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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 10:58am On Jun 08, 2021 |
justwise: Okay, General Buhari. Carry on sir! |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 10:48am On Jun 08, 2021 |
justwise: The same way Buhari “banned” Twitter and you all are having a meltdown? You are either pro free speech or anti. There can’t be no middle ground or double standards! #FreeRalphJean 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 10:47am On Jun 08, 2021 |
justwise: Thanks for educating me on that. I must admit I never read the rules - not worth my time. However, if that’s the case, I move to expunge and repeal Rule 2 from the Nairaland constitution, since it’s the season of constitution amendments in Nigeria. Any seconders? #FreeRalphJean 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 10:43am On Jun 08, 2021 |
justwise: You have to be more tolerant. “Insulting” you is not an offence. Come on, man! It’s a free world. Is name calling a ban-able offence on Nairaland? If so, Buhari is a saint compared to the rulers of this forum. Sigh 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 10:38am On Jun 08, 2021 |
justwise: If we have to wield the big stick every time someone insults us, we all will become tyrants, dictators, authoritarians, autocrats, Buhari, Idi Amin, Hitler, among other names. Stop banning people for just calling you names. It’s abuse of power and an infringement on their freedom of expression - simple. What you did is not any different from what Buhari did with Twitter. He felt disrespected and banned Twitter, while you also felt disrespected and banned that fellow! Stop it, it’s beneath you and unbecoming of a gatekeeper. 25 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 12:35pm On Jun 07, 2021 |
hustla: Baba na ‘medico’ |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 12:02pm On Jun 07, 2021 |
hustla: Egbon Lexusgs430, over to you sir |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 7:35pm On Jun 05, 2021 |
oge18: Visit axelos.com. They have all the relevant materials in their online bookshop 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 4:11pm On Jun 05, 2021 |
saxoholic1: www.gov.uk |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 10:09am On Jun 05, 2021 |
wallg123: That’s where you got it all wrong, man! Politics is not about betrayal, but rather about trust. If the bolded is your understanding of politics, I can tell you for a fact, that your political career will not last, if you have any. Politics, like most endeavours in life, is all about trust. I will say no more on this matter, lest I cross the line. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 10:04am On Jun 05, 2021 |
wallg123: If you were referring to me (I’m only guessing because you did not quote me), I’m not from a village. And yes, I can visit my home confidently and safely. I’ll be making a trip soon, in case you want to instruct those anarchists and arsonists to lay in waiting. My state is relatively safe and peaceful, we do not burn government institutions and security outfits where I come from. We believe in the power of the ballot, and we are always patient until the next election cycle to elect or change our leaders. We do not call for arms or insurrection when things are not going our way politically. Nor do we threaten secession through killing and destroying. We wait, change, and change the change when necessary. That is the beauty of democracy. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 9:49am On Jun 05, 2021 |
wallg123: Now I get the gist lol. “They are all failures, but one failure is better than the other”? Yeah, right! I wasn’t comparing, I only set the records straight about the “Jonathan was betrayed” part of your post. He wasn’t betrayed, he only reaped what he sowed when he betrayed those that helped him into power. |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 9:00am On Jun 05, 2021 |
wallg123: No one betrayed Jonathan. If anything, he was the one that betrayed those that rallied around him when Yar’Adua died and subsequently gave him the ticket for another term to complete their tenure (Yar’Adua/Jonathan’s second term). Legend has it that he promised he would not be seeking another term for himself and he would allow power to return to the North in 2015. However, he reneged on that agreement, claiming there was nothing like zoning in Nigeria’s constitution. That was what made a lot of prominent people to turn their backs on him, including Obasanjo, Kwankwanso, Saraki, Wamako, Amaechi, and their nPDP co-travellers, but he arrogantly claimed they all had no electoral value and he could win without them. That was how we ended up with Buhari, who had thrice contested without success. His final emergence was more of a payback (protest vote) against Jonathan, not a betrayal as you’d want us to believe. PS: I’m not a Buhari supporter (not anymore) but I was one of those that felt betrayed by Jonathan (who we massively supported against Turai and the cabals in 2010-2011) and I believe that actions must have consequences. Jonathan was no saint, let’s not start reminding ourselves of all the atrocities he committed by himself or through proxy. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 7:25pm On Jun 02, 2021 |
babajeje123: Lmao What has mode of dressing got to do with having parents or otherwise? Do you really expect anyone to dress like a masquerade in this hot weather? Dressing is largely dependent on the climate/weather, not parents or the lack of one. When I remember all the suit and tie I wore in the hot Naija climate and how I used to sweat like Christmas goat those years back, I just couldn’t but laugh so hard 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: Road Sign Slices Through A Driver's Car In The UK (Pictures) by icon8: 11:54am On Jun 02, 2021 |
Didn’t happen in the UK. ‘Gardai’ is the Irish name of the Irish Police, meaning that the accident definitely happened somewhere on the island of Ireland. 12 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 11:50am On Jun 02, 2021 |
Blessedojay: Cognate and demonstrable HR work experience |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 1:57pm On Jun 01, 2021 |
Lexusgs430: Na that time kasala go bust |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 1:48pm On Jun 01, 2021 |
Na so Naija sleepwalked into N700 to £1 like play like play 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 5:14pm On May 28, 2021 |
umarwy: Because they want to jump the queue and do it the ‘Naija way’. I waited 10 months and didn’t have to pay an extra dime, neither did I encounter any issue on my appointment date. Was in and out in 90 minutes. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 11:59am On May 27, 2021 |
Adeyeti:Wrong thread, I’m afraid. This is Queensland |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 11:00am On May 25, 2021 |
omopapa: I tell you, bro. Even the one wey dem conceive on the day/night the journey started don comot for him mama belle 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 9:00am On May 25, 2021 |
icon8: Update: New passport was delivered by Royal Mail this morning. The journey that started 10 months ago finally ends here 8 Likes
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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 5:15pm On May 19, 2021 |
wonlasewonimi:Why not, if not? Ever heard of the term “London bigz boyz”? |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 5:06pm On May 19, 2021 |
goPasky: Not necessarily (at the bolded). And your love of driving will come at a very huge cost to you here in the UK, unlike in Nigeria. The cost of buying the car itself is the least of your worries. Try googling ‘driving in the UK’ for basic info, then you can come back here to ask specific questions if you still want to go ahead right now. Unless you have a family and you need the car to move the kids around or share the ride with your partner, you may be better served maximising the very good public transportation available here, which I hear is the best in the world. Having a car is very expensive, especially if it’s a non-earning asset, but if it’s required for your work, family, etc., by all means, go for it! Otherwise, chill, jump on those trains and buses, learn to also leg it (I hear walking is actually a very good thing - who would have thought?), save a lot of that money, buy your own house first (why not?), before thinking of buying a car - unpopular opinion, I know. I hear the annual cost of insurance alone will buy you a tear rubber Lexusgs430 . Add to that the prohibitive cost of fuel, MOT, road tax, etc., and if you are lucky enough to live in Greater London, God help you with Sadiq’s ULEZ and other related charges, congestion charge, etc., cost of a provisional licence, theory test, driving lessons, practical test, full licence, etc. Read up and let us know if you still want to buy a car now. By the way, welcome to the abroad 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 3:49pm On May 19, 2021 |
goPasky:If you don’t mind, why do you think you need a car just after arriving? Is there a compelling need or do you just want to own a car? |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 3:44pm On May 19, 2021 |
TheGuyFromHR: Bro, I tried so hard to resist laughing so hard 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 12:12pm On May 19, 2021 |
LagosismyHome: Yes oh! Na so we see am Yes ma’am, my appointment was for today. Just like your other half, I was minding my business when I received the email invite last Wednesday, for 9-11am today. I got there just before 8:30am and I was number thirty-something in the queue. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 11:42am On May 19, 2021 |
Had my biometrics and data capture done at the Nigeria High Commission today and I was very surprised with how well it all went. Apart from having to queue outside (in the rain), the experience far exceeded my expectations. Spent 30 minutes outside and exactly 1 hour inside. Got there about 8:30am and left at 10. No one was rude to me, maybe because I didn’t need any “assistance” and followed all instructions. Excepting delivery of my shiny green passport by 28th of May, even though they said to expect from 14th of June. All the best to those still awaiting their turn. You will soon receive the invite. My 10 months wait is finally over, just in time for the summer holidays and end of lockdown. Sunny Portugal, here I come! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 12:22pm On May 17, 2021 |
hustla:Or a desktop, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or any internet enabled device capable of streaming live tv programmes - including football matches, etc.? |
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 12:19pm On May 17, 2021 |
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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by icon8: 11:00am On May 17, 2021 |
justwise: This here, is a perfect example of oxymoron. “Let’s stop giving excuses for corruption in Nigeria, but let’s excuse the corruption in the UK because they look after themselves and keep the stolen money within their system, blah blah blah”. Wehdon sir! 5 Likes |
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