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Komekn

andrewbaba44:
You mean blueelf?

He always had good words for Ighalo.

andrewbaba44:
I have also missed your comments criticizing some of our under par players

But you do get it wrong most times thou

Sad

BascoVanVeli:
Apologies but I have to add that Emmanuel Ogbu also tragically passed away along with Ifeanyi George yesterday. What makes this sad is that this was one of those young players that many of us have craved for in the NPFL. RIP

I have already answered your question indirectly. Give what belongs to Caesar to Caesar, and what belongs to God, to God. Didn’t the scripture say God gave the government the authority? So who pass who? .

AndSunGorilla:
Am not referring to a time like this, of course staying home at this time doesn't prevent true worship. The question refers to those places where freedom of worship is nonexistent. So the question again is should d underground churches in those places cease acticities in order to obey the government?

There is a context to this. The government is there to maintain law an order. Where there is lawlessness nothing can work. Staying at home in this time cannot prevent you from worshipping.

AndSunGorilla:
Joe, how can we discuss this further outside this thread. Na im be say all those doing underground churches in North Korea, Pakistan and Iran should stop doing their secret church activities and fully obey the governments.

All the answers are in the Bible

Subzero047:
Try

You want my response?

Subzero047:
I asked my overreligious sister, If God cared about the prayer warriors all over the world why didn't he stop the virus?

That had her thinking for some seconds

Komekn na Yobo personal assistant now. Mission accomplished. Lol

Odunayaw:
E be like say topic don finish for here. Where is komekn na

For those who profess Christianity, in a time like this, this scripture is very relevant. Rom. 13: 1-7

Okay each religion and their mission. Don’t complain about the other religion’s mission and question others choices

ChrisKels:
Because we never bothered to preach it to others or force others to accept it?

My point is ancestral worship ets has always been around. Everyone is free to practice whatever.

LaMujer:
I no get energy to dey drag religion faa.

It will be well with all of us.

To each their own

Ok well but with the Bible, the gospel will have to preached to all nations before the end will come. So different missions. The reality is staring at our faces.

LaMujer:
Because they didn't take it outside their community like the Abrahamic religions did

Well I was just speculating.but neither did the Bible say Jesus was born white. Were the Jews even white? The west also adopted Christianity and made it theirs just as much as some of our Christian denominations have been very much Africanized.

andrewbaba44:
I have never seen a black Egyptian thou

Am familiar with most of them

The Egyptians were black for the most part. Christianity started with the Jews that accepted Christ. Paul took it to most of the non-Jews. Magic, ancestral worship etc has always been around.
It’s inevitable that the Bible has circulated in almost uncountable numbers in numerous languages. With our god of iron etc we could not conquer countries so what do u expect? Continue to complain? Whose fault is it?

andrewbaba44:
What do Nigerians know about religion ?

No be the religion wey our papa and mama train us with we Dey follow ?

Is there even a black man in the Bible ?

Na we carry religion pass for head and na we borrow am

Make I just end here before e go turn debate

Where did Nigeria borrow the religion from?

safarigirl:
Leave God out of your ramblings. The head of the Catholic Church is in Italy, the head of thee Anglican church is in UK, but you, in Nigeria, thet
are practicing borrowed religions, think God has a special place for you and is protecting you from the virus.

Just take care of yourself.

Panic is human. I can’t stjll find toilet paper to buy, not that I NEED it.

LaMujer:
Nigerians love to panic generally.

Before the virus came in, Ehanire was always on TV assuring us. This was even in the thickness of Lassa fever. Even at that, majority still believe it to be a lie. That's why I say, we don't appreciate what they do. Ehanire works for FG sir, not LASG. We are conditioned to think negatively about efforts of the FG. Someone mentioned up there that it grows fast in Burkina. Burkina also have almost the same climate as Nigeria.

I'm not saying the FG have done splendidly, they haven't, they have lapses, but we shouldn't downplay the efforts of the FG like they have been doing nothing.


It's FG that owns NCDC, and I see Ehanire at different places, enlightening the populace. That's FG, not LASG. Because they use Lagos doesn't make the glory that of LASG

Tbaba I was in Nigeria just about a month ago. My temperature was not checked as well as that of the members of my family I travelled with. I think the guy stationed there was only checking randomly. Well I guess we had not had our first case as at then.

Modified.
By the way were u talking about he Ebola outbreak period? Because all the times I’ve been in Nigeria (at least once yearly since 2013) I can only remember my temperature taken once.

tbaba1234:
Nigeria had one of the best Airport arrangements. Better than the US and some European countries for a long time.The travel record, contact information and body temperature of travellers were taken. That is how, they have been able to track many of the contacts. They even went above when was done during the Ebola crisis.

I know, they did that well at least.

Ive done some digging and found the info I was asking for. I’ve posted it above.

Danielnino00:
They have done fairly well...
I just read that the Italian patient has been discharged...

Lessons from Nigeria in Responding to Coronavirus
Ifeanyi Nsofor
Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor is a medical doctor, the CEO of EpiAFRIC, Director of Policy and Advocacy for Nigeria Health Watch

Nigeria’s past experiences of quickly responding to the 2014 Ebola outbreak and continuously responding to other infectious diseases have strengthened its health security capacity. Consequently, there are lessons that other countries can learn from Nigeria’s response to Coronavirus

ABUJA, Mar 20 2020 (IPS) – Coronavirus is now a pandemic and the World Health Organization considers Europe as its new epicenter. Italy, Spain and France are on lockdown and several nations are banning travelers from countries where cases are on the rise.

But it’s a problem beyond Europe too, and governments in 61 countries have closed schools to slow the spread of the virus. In the U.S., President Trump recently declared a national emergency after the virus had spread to nearly every U.S. state, and he urged state governments to set up emergency operation centers immediately.

Most of these measures occurred after a significant number of cases were documented. In contrast, Nigeria, where I am based, has shown a remarkable level of preparedness and response to the Coronavirus pandemic even with just 12 cases diagnosed.



These efforts are led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Nigeria’s past experiences of quickly responding to the 2014 Ebola outbreak and continuously responding to other infectious diseases such as Lassa fever, have strengthened its health security capacity. Consequently, there are lessons that other countries can learn from Nigeria’s response to Coronavirus.

Nigeria’s past experiences of quickly responding to the 2014 Ebola outbreak and continuously responding to other infectious diseases such as Lassa fever, have strengthened its health security capacity. Consequently, there are lessons that other countries can learn from Nigeria’s response to Coronavirus

First, invest in epidemic preparedness before an outbreak occurs. The Director-General of NCDC, Chikwe Ihekweazu believes that nations should build systems in ‘peace time’ that can be used during outbreaks. Working with subnational governments and partners, the NCDC since 2017 have been supporting Nigerian States to set up Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOCs).
At the last count, 23 States in Nigeria have set up PHEOCs. The PHEOCs serve as an epidemic intelligent hub for effective communication and efficient resource management during any outbreak. Therefore, the U.S. should have set up PHEOCs long before this Coronavirus pandemic.

Second, be open and transparent about Coronavirus cases. The index Coronavirus case recorded in Nigeria was reported within 48 hours of the Italian arriving Nigeria. The federal minister of health, NCDC and the Lagos state commissioner of health did not waste time informing Nigerians.

They have also continuously followed that with regular updates. The NCDC now has a microsite to provide regular updates to Nigerians and the international community. Other information available on the microsite are videos on risk reduction and summaries of the global Coronavirus situation report.

Third, invest in laboratory diagnoses of Coronavirus. Within weeks after the Coronavirus outbreak began, NCDC, with the support of partners, upgraded four of its reference laboratories to diagnose Coronavirus.

This led to quick diagnosis of the Italian despite his falling ill in a neighboring state to Lagos. These reference laboratories are located strategically around the country, so that delays in moving samples are reduced.

Fourth, the highest political will is imperative for epidemic preparedness. In 2018, after 7 years of operating without a legal backing, the NCDC was legalized through a bill signed into law by President Buhari.

This action puts NCDC in its rightful place as the national public health institute, with the mandate to lead the preparedness, detection and response to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. President Buhari backed the legal mandate with an approval for NCDC to receive 2.5% of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund – a funding mechanism designed to improve primary health care in Nigeria. This is unprecedented in the history of health security in Nigeria.

Likewise, some Nigerian legislators are advocating for increased funding for epidemic preparedness. For instance, the chairpersons of Nigeria’s senate committees on health and primary health care/communicable diseases have been advocating for increased budgetary allocation to NCDC.

Without a doubt, health security is an area that Nigeria’s executive and legislature agree. With hindsight, the U.S. should not have cut its Centres for Disease Control’s budget by 20% in 2018.

Fifth, pay attention to what is happening outside of one’s own country. Infectious diseases do not respect borders. Perhaps the most important lesson we should learn from Nigeria’s response to the Coronavirus is what Chikwe Ihekweazu said when he was interviewed by an international media outlet; “The concept of every country trying to look only within its own borders is completely, mindbogglingly, a waste of everybody’s time”.

To be sure, Nigeria is currently dealing with its largest Lassa fever outbreak, attempting to rebuild its health system and still requires more funds to prepare for the next epidemic. However, NCDC has shown what is possible in reducing the impact of a virus with accountable leadership, use of science for decision-making and ensuring value for money in epidemic preparedness.

Chikwe Ihekweazu’s admonition on borderless approach in responding to infectious disease outbreaks is very important because as far as global health security is concerned, the world is as prepared as its weakest link.

Other countries do not have to reinvent the wheel in managing this Coronavirus pandemic. Nigeria has succeeded in containing Coronavirus and is willing to share lessons learnt.

ipsnews.net

I’m not relying on the warm theory which is why it had a question mark.
If that’s what they have been doing differently from agencies of other countries, let’s hope they keep up the good job going forward.

Danielnino00:
For one thing,they have traced most of the contacts of the index patient and isolated them... . Those coming in from highly affected areas are being quarantined too... Agreed they closed the borders too late,but it's better late than never..

Forget about the warm theory... Have u seen the statistics for Burkina Faso and Senegal ?

I think there is still a lot to learn about covind-19. Is it possible that the spread is less in warmer regions? If you are going to give this government some credits, what is the government doing specifically and differently that has led to less cases in Nigeria? At least be substansive. I’m am assuming you are relying merely on statistics.

Danielnino00:
Yet,it's been 3 weeks and no pandemic has been recorded...

In terms of addressing citizens, I don’t think it’s a Buhari problem. Our leaders are not held accountable and they can get away with such lapses. It’s a statematic issue. There is a certain standard here in the US, plus this is an election year. No point for the comparisons. No be today.

As regards the said trillions, until I receive my check, Na just talk talk lol

Humility017:
I tell you my brother....
even the US government address it's citizens every now and then and even shared the sum of $1 Trillion for her citizens
even Zimbabwe closed her borders long prior now despite not recording any corona virus case yet


but here the president still haven't addressed the citizens after leaving the border opened up till today and still selecting the countries to ban currently 15 forgetting that this Europeans with EU passports can leave from with their country passports from some other countries to Africa.

Even the government in the US is being criticized. No where is perfect, but ineptitude get different levels lol

Humility017:
so that's not something serious

You talk as if such ineptitude can take place in the US up till now we have few test kits available amidst the claim to have used 1.6B naira already in managing corona virus and the president still haven't addressed Nigerians
unlike what other worldleaders are doing



infact government had to wait for his daughter to return from US on the 19th prior the border closure...as if the lives of the rest Nigerians does not matter.

I won't take you much serious because you live in a civilized country you have no idea of how over crowded Lagos, Abuja and kano city look like....

1500 deaths from yesterday alone.

tbaba1234:
Numbers claiming rapidly

Covind-19 update

See as road free.

Hopefully it will be different from the way it fights malaria.

Modified
And hopefully it works

jihday:
I swear, maybe corona won't be so bad sef

Some people go soon find out

mostob:
as in eh.... I detest that drug.

Chloroquine dey scratch o

Lol.

BascoVanVeli:
If this virus stays out of Nigeria it could be a chance to catch up with the world. Imagine if the NPFL is the only league fully functioning with fans and everything. Sorry to say but this could be a golden opportunity.

At least there are many here who don’t live in Nigeria, or at least have older relatives, fiends or etc with underlying conditions that can make them more vulnerable to the virus. we never know who could be the next victim, hence it’s a cause for concern for others even if we are confident we will be unharmed. I consider things like this sensitive. My mother is currently in Nigeria and I am trying to dissuade her from returning and also telling her to cancel her other traveling arrangement. We all need to take precautions and pray for others as well.

ILLICITblood:
We should be worried about everyone

Do Nigeria need to fight England for Arsenal sensation Bukayo Saka?


SOLACE CHUKWU
Correspondent
23 hours ago

The teenager has been a revelation for the Gunners, and his performances have predictably sparked a conversation about his international future
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By no means is Alexandre Lacazette the absolute authority on the pedigree of young players in the Premier League.

However, his glowing praise of youngster Bukayo Saka – he referred to the 18-year-old as the best young player in the English top flight – did not ring hollow at all. While it can be disputed, it is not preposterous.

The winger has shone in his repurposing as a marauding left-back, and has assisted more goals than any other player in the Arsenal squad so far this season. Put simply, while this has been an underwhelming campaign for the Gunners, it could have been so much worse without their new wing wizard.

England's left-back options all have question marks over them: Ben Chilwell has struggled to find his best form since December, the utility of Danny Rose's move to Newcastle United remains to be seen, Luke Shaw has only just begun to look serviceable as the left-sided centre-back in a back three at Manchester United, and Ashley Young is a little long in the tooth just now.

Tough luck for Nigeria then, who would have been hoping to snag another gem of the British production line undetected. It now appears that, if the Nigeria Football Federation wish to have the West London-born Saka turn out for the Super Eagles, it will come down to a protracted battle.

Herein lies a paradox: the very performances that have made him worth pursuing for Nigeria are also making him less attainable. With each passing game, it will only get more onerous.

So much so, in fact, that it is worth considering: does Nigeria actually need to be involved in this tussle at all?

The first layer of difficulty is the fact that Saka has played for England up to U-19 level, and so would require more than a little paperwork to switch his international allegiance.

This is even presupposing his amenability to the idea; he has been keen to embrace his Nigerian heritage at every opportunity, but that is not to say he would be willing to lay down all the perks that come with being a full England international. It is not a coincidence that, within weeks of committing to the Three Lions, both Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham inked new contracts at Chelsea. As it happens, Saka is presently in contract talks with Arsenal.

However, there is a more fundamental concern: do Nigeria actually need him?

It may seem preposterous to suggest, but there is a case to be made he is not exactly essential, especially in his current guise. There is no denying his profile is attractive – he is unnervingly calm in possession, has courage, and possesses a telling final ball.

That said, the recent comments credited to Arsenal's head of youth development Marcel Lucassen – he referred to Saka as having "the potential to become one of the best three wing-backs in the world" – revealed the perception and expectation of him at the club. Far from being a short-term fix, his deployment at left-back might very well be permanent.

No disrespect at all to the position – full-backs are of the utmost importance in modern football – but do the Super Eagles have a pressing need in that area?

Consider this: his peculiar deployment within Mikel Arteta's system at Arsenal liberates him to be a force in the final third, with Granit Xhaka filling in for him further back.

It is not the sort of tactical adaptation that would be made for him at international level for Nigeria, where there's already a functioning system in place and he would be required to sink or swim—hardly ideal conditions for a teenager.

There is of course the option of simply utilizing him further forward for Nigeria, in a role the player himself has stated a preference for.

This is hardly unusual: in recent times, the likes of Victor Moses and John Obi Mikel have been pressed into service for the national team in roles that were different from those they played at club level.

Both, unsurprisingly, relished their heightened prominence in the final third when in green and white.

The results have been decidedly mixed though, which will come as a surprise to no one. The more time a player spends in one role at club level, the less suited he becomes to another, even while retaining a basic level of competence still.

As such, getting Saka and fielding him further afield would arguably not be the best use of his skillset, especially if he continues on the path to fulfilling Lucassen's prophecy

While there can be no denying Saka is a marvellous talent either England or Nigeria would be glad to have, it remains unclear at this time just how best that ability can be harnessed on the international stage.

—goal