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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 5:40pm On Nov 14, 2019
Rubyventures:


When a girl or guy has got desperation written all over them, it scares away potential partners.

except slayqueens
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by birdmansoho: 5:40pm On Nov 14, 2019
wonlasewonimi:


Do you have cannabis farm under the house or you live in a mansion?




Do you realise oyinbos do come here to read these things?

I kee person?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Rubyventures: 5:43pm On Nov 14, 2019
wonlasewonimi:


except slayqueens

The term "Slayqueens" means different things to different people. I'm talking about meaningful relationships.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 5:47pm On Nov 14, 2019
wonlasewonimi:


This is cockblocking on another level...please help me beg them to stop messing things up for us trustworthy guys. cheesy

Said by a man, that his nl monicker speaks volumes about his under G activities............. grin

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 5:56pm On Nov 14, 2019
Abeg people...
I dey find person to give belle.
Any contacts would be highly appreciated.

Thanks.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 5:56pm On Nov 14, 2019
Lexusgs430:


Said by a man, that his nl monicker speaks volumes about his under G activities............. grin

My moniker means this is what they think of me, not necessarily me.. so ti gbo Saliu elenugboro grin

Rubyventures:


The term "Slayqueens" means different things to different people. I'm talking about meaningful relationships.

If both parties are mutually desperate nko?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 5:58pm On Nov 14, 2019
nomad26:
Why not open a pounds sterling dom account in Nigeria? It'll make things easier for you.
This is what I did and I find it better. I send pounds sterling direct to my gtb dom account (no charges for incoming transfer) and I change to naira as needed via black market.

Hello.
Nomad26:
Please how does this work?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 6:31pm On Nov 14, 2019
assumpta1:
So as the JJC that I am, I just want to be sure of somethings. So pardon my many questions. How much do you think is reasonable to spend monthly on heating a 1 bedroom apartment? It has 3 radiators. The agent in charge of the apartment want me to set up a standing order of £20 a month for heating and hot water. Is this a good deal?
EPC rating is B.
Also what are the red flags to look out for in a tenancy contract. I’ve just finished reading over 20 pages of the contract sad I will read it again before signing just to be sure.

Wow! £20 per month! Oh boy you done hammer! Me that we buy gas 4 times a month! But that £20 may be high for a B rated house, mine is a [b]D[/b]eep freezer.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 6:35pm On Nov 14, 2019
RalphJean:


Just dash me some of the money

Me! Dash you money?!

Abi na me suppose dey your front yard dey beg you for money Ralph, which one? grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 6:40pm On Nov 14, 2019
wonlasewonimi:


My moniker means this is what they think of me, not necessarily me.. so ti gbo Saliu elenugboro grin



If both parties are mutually desperate nko?


I chocked on my saliva..... Laughing...... grin Make i follow trump with slangs..........



My goat is in reverse....... Reply requires deep thought process. ....... cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 6:41pm On Nov 14, 2019
birdmansoho:
My visa experience was very smooth, it took just 3days for British embassy Abuja to grant my visa. I came with a family permit under the spousal visa category. Applied Monday and received a message to come collect passport Wednesday. I guess I was lucky or just had the right paperwork.

Family permit valid for 6months and I applied for extension and it took about 5months and got 5years residency. My permanent residence application 5years later took just 6weeks and naturalisation application was about a month.

I live in southeast London, Greenwich to be precise. Can’t say it’s the best borough but I love the “Nigerianess” of it. Life initially was tough but with persistence and determination I was able to pull through. I’m a pharmacist working with the NHS and future looking great. We’ve many Nigerian eatery in the Greenwich borough but I prefer Tasty Woolwich.

My advise for anyone coming to the UK is to remain focused and keep pushing. If you’re coming as a student ensure you complete your course and do all you can to establish a relationship with a Caucasian so you can cement your stay here. Except for those who intend to return to Nigeria after education or whatever visa they came with, getting married or impregnating a native should be your top priority.

Avoid driving if you’re on a low income as it’s more expensive to own a car than using public transport for people in London but outside London owning a car is compulsory coz public transport isn’t as active.

But for time I’ve a lot to say as per the other questions by the OP, may probably stop by again later.


Opens mouth
Closes mouth
Swallows spit
Minds my business

it’s a free space, any Tom, idiot, sorry I mean Dick, and Harry can post anything they want.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 8:05pm On Nov 14, 2019
Cigbojugha:


Thanks to all that replied my question. God bless.
Before I brought this question here I asked someone who told me that social workers abi what normally start from the hospital when the child is born to start finding out the size of the parent apartment and they will not allow if it is a one room but did not specify if it is a one room flat or shared room.

Wetin concern social worker with your living conditions. Except if there is a reported case of child abuse ehnnn if not they have no business

If you are talking about the nurse that visit when a baby is newly born well maybe the nurse can be looking around but there are lots of families in one bed or shared accommodation. A friend of mine has 4 children in a 2 bed . In her case it's what they can afford. I am not up to date with immigration requirements and if it relates to housing . Apart from if it's now a requirement then fair play , their country their rule. if not I see no issues

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 8:12pm On Nov 14, 2019
birdmansoho:


I guess you mean by child support. Well yeah I’ll rather have a child and get settled status than live illegally. That was the point.

Broken family and single parentood is really not the best .... Some cases both parties tried and it really doesnt work out . ....but dropping seed just because of settlement . Chei

I know Nigeria can be hard so if anyone doesnt want to go back I can respect that . But to bring a child into it ,seems so unfair to that child

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by birdmansoho: 9:46pm On Nov 14, 2019
LagosismyHome:


Broken family and single parentood is really not the best .... Some cases both parties tried and it really doesnt work out . ....but dropping seed just because of settlement . Chei

I know Nigeria can be hard so if anyone doesnt want to go back I can respect that . But to bring a child into it ,seems so unfair to that child

While you may have a point but try not to lose sight on the fact that people give birth for different reasons. Some because they want someone who will look after them at their old age and vulnerable moment and the ones who just want coz the society expect them to among other reasons so if someone in their bid to beat immigration control in their host countries decide to have a child then yeah it’s part of the game. It can become a problem if they renege from their parental responsibility and obligation to that child.

So far as Western countries keeps tightening the noose on immigration and ways of acquiring residency people will adopt desperate means to manoeuvre through the system. I’ve met several people of both sexes who deliberately had babies just to manipulate the immigration system and it’ll keep happening. Whether it’s right or wrong is a different issue and subjective.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:56pm On Nov 14, 2019
OluNike to rescue our tired feet...... God knows those long hours walking and working, can be very unhealthy for our tootsies, knees and hips ......... grin

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by claremont(m): 2:02am On Nov 15, 2019
birdmansoho:
My visa experience was very smooth, it took just 3days for British embassy Abuja to grant my visa. I came with a family permit under the spousal visa category. Applied Monday and received a message to come collect passport Wednesday. I guess I was lucky or just had the right paperwork.

Family permit valid for 6months and I applied for extension and it took about 5months and got 5years residency. My permanent residence application 5years later took just 6weeks and naturalisation application was about a month.

I live in southeast London, Greenwich to be precise. Can’t say it’s the best borough but I love the “Nigerianess” of it. Life initially was tough but with persistence and determination I was able to pull through. I’m a pharmacist working with the NHS and future looking great. We’ve many Nigerian eatery in the Greenwich borough but I prefer Tasty Woolwich.

My advise for anyone coming to the UK is to remain focused and keep pushing. If you’re coming as a student ensure you complete your course and do all you can to establish a relationship with a Caucasian so you can cement your stay here. Except for those who intend to return to Nigeria after education or whatever visa they came with, getting married or impregnating a native should be your top priority.

Avoid driving if you’re on a low income as it’s more expensive to own a car than using public transport for people in London but outside London owning a car is compulsory coz public transport isn’t as active.

But for time I’ve a lot to say as per the other questions by the OP, may probably stop by again later.


''As men of honour, we join hands...''

However, I don't agree with the emboldened, but I understand from experience that desperation can drive people to do certain things. I also think it's interesting that you specifically mentioned ''caucasians'' in your post. The idea of getting married to someone simply for the purpose of getting a visa is fraud, and the person who does it for free by deceit isn't in any way better than those who pay for it. In my over 10 years in the UK, I only know of 2 Nigerian students who pursued the marriage route, the kind of caucasian women they got married to are the ones a decent fellow wouldn't touch with a bargepole.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Elektra008(f): 5:29am On Nov 15, 2019
RalphJean:


Nomad26:
Please, can you help me explain how this worked previously for you.

You mean you £ from your UK bank (say Halifax for example) into your GTB £ Domicilliary account domiciled in Nigeria.

Then you change from £ to Naira (as needed) via black market rate in Nigeria?

Are you for real?

But you can’t go to a GTB branch in Nigeria and withdraw ££ from your £-denominated Dom Acct can you?

My previous experience with £-denominated Dom Acct was that:
To fund it, I have had to go to black market l, bought the £ then return to bank and deposit it on the counter.
To withdraw £ from the Dom account, the bank would use their CBN rate to convert and give me Naira equivalent.

Please can you help me explain how it worked for you previously?

You can either pay in £ via cash or transfer into your domiciliary account and you withdraw same currency from it. The bank cannot convert to naira for you. You should take your money to be changed thru a bdc
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 5:47am On Nov 15, 2019
claremont:


''As men of honour, we join hands...''

However, I don't agree with the emboldened, but I understand from experience that desperation can drive people to do certain things. I also think it's interesting that you specifically mentioned ''caucasians'' in your post. The idea of getting married to someone simply for the purpose of getting a visa is fraud, and the person who does it for free by deceit isn't in any way better than those who pay for it. In my over 10 years in the UK, I only know of 2 Nigerian students who pursued the marriage route, the kind of caucasian women they got married to are the ones a decent fellow wouldn't touch with a bargepole.


Are you talking trailer thrash.......... But trailer thrash that has what they want.......... grin

Our pipu talk say shit money, no dey smell........... cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by 7Alexandre: 6:14am On Nov 15, 2019
Elektra008:


You can either pay in £ via cash or transfer into your domiciliary account and you withdraw same currency from it. The bank cannot convert to naira for you. You should take your money to be changed thru a bdc

What Bank are you using for your Domiciliary Account?

First Bank, GTB OR Stanbic Bank?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by spacyzuma(m): 7:38am On Nov 15, 2019
umarwy:



Abeg which supplier is this.

And what is your EPC rating

Bristol Energy

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by spacyzuma(m): 7:38am On Nov 15, 2019
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by phyl123: 8:04am On Nov 15, 2019
claremont:


''As men of honour, we join hands...''

However, I don't agree with the emboldened, but I understand from experience that desperation can drive people to do certain things. I also think it's interesting that you specifically mentioned ''caucasians'' in your post. The idea of getting married to someone simply for the purpose of getting a visa is fraud, and the person who does it for free by deceit isn't in any way better than those who pay for it. In my over 10 years in the UK, I only know of 2 Nigerian students who pursued the marriage route, the kind of caucasian women they got married to are the ones a decent fellow wouldn't touch with a bargepole.

Another way to interpret this is destroying the life of someone else in order to get what you want. End up dumping the lady with your kid once your documents are through. Find your perfect woman to settle down with and expect to live happily ever after, while there is a kid that needs a dad roaming the street with a mum that is left as an emotional wreck and low self esteem.

People don’t stop to think of the long term damage actions like this cause they are only looking at the short term benefits. Most of these kids with absent fathers end up with mental health issues, join gangs, end up in prison, find it difficult to keep a relationship, job etc.
What is left here is a trail of damage just because one person want documents to live in a country and later with their new perfect family every Sunday they will dress up go to church and be expecting God to answer their prayers after damaging so many lives.

I also think it’s demeaning and insulting to call another human being trash.

Karma is a bitch and we have to think very well about our actions.

In the 1970s/80s when so many Nigerians had to return back home, a lot of them abandoned their kids with English nannies most of those kids ended up in care. It’s not today that the heartlessness of some Nigerians has shown its face, it’s in their DNA. You only need to look at their leaders to prove your point.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 11:11am On Nov 15, 2019
birdmansoho:

My advise for anyone coming to the UK is to remain focused and keep pushing. If you’re coming as a student ensure you complete your course and do all you can to establish a relationship with a Caucasian so you can cement your stay here. Except for those who intend to return to Nigeria after education or whatever visa they came with, getting married or impregnating a native should be your top priority.


Is there any particular reason you mentioned "with a caucasian"? What about other races? Latina, Asian, black etc.?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by birdmansoho: 12:37pm On Nov 15, 2019
dustydee:

Is there any particular reason you mentioned "with a caucasian"? What about other races? Latina, Asian, black etc.?

Many prefer them coz they’re usually unaware about using marriage to get papers. Non natives and people from other background or race are mostly informed about marriage for papers and will harbour the thoughts you’re with them for that purpose.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 1:05pm On Nov 15, 2019
Gosh I’ve been missing oh! Just caught up and I’ve been laughing here grin

Please I’m looking for a good affordable caterer that can deliver food bowls. I’m in Scotland. I’ve decided to Cater Christmas lunch. I can’t be hustling with 3 small human beings and be cooking this holiday.

Help me somebody! Affordable oh! Not Dooney & Co level. I never reach. Tankiu.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by phyl123: 5:57pm On Nov 15, 2019
Mamatukwas:
Gosh I’ve been missing oh! Just caught up and I’ve been laughing here grin

Please I’m looking for a good affordable caterer that can deliver food bowls. I’m in Scotland. I’ve decided to Cater Christmas lunch. I can’t be hustling with 3 small human beings and be cooking this holiday.

Help me somebody! Affordable oh! Not Dooney & Co level. I never reach. Tankiu.

You can order your Christmas lunch in advance from M&S or Waitrose. You can even pre book your pub lunch and the whole family goes out to have it.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 8:33pm On Nov 15, 2019
Lexusgs430:
OluNike to rescue our tired feet...... God knows those long hours walking and working, can be very unhealthy for our tootsies, knees and hips ......... grin

Wait you’re a doctor?? I never would have guessed that o!

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by nomad26: 9:26pm On Nov 15, 2019
I send pounds via bank transfer to my aboki, he also has a pounds dom account and he transfers naira from his naira account to mine. But note that gtb charge 0.5%+vat (~£5 fee on £1000) for the transfer since the source of funds is from outside Nigeria. I'm not sure but I heard first bank don't charge a transaction fee (confirm with the bank sha).

RalphJean:

Hello.
Nomad26:
Please how does this work?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 9:43pm On Nov 15, 2019
nomad26:
I send pounds via bank transfer to my aboki, he also has a pounds dom account and he transfers naira from his naira account to mine. But note that gtb charge 0.5%+vat (~£5 fee on £1000) for the transfer since the source of funds is from outside Nigeria. I'm not sure but I heard first bank don't charge a transaction fee (confirm with the bank sha).


That means your suggestion to the person on this thread would not work, unless that person has an ‘Aboki’ (whatever that means).

It means unless I have an Aboki, like you do. It can’t work. Right?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 9:44pm On Nov 15, 2019
Aphrodite007:


Wait you’re a doctor?? I never would have guessed that o!



Jeeeeeezzzzzzzzz
A Uzubullahi!!!!!!
If Lexus430 is a Doctor.
Wallahi I would like to be his patient.

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 9:48pm On Nov 15, 2019
Aphrodite007:


Wait you’re a doctor?? I never would have guessed that o!

grin .... one or two of his comments gave him away that he is in the medical line

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