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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Elidrisy20: 2:36pm On May 11, 2022
No go do drugs for there ooo

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Ifakiland(m): 2:37pm On May 11, 2022
kogof51050:


Lol una knack abi una no knack? grin
Lolzzzz and you think you can make heaven like this

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Arossede: 2:37pm On May 11, 2022
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by engrelvis(m): 2:37pm On May 11, 2022
NuCypher:
It seems this is OP's first time traveling out of the country. All signs point to a newbie
Oga how many times v u travel out?

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Jefferyhi86(m): 2:40pm On May 11, 2022
Hmm abi
engrelvis:
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 Uhara1700: 2:41pm On May 11, 2022
Damn!! This na confirm experience ooo..Papa God where you dey � Op enjoy am na your time

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Lifeisgoody: 2:42pm On May 11, 2022
OP, welcome to UK. Saying hi from Sheffield
[quote author=lightnlife post=112711558]PART 4: Welcome To The UK

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by engrelvis(m): 2:42pm On May 11, 2022
[quote author=Burger01 post=112728841]UK....Lonely cold place. Happy stay. Make sure you visit Obalende Suya Spot cheesy[/quote Most European places outside dis country r lonely.Talking from experience.Her nature of work n circle of friends will ease it a little
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by mmsen: 2:43pm On May 11, 2022
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.

Which county is not 'predominantly white' in the UK?

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by msrcusgarvey6(m): 2:44pm On May 11, 2022
This guy is talented. I was reading and guessing rightly what next. Your type will succeed. Firstly your English command will make you easy to adopt. Start with anything to do before you normalise your papers. This will uphold your integrity as I understand you're genuine. But never falsely learn to immitate their tongues�

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by geelite(m): 2:44pm On May 11, 2022
congratulations...please, how much did you spend getting there? i need quick answer bro coz i cant wait to run
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







Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by mmsen: 2:44pm On May 11, 2022
msrcusgarvey6:
Come to Essex? UK is slim though


Dorset is a nicer place to be than Essex. Especially southern/south-west Essex. Horrible place. lipsrsealed

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by drakeli: 2:44pm On May 11, 2022
Welcome to Oshodi of all obodo yinbo them
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by VirileNelly2420: 2:45pm On May 11, 2022
Malori:
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
grin grin grin
Bros why naa...

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by TNORWAY: 2:45pm On May 11, 2022
Richdee1:
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


please mention me too......for Norway please..I strongly believe.
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 2:45pm On May 11, 2022
THANKS!

NotBeenPaid:

Congratulations.

Malori:
Wishing you good luck man

Lovelife433:
I'm very happy for you

Tupaq:
Congratulations.

platinumray:
Congratulations smiley


Best wishes!
seanwilliam:
Hopefully my 2024, I’ll be in either uk/USA

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Calculux95: 2:45pm On May 11, 2022
Lovely write up. Seems effortless, I've been writing SOPs for a while now so I have come to appreciate well written pieces. Waiting for further updates

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by VirileNelly2420: 2:48pm On May 11, 2022
Maverick777:

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...
No, she has already insinuated being a lady in one of he responses..

Although I had portrayed her as male before den... But den, I could b right afterall cool

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 2:50pm On May 11, 2022
Hi, you can ask your questions here so that others with better insight can contribute and newbies can also learn.

Meanwhile, I recommend reading and engaging this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/6719932/living-uk-life-immigrant-part-2

phidipe:
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

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 2:50pm On May 11, 2022
Ehnehn, which county that one dey?

Burger01:
UK....Lonely cold place. Happy stay. Make sure you visit Obalende Suya Spot cheesy
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Nobody: 2:51pm On May 11, 2022
You mean an Nigerian expat in the UK.
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by VEHINTOLAR: 2:52pm On May 11, 2022
Congratulations ! Enjoy your stay in England.
Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by lightnlife: 2:55pm On May 11, 2022
lipsrsealed Will that affect the exchange rate and the price of garri?
Uncleodi:
Is your partner a male or a female?

We run for love and the future, my dear. wink
seunayantokun:
That one too don run comot.

Na so!
Demariz:
Me and my partner grin

Thank you, chief analyst. grin
Maverick777:

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 anonimi: 2:57pm On May 11, 2022
lightnlife:
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.

Please what does BRP mean?
Thanks.

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

Maybe because most of us here don't pay all our taxes unlike oyinbos

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Christistruth00: 2:59pm On May 11, 2022
Cousin9999:
Tell us all about the London girls. tongue


If it is girls you are starting with then your mission to Europe has failed already

You better Stay in Nigeria

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Gbabe2: 2:59pm On May 11, 2022
Uncleodi:


Is your partner a male or a female?

Oga, why you want know? Abi you wan tag along? I fit get kokoye for you.

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by VirileNelly2420: 2:59pm 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.
Congrats.
Meanwhile, Ur write-up is quite captivating....,
Ur adaptation is assured. Gud luck.

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by maxjax(m): 2:59pm On May 11, 2022
British Resident Permit


anonimi:


Please what does BRP mean?
Thanks.



Maybe because most of us here don't pay all our taxes unlike oyinbos

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by anonimi: 3:00pm On May 11, 2022
maxjax:
British Resident Permit

Noted with thanks.

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by Thryphosa(m): 3:02pm On May 11, 2022
This OP writes well. I enjoyed reading all. Good luck to you in UK.

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Re: Diary Of A Nigerian Immigrant To The UK by primedream(m): 3:02pm On May 11, 2022
Congratulations to the OP for the courage to break new grounds.. She also was very smart at concealing her gender.. Lol.. Though all along the long read, I had an interestingly consistent Feminine image of her.. Recurring female mannerisms littered the interesting read..

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