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 Business › Re: Brazilian Investor Offers $100bn For Nigeria's 23 Power Plants by Reference(m): 9:45pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
kalokalo:Yeah, just like the inter-connectivity between mobile network carriers. I think that is all you need. Imagine the Nigerian government controlling calls between your MTN line and your Airtel line. You will definitely see pepper. At election times like these only PDP stalwarts will have their calls going through all in the name of some faceless security measure. See the mess they made of the SIM registration process that incompetent and corrupt lot. I tell you government has no business in business in any form or under any guise be it security or equality. All they need is a virile regulatory body but when it comes to issues of handling money viz corporate responsibility government spells disaster. I personally advice all potential power companies to insist for the lot - generation, transmission and distribution. If the government baulks, build your own network and let theirs rot like NITEL/MTEL. It was the mobile carriers that drew the first true demographic map of Nigeria and proved just where the real resource consuming deserts in Nigeria were. Who in his right mind will pump his precious wattage into the wilderness at the expense of a power hungry inner city people. None. At least they come first. Then let Government in its philanthropy waste its resources like it does with the petroleum equalisation fund. Why on earth should a litre of petrol cost the same in Maiduguri as in Eleme. Does a bag of onions cost the same in Kebbi as it does in Lagos. Fellows, government is crazy. |
| Business › Re: Brazilian Investor Offers $100bn For Nigeria's 23 Power Plants by Reference(m): 8:47pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
The more I think of it the more I'm convinced we should take it if it's real. The so called PHCN infrastructure we have today can be likened to what NITEL had in 2001. Great at that time but pretty archaic going forward. Anybody buying wholesale into this has a head-start alright but its not that great. Most people in the engineering business will tell you that from a technical stand point a fresh start is always easier. Before Abuja became crowded distribution infrastructure was excellent. Can't say the same if you have to upgrade say Ikeja business district. It will be hell. PHCN indeed has equipment from all over the place. Everyone from Siemens through Mitsubishi Heavy to GE have all licked the crockpot. That is also the reason the government has to come up with a better exit plan for PHCN. The more they try to paper the power cracks the worse its bound to get for any potential investor. Create an enabling environment and leave the bloody thing to fail. This kernel of wheat has to fall to the ground and die. Messing it up further only makes recovery more expensive in the long run. |
| Business › Re: Brazilian Investor Offers $100bn For Nigeria's 23 Power Plants by Reference(m): 8:26pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
[quote author=ekt_bear link=topic=632875.msg8004141#msg8004141 date=1301330155]@Reference: Even if they drastically overpaid for Nigeria's existing power infrastructure (paying $100 billion for something that costs under $20 billion to build from scratch), they have no ability to enforce a monopoly, since the transmission network will be kept separate. Meaning anybody can start up a power plant and start selling to the national grid. Heck, if you have a stream near your house or live near a windy hill, maybe you'd sell to the national grid too  Anyway, I still don't think it is a good idea to sell to one guy. I didn't realize it was that high (do you have a reference for that, btw?). Still, are you assuming that it will never be reduced to something more reasonable? Under that assumption, then yes. . . no point having a national grid. But if under 10%, have one. GEJ's power sector reform plan addresses that issue. See page 27 of this: http://www.nigeriapowerreform.org/rokdownloads/Roadmap%20for%20Power%20Sector%20Reform%20Full%20Version.pdf Anyway, I agree, in certain places, you cut out the middle man. If I'm an investor, I buy both Lagos discos, and buy power plants nearby (or find someone trustworthy to partner with.) That way, no reason to deal with the FG.[/quote]Well maybe it goes beyond the 23 plants then. Say 100 bill for the lot, scratch cards to drops calls, take or leave. If I had the cash that's what I'll do. |
| Business › Re: Brazilian Investor Offers $100bn For Nigeria's 23 Power Plants by Reference(m): 5:28pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
hercules07:That's why I don't feel comfortable with Hayatudeen moving to the other end of the park at such short notice. I just sigh honestly every time the interests are always personal. Where are those who just want to see these things work and not just how much of the pie they can take. I'm sure when he was appointed he must have though, 'oh, another civil service job, chop in the shop' but now some 'expert' has enlightened him and crunched the numbers, the grass is suddenly looking greener on the other side. Unfortunately he will have left behind a lot of loyal staff who will ensure his company is well represented no matter the cost to us. |
| Business › Re: Brazilian Investor Offers $100bn For Nigeria's 23 Power Plants by Reference(m): 5:21pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
[quote author=ekt_bear link=topic=632875.msg8003927#msg8003927 date=1301328520]Nigeria's power generation capacity is well under 10 GW. A lot of it older and dilapidated. Here is somebody paying under $700 million for brand new 445 MW power plant: http://www.powergenworldwide.com/index/display/articledisplay/9018079890/articles/powergenworldwide/gas-generation/new-projects/2011/03/german-utility_mainova.html Do the math.[/quote]Perhaps that's why the figure is so high. If they are offering that amount for all the stations they must realise they must be chasing a monopoly and considering most of these so called assets have all but reached zero, replacing them, upgrading the sickly ones and adding capacity to meet set targets for stable power probably accounts for the loss. Like MTN coming in to replace NITEL way back in 2001. If they had desired a monopoly then the 60 to 100 million lines required to stabilised the telecomms market will have demanded an unbelievable sum. |
| Crime › Re: Seeing Another Man Tap Your Wife's Buttocks(what Do You Do)? by Reference(m): 4:51pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
What I personally detect here is a couple struggling with emotional weakness and its a highly dangerous combination. The husband not being able to control his temper, the wife not being able to resist her sexuality. The guy probably got furious because its happened before in some way, shape or manner and has descended to the depths of insecurity. The bad news here is that all he's succeeded in doing is drive the lady firmly into the hands of the 'spanker'. Expect him to wait at the door the following day with a bunch of red roses and an 'I'm sorry I caused you much pain' card. He will do the apologising and the 'loose cannon' will explode. She's definitely closing late in the weeks to come. |
| Business › Re: Brazilian Investor Offers $100bn For Nigeria's 23 Power Plants by Reference(m): 2:05pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
DeeJay20:Guy, we are a hundred and fifty million people. There are very few countries our size, that seek development that have not gone nuclear. Energy security also means diversity. Incidents like those in Japan will only help improve safety down the line. In a way we should be thankful (and saddened) that the music stopped before the Japanese could find a chair. would you continue to fly after watching 'aircrash investigations', yes because level heads know lessons will be learnt and mistakes avoided. We should also consider that oil and gas is finite, does a lot of environmental damage and is our only economic life blood for now. We need to diversify. Renewables are fine but are unreliable. Certainly not primarily for emerging economies. By the way just reading down the page of 'The Punch - pg 20' today it is claimed that the chairman, technical committee of the national council on privatisation, Mallam Mohammed Hayatudeen has resigned over possible conflict of interest. Apparently he has a interest in a company that is part of a consortium that has submitted an EOI in some of the power firms slated for privatisation. Now this really worries me. I understand (not my assessment) that the Hayatudeen fellow is a decent and honourable man but I cannot but help think he has lit a fuse and jumped ship hoping to harvest floating wood. This cannot be right. In my opinion if we are to truly succeed no one in that privatisation office should be permitted to be involved in the bidding process now and in the nearest future. this should have been made known to them from the onset. It is like Jega quitting now to join a political party to contest office. Who will not say his election will be crooked. Secondly, I honestly think these bids should be reserved for foreign owned companies alone. Whoever wins can then be compelled to appoint directors subsequently. For all I care he may just be fronting and these are the kinds of things that fuel graft in government. We need clean companies, unknown players like the MTN's of the telecomms to start with. When it ignites, the Glbacomms of the power sector can the emerge. As I mentioned some months ago I have a feeling that what some 'players' missed in the 'somewhat shock' privatisation of the telecomms industry they have vowed and will do whatever it takes to ensure their grip and maximum return when its time to bury PHCN. This whole thing is taking too long and like kitchen affairs, the fear is that the whole thing might just become overcooked. |
| Business › Re: Brazilian Investor Offers $100bn For Nigeria's 23 Power Plants by Reference(m): 1:16pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
However something tells me if ts too good to be true it probably is. For now who cares about monopoly. PHCN was one anyway. All it would give them is a head start. It does not mean the market is done and dusted for them. Subsequent players will simply have to come to the table with their bags and bagages. We should not be unduly worried over that. The power market in Nigeria is massive. Potentially the largest in Africa and I would estimate PHCN has effectively tapped no more than 15 to 20 percent. Like for the telecomms operators they all ignored NITEL's infrastructure and built theirs some even coming late to the party like Etisalat and in a way Airtel. When they see the massive revenues generated by the Brazilian consortium no one will beg them. |
| Politics › Re: Bride Abandons Wedding For Nnpc Test? (PIX) by Reference(m): 12:53pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
This is no desperation. This is a shame. And what exactly is NNPC. The kleptocorporation that put its former head in the Hilton for months and was only chased out when tax payers were sickened of the millions wasted. A company that does not explore, produce or export a single barrel of oil yet has a structure that would put even Exxon-Mobil to shame. A company that has never rendered any meaningful account of its financial deals yet swims in endless scandals. A company that does not know just how much oil its JV partners are pumping daily. A Company that will stonewall every conceivable attempt to check its unwholesome practices. Now a young and supposedly enterprising lady who should be instead thinking productively will deem it fit to advertise her desperation. Will she do this if it was ABC Vegetable Oil Mill. You can then imagine what she will be prepared to do once she gets in there. What is the difference between these acts and those who choose to lose life and limb for elective offices. I tell you moral bankruptcy goes beyond politicians. Let us followers look critically at the mirror. Its really sad. |
| Crime › Kidnapped Businessman Regains Freedom by Reference(op): 12:30pm On Mar 28, 2011 |
'Abducted Osogbo-based beer merchant, Alhaji Raifu Olaiya has been released six days after a four-member gang kidnapped him at Oando filling station, Osogbo. Speaking with our correspondent on Sunday, Olaiya, who was full of thanks to God, described his abductors as "victims of the failed Nigerian state". The largest beer merchant in Osun state was abducted at the filling station, where he had gone to see some friends last Sunday. Olaiya, who did not disclose how much he had paid to regain his freedom, said his abductors treated him nicely, buying a toothbrush and bottled water for him. He said he was blindfolded after he was abducted and taken on a four-hour journey, adding that the vehicle was not stopped at police checkpoints. Olaiya revealed that he was dumped at 6pm, where he trekked for five hours before he got to Inisha-Osogbo highway. He said, "All the duration of time I was with them, I was praying that I don't get killed. I was also praying that the police do not try to rescue me forcefully and thereby endangering my life. After dumping me, they were calling me to be sure that I got home safely. They even said they would have loved to be part of the thanksgiving service."' - Courtesy 'The Punch' newspapers, Pg 10, Monday, March 28th, 2011 I tell you this made my day. I hope all the cops at the check points would be invited too. |
| Politics › Re: Do Non - Northerners Support Buhari? by Reference(m): 3:16pm On Mar 26, 2011 |
Personally I just think it is a straight forward duel between the forces of social justice and the potential for anti-corruption. One has been delivered while the other is pending and though the desire is strong for the latter I would not risk the former in any way shape or form for the latter. What I mean is this the first political shift out of the traditional power centres and this to me is very great gain. This I hope has ended the so called 'rights of some to rule' and emboldened others to demand for political equality. Conversely, yes we need institutions. The BB ticket may as well be in the lead here but there is no guarantee they would be able to pull it off. His overthrow and consequent inability to see his agenda through in 1983 (as a sovereign ruler - with all powers) proved that in Nigeria corruption is more than a match for even the 'strong men'. Obama was absolutely right in this. Now he will be faced with a constitution, a judiciary and legislators he and his party CANNOT control. So I would rather take what is possible for now, a south-south presidency today that will embolden us all to fight for a better Nigeria tomorrow than the utopia of a perfect Nigeria in two terms. Finally, and at the end of the day when I look at all the candidates I would rather with all seriousness consider who I can be certain is 'removable' either by sentiments, votes or internal democratic or undemocratic 'wranglings'. Like or hate PDP as we all do, they have the biggest supermarket out there and they have a track record of dispensing candidates and office holders. Goodluck may not even last his full term. What does CPC offer apart from its lead man. Now if peradventure something happens to the duo we may get very unexpected and wild swings in the polity that could pose very complicated questions. Its a very hard choice really buy I certainly wish this country the very best. God will help us. |
| Politics › Re: N7.65bn Presidential Jet Arrives by Reference(m): 1:22pm On Mar 26, 2011 |
delegiwa:It is Sir. Its called bad taste. Its called lack of respect and being out of touch. I think he would be gaining political mileage if he says 'today because I recognize the plight of Nigerians I hereby cancel the order for two out of three jets'. The UK has a far better economy, a more prestigious leadership structure, its leaders more at risk globally yet does not have a presidential fleet. In addition the PM's office has made budget sacrifices. Our leaders on the other hand have continued to appropriate more and more money to themselves while the generality are left to rot because of the kind of 'It does not matter thinking you exemplify'. We all recognize the over-bloated structure of our leadership and point to the official or unofficial office of the first lady as a classic case study and here we are slapped yet again; she was the first to use the jet. Those of us in the civil aviation business should speak up now and tell the rest of us lay men how much it would cost to feed and fuel a Falcon to Sokoto and back. For what now. Believe me over a period of six months that 7+ billion plus will look like smoke from its engines. The waste is just unacceptable. My dear if you were a father and your children are needy is this what you will spend your money on. Let us begin to hold government to the same exacting standards as we would ourselves. Its so sad. |
| Celebrities › Re: Cd John Is Dead - Light A Candle by Reference(m): 11:33am On Mar 26, 2011 |
Hmmm, what a loss. Although one is not too sure whether the pictures are at the accident site, for those who are speculating they tell a few things. One, he must have been going in excess of 120 k's. on impact. This is almost certain except if he ran into an oncoming vehicle (no evidence). This is a third generation golf (not too advanced crumple zones) and from the pics the impact folded the entire engine right to the cab (which would almost certainly kill him with or without an airbag, which I can't see) Two, The primary point of impact was on his (drivers) side probably indicating an attempt to evade an obstruction - overtaking a slow-mo, breakdown or an emerging vehicle at an intersection as the median (clearly seen) shows it was a dual carriage-way. Three, I am not sure which road that is but the section we can see looks okay (the asphalt looks new, the kerbs are intact and the white markings are not worn). Four, we can see that the road is two-laned. From the Camry parked behind it will not be beyond reason to assume at the time the accident happened that second lane was some sort of carpark for residents and relaxation spots. This is very common in Lagos and other urban areas. Apart from the sad loss which is regrettable we should take seriously issues of night driving (for safety and security) reasons (it is banned on highways for commercial transporters). I wouldn't blame someone doing over a hundred at midnight with all the marauders lurking at street corners but honestly if it could be avoided so be it. Wait till dawn (as someone suggested) or drive in convoys if you have to. Like the Lady Diana incident too we cannot rule out alcohol and the deadly effects when combined with exhaustion. This may have been detected by the other occupants of the car but as in most cases they would say nothing. RIP. But this is becoming a very, very bad and recurring habit. Lagos state over to you. Your roads are simply a mess. |
| Politics › Re: Petrol Scarcity Hits Lagos And Abuja by Reference(m): 9:19pm On Mar 20, 2011 |
Heard it had to do with some kidnapping issue involving one of the union top shots or something like that. Not sure. Y,knw the usual rumour mill. Anyway its over and the queues are being cleared so don't hoard the stuff and turn your apartment into a Japanese nuclear plant with all these political and economic tremors happening around. If its cos of diesel why strike. I thought that greasy stuff was deregulated and with the surge in oil prices what do we expect. |
| TV/Movies › Re: Dstv Explains Hike In Tarrifs by Reference(m): 4:59pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
Bawss1:Naw, SSN does not view UEFA. But give it to them they have content. Where else will I watch 'TopGear' or 'Battlefield Generals'. We should look inwards rather than adopt the recent wave of pointless strike actions eroding the fabric of our society. You don't kick out against what is good because you feel exploited. You rather seek to match them on your own terms. 'David' Subair tried to but his sling and stones were as lean as the of content Hitv. Content is what drives this kind of business. DSTV has out innovated everyone. I repeat where are the Mike Adenuga's of Satellite TV in Nigeria. |
| TV/Movies › Re: Dstv Explains Hike In Tarrifs by Reference(m): 3:46pm On Mar 18, 2011 |
bebe4u:Well ask those who have stolen billions from us where they have invested, shops in Dubai, clinics in SA, wineries in France. The terrible capital flight has robbed this country of the capital needed to set up competition against these sharks. MTN said per second billing was not possible just as DSTV is mum about pay-per-view. What we need is a broadcast equivalent of GLO and Mike Adenuga. Unfortunately there are no takers for now. So, PS. The new tariff has already taken off. 1st April isn't true. I paid the new rate on Tuesday. |
| Politics › Re: 100 ,000 Workers To Be Laid Off Over N100 Billion Debt by Reference(m): 10:32pm On Mar 12, 2011 |
Yep, just heard it this afternoon from someone quite up there. With just 40% of the capital vote released I think last year the engineering industry is in shut down mode. Abandoned jobs everywhere. Driving through CBD, Abuja this morning and its one hanging bridge after another. I understand the East-West road is affected too so its not political. The guy said 'its like the country has simply run out of money'. Don't understand. I tell you its puzzling. |
| Politics › Re: Osun Students Jubilate As Aregbesola Slashes Fees by Reference(m): 9:05pm On Mar 08, 2011 |
Any move to encourage and support education is the right move. The importance of sound and compulsory education in this country cannot be over emphasized. For those doing the arithmetic and worried about balancing the economic scales, it takes education to do that anyway. |
| Car Talk › Re: What Is The Preferred Engine Type In Nigeria - Petrol Or Diesel, And Why? by Reference(m): 10:13pm On Mar 07, 2011 |
sandee575:Very correct and believe me they still thump, rattle and chatter particularly the German models, Volkswagen the chief culprit. Just driving through the Utako intersection during rush hour with all those Julius Berger vehicles piling out of their compound you would think there was a band playing behind you at the traffic lights, and don't tell me Berger doesn't have world class mechanics working for them. In this part of the world diesel remains messy, step out of line and your car needs a deep soapy wash every few days particularly your rear end and tail pipe area, not to talk of some folks saying you can actually smell the stuff coming through the aircon. Ewww. |
| Properties › Re: How Large Is 'A Plot' Of Land? by Reference(m): 10:46pm On Mar 02, 2011 |
Depends on where the land is located and who owns it and the circumstances leading up to any form of transaction. In those days plot sizes were as high as 1,200+ sq.m in government reserved areas in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna and as few others. As population density rose sizes fell. Today very few states offer anything close. I'm aware of 1,100 sq.m as standard for commercial plots in Calabar within a new layout. Lagos is doing something like 648 sq.m and in places such as the core Niger-Delta where land issues are very touchy you'd be lucky to get anything above 450 sq.m and falling. Some plots in London are 300 sq.m. Pretty poor and I've even seen a plot size of 110 sq.m being advertised here in Nigeria. Really dunno what that is meant for. Maybe a suya joint or something. 2 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Libya: Gaddafi Stalls Evacuation Of Nigerians by Reference(m): 2:14pm On Feb 26, 2011 |
[quote author=H$LBroker link=topic=612517.msg7804588#msg7804588 date=1298718082]God help Bash Ali out of Libya and the rest of Nigerians over there, Bash Ali went to see Gadaffi about the money he needed to fight, which he can't get from Nigeria Government, but he wasn't lucky to get out before the problem started, pray for Bash Ali and others in Libya to get out of there safely[/quote]This is a joke right or am I seeing things through Ghadaffi's dark shades. |
| Politics › Re: Shekarau On Bbc's Hardtalk Tonight by Reference(m): 10:17am On Feb 26, 2011 |
Whatever his composure on that chit chat is not important to me. We listen for correct responses. Kano state did not get it right with the vaccination issue. There are hundreds of fake drugs out there yet drugs are continually bought, sold and recommended. Isolate a particular drug or vaccine, round them up and destroy them. Investigate, prosecute the perps and move on. There can be no justification for with holding vaccines to children at risk from polio. No justification whatsoever. If he was a part of that covertly or overtly its just too bad. That is not leadership. |
| Crime › Re: Arisekola Alao's Son Kidnapped In Lagos by Reference(m): 11:46pm On Feb 25, 2011 |
[quote author=~Bluetooth link=topic=611741.msg7801112#msg7801112 date=1298655684]so that car alone was able to make him a billionaire in the 70's ?  that guy made his wealth from Abacha ![/quote]All these back and forth quarrels do no good. Kidnapping is wrong but we should realise that it is a situation fostered by corruption and misrule started and institutionalised in the seventies when our mystery men Arisekola and yes MKO were both moving up in the society. They were both self made men in the seventies but became recognised billionaires under government patronage starting from the very questionable late head of state Murtala Muhammed. And when you learn of the ways and means, the lives lost and destinies affected to bring these 'highly exalted' men into their fabulous wealth and good fortune then you have the exact definition of the term monumental corruption. Believe you me it was bad then. What we see in today has most of its roots in such things way back then. It was said of one of the two that he 'opened the eyes' of the khaki boys. That in itself kept certain players in government until they were forced from power. I've said it a number of times, when the real history of this country is written we may be a bit fairer to the military and perhaps not so much to the tail that perpetually wagged the dog. |
| Politics › Re: Tinubu Urges Fashola To Sack Striking Doctors by Reference(m): 8:27am On Feb 25, 2011 |
kalokalo: |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: UCL: Arsenal Vs Barcelona On Wednesday 16th February 2011 (2 - 1!) by Reference(m): 9:25pm On Feb 16, 2011 |
The moment Le Prof. said he was going to play his game the tie was decided. I don't know of any team in the last three years who has played his game against Barcelona. For goodness sake Arsene if you've tried something this long and it hasn't worked for goodness sake try something else. |
| Politics › Re: We Will Fish Out Aliens Who Registered – Immigration Boss by Reference(m): 8:54pm On Feb 16, 2011 |
Great, so how many billions do you need for your |
| Travel › Re: Why Does Everybody In Nigeria Want To Travel Out? by Reference(m): 9:48am On Feb 16, 2011 |
Well for me my abroad starts and ends with DSTV. I really don't know what's in me that doesn't see what lies in the abroad. I suppose it may be genetic. My dad too, he just could not understand it. I presume it lies in our individual perception of what life is all about. One may think the closer you are to foreign societies the better a person you become but that did not rub off on our past leaders who wined and dined with the colonial masters then or the elites of today who have europe on monday and Lagos on tuesday. It has not and does not make them better people or affected our society in any meaningful way. How much abroad did the average Chinese man do grow their economy into the second largest in thirty odd years. Is their per capita not one of the lowest in the world. Do they have steady electricity everywhere, or good roads or housing for all. Don't they have the largest number of people (outside India) in poverty. Were we not laughing at their products yesterday. Who's laughing now. Who owns the US today, China.Where people see problems others see opportunities. The Lebanese see PHCN as a money spinner, Nigerians see it as a problem and guess who's smiling. Some here are complaining about schools and standards while others are building schools, establishing standards and raking millions. No telecomms has made Adenuga for life. Did he study telecommunications?? and if not for his courage we will be at the mercy of South Africa. For me I am going no where. I will check ALL opportunities to make it, whether in security, roads, transport medicare or food anything that is lacking, that the government or the people will not do. I quit complaning. Labour is cheap due to unemployment and I will exploit it. A while ago on this blog we complained that onions cost an arm and a leg and I have already swung into action targeting a few millions before the season is up. The land is virtually free because no one will work it eveywhere. So if you are checking out and have some land to spare just holla. I will do it tne Chinese way. |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Brazilian Great Ronaldo (d Real Ronaldo)retires by Reference(m): 8:36am On Feb 16, 2011 |
MRbrownJAY:Mr.J easy on the guy. He's acknowledged that his body wasn't responding to training weight loss and this is simply because he suffers from hypo-thyroidism and could not take drugs for that condition because they are banned by WADA. He tried his best and no matter how it ended we will remember the great times. There's no professional in soccer who retires at his peak. This is not boxing or some other personality sport. Every footballer is part of a team and when he sees he cannot contribute to the team he calls it quits without losing an iota of respect and reverence whether he be Maldini, Romario or Gary Neville in the past or Thierry and Becks to come. Even Zizzou who went out with a head butt was recently honoured by Loris. We love him because he gave his all to all the teams he played for. On the field he was a warrior. Not like the divers and simulators we have today which accounts for the recurring injuries he suffered. |
| European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Brazilian Great Ronaldo (d Real Ronaldo)retires by Reference(m): 4:18pm On Feb 15, 2011 |
Yeah, he was a legend. So taken for granted that the Brazilian attack has never been quite the same ever since. Just like the retirement of Yekini, he has left such a vacumn up front it may take another generation to fill. Both club and country he played for the best and was always at his best. Pity the injuries though. If you played these days with the 'touch me not' standards of refreeing in the reformed game, you may have lasted longer. But that's the price you pay for being the 'Phenom'. I doff my hat. We will miss you. Cheers and happy retirement. |
| Sports › Re: Lagos Fans And Booing: Whats Your Take? by Reference(m): 6:05pm On Feb 12, 2011 |
Yes its correct. Lagos fans are allergic to mediocrity. They have seen their darling Eagles lift the Nations Cup in 1980 and decline ever since to such basement levels the NFF gladly avoids them settling for other cities that are just glad to host matches and star struck to vent their recurring frustrations. Kano fans for example gladly cheered the Chukwu led fumbling Super Fowls when they trashed the World Cup ticket. Guys, look up to Egypt and see what pressure and protests get you. Enough of this rubbish they continually give us. We deserve better. We are a soccer nation and invest billions in the game. So we will give them no quarter. Up Lagos fans. Long live the Super Eagles. |
| Sports › Re: NPL Wins Case Against Globacom by Reference(m): 12:36am On Feb 03, 2011 |
Nigerian businesses and their unethical behaviour. That is why they all fly at low altitude and cannot compete internationally or transit generations. Always seeking to cheat, irresponsible racoons. They expect full pay for their services and cannot reiprocate. Our own indeed, just check out what MTN is doing with our money in South Africa, see what DSTV is doing. What are our companies doing with their loot, funding politics to avoid responsibilities. Useless, rotten lot. Tomorrow we say aliens are raiding our tills. Why not. |
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