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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 10:09am On Jul 10, 2019

Rubyventures:
You've said it all , a word is enough for the wise. Lots of CEO's here on a £1M salary package ride bikes and scooters, some don't even own cars because they feel its not a necessity, but try this in Nigeria and they will call you money miss road. Most Nigerians have got misplaced priorities that's why the country is in a mess.

Abi ooo. Many of our folks here still carry that same syndrome from home to this country. I don't know how we can break away from this misplaced priority syndrome that affect the black community.
It reminds me of a documentary I watched few months ago, it was during when Idi Amin decided to send off the Indians and other Asians out of Uganda. An Asia man was interviewed and ask why do Asians do well than their African counterpart? He gave valid and concrete reasons why that is.
An African and Asian workmates on the same salary, the Asian saved up and keep some for rainy days while the African spends his salary on things to show off and then come back to borrow from the Asian to support/service whatever venture he is onto.
The Asian will lend him the money with interest so the African guy is indebted to his Asian workmate forever.
The cycle continue like that.
Abeg make Una no vex with my long story. But that's the fact. Make we drop all these I need to tell people I don arrive!!

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 9:31am On Jul 10, 2019

Lexusgs430:
You are just expressing your true position Oga....... Are you saying, the 1st generation aygo's are fugly............

Hahahaha they look o.k tho but just the engine power is too slow. They only come in 1l, no enough leg/load space. The new generation too is 1l too but powerful. My opinion like u said tho.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 8:16am On Jul 10, 2019

fatima04:
What about Aygo, I have been eyeing it since a lot of people mentioned it on here oo. Awa humble beginners

The new generation Aygo is good, but they are mainly new tear rubber and are pricey.
Since it's common sense to get a fairly used car as a starter, I won't advice you go for Toyota Aygo cos the ones u will find are the 2009-2014 models.
Hyundai i10 is quite good tho and have enough room space. Try read the reviews of all the above brand/make I commented earlier.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 8:12am On Jul 10, 2019

Lexusgs430:
Wetin do aygo?

A beautiful 4 seater vehicle, very low maintenance, free road tax, low insurance, low petrol consumption etc etc etc.............

Oga Lexus try get my point. The above Toyota Aygo is a new generation Aygo. All I've said is people should get reasonable good used cars.
I meant Toyota Aygo 2009- 2014 is a no no for me.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 3:59pm On Jul 09, 2019

Lexusgs430:
It rather shows, commonsense approach....... Why buy a V8, when an i3 would perfectly do the same job.... In styles measurable to the user...........

True talk my brother. Just commonsense. It is not only about saving but common sense.
A lot of folks here go for all these massive cars on PCP ooo not outright ownership despite working in mediocre jobs just to feel among. Why not cut your coat according to size.
Save reasonably and get yourself a car that will serve you and your family well.
Na wetin dey kill us for 9ja be this, showing off cars forgetting cars have massive depreciation and driving small cars with big efficient engines are the best ways to enjoy yourself in this country

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 11:05am On Jul 09, 2019

spacyzuma:

Ok, so what is the proper and COMPLETE procedure to buying a car, paying the tax, buying insurance, etc...before driving it home?

1. Search for your desired car, agree with the dealer ( make sure the package includes new MOT, new service and other orisiri is included as agreed).
2. After u've arranged payment. Start looking for insurance and that can start when u want to go pick up the car. E.g if u want to pick up your car 2 weeks after u've paid, u can arrange for your insurance to start by then.
3. Some dealers do offer 1 week insurance or 3 days insurance tho. Am not too sure, but u can ask.
4. Road tax can be paid on the day u are picking up the vehicle either pay by full or by DD. Important to know how much your vehicle specifications will be for the tax e.g My Kia auto is £140 /year.
I hope I helped a lil bit.
Oga Lexus Sabi all these wella pass me

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 10:55am On Jul 09, 2019

Lexusgs430:
Let's assume we put a 1.4 civic vs ur kia........ Which would cross the line first...........

Civic of cos. But if u need a low fuel consumption car and a reasonable range car for a family of 3-4, nothing beats Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10, VW Up, Seat Mii & Skoda Citigo. Cheap to maintain and low insurance. Abeg Toyota Aygo should not been mentioned here ooo. Aygo should be a no no.

So for a lot of first time drivers/buyers like majority of us in this country, get something that will give u peace of mind. You don't need to be a petrol head, start small, get something that is value for money and just seat back.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 9:59am On Jul 09, 2019

Lexusgs430:
A 1.2 driving like a 1.4.......... How?......

Soon you go talk say, it cruises like a Rolls Royce.....

Ahhahaaha my chairman no be like that.
A Kia picanto 1.0l, 1.2l manual engine can't be compared to a 1.23l auto engine (my car). And am been honest when I say it drives like a 1.4l car with good fuel consumption.
A very good comparison is with the Toyota Yaris 1.3l 2008-2013, maybe not as refined as the Yaris but it feels like one.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 9:52am On Jul 09, 2019

spacyzuma:
Hi.
Did you buy the insurance and car together as a deal? Or did you buy the car first, and then buy insurance?

I bought the car first and insurance later.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 7:28pm On Jul 08, 2019

RalphJean:
Dear All, (especially @Lexus430).
First of all, my theory test was a one-time experience and it went well. I am happy.

Secondly, (and most importantly), I would like to get a first car. A little thing. Used. Max £800).
I have been looking at Gumtree and Facebook marketplace and recently e-bay. Autotrader seem expensive. I found 1 car auction company in Letchworth, Hertfordshire too.

Please what is the best way I could get a little Banger? Something little. A good runner. Dazzol.

I wish I could copy in @DaveChapelle in this request....��

This is my experience;
1. Get a full driving first ( I went for an auto test/license, passed once)
2. Get an auto car( I got a Kia picanto 2012 auto 16000 miles at a Kia franchise dealer for almost £5500) best deal ever and almost new car. I don't regret my choice. I advise do what will give peace of mind.
3. How is much is my insurance? Guess! £650 from Aviva. All I did was to add my full license and my wife's provisional license as the 2nd driver.
My advice is make a lot of research and go for something that will give u peace of mind.
Side note: my Kia picanto auto is a 1.23l engine but drives like a 1.4l.

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 7:07pm On Mar 12, 2019

RalphJean:
Please tell me more about Curve Card.
I have it, but have never really used it, like that. You mean I can put up my Credit card from another company on Curve?

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2018/01/new-curve-card-lets-you-connect-your-existing-cards-and-use-it-for-spending---but-heres-what-you-need-to-watch-out-for/

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Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 3:57pm On Jan 08, 2019

Mizik:
6.1 plus is much more expensive and i don't think a earpiece is worth the price difference....

Does the x6 have playstore tho? Am not quite sure about that. Anyways it's your decision.

Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 12:45pm On Jan 08, 2019

chukwugoziegi:
I should get my X6 befor the week runs out but Nokia 7plus is definitely more expensive and higher than the x6

UPDATE!
I got the phone this morning. Doesn't come with earphones. Just Type C cord, a charger head and a silicone back case.
P.S.
Thank you mizik

Why not 6.1 plus? My 6.1 plus came with an ear phone.

Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 6:58pm On Dec 21, 2018

Aphrodite007:
Lexus o, I need your help. Do you think I can travel to Dublin with my spousal visa? Or do I need to apply for a visa. All the things they are saying on the website is just hard to understand. (PS: I’ve got a schengen visa for two years)

I remember when I went to Dublin few years ago, I was on a student visa. I applied for an Irish tourist visa. I think u will need to apply.
Let wait for others opinion

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Travel › Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Divine88: 4:37pm On Dec 04, 2018

The Mods for this thread jejely removed my comment. There is God ooo.
My comment wasn't derogatory or was something that warrant deleting. I was just helping my fellow man

Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 5:28pm On Nov 29, 2018

Learning our to use a spilt screen on this phone (Android Pie)

Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 5:19pm On Nov 29, 2018

Harshirama:
Yeah. It was so cheap I had doubts about buying at first. How is the Nokia X6?

Nokia 6.1 plus working perfectly, immediately I put it on, it automatically upgrade itself to Android Pie, got the latest November security yesterday as well.
Am not a camera person tho, so am o.k with any camera.
But one negative feedback about this phone is , it is very slippery even when u put in on a flat surface. Am waiting for my case tho.
But all in all, it's a good phone. I got a Nokia cos of the NOKIA ring tone grin

crazy right.

Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 9:21pm On Nov 26, 2018

Harshirama:
I ordered a Nokia X5 last week on jumia and it's from Hong Kong too.

Maybe it's from the same company who knows. But there prices are ridiculously cheap.

Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 9:18pm On Nov 26, 2018

Harshirama:
OK bro. Like how many days did it take

Approximately 6 working days. Ever heard of eglobal central? Don't if they ship to Nigeria also.
I got two phones off them ( Nokia 6.1plus & Xiaomi MI A2 lite).

Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 7:52pm On Nov 26, 2018

Harshirama:
How long did it take?

Sorry delivery was UK, I bought it from a company in Hongkong. Got it for £170, way cheaper than offers on eBay

Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 7:08pm On Nov 26, 2018

My Nokia 6.1 plus just arrived. Good to be patient. Yipeeee

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Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 6:28pm On Jul 16, 2018

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/m.gsmarena.com/nokia_61_plus_pops_up_on_geekbench_days_before_the_official_global_launch-amp-32216.php

Phones › Re: Nokia Users, Get In Here!!! by Divine88: 6:27pm On Jul 16, 2018

So we plenty wey dey wait for Nokia X6.
Good news again ( not sure if I can wait tho), the new Nokia 6.1 plus is coming to the international market since the Nokia X6 was specifically made for the Chinese market.
Tbh I don't know if I can wait, maybe I should jejely buy my Nokia 6.1 (2018) instead

Travel › Re: Applying For FLR After Your Initial UK Spouse Visa (extension) by Divine88: 1:53pm On May 29, 2018

Launna29:
Hi all, my name is Mrs Vanessa i am new here.
My husband and I are about to apply for our settlement visa for my son and I. My husband has his permanent residence in the UK. I have my degree from the uk university do I need to do the IELTs? And is scanned copies allowed or my husband is to post it to me? Please i need more advice

Wrong thread madam. Go to the uk spousal visa thread for any inquiries to your questions

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Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Divine88: 3:48pm On May 22, 2018

Maryam30:
Just got my decision made and passport ready for collection on TLS website.Now I’m nervous lol

Relax, just start packing your luggages and make sure u drop the required tithe for oga Lexus

Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Divine88: 2:16pm On May 08, 2018

SAWA17:
Congratulations oo! Am tapping into it!

All this waiting is actually nerve wrecking....especially with all these holidays!!!

How long on average is the wait to receive a decision (priority)?

Did biometrics on the 9th April.

Thanks, it is emotionally exhausting to be honest.

30 working days from biometrics I think. Anyways u are still within the timeframe, hopefully u hear from them this week or next week max

Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Divine88: 6:27pm On May 04, 2018

phatbaby1:
I think you would be adding to your wait time by waiting for your payslips then adding to unnecessary paperwork that the caseworker doesn’t need to see. They need evidence that your sponsor can support you not that you have ties to your country and have been working hard. The wait for the visa can be excruciating especially if you don’t pay for priority. 60-90 working days is no joke and even though some people have received their visas at 50-60 working days, you should be trying to save as much time as possible. Also rather than spend money on asking various lawyers, find the tithe fund for Oga Lexus and co

Seconded, especially the tithe fund for oga Lexus and co

Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Divine88: 11:31am On May 04, 2018

Lexusgs430:
Congratulations....... Remember to send your tithe payments (bitcoins & £).....

NB : A little reminder, down memory lane.........

Oga Lexus u be bad guy��. Everyone know you are the best, keep up the good work bro. ��
I go sure send am

Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Divine88: 4:31pm On May 03, 2018

Yesssssssssssssssssssssss
Visa was granted, o dear o dear. I want to say a special thank you to everyone who has ever commented on this thread. This thread was my fav nairaland thread for two years. January this year I started reading from comments from January 2015. Every details were noted and adhere to.

MY TIMELINE:

Visa type: Priority ( Husband)
Biometrics: 22/03/2018
Documents sent: 03/04/2018
Documents received email: NONE
Email application been prepared by ECO: 23/04/2018
Documents returned to my wife: 27/04/2018
Decision email: NONE
Decision Made: 26/04/2018
Made 3 calls and 2 emails to UKVI
Collection email: 02/05/2018

Scared initially cos they returned all the documents (original & photocopies)

Biometrics to decision: 23 working days(excluding holidays)

Biometrics to collection email: 26 working days (excluding holidays)

Thank you so much guys.

ADVISE: READ THIS THREAD THOROUGHLY

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Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Divine88: 6:08pm On May 01, 2018

oxygyne:
You should get an email this week after the holiday. Testimony Time!!

All the best.

Amen oo. Thank you boss
To be honest, I was even thinking about going to TLS office tomorrow just to satisfy my curiosity

Travel › Re: UK Spouse Visa/Appeal Process-part2 by Divine88: 5:49pm On May 01, 2018

Hi guys, how long does it take to get a decision email. I did biometrics on the 22nd March, documents has been sent back to my spouse since last Friday.
No decision email, no collection email yet. Called ukvi, we were told decision has been made last week.
Anyone with similar experience please?

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