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Health / Re: Help Save My Daughter Sight by Gboliwe: 5:44pm On Feb 06
Motirayo2018:
It is almost 6 years I open this thread to ask for assistance from Nairalanders to save my daughter's sight.

Many people support me financially and with prayers.

Fauziyat is fine and doing well.
She is in basic 5 now.
She see with her right eye
Thanks to G.mama @ ifyalways
@zainie thanks so much
@Gboliwe thanks so much
@pocohantas thank you ma
@ oluplus thank you sir

Thank you everyone for your assistance and support.
For those I did not mention ,I really appreciate you all . jazakumullahu khairan πŸ™.

Me and my family are grateful

Wow! Congratulations!!

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Food / Re: Check Out This N4.6million Naira Barbeque Fish (pics/video) by Gboliwe: 5:43pm On Feb 06
Harlomahh:
Someone should please ask the guy how much is ordinary shark.

I saw your attempt to reach me, hope all is well
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 23 by Gboliwe: 2:09pm On Jan 18
Muslimity:


Thanks so much for this valuable advice.

Hello All,

Please, I am new here but need guidance from those who have experienced the issue of date of birth printed on transcript which is different from passport. I have not registered with WES yet but I need help of how I can align the DOB with my all my documents. Has anybody have his university (mine is UNN) changed this before? What is the way to go about it. Please help guide me. Thanks

Please, how did you solve this? I am in the same calamity
Properties / Re: My Landlord Wants To Kill Me by Gboliwe: 6:49pm On Dec 27, 2024
IyaTola:
I understand your frustration!

Firstly, a 200% rent increase is quite steep. Here are some steps you can take:

Negotiation
1. Review your lease agreement: Check if there's a clause that stipulates how rent increases should be handled.
2. Talk to your landlord: Schedule a meeting to discuss the rent increase. Be calm and respectful.
3. Propose a compromise: Suggest a more reasonable rent increase, citing market rates or your financial constraints.

Seeking Assistance
1. Tenant associations or unions: Reach out to local tenant organizations for guidance and support.
2. Housing counseling agencies: Non-profit organizations that provide free or low-cost housing counseling.
3. Local government agencies: Contact your local housing authority or consumer protection agency.

Legal Action
1. Consult a lawyer: If negotiations fail, consult with a lawyer specializing in tenant-landlord law.
2. File a complaint: If your landlord has violated the lease agreement or local laws, file a complaint with the relevant authorities.
3. Court action: As a last resort, take your landlord to court. Be prepared to provide evidence and witnesses.

Other Options
1. Look for a new place: If the rent increase is unsustainable, start searching for a new apartment.
2. Consider a rent subsidy: If you're eligible, explore government programs or non-profit organizations that offer rent subsidies.

Remember to document all communication with your landlord, including dates, times, and details of conversations.

Take a deep breath, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

ChatGPT!
Politics / Re: Women With Disabilities Missing In GBV Conversations - Anyaele by Gboliwe: 7:07pm On Dec 10, 2024
Members of the Disability community are the worst hit in this GBV.
There should be periodic awareness and workshops for this community.
Well done Anyaele
Politics / Re: Tinubu Tax: North’s Anger Grows As Youths Attack Deputy Senate President by Gboliwe: 9:24am On Dec 02, 2024
I seem to be the only young person who has no idea what these tax reforms are. I have been out of civilisation for about 6 days now. Can someone point me to the right direction please

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Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 2:39pm On Nov 28, 2024
Imperare:


Ok would love it if you keep up posted here. German visa appointment waiting time is now 2 years and 2 months. I need to leave this country asap

OK.

I will start a post and share the link here when I start
Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 3:44pm On Nov 27, 2024
TableLeg:


Wetin concern you? you dey craze? Abi o ya weyrey ni?

Everybody dey para for this country ooo πŸ˜‚ πŸ˜‚ πŸ˜‚

Easy ọ.
Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 3:42pm On Nov 27, 2024
Imperare:


Congrats. Which country are you planning on migrating to? Germany πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ ?

No, Netherland
Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 3:42pm On Nov 27, 2024
sunnymighty:


Can you help me track my application using the confirmation slip!(the only proof I have).

Not sure which one the confirmation slip is. Was it sent to your email?
Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 2:37pm On Nov 27, 2024
Picked!

I said I would give the guy N1000 for his thoughtfulness.

But, when I got there, he already saw me from his window and before I even called, he came out and asked me to wait let him get it for me.

Kia Kia, he went in, brought it out. Gave it to me and didn't ask for anything, accepted my "thank you so much" and walked back in.

So, I think the N5000 I gave covered this 😁

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Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 7:23am On Nov 27, 2024
See time at the top

I just tracked it now

My passport is ready!!!

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Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 7:20am On Nov 27, 2024
Guys!!!!

It's 7.17am November 27th.

Exactly one week after capturing.

I just got a call from that man I gave N5,000 to asking me to come and pick up my passport.

When I pick it up, I will come here and show you guys.
Politics / Re: NNPC Bought C5 Resins, Blended With Naphtha To Sell To Public– Staff Reveal (SR) by Gboliwe: 3:31am On Nov 27, 2024
Wahala!
Nairaland / General / Musing by Gboliwe: 7:27am On Nov 25, 2024
I have had an interesting NL journey. I bursted crime back to back, dismantled scam rings and syndicates. I learnt a lot from my experience that today, I smell scam and I am alert from 1000miles away.

I am happy I did my hit here.

I woke up just thinking about my NL journey here.

I have also so changed my signature since 2019 thereabouts. Learnt Madame Flora Akhare died. It is well. May her soul continue to rest in perfect peace. I don't know her. Even the son, Delight Johnson Uzebbaonuan, I don't know but the plight touched me in many ways and I had to do my bit.

She is at rest now. So will you and I one day.

Avoid abusing drugs. Stay clean. Love your neigbour as your self. Stay away from crime.

Early Monday Musing

Health / Re: My True Horror Story Of Crack Addiction And Recovery Process by Gboliwe: 7:19pm On Nov 24, 2024
MrRemedyAlagbo:
If you do any kinds of drugs,you smoke shisha , cannabis or cigarettes and you drink alcohol,if you need potent herbs to detoxify your system,lungs and revive your liver function.

Contact me

πŸ˜‚ πŸ˜‚ πŸ˜‚

This one wants to bury you finally

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Politics / Re: List Of Politicians That Are No Longer Relevant Or Noticed. by Gboliwe: 8:43pm On Nov 23, 2024
Bukola Saraki
Sullivan Chime
Theo Orji
Lai Mohammed
Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 6:36pm On Nov 22, 2024
She is being unreasonable, in my opinion.

However, how did you have two valid Nigerian passports at the same time?

Which one is ECOWAS passport?

Did you try to apply online and see if it will be queried? If you are in Nigeria, you should carry yourself to the immigration office and sort this issue out
Politics / Re: Simon Ekpa Arrested In Finland - BBC Pidgin by Gboliwe: 12:37pm On Nov 21, 2024
naptu2:


Wow! Welcome back!

Oh Naptu2! how are you doing? Didn't even take note of the poster. Good to see you too cool

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Politics / Re: Simon Ekpa Arrested In Finland - BBC Pidgin by Gboliwe: 12:32pm On Nov 21, 2024
naptu2:
He has been offline for 3 days and there have been rumours since yesterday that he had been arrested.

Good news
Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 6:59pm On Nov 20, 2024
2cribz:
Every thief ,is always robbing other thi3f. The boss saw u and saw a fish,then billed u 15k...how wicked,the other one came and he billed u hw much again.las las u still pay. I felt u would make a scence.it means you are also infected with corruption.

I spent N2600 to that place from my Uncle's house and spent N3100 coming back. I was there from around 9am till 3pm. You want me to spend that transport money again. Not minding that I do not live in the town. I still travelled.

Even the bible says that you should settle before you get to the courts. One has to be wise in their dealings. You can continue dragging that N5k and spend N20k you don't have. Sometimes, apply streets sense. Knowing that this country is a mess

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Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 12:53pm On Nov 20, 2024
Evidenx:
Nigeria!!!

Even the online application they still squeeze N5,500 from your hand ...This country is finished.


My passport has expired,but I will not renew now,I will wait till the contactless passport is now available to Nigeria.
I nor wan go that their yeye office.

cheesy cheesy cheesy Let's wait till I pick up. E fit pass that amount

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Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 9:18am On Nov 20, 2024
He said it is not him that will do anything that his Boss has gone out for lunch that even him he has not eaten that I should wait in that room when his boss comes back, I can speak with him. I said OK and waited.

Around 2pm, one man came holding my printouts and called my name. I answered. He asked if I know that I should register the documents after doing it online myself, I said I didn't know. He told me to register it will cost N12,500, I told him u didn't have that kind of money anywhere but I can squeeze out N2,000. He told me it's not enough. He left me.

I then knew it was a mind game they were playing.

After like 30minutes, another different one came and said "OK, so what did you say is the problem" I said "Goodafternoon Sir, I have been here since 9am and I haven't been attended to. He asked me what is wrong with me, I said I have a headache and it is because I haven't eaten or drank any water all day and it is already after 2.

He asked me how much I have, I told him I have N2000. He said its too small. That I should increase it. I said OK, I will have to call someone to give me an extra N1k. He left me.

That first officer came back and told me to get N5000

I agreed.

Then I was ushered into the capturing room and in less than 10minutes, I was captured. I confirmed my details. Thumb printed and given a slip for collection.

The officer who did that asked me to give him something, I gave him N500.

Other people were giving too. sad

I asked him when it will be out, he said I should keep in touch with the officer helping me.

I stood up and left.

Just as I was leaving, that first officer I told I will give N5000 to appeared.

For my integrity, I gave him the N5k even though I know his boss didn't send him. But because I have already agreed to. I gave it to him. I even made him give me his account details. So, I sent him a transfer.

I took his number too. So it is safe to say thar he is now the officer helping me.

Here is what my tracking showed this morning.

I will let us know when I pick up on or before the second week in december

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Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 8:58am On Nov 20, 2024
The officers came out again after a while and called more names. Mine wasn't called.

I went to them and informed them. They told me to relax that since my appoibtment is for today, the person that will sign is not on seat. I should be patient.
I said OK and stayed calm.

By now, it was getting to noon.

More persons were coming and going and many sitting under the canopy and many more making calls to their officers.

Once in a while, an officer will come, call someone from the canopy and take them inside.

I was waiting.

The woman that brought her daughter told me she paid N200,000 to the immigration for a 10year passport. I told her I did mine online and she was like, if she had known about the online, she would have done it too instead of paying that much and still sit under the canopy 😁

Well, they attended to her and they left and I was still sitting. cheesy

Around 1pm, I went to the officer that was calling names and told him I have been here since 9am and that people who came after me had all gone.

He asked me which officer was helping me, I told him no one. He asked me if I did online, I said yes. He asked me to show him my printouts. I gave him. Then he asked me to follow him. I followed him into the office and he asked me to sit somewhere where it was only me in the room.

He came back after about 10minutes and told me to pay N15000 for diesel and other things.

I told him I didn't have shishi to give that even the N52000 was contribution from my village people cheesy

He asked me how much I have, I told him I don't have shishsi

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Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 8:39am On Nov 20, 2024
Yesterday, 19th November, 2024, I arrived the Immigration office in Umuahia and the officers at the gate asked me to write my name down and the purpose of my being their. I asked them the time and they said 9.13am. I. was early. I wrote "Capturing" as purpose of the visit.

They directed me to a canopy where some people were already sitting and I sat down.

Plenty people not in uniform were coming and instead of sitting at the canopy, will walk in and do their business and walk out.

I suspect those are the people who know people that know people grin grin grin

I didn't bother.

Around 11am, one officer came with plenty papers and started calling names.

It was there I learnt that last week, they had network issues and many persons didn't get to capture and they were asked to come back this week.

Anyway, my name was not called. I didn't make a fuss.
Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 8:29am On Nov 20, 2024
I came online and read that Calabar immigration office is always a thorn in the flesh. Plus when I checked for availability of date for capturing, their own was showing a date in February 2025 while neighbouring cities were still available in November.

So, when I started filling the form, I used my Uncle's address in Umuahia, Abia State and filled the form.

I used my phone camera and stood by my living room wall that is white and took a passport, adjusted it to the correct resolution and uploaded it.

Uploaded the documents needed and paid N52000 only, including charges from payfixy and in about 30minutes time, I got an email asking me to book my appointment

I chose 19th November to give me time to travel to Umuahia to be with my family and eat free food cheesy cheesy
I quickly also printed out the

1. Appointment slip sent to my mail.
2. Vetted Application sent to my mail
3. Payment Slip sent to my email

All these documents can also be printed from the website if you don't want to print from your email.

I also chose 9.30am as appointment time

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Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 8:21am On Nov 20, 2024
From the chats, you can see that officer does not have the fear of God so I quickly stopped the conversation and went online at www.immigration.gov.ng and started the process.

By the way, you should know that I am working on a very lean budget. I didn't hide this fact from that my church person.

On the site, the 32 paged passport is N50,000 and add bank charges, it will be N52,000 for the cheapest. It is for 5years.

They requested for NIN, Birth certificate, Local Government certificate and an ICAO standard passport photo.

I got to work
Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 8:11am On Nov 20, 2024
When I got back to Calabar where I am based, I chatted up someone in my church who works at the immigration office.

The prices he told me were so scary and I ran.

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Travel / Re: Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 7:59am On Nov 20, 2024
A friend called me late October and asked me if she should include my name in a list she was handling, it is those who would go for a 3 day program organised by an NGO in Abuja. I jumped at the offer excitedly because you see, I am presently jobless and do unpaid volunteer work for her company and money earned is sweet. So I accepted.

We would later have an exciting 3 day experience in Abuja. kiss

While there though, they asked a few persons to submit their passports because they would be going somewhere abroad sometime in December or so.

That was what pushed me to go find out how much Nigeria passport costs.

I said, let it not be that if tomorrow they ask me for my own passport, I will not have. Let me start the process sharp sharp.

It was N32,000 but with an announcement of an increase in November.

Since I didn't have the N32,000, I didn't make it a priority.
Travel / Getting A Fresh Nigerian Passport Online DIY - 2024 by Gboliwe: 7:48am On Nov 20, 2024
I'd like to document this process. I believe it will benefit someone tomorrow. Before I started this, I searched everywhere to get information. Here, I will share all. So this thread should be like a one stop for all the information needed to DIY in getting a fresh Nigerian Passport as at November, 2024. smiley

Walk with me 🚢🚢🚢

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Politics / Re: Bianca Ojukwu Should Have Rejected Appointment, She Will End Up Being Messed Up by Gboliwe: 5:01pm On Oct 24, 2024
mohbadliveson:
Bianca shouldn't have lobbied for, or accepted the appointment. She will end up being messed up and that won't be a good thing for the memory of her husband, the great Dim Ikemba Chukwuemeka Ojukwu

She was reassigned from state to federal.

What is the fuss about?
Travel / Re: Air Peace, Others Barred From Flying Into The US by Gboliwe: 10:27pm On Sep 02, 2024
SmartPolician:


Source: https://independent.ng/nigerian-airlines-banned-from-flying-to-u-s-experts-offer-solution/

Shame of a country.

Nigeria took several years back as soon as the useless Buhari rigged his way into presidency.

Now it will take many more years to get out.

Reason why God will punish every single voice that helped take out GEJ

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