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Autos › Re: 2002 Honda Accord ( Special Edition Canadian Specs ) by inspiredm(op): 10:41pm On Jul 24, 2008
SOLD

SOLD

SOLD TODAY 24TH JULY 2008

FOR 1.5M

WE HAVE THE BEST AUTO DEALS IN LAGOS NIGERIA
Autos › Re: 2002 Honda Accord ( Special Edition Canadian Specs ) by inspiredm(op): 8:49am On Jul 24, 2008
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Autos › 2002 Honda Accord ( Special Edition Canadian Specs ) by inspiredm(op): 8:44am On Jul 24, 2008
2002 Honda Accord Special Edition Canadian Specs

Starts fast and runs flawlessly with smooth acceleration. All electric and power equipment work like new. It is obvious that this auto's previous owner took care of it, as it shows to be well maintained and in beautiful cosmetic condition. The exterior finish on this automobile is clean. Interior is clean and well taken care of. The tires on this vehicle have just been replaced and are brand new in appearance.

Automatic Transmision
AM/FM Cassette
Adjustable Steering Wheel
Air Conditioning
CD Player
Center Arm Rest
Clock
Coolant Temp. Gauge
Courtesy Lights
Cruise Control
Cup Holders
Front Bucket Seats
Inside Hood Release
Interval Wipers
Keyless Entry


Anti-Lock Brakes
Anti-Skid Control
Break Resistant Glass
Child Proof Door Locks
[b]Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag[/b]
Power Brakes
Third Brake Light
Traction Control


Map Light
Power Door Locks
Power Mirrors
Power Steering
Power Windows
Rear Defroster

Remote Fuel Door
Tilt Steering Column
Tinted Glass
Trip Odometer
Vanity Mirror (s)

Alloy Wheels
Body Side Moldings
Dual Power Mirrors

Power Glass Sunroof
Radial tire

Mileage is 80,000 km ( 49,000 miles )

Price is 1.520m


Interested? Call 08023050886 or email via[b] inspired_men@yahoo.com[/b]


[color=Black]Please, buy with 100% confidence because we are selling with 100% confidence. Inspired_m has sold over 65 cars on Nairaland , if there

are any questions you might be concerned about, please ASK! Thank You.
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Autos › Re: 2001 Toyota Camry Le ( 6 Months Warranty ) by inspiredm(op): 8:10am On Jul 24, 2008
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Autos › 2001 Toyota Camry Le ( 6 Months Warranty ) by inspiredm(op): 8:07am On Jul 24, 2008
This is an impressive looking 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY LE with a 2.2 liter, 4 cylinder engine and an AUTOMATIC transmission! This vehicle is clean INSIDE and OUT!

Any Scratch attracts 50,000 Naira Discount


2001 Toyota Camry LE


Automatic
Transmission

Air Conditioning

82,000 miles

4 cylinder Engine

Cruise Control

Daytime Running Lights

Driver Airbag & Passenger Airbag

Anti-Lock Brakes

Power [/b]Drivers Seats, [b]Powe[/b]r Mirrors, [b]Power Steering, Power Windows

Keyless Entry


Power Door Locks

CD Player


Alloy Wheels

Price is 1.5m FIXED


Interested ? Call 08023050886 or email via inspired_men@yahoo.com


[color=Black]Please, buy with 100% confidence because we are selling with 100% confidence. Inspired_m has sold over 65 cars on Nairaland , if there

are any questions you might be concerned about, please ASK! Thank You.[/color]

Autos › Re: 1999 Toyota Camry Le ( Pencil Light, Lagos Ports Cleared ) by inspiredm(op): 1:33am On Jul 24, 2008
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Autos › 1999 Toyota Camry Le ( Pencil Light, Lagos Ports Cleared ) by inspiredm(op): 1:22am On Jul 24, 2008
YOU ARE LOOKING AT OUR 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY. THIS CAR DRIVES ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! WITH ITS 2.2 LITER 4 CYL ENGINE IT WILL BE SUPER FUEL ECONOMICAL

1999 Toyota Camry LE


Automatic
Transmission

Ice Cold[b] Factory AC[/b]

Driver & Passenger[b] Airbags[/b]

CD Player

103,000 Highway miles

CRUISE
CONTROL

Lagos Ports [/b]Cleared
[b]
Price is 1.2m FIXED


Interested? call 08023050886 [/b]or emil via [b]inspired_men@yahoo.com


[color=Black]Please, buy with 100% confidence because we are selling with 100% confidence. Inspired_m has sold over 65 cars on Nairaland , if there

are any questions you might be concerned about, please ASK! Thank You.[/color]

Fashion › Re: Mapouka 101 @ Oou, Students Gone Wild by inspiredm(op): 11:23pm On Jul 23, 2008
And Finally,

These are the kinda Students a University is Breeding, What Pity !!!

Fashion › Re: Mapouka 101 @ Oou, Students Gone Wild by inspiredm(op): 11:17pm On Jul 23, 2008
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Fashion › Mapouka 101 @ Oou, Students Gone Wild by inspiredm(op): 11:12pm On Jul 23, 2008
Students of the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State Nigeria.

Autos › Re: Questions For Viperman Or Inspired_m. by inspiredm(m): 8:46am On Jul 23, 2008
2001 Camry, Babyboy, Maxima would cost between 220k - 250k to clear through Lagos Ports, Same for Nissan Sentra.

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Politics › London Games: HOW BRITISH BANKS HELPED ABACHA AND FAMILY TO LAUNDER $1.3 BILLION by inspiredm(op): 12:15am On Jul 23, 2008
“With one hand, the West has pointed its finger at corrupt African leaders, whilst, with its other hand, its bankers, lawyers, accountants, art dealers, health authorities, universities, estate agents and embassies have been actively or passively encouraging wealth out of Africa into the West’s economies.”


London cemented its reputation as the money laundering capital of the World and as corrupt Nigerian politicians’ laundry place of choice in 2001 when the UK’s financial services regulator, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), announced that UK banks helped the former Nigerian head of state, late Sanni Abacha, his family members, and close associates to launder $1.3 billion between 1996 and 2000.

Despite its public statements, the British government has always been reluctant to crack down on UK banks engaged in money laundering because of the benefits that accrue to its economy from this criminality. As Dr Patrick Darling put it whilst giving evidence to the House of Commons Africa All Party Parliamentary Group, “With one hand, the West has pointed its finger at corrupt African leaders, whilst, with its other hand, its bankers, lawyers, accountants, art dealers, health authorities, universities, estate agents and embassies have been actively or passively encouraging wealth out of Africa into the West’s economies.”

Recently, a British newsmagazine quoted a top British official as boasting that the government’s “light touch” regulation is one of the City of London’s strengths (New Statesman, ‘London Tops the Poll’, October 4, 2007). In fact, the Mayor of London, Mr. Alderman Lewis, recently blamed Nigeria for not opening up its banking system to foreign competition during his recent visit to the country.

In view of this background, it did not come as a surprise to anti-corruption analysts that the British authorities failed to investigate the financial activities of Abacha and members of his family until the Swiss Federal Banking Commission (SFBC) implicated UK banks when it released the report entitled “Abacha Funds at Swiss Banks” on September 4, 2000. With the publication of the SFBC report, the FSA had no choice but to begin an investigation into the allegations that UK banks had not followed adequate anti-money laundering procedures in handling accounts connected to Abacha.

The FSA announced the conclusion of its investigation on March 8, 2001. It reported that its investigation identified 42 personal and corporate accounts linked to Abacha family members and close associates in the UK. These accounts were held at 23 banks which included UK banks and branches of foreign banks. The total sum that went through these 42 accounts amounted to US$1.3 billion for the four years between 1996 and 2000. The FSA also reported that 98% of the US$1.3bn went through 15 banks, which according to it had “significant control weaknesses”.

However, unlike the SFBC and indeed the US authorities that publicly denounced their own banks that handled Abacha money, the FSA failed to name and shame the UK banks involved.

None of monies that found their way into the British bank accounts belonging to the Abachas was ever returned to Nigeria. The British authorities argued that the $1.3billion was the amount that "went through" UK banks and that the amount that remained in the UK was significantly less. However, legal sources have informed Saharareporters that under the legal principle of constructive trust, the banks that handled the monies would have been liable for the full amount of monies they received or dealt with had the Nigerian government brought a civil claim against them.

According the British newspaper, The Guardian of 4 October 2001, Geneva’s chief prosecutor, Bernard Bertossa, told the Swiss broadcasting corporation in September 2001, “We would have expected the British authorities to have been a little more active in prosecuting the case. It’s public knowledge that a lot of money - more than we found in Switzerland - passed through the British financial market.”

The Guardian newspaper fingered the Barclays Bank as the biggest player in the money laundering. According to the October 4, 2001 edition of the paper:

“Barclays Bank has handled more than $170m (£110m) of funds suspected to have been looted from the Nigerian Treasury by the Abacha regime. Barclays had one of the largest group of UK transactions: evidence they were among those privately rebuked by the FSA. The Guardian has now succeeded, however, in identifying the bulk of the transactions and the banks. According to authorities in Switzerland, where vigorous investigations have been going on and $561m (£365m) has been frozen, Barclays in London made transfers totalling $36.8m (£25m) to a bank in Geneva during 1996 and 1997. Investigators suspect this came from accounts controlled by the Abacha family. Another $52.8m (£35m) was moved by Barclays from London to Zurich, to a numbered account at Credit Suisse, between 1996 and 1998. This came from Barclays accounts of a Nigerian businessman involved in arms deals: the new regime suspect it was used to pay bribes to the Abachas. A final batch of payments totalling $83m (£56m) went out of the Central Bank of Nigeria to Barclays accounts in New York owned by a "fixer" for the Abacha family, according to Nigerian indictments.” See http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2001/oct/04/world

Moreover, the FSA failed to disclose details of the “significant control weaknesses” it uncovered. In carefully worded language, the FSA only announced that: “The following deficiencies were found at one or more of the 15 banks: Inadequate senior management oversight of the account opening process for customers who could be classified as higher risk; Weaknesses in the verification of the identity of beneficial owners of companies; Over reliance on introductions by existing customers; Inadequate understanding of the source of the customers wealth; Shortfalls in following industry guidance on reporting suspicious transactions to the National Criminal Intelligence Service; Weaknesses in record retrieval and retention.”

As required by law, the FSA passed its full report to the Serious Frauds Office (SFO), which has responsibility for prosecuting financial crimes in the UK. However, the SFO decided that criminal proceedings for money laundering against the banks and individuals involved in the scandal were not justified. Since the full details of the FSA report has never been disclosed by any media organization anywhere in the world, it has not been possible for the public to have their say on whether the SFO were correct in their decision as to whether prosecution was justified or not.

But Saharareporters have obtained a copy of the secret FSA report. The report shows that the FSA noted that the combined effect of the relevant UK money laundering legislation makes it an offence for any person to provide assistance to a criminal to obtain, conceal, retain or invest funds if that person knows or suspects (or in certain circumstances should have known or suspected) that these funds are the proceeds of criminal conduct. The term ‘criminal conduct’ includes any conduct wherever it takes place which would constitute an indictable offence in the UK.

In view of these extensive provisions, it is remarkable that the British authorities took the view that no criminal proceedings should be brought despite the serious breaches of money laundering legislation detailed in the full FSA report.

According to the FSA:

“Our findings identify common weaknesses arising across many of the banks in anti-money laundering systems and controls, which, if corrected at the time, might have resulted in the banks, concerned either: declining to open accounts with customers which might be linked to Abacha; declining to accept funds from sources which might be linked to Abacha; or identifying and reporting suspicious transactions on a timelier basis to National Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS)”

"It is a requirement of the 1993 [Money Laundering] Regulations that banks and building societies seek satisfactory evidence of identity of a prospective customer at the time of opening an account or entering into a new business relationship. We have seen some instances where prospective customers were introduced to the banks concerned by existing account holders at that bank without full identification taking place."

"The 1993 Regulations place a statutory obligation on all staff in the regulated financial sector to report suspicions of money laundering. We have seen little evidence that banks seek to verify fully their understanding of a customer’s business and the level of expected transactions on the account. Consequently, it is questionable how effectively a bank is able to decide whether a transaction is suspicious or not. We have identified many instances where the bank received internal suspicious reports, but made the decision not to report the suspicion to NCIS. "

"The 1993 Regulations require that the bank retain records for at least five years from the date of completion of the business. In the case of documents supporting customer identification, these should be retained until five years from the date of the relationship ceasing to exist. Two of the banks have been unable to locate the account opening documentation in respect of account relationships which they have reported to the FSA, despite these accounts still being open today. It is unclear in these cases whether the information to support the customer’s identity has, in fact, ever been obtained."

In 2002, the UK government did strengthen anti-money laundering laws by introducing the Proceeds of Crime Act, which made money-laundering laws stricter but the effort was barely enough because of the lack of seriousness attached to it. For instance, the first unit set up to deal with proceeds of crime was a relatively small command tagged “Specialist on Economic Crime Command, which later mutated to the “Africa Desk” before the UK Department of International Development (DFID) funded what is now known as the Proceeds of Corruption Unit (POCU) which recently moved to the Scotland Yard proper.

The Proceeds of Corruption Unit is only composed of 12 officers drawn from the Metropolitan Police in London.

A source told Saharareporters anonymously that POCU is swamped by Suspicious Transactions Reports (STRs) that sometimes remains untreated long after laundered cash may have found their way out of the UK banking system.
This led the unit to pick and choose which investigations or prosecution to embark upon, even though their mandate covers the entire globe. The source cited the case of James Ibori, whose criminal money laundering activities attracted POCU’s attention since 2004. The investigations, and trials are still ongoing 4 years after, with new spin-offs and discoveries that may take longer time to resolve.

To their credit, the POCU has tried to bring a few Nigerian state governors and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) to trial after they were found to have laundered money through UK banks, but that has not translated into punishing British banks involved in money laundering as was the case of Barclays Bank in London through which James Ibori in conjunction with Chevron laundered substantial cash between 1999 and 2007 before a British High Court placed a freeze on James Ibori assets worldwide.

Saharareporters spoke to sources within the London Metropolitan Police who told us that the unit has made substantial efforts to go after offshore entities, fiduciary bodies and beneficial owners used as conduit for money laundering but agrees that a lot still needs to be done. Asked why no UK banks have been sanctioned in the case of Abacha, one of our sources quipped that it is the duty of the FSA who has been further empowered within the ambit of the 2002 Act to punish banks engaged in money laundering. He added that Proceeds of Corruption Unit could prosecute Nigerian banks with FSA issued license.

The Proceeds of Corruption Unit has faced increasing resistance from the Yar’adua government since the government came to power in May 2007 through flawed elections. Yar’adua’s Attorney General, Michael Aondaokaa, has refused to cooperate with the UK Scotland Yard due to the influence exerted by former governors who funded Yar’adua elections, especially James Ibori.

The Nigerian government has refused to sign any new Mutual Agreement Treaty (MAT) requests since 2007. Saharareporters sources said the Mets in London does not require any new MATRs to prosecute and conclude Ibori’s case.
They said they were optimistic about the meetings they had with Mrs. Farida Waziri, who has extended an invitation to them for a meeting in Abuja in August 2008 after the London meetings two weeks ago.

But Mrs. Waziri may be coy with the Scotland Yard –based POCU squad, as her first official action as soon she returned from the meetings in London was to fire police officers trained by the Mets within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Financial analysts who specialized in the methodologies of African corruption have expressed fresh concerns about the declining economic fortunes of Western countries and how that may erode the gains made so far in the anti-corruption fight. As one of them put it, “With a noticeable decline in the economies of the Western countries, they might be forced to reopen their vaults to wealth looted from poor African nations by corrupt leaders by relaxing or totally abrogating their anti-money laundering obligations.”
Autos › Re: 2007 Mercedez R 350: A Governor Visiting Nairaland Might Be Interested by inspiredm(op): 12:04am On Jul 23, 2008
THIS CAR HAS BN SOLD LONG TIME AGO,

WAS SOLD TO A NASS MEMBER.

Brauneyes escaped the Experiment
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Autos › Re: 2004 Nissan Murano Sl, Awd, Leather, Loaded. by inspiredm(op): 8:55am On Jul 22, 2008
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Autos › Re: 2004 Nissan Murano Sl, Awd, Leather, Loaded. by inspiredm(op): 8:51am On Jul 22, 2008
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Autos › 2004 Nissan Murano Sl, Awd, Leather, Loaded. by inspiredm(op): 8:46am On Jul 22, 2008
This is a 2004 Nissan Murano SL. This Gold metallic color is really hot. This clean Carfax one owner vehicle is in great condition. Both the interior and exterior are free of any major blemishes. This Murano has a great ride to it; with a sporty V6 under the hood and automatic transmission it feels more like a sports sedan then an SUV. There are a ton of great options on this vehicle and plenty of space for five passengers to all play with them at once. I have fully inspected this vehicle and it is INSPIRED CERTIFIED . You will not be disappointed in the condition, ride, or looks of this vehicle. Hurry in to make it yours!

2004 Nissan Murano SL All Wheel Drive

3.5L V6 SFI DOHC 16V Engine

Automatic Transmission

Leather Interior

103,000 miles

Air Conditioning

Dual Zone Electronic Climate Control System

Homelink System

Steering Wheel Radio Controls

Cruise Control

Moonroof, Tilt Steering Wheel

Clock Tachometer

Tinted Windows

Driver & Passenger Airbags

Side Airbags & ABS

Traction Controls & Alloy Wheels

Keyless Entry


Bose & Kenwood 10 CD Changer & Mp3

Price is 2.950m


Interested? Call 08023050886 or email via inspired_men@yahoo.com






Please, buy with 100% confidence because we are selling with 100% confidence. We've sold over 65 cars on Nairaland , if there are any questions you

might be concerned about, please ASK! Thank You.

Autos › Re: Mazda 626. Automatic, Factory Ac, Just 700k by inspiredm(op): 8:04am On Jul 22, 2008
Babajhaid:
hi,

insipired_men, i spoke with u on thursday in respect of this car, can u please send the pics to my e mail so that i can forward it to my brother who is interested? My e-mail is jhide_akinwande@yahoo.com
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[b]Ok, i'll send you the mail right away
Autos › Re: Cleanest 2001 Toyota Camry Le In Lagos by inspiredm(op): 8:03am On Jul 22, 2008
Jazz Freak

just pep up you budget and you'ld have a good deal

With 1.2m, I can get you a Lagos Ports Cleared 1999 Toyota Camry XLE.
Autos › Re: Another 2007 Toyota Yaris, Auto, Us, 9,000 Miles ( Paint The Town Red ) by inspiredm(op): 7:19am On Jul 21, 2008
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Autos › Re: Mazda 626. Automatic, Factory Ac, Just 700k by inspiredm(op): 7:17am On Jul 21, 2008
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Autos › Re: 2007 Honda Civic, Black. 10k Miles ( Discussion Suspended ) by inspiredm(op): 7:16am On Jul 21, 2008
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Autos › Re: 2005 Toyota Rav 4, Full Chrome Bars, Dvd, 1.850m. by inspiredm(op): 7:16am On Jul 21, 2008
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Autos › Re: Cleanest 2001 Toyota Camry Le In Lagos by inspiredm(op): 7:14am On Jul 21, 2008
My 2001 Camry XLE, Leather Seats, Auto, Climate Control AC, is 1.550m

Good & Clean Car costs Good Money, and my choice cars come with A 6 month Expressly written implied Warranty.

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Autos › Re: 2001 Toyota Sienna Xle, Leather, Power Doors. by inspiredm(op): 7:14am On Jul 21, 2008
Available Shortly
Autos › Re: Cleanest 2001 Toyota Camry Le In Lagos by inspiredm(op): 3:33pm On Jul 20, 2008
SOLD

SOLD

SOLD FOR 1.5M

YESTERDAY 19TH JULY 2008.

2000 - 2001 CAMRY CE, LE, XLE, V6 IN STOCK

THANKS


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Politics › Re: Generator Fumes Kill 17 At Nigeria Prayer Meeting by inspiredm(m): 12:35am On Jul 19, 2008
Though Nigerians are very religious, many are highly superstitious and hold strong beliefs in voodoo, ghosts and witchcraft.

Thats a fact
Autos › Re: 2001 Toyota Sienna Xle, Leather, Power Doors. by inspiredm(op): 12:04am On Jul 19, 2008
SOLD

SOLD SOLD

SOLD TODAY 17TH JULY 2008

FOR 1.8M FLAT

2000 SIENNA XLE AVILABLE FOR 1.5M.

THANKS
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Autos › Re: Another 2007 Toyota Yaris, Auto, Us, 9,000 Miles ( Paint The Town Red ) by inspiredm(op): 11:46pm On Jul 18, 2008
adechuks:
Inspired Baba,
What's with up with the beautiful Mercedes Benz in that last picture?

The Benz is Lovely, I'll create a thread strictly for Benz & Beemers
. VW no qualify, too many problematic models
Autos › Re: 2007 Honda Civic, Black. 10k Miles ( Discussion Suspended ) by inspiredm(op): 11:40pm On Jul 18, 2008
Ok Hala !!!
Autos › Re: 2005 Toyota Rav 4, Full Chrome Bars, Dvd, 1.850m. by inspiredm(op): 11:33pm On Jul 18, 2008
After a close scrutiny i realized that This RAV 4 was converted from RHD to LHD.

Perfect Job though
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Autos › Re: Another 2007 Toyota Yaris, Auto, Us, 9,000 Miles ( Paint The Town Red ) by inspiredm(op): 10:03am On Jul 18, 2008
Yaris
Autos › Re: 2005 Toyota Rav 4, Full Chrome Bars, Dvd, 1.850m. by inspiredm(op): 10:02am On Jul 18, 2008
This is the Japanese Specs supplied to the Nigerian Market, its entirely different from the American specs.

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