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??!!!! This is crazzy!! who is the actually impersonator and who is the impersonatee?!! and why would anyone wanna do that?? explain

Kobojunkie:
You mean closer than providing people direct access to their government and it's dealings via freedom of information which ought to be mandate in a democracy in this age? Come on people!!! Let me guess, if Ibori invites you all to his Facebook page, that would make him a better politician . . . lol

otawa:
If above is TRUE. Then, Nigerians are in trouble.

what a pack of CRAP.

As if this is what will provide better LIFE to millions of suffering Nigerians.

As if this is what will build roads, school, hospitals, cloth the people.

We can be so pessimistic in this country!!
(I think this attitude is what drove OBJ to say even if Jesus conducted an election in Nigeria, ) I think the man mis-fired though.
But on a serious note,we are not saying his interaction with people - via FB will build roads and hospitals in Nigeria or put food on our tables, but it will help a great deal in  contributing our quota (little or irrelivant as it seems) to the upliftment of this country. Alas!! Great deal of Nigerians are so used to complaining and seeing nothing good about the country, a lot of us percive Naija as irredeemable.
I am sure if it's announced on Network news tomorrow that every Nigerian will be given 1 mill Naira each, some peeps will still say "why not 10 mill, shebi politicians steal much more than that !!"  
Let's try and change this attitude folks.

ADint:
Of course he will have 'agents' here already - but we are looking for username: Goodluck Jonathan

I think it's a very brilliant Idea folks. President Obama has a facebook account and I'm a friend of his. There are a lot of policies that get's debated there before they get implemented (I'm not saying the implementation is facilitated by his FB friends).Aside that, there are a lot of Obama's interviews that I have privileges to watch with ease. He posts coments every now and then
I'm pretty sure it's not gonna be him directly doing the posts and all other stuffs, definantely one of his P.A., but it allows people to be sensitized with government policies and gives people the feel that you are part of the happenings. A lot of suggestions can be gotten from the populace through that medium instead of sitting in a bar (eating nkwobi) and analysing how Naija can be changed or how PHCN can work.
I think there are a lot of goodies to be gained by getting involved with people directly (if they actually meant it).

I hope he considers NL too!!!.

I will be on facebook — Jonathan
•Reiterates free, fair elections

To show his commitment to ushering in the era of electoral uprightness, President Goodluck Jonathan said he would set up a facebook account to create an interface for brilliant contributions from all Nigerians.

President Jonathan, who stated this at the 26th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt on Saturday, also said he had directed the economic team to design programmes for the growth of small businesses.

Dr Jonathan was the Visitor at the convocation ceremony which also witnessed the installation of the second Chancellor of the university in the person of Oba Akran of Badagry, His Majesty, Dr DeWheno Aholu Menu Toyi 1.

Jonathan observed that the first task for all Nigerians is to protect the nation’s nascent democracy, without which the future generation of Nigerians could not boast of a free society.

“The urgent task now is to strengthen and consolidate our young democracy so that tomorrow’s generations could be free to focus on contributing to other compelling matters of human civilisation. When we came into office in May 2007, our commitment was to restore electoral integrity by reforming the electoral guidelines, structures and relevant parts of the constitution dealing with votes.

“I am happy to note that the discourse and demand for free and fair elections are a nationwide current that cannot be stopped. Once again, I commit myself to work with all Nigerians, especially the youths to bring the sad days of electoral malfeasance to an end.

“As we approach the end of this administration, our first task will be to register to vote as soon as the voters register in every ward in our country is opened. Our second task is to vote when the time comes. The connection between voting and the conditions for sustainable development is strong.

“Once we can successfully prevent a few people from determining the outcome of elections, all elected leaders immediately come into the service of the general good”, the president said.

In his goodwill message, the Rivers State governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, advocated for the best material to be selected when it comes to the appointment of the next vice chancellor of the university.

He, however, pleaded for forgiveness for those who during a recent protest gave the appointment issue an ethnic and political colouration, saying “the university will go down when we start towing ethnic lines in the choice of vice chancellors”.

In his speech, the outgoing Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt, Professor Don Baridam, said the university could no longer cope with the difficulties associated with irregular power supply, adding that the mandate to provide quality education, through research and teaching, had become seriously compromised.

The convocation ceremony saw the award of degrees and certificates to 5,918 graduands, while the institution honoured five distinguished Nigerians with honorary doctorate degrees.

http://www.tribune.com.ng/sun/index.php/news/1044-i-will-be-on-facebook--jonathan-reiterates-free-fair-elections
Date: 16th May, 2010.

I'm very impressed. This is the type of attitude we should try to encourage in this country!! Keep it up Oga Panel!!

Site seems too slow (trying to check formy neighbor's son) any short-cuts??

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Try remove your battery and replace it.

Pls can someone help here?? Can any wireless mouse work with any USB rf reciever?
The RF receiver that came with my wireless mouse is broken and I couldn't get the same model in the market. I have a receiver (from a former wireless mouse) and it seems not to be connecting with the mouse.

I really appreaciate this thread.I appliead b4 PBS era. My application was denied cos I used two sponsors (my bro's accnt who's in the US and my mom's accnt). My bro printed his statement from the internet and sent it. The major reason for refusal is that I submited a "copy" of one of my sponsors.
I have not gotten the letter from AIT as regards my appeal refusal.(My bro went to his bank and got an original statement and even a letter from his account officer). So, I am yet the know the reason for my appeal dismissal.

I'm thinking of submitting my Mom's statement with letter from her that she's paying my tuition. (I've paid 1000 GBP from my tuition )The remaining is just 3000pounds.

* I also want to know if it matters if your School is "B" rated on the Tier4 sponsors register. My school is London College of Business and Computer Studies and I applied for Pg dip in I.T

NLanders pls help out here

@@Sonye

it's vaf8 and not vaf9 except you are a child student o. General student should print out vaf 8.

Thanks peeps. My school is actually London College of Computer and Business Studies. It's in Stockwell, London and I'm doing my PGD in I.T. and according to Oanda, 10,500gbp = #2,639,398. Moms has more than double that in her account.

@iz2much. You are definately too much. I didn't mean any particular person. Anybody could help out- no disrespect intended. Thanks

@mufasa.
Thanks so much for your reply.Yeah I appliead b4 PBS era. My application was denied cos I used two sponsors (my bro's accnt who's in the US and my mom's accnt). My bro printed his statement from the internet and sent it. The major reason for refusal is that I submited a "copy" of one of my sponsors.
I have not gotten the letter from AIT as regards my appeal refusal.(My bro went to his bank and got an original statement and even a letter from his account officer). So, I am yet the know the reason for my appeal dismissal.

I'm thinking of submiting my Mom's statemnt with letter from her that she's paying my tuition. (I've paid 1000 GBP from my tuition )The remaining is just 3000pounds.

* I also want to know if it matters if ur School is "B" rated on the Tier4 sponsors register.

funkybabe pls help out here

Pls Sirs and Ma's, I need a full low-down on this Tier 4 application thing. I have an admission already, I was denied entry and my appeal was also dismissed. I was advised on NL to reapply and I have downloaded a PDF on Tier4 Guidiance but I seem not to be getting it. I dont want to make a silly mistake again.(During my former application, there was nothing like Tier4). I'll need help particularly on these questions:

1) Can I use an account owend by my mom/sponsor or does it have to be a special account?
2)My school is "B" rated on the Sponsors Register.

I'll look forward to prompt & comprehensive replies. Thanks.

Thanks funkybaby. The lawyer is my friend and he didnt take a dime from me. I am appealing for a student visa and I've been at it since April. I waited this long just to get to the logical conclusion of this paricular application before trying a re-application and they've even not sent mail to me stating reasons for dissmissing my appeal so I'm still in a cross-roads.

@miz4oxley: Thanks so much (I guess that was for me). I'm still waiting for their mail. Na ontop phone dem tell me. Does the reconsideration work at all? And does it take as long as the first appeal as well? I'm a guy. Thanks brov.

Hi Nairalanders! I've waited for my appeal descision for months now and I just got a shock now when I was told (through AIT customer service) my appeal was dismissed. I was told I can appeal that descision too (recosideration). I have contacted my lawyer and he said we will appeal it immediately we get the mail from them on the reason for the dismissal. I feel awful, downcasted and confused after waiting all these months to be dissapoited. Please I need someones advise on what next to do. Thanks.

@ Kappadily which number exactly are u calling.

Thanks Erico2k2. I'll keep u posted. I really appreciate your time in attending to my questions.

Thanks for the info broff. Yes I'm appealing student visa. I dont think they've stopped it when I submited my own application (March 09).And how do I get a sponsor there, a lawyer or just a resident of uk? I dont even have any info on the hearing date yet??

No I dont. I have actually sent a mail to them at customer.service@tribunals.gov.uk asking about the status of my appeal. I hope they reply mails. And I want to know if it's not innapropriate to make another application while an appeal is still pending.I defferd my admission till Sept. 09.

@erico2k2 Thanks for your concern he is based in Naija.

My lawyer is in Nigeria as at present.

Hello Nairalanders!! I've been following this thread for some years now and never really needed help until now. I hope experienced people can give some help on this: I applied for my student visa (PGd) in March 09' and was refused on some flimsy and funny grounds (as they always do). I was given a right of appeal though and I submited it to BHC, Lagos on April 21, 09. I nor my lawyer has since yet to recieve any letter on the status of my appeal which I think should have been sent by now. I'm beginning to get worried!! Can anybody give me any advice on what next to do?