Posts

Alas...our prayers have not been answered!! Letter to my friend(A general lambaste)

Dear Friend A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine floated a poser on Facebook. He was canvassing for a State Police in Nigeria, just like in the USA. My take on his poser went beyond the idea, but the fact that Naija is a peculiar creation, where things that seem innocuous at conception becomes a behemoth in creation and administration! Why, I cannot fathom. I lay it bear in my thoughts, and I come to the conclusion that it is a leadership/followership problem that has become endemic within our psyche and it would take more than mere simplistic poser to cure. I have lived in the UK for going to 22yrs now and I have met all sort of people from all sort of nations ...our people(Nigerians-both leaders and followers(if there is any)either by some force of generational curse, extra-terrestial factors, self inflicted, wicked, selfish and corrupt leadership or for whatever reasons, have shown a surprise resistance to change. Its a case of 'wont change,cant change syndr...

Immigration just got TOUGHER

Family immigration changes announced The Government this week has announced changes to the Immigration Rules for non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK on the family migration route. The new Immigration Rules will also unify consideration under the rules and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, by defining the basis on which a person can enter or remain in the UK on the basis of their family or private life. Most of these changes will apply to new applicants from 9 July 2012. The changes include: ·         introducing a new minimum income threshold of £18,600 for sponsoring the settlement in the UK of a spouse or partner, fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner, of non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationality, with a higher threshold for any children also sponsored; £22,400 for one child and an additional £2,400 for each further child; ·         publishing, in casework guidance, a list of factors associated with genuine ...

Entering and Remaing in the UK just get tougher!

Family immigration changes announced   The Government this week has announced changes to the Immigration Rules for non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK on the family migration route. The new Immigration Rules will also unify consideration under the rules and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, by defining the basis on which a person can enter or remain in the UK on the basis of their family or private life. Most of these changes will apply to new applicants from 9 July 2012.   The changes include:   ·         introducing a new minimum income threshold of £18,600 for sponsoring the settlement in the UK of a spouse or partner, fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner, of non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationality, with a higher threshold for any children also sponsored; £22,400 for one child and an additional £2,400 for each further child; ·         publishing, in casework guidance, a list of factors associated with genuine a...

His Mercy endures forever?..Letter to my friends

My season of His enduring mercy. July-August 2012 God has been good to us. His mercies endure forever. According to Plasm 136 we can see expressions of God's mercies in parts. 1. His creative powers...verses 4-9 2. His deliverance powers...verses 10-12 3. His victorious powers...verses 13-24 4. His miraculous powers....verse 13-16 5. His provision powers...verse 25 All the above has to do with Him only and with His mercies. Romans 9:16 says not of him who wills or of him who runs but of Him who shows mercy. There is no human effort that could match the above. If not for him, we would have been consumed.  The Bible says "I returned and saw under the sun that The race  is  not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; But time and chance happen to them all. (Ecclesiastes 9:11 NKJV)...The Creator is in control of time here and gives us chance, because he works all things for our good...

7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INVEST IN PROPERTIES IN LAGOS. Letter to my friends(11)

Dear Friends I have a unique article today. Simple: I am inviting you to invest in properties in Lagos. It is not as impossible as you may think, and don't be dissuaded by 'negative news'. From my experience, rich people create a sense of 'impossiblities' and an ambiance of 'negativity' to create a dichotomy between them and perceived 'rivals'. You may wish to know that despite the economic downturns, there is a record increase of 'multi-millionaires in the world today more than ever! Here I list 7 reasons why I think the best time to move in to Lagos property investment is now. 1. In Lagos as in many other countries, properties value tend to appreciate faster than any other investment vehicles. The return on investment(roi) is fantastic. No wonder the prices of land are always rising. The demand for houses are always surpassing supply, and more people are property hunting either for building or for renting. 2. Someone said to me tha...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE....IT GOES BEYOND THE SURFACE

Image
A friend of mine sent me a clip recently that I found really poignant. I reproduce it below: We had our first argument last night, and he said a lot of cruel things That really hurt me. I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said, Because he sent me flowers today. I got flowers today.. It wasn't our Anniversary or any other special day. Last night he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like A nightmare, I couldn't believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and Bruised all over. I know he must be sorry cause he sent me flowers today. I got flowers today, and it wasn't mother's day or any other special day. Last night, he beat me up again:]xx , it was much worse than all the other Times. If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What About money? I'm afraid of him and scared to leave. But I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today... I got flowers today. Today was a very special day. It was ...

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE...IT GOES BEYOND THE SURFACE...letter to my friends(10)

Image
A friend of mine sent me a clip recently that I found really poignant. I reproduce it below: We had our first argument last night, and he said a lot of cruel things That really hurt me. I know he is sorry and didn't mean the things he said, Because he sent me flowers today. I got flowers today.. It wasn't our Anniversary or any other special day. Last night he threw me into a wall and started to choke me. It seemed like A nightmare, I couldn't believe it was real. I woke up this morning sore and Bruised all over. I know he must be sorry cause he sent me flowers today. I got flowers today, and it wasn't mother's day or any other special day. Last night, he beat me up again:]xx , it was much worse than all the other Times. If I leave him, what will I do? How will I take care of my kids? What About money? I'm afraid of him and scared to leave. But I know he must be sorry Because he sent me flowers today... I got flowers today. Today was a very special day. It ...