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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by NotBeenPaid: 2:07pm On May 11, 2022

Congratulations.

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Dailymice: 2:11pm On May 11, 2022
Thank God for you. First step to freedom

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by JohnnA1: 2:12pm On May 11, 2022
lightnlife:
Hello guys,

I just relocated to the UK, two days ago.

I will document my thoughts on this page for insight and reference.

Keep a tab on this thread.
Congratulations!
Student route?
Please be as detailed and free as possible, with pictures of course wink
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Malori: 2:13pm On May 11, 2022
lightnlife:
Thanks!

I'm in Dorset, England.



Wishing you good luck man
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Lovelife433(m): 2:14pm On May 11, 2022
I'm very happy for you
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Richdee1(m): 2:14pm On May 11, 2022
Where are all ma nighaz!!
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by seanwilliam(m): 2:15pm On May 11, 2022
Hopefully my 2024, I’ll be in either uk/USA

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Richdee1(m): 2:16pm On May 11, 2022
0.Hadampson
1 niklausefred
2. Fidelismaria
3. Nicoswit
5. Jaycew ( POLAND)*
6. Subomi007
7. lamboladee
8. SaintHillary (UK)*
9. Vhuqnl
10. Joohan
11. Paccus
12. Richdee1
13. ichbinbrait
14. Canih28
15. olioxx
16. Savagethe21st
17. aziza45442
18. 2Lynx
19. NoFap123
20. Daintyprincess
21. Brawlscartel
22. seedorfy134
23. Tolzy11(welcome to the crew)
24. RedChiefPriest
25. GodsGabby
26. Ayomide8990
27. Jizzyjordan


How y'all holding up

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Mindlog: 2:16pm On May 11, 2022
Dailymice:
Thank God for you. First step to freedom

grin cheesy grin
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by phidipe(m): 2:20pm On May 11, 2022
hello i have being following this thread and i have a few questins to ask you, let private chat please i will drop my email after you reply to this request
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Burger01(m): 2:21pm On May 11, 2022
UK....Lonely cold place. Happy stay. Make sure you visit Obalende Suya Spot cheesy

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Uncleodi(m): 2:21pm On May 11, 2022
lightnlife:
PART 4: Welcome To The UK


The plane landed Heathrow airport some few minutes past 5AM. The first shocker for me was that everywhere (the sky) was fully bright. I was literally expecting the gradually fading dark cloud but it all brightness. With that brightness came light cold, announcing the arrival to the cold country. Nobody tell me to wear jacket right from the plane before disembarking.

Upon disembarking, I walked for few minutes, joined the airport train service conveying passengers to the spot of their choice - arrivals (baggage collection) OR connecting flights. After getting off the train �, there was another short walk which leads to the immigration checks corridor.

First shocker: there was a different service centre for passengers holding a UK, US, EU, Japan and a few other countries' passport. It was a fast and stress-free process. On the flip side, holders of other countries' passport had to join a long, slow-moving line for their immigration clearance. There were just two immigration officers attending to the numerous passengers as at the time, maybe becos it was early in the morning. To reduce the waiting time, the immigration assistant had to come to the long queue area to announce/check if there are holders of the aforementioned countries' passport, so they can be moved to the "special/fast" side...No one signified. She later to ask everyone with a BRP to go over to the fast lane. A couple of people moved there. But then, the general queue was still long. So, she started picking people from the long queue to the other space in bits. More officers begin to arrive at their work stations, making the line a bit faster. Quite a lot of people got tired waiting in queue but everyone had to choice but to chill. While all these was going on, there was this immigration officer that was really grilling people, taking his time and asking questions, while others clearing passengers really fast. I was praying not to be directed to him after waiting for such a long time. Just as the "long-griller" was about calling me, another officer called me. I was happy.

I approached the officer's cubicle, greeted him and presented my passport to him. He checked my passport and visa page several times, types on his PC, then ask why I'm in the UK and where I'll be staying amongst other questions. I answered him, then he stamped my passport and returned it, then said have a great time in England. I Collected my doc and proceeded to collect my bags...That was quite easy as I had tagged my bags.

Oh! Trolleys were free in Heathrow, UK. But they're often paid for in Lagos, Nigeria. How so?


Anyway, picking up my bags, I proceeded to terminal five to wait for my partner. After a few minutes, I went to the restroom and by then my partner was already in the airport to pick me up. I finished up in the restroom then proceeded to meet my partner, and boom, it was indeed a moment of joy and estacy.

We drove home, gisting and admiring each other...Love is sweet biko! cheesy








Is your partner a male or a female?

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by seunayantokun(m): 2:23pm On May 11, 2022
That one too don run comot.
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Malori: 2:23pm On May 11, 2022
post=112728472:
Following.......

All the very best in the next chapter of your life.
Kindly represent yourself, your family and your darling nation well.

May God be with you in all you do over there.
It will end in praise for you man.
Stop looking for cheap attention. You are part of the reason why she ran away from Nigeria. You enthroned and support this evil government and you are looking for who to help you from outside Nigeria. Respect your old age

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Tupaq: 2:26pm On May 11, 2022
Congratulations.
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Demariz(m): 2:26pm On May 11, 2022
Me and my partner grin

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by platinumray: 2:27pm On May 11, 2022
Congratulations smiley
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Maverick777: 2:28pm On May 11, 2022
Uncleodi:


Is your partner a male or female?
Male, except of course she is a homo.......
OP is obviously a lady, even tho she did all she could to conceal the fact! i wonder why...

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 2:30pm On May 11, 2022
Yeah! Thanks.

Best wishes to you and yours.

post=112728472:
Following.......

All the very best in the next chapter of your life.
Kindly represent yourself, your family and your darling nation well.

May God be with you in all you do over there.
It will end in praise for you man.

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Jefferyhi86(m): 2:30pm On May 11, 2022
So dem never still fix does lights for departure, silly country

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by kogof51050: 2:32pm On May 11, 2022
lightnlife:
PART 4: Welcome To The UK


The plane landed Heathrow airport some few minutes past 5AM. The first shocker for me was that everywhere (the sky) was fully bright. I was literally expecting the gradually fading dark cloud but it all brightness. With that brightness came light cold, announcing the arrival to the cold country. Nobody tell me to wear jacket right from the plane before disembarking.

Upon disembarking, I walked for few minutes, joined the airport train service conveying passengers to the spot of their choice - arrivals (baggage collection) OR connecting flights. After getting off the train �, there was another short walk which leads to the immigration checks corridor.

First shocker: there was a different service centre for passengers holding a UK, US, EU, Japan and a few other countries' passport. It was a fast and stress-free process. On the flip side, holders of other countries' passport had to join a long, slow-moving line for their immigration clearance. There were just two immigration officers attending to the numerous passengers as at the time, maybe becos it was early in the morning. To reduce the waiting time, the immigration assistant had to come to the long queue area to announce/check if there are holders of the aforementioned countries' passport, so they can be moved to the "special/fast" side...No one signified. She later to ask everyone with a BRP to go over to the fast lane. A couple of people moved there. But then, the general queue was still long. So, she started picking people from the long queue to the other space in bits. More officers begin to arrive at their work stations, making the line a bit faster. Quite a lot of people got tired waiting in queue but everyone had to choice but to chill. While all these was going on, there was this immigration officer that was really grilling people, taking his time and asking questions, while others clearing passengers really fast. I was praying not to be directed to him after waiting for such a long time. Just as the "long-griller" was about calling me, another officer called me. I was happy.

I approached the officer's cubicle, greeted him and presented my passport to him. He checked my passport and visa page several times, types on his PC, then ask why I'm in the UK and where I'll be staying amongst other questions. I answered him, then he stamped my passport and returned it, then said have a great time in England. I Collected my doc and proceeded to collect my bags...That was quite easy as I had tagged my bags.

Oh! Trolleys were free in Heathrow, UK. But they're often paid for in Lagos, Nigeria. How so?


Anyway, picking up my bags, I proceeded to terminal five to wait for my partner. After a few minutes, I went to the restroom and by then my partner was already in the airport to pick me up. I finished up in the restroom then proceeded to meet my partner, and boom, it was indeed a moment of joy and estacy.

We drove home, gisting and admiring each other...Love is sweet biko! cheesy








Lol una knack abi una no knack? grin

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by engrelvis(m): 2:32pm On May 11, 2022
Uncleodi:


Is your partner a male or a female?
what is ur business with dt!?

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 2:33pm On May 11, 2022
Dailymice:
Thank God for you. First step to freedom


Yeah! Having options is better than getting stuck with no options.

But then, there are no perfect systems/countries. There are only variations to the quality of life and systems.


JohnnA1:
Congratulations!
Student route?
Please be as detailed and free as possible, with pictures of course wink


No! Dependent route.

My partner works here.

Will try my best with the details and pictures.


baretalk:
For London, get money I, or na cubicle you go live grin

Very true. grin

But it's same all over the world. Even in Nigeria, if you have money, you'll enjoy life, if not, na suffer head you dry.

Generally, houses for UK, especially, England are small. It's a conservative country, in all ramification.

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by dplordx(m): 2:33pm On May 11, 2022
You write like a pro; been a long time since I enjoyed reading anything on naira land, too many mangled English been tossed around here.
Hope you’d work on a creative writing course and try journalism or media over there. Just got started with masters in communication in LASU, planning to apply for a scholarship to the UK or US for a phd in the next 2 years. Best of luck block! I hope you tried the signature fries and fishes; also hope your partner holds you tight, you be fresh meat for those Hot and lonely London mamas and cougars.

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by NuCypher: 2:34pm On May 11, 2022
It seems this is OP's first time traveling out of the country. All signs point to a newbie
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Nobody: 2:35pm On May 11, 2022
lightnlife:
Hello guys,

I just relocated to the UK, two days ago.

I will document my thoughts on this page for insight and reference.

Keep a tab on this thread.
Even the picture sef change, you should have posted a photo of Nigeria airport and Yankee own grin

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Divay22(f): 2:35pm On May 11, 2022
smiley
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by engrelvis(m): 2:35pm On May 11, 2022
Jefferyhi86:
Wat so special about dis topic, nothing new abt UK again
Ur right but poverty n bad government v made it special.

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by msrcusgarvey6(m): 2:35pm On May 11, 2022
Come to Essex? UK is slim though

Londonboyrep:

Nice, thats a predominantly white county. Bournemouth has some very nice beaches and tourist attractions but you will miss naija food though. Hope you brought plenty of naija food stuffs otherwise you’d need to come to London, Kent or Essex for those. Welcome again and all the best. PM me.

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