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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by montecarlo(m): 5:20am On Nov 13, 2023
Are you in Doncaster?
ehizario2012:


Thanks. Barnsley Football Club Ltd sef dey 😂
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by montecarlo(m): 2:09am On Oct 03, 2023
Theory 4in1
jagbasneh:

Please which material you use to prepare for the theory?

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Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by montecarlo(m): 2:05am On Oct 03, 2023
Thanks for the reply. I really appreciate. I will do as advised
lightofjoy:
Go ahead and book whichever date, don't worry.
After booking, they use to release new dates every Monday morning by 6am. Though you can still be lucky to see a close date during the week but that will involve you refreshing the page and that can be a lot of work
So you can change your date early Monday morning, just login by 6:00
During mine, I first booked Jan. 2024 and I change it the next Monday morning to just two weeks ahead. I have my license now.
So you can use that style. Cheers.

Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by montecarlo(m): 4:16am On Oct 02, 2023
Thanks for the swift reply.
I will do as advised.

2. I have a car, which I have been driving here for 4 months now
Viruses:

1. Yes. After booking, be checking the site frequently, like every 10 minutes; you will get a date in less than 2 weeks.

2. It depends...do you have a car?
Travel / Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by montecarlo(m): 12:23am On Oct 02, 2023
HELLO HOUSE.

I just passed my driving theory test (45/50; 56/74) and when I tried to book for the practical test, the earliest date I got was 17/02/2024.
My international driver's license will expire on the last day of January 2024.

My questions:
1. Should I go ahead and book? Can I get to see an earlier date later after booking and can I get to change the date to an earlier date if seen?

2. Can I go ahead and book before I get an instructor? Or should I get an instructor first before booking.

NB. I have been driving in Nigeria for 10 years. And 4 months in the UK.

PLEASE ADVISE.

THANKS IN ANTICIPATION
Politics / The Nigeria Today: Sapa Or Japa by montecarlo(m): 4:29am On Jul 21, 2023
THE NIGERIA STORY: SAPA OR JAPA? By Rev. Fr. Victor Chika Ugbor
by NationalInsight July 17, 2023

One of the most underrated Nigerian musician of all time is the legendary Sound Sultan (the Naija Ninja) – Olanrewaju Abdul-Ganiu Fasasi. It will interest you to note with emphasis that Sound Sultan for a long time prophesied about “Sapa” and “Japa”, in fact he prophesied about the Nigeria story. Sound Sultan was born on the 27th of November, 1976; and died on the 11th of July, 2021 as a result of throat cancer.

According to family members, friends, and colleagues of Sound Sultan, they all said that he does not smoke and drink alcohol. It could be the case that he contracted throat cancer through any other risk factor like: exposure to toxic substances, unbalanced diet, or viral infections. Olanrewaju Fasasi was known to be a patriotic Nigerian, an advocate of peace, justice and love; an inspiration to so many persons (May his soul rest in peace – amen).

Sound sultan believed so much in Nigeria and the Nigeria story; he joined the infamous #ENDSARS movement even while he was down and diagnosed with throat cancer that eventually took his revolutionary life. Sound sultan joined the #ENDSARS movement which was a revolutionary movement against police brutality and killings; he marched with the protesters and he also sang some of his prophetic songs about the Nigeria story to the amazement of the protesting youths.

The present Nigeria story putting into consideration the present condition and aspirations of many Nigerians is hinged on two realities: “Sapa” and “Japa”. Sapa in general sense means poverty. Explicitly, “Sapa is a feeling of incapacity in financial matters.” It means to be very poor. Nigerians, especially young people are the ones who use this term the most.

On the other hand, Japa is a Yoruba word for “to run, flee, or escape.” Japa is used by many to mean leaving Nigeria for greener pastures. Nigerians are presently emigrating from the country in droves, in hopes of a better future in a more structures system. The present Nigeria story is such that because of Sapa some Nigerians want to Japa. It is a truism that Sapa have strong negative economic implications on the lives of many Nigerians; however Japa spells doom for the Nigeria economy – we lose both human and financial resources to other nations. Some of our brothers, sisters, families, friends, and associates have Japa; some of us aspire to Japa sooner or later because of Sapa. Are we not running away from our common problem as a nation? If we all Japa who will help us eradicate Sapa?

Sound Sultan through some of his evergreen songs talks to us about the Nigeria Story. Some of his prophetic tracks are:
NAIJA JUNGLE (2018): Sound Sultan in this track compared Nigeria to a jungle where survival of the fittest is the order of the day. In metaphoric terms, he compared the political class to wild animals like: lions, cheetahs, tigers, and hyenas. The poor masses he compared to the timid animal donkey. He made it clear that in Nigeria the poor masses are the ones working to feed those in government. Love is no longer the order of the day; selfishness and parasitic attitude is predominant. Who will rescue the poor masses from the hands of lions, cheetahs, tigers, and hyenas? Is the present government capable enough? Let’s be hopeful that they can.

MOTHERLAND (2006): Sound Sultan in this inspiring song presents to us various reasons why Nigerians Japa, and how families, friends, associates rally round to help their loved ones to Japa. According to him, Nigerians Japa primarily for greener pastures to escape from the Naija jungle. Some Nigerians that eventually relocate to these foreign countries engage in all sorts of things (legal and illicit) to earn a living. Worth stating also is that some individuals and families sell properties such as: land, cars, and houses – to send their loved ones abroad. In some pitiable instances he cited, some of these persons who have been helped to relocate abroad forget their families, friends, and associates. Amidst the varying reasons why Nigerians Japa, Sound Sultan reminds us all that “there is no place like home”, we are visitors in someone else land, we should always remember home. Nigerians, it is high time we became committed to national development. Fellow Nigerians let us not forget Motherland.

OLE – BUSHMEAT (2011): The term “Ole” is a Yoruba word which means thief. Sound Sultan in this song in which he featured the legendary musician Innocent Idibia (2Face), narrates to us what a typical hunter goes after in the bush – bush meat. In a reverse order, he makes it clear that a day will come whereby the bush meat will go after the life of the hunter. Using these metaphoric terms, Sound Sultan refers to some Nigeria leaders as thieves – who are just after embezzling public funds. They accumulate public funds for private use. Sound Sultan in this song makes it clear that one day the poor masses will rise against the bad leaders. He beckons on all and sundry to call out bad leaders. Nigerians really need to speak up against bad government.

MATHEMATICS (2000): Sound Sultan using a mathematical term BODMAS (an acronym that tells one the order in which one can solve mathematical problems), presents to us plausible ways we can solve the Nigeria problem, the Nigeria story. What Nigeria needs now is (B) BROTHERLINESS from everyone – leaders and masses. We need to be (O) OBJECTIVE irrespective of tribe, religion and language. We must practice true (D) DEMOCRACY, and not plutocracy. (M) MODIFICATION from every sector should be done for greater national development; for instance, just as how the fuel subsidy has been removed, we should also modify cost of governance. Our leaders should be (A) ACCOUNTABLE at all times; whoever is culpable should be held responsible and face the wrath of the law. Lastly, everyone should work in (S) SOLIDARITY – we should be united to overcome our common adversary and build a nation where everyone would have a sense of purpose.


The Nigeria of our dream will not be imported from any foreign nation, nor will it happen in just a day. Our dream Nigeria, a well structured nation will happen with our collective efforts. Making the jungle Nigeria into a safe paradise is not all about placing blames on the political class; we must own our country, and not engage in superfluous arguments due to political affiliation, tribal sentiments and over religious attitudes. Nigeria is blessed, Nigeria can be great. It is high time we moved from the corridor of mere ideologies to be more realistic about governance. It is high time we became more responsible, committed and patriotic as citizens of the great nation Nigeria. God bless MOTHERLAND. Amen.
Rev. Fr. Victor Chika Ugbor A Catholic Priest writes from Ibadan Archdiocese
Jokes Etc / Re: My Success Story: Giving Back To Nairaland by montecarlo(m): 7:15am On Apr 01, 2017
GTB 0032768634. Thanks bro. I tap into your blessing
Business / Re: Start Your Own Boxers Business With N5, 000 by montecarlo(m): 10:55pm On Mar 01, 2017
ikeval2000@yahoo.com
Culture / Re: Badirat Olaitan-adeyemi Donates To School For The Handicap In Oyo (photos) by montecarlo(m): 3:19pm On Feb 08, 2016
Good gesture
TV/Movies / Re: MTN Project Fame Season 8 Official Thread by montecarlo(m): 4:58pm On Sep 20, 2015
mad mad bad performance from dehinde . as in best ever. ibinu nation on top. seven definitely is the number!

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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Nigerian Breweries Sales Executive Recruitment 2015 by montecarlo(m): 9:42am On May 19, 2015
It is well.

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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Nigerian Breweries Sales Executive Recruitment 2015 by montecarlo(m): 2:27pm On May 09, 2015
How near?
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Nigerian Breweries Sales Executive Recruitment 2015 by montecarlo(m): 10:18am On May 07, 2015
Any new news after the driving test? When will they start calling?
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Dragnet Aptitude Test by montecarlo(m): 7:43am On Feb 20, 2015
kindly forward it to ikeval2000@yahoo.com
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Nigerian Breweries Sales Executive Recruitment 2015 by montecarlo(m): 12:45pm On Feb 11, 2015
@chukus 2, kindly forward the PDF past question to ikeval2000@yahoo.com. Thanks in anticipation and God bless
Sports / Re: Congo Vs Nigeria: AFCON Qualifiers (0 - 2) ON 15th November 2014 by montecarlo(m): 3:47pm On Nov 15, 2014
Nigeria is out. No mathematical formulae can solve this equation. So sad
Autos / Re: A NIGERIAN USED 2001 Model Toyota Camy For Sale...... by montecarlo(m): 11:19pm On Nov 14, 2014
how much?
Politics / Re: Jonathan Places Pa Akinkunmi On Lifetime Salary, Gives Out Houses To Steward by montecarlo(m): 8:08pm On Sep 29, 2014
ifaoni: gud one, so this man can tink?
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This guy is a thief. A real SCAM. Do not fall for him. I REPEAT. Do not fall for him!!! SCAM ALERT!!!!!
Education / Re: ABU Lecturer Caught In Female Hostel Disguised With A Veil by montecarlo(m): 4:42am On Sep 18, 2014
ifaoni: beat him
This guy is a thief and a SCAM
Nairaland / General / Re: How To Make Your Nairaland Android App To Continue Receiving Notifications by montecarlo(m): 5:52pm On Aug 11, 2014
I have been using d application since march and it doesn't direct me to any browser. Just click and it opens like every other application. Getting notification upon a new topic or thread will be disturbing, so i won't uninstall to re-install or clear any data
Family / Re: A Nairalander Weds A Nairalander by montecarlo(m): 11:47am On Aug 11, 2014
Amen to all the prayers and wishes. I feel honored. Thanks so so much
Family / Re: A Nairalander Weds A Nairalander by montecarlo(m): 10:50pm On Aug 10, 2014
lyfe: Congratulation @montecarlo... I know one of the groomsmen He finished from FUNNAB

Three actually. UNAAB not FUNAAB
Family / Re: A Nairalander Weds A Nairalander by montecarlo(m): 10:47pm On Aug 10, 2014
thorpido: Most yorubas do it that way.The traditional is done early in d morning before the church service.

She is Yoruba while am Igbo. We just decided that the two ceremonies be done same day

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Family / Re: A Nairalander Weds A Nairalander by montecarlo(m): 6:53pm On Aug 10, 2014
Hurray!!! We made front page again. You guys should see how excited she is. Dancing and shouting. Thanks mod. Thanks y'all.

Let me even attach some of our honeyland pix

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Family / Re: A Nairalander Weds A Nairalander by montecarlo(m): 9:12am On Aug 10, 2014
ntyce: Congrats to montecarlo, a Unaabite I guess.
is that taiwo or kehinde in the pix (grooms men)
marital bliss.

Ex-unaabite? Kenny.
Who u?
Family / Re: A Nairalander Weds A Nairalander by montecarlo(m): 9:11am On Aug 10, 2014
sage007: Happy marital life Fisayo & Ikechukwu. May God bless ur union. Amen

Layi?

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