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PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 12:26pm On Jul 04, 2019
Jidibia:
Thanks for this timely information. Thunder fire them, I no do again. I am calling noobody straight up to cancel my order. I am done with Umidigi for now.
Lol... You're welcome.

As for me, I sabi wait wella. I'll wait and see honest reviews from this thread before I make a move.
PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 12:04pm On Jul 04, 2019
Honestly what I'm seeing on YouTube about this device is not encouraging.

First of all, based on the YouTube review:
• There are major software issues plaguing the A5 pro... Some of them have been fixed with OTA updates but it's going to require a lot of patience to ignore the software bugs until they are fixed.
• The camera output is poorer than some 4th generation iPhones...
• You're gonna be lucky if you get an A5 pro that doesn't have screen issues or even dead out of the box.


These are just my findings about the phone on YouTube... I'll still wait for other reviews and maybe see the input of other nairalanders whose orders have been shipped before I make a decision. But if this phone turns out bad, I'll be disappointed.

P.S: this is the YouTube review of the A5 pro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsmSR02epUg
Read the video description for today's update.



And, this is what the guy's breathing crystal version looks like. You be the judge.

PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 11:48am On Jul 04, 2019
Jidibia:
Honesty is a key factor in business. I can't wait for 8th of July to come. Failure to ship means I am cancelling my order straight. Samsung A10 here I come in advance.

PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 8:49am On Jul 02, 2019
It's like we feared. Umidigi's July 8th estimate for delivery is no longer feasible, now they're promising July 15th.

But anyhow sha, the phone is definitely worth waiting for.

PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 11:12am On Jun 28, 2019
Na so I go just dey use this thread occupy myself till my phone arrives... I just hope it won't be later than my birthday next month ending.


P.S: Just to keep things fresh and interesting on here, could we just share the price we paid for our A5 pro?

As for me, I paid for it on June 17th during the pre sale when the price was $98.45... Then I got a $2 coupon from Umidigi store and $5 coupon from aliexpress... So, I ended up paying $91.45 for my breathing crystal A5 pro grin grin grin

Feel free to share yours too.
PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 5:09pm On Jun 26, 2019
Lexusgs430:
My breathing crystal is already shipped out........
I can't wait to get my hands on my own a5 pro... And the breathing crystal variant is worth waiting for.
PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 3:40pm On Jun 26, 2019
saint2ace:
Then the theory by pauladonis might actually be correct. Space grey was produced first and shipped out. Next batch will be breathing crystal grin grin
Well, I don't think the theory is valid anymore, at least going by the update from their twitter handle... All those who ordered on or before June 25th will have their orders shipped latest by July 8th.

PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 10:29pm On Jun 25, 2019
Please, among all those whose A5 pro has been shipped, who ordered breathing crystal colour?

Because it seems the space grey colour is easier to get... and it may mean a longer waiting time for breathing crystal orders to be shipped...
PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 10:30pm On Jun 24, 2019
Daintydan:
Why is it selling between 80 and 91 Thousand on Jumia? Is there any other thing other than the specs I saw online? I'm confused.
I honestly have no Idea... I think it's because of the scarcity and high demand for the phone...

Jumia must have ordered a whole production batch with the mind of selling it to the really impatient ones for more than double the price.
PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 9:48am On Jun 24, 2019
PhonesRe: UMIDIGI DISCUSSION THREAD by pauladonis(m): 5:35pm On Jun 23, 2019
So, Umidigi a5 pro will be my first Umidigi phone ever...

The only other chinese phone I've bought was Oukitel C8, from Jumia and it was a bad experience for me. The phone died after just 5hrs... with 3 of those hours spent charging it.

What really convinced me about this Umidigi; apart from the cheap price and Aliexpress' sale is the reliability of the A3 pro... I have friends who got it one after the other and they're all enjoying it.
I would have gotten one too if not for my hatred for screen-notch. I prefer waterdrop notch to the ugly iphone X like notch phones are copying these days.

with that said, I inquired about the likeliest shipping date for my phone and I was told it will start shipping by the end of the month. I can't wait to get my hands on the breathing crystal A5 pro. ;DSo, Umidigi a5 pro will be my first Umidigi phone ever...

The only other chinese phone I've bought was Oukitel C8, from Jumia and it was a bad experience for me. The phone died after just 5hrs... with 3 of those hours spent charging it.

What really convinced me about this Umidigi; apart from the cheap price and Aliexpress' sale is the reliability of the A3 pro... I have friends who got it one after the other and they're all enjoying it.
I would have gotten one too if not for my hatred for screen-notch. I prefer waterdrop notch to the ugly iphone X like notch phones are copying these days.

with that said, I inquired about the likeliest shipping date for my phone and I was told it will start shipping by the end of the month. I can't wait to get my hands on the breathing crystal A5 pro.

BusinessRe: EXCLUSIVE : How To Make Level 2 Seller On Fiverr In A Month As A Nigerian Seller by pauladonis(m): 1:13pm On May 18, 2019
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All quantities
Rate is nice
Call or WhatsApp me below let's deal
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BusinessRe: How To Make Regular Income Offering HOT Digital Marketing Services On Fiverr by pauladonis(m): 9:18pm On Apr 13, 2019
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TravelRe: O.A.U Student Run Over By Drunk Driver by pauladonis(op): 8:08am On Mar 03, 2019
are you able to write four summaries of the following subjects using the references I provided?

1. Olber's Paradox (http://aether.lbl.gov/www/classes/p10/Olbers.html)
2. Earth's Structure (https://courses.lumenlearning.com/astronomy/chapter/cosmic-influences-on-the-evolution-of-earth/)
3. Fermi Paradox (https://cosmosmagazine.com/space/what-is-the-fermi-paradox)
4. SETI (https://www.space.com/33626-search-for-extraterrestrial-intelligence.html)

the requirements are 200-250 words per subject and 1 day delivery. if yes, please send me a custom offer, thank you pauladonis!
BusinessRe: How To Make Regular Income Offering HOT Digital Marketing Services On Fiverr by pauladonis(m): 11:15am On Feb 23, 2019
InstantFunds:
Bring all your Fiverr/Paypal/Freelancer/Upwork withdrawals and i will buy and pay instantly.
I buy from $30 and above..

WhatsApp contact details available on my signature..


Thanks.
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BusinessRe: How To Make Regular Income Offering HOT Digital Marketing Services On Fiverr by pauladonis(m): 8:41am On Feb 19, 2019
Hello there, I need a reliable exchanger, got like $50 I wanna withdraw from my Fiverr account. Please recommend anyone.
BusinessRe: How To Make Regular Income Offering HOT Digital Marketing Services On Fiverr by pauladonis(m): 12:49pm On Jan 28, 2019
EGBEDA101:
Please I just opened a new account on Fiverr,but I've searched all through but did not see the Buyer request option.

Has it been deactivated or is it not applicable to new accounts?
you'll see some tabs at the top right corner of your screen, click on the selling tab, you'll see buyers requests among the options.
BusinessRe: How To Make Regular Income Offering HOT Digital Marketing Services On Fiverr by pauladonis(m): 8:07am On Jan 22, 2019
Update: Venzal and all the other contributors on this thread, may God bless you beyond your wildest dreams. I just completed my first order yesterday 21st January 2019. It was worth $30. That's officially the highest Amount I have ever made online since I started hustling in 2012. Though I also missed the opportunity to get a $1500 permanent job because of poor network but my mentality about making money online has completely changed. Now I know what works and will keep improving on it.

If I could just get those email templates, It would be a great help to me. Please, anyone who has it should please help me out.

I am also available for writing and transcription jobs.

https://www.fiverr.com/s2/77c57497b2?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs_Mobile
BusinessRe: How To Make Regular Income Offering HOT Digital Marketing Services On Fiverr by pauladonis(m): 6:57am On Jan 04, 2019
gocare:
download the package directly from this link ==> http://onlinecashwindfall.com/Email_Writing_Package.RAR
Hi, I discovered this thread like 5 days ago and it has really changed my outlook about making money with fiverr, I tried to get the file from the link Venzal provided but it appears to be damaged. Please could you be kind enough to send me a copy of the file at babalolablessing@gmail.com

Thanks.

CC: Venzal
RomanceRe: It Must Not Always Be Sex by pauladonis(m): 12:25pm On Dec 17, 2018
TanyLoe:
Is this true
Who came up with this ridiculous BS?
FoodRe: How Do You Plan Your Budget For Feeding At Work To Save You Money? by pauladonis(m): 7:36pm On Dec 14, 2018
My best food when I'm trying to be frugal is Beans and bread, it should keep you nourished and full till you get back home from work... You can also diversify your meals once in a while with Garri, thank God it goes with anything. No be everyday person suppose dey chop meat if money no too dey, You can replace some of that with boiled eggs. Eat smart and spend smart.
CelebritiesRe: Daddy Freeze: My Ex-wife Opeyemi Olarinde Has Run Out Of Country With My Kids by pauladonis(m): 9:58pm On Dec 12, 2018
Daddy freeze, the biggest hypocrite alive... Such a fool if you ask me, it takes him 0.000001 seconds to attack and criticize pastors and "free the sheeple" but his slow brain couldn't figure it out that his life needs deliverance.

Woman wey get better sense, she carry her children commot before they catch the mumu spirit wey dey their papa body.
EducationRe: #EndAsuuStrike Trends In Wake Of Dialogue Between ASUU And FG by pauladonis(m): 6:58pm On Dec 12, 2018
Nigeria's education sector needs a complete overhaul else, future strike actions will be inevitable.






simple.
PhonesRe: Oukitel C8 Specifications /review by pauladonis(m): 6:32pm On Dec 11, 2018
Oukitel C8 that I bought from Jumia last month, the phone just went off and refused to switch on less than 24 hours after delivery. Omo, I returned it sharp sharp and got my full refund.

From my little time with the phone though, it was lovely, responsive and with a decent camera but the bezelless display is a big lie...
Christianity EtcRe: Letter To Daddy Freeze — From A 16-Year-Old Boy by pauladonis(m): 5:35pm On Dec 10, 2018
obailala:
Tithing is a good thing there's no doubt about that. But that is clearly not the point; the point is, 'did God command new covenant believers to always pay 10% of their earnings to him or risk eternal punishment'? Does that message have any scriptural backing?

The only scriptural reference to mandatory tithing was the Mosaic Laws which of course were fulfilled on the cross. Except one does not believe in Christ as the messiah or his sacrifice on the cross, new covenant believers, especially gentile believers were never subject to the Mosaic Laws. Even when the Pharisees tried to force down the Mosaic laws on gentile Christians, it was turned down by the apostles (read Acts 15:5-10). So why exactly are preachers of today clearly contradicting the stand of the original apostles by scaring Christians with the curses of the law over non-payment of a mandatory 10% of their income (i.e. malachi etc.)?... Isnt this what the pharisees were kniwn for which earned then rebuke from Christ severally?

Whatever happened to the teaching of Apostle Paul in 2Corr 9:7 where he taught gentile believers to give willingly whatever they chose in their hearts (as opposed to a specific percentage)? Does that no longer count as important?... Let us tell ourselves the truth, would Jesus really be happy watching today's preachers scare believers into paying tithes by threatening a potential financial crisis in their lives and eternal damnation?...
The bottom line summarily is to Pay Tithes not because of fear of some curses in the Old Testament. [b]
obailala:
Tithing is a good thing there's no doubt about that. But that is clearly not the point; the point is, 'did God command new covenant believers to always pay 10% of their earnings to him or risk eternal punishment'? Does that message have any scriptural backing?

The only scriptural reference to mandatory tithing was the Mosaic Laws which of course were fulfilled on the cross. Except one does not believe in Christ as the messiah or his sacrifice on the cross, new covenant believers, especially gentile believers were never subject to the Mosaic Laws. Even when the Pharisees tried to force down the Mosaic laws on gentile Christians, it was turned down by the apostles (read Acts 15:5-10). So why exactly are preachers of today clearly contradicting the stand of the original apostles by scaring Christians with the curses of the law over non-payment of a mandatory 10% of their income (i.e. malachi etc.)?... Isnt this what the pharisees were kniwn for which earned then rebuke from Christ severally?

Whatever happened to the teaching of Apostle Paul in 2Corr 9:7 where he taught gentile believers to give willingly whatever they chose in their hearts (as opposed to a specific percentage)? Does that no longer count as important?... Let us tell ourselves the truth, would Jesus really be happy watching today's preachers scare believers into paying tithes by threatening a potential financial crisis in their lives and eternal damnation?...
The bottom line summarily is to Pay Tithes not because of fear of some curses in the Old Testament. [/b]
obailala:
Tithing is a good thing there's no doubt about that. But that is clearly not the point; the point is, 'did God command new covenant believers to always pay 10% of their earnings to him or risk eternal punishment'? Does that message have any scriptural backing?

The only scriptural reference to mandatory tithing was the Mosaic Laws which of course were fulfilled on the cross. Except one does not believe in Christ as the messiah or his sacrifice on the cross, new covenant believers, especially gentile believers were never subject to the Mosaic Laws. Even when the Pharisees tried to force down the Mosaic laws on gentile Christians, it was turned down by the apostles (read Acts 15:5-10). So why exactly are preachers of today clearly contradicting the stand of the original apostles by scaring Christians with the curses of the law over non-payment of a mandatory 10% of their income (i.e. malachi etc.)?... Isnt this what the pharisees were kniwn for which earned then rebuke from Christ severally?

Whatever happened to the teaching of Apostle Paul in 2Corr 9:7 where he taught gentile believers to give willingly whatever they chose in their hearts (as opposed to a specific percentage)? Does that no longer count as important?... Let us tell ourselves the truth, would Jesus really be happy watching today's preachers scare believers into paying tithes by threatening a potential financial crisis in their lives and eternal damnation?...
The bottom line summarily is to Pay Tithes not because of fear of some curses in the Old Testament. The people of the Old Testament were so stiff necked that anytime Moses came with an instruction from God, he had to add curses for those that will surely disobey them. If we are not like them, gentiles or not, tithing is not optional for anyone who wants to fully activate the new covenant blessings in his/her life. As such, we should do it willingly and not because we don't want to be cursed. Like I said, It is a matter of personal encounter because you may not understand what God has told an individual personally (I know of several people who give more than anything he statutory 10%).


I'll advise that you get a copy of the book "Biblical keys to financial prosperity" by Kenneth Hagin.
PhonesRe: Samsung Phones On Jumia by pauladonis(m): 11:23pm On Dec 09, 2018
Bro, I wouldn't advise you to buy any electronic gadgets from Jumia even if it is cheap. Their track record with phones especially is not really good. It's like almost all their products are defective.
I bought a phone from them last month and it stopped working less than 24hrs later. And their return policy has a limit of 7 days, so if your phone acts up on day 8, na OYO you dey be that.
Ask other nairalanders for their experience.
Christianity EtcRe: Letter To Daddy Freeze — From A 16-Year-Old Boy by pauladonis(m): 10:48pm On Dec 09, 2018
obailala:
As far as I am concerned, there is nothing wrong with paying tithes; it's an act of love and honour for God and God definitely rewards faithful givers who make such sacrifices. The only area where there is a problem however is how some preachers teach that paying a tenth of ones earning is mandatory commandment of God given to Christians (i.e. new covenant believers including Gentiles); I'm yet to come across any scriptural backing for that message. Some preachers have also gone to the extent of saying a non-tither can't make heaven irrespective of what else the person does right. Should we actually believe this? How exactly is that scriptural?

Of course Abraham paid a tithe of his spoils to King Melchizedek and Jesus' priesthood is in the order of King Melchizedek. But then, there's nowhere the bible ever mentions or infers that the tithe Abraham gave was a commandment from God, Abraham gave it out of his own freewill and out of love and gratitude to God. Also, neither was it documented anywhere that Abraham did that more than once. It's on record that only the Mosaic tithing Law was mandatory for the Jews; and we all agree the Mosaic laws were never passed down to Gentile believers after the great commission.

So the real question is, for those preachers (a lot but not all) who teach about tithing on a regular basis being a mandatory command of God to all believers today, where exactly did that come from?
Yes, as you have said, giving of tithe should be out of love, not because we fear God or because anyone forced us to. The Bible admonishes us to be coveteous of good works, tithing is a good work as such... Our pastors, prophets and evangelists these days are similar to the levites in that God doesn't allow them to have their own business, (at least my own pastors don't have their own business) and are right to receive tithes which is used to run the church.
Moreover, I believe that if God could give us His only begotten Son, and all the inheritance that comes with accepting Jesus for free, we shouldn't be forced to pay tithes to Him. The selfish nature of man however makes it difficult to accept this logic.

There are several Old Testament giving doctrines (e.g, doctrine of First Fruits) that some churches still follow and they reap bountiful blessings by doing so. These things become easier to practice for someone who understands it and has had a personal encounter with God.
PoliticsRe: Pictures Of How Atiku Was Welcomed In Ibadan By PDP Supporters by pauladonis(m): 7:44pm On Dec 09, 2018
netpro:
The love for Buhari is borne out of Love, Passion and Patriotism

The love for Atiku is in hope for Money.
True that. you can say that again.
Christianity EtcRe: Letter To Daddy Freeze — From A 16-Year-Old Boy by pauladonis(m): 5:19pm On Dec 09, 2018
ollah2:
Abraham paid tithe and it was a ONE TIME PAYMENT. It was spoils of war and it was a VOLUNTARY ACTION. Secondly, how come it's suddenly a sin to marry more than one wife as done by Abraham afterall, we Jesus said, "If ye were sons of Abraham, ye would do his works" .
Yes, It was recorded that Abraham was righteous, and he paid tithes, I just pointed out the origin of tithing to the person I quoted. Even under the law, the Israelites wouldn't pay tithes, that led them to be called robbers of God, whichis contrary to what Abraham their father did.

As to the issue of wives, could you mention Abraham's other wives...
Christianity EtcRe: Letter To Daddy Freeze — From A 16-Year-Old Boy by pauladonis(m):
grandstar:
The bible says "Happy are those conscious of their spiritual for theirs is the kingdom of God". I am glad at such a young age, you are conscious of your spiritual needs

I have gon e through your writeup and want to make some comments:

What is the origin og tithing?

Jacob had 12 sons and each son later would form a tribe.

Upon their entry into the promised land, each tribe was given land as their inheritance which they could cultivate and farm.

However, there was a tribe that was given no land. Those were the sons of Levi, the Levites. Their inheritance was Jehovah. They were to be priests to the nation of Israel.

In order for them to feed and take care of themselves, Jehovah commanded that the other 11 tribe should pay tithes which was to provide materially for the Levites.

Tithes were part and parcel of the Mosaic Law which Jehovah gave to the Israelites in the wilderness, the first ten being called the ten commandments.

So, the Israelites were commanded to pay tithes.

What about Christians, does the bible say we should pay tithes.

Interestingly, the word tithe does not appear anywhere in the New testament.

Though the word does not appear in the New testament does not mean it is not right.

However, if you read Galatians chapter from top to bottom, you will realise that we are no longer the Law of Moses and so have no need to continue following it. That was the primary reason Apostle Paul wrote to the Galatians.

Since Tithing was under the law, we need no longer to continue practising it.

In Galatians 6:2, there Apostle Paul condemned those who wanted to continue circumcision as it was under the Mosaic Law. There were some Jews who were making it compulsory for Gentile Christians to get circumcised. Gentiles (non Jews) never got circumcised as they were not Jews.
Sir, I would implore you to go through the origin of tithing in the book of Genesis, Abraham, the father of Israel started the paying of tithes, He divided his spoils of war into 10 parts and gave tithe to Melchizedek, remember?
Jesus accused the pharisees when they claimed to be children of Abraham, Jesus said, "If ye were sons of Abraham, ye would do his works" Paul further said it in the new testament that "THE LAW WAS NOT MADE FOR THE RIGHTEOUS MAN" if the children of Israel were righteous, they would pay tithes without it being stipulated by law or commandments. The priesthood of Jesus is after the order of Melchizedek who recieved tithes of Abraham (the bearer of the promises of Israel) as "A priest of Righteousness"... Read more in Hebrews chapter 7 and pay your tithes as an exercise of Jesus' righteousness which is now in you as a born again Christian. Happy Sunday.

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