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Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by Childofgrace18: 9:04am On Mar 22 |
giselle237: You aren't correct. If you need transit visa, it will be boldly stated before booking the flight either online if via third party. My wife travelled through that same route to Manchester in February, we need provide any additional visa. |
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 5 by giselle237: 6:43am On Mar 22 |
Childofgrace18:Incorrect. This has changed since for Nigerian and 3rd country passport holders. To cross the Schenghen area whether you leave the plane or not, you require Airport transit visa or provide a Japanese, Canadian or American visa or passports etc cc billyfranc https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/web/france-visas/airport-transit-visa https://www.esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/ingressosoggiornoinitalia/visto_ingresso/paesi_soggetti_visto_transito_aeroportuale/ |
Travel / Journey To America - Free Book by Barely44(m): 3:33am On Mar 21 |
Chapter One - Chasing the American Dream People pointed and shouted at something I couldn't see. A flurry of excitement had taken over the usually quiet dirty road leading to my best friend's house. The scene was filled with excitement as people were pointing, shouting, cheering, clapping, and singing, and dust was flying everywhere. I moved closer, pushing past those who blocked my view. As the crowd gradually dispersed, I caught a glimpse of a striking man standing in the middle of the crowd, wearing sunglasses, dark blue jeans, and a shirt with the word "YANKEES" printed on it. His white shoes were a stark contrast to the dust-covered surroundings; he looked dashing, and his stance commanded colossal admiration and respect. Children flocked around him, each vying for his attention; someone shouted that he had just returned from America. My eyes lit up as the American man began to give out money and gifts to the villagers. Everyone was hugging each other. The atmosphere was clearly jubilant, and naked village boys jumped up and down in their excitement. Everyone was in awe. It was like the first coming of black Jesus Christ. Amidst the unhealthy and miserable conditions of our village, I couldn't help but wonder what he was doing there. He seemed like a god to everyone in our community. Being in the presence of the only man who had been to the white man's country made me happy. The only one among fifty thousand people who had been on a plane. He was the only black man on earth who had seen white people. For sure! America only consisted of white people. Everybody knew that!............ continued....... The American man shared stories of his experience living in the white man's land, beautifully painting images of America in everyone's mind. I stood in awe of his appearance, trying to picture his stories. But his efforts to get the villagers to relate to his stories proved futile; their imaginations couldn't stretch that far because no one had been to America before except for him. While everyone in the village, young and old, was happy about the gift of chocolate from America, I was left inspired and had a growing desire to go to America one day. For the first time, I had a dream that I believed would bring me happiness. I had a vivid imagination of America – a land of beautiful white people walking on clean streets, stunning mansions with twenty-four-seven power supply, restaurants with all-you-can-eat buffets, clean drinking water rushing out from the tap anytime you want – as much as you want, good roads without any litter or dirt, a land free from poverty, and toilets that people can sit on.
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Travel / Re: BREAKING: US Extends Tourist Visa Validity To 5 Years For Nigerians by Thislifee: 11:02am On Mar 20 |
ednut1:please why won't they? Does it applies to all sort of visa including work visa? When do one have right to board one way ticket? |
Travel / Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Imhereagain(f): 9:06am On Mar 18 |
antobogdan: Here is the reality ( that you're trying desperately to distance yourself from)you are a Nigerian and not just any Nigerian, a narcissist self -hating Biafran . How one can spot a typical flatron: 1.Disadain for civility 2. Disdain for law and order; they operate better under chaos and lawless hence they always push for breakdown of civility as Ekpa is doing in the East . 3. Always trying to dominate others and always having their asses whooped and humiliated as a result, from Nigeria to to South Africa, from India to UAE , from the Philippines to Ghana , from Kenya to Morroco, From the USA to Brazil. 4. Always spewing anti-black garbage when they are put in their rightful place as the uncultured species they are. Ofcourse this will be laced with delusions of grandeur " Biafra would take the black race out of darkness and embarrassment if were to be actualised ". Which is a big joke because no one embarrasses black people like them wherever they go with their audio billionaire desparado tendencies. You would think their local states would reflect this supposed superiority....but their 5 states are more like villages even by African standards ....you'd think you would find atleast even a replica of Lagos....but nope it's all shytholes with some haunted empty mansions here and there . I could go on to list traits that made me spot the shape of your head just from your words . The fact that you're trying desperately to mimic a white racist is testament of your deep inferiority complex and self -loath that your people are known for in the political arena in Nigeria, which has lead you lots to be declared persona non grata of the Nigerian political power structure, that's where your anger comes from. No matter where you go the demons of the civil war you caused in Nigeria follow you and you attract nothing but disdain wherever you settle in your numbers which leads you to play victimhood without doing the needed introspection. I can bet you before you sent those WhatsApp texts you went all Biafran (ape-like chest beating) on her emails ; telling her about all your certificates and containers in different ports around the globe , and in typical South African fashion she told you where to get off which lead to these rants . She wasn't impressed at all . Now you are here again making an arse of yourself with more grandiose claims that no- one with a quarter of a brain will believe You are still visiting another third world country , not just any but our own brother country? LMFAO. For the comfortable Romanian you claim to be , you sure do look desperate .Piece of advice: Namibians are very calm , don't mistake that for weakness or stupidity( as you were brought up to do to people who don't subscribe to your jungle-like mannerism ), otherwise they will join the list of countries you despise ( where you always get humiliated for acting like a wild animal ) like Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia etc. AND OFCOURSE the one across the border that hurts your people's feelings more than any on the continent and the world . And lastly your dream country Romania is another second world country whose passports ratings is on the same bracket with South Africa, so I don't know why you're acting as if Romania is some first world country lol. But then again to your Biafran arse , anything foreign with white skin is of superior quality lol. And know this, the Eastsrn Europeans countries like your intended country and Poland are some of the European countries who are don't pity the so called asylum seekers,.they aren't being set up by WEF thugs to destroy their countries with fake refugees at the rate of the West. You will never get their citizenship not even PR , and I hear getting even their visas from Nigeria is a big struggle. Perhaps that's why you desperately want to come here to ease your movement there . The bitterness .......what a lower-class European you must be ....... Potential nyash cleaner feeling funky 6 Likes |
Travel / Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Graceness777(f): 6:36am On Mar 18 |
This is a public platform , you are allowed to say your mind and rant as much as you like ! I understand how you feel! But in all you just need to calm down and get the docs right I am sure you will get the approval you seek SA high commission no try at all I have been through hell and back from their hand and if not because I have someone important from me there! I would never ever waste my 10cent on the the country visa again Because this people aren't as professional as the are thought to be! If you have something important to do there,I suggest you reapply.It can be due to human error like it happened to me but if not just do away with the country they are not worth it ! antobogdan: 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Be Careful As A First Time Ait Air Traveler by olamilekan9(m): 1:47pm On Mar 17 |
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Travel / Re: My Friend Just Got Convicted In The USA, Will He Be Deported? by Onefornaija24: 6:22am On Mar 17 |
xandy84: He is due for release by May. I was informed ICE already filed a DETAINER. HE has a kid with a citizen. I wonder if there is anything he could do to avoid deportation. |
Travel / Be Careful As A First Time Ait Air Traveler by Sukovick(m): 7:47pm On Mar 16 |
A LESSON FOR THE FIRST TIME TRAVELER Beware as the sky’s open for travel . If you travel by air a lot, beware of over friendly chatty seat neighbours. This is very sad 😭😭😭 The older lady comes and sits next to me inside the plane. She asked me to help her put her bag in the overhead luggage compartment. But a gentleman sitting across quickly came through. (I am not very tall and the overhead luggage compartment is something I try to avoid at all costs. Immediately she sits down she strikes up a conversation. She was very pleasant and well spoken. So we chatted all through the flight to Dubai. Suddenly, when the pilot announced that we were now proceeding to begin our descent into DXB, my good friend 'developed' stomach pains. Me with my good heart, I pressed the stewards button, and the stewardess came to find out what the problem was. I told her my seat mate was not feeling well. And this lady, she suddenly began to address me as 'my daughter'. The stewardess told me that there was nothing they could do except give her some painkillers and wait until we landed. The pilot announced that we had a medical emergency on board and advised us all to stay calm. My new friend was crying and sweating like crazy. And she refused to let go of my hand... everyone assumed we knew each other. So we landed at DXB and the same gentleman who helped put up her luggage in the overhead compartment removed her luggage. But as he removed the luggage, he advised me to distance myself from this lady and make it clear to the cabin crew that we were NOT travelling together. He was a godsend! So indeed, the cabin crew came and asked me if we were related, I categorically told them we had met on the plane. I didn't know her at all. So we began to deplane and as I said goodbye she kept begging me to carry her handbag. I was so torn... but the gentleman looked me in the eye and emphatically shook his head. He passed me a note telling me to let the cabin crew handle her. So I exit the aircraft and leave my 'new friend' to wait for the wheelchair and be handled by the cabin crew feeling very guilty. As we waited for our luggage to come through, I hear this commotion. My 'new friend' was running, trying to escape the cabin crew, having gotten out of the wheelchair! She left the stewardess with her handbag and just ran towards the exit with the rest of her hand luggage! Luckily the airport police were faster than her. They got hold of her and brought her back in handcuffs. This lady starts calling out to me.. my daughter... my daughter!.. how could you do this to me..... that's when I caught on. She was carrying drugs and she was trying to implicate me! Luckily for me, the gentleman who had helped her with her luggage came forward and told the airport police that me and her had just met on the plane. The police took my passport and asked her to reveal my full names if it was true we were travelling together. By God's grace, I had not even told her my first name! I was still asked to follow the police to a little room where I was questioned extensively. Where did I meet her?... where did I board... where did she board. Etc... And my luggage was extensively searched and dusted for fingerprints. They dusted all her luggage and my fingerprints were not found anywhere on her luggage or on her handbag! I was let go with advice never ever to touch anyone's luggage either in flight or at the airport. So from that day, I don't care how much luggage you have, you will deal with it yourself. I will not even offer you a trolley to put your luggage on! Your luggage... your problem.... is my policy. And if you can't reach the overhead compartment, and I am the nearest person, please call the cabin crew because all I will do is give you a blank stare and then look away! A lesson to glean therein for intending air travelers. *COPIED* 2 Likes |
Travel / United Airlines Boeing Plane Loses External Panel In Flight by kunleham(m): 5:10pm On Mar 16 |
FAA investigating loss of panel before Boeing 737-800 landed safely in Oregon The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating how a United Airlines Boeing 737-800 lost an external panel before landing safely in Oregon. United flight 433 landed at Medford airport at about 1.45pm on Friday carrying 139 passengers and six crew after departing from San Francisco, the FAA and airline said. The FAA said a post-landing airline inspection of the 25-year-old plane revealed a missing panel. United said it would also investigate. It said no emergency had been declared because there was no indication of the damage during flight. “We’ll conduct a thorough examination of the plane and perform all the needed repairs before it returns to service,” the airline said. Boeing did not comment, directing questions to United Airlines. FAA records show the plane was built in late 1998. The Rogue Valley Times posted a photo of the plane with the missing panel. Traffic was briefly halted at the airport to search for it. US flight incidents are getting more attention after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 in mid-air. Boeing has been under heavy regulatory scrutiny since the 5 January incident, with investigations under way into the company’s safety and quality standards in its production process. Last week a United Airlines-operated Boeing 737 MAX rolled off the runway in Houston, prompting investigations; and a United-operated Boeing 777-200 bound for Japan lost a tyre after takeoff from San Francisco and was diverted to Los Angeles where it landed safely. A United Boeing 737 bound for Florida from Houston on 4 March returned to the airport shortly after takeoff because the engine had taken in plastic bubble wrap that was on the airfield before departure. Social media posts showed flames coming out of the engine. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/16/united-airlines-boeing-plane-loses-external-panel-in-flight |
Travel / Re: My Friend Just Got Convicted In The USA, Will He Be Deported? by Onefornaija24: 1:40am On Mar 16 |
cookingsoul: chilling story. From your experience, is there anything you think he can do to escape deportation? |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane With 15 Officials On Board Crashes by OLAADEGBU(m): 3:40pm On Mar 15 |
To DEI For A.F. BRANCO on March 15, 2024 at 5:00 am FlyDEI A.F. Branco Cartoon—Many people feel that Boeing's problems lately are due to its surrender to the Woke agenda, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). AND ANOTHER ONE: Boeing plane Forced to Land After Fuel Starts Leaking Out During Takeoff (VIDEO) By Cullen Linebarger – March 13, 2024 The woes continue to pile up for Boeing. As NBC Bay Area reported, a scary scene unfolded Monday after one of the troubled manufacturer's planes, a 777-300 jet, was forced to land due to fuel leaking from its right landing gear. The incident occurred just 10 seconds after United Airlines Flight 830 from Sydney to San Francisco took off. Video captured by plane spotter New York Aviation shows clear images of fluid spewing from the plane. A passenger video also shows the airline crew dumping fuel before the plane lands. WATCH: |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by ivolt: 6:10pm On Mar 13 |
MyVILLAGEpeople:They are not frequent. There is just more reporting amid the war going on. |
Travel / Re: Why Do Passengers Still Operate Their Phones In The Plane? by MrBrownJay1(m): 2:29pm On Mar 13 |
back in the days it may have been a safety concern for the plane, but in this day and age, it doesnt really matter any longer whether your phone is offline or not. planes today are so advanced that phone cant interfere with their system. the reason why they tell you to shut down your phone is because of NEARBY CELL TOWER overloading... and has nothing to do with the plane safety itself. Chicagograduate: you do know that most planes today offer internet right? so with internet on planes, anyone can use whatsapp or social media on planes (simply because you dont need cell tower service if you have internet) 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Why Do Passengers Still Operate Their Phones In The Plane? by Chicagograduate(m): 2:02pm On Mar 13 |
Most planes crashes are caused by passengers who refuse to obey safety protocols. They want to take selfie inside the plane. They want to do whatapp video inside the plane. They want to chat with friends on social media inside plane when the rules say'All phones should be switched off' |
Travel / Re: Why Do Passengers Still Operate Their Phones In The Plane? by VeryWickedMan: 1:47pm On Mar 13 |
I don't know but for me, I do it so that the plane can crash.
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Travel / Why Do Passengers Still Operate Their Phones In The Plane? by Goodplace: 1:40pm On Mar 13 |
I used to believe that all phones should be turned off or put on flight mode when in an aircraft... 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by CandidNotes: 10:51pm On Mar 12 |
Climate change; extreme weather events. WorkTheTalk: |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by Holy2Glory: 10:49pm On Mar 12 |
All these plane crashes everywhere lately should teach you something important. These are the last days. My pain here is that many are perishing every day without the knowledge of Christ. You that still have the opportunity to, go ahead and, GET JESUS NOW! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by Truthsandtrusts: 10:18pm On Mar 12 |
Botragelad: Obidients come and blame Tinubu for Russian plane crash, before if this happens in Nigeria owner for done dey insult president |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by PHAYOL81: 9:56pm On Mar 12 |
Pythagoras001: Anyway you're entitled to your opinions. No point arguing against your belief. |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by Pythagoras001: 8:17pm On Mar 12 |
PHAYOL81:yes the USA have taken out foreign head of states against thier national interest it is almost unlikely for USA to take Out it citizens especially opposition and dissident through extra-legal means same cannot be said of Russia where dissenting oligarch commit "suicide" by jumping off roof top. The Alexei nalvany guy who just died mysteriously in prison or the wagner guy whose plane mysteriously crashed. The man is cleaning is inner circle especially those who worked with the "chef" guy during the mutiny. |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by john1101(m): 8:06pm On Mar 12 |
MyVILLAGEpeople: For real life just been wasted, ironically most aren't for good will, what will they tell their maker now dieing going to kill another hmm. |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by Judolisco(m): 8:04pm On Mar 12 |
MyVILLAGEpeople:air travelling carries the most risk na |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by occfx: 7:53pm On Mar 12 |
Botragelad: US replies, you cannot be crashing US planes by proxy and expect us not to reply. That technology you have, we now have it. Expect more crashes from both sides including China. |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by WorkTheTalk(m): 6:29pm On Mar 12 |
plane crashes so common these days. What is really going on? |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by Lovenorth: 6:11pm On Mar 12 |
MyVILLAGEpeople:Especially in US |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by ipobcannibals: 6:03pm On Mar 12 |
femi4:Without that technology, you can’t japa safely or you want to use rickety boat to cross the ocean? So embrace it. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by Angelfrost(m): 6:01pm On Mar 12 |
Sad...! Seems this is plane crash season. |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by JuanDeDios: 5:58pm On Mar 12 |
kestolove95:No way. It's usually the other way round - someone Putin wants dead be inside the plane. |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by jasent(m): 5:51pm On Mar 12 |
femi4:I hate it too. I just don't like flying |
Travel / Re: Russian Military Plane Crashes In Ivanovo With 15 Onboard; All Dead(photo) by Bulldozer90: 5:51pm On Mar 12 |
killsmith:we pray It doesn't escalate quickly beyond what dialogue can solve. US and Russia are both heavily nuclear armed. |
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