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Politics › Re: She Needs Your Help Now Please by Vicjustice: 12:05am On Aug 30, 2010

SITE IS WORKING FINE, THOUGH, THE CONSTRUCTION QUALITY AND CONTENTS ARE VERY POOR

Politics › Re: She Needs Your Help Now Please by Vicjustice: 12:01am On Aug 30, 2010

I just saw this thread. . .I wish to commend every person who has shown concern in the poor girls situation and is interested in her well-being, and i must honestly say that i'm personally proud of you people.
Please, as you have shown this willingness to respond to the girl's need before hearing the good news that she doesn't need the surgery, may i implore you not to hold back your offerings remembering that the poor orphan should have a life after her treatment. Therefore, it would be needful to continue with the donations and raise funds which would be expedient for her future; by that, she would consider her accident a turning point blessing.

Dear Aisha
Is there any way you can help further to create an account or something for donations on behalf of this girl?

Travel › Re: The Embassy Erred! I Nid Ur Advise For My Lil Bro! by Vicjustice: 11:34pm On Aug 28, 2010

Dear silentc & Omo Alata
Both of you are absolutely correct in different ways. Like Siletc mentioned, many people are carried away with SMS text partern in such a way that they use it unware in formal letters; and like Omo Alata pointed out, a lot of English speakers are so bad with spellings. . . and the reason for this development is obviously the use of SMS text partern. Before mobile phones became surplus in Nigeria, no one writes English in this manner.
@Lightheart,
Do you see what your English is causing? Now, instead of responding to your enquiry, everyone is busy talking about it.

Travel › Re: The Embassy Erred! I Nid Ur Advise For My Lil Bro! by Vicjustice: 5:17pm On Aug 28, 2010

lightheart:
"Would like to know if a person who applies for UKBA Administrative Review can still reapply for a fresh student visa or do I chill for d 28 days I waz asked? I'm havin sleepless nyts ova dis nd skool resumes septemba 20th".

Nlanders, dats a request from my yunga bro. Wuld rily appreciate y'all advises.

Write in English

Travel › Re: 10 Year Uk Ban by Vicjustice: 8:30am On Aug 27, 2010

johnkent:
Well, I made my assumption based on experience. I've had multiple family member who have visited the Uk several times and 2 of them the US, but they were denied US visa's on multiple occasions. Why, i have no clue.

Visiting the UK on several occasions is not a guarantee that you'd be issued even a Somalian visa, but it does increase your chance of success for even the toughest of visas.

johnkent:
Just don't assume you'll get a US Visa because you've been to other countries.

I don't think Kadman assumes that he'd get a US visa by mere snapping his fingers, sure he does know that he needs to meet the requirements which i believe he is capable of based on his UK visa and his travel experience.

johnkent:
But on the other hand, having been to the US always gives u an edge when applying for a visa to other countries.

Now, this statement shows that you're the one having the conception in your mind and you seem to be making assessments in stereotype, making assumtion that any other country that isn't the USA is inferior to the USA. While you believe that the US visa is the toughest of all, there are people who can get the US visa with ease, but are having tough times getting a visa for China. Mind you, there are numerous Americans being stopped at Europe ports of entry and being deported on daily basis: these are American passport holders how much more those with ordinary visas.
Now, consider stars like Snoop Dogg who was refused the UK visas on several occasions, also consider Chris Brown who received a UK ban; what about Farouk Abdumutallab whose UK visa was cancelled while he obtained a US visa? Now, think about Dr. Zakir Naik who is banned from the UK (while he holds Canadian 5years multi-entry visa/work permit) before Canada and the U.S follow suit and ban him as well. Please, get your facts right.

Travel › Re: 10 Year Uk Ban by Vicjustice: 11:28pm On Aug 26, 2010

johnkent:
Alot of folks including you believe that having traveled to Europe increasing your chance of getting a US visa. NOT. That is not usually the case. US consular officers don't give a damn where u''ve been before.

I disagree with you about this claim; though, valid or expired European visas in one's passport doesn't automatically guarantee a US visa success, but every advanced country do take travel history into consideration. A citizen of a third world country who has had legitimate travel experience and has not breached the conditions of the visas will definitely earn more credibility compared to a person who is applying to travel abroad for the first time. So, your claim that the USA "does not give a damn" about a person's travel history does not hold water otherwise, there wouldn't have been a TRAVEL HISTORY SECTION in the visa application form.

Travel › Re: Please,i Need Your Advice About This Liger Sport Academy by Vicjustice: 10:39am On Aug 26, 2010

Well done, MrBrownJAY, you're just too good with this.

Travel › Re: 10 Year Uk Ban by Vicjustice: 9:59am On Aug 26, 2010

hackneyDiv:
Can anyone advise, I am british citizen living in Canada now. My hubby used fraudulant documents to apply for UK indefinite at an embassy in the USA about 9 years ago. The embassy advised us that the documents he produced were faked and later we closed the apllication Since then he is now a Canadian citizen and holds a good job there. We have two kids together. We want to visit UK in Dec, will the immigration officers let him enter. we are going for a week

Fortunately, the 10 years ban was not in place as at the time he committed that offence, so, that would not be an issue. But however, because of the previous use of deception, he would not be considered eligible to enter into the UK without a visa (he would be in the same category of applicants who hold visa-free passports but have had criminal convictions in any country), therefore, they would need to obtain the UK entry clearance before they can travel to the UK.
Now, all your husband has to do is to visit the UK embassy and apply for an entry clearance (which i believe would be approved since you stated that he has a job that would guarantee his return to Canada where he holds citizenship). By this measure, he won't be at the risk of wasting his ticket money and other costs to the UK where he would be stopped at the port of entry.

Note: Holding an American or Canadian or even European passport does not entirely mean that you don't need a visa for the UK or any other visa-free country; the rule is, you might still need a visa if you do not meet the entire terms and conditions of the visa waiver which include keeping clean-sheet and not having a questionable history.

Travel › Re: General UK Visa Enquiries by Vicjustice: 11:01am On Aug 25, 2010

Ninjabyte:
Nice work you guys are doing here. Please keep it up. I do have a slight issue. I'll be traveling for my studies in UK next month God-willing, and i hope to have my wife join me once i'm settled. The issue is she hasn't changed her name and i don't intend to have her change it. i have my reasons. Thing is, i wonder if that might be a problem with the Visa people when she applies for one. We've gotten marriage certificate and all, but i want to be sure if the name-changing issue could be a reason for them to deny her a visa. Thanks guys

Though it is of advantage if your wife bears same surname with you, and it is questionable if she doesn't, but we know that in the west, it's not a serious issue since many women choose to keep their surnames especially for legal reasons. But as an African man, you could have a tough time proving what she is to you even with a recognised marriage certificate, and you would need to explain the reason why she retain her family name. Unfortunately, however, you and your wife bearing different surnames will cast doubts to the genuineness of your marriage, and that would greatly reduce your chance.
Note: Visa officers that are assigned to African countries are trained about African cultures, traditions and customs, and they know fully well that family names are very important to Africans, and that every woman in a genuine marriage bears her husband's family name; so, i wonder how you can get through with a married African woman bearing her own father's surname. It's just not credible, or maybe she's your girlfriend?

Travel › Re: TRAVEL TO RUSSIA,UKRAINE&LATVIA WITH STUDENT VISA IN 3 WEEKS by Vicjustice: 11:19am On Aug 24, 2010

drrobert:
Good morning ,
Do you want to study abroad a student Visa

you can travel to UKRAINE,RUSSIA & LATVIA Universities to study in 3 weeks

contact me for more information
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Na wah for you o! All you people do is to borrow N150 and go to internet shop and log-on for one hour and post traps like this adding your Chinese product cell-phone numbers hoping to catch some big fools.
Well, like i once said, whoever is dum enough to fall for a drivel like this deserve to loss his entire fortune

Travel › Re: Expired by Vicjustice(op): 3:46pm On Aug 23, 2010

makajibbz:
never had, never will.

i'm always loud wif my lagos reppin'.

naija 4ever.

Pleased to hear that you're cool with the system. Nigerians, they say, are the happiest people in the world, and Fela Kuti long ago observed it and explained how: "Suffering and Smiling".

Travel › Re: Travel by Vicjustice: 7:02pm On Aug 22, 2010

funkybaby:
vicjustice, well said

for the first time in 3years, i agree totally with your post
this calls for celebration

I don't accept that this is the first time in 3 years that you agree totally with my post because, i know that the resentments you had against me was strong enough to make you strike nuclear virus into my computer, therefore, you detested my every post with passion even before reading them.
I hope the words in bold are correct

Travel › Re: Travel by Vicjustice: 1:23am On Aug 21, 2010

Either of these two statements must be a false claim: so, is it here where you said you don't mind?

TheCongo:
I don’t mind to tell people my origin. However, I always sense a flavor of discrimination in this.

Or here, where you admit you do take unnecessary offence?

TheCongo:
When someone is pushing further to inquire about my origin (after I had told them that I am Canadian), I always accusing them of trying to strip me off my Canadian Citizenship.

And beside the fact that you're black (which obviously is not the race of a native Canadian), you also admit that you have a foreign accent (which shows that you are not Canadian born). It is important to note that Canada is not like the United State in the sense that most black people in Canada are either migrants or their immediate parents are, and they do have strong links to countries in Africa that they recognise as home. But in the USA, most blacks have no ties to any country in Africa, not even their great grand fathers, and they speak with American accent, therefore, they are the rooted Americans. You are not alone in this, most Africans actually do not fancy white people asking them after their country of origin.
Now, let's also put aside the whites in Canada and consider the generational African/Americans in the United States; these black people would also want to know where you are from the moment they realise that you have a foreign accent even though you have American passport. Your attitude toward this question is due to the state of your mind which reflects the fact that you entertain inferiority complex which creates the strong desire to belong, the same desire that has urged you into the Canadian military: i hope they don't include you in the next badge of troops heading for Afghanistan or Iraq.
@ Topic, get some facts from this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U594N3AottE

Travel › Re: I Need Ur Help About Travellin Wit These Questions by Vicjustice: 4:09pm On Aug 20, 2010

Esedendo:
Hardly wil u see a country where there ain't nigerians in prisons. Anyway, a friend of mine told me dia economy is ok nd its easier hustlin there compare 2 som europe countries

What is the name of that country in Europe with such ecomony/standard of living that Indian economy could be campared with?

Travel › Re: Uk Visa Application ; No Visa Issuance, No Refusal Stamp & Letter by Vicjustice: 11:02am On Aug 19, 2010

"A very serious and damaging issue" indeed.
@ Adedolaseu.
It's unfortunate that these people will not be interested in listening to you nor would they be willing to hear your argument, so, there is no amount of correspondence you make that would be taken into consideration: Therefore, you need a legal representative to plead your case and contest the decision with a letter from the bank stating that your account statement was a true reflection of your financial situation.
But since when did the UK embassy start refusing visas without issuing a letter to this effect?

Travel › Re: Air France Worst Customer Service. by Vicjustice: 4:42pm On Aug 17, 2010

REALITY101:
@ poster shut D F up, stop spoiling peoples business. According to your first paragraph you have been flying with this same airline right? Ok, just because of one time whatever, u now came here saying sh.it about them, Who is your witness? who know your fck up and their response that must have provoked you so good.

You should shut up! You should know English enough to understand that the poster made remark about himself, his wife and his children. . . So, doesn't it occur in your mind that you're referring to a full man?
Well, as a Nigerian, you're supposed to have been trained on how to respect your seniors, and i don't know if hiding behind your computer keyboard gave you the courage to throw moronic insults at your seniors.

Travel › Expired by Vicjustice(op): 4:18pm On Aug 17, 2010*

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Travel › Re: Air France Worst Customer Service. by Vicjustice: 7:28pm On Aug 16, 2010

AGARIautos:
HUMILIATING ENCOUNTERS WITH FOREIGN AIRLINES IS ONE THING NIGERIANS WILL CONTINUE TO FACE UNTIL WE FIX OURS. WE HAVE FLOWN ROUND AND ON SEVERAL AIRLINES BUT ONE MAJOR QUESTION THEY ASK YOU IS "WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR AIRLINE, GO USE YOURS AND STOP COMPLAINING ON OURS".

Do you really think that Nigerians will receive better services from a gerian own airline? I don't think so.

Travel › Re: 40 People Burnt To Death Along Lagos-ibadan Expressway On Sunday 16th August. by Vicjustice: 5:56pm On Aug 16, 2010

[quote author=kai-osama! link=topic=497836.msg6580031#msg6580031 date=1281953369]Mba said: “I don’t know the link between a trailer that failed brake and policemen. Our concern now is not who caused the accident or who should take the blame. Our concern is to ensure that those who are injured are taken to the hospitals and the bodies of the dead ones taken to the right place.”[/quote]Is this supposed to be the words of a Police boss whose men have been alleged to have caused such havoc?

Travel › Re: Air France Worst Customer Service. by Vicjustice: 7:06pm On Aug 15, 2010

asiwaju:
i booked air france flight for me and my family for our summer holiday in Nigeria and i regret doing it,i sometimes fly with them and i was satisfied with their service and because they arrived Nigeria early,but this time it is an horror trip.

All their flight from Vienna to Lagos was late,we almost missed our flight in Paris,me,my kids and my wife were all running to catch the flight to lagos and we are all stressed up,the plane from paris to lagos was dirty and the sit very uncomfortable,the flight attendant not really friendly,but i told my family to ignore them,we left paris late and arrived lagos around 5pm,because we all feel uncomfortable on the flight because of the sit,i told my kids and my wife,we are going to upgrade to business class for the return journey,unfortunately all the business class was fully booked(no wonder)i went to their office at the airport but no way.

We left Lagos for our return journey on the 13th August,and the flight was not pleasant at all,after checking in we were advised to be at the gate at 20.30pm for boarding,we arrived early at the gate,but no air france personal,we waited and waited and waited,around 10pm some staff came around and we asked them what is going on,they said the plane has not arrived from portharcourt and they dont know when the plane will be arriving,everybody was stressed up,it was hot even thoug the airconditioned was working,many kids were crying and many people feeling uncomfortable because of the heat,at 11.30pm the plane arrived and we left lagos at 1am in the morning,it was a horror trip,the sit this time more than uncomfortable and the plane was also this time very dirty,the food we ordered for was no more available,they have not enough food and drink,i was schocked,the kids refuse to eat,they offered us yam and fish,it was a terrible taste,we rejected it,thank God we arrived safetly in Paris,because of the late departure in Lagos,we missed our flight back to vienna,the lady attending to us was very rude,she gave us a voucher for breakfast,we told her we dont need a voucher,we want to go home,she said at the moment no available flight,i told her she is joking,after much shouting and cursing,alas she found a flight for us for 12.30pm,again we have to wait,and wait and we finally depart at 14.30pm after another delay,because the ground personal are striking,many of their ground staff are very rude and i will not fly them again.

As somebody who travelled very often,i am used to lateness of airlines but this one was terrible and their customer service very bad,at the end they are going to be the loser,i know they dont care,because the way they behave and their attitude on their flight going to Nigeria is very bad.

Sorry for your sad experience. But honestly, as a regular flyer with the same Airfrance, i must admit that i really don't want to take side with you regarding every claim; i've seen how difficult some Nigerians are when dealing with airline employees, they usually are to blame for stirring up troubles, and then, you hear them cursing and swearing "racist" at any white person who wouldn't let them have their way. Once before, i witnessed a Nigerian man who looked confused in a duty-free shop at Dublin airport, and i thought he needed help. And interestingly, a female employee observed the same thing, she went to the guy and kindly asked "are you OK?" But to my amazement, this Nigerian guy reacted bitterly "What sort of question is that, how much are you being paid in this kiosk that gave you the audacity to ask me that foolish question?"
The girl was surprised with wide-open eyes as the Nigerian poured out his anger with words that she wouldn't fancy. "There are many other people here, why did you come to ask me alone if i'm OK, or is it because i'm black?" He barked. At this point, i intervened to ask him what the matter was, and the man started by pointing at the girl: "Look at this f**king racist, she's asking me if i'm OK". The Nigerian man explained tapping his finger on the side of his head as if to show the insane sign, he obviously had misinterpreted the white girl's expression assuming that "OK" means normal in the brain. The sales girl was obviously disturbed and her eyes were soaked in tears as other people (including myself) began to calm her down.
Now, that same guy was involved in a skirmish with a white passenger on our flight to Lagos, and when the flight attendants came to resolve the issue and eventually blamed the Nigerian guy for his provocative behaviour, i wasn't surprised when he began to yell "racists, racists. . . i know my rights. . , i can pay your salaries. . !"
Actually, i must say that these people in aviation industries are doing great jobs and need to be appreciated. And yes, i'm aware that things can be annoying while dealing with them, but in most cases, it's not their fault as circumstances sometimes go beyond their control, and yet, they do their best to resolve things according to protocols; remember, no one is perfect. So, those with open minds would agree with me that it takes great patience and tolerance to deal with Nigerians. This thing that happened with Airfrance can happen with any other airline. That is my judgement.

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Travel › Re: Get Europe Visa With 5 Years Resident Permit by Vicjustice: 2:00pm On Aug 14, 2010

adebisi1:
Get Europe visa with 5 years resident permit No drop 1$ , if intrested e-mail me to adebisi12000@yahoo.co.uk

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Travel › Re: FRENCH TOURIST VISA : Help Needed by Vicjustice: 9:30pm On Aug 12, 2010*

meine:
God bless you vicjustice, its so funny cos I wanted to direct this question to you personally. I went to your nairaland profile but didn't see your e-mail address, I have done london bus tours in past but you know I don't speak french. I will be honored if you oblige me with your yahoo I'm thru tomi.dayspring@yahoo.com

Are you two in one, Tomidayspring & Meine? cheesy

Well, i stressed that every passenger will be given an earphone and allowed the options of different languages in the tour bus, and besides, you'd be going as a tourist, therefore language will not be a problem since people who are employed in tourism sections are usually multi lingual employees.

Travel › Re: FRENCH TOURIST VISA : Help Needed by Vicjustice: 8:16pm On Aug 12, 2010

tomidayspring:
I have always dreamt of visiting Paris and i intend traveling to Europe in September 2010,I have 2 years UK multiple visa,so London is my final destination but i want to spend just 3 days in Paris but i have the following questions:
1. Do i apply for a tourist visa or a transit visa at the French VFS

A Nigerian holding a UK visa does not need a transit visa to connect through airports in France. But if you wish to be allowed into the country, then, you need a tourist visa.

tomidayspring:
2. What is the processing time for french visas is it as fast as the UK embassy? like how many days will it take?

If your documents are not questionable, if your intention is clear and your application is transparent, then, your visa could be issued within ten days depending on how busy they are.

tomidayspring:
3. Is personal interview mandatory at the french embassy after submitting documents at the VFS?

An interview is not necessary if your application is crystal clear and the embassy has no reason to question you.

tomidayspring:
4. Which airline would be preferable and effective for this short visit Airfrance or British airways? Or alternatively do i go to UK first then travel to france for 3 days before returning back to Uk for my final departure

The airline that you fly with is not necessarily taken into account, but the airport you'd be flying from may count for security and verification reasons. And it doesn't matter what country you arrive in first (whether the UK or France) as long as you hold the UK and the Schengen visa, but if you wish to exercise your Schengen visa first, you have to start with France except you have compelling reasons to enter through another Scengen country.

tomidayspring:
5. Contacts of English speaking or Nigerian tour guides are welcome.

Well, be careful with Nigerians when it comes to travel matters because, most are vampires, when you have some money to be sucked out of you: They are predators, when you allow them to exhaust the life of your purse and scavengers when they feed on your remnant.
Honestly, you don't really need a tour guide, Tour-guides are usually for a group of tourists who pay for the services of a tourism company that provides them with private vehicles (ie buses) with tourist drivers and guides.
So, what you can do is to go to a tourist information dest in Paris, they are usually at the Airports, also at major train and bus stations, there you would be provided with free take-away maps of the city showing tourist attractions and directions. You would be told how to get to the city Site-Seeing bus-stops where you can join an open-roof-double-decker (hop-in/hop-out) tour bus that will take you about the whole city: the buses have inbuilt recorded information that explains every attraction in view, and every passenger will be given an earphone and allowed the options of different languages. The cost is remarkably cheap, the services are superb and the staff are polite.
Man, just do as i narrated, and you'd have a blissful trip to talk about in Nairaland

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Travel › Re: Egyptian Visa Needed Urgently by Vicjustice: 9:00am On Aug 11, 2010

nex:
That's what I thought o bros but now the school has directed me to Egypt. Time is not on my side really for a good argument with them so I just have to make that trip

Which username are we supposed to be replying, Nex or Bibiking? wink

Travel › Re: Praise by Vicjustice: 12:09am On Aug 11, 2010

emmanuelad:
hi guys help me 2praise i just got admitted into a uni in sweden after being placed on waiting list.men this my jesus is great am so happy,pls guys tel me d nxt step.Pls i nd reply/God bles as u do.

Congratulations. But it is important to know that any qualifying person can get admission if there is vacancy and the willingness to admit foreign student. So, admission is one the, but the student visa is another, and the tough task. But you may get through with it as well if you're deemed eligible. Goodluck

Travel › Re: Please,i Need Your Advice On What To Do Now: by Vicjustice: 12:04am On Aug 11, 2010

dammiedex:
I am a young guy, almost through with my ND in computer engineering and i am certified in IT ESSENTIALS and also working on my CCNA almost through with that.Now i have the dream of going abroad for Degree but money is causing problem, so fellow nairalanders what do you suggest?
Please your opinion counts.
God Bless

As a slim man, simply sew your coat according to your size, so, when you've gained weight and feel that you are too fat for your old coat, then, you sew a bigger one.

Travel › Re: Nigeria High Commission, London: Matters Arising by Vicjustice: 9:56pm On Aug 10, 2010

frenchman:
I wish to commend the effort of the members of staff of the high commission based on my recent experience.
The service was highly commendable judged by the fact that we have heard several unwholesome reports about how the place was being run. I went for the passport reissue on the 29th of July, and did not spend the whole day as I anticipated. My passport was ready for collection on the 9th of August!! This is phenomenal!
Kudos to all the staff!!

I can testify of a much better service by Nigerian embassies in Athens and in Dublin.
In 2005, i was living in Thessaloniki, Greece, i travelled to Athens to apply for a new passport, and based on the ill stories that i've heard about their services and inefficiency, i thought i was doomed when i met a lot of people who came for same purpose, but to my surprise, we were all attended to, our photos were taken and everyone got his/her passport same day.
Again, after UPS has lost the passport, i applied for a replacement in Dublin, but i couldn't wait for the hour of collection, so, i had to pay 6 Euros to have it sent to be by registered post, and i was really impressed that my passport arrived two days later. Many thanks to the great staff (especially one gentleman called Ahmed) at the Nigerian embassy.
So, due to my experiences with Nigerian embassies which i must admit that i'm impressed by their great services and attitude with efficient productivities, i actually wonder why there are many people who complain about them, and i think such complaints might be due to frustration and personal failures or immigration issues of which they transfer the aggression to the Nigerian embassies

Travel › Re: To Seun And Co by Vicjustice: 9:33pm On Aug 10, 2010

Dis Guy:
Thanks Vic for the explanation

My pleasure.

Travel › Re: Egyptian Visa Needed Urgently by Vicjustice: 4:59pm On Aug 10, 2010

bibiking1:
It is NOT transit! I need to go to Egypt to apply for a Lithuanian Visa.

That is the closest Lithuanian embassy

Before December 2008, those seeking Lithuanian visas can apply by corresponding with its embassy in Cairo and then send their passports with supporting documents (by registered post) to the embassy, and the embassy would return the documents after due process, your presence was seldom required. But since Lithuanian has joined the Schengen territory, you don't have to pass through that process neither do you need to travel to Egypt: You can apply for a Lithuanian visa at a Schengen embassy (that is affiliated to Lithuania) in Nigeria.

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