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mafe23:
omega25red and JeSoul: Thanks for your follow-up and concern.

Now to my explanation:

When I began processing a re-issue of my passport, I only had my birth certificate,some vital information such as (Hospital of Birth,Place of birth,Time of birth,Residence, from my Mum) my school certificates,a few growing up pictures and a genealogy printout from www.ancestry.com. (If you have the time,you can look up some of my records with my name: ______________________ ,hence the user name MAFE23).


At the US Consulate inner office,I was given a form which I filled with perosnal information. None of which requested my SSN.My passport photograph was attached to the form and I was made to swear in front of an Attorney right there in the office. There after I was told to go pay passport processing fees. I was told to expect my passport in two weeks time. It was after I picked up my passport that I was told that I still needed to have my SSN.That the passport is just a travel document unlike the SSN which is more or less a person's life. I was told you need it to do vital things such as opening bank accounts, getting a driver's license,applying for loans e.t.c

I remember been told that I was likely to be issued my SSN.The problem could be that my parents had forgotten the number.I don't think my Mum remembered that.I was also told that I needed to get back to the US to process one and that it would take between 2 to 4 weeks to get one. I was reliably told that The Social Security Administration had no administrative support for Nigeria or any other African country and that the US State of Department and the Social Security Administration are 2 different US agencies minding their own business.

After paying several frustrating visits to the Consular office,someone advised me to make US Dept. Of State notarized copies of my passport and birth certificate and send by registered courier to their office. I did as told,paid for notarization at the US Consulate,sent the documents via EMS Speedpost and tracked it online. Till today I haven't heard anything.

For correspondence btw SSA and I and even a scanned copy of my US passport,do send/post your e-mail address. Mine's is :aiyesweet@gmail.com. You can even get comprehensive information about me from the FPU Section/US Consulate,Lagos Nigeria.

I am not a scam artist. I am just reaching out for help. As soon as I get my SSN,apply for a credit card(never applied for one;so that should qualify me for a Good/Excellent Credit rating) I'll be able to payback definitely,even with interest.

David Aiyedun.

Hmm. . . I want to believe that a scammer would not be able to concoct such a story with details. Mafe don't be upset we're questioning you so bluntly. I'm sure you're aware of how corruption is rife in Nigeria, we are suspicious of any and all stories - ditto to Dantecmu as well. We're just being overly cautious oh, no blame us.

  Mafe, no vex ehn, but few more questions. what kind of legal service do you want to offer? and also how do you intend to offer it long distance to folks in the US? Once you get back to the US what is your game plan? do you have a place to go to? a place to live? a job you can live off from? I mean what is your plan? or is this a leap of faith into the dark? Sorry for all the questions, feel free not to answer whatever you don't want to.

bawomolo:
well he is saying the right thing. wall is the future after derrick rose has won his rings of course.

Well he def said the right thing in regards to Wall. But adding "then I'll move on" is suggestive he wants out asap. Who can blame him sha

chiogo:
I'm good, just doing the school thing! How do you like your new life?

Glad you're well . The new life is awesome girl, just awesome. We're waiting for your own soon oh! lol.

Mafe, the spambot 'deleted' your last post. I will send a msg to the admin to untag it so everyone can see it. Sit tight, I'll be back.

I would wager that the one thing most Africans who haven't travelled Africa are concerned about is safety. Maybe I'm ignorant, but the prevailing perception is that it seems there are only a handful of African countries/cities that are safe to vacation in for outsiders. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

^finito. Simplito.

Also Obinna, lets say its your turn, you can suggest a couple of movies to the club as to which we'd like to review. We can drop our opinions but the final decision will be yours.

Where is this yeye V3, you have 24hrs before you expire and next Vesc gets to make his call. JK is going to run this ship mad tight. Right mr. President?

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As soon as I praise Anderson Cooper a bit what does he go and do? the show last night was about subpeonas being issued in the John Edwards saga. seriously? that's the best news item of the day to highlight? it took all but 2 seconds to change the channel. CNN wake up before you die off completely oh! wake up.

bawomolo:
fareed zakari was very good on PBS. he sold out with his show on CNN.

Never saw him on pbs. Its hard to imagine he's been anything other than a mouthpiece for ME BS spin.

i can do nothing but chuckle a little when elliot spitzer is on cnn. the thought of him meeting up with an hooker after the show doesn't skip my head.

Hehe I know right. Even his face has a weird untrustworthy look about it. I give that show 1 month, at most 2, before management pulls the plug.

this is a remarkably ignorant post. oppression isn't some competition with people fighting for the first spot.

Gbam left right center and oh, you may want to tell that to Sharpie and Jessie too

Vicjustice, easy on the guy now lol

picckito:
hello house, i want to know the course outline for masters courses in USA, coz i was denied b4 coz of d the course outline and credit load of d courses i aplied which i did not no about it and now i dnt browser my school to get the information of them but is not in the site pls house i just want to get ideas of them, the course outline of masters courses and credit load of the like business administration, pls i need the reply

The broadest of questions. There are hundreds of masters courses, from hundreds of Universities all around the country. They all vary (sometimes drastically) in their requirements or course load in order to graduate. Call/email the school you're trying to get into and get the information directly from them.

Mafe, we would like to believe you. But can you please explain how you got a passport in the first place without a SSN?

. . . and oh, forgot to comment on this earlier-

july123:
the time slot is being filled by a new show featuring former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer and columnist Kathleen Parker.

I've been seeing the commercials for this. Caught some sneak/preview of them 'bantering' on Larry king I think or was it 360? anyways both are boring as hell. Seriously CNN? your ratings are dropping faster than Eddie Murphy's acting career and this is the best "prime time" duo you can some up with? 

  CNN's shows/hosts are generally boring. If you want to put your screaming infant child to bed fast, just put Fareed Zakaria's GPS on. Campbell Brown I thought was a solid journalist, too bad she left. At least Anderson Cooper seems to be getting better with 360. Invite some better guest analysts and his show will do even better. I wonder what his ratings are like though.

JeSoul:
Who else think Gilbert Arenas will not remain a wizard up till the end of the season?

Arenas' plan: Show Wall the ropes and move on
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5655187

. . . just call me prophetess Jesoul.

bawomolo:
well you would be losing him anyway this offseason.

True sha.

remember you have oakland's pick during the draft. it's not as if you guys are winning anything this season with or without moss

I rebuke you! so who is going to win? the Chicago teddy bears? 

If your story is true, how did you get a valid U.S. passport without a social security number in the first place?

^Cold, we can most certainly do better. I think most people are just pleading Nigerians should be more supportive and encouraging even though we're far behind in terms of quality. Altogether not an unreasonable suggestion I think.

samoks:
Thank you my brother, please tell them more.



Kokoye is probably a Yoruba guy who hates the IGBO dominated english movie industry more because that is the industry that has brought Nigeria more fame, who in the yoruba movie industry is known worldwide like the Genes, JIM iykes, Ramsy Noahs and Omotolas, It is only the english movie industry that can go to Ghana and other African countries and feature those countries' top actors and actresses in their movies,


Please stop the beeeeeefffffff.

The Ibo English movies are in another class compared to the Yoruba ones,

Ahn ahn Samoks you don't know that now. Give him the benefit of doubt. He probably just likes yoruba movies more cos he prefers the line, method of storytelling. It doesn't have to mean he hates Igbos. And oh, I seconded the "lets support Naija movies" sentiment of his post.

chiteny:
WOW !!

I never thought i would contribute to this tithe thing. But i am provoked to after rerading through this thread from the begining till now i am writing. I see so many funny posts like "God taking His 10% from the source and the rest that comes to you is your 90%" This is not the best approach. If you don't want to pay your tithes please do not decieve yourself by adopting this method. Don't pay outrightly and live with your conscience that way.

Now to my own contribution. A quote from newmi, "And then in the new testament that scenerio was re-ecoed in Hebrews 7:1-2, "1 For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;
2 To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace""

This is just a mention of an event that happened in the old testament and not a statement affirming the fact that we are supposed to pay our tithes.

I had to put up this quote as it is the norm for many "men of God" to quote a scripture of the bible for thier own benefit. Honestly i am yet to see any place in the new testament that say we should pay out "tenth" or tithe to the church, be it money or food stuff.

Now, you all must know that i pay my tithe even if i am sounding like i am against tithe paying. i have payed it right since my secondary school (as many pastors would encourage people to do, even if your mummy dash you N10, you must pay N1 tithe). But i pay my tithe not because i feel it is compulsory, but because i see it as my contribution to the work of God through my church. I am at liberty to use the 10% (more or less) to buy gifts or give it outrightly to the poor or needy or widows or those in prison if i want to.

In view of this, I buy the idea of singili who says he/she would be giving 10% to the less previleged. but bros mind the way you say "God Damn Churches". leave the churches to God to damn. just do what u know is right.

JPworld you are taking things to the extreme if i may say. You need God in your life. All the wealth in this world cannot offer to you what God can offer to you. So even if you don't pay tithes, please acknowledge God in all you do. Reverence, fear and worship Him.

i am open to critics and criticism. i will reply you in due course.

Impressive about this post is not necessarily the content, but moreso the spirit with which the content is articulated. Chiteny, whatever its worth, you have my respect.

kokoye:
In the midst of all the local hate, discouragement, abuses, zero power supply, piracy, lack of patronage by its own people, low wages, fraudulent marketers, etc.

The Nigerian movie industry is still thriving. And whether you like it or not, the world knows about it. These guys are working their butts of to earn a living . .can you encourage them?

I watch yoruba movies everyday. . .it keeps me sane and laughing because I am able to relate to the jokes. I honestly dont like english speaking Naija movies cos the storylines are predictable and therefore boring to me. But I wont kill them for it.

Why dont you ask this question : Is the Nigerian movie industry movie forward or backward??

You dont have to like it or watch it, but consider all the things that these guys have to deal with and what they have been able to achieve.

Can we please appreciate and encourage our own . . for once??

Despite my other reservations about Naija movies, in this instance, I second Kokoye's post fully.

Mixed feelings about this proposed trade. A deep threat like Randy Moss cannot easily be replaced.

Isn't Miami over-reacting? it was just one bad loss now

Obinna we're not "taking turns in reviewing movies", we're taking turns picking which movies for the club to review. If someone suggests a 'wack' movie, then its their loss cos only him/her will be interested in reviewing it and he/she will not get any contributions - I doubt anyone will want that. The goal should be for each person to pick a good movie most people have seen and would love to review. He/she can even solicit opinions - movies - from the posters and then be the one to make a final decision.

This pick 'several movies and lets vote' don tire me. That system has lost its shine. We've been on "what to review next" for so long I cannot even remember what the last movie we reviewed was.

I like the dude's passion, but I always thought he had too sharp of a mouth.

No worries, I'm sure MSNBC has plenty of openings on their dying network

v3:
@jesoul
Yes. . .i'm back in Gidi now, thank God.
Aww, will send you a portion of the cake when the time comes, si?

Si si! and don't think I won't come to collect when the time comes Mr. I'm glad you're back home safe & sound .

Good grief. Enough is enough. This democrazy is not working. 5 pages and counting to pick what to review? Axe that system.

Active members in here include -

V3
Vescucci
JK
Kobi
Obinna
Spiked
Kay
Jesoul

   Oya, we shall take turns in that order, when its your turn you pick what to review (hopefully a good movie/actor many people have watched) and the rest of the club will go along. New posters can be added to the rotation. So V3, please start with your choice. And by the way, this suggestion order is not up for debate or vote 

To quote a good friend of mine -

bawomolo:
why is everyone quiet, rejoice with me now

 
Special teams made their money last night. And this shorty Woodhead is writing his own Wes Welker story. Very very important and good win for the Pats, especially the young defense. I hope they can keep this up. Chad Henne made a ton of mistakes too, that helped us.

rikkyjen:
JeSoul, leave matter for matthias jare. Last FG goal. . win na win, dem win us. infact all join!

Win na win now but some wins are less decisive than others. Jags made the 4th? longest kick in NFL hist to walk off with the win - that was skill, but it was also plenty of luck. wow, am I defending the Colts?   

You know that John Boehmer(the speaker-elect according to the polls) would chase botox faced-Nancy Pelosi out of DC with Botox syringe !!! Its a wrap for the Dems jare. Loved kennedy, he was a partisan zealot though but he always got the job done. He would be rolling in his grave  seeing how spineless Barrack and the gang have been.
Na people like ME go vote out the Democratic wussies or better make i site for house dey watch Manning old clips.

LOL  Careful oh! you're talking about Bawo's wife there. Our POTUS na idealist now, he would have us all singing "kumbaya" if it were in his power. Unfortunately, somebody forgot to tell him the world is a cold, dark place, and does not reward dreamers.

Okay make i no too digress , between i hope Miami hands Y'alls asses to Yall. It would be  a perfect week. "Also, am VERY close to  "THE DECISION", (apologies to LeMORON James) Would soon let u know

Sorry ehn Miami let you down BIG yday. Me I serve the God that answers by touchdowns fire  . Make sure you broadcast your own on CNN jare, show em how Nigerians do it big 

Witi, please continue here on this thread opened earlier

Strange And Funny Names Of Some New Generation Churches
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-492875.0.html

Clown, you may find this thread helppful -

Would Someone Go To Hell If He Doesn't Do Water Baptism?
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-420977.0.html

bawomolo:
you would vex too if your sunday night was ruined

that offense line that would have trouble blocking men in a motorized wheelchair.
year after year, we have this crap on offense and lovie still have a job.

ROTFLOL . . . its not easy Bawo to build a team that has balanced D and O. But men last night was unspeakable oh . . . I think the game caller said something like only 5yds gained after 22 plays that is even below JV level. I don't think its Lovie's fault. The players weren't executing. Wide open WRs missed, dropped punts, fumbled this etc . . .

yup yall are going down to the dolphins.

We know you're sour ehn, but try small wish your NE brothers luck down south

rikkyjen:
Superbowl hangover dey worry my boys, e no easy. Make una no worry though, una go fear . . . .

Its still Peyton Manning for the Speakership of the House in the November elections though, [s]cos the Dems are getting their @sses handed to em in Nov in what would be the greatest landslide/victory since FDR and 'em allies kicked the Nazi evil spirit out of the 3rd Reich [/s]

See this boy Superbowl hangover for real. But they lost on a last second FG tho, so nuthin to be 'shamed about. And you're cheerfully anticipating a democratic whopping in Nov? I had you penned down as liberal according to the gospel of Ted Kennedy say it ain't so?

^ahh, a sign of the plenty of banter to come this season

Chiogo wassup chic!

Who else think Gilbert Arenas will not remain a wizard up till the end of the season?

Kai! Bawo wetin happen now? that was as terrible a game by any team I've seen in a while - and against a flailing, under performing Giants team too.

I pray Vick only requires a couple days of rest. This hot streak his on is doing miracles on his reputation.

Make una help me pray tonite oh . . . the Bills dropped 30 points on our young, inexperienced defense. Miami can easily take us the bank and clean out our accounts.

[quote author=omo~fat link=topic=521215.msg6857304#msg6857304 date=1285948447]Ah my dear, we both know better than to trust the polls and pollsters o - depends on how we frame the question . They told us Obama was going to win NH in the primaries [/quote]Hehe, na true you talk . . . I also heard madam winch O'Donnell was down by 10 points on the day of the primaries lol.

Some of the rhetoric may have been directed at the CEOs and fat-cats but none of the policies have really affected them directly. All the spending freeze debates, current tax rate debates, etc all hit the poor disproportionately more than the rich. Personally, if I were a wall street CEO, I wouldn't mind much being called a fat-cat and having much of the verbal anger directed at me as long as they didn't enact policies that touched my bottomline, raised my taxes, etc. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words . . . . .

I think you're mostly right on that. I know banks who received bail-out funds are restricted in what they can do, how much they can pay ceo's and contractors etc. Overall its going to be hard to 'regulate' these bodies considering the american system, in that I sympathize with Obama and his administration. Capitalism has its demons, and they are fiercely ugly and I don't know that its opposite is any prettier.

And if you were a wall street CEO, we would not even see your brake light on a lowly common-man site like NL .

Muchos gracias mi amiga. You are fine fine lady Ma'am.

When I do finally take the plunge, I would sincerely hope and pray that the Mrs would have and exhibit half the grace and charm you display on here daily.

you sure say this flattery is not misplaced on the wrong person? Thank you oh! you are too kind and too smart self, pesin has to bring their A-game if they want to spar with you oh! lol. And don't mind those people that say its a plunge, a jump down . . . its more like jumping upwards and somehow not falling back down. Na so your own go be. Amen!

Obinna it seems you're not alone.

Why The Security Warning From Mcafee?
https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-523442.0.html

Vicjustice:
I just began to get this severe security warning with red alert (from McAfee) whenever i log on to this site, why the development, did anything change in the system?
   @Admin, this report is not meant to jeopardise the reputation of this site, but rather to make you aware of the development as those who are not familiar with the site might conclude that there may be something threatening in it.

this is a gross as the word gross can possibly get. God have mercy!