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please I need help. I booked an appointment to renew my passport at the Embassy in Lagos. I made a printer copy of the appointment date and time as instructed online. I cannot find the paper of the appointment I printed out. I know the date and time but don't have the paper. Can I still go to my appointment? I'm sure they will ask me for the paper. Will they have my appointment in their computer? Thanks

Yink99

I've really appreciated the discussion on this subject. I can see that our country has always and will always be a very Liberal state. I'm a conservative christian and preacher and we differ on the view of owning a gun as a preacher. I've lived in America for 26 years before coming to Nigeria as a missionary. They way I feel and read in our KJV Bible in support of self defense will not change my mind. And further, I will not think you all of less spritual maturity because of your different views. Because of my stance, make me no more spiritual than the next christian. The Bible says "let everyone be persuaded in his own mind". You have a God given right to have your stand. But DON'T JUDGE MY SPIRITUALITY ON THE BASIS OF CARRYING A GUN! I have peace to carry one. If your community is being attacked by arm robbers, if you have that great faith in God, then why run? You have one standard for a preacher, and one standard for the average man. So it's best not to be born again so you can justify carrying a gun. In my Bible, God says there is not respecter of persons with him. A preacher friend of mine was on his way to church 2 weeks ago and was shot in his car going to church. His wife and kids in the car had to drive their father and husband to the hospital. He is in critical condition today. No they were not driving a hummer or own a plane or driving a Benz as some may stereotype preachers. Now, I don't have a Benz, or rich for that matter. I'm not against preachers having money. the only problem I have of alot of these pentecostal preachers, is their preying on the poor. Planting "seed" and the end result is making that preacher rich. Almost all the preachers I hear about are like that. I preach against it. And also the preachers that use satan's powers to build their churches. Because a church runs thousands does not equate God's power. I'm protecting my family and what little belongs to me. No one has the right to take what belongs to you just because you are a man of God. Some out there don't care or respect the true man of the God. We don't accumulate wealth. I know where my faith is on, in Christ. I know of a missionary who was invaded by 5 men and held the whole family at gun point. They spoke of killing the children first. The dad/missionary fought for the family and today the whole family is alive. May be some of you need to surrender your life full time and depend on God totally and travel and see and hear the horrow stories I see and hear that is moving some preachers to carry weapons now, It will give you a whole different outlook about the country we live. Many of these rifraffs are bent to kill and rob. I know that God will protect. But are you telling me that these missionaries I have stated are weak in faith? Did not trust God enough? Even if they don't die are disabled from the gun shot. Are you telling me you can walk up to them and tell them it was God's will for them to be shot? A better and biblical response should be that God allowed it to happen for some reason not known to us now. You are eliminating man's responsibility. Don't be like some crooked preachers that say plant a "seed" and God will bless you and disregard our responsibility to live a holy life. You cannot command God to do anything. "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me" Psalm 66:18. If that thingthat that preacher says will happen doesn't happen, he will claim you didn't have enough faith to believe. What a vicious cycle to live as a christian.
Enough said. I am not a fake preacher. You can count on that. And i'm a self defensed all out PREACHER. EXCUSE ME BY THE WAY I'M ON MY WAY WITH OTHER PREACHERS TO THE SHOOTING RANGE TO SHOOT VERIETY OF GUNS AND PRACTICE MY NEW GUN. HALLELUJAH AND PRAISE THE LORD FOR THE FREEDOM WE HAVE IN CHRIST. EVERYONE OF US HAVE THE FREEDOM TO BE INDIVIDUALS AND DIFFERENT IN CHRIST. If God lays it on your heart to be different, by all means be what God wants you to be.I will not condemn you for that.

Did you know that the founding fathers in America's history 3/4 of them were Baptists preachers and signed in the country's constitution the right of a citizen to bare arms. Look at the security situation in America. A robber will think twice before he harms an innocent person. And we think of America as a christian nation. If we should excuse everything that happens that's bad without any human responsibility, then why pray? Why try to get the government to improve our electricity problem, water problem, transportation. Is it then God's will for Nigerian to live in poverty? And in white America and the white world live with 24hr electricity? So we should accept any problem that comes as the will of God. So because the nation of Israel is God' chosen people they should not have weapons as a nation to defend themselves from surrounding Arab nations. Imagine if they had our Nigerian mentality, Israel would not be a nation today. I know you cannot take out Gos in any situation. But we have to do all we can, then God steps in to do what we cannot control like the potholes, expressway accidents, etc. We should pray before we leave the house, keep our cars maintained, obey the laws on the road, fix problems on our cars, etc, So then when we go out, we leave everything in his hands. Claiming the blood of Jesus and then drivng drunk and on the opposite side of the road will not guarantee God being with you after claiming the blood. Comonsence people. God has given us at least a brain.

Those of you who don't believe in self defense, SHOW ME FROM THE BIBLE WHERE GOD IS AGAINST SELF DEFENSE! If you think I have twisted the scripture to prove my point, well then explain those verses to me then.
Please I don't want my original post to be lost. I need to know how to take a gun that i've bought to Nigeria. Nairaland community have been great in the past when I needed info. So please anyone.

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Some of you are so heartless and imature. My family and I are missionaries to Nigeria and would just like to protect my family while on the road. That is all! I'm amazed how many "christians" don't know their bibles. I think you should do more studing on the matter before embarassing yourself with no knowledge of the scripture. The Bible says"ye do err not knowing the scriptures" If you don't know that verse, Jesus was speaking to the pharisee in his day. Most Nigerians as I have observed are too timid when it comes to protecting family members. Don't accept what people do.Dare to be different. Why not stand in front of a moving car? you have to take precaution and stand on the side of the road. Or else you will get killed by the moving car. You have to take precaution just in case something happens. We all don't wish things like that should happen, but has given me a responsibility to protect my family. Yes you pray for protection but you have to do all you can, and leave the rest for God. God has given us responsibility to protect our loved ones and friends. Some need to go to a Bible believing and Bible studying Independent Baptist Church in your area to get grounded in something that is more substantial than emotion with no Bible knowledge to help in time of honest Bible discussion or debate.

In case you are interested in knowing from a Biblical standpoint on this subject rather than wishing my plane would crash:

Did Jesus Approve of Owning Weapons?
Let us start by understanding that the equivalent of a modern day firearm to biblical times would no doubt be a sword. When we look at Luke 22:36 we see Jesus speaking: "But now, he that hath a purse,let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." There is no denying that Jesus had nothing against the ownership of a weapon. In fact, he thought it necessary and commanded anyone who did not have one to find a way to get one even if it meant selling his own clothing. Jesus knew the evil that was in this world, and wanted his followers to be protected.(Including his PREACHERS!) A Preacher can and should own a gun, and yes Bible in one hand and gun in the other.
Did Jesus Approve of the use Weapons?
When we read in John 18:10-12 right when Jesus is about to be arrested: Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
11 Then said Jesus untoPeter, "Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which My Father hath given Me, shall I not drink it?" Many will read this passage and use it to argue that Jesus was against the use of force in defending oneself or another, because Jesus told peter to put his sword away. However, they fail to read the very next sentence and understand that if Peter were to prevent the arresting of Jesus, God's plan for the savior of the world would not be completed and humanity would be doomed forever. Jesus is not telling peter to put his sword up because he against the use of force, he is against the prevention of God's plan.
It must also be noted that Jesus told peter to put his sword away. Notice He did not tell Peter to throw his sword away. He did not tell Peter to go and sell his sword. He did not tell Peter to melt it down. He told him to put his sword away, and he allows Peter to keep the sword for a future time. Jesus knew the evil that was in the world, and Jesus was not against the ownership of weapons or against self defense or the defense of others.
Does the Bible Approve of Self Defense?
In Matthew 5:39 we read: "But I say unto you,that ye resist not evil: But whoso shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." This is the most widely used verse to argue against the use of force for self defense and the defense of others. If you were to take this verse to the extreme however, and apply it to all manner of evil and aggression, you will quickly see that this verse is not commanding you to simply allow your life to be taken from you.
Jesus is speaking of a slap on the cheek. Imagine someone were to slap you on your right cheek. Does this threaten your life? Does this bring great injury to your body? Of course not. You would quickly conclude that this person is testing your pride. There is a reason Jesus speaks of a slap on the cheek and not something far more dangerous. If someone slaps you on your cheek are you going to lose your temper and go off on them? Jesus tells you not to, but instead to turn the other cheek. Try to imagine the irritation of the person who slapped you.
If this verse were to be taken to the extreme, however, it would mean that if a man breaks into your house and kills one of your children, you must turn and hand them your other child. If you believe this is what the Bible teaches then you are sadly lost and mislead. Only pure evil would promote such a thing.
Lastly, the Bible says in 1st Timothy 5:8 that anyone who does not provide for their family has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. If we believe in God we are to protect the family and friends he has given to us, as well as our own lives from all manor of evil in this world. Only evil would want good people to be helpless at the hands of evil.

In Nigeria we all know the lack of security. I'm in America right now and would like to purchase a gun and bring into Nigeria. I'm a preacher that does alot of traveling in Nigeria. Please do you know how I can be able to bring it in the country LEGALLY? Thank you.

Yink99

Please would like to know what the renewal price for American passport book. I will be going to Lagos Embassy next week. Have appointment already.
Thank you

yink99

yes. Sad to say if you are flying out of nigeria with emirates, you cannot use credit card online. They say due to fraudsters. We have given ourselves a bad name when it comes to using credit card to purchase emirates tickets. I'm just pointing out the conflicting info i am getting. I need to be able to use my credit card to pay for my booking
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Please has anyone gone inside Emirates office in V.I to pay for a ticket using a credit card? Holding an American credit card, I was turned away. The reservation was priced in Dollars. The agent said they have never accepted cards. But 3 private travel agents claim they should have accepted it.
Will the airport accept my credit card to pay for the ticket?

Gongo aso, thank you for the route you gave. Seemed to have arrive 2 plus hrs earlier than other trips to or from Abuja. Roads were alot better even though there were some rally bad spots. But overall, it was a smother trip. Thanks. I sometimes go to Ogbomoso from abuja also. Now on the was to Ilesa, at a roundabout, there was an arrow that pointed towards Ilorin at 130 klm and Ilesa was 85 klm. At that roundabout, if I wanted to take that route to ogbomoso. Are the roads better from that point?
Thank you again.

yink99

Thank you very much. This helps a great deal. We drove to Abuja for the holidays. Wife and 5 children so we are going back and someone said there is a simpler way and better way than the way we took. Because road was bad through kwara route then to abuja. Ball joint broke on the way because of pot holes. Thank you for your help. No choice have to drive ;-))

i'm driving to ibadan from abuja tomorrow. Please can you give me simple directions to take that is best and quickest. Thank you.

yink99

A friend of mine won also and is looking for a sponsor. What are the requirements for sponsoring a lottery visa winner? They have looked almost everywhere on the internet and have found nothing.

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My daughter has a real problem with allergies since living in the states. We came to Nigeria several months ago and the only thing she has used are these Airbourne vitamin C tablets. This is the best thing we have tried and we are running out of it. If you have seen it anywhere in Nigeria, please let me know. Thank you

Yink99

There is a vitamin in the States called "Airborne". It actually comes in different flavor and sells for about $5 per cannister in Walmart or any drugstore in the States. Does anyone know why to buy this vitamin in Nigeria? May be Lagos or Abuja? Please let me know.

Yink99

What are the advantages and disadvantages using drywall (sheetrock) in Nigeria?
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With the high cost of cement, is there out there in Nigeria an alternate to plastering with cement? Can I find sheet rock in Nigeria? Or is there another material I can use instead of plastering my house i'm building? Thanks

Traveling to Ilorin tomorrow. Need to know if there is any very upscale (Very nice and safe) hotel. A hotel like Protea, etc, 7,500.00 naira range.

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Do you go to different vendors on the street to see if they carry the movie you want to purchase? Or is there a better way to buy movies?

I love airplanes also. I can watch airplanes take off and land for hours at a time. I even have my kids loving airplanes also. I've studied different types of aircrafts through the years, i.e. 747's, 757's, 767's, 777's (my favorite), DC 10's, MD11's, MD 80's, A380, A330, A319, A320, DC9, 727's (my old favorite). With reservations, I also have to know what equipment the airline is using. I love airplanes, so the best online viewing of airplanes take offs and landings in the world is: www.flightlevel350.com

Yink99

I personally i'm very cautious in giving out his details until next week. If you can wait till then. I want to be totally satisfied with his work before I whole heartedly recommend his work. Hope you understand. He said he will finish the work in about 10 days. He is very confident I will be satisfied with the project. l will report to you back then.

yink99

yes with cement and it's regular size fence in height. But without gate. Gate should not be much depending on style. Go to the site below and see a picture of the fence that's being built.

Go to http://www.aftec.com/photos_pictures_images_concrete_fence_wall_forming_system.php

(mine is the all gray in the second box of fence designs).

Yink99

Just to reply this question on cost of fencing 2 plot of land.
I am fencing 2 plot of land and i've agreed for the builder to go ahead with the work. He quoted me 467,500.00 to complete the work including materials and workmanship. He promises to finish within 2 weeks. He is making the bricks himself and few days for it to dry.

yink99

Yours seems to be cheaper. What company?

I just saw "Eagle's bride" and absolutely loved it. where can i buy Parts 1,2,3 locally?

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I am in need of info on fence building. Has anyone looked into using a precasted fence? Or is it cheaper to build it from scratch on site? I was quoted about 520,000.00 to build a fence around 2 plot which included workmanship and materials. I decided to look into precast.

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Thank you for the couple feedbacks. This helps tremendously. My uncle's car was stolen at gun point 2 months ago, and has yet to recover his car. His car was not equipped with a tracking device. I really don't want this to happen to me. Any other info, will be helpful to me and i'm sure to others also. Thank you again.

yink99

I'm very surprised no one has responded considering the rate of stolen cars even at gun point. Does it mean buying this device to secure a car is not worth it or may be it has not caught on here in Nigeria yet?
Please any imput will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you, again!

Anyone out there who has used the GPS stolen vehicle tracking system? Can you give your experience and suggestions? Which one works best, costs, etc,

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Thank you for your explaination.

After my car in the container arrives Nigeria, I plan to clear it right away and deliver it home. I own the container. How long can i leave the car sealed in the container at my house?

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Thank you for the detail. Could you please give me the contact of those you've used in the past that are reputable?
And thanks again for your info.

Yink99