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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 5:46am On Apr 06
Rhoda21:


I am considering Toronto. Probably places like Scarborough, York or even Hamilton. Basically places that a bit affordable within Toronto.

Affordable and Toronto in the same sentence.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 11:12pm On Jan 17
smartkester:
A sincere and harmless question. How were these gigantic structures built with very small human capital in Canada. The development in Canada supersedes its population
I live in Edmonton too, another question I keep asking myself is how did they build all their roads given that more than 50% percent of the time the weather is cold/winter..
Crime / Re: Religion of peace: See what Palestinians are doing to Christians (picture) by slydog(m): 11:25am On Dec 30, 2023
Zhunnurayn:


I have explained above, same people like Boko Haram. It's always the minority. I grew up in Kano, the possibility of a christian getting attacked is 0.000001% in such circumstances. Of course we have law of execution for blasphemy but first it must be done in an orderly court process not jungle justice. Second innocent people must never ba harmed even if they are same background with the culprits.
Islam equally prescribes execution for blasphemy against Jesus just like muhmmad.

Imagine a christian getting killed by set of ingnorant touts in the name of Islam. The media will make it look as if that's what the northern Muslims do.
If you have any realative in the north, ask them about the freedom and courtesy they enjoy and how safe they are.. you will be surprised.

You're making it look like it's only boko haram that should be blame. When pantomi and Sanusi lamido led people to kill christains years ago, was it boko haram? Were these not highly educated people who were killing in the name of Allah.

Pls do some introspection and ask yourself why one religion is known for evil all over the world.

Do well to translate this for the audience, and you and I know what it implies: " Sabuwa da kaza Bata Hana yanka"

How about "An fara"

Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 6:22pm On Dec 29, 2023
jakeroberto:

For my career, I have worked in a warehouse/factory (Energy company) as an assistant Manager, before then I worked other jobs and I also have like 3years experience on caregiving in Nigeria. I don't have any handy skills (like carpentery, plumbing etc). I am ready to start from entry position, which I have been applying for. Also I studied Geology in my first degree and MBA later on.
I am in canada as a student(Study permit).

Now you are talking, you are a student, so don't expect professional jobs. Look around for jobs fellow students do and do it. Caregiving, uber, uber eats, here in Edmonton I work part time as a shelter worker, three of the ladies here are Nigerian students, making cool 2500/mnth working Night shift.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 4:12pm On Dec 29, 2023
jakeroberto:
Hi everybody, recently moved to Canada and I have been trying to get a job, but none is forthcoming. Maybe, I might be doing something wrong I don't know, I need your help.

Depends on your career line, is it in demand in your location, in the country? How about some career switch? Hope you are not also adverse from restarting your career, maybe almost from the bottom, except you are IT. Location is important too, in Ontario you will be competing against a looooooooooooot of people, well its the same everywhere.
How about your resume? Is it standard enough? How are u applying?

Drop more info on your background. Yes the economy is slowing down, but people still get good jobs.

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Politics / Re: Akeredolu Is Dead - Sahara Reporters by slydog(m): 11:14pm On Dec 28, 2023
Zhunnurayn:


acknowledge you for being courteous and seeking true knowledge concerning Islam and Muhammad.
Firstly: Islam is a religion established as a Nation. How? Going back to prophet muhammad time, he was elected from his hometown with his followers and migrated to Madina. In this city islam basically became a majority religion and only place of the religion. But people of his hometown were not done they still attacked with all sorts of aggression against the Islamic city of Madina. Since Madina is Muslim dominated, what does it basically become? A nation of Muslims, right? Of course, then there is need for constituting a structure of all sectors including a military structure. The aggressions continued unchecked against muhammad and his followers in madina, until the Quran verses talking about military codes were revealed. I can fully detail you about the magnanimity and responsible war ethics of Muhammad. So it was basically a self defense war since the makkan idolators kept attacking them.

Secondly: Muhammad involved in as many wars as the weak and newly formed Islamic nation was formed. Example, war of the clans: all world idolatry kingdoms were invited by makkan idolators to lay siege on madina and exterminate muhammad and his followers. How did he respond? He merely built a huge ditch round the city to barely escape the advancing clans. In another Case the unchecked makkan aggression forced muhammad to confront them. I believe you agree that's a legitimate war act. If muhammad wanted war he would have crushed a his enemies in makka When islam gained strength and he entered the City with a large following. This were people who toured him and his companions seized their properties and rendered both muhammad and his followers homeless. They even expected him to execute them, but his words were ; "you are free on this day, and no one will harm you" out of awe many of them joined his faith and became his friends. Another case is that of the Jewish community, muhammad tried his Best to live peacefully with but they were on the loose. Carrying all sorts of guerilla attacks on him and even once killed 70 of his companions at once. But still avoided war with them. But when they persisted in trying to crush the Muslim nation muhammad had no choice but to declare war on them and end the threats, but even at that he warned his companions to avoid killing the aged, women and children. And even gave them option to surrender and stop threats just to avoid bloodshed.

Thirdly; Muhammad only taxed aggressive non Muslims after wars against him, this was to keep them in check and a compensation for their hostilities and even a better option than ransacking them. Heavy tax is false and baseless. Muhammad taxed fairly gainfully employed people and even exempted the low income earners, and the weak ones. Easily check out ottoman empire and their far tax system, they are Islamic based. How much more muhammad himself?

Lastly, yes there are "just wars" a the above cases are justified wars. Case of palestine is very obvious if you are seeking Truth. Those are European jews who were expelled by Hitler. The palestinians due to their Islamic morals chose to help but the Jews turned on them ejected them and killed them recklessly. Imagine in your own land after helping them, I think jesus prophesied about this in a parable about the gardener. . Any form of retaliation from the palestinians is morally correct.

Having a good time enlightening you
You are welcome

I believe you'll therefore agree with me that all your explanations show why the religion is militant in nature.
It's adherents are always in one form or agitation, fight, war or the other, using the name of Allah to back up their actions.

Yes, you may use taqiyya and tell me that those fighting and killing may not know the true religion or are being misguided, but deep down there are two types of muslims:
1. One says convert or I will kill you- these are the openly hardliners, terrorists, boko haram, isis, and the likes, and

2: the 2nd group are the quiet ones who say-not directly- convert or group 1 will kill you. You'll never find the group publicly condemn the actions of group, they'll all keep mum, covertly praying and supporting group 1 in their dream and wish for a world with Islam as the only religion.

Think about this for a second, irrespective of the reasons which muhammad fought wars whether offensive or defensive in his time, can we really accept that it's a religion of peace compared to the actions of main actors in other religions of the world.
You will therefore agree with the saying that "all Muslims are not terrorists, but all terrorist are muslims".

Let's not even go into the issue of blasphemy. So much intolerance in religion, I understand Muhammad was one know for forgiveness or love, just "forced peace" of submission or tax or death. Blasphemy = death, convert from islam to other religion = death, draw picture of muhammad = death, steal = death. Una dey forgive?? No Christian will hurt much less kill u for insulting Jesus or Mary or who ever, rather Jesus taught us to pray for you, sane cannot be said you guys in the "peaceful religion", if you ask me, who then really are the peaceful guys? Christian or Muslims? Hindu or Muslim? Buddhist or Muslim? Atheist or Muslim? There's a reason the Chinese, of all the religions in the world, refer to one as a "mental illness ", guess which one? I guess they just can't understand why it's adherents are violent.

Like you agreed there are just wars, and the religion allows you to take sex slaves, na wa for such religion

In the 13th position for best Memes of 2023- a massacre by the leader of "peace". This meme was liked over 1200 times and viewed 43k on Twitter.

For anyone who tells you Islam is a religion of peace or Muhammad is a messenger of mercy...ask them to tell you about the Genocide of Banu Qurayza.

And so this person does not make up stories that Muhammad delivered chocolates and flowers to them, you can read the story here:

wikiislam.net/wiki/The_Massa…

In short, Muhammad had a peace treaty with several Jewish tribes, some kept it and some sided with the pagans during a battle. The tribe of Banu Qurayza, stayed neutral but after seeing how savage Muhammad was with the other Jewish tribes, Banu Qurayza who counted at best 2000 are no match to Muhammad's army of nearly 40,000 - had tried to reach out for some aliance elsewhere - although they strongly denied that.

The reality is that Muhammad had already decided he wanted to clear Arabia of all none muslims in this hadith.

Sunan Abi Dawud 3030
Jabir bin ‘Abd Allah said that he was told by ‘Umar bin Al Khattab that he heard the Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ) say “I will certainly expel the Jews and the Christians from Arabia and I shall leave only Muslims in it.” (Graded Sahih)
sunnah.com/abudawud:3030

What happened next stains the image of Islam and Muhammad forever. An absolute massacre. The tribe were attacked in the morning and they put up very little resistance. Muhammad accused them of treason for which they could not have any fair trial. Women and girls taken as slaves and sex slaves, men and boys killed. In one shocking incident presents in the Hadith, a mother pleads with Muhammad to save her boy who is only 13. Muhammad asks his men to strip him to see if he has a pubic hair (evidence that he is now an adult) and it turned out he has one single hair!!

The boy was slaughtered.

This was not just a policy against Banu Qurayza, this was standard policy of Muhammad against all the tribes as shown in the authentic hadith:

sunnah.com/search?q=Pubic…

Can you not feel the love? Can you not feel the mercy of Islam?


https://twitter.com/endislam/status/1740397937950364140?t=fnmU98o1Y5F7WzUwXyP7kg&s=19

Honor killing? Beheading? Child marriage? Pls let's not go there.

I'm certain the fulani killings in Jos, Kaduna south, Benue and other parts of the country is a "just war", don't come at me with the herders farmers clash which is always used to beautify the issue, we all know it's part of the Islamic expansion agenda.

Politics / Re: Akeredolu Is Dead - Sahara Reporters by slydog(m): 7:07pm On Dec 27, 2023
Zhunnurayn:


Suicide bombers will surely face eternal toture from Allah, infact even for someone to commit suicide on his own will dwell in toture, not to talk of suicide bombing.
The Quran chapter 4 said: do not commit suicide.. whoever does such will taste punishment of hell" . Prophet muhammad further said: whoever kills himself will be continuously punished in like way in the hereafter.

Talking about terrorism, Quran cpth 5 vs 93 says; whoever kills someone intentionally will face Everlasting severe punish.
The prophet muhammad further added: anyone who Kills a peaceful non muslim will never taste eternal bliss. ..
Islam has no room to Even cause a minor against anyone, not to talk of killing in the name of religion. Such people are terrorists and not Muslims. In fact the Quran called for their execution.
Do not confuse military tenets and morality taught in Islam with terrorism, you can agree with me that every organized nation provides military structure, Islam is no different.
But such miscreants twist such facts to suit their terrorists instincts and attribute it to Allah and Muhammad.

Ask me anything about Islam, I believe you are on the way to understand us.
Welcome wink wink

2 confusion:

1. Do not confuse military tenets and morality taught in Islam with terrorism, you can agree with me that every organized nation provides military structure, Islam is no different::::::: every organized nation provides military structure Islam is no different. Is "islam" a nation or a religion.? I believe you will Say a religion, how come it concerns itself with "military", "wars", fighting, I chatted with a middle east guy, he told me after all, Muhammed did not "fight many wars". I'm confused, why is an acclaimed "man of peace" who is allegedly spreading a "religion of peace", involved in a number of wars? Why heavy taxes for "non belivers"?


2. Are you also saying there are no "just wars" in Islam where fighting and killing and all manner of terrorism are not permitted? Or what do you think about the Palestinian Isreali war? I believe you'll agree with me that based on the tenets of Islam, the Palestinians ate fighting a "just war"

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Politics / Re: Akeredolu Is Dead - Sahara Reporters by slydog(m): 2:12pm On Dec 27, 2023
Zhunnurayn:


The Quran suratul Israa says: they ask you concerning the soul, but tell them that is a matter known only to God. A little of it's knowledge has been given to mankind.

In essence the little we know is that the soul either faces an unseen bliss or toture based on their earthly acts

Side step.
What will suicide bombers, terrorists and the likes who claim to be fighting and killing for Allah in their "just fight", where will their soul face? Unseen bliss or torture.
Travel / Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by slydog(m): 3:03pm On Dec 26, 2023
BigBashiru:


You just arrived in canada...in 7 yrs or less when you realize how grossly anti-social Canada is you will be back in Nigeria....

Are you implying I should come back to Nigeria because Canada is antisocial? Imagine that, lol.

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Travel / Re: 11 Reasons Why You Should Not Japa From Nigeria by slydog(m): 3:55pm On Dec 25, 2023
Princewill1:
This is a rebuttal of this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/7936687/11-reasons-why-must-japa#:~:text=11.,life%20expectancy%20is%20very%20high.

DISCLAIMER:
There is a notion that once you present an anti-japa argument, you're automatically an agent working for the govt. I want to state here that I have never supported this Apc govt since their coming to power in 2015. My contrary opinion on japa stems from my detest of youths mass-migration for economic reasons. I see it as an act of cowardice and stupidity.

This is not just for Nigerians japaing alone. I'm also disgusted whenever I see pictures of thousands of able bodied Latino youths who are at the US-Mexico border begging to be allowed entry into the US. These youths coming to together to mass-migrate can also link-up to take back their country via any possible means. Because if their home countries were better, they won't be moving out enmass. One of the reasons why the citizens of the country you're japaing to often discriminate against you is because you have proven to be a weakling seeking an easy excape or an inferior who are incapable of fixing their problems.
The only mass-migration i support is if it's due to serious natural disaster or large scale political persecution like that of Israel-Palestinian conflict. Below are the 11 reasons why you shouldn't Japa from Nigeria.

1.) It's More Easier To Be A Dollar Millionaire/Billionaire In Nigeria:

There are millions of Nigerians in the diaspora who are supposedly living in the first world economy and are working in various fields of human endeavor. But it may interest you to know that non have ever made it into Forbes billionaires list. But those at home keep making the list back to back.
This is important to point out because wealth building is a crucial topic to every real man and majority of Nigerian men moving are doing so mainly due to financial reasons.
Truth is, Nigeria is the largest market in Africa and a developing economy. There are plenty of wealth to be created in a "developing economy" than in a "develop economy", that's why as you are trooping out, Chinese, Lebanese and Indians are trooping in. Nigerians are raising $20k-30k in this economy to Japa while average Americans can't boast of $10k in their bank accounts, they live check to check.

2.) African Communal Living:

Nigeria offers the African social support system that you won't find in the Western countries. You fit run into financial emergency, your family will gather to raise funds for you, if you child misbehaves outside elders go assist you to discipline the child before you return home, if your house is on fire the whole neighborhood will join hands in puting out the fire, if you're cooking late night and ran out of maggi, if you knock on your neighbor door, him go deliver you, if your co-tenant never see you for 2 to 3 days, he go knock for your door to check up on you. All these don't happen in your Japa destination. In the West, you fit dey sick and later kpai inside your room and stay there for over a month nobody go know until your body begins to the smell.

3.) There Is More Insecurity Abroad:

You are 7times more likely to be shot in any city in America than in Lagos. Almost every Western country has violent "Far-Right Groups" who are frustrated and bitter with their Govts for allowing influx of migrants to erode their society and culture. These groups are like a time bomb waiting to go off because they can easily turn violent by attacking migrants especially black people. The big truth is, insecurity especially in southern Nigeria is over-reported and amplified on social media. There are violent crimes in every country. The crime news you read on social media especially in South of the country is commiserate with our population. No one can pull out any data anywhere to show that crime rate in the South has reached an epidemic proportions as believed on social media. In fact if you ban social media for 1year in Nigeria and conduct an opinion poll on insecurity. You will be surprised that Nigerians will tell you that insecurity has reduced. Just recently, a govt minister was robbed on the highway in South Africa. If that were to happens in Nigeria, Japa will be trending in Nigeria for more than a week. Most Nigerians haven't seen a bokoharam militant before but bokoharam will attack a village in Borno State close to the border with Chad, someone living in Lekki will read the news online and tweet that he wants to Japa due to insecurity.

4.) Easy Access To Natural Foods:

Nigeria has abundant healthy cheap natural foods and it's even taken for granted here. The people in the abroad you wants to go are jealous of your menu. Unhealthy and disease-causing canned and processed foods are what you will end up to when you finally japa because you will pay through your nose to place your hands on any organic food there.

5.) Favourable Weather Condition Throughout The Year:

Nigeria has one of the best climate conditions you can find. We have no extreme weather here. No severe temperature, Tornado or Harricane. Weather conditions in your Japa destination can cause sudden emergency situations. It can sometimes cause a whole city to be evacuated.

6.) No Racism:

Truth remains that after you Japa, you and your family will at one point experience both subtle and harsh discrimination based on your skin color or accent and you will never integrate into the Western society not even in a million years. Black Americans that japaed 400yrs ahead of you are yet to be fully integrated and accepted, I don't know who is motivating you that you will be accepted fully or that your own case will be different.

7.) Nigeria Better On Raising Cultured Kids:

If as a Nigerian, you are cautious of how your kids will be raised, you better stay back home, because in the West, your kids doesn't belong to you. They belongs to the government and authorities there are free to teach and instill any idealogy they deem necessary. So don't be shocked if your 7yrs old son are taught how to switch gender or pronoun at school and given free lgtv literature with erotic images.

8.) Nigeria Better On Entertainment And Fun Activities:

You can fall into depression abroad due to loneliness and stress from doing multiple jobs but not in Nigeria. With little money in Nigeria, you can go partying and balling till dawn day in day out. You fit die onto enjoyment.

9.) No Weird Or Crazy New Culture:

Abroad will humble a deeply religious person who is against homosexuality to work as a caregiver for gay couples. You will be forced to embrace trans and gay people, feminism and made to reject polygamy. I doubt if men have rights in the West. You risk losing everything to a woman, this don't only apply to your wife. Even your long-term girlfriend who you are cohabiting with, can be given a share of assets after a breakup by the court. If a random woman accuses you of rape, the system will already treat you as a convict. I recently observed that premier league captain band is now decorated with pride colors (lgtv flag) to support the community. And you know what awaits any player that openly criticizes it or refuses to wear the band. He risk getting cancelled and he should kiss his footballing career a goodbye. They will use his punishment as deterrent to others. All these new crazy woke policies and behaviors are not practiced in Nigeria.

10.) Cost Of Living Is Cheaper:

Thousands of Americans and EU citizens are retiring like kings in South East Asia and South America ie Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, Chile etc. You can look it up. Not that they don't love their home countries but because they are excaping the high cost of living in the West. Accommodation, transportation, education, local foods etc are still cheaper in Nigeria. The amount you will paid on a match-box apartment in London or New York can fetch you a year rent of 2bedrooms flat in a good location in any major Nigerian city.

11.) No Rat Race Or Extreme Taxation In Nigeria:

You will labour abroad for a month and the rigged system will use "high taxation, high cost of living and the scam credit system" to return everything back to the system in order for you to repeat the circle again. In a bid not to go homeless on the cold streets, and also to put food on your table, you have no other option than to keep repeating the circle until the time you will finish your term of slavery due to old age, then your children will start where you stopped and the circle continues.
Truth is, the entire world is controlled by the globalists in the West, the further away you're from the West and it's entanglements the freer you will become. If the 1% elite in the West removes the rigging in the system you will be able to secure enough bags and retire early. But they stands to lose if people starts excaping the system early, they need your manpower for longer period of time to maintain their industries and establishments. This explains why the more income you earn there, the more rediculous taxes you pays because the system is continously gauging you and the tax system (one of it's tools of control) is strictly and heavily guided, defaulters risks jail term. The system was programmed in a way that you will never get enough in order not for you to start thinking of excaping the slave camp early until you finish your term of slavery.
This is one of reasons why rich and exposed Nigerians don't fancy living abroad. Even most African ex-footballers returns home immediately after the end of their career in Europe. An average Nigerian coming from lack, hunger and extreme poverty and who is daydreaming of Japa won't be able to see this anomaly. Living in Nigeria will provide you the opportunity to excape Matrix.

You failed to identify health care. You are one sickness away from death in our comatose health sector.

Few moments ago, I witnessed someone collapsed on the street and 911 was called while on the phone they were telling the caller how to position his body and do CPR while doing cpr fire service came with their medical team and began resuscitation, less than 5 mins later emergency medical service came in. It was my first time witnessing such, what I did was to count the number of paramedics on ground for one person. I counted 7. They had mini versions of a number of medical equipment I don't know which they used to resuscitate him, while they were prepping to put him into the ambulance police arrived to ask some questions.

This was just someone walking on the street. If this happens in Nigeria, that fellow is gone, not only do we have no one to call for emergency medical services, but the fact that all fellow Nigerians will do is to gather round, block fresh air, shout eyah, video you in your dying moments and maybe pray that God accepts you into paradise.

Here, I see people moving and driving with mobile oxygen with hose connected to their noses and still functioning. I've met someone walking with colostrum bags and functioning well, and smoking his crystal meth. The fact that he cant pass shit normally wont even kill him, rather its OD from his crystal meth that'(( kill him. Meanwhile, my mother inlaw almost died of intestinal obstruction.

The fact that life is valued and precious here supercedes all these facts which if I even want to tackle, I'll tackle all.
Your money will not save you when medical emergencies happen and you're told there's either no doc available, or no equipment/outdated equipment, or no power.
Talking about easy to become millionaire, I met a Nigerian real estate Millionaire here in Canada. There are others. Truth is in these societies, you really don't have to be a Millionaire to enjoy the good things of life. I arrived Canada last year, I'm not a Millionaire but I already have carribean boat cruise and vacation to Cacun next year. Racism? Forget that, we have our version in Nigeria in different dimensions.
If you want to stay back in Nigeria, by all means, if you have the means to japa, do it the right way. I even feel coming in as a student is a waste of money, though I realize that's the only option for some, just ensure whichever process you use is legit.

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Travel / Re: Japa: What Are You Still Waiting For? by slydog(m): 8:41am On Dec 16, 2023
ednut1:
There are 200m Nigerians with about half being youth. It is not realistic for everyone to japa. I have colleagues who also said they cant japa but of recent they are changing mouth. One in Chevron reached out to me, he wants to learn french for Canada express entry. The last time i came to Nigeria and visited him he was still anti japa. E go better
Met a Nigerian pharmacist here who said she had no choice but to learn French for one yr in Nigeria. While she's waiting to writing her professional exams, she leverage her Bilingual ability and got something nice here in Alberta, imagine when she's done with her exams as a Bilingual lady.
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 2:38pm On Nov 07, 2023
Voltron007:
Which one is wfh again? Biko y’all should share updates before this winter do something.

So the time here in Ontario dunno about other provinces (the country just big anyhow, Ontario a single province is bigger than Nigeria!)has changed. We have to adjust our watches 1hr behind.
Work from home
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 3:37am On Nov 05, 2023
Timbuktu14:
1 degree is beans cake now lol. Thermal wears to the rescue.
Thank God for wfh, imagine going to work in -40° in Edmonton, lol
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 4:33pm On Oct 16, 2023
Treadway:
still on your question/that line of thought, do you or anyone on here have some insights on freight business, even if it's a small scale at first...aside cost, are there major barriers to entry?

This is both a suggestion to slydog, and a question to him and others.
Freight, nah don't know much about that
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 4:28pm On Oct 15, 2023
njambert:
I'm in Edmonton,and I'm a freelance photographer(part time).Just stating, it might be helpful in your business ideas,we never know.

Good idea... you once mentioned homeschooling, what about setting up a home sch or daycare, restaurant is good too but one needs to buy a franchise and capital is much. I'm looking for something for steady cashflow

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 4:02am On Oct 15, 2023
Old Gs in the house, I'm looking for business ideas in Canada, specializing in Alberta.
I realize business is the main thing to do. Any ideas pls
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 2:55pm On Sep 25, 2023
njambert:
So our kids aren't yet of age for that but I've been doing my inquiries here.
You'll need to register the kid under a licensed academic institution.Out of 5 school days,the child must be brought to school for one day.
The school at which you register the child under will have a set of activities for Monday, and the rest of the 4days you can homeschool however you want. My pastor's wife says they registered their kids under a Christian school and on the Mondays that they bring the kids to school, the parents are simply guided on some things to do, within a three-hour session and then they can go back home with the kids by midday.

If you are considering homeschool,I highly encourage you.Though it is no guarantee that our children would turn out upright, but it gives us greater chances to mould our children in the ways of the Lord,and we hang unto the promise that if we train our children in the way they should grow,they would not depart from it.Also, be encouraged in that statistics show that homeschooled children generally perform way better than public schooled children at public exams.

We wouldn't let our children be indoctrinated by third party God-haters and expect them to be upright.And this we discussed extensively prior to getting married.My wife will sacrifice career for that and I'll ensure to be the godly provider, protector and leader of our home.This is our premise for homeschooling,and it comes with lots of sacrifices which we are willing to make.You can ping me for further discussion.


Heard about it from a white Christain couple for the first time and didn't understand it. At what age does it start? Can we chat offline? Will send u a dm

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 2:03am On Sep 25, 2023
njambert:
We'll be homeschooling our kids till they reach college age.We have a 16-month-old and one underway.Here in Edmonton, we have some homeschooling co-ops.I'll be using the one in my church when time comes.

Hi,
Pls how does this homeschooling work? I'm in Edmonton too
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 12:49am On Sep 12, 2023
Enculer2:


When you say "big pass EE" please mention her age. I know people who got EE at 43 years. Unless you are telling us that she is way older than 43. If someone can get it at 43, it is possible for someone older if they meet other requirements.

Yes, the older you get, the more difficult it is but they are by no means out of it.
45, only 1 degree. Almost impossible except you want to sit back, do nothing album pray for provincial nomination.
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 5:53pm On Sep 10, 2023
goddyog:
We just want to start small (basically everything to leave naija)

We are looking at going through study route - a 2year diploma course, then build life from there so, no Toronto or big expensive cities

Good one if Expresss Entry is out of reach for u.
I worked in a bank in Nigeria, my branch manager is here with her family as a student due to age constraints as she don big pass EE.
Just look for schools in cheaper places, avoid Ontario and BC where students now sleep in tents.
Nova scotal and those Atlantic provinces are good, sch is cheap there however due to the influx of students there, the few accommodations is getting expensive now.
Look around Edmonton, there are schs here, I don't know their prices but I fell Edmonton is good. Also look at Saskatchewan, when I landed there last yr, I rented 2bedroom 1 toilet for $975/mnth

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 2:38pm On Sep 10, 2023
goddyog:
Good afternoon everyone,

Please can a couple (without kids) survive in Canada on 10m for atleast 6month?

School fee for 1 year (outside the 10m) will be fully paid.

Flight ticket will not be from the 10m

Thanks.

Like they've said, you will struggle in places like Ontario and maybe Calgary-cos I saw a video of people lining up to inspect a condo apartment in Calgary, obviously rent will hut the roof- with that amount. But in Edmonton where I am, with that 10m you can rent a 2 bedroom for 1yr sef, better still u are a couple with no kids, one bedroom suitable, you will rent that one yr with little change. There are 1bedroom of $900- $1000
When I was renting, I paid $1350 for my two bedroom condo, and I have a friend who is currently paying $1300 for 3bedroom condo here in Edmonton. So location matters.

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TV/Movies / Re: BBNaija: Venita And Adekunle Kissed by slydog(m): 1:41pm On Aug 17, 2023
Memphitz357:
If you are 20 and above, you'd have to be mentally retarded to be able to sit and watch Big Brother Naija for straight one hour. Only people with intellectual disability can watch adults being televised live acting irresponsibly or doing children tasks & sh!t.....😒

Same thing I tell people who use to watch keeping up with the khardashians.
It has a numb and dumbing effect on me to see people so invested in such shows, watching other people showcase their lives and making money from you watching it.

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Travel / Re: It Is Impossible To Save $30 (₦9,540) Daily In Canada by slydog(m): 2:57am On Jun 28, 2023
9jaWarrior:

I also replied but I didn't hear from you since then. Hope you're good sir
Replied now

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Travel / Re: It Is Impossible To Save $30 (₦9,540) Daily In Canada by slydog(m): 1:52pm On Jun 26, 2023
9jaWarrior:

I don't really know how to dm in nairaland, I sent a mail though because it's the only thing close to dm I saw lol.
And I replied the mail
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 2:16pm On Jun 25, 2023
Enculer2:


In what province are you?
AB

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Travel / Re: It Is Impossible To Save $30 (₦9,540) Daily In Canada by slydog(m): 5:20am On Jun 25, 2023
9jaWarrior:

Hello bro, please how can I connect with you off nairaland. I need some guidance please and I'll be spilling some very personal stuff. Thanks
DM
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 9:22pm On Jun 23, 2023
slydog:

No wonder Ontario folks are moving to our sweet Alberta and price of house is beginning to rise here.
I placed an offer for a laned home here for $440k, PSA was prepared and sent, before I could say jack, someone from Ontario added 15k to the house and owner accepted, was shocked.
Met a Nigerian nurse who moved to Edmonton Jan last yr, as I speak, he has 3 houses in Edmonton.

Finally bought my first house in Canada, 1 week to my 1yr anniversary.
The house comes with completed legal basement, na tenant I dey find now plus good better paying stress free job.

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 6:58am On Apr 07, 2023
greatlifeis89:
Please check my airbnb, if you or someone you know needs temporary accommodation in Winnipeg, MB

https://airbnb.com/h/entire-suite-with-deck-patio-and-private-backyard

Hi Olu, wasn't able to book your airbnb, are you fully booked?
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 3:50am On Mar 28, 2023
onegig:


And we complain about price increase and millions of young people not been able to afford to get homes?

I don't blame these buyers buying 3 , 4 houses to rent out and make money but housing should never be a primary investment. Buy house , sit on it without any investment or brain power. After 2 years it is worth 40% more. That's unsustainable for any economy.

Government should be taxing any 2nd , 3rd house which isn't the primary place of residence by at least 60% . This should discourage this nonsense.

Reduce volume bro, cos after I buy, I will get a 2nd one too

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Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 9:15am On Mar 25, 2023
megastu:
There are a whole lot of crises in Ontario Housing. A landlord told me he had to put up his tenanted house for sale because his monthly mortgage moved from $5700 to about $7400 a month. He tried to increase the total rent he gets from the house to $6400 the tenants are resisting.

Most newcomers especially if you were paying N300K PER ANNUM ($450) for an apartment in Mowe, find it incredible to believe that you can pay $2000 a month for an apartment. It only begins to make sense when you start earning in Canada, which could take up to 3-6 months.

So it is a big problem letting to new comers.
No wonder Ontario folks are moving to our sweet Alberta and price of house is beginning to rise here.
I placed an offer for a laned home here for $440k, PSA was prepared and sent, before I could say jack, someone from Ontario added 15k to the house and owner accepted, was shocked.
Met a Nigerian nurse who moved to Edmonton Jan last yr, as I speak, he has 3 houses in Edmonton.

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Career / Re: Nigerian Man Disowned By His Father For Choosing Carpentry Over Medicine Returns by slydog(m): 6:54am On Feb 25, 2023
inoki247:
All this handy work wey we dey use eyes Underate are better off than some of..

all diz Medicine wey u fit go Strike for 12month nd not get paid


Lawyer wey be say na jus Affidavit u go dey help people sign up nd down...

If only people know
Carpenters, plumbers, truck drivers, painters, electricians, landscaping trades are the ones I hv seen driving huge tundra like trucks in Canada 🇨🇦
If only our people have government Certifications for these trades, they can immigrate to Canada and earn big.
I know a chartered accountant in Nigeria who is currently a carpenter here in Canada, doing very welll
Travel / Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2 by slydog(m): 5:40am On Feb 16, 2023
Pls has any here done interview with OSFI before?

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