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naptu2:
I didn't post all the screenshots because of lack of time. Some other journalists said that Randy should be supported because of what he has achieved, but Bode Oguntuyi said that Randy has not achieved anything special or spectacular (I am paraphrasing) and that all he has done is just his job.

naptu2:
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The media has always been terrible and mischievous. I remember what they did to Clemens Westerhof before the 1994 Nations Cup and World Cup. They attacked him and made up stories about him. Some even predicted that Nigeria would be doomed at both tournaments because of Westerhof.

I still have an edition of Complete Football that was published before the World Cup. A certain famous journalist made terrible allegations in that edition, simply because Westerhof kicked him out of the Eagles' camp at Papendal. Westerhof wanted a closed camp, so that the Eagles could concentrate, but this journalist snuck into the centre, so Westerhof had him thrown out.


Anyway, the main reason that I created this post is so that I can post this link. Most of the members of the Super Eagles played in Europe by 1991 and there were no FIFA free days at that time. There were always many club versus country rows. You might remember what happened at Algeria '90. Most of our Europe based players did not attend that Nations Cup because their clubs refused to release them. Stephen Keshi offered to fly himself from Belgium to Algeria for Super Eagles matches and then back to Belgium again for his club matches, but Westerhof rejected the offer because he wanted players that would concentrate on the tournament.

Anyway, Westerhof created a compromise solution after Algeria '90. He personally met with the club coaches of the players in order to reach agreements on how the players would be released for Eagles matches. Instead of camping in Nigeria, as the Eagles previously did, he used the Dutch National Training Centre at Papendal as the Eagles' camp, so that players across Europe could easily and quickly come to the Eagles' camp and then return to their clubs.

Journalists in Nigeria went crazy! They claimed that Westerhof owned Papendal and that was why he made the Eagles camp there. They said that he wanted the money from the camping sessions and that's why he made the Eagles camp there. Please click on this link and read the article. Does it look like Westerhof owns Papendal??

P.s. It was at Papendal that Kanu and Finidi's move to Ajax began. As I said, Westerhof met club coaches in order to ensure that players were released on time. He developed relationships with these coaches for the benefit of the Eagles and the coaches often watched Eagles training sessions at Papendal and their medical staff were allowed to assess the players. Louis Van Gaal was at Papendal and he observed the Eagles' training sessions. He asked Westerhof about Finidi and Kanu and Westerhof told him their strengths and weaknesses (He told Van Gaal that one of them, I've forgotten which, couldn't head) and the rest is history.

National Sports Centre Papendal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Sports_Centre_Papendal

"They are building a new hotel there. Papendal is the NSC, National Sports Centre. . National Sports Federation. Everything there is around 25 million guilders, well, that is like over 20 million dollars.

If I have 20 million dollars, do you think I will come here in this country with people who tell me that I'm not honest, that I'm indisciplined, that the players are indiscipline, that I'm not polite to the ambassador in Algiers, you mean I let them do that to me when I have 20 million dollars and Papendal belongs to me? Papendal belongs to the government, it's not for me. I'm not even a shareholder, I have also seen that in the papers, (they say) 'I am shareholder, some of the rich people here in this country are shareholders, why do they support that we must go to Papendal'?

Papendal, I can tell you, is a beautiful place. 13 pitches, like a billiard. The under 17 was there and they want to sleep on the pitch. The former minister of sports, Mr Ikhazoboh was here and he said, "Mr Westerhof, I know now why you want to be here". If I want to train in the night, there is light, there is synthetics.

I was so happy under 17 that we make preparation in Papendal. Then 2 days before we leave for Algiers, the message came, "Make sure that you can play on synthetic". 2 days before we must go to Algiers!

On that moment I must rush rush, it was in the weekend, I must rush rush for boots for synthetic, you cannot go with boots you use on a normal pitch. I did all that, I was happy we were in Papendal, we trained 2 times on synthetic with flood light, so nobody could surprise us and we beat them in Algeria 4-1."

Classcaptain1:
You still don't get it. That's the entire point.

ghettochild:
gets your facts right.
it's not fireworks
it was petrol.
one idiot was pouring petrol inside a working generator in that hot sun n it caught fire n he flung the petrol keg downstairs...
imagine the rest

naptu2:
Lagos State Fire Service Contains Market Fire On Lagos Island.
https://www.nairaland.com/8057132/lagos-state-fire-service-contains

placeofallure:
Is this recent? Fireworks in April? Ah!

KillIgbohoN0W:
Why is there always fire outbreak in Lagos Island markets sef?! Na wetin dem dey roast for there?

naptu2:
The only unusual thing this time is that it occurred during the Rainy Season.

It has almost become a tradition that there should be major fire outbreaks at Oko Baba (on the Mainland) and on Lagos Island sometime between September and January every year. The reason for the fire outbreaks is quite obvious.

Oko Baba is a gigantic illegal sawmill. Dry wood is stored haphazardly over a wide area in Ebute Metta. The wood and sawdust is often burnt there, making it difficult for motorists on Third Mainland Bridge to see (driving down that stretch of the bridge is extremely dangerous because of the smoke). The Government has had plans to relocate the sawmills for a very long time. These plans have often been frustrated by people who spread rumours that the government just wants to steal land. It seems as if there is a major fire outbreak at that place every single dry season. There was another fire outbreak there yesterday.

There have also been fire outbreaks at the various markets on Lagos Island almost every Dry Season since the 1980s. One of the reasons for the fires on Lagos Island is the enormous amount of illegal fireworks that are stored there every Christmas season. The fire in 2012 caused such a huge explosion that some people thought that Boko Haram militants had bombed Lagos. The explosion was so powerful that it knocked down part of the building in which the fireworks were stored. The sale, distribution and use of these fireworks have been illegal since the early 1980s, but people keep using them during the Christmas season and so there is a huge market for them and this market is centred around Lagos Island.

The large number of clothes that are sold on Lagos Island also serve as fuel for these fire outbreaks that occur during the Dry Season. On one occasion someone was trying to refuel an electricity generator that was still on and this caused a fire that burnt through bales of fabric.

The moment a building collapsed during a live report from the scene of a fire incident at Dosumu Market on Lagos Island. pic.twitter.com/mYyyyjENdT

— Big Sam (@oluwa_samuel) April 9, 2024

ONCE AGAIN: Stop Pouring petrol into the tank of a running Generator. It will never end well. 🚨 🚨🚨🚨

Just one random person refuelling while Generator was running, coupled with heavy storage of petroleum around and BOOM !!!!!

So Sad.

#Docemo
#LagosIsland

Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service Responds Swiftly to Blaze on Lagos Island

Lagos City, April 9, 2024 — The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has acted swiftly in response to a significant fire outbreak originating from a three-story building situated at Jankara Street, adjacent to Docemo Street, on Lagos Island.

Alerted promptly at 10:37hrs on Tuesday, firefighting operations have been mobilized to contain the spreading inferno, which has already impacted adjacent structures on Docemo and Nnamdi Azikwe Streets after its initial occurrence at three buildings along Jankara Street. While progress has been made in partially subduing the blaze, ongoing efforts are focused on its complete extinguishment.

The firefighting operations face additional challenges due to the necessity of ensuring the safe evacuation of traders and the preservation of their merchandise within a densely populated area, necessitating rigorous crowd control measures.

As of present, there have been no reported casualties, and investigations into the cause of the fire are actively underway.

Further updates will be communicated as the situation continues to develop.

Margaret Adeseye
Director,
Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service

***Update: Lagos Island Fire Incident**

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has successfully contained a significant fire incident involving 14 buildings in Lagos Island. Unfortunately, two structures have collapsed entirely, with two partially collapsed.

The fire originated from the refueling of a generator, exacerbated by fuel storage in kegs at a penthouse housing a printing shop with chemical contents.

Swift actions by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have brought the fire under control, transitioning to a damping down strategy to ensure public safety.

Efforts to assess damage and implement preventive measures are ongoing. We appreciate the collaboration of all emergency responders at the scene.

Caution is advised when handling combustible materials to prevent future incidents.

Margaret Adeseye*
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service
9th April 2024

A devastating fire tore through the Docemo area in Lagos Island yesterday, causing extensive damage to 14 buildings. Thanks to the swift response of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the blaze has been contained. Currently, efforts are underway to dampen down the affected area as damage assessment and preventive measures are being implemented.

Unfortunately, one life was lost in the incident. The victim was refuelling a working generator, which sparked the fire. Additionally, nine individuals suffered from carbon monoxide inhalation, while one sustained a fracture. All affected individuals were promptly treated and discharged on-site by the Emergency Management Service.

*Margaret Adeseye*
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service
10th April 2024

Classcaptain1:
No one cares.

daveP:
Who's the one journalist RW was complaining about? So that man use block button taya? 😂😂😂😂😂

Some SA pundits feel it is time the girls go foreign if they want to really touch bigger things. Na dem sabi. I just hope Nff allows him camp in Europe true true. But he needs to make that attack come alive abeg. Our xG no sweet me. Especially shooting

This evening, Malam Nasir @elrufai joined Hakeem Belo-Osagie’s Harvard Business School class as a guest speaker on leadership in Africa.

GreaterFuture:
Appreciate Solid work over the years.
The consistency, thoroughness, continuity etc.. thanks a lot. A+ 👍🏽

The moment a building collapsed during a live report from the scene of a fire incident at Dosumu Market on Lagos Island. pic.twitter.com/mYyyyjENdT

— Big Sam (@oluwa_samuel) April 9, 2024