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Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 7:32pm On Oct 17, 2013

Gayigaskia: You think you are being sarcastic here but it seems, you don't know sh**t. That business back in the early 90's was very lucrative. Of course its not that anymore a lot of people who were doing got so much wealth in it. And i wouldn't mind doing if it was still profitable.

All the best then, just make the best decision, i wish you goodluck

Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 7:29pm On Oct 17, 2013

hardbody: The two of you are raving mad. I graduated from Unical In Nigeria, I have lived and worked here all my life, the few occasions i have had the desire to travel, i have come out there (UK not US oo) to spend money riding on the back of my sponsors, my Company. I have no plans of trying to confirm how right or wrong either of you are. You failed here and you relocated. I want to prove a point to you guys, that you can sure make it here if you are focused and work hard enough.

For the records, i do not live in Lekki, but i stay in my personal house here in Lagos and it is standard by any yardstick. I do admit that I am my own Local Governemnt Chairman, providing water, light and security and even contributing alongside my neighbours to fix my street. I have houses both in the village and a few of the metropolitan cities in Nigeria (including Abuja). You guys should quit trying to lure us over. Whomsoever wishes to travel can do so and whomsoever wishes to stay back here and make ends meet will surely succeed with hardwork. Stop painting another man's country with white or black paint, some of us dont give a flying fork.

make una carry una wahala commot here. US is just another country where i am sure you either survive or die. Perhaps you are both corect on your assumptions and reasoning, but i am irked at the level of effort you are both putting to convice people. Are you paid agents?

Mr local government chairman, please answer the questions below;
1. Whose money are you using to do those things aforementioned?
Definately not your own hard earned money cos you are a politician and we all know politicians are theives

2.You are wise enough to state what u've done for your community which i do commend only if it were true, kindly state the local government where you are serving and if possible your name, so we can confirm.

3.Stats don't lie, over 80% of Nigerian youths wants to leave this country cos of your failure, you said you are fixing lights, do residents enjoy 24hrs light in your area? How good is the road? water supply? Education? Job opportunities?... In your community and Nigeria at large?

If you follow this thread you'll know better that no one is trying to preach another man's land, no one will desire to leave nigeria if it is well developed enough, naija is a failed country. Since i was born, even before i was born we've not been able to acheive the primary things like good roads, electricity, quality education, good leadership...
Its still this same thing our politicians preaches when campaigning, same they will preach come 2015, a country with no realistic hope for the younger generations, many corpers released into the labour market with no realistic employment, cos we have a failed leadership, and you are part of them if your claims are true, and you have the guts to brag of your various sojourn to europe here. Next time before you type think with your brain, but what will you expect from someone whose IQ is the same as his shoe size?

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Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 7:10pm On Oct 17, 2013

Gayigaskia: I live in MD in case you don't know this governor has really made everything so high, from fuel taxes to alcohol and all toll rd taxes everything when up. Oh not to mention property taxes, as a result many are moving to Pennsylvanian to live and work in MD.

I think the OP lives or once lived in MD, have been there before, have some relatives there too.
So many blacks and Nigerians live there and its a fairly Ŋĭcέ place, as per the governor what do you expect, he's a ....

Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 7:06pm On Oct 17, 2013

justwise: When are you moving back to Nigeria?

Lol! You're not Ŋĭcέ. Come back to Nigeria and start driving tokunbo 4rm cotonou to kano? Guess, America is way way better

Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 6:32pm On Oct 17, 2013

Gayigaskia: My man i used to drive tokumbo from Cotonou to Kano and Abuja thru Niger Republic after i graduated from Kad Poly. trust me here in the US the government extort money from you all the time. after all my governor is called Martin O'malley

Lmao! What has your governors name to do with the states exorting your money via taxes. So you live in MD, glad 2 know

Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 6:15pm On Oct 17, 2013

adconline: I hate when people say this. Live within ur means. Don't buy a 2014 BMW X6 because your neighbor has it. Buy a used 2006 car and pay it in full. Don't live in a $500k home, go for $150k and pay 20-30% down. Don't finance ur lifestyle because your friends and co-workers are doing it and it shall be well with u.

Don't think you live in America or you know about America judging from your post. Except you want to be debt ridden then you can go for every fancy, latest and extravagant things you like or come across.

Even the indigenes i mean the full blooded americans that by default have better opportunities and advantages than you have are frugal and disciplined for them to succeed, excluding those born with silver spoons, ask bill gates, mark zuckerburg, warren buffet their success stories and many more. For an average Man to make it in life you must be purposeful and have a savings, also discipline and denial matters. You don't just buy or eat all goodies your eyes deem fit if you are not very wealthy. Not even in america where you'll find attractive thingsI think the rich are more disciplined than the poor cos they spend mostly on what will make them richer. So bro, frugality is the key to success, save and save for the raining days, by doing so you helping yourself, you'll be the one to reap the benefits, your children will benefit from it. A word is enough for the wise.

Moreover, if you like go for 2014 range rover, luxury home and other exotic and luxury things, except if you are from a wealthy home or very weathy on your own, i mean annual salary above 350grand, then you'll live to tell the story, i know of a family here in Naija, the man earns over 200k monthlY, the wife not working, he has children many(over 5 in number) but he spends lavishly, clubs, cars, women, alcohol... Suddenly he got sick and died, he has nothing to show for except the house he was building for over 6years and not yet completed, i just pity the poor young children, what will they say about their father, Irresponsible is the word. He bought a car of about 8million, that can buy 3 good cars in naija, i ask my self whatl for? They have sold the car now, for the family upkeep. Life is all about choices, so its ya'choice to live whichever way you like, you'll live to tell the story, or someone will tell your story when you're gone, only which story will they talk about?

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Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 5:36pm On Oct 17, 2013

Trey knowles: Is it advisable to study for d first degree here in Nigeria? Or to start everything in u.s. Which one is more valuable

First degree gives you an edge, you can further thereafter in the states. Its very much easier for a highschool graduate in the state to admitted into college than for you without a first degree maybe with just your o'levels, hope you gat ma point?

Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 5:31pm On Oct 17, 2013

Ajibel: @babyosisi,,, I have a bff who wants to study medicine (paediatrics) in the states... Can you (or anyone) suggest some schools she can attempt please. Thanks in anticipation. I'm making my findings too, buh it maybe easier to hear from you (or others)

Compared to any part of the world, America has one of the best medical colleges, the least medical college in America is better than any in Nigeria. There are several and many medical colleges from John Hopkins, to harvard, newyork university, university of chicago, university of pittsburg, just do your research well, the only problem is the cost, tuition is as much as 50grand in some places, the least should be around 20,000dolls, but he or she can get schorlarship through SAT's and some other means. The tuition fee is fucking expensive.

Considered studying medicine in the states too, before i opted out, i am a medical student in Nigeria, but sometimes when i am dreaming i do see myself bagging a john hopkins university MBBS degree. And another thing, the best brains get admitted into these universities, also they admit a few and nothing short of the best

Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 5:08pm On Oct 17, 2013

Trey knowles: And how many years before one can be a doctor cause i read a blog dat it takes close to twelve years

That's very true, especially if you are lucky, intelligent and smart, it may be more than 12years or less, cos you'll write various exams, various stages/levels/phases you'll have to pass thru, especially for an outsider, its more difficult, but you can do it, its a matter of determination. There is one examination you'll write in Africa too, so its a long process, but in the end, its worth it! Cos of the pay, but i don't think i can dabble into that, i'll advise have your MBBS degree first in Nigeria or somewhere else, then you can start applying for international professional exams in whichever area you wanna specialise in. With a first degree in MBBS or any related fields you won't spend up to 12 years

Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 4:55pm On Oct 17, 2013

Gayigaskia: I live in America for the past 15 years, i make good salary my wife is a RN we have 3 kids, and sometimes we struggle for cash. That situation scares me a lot because our kids are young and really i don't want to live like this having high blood pressure wahala all the time. The problem with America is you don't really own anything, everything is bills on top of that there always things that eat up your savings. ie: charges from late fees,speeding tickets, insurance copays and so on. When you compare to your friends in Africa, they have not many worries as far as kids are concern since you don't have to for baby sitting ; you will have a aunt, cousin, niece to do the home works for you, everything you own is owned straight up , there is no monthly payments wahala. If you are able to open your own business or secure a decent job in Nigeria, it would be way better than living in America.

I understand your state of mind, but i personally think migrating to the States is αℓωαчs better for those who are single, or lemme say you αlσиє until you are financially stable, raising up children, having a spouse is a hell lotta responsibility especially if you are not that owkay or lemme say still managing. The best thing to do in this kindaa situation is to cut your coat according to your size, manage your resources and invest in essentials and profitable things.

Notwithstanding, if you are young, abled, hardworking and disciplined, don't think anything can stop you from thriving and making it/succeeding in the states. America is a land of opportunities, just set your targets and goals right and work towards it.

Travel › Re: Ask Me Any Questions About America,straight Talk from a Nigerian in America by Stegomiah: 3:02pm On Oct 17, 2013

wow! So happy this thread is on the fp, osisi we gatz celebrate this, probably after the myriads of questions that will be thrown at you

Forum Games › Re: Polite Insults Thread by Stegomiah: 2:49pm On Oct 15, 2013

xynerise: Are you insulting me?

Bros, nah fight?

Polite insults please! Do not derail

Forum Games › Re: Polite Insults Thread by Stegomiah: 2:26pm On Oct 15, 2013

spikes C: sup, missed ya

Where have u been

Missed ya too, av been kindaa busy!

Forum Games › Re: Polite Insults Thread by Stegomiah: 2:23pm On Oct 15, 2013

Cathaliya: You are f*cking wicked with words

Seconded, funny thread i must say

Forum Games › Re: Polite Insults Thread by Stegomiah: 2:20pm On Oct 15, 2013

spikes C: stegomiah

Hey!

Forum Games › Re: Polite Insults Thread by Stegomiah: 2:17pm On Oct 15, 2013

Nomski0: You failed.........just like your dad's condom.

Family › Re: Are You Enjoying Your Marriage? by Stegomiah: 9:53pm On Oct 10, 2013

babyosisi: I also heard scary stories about childbirth but did that keep me away from the maternity wards ?
Let the stories you hear about abuse and infidelity plus incompatibility spur you to define the qualities you want in a man.

If your man was raised with an absentee father or an abusive father he is likely to model what he knows
If his father ran around on his mother,he is likely to run around on you
Listen to his stories about himself and his ideals
Don't discountenance anything he says and the things you see
If you see your man raise his hand and slap his house boy or housegirl and swear at his driver he is likely to slap you too and rain abuses on you.
If he told you what he did to his past useless girlfriend,that may also be your lot as a wife
If he is emotionally abusive as a boyfriend,he most probably will do same as a husband.
The problem with many females is that they see these traits they hate but still go ahead and marry the man thinking they have a magic wand to turn him into a Prince Charming maybe because of his standing in the society,his wealth,etc.
Most women who are abused in marriage saw it at courtship
Open your eyes
Define what you are looking for
Protect your dignity
Do not be blinded by money
Know the man,don't marry arrangee
Test the man and see how he reacts to situations
We all have flaws,see if you can live with his flaws

I don't believe people that say their husbands or wives changed
People can't hide who are are for too long
You just refused to acknowledge who they are or thought you could change them

There is not a single thing my husband does that annoys me till this day that I didn't see a few weeks into our courtship
None!

You must decide what you can live with and what you cannot tolerate and move on if need be
Add if you are looking for a flawless man,they don't exist neither do flawless women

Don't know when i did hit the like button, but i must say, this is a priceless advice.

Science/Technology › Re: Teenagers Launch Locally-made Rocket In Imo, Causing Confusion by Stegomiah: 5:33pm On Oct 09, 2013

Naija got talent! Great innovation, kudos to the boys

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Travel › Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Stegomiah: 8:17pm On Oct 05, 2013

Don't understand why some have dcided to attack the OP's personality by calling him a kid, don't think a 21year old is a kid.

Read through all the pages, and all i can point out is that the OP is not trying to discourage Nigerians from travelling to the States nor is he trying to paint Nigerians and other blacks thriving in the states bad, but he is just giving those who wanna come over a proper orientation of what to expect, doing so in a pragmatic way.

This thread is like a debate, not every one will agree with his point of view. Not every one will think in same line with him, but the bulk of what he said is the truth backed up with facts that's if you see it from his point of view. What the T.V paints about America is not the real America you get that's for someone trying to start a life. Hussle, and make a living, the start is αℓωαчs rough especially if you know no one,

And another major thing is that there is no basis of comparism between Nigeria and the states, our country is just 53 years old while America is close to 200years, don't think the OP is trying to compare both countries either.

I have been to the states on 3 different occasions, got siblings and relatives there and trust me i know a lot about the states. To survive and make sense there below are some things that will help:

Preparation- Get well prepared, be fully informed. Outline your goals work towards it, mix with people that can help you become succesful not the ones that will mar your stay and get you in trouble.

Discipline- you need to show a high level of discipline, many things are attractive there and tempting which if you are not careful will land you into serious debt. Cut your clothe according to your size, save and invest somewhere else.

Hardwork- work hard, work hard and work hard. Lazy people can never survive in america, most times you are on your own, hard work pays

If we put same efforts we apply to survive in america, poverty will be far gone in Nigeria. America brings the best in people cos its so fuxking competitive. No one needs to borrow you sense or tell you what to do before you know whatz up, cos every one around you IS̶̲̥̅ thriving to survive and make it or better still live the american dream, with so much accrued debts, you will learn to work harder to catch up.

Travel › Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Stegomiah: 8:15pm On Oct 05, 2013

Travel › Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Stegomiah: 8:14pm On Oct 05, 2013

Travel › Re: You want to COME TO AMERICA - Do You REALLY Know America? by Stegomiah: 8:11pm On Oct 05, 2013

Nairaland General › Re: Is Nairaland Now Losing Members?? by Stegomiah: 11:52am On Oct 01, 2013*

Personally, i think the perrcentage of those who will deactivate their account is not up to 0.5% of the entire nairaland population. Reasons below;

Firstly, more than half of the total number of members indicated on the home screen are no more active or not existing as far as nl is concerned.

Seun, is a very wise guy: some cliche of nairalanders were clamouring for the delete button but he offered them the de-activation button, the delete button will delete all your details, erase your username, your posts and topics..but the deactivation button will only render your account useless to you, you will only be unable to log-in, but your history can be easily retrieved. Obviously some do not understand the difference.

And the giant move he made that i personally respect the most is that the deactivate your account button can be found in the edit my profile, i.e its hidden.
Majority will not know about it, personally i feel it should be in the same line with the login, new, trending...links on the home page, but considering the consequence involved and the risk, if i were in his shoes ad done same.

There is no major awareness, no topic about it on the frontpage, just few nairalanders clamouring for it are being awared, obviously the owner do not want you to leave.

Lastly, why will anyone want to leave nairaland, personally, i think its a great forum, great invention and innovation, its fun to be, ♈έڪ some mods are a thorn in the flesh, but that's part of the fun, there are rules there to be obeyed and somehow, we can't just all do what we like, on-line bullying do affect some, nairaland covers all aspects of life, dats what the sections are there for, you wanna get a good laff, come to nairaland, we have different characters, different opinions, comedians and psycos... You wanna be current, informed..u'll find all hia

Conclusively, the numbers of members will continue to increase, seuns move is just to shut the noise makers mouth-up, my tought though!

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Family › Re: For Abused Wives, Girlfriends & Men!!! by Stegomiah: 6:37am On Oct 01, 2013

babyosisi: I hope the young girls are reading

Yes, we are! †нªηкs! Osisi

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Dating And Meet-up Zone › Re: Romance Section's Off Topic Chat Room + Derailers Paradise. by Stegomiah: 10:46pm On Sep 30, 2013

spikes C:

The football threads and frontpage-making-news took you away from me
Missed u dear, pls join the party

Everybody pls welcome my one and only...........

English professeur

This una bad minds eeh

Lolz, blushing already, missed ya too

Btw, your post on the deactivation button, as per seun playing on people's integrity by using deactivation instead of delete..made my day, tot it was only me who noticed, not until i ѕαω your post.

Anywae, got 2 go 2 bed, tis been a long day, guess you are the nocturnal type, αℓωαчs active at nights,

Greetings to all fellow nlanders in the house.

Nairaland General › Re: INCREDIBLE: Picture of BOKO HARAM Rat Poison Being Sold By Nigerians by Stegomiah: 10:39pm On Sep 30, 2013

Abu Mikey: Lemme help the OP

[img]http://oodera.com/wp-content/themes/oodera/themify/img.php?src=http://oodera.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/boko-haram-rat-killer.jpg&w=600&h=[/img]

Kills by odour, even the spelling of the odour get as e be, i rep oo, just the odour go kill the rat, bokoharam poison indeed!

The 450naira sef no too much, the thing get expiry date sef, smh!

Nairaland General › Re: INCREDIBLE: Picture of BOKO HARAM Rat Poison Being Sold By Nigerians by Stegomiah: 10:36pm On Sep 30, 2013

Nigerians no go kill me with laff! wtf!

Later we go see ombatse rat poison, odudua's rat poison and naija delta millitants rat poison

Who said this country is not fun to be, can't stop laffing!

Innovative that's the word!

Dating And Meet-up Zone › Re: Romance Section's Off Topic Chat Room + Derailers Paradise. by Stegomiah: 10:27pm On Sep 30, 2013

spikes C: Yes, i do, i also protect my interest

Someone has been flirting without my consent!

Guess you having lotta fun here, tis been a yl, just wanna say hi!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Tottenham Vs Chelsea (1 - 1) On 28th September 2013 by Stegomiah: 2:20pm On Sep 28, 2013

Promhize: Mata is chelsea

What is the MATA with MOURINHO?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Tottenham Vs Chelsea (1 - 1) On 28th September 2013 by Stegomiah: 2:17pm On Sep 28, 2013

Ich_el: D i dey see d weather, it fit turn partly blue, partly white. 4 it 2 turn blue totally, d gods will nt allow dat

Just consulted octopus paul, the weather is turning totally blue. FT scores: 1-2

As octopus said, if mata no play it would have been 3-0

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