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55emem55:
The wave of PPRs has been really overwhelming. I can imagine what it feels like to be a permanent resident of a country such as Canada. Congratulations everyone!

Actually it won't make one grow 2 heads. Once the euphoria has died and the reality sets in. It's just like everyday struggle in Lagos.

Greece? A country that has nothing. That even Nigerian economy at its worse is better than

AMvanquish:
I just don't understand what Sanusi is wasting his time doing with this Emir stool, dealing with this local politicians that have no moral compass, and On a normal day are not even close to his level. Sanusi should just resign and relocate to the world stage. Being in Kano is limiting his potential, he has a lot to offer elsewhere.

I can't agree more really.

doraozuruonye:
In the world today many are carrying sex on their head, some will even go as far as sleeping with hundred's of men or women, why the world have made sex as a second food that nourishes the body as many claims and there are those who don't even care about those things, i hate some things but the one i hate most is to see men's sexual organ it irritates me more than any other thing in world, not to talk of coming close to touch me with it, left for me i have no reason why i should have sex with a man if not for child birth.

In this time and age, who is even still talking like this? Ain't u enlightened enough to know what insemination is? U feel u don't need a man who is forcing u? Go and inseminate and stop disturbing people that don't care about Ur problems and insecurity

I wonder how short lived this guy's whyo will be?

IamPlato:
If You Are Married You Need Our Book because Parts Help Marriage, if You Are Single You Need The Whole Book. After Reading The Book, breeze Will Pass Through Your Brain And It Will Be in Order

I see that u are an internet warrior. Have taken very little time to read Ur posts, I don't see anything u can say that anyone would want to listen to.
Anyways empty vessels makes the largest noise.
I won't be replying u again. Good luck with Ur book.
Cheers!

truthsayer009:
okay, so let's assume all my friends are lying which can very possible. A quick research on my own gathered this.

When you have a little time, please try & read:
https://www.quora.com/Is-a-65-000-Euro-gross-annual-salary-a-good-salary-to-live-in-Nuremberg-Germany-for-a-single-person

At least, I don't know this woman from Adam. Never seen her. She explained in detail how a 65k salary would end up after (health Insurance deductions & taxes) would now result to 3,188 Euros per month.

A little screenshot below:

Actually it depends on the job and what scale of tax level one is currently in, that is what Ur friends didn't tell u and what the women didn't explain.
Do more research!!

IamPlato:
I Dropped A Red Pill For You In That Story.


If You Are Smart You Will Find It And Swallow it, but If You Are Not then take A Chill Glass Of Water And Walk Away

U really have time.

Jewessgratitude:
In my short time here as a member ( though been here as a guest since 2015) I observed that the guys here are easily irritated and get provoked at the slightest opportunity. I mean...I feel its uncalled for especially as this is a faceless forum.

I grew up knowing guys to be very discreet but these days especially in this forum, guys talk recklessly and gossip a lot too. They also dont mind their business.
Is it a comradeship thing here or what? An identity? Hmm....

I also observed non of the members live in Ikoyi, VI, and nice places one can easily relate with...guess I joined the wrong forum after all. Reason I feel like a square peg in a round hole like one in an entirely different circle of people. Hmmm...

If you come at me with your usual rantings, I won't be surprised.

U are seeking attention right? Don't worry people that give shit will notice u soon.

IamPlato:
I Didnt Add This To The Book But I Will Drop It Here.

We All Know Linda Was The Dream Of Many Men, guys Wanted To Fvck her But All The Guys That Came kept Talking About Linda The Blogger but When That other Guy Came (dont Remember His Name) Linda Said It In An Interview But People Didnt Read The Big Picture but I Did.


When That Rich Guy Came, they Met In A Resturant and They Chatted, she Introduced Herself As Linda The Famous Blogger but This Man Waved It Of And even Said "Really? Never Heard Of You Before Though" he Died The Talk About Her As A Famous Blogger because He Didnt Give A Fvck about Her Fame and Personality. That Alone Turned Linda ON, she Liked Him. Not Long She Opened Her Wet Pussy Wide For Him And He Fvcked Her So Hard That She Got Pregnant for Him, He Dumped Her And Moved On. To Him, he Had Done Her A Favour By Giving Her A baby.


Was It Not The Same Linda That Felt That Men Could Not Get Her, she Also Bashed Baby Mamas only For Her To Ride A Dick Till She Got pregnant.

More...

This one is talking panadol for another person's shit. U get time

hooha:
Dealing with seductive spirit is good for a lady suffering from the crisis of people eager to sleep with her, but never wanting to date her. Some ladies go through this issue, and it could be heartbreaking at the later stage of their life; when they are set to marry, and all what guys want from them is sex.

I don't even mean sex while dating, which is wrong, but I mean people wanting to sleep with you alone and never wishing or wanting to date you. So no matter how you cook, dress, even dress decently, behave nicely, and so on, every guy or most guys see you as someone that will be sweet in bed. It is indeed terrible!!.

I will advise such ladies to pray and fast against the spirit of seduction in them. This kind of fasting may be for 7 days, with reading of the Bible and much prayers.

This one is here to perpetrate confusion and misconceptions. Pls continue, God is watching u.

shortgun:
I don't know why people are always happy and thanking God whenever they get married especially women as if they got a gatepass to Paradise.
Marriage is hardwork, lassitude and not a bed of Roses.

It's a Nigerian thing

AutoJoshNG:
In Dubai, one of the most fascinating features in public transportation is the Dubai Tram. The Dubai Tram is an essential part of Dubai transport network.

Generally, Trams are one of the safest modes of public transport in the world.  

What exactly is a Tram?

A tram is similar to a train in many ways. It runs on a railway-like line called a tramway. Just like trains, it consist of a series of coaches/carriages/vehicles. Trams usually run from a tramway to a railway line. It can also be modified to have the speed of a train.

The Dubai Tramway

The Dubai Tram is a tramway located in Al Sufouh. The tram service links Dubai Metro and the Palm Monorail and runs along Al Sufouh Road and Jumeirah Beach Road. It provides access to destinations such as the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lake Towers.

The tram runs for 14.5 kilometres (9.0 mi) along Al Sufouh Road from Dubai Marina to the Palm Jumeirah and Al Sufouh. It takes about 42 minutes to run from Al Sufouh to Jumeirah Beach residences.

In Dubai, to board and ride in a tram, you would need to pay with a Nol card. You can purchase one at any of the tram or Metro stations. A Nol Card can be used by passengers to check-in and check-out of the tram by scanning (tapping) the card at the platform screen doors.

The Tram has a fixed fare of AED 3 (N300) per ride, regardless of the distance travelled. But if you're paying for a ticket with cash,  you would have to pay at a premium.

The trams run every 10 minutes during peak hours and 12 minutes at all other times. A trip along the entire route takes about 40 minutes.

Dubai Tram is fully automated. It provides a vast number of features and services for the convenience of the users. For instance, it is air-conditioned; it has Wi-Fi access throughout its network. It also has a complete mobile phone network. There is also dedicated Tram police to enforce rules.

See Also: Checkout The Fully Air Conditioned Bus Stop Shelters In Dubai (PHOTOS)

So, if you’re visiting Dubai, and you plan to stay in Al Sufouh, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeira, etc., you might need to use the Tram.

The Roads and Transport Authority, commonly known as RTA, a major independent government roads & transportation authority in Dubai coordinates the function of the Dubai Tram.

Autojosh.com takes you to the beautiful city of Dubai, to show you some photos of the fascinating Tram.

Now, why don't we have such mode of mass transit in major Nigerian cities?

Source:

https://autojosh.com/dubai-tram-this-is-one-of-the-safest-modes-of-public-transport-in-the-world-photos/

This is what Ur minister of transport calls the light rail. The one they had planned for pH, Lagos and Abuja but had till now has not materialized

mysteryman2014:
How are the mighty fallen.

Don't bite Ur horses yet. Time will tell.

Shows u these people have no regard for women

itsme01:
2/3rd of 309 lawmakers for a veto, in this countries filled with sycophants and people scared of EFCC.. the bill cant even get 1 of 10 in support when the executives bring out peoples scandalous files

Ahso! That's what u meant by that Ur statement. Anyways time will tell. But if it's if the legislative need executive consent? They don't really do so, I believe the last house altered that back then.

itsme01:




General Mohamodu Buhari (rtd) would never sign this into law, This one na waste of time

An independent office of the Arntorney General which isnt under the President's control means what is hapening in the US to Trump can happen to Gen Buhari and we know no Nigerian President would ever allow that


.

Do they need his consent to make the bill law?

truthsayer009:
I live in Germany as an Msc student & I also work remotely, more than 20 hours per week under the disguise of a full time work. That's is between me & my employer.

I have friends about 5, who work here in Berlin Full time Software Engineering jobs & they earn around 5,000 Euros monthly. 1,900 is being deducted from heir earnings monthly leaving a balance of 3,100 Euros.

I won't say more than this on this thread. Bye.

Ur information doesn't sound right bro. Pls do more research, ask Ur pals

saipn:
The more you try to proof a point the more your points become meaningless..The man in Germany explained what he passed through in Nigeria before he travelled out to Germany to further his studies..if he is ur family will you advise him to continue with teaching in private secondary school with less than 30k?what is the percentage of those ppl that are living fine in Nigeria?The guy even said he hasn't given his parents money when he was in Nigeria now there's divine breakthrough in his life for planning to send money to his parents for Christmas this December, now tell me has his life not change for good compare to when he was teaching in a private school in Nigeria?

Proof a point? What point? Or do we have only dumb people here? There is no point to proof. This is a discuss and everyone has a right to make their own opinion known. I am nobody so what point am I supposed to be proving? Sorry but u misunderstood what's happening.
Anyways it's irrelevant what u think.

Basalt:
First of all, I thought you said you have never been to USA, thats apart, is it now enough to discourage people from furthering their education abroad or will I say Germany simply because your wife didnt get help around the house?

Am only going to quote this portion cos I want to react to it specifically; yes it's possible to hire any nanny to look after Ur child but we weren't looking for any nanny. The money to pay the nanny was not the problem but rather the nanny itself (one can't be too careful).
In some cases but only when one pays tax and has a good health insurance one could even get the health insurance to pay for the nanny if one can prove that one is incapacitated to do so (that by the way was the situation we found ourselves then).

The other comments u made like the government raising one about 180 to 200 per child only goes so far and really doesn't cover much or any of the expenses one runs with ones children. Children are expensive in Germany but I see now what entices u to the country. Money is not everything.
The people suffering I mentioned earlier was yes mostly illegals but I also know and met students who ran out of funds and had stress keeping body and soul together.

Like I said, Ur life Ur decision. Let noone discourage u otherwise. My intention wasn't to discourage but to give other perspective to the discussion.
Cheers!!

Basalt:
Apologies if you feel insulted but you started it bro. What do you mean by Ur eyes will open soon enough and u'd have to rethink Ur plans in your first comment?
Are you hoping for me to rethink my plans or what? I am really pissed off when people claim to know it all even knowing the future as if they are God. I hate that post with passion and you should learn how to be constructive and mature in your posts. That abroad didn't work for you doesn't mean it won't work for others. You really need to have an open mind

I didn't mean any disrespect by my statement but that statement remains true and I won't be changing it or withdrawing it.
The statement embodies many experiences I have had along the way, seeing Nigerian and how they live and suffer.
Some years back my general manager (wifey) was looking for a help around the house but it was not easy to get here, something that one may have easily gotten in US, UK or Naija.
We were finally pushed to speak with Nigerians, men when u hear their stories u'd weep. It's esp difficult in a country that is getting hostile to foreigners. We had to respect ourselves and re-evaluate our strategy. I went off work and did the house help stuff myself,....lol.

I admire Ur spirit and rightful so, it's within Ur right to want success for urself. Pls don't let anyone take that spirit from u, fight for what u feel is right.
But remember this, not everyone is entitled to travel out or entitled to leave and work abroad. Me am living my dream so live urs.
Cheers!!

@basalt, I don't have to reply Ur insults.

Lol, I never claimed to have gone to the US or visited it. I have not been to the US nor do I want to go there.
As regards crossing the shores of naija, that one got me Rollin on the floor laughing.
Cheers!

ogongogames:
Not everybody can live Nigeria nor will everybody. Best thing is to focus on your life in Nigeria, if the opportunity to move abroad comes along and it logically seems beneficial (not all this nonsense rants by youths that have little to offer in the 1st place), then go for it. Bad idea IMO to make your sole goal in life to move outside Nigeria, setting yourself up for disappointment.

Thank you. U have hit the nail on the head better than I would have. Ur comment sums it all up beautifully.

salford:
The most common are Family Physicians, followed by Psychiatrists, then O&G and Internists.
What I have realised is that the ones not family Physicians would likely have practiced in South Africa, UK or Ireland before coming to Canada.
The family physicians from Nigeria all had to take regulatory exams. I am not sure about the ones from Europe or SA.

Nice to know. Can one find out about the ones from SA or Europe? I mean can one find out if they had to take the board before working in their fields and how long it took them before they had it all done? One needs to plan ahead and am curious about this cos my little cousins have started the process and I need to know how long it could take me if and when I decide it's time for me to apply if I so choose.

Mcslize:
Of course not all that glitter is gold but leaving this hell legally is a dream come through looking at how the country is going from bad to worse.

Majority of the people that leave is not because of going to acquire riches but it's because of good standard of living. A place where things work. However, the op is doing pretty well.

He has even started learning the language all of these just to integrate well into the system. I never see the op not doing fine after his schooling. He will surely be invaluable once he is done.

Yes I actually never said it was wrong or right to leave Nigeria. I only said for now it looks all glittery (we were all there) but that glitter always fades and one sees the realities of living abroad. Those realities come and they help one open his/her eyes.
The boy the OP of this post is still young so he has time on his hands and for that am glad.
There are also many Nigerians that are seeing shit right now, living in poverty in Europe and America, legal or illegal.
As always the best route to use is schooling and for that I commend the OP but pls let noone come and tell us here it's best to leave the country. On that one I don't completely agree.
We don't have to all agree but let's be matured enough to forgo insults.

Pls for those throwing insults around. It has nothing to help the topic on ground.
Lets be matured about our comments and stop the insults, they are uncalled for.
I see the moods have already moved in to start deleting silly comments.
I won't be replying any insults.
Anyone that didn't like my comment should pls deal it their issues.
Cheers!!

Mcslize:
Jesus Christ! Did you just say that? You mean someone who was teaching in a private school in Nigeria and receiving peanut left for Germany, his situation is not better than where he left? Bro, be truthful for once. Can you take up that teaching job right now and get paid 15k monthly? Why are we always this wicked to say the truth?

Am only saying not all that glitters is gold. It's left for everyone to decide for himself what is better for the person in a situation but always remember there are many sides to a story. If u don't agree with that then that's Ur problem

Basalt:
Yea, it's me Basalt and I always don't wanna paint words. I am a graduate of Geology from UNN (with over 4point GP).
I received much discouraging advice especially from my relatives in America and even my friends telling me that since I have a high GP and still young I should continue applying for jobs in Nigeria because Abroad is no longer what it used to be. I was listening to their lies and applying to non existing jobs for complete 2YRS.
Out of all those applications, I was able to secure only private school jobs which paid less than 30,000 with lots of stress on my life. After 2years of frustration and earning like a rat, I came back to my senses.

I sold everything I had, borrowed money from my elder sister's husband (God bless them for me) and entered Germany last month on student visa because to me, all die na die (even if I perish in Germany I will perish happily than continue crying in silence in Nigeria)

On getting here mehn, the first thing I regreted was not leaving Nigeria earlier. I blamed myself for listening to their lies and discouragement all these while thats why I deem it important to open this thread and pray Moderator pushes it to the front page because I know there are many people receiving such discouragement as we speak.
within three weeks of comming here, I have a part-time job that pays me 13.5 euros per hour (I work for 80hrs per month) in addition to that, I have one mini job that pays me 445 euros per month.

My accommodation is 350 Euros per month and my living expenses are about 150 Euros a month or highest 200 if I spend heavily.
In addition to that, I have access to a world-class education for almost free and stand a better chance of getting a professional job after my masters and you know what that means?
Now do the Maths and tell me how it is not better than less than 30,000 Naira which I was earning in Nigeria before leaving?

Some people will say I am lucky but honestly, I am yet to see any student in Germany die of hunger here unless he is lazy.
I repeat, NEVER you listen to anyone telling you to remain in Nigeria UNLESS you are earning fat salary in Nigeria, even the so-called politicians send their children here.

There are other side's to a coin. The situation u find urself now is really not better than where u were apart from the fact that u are now being educated in Germany but give it time. Ur eyes will open soon enough and u'd have to rethink Ur plans.
God bless!!

salford:
Pros: Easier for PR if you are an international student, diversified economy, decent average wages for professionals (only Alberta is higher), cuisines is oyinbo food, but there are Nigerian food stores scattered across the province, Good number of Nigerian trained doctors and other professionals, less populated, cheap phone plans and car insurance, decent cost of rent or property etc

Cons: Bitterly cold-comparable to Manitoba and Edmonton & up, Mosquitoes in summer, diversity not as much as Ontario or BC, could be boring, no real international airport like the one in Calgary, Vancouver or Toronto, lowest minimum wage in Canada, Infrastructures not as nice as say BC or Ontario.

Moved here from Calgary, Alberta after the world Oil glut seriously affected Alberta's economy. Had a chance to move elsewhere like BC or return to Alberta, but the family loves it here than Alberta, so this is home now. Love Sask - Land of the living skies.

However, you will get you more response and views on the existing Living in Canada thread.

This portion picked my interest (The Nigerian trained doctors).
What are their specs? Are they specialists? Did they have to take the board in their respective fields?

OlaitanAkanbi:
Today I invited a girl we have being chatting for 2years on facebook so we met today I really love this girl no be small but .
This girls once they see you are fresh they will empty you by fire by force with billing

We just met today she came with here friend I took you to my house
She said she was hungry I told her to cook she said No
I took her to buy food for she and her friend almost 1,500naira
She said she won’t to sub I bought card 1,000naira
After eating the food with her friend she said she will be going home soon
She no even use pass 1hour for my house
She then told me I will give she and her friend transport money she just started complaining she want to do hair
I was like which kind wahala be this
And I really like this girl oh
I then give she and her friend 3kfor transport
Can you believe this girl said the money is too small that she and her friend will use ( O-pay) bike home
I give her 5k
She then start asking for money for hair I told her next time she come that am cashlesss
She said ok
Na so she go oh I delete her number instant



Mind my English oh
Is true love real I beg
Every girl out here is always billing

Am sorry I don't usually do this but pls tell us this:

How old are u?

heldworld:
I was weak, tired and sick altogether, left my home as as early as 8pm on Monday morning, with the mindset of beating the traffic congestion to the closest general hospital at a far distance from my home - Apata General Hospital, Ibadan.
I knew with the kind of health complaints i had, i would need a test conducted on me, "well, i need a doctor's recommendation on that first", i said to myself. So i decided to see the doctor first.
Entering the Hospital, i have to get my file first,
"Hello, good morning, this is my card i need to see the doctor"
"is this your first time here?" a female voice from the record room
"No, although it has been a while i came here", i replied
"okay, you'll have to pay to the account dept first"
"alright, kindly show me the account dept" i requested.
She pointed in the direction and i went there, paid 200 naira and collected a receipt, then back to the record room.
"have your seat I'll attend to you" she said.
Okay, after about 15 minutes she requested both the card and the receipt then returned both after tearing a part of the receipt and using my card to find my file. I was then told to sit on a queue and wait for my name to be called by the doctor, it was almost 10:00am.

I have got about 6 patients before me, it wasn't a big deal until i had to wait and move closer to the consultation room on the seat until i heard the doctor call my name 2:10pm.
Is this how people get attended to here? I thought my suffering was over, not knowing I've just seen season one.
I explained the symptoms of my illness to the doctor and he recommended i have a blood test first.

Getting to the laboratory department, they said they can no longer obtain a sample for the day and I will have to come back the following day. I asked if it was possible that the sample is drawn and i can just come for the result the following morning. I was told that is not possible. I will have to come back to give the sample 8:00am the following day.
I was left with no choice, so i had to go back 8:00am on Tuesday
"Hi. I was told to come back this morning for a medical test"
I handed her the leaflet from the doctor.
"okay, it's 1500 naira, and you'll have to purchase a glove and a needle from the pharmacy"
I quickly did that,
"here is the glove and the needle", i said.
"okay, have your seat while we obtain your blood sample" - she replied.
The blood sample was obtained and i was told to come back 12 noon for the result.
Chai! will i have to waste half of a whole day here again?
The lab attendant saw the look on my face and told me -
"just hang-around and come back around that time".
Had to wait around and went back for my result 12 noon.
"Hi, am back for my result" - i said
"have your seat, it will soon be ready" - she replied
So, this result isn't even ready at 12 noon.
The test result was finally issued after 45 more minutes.
Dashed again to the Records room, explained and got my card to the doctor's office within 30more minutes. And that was almost 1:30pm.
Those on the queue for the day were already tired and lamenting the queue wasnt moving at all.

There were two doctors inside, one that attended to me the previous day and another doctor.
After some minutes the doctor that attended to me the previous day left and there was just one doctor in the consultation room.
"Why are you standing there?" - He asked
"I need to see a doctor sir" - i replied
"i have been here yesterday and was told by the doctor to go for a medical test, so am back with the result" - i further explained
"when was the test conducted?" - he asked
"the sample was taken 8:00am today and I was told to come for the result 12:00 noon, i just collected the test result, that's why i am here to see the doctor now sir" - i explained again
"they couldn't have said that, if you have been here earlier you would have been attended to" - he said
"but that was what i was told" - i replied
"You think those on the seats are fools?, i will make sure no one attends to you today, what is your name and give me your file"
i gave him my file and he immediately kept the file under some of the books on his table
"Go and stand outside, no one will attend to you today" - he screamed.
I had to just leave the premises in annoyance, frustration and unattended-to after all the sufferings.

If this is what has become of our medical care system, am afraid we are sitting on a time bomb because there are infections, diseases and sicknesses that are killing patients under the skin quietly and require urgent attention else the patient dies a quick painful death. Are these the hands we have on deck? Our Governors need to act fast! We never can tell who would be next in this kind of experience, our families, friends, colleagues, considering not everyone can be so buoyant to afford a private clinic and not everyone is so strong to withstand this in sickness.

I am speechless!!!!
Is this what u guys see in Nigeria? ....but really, it's horrible a d difficult to believe.
Most of us also worked in Nigeria so am actually surprised to see this write up. With all due respect, I doubt it has degradated to this.

The medical profession stresses the idea of selflessness and human sympathy in dealing with patients, that is baseline.
When we still worked in naija, I remember in such similar cases as u described. We would normally rush through the patients by taking complete history and physical examinations which should normally not last beyond 10 to 15 mins per patient and send them out for labs cos the laboratories don't work after 12 noon.
The idea was to weed out those patients that may return to lab results after 12 noon from those that one could quickly prescribe something for and send them home.
I mean, I don't understand have to see 6 patients in 4 hours like the OP described. How can that be?
The centre I worked we had a load of over 30 to 80 patients a day depending on what day of the week it was so what are we talking about here.

I am speechless!!

blissnenye:
Congratulations dear. Achieving an 8 in writing is indeed a big feat and am privileged to be a part of it. I Wish u a speedy process in the rest of the journey.

long

I see u and @Johnnyblaze are the IELTS expert. Some of my little cousins are interested in that exam. Could one suggest what books one could buy to scale through?