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You have not seen the video and you are commenting. If so you would have seen that he was trying to get away from the court. He was warned severaltimes to stand still and get cuffed but he resisted.... doggedfighter: |
So governors cannot pay a mere $40? ForValour: |
What do you want to hear from him...the politicians in the Ministry of Sports are trying to undermine his authority.... hstar: |
We Africans are terrible. Always coveting what belongs to another whereas our own is far far better than what we covet. How can a minister of sports send his minions to usurp the job of an elected president of a football organization? Samuel Eto'o more courage! Cameroonian football is in a state of chaos. For a proud country which boasts five continental titles and the most World Cup finals appearances by an African nation, the past two months have seen a very public row play out over who should coach the Indomitable Lions. Last week Belgian Marc Brys was removed as boss – only to be reappointed within 48 hours. But the sideshow off the pitch ahead of crunch 2026 World Cup qualifiers is only the tip of the iceberg in a battle for control of the game. The man now running football in the Central African nation is former Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto’o, a legend of the game on the continent and Cameroon’s record goalscorer, who was elected football federation (Fecafoot) president in December 2021. But Eto’o has been described as a “dictator” by one former international team-mate because of the way he is steering the organisation – epitomised by the spat with the nation’s Ministry of Sport (Minsep) over Brys. “Samuel was the biggest player in Africa but there’s a lot of trouble around him,” the retired player, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of a backlash, told BBC Sport Africa. “He does not listen to advice. When you manage people you do not need to [act] like a dictator. “I didn’t know he would be like that, and it will be hard for him to continue.” Players have issued a plea for the team to be kept “politically free” but some fans have become so desperate that they have called on world governing body Fifa to suspend Cameroon. The curious case of Marc Brys The arrival of Brys as coach in April, after the departure of Rigobert Song following a last-16 exit at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), created a storm few would have expected. Fecafoot expressed its “great surprise” when Minsep announced the appointment of the 62-year-old whose coaching career has been with clubs in Belgium, the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. Eto’o's alternative list of high-profile candidates had reportedly included two-time Afcon-winning coach Herve Renard, Italian World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro and ex-Nigeria boss Jose Peserio. “The only problem was the salaries,” Cameroonian sports journalist Giovanni Wanneh told BBC Sport Africa. “Brys is not the best, but we’re not talking about someone we picked from the gutters. Minsep has played this card before and it worked out fine for Cameroon.” In Cameroon, as is the case in several other African countries, the government pays the salaries of the national team’s coaching staff and feels entitled to weigh into Fecafoot’s affairs. Eto’o did not turn up to the presentation where Brys signed his contract on 8 April, and their first in-person meeting on 28 May quickly descended into an unseemly row. IMAGE SOURCE,MICHEL MVONDO/BBC Image caption, Eto'o was absent for Brys' unveiling, with the Fecafoot president saying he only received an invitation two hours before the event and was busy organising his father's funeral Fecafoot reacted by replacing Brys with an interim coach, only to quickly backtrack after pressure was applied by Minsep. Yet a tense atmosphere continued this week when the Indomitable Lions squad assembled in Yaounde ahead of the visit of Cape Verde in World Cup qualifying on Saturday. Players were met by two different sets of administrators at the team hotel, and Fecafoot did not provide kit for the first training session due to be held by Brys - leading forward Moumi Ngamaleu to call for unity. “The responsibility is for you to help keep the team politically free and to maintain a clean environment for us to perform without problems,” his Instagram message read. “We hereby approach you to overcome the differences, put the ego aside and remember we are all here to put the people of Cameroon on the map and give them honour.” Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was among several players who reposted Ngamaleu’s message. A senior Confederation of African Football (Caf) official said it is open to mediating in the row between Fecafoot and Minsep, although such a request is yet to be received. ‘Grave irregularities’ under Eto’o Eto’o’s treatment of Brys is only the latest instance of his behaviour garnering negative attention since he assumed control of Fecafoot. “The fact that you are a top footballer doesn't automatically make you a great administrator,” said Wanneh. “When he came in, I thought he was going to change the narrative in our football. But Cameroon football is living its worst moment.” In July last year, a group representing amateur clubs in Cameroon called on the 43-year-old to resign, citing "grave irregularities" in the organisation. That included Eto’o taking an ambassadorial role with a sports betting company - potentially in violation of both Fifa and Fecafoot rules. Moreover, an investigation by Caf into allegations of improper conduct against Eto’o is ongoing. “He is the legitimate president of the federation. But nobody is above the law,” Caf secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba told BBC Sport Africa. A battle for control IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Image caption, Several footballing decisions in Cameroon have been made "on very high instructions” from President Paul Biya (left), who has been in power since 1982 In Cameroonian sport, the influence of President Paul Biya has been keenly felt in the past. He insisted on Roger Milla being included in the squad for the 1990 World Cup - with the then-38-year-old netting four times - while the appointment of Brys’ predecessor Rigobert Song in 2022 was made “on very high instructions” of President Biya. It is the government financing and pumping in the money," said Wanneh. “Fecafoot is not structured in a way that it can cater for its burden and expenditure,” the journalist added. “If it was then we would not have this scenario." Countries whose governments interfere in footballing affairs are at risk of suspension by Fifa - a fate that has befallen many African nations in the past, including Cameroon - yet Minsep has so far trodden a path which has not provoked the Zurich-based governing body. While Fifa’s social media channels have been bombarded by messages to take action, Eto’o retains the backing of many Indomitable Lions supporters in his bid to break free of perceived governmental control. IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Image caption, Eto'o's running of the game has split opinion among Cameroon fans “Eto’o knows the challenge he’s getting into,” said Heuyo Hubert on the streets of Yaounde. “I can only wish him good luck because it’s not easy to have Cameroonians who can fight for their rights to be restored nowadays.” Another fan, Calvin Ngimbond, felt the row with Brys “had its place”. “There was need for things to be made clear. Marc Brys must align himself with the requirements of the Fecafoot president,” he added. “We hope things will improve for peace to reign.” Fecafoot, Minsep and Fifa were all contacted by BBC Sport Africa to comment on recent developments, but none of the parties responded. World Cup qualifiers now loom large against two sides who out-performed Cameroon at the 2023 Afcon, with a trip to Angola on Tuesday following the tie against Cape Verde. Brys has already endured a turbulent start to his new job and will be aware the pressure could soon increase. “Cameroon are no longer the biggest national team in Africa,” the anonymous former international added. “I am very sad when I look at what’s going on. If they want to be back at the top level, they need to reorganise everything.” Headlines being made ‘for wrong reasons’ Analysis by Paul Njie, BBC reporter in Cameroon The ruckus in Cameroonian football is not new, but the way the rift between Fecafoot and the Ministry of Sports has morphed is staggering. Now, not only are football stakeholders divided, but Indomitable Lions supporters are also at odds over who is right and wrong. In many ways the row has been seen as a true test of Eto’o’s leadership in a country where government interference in football is almost the norm rather than an exception. Despite the deluge of allegations against his management and the investigation by Caf over alleged misconduct, the four-time African Player of the Year’s popularity has not waned much. He continues to enjoy widespread love, admiration and support in the country and beyond. It is unclear how the uproar will end, but there have been growing calls for the country’s President Paul Biya to personally address it once and for all - especially as both rival camps claim to be implementing “high instructions” from him. Until then, much of the discourse on the streets, in markets, bars, and local media, will continue to be dominated by doubts as to whether the Indomitable Lions will even play their World Cup qualifiers against Cape Verde and Angola. Cameroonian football is once again making headlines across the world, but for all the wrong reasons. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9xxny8w745o
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They are Cameroonians Realdeals: |
I do not understand the infraction or fault committed by Airpeace. Pleasesomeoneshould explain it to me... Exousiang01: |
Exactly. That's why i also laughed at Ghanaians saying their currency is stronger than the naira just because they removed 3 zeros from their useless former cedis. =129900472]Currency conversion ratio is of little significance when you consider that currencies can be adjusted. For example, the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) is the strongest currency in the world with a single Kuwaiti dinar buying $3.25 US dollars (or, put another way, one US dollar equals 0.31 Kuwaiti dinars) but can the Kuwaiti economy measure against USA or other advanced economies? As a matter of fact, kuwaiti dinar was adjusted by taking away three zeros to make it the world's strongest. That's something anyone can do and become the worlds strongest currency but not necessarily the world strongest economy. Money is a just a metric system that can change based on goods and service backing it or can be recalibrated to ease management of money system.[/quote] |
Read well. They didn't refund the full amount....read again well my friend WizardOfNG: |
Did you hear what she said? Howcould you say spaying is same ad mutilating? Itiks: |
Na lie. China no owe USA anything. Instead na USA owe China billions if not a trillion dollar backbone503: |
Valentine comes across to me like a technocrat savvy in information technology and business....he might just be the right man for the position! Look at the Ideani/Onitsha road has been cut off for a month now. It is a major road that has not been fixed leading to a great economic loss to the state! Hoe does a concerned government stay mutr while such a calamity is going on? Moreover is it the place of a party publicity person to criticise a governorship candidate in a state? Misplaced priorities i guess.... TonyRazor: |
Valentine comes across to me like a technocrat savvy in information technology and business....he might just be the right man for the position! Look at the Ideani/Onitsha road has been cut off for a month now. It is a major road that has not been fixed leading to a great economic loss to the state! Hoe does a concerned government stay mute while such a calamity is going on? Moreover is it the place of a party publicity person to criticise a governorship candidate in a state? Misplaced priorities i guess.... [quote |
If u learn the business for 1 year u will be able to use 500k. If u lean it for 2 years then less than 500k. Use the remaining 1m to put in the businessafter you have mastered it! raphemmanuel: |
MY NAME IS.... ify2016: |
Gabon is not bad. It'squite a bit above median African countries. Living standards is better than Nigeria and the purchasing power us higher. However have you investigated to see is foreign teachers are needed? What subjects..and in the French or English language? You also have competition from French or English speaking Cameroonians. Is housing affordable ? Do you know or have some one there? Why don't you visit first before deciding on a move? Better go there by ship if possible as you hearam for road through Cameroon mkbessman: |
Why is it that most often t0han not tragedy strikes in this country when an arm of the government is organising something for the public. Is it due to lack of organisational skills or cheers carelesness on the part of government officials. How can you be auctioning such item in this hunger infested period with no adequate preparation and planning? The Nigeria Customs Service says it is investigating reports people were trampled to death during a sale of bags of confiscated rice amid growing anger over skyrocketing prices of food in Africa’s most populous country. “There was a chaotic situation caused by the impatience of people to follow the laid down procedures and rules that were set up for the exercise,” spokesperson for the service, Abdullahi Maiwada told CNN on Saturday. “I can neither confirm or deny any deaths but we are investigating,” he added. Long queues have formed outside the Lagos customs office since the commencement of the sale as thousands of locals struggle to grab a bag of the 25-kilogram rice selling at a discounted price of 10,000 naira ($6.80). Some eyewitnesses said they saw people “trampled to death” Friday. “A man just died in my hospital, he was stamped on after falling at the custom office trying to get rice. He was on the queue with his wife when he fell down and couldn’t get up on time which resulted to people stamping on him. So sad. Survived by very young children,” said one Nigerian doctor on X. Last week, anti-government protests broke out in parts of the West African nation as the country battles one of its worst cost-of-living crisis that has seen inflation accelerate to nearly 30% - the highest in 30 years. The local currency has also significantly depreciated, losing over half its value to the US dollar following its second devaluation in less than a year. More than 80 million Nigerians live on less than $2 a day, representing “the world’s second-largest poor population after India”, according to the World Bank. The customs service said the distribution of the seized bags of rice was part of the government’s plan “to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity.” The cost of rice, a staple food in Nigeria, has surged in recent months. It is now priced at over N70,000 ($47.60) per 50kg bag, compared to a range of 45,000 to 50,000 naira previously. The customs service says it has been confiscating contraband rice from smugglers following restrictions on foreign rice imports by the Nigerian government. Analysts welcomed the rice distribution initiative but questioned its viability in tackling Nigeria’s worsening food insecurity. “Interventions in terms of food supply look like a good idea but there should have been a policy rolled out to define how this will happen,” political analyst Sam Amadi told CNN. “There is some distribution in Lagos now, what about other parts of the country? Is it just a Lagos intervention? Is it going to be a one-off, or a consistent sharing and does it have the potential to make some impact?” he asked, adding that “there is a lack of intelligible criteria and framework.” Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who has faced criticism over the spike in the prices of goods and services said he is “dedicated to evolving home-grown solutions to tackle our nation’s food security challenges head-on.” His government came under fire last November over a budget that allocated funds for purchasing SUV vehicles for the presidency, amounting to N2.9 billion ($3.6 million), and to cover the cost of renovating the president’s residential quarters, estimated at N4 billion ($5 million) as the country grapples with mounting debts. Tinubu said he trusts the country’s central bank to fix the issue of the plummeting local currency. The Lagos government said Thursday it was rolling out plans to address the food crisis in the state. Its governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the opening of special markets “across the state to sell food items at really affordable rates.” “We aim to serve over 500,000 Lagosians with essential food items at rates that defy inflation” in addition to the construction of food hubs, Sanwo-Olu added. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/24/africa/nigeria-rice-crush-intl/index.html Bags of confiscated rice for sale are seen in Lagos, Nigeria, in this photo shared by Nigeria Customs services on February 23, 2024.
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Why is it that most often than not tragedy strikes in this country when an arm of the government is organising something for the public. Is it due to lack of organisational skills or cheers carelesness on the part of government officials. How can you be auctioning such item in this hunger infested period with no adequate preparation and planning? Bags of confiscated rice for sale are seen in Lagos, Nigeria, in this photo shared by Nigeria Customs services on February 23, 2024. The Nigeria Customs Service says it is investigating reports people were trampled to death during a sale of bags of confiscated rice amid growing anger over skyrocketing prices of food in Africa’s most populous country. “There was a chaotic situation caused by the impatience of people to follow the laid down procedures and rules that were set up for the exercise,” spokesperson for the service, Abdullahi Maiwada told CNN on Saturday. “I can neither confirm or deny any deaths but we are investigating,” he added. Long queues have formed outside the Lagos customs office since the commencement of the sale as thousands of locals struggle to grab a bag of the 25-kilogram rice selling at a discounted price of 10,000 naira ($6.80). Some eyewitnesses said they saw people “trampled to death” Friday. “A man just died in my hospital, he was stamped on after falling at the custom office trying to get rice. He was on the queue with his wife when he fell down and couldn’t get up on time which resulted to people stamping on him. So sad. Survived by very young children,” said one Nigerian doctor on X. Last week, anti-government protests broke out in parts of the West African nation as the country battles one of its worst cost-of-living crisis that has seen inflation accelerate to nearly 30% - the highest in 30 years. The local currency has also significantly depreciated, losing over half its value to the US dollar following its second devaluation in less than a year. More than 80 million Nigerians live on less than $2 a day, representing “the world’s second-largest poor population after India”, according to the World Bank. The customs service said the distribution of the seized bags of rice was part of the government’s plan “to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity.” RELATED ARTICLENigerians outraged over government spending plans as millions face hardship The cost of rice, a staple food in Nigeria, has surged in recent months. It is now priced at over N70,000 ($47.60) per 50kg bag, compared to a range of 45,000 to 50,000 naira previously. The customs service says it has been confiscating contraband rice from smugglers following restrictions on foreign rice imports by the Nigerian government. Analysts welcomed the rice distribution initiative but questioned its viability in tackling Nigeria’s worsening food insecurity. “Interventions in terms of food supply look like a good idea but there should have been a policy rolled out to define how this will happen,” political analyst Sam Amadi told CNN. “There is some distribution in Lagos now, what about other parts of the country? Is it just a Lagos intervention? Is it going to be a one-off, or a consistent sharing and does it have the potential to make some impact?” he asked, adding that “there is a lack of intelligible criteria and framework.” Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who has faced criticism over the spike in the prices of goods and services said he is “dedicated to evolving home-grown solutions to tackle our nation’s food security challenges head-on.” His government came under fire last November over a budget that allocated funds for purchasing SUV vehicles for the presidency, amounting to N2.9 billion ($3.6 million), and to cover the cost of renovating the president’s residential quarters, estimated at N4 billion ($5 million) as the country grapples with mounting debts. Tinubu said he trusts the country’s central bank to fix the issue of the plummeting local currency. The Lagos government said Thursday it was rolling out plans to address the food crisis in the state. Its governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the opening of special markets “across the state to sell food items at really affordable rates.” “We aim to serve over 500,000 Lagosians with essential food items at rates that defy inflation” in addition to the construction of food hubs, Sanwo-Olu added. https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/24/africa/nigeria-rice-crush-intl/index.html |
[quote author=yang post=128505781]Thiefinibiu is a fool The same with Kano government There are certain goods and services the government needs to control the prices of so that they remain affordable to majority of the masses i.e. petrol, diesel, bread,cooking gas,bread,food items in times of crisis,beer etc. That is the reason for the consumer protection agency. They are there to protect consumers and the masses. I also forgot to mention cement products! Closing down and attacking businesses will lead to even more job losses and more poverty Government has no business setting the price of goods and services, you cannot price what you don't produce, they have been unable to get the price of Naira vs Dollar right and they want to venture into consumer goods pricing quote] |
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How much did everything cost u? matify83: |
Most French former colonies have price control boards. There is an official price for fuel..beer...rice...gas.. Most products consumed by the masses. If your prices go beyond you shall be shut and fined! nazicartel: |
Do not say that. A few years ago when the Ghana cedi was losing its value no one said it was under attack. They managed to remove 2 zeros from it...1000 cedis became 10 cedis! It some how brought a little stability up rill ladt year that the economy was mismanaged by Nana Kuffour..... KnowAll: |
Are the judges not different from the lawyers. The so called lawyers will still come before the corrupt judges! Nahunger: |
Who ever? You must spend 1 yr at the laws chool before takingthe exam. Eniolohunda: |
I tell you. There are loads of imbeciles commenting on nairaland. How does a minister of trade take such a decision without consulting the attorney General or the NBA? How is such a policy going to work? Do the Brits know or understand Nigerian laws? Did they take the bar exam? Are they going to law school? Just thinking of this is sacrilegious! The NBA should fight tooth and nail against such nonsense. To think that it is not reciprocal makes me boil with rage! How can she do such with no consultation? BadMaster: |
Nigerians are religious but terriblehuman beings.... So you see you stolen property and the purchaser of a stolen property has the guts to argue with the owner? And you ate here supporting a receiver of stolen property? They are lucky their whole family is not in cell for abating and supporting burglars.... Johilo: |
Do same on same day. Probably yhe girl's place. Cook more of rice.... Buy your meat yourself and use anout 30 to 40 chickens Use di rest buy more of soft drinks n a few beer.... Ketamine9000mg: |
It helps China. Can'tyou see the way America is forcing China to revalue her devalued currency?? A devalued currency helps a country that produces and manufacture things, not one that only imports because if you only import as we do in Nigeria then the more we need the dollars. Were we a massive producing country then the dollar will not be this high as more dollars will be coming in than going out! chrisxxx: |
Guyman that kind gurl fit poison you oh! Stop her from coming to your house and do not eat anything from her anymore.......u no de fear sef! omaira: |