₦airaland Forum

Na by force?. . . . abeg these people should stop wasting NNPC money searching for oil that is not there. . . . if there is oil in the North, they would have already found some in Chad and Niger.

We Nigerians love to shout for every small thing. . . . what the Georgian President said is not disrespectful as far as I am concerned. . . when did Nigerians start developing all these complexes? . . . .the other day one of our sports ministers called Alex Ferguson 'a liar from the pit of hell' cos he said that Wayne Rooney caught virus in Nigeria. . . abi is it a crime to catch virus in a country?. . . .we Nigerians need to loosen up a bit abeg.

Which Governor is not stealing money?. . . . .EFCC should crack down on these Naija Delta governors and stop holding the people responsible for their theivery. . . it is not militants job to fight these governors. . . they are PDP governors and Federal Govt should be responsible for their thievery. . . militants job is to fight federal govt and not get sidetracked by bloody internal conflicts. . . . that is exactly what the federal govt would prefer. . . .Amaechi said the other day that he has N100Bn to spend on Rivers State but cannot spend it because of the poor security situation. . . .so we at least know the reason why we are not seeing much development.

fire4fire:
I think he may have done it in less than that if he had not slowed down.

De guy na Naija man. He wants to save some money for later. . . cos you get about £100,000 or so everytime you break world record. . . . I am sure he has already run 9.60 in training. . . he just wants to break the record in installments so he can get paid everytime he breaks it. . . instead of getting paid just once if he runs his best time. . . . . I don't believe anything about drugs. . . the guy no get muscles. . . usually the drug cheats are the ones wey pack muscle well well.

TO-TO-RI-TO

Hey, we don win o!

TO-TO-RI-TO

Hey, we don win o!

We don win o!

We don win

We don win o!

We don win


Nice play by the guys. Even Vanzenkin cleared his name. I finally believe.

Nsofor, Ajilore, Odemwingie, Adeleye. Una too much!

Somebody needs to give Adeleye a Super Eagles shirt.

Meanwhile, Argentina are drawing 1-1 with Holland going into extra-time. Please God, let Holland beat them. Although I no dey fear any team again sha.

I don't know why people are getting emotional just because I said the woman may be lying. . . . . . at the end of the day, it does not affect me either way. . . . . but I wonder, really really wonder why una dey vex say I talk say the woman dey lie. Abi, the woman na una relative?. . . . . like I said, if Oyinbo man with all their highly trained special ops cannot rescue their citizens from these kidnappers, then I doubt that Nigerian soldiers/police can. . . . ha

Pizarro has joined Werder Bremen on one-year loan. Thank God.

Sagamite:
Common men!!!

Pure conjecture!!!

You be niger delta land surveyor?

hehehehehe. . . . . let them tell the truth, it was other militants hired by her husband who could have carried out such a rescue, not soldiers or police

There is no Niger Delta village where you can go, set up tripods, sniper rifles etc without the population finding out. . . . at best, it was an ambush at a rendezvous point. . . . which leads me to ask why the kidnappers will bring all their men and the hostage to the rendezvous point. . . . . the point is that Nigerian government officials do not want to be seen giving money to militants especially after the furore over NNPC, Julius Berger etc - so it profits them more to make up stories about snipers and targetmen. At best it was an ambush (which I am sure Mr Secretary would not subject his wife to). More likely, they paid the militants.

Instunla:
@ibime
But at least we should give him credits, winning gold medals in different swimming styles no easy my brother. And i wonder why carl didnt Take to swimming in d first place. Well according to IOC, Micheal Phelps is now the greatest olympian of all time wit a total golds' medal haul of 12

He is a great but he is just a swimmer. . . Carl Lewis competed in 2 seperate disciplines

Who dash him greatest olympian?. . . . . the guy won gold medals in 200m butterfly, 200m breastroke, 200m backstroke, 200m front crawl, 200m freestyle. . . . . its still the same bloody 200 metres. . . . . if you tell Carl Lewis to run 200m, 200m running sideways, 200m hopping, 200m running backwards,. . .  he would have won 30 gold medals by now. The olympic medal system is lopsided.

somze:
I knew you were Ijaw . . . what part?

Okrika


Check this out. . . . .


http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article4535492.ece


[center]Chelsea plot record deal to sign Kaka in 2009[/center]

Chelsea are determined to complete the world-record signing of Kaká, but they will have to wait until next year to do so. Chelsea have not given up hope of completing the world-record signing of Kaká from AC Milan, but have resigned themselves to having to wait until next year to secure his signature. The club view the pursuit of the Brazilian as a long-term project, similar to the one that led to them luring Andriy Shevchenko from the San Siro two years ago, and, after being rejected this summer, will make a renewed attempt to secure their dream signing in 12 months' time.

The Times has learnt that Chelsea are working with several leading agents on a deal that could take more than a year to come to fruition. Milan have rejected several polite inquiries this summer and insisted that Kaká is not for sale at any price, but they indicated that they may be willing to do business in the future.

Chelsea believe that they have a chance of signing the man that Roman Abramovich, the club's owner, has coveted above all others since Shevchenko turned out to be such a spectacular flop, but he will not come cheaply. Kaká signed a new five-year contract worth £6.5million a year after tax in April, with its value rising every year until it expires in 2013.

Chelsea would have to smash their wage ceiling, based around the £135,000 a week earned by John Terry, to sign Kaká, which could cause problems with others in the dressing-room, particularly because Frank Lampard has just ended more than two years of tortuous negotiations by signing a deal that places him on the captain's level.

Adriano Galliani, the Milan vice-president, said last month that they had rejected an “enormous offer” from Chelsea for Kaká and although it was denied at Stamford Bridge, an informal inquiry was made. For all the public bluster emanating from the San Siro around such subjects as Kaká, Shevchenko and Didier Drogba, the two clubs have a good relationship and will continue to talk - directly and through intermediaries - throughout the coming season.

While even Abramovich has a budget, Chelsea have made it clear that they judge each case on its merits and are prepared to pay huge sums for the right player, with any potential transfer fee likely to be far in excess of the £48million that Real Madrid paid Juventus for Zinédine Zidane seven years ago.

Given his relationship with the club and reputation for loyalty, Kaká will not agitate for a transfer, however, and would move only with Milan's blessing.

Chelsea's confidence springs from their close relationship with Milan and the fact that similar long-term tactics paid off in their courtship of Shevchenko, who was also part of the Milan family and whom they tried to sign in three successive summers before the Italian club relented.

The presence of Luiz Felipe Scolari as manager at Stamford Bridge also gives them an advantage because Kaká has expressed an interest in being reunited with the man who named him in his victorious World Cup-winning Brazil squad at the age of 19.

Chelsea's only remaining transfer target before the transfer window closes on August 31 is Robinho, an international team-mate of Kaká, Scolari being content to start the season with his existing squad if the club fail to agree terms with Real. Chelsea had a £19.7million bid rejected last week but are confident of success, particularly as the player's contract talks at Real appear to have stalled.

“He's the type of player who brings some difference to Chelsea and if we can bring that one off then he would add to the squad,” Peter Kenyon, the Chelsea chief executive, said. “If it doesn't, then we're not going to win or lose because of Robinho.”

Scolari has also made it clear that he wants to hold on to fringe players such as Branislav Ivanovic, who has attracted interest from Milan, with Claudio Pizarro and Juliano Belletti the only players who will be allowed to leave. Shaun Wright-Phillips could be sold if Robinho is signed, but only for the right price, and there are doubts as to whether Portsmouth are willing to match the club's valuation.

Chelsea can look forward to receiving an unusual windfall after Fifa ordered Adrian Mutu, their former striker, to pay the club £13.68 million in compensation for a breach of contract. The Romania player was sacked after testing positive for cocaine four years ago and has received the biggest fine given to a footballer, calculated by Fifa’s dispute resolution chamber according to the remaining value of his contract. Mutu is likely to appeal.

Chelsea were given another boost yesterday when Roy Keane tipped them to win the title. “This year for me it’s Chelsea,” the Sunderland manager said. “I always felt that United would do it last year, but I fancy Chelsea this time.

“There’s no African Nations Cup, they’ve got a new manager, they’ve bought one or two new players and for all the ups and downs last year at the club, they still nearly nicked it. If United get a top, top striker they’ve got a chance, but my gut feeling this year would be Chelsea.”

dyabman:
You sign up thats all. Then follow the procedures.,its simple IBIME.

No doubt. I'm in the league.

Ijawboys United.

Who is in your team? I had difficulty selecting Ronaldo because he cost too much.

dyabman:
fantasy.premierleague.com

this is the private leageu code for Nairaland players

99535-25873

you mean http://fantasy.premierleague.com/ ? as opposed to the one with the www. in front.

I don't know how to log in there.

What is the username and password?

Abeg explain the process.

[quote author=Negro_Ntns link=topic=159955.msg2654840#msg2654840 date=1218704240]Ibime,

Thanks for sharing this.  Unless the Guardian report on Russia-Georgia conflict is locked, I believe we would be best served by consolidating all the discussions on the conflict, whatever aspect it is addressing, under that one thread. Can you imagine if each person open his/her own thread on the war, that would be inefficient for brain exercise wouldn't it?[/quote]fashi - this is a significant development and goes way beyond South Ossetia or regional conflict. That is why I opened a brand new thread. The fact that US is pressing for NATO membership for Georgia means that they have checkmated Russia. . . . .as Yankee said, US forces can and will operate in Russias backyard. . . .  if Russia attacks Georgia again, it will be tantamount to declaring world war because NATO is obliged to defend all its member states.

Has anyone noticed that Russia's stockmarket has dropped by 2/3. . . . . . it seems the world doesn't wanna do business with Russia anymore. . . . more significantly, has anyone noticed that oil prices have not increased during all this qwatar?. . . . . does that mean that the new pipeline through Azerbaijan and Georgia has sidelined Russias influence on the World oil market?. . . . .e be like say Russia no get leverage again.

Sagamite:
And then what?

Ask for a private jet to fly you to the Cayman Islands and N4bn to be wired to an account in your name in Switzerland.

Abeg, be realistic.

If them no shoot you, them go put tyre for you neck and make human suya or them go beat you to an inch of your life if you try that crap.

lol. . . . . . like Otokx said, all this womans tall tale is story, story, story. . . . . if you like, make you believe am - na your own wahala be dat.

Akolawole:
Sheva is staying, why on earth could Lampard will not get his wish?

He is most consistent Chelsea players for the last 5 years.

In the land of the Blind, one-eyed should be their king.

We keep waisting monies on few guys, why on earth could a performing "English" Lampard no get his wish?

Nobody wants Sheva and Pizarro. . . . Milan already agreed a deal to loan Sheva and pay 50% of his wages but Ancelotti vetoed the deal. . . as for Pizarro, Hull and Stoke claim that he refuses to lower his wage demands so they can't sign him. . . . . we wish to prevent this very situation happening with Lamps in 3 years time. . . . a wise man should learn from his mistakes. . . . . as Galliani once said, players are like cars, their condition changes from one year to the next. . . .that is why Wenger only gives one year deals to over-30's. . . . some players are completely finished at 32. . . like Vieira, Vieiri, etc.


As for the contract sha, it is not as bad as we expected. It starts on £121,000 per week rising over three years to a peak of £140,000, then dropping back down over the last two years. . . . which is not bad. . . . however, according to The Times, he stands to make more than Terry over that period and Terry is on £135,000 . . . . so the variation in the increment and decrements must not be that large. I suspect that he will be on at least £120,000 in his final year provided that my Mathematics is correct.

Sagamite:
On the Beijing website, Ngr vs USA was listed to be played at 1700hrs and was show in the UK at 10am.

The one against Ivory Coast is listed on the same website at 2100hrs, so that should surely be 2pm?

Yeah its 2pm

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/olympics/football/ . . . . scroll down to bottom of the page

[quote author=Sagamite link=topic=[tt]A) You first reaction is that you will kill the woman and get into serious trouble (if you are not shot anyway) because obviously they know where you are now (The bullets through your colleagues should give you a clue)?[/quote][s]I would put a knife to the womans neck, make I see how them want manage shoot me.[/s] Forget all this yarning. . . . Naija no get any SWAT team. . . . and none brave enough to enter the creeks to rescue this Mrs nobody. . . . wife of secretary to Bayelsa govt. . . . . who is she?. . . . certainly, Naija soldiers ain't willing to risk their lives for nothing. . . . if so, they should provide pictures of the slain militants. . . . Britiko and Yankee citizens have been kidnapped and them never fit rescue anybody successfully. . . . . last time they tried it, militants had to smoke that Scottish guy. . . . . abeg forget your commando stories jo.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/europe/article4526433.ece


[center]Echo of Cold War as US flexes its muscles in the Russia / Georgia conflict[/center]
Sending US forces into Georgia, albeit to deliver humanitarian supplies, represents the most serious military escalation between Washington and Moscow since the end of the Cold War.

Not since British paratroopers came nose to nose with Russian soldiers at Pristina airport in 1999 have the old East-West rivalries resurfaced in such explosive form. Back then, the situation was defused by General Sir Mike Jackson, the British commander, who refused to confront the Russians and “start World War III”.

It is to be hoped that the commanders of the US Navy and Air Force now leading their forces to Georgia will be equipped with the same diplomatic skills. Nevertheless, entering a new war zone is fraught with dangers. The US Navy’s task force will be challenging the Russian naval blockade of Georgia’s ports, while the giant US military cargo planes will be landing close to areas recently bombed by Russian warplanes. The Georgians tried to exploit the move last night by declaring that their ports and airports would be put under US military control, an offer the Pentagon quickly declined.

Everyone concerned is fully aware that this operation has little to do with humanitarian needs. Georgia is not an African country in the grip of a terrible drought. It is a small pro-Western nation at Europe’s fringe that is struggling to recover from a vicious bashing by its giant neighbour.

The presence of US airmen and sailors is meant to send a powerful signal to Tbilisi that Washington will stand by its allies, in this case the crumbling Government of President Saakashvili. The US move is also intended to demonstrate to the Kremlin that US forces can and will operate in Russia’s backyard.

The Russian military could continue to make life difficult for Georgia, but President Bush’s warning of other action against Russia will give Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister, pause for thought. There are already calls to bar Russia from the World Trade Organisation, to expel it from the G8 and even to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Mr Putin’s pet project. So what prompted Mr Bush to come out with such a tough response against his erstwhile ally, after six days of dithering? One clue could be the sabre-rattling by Dick Cheney, the Vice-President, who said at the weekend that the Kremlin’s move would not go unanswered. Mr Cheney may have persuaded Mr Bush that a more robust response was needed. The White House may have felt the need to reimpose its authority after the tough stand taken by John McCain, the Republican nominee for the presidency, who has used the crisis to demonstrate his leadership on national security matters.

The success or failure of the US initiative will depend in large part on how its allies respond. It has called for an emergency meeting of Nato next week to agree a unified response, including confirmation that Georgia and Ukraine will be future members. Countries from the former Soviet bloc are already committed to defending Georgia, but Germany, France and Italy will press for reconciliation with Russia.

Nobody wants a small war in the Caucasus to become the trigger for a new global conflict.

Sagamite:
Next Match, Sat 16th at 2pm (UK):

Nigeria vs Ivory Coast (Quarter finals)

Are you sure its 2pm. I read somewher that its 11am. Abeg check am well make we no carry mistake miss the match.

Somze got his wish . . . . . Lampard signs new five year contract. . . . IMO, 5 years is too long sha. . . . he will perform for 2 years and the other 3 years will be an expensive write-off.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/7559271.stm



[center]Lampard agrees new Chelsea deal 
[/center]
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has signed a new five-year contract which will keep him at the club until 2014.

The England international had run into the final year of his deal and was a target for Inter Milan, who are managed by ex-Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

But Lampard, who held out for a long-term contract, has finally agreed a new deal which he says will keep him at the club for the rest of his career.

Lampard, 30, moved to Stamford Bridge from West Ham for £11m in June 2001.

"I see it as my final big contract and I will play out my days at Chelsea," said Lampard after signing his new deal on Wednesday. "I want to finish my career at Chelsea.

"It is something I've said many times and, after signing this contract, I am very happy and positive I will finish as a player here."

"I've had seven great seasons here and now I can have many more," he told Chelsea TV.

"It's been a difficult summer for many reasons and that was one of them. A lot of things were said that were untrue, some things were said that were slightly true,  and that was frustrating.

Everyone knows [Inter] Milan made a bid for me and that was something I had to look at

"Now we can put that to bed and concentrate on football."

Speculation surrounding the goal-scoring midfielder rumbled on throughout the season as the Londoner entered the final year of his previous contract - and it intensified when former Blues boss Mourinho tabled a bid to take him to Inter Milan after he became their manager in June.

"Everyone knows [Inter] Milan made a bid for me and that was something I had to look at," Lampard admitted.

"That was a possibility when we knew they had made an offer for me, I had to make a decision for myself and this club has been very, very good to me.

"I don't see any squads as strong as us. I feel very excited to be part of the future and now hopefully we can win back some titles."

He also thanked the club for giving him time to decide on his future, especially in light of the death of his mother in April.

"My world got turned upside down and I don't think it is anything anyone appreciates until you go through it," added Lampard. "The club gave me time and I appreciate that.

"I feel for sure I've made 100% the right decision, for myself, for my family and for Chelsea Football Club."

He also touched on reports which suggested Chelsea had only been willing to offer Lampard a four-year contract, with the player holding out for a longer deal.

"It has taken a while to get the deal done and there has been a bit of compromise on both sides," he said.

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon admitted that contract talks had dragged on, but only because it was such a major decision for Lampard to make.

"It's taken both Frank and the club longer than we originally thought," he said.

"These are big issues for the club, for Frank and any other player.

"Whatever has gone on I think there is that underlying desire that we get there. This is a great day for the club."

When he joined the club in July new Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari immediately made plain his desire to keep hold of Lampard, as he considers the player a crucial ingredient within his squad.

"He is a key player for me and vital to Chelsea's future successes," Scolari said.

"Frank is one of the best professionals I have worked with. Every day he tries to learn something and bring new elements to his game."

Lampard has made 247 appearances for Chelsea and scored 71 goals.

^^^ De guy na real mumu no be small. Even American senators are blaming him for trying to pit them against Russia.

Seun:
I need someone to inform me when a match is being played, so I can post about it on the home page. When is the next match?

Saturday 11am vs Ivory Coast.


Those in UK can watch it on NTAI (ch 213) or BBCi (red button)

We can beat Ivory Coast. . . . they look selfish and wasteful as well . . . . but after that we are finished

All these transfer rumours of Chelsea selling Ivanovic to Milan/Juventus are a bit disconcerting. . . . why don't we sell Ferreira and Belleti instead?

I don't think Naija can go past quarterfinals. . . . too much muscle, not enough brains. . . .wrong decision making all over the pitch. We need a Kanu/Berbatov/Bergkamp type of player. . . . . .there is nobody to dominate the centre of our attack and nobody that can hold the ball up and release the right passes. . . . central midfield is too weak, not enough skill. . . . . I respect SiaSia but he cannot tell me those are the best Under-23 midfielders Naija can produce. Last time I checked, Eromoigbe was Under-23. He can pocket any of those central midfielders we have masquerading as skillachis. Even Yakubu Alfa of Under-17's is more accomplished than any of them.

Quarter finals:


Nigeria v Ivory Coast        (probable)

Argentina v Holland           (confirmed)

Winners play each other in semi's




Brazil vs Cameroun            (confirmed)

Italy vs Belgium                 (probable)

Winner play each other in semis

df2006:
i wonder why you dey call the woman bitch, are you angry she survived.

lol . . . . . no, I am angry she chose the House of God to spew such fallacies as if telling a lie in church validates the lie.

I told you guys Ogbuke is the best player in that team by far.

^^^Una welcome.


Dyabman, abeg post that link for fantasy football again, plus the password. Make I ruminate on the players I go pick

Abeg anybody get internet link apart from that justin.tv guy? The cookies on my work PC will not allow me access that guy.