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bablojnr:
Thank you . I would appreciate if you give me a follow on YouTube. Search " ileri babalobi " on YouTube

How do you fund this?

saddler:
We are talking about Languages and you are talking about recent history as late as 1900.

Upgrade your IQ.

You are so intelligent, you must’ve ironed your brain.

luckydion:
Yes....! this's it; aza meaning the place one saves or keeps one's money, that is Bank. it is edo dialect. "i khian aza do re igho" meaning in Uromi dialect (I'm going to bank to collect money)

Just out of curiosity, what’s the word for money in your language??

saddler:
Account number in a Nigerian language?

When did the concept of Account numbers come into use that igbo language has a word for it?

I don’t think or believe that aza means account number in Igbo but as for when Igbos started using account umbers or banks You were probably born yesterday and your grandfather was probably born before 1960.
What is wrong with people like you?

Banks came into Nigeria before 1900, this was before Zik, Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu were all born?
Igbos and other ethnic groups were trading and using the banks as at then. Does it mean that someone or some of those active bank customers at the time didn’t have names, words or terms for certain financial/bank operations?

Banking operations didn’t start today mister and you didn’t have to be a graduate or highly literate to use it then.

Do you not have a word for bank in your language

Igbo word for bank is Unoaku. This has been in use before your great grand father was born.

Showguyz:
Is like people for SE dey like argument abi them no install Google for una phone or your opera mini daily bundle has finished? I told you that Bini empire once dominated western Igbo and even discovered onitsha instead of you to Google and verify or go ask your igwe(if you have one) you are crying propaganda
EMEKA I EVEN SAW YOU FELLOW CHUWU HERE SAY AZA IS IGBO FOR ACCOUNT NUMBER PLEASE FELLOW NAIRALANDER WASN'T ACCOUNT NUMBER INVENTED IN THIS MODERN ERA BUT IN BENIN IT MEAN A PLACE WHERE YOU SAVE Money EVEN IN ACCIENT TIMES. SO OBI CRY YOURSELF TO SLEEP

Your argument is childish and saying that account number was invented in this modern makes you look silly.

Firstly, like I’ve mentioned before, I’m Igbo but I’ve never heard or seen any of my folks use the word aza to refer to digits, numbers or anything associated with banks/bank account.

Nevertheless, Igbos have been trading and using the banks before you were born and before Nigeria gained independence. Banks have been in existence in Nigeria and patronised even before 1950s and much earlier than that. Are you saying that people who use the banks then wouldn’t have coined a word for bank accounts?

There would’ve been terms for such but I’ve never heard of aza being used in that context. As an Anambra man, I’ve also never met any Anambra man or been to any place that use that word…that’s for all of you saying Igbos are ‘dragists’….but the fact that I’ve never heard or seen anyone use it doesn’t mean there might not be Igbo people or some places who use that. I can’t speak for everyone….it’ll be nice for those providing dictionary translations to also help us by mentioning some parts of Igbo land where this word is popular.

ogbonti:
God bless you -- those here claiming "aza" as their language even when we know it is a Bini word are making me believe to some extent what Ahmadu Bello said about them ---- this is why the "GOOD MAN" Obi may find it very difficult to become Nigeria's President of Nigeria because his people are busy making enmity for him ----- there is something about them- feeling so superior above everyone - not a good thing

before anyone call me a tribalist here - please follow my history on nairaland - I have always been Pro-Ibos here - BUT on this blind argument on the word "Aza" - which they are claiming so blindly - I am watching their behavior now with keen interest

please watch below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_odAy4rVz8&t=7s

Yes, you are a tribalist, instigator and Igbos should avoid people like you in real life. You could be worse than people like Reno Omokri.

If you had to use Ahmadu Bello’s bitter and hate filled speech to back your paranoia, you could be worse than him.

I’m Igbo and our language is vast. I’ve NEVER of any Igbo person use the word aza in the context that it’s being claim and discussed here.

If anyone know the town, people or place that use that word, kindly mention them. I don’t think it’s enough to Wikipedia. Mention the Igbo towns/people who use this word.

HNICEARTH:
"but this word doesn’t sound Igbo"

and your proceeded to use the word as an igbo word in an igbo sentence as example. Even though it has another meaning in that example.
Dont you think you are contradicting yourself?

Below is an igbo dictionary that states the meaning of aza in igbo with also an example.
I think you should try and study your language very well.

Contradicting myself?? How?. We learn everyday sir. In the context that it’s being used here, I didn’t think it was Igbo word however, you’ve provided links or sources to back up your claim.

I mentioned that it doesn’t sound Igbo just like ‘Olayinka’ doesn’t sound Igbo but you know that Ola has a meaning in Igbo. Ayodele also doesn’t sound Igbo but if you break it down, you’d get a weird meaning.

I’m not disputing your claim. I’ve never heard any Igbo person refer to piggybank as aza.

HNICEARTH:
You heard it first in benin, does not mean it originated from Benin. It's not a benin word, it's an igbo word.

I’m Igbo but this word doesn’t sound Igbo and it doesn’t mean numbers.
There’s an Igbo word ‘aza’ but it means to sieve.

O na aza mmiri….o na azapu mmiri…

Watianoengineer:
Emilio Nsue plays in Spanish 3rd tier league as a right back yet he scored most goals in the nations Cup playing in an unfamiliar striking role. Our own fraud and so called African footballer of the year Osihmen just dey run around like headless chicken without any significant impact at the Afcon. He better remain in Naples and be scoring his Tap ins. No wonder napoli management named that winger their best player. Osihmen na overhype

You forgot that Emilio Nsue scored most of his goals against the Ivorians who later became the champion.

Victor Osimhen is a good player, he isn’t overrated, if Nigeria’s midfield was good, the pressure wouldn’t have been on him that much. He fought for the balls and his effort resulted in most of the goals that Nigeria scored.

charlesemeka85:
they didn’t do well because they lack midfielders like xavi,iniesta,nwakali, jay jay, Scholes and zizou

I’ve been reading a lot about Nwakali on this forum. I watched him in age group football. I’ve also watched him play a few matches for the Super Eagles.

Pls what’s so special about him? I’m just curious. I wish to see him live his dreams, play in a bigger club and contribute to Super Eagles success but watching him, sometimes I wonder what’s special about his game. Maybe it’s me, I rated him high but I don’t think he has developed and improved as a footballer.

kcprince:
I just got this update from my supplier . Let the Government do something about building materials prices. If not cost of house rent will be unbearable in coming years,l. Also people will be tempted to cut corners and it will lead to more building collapse.

We should put cement on export prohibition list and customs should instensify effort to ensure people do not succeed in exporting scrap iron as this is the raw material for making Nigerian iron rod. Also finished iron products (iron rod, beam and sheet) should be put in the export prohibition list so that the prices of these building materials will not be influenced by the exchange rate so much

What size of building rod is N1.2million? What size and what length?

TheFreshVanilla:
From the comments, most Nigerians are coded criminals with awoof mentality. How do you buy solar components without requesting for receipt knowing fully well that they could be stolen items. Buyer should be arrested.

It’s not like they bought it from a total stranger. They knew the house, the family and were probably there when it was installed. I think the brother deceived them into buying the panels. How wicked can someone be? What if he gave them fake receipts of the solar panels?

I think this family genuinely bought the solar panels believing whatever story the thieving rascal sold them cos if they knew his intentions, they wouldn’t listen to him knowing fully well that the rightful owner would discover the panels on their roof.

MrOposter:
he isn't reachable. God knows I'll open the jail door myself and fling him in if I have to. But I haven't seen him

Oga, refund the money and sort your issues with your brother.
How are we not sure that you connived with your brother to harass and extort your neighbour’s family?

Your brother has access to your house and you trust him.
Go and refund the money.

Obiedun:
That is exactly what he did

He is not neutral. That man would betray you at any min. That’s a man you can’t trust. He doesn’t know where he stands. He came up with that shirt because he is scared of supporting Nigeria.

He is confused.

ogbonti:
OP - All this one you dey yan so na dust

A certain Emmanuel Amunike in 1994 AFCON did not kick ball until the final match between Nigeria and Zambia in the finals

He scored 2 great goals within the 90 minutes regulation time, Nigeria won the cup and Amunike won player of the tournament

So the finals may decide a lot - what if an Ahmed Musa enters the match in the finals and scored 4 goals - and we beat CIV 4-1 in a

spectacular final game - then what happens to Musa's performance? He wont be the AFCON Player ?

Check well, I think it was Rashidi Yekini who was player of the tournament at Tunisia 94,
Amunike was African footballer of the year 1994.

Nigeria also met Ivory Coast in the semi finals. Michel Bassole scored, then Iroha equalised, Bassole scored again before Yekini Equalised. It went into penalties and I think Siasia was the one to miss for Nigeria. Bassole, the hero of the Ivorians two goals missed.

Aka Kouamé whom we used to call Kwame Aka was one of their scorers during the penalty kicks. Nigeria went through on penalties to beat Zambia in the finals.

Best players were Yekini and I think Kalusha

Troost Ekong is the king and undisputed. He hasn’t put a foot wrong. He has been solid, commanding, organised, has shown great leadership and has taken the initiative where necessary and he has done it not once but many times, very assertive and has played with his heart.

He has done what Fabio Cannavaro did for Italy in Germany 2006.

I hope we win today.

Osimhen is second and best goalkeeper should be Nwabali.

magzey:
Must all Iwobi come from same family? Can somebody with name Obi come from same Peter Obi ,Or any Nnamdi we see is related to Nnamdi Kanu ??

Bugger off mate. You must be one of the silly ones who use this site. Goathead.

Anyone here know the Iwobi snr?? There was a certain ‘madam Gold’ an actress and Tv presenter back in the days,She was always on NTA channel 50 Enugu. Her last name used to be Iwobi. I wonder if she’s related to or Alex Iwobi’s paternal aunty??

femi4:
From the hand bandage, it's obvious

The man loved football, he could play anywhere, monkey post, 7 aside, 11 aside.

Very good midfielder, he was slim then with great athletic legs and he could shoot the ball or distribute long range passes with incredible vision and accuracy.

As kids, we thought he was playing for Enugu Rangers but he never seem to take professional football serious.

AkinPhysicist:
Great game. Very close. I am so happy for Super Eagles and Nigeria.

Zutulu was probably referring to 3rd place match.

People like you need to stop this nonsense. If you are not feeling well, go see a doctor and I mean psychiatrist, you might be hearing voices or seeing things because the ‘cables and wires’ in your head are faulty.

It’s no more finals but third place?? Who won the third place yesterday?

Isima is a barrister now. He lived in Uwani, Enugu….very intelligent and skillful footballer.

He is from same town as Alex Ekwueme, Oko in Orumba north of Anambra state. This man used to be a ‘baller’.

pleasureosondu:
no sir

Do you have a website? Contact details?

Quelme:
That's Napi the prankster.

I love problem. Wahala wahala.

Very silly, stupid and awkward man. Who gave him access to the players?

kendrick9:
None of Mali, Burkina, DrC, Guinea have won anything the past 30yrs.

So clearly not all of them can win

Those countries are contenders. They might not have won it but it wouldn’t be a huge surprise if they did.

Burkina did well in South Africa, Nigeria had to dig deep to win.
Zambia has won it.

DRC, Mali, Guinea have all benefited from having players in the French league or French plsyers with African roots just like we have the likes of Aina, Aribo, Bassey, Ajayi all playing for Nigeria.

AFCON is a bit like FA cup where countries like Cape Verde, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and even Aubameyang’s Gabon could spring surprises.

Anything can happen in AFCON.

tuzle:
u didn't mention Croatia, Netherlands who are also big teams. Norway shouldn't be there. Even Greece has won euro before do u know that

Of course, The Dutch and Croatia. How did I omit them!! Thanks for reminding me.

CSTRR:
Without sentiments

The uefa champions league.: The club sides there would destroy any national team.
The investment is also very high too


Euros: The highest concentration of best national teams in the world.
It's also highly unpredictable.


COPA: Has a parade of some of the world's best stars, but then you already know it would be won by either Brazil , Argentina or Uruguay.

AFCON: Highly unpredictable, and has a decent level of football with some decent teams, but the vast majority of the teams are mediocre.


ASIAN CUP: shitty teams all around apart from Japan and South Korea.

The thread title says, which of the trophies that’s hardest to win.

UEFA/champion league teams benefit from the input of foreigners but this isn’t about UEFA which is competed by club sides.

In Euro cup…big teams are Germany, Spain, England, France, Portugal and maybe Belgium, Denmark, Norway.

AFCON is highly unpredictable amongst Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco from North Africa and down the subsahara, Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Mali, Cameroon, South Africa and then Guinea, Burkina Fasso, DRC, Zambia….any of these teams can win the trophy.

AFCON in my opinion is the hardest if you are not comparing the countries with South America and Europe and instead focus on the competing nations.

Dennisochampa:
Copa America in my opinion because they have some of the world's best super stars....
Imagine a tournament that boasts the likes of Messi, di Maria, Aguero, higuain, neymar, Oscar, Thiago silva, cavani, Suarez.... Damn.....

How can it be Copa America? Look at the names you’ve listed….Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.

You can easily predict the winner of copa compared to AFCON and Euro.

At this point, I fully support him to get an utonwa, tomato Jos side chick.
Yes I know this is a woman that has supported him and toiled with him when it seemed he would remain the third choice keeper at his local Ogba village football team but when you are successful as a man, you need to taste the goodness, richness and wetness of that treasure island.

He should respect and love his wife but he needs a sidechick that would deal with him in za oda room. There are lots of crazy Naija women that’ll give him lots of pleasure now that his light is shining very bright. This is his opportunity.

My fear is that he would get carried away and then his stock would dip and he would be committing blunder after blunder during matches that fans would be chanting Uzoho’s name again.

judatech:
This one Dem sabi him house...make i no hear 'kidnapped' tomorrow o!

There would be some kidnappers there and some people with bad intentions but the fans outnumber them. If the evil ones had tried something, the good masses would’ve burnt them alive.

Nwabali snr need some security around him at this moment.
When Nwabali jnr secures a lucrative deal in Europe, this same wolves in sheepskins who mingled with the good fans might come back to get their cut by taking Nwabali snr with them.

mostob:
When I saw him as the next taker, I shouted. Like why Omeruo of all people? I told the person beside me that na outside stadium Dem go pick the ball. Alas! Baba disappointed me. The PK was too cold. He made Willy Willy sit down and drink water.

Omeruo’s penalty was too good. I think he shares same confidence, technique and psychology as Ivan Toney of Brentford. Ivan Toney is class. He understands goal keepers, effortlessly rolls the ball in while the keepers go the other way or even if the keeper dives in same direction, he hits the ball with precision and with a curve that the ball slips through before the keeper hits the ground.

I was worried about Moffi’s. He went midline. Ekong and Iheanacho’s penalties were underrated. Both players combined power and precision.

Aina’s penalty would’ve been one of the best if not for the elevation. Keeper would’ve struggled with that even if he had dived in same direction.

AkinPhysicist:
I am relieved. Great game. Very close. Up Super Eagles.

Keep quiet mister.

You see why it’s good to stay away from drugs.

Stop messing with substances that’ll ruin your health.