”

“DCP SOLOMON ARASE — The officer is the Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector-General of Police (PSO-IGP) by virtue of which he is the administrative head of the IGP’s Secretariat. DCP Arase possesses sound qualities of good judgement, efficient human and material resources management, initiatives and professional drive and he is self-assured as an officer.

“Furthermore, he has efficiently coordinated several workshops, conferences and seminars on topical police issues aimed at enhancing capacity building and policy formulation drive of the force. The officer has demonstrated professional abilities, trustworthiness and high level commitment to his schedules and proven that his special promotion to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police is not only deserving, but will symbolise a befitting rank to his schedules.”

“DCP COLUMBUS OKARO — The officer is the Force Legal Officer and Head of the Legal Unit of FCID, a Commissioner’s duty post. A lawyer of high repute, he heads the police prosecution team that prosecutes all criminal cases of national significance at the superior courts of record. He has in demonstration of his legal excellence recorded landmark convictions in complex criminal trials involving high brow crimes like pipeline vandalisation, economic crimes, murder and armed robbery.

“His promotion to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police as being recommended is in recognition of his legal brilliance, professional excellence and above all, an elevation to the rank befitting him in a duty post he has excelled.”

“DCP NUHU RIBADU — The officer is the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), a duty he has been performing with a high level of professionalism, zeal and courage.

A lawyer and sound detective, DCP Ribadu has professionally piloted the affairs of the commission, made significant breakthroughs in major economic crimes, money laundering and other corruption related cases to the admiration of the national and international communities.

“His initiatives have led to the de-listing of Nigeria from the non-cooperating countries and territories (on money laundering and terrorism) by the International Financial Action Task Force. His elevation to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police not will only maximise his potentials but it will be a befitting rank for his position in the commission.”

“DCP ADEBAYO AJILEYE — The officer is the Force Armament Officer, a command position which by establishment is ordinarily held by a substantive Commissioner of Police. DCP Ajileye has brought his experience to bear on this specialised and highly sensitive department of the force by introducing key policy directives, modernising and re-organising the administration and operations of the department.

“He has demonstrated adequate command qualities to justify his being specially recognised and recommended for promotion to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police in line with his schedules.”

“ACP MOHAMMED ABUBAKAR ADAMU — He is our representative in the INTERPOL Headquarters, Lyon and currently one of the directors at headquarters, the only African holding such a high office at INTERPOL headquarters.

His high level of proficiency, dedication to duty earned him the enviable post of director which is a pride particularly to the Nigeria Police and the country in general. He is therefore recommended for promotion to Deputy Commissioner of Police.”

“ACP ADERANTI CORNELIUS KAYODE — The officer is the Deputy Defence Adviser, (Police) at the Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the UN; an appointment he held since June, 2002. Since his assumption of duty he has distinguished himself with high level of proficiency and dedication to duty which earned Nigeria recognition and credit.

He has strengthened relations with UN Department of Peace-keeping Operations and that has expanded Nigeria Police participation in peace-keeping operations. He is strongly recommended for promotion to Deputy Commissioner of police.”

“ACP ALI AMODU — The officer is the Head of the Inspector-General of Police Special Investigation Unit, Abuja, a duty he has performed with high level of professionalism, dedication and integrity. An accomplished investigator that has saved the image of the police through diligent investigations.

Worthy of mentioning is the successful investigation of three sensitive cases which attracted commendation from the Presidency. His promotion to Deputy Commissioner of Police will undoubtedly motivate him for higher productivity.”

It was after the approval that the then IG through a Police Wireless message in May 2007, released the names of all the officers promoted as well as the postings. The Police Service Commission board was, however, inaugurated in March 2008.
The commission last week cancelled the promotions, saying they did not follow due process.

What the Police Act says

Part II of the Police Act says of the functions and Powers of the Commission:
6. (1) The Commission shall-

(a) be responsible for the appointment and promotion of persons to offices (other than the office of the Inspector-General of Police) in the Nigeria Police Force;

(b) dismiss and exercise disciplinary control over persons (other than the Inspector-General of Police) in the Nigeria Police Force;

(c) formulate polices and guidelines for the appointment, promotion, discipline and dismissal of officers of the Nigeria Police Force;

(d) identify factors inhibiting or undermining discipline in the Nigeria Police Force;

(e) formulate and implement policies aimed at the efficiency and discipline to the Nigeria Police Force;

(f) perform such other functions which in the opinion of the Commission are required to ensure the optimal efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force ; and,

(g) carry out such other functions as the President may, from time to time, direct.

(2) The Commission shall not be subject to the direction, control or supervision of any other authority or person in the performance of its functions other than as is prescribed in this Act.

7. The Commission shall have power to -

(a) pay the staff of the Commission such remuneration and allowances as are payable to persons of equivalent grades in the Civil Service of the Federation;

(b) enter into such contracts as may be necessary or expedient for the discharge of its functions and ensure the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission; and,

(c) do such other things as are necessary and expedient for the efficient performance of the functions of the Commission.

8. The Commission may, subject to such conditions as it may think fit, delegate any of its powers under this Act-

(a) to any officer in the service of the Nigeria Police Force; or

(b) to a committee consisting of such number of persons, one of whom shall be named as Chairman, as may be prescribed by the Commission.


http://www.vanguardngr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14048&Itemid=0
PoliticsNigeria's Polity Heats Up Yar'adua Summons Newspaper Publishers-sss Withdraws by brownbonno(op): 10:40pm On Aug 10, 2008
As Nigeria's polity heats up Yar'adua summons Newspaper publishers to a Meeting, SSS Withdraws invitation to Ribadu

Last View on Sun 10th August, 2008
Last Modified on Sun 10th August, 2008 3:46:52 pm
Author: Posted by Admin Sahara
SaharaReporters, New York

As tension builds within Nigeria's body polity over several controversial actions of the Umaru Yar'adua government, security sources in Abuja have told SaharaReporters the President is summoning newspaper publishers in the country to a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 12 at the Aso Rock presidential villa. A source in the presidency, however, said the meeting was a quarterly meeting earlier scheduled with publishers.

The real agenda of the meeting was not being disclosed to Saharareporters, but our sources said that feelers from different segment of the polity indicate that Yar'adua may have alienated the Nigerian people.  Furthermore, they said, there was concern in the presidency about the sense of unease in the country concerning the legitimacy of the Yar'adua government. 

Another source of concern, our sources also said is the perception that Nigeria has ground to a halt while Yar'adua, his wife, Turai and a coterie of advisers, mostly from Katsina State, are conniving to defraud Nigerians through fertilizer and food grain importation.

The government is further concerned that Nigerian embassy officials in Washington DC have been summoned by the US State Department twice within two weeks to receive the concern of the United States about the treatment of former EFCC Chairman Nuhu Ribadu, and the need to bring traction back to the nation’s anti-corruption crusade. The summons from the State Department was honored by the Deputy Ambassador, Ambassador Baba Gana Wakil, as the Nigeria Ambassador to the US, General Oluwole Rotimi (rtd) was said to be away in Nigeria.  Demoted by two ranks a week ago, Ribadu and facing the prospect of being ejected from NIPSS, Ribadu was late last week summoned to appear before the SSS.

Another subject of concern to the presidency is last week’s coup in Mauritania, coming as Nigerian army officers are known to be getting more critical of the government, some of them confronting their superiors in newspaper articles and letters.

The meeting with the newspaper publishers is aimed at securing their understanding and assistance as the government prepares to undertake further controversial activities expected to be resisted by Nigerians.  Yar’Adua’s guests are expected to put pressure on their editors to take a more sympathetic tone to the government to ensure its survival.

Meanwhile, the State Security Service (SSS) late last week withdrew the invitation extended to Ribadu to appear before the SSS agents in Jos.  Saharareporters had revealed that the agency was set to arrest Ribadu last Wednesday, but mounting international pressure from the UK and the US, as well as from international bodies such as the United Nations Human Rights Council and Transparency International, in addition to domestic restiveness, might have led the Yar'adua government to pull back from the onslaught on Ribadu, at least for the moment.

Security sources in the presidency told Saharareporters that the Director General of the State Security Service (SSS),  who was directly in charge of Ribadu's case, ordered his men to call off the plan to arrest Ribadu until the controversy generated by his demotion settles.

The Inspector General of Police, Mike Okiro is officially confused about what to do with Ribadu and has been shifting blame between the three parties involved in his demotion.  First he claimed that the Police Service Commission (PSC) would be responsible for withdrawing him from the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).  When the PSC board rejected his request, he turned to the NIPSS, led by its Acting Director General, Yakubu Sankey, to do the job even though Sankey had already declared publicly that he was awaiting directives from the IG's office on the matter.

Sources told Saharareporters that the IG was banking on Sankey to do the dirty job because the IG and the team behind Ribadu's ordeal wanted to manipulate Sankey's possible ambition to become the next DG of NIPSS.  It is not clear if Sankey had applied to be made the DG of NIPSS.

The IG, who was himself twice promoted above his peers—first as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2002 by former President Obasanjo, and in 2007 as IG, stepping over a more senior officer, DIG Sylvester Onovo—has since December last year taken on the task of hounding Ribadu.  This task is being executed on behalf of James Ibori, the former governor of Delta State who is now facing corruption charges at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, and who sponsored Okiro to the job of IG.

SaharaReporters learnt that the decision to demote Ribadu was hatched last May between the PSC board chair, Parry Osayande, Ibori, Kwara State Governor Bukola Saraki and IG P Okiro.  To assuage Ribadu's fears after it was leaked to the media, Osayande made a personal call to Ribadu , assuring him that he would rather "resign than persecute” him (Ribadu).

Osayande's call to Ribadu was aimed at pacifying him so that he would not deploy what the group regards as his "media attack dogs" on the PSC and the IGP, as the IG was still smarting from the bruises he received when he decided to send Ribadu to NIPSS in a move that was exposed as a ruse by Saharareporters.

The final plan was hatched last week as James Ibori asked Okiro and Osanyande to announce Ribadu's demotion as a personal "birthday gift".  Ibori had turned 50 and was traveling out of the country to celebrate his birthday.  The announcement of the widely-criticized demotion was hurriedly done as Ibori, using his recently released diplomatic passport, prepared to fly to Ghana en route South Africa.

SaharaReporters has also learned that following his birthday celebrations in South Africa, details of which are contained in a previous story on this website, Ibori plans to travel to the Olympics in China in a Federal government delegation.  We are unable to confirm this plan at the time of this report.
Meanwhile, the former head of the EFCC Economic Governance Unit, Ibrahim Magu, remains in police detention today as IG Okiro looks for a reason to charge him to court as planned.  Analysts see his continued detention as a serious contradiction of the rule of law mantra of the Yar'adua government.
TravelRe: Vi by brownbonno(m): 10:23pm On Aug 10, 2008
johnthomas,

You can take advantage of this concession under para 320(7)(c).See below.

The concessions are stated in (7)(c)

(7C) Paragraph 320(7B) shall not apply in the following circumstances:

(a) where the applicant is applying as:

(i) a spouse, civil partner or unmarried or same-sex partner under
paragraphs 281 or 295A,

(ii) a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner under paragraph 290,

(iii) a parent, grandparent or other dependent relative under paragraph 317,

(iv) a person exercising rights of access to a child under paragraph 246, or

(v) a spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same-sex partner of a refugee or person with Humanitarian Protection under paragraphs 352A, 352AA, 352FA or 352FD; or

(b) where the individual was under the age of 18 at the time of his most recent breach of the UK's immigration laws.
PropertiesRe: Do You Know Any Short Lets In Nigeria? by brownbonno(m): 4:54pm On Aug 10, 2008
rockhaven:
I HAV short letss for u in lekki and adeniyi jones area.please call segun ojemuyiwa on 08033043242.see my webpage www.rockhavensolicitorsnigeria.page.tl
it is 50k per day but we can let u share it with some other friends
You want to be rich over night.Greedy people. embarassed
TravelRe: Dublin by brownbonno(m): 3:42pm On Aug 10, 2008
bigkayy:
Yeah, the DoJ just chanced their arms, they are perfectly aware of the fact that their interpretation of EU directive on free-movement of people wont stand the test of ECJ, the section 3(2) which was the bases of refusal of residence card to EU spouses is not but a baseless excuse, now DoJ have been told by ECJ that instrument 3(2) is not legally valid and hence had been revoked.
Am very much pleased for all the affected parties.
Cool, you got my point.
TravelRe: Dublin by brownbonno(m): 3:09pm On Aug 10, 2008
linapeace:
no we are all Eu citizens. and the kindergarten in ireland is too expensive, why is it like that,is it for the whole day or just for some hours or what. please tell me. here in germany it is calculated according to your income, so how is it there please
I mean the child benefit is 332 Euro for 2 kids.

@bigkayy,
Thanks for the lights.
About the immigration sucks,i was referring to the pains/agony the DoJ made family members of EU citizens go through to enable them a stay or issuance of residence card.It came to a ridiculous point that deportation order was issued to such EU family members.Thanksfully,a new ECJ decision(25/07/08)have cleared the air.
TravelRe: Dublin by brownbonno(m): 1:50pm On Aug 10, 2008
linapeace:
i heard they rent house and not apartment in ireland, that is family living in a big house or small house without anyother tenant living with them, but is there no wany of one renting an apartment there.


ok,i want to know more about child benefits, and how much it can cost for kindergarten of 2 kids, can i work and school at thesame time. these and other more are getting me confused.
There are KGs but don;t know the rates.You can work and school it all depends how flexible you are.
They have a generous welfare system,CB for 2 kids is 332 Euros p/month.
Yes there are appartments,the rents are on the high side but there are ways around it which i can;t paste here(sorry)
Do you have a non-EU moving with you ?
TravelRe: Dublin by brownbonno(m): 1:30pm On Aug 10, 2008
manmustwac:
@linapeace
just tell me what u want to know and i'll call my friend later to findout for you

@brownbonno
well in my dictionary apartment and house are both the same thing to me
That dictionary is misleading.(only if u care to know)
TravelRe: Dublin by brownbonno(m): 1:23pm On Aug 10, 2008
manmustwac:
I think i have to disagree with you there brownbonno i was in Ireland about 2 weeks ago for the weekend and according to my firend that i was staying with in Shannon his rent for his 3 bedroom apartment is about 600 euros a month
Read between lines,Shannon and Cork are two different cities and in different counties.I said 2/3 bed house and not appartment.
Dublin and Cork are the manufacturing, financial, and commercial centres of Ireland
TravelRe: Dublin by brownbonno(m): 12:58pm On Aug 10, 2008
linapeace:
ALTHOUGH i and my family stays in Europe but just want to change the route to island but we have no one there, that is the problem, i want to further my education and at the same time get a job, so that is why i need someone who resides there to give me more details, on dublin generally
Although i don;t live in Ireland,i do know much about the country from Economy,politics,education etc.I know rent is expensive.For example,a 2/3 bed house in Cork is about 1200-1500 euros.
There are jobs if you have the right credentials/experience,the immigration sucks especially for non EU(changes on the way).

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