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Edgar Davids

Excerpt:
Four minutes after referee Saccani blew the opening whistle he was sending both Davids and Contra for an early shower.
Trouble began when Milan’s future enforcer Gennaro Gattuso was brutally fouled by Davids with what was by all accounts a brutal, ruthless tackle. With Gattuso holding the ball, Davids flew at him like a missile. Unleashing a devastating two-footed tackle which almost broke the Calabrian midfielder in two. This was not going to fly with Contra, himself no stranger to a brash, reckless challenge. He immediately sought retribution, charging and kicking the Dutchman in the back and proceeding to walk away. Anyone who knows anything about Davids knows you don’t kick him when he’s down and get away with it. The Suriname-born midfielder is well known for flying off the handle and Davids got up and threw himself at Contra trying to strangle the Romanian, while the fans in Trieste whistled their collective disproval of the scene before them. It took many members of both teams to separate these two powerhouses. Saccani had no choice but to show both men a red card and send them packing. If only this was the end of the story.
However, as the two men entered the tunnel the fisticuffs continued. According to witnesses inside the tunnel it was Davids who waited around a corner to ambush an unsuspecting Contra. He unleashed a hailstorm of punches and kicks on the Romanian. Security guards tried to separate the two but to no avail, Davids was on a rampage. Ciro Ferrara and Lilian Thuram were alerted by the scuffle and got involved. Milan back-up keepers Christian Abbiati and Valerio Fiori came to the aid of Contra. According to witnesses Ferrara kicked at Contra causing Abbiati to growl, “Ciro, I never expected this from you!” Finally the two were pried apart and went their separate ways. In case it mattered, Milan went on to win the match thanks to an Andriy Shevchenko goal in the 17th minute most.

It was not the first time Davids found himself at the center of controversy and certainly wouldn’t be the last. Under investigation just a few months earlier for using performance enhancing drugs, the Dutchman had been sent off nine times in his career in Italy racking up 69 yellow cards in the process.

This was not the end of the Davids-Contra affair as years later, when Tottenham Hotspur were contemplating a move for Davids in 2005, Contra (then a member of Getafe, a side he would go on to manage) spoke out against the Dutchman to The News of the World branding him a “psychopath” and a “violent man”.

Mr. Aribasala was on the right track till he started characterizing Ndigbo as a people holding on to old grudges just for the heck of it. Perhaps he felt the need to butter us up with all the adulation before levying this damning accusation against Ndigbo. I'm not saying his intentions are evil, but the conclusion that Ndigbo begrudge some other Nigerians without acknowledging the opposing grudges and spiteful attitude still directed at Ndigbo, amounts to a gross misrepresentation of facts.

I dare say that Ndigbo emerged from the civil war with every intention to put the ugly episode behind them. However, some other Nigerians, intent on dominating the affairs of the nation, would not let them live down the episode. The Igbo dusted himself up after the war and set out to fully reintegrate himself into Nigeria. Too soon, too quick, they sneered at him, and continue to sneer. Events in Nigeria to this day, too numerous to mention, constantly remind Ndigbo that all is not well in this contraption of a nation.

Ndibgo, at various times in the history of Nigeria post-civil war, have participated fully and given support to Nigerians of other ethnic origins to emerge as the presidents of Nigeria. They gave so much support to Goodluck Jonathan that some started to speculate that the Ijaw man was somehow an Igbo man. Yet, many balk at the notion of an Igbo president.

If the Igbo hold any grudges, it is because they are not at peace with the injustice which they presently endure in Nigeria. Really,why would they not hold a grudge? The relentless hostile attitude of the north and the passive aggressive stance of the west, which are ingrained in every facet of Nigerian life, certainly leave a lot to be desired. Hence, the increasingly renewed agitation for Biafra, I believe, represents the frustration of a people who have all but given up on getting a fair shake in Nigeria.

No way! These desert ninjas are bad to the bone! Look at all the crap on that truck. . .more proof that the black man built the pyramids.

winnieG1:
Tinubu should better prepare because d kind shock wey go hit him when Buhari release the ministers name is doing press up with cattle bones in their hands

Ministers that can be shuffled and fired at any time is what would cause more discord in APC? Na wa for this party.

Firefire:
The below verses can be a guide.

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7


My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Hosea 4:6a

This is what the LORD says: "Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the LORD". Jeremiah 17:5

Shalom!

Agreed! That's why I advised earlier that we focus on Jesus. We were also promised that : "But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth."( John 16:13). Thanks bro.

Firefire:
"For if you were to have countless tutors in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel. 1 Corinthians 4:15

Choi, you got me there pastor . So, how do we reconcile both scriptures?

Firefire:
Happy to be a member of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, 1991 - 1998.

A wonderful DAY I met the Lord February 1992.

God bless Daddy Kumuyi for the wonderful teachings of faith.

We now practice another type of faith/doctrine where we understand the world to be "wickedly wicked and badly bad"

Matthew 23:9 And do not call anyone on earth 'father,' for you have one Father, and he is in heaven.

Bros abeg focus on Jesus and stop with all these praise singing of your so-called Daddies. They are just men like the rest of us, and are prone to sin and damnation like anyone else.

onatisi:
Saddam hussein has asked buhari to visit him in iraq,so that buhari can teach him how he created a country in europe called west germany. Our presido is really getting popular .

U.S president, Ronald Reagan, would not be happy with this development.

Ol' boy, if that bike is 200kg(440 lbs), which I doubt, then that chairman really tried. . .children, do not attempt this at home unless you've gradually worked your way up to this weight through strength training. This man practically executed a power clean and jerk to get that bike off the ground to above his head, managed to balance the asymmetrical object, and proceeded to walk with it.
Oh well, humans have been known to perform uncanny feats in the face of adversity. . .na condition make this bros do dis thing. Mind over matter.

Hahaaa. . .this useless story was told over and over in every nook and cranny of Nigeria. Whoever invented this tale deserves a GCON attached to his name. Another annoying one is how Nigerians always come up with a story after Super Eagles lose in a compettion about how FIFA has banned our opponents and we were now moving on, or the match is going to be replayed because of some flimsy reason. These stories would circulate for days after the match until reality sets in.

By the way, OP, it's congestive heart failure. . .there's nothing like cognitive heart failure.

[b]Stories! Of course Buhari was in on the whole maneuvering that culminated in victory for Saraki and Dogara. Actually, he played a very crucial role by convening an APC reconciliation meeting at the same time the national assembly inaugurations were scheduled. . .a meeting he tactfully failed to attend, but he did not fail to sign and forward the proclamation required for the inauguration of the new assembly.

The seamlessly executed Machiavellian maneuver saw the Tinubu loyalists shepherded to a phantom meeting while Saraki and his crew with their PDP collaborators did what they had to do with minimum opposition. In response, the APC leadership challenged the legality of the proceedings, but, alas, Buhari did not hesitate to embrace the results.

I've always maintained that the Fulani would rally around Buhari to ensure that Tinubu's influence within the APC is downsized to a convenient proportion. Hate them or love them, the Fulani in Nigeria have continued to demonstrate a remarkable political acumen. They've long consolidated power in the north at the expense of the larger Hausas and other groups, and are able to make inroads into the south as needed. Meanwhile, the Igbo and Yoruba have mutually sworn that they'll rather sh.it bricks forever than work together to provide a formidable southern opposition to Fulani hegemony. What more could a Mallam possibly ask for?[/b]

"The most beautiful thing about what has happened is that Bola Tinubu’s political influence in Nigeria is coming to a sunset and it is about five minutes to midnight for him."

I no fit laugh eehh. . .this is definitely personal!

[b]Nigerians can't be this daft! Of course Buhari was in on the whole maneuvering that culminated in victory for Saraki and Dogara. Actually, he played a very crucial role by convening an APC reconciliation meeting at the same time the national assembly inaugurations were scheduled. . .a meeting he tactfully failed to attend, but he did not fail to sign and forward the proclamation required for the inauguration of the new assembly.

The seamlessly executed Machiavellian maneuver saw the Tinubu loyalists shepherded to a phantom meeting while Saraki and his crew with their PDP collaborators did what they had to do with minimum opposition. In response, the APC leadership challenged the legality of the proceedings, but, alas, Buhari did not hesitate to embrace the results.

I've always maintained that the Fulani would rally around Buhari to ensure that Tinubu's influence within the APC is downsized to a convenient proportion. Hate them or love them, the Fulani in Nigeria have continued to demonstrate a remarkable political acumen. They've long consolidated power in the north at the expense of the larger Hausas and other groups, and are able to make inroads into the south as needed. Meanwhile, the Igbo and Yoruba have mutually sworn that they'll rather sh.it bricks forever than work together to provide a formidable southern opposition to Fulani hegemony. What more could a Mallam possibly ask for?

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At some point, you've just got to make the commitment and be prepared to work to make the marriage successful. However, some red flags can't be ignored, and the mission must be aborted.

RIP sister.

disumusa:
the rate at which ibos do things no other tribe will vote for them, can you imagen the sensitive position they ocupied in gej rigem.

What concerns Igbo with this matter? GEJ did nothing special for Igbo but he wasn't hostile to them either.

Buhari would have to be brainless(which he may or may not be) to let Dambazzau foist an ADC on him. It's more likely that he leaned on Dambazau's familiarity with the present crop of officers and embraced his suggestions as he made his decision. I don't really understand all the fuss accompanying this appointment. While a highly visible position, the ADC is not necessarily a powerful position. Sure, he can take advantage of his proximity to solicit personal favors from the president, but he's not going to influence military policy more than the service chiefs or the chief of defense staff.
Al Mustapha, as Abacha's CSO wielded more power than the ADC at the time could ever dream of having. I'll even suggest that the Chief Security Officer(CSO) is more essential to the president, in ensuring his safety. If it ever gets to the point where the ADC has to personally defend the president, his security has long been compromised.
Besides, I hear the new ADC was a mighty fine boy-soldier in the military school, and by all indications is an outstanding officer. I expect him to maintain the standard.

Choi! Mr. Go and Die like better thing. This is the best project he's executed as a governor....give it to him, the player really purchased a nice piece of a.s.s with Edo state funds. With a lifetime supply of viagra and a strong back, he might be able to keep up with her for a while, until she finds a young buck on the side.

The only intent here is to show who is in control by fully displaying that masonic handshake in the second picture.

God pass all of una.

betterpikinn:
YORUBAS ARE JUST SO ACCOMMODATING.
THIS KIND OF THINGS CAN NEVER HAPPEN IN ABIA, IMO, ANAMBRA AND ENUGU.

Some of you make a mockery of your so-called hospitality when you buttress such claims with hateful statements. Have you ever heard of Yorubas being harassed in Igbo land, or you don't think your people venture this way? The Olukumi never had to fight any wars to be accommodated by the Igbo, and became proper indigenes while freely retaining their language, without any threat of expulsion from the Igbo.

Eugenedimgba:
I'm from the Ngwa extraction but a governor who threatens death by laying coffins around the crannies of aba and saluted with gun shots renting into the air... I honestly dont know what to expect from him.I hope he performs.

So you saw Okezie laying coffins around Aba, and you didn't take pictures. What about when he was shooting in the air, any pictures of this dangerous Okezie man?

I'm truly happy, and I believe the better man won. Hopefully, we can all put some of the strife that emerged from this election behind us and unite to make Abia the great state it should be. Congratulations my people.

No surprises, Okezie clearly won the initial election and would still win if the election is repeated a thousand times. Abians finally dodged a bullet. Congratulations my people, it's time to move this state forward!

Methinks these counter-terrorism cops have been put through a version of SERE(Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape) training. It is done without the consent of the trainees, leading them to believe that they are in grave danger, just to see how the react under such circumstances. Detaining a unit on trumped up charges, and denying them basic human necessities or even applying torture is commonplace in SERE training received by US Special Ops Forces. It is to evaluate and condition the soldier to react appropriately in the event that he finds himself in enemy hands.
Our counter-terrorism cops just failed their SERE course. . . . . .make una no quote me sha, no be today soldier begin beat police for naija.