I'm not disrespecting my country in any way but saying from my own perspective. I have been opportuned to travel to countries in Asia, Europe, America,Africa and have seen the way things are there. We have a lot to do in Nigeria and for us to get better like other countries it will take a very long time.

Country like England have railways which they built in the 1800 and houses that people still live in and are still well maintained. Other nations have advanced in a whole lot of things and I cry every night I go to bed and wonder where our forefathers were and why didnt they follow footsteps of others. Healthcare and education is no more luxury as it is now like air in most developed countries.

If we start to build Nigeria now; supposing everything is in place and we get good leadership, major projects like light speed train and so on take years to be completed. Some project take up to 10-20 years to be completed. Nigeria is so big and putting these things in place will take ages.

Furthermore, the mentality of people need to change. This can only be possible if everyone at least have education up to SS3. That way people would be thought some civil behaviours. Most Nigerians don't like to pay bills, follow due process, respect others, etc. There are a lot of things to discuss. Where do I even start? I want your opinions on these issues that disturb me a lot.

I don't know why the youths are supporting corruption. This is a very sad thing. I just don't understand. People should be happy with news like this and not the other way round.

How much?

rasojie:
I am in my early early twenties. Heavily built but not 'fat'
cc lalasticlala

im 26 and 110kg.

pato231:

Nice bro, I am doing good , presently in London, finished exams will only be back in kent after August. Send me a pm with ur number. Cheers

Wow! Nice one. Im in Manchester busy with group works and preparing for exams. The hassles are much here, from one activity to another. I cant believe ive been here for almost 6 months and it seems like yesterday.

pato231:
@ironbender101 where have you been all this while, going through old pages today and I saw ur moniker, hope you are good.

. Hahahahahahha brother im fine oooooooo. Na UK nah. Sup with you? Where r u?

City: Salford, Manchester
Male, 25, Postgraduate

4mula22:
City: Salford, Manchester
Male, 25, Postgraduate

Y most of the black guys dey form for UK?
Even to ask your fellow Nigerian for direction na wahala. God help us

My man I don land here lol.... i dey form too?

Lexusgs430:

Akaad Afro Caribbean Food Store Ltd
Tel: 0161 737 4022

Im in Salford as well. Met with Nairalander 4mula and we've been cool ever since. E don get babe sef, lol. Drop ur contact.

jelmusboy:
For those that are already in the UK, which mobile telephone line is the cheapest and the best to call within UK and also call Nigeria?
And where can one get it immediately I enter the UK?

Lebara and at the airport.

Georgiana12:
Wonderful mods unable well done oo, please I just noticed something on my visa page now dat my face isnt showing( the capturing I took the day I submitted) it is very very dark.
Can this pose any threat and what do u think I can do to rectify it. Thanks in advance

No because your PP has a data page containing your clearer pic. No need to worry at all.

4mula22:


I don't know anyone here. came in with just not much cash and from the rate I'm spending, it wont last long. na God hand I dey now. I dont even know if there is still accommodation in the school hostels.
07918250794

I will call you later in the day. Getting an accommodation is not that easy as I thought. Today I wanna go meet some agents to help me out. Lets just see how it goes..

4mula22:


ok, I will join you tomorrow if I dont sort out my accommodation.
I got a place for the night, although very expensive.
thanks

Ok brother. Where u dey now? Do you know anyone here? Accommodation aint easy to find. Drop ya number ill call u tomorrow.

4mula22:


Please which hotel are you in? And how much is the rate?
I need a place to stay ASAP

Im at Ibis budget hotel in Salford Quays.... 30pounds per night..

4mula22:


Boss I hail.
I'll be arriving salford tomorow and I'll need a place to stay. Any ideas?
I also hope to meet you too.

My brother na only my gf I sabi here oooooo. I dont wanna mingle so much with Nigerians. I dey hotel now and im searching for a place too.

Chai my Oga's I don die for cold here ooooo. Their accent is another problem. I thought I knew it all as I don travel many times to Asian countries but this one pass me, English is just like arabic language..... please is their any advice for me? Lol

4mula22:


Ok. Safe trip.

Have you made arrangement for accommodation? I have been unable to do that. Pls send me a PM

Bro I dont know how to send Pm's. I will stay in a hotel fror a short while.

niyimeg:


Hi, please did Salford Uni ask you to submit financial statement before you were issued CAS?
Was the discount deducted from the oustanding fee as stated on your CAS

I paid in full. I am planing to squash the reimbursement ish when I get there.

4mula22:


Ok bro.

When is your flight?

Tomorrow by 2pm

4mula22:
Please who's going to Salford?

How do I get there from London?

Any tip, info and help will be highly appreciated.

Yes bro im going to Salford. Going with Emirate and arriving Manchester international airport.

@pato231, are you in the UK now? Please how did you pack your egusi and dry fish and the rest? did they disturb you on arrival?

LearnLife:
Hi guys
Pls i got this message this morning, pls oh what does it mean? im nervous af.
Also got the email that my passport is ready for collection at ikeja tp, Buh no approval email...
Pls respond, tnx

Dear xxxxxx

UK Visas & Immigration has now assessed your UK visa application and made a decision. Your documents and the decision will be sent back to the either the UK Visa Application Centre where you applied, where we will contact you by email over the next few days to collect them, or if you are using the courier return service, will be sent directly back to the address you provided.

Please note that Teleperformance does not know the outcome of the assessment and has played no role in the decision-making process.

Kind regards,

Teleperformance
UK Visa Application Centre

This email and any information transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please delete it from your system.

This is a post-only email address that is not monitored for replies. For questions and more information about visa application, scheduling for an appointment and all other queries please visit the Visa Enquiries section of the UK Visa Application Centre website.

Anyone got a similar message and got their visa?

No cause for alarm because I also received the same mail mine they said I shouldnt try to book a flight lol.

Hahahahahahahah @dr

DrSkofid:
Ok! I just collected my three parcel (me, wife and son) at TP ikeja... and when I open them up!....BEHOLD ALL THREE VISAS APPROVED!!!!!
GOD YOU TOO MUCH! I THANK U JEHOVAH!

On behalf of my wife and son, and frm d depth of my heart,I say a BIG THANK U to Justwise, pato, ironbender, and others! You guys are something else!

And to those still expecting. ...GOD IS IN CONTROL!

....brb.

Congrats brother

jelmusboy:


Have you secured an accommodation or do u intend to get one?

I havent bro but my girlfriend is there and she will accommodate me for some days but I really need to get an accommodation.

jelmusboy:


Very happy to hear this SpikeC. Could you please recommend where one can stay as per hostel close to the University of salford if one is not able to get accommodation in the school hostel or the student village? £70 - £80 per week

Im going to Salford too,

pato231:

hey bro,how was ur hk trip?yeah i booked one way

It was cool bro, cold dey too much here now. I will be back on the 5th. What are the advantages of booking a one way ticket? I just did and I am regretting since a return ticket is cheaper and also I feel they may tackle me at the airport.

pato231:
@spikesC,means i have to search more for accommodation around Gillingham as opposed to the idea i had that Chatham was the university town.

Bro did you book a one way ticket?

Please is there any nairalander in Salford Uni?

BiHung:
Guys pls. What courier service does teleperformance use in Nigeria... A friend wants to go directly to their office for the package before Xmas laxity sets in...pls help

If he wants to go directly then he doesnt need a courier service. He should just go to TP center thats he applied and pick his parcel.

DrSkofid:



ironbender101...a big congrat to u bro!.....I now honor u wit this award; chief expert cook, egusi soup!....lol
please don't stop praying 4me as I am still expecting mine.....as my anxiety don triple with this hope wey ur own don give me so!
Oghene biko ooo!

Bro you will get yours cos its same God different application........ wishing you all the best....

@justwise @pato @worry358

I got a call from the courier service today that they were around my house trying to locate my house and they could not locate my house. I just gave them my Mum's number to call and deliver it because im not in town. When she got the parcel I called her again to check what was inside, she did and said no visa found. I called her back again to read carefully through all the documents to see anything like denial letter and she said nothing. After 2hrs she called and said she saw something like work permit 20hrs and so on.......... I jumped up immediately. On Saturday I got a mail from UKVI after tracking again saying that they strongly advise me not to purchase any travel booking, I was so so worried. I want to use this medium to thank everyone here, my man Pato, my boss @justwise,worry358 and every other person. Also I want to advise anyone waiting not to worry so much if you don't see any approval mail, I think they don't send it always........