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Sports › Re: DSTV Tweet When South-Africa Beat Egypt Vs When Nigeria Beat South Africa by SmartyPants(m): 12:43pm On Jul 12, 2019
Malawian:
How did you feed or fight for them? did you put boots on ground? how many Nigerians fell to the bullets of the Apartheid regime? Was it not South Africans that were on ground fighting and dying for their freedom? I really don't like this glory seeking we Nigerians are known for. There is a Fulani Apartheid now ongoing in Nigeria, oya start fighting.
Go and read your history books! Do you know the impact of the political and economic supper Nogeria gave to black South Africans?

Why asking questions like did we put boots on the ground? Was there a war??

And in every major African war have Nigerian troops not been on the ground? From Congo to Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mali...we send our troops everywhere... Why so much hate on return?
Sports › Re: DSTV Tweet When South-Africa Beat Egypt Vs When Nigeria Beat South Africa by SmartyPants(m): 12:41pm On Jul 12, 2019
XhosaNostra:
Thank you for this bitter truth!
Don't let sporting rivalry make you a bitter ingrate. Nigeria stood for black South Africa against the major world powers. The question of boots on the ground is moot because there was never a war!
Sports › Re: DSTV Tweet When South-Africa Beat Egypt Vs When Nigeria Beat South Africa by SmartyPants(m): 12:39pm On Jul 12, 2019
Cletus77:
And they're even using pidgin grin

When DSTV asks South Africans to renew their sub grin
The one that posted for us is DSTVng and the other one is DSTV main handle
Sports › Re: AFCON: Ahmed Musa's Unselfishness Is Causing Us Problems by SmartyPants(m): 12:20pm On Jul 12, 2019
femi4:
No, he passes to no one. He doesn't pick anyone to pass to. He just pass the ball hoping that a SE player will be there
Thank you sir!

The sense of anger i feel when i read some of these posts. As if Ighalo should just magically appear wherever Musa decides to hit the ball to.

I don't even blame Musa. The coach should know that Musa is better at dribbling to shoot not dribbling to cross, especially when you put him on the left.
Sports › Re: AFCON: Ahmed Musa's Unselfishness Is Causing Us Problems by SmartyPants(m): 12:18pm On Jul 12, 2019
Deathisfree:
Ighalo is the only problem we have in that team. He waste opportunities a lot. I don’t know WhatsUp with rohr and not replacing him
Really? Which opportunities are these?
Sports › Re: AFCON: Ahmed Musa's Unselfishness Is Causing Us Problems by SmartyPants(m): 12:15pm On Jul 12, 2019
holllandis:
Have you noticed that Ahmed Musa is being unselfish the but the problem is he passes the ball to ighalo who either waste it or the ball is passed to no one in particular

Please let someone tell the coaching crew this
This is how Myths are created. From the start of this tournament has Musa completed up to three passes to Ighalo in the box? I remain ready to eat humble pie if you can confidently say yes.

Musa has been doing this in all the games he has started so far. He dribbles well, creates an opening and then passes it either straight to the nearest defender or lofts it over everyone's head.

Why do fans delight in picking on Ighalo?? The man is our top scorer. Against Burundi you all saw that there was virtually no prospect of scoring until he came on. He makes the runs but he needs intelligent passers and runners around him.
Sports › Re: AFCON: Ahmed Musa's Unselfishness Is Causing Us Problems by SmartyPants(m): 12:11pm On Jul 12, 2019
rottennaija:
Ighalo is really a poor finisher. His movement in the box is really poor.
The problem with most of you is that you think of football in terms of Play Station games. Ighalo is not Musa's problem. Musa's problem is that his crosses and passes lack accuracy!

Wing play is not merely a matter of running down the flank and putting in any sort of cross at all. The crosses must be accurate or at least dangerous. Time and time again Musa kept kicking the ball without any forseeable accuracy and that is why the coach had to remove him and put on Simon in the last game.
Travel › Re: South Africa denies Nigeria visa-free status, grants Ghana - Vanguard by SmartyPants(m): 2:18am On Jul 12, 2019
Litmus:
Hope we do and quickly.
oh, it's certainly already the case. This is not new...South Africans need a visa to come to Nigeria and vice versa.
Travel › Re: South Africa denies Nigeria visa-free status, grants Ghana - Vanguard by SmartyPants(m): 10:12pm On Jul 11, 2019
kponkedenge:
A reasonable country will hit them back economically, but unfortunately Nigeria is not a reasonable country. South African companies makes the highest profit from Nigeria than anywhere in Africa.
Honestly our leaders are fools.
A reasonable country would respond commensurately and that means also not granting South Africa's visa-free entry.

You need to calm down.
Sports › Re: AFCON: Dangote, Otedola to Super Eagles: You will get $75k for every goal Scored by SmartyPants(m): 10:08pm On Jul 11, 2019
Damentia:
Rubbish....why waste money on the already rich players.
You sir, have yet to understand that money rewards value and not need.

wink
Celebrities › Re: Busola Dakolo Lied About The Doggy Sex Rape On Mercedes Bonnet - Kemi Olunloyo by SmartyPants(m): 8:32pm On Jul 11, 2019
lexy2014:
Apart from Adam smith, I don't c any other name. Or is Adam smith d one being motivated by money in ur discussion?
The person I quoted said doctors, lawyers, engineers would not be able to perform their jobs properly if they allowed themselves to take sides in some issues.

And my point was that those people would not be prevented from doing their jobs because if they don't do them, they won't get paid.
Celebrities › Re: Busola Dakolo Lied About The Doggy Sex Rape On Mercedes Bonnet - Kemi Olunloyo by SmartyPants(m): 6:49pm On Jul 11, 2019
lexy2014:
Who is money motivating here?
Look at the post i quoted and look at my post.
Sports › Re: Super Eagles Resume Training After Yesterday Victory Against South Africa by SmartyPants(m): 6:13pm On Jul 11, 2019
VivaDeAngelo:
Henry Onyekuru should be given a start in the next match. He is by far the best striker Nigeria has at present.
So you think the coach is going to start Ighalo from the the preliminary qualifying stage (that is before the AFCON) through to the Semi finals of the AFCON, only to drop him now? Even when Ighalo didn't start, did the coach play Onyekuru? When he subbed Ighalo off did he bring Onyekuru? Do you think the coach is mad?

And besides, what makes Onyekuru the best?
Sports › Re: AFCON: How Egypt Reacted To The Defeat Of South Africa By Nigeria by SmartyPants(m): 11:16am On Jul 11, 2019
chidimarc:
If only they knew we supported SA to eliminate them
I guess you think they live in a bubble? The Arabs will never support a black African team to beat an arab team and you can be sure they know it is vice versa.
Celebrities › Re: Busola Dakolo Lied About The Doggy Sex Rape On Mercedes Bonnet - Kemi Olunloyo by SmartyPants(m): 11:10am On Jul 11, 2019
GreatPunter:
I don't know the book where I read this but it's one of the greatest advice for everyone.

"A wise man never take sides." kiss

If you are a lawyer and you have already condemned the pastor or the victim, how can you defend them in court if they retain your legal service having previously taken sides against them publicly?

If you are a doctor, how can you treat either party professionally when you have already filled your stomach with hate against either of the party having taken sides?

If you are an engineer, how can you effectively render your professional service to a client who you have publicly condemned and taken sides against?

And the list goes on. Never take sides except it has to do with your spouse and family.
good sir, I think you will find that money is a very effective motivator wink

If i may offer you another quote, "it is not from the generosity of the baker that we get our bread" - Adam Smith, The Wealth of Nations
Sports › Re: Super Eagles Have Reached The Semi-Finals In 15 Out Of 18 AFCON Appearances by SmartyPants(m): 10:58am On Jul 11, 2019
richol:
Those guys are great except Ighalo & Akpeyi
Nigerian and African Top scorer in both qualifying and the Nations cup proper is not great? I shake my head.
Sports › Re: AFCON 2019: Samuel Chukwueze Wins Man Of The Match Award Against South Africa by SmartyPants(m): 3:14am On Jul 11, 2019
Auwaljabo:
it will be amazing if useless ighalo score that ball, well deserved
Ighalo is now useless? SMH.
Sports › Re: Benin Offers Voodoo Prayers For AFCON Success by SmartyPants(m): 4:57pm On Jul 10, 2019
Joromi12:
Same benin that less than 500 soldiers destroyed. Their juju no fit save them
Benin Republic sir...
Sports › Re: Mouez Hassen, Tunisia Goalkeeper Refuses To Be Subbed During Win Over Ghana by SmartyPants(m): 11:40am On Jul 10, 2019
mysportdab:
Tunisia Goalkeeper Mouez Hassen refused to come off in the AFCON game against Ghana in shocking scenes in Egypt, MySportDab reports.

Head coach Alain Giresse had clearly planned for spot-kicks, favouring his reserve keeper Farouk Ben Mustapha over Mouez Hassen.

So as the clock ticked towards full time, Ben Mustapha was gloved-up and ready to come on at the touchline.

But when Hassen saw his number go up, the keeper began waving his hand furiously as he refused to be brought off.

Watch Video

https://www.mysportdab.com/2019/07/afcon-2019-tunisia-goalkeeper-refuses.html
If I didn't watch the game now, that's how I wish have believed this.

He didn't refuse to come off, he just remonstrated about it vehemently.
Sports › Re: Ghana Knocked Out Of AFCON by SmartyPants(m): 7:08pm On Jul 09, 2019
nototribalist:
Speak for yourself, Ghanaians hate Nigerians.
And where did I speak for anybody other than myself?
Sports › Re: Ghana Knocked Out Of AFCON by SmartyPants(m): 2:55pm On Jul 09, 2019
DANIELKWAME:
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we tried our best .
We are still at the top.
We are together bro. It was a good attempt but you guys need to improve at taking penalties!
Sports › Re: Ghana Knocked Out Of AFCON by SmartyPants(m): 2:54pm On Jul 09, 2019
Ndubest123:
I celebrated their loss last night with champagne. I saw it coming anyway. Did they play well in all their matches? No
Why did you celebrate?
Sports › Re: Ghana Knocked Out Of AFCON by SmartyPants(m): 2:53pm On Jul 09, 2019
tiwiex:
I am really surprised at the exchange of words between Nigerians and Ghanaians. Sounds like it goes beyond football and that's just not good for the region. Am I the only Nigerian who wished Ghana won as a part of West Africa? Oh well. When problem start na Naija Ghanaians go come and vice versa. How many of una don go Tunisia before in the times of trouble or exploration? OK na. Make una abuse una sef finish. Na Ghana me I support sha.
I'm surprised too but be assured you are not alone. I want to believe that most of those hating on the Ghanaians may have never traveled beyond the borders of Nigeria. We have a lot more that binds us in common than what may separate us.

I visited Ghana last year and I was very warmly received. It's a lovely country and most Nigerians would feel at home there. So i can't imagine why some on here are rejoicing when the arabs, as much as they may fight internally, will never, and i mean never, support a black West African country over Egypt or any member of the Maghreb.

And they think it is funny. But i was delighted to observe that our supporters club band played for Ghana yesterday.
Sports › Re: Super Eagles Players Show Off Their Abs At The Beach (Photos) by SmartyPants(m): 1:10am On Jul 09, 2019
Officialgarri:
how do you guys know all these Nigerian players name sef?

I don't know if they look alike but I can only identify a few of them. They almost all look like new players to me
I guess you were expecting to see Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Seyi Olofinjana?
Sports › Re: Ighalo Poses With His Man Of The Match Award by SmartyPants(m): 6:32am On Jul 07, 2019
Ayoleeboy007:
after one good match next two match na rubbish he go play. congrats anyway
Most of you don't seem to understand that Ighalo is not your Messi or Ronaldo that will do it all on his own. He needs the players around him to be sharp, which is why the coach needs to start the likes of Chukwueze more.

And btw he was top scorer in qualifying so his record of consistency is proven.
Sports › Re: Is Chidozie Awaziem The Most Handsome Super Eagles Player? by SmartyPants(m): 8:54pm On Jul 06, 2019
extralargehead:
Please we do want distractions. They( Eagles) should concentrate on the assignment ahead and win the cup. We did not send them to Egypt for beauty contest. Period!!!
grin
Sports › Re: Nigeria Vs Cameroon: Ighalo Wins Man Of The Match by SmartyPants(m): 8:53pm On Jul 06, 2019
Arsenalholic:
Well deserved. Becoming one of Nigeria's finest footballers alongside Ndidi and the impressive Chukwueze.

In other news, who else thought the referee was a tad too aggressive? Shouting up and down in players' faces especially during corner kicks.
I quite agreed. I mean even when the players were calm he wasn't still yelling
Celebrities › Re: COZA Rape: Busola Dakolo Files Complaint Against Biodun Fatoyinbo by SmartyPants(m):
Freehuman:
Attached to this comment are screenshots of The Nigerian Evidence Act, 2011.

Under the English common law received into Nigeria by the Supreme Court ordinance of 1914 and Interpretations Act in section 45, Bukola Dakolo would have no case because of the common law doctrine of Res gestae which rendered Criminal cases useless if the evidence was not contemporaneous in time and place.

The law is dynamic and evolves to serve situations like this, thus the enactment of the Nigerian Evidence Act which renders the rules of common law void when it is inconsistent with the provisions of the Evidence Act.

Section 4 of the Evidence Act, 2011, attached below provides to the effect that evidence which occurred at a different time and place related to the fact in issue is relevant and therefore admissible in court.

Thus, the provisions of that section when read in Pari materia with sections 5-10 of the Evidence Act, makes circumstantial and character evidence admissible in court.

This is not an American Legal movie where videos (documentary evidence as defined by section 258 of the Evidence Act) and forensic evidence are required. According to the acclaimed victims story, her brother went to make trouble at the residence of the alleged predator when he became aware and there was settlement. That very act and testimony of witnesses of that act and the terms of settlement after the victim's brother's action, at about that period is enough if corroborated as circumstantial and character evidence to prove the case.
In legal terms, admissible does not mean sufficient. While relevance is the test of availability, it says nothing about the weight to be attached to evidence nor it's particular probative value. I put it to you that proper examination of said Evidence Act will reveal that allegations of rape require a higher standard of corroboration, even though it is not stated in those terms.

Note the following:

1. You cannot secure a conviction on character evidence. In fact, you cannot even build a case upon character evidence. See s. 82 EA

2. The res gestae in this case lacks probative value because:
a. There is no way to ascertain the truth of what was discussed between the brother and Mt Fatoyinbo.
b. The brother will legally be considered a tainted witness whose testimony will itself require corroboration.

To illustrate, the frailties of your case, defense counsel could simply argue that the accusations against his client were blackmail on the part of Ms. Bukola who then misled her brother and Mr. Fatoyinbo had no choice but to settle.

How do you reply as the prosecution? Remember that you must adduce evidence to establish any facts on which you seek to rely upon. S 131 EA
Celebrities › Re: Busola Dakolo: Segalink "Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo Would Be Charge Of Rape" by SmartyPants(m): 5:32pm On Jun 28, 2019
From a legal perspective...this is mission impossible.
Celebrities › Re: Isaac Success Proposes To His Girlfriend by SmartyPants(m): 6:36am On Jun 25, 2019
This guy is one of the more talented players we have.. He needs to focus!

Congrats to him on his impending marriage.
Business › Re: Meet Julian Osula Who Ordered For Helicopter After He Was Stuck In Traffic by SmartyPants(m): 8:26pm On Jun 24, 2019
itsme01:
grin


Naija people.sef, Caverton and OAS would use their helicopter to pick you up at anywhere, and their charges aint so outrageous.

An hour charter of helicopter is around 250 - 300k with top charter company like Caverton, other smaller company would collect far less especially if you are a frequent flier or your company has ofshore contracts.

One village maga quoting me down there even said $12,000 per hour... mugu plenty for naija i swear.... execujets starts at $3k -$5k for a fixed wing private jet, before qouting me to argue nonsense please be reasonable and get a qoutation on the chater companies websites. No time for childish arguements.



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What is the relevance of your argument though? Does the cost of the helicopter ride determine the status of the man as billionaire? Given that his status as a billionaire is the theme of this post... I am trying to see your point.
Sports › Re: World Cup: England Coach Phil Neville Blasts Cameroon Team Over Crying In Match by SmartyPants(m): 9:21am On Jun 24, 2019
ddeola:
As a player, he didn't make it big so ignore him. undecided undecided undecided undecided

That's the game plan when the so-called VAR is on their side undecided undecided undecided undecided undecided undecided undecided undecided
Phil Neville didn't make it big?! Someone who made his name in Man Utd when Man Utd was Man Utd? A former England regular?

And what has his playing career got to do with this anyway?

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