₦airaland Forum

abbey621:
They are not herdsmen, an average herdsmen does not have the money to purchase an AK47!

So, I no know how herdsmen look like again ko?

How much is AK47 and how much is one Nama(cow)?

E bi like say you think those boys are poor.

Bros, i repeat " I saw herdsmen with 3 AK47...".

abbey621:
Only fools would believe they are actually herdsmen. Herdsmen don't go around carrying AK47 and other assault rifles, herdsmen value their cows more than anything, they won't leave their cows behind and run away. Isn't it a coincidence that Boko Haram attacks are suddenly became non-existent when herdsmen attacks began? Anyways whether it's herdsmen or Boko Haram they should be dealt with by all means necessary!

Bros, i will not lie to... I saw herdsmen when they tried to rob hummer buses with AK47(3 of them) along Benin - Ore express road before they were repelled by the police on patrol 2 years ago.

I was told before then by victims robbed by the herdsmen on that road but i didn't really believe until i saw it that day with my two koko koro eyes. The police spared their lives by not shooting at them when they took to their heels on sighting the police.

arcnomec:
At Senate Hearing, Emirs, Herdsmen Clash with N’Central, Southern Leaders over Grazing Reserves
6 FG unfolds plan for ranches Senator: Govt has monopoly of violence
Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja
Stakeholders at a one-day public hearing on farmers and herdsmen’s clashes organised by the joint Senate Committees on Agriculture and National Security and Intelligence in Abuja were shocked on Tuesday when herdsmen rejected the federal government’s proposal to create ranches for cattle rearing.
Stakeholders were even more shocked when prominent Northern leaders threw their weight behind the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association.
The government’s proposal was conceived to stop the incessant killings of innocent Nigerians by herdsmen as well as perpetual hostility between the farmers and herdsmen in different parts of the country.
However, the herdsmen, under the aegis of Miyetti Allah, pushed for the creation of grazing reserves and routes, which would sustain their nomadic tradition of moving cattle from one part of the country to the other.
But representatives of the South-east and North-central zones sharply opposed their submission and threw their weight behind federal government’s presentation by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on the government’s plan to create ranches for cattle rearers and consequently restrict their movement.
But Miyetti Allah which was represented by its legal adviser, Tukur Bello, asked respective governments and community leaders to “preserve and demarcate trans-human routes and cattle resting points with support from technical and financial partners.”
The group also asked the governments to review past interventions and reports, and simultaneously work out a comprehensive development action plan under the auspices of the National Council on Agriculture for the smooth transformation of livestock production, including all actors in the value chain from pastoralists to transporters, markers, consumers and dealers in livestock by-products.
They also demanded the creation of a Federal Ministry for Livestock Development in Nigeria in line with practices in most African countries that have a large livestock population like Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Republic, Chad, Cameroun and Central Africa Republic.
The group also demanded the funding of grazing reserves development from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intervention fund and SDG fund, and asked for support from technical financial and development partners like the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of United Nations, European Union and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (lFAD), among others.
The submission of Miyetti Allah was strongly supported by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III; Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, Emir of Zazzau and Emir of Katsina, who were all represented by individuals and affirmed that they had been sent to support the position of cattle rearers.
Their position was also supported by Professor Ango Abdullahi and Senator Jubril Aminu who claimed that grazing reserves were created by the late Sardauna of Sokoto, Ahmadu Bello, and should be sustained.
But Ohanaeze Ndigbo, which was represented by Mr. Paddy Njoku, opposed Miyetti Allah’s demand for grazing routes, saying the nomadic tradition of raising cattle was archaic and outdated and should be phased out.
Njoku also said Ohanaeze supported the idea of ranching as against grazing reserves, and advised the federal government to immediately disarm herdsmen and forthwith commence moves for the rehabilitation of communities.
He insisted that cattle rearing was a private business and hence, it would be wrong for the government which belongs to all to deploy state resources to fund it.
Earlier in his submission, Lopkobiri said Nigerians needed to embrace the United States and Saudi Arabian models which created ranches for cattle rearing.
He said the development made their cattle more productive, pointing out that Saudi Arabia currently produces 4.7 million litres of milk daily for the entire Middle East.
Lokpobiri added that restricting the movement of cattle had become imperative if cows were expected to be productive, adding that when ranches are created, cattle will be healthy because they will be provided with water and grass.
He also said the development would curtail the spread and transmission of cattle-borne diseases to man.
Lokpobiri recalled that when there were repeated cases of conflicts between farmers and herdsmen in the United States, the problem was resolved through the creation of ranches for cattle rearers.
He disclosed further that since Saudi Arabia did not have fertile land to grow grass, they contracted the business of growing grass to a United States firm which he said grows the grass for them and periodically exports it to Saudi Arabia.
The junior minister also compared cattle rearing in Nigeria with Brazil, noting that whereas Brazil has 220 million cows, Nigeria has less than 19 million, recalling that 415 grazing reserves which once existed in Nigeria had been taken over by buildings and land acquisition.
He added that 5,000 hectares of land had been provided by governors from nine states to aid the provision of ranches, disclosing that the land would be well utilised for the provision of boreholes, dams and medical facilities for the treatment of cows.
Lokpobiri also said in view of the projection that Nigeria would become the third most populous country in the world, the government had earmarked plans to import animal semen for artificial insemination to aid in the productivity of cattle and avert starvation in future.
In his submission, the Chief of Defence of Staff (CDS), Lt.-General Gabriel Olonisakin, who was represented by Major-General Edward Nzeh, said following the presidential order to end the killings by herdsmen, the CDS had cultivated the collaboration of military agencies with paramilitary agencies to tackle the menace.
He also said the CDS was working on the establishment of a joint task force to patrol affected areas and simultaneously mop up illegal arms in circulation among herdsmen, adding that the military was working with other security outfits to protect the borders.
On his part, the Inspector General of Police (IG), Solomon Arase, who was represented by an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Ibrahim Idris, said sharing borders with neighbouring conflict-prone countries of Cameroun, Niger and Chad had led to the proliferation of arms among herdsmen whom he said migrate to the southern part country.
He also said the police are prepared to control the possession of firearms, even as he described cattle rustling as a criminal activity which must be duly punished.
The IG also disclosed that 70 cases of cattle rustling had been recorded while 99 conflicts between farmers and herdsmen had also been documented.
But contrary to Lokpobiri’s claim that the killers were not Fulani, a representative of Southern Kaduna insisted that killers of Southern Kaduna people were Fulani men whom he said wanted to seize communities in the area.
He warned that Southern Kaduna people would resist any attempt to take their land and give to another group of persons.
But the chairman of the joint committee, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, interrupted him, saying all land belonged to the federal government and the government reserved the right to take any land anywhere it wishes, threatening further that only “government has the monopoly on violence.”
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So, if Government want, dem fit replace some people ancestral land with another people ko?

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terzurum5:
_{TheGoodJoe this one is even begging to play for us and the NFF seems to be the ones delaying his planned debut, over to you Sir Forgiveness}

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Kenneth Otigba Snubs Hungary Again; Writes To NFF & Hungarian Federation Over Switching International Allegiance
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Heerenveen defender Kenneth Otigba has hinted that he snubbed the chance to play for Hungary at the 2016 UEFA European Championship after he was contacted as he wants to fulfill his dreams of representing the Super Eagles.


The former Hungary U17s skipper has revealed that he has met several of the requirements needed for him to change his allegiance from Hungary to Nigeria and the ball is now in the court of the Nigeria Football Federation.


The BBC reported on Monday that Otigba, Chuba Akpom (Arsenal) and Dominic Iorfa (Wolves) may debut for the national team during the World Cup qualifiers.


“I played many games for Hungary’s youth teams and I have written to the NFF and the Hungarian Federation as well that I want to play for Nigeria if I’m given the chance, ” Otigba told allnigeriasoccer.com.

“I have a Nigerian passport, and made every contact and made every step to change my international allegiance to Nigeria.”


Kenneth Otigba was pleased to learn that he could be months away from making his international debut for Nigeria, with the NFF stating that the Heerenveen stopper will be handed a call up once they receive clearance from Fifa.


“I am very happy of course even if I am a little in the picture. I know if I do my very best, and I keep on playing games in my team I will get a chance to show myself.

“That’s a dream for me to play in the Super Eagles, and I think I can make the defense more organized.


“I was contacted a few times to play for the Hungary national team after I cancelled the last call up for a game but not officially, but my answer was still the same. My dream is Super Eagles, ” Kenneth Otigba added.

The Kaduna-born Otigba has made 31 appearances in the Dutch Eredivisie this season and has netted three times from his defensive position.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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I still dey observe. (observation mood)

The ministry of Fayemi has not been really proactive of late. Hope he lives up to his fans expectation.

tysontim:
This is needed because IPOB claiming the whole eastern Nigeria and parts of North is just a pipe dream. The Oil in SS must be shared by all, I just pray they develop this oil producing communities because that is what matters. Now If there were to be Niger Delta Republic there will be program. Leaving the Igbos in SS is the same thing as leaving Igbos in charge Niger Delta country, blood is thicker than water. Leaving the Igbos in SS out of the Republic will give way to Ijaws to dominate the Minority and no one wants that. Continuing with Nigeria as it is, the country will still be stagnant or at worse move backwards.

Here is the solution


Foremost constitutional lawyer Prof. Ben Nwabueze has, meanwhile,
canvassed the regrouping of Nigeria's 36 states into six regions, as Senator Ike Ekweremadu suggested. The
proposed configuration, in a memorandum he submitted to the CDCC are:

Southern Region - comprising Akwa Ibom, Annang, Cross River, Degema,
Delta, Edo, Ogoja and Bayelsa communities, with the headquarters to be
mutually agreed upon.

Eastern region - comprising Abia, Anambra, Anioma (old Aboh and Asaba
divisions), Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Port Harcourt (old Ahoada and Port
Harcourt) communities with headquarters at Enugu.

Western Region - Ekiti, Kwara, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo states
- with headquarters at Ibadan.

Central Region - comprising Apa (Idoma), Benue, Jema'a (southern Zaria
- old Kachia, Jema' and Saminaka council areas), Kogi, Niger, Plateau
communities, with headquarters at Jos.

North-Eastern Region - having Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Katagun,
Taraba and Yobe communities, with headquarters at Maiduguri.

North-Western Region - comprising Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina,
Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states, with headquarters in Kaduna.

This arrangement no go work. If Aboh, Asaba and P/h can be lumped together with the East because of their whatever.. .. then what stops Warri, some parts of Delta state, Akoko Edo, Jebba, some parts of Kogi etc to be annexed to Western region?

Abi dem no get blood line with the westerners again?

We must share it equally. Habi i lie!

deliveryboy:
Agbami is offshore bayelsa, the fields is owned by Star Deep Water Petroleum, and it's being operated by Chevron Nigeria Limited. Oga get your facts right.

Sorry, i mistook Agbami for Bonga but nevertheless according to international law it is not under the jurisdiction of Bayelsa.

When Nigeria want divide Niger Delta go lose many oyel fields.

groovie:
Agbami is offshore Bayelsa

Agbami is not offshore Bayelsa. It is offshore Delta state. But if we go by international law. Hehehe! Ondo na em get am.

Adaure4ever:
allow the ijaw man to control his Oil. Simple.
I remember when i went to bayelsa for a wedding, I was shocked at the rate of poverty there.
Yet they have Oil under their ground.
who will accept this injustice.
Why must Niger Delta Oil be A CommonWealth?

Then let the Ijaws go control dem oil for Bayelsa and not Delta state. Abi na dem get the oil for Delta state?

What did they do with the 13% whatever they received from the oyel money?

Na me help dem squander the money?

Even if dem dash dem all the oil money, no be my problem, let dem stay off other people's business. That's all.

NwaEzefuNaMba:
FLASH: Bombing of Chevron facility-All Nigerian power plants using gas to shut down in 1hr i.e Omotosho, Geregu, Olorunsogo, Egbin, Ughelli

https://mobile.twitter.com/SaharaReporters/status/728594876129017857

Where is Geregu and Ughelli?

See wetin Ijaw dey cause 4 Niger Delta? No worries una cup go soon full wella.

Na only dem get oil for Nigeria, Itshekiri wey get oil pass for Delta no dey para, na Ijaw wey steal to get come dey form.

Make dem waka commot go Bayelsa go dey......

Tigers star could switch allegiance to Nigeria


Hull City right back Moses Odubajo will be asked by Nigeria to represent the nation on the international stage according to the Hull Daily Mail.

The 22 year old has already represented England at Under 20s level but it has been reported that the player is wanted by Nigerian head coach Samson Siasia to feature for the African nation at full international level.

Odubajo qualifies to play for Nigeria through one of his parents. As the full back has not featured competitively for England, he will be able to switch his allegiance to Nigeria if he wishes to do so without facing any restrictions or sanctions from FIFA.

The Super Eagles have qualified for five of the last six FIFA World Cups, reaching the last 16 stage of the competition in Brazil two years ago. The nation are currently ranked 67th in the world in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Nigeria were Africa Cup of Nations winners just three years ago when the tournament was held in South Africa.



Nigeria’s potential offer to Odubajo could provide the defender with the opportunity to showcase his talent on the world stage. The player has played a key role for Steve Bruce’s Hull City side this season after a £3.5 million move from Brentford last summer with Odubajo making 48 appearances for the club to date.

Playing on the full international stage would be some achievement for Odubajo, a player who has come through the academy set up at Leyton Orient and has had to bide his time for Football League playing opportunities in the past.

http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/2/829172227?-21310:8643

TheSuperNerd:
Ifeanyi Matthew and Ubong Ekpai won't make the final list in my books. I was kinda shocked the writer mentioned them as part of the "key 10".

Musa Mohammed was excellent in that game against Brazil's U-23 that had Gabigol, Malcolm, and Andreas Pereira leading that Brazilian attack at different points of that game. Musa was the best defender on the day.

Look, you guys should cut Musa some slack. His is a case of " Class is permanent but form is temporary". Musa got Class and top potentials as a defender especially at Right back. The lad got balls and guts to stand against even the best. He showed it in that Brazil friendly.

No doubt, Odubajo edges Musa in experience and some other qualities little wonder reports are still making rounds of NFF's attempt to get him. But right now, we have Musa and he's a Class Act.

It's true he's not featured as much for his club but when he was given the chance he showed his qualities. I hope his big breakthrough comes at club level like Chidiebere Nwakali is currently experiencing.

But no one can deny this fact: MUSA MOHAMMED IS ONE PLAYER WHO WILL ALWAYS GIVE HIS VERY BEST FOR ANY TEAM HE FEATURES IN AND MOST TIMES HE DOES HIS JOB PERFECTLY... SO PERFECTLY THAT HE REMINDS ME OF THE LEGENDARY BRAZILIAN RIGHT FULLBACK, CAFU.



Personally, whenever Musa plays I don't lose sleep (yes, he can be a bit rash and overzealous but with a little more time he will outgrow those) because I know he will always command his right back role and give any left winger he faces a big hell of a time.... and I mean a big hell!!!! My goodness! Musa is a leader! You see it all over him and in his plays. THE LAD'S GOT HEART FOR BIG GAMES.

All he needs is his time to shine at club level. I'm sure he's working hard. Look at Chidiebere Nwakali, he never featured for Malaga and Girona, he was never given a shot. But he's currently flying high with IK Start of Norway.

Musa and C.Nwakali are two very hardworking players. To me, they were probably two of our five most hardworking players at UAE 2013.... THE OTHERS BEING Akinjide Idowu, Aliyu Abubakar and Taiwo Awoniyi.


So please, Spare Musa... the lad is a good gain for Nigerian football in the long run. I wish we get Odubajo too and fast. We need quality options at right back in the Super Eagles for the future after Rio 2016. There is also Godswill Elohor Ekpolor of Barca (thankfully he featured against Brazil u-23 in that friendly in Vitoria.... shows he's deeply under our watch now ).

Seems Kingsley Ehizibue and Tyrone Ebuehi may be lost to other nations but I sincerely hope not. But like I've always said, try, we will to get these exceptional foreign-borns but we won't get all...

In conclusion, I fault Matthew's and Ekpai's name as part of GoalNigeria's top 10 must-go-to Rio. But Musa deserves his place. He's special.... despite lack of game time.

Ok na. I hope lack of game time will not tell on him and that's my fear.

terzurum5:
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Top 10: New stars who must be included in Nigeria's Olympic squad
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Goal present the top 10 players eligible for Dream Team VI who must be called up for Nigeria's squad for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
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Kenneth Omeruo, Kasimpasa: Few realise Kenneth is still eligible for the Olympic team due to the leadership role he has assumed in the Super Eagles since making his debut in 2013. His case is reminiscent of the trio of Victor Ikpeba, Sunday Oliseh and Jay-Jay Okocha who made the Atlanta '96 squad despite playing in the World Cup two years earlier. With the current occupants of the Dream Team VI defence doing little to instil confidence, Omeruo will be a welcome addition to bring calm, stability and experience to an otherwise disorganised defence.
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Chidozie Awaziem, FC Porto: A player who has seen his stock rise in the past four months after emerging from relative obscurity. A defensive midfielder by trade, he was converted to a central defender and has racked up nine first-team appearances to date, notching one goal. He is a good passer of the ball due to his development as a holding midfielder, and the Dream Team could use a player who is willing to build the play from the back. Who knows, perhaps a Portuguese-speaking player could be useful in Brazil?!
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Musa Muhammed, Istanbul Basaksehir FK: Captain fantastic at U-17 and U-20 level, Musa has got great potential, and his marauding runs down the right flank are reminiscent of the great Cafu. Whenever he ventures forward from his defensive position, he can deliver inch-perfect crosses for his forwards. With the Dream Team currently solely reliant on Oghenekaro Etebo for set pieces, Musa will happily share those responsibilities as he is both consistent and eye-catching.
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Wilfred Ndidi, Genk: 'Dogo' is experienced for his young age, having featured at two U-20 World Cups, is a two-cap Nigeria international and is playing his first full campaign in Belgium, where he has featured regularly for Genk. One of his key assets is his ability to play anywhere across the backline and he is lightening quick despite his height and comfortable on the ball. Interestingly, both caps came as a midfielder under Sunday Oliseh. Ndidi's versatility and poise could be invaluable in Brazil.
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Ifeanyi Matthew, Kano Pillars: Ifeanyi has grown from strength to strength since he broke onto the international scene in 2013 with the U-17s in Morocco. A versatile midfielder who is equally adept at both defensive and offensive positions, he could become Nigeria's own Michael Essien with his high work rate, excellent passing and long-range shots which often result in goals. If anyone was in doubt about his qualities, he certainly did enough to silence doubters at the CHAN earlier in the year, where he was one of Nigeria's standout performers.
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Alex Iwobi, Arsenal: Alexander the Great! Iwobi has steadily progressed at club level over the past six months, and has come into his true element recently, making his competitive international debut against Egypt. With Arsenal, he has impressed in the Champions League, and proved to be a decisive operator in the EPL. He brings a different kind of creativity to the team and will surely be a delight to watch. He is expected to play a starring role for Nigeria at the games this summer.
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Kelechi Iheanacho, Manchester City: Kelechi is one talent Samson Siasia has failed to include in his team over the past year due to club commitments. The Olympics aren't a Fifa-approved event, and it is expected that the NFF will do everything humanly possible to get arguably Nigeria's best talent at this level to feature. Kelechi will bring creativity, goals and much-needed experience to the attacking third. At this level, you don't get too many chances at goal and such a fine finisher needs to be present.
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Ubong Ekpai, Akwa United: A surprise inclusion on the list, but you don't get to score the lone goal against mighty Brazil in a friendly played at their backyard and get overlooked. He was initially a part of the team last year but lost his way and received a recall ahead of last month's friendly against the Selecao, which he grabbed with both hands. Ubong has been in good form this season for hometown club Akwa United, netting key goals for the Promise Keepers since his return from a stint at Kano Pillars.
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Imoh Ezekiel, Anderlecht: Imoh has put behind him the disappointment of failing to even make Nigeria's provisional squad ahead for the 2014 World Cup, despite rumours that he eyed Qatari nationality ahead of the 2022 World Cup ahead of his move to the Middle East two years ago. Now back in Belgium, Imoh is playing his best football once again. He could be a real asset for the Dream Team's attack with his goals, skill, pace and strength, despite his diminutive frame. He should be confident of making it to Brazil this time around.
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Issac Success, Granada: A prolific goalscorer who has not had the opportunity to feature regularly for his country due to club commitments, Success was the first member of the victorious Golden Eaglets of 2013 to get a pro deal in Europe, and hit the ground running less than a year later in La Liga. Success has shown his tactical versatility subsequently, playing anywhere in attack, but he is more deadly as the central striker, where his killer instincts in front of goal can be devastating. Compiled by Dami Ugbane
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Dey don start to dey sell bad market ehn!

Which one be Musa Mohammed we never play ball since 90 kiridi, Matthew ifeanyi ahead of Abdul Ajagun?

And which one be Ubong Ekpai? Abegi make i no hear their name for that list ooooo. Because all this voice out to arrange write up.

Explorers:
21. Children can take swim lessons as early as 12 months.

Now, i see. Thanks

Explorers:
1. In Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Estonia and Finland, the curriculum for the fifth grade (fourth grade in Estonia) states that all children should learn how to swim as well as how to handle emergencies near water. Most commonly, children are expected to be able to swim 200 metres(660)ft of which at least 50 metres(160 ft) on their back after first falling into deep water and getting their head under water. Even though about 95 percent of Swedish school children know how to swim, drowning remains the third most common cause of death among children.



https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_swimming?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C2561313325

From what age do you think is perfect to train a child?

BlackAlbino6:
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Nigeria Lagging Behind England For Services Of Highly-Rated Arsenal Goalie Arthur
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The English FA is ahead of the Nigeria Football Federation for the services of highly-rated Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.


The Gunners U15s netminder has made remarkable progress at Arsenal since he joined the club and is on the brink of earning a promotion to the U18s after he made the squad for their 4-1 win over Sunderland U18s last Friday.


Arthur Okonkwo has been described by one of his peers, who keeps goal for a rival London team, as a goalkeeper with good reflexes and has tipped him to make the grade at Arsenal.


“He is a good goalkeeper, good overall. He is good in shot-stopping and distribution, I have played against him,” the source told allnigeriasoccer.com.

“For his age, he is tall for a goalkeeper. England are ahead of Nigeria now for his services.”

Arthur Okonkwo has played for England at U15 level.
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Please all eyes on this guy
cc:Icon4s, TheSuperNerd, tbaba1234, forgiveness, TheGoodJoe, Joseph1013, e.t.c. Please someone should contact Coach Manu Garba to invite the boy to at least participate in one of their trainings.

Na wa ooo. Talents just bokun but our coaches just want chop....

Thanks, I am now watching him.

A Time for Everything

There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:

a time to kill and a time to heal,

a time to tear down and a time to build,

a time to weep and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance,

a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

a time to search and a time to give up,

a time to keep and a time to throw away,

a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and a time to speak,

a time for war and a time for peace.

And there was a time South Korea never allowed dollar to be transferred abroad, never allowed her citizens to travel abroad, suffered, developed her industries, never allowed importation of goods produced in South Korea(even when they did, imposed 100% tax) ..... There was a time they endured suffering hoping to enjoy in the future. Now, South Korea is one of the top 10 richest country in the world.

There is no short cut to success. It always comes with determination, focus and sacrifice.

This is the time to look inward, develop and pratrionize local goods.

Who know say Arik dey go Yankee if dis kain things no happen? And how dis kain things go fit happen if we get more than 8 local airlines?

It is time for those billionaires to invest in the aviation industry...

MTN and Econet extorted Nigerians through selling expensive sim card and very high tariff rates but when Glo came out wetin happen?

And why MTN never withdraw their investment in Nigeria?

Which investors get liver to leave Nigeria when dey know what dey got to loose?

Fellow Nigerians, think deeply. May God help us from the jaws of vampires. AMEN

International politics/personal interest vs common sense/National interest

Icon4s:
Some peeps will still come here and castigate the NFF for nt inviting this kind of player.

Na who be that?

Exclusive: Watford Star Ighalo Ruled Out Of Olympic Games,As Siasia Picks Mikel,Ahmed Musa &Efe Ambrose

Published: April 22, 2016


Exclusive: Watford Star Ighalo Ruled Out Of Olympic Games,As Siasia Picks Mikel,Ahmed Musa &Efe Ambrose
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Watford striker Odion Ighalo will not be representing the Dream Team VI at the 2016 Olympic Games.

Ighalo was snubbed by Nigeria U23s manager Samson Siasia when he shortlisted 60 names for the competition in Brazil, meaning he has been totally ruled out of playing for the Dream Team, with the former Nantes striker stating that he will not select any player outside the provisional squad list sent to the Nigeria Football Federation.

Though Siasia earlier pronounced that Ighalo is being considered as one of the three players above the age limit after plundering goals aplenty for Watford in the Premier League, it is thought that the Hornets number 24 was never contacted by the coach regarding representing his team.

Celtic defender Efe Ambrose could win his second medal at the Olympic Games, having been named in the roster as one of three over-aged players, while this website can confirm that Chelsea star Obi Mikel and CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa have been included as well.

At Atlanta 1996, Emmanuel Amuneke and Uche Okechukwu were the players above the age limit, Garba Lawal and Godwin Okpara were the experienced players in 2000 while Peter Odemwingie was the only player more than 23 years picked for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18761

Exclusive: Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Omitted From Nigeria U23s Provisional Roster For 2016 Olympic Games

Published: April 22, 2016



Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has not been selected in Nigeria’s provisional squad list for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

The 22-year-old had indicated his interest that he would love to represent the Nigeria U23s at the Olympic Games, and had been tipped make the roster, especially as he is within the age limit.

Dream Team VI coach Samson Siasia has drawn up a list of 60 players which has been sent to the Nigeria Football Federation and his name was missing from the roster.

Assuming Omeruo made the squad list for the competition and was given a run out in any of the matches, he would join a select group of players to have played in the five international tournaments sanctioned by Fifa.

The central defender represented the Golden Eaglets at the 2009 Fifa U17 World Cup before starring at the 2011 Fifa U20s, then played at the 2013 Confederations Cup and World Cup the following year.

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18760

We don enter one chance with Siasia's selection. Imagine! the unfit and bench warmer Ambrose is on the list as one of the overaged players. Hehehe! We go hear am for Olympics. Na sidon dey watch mood I dey so. Hehehe!

RIO 2016: SIASIA GIVES HOME BASEDS DEADLINE, MAY OFFER MIKEL OLYMPIC SPOT

Nigeria's U-23 coach Samson Siasia.(Getty)
Rio 2016: Siasia gives home baseds deadline, may offer Mikel Olympic spot
Posted By: Adeniyion: April 21, 2016In: 9JA NEWS, WORLD NEWSNo Comments
Head Coach of the Nigeria U-23 team, Samson Siasia has disclosed that any of the players invited from the domestic scene who fails to report to camp by Monday, 25th April should not bother coming to camp, as the technical crew will work with only players available to them and are willing to play at the Olympics.

Speaking after the team’s training session at the practice pitch of the Abuja National Stadium, Coach Siasia said he does not want to make the mistake of the past when players who had been penciled down by the coaching crew were not available when needed.

“I want to work with only the players on ground, and to get them to the shape I want,” Siasia reiterated.

On the issue of other teams in Nigeria’s Group B already announcing plans to include very experienced over-aged players, the U-23 gaffer said the technical crew and the players are not scared of any individual player, but would rather bother about the quality of opposition at the Olympics’ football event.

“Yes, I have read of plans by Sweden to include someone like Zlatan Ibramovich as one of their over –aged players for the Games. Good for them, but as far as we are concerned, there is nothing like fear. For us, we are trying to put up a team, and that will determine which players we are going to bring. We have played against players of stronger caliber than Zlatan. We have played against Lionel Messi and Di Maria and others.

“We would rather think of the fact that they have a strong team tha‎t will play against us, and not individual players. I don’t want to jump around and start mentioning names, and later if those players are not available, we would be disappointed. So, I have to be sure of what I am doing and when that time comes we will release the names.”

On the issue of players like John Mikel Obi and Ogenyi Onazi showing interest in playing for Nigeria at the Olympics, Siasia remarked: “I guess that because Mikel missed out the last time, he wants to make up for it. Not only that, the last couple of games he has played for the Super Eagles, he has been playing very well, and if he wants to be part of the team, of course he is welcome, but as I said we have to look at the positions we really, really need people. We are not going to select players because they play for the Super Eagles or because they are still under the age bracket. They have to compete with those players who actually qualified the team for the Olympics.”

Coach Siasia confirmed that he has sent a provisional list of 60 players for the Games. According to him, “if your name is not on that list, then no Olympics for you. That’s why we put as many names as we can, we don’t know the Europe -based players whose clubs would release for the Games.”


http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/2/826959707?-21310:8643:t

Pavarotti:
Speaking of Sadiq

Liverpool interested in €12m Umar Sadiq

http://www.soccerassembly.com/groups/nigerian-players-abroad/forum/topic/liverpool-interested-in-e12m-umar-sadiq/#post-170

Just How many Nigerian Players do Liverpool want ?

;DThat shows the lad is good. Anyway i hope he impresses Siasia in training.

Icon4s:
Those two mentioned names resemble themselves. They must nt both play in same team else the commentator would jst be bitting his tongue especially if one passes the ball to the other.

Something like:".....and Ebuehi finds Ehizibue..".

You can actually spell Ebuehi from Ehi zi bue.

Hehehe!

chrisooblog:
see as you dey shine teeth congrats your hero was called up lets hope for his sake and general good of nigeria he impresses

Hehehe! 'your hero' mbanu! 'our hero' that's right.

Icon4s:
I expect Moses Odubanjo to make the Olympics Team if invited. That Right back is about the least keenly contested position in that team.

Well, i hope.... but i have not heard any rumour of his name on the list.

The likes of Musa Mohammed, Godswill Ekpolo, Shehu Abdullahi, Nura Abdullahi, Seth, Ehizibue and Ebuechi will give moses Odubanjo run for his money.

RIO 2016| List of Siasia’s 10 Over-aged Players

National U-23 team coach, Samson Siasia has included 10 over-aged players in the 60-man list he submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) technical committee for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in August.

The coach, who has commenced training in Abuja with some of the listed players is expected to pick his final 21 players for the games from the pool which included the 10 over-aged players that would be reduced to three for the final list.
Siasia, who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja refused to disclose the names of the 10 players, insisting that it was not yet time to unveil them.

Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, Ogenyi Onazi, Ahmed Musa and Odion Ighalo are some of the over-aged players the former Super Eagles coach would pick from his pool.
Siasia, who confirmed reports that the Dream Team VI would be playing Honduras in an international friendly match, noted that the team is not yet prepared for the Olympic Games, even as his target at the Olympics is nothing short of the gold medal.
“It is out of place to ask whether we are ready because we are certainly not ready. We just started training and it will take some while for us to be ready. Now that we have known our group opponents and secured some friendly matches after speaking with some of the coaches during the draw, we will be very focused.

“The Honduras coach specifically assured me that he would be ready to lead his team for a friendly with my team during our pre-tournament camping in USA. For me, the most important thing is to put a formidable team together to do the job for us in Rio.
“We have a list of 60 players in the pool. It is obvious now that we cannot bring in any new player into those 60 shortlisted players. We have already resumed all the paper work to ensure that we submit the list on time before the deadline.

“The federation has started writing letters to the foreign clubs of the players we penciled down for possible selection. We want to plead with them for permission to release the players for us in August for the tournament.

“I included about 10 over-aged players in the shortlisted 60 players. It became necessary because if we don’t include them in the list, it will be very difficult for them to make the final list.
“For now I don’t want to disclose the identity of the over-aged players in the list until I know the current form of the players and the positions we need their assistance.” he noted.

The Dream Team VI coach also dismissed claims that the listing of PSG of France attacker, Zlatan Ibrahimovich and Juan Cuadrago as over-aged players for Sweden and Colombia respectively, could be a threat to the Nigerian side.

“They know why they need those players to play for them, but obviously they can’t scare us. It is not about one individual, it is about a team. We have played against bigger players before in the Olympics. Are they going to present a stronger team that will play against us? That is the question and not about an individual player.” He noted.


http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/2/826835342?-21310:8643:t

Icon4s:
I have been waiting for your reaction on these invitees.

It is good they are invited so that Mr Forgiveness Ajagun Solanke will not say a certain group of players were nt given the opportunity.

BTW what offense did Moses Odubanjo commit?

Bros, to react now na money oo. you know what i mean.

Moses Odubanjo was invited to the U23 camp in 2014 but his club refused to realise him as at that time but Moses later went ahead to honour England's invitation to play in Toulon Tournament.

forgiveness:
Exclusive: Siasia Invites Roma Defender Abdullahi, Panathinaikos Midfielder Ajagun,Abubakar To Training Camp;Recalls Sokari,Etor

Published: April 20, 2016


Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria U23s coach Samson Siasia has drawn up a list of players he intends to select for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

And there are some fresh invitees that made what you would rightly call a provisional squad list, with the former Nantes striker set to run the rule over Roma teenage sensations Sadiq Umar and Nura Abdullahi, KuPS defender Aliyu Abubakar and Panathinaikos loanee Abdul Ajagun during the get-together prior to the competition.

Other players that Siasia will monitor at the training camp include, but not limited to, K.V. Oostende striker Godwin Saviour and Barcelona defender Godswill Ekpolo.

The retired Nigeria international has shown his compassionate side as he plans to recall CS Sfaxien star Kingsley Sokari and Enyimba midfielder Daniel Etor, having omitted both players from his recent squads for leaving the Dream Team VI camp without permission just before the 2015 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.

The Nigeria U23s will trade tackles with Sweden, Japan and Colombia in the group stage of the Olympic Games.

http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18739

Ajagun my boy.

Sadiq Umar will give many players heart attack in training.

Siasia please don't forget Moses Odubanjo. Forgive him as your heavenly father forgave you all ya sins. For he knowth what he did.