Hello everyone just got back from the states These people are not smiling at all I wonder what is happening even JFK that used to be a breeze has changed . Got in through JFK we were directed to the self profiling machine some of their officers were on ground to do the separation i.e those of us who had rice and beans passport ���� ( kids with dual citizenship). We were asked to stay on a particular queue come and see people Naija, cocoyi chinko etc. see drilling people were taken away for 2ndry inspection we spent over 1hr on that particular queue and we were not allowed to join another queue about 2 other flights came in after us and the same separation was done. When it got to our turn the man was tired and was getting ready to change shift. We handed over our passports With a frown on his face he removed the children's American passports and asked who is this we pointed at the half asleep child asked to see the second one we pointed he asked why they had a passport different from us the parents as if he doesn't know. We told him they were born in the US he nodded and asked if we had a return ticket we gave him and he glanced through it. He asked how much we had when we told him , for the first time he smiled stamped all our passports. We ran collected our luggages and out into the freezing cold in New York. God must surely deliver us from bad governance and heal our land so that this mass exodus can stop. See young, smart promising Nigerian youths on the streets of America doing menial jobs to keep body and soul together once again this early Momo I pray that God will heal our land and return our lost glory

Somebody please enlighten me how can I open a PayPal account from Nigeria

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Thank you so much iykmon How do I open a PayPal account in Nigeria?

Good evening house. Thank God for what he's doing out here pray that God will favour all those who are still on this missionary journey despite all the odds. For us boot is hanged. Please for those who have booked accommodation on Airbnb before , how did you make payments because it seems as if they accept only credit cards and PayPal. Has any one ever made a booking from Nigeria? Please help a sister its urgent

I think it has been confirmed that only children born in Nigeria can get NPC birth certificate. Let us always observe due process in order to avoid all these scammers in government establishments. You can also check this link to make assurance double sure
https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php/Nigeria_-_Register_a_Birth

desoul:
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you dont use foreign document to process nigeria passport, if you state that child was born abroad, you will need to present the american birth certificate for sighting and confirmation, will an american child born in nigeria process or get american passport with nigerian birth certificate? i guess you kw the answer, besides why will you say that NPC is only meant for children born in nigeria, NPC is responsible for registration of birth and death of nigeria citizens..@the bolded why will you need american passport to get nigeria passport? besides the items you mentioned are not all you need for LO naija passport as you claim..

Every mallam with his own kettle. I've said my own. I got Nigerian passports for my children and was never asked for a Nigerian birth certificate maybe some people that have gotten one for their LO can share their own experiences and tell if they were asked to present a Nigerian birth certificate or not.
@justwise you will do well if you can please help us to confirm who is entitle to a Nigerian birth certificate and who is not.

desoul:

if you are processing nigerian passport for your yankee LO, you need NPC birth certificate but the place of birth will be USA even in the nigeria passport, you will just have to produce the american birth certificate for sighting and confirmation that the child was actually born abroad. the place of birth in my babys nigerian passport is USA, cos thats where she was born

I'm surprise that we are still on this BC issue. We just like to hide behind one finger. The NPC BC is meant ONLY for children born on the shores of Nigeria. I went to the NPC office in one of the local Govt council and I was told by one of their ogas that the birth certificate is ONLY for children born on the shores of Nigeria they proposed to "help" me if I don't mind filling in Eti Osa as the place of birth. If you are in possession of an NPC birth certificate with Texas, Houston etc as the place of birth I will advice you to quickly destroy it because I'm 100% sure it is fake. In my quest to get an NPC BC, I was reliably told that even Local Govt offices are into issuance of fake certificates to desperate and unsuspecting applicants
@ desoul, you don't need NPC BC to get a Nigerian passport for your LO all you need is your own passport, the child's American passport and his American birth certificate.

chibertha:
Yes I was in this situation in fact it was in January this year I went to first bank to open an account for my LO after submitting BC (us) ,Nigerian international passport for ID I was told to go and expect the account number but to my surprise it never came after 3 days I went back only to be told that I should bring birth certificate from Nigeria my God I was so vexed. The issue even made 2 of the managers in the branch to quarrel. The marketing manger said the US BC should suffice while the branch manager insisted on getting the Nigeria birth registration.
I think it's all depends on who is in charge.
But I just went to the LGA council which was close and got a birth registration/certificate at the cost of 500 naira. It's 500 multiplied by the number of years meanwhile it should be free.
Just don't mind them give to them and move on
If you are in rivers state You can also get it from the nearest primary health center ,LGA council or UPTH and other government health facilities to you.

Hello everyone. Just passing by. I saw someone asking of Lady G. She's been on my mind for a while too. Abeg Lady G we miss you ooo. just flash small.
For the birth certificate issue I will advice us not to jeopardize our children's chances in future. The birth certificate or registration is only for children born in the country. I was also in that dilemma when I wanted to open an account with GTB for my children. I went to one of the local Govt council and they asked me where I had the children and I told them in the US. And they said they only give birth certificate to children born in the country but you know the Nigerian factor, they said they will help me if I can pay 'something extra'
There is a column on the form for place of birth and they said I should write Eti-Osa which obviously is a lie. I just said NO thank you and I left.
Moral of the story : what if the child need to get an important appointment in future and a dispute arises as to his place of birth? The child can be accused of possessing different birth certificates.
Please let's do the right thing. Go to another branch present the birth certificate if he has a passport go along with it and your own passport as well. The only issue I had was that the name on the children's birth certificate does not correspond to the one on my passport. I explained that they use mother's maiden name for birth certificate in the US. I was asked to attach a copy of my marriage certificate and that was all the account was opened.

@Justwise, thanks for clearing the mess of the day But on a more serious note, is it that you can not find a permanent solution to this Shawbabe's issue?. I believe everybody can not be wrong. There are many decent people out here and not everyone will appreciate having to be drawn into using all these dirty languages. Biko, e jo, abeg help us find a lasting solution. Not everybody is cut out for all these.

I tried booking from Lagos to Gatwick for 2 adults and 2 children and I got a fare of 867K but Gatwick to Lagos is 489K for the same flight and same day I was just wondering why? Is it possible to book the Lagos leg is used first and then change the return date for the London leg has anyone done this before?

favouredmum:
lol @shawbabe post. Haba get stuck in the air. its not that bad na.

@miracle twine, I flew them last summer to London and it was ok. You actually get what you paid for. No inflight entertainment whatsoever,so jst make sure you have your tab to keep you company.

As for food, its okay. You will be given the normal Naija food we are all used to and pls note they go directly to Gatwick.

The landing and take off is also ok.

Not as bad as I thought it will be. I can fly them again because its very cheap and they keep to time. Well, don't know if they have changed lately. This was August 2016.

Hope this helps.

Thanks dear at least some people can still answer somebody's questions without adding insults. Uncle JW why did you rapture my post? Abi na jamb question I ask? Or is it an advert for the airline? Abeg who has flown that Nigerian airline going to Gatwick with less than 150k before.

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You are right my brother keep them in the cooler for as long as you wish may be they will take some chill when they come out. Tpako and his lovely shawbabe who can never waka pass but must take panadol for other people's headache
BTW any cheap / promo ticket for September?

Shout out to all. Just strolling by. The house seems quite today. Oga JW must have sent some people on sabbatical. Na wa ooo some people just like to always be in the eye of the storm. Anyway sha I think they keep the thread lively sometimes. JW should not be too quick to flash his red card. Those who have hung their boots should reconsider and bring them down now that CBN is flooding the market with £,€&Plenty$

[quote author=TWoods post=54244066]. Mr Pako I know you were going to come for me. I perceive you are a one of those jobless immigrants roaming the streets and probably on weekly grocery coupons all in the name of living abroad. If you have a job you would not be on nairaland 24/7 exchanging words with pregnant women I wonder what your biz is on this thread sef I wonder if you have read the bible that you quote that says "he whom God will destroy he will first make mad" you may be on your way to destruction. My last word for you If you care to know I work 8hrs a day and I have
2 active toddlers so I don't have time for jobless people like you. If you think I'm going to continue exchanging words with you then you are OYO

@Twood. In as much as I appreciate your concern about people doing the right thing I take exception to you labeling an average Nigerian a scammer.fradulent and " corner cutter" you would be surprised that many of us had the opportunity of being a GC holder but we chose not to be one because we have better things doing here. Let me also advice you to be very careful the way you bring God into your banters and quote scriptures while calling yourselves names. Me and you no be mate ooo.so please don't come for me and if you do...........

I promise this is going to be my last word on this issue. Let me correct that impression that I support people who abuse the system I don't because I pay my dues as at when due home and abroad. But I get pissed off when people paint all Nigerian as crocks and scammers. I am a Nigerian 100% and I am proud to be one. American will stand for their country anytime and anywhere even when they know the system is not what it should be. Can't we as Nigerian learn to do the same? Why was the writer talking only about Nigerian in that write up? Are Nigerians the only tourist who give birth in the U.K.? The change must begin with me We are good people and a great nation

@justwise

I won't want to join issues with you on this matter but I know there is always two sides to a coin.yoy have not heard her own side of the story. I just said I was in the U.K. With a twin pregnancy at 28weeks of course not to give birth. It was summer and I had to attend my nieces graduation what if I had fallen into labour at that time wouldn't they have treated me? There are no private hospitals there like we have here so I wouldn't have a choice but to use the NHS.They wouldn't even send you the bill for ages. So she should stay there and continue to wait for their bill to come? It's a lapse in their system and they should find a way of correcting it instead of crying wolf where is non.

@justwise

I think I still stand by nerf's opinion. There is absolutely no benefit in giving birth in the U.K. and they know that. That is why the so called thread disappeared I was in the U.K. With a twin pregnancy at 28weeks and nobody asked me any questions when I was entering because tourists seldom go there to give birth. I found that article rather too personal ,unprofessional and absolutely mischievous. Why should the writer go to the extent of mentioning somebody's name? I think that Ayelabola woman should sue them. It is nothing more than defamation of character. kilo de gan to the extent that they put her pix with her children abeg make them free that woman joor abi na jelosy wan key them?

abujaniv:


Sounds like you need to contact the help desk or call center.

Thank you sir, we contacted the call center and a new pass word was sent and we are good to go.

Hello VO
My husband wants to renew his b1/b2 visa via Dropbox, when he attempted to log into his previous profile the password was rejected with a message that the password does not include a number i.e. 1 2 3 etc. he changed his yahoo password to include a number yet he could not log in. He proceeded to forgot my password and was sent a code to be used but he still couldn't login and when he tried again an error message was sent saying that there is a security alert my questions are
1. What is the meaning of this security alert
2. What can be done to remove this alert
3. Can he open a new email for this visa purpose

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I happen to be one of the people that had a wonderful experience with Dr F but not withstanding the truth should be said the man is overbooked and I totally agree with new that he is not a spirit and can not be everywhere . If only he start rejecting patients like some docs do then he will be more effective.for me I wanted to use a different hospital and doc but was convinced to use him by my sister that is resident.
Even though I never had any regret using him but I have to say that we have made a thin god out of the man he is not the best doc in Huston neither is he cheapest he is just affordable. Even for those using him must he be the one that must take the delivery? Abeg lets be reasonable the man has a house full of patients and he has a team of doc that work with him if he is not available then other docs can stand in for him and let me share this with you he has some really good docs that are even more thorough than him I saw one of them on my last ANC.she was really good and patient I've forgotten her name but she has an Indian origin for the first time I spent close to 30 mins with a doc she told me the sex of the the babies and the one that is leading all this Dr F never had time to do She happens to have a set of twins too so she told me what to expect the pregnancy was an high risk one and she was able to ally all my fears. I felt very much at home with her and I secretly wish she will be the one to take my delivery.
So mothers lets just pray to God for safe delivery Dr F is not God. After all in the UK midwives are the ones who take delivery not doc they are very good and experienced in our five star hospitals back home how many people get to see the MD. All they do is attach you to a doc and they are only called in if there are complications Abi how many of us using EKO in Naija ever get to see Kuku?
And for those of us planning to sue him abeg no just waste your hard earn dollars to start pressing charges because his absence at your delivery may not be regarded as negligence if he can prove that he had another emergency to attend to. Na the money I get I borrow you so

@temyb. Good to know that the babies are doing great. I sent you an email please respond accordingly
Please advice me ooo. I need to renew my visa can I do drop box and wait to be called for an interview or should I just apply and go for interview since I know I might be called for one. We are having a family vacation and the twins will clock 2 while we are away can they be attached to adult on the return leg or they will be expected to buy a seat

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@justwise. You just read my mind in fact taking Medicaid should not be an option what if you get a 10yr ban and within that period there is a legislation on people that are banned never to be allowed into the US again? It sounds ridiculous but with this red head TRUMPeter winning primaries anything can happen.He has an unparallel hatred for migrants.

When I said she should leave the bill unpaid rather than take Medicaid I didn't mean she should abandon the bill what I mean is to get as much discount as possible and work out a payment option i feel even if she defaults in the payment it's still better than the Medicaid. The hospital pressing her to take the Medicaid are protecting their own interest because Medicaid is a sure means for them to get their money paid.

As for asking them to discharge the children I know the children will never be discharged until they are certified fit. I said she could say that in order to press them for more discount.even me that I pressurized my doc to do CS at 36 weeks he refused. He said the babies were in stable condition so he has no moral justification to bring them out.

I think someone here has given a very good suggestion for a #gofundme# account to be opened. I think we should start that here it's not enough for us to give suggestion let put our faith to action and begin to give. I will open the floor here with my own $100 so temyb please post your account number if oga justwise will allow. Please let's be our sisters keeper.

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You are highly favored my dear. I will suggest that you explore all other options apart from the Medicaid. It should be your very last option in fact I feel that leaving the bill unpaid is still better than the Medicaid. If the bill is left unpaid it will be sent to collection after sometime. When you go for renewal the worst is to refuse you and ask you to go pay your bills but if you take Medicaid how will you pay back? Why don't you send an email to the NIV section of the embassy stating the situation at hand and ask for their advice on the issue of Medicaid. They will likely tell you not to take it. Print out their response and take it to the financial person in the hospital. When you get there just begin to cry and roll you know Naija style now? Just make sure you form very well for them. Ask them to even discharge the children since you won't be able to pay and you don't want to do something illegal. I know they will definitely not discharge but you may be surprise that they may end up giving you an affordable bill on humanitarian ground since you are self paid. My one kobo it might or might not work.

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Eeeeheeen this Havana sef why did they remove it I'm beginning to have a second thought about their competence it is not unusual to feel uncomfortable after doing a cerclage. it has so many side effects but they are not life threatening hence they should have encouraged you to leave it the advantages surpasses the side effects just like any medical procedure.

I think this is a good forum to share our experiences so that others can learn. When I had mine I had so much discomfort. I could not even hold my urine I was peeing every hour but my gynea encouraged me to bear it. By the time I was 34 weeks I started spotting thank God I was already in the US. My doc insisted that I leave it on explaining that it was nothing to worry about that the head of the first twin was down and was pressing on the stitches and as the babies get bigger the pressure on the cerclage makes the stitches to start loosening then the bleeding Imagine you putting on weight and trying to fit into one of your old skirts and the side stitches giving way.

The doc said the moment the cerclage is removed the Cervics will start opening and that is it. the babies will be brought out and at 34 weeks na NICU straight. Me I no get money that time so I had to endure the pain and discomfort . I could not sit for more than 15mins at a stretch. I say what mothers go through for their children only God can reward us.

@temyb wipe your tears sharp sharp before somebody will bring cane for you. Why are you crying ? God has given you double for you trouble and you are still crying. You said you did IVF twice before this one have you. forgotten how much you spent on each cycle not to talk of the emotional and physical stress that can not be quantified. The journey that you probably would have gone twice God has made it once for you
Don't worry my dear sister God has a way of providing for this speacial gifts He send you help from all sides and surpass your expectations He did it for me and I know He will do it for you too. People that I did not even know in the US came and blessed my babies when they heard my story when we got back home it was blessing from every side at the end of the day we even had more than we spent on the missionary journey
For mothers to be that are IVF patients and carrying double pregnancy I will suggest that we ask for a cerclage to be done.pls insist on it whether the doctor feels that it's necessary or not it's acts as a preventive procedure for premature birth.you might or might not need it but it's good considering what you went through to conceive I carried mine to 38weeks and they came out strong no NICU or complication what soever in fact I had to beg the doctor to give me an earlier date because I had become very
heavy and was tired
temyb pls be strong for your babies nothing do you my sister just get ready for the vigilante it is very real ooooooo