₦airaland Forum

How can he be in jail when he is yet to be tried?

agbo8:
We all are impressed I believe.
Contrary to what Dino would want you to believe.

Jerryherd:
Poverty makes Africans see London as heaven, what's the big deal travelling with his family

He can travel with his family paid from his pocket not as part of official delegation to a summit.
That slot is for people in his government not his family.

She is a great dancer, you can see some of her best dance moves here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFpEgNIma8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyGOIYNlEC0

muykem:
Which youth are you referring to? Do you mean IPOB?

EasternActivist:
My facts, are you normal!?

I didn't say the federal government, what I said was buhari administration has no hand in this.

Next time, Get the context.

I am quoting you word for word 'Oga this project is not being done by buhari administration. Get your facts right'
Now you turned around that you didn't say it's not being done by the Federal Government.
In case you don't know, Buhari Administration is the same as the Federal Government unless you are not normal.

Monkeys are just like humans.
Anyone that eats a monkey can eat a human being.

EasternActivist:
Oga this project is not being done by buhari administration. Get your facts right

Oga, pls get your facts right too.
This is a joint project co-funded by AfDB, the governments of Nigeria and Cameroon, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and the International Development Agency (IDA).

Source: https://www.thecable.ng/afdb-enugu-cameroon-highway-project-to-be-completed-this-year

MalcoImX:
The 433km Enugu-Cameroon Highway is already transforming trade opportunities between the two countries, you say!

The one between Lagos and Benin Republic, I believe has brought development to the two or even more countries because of its multiplier effects.

But why do you iPoB people say the rail line connecting Nigeria to Niger Republic is a waste of resources by Fulani Buhari to connect his Fulani brothers in Niger Republic?

Don't mind politicians who criticize everything just to score political point.
The Lagos - Benin road is another busy international route and it makes economic sense for a rail project.
However, it should be a joint project between the two nations with support from institutions like the African Development Bank.
By the way, I am a Yoruba boy like Sowore who simply speak up against injustice regardless of who is involved.

Buhari is no doubt the best performing president so far in terms of infrastructure.
Unfortunately, we will mostly remember him for his nepotism and lack of political will to deal with Herdsmen terrorists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqgCOImu6Z4

The 433km Enugu-Cameroon Highway project was initiated in 1987 to connect Nigeria with Cameroon.
In March 2007, Cameroon and Nigeria signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) seeking funds from the AFDB and other development partners to execute the road transport corridor.

The project, which is co-funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the governments of Nigeria and Cameroon, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and the International Development Agency (IDA) is already transforming trade opportunities between the two countries.

Sad!

Peace and Beatrice got in a heated argument - BBNaija 2021


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v75E1dRgz0c

Charmingrascal:
Nobody disparages Nigeria like this Buhari administration.

Nigeria is now a laughing stock and a bad example in the league of Nations.


A failed state
Tuee!

I can't agree less!

Live TV
Uche Eke becomes first gymnast to compete for Nigeria at the Olympics
By Cai Pigliucci, CNN
Updated 8:59 AM EDT, Tue July 27, 2021

Uche Eke makes Olympics history as he competes for Nigeria on Saturday, July 24.

(CNN)"The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" isn't what you would call a gymnastics movie, but for Nigerian American gymnast Uche Eke, it inspired his love for Tokyo -- and fueled his dream to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

But there was a small problem: Nigeria had never even qualified a gymnast to the Olympics before.

In May, Eke made history when he became the first to do so -- and this past weekend, he competed in his first Olympic Games.


Eke, 23, was raised in the US, but he's been traveling to Nigeria every year since he was three to visit his father's village. Inspired by the sense of community he felt during his visits, he knew he wanted to give back -- the only question was how.

Gymnast Uche Eke pictured at the opening ceremonies at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Gymnast Uche Eke pictured at the opening ceremonies at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Like many kids, Eke grew up doing flips on the trampoline in his babysitter's backyard, but he wouldn't stop when trampoline time was over. He started doing backflips off his couch, landing on his head each time, until his mom decided to put him in a gymnastics class. Eke excelled and was eventually recruited to the University of Michigan, one of the top collegiate programs for men's gymnastics.

When Eke arrived at Michigan, he told his head coach, Kurt Golder, that he wanted to compete in the Olympics. Since Eke has dual citizenship, Golder suggested that he represent Nigeria in what would become a historic moment for the country.

CNN caught up with Eke in May -- just ahead of his successful qualifying meet at the African Championships -- to learn more about his historic journey to the Tokyo Olympics.

The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.

CNN: Even though you grew up in Maryland, did you always identify as Nigerian?

Uche Eke: Personally, I always identified as a Nigerian. My dad always tells me: if someone says something good or how did you do this? How did you do that? He says, "because it's African blood." So, I've been saying that for a while, as a joke, of course, but seriously at the same time.

My name is Uche, and I will say that I didn't like the name when I was growing up, because people would try to make fun of me and mispronounce it, and it was really getting on my nerves. But now people are getting used to the name Uche and they love it, and I love it too.

Eke is the first gymnast to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games.
Eke is the first gymnast to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games.
CNN: What would it take for Nigeria to be competitive in gymnastics at the Olympics?

UE: One thing I really love about Nigeria as a whole is that we're strong and we have a heart, and we need to get things done. So, the only thing that I believe that's stopping Nigeria from excelling in gymnastics is the equipment.

Athletics in Nigeria isn't really taken that seriously, unless they've already made it. Then everyone wants to help out and be supportive. But in order to get to that level, you need equipment, you need support, you need funding in order to excel. Since I have a great place here [in Michigan] to train, I can take advantage of this and get rid of the grunt work for Nigeria ... (and) put Nigeria on the map for gymnastics.

Related: Sadio Mane donates $693,000 to fund hospital in his hometown in Senegal

CNN: How supportive was your family when you started getting serious about gymnastics?

UE: Around high school, my dad was taking me to practice because he started to realize that I was getting really good at it. I had that conversation with him saying that this is my dream, I want to go to the Olympics doing everything I can, and at this point, I do care about school, but I care about gymnastics more. So, he said, all right, let's use gymnastics to get you into the top and best university possible, and he said, "just pursue your degree and I'll help out with gymnastics and help you follow your dreams as much as I can."

CNN: Your first major international competition was at the 2019 African Games in Morocco. Tell us about that experience.

UE: When we got there, I knew what my goal was, which was to win a gold medal for Nigeria because it hasn't been done before. And I went in there, treated it like a normal competition, try to avoid all pressures and just went out there and had fun. And I came out first place on pommel horse.

When I was on the ground right after I landed, I looked up at the score and I saw my name on top, and I was just so happy. Even those who weren't there for Nigeria, the whole crowd was (excited), because that hasn't been done before. I just felt all the excitement and love from everyone there.

CNN: What does it take to be a good gymnast?

UE: I believe that hard work beats out talent. Of course, if you're talented, you have a huge advantage from the start, but it takes time and repetition. For example, throughout my childhood, I practiced from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM every day. On the weekends, it would be from around 12:00 to 4:00. So, it's all about time and repetition.

CNN: What would be your advice for anyone who wants to follow in your footsteps?

UE: I would say find a gym, make do with what you have. Just keep working hard, keep believing. I've been through a lot of rough times here. Growing up, I've been hated on for doing gymnastics because it's not a "Black sport," but I don't care. I want it. So, I'm going to get it and I have African blood and that's what we do. If you really want something, just do it and just get it.

CNN's Earl Nurse contributed to this story.
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Source: https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/27/sport/uche-eke-nigeria-olympics-spc-spt-intl/index.html

This babe don fall my hand sha!

Hmmm

AntiBMC:
Lol. What do you expect from an illit£rate almajiri who knows absolutely nothing about anything. All he knows are his basic animalistic instincts to claim territories and take whatever he wants without caring who or what gets hurt.

He doesn't care if there are laws, he just eats. Plain animal behavior...and he's turned d country into a jungle. Such disgrace.

Next tym, when ppl (especially southerners) want to vote, they'd take their time to do a little research. Until then, everyone should endure the ride.

I am so ashamed of myself, a whole Yoruba boy to have supported Buhari even in the face of clear evidence of his tribal and religious extremism.

Well

Great man!

Really?

Ogbenia:
For me, number 14 is the best.
Great music, great dance steps.

I laugh in Chinese!
Did you see number one?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha7hVLNY668

Video here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ha7hVLNY668

okefranci:
Buhari /Osinbajo has been trying their means to put an end to the incessant increasing of goods and services ,though many were caused by the middlemen, Osinbajo in particular has done so much on the issue of IDPs

Please state clearly what actions they have taken so far?

TheRareGem1:
The ministry of humanitarian is saddle with this responsibility hence, this should be channelled to the minister.

Who is responsible for the minister's actions and inactions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5_7OQAnFRM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFpEgNIma8I

nairalandankrah:
And there was no trial..

Exactly as predicted!

GuyWise:
Nna mehnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

It's authentic but it's an old video.

Oh! so sorry about that!
Taken down immediately!