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PoliticsRe: Governorship: Battlegrounds Shift To Kogi, Bayelsa by olujastro:
APC will end up in a dilemma in Kogi.
On one hand, Yeye Bello is a failed governor and doesn't deserve the APC ticket for reelection.
On the other hand, Yeye Bello delivered election victory for APC in almost all Kogi elections conducted since he became governor.

As for Bayelsa I'm always neutral in their guber elections because the state always produces two major yeye candidates.
I can't even think of any quality leader that has ever come out of Bayelsa. So bad that Buhari had to end up with Heineken Lopobiri as Minister since each state must get a slot.
PoliticsRe: Buhari's last 4 years was discouraging - Bloomberg by olujastro: 6:21am On Apr 08, 2019
This Nairaland is really a funny platform to score cheap political points. grin

One wailer or hailer goes to copy news from another media company, but changes the headlines to make himself happy and create room for wailing or hailing.

For example, this headline from Bloomberg below
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-04-07/nigeria-needs-economic-growth-in-buhari-s-second-term

On Nairaland becomes "Buhari's last 4 years was discouraging" cheesy
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by olujastro: 10:25pm On Apr 06, 2019
DexterousOne:
Even you too want to run away from sai bab economy shocked shocked

Olujastro?

I can't believe this shocked
Ahhh! So Nairalanders don sabi me already cheesy
Me wey no dey Nigeria grin
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by olujastro: 9:01pm On Apr 06, 2019
Jennypharb1:
Cc: olujastro
amaya21:
I agree with this. The PNP process is long. By the time you get your 473, Alberta may not have even looked at your file yet. This page on their site was last updated on March 11 https://www.alberta.ca/ainp-processing-inventory.aspx. No processing times are given for the EE stream, but for the Alberta Opportunity Stream they're still working on applications received in November. (Times may be different for EE stream, but it isn't indicated on the page). So please choose wisely.
Thanks guys. smiley
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by olujastro: 5:58pm On Apr 06, 2019
jadief:
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Oh cool, thanks. Any connections to Alberta, relative or something?
No, no relatives in Alberta or anywhere in Canada.
I just took some time to read about it on their site. Only Alberta can select one to apply for their PNP based on one's eligibility from what I've seen. And it's free. I'm applying
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by olujastro:
amaya21:
Alberta doesn't have application fees except the cost of courier for your documents (from what I saw on my cousin's application). It's Ontario that costs $1500 CAD.

However, the timelines are indeed long and there is the provincial restriction of where you can live when you eventually get PPR. I'd say you can wait for your 473 to kick in.
For real?
I noticed that I just have to send my application via courier but I didn't think it's totally free to get the PNP. I was thinking I'll have to pay eventually after my application is processed and perhaps granted.

Modified: Amaya21, I just read through the AINP website and it's free. I'm going to apply. grin
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by olujastro: 4:44pm On Apr 06, 2019
jadief:
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Hi please what is ur NOC?
I can't remember the code.....Mechanical Engineer with some years of oilfield experience.
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by olujastro: 4:39pm On Apr 06, 2019
tolfa:
Personally, I believe you took the right decision. PNP certificate can take time and your potential 473 is a hit anytime draw is made.
I would think so too. Thanks
TravelRe: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by olujastro: 2:05pm On Apr 06, 2019
Hi guys, I got an email earlier in the week from Alberta Province that I have been selected to apply for their PNP based on my suitable profile. I didn't apply for it.

I'm in the pool with 433 and will upgrade to 473 this summer.

I'm planning to ignore it because of the high cost, long waiting time and provincial restriction of PNP.

I just thought I bring it here for inputs in case there might be any reason to regret ignoring this offer in the future.
PoliticsRe: Onnoghen Was Forced To Resign - Daily Independent by olujastro: 12:40pm On Apr 06, 2019
The NJC cannot reward corrupt Judges who have the power of life and death with simple retirement plus full benefits.
This only encourages more corruption in the Judiciary.

After his resignation, PMB must ensure that Onnoghen or any other Judge found to be corrupt must face the full wrath of the law. Justice must be seen to have been served if our democracy must grow beyond individuals.
PoliticsRe: Ministers Who May Make Buhari’s Next Level Revealed by olujastro: 12:28pm On Apr 06, 2019
To whom it may concern in the Presidency:

Dambazzau should go for failing to carry out any reforms at all in his ministry - Police, Immigration, Customs, etc. are still as corrupt and irresponsible as before, if not worse. angry

Udo Udoma should go for consistently submitting the budgets late. He saw Saraki delaying till May to pass budget and he kept submitting it late in December. angry
Akpabio should replace him and be given a ministerial post that deals with infrastructure.

Ambo what huh Abeg, Ambode should carry his disrespect for others, inability to carry people along and failure to follow well laid down blueprint..back to Epe.
CrimeRe: Immigration Officials Exposed Demanding Bribes For Passport In PHC (vid) by olujastro: 7:04am On Apr 06, 2019
Lentilize:
only God knows the least corrupt among us! We're only speculating! Your least corrupt candidate may be having skeletons in his cupboard.
Ok. Vote for God then grin
TravelRe: Robbery: We Didn’t Review Visa Validity For Nigerians –UAE by olujastro: 6:52am On Apr 06, 2019
unclesuruoffi:
However the UAE government who claims which alleged that they reviewed visa validity for Nigerians, added that these news are inaccurate and also stressed the importance of getting news from its official channels.
Seun's Nairaland has become notorious for pushing fake news and speculations to frontpage such that I have to crosscheck what I read elsewhere.

I knew it was fake news the same day I saw it on Nairaland.

All I had to do was visit the UAE Visa website and saw that they still issue the same 4 days, 30 days and 90 days visit visas to Nigerians.
CrimeRe: Immigration Officials Exposed Demanding Bribes For Passport In PHC (vid) by olujastro: 6:50am On Apr 06, 2019
Lentilize:
how do you identify the least corrupt candidates?
The candidates of the major parties especially didn't drop from the sky. Their track records are well known to the general public.
Note that I said least corrupt, not a saint.
CrimeRe: Immigration Officials Exposed Demanding Bribes For Passport In PHC (vid) by olujastro:
Nigeria is a terrible place to live in because many Nigerian citizens are hopelessly corrupt.
That's why I always support the least corrupt candidate in every election.
At least if I can't do much about the unfortunate institutional corruption in public offices manned by corrupt citizens in the Police, Immigration, Judiciary, Civil Service, Airports, etc.; let the state treasury be relatively safe from being looted away by a very Corrupt President.
FamilyRe: My Wife Doesn't Post My Pictures On Social Media, She Is Abnormal, Help! by olujastro: 1:10am On Apr 02, 2019
Pkingman:
On her relationship with me at home: She is a perfect partner.. Very friendly and jovial, respects me.. Despite her busy schedule, she still takes out time to keep the home running.. Cooks and does chores, without bothering me to assist.. I hate domestic chores ..we have no maid because she said she doesn't need a maid. My mum and hers take turns to visit and assist.

On Intimacy... Good.. Top notch.. Na she dey rush me sef. We play, pray and laugh.. We even watch football matches together. We both support Arsenal. We hardly quarrel.

On social functions : She isn't the very outgoing type.. More of an indoor person but we attend dew occasions together and she acts just okay... Not cold, not overly excited.. But if we take pictures together, she will never upload that but will rather upload her personal picture.

On gifts : I don't know if it's because she has her own money and can easily afford anything I buy for her.. She has never asked me for anything, even cash I give her because I believe I have to. She only says thank you, no excitement at all. Is this how independent women act?
I complained about this to her parents and siblings.. They said that's how she is.. But I don't feel good about this.. It's so not feminine. As if I am not adding anything to her.

On changing my attitude towards her : She doesn't even want me to put her up on social media as well.. So if I stop that, it won't bother her.
I can't just start giving her cold attitude at home.. No reason for that. Besides, she may just enjoy the space and shun me.. That will be to my own detriment because she sure knows how to keep to herself and mind her business while I can't .

My concern is that my friends, relatives, colleagues show off their partners and celebrate them online. They take pictures and post.. They use their spouses on their DPs.If I don't do same, won't people think my marriage is having issues? And my wife being the reason for this just doesn't sit well with me. I am uncomfortable about it because normal women don't behave like this. They are proud of being married. They are usually crazy about their husbands and look for every opportunity to show them off,display gifts and all that... How many women will husband buy new car for And they won't show off online, at least on whatsapp? Even though she already has a car she bought before we got married, I thought this will be different, being a new car and a SUV...Haba!
I just hope Nairaland people haven't succeeded in messing up your head with conspiracies. This is the wrongest place to seek for relationship advice.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with your wife, except that you are the exact opposite of her and you don't want to accept that.

I'm almost just like your wife regarding putting my relationship or our pictures on social media. I don't want any of that in the public domain. Whereas it's the opposite for my girlfriend. I've told her she can post whatever she wants about me or us but only on WhatsApp. Facebook and the rest are too public for me. As weird as it sounds, as a rule I don't accept Friend request on Facebook from anyone I'm dating.
I'm also not into material things so I don't get excited about gifts. I just give others and move on immediately without caring about how they react to my gift or what they do with it.
The last thing I want is a pre wedding picture. cheesy

Just learn to live your marital life outside social media. After all, this was the case just 10yrs ago.
TravelRe: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by olujastro: 4:39pm On Apr 01, 2019
forzaDiya:
Goodevening.

I want to apply for an undergraduate admission. Which school in Norway can I apply to? What are my chances?

Thanks.
Go to studyinnorway.no for schools and programs that suit your desires.

Most undergraduate programs are taught in Norwegian. So your chances are not good.
TravelRe: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by olujastro:
mrcodebreaker:
not yet applying next month. I just got my uis offer. I pm'd you. kindly respond
There are several factors to consider:

Visa: Your chance of getting a US study visa should be around 50% while you stand a 90% chance of getting a Norwegian study visa once you submit the required documents. No interview required. Simply submit and go home.
So if you don't want this year to elude your study aspirations, go with Norway.

Funding: If funding isn't an issue for you at all, then the US is your better option for obvious reasons.

Stay back: Norway allows you a year on Job seekers visa to find a job, however you have to show them N10m of your money or an equivalent work contract to get the visa.

Jobs: It's not as before oil prices crashed but jobs are gradually picking up in Norway due to oil prices recovery. Experienced positions are booming again while graduate jobs are gradually showing up. Norwegians and EU citizens are apparent favorites for entry level jobs at the moment.
However, several other non EUs including Nigerians have been lucky to get jobs after graduating last year.

My advice: Try and gather all required documents for Norway. Then if it's possible, try your luck with the US visa first. If you don't succeed at the interview, immediately apply for the Norwegian study permit towards the end of May. Norwegian Immigration commences processing study visas in June.

Lastly, ask your questions here so that other Nigerians can benefit while reading through.
TravelRe: Nigerians In Oslo, Norway by olujastro: 3:18pm On Apr 01, 2019
mrcodebreaker:
Guys I got admission to study in UIS. Petroleum geoscience. I would like to know the job prospects after studies in norway. Is there post study work visa? I have an american university offer already but that one i have to pay for the tuition but as you know you can stay back after uni, but this uis offer is free tuition, Is it worth it? Please enlighten me
Do you have the US study visa already?
Foreign AffairsRe: foreigners chillout joint. by olujastro: 6:36pm On Mar 30, 2019
Yeah...I kinda messed up that translation.
Lol...very interesting chart and importance of the tone...love it.
I really like the way Nigerians mix English with Pidgin English.
Gonna master it one day.
How far have you gone with your pidgin quest?

I sure sey you never start sef...even if na to learn one word. wink
TravelRe: How Safe Are Our Railway Tracks In Nigeria? Abuja As A Case Study! by olujastro:
I don't think it has much to do with the safety of our railways, rather it's about the mentality of Nigerians.
As soon as government builds a road, railway, pedestrian bridge, walkway; some Nigerians have automatically become shopowners. They must start selling biscuits, used clothes, etc. on that infrastructure. cheesy
On several occasions, some of such people have been crushed by trains in Lagos. cry
Rail lines are usually isolated either by fences or overhead bridges in cities or populated areas for safety purposes. Outside crowded areas, anyone who decides to leave every other place except the rail tracks to play, do business or rear cattle should have himself to blame for the consequences.
PropertiesRe: 3-Storey Building Collapses In Kakawa Street, Lagos Island (Photos) by olujastro: 4:45pm On Mar 25, 2019
Journalism has gone to the gutters. Most online media houses now are clickbait experts with wrong headlines.

FYI, only 1 building collapsed in Lagos Island some weeks ago, the others have long been marked for demolition and in response are currently being pulled down by the government.
PoliticsRe: Kwankwanso And Tambuwal Sabotaged Atiku?? by olujastro: 11:50pm On Mar 24, 2019
Nyela:
let me quote you on this boss... you made quite some points here, but your last paragraph seem a bit misplaced. To tell you the truth, for you to think the north will readily relinquish power to a non northerner and even vote en-mass for that person, only suggest that you must be day dreaming. Lets travel to Kaduna State, no Hausa Fulani will vote a Christian to preside over the state irrespective of how poorly the Hausa's perform. Its simply a game of interest with the northerners, even if no meaningful growth is recorded, let their interest be protected with them in power at different levels.
It's either you are not aware or you forgot.
Patrick Yakowa, a Christian defeated a Muslim and was elected governor of Kaduna state in 2011.
PoliticsRe: Kwankwanso And Tambuwal Sabotaged Atiku?? by olujastro: 5:49pm On Mar 24, 2019
northvietnam:
I will go for a Fashola any day any time. .
But the north men are so crafty...
They know exactly what they are unto. .

If care is not taking, Supreme Court. Might declare Atiku winner of the 2019 presidential election 5 months to 2023 presiential election....

Fear north my brother
Nice to hear. Same here 100%
PoliticsRe: Kwankwanso And Tambuwal Sabotaged Atiku?? by olujastro: 4:24pm On Mar 24, 2019
northvietnam:
VP can't win Apc presidential primaries when tinubu has the intention of going to Aso rock... Remember he (tinubu) was the vp for buhari but stepped aside cuz of Moslem-moslem candidacy..

So if tinubu wins the APC presidential primaries cheesycheesycheesy

I just laugh shaaaa...

The north will rule Nigeria for 16 solid years...

Case closed
This exactly is my fear.
Tinubu having a presidential ambition in the APC is a recipe for disaster for the party.
It's easier for him to push credible, sellable presidential candidates forward as a party leader and convince other members as to why that's the way to go. But his personal ambition can possibly tear the party apart.

Also, Tinubu has a credibility issue before the public and the masses might not buy his candidacy, especially coming just after electing Buhari with Integrity.
I'll rather have a Fashola or Osinbajo presidential candidacy.
PoliticsRe: Kwankwanso And Tambuwal Sabotaged Atiku?? by olujastro: 3:34pm On Mar 24, 2019
Jarus:
I reduced commenting on politics on NL when I saw the ignorance of many folks on the voting behaviour of Nigerians.

Anyone that has the slightest understanding of politics in Nigeria knows that there is a difference between Buhari and party in the minds of northern voters. When they were flaunting the Atiku crowd in Kano, some of us told them those people were not there for Atiku but for local PDP politicians (Kwankwaso etc). 1000 Kwankwaso cannot make Buhari lose Kano. But they refused to understand. The most illiterate northerners know the difference between Buhari and parties. They will vote for him even if he contests under AAC. The voters in Kano and some other northern states are so sophisticated that in two elections that hold same day, you can see result like Presidential (Buhari, APC/ANPP/CPC 2000, PDP 35) and in the HOR election holding same day in same PU (APC/CPC/ANPP 40, PDP 1950). This has always been the case. It happened in 2003, 2007 and 2011 when Buhari (ANPP/CPC) won in Kano and PDP won in guber. It is not something that started today.

It is not a matter of sabotage. 1000 Tambuwal or Atiku could not have made Buhari lose those states.

We told them, but these NL know-all folks that started following politics 3 years ago refused to to be educated.
I totally share your sentiments.
I've grown a thick skin towards ignorant comments and I've learnt to read, laugh, ignore and move on ASAP.

Unfortunately, this forum is possibly the only reflection of the mentality of Nigerians to the rest of the world. So once in a while, it's OK to drop some commonsense to those who appreciate and learn from it without having to do back and forth arguments.
After posting, I get lots of mentions (mostly insults) from the same ignorant folks, but I simply ignore and move on.
TravelRe: Over 800 People Trapped In Cruise Ship Chaos In Norway (Photos) by olujastro: 2:34pm On Mar 24, 2019
hardbody:
Wetin you sef dey find take Sabi water like that, you be oceanography student?
Lol. No, I work(ed) on the sea.
PoliticsRe: Kwankwanso And Tambuwal Sabotaged Atiku?? by olujastro: 2:30pm On Mar 24, 2019
theoldpretender:
I expect 2023 to be the year of the South.

SE and SW would be fighting over who gets it in both parties.

APC SW
PDP SE.


with Northern running mates
I would have thought so too and would love to see such a contest, but PDP is PDP... very dumb and predictable. Unless they're reading my comment and change.
PoliticsRe: Kwankwanso And Tambuwal Sabotaged Atiku?? by olujastro: 2:02pm On Mar 24, 2019
profsein007:
Look at you. Didn't Yar'adua defeat Buhari? Abi Yar'adua is from the south. Mtcheew
Buhari has always defeated any opposition from the north. 2007 wasn't an election in the first place (Ask Yar'adua).
Till date, INEC itself does not have state by state breakdown of that presidential election simply because Iwu wrote the results in his bedroom.
PoliticsRe: Kwankwanso And Tambuwal Sabotaged Atiku?? by olujastro:
It should be easy to understand voting patterns across the country but it seems intelligence is a rare commodity, especially on Nairaland.

Firstly, no northerner alive can defeat Buhari in the north. That has always been a known fact (one not obvious to PDP because it's full of dumb people).

Secondly, majority of Nigerians are politically informed so they vote for the candidates, and not the party (except the politically blind people who prefer to reelect a failed PDP governor because APC is a "satanic" party to them).

In summary, the people of Sokoto, Kano, Bauchi, etc. chose Integrity over Kleptocracy in the presidential election; and voted differently according to the credibility and performance of their various state governors.
Shikena

Modified: Let me take the chance to tell you what the very predictably dumb PDP will do in 2023.
They will pick another northern presidential candidate thinking northerners vote for fellow northerners, while APC will likely pick the most credible candidate it has from the South (West). Again Nigerians will vote for credibility and performance and APC will win. grin
TravelRe: Over 800 People Trapped In Cruise Ship Chaos In Norway (Photos) by olujastro: 1:09pm On Mar 24, 2019
MachoMontana:
Nigga u aint neva lied! Dat sea ruff as a mofo. I was a US exchange student in Norway and had a totally scary experience on that dang doggone sea undecided huhcry angry cry
I went on a day's fishing trip in that vast North Sea of Norway with 3 Vikings, sorry, with 3 Norwegian friends lol
We went in a little boat with an old outboard motor that died an hour after we got to sea. As we drifted out deeper in to sea, a huge storm started tossing us about real wild. Heavy rain and huge waves of salty seawater crashed upon us, drenching us in salty water. We drifted helplessly in the vast sea for hours. Thanks to a passing Hurtigruter (a Norwegian ferry) that saw us and rescued us.
We ain't caught no single tadpole that day lol
Days after my shoes had dried up, they were full of salt to last a restaurant for life hahaha tonguetonguegrin;
Very risky boat ride there. Thank God for your lives.
I can't do that on the North Sea especially after seeing people die in the very calm Nigerian deep-water.
We just hiked to the coastal hills at Egersund, took pictures by the coastal cliff and lighthouse before returning to our cabins.
TravelRe: Over 800 People Trapped In Cruise Ship Chaos In Norway (Photos) by olujastro: 11:54am On Mar 24, 2019
The North Sea is the craziest sea I've ever seen in my life. Even at the coast, the water is violent. The sea was so rough yesterday that rescue boats sent also faced similar problems. Thankfully everyone has been rescued.
Nigerian sea is super calm even in deepwater environment.

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