I pity the people of Aguata. It appears that the terrorists have decided to punish the area since Governor Soludo (who is from Aguata) spoke against the sit-at-home order. They have attacked the local government headquarters, attacked the police station in Aguata, attacked Soludo's private home in the town and kidnapped and killed politicians from the area.
We can see and hear Omote Biafra shouting into the camera,
Go after all these mighty mighty saboteurs. Leave all these saboteur ITK, go with the mighty mighty saboteurs. Go after those ones. Those are the people that need to be beheaded. Those are the people that need to be burnt to ashes. Those are the people that their houses need to be invaded!
It has become a pattern. What happened to Obiora Agbasimalo, the Labour Party candidate in the Anambra governorship election?
The people that are calling for people to be beheaded believe that all politicians, religious and traditional leaders from the East are saboteurs and any wealthy person that does not contribute money to their madness is a saboteur. To them, any government official, like an Inec worker or a security operative from the East is also a saboteur.
As I wrote earlier, there were other measures that were tried before the Shahada was imposed on the Islam for Muslims section. One of the measures was this warning that was placed on the section (it appeared when you wanted to post on that section).
To avoid being banned, please ensure that your post is not offensive to Islam.
Lots of people complained about it and as you can see here, Nairaland's admin posted on the thread and said
The notice was proposed by Christian moderators to prevent Christians and Atheists from getting themselves banned when Muslim threads make the home page. I felt it was a fantastic idea and I implemented it as soon as I could. Now if you get banned in the Muslim section, you will have no one to blame but yourself.
Someone asked why the same notice is not on the Christian and Atheist Forum and the admin replied
There is no Christian and Atheist forum. We believe Christians and atheists can debate themselves without resorting to violence.
That warning later became the infamous Rule 17, but Nairalanders protested against the rule and it was scrapped. The Shahada was then imposed on the section.
I'm still searching for this thread, but some Muslims complained that non-Muslims were always invading threads in the Islam for Muslims section in order to troll Muslims. They demanded that threads from the section should no longer be put on the home page. However, other Muslims stated that they get important information when threads from the section are put on the home page and that they might not have seen the threads if it was not put on the home page. A compromise was reached and it was decided that non-members would not be able to see threads from the section (even if they are on the home page).
The admin has always been bombarded by requests and complaints from Atheists, Christians and Muslims and he created this thread to tell everybody that he cannot satisfy everybody because the various groups have opposing demands.
carbonado: ...Oga naptu2, whats your take on this, do you see FG reversing it, its just a big mess.
Like I stated in my previous post, it's all about muscle flexing.
There has been a dispute in the NBBF in the past 4 years. This dispute has negatively affected everything that has to do with basketball in Nigeria. Here are a few examples:
1) One faction will sign a sportswear sponsorship deal, while the other faction will say that the deal is illegal. Which outfit will our players wear at international competitions?
2) Each faction wants to run it's own league system and the result is that we don't have a league right now. The sponsors have fled because they don't want trouble and all that's happening now is that local players are organising their own "leagues" in order to keep fit. These leagues are not recognised by FIBA.
3) Can you imagine that there is an NBA Basketball Africa League and Nigeria is not represented? That is because what we now call a league is not recognised by anyone.
4) The government has tried to mediate, but the factions have threatened government with lawsuits and FIBA bans. The players have also threatened to stage protests at international events and some players say that they will no longer play for Nigeria.
So here is what it's all about - flexing muscles.
The factions threaten government with a FIBA ban and lawsuits, the players threaten that they will stage protests and not play, so the government has now issued its own threat, which is that it will ban international competitions for 2 years. How will the other parties react to government's threat? Will the factions finally listen to government when they realise that they will be out of office? Will the players listen to government? (In this letter, D'Tigress has indicated that they are ready to talk). That is what will determine if the ban will be reversed.
naptu2: I think they want to use the Yar'Adua and Goodluck Jonathan strategy.
In 2008 Nigerian football authorities presented an inflated budget to the government for the hosting of the 2009 FIFA Under 17 World Cup in Nigeria. President Yar'Adua then suddenly decided that Nigeria would no longer host the tournament. This shocking decision forced the sports authorities to drastically reduce the budget. (Nigeria hosted a very good tournament)
In 2010, after a disastrous World Cup both on and off the field, President Goodluck Jonathan decided that Nigeria would not get involved in international football for two years. FIFA gave us a deadline to reverse that decision and the football authorities promised to shape up. President Jonathan changed his mind after receiving promises from the football authorities. (Nigeria went on to win the 2013 African Nations Cup).
The Basketball Federation has been embroiled in a crisis for almost 4 years. There are 2 presidents and 2 boards. All efforts by the Sports Ministry to resolve the crisis has failed. In fact, some people now accuse the Sports Ministry of being a party to the crisis. Well, the Federal Government has now announced that Nigeria will not take part in international basketball matches for the next two years and that an interim committee will be set up to manage the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF).
My main concern is that our girls are scheduled to take part in the World Cup in Australia in a few months and nothing should jeopardise their chances of competing in the tournament. I am convinced that they will have a good outing and I don't want another Rashidi Yekini - South Africa '96 situation.
The goalkeeper, I'll go with Chiamaka Nnadozie. She's so good. Really good for her age.
And defender, Onome Ebi. Central defender, agile, strong, aerially good with the ball as well.
And. . .five-a-side, five-a-side. . .I'm going to use 2 defence line.
I'll go with Florence Omagbemi, another defender.
And the midfield position I'll have Okobi in the midfield five-a-side team. I love people who can actually use a ball, I love a visionary schemer.
In the attacking position I'll have myself, obviously.
And then I'll have Rasheedat. . .ah no! I'll have Perpetua next to me. Perpetua Nkwocha. She can switch. She can be the link between the midfield and attacking position.
Barcelona vs Lyon Women's Champions League final preview: Where to watch, kick-off time, possible starting line-ups
Friday 20 May 2022
Holders Barcelona take on seven-time champions Lyon on Sunday in Turin in a rematch of the 2019 final.
Barcelona play Lyon in the 2022 UEFA Women's Champions League final on Saturday at Juventus Stadium in Turin in what is perhaps the most eagerly awaited match ever in the female club game.
Holders Barcelona have come a long way since losing 4-1 to Lyon in the 2019 Budapest final, when they conceded four including an Ada Hegerberg hat-trick before half-time. Last season they were 4-0 up at the break in Gothenburg against Chelsea, and held that scoreline to claim their first title.
They only time Barça have not won a competitive match this season was the 2-0 reverse in their semi-final second leg at Wolfsburg, which they began 5-1 up after a spectacular performance in front of another 90,000 plus crowd at the Camp Nou. Captain Alexia Putellas, holder of the main individual awards in the women's game, begins the final ahead in the Top Scorer race with ten goals.
Lyon's run has been less spectacular but, a year after their five-season reign was ended in the last eight by Paris Saint-Germain, the competition's record seven-time winners are in an unprecedented tenth final, all since 2010.
Three years ago they began as warm favourites but they start in Turin as probable outsiders, although with Hegerberg back from serious injury and firing again, and evergreen captain Wendie Renard now past 100 competition appearances and tied to a new long-term deal, writing off Lyon in any match has been pretty foolish for well over a decade.
Compared to that 2019 final, the Lyon team is likely to be much more changed than Barcelona's, with Caroline Graham Hansen and Irene Paredes the major Blaugrana arrivals since that reverse. For Lyon, long-time stalwarts like Sarah Bouhaddi, Eugénie Le Sommer and perhaps Amandine Henry are not expected to start, while Dzsenifer Marozsán is injured, making way for new stars like Christiane Endler in goal, Ellie Carpenter, Damaris Egurrola, Lindsey Horan and Catarina Macario.
Form guide
Barcelona Last six games: WWWLWW Last match: Barcelona 2-1 Atlético, 15/05 Where they stand: Spanish champions, Copa de la Reina semi-finals
Lyon Last six games (most recent result first): WWWWWW Last match: Lyon 3-2 Paris FC, 08/05 Where they stand: 1st in Division 1 Féminine
Every game in this season's new-look UEFA Women's Champions League from the group stage onwards has been broadcast live in most territories on streaming platform DAZN, together with YouTube. The YouTube stream will also be embedded in the UEFA.com MatchCentre and on UEFA.tv for all UEFA Women's Champions League games, with highlights to follow at midnight CET.
View from the camps
Jonatan Giráldez, Barcelona coach: "It's a game we're really excited about because of what it is – the fact it's a final, because it's against Lyon, because it's a game that really fires you up, one we really can't wait to play in. We've poured in all our energy over the course of the season to get this far, and I hope we're up to scratch. I think we're going into this game feeling good; we've been doing very well in the league, Champions League and in the cup, and I think that will be palpable in the game."
Sonia Bompastor, Lyon coach: "When we think about the reality of this final, Barcelona are the holders and you could say they're the favourites. But Lyon have a lot of experience; we have played a lot of finals. I remember in 2011 and 2012 we were outsiders against German teams who were dominating European football at the time; we were able to win and we knew what we had to do to snatch victory."
Alexia Putellas, Barcelona captain: "It's very special [to play in a final for my childhood club]. It's very special for Barça supporters. Everybody knows that to be playing a Champions League final wearing this shirt is incredible, especially knowing that all the fans are going to be supporting us. We're going to use all that energy they are going to give us to lift that trophy."
Wendie Renard, Lyon captain: "We're here to write our own story, not prove anything to anyone. We're here to make history and win the trophy. We've had our journey, so have Barcelona, but there are two teams, one trophy, and I am hungry to go home with that trophy."
Irene Paredes, Barcelona defender: "It's such a special final. These are the two teams that deserve to be in the final, the two best teams in Europe, possibly the world. It will be a hard-fought game. Many of the Lyon players have won seven titles; we recently won it ourselves and we want to retain it."
Ada Hegerberg, Lyon forward: "It's incredible to be back in the final. I spent two years injured and last year if you'd said I'd be in a Champions League final, I wouldn't have believed you. This is a huge day for women's football. We want to showcase what we are made of."
9) Major General Joseph Nanven Garba (basketball star, former commander of the Brigade of Guards, former Minister of External Affairs and former President of the United Nations General Assembly. He was one of the coup plotters that removed Gowon from office).
1) Major General Ilya Bisalla (Minister of Defence. He was executed after the Dimka Coup).
2) Alhaji Muhammadu Dikko Yusuf (the super spy chief, former head of the Special Branch and Inspector General of Police).
3) General Olusegun Obasanjo (Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Head of State and President)
4) General Murtala Muhamed (Head of State)
5) Lieutenant General Theophilus Danjuma (Chief of Army Staff, later Minister of Defence)
6) Vice Admiral Michael Adelanwa (Chief of Naval Staff)
7) Air Marshal John Yisa Doko (Chief of Air Staff)
21) Colonel Ibrahim Babangida (then commander of the Armoured Corp, later President of Nigeria)
13 or 14. The numbering is not clear) Rear Admiral Olufemi Olumide (he was a navy captain when this picture was taken) (FOC-West, Minister of Works, etc).
19? The numbering is not clear, but he is standing right beside Babangida) General Alani Akinrinade (Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Staff during the Shagari era).
16) Brigadier Shehu Musa Yar'Adua (Later Major General and Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters. He, Joseph Garba and Abdullahi Mohammed staged the coup that removed Gowon from office)
Standing right behind Babangida, I can't see the number) Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (Lagos State Governor, etc)
This should be Murtala Muhammed's Supreme Military Council (SMC).
Three communities along Abuja- Kaduna expressway to be relocated
May 19, 2022
Kaduna State government is making plans to relocate three communities along Abuja – Kaduna express way for alleged connivance with bandits to carry attacks on motorist plying the road
Governor Nasiru Elrufai announced this while receiving the first quarter security report of this year held at government house Kaduna.
Malam Nasiru Elrufai expressed concern that, the security report continues mentioned RIJANA, KATARI and AKILOGU exist especially when bandits carried attacks along road.
According to him, Kaduna State government is being exploring on the measures to take on the three settlements, adding that, it is either to relocate them to near KAGARKO or to CLEAR the entire settlement but he want security council to deliberate on that to look at the options.
He added that, it was very clear, there were higher level of informants and Criminals in the locations.
Malam Nasiru Elrufai also noted that, the problem of insecurity had moved from the North east to the North west region of the country.
He said the situation in the North West is far more serious and dangerous than ever happened in the North East, called on military and security agencies to take notice of that before it go out of control.
He stated that, it was unfortunate despite several efforts to stem criminality in the state, the levels ware still a source of concerned.
According to governor Elrufai, the presentation of the security report has brought out new emerging concerns that he want the security council to take note with a view to discuss and proffer suggestions.
Malam Nasiru Elrufai also expressed concern over high rate of drug abuse in the state, he however commended traditional and religious leaders as well as NDLEA for their effort aimed at addressing problem of drug abuse.
“I think we should give KASUPDA very clear directive that any building or patent stored selling hard drugs should be shutdown and the building acquire by the government and demolish”
“I think the Attorney General can advise either we can legally do this, but I think we have to take drastic action, because related to every form of criminality from the banditry to terrorism to any other crime you can see drugs play a major role.
While presenting the report, Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan explained that the report covered banditry and terrorism, kidnapping, rape perpetrated by armed bandits, cattle rustling, communal and inter ethics clashes, violet attacks and reprisal.
Aruwan noted that, 360 persons died within the first quarter of the this Year as a result of bandits attacks and other clashes, stressing that, Kaduna Central recorded the highest casualties with 214 deaths.
Mr Aruwan said 1389 people were kidnapped during the period while Kaduna Central Senatorial District recorded 1083 while Southern Kaduna recorded 249 kidnapped Cases.
According to him, 10 persons were reported to have been raped by bandits across the state from January to mar h this Year.
The Commissioner also revealed that, 258 citizens were injured across the stsz die to banditry , terrorism and violent attack among others.
Mr Samuel Aruwan also disclosed that, 3251 animals were rustled in the first quarter with 3137 stolen from Kaduna Central.
The report also indicated that, gunrunners were intercepted and arrested with 18 AK rifles, seven Sub machine guns, five pump action rifles and nine resolvers as well as 22 AK 47 Magazine, 5 pump action cartridges and 1195 round of live ammunition.
He added that, more intensive engagement have been initiated towards mitigating the threat of terrorism elements.
Reporting by Aminu Dalhatu; Editing by Abdullahi Lamino
El-Rufai Confirms Ansaru’s Presence, To Relocate 3 Suspicious Settlements
By Mohammed I. Yaba Fri, 20 May 2022 05:31:06 GMT
Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has confirmed the presence of Ansaru terrorists and other insurgents in the state.
He said the rising presence of Ansaru and Boko Haram terrorists in the state was responsible for the March 28 attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train in which nine people were killed and 62 others kidnapped.
The governor also said the state government might relocate or clear three communities: Rijana, Kateri and Akilibu, along the Kaduna-Abuja highway due to the activities of informants in the areas.
The governor said most of the high profile kidnappings happened near the communities, adding that there were concerns about informants residing in the areas and assisting the bandits.
El-Rufai spoke during the presentation of the first quarter security report for 2022 by the state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.
The governor said, “We will either relocate or clear these three settlements along that road. We will discuss this in our cabinet meeting by looking at all the options, including clearing these three settlements. This is because there are informants playing a vital role in most of the crimes committed along that road.”
El-Rufai also threatened to demolish any patent store selling illicit drugs in the state, saying bandits and terrorists were taking them before attacking citizens.
He further said the deteriorating security situation in the North West was far worse than what the country experienced in the North East because members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram elements had moved into the state. The governor also said his administration was looking at the possibility of recruiting additional 1,000 vigilantes to add to the already recruited 1,000 that were trained at the police command last year to assist the security agencies in the fight against banditry.
He lamented that security agencies were overstretched and inadequate, hence the need to recruit more vigilantes.
In his remarks, Aruwan said 360 people, 305 males, 45 females and 11 minors, were killed between January and March 2022 across the state.
He said 1,389 others, 350 males, 420 females and 79 minors, were kidnapped, while 3,251 cattle were rustled within the period under review.
He added that 41 bandits were killed by security agencies in different operations carried out, while over 60 bandits were killed through airstrikes.
Daily Trust had reported that informants were aiding the abduction of travellers on the highway following the abduction of scores on Tuesday near Kurmin Kare Forest, close to Kateri village.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said the state government may relocate or clear three communities along Kaduna Abuja highway due to activities of informants in the areas.
The Communities identified are Rijana, Kateri and Akilibu villages all located along the major highway linking the state and federal capital territory.
According to the governor, most of the high profile kidnappings and abductions happen near these three dangerous spots.
He said there were concerns of informants residing in those communities were working for bandits.
El-Rufai, who made the statement during the presentation of first quarter security report for 2022 by the State Commissioner Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said the concerns regarding these communities will be discussed with security agencies and members of his cabinet.
“We will either relocate or clear these three settlements along that road. We will discuss this in our cabinet meeting by looking at all the options including clearing these 3 settlements. This is because there are informants playing vital role in most of the crimes committed along that road,” he said.
El-Rufai also threatened to demolish any patent stores selling illicit drugs in the state, saying bandits and terrorists use these illicit drugs before attacking innocent citizens.
The governor said the deteriorating security situation in the North West is far worse than what the country experienced in North East because members of ISWAP and Boko Haram elements have moved to part of the state.
The Governor also said his administration is looking at the possibility of recruiting additional 1000 vigilantes too add to the already recruited 1000 vigilantes that were trained at the police command last year.
In his remarks, Commissioner Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said 360 people were killed from January – March 2022 across the state. According to him, 305 were males, 45 females and 11 minors.
He said 1,389 residents were kidnapped, 350 males,420 females and 79 minors while 3251 cattle were rustled within the period under review. 41 bandits were killed by security agencies in different operations carried out while over 60 bandits were also neutralized through air strikes.
naptu2: I think they want to use the Yar'Adua and Goodluck Jonathan strategy.
In 2008 Nigerian football authorities presented an inflated budget to the government for the hosting of the 2009 FIFA Under 17 World Cup in Nigeria. President Yar'Adua then suddenly decided that Nigeria would no longer host the tournament. This shocking decision forced the sports authorities to drastically reduce the budget. (Nigeria hosted a very good tournament)
In 2010, after a disastrous World Cup both on and off the field, President Goodluck Jonathan decided that Nigeria would not get involved in international football for two years. FIFA gave us a deadline to reverse that decision and the football authorities promised to shape up. President Jonathan changed his mind after receiving promises from the football authorities. (Nigeria went on to win the 2013 African Nations Cup).
The Basketball Federation has been embroiled in a crisis for almost 4 years. There are 2 presidents and 2 boards. All efforts by the Sports Ministry to resolve the crisis has failed. In fact, some people now accuse the Sports Ministry of being a party to the crisis. Well, the Federal Government has now announced that Nigeria will not take part in international basketball matches for the next two years and that an interim committee will be set up to manage the Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF).
My main concern is that our girls are scheduled to take part in the World Cup in Australia in a few months and nothing should jeopardise their chances of competing in the tournament. I am convinced that they will have a good outing and I don't want another Rashidi Yekini - South Africa '96 situation.
Politics › Re: Unknown Gunmen Behead Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker, Okechukwu Okoye (Graphic) by naptu2: 10:55pm On May 21, 2022
