mama-gee:

Are you talking of Ogidi? Ogini? or O gi ni?

Ogidi is an Igbo meal.
I don't know any Igbo word as Ogini.
O gi ni means What is it.

i guess o gi ni is yoruba while oghi ni is igbo.

Special! Its my birthday!!

Eventhough Papilo got no more strength left in him i think his wealth of experience and passes will be needed. The Man should definitely go to SA.

Who cares? Ik geven nee damn!!

chika98:

A good father you should say. There's a BIG difference between having just a father and a [b]good [/b]father.

Thank you mister. The man was a father but probably not a good father and you dont expect every dad to be a great dad after all in every twelve there must be a judas.

tosinaded@:

y injury no go finish him career
now no world cup. . . . . .
more to come,till he lands in his father's house

Really? May be he is lacking his father's blessing. That guy need deliverance.

Sagamite:

Please cut the crap!

Tell me where I twisted the truth?

TIA - This is Africa.

You want to tell me that in AFRICA, a father would want to see his child and a woman would stop him?

I have not made up my mind on the issue until I know the emotional aspects of the relationship, although I am doubtful.

I am suspecting the Mother, she is witch hunting his former husband who happens to be the father of her children.

Sagamite:

Please cut the crap!

Tell me where I twisted the truth?

TIA - This is Africa.

You want to tell me that in AFRICA, a father would want to see his child and a woman would stop him?

I have not made up my mind on the issue until I know the emotional aspects of the relationship, although I am doubtful.

Start first by reading your comments on this thread from the abnitio you will get what i meant if you're really honest (which i guess you are). Essiens Dad had a father and son relationship when Michael was still in Ghana. From the story the relationship between Essiens Dad and M.E went ugly after Michael got a contract in france. All these symbolises that the poor relationship were engineered by Essiens rise to fame in football.

May be she is in a secret society. The MAMA IWOTA of her cult must have told her that if she do engage in intimacy she will die. Strange thing happen oooo she definitely need deliverance.

Sagamite:

Abi o!

I remember a time in primary school when I was about 8 years old (contrary to popular belief that I entered primary school at 15  ), I went to school early and met some few early comers playing 3-a-side football whilst waiting for assembly to begin. Since I be maradona then  , I registered my interest to enter the next set after the first team that scores 3 goals.

Suddenly, kasala bust as a teacher (notorious for flogging) came and rounded up those playing football before beginning of classes as (1) they will be sweaty and dirty their uniforms before assembly and (2) they would be tired and sleepy in class. He rounded everyone playing and those waiting set self (including myself) and gave us 6 seriously hot lashes each (on my beautiful puff-puff little ikebe  ).

I was furious, I was incandescent, that I could be smacked for what I had not yet done. I got my bags headed straight to the school gates and exited with the security guard (an old baba) screaming for me to come back here as they are responsible for my safety. I just ran out.

I went straight home (there was an older relative at home), picked up the phone and called my Dad and the first thing I told him to his amazement, in tears, after the hellos: "You better start looking for a new school for me, as I am not going back to that God-forsaken school". He asked me why and I told him what happened. Normally he would have have scowled "You better run back to school before I catch you" but from my anger and crying, he just laughed.

The man got his driver to drive him home from work around lunch time and then took me to school, and we went to headmasters office, where we 3 had a chat  . I put it forward to the headmaster why I got smacked for. My argument, which I put forward confidently since I now had backing  , was that:

1) I had not yet played, so I am not guilty of the act yet.

2) Even though I had registered interest, what evidence do they have that I will not change my mind in the end.

My Dad was just looking at me and chortling. He was not siding me he started testing me by teasing me about my intentions of playing but I maintained my stance that the 2 points above still stands and they could prove nothing, furthermore there were those with interest of also playing standing there, but did not express interest as they knew there would be no more time for sets after mine, so why were they not smacked for interest too. And also, even if I was to be smacked, I should not have been given the same number of strokes as those that have played. The man and the principal just laughed to each other as dem dey see logic, so they said I was right and then told me nicely to go back to class.

Those are the kind of things you will remember a father for, not just showing up and helping scholarships.

The Orji Guy in BBC's "Welcome to Lagos" first episode is poor but that is what one calls a FATHER!

Brother you have to be more reasonable and truthful with reality. From the story Michael's dad did not abandon michael's mother and children rather it was Michael's mom that divorced his husband(pa essien). I have been following your comments in this particular thread you tend to support Michael Essien and his Mom's action just for the sole purpose of projecting your own personal story. I dont have any problem with your stories, i only have problem with the way you twist truth just to suit you. Mister Sagamite and others that support evil just remember that he who supports evil, evil will not cease coming to him. Let us learn to call evil by its real name EVIL! I rest my case if you like call me names i give no damn.

Sagamite:

Abi o!

I remember a time in primary school when I was about 8 years old (contrary to popular belief that I entered primary school at 15  ), I went to school early and met some few early comers playing 3-a-side football whilst waiting for assembly to begin. Since I be maradona then  , I registered my interest to enter the next set after the first team that scores 3 goals.

Suddenly, kasala bust as a teacher (notorious for flogging) came and rounded up those playing football before beginning of classes as (1) they will be sweaty and dirty their uniforms before assembly and (2) they would be tired and sleepy in class. He rounded everyone playing and those waiting set self (including myself) and gave us 6 seriously hot lashes each (on my beautiful puff-puff little ikebe  ).

I was furious, I was incandescent, that I could be smacked for what I had not yet done. I got my bags headed straight to the school gates and exited with the security guard (an old baba) screaming for me to come back here as they are responsible for my safety. I just ran out.

I went straight home (there was an older relative at home), picked up the phone and called my Dad and the first thing I told him to his amazement, in tears, after the hellos: "You better start looking for a new school for me, as I am not going back to that God-forsaken school". He asked me why and I told him what happened. Normally he would have have scowled "You better run back to school before I catch you" but from my anger and crying, he just laughed.

The man got his driver to drive him home from work around lunch time and then took me to school, and we went to headmasters office, where we 3 had a chat  . I put it forward to the headmaster why I got smacked for. My argument, which I put forward confidently since I now had backing  , was that:

1) I had not yet played, so I am not guilty of the act yet.

2) Even though I had registered interest, what evidence do they have that I will not change my mind in the end.

My Dad was just looking at me and chortling. He was not siding me he started testing me by teasing me about my intentions of playing but I maintained my stance that the 2 points above still stands and they could prove nothing, furthermore there were those with interest of also playing standing there, but did not express interest as they knew there would be no more time for sets after mine, so why were they not smacked for interest too. And also, even if I was to be smacked, I should not have been given the same number of strokes as those that have played. The man and the principal just laughed to each other as dem dey see logic, so they said I was right and then told me nicely to go back to class.

Those are the kind of things you will remember a father for, not just showing up and helping scholarships.

The Orji Guy in BBC's "Welcome to Lagos" first episode is poor but that is what one calls a FATHER!

Brother you have to be more reasonable and truthful with reality. From the story Michael's dad did not abandon michael's mother and children rather it was Michael's mom that divorced his husband(pa essien). I have been following your comments in this particular thread you tend to support Michael Essien and his Mom's action just for the sole purpose of projecting your own personal story. I dont have any problem with your stories, i only have problem with the way you twist truth just to suit you. Mister Sagamite and others that support evil just remember that he who supports evil, evil will not cease coming to him. Let us learn to call evil by its real name EVIL! I rest my case if you like call me names i give no damn.

Yes! Atmost 3years older.

I am not in support of polygamous marriage. But we have to cut this crap of blaming the dad for marrying 5 wives as it was like a norm then. If i may ask, did PA ESSIEN force MA ESSIEN to marry him and to became the 4th or 5th wife? Or did he use juju on her? If no, why did she call for divorce? Which she later got as it was her wish and not dat of pa essien. Even after the forceful divorce this man kept on playing his fatherly role to the best of his capacity. Infact i did not see any case in this matter. A good and perfect example is that of Barrack Obama jr and his Dad. In this case which we all know. Barrack's dad did not in any way contribute anything into his life but that did not stop him from accepting his father and even at a particular time he have to travel to as far as Kenye just to see his father and his extended family. This later led to one of his aunt visiting him before he became the U.S Presido. Till date Barrack Obama jr acknowledges his kenye family, of which he would be sending them his assistances. My advice to Michael Essien is simple. He should help his father(dis man na him papa, na him flesh and na him blood) and also support his extented family cos to whom much is given much is expected.

Having heard from both sides, i have to agree that the father is a d.i.c.k controlled man like it is the case with so many african men that does not know the value of family. They dont have any long term plan for their family. But we have to be sincere with ourselves, essiens father did all that are expected from a poor dad. He kick started essiens educational life and finally he used his connections in ghana football as a former footballer to get his son(essien) into the under aged team and also into liberty professionals. This poor man deserves more than he is getting or may be something is fishing. Essiens mother like typical ghana women can do anything for money, this said women no doubt she suffered for his son while he was growing up, but from i have witnessed when i was in ghana their women can go to any extend just for money even to the extend of killing their husbands to inherit their wealth. This is the reason why there are more land ladies than landlords in Ghana.

AjanleKoko:

Corporate Nigeria?

Thank you MISTER for rectifying me. Well I'll go with: Prof. Bath Nnaji, Pascal Dozie, Tony elumelu, Mr Innoent Chukwuma, Mike Adenuga and Chief Cletus Ibeto.

candylips:

Babangida

Bravo!!! Mine are Ngozi Okonji Iwuala: she is a brave personality that does not care much about material things but strieve more to obtain and keep integrity. Pascal Dosie: he made it from the scratch without coming from a wealthy background. Bill Gate: For his humanitarian activities. Obama: he came from a humble background and also despite being an African America he never loose sight of where he was coming from and also where he is going to.

Lets change our orientations and the way we view/value life and start to assist people that are in need even without them asking us for help. These said people have no other option than to seek for refuge in Nigeria cos they perceive us as their rich big brother. Even Zimbabweans seeked and are still seeking for refuge in South Africa cos of the high inflation rate in their country. Did South Africa criticize the refugees? No, they criticized the govt of Mugabe and not the people. @poster, ask yourself wat if you find yourself in need of something and later turned down by your elder brother to assist you when you know that he has the capacity to assist you, What will you do?.

i dont think its that bad talking about your ex. What is bad is talking about them frequently to your new bf/gf. If i may ask, what he says about his ex are they positive or negative things?

African_queen:

I think that's wat they want these days. . . Asset not love partners. It all abt business. . . They can't afford liabilities. . . Its kinda funny.

Who need liability in his or her life? Or do you?

Honesty is the best policy. Tell her the true and free your mind, its either she accepts you for who you are or she doesnt. Grow up mahn,

I doubt if this guy is really existing or just an illusion. If he is in existance then he must be an UFO seeking for attention.

Do he deserve our debate? I dont think so Mr. The man (IBB) is nothing but a scumbag, T.Bag, expired old baboon, devils advocate, psychic, opportunist, fraudster, frustrated specimen and a disillusioned man. He know deep down inside him that he is not going to win. My advice is that we should start thinking of another subject matter to occupy our mind with.

gud for them.

davidif:

bizbooks
WHAT?!?!?!?!? Once in a while, you read something on nairaland that surprises you or makes you really really angry. Oga, you just lost any ounce of credibility you ever thought you had. Carlitos is one of the highest goal scorers in the premier league and you are blaming because his team did not make it to the UCL? geez, do you know that football is a team sport at all?

Also, El Principe was named Serie A player of the year because he scored 22 goals (27 in all competitions) in the Serie A for Inter. Now one thing i want to know is how the heck is 27 goals in 35 games not impressive. What has Yakubu and co ever scored this season? Like someone posted earlier, if Yobo can't stop the likes of Darren Bent and co. how the heck is he going to stop this guys.

Mr man that Milito scored just 22 goals was as a result of Eto being played out of position. For your info mister Milito can't score without Eto finishing the job for him. The same thing is said about Tevez, he can't hustle his way like messi to score. He depends on Adebayo, Philips, Belamy to hustle their way and then give him to score sitters. I still stand on my word that our players are not that opportuned to play for big clubs nowadays and that is why it seems as if they are not good. A mistake a south american player (esp. Brazil en Argentina) made is a style to the world while a football mistake by a Nigerian player is a blunder to the world.