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onuman:
"The rule of law and supremacy of the Nigerian Constitution will always be upheld and applied in every matter that comes before the courts; as the facts presented and the subsisting laws must be applied .." ----- Justice Airowolo.




It's pertinent to observe that there is no complexity in the statement of the Constitution that a presidential candidate must win 25% of votes in Abuja capital territory before declared winner of a presidential election.

The framers of the constitution knew that the president doubles as governor of Abuja federal capital territory. Because nobody is expected to govern a territory he is not welcome is reason why the framers of the constitution made it clearly mandatory for a presidential candidate to score 25% of votes from Abuja federal capital territory before declared winner.

It's also necessary to note that Justice Airowolo had once ruled that forfeiture of money or property is punishment for a crime committed by who forfeited.

are you sure petitioners presented their case like this before the court?

lavida001:
Be like London is saturated. Where are all the jobs guys ?

On summer holidays, let the jobs breathe

wonlasewonimi:
Seriously, there's nothing like permanent roles. I was in a contract for over 3 years and they did reorg 3x during the same period. All the permies were always scared of losing their jobs cos they have been in the org for eons, they don't even have any CVs talkless of knowing how to apply for a role. With my Contractor mentality, everyday is my last day. I make conscious effort to look at job boards everyday. You might as well make your money in bulk than getting it piecemeal.



Trust me, I follow job trends like crazy. It's very risky for a contractor not to. Let's see what happen after summer when all the budget holders are back from holidays.

But lots of contractors are now ending up in perm roles these days, very experienced folks showing the reality of the times we are in.

Solumtoya:
Reason why I always "feared" contract jobs. If you add the extra non-cash benefits of many permanent roles, they come close to the £450 per day of contract roles.

You’re very right, the only advantage I see in contract role is raising a lump sum so fast like mortgage deposit or any other urgent huge cash amount

nihilistjnr:
I think Contracting is going back to what it used to be on all honesty.

COVID warped the market. Prior to 2020 fully remote contracts were not the norm, except for mostly off-shore developer or tech support gigs.

Covid opened the door for a lot of fully remote work, and niggas started running multiple engagements, their tastes changed and their bills went up.

Then hybrid became a thing. The war in Ukraine broke out. Cost of living and energy crises exploded. Inflation skyrocketed.BoE Interest rates went from near zero percent in 2021 to 5% today. And now noggas are desperately latching on the few remote contracts to keep spinning to keep the lights on.

Oboy.

Below is a screenshot I took of a remote contract job listing that I found this morning on LinkedIn. Note the numbers. Note the breakdown. Note the qualifications. According to LinkedIn, I would be a top applicant for the role, but the top end rate is at least 30% less than the day rates a similar role would have attracted just 4 months ago.

I'm not trying to be a prophet of doom, but to let people know what the new normal might look like very soon.

The multiple engagement thing I think is the reason most firms started moving towards hybrid.

But the hustle is real from your stats, the market is becoming more competitive.

Peerielass:
I wasn’t judging just wanted to understand how someone’s circumstances could change so quickly. Rule of thumb though is to always set aside a buffer of 3 months wages to tide you by in case of any eventualities.

Shebi that’s if you get another contract so quickly, with the downturn we are seeing now (though I still think things will pick up after summer) it’s time people begin to lean towards permanent roles to be safer than sorry. I tried advising this my friend last year but he was really enjoying the contract cash flow

Peerielass:
Asking for a friend, what happened to all the £500 per day he’s been putting aside over the past 6 months when he was in contract?

So we don’t judge bruv, he has two brothers who came in recently via student route and he was solely responsible for all their runs. I really felt bad for him but he told me if those guys remain in Nigeria he will still be responsible for them. It was indeed a sacrifice he made and I have no reasons to judge him. In fact he’s a rare being in my opinion. The current reality of things mhen.

nihilistjnr:
I think it's more luck than anything else. SC cleared jobs are not representative of the general job market so I wouldnt extrapolate anything from that.

In the same May, I got a 6 month extension on an outside contract, but by June it was canned and the whole PMO team disbanded because Revenue was trending downwards significantly. I didnt even know how to feel as I was the one that drove the implementation of the financial MI reporting strategy.

You might not see it now because you're in contract, but trust me...you WILL. And a lot sooner than you might think,

Contract jobs are becoming a risk now, had a friend who went out of contract and had to resort to doing care support job for now to fend for his family. An AML expert o.

MichaelUde:
Na so.

No such thing as morality in politics. We can complain all we like - we have that right - about such changes, but the government simply says it is acting in the itnerests of the people. The government can move the goalposts on IHS and ILR as it pleases to please its own voting constituency - that is beyond our control and we either take it or lump it.

Another thing to bear in mind is that when such policies actually start to affect the public, action will most likely be taken. For those wey remember, back in 2020 during the pandemic, the UK government was virtually forced to remove IHS for health and care workers when it became clear that the country needed foreign healthcare workers, so public opinion swung strongly against the unfairness of asking people working in helathcare to pay twice for the very same healthcare they were providing, and it was removed. Boris Johnson was effectively forced to remove it. Up till then no-one cared. JCWI dey hala, dey release reports on how harsh life is for immigrants and how they are driven into poverty to afford visa fees. Silence.

Look at Germany. That's another country that is dying for skilled immigration, Germany dey jealous France and UK wey be colonial masters in those days, so they have so many places to draw upon for labour. The problem na language. Now, because it is getting desperate, politicians are now suggesting that it should start accepting English speakers. You cant hire all the Indian IT chaps you need otherwise. These are one or two voices, starting small small, but na so change dey take come.

By all means, those who disagree with the increase or the IHS itself or the goalpost-shifting should feel free to protest, write petitions, demonstrate, do whatever. At least we live in a relatively free country as opposed to where we left. But las las, na political expediency that will have the final say, and what it has to say at this point in time is unfortunately not what we want to hear, but such is the reality of life.

The reality is with over 1 million jobs vacancies currently, it will be interesting to see how the current policy will stand the test of time.

Flip- flop policies is already a trademark

hustla:
They're all mad abeg

I need Yankee or AU visa

You don vex kpatakpata, am adding your name to the list of noise makers here lol

MichaelUde:
Never a dull moment on this Naira and Kobo Land. Since I've been away I see say una don start a new thread, debate the merits of critical race theory, along with the fundamentals of racial anthropology and sociology, and are now busy dissecting the minutae of health economics and policy. This our 2020-23 set of UK immigrants abi exploitees gather weight o.

My take is that I don't think that the surcharge itself or the increase are fair from a moral standpoint, but the reality of life is that no government's policies are all done with morality as a guiding factor. I have no objection to the government raising more money through increasing its taxes and levies (which is what visa fees and the IHS are). Ultimately, the IHS is basically equivalent to a combined public and private health insurance system which is available in Germany, for instance. And I also believe there should be a means-tested fee for accessing GP care, if that will help make appointments avaialable. Something between the range of 10 euro per quarter in Germany and 50 euro per visit in Ireland.

What I find very objectionable is the way the government is highlighting the fact that it is taxing immigrants, and thus demonising both legal and illegal immigrants, by making it seem as if we legal immigrants are draining the public purse while we are contributing on the same basis as everyone else. It's being done for political reasons, the same rubbish they did to capture the public mind before Brexit, but these sorts of campaigns have consequences, usually unfavourable to visible immigrants, i.e. people with darker skins. Interesting that two Indians are at the forefront of this nonsense.

The last time they increased IHS in 2020, they did it in what I think was the proper way - announced it quietly and implemented it. This time it was the prime minister himself who announced it on national TV, explicitly tied it in to increasing public sector salaries in order to set the gullible public against immigrants (visible ones as usual) and has made it a political battlefield. That's very wrong.

Anyway, the Tories sabi say that they have burned their boats with the immigrant population, and the obvious next step will be for them to restrict or take away the privilege (not a right o) that they have given Commonwealth citizens to vote in UK elections. That is always a probablity and is already being noised about together with this 8 year period for ILR. One consequence of that is that them go remove non-settled people from electoral roll and at least people go stop to dey disturb Naira and Kobo Land with all the hunting for credit cards as a sign of having arrived obodo oyibo.

This has been one of our major points here but we were told to keep quiet and leave the Uk.

On top of it we were even labelled toothless bull dogs lol

kwakudtraveller:
Zahra29 truly has a thick skin, someone called her an entity and she said it’s better than being called a nonentity, laugh wan kill me 😂😂

She’s the original MVP here, not the emotional ones that are writing the list of noise makers here lol

We all should understand that the increase in IHS fees has been the hottest breaking news in days now and it's all over the media space as everyone is affected, be it immigrants and non-immigrants which include employers as it impacts everyone.

Secondly, this is an immigration forum unless Justwise will have to come and tell us if it's another thing else so we know if we are truly drifting. The topic of this platform is Living in the Uk-life of an immigrant and so far the discussions so far unless someone can tell us if we are wrong falls within the topic. In between the conversations, folks are still asking questions about other matters and getting answers as well.

I observe that for some of us here, we are becoming a bit intolerant and are beginning to show irritation unnecessarily. If there is even anyone that should have been so irritated so far is Zahra but still kept going even when someone accuse her of hating Nigerians. Please let's show some decorum and as someone said earlier you can simply pass if you're irritated instead of resorting to insults.

The IHS fee increase is a hot topic and people will show their concerns and feeling whether we like it or not, some folks are going to be hit financially and I think it's even unfair to tell such people to leave the UK when you are not the one that brought them in the first place. Let's be guided, please

Viruses:
Don't mind them.

They've been directed to Downing Street they haven't gone. They were directed to Buckingham Palace they didn't go. The best they can do is come to a faceless forum and bark like a toothless bull dog.

You can do better, this conservation has been so decent without such use of words. Thank you

Firefunmi2014:
Yes I do. Does Monzo gives credit card?

Yes they do with Monzo flex if you qualify after they perform a credit check on you

kwakudtraveller:
Bro, there’s no use talking about this anymore as I’ve noticed two trends with this topic.

1. They’ll say you’re being emotional and derailing the thread, as if another opinion cannot exist outside of their own.
2. When you mention the double taxation, they’ll say if you don’t like it then leave.

That’s the British Arrogance in full display for you and that’s why I also called them fascists. I learnt that long time ago.

Phayie:
You can bet that person is not from Nigeria. I'm curious as to why people continue to respond to him.

The Tanmiyu guy that was a full blooded Nigerian nko, who is better?

topellycategory:
Exactly bro, you took the word from my mouth, I don't know where he/she stand . Always speaking out for their master whether it's right or wrong .

We can’t expect everyone to always flow along with our own views, Let’s allow them to express themselves and see the points they are trying to makes, does it harm us in any way?

Zahra29:
Aww thanks 😄...and you're right, hopefully the debates have shown both sides and are ultimately enlightening. I've learned a couple of things myself.

I'm a she though 😊

Oh please pardon my gender ignorance. Thank you

Schoolhike:
Was actually reading a news from telegraph this afternoon, where Reed managing director said there has been a plunge of 24percent of job posting on Reed

I think things will get better after summer, this period is usually quiet as so many people are on holidays

Peerielass:
You never know with these things maybe it’s you, Goke and Jedisco’s campaign that would kick start an immigration revolution in this country. But jokes aside, these arguments are derailing the thread and for someone looking for information, it must be really difficult sifting through all the chaff to find the tiny speck of gold.

It’s the prerogative of the government to implement and change their policies as they wish and find favourable. We on the other hand must continue to adapt and also realise that it’s only a temporary inconvenience.

Let’s be calming down on this thread, wetin, no one derail this thread if not Justwise will be calling people out. I think some of us are just too strong on our opinions and just find opposing views distasteful which makes us think the thread is being derailed. Today alone apart from the arguments here, I have responded to questions here on other matters as I always do. And like someone earlier said even the arguments here are still part of life in the uk. And for me all opposing views to mine I welcome and even learn what I can and I respect those views too as I see from their perspective. Healthy conversation and banters are where we can get more info here. Except you want people to keep quiet and the thread will look dry. I don’t know for you guys but even in my office if you see how people discuss uk politics and policies, what we do here is a child’s play. People got to talk about issues that affects them directly.

babajeje123:
That entity hates Nigeria and Nigerians with passion. If they had the opportunity, no Nigerian would be in the YouKay.

No, actually I still prefer Zahra on this forum. He has a good heart I think and I like his perspective as he makes us see the other side of the argument which I think is good for any discourse.

DadR:
Thanks, my Oga.

I've submitted our applications this afternoon. I couldn't afford to wait any longer because extra £2600 is not a small margin.

Make eye no see evil, na all the body be the medicine. 😂

it’s better o, well done

harddrive2012:
How does Monzo flex works please? I’m also looking for how to boost my credit score and get a credit card please

On your app, check it though it will still do a credit check

DadR:
Thank you, Chief!

I hope the increment is not about to happen with this planned maintenance. 😂

Am hearing it has been implemented, chai this is bad mhen, no update whatsoever, just a press conference and direct implementation

Firefunmi2014:
Thank you for your response.

I am on tier 2 visa. My Visa expires next year but my contract is renewable..

do you have a Monzo account? perhaps you can start with Monzo Flex

kwakudtraveller:
Asking me how the UK makes from the Nigerian natural resources Lol. As if Shell, Unilever etc are not owned by the UK. I’ve done enough back and forth on this thread. Back to lurking. 😁😁

seeing some narratives here, Let's not blame some folks much, what they don't know is that not everyone came to the Uk with that Nigeria is a shithole mentality as some are very informed about the amount of trade that exist between both nations and the immense benefit the Uk also has. Maybe some think some sectors in Nigeria like aviation, maritime, oil, and gas are naira-based sectors that don't give so much but they forget that businesses in such sectors are dollar based. Hence the thinking that foreign aid is what makes Nigeria. Very laughable

koonbey:
Lmao. I knew it was hopeless but I still tried.

Mea culpa.

doesn't help your false narratives, try harder

kwakudtraveller:
Some (not all) of the arguments here is just pick me behaviour. My brother has this same spirit, he thinks he’s one of them until it’s time to travel out of the country then reality kicks in and he’s complaining about the unfair treatment of blacks but when he’s back to base, he goes back into his pick me behaviour. He’s my brother and I love him but I call him out on his bullshit behaviour at any chance I get.

Not all of us are bad and we must continue to push that narrative as much as we can.

It's a problem with us as a people, when we get some privileges, we start that pick-me behaviour. It's who we are and I doubt we can change

koonbey:
It's not a lie because it hurts you to acknowledge it, because you desperately want it to be untrue, or because you rail about it and ask tons of irrelevant questions.

1. On aid:

£209.39 million in 2020/21
£95.12 million in 2021/22

Before that it was around ±£150,000
Sources - https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5802/cmselect/cmfaff/202/report.html

EU - Since 2014, the EU has provided close to €437 million to help people in need in the country,. Source - https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/where/africa/nigeria_en#how-are-we-helping

US - provided nearly $505 million in Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021 Source - https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/mar-12-2021-united-states-announces-nearly-104-million-additional-humanitarian

You can find other sources for previous years. I won't do your homework for you.

2. On 'is it charity?'

Yes, it is charity. Nigeria trades and earns profits from all these countries separate from the aid they send.

The investments earn profit, and they pay taxes on it, apart from creating jobs, facilitating economic growth etc etc. Nigeria and Nigerians also have investments in some other countries - can you share how much of aid they have been sending there?

3. 'It's small for 200 Million people'

Is the UK Nigeria's father? Why should they be responsible for 200 Million people.

Have you checked what the budgetary allocations for different sectors is?

I know it's a difficult issue for you to confront, but do your research and I'm sure you'll lose a lot of this gragra.

Many of the largest interventions have been funded by these donations, from eradicating polio to various justice programs. As far back as 10 years ago as a law student, it was USAID that was the primary funder for our pro-bono law clinics to get people out of prison, which Nigeria held (and I guess still holds) the Guinness world record for the highest number of people being held in prison pre-trial. No government funding or even concern. It's UK/US/EU, and you're asking me if Nigeria is beggarly. Lol.

Oga there is no charity anywhere, the world is a complete jungle and it's what you put in you get. All these stats ( it doesn't even catch my fancy if you think so) you are reeling here is nothing to be compared to what Nigeria now gets from doing business with China and from the Far East. Why do you think in recent times Nigeria has stood up to the West to counter some of their views, you think it's mouth?

Do you know how much Nigeria too now spends in foreign aids to other countries in need or do you think it's all collecting Nigeria is doing? Guy we have moved past all these nonsense aid of a thing. The west can continue to send in aids as they like which some of us now know and I repeat is a drop in the ocean compared to what these nations also collect. Nobody is doing charity, it's all business and that's what facilitates development ok?

kwakudtraveller:
Imagine Daily Mail and The Sun being anyone’s reference point for unbiased news, those 2 news outlets were recently in the news for racist reporting.

My former boss came into the UK last month with his dad for some treatment, everything paid in full but no, we are all "abusing" the system. For once, I would like to see some good about us as a continent and nation promoted.

that is why some of us will not keep quiet here, compared to other ethnic groups, Nigerians are still one of the most behaved in this country. I have seen all manner of worse behaviours and even more from the Brits themselves and other nationalities who abuse their own system much more but No na we dey owe NHS pass as far as some people are concerned, real rubbish. Imagine someone even saying most of our development back home are funded by the UK, chai

missjekyll:
What bumper salary? NHS workers have been striking since last year over pay and working salaries. You must be having a laugh.

This Stupeed Tory government must make up its mind as to whether immigrants are an asset to the UK or not? How come it cannot pay its own bills without overtaxing immigrants. Surprisingly, its doing everything it can to reduce immigration despite not having enough people to man its industries.

Just chasing its own tail , really. Visionlessly. Cannot wait for a General Election.

This is what someone will call Political higi haga

For Christ sake, if you don't even care about immigrants, what about the industries crying day and night for workers, is it ghosts that will fill the over 1 million vacancies haba. Arrogance of the highest order