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Travel › Re: Without Leaving My House, Passport Was Produced In Two Days And Delivered by budaatum: 4:49pm On Feb 13
Jogs1900:
I think what you need to do first is to make sure the details on your NIN is the same as your details on the international passport.

£20 was for money order.Paid for 10 years renewal.


Royal Mail C4 special delivery self-addressed envelope for return delivery
The old passport (if applicable)
Payment of the £20 administrative fee, made via postal order payable to the Nigeria High Commission, London (Applicants should write their name and telephone number at the back of the postal order.)
Application forms and payment receipt
All required documents should be sent to: Nigeria High Commission, 9 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BX.
I don't think I have an NIN. Know how to get one in Blighty?
Romance › Re: Should He Be Refunded?? Life Lesson 001 by budaatum: 4:47pm On Feb 13
FeliciaOja:
Sue them for what? I understand this is very emotional for him but that is the reality.

I have seen people pay thousands and still the person didn't make it. It's not hospital fault
This is not "the person didn't make it", since she didn't die on the operating table, but that the service was not delivered since the recipient didn't last long to receive the service.

I'd sue, because even if I don't get my money back, their defense cost would please me.
Politics › Re: Lagos–calabar Coastal Highway: Nsie Community Stages Peaceful Protest Over Farml by budaatum: 4:43pm On Feb 13
I know eggs must be broken for omelettes, but I hope NSIE hen gets compensated for its loss.
Travel › Re: Without Leaving My House, Passport Was Produced In Two Days And Delivered by budaatum: 4:41pm On Feb 13
Jogs1900:
I had same experience too in the UK...£20 money order.I got mine within 5 days.I think renewal is far easier than processing for a first timer.
£20 in total?

It's rather unfortunate I can't renew because my old one says I was born in Ifon Osun while my other passport says elsewhere. It was gotten for me in Ibadan for ₦25k in 2006, showing no documents and only passport photos.

It wasn't a problem for years until it was clocked at Murtala last time I left. I was fortunate the clocker had sympathy on my dying state, but it's a risk not to take anymore.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by budaatum: 4:26pm On Feb 13
It's definitely not the economy that is stùpǐd in UK.

On Sunday, Morgan Sweeney resigned as chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying [i]he took responsibility for advising Starmer to appoint Peter Mandelson as the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States.[/i]

Foreign Affairs › Re: US Attorney-General DISGRACES America Before The World by budaatum: 4:12pm On Feb 13
DatNiggaDaz:
grin grin

The judiciary under the certificate forger is far
worse. They collect loots the back door from politicians to sell justice and injustice as the case maybe.

Under the maladministration of mandate tivs the executive build houses for the judiciary to carryout illegalities and rascalities

Can the Rubber stamp legislature under the snatch and grab Master invite the Chief judge of Nigeria to ask questions like their countetparts elsewhere
You talking about this guy, right?

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by budaatum: 4:08pm On Feb 13
Kemetian:
CONGRESS Asked: "HAVE YOU INTERVIEWED ANY OF THE VICTIMS of child sex abuse and trafficking?"

ATT-GENERAL: "We should be discussing the Dow Jones and how well the stock market is doing."

GOODNIGHT AMERICA.

World's biggest Banana Republic
Sums it up, I'd say. It's after all, "the economy, stùpǐd"!
Though Dow Jones ain't that.
Politics › Re: On The Hierarchy Of Needs by budaatum: 4:03pm On Feb 13
Seems gone are the days when Abraham Maslow was actually read.

Site may throw a warning but it's safe. I checked.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApVoMsacKyk

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by budaatum: 2:08pm On Feb 13
Maeve7:
Sorry, but my time is precious. You’d have to pay to get my time.
You have to pay for my time too, ono, and as it is you can't afford to.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by budaatum: 1:48pm On Feb 13
bayelsaowei:
Let me reason like one of them..

If Trump was guilty of any crimes related to Epstein, Obama and Biden would have released the files along time ago.. For that reason Trump is as innocent as a dove..and like Pam wine Bondi said, he is the most transparent of all..

but then the same Trump has his finger print all over the Epstein files..

And that rotten human being is still the president of the united states of amercia..

embarassed
Now try reasoning like a maga with 2 daughters under 14 who watch the same telly you watch, and tell what you might think of dump now, and what your 2 daughters might think of you.
Family › Re: The Generation Whose Childhood Was Stolen By Technology by budaatum: 3:52am On Feb 13
MockingBird:
I would do all I can within my power to snatch my kids from the technology ruining the childhood of today’s kids.
I do often lament that children today have far too many distractions to reading books or inventing games to play, but I'm glad you recognise the parent's role in this.

I don't have young children anymore, but had my sister's kids f14, m12 and f8, visit for Christmas, and had to limit their technology use. It did mean I had to engage them more, but the pleasure was going to museums with them, reading books playing monopoly and chess and all of us learning to play the penny whistle. Even their mother was amazed at the effort needed to drag them away from their tablets and phones, and has decided to structure their day better so tech use is minimized.

Flip side though is while children of today might not have the depth of knowledge past generations might have, they sure do know about more stuff than my generation did at their age, which for all intent include neighbours through who's windows I could watch telly. They are preparing for a different world to mine, is what I think, but those who invest time in their children so tech doesn't raise them would likely do better in life, though I'd bet that's debatable.
Crime › Re: The $14 Trillion Heist: How Blackrock Secretly Bought The Global Economy by budaatum: 3:34am On Feb 13
GildedTruth:
You’ve hit the nail on the head, and your mention of Adebayo Ogunlesi is precisely why this 'Shadow Government' is so effective—they integrate the best minds from every corner of the globe into their architecture.

When BlackRock acquired GIP (Global Infrastructure Partners) for $12.5 billion, they didn't just buy airports and energy grids; they 'bought' the influence and the seat at the table that Ogunlesi spent decades building. The 'Gilded Truth' is that Ogunlesi is now a Vice Chairman at BlackRock and a member of their Global Executive Committee. He is no longer just a 'Nigerian businessman'; he is a key architect in the machine that manages $10 Trillion.

You suggest asking him what BlackRock is doing to Nigeria? The answer is hidden in plain sight. They are the 'Invisible Creditors.' When Nigeria negotiates debt relief or Eurobond issuances, they aren't just talking to the IMF; they are talking to the asset managers who own that debt.
I geminied and found Blackrock's investment (or should I agree with you and say exploitation in) Nigeria, is about $1b across several African nations, which, since Nigerian debt is approximately $44b, amounts to very little.

I also asked what the extent of Ogunlesi and Blackrock's involvement in Nigeria is, and is it positive or negative for Nigeria. Results below, with the caveat that Gemini can ne mistaken.

Personally, I think all entities (including countries and companies and world banks and even very wealthy Nigerians, have an effect on the Nigerian economy and polity, so I can not single out Blackrock, and nor have I seen anything to make me conclude that Blackrock's involvement in Nigeria is wholly negative.

That said, it is recognised that bond holders (those who buy a nation's debt) generally tend to have a huge influence on a countries policies, which might make them seem like the countries architects. This was made obvious to a certain Liz Truss who thought they didn't, and even president dump of America has to bow to bond holders, so I guess calling them a "shadow government" might not be untrue.

P.s. Ogunlesi was never "just a 'Nigerian businessman". He was a businessman, period, since his investments were never limited to Nigeria. He however plans to invest billions in Nigeria’s energy, aviation, and port sectors, but I'm very certain we'd complain if he dares reap profit from his investments no matter what good it does.

Accept my apology for using gemini. I'm AI obsessed at the moment.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by budaatum: 10:47pm On Feb 12
IjeBos:
The jury system seems to be acting as a firewall against the Trump.


https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/trump-justice-department-grand-jury-political-enemies
A federal grand jury this week refused to indict six congressional Democrats over a video where they told service members to reject “illegal orders.”

Remember that? This is a big deal, not just politically, but legally.

The outcome fits a broader pattern. Trump’s retribution campaign is hitting a losing streak.


https://thehill.com/opinion/lindseys-lens/5735971-democrats-video-refusal-indictment/

Politics › Re: Alex Otti Signed The Senior Citizens Bill Into Law. Photo by budaatum: 10:36pm On Feb 12
I'd like to see the budget for this, and hope it is sustainable without a tax increase on Abians.
Politics › Re: A Story Nigerians Thought Settled and Why It No longer Sits Easily - Onoriode by budaatum: 10:34pm On Feb 12
umarnuhu1900:
None of this asks Nigerians to suspend judgment. Courts exist to decide legal outcomes, and they should be allowed to do their work.
I am suspending judgement because a jury is currently having evidence I am not privy to presented before them and will pass judgement at the end.

One must wonder however, why such amounts were spent on her behalf (deviously smart of her by the way, for not spending it herself and on her own behalf), and what they got in return.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckglpd167n9o

Politics › Re: How Tinobu Destroyed Nigeria Within 2years Needs To Be Study by budaatum: 10:09pm On Feb 12
Has Tinubu done anything to improve Nigeria?

A more accurate question might be Has Tinubu done anything to improve the Nigerian economy?

Politics › Re: How Tinobu Destroyed Nigeria Within 2years Needs To Be Study by budaatum: 10:07pm On Feb 12
What has Tinubu done that is detrimental to Nigeria?

Politics › Re: How Tinobu Destroyed Nigeria Within 2years Needs To Be Study by budaatum: 10:00pm On Feb 12
Tinubu destroying Nigeria is debatable. You mentioned landlords, but they too must eat na. Besides, we also must charge more due to high building costs and in case tenants default. It's after all not easy to kick them out if they don't pay rent.

I am Obidient, but I strongly support Tinubu's fuel subsidy removal and his free float of Naira, despite their contribution to the increase in living costs. I just wish he'd cancel Youth Service or reform it, as it currently acts as a subsidy on labour to employers.

Politics › Re: US Missionary Says Fulani Bandits Are Behind Killings, Accuses Tinubu Government by budaatum: 9:07pm On Feb 12
OLAADEGBU:
Why should he be related to all Nigerians, is it not the duty of your elected officials to to protect you? He can only be related to his Christian brethren who happen to be in the minority in the north.
It is the duty of our elected officials to provide a secure environment for all Nigerians, so do you suppose American Christian missionary, Alex Barbir should not be poking his nose in Nigeria security and my protection?

If he were a Christian, I'm certain he must have read a Christian book that promotes love for all regardless of religion race or creed.
Crime › Re: Christian Leader Defends Kwankwaso, Calls US Visa Ban Bill "Gross Injustice" by budaatum: 8:54pm On Feb 12
I do wonder if Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is truly guilty of what he's being charged with, and either ways hope this will spur him to engage more finding a solution to the religious extremism, killings, or riots.

Politics › Re: US Missionary Says Fulani Bandits Are Behind Killings, Accuses Tinubu Government by budaatum: 8:49pm On Feb 12
OLAADEGBU:
Barbir, who recently visited Nigeria, made the claims while addressing concerns over insecurity in several states in an interview with US-based news outlet, CBN News.
I wish he was related to all Nigerians and not only his supposed "brothers and sisters in Christ in Nigeria" who are not the only ones being persecuted, and that Fulani or bokoharam are not the only bandits.

https://rileymoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/smith-moore-introduce-nigeria-religious-freedom-and-accountability-act-2026

Romance › Re: I'm 23 And I'm Thinking Of Starting A Relationship With Someone by budaatum: 4:45pm On Feb 12
PrimeJaga:
I want her but all this is based on fear.
Then recognise your fear and stop painting me red with your fear please.

Sports › Re: Manchester United Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe Claims UK Has Been 'colonised By Im by budaatum: 4:42pm On Feb 12
AndroBlaze:
This is coming from a man who lives in Monaco to avoid paying taxes to the UK, while running businesses inn foreign lands where the UK once colonized.

Even his Man U sef, how many English players are in his starting 11??

When rich men control politics, it seems to always turn negative and hypocritical.
Don't mind him. His hypocrisy is mind numbing and he does not have a clue what he's saying, because if he believes himself he wouldn't let migrants play for his Man U!

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/12/jim-ratcliffe-accused-hypocrisy-uk-colonised-immigrants

Romance › Re: I'm 23 And I'm Thinking Of Starting A Relationship With Someone by budaatum: 4:37pm On Feb 12
PrimeJaga:
I have never caught her lieing.
That's what even surprised me.

Sometimes I stylishly revisit very very old sensitive conversations and she still holds true and even open up more.

As for the qualities, I did mention it.
A man that's hardworking and thinks rationally and long-term. A man that values communication over ego (I've told her this before tho)

If she lies...
Well it's a huge red flag and will surely be recorded in my lists of reasons to never take her serious.
So, you have never caught her lying, and have painted a huge flag red to reason not to ever take her serious?

I think you should stop painting red what isn't there and start seeing the colour that is actually there or just get a less alarming colour to paint things with. But if you can't stop painting things red, then perhaps you should stop telling her lies and just tell her the truth, that you don't take her serious, for reasons best known to you.

Crime › Re: The $14 Trillion Heist: How Blackrock Secretly Bought The Global Economy by budaatum: 4:23pm On Feb 12
I think you should write to Nigerian-born Adebayo Ogunlesi or just create a thread to ask him what Blackrock is doing to and with his country. With a thread, we can all challenge him and Blackrock if their intentions are as nefarious as you seem to claim here.

You might think he would never see a thread, but trust that the interns who work for and with him will see it and eventually bring it to his attention.

Romance › Re: I'm 23 And I'm Thinking Of Starting A Relationship With Someone by budaatum: 4:17pm On Feb 12
PrimeJaga:
Nope I never thought she was a thief.
What I thought is maybe she's lying so the relationship can work.
Have you ever caught her in a lie or is it just something you are creating in your head?

What qualities must she see in you to want to make a relationship with you work?

And how must she think a relationship with you can work if she lies?
Politics › Re: I Have Tried To Send Money Using Peter Obi’s Bank And The Money Has Failed To Ge by budaatum: 4:13pm On Feb 12
So, Omokri lost money he sent to his village and that's the reason he doesn't want election results transmitted electronically?

I think he should send more money to his village to learn how to ensure it gets there, and then he might see how efficient and effective it might be to electronically transmit election results.
Romance › Re: I'm 23 And I'm Thinking Of Starting A Relationship With Someone by budaatum: 4:08pm On Feb 12
PrimeJaga:
The same thing I thought my bro.

I came here to see how others people have experienced their relationship.

Honestly I don't actually fancy one right now, it's just that I'm thinking of trying something new
So, you are creating in your head that I am a thief, and you are allowing a Nairalander that knows nothing about me to confirm the thought you have created in your head despite the fact that I am only sending you my nudes and even let you see my WhatsApp so you know what I send to others?

I think you are just afraid of living, because our dating has nothing to do with marriage, and likely wouldn't if we take care to cǒndomise so I don't get pregnant. On the other hand, it seems you do not think you are good enough for me despite my interest in you, which makes me think you might suffer from a tad of unworthiness and insecurity. You are definitely not decisive, shown by you going to ask your Nairaland family, but I like you anyway just the way you are.

You can explore living life with me if you wish, and I hope you do. Like I said, our relating may lead no where, but I am certain we can leave a good worthy relationship behind us when we split if we ever do combine, and we just might form a lifelong unromantic friendship from thereon. But if you don't fancy me at this moment in time, best is you let me know so I do not waste your time or mine.

P.S. Don't my current nude make me look tasty? I send it to you because I trust you wouldn't go showing it to your friends like immature boys do, and because I want you to get to know my body and my mind.
Christianity Etc › Re: The Mission by budaatum(op): 6:19am On Feb 12
LordReed:
LoLz. Budaatum the Bad Bunny of NL, even when you say find peace and love they think you a misleading devil. Bwahahahahahaha!
Such was thought of he whom many refer to as the Son of their God, my Lord, so I must be standing in good company.

Just got to make sure they can't drag me before Pilate and yell "Crucify buda!"

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: Trump Is The 47th President! by budaatum: 5:55am On Feb 12
The bill now heads to the US Senate where Republicans also hold the majority. Even if it cleared that hurdle, it is unlikely to be signed into law.

Separately, Trump's tariffs are also facing legal scrutiny as the US Supreme Court is set to rule soon on a case questioning the president's legal authority to impose the levies.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyz2142e77o

Literature › Re: Introducing Nairaland 10 Days Book Challenge by budaatum: 5:11am On Feb 12
My ninth book. But first, a confession.

Since the eight book and this book I haven't finished any other book. I haven't started any book and finished it before this book. This is the last book I finished since my eight book. It's taken me this long to finish this ninth book.

It's the first book I've come across that I can't read, and had to listen to it instead. And I had to listen to each hour like 10-12 times, not because I couldn't understand it but because I felt the need to force it into my head.

6 years for one book! Makes me wish I'd read this a lot sooner because it kind of made me look (or should that be see) better.

Book Title: Being and Time

Author: Martin Heidegger
Sports › Re: Manchester United Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe Claims UK Has Been 'colonised By Im by budaatum:
olowoeyinkule1:
"I've seen quite a bit of this at the football club,” he said.
He makes it seem like the 9 or 12million on benefits are mostly immigrants when the facts suggest otherwise. But is he suggesting immigrants are Man U's problems too?

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