₦airaland Forum

ariketalks:
1. They cast lots to determine "who gets what". Not because the clothes were luxurious but more as an artifact. It's similar to how vintage items are sold àt expensive prices decades later. Not because they are of "superior" value but as artifacts.
2. During the triumphant entry, the donkey was not bought. You go back and read your bible. You will find the instructions Jesus gave His disciples. Nowhere was payment made for the donkey. And most importantly, definitely not through greed.
3. I don't understand the correlation between the bolded and the comment you quoted.

Being stupid is a choice but please don't misuse the opportunity by mentioning me to say nonsense. Ignorant fellow.

Wisdom. God bless you. Many Christians need to unlearn a lot of things.

Netanyahu1:
All Nigerian pastors needs to be probed period, the government have failed us, they are the ones that’s supposed to regulate this church madness. But they too are scared of foolish anointing.

Government is not scared of any anointing. Rather they are scared of being accused of trying to islamize the country.

In a religious country like Nigeria, it is hard to arrest pastors with large followers.

The day we become less religious and more sincere with ourselves, the government itself will work.

I have always said it that the punishment of these pastors is never asleep.

Sirpaul:
so to say NYSC na scam

NYSC has long been a scam. No be today. And it is not because of this issue.

Moreover, this issue is not about NYSC but about whether you need to participate in NYSC to be eligible to contest/hold a pubic office.

The provision is that you need proof of NYSC to get employed. But any lawyer can make a case against NYSC participation to get contest for public office.

Ferrous:
But what if someone gain admission at the age of 28, it's obvious that he/she will exceed the statutory age for NYSC before graduation, does it mean that the person can never be appointed for any political office even though he/she is properly qualified for the job?

Provisions are made for those who graduate after 30 years.

However, some people graduate before 30 but skip NYSC. However, APC has a point here. While one needs proof of NYSC to get employment. I don't think one needs it to get a public office such as the office of governor.

etcsines:
What rubbish?

So me that did NYSC, I don't have sense abi?

Did you read the news at all?

NYSC is not the issue here. The issue is also not whether you need NYSC to get employment. The issue is whether there is a law that mandates that one needs NYSC to get a public office.

Magnifico2000:
If he had scored that now, all of you will not complain

That is why we are complaining. If he had scored, there would be no need to complain.

It is common sense.

mastermaestro:
Simple. He was in a good position to score as well. As a striker he had no reason to pass the ball. It would have signalled a lack of confidence if he had passed the ball.

They should only chide him missing the target. But nobody should talk about passing the ball.

Musa was in a better position to score. Football is a team sport. Ighalo should have made the pass. The scenario would have been better if Ighalo was in a better place to score than Musa.

LilMissFavvy:
Men do have accidents more than women.

Don't stoop to the OP's level.

Ugosample:
did you hear me talk about asslicking?

where did you get that from?

Africans have a strong family system...

which culture does not have a strong family system by default?

what kind of nigger Africans do we have on the continent?

Wole Soyinka was WRONG
simple and short.

If African culture according to those of you touting it here involves excusing elderly ones for wrongdoing, the such culture is repugnant and should be dumped in the bin

I have many many young ones and nephews and nieces
they know what respect is and respect me

but on no account will I say that because I am their "elder" I begin to do "agbaya" things
.that should not be

Give respect to whom it is due
it goes both ways

Bro, if you can't read, you shouldn't have replied my post. My post was specifically directed to another post. My post was not to pass judgment on who is right or wrong.

I reacted to someone that mentioned asslicking. If you are no concerned about the asslicking part, then why did you reply my post?

Ugosample:
With the way things are going, it would soon be asslicking to do things that we once held dearly as Africans.


this statement above is funny

what are the "things" we hold "dear" as "Africans" that is not done elsewhere

Africans like you tho

Standing up for someone to sit is being considerate, and it is at your discretion, which is a good thing, not exclusive to Africans

I don't care how you feel. All I know is that it would soon be asslicking to prostrate and greet one's parents or to take their bags from them. The excuse then would be that adults ought to have discretion as though discretion is not influenced by norms. As if we can totally separate personal judgment from sociatal norms.

Perhaps, the young man was right, perhaps, he was right. That is not my call. But when some of us think he should have left his seat for the elderly man, we are no asslicking.

Africans have a strong family system which emphasizes respect for elders. We once held this dearly. I don't see how this is asslicking.

doggedfighter:
This one is wooing a woman while we're discussing something important. Imagine

That is my Queen. I love her very much.

You see, when you genuinely love someone, you want to woo them over and over again.

Ladyhippolyta88:
I don't buy the african values and whatever.
Sorry for misunderstanding you.

You don't have a choice. You have to buy the African value.

On our wedding day, you will have to kneel to feed me, at least.

You will call me "Olowo ori mi" which translates loosely to "The owner of the money on my head". And when I am angry, you will have to pacify me with a good meal. Yorubas have a saying "Olobe lo loko". This translates loosely as "The cook owns the husband".

Of course, I will love you, expectedly.

gen2briz:
Na force them force me self before I watched una match.

Ladyhippolyta88:
It is not about upbringing soyinka was wrong.
Thumbs up to the boy he did the right thing. You don't claim what is not yours the guy paid for the flight and has as much rights as mr soyinka to seat in his rightful place.
People should stop disrespecting people in the name of being an elder respect is earned not demanded neither is it a right.

You misunderstood me, my Queen.

I have not passed judgment on who is right or wrong in this case. I only reacted to the post that accused people of asslicking.

I don't see how it is asslicking. I remembered my time in Lagos. How I used to stand up to let an elderly person have my seat. In Lagos of those days, you will see elderly people standing and holding on to overhead rails while young people sit with headphones to their ears. I always gave my seat out to these people. Is that asslicking? I do the same for handicapped people and pregnant women. Would that pass as asslicking?

With the way things are going, it would soon be asslicking to do things that we once held dearly as Africans.

hisexcellency34:
Flights seats are number. Prof. Soyinka should have requested for a seat by the window when booking the flight. The young man just insisted on his fundamental rights but i think he should have reasoned with those who pleaded with him and let the old man be.

The guy must be a true blooded Igbo guy. We are not asslickers. We know our rights and stand by it

Where is the asslicking here? Until the white man brought his colonialism, elders were accorded huge respect in Nigeria, even in your Igboland. There are many proverbs to that effect.

There is no asslicking here. Any Nigerian that is well brought up would have been shocked even if the elderly person was a nobody.

There is no asslicking here. I would have gladly forfeited my seat for any elderly person whether they are Soyinka or not. It is just my upbringing.

OGHENAOGIE:
you a stupid fool...idiot...is there any player that doesn't party... idiot..same way ihenacho was touted to be the next big thing where is he now...cos he was converted to a top attacker...
only fools think Mikel has not done well good night

You are the biggest fool in the world.

Show me where I wrote that partying is wrong?

Alcohol is not bad. It even has health benefits. But when you consume it excessively and it becomes to affect your life, then it becomes a problem.

Mikel was constantly partying to the extent that he was missing trainings. Is that a good thing to do? Will you party when you should be at work at a period in your life when you should be building your career.

Yet again, you are bringing Iheanacho in this. Perhaps, you cannot remember how high Mikel's profile was after that youth world cup. Who is Iheanacho again? He was only touted as a natural striker. Nothing else. Mikel was seen as midfielder with the potential to rule the world.

OGHENAOGIE:
you are Just foolishly emotional...age grade football is different from top tier football...nwakali was best in 2015 Under 17 today chukwueze who was third is in national team ahead of him....
Mikel has paid his dues and lived to expectations...
if you think he is not in the top ten great players of all times for Nigeria..na for ur pocket..the fact and statistics are out there...
using Messi to judge him is crass stupidity...afta all Mikel has an international trophy and Messi don't have one..
Aguero was best 2007 under 20 has he won ballon dor??
Neymar,casemiro,allison were no where in 2009 under 17 today de are pillars for club and country...that Mikel played well in Age grade and has done well over a decade for club and country shows he is good

Your stupidity is staggering.

We are talking about Mikel, you talking nonsense.

Perhaps, you need to go back and read news articles in 2005. Mikel was not just one of the best players in the 2005 u20 World Cup, but he was someone whom everyone knew had the potential to be one of the best midfielders in the world. His gift was obvious to some of the best coaches of that time.

And he had started well on the pitch with Chelsea, but partying and constant absence in training destroyed him.

udemzyudex:
You have comprehension problem,who is talking about condoning your politicians?

I'm done replying you.

See who is talking about comprehension skills.

I asked if we should condone badness because politicians are bad?

If you can't read with understanding, stay off replying posts. Read and pass.

OGHENAOGIE:
go and remove the captain give musa...
can u mention Messi teammate at under 20 Argentina still playing for national team...
where is taiwo...
some of una no get sense comparing Mikel to Messi...
Mikel ranks among top ten best players of all times for Nigeria...and is a African legend

Don't be stupid.

Messi and Mikel were the two best players in that competition and coming off that competition, the world was expecting much from Mikel. We all remember the struggles of Manchester United and Chelsea over him, including court injunctions. Go and read about what Mourinho said about Mikel when Chelsea eventually won the rights to him. Even Messi did not get so much buzz.

As for legends, Mikel does not come close to the first 10 even among the midfielders that we have had.

udemzyudex:
Oga nobody is forcing Nigeria to go play football, if we can't afford the money then we better stay at home.

Your politicians have been stealing more task payers money how many times have you go out there to protest.


The people you played with are no f0ols, they didn't come to play.
Formation can bring out or keep a player for shinning,tnd opponent you're playing against with will come with a aim to keep one or two player at bay from doing their normal job.

Mikel obi played in his new club and many people, I mean those that understand football well apllualded him.
You say he is destroyed by lack of seriousness and ambition, really?
Have you heard of any coach complaining about him?
Just tell me, you said he is not serious, who were the first to arrive camp?
You said he is not ambitious tell me how many African footballers have achieved what he has achieved in football?


You keep saying Mikel is not in the team cos of lack of commitment, do you even know what commitment means?
I bet you don't.

So, because politicians are bad, we should condone badness? Moreover, we are not talking about protests, but criticism. I criticize politicians failing in their duties. There is no need to be sentimental when someone is serving poorly. I am am an auditor. If I fail in my duties, a lot of people will be affected and I should expect and accept criticisms.

Mikel Obi partied and missed trainings in his earliest seasons in Chelsea and was almost sacked if not for his father flying in to beg. Still, Mikel barely took training seriously. Mourinho did not destroy Mikel. Mikel destroyed himself. In fact, Mikel has Mourinho to thank for his stay in Chelsea. Other coaches would have sacked him for his lack of seriousness and constant partying.

Mikel is also known for selecting matches, especially when it comes to Nigeria. Siasia wanted him on the 2008 Olympics football team, but Mikel declined. The same thing happened recently when he kept giving Rohr excuses. This is a nonsense he can never try with a coach like Westahof.

That is why Oliseh gave Ahmed Musa the captain's band rather than Mikel. Mikel lacks commitments to country.

udemzyudex:
Can you play for 45mins?

Taxpayers' money go into preparing these guys for the AFCON. They are not doing it for free. They should be criticized when they do a bad job. If you pay a mechanic to check your car, and he does a below par job, won't you complain?

As for your question, not everyone is a footballer. The fact that someone is not a footballer does not mean he can't criticize a footballer. I don't have to be a doctor to criticize a doctor who has failed to do the job he is paid handsomely to do.

I am not trying to judge Mikel's level of competency as I do believe that he is very talented but was destroyed by a lack of seriousness and ambition. This was a guy who was sought after by major clubs after the 2005 u20 world cup. He went to Chelsea and led a reckless life while Messi was busy building his own career. Today, we can see where Messi and Mikel stand as far as reputation is concerned.

In my opinion, Mikel should not even be in this team, not because of age or a lack of talent, but because of his obvious lack of commitment. Ahmed Musa should be captain.

gwmlogistic:
Small?? Size of pitch or capacity

The pitch. Especially the one that Egypt and Zimbabwe played on.

All the pitches used so far look too small for a major competition like the AFCON.

ikewaterwater:
We've gotten a photo of Super Eagles player Samuel Kalu at the hospital after surviving a heart attack while training yesterday. Recall we reported that tests from the hospital, revealed that he was dehydrated and just needed to take enough fluid after being stabilized.

The footballer has had rough days in the last few month, as his mother was reportedly kidnapped after which he sustained a hamstring injury while on club duties for French club Bordeaux. Recall that it was reported months ago that his mother Ozuruonye Juliet Kalu, was kidnapped from her car on February 27 as she traveled to her home in Abia state. She was released a week later after a ransom was paid.

Here is his photo below;


https://unclesuru.com/2019/06/22/photo-of-super-eagles-player-samuel-kalu-who-had-a-heart-attack-at-the-hospital/

This grandpa is 21?

Anyway, get well soon.

hoopLA:
Sir,
You have always had a clear and concise way of looking at things,and I greatly respect that.

I appreciate your clarity on issues.
The above post shows why.

Unfortunately we have a lot of superficial people with no depth to grasp the real essence of anything.

Thanks sir

Thank you, my brother.

Nigeria vs Burundi.

Nigeria Double Chance

BTTS: Yes.

Analysis (By Bluntboy)

Super Eagles have a poor striking force. They have fired blank in their last two games. It would be a miracle if they achieve more than a goal margin against Burundi.

The Burundians have a great striking force. In their last 6 matches, they have scored in every game, including against a rejuvenated Tunisian squad this month, and they have only lost once in 10 matches, including against a more fancied Malian squad. With our crops of goalkeepers, Burundi would get a goal. However, the experience of the Super Eagles would be too much for them just as the experience of the Tunisians was too much to cope with.

The Burundian squad is very compact and physical. As debutants, they will be under less pressure, and are very likely to pose the toughest opposition to the Super Eagles in our supposedly easy group. In 2013, it took two penalties to save us from an onslaught of Ethiopian attacks. The same would happen this evening. However, inexperience would be Burundi's greatest undoing in the match.

Correct Score: 2-1 in favor of Nigeria.

Briller:
Biko, point of correction. That marriage is based on deceit. Why would you pretend into marriage and then turn around to stop providing for your family? The Bible addressed such a man as an Infidel. Abeg check out the meaning of that in google, because truly you never believed in the tenets of marriage ever before jumping into it. People can lie to themselves sha.

It doesn't have to be pretence. Marriage is much deeper than you and Abioye can ever understand.

Abioye should not even be discussing pre-marital financial commitments.

luminouz:
I'm confused baba...
I'm talking about a man having something he does to make a living,before he gets married... Not lavishing money on his gf so she knows he is capable...seems that is what you are referring to...I never support that.
I'm not saying a man should be stingy or all that but saying women should avoid men who are not financially committed to them as gf is cool to me. Like u said,he may pay the bills now but marry and makes her unhappy or stuffs...so many variables to consider

Which makes it bad advice.

How should a man show commitments financially before marriage?

The Bible is quite conservative when it comes to dating.

I was a little less conservative by even discussing terms such as love and respect.

I will take it that Abioye wants to be more accommodating by considering the modern trend of dating and financial commitments to somebody you are not responsible to under the laws of the land and church.

Even at that, it is still bad advice.

luminouz:
You have a point but I don't think that's what Pastor Abioye is saying...A man must be ready to take care of his family by providing for them,that provision is key and the commitment he is talking of...
Of course your wife can help you in any and all ways, so long she knows you try your best to provide.
U feel me?

Abioye's advice is misleading. I would like to read the advice in full. But for that part that I read, it is bad advice.

For one thing, any man can show commitments financially just to get what he wants. It is one major reason why people lament "He/she didn't use to be like this before marriage. He/she has changed". A man showing financial commitments before marriage does not mean that he would foot bills during the marriage. Some men can go to Jupiter and back just to impress a lady. Wait until they finally marry her. Many things happen to commitments during marriages. And it is not necessarily due to the diminishing of love.

I think it is time pastors stopped dabbling into deeper/relative aspects of relationships. They should rather emphasize mutual love and respect which is exactly what the Bible emphasizes.

Is it an abomination for a woman to foot bills?

Supposing the man showed financial commitments before marriage but then loses everything later, should the woman run?

bunmconig:
hmmmmm! how the police take know? something is fishy here....

Obviously from eyewitnesses's accounts. That is why police question those who witness crimes.