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Deolu_1993: Hey guys i wanted to find out if it is possible for someone to use an account previously used by another person as an evidence for money available (28 day ish) after that person has used it.thanks

It isn't advisable.

It means the same sponsor with that account is sponsoring someone else again after a short period. If I'm not mistaken, there should be a place in the form where they ask if that person has sponsored someone else within a certain period. Would you answer yes to that question and indicate when?

While Emirates may be cheaper, you need to be aware that the caveat is in the baggage allowance. You are only allowed maximum of 30kg and that is one bag. If your flight is not one way to London, you will probably need more baggage allowance than that on your return trip and according to their website, excess baggage allowance is "Price per kilogram: USD 60 (plus applicable taxes)".

Check this at http://www.emirates.com/english/plan_book/essential_information/baggages/baggage_calculator.aspx

Wonders shall never end! Our naija crew are at it again!
I felt kind of ashamed on my way to work on the train into London this morning on realising that the headline that everyone was reading on the free morning metro paper titled "Gang ‘lured jobseekers with fake Harrods adverts as part of £1million scam’" had to do with Nigerians. Imagine that all across the UK, people read this paper in the morning. Our people never seem to stop disgracing us. Whenever one reads such headlines in metro, evening standard or other papers, it is highly likely that Nigerians are involved. Its like a regular thing now as close colleagues joke about such news with me and say that our boys are at it again.

How much more can our image be dented?

http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/11/gang-lured-jobseekers-with-fake-harrods-adverts-as-part-of-1million-scam-3959939/

MrsBee: Hello House,

I am so devastated at the moment, i have been refused uk visa for the second time. the first time it was because i was applying alone and not with my husband. Then we decided that we apply together for the second time, provided all documents including wedding pics, introduction letter from employer, tax clearance, land documents, bank statements, investment account statement, introduction letter from my husband's brother who is a british citizen etc. And we discovered that we has been rejected today, our applications were sent to sheffield. Their reasons are below.
For my husband
"On your application you stated that you have been employed as a banker since 17/10/2007 and that you earn a total monthly income of 359,479.16 NGN (1461.36) a month. As evidence of this you have presented an employment letter form Bleep Bank. I note that your stated income is reflected in your bank statements, however I note that on28/07/2012 the balance in your account was 32,845.92 NGN (133.53) and then you deposited a total of NGN 1,503,500 (6,112.05) into your account between the 29/07/2013 and 07/08/2013. This funds represent more than 4 times your declared income. I do not find it credible that the credits to your account would be inconsistent, if your stated income was an accurate reflection of your actual circumstances especially that you have stated you do not receive any income from any other source because I am not able to understand the origin of funds held in your bank, I am not satisfied that you are genuinely available to support your visit not that the balance of this account is a true reflection of your usual financial circumstances. Furthermore I note that you have no evidence of travel and compliance with immigration procedures similar to those of the UK which might offset my concerns……………… Your right of appeal is limited to the grounds reffered to in section 84 (1) (c) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002”

And for Mine

“On your application you stated that you have been employed as a banker since 17/10/2007 and that you earn a total monthly income of 169,000 NGN (687.02) a month. As evidence of this you have presented an employment letter form XXXXX. The bank statement indicate a current balance on 12/08/2013 of 118,798.16 (482.94) I note that you have indicated that the cost of the trip to you personally with be 900 pounds and considering that this represents more than the funds held in your bank account, I am not satisfies that this expenditure is credible when considered against your personal circumstances. Furthermore I note that you have no evidence of travel and compliance with immigration procedures similar to those of the UK which might offset my concerns. You stated that your husband gives you 120pounds monthly for upkeep, however you have not provided any evidence of this. Furthermore I note that you have stated that your spouse will give you 1600 pounds towards the cost of your trip, however I note that on 28/07/2013 the balance your sponsor’s account was 32,845.92 NGN (133.53) and then he deposited a total of NGN 1,503,500 (6,112.05) into his account between the 29/07/2013 and 07/08/2013. This funds represent more than 4 times his declared income. I do not find it credible that the credits to his account would be inconsistent if he doesn’t receive any income from any other source because I am not able to understand the origin of funds held in your bank, I am not satisfied that you are genuinely available to support your visit not that the balance of his account is a true reflection of his usual financial circumstances ……………… Your right of appeal is limited to the grounds reffered to in section 84 (1) (c) of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002”

Meanwhile i submitted an investment account statement with 500k in it, this was not mentioned. Please we are so confused, help us with your suggestions, we are thinking of writing them.

I sympathise with you on this but I really can't see them changing their decision.

I understand how money can genuinely come into one's account as is typical with us in Nigeria, but money lodged in an account to the extent done in this case is not acceptable to ECOs. There was no explanation as to how this funds came to be lodged in the account even when there are possibly two places that can address it 1). The section where they asked if you do receive income from any other sources, and 2) The section where they provided a blank space to add any other information.

As to your 500k, while it is an investment account in your name, it doesn't really show readily available funds like a regular bank account will show. Some investments cannot be cashed until certain periods, so not readily available for you to use on holiday or at short notice. In any case, the doubt on your spouses finances may have added to them disregarding your investment statement. You both have good jobs it seems and those were not in doubt by the ECO. They couldn't have not given your husband visa and then give you visa as you were associated with him and dependent on him providing you with funds. You may just need to start afresh and maintain a "decent" bank statement and reapply in future. If you can travel somewhere else before trying the UK again, then the better. I know someone who was given visa recently at the third time after two separate refusals not related to finances which occurred far apart in the last 6 years. The person did travel elsewhere after the second refusal.

If you have taken marmalade, then you have already eaten the skin of orange as it is included in the recipe.

If I may ask...how is this really a deportation?
They can simply get on a bus and will be back in Lagos the next day! After all, they don't screen people who go to Lagos nor is any Nigerian required to have visa to enter Lagos.

Skoda is owned by Volkswagen group so I would expect their cars to be of good quality (especially the more recent models).

Syenite: My friend you better Stay put in ur native Nigeria. Strive and work hard, you' l break through. My God! Namibia of all countries?

Namibia isn't an undeveloped country, so the OP has identified a good place to move to. Namibia is a peaceful and unspoiled country to be in and is not as well know as South Africa. However, at this stage, you can't convince the OP to remain in Nigeria if he has gone to the extent of identifying Namibia as a place to go. I blame those who govern us for all this. We should have people from other countries wanting to come to Nigeria and not vice versa.

RedBenson: B4 nko? Who 1ted 2 even thank u. Indeed u r still a learner. I said 'every' but u corrected me wit 'nooks'. Is that how ur "eng'r'ish" teacher taught u?

Very hilarious.

Just sent my contribution via paypal with a message. Wish her good luck.

Gee2728: bro how do u cope with ur maintenance, have been thinking about a diesel addition to my lot lately. Anything to be particular abt the service and what to look out for when buying? And hope the dnt sound like those tractors of b4, jst joking.

Maintenance is not a problem here as I'm on a service contract with Mercedes. I pay them £26 every month and they just call me when they determine that service is due which is usually once a year and they take care of it. I drop off the car, they take me home and pick me up later to collect the car serviced and washed or they can come and collect and drop it off when service is finished. All stress removed from me and that's really good. The sound is a bit more than petrol but the latest diesel cars seem to sound less noisy.

au.hanson:
What kind of car you got there that returns 42.2MPG? Is it 2005 corolla sport?

Its a 2012 Mercedes C class sports Diesel - C220 CDI Blue Efficiency. I get an average of about 55mpg on motorways and between 30 to 45 in urban areas, so its quite economical.

Here is mine

Blessing Okagbare just won the 100m IAAF diamond league in London in 10.79 secs, beating world class athletes. It is a new African record. Congrats to Blessing.

The guy has levitated beside the Cristo Redento, the Christ Statue in Rio de Janeiro in full view of tourists.
he has also walked on the sides of a tall building in Los angeles starting from the top.

I'm aware that Medical colleges in Nigeria don't give GPAs to graduating students, but that doesn't mean that people should just assume its the same for medical graduates of other countries especially ones that they know little about.

In this day and age, it is easy to find out information with some research on the internet. I haven't seen a site that clearly lists the grades for medicine, but from numerous sites I have seen including ones that talk about medicine, it seems to point out that Russia has a 5 Grade system for most courses in universities. The guy could have graduated with a 5 which means Excellent.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academic_grading_in_Russia
http://www.medwonders.com/medblogs/general/why-students-love-to-study-medicine-in-russia--3758.htm

What about Nick Clegg? Where is his picture?

Just got my voters card delivered today.

It is such a huge shame that we are in a disgraceful situation as this. It just seems like we are so different in the way we do things and belong to another planet. Can anyone (be it in the private or public sector) just leave ones job to go for medical treatment and not handover or obtain sick leave permission? Your job will not just stay there waiting for you as you will simply be replaced! Yet, those visionless people in positions of authority have refused to exercise their authority and have been continuing to mortgage the future of people in the country.

tpia.:
should I sell you guys some ice scrapers over there?
Please tell me you didnt drive the car like that- all covered in snow. Quite dangerous, because the snow on the roof can fall on the windshield while you're driving.

Exactly what happened to me this evening! Luckily, it occured when I stepped on the brake just before a roundabout. Managed to get the snow off using my wipers as it had scattered all over my windshield, bonnet, and on the road. It was about 7 inches on my car roof. I had nearly run out of groceries and had to go to the store to get some.

Barbados Visa requirements:
http://www.foreign.gov.bb/UserFiles/File/VISA%20info2.pdf
http://www.foreign.gov.bb/pageselect.cfm
http://www.barbados.org/docs_requirements.htm
Summary is that you do not need a visa.

Dominican republic:
http://www.dominicanembassy.org.uk/Touristcard.html
Basically, if you live in Nigeria and hold a valid visa for the United Kingdom, United States, Canada or Schengen countries, then you can visit without a visa.
If you live in the UK, then you don't need a visa.

Been to KL, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya. Very lovely places. KL has got underground train in addition to the monorail and surface train.
Food, transport and hotels are relatively cheap, but hustlers or potential "footballers" have no place there so beware. You either go there for studies or on professional assignment.

Is it  possible that this guy never heard details of the first incident and did not know that Toilet was involved?

shesi:
my guy this is not a black issue. Making things difficult for Nigerians, yes. But not all blacks. that's ridiculous.

When fellow passengers see you in the flight, how do they know your nationality? They will simply treat you as black.
Spend time now in any toilet on an international flight (not originating from or destined to Nigeria) and see what will happen to you!

Epiphany:
These are not the best times to be a Nigerian. What the hell was/is wrong with this second person? Profiling or not, rude behaviour from the airport officials or not (for being a Nigerian), the guy should have behaved himself. Is he fu*king silly?

God!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is all messed up man

Exactly! It is likely profiling and the way the guy may have handled the incident when confronted.

SEFAGO:
this flight was to nigeria- there would be lots of Nigerians on the flight

Who says the flight was to Nigeria?

Sunny_bobo:
This could actually be a fall out of the actions of Umaru _{boko haram} Mutallab.

All Nigerians are now been profiled as potential terrorists

It sure is a fallout.
A black guy spending time in an airline toilet is now an issue.

Associated Press

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_AIRLINE_ATTACK_ARREST?SITE=OKTUL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

CNN is yet to give details and Associated Press is reporting sketch details.

I recently developed lactose intolerance here in the UK. It was hardly the case when I was living in Nigeria. Now, I don't take milk, ice cream, cake, yoghurt, e.t.c!

I have given up joining the usual debate between Naija residents and "Diasporans".

Its the same old story line about diasporans:
We "Diasporans" have never or hardly ever lived in Nigeria,
We don't know what is happening in Nigeria,
We don't visit home,
We all do odd jobs and even if we manage to work in a corporate organisation, we are low level workers
Those of us who lived in Nigeria before moving overseas were "peasants", hence we are excited about the so called "good" things here,
We never see anything good about Nigeria,
We all live in scummy areas
Our mates in Nigeria have all left us behind in various aspects of life,
We can't afford to visit home,
et.c,

Anyone got more to add?

This is total rubbish! The Government officials should be focused on turning our nation into a developed country, so that its citizens will not require visa to travel to many countries (SA inclusive). Rather, they are negotiating easy passage for them to visit SA and also continue to hide their loot there. Visionless people!