Just saw this thread.
OMG, that there are people with such compassion and kindness still existing from our Naija. Thank God for you, and thank God that a remnant of Nigerians remains that still reaches out to help genuine cases, despite the imbecilic scammers among us.

@OP, I rejoice with you on your happy ending. Welcome to America.

God bless 'a' Nigeria that overlooks ethnic, political and etc divide in order to reach out to those who are truly in need.

chimuanya1:

Have you been dreaming of studying in the United States Of America?then this is your opportunity of achieving your lifelong dream.
Our school in the United States Of America hereby welcome due qualified Nigerian and foreign national students for admission into various program and degrees for the Fall and Spring Sessions.
  It is for the undergraduate and senior secondary school leavers who have their results and  wants to study in the United States of America.
     All you need is your five O'Level credits in the relevant subjects,with your valid international passports and your five passports photographs and some relevant documents that will be required from you.If you are interested in studying in the United States Of America do give me a call on 08062885521.for those calling outside of Nigeria you just add +234(+2348062885521)
   Only serious and intending students who will be able meet up with the admissions of the school should get in touch with me.

Your forgot to mention:

- Name of the school
- Accreditation in U.S.? No one should spend money on an education that is not worth the pali when they are done.
- Your web address (No one has to call you until they know what you are truly about, no?)
- Programs offered
- Admissions criteria (you said "meet up with the admissions," what does that mean?)
- Finally: Short essay here on what sets you apart from a 419? 

Did anyone notice that the "seller" and "the product Praisers" all registered on Nairaland within a few days of each other?
Plus, each post has the same dictum/writing style 

OP, are you patronizing Nairalanders' intellligence? I'm insulted 

It is Oga Seun's b-day?

Happy birthday 

WilyWily:

For Looting to Stop in Nigeria, Every Yorubaman caught Stealing have to face firing Squad. I still can't understand why these people took Corruption as the only way to get Rich.
They have succeeded in spreading this their Bad behaviour all over the country. Ask Fulani/Hausa Northern man the reason why they are Corrupt, the answers always from them are,  We learned it from Yoruba People.

The logic is so self explanatory, I could not have presented it better myself.

"I jumped in the fire because that thieving man in front of me jumped first."

Ah, I have a topic for a new research project on why Nigeria is not progressing - We simply require more education and/or training on deductive reasoning.

:Bracing self to dodge the gunfire that will follow:   

Ijawman:

What is tribalism here and when has truth-telling become tribalistic? It is obvious that the highest looter on the list is Bode George, a Yoruba high chief.

Anyway sha, OP --- Please carry on, I jus dey pass through.

johnkent:

He doesnt need to adjust any status in the US when he gets there. The visa issued at the US embassy in Lagos is an immigrant visa. He would be arriving in the states as a permanent resident within 6 months from the issuance of the visa. When he arrives the US, he'll have to go through new immigrants line as he would have to do a few paperwork; After that, he should be getting his 10 yrs permanent resident card in about 3 wks.

I stand corrected.

So what is that process called again in which he would need to fill out some paperwork as soon  as he arrives in the U.S.?

johnkent:

4. if you dont want to risk losing the Immigrant visa because u got married after winning the lottery, I would suggest that u apply for an immigrant visa for your wife when u get to the US although the waiting period for the visa to be issued is about 5 yrs because spouses and children of permanent residents do not have a visa readily available for them.

Omonla:

On your question, you need to get to the U.S. and 'adjust' your status to  a permanent resident after you have landed with your visa. Then, you can sponsor your wife. Please note that it may take a while for an 'immigrant visa number' to become available for your wife, so she will not be able to join you until the visa is available. In other words, if there is a long line-up of Nigerians applying for immigrant visas at the same time that you apply to sponsor your wife, you will have to wait for your turn in the line before your wife's visa number can be obtained. She can't join you until the visa becomes available.

He would have to wait till his sponsorship application  is "current" i.e. USCIS begins to process applications for folks that applied during the period that he did.

@John Kent, just wondering, ("busybody" intended), are you a U.S. immigration lawyer perchance?

@ Topic

Short Answer : No

Less Short Answer:
What benefit would Nigeria be deriving if he visited? International recognition for Nigeria? To what end?
More jobs for the Nigerian masses?
Death to any Nigerian official who is currently syphoning the country's money into his/her own pocket?
More loans to Nigerian government from international bodies because the American president visited/recognized the country? Will the loans see the light of day after the politicians finish lining their pockets with it?

Obama can do nothing for Nigeria. He cannot change the government, cannot end the corruption, cannot feed indefinitely the people living below the poverty level, cannot do nada except shake hands with Yaradua and Co.
If, however, someone possesses some insight into what his visit could do for Nigeria, then please correct me.

So why should anyone care whether he bypasses Nigeria or not?

dominique:

i try to eat but i just i just dont have the appetite just started using multivitamin supplements and they seem to be working sha

Today
8am---------sucked gut in, crunchies (about 60 somn lost count)

10am---------breakfast j/rice and chicken

12am----------juice and biscuit

7pm-------------more j/rice _{it was real tasty and i couldnt let it waste}

amount of water consumed--- about 1 liter _{it really rained and i just wasn't thirsty}

Dominique, just my two cents, start weighlifting.

It's good for those who are trying to gain weight. I don't know if you are in Nigeria, but hear that there are some good gyms opening up in different areas now.

Weightliftng will increase your muscle mass, and the more muscle you build, you will find that you get hungry more often, or at least, will likely be more motivated to eat.

Eat a lot of protein (groundnuts, chicken, red meat, eggs, dairy, beans, moi-moi, whole grains (some cereals are made with whole grains). About five or more times a day, no matter how small each time, it adds up.

A quarter-cup of groundnuts is about 9grams of protein, if you can eat just one cup for the whole day (in addition to your other meals of course), that's 36grams of protein right there, not including your other meals. Your lean muscle will increase, and you will gain weight.


PS: Sorry for derailing the thread.

Dotman01:

A man of 41 yrs old working as a contract worker in a gas company and earning about 280000 naira monthly. He's married with 2 kids. He applied for the canadian visa programme 6 yrs ago and now he has been granted a permanent residensy in canada. The question is should he go or stay here in 9ja?  I want ppl's opinion on this.

It is probably not a good time to relocate. Depending on the profession you are in, the job market in Canada is pretty saturated right now. Plus, if you are not prepared to obtain additional certification like a CMA for accountants, or the Professional Engineering exam for engineers etc (or whatever profession you may belong to), it may take you a while longer to get your foot in the door of a Canadian employer.

Best bet is to take a couple of weeks of vacation from work (maybe more time), land as an immigrant, and go 'scout' the job market in Canada, apply for jobs and see for yourself how the job search process goes, before you move your family.

Some new immigrants are fortunate though, and their work experience allows them to be recognized by a Canadian company and hired. But the ones I know who are that fortunate have American or British qualifications.

amirize:

Please I need advice, I won the american visa lottery and will be relocating to U.S this year ending
by God's grace. I fell in love with a girl and we are planning to get married soon.
Is it possible for me to relocate with her when I'm leaving?
Will they grant her Visa?
Do I need to re-apply for the embassy to know I'm now married and no longer single?

What do I really need to do to travel with her?

Sony

Sony, you don't need an 'expert' to assist you after winning the U.S. lottery. Clearly, you do not require an interpreter during your interview, because your English is great in your post here. As well, you sound educated and intelligent enough to respond to any questions that the immigration officer may ask you during the interview, so don't let any  self-proclaimed 'expert' on Nairaland or elsewhere, undermine/belittle your ability to be able to have a successful meeting with US immigration.

On your question, you need to get to the U.S. and 'adjust' your status to  a permanent resident after you have landed with your visa. Then, you can sponsor your wife. Please note that it may take a while for an 'immigrant visa number' to become available for your wife, so she will not be able to join you until the visa is available. In other words, if there is a long line-up of Nigerians applying for immigrant visas at the same time that you apply to sponsor your wife, you will have to wait for your turn in the line before your wife's visa number can be obtained. She can't join you until the visa becomes available.

demminic:

please can anyone tell me how to go about appealing for u.s dv lottery visa.

Not possible. You either win or you don't. Try applying again in the next session (end of this year).

cosabella:

I know this is going to sound weird, but here me out and give me some advice if you will. I am an educated American woman, unmarried, with a full-time job in the US, no criminal record, no kids, etc. I have always wanted to live abroad, next year I hope to start a PhD program at a UK uni, via the distance learning option (I have found a few at reputable UK institutions). Part of the reason I can't just pack up and go to the UK now as a student is because A--I take care of a sick parent, I planned to move a long time ago, but this situation keeps me in a perpetual "dreams deferred"mode. So I finally have decided to just start building the life so that when I can finally get there, I'll have a lot of things already set up. After I finish my studies (2012), even though they will be mostly online, I will in fact still qualify for the graduate visa (I have verified this). Once I earn the PhD, I will also apply for the HSMP (I have a graduate degree now, by then I'll have the required money saved up ((with three verifying bank statements)), and I'll get enough points from the PhD and the fact that it was at a UK uni to qualify me. , I'm in my 30's so I wont get any points for age, etc.) If I am able to move there by then I will and I will seek employment (probably as a professor/instructor), or either try to secure an American job that allows me to work remotely. My plan is to visit the UK later this year (2009) and while I'm there open a mail box that will forward my mail to the US; get a pay as you go mobile, so that if I apply to jobs or need to leave contact information for the bank (I'll get to that), or other businesses, I'll have a UK number on file. I hope to also open a bank account and keep a little money in it, enough to cover monthly fees, and maybe just to wire a small amount of money into every month or quarterly--about 25 GBP a month or 100 GBP every quarter--(I was thinking of using Smile Bank or iBarclays (this is why I'd like a UK mailing address--although I know I will have to show either a letter of acceptance from school or take somekind of qualifying program if I plan to get an account open on my trip this year.) , And yes, I know that I will have to pay taxes on the accounts, I just feel that having systems in place before I make the transition in a few years is best, That way, once there as long as I have a job or a verifyable savings account, I can get housing (that I pay for) without a lot of hassle and I can apply for an ID card and number, maybe later health insurance. UNDERSTAND, I just want to move, and legally--I have no plans to get there and live off the UK resources the way many people think immigrants do. I'm just trying to map out my course because I have no EU ancestry, nor any previous affiliation that will position me for a visa. I'm not opposed to marrying a citizen, BUT I refuse to pay and it just seems too risky; they could back out, or they might have a criminal past or alterior motives and I would NOT be comfortable doing that with someone I barely knew or trusted.
Any thoughts, is preplanning like this a waste of time, or prudent
Thanks in advance.

You didn't quite mention the reason why you want to relocate to the UK, except for 'wanting to live abroad' which is probably not good enough if you are caring for a parent; and also due to the current world economy. Just curious, especially since the UK job market is smaller in comparison to the States, and therefore, chances of landing a well paying job would probably be lower for you. Factor in lack of experience as well (if your current job is not already giving you the experience you need after graduation from the PhD program). Also consider the fact that you will be vying for jobs with other UK graduates and professionals who already have UK experience in this already tough market. Note that US experience is not necessarily similar.

Anyway, depending on whether your profession is in a sought-after category in the UK, your plan could be feasible. I don't know much about UK immigration, but there are some UK immigration experts here who would probably be able to tell you whether your plan to go for the HSMP visa is prudent. State your profession first/what you are planning to study, and this would probably help in your getting some advice.

Maybe if the title of the thread was "Are Nigerian Universities Populated by Fake Academics", the OP wouldn't be attacked as being tribalist? Personally, I don't care which tribe is being attacked by who, but  it gets old, this Nairaland quarrels for 'Tribal Superiority.' 

At the end of the day, do these quarrels put bread on anyone's tables here? Are you able to boast to a fellow American, Canadian, British person on the subway that "I had a tribal quarel with (insert tribe here) today, and God bless me, I won!!!"  (?)

By the way, has anyone noticed that the Hausas don't get tribal attacks on Nairaland often, unlike every other tribe? Could it be because they don't care what the 'others' think of them, therefore no one tries to thrash tribal propaganda towards them?

Could it be that Hausa's are not 'important' so no one insults their tribe often except for the usual "Hausas are not educated" threads? If that argument holds (Hausas not educated), one would wonder why Hausas have ruled the country for a large portion of Nigeria's life? Maybe they are more concerned about better things than empty insults towards their fellow Hausamen?

Or maybe Hausas are not educated enough to wage a counter argument when they are attacked on an anonymous message board? (Doubtful - There must be a measure of intelligence if they can ignore deragotory comments towards them, while a minority of them work their way into ruling the country while everyone else is quarelling).

That is the measure of a 'smart' tribe.

Actually, it would not be far from the truth to say that this article applies to 'majority' of us blacks.

When I was in law school, I had the opportunity to embark on a few projects as an officer in a black law students organization. Compared to other associations that I was involved in, the black organization was the most disoriented, uncooperative and unmalleable to work with on matters that could bring progress to the average black law student. Members quarelled a lot, ideas were shoved under the carpet because someone was just not 'feeling' it etc. It is amazing that after 200+ years of blacks being in America, they still have the same unbrotherly, unprogressive mentality as Africans do.

Why do I say 'unbrotherly' like Africans/Nigerians? You only have to look through posts on Nairaland, and see the responses on anything that has to do with tribal affairs or attempts/ideas of unity. Some posters have made marks for themselves as insultive in every post they make, yet contributing nothing in ideas or action. Same scenario with my association back in school.

(PS: Some Nairalanders deserve whatever they get because they are inherently insultive to everyone and melodramatic in every single post, and they know themselves, but haba, it is the foundation for why blacks do not progress quickly, keh! Garbage out only in all forms, no building up).

No cohesiveness, no vision, no progress. It's too bad.

Dear Experts/OP:

The main reason why I stressed the lack of necessity in mentioning the tribe of the victim was because it was obvious that there would be uneducated, unsophisticated and the usual old, familiar attention seeking attacks from whatever tribe that you may mention.  Some responses from the affected tribe members may actually be sensible, but majority would be ridiculous lack of reason and immature abuse, that, frankly would make a three-year old ashamed to be associated with the alleged adult that the words manifest from.

One thing I have noticed on Nairaland is that there are certain tribal affiliates or persons with certain tribes that do not respond to a thread mentioning a specific tribe except with non-rational insults, and predictable douche-baggery that can be quite repulsive and unintellectual. Such responses are not worthy of being noted.

It was just a word that, hopefully is sufficient for the wise, dear Experts, for your next thread. That is all.

SeanT21:

This is very interesting. I plan on taking the test real soon and I will love to file for my relatives back home.

Is there any age preference?? Can I(18) file for my relatives?

You can most definitely file for your parents. If your brothers and sisters are younger than you (under 18 years and unmarried, of course), it would be possible to file for them too, but this usually takes longer than if filing for parents. You cannot file for uncles, aunts and usually cousins (non-immediate family members).

If you have no immediate family that needs to be sponsored, the non-immediate family that includes your under age 16 nephews, nieces or cousins can be sponsored, but it is trickier. If any of these are under the age of 16, the only way to file for them is if you formally adopt them as your own children. Since you are only 18, however, you are not established enough to adopt.

Most importantly: You have to show the government that you can afford to take care of the persons you file for, financially (Form I-134, affidavit of support; Form I-130 petition for alien relative). 

All the best on your citizenship test, by the way.

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice.

jerrytope:

Does any one know if a family member can file for a relative who is aready on student statu in the U.S if yes pleae what i the procedure, il appreciate if you can give me a lead, *****
Thanks

Depends. What is your relationship to this person(s), and are they US citizens or legal permanent residents? Your age and marital status would also determine the answer.

Tha_dude:

As a U.S citizen you are allowed to file for a primary applicant a yr and that includes the applicants wives and kids if any. Is it an act of wickedness that make them ignore those at home?, why wont you want their relatives to live the good life especially if they are known to be hard working?

One can't just file for any relative. There are 'preference categories.'
If you are a U.S. citizen parent, the first category that the government will consider, would be filing for your unmarried adult sons and daughters.
Second preference is legal permanent residents filing for their spouses and minor children.
Third preference is married sons and daughters of US citizens.
Fourth preference is [b]brothers and sisters [/b]of adult US citizens. 

Time to get approved for a visa becomes progressively longer as you go down the list. (From months, to 10 years or more).
Most Nigerian parents who are citizens usually have filed for their kids, both married or unmarried. Nigerian spouses usually file for each other, of course. Most of the time though, people don't file for their brothers and sisters because it is the least popular category and it takes forever and a day to get approved. By then, the sibling is probably too old to make any feasible economic impact on his/her life by moving to the US at that point.

spikedcylinder:

Are pumpkin leaves included in this war against carcinogens?

Yes, pumpkin leaves (green leafy vegs, in general) are said to contain vitamin A, enhances the immune system, good antioxidant.

pinkyz:

pls i jst paid my sch fees 4 a sch in uk, and am 2 resume by july 20,whn am i 2 aply 4 a visa? and secondly am con fused abt dis statement(sponsor) of a tin, i hv a good sponsor,but d problem i hv nw is dat,must i show the embasey dat i hv direct acess 2 d statemnt(MONEY) dat my livin xpenses or my sponsors statemnt is ok alone. pls i need an xperience answer. thanx

pinkyz:

hello nairalands,pls i need a help, [b]i have a problem of bank statement (sponsorship).[/b]pls I need one,datz d only hard rock am facin nw,God will surly reward any body dat can come 2 my aid,have really gone tru hell in seach of it.pls i need a help.i have nobody 2 turn 2.thanx

Hello Pinkyz,

There is no doubt about it, that if you don't have a sponsor or the finances to support you while on a student visa, you will be worse off in the U.K than you are in Nigeria (or wherever your home country is). If you get to the UK, and can't afford your tuition because you used a bank statement that does not actually reflect your ability to support yourself, you will be out of school, out of status, and illegal.

That situation is worse than being in your home country. At home, you have friends and family to run to, at least a free meal or two from your folks. Abroad, you will have no support.

Speaking about pumpkins, does anybody know if pumpkin seeds are a good substitute for melon seeds (egusi)? Has anybody ever used ground pumpkin seeds to prepare egusi soup, same way you would use ground melon seeds? Anyone?   

To OP - Don't mean to usurp your thread. Trying to save Nairaland space, in the spirit of going green 

Horus:

Huummm!!!,I dont think he started this topic to cause more tribal quarrels. He was just a witness to an injustice done by the police and with sincerity as a human he wanted to share this story with us.

He kept emphasizing the victim's tribe, a hint that OP may have been trying to garner support for more tribal sensationalism. The story can be understood without informing us about the victim's tribal affiliation. Victim could have been half Egyptian-half Nigerian. For all intents and purposes, it was irrelevant. We can still emphatize that a fellow Nigerian was being beaten up by corrupt police.

experts:

plz save us from our Government,

THIS IS IN HUMAN and some people keep commending them for trying to create roads.

this is an incedent that happened live i witnesses. infact i sustain injury while trying to escape.

task force, mOPOLE, and police man beat this igbo guy, they hit him with that police stick and when he was strugling they mopole guy hit him wit the back of the gun. he his full of blood, not for stealing, but for selling to make ends meat.

this guy fainted they took him along with them.

this guy is just selling minerals and meat pie. he did not steal.

why cant the goverment provide reasonable alternative option for people when they took thier means livelyhood,

provide what they can afford instead of giving them what they cant afford.

imagine a igbo boy selling mineral with box, that the government said he should come and aquire a shop worth 300k, how will sustain. how will he cope.

Its not fair,

No one knows may be this guy is dead now

Is this the best you can do to cause more tribal quarrels on Nairaland? That's too bad.
Do you think this post will contribute to removing corruption from Nigeria? How?

experts:

No one knows may be this guy is dead now

Seriously, do you really care? Did you ever have a conversation with this seller before he got beaten up? Did you notice that he existed before this incident? What was his name? How many children does he have?