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Adeleye is one of our best players but goes unnoticed

Osaze!! Wetin now!!

Nigeria is keeping their shape. Good stuff.

Messi the diver!!!!!

Odemwingie should stop losing the ball cheaply in good positions

Okoronkwo should have pulled that back

Yeah Kaita was very good, but for me Adeleye was a rock. Very classy bringing the ball out of defence too.

Why do we like conceeding around the 87th minute

Okonkwo don score o!!!!! 4-0

Oh my God! What a goal from Obasi!!!!! What!!!!!!!

Adele (am i right? the no 5) is one of our best players today. He's been not only a rock at the back, but also classy.

We are really slicing these guys open. We should have scored two more now. Anichebe again! He showed good strength though

Miss of the tournament. Anichebe! How did he miss that!

Thank you Nsofor. What the hell is Okonkwo playing today!

Goal! Obasi.

Seems Okoronkwo has picked up a knock, hope nothing serious.

Odemwingie, third good chance you've missed. Common man!

Goal! Good initial job from Obasi! Common!

It just shows one of the many reasons for the state Nigeria is in. If she and those that attended the dinner channel this kind of effort towards solving the problems in their immediate environment, then this country would no doubt be better off. How about organising such a dinner to raise funds to fix some of the many dilapidated and decrepit infrastructure of schools and hospitals, provide basic amenties etc. Some of them live next to communities that have no good water supply. Unfortunately, most Nigerians would only do something when it benefits them, their image or gives them recognition. I find it hard to understand the wisdom behind using N100m for 'sentisizing' people to vote for someone whose impact on Nigeria, if elected, would be minimal at most, especially with the current set of leaders we have who squander any good benefits meant for the Nigerian people.

Still a bit early to judge, but seems like Waziri has a some good ideas and methods to make EFCC more effective. Let's see what happens to the governors.

That was incredible, I wonder what his time would have been if he didn't slow down!

Yes o! Some peace of mind at last. Go Eaglets!

Nice goal! Our boys are playing with more maturity than in previous matches.

@sleekstar, just joined so guess you have to go approve it.

Interesting thread, well done to all the contributors especially sayhi2ay and blackpro. I'm about applying for a graduate program in US as well and should do GRE in the next few weeks. Here's a file that might be useful for anyone interested in mechanical engineering at the graduate level. It's a list of the graduation and enrolment statistics for mechanical egineering at the graduate level and also has university rankings. I also drew up a comprehensive compilation that includes fees, deadlines, resumption dates etc for some universities for a graduate mechanical engineering program and anyone that wants this should feel free to ask.

Redfox:
any GRE or TOEFL landers in the house,we need to create a forum? what do ya say.i have registered for TOEFL, gunning for postgraduate studies abroad.

Why are you doing TOEFL, you don't actually need it, not one bit. One, the first (national) and official language in Nigeria is English. Second, the language of instruction during your undergraduate studies was English. These two reasons mean that you don't need to do TOEFL.

4 Play:
Yar'Adua's vision? I am even astonished at the suggestion that the President has a long term vision for the country.

For real, he came in without a clear vision, no comprehensive short or long term plans. His government is dragging its heels on the important issues. The seven point agenda is a list anyone with a decent IQ could have drawn up. The fact is that he never had detailed plans on how to realise each point on the agenda. He lacks the sincerity to move the country forward and seems to be constrained, willingly or otherwise. Major issues like efficient power supply and a peaceful Niger Delta seem more of a mirage at the moment and the government's posture inspires little confidence. Right now, vision 2020 is definitely unrealisable.

The way some people are quoting the bible just to support their points is serious! Most fail to remember that all these quotes were within a context. eg. the wages of sin is death: this wasn't referring to physical death but the eternal reward for someone who does not repent from sin while alive! Take it easy people.

I'd just like to say kudos to lucabrasi, amakaone and others making or working towards making contributions in their little way to make a positive impact in the lives of the less privileged (people or communities). The playpump thing sounds fantastic. Little things can make a great difference. Definitely pray for the fruition of the many good projects. It's good to see more Nigerians taking responsibilty where they can. I myself have a few projects I should be working on in the near future by the grace of God.
Don't let anyone make you think that your efforts are not enough to make a lasting difference, some people are full of words but very little action. Action effects change, not words.

I would suggest that you contact your potential employer(s) and ask for their position on this. Seven years working experience post-graduation is no joke, especially in a foreign country and considering the qualifications and skills you've acquired. As you said, I think it would be ridiculous for you to have to go through all that. Considering how long you've stayed abroad, it might be possible for you to be employed as an expatriate with a right to work in Nigeria, if your employer is willing to go down that route.
Otherwise, you could sign up for the scheme. Since you studied abroad, you're almost certain to get your state of preference, especially if it's Lagos or Abuja. Go for the three-week orientation and then get your employer to request for you to be posted to them for your primary assignment. In the event you get posted elsewhere, just make sure you get a rejection leter, and then get a letter of request from your employer and then apply for reposting. It's not a very hard process. Just make sure you discuss with your employer beforehand, especially concerning your workplace status while serving with reference to salaries, benefits etc. If the company really wants you, they'll have no problem doing all that, quite a few people were in such situations during my service year batch.

I agree that some ammendments should be made for those who studied abroad and have substantial work experience.

For real, she's got her priorities all mixed up. Let her tell us what she is doing to try to reduce the number of deaths of women during childbirth, or to review our obsolete rape laws. Maybe a modest contribution of part of her 114,000 daily lunch allowance can help with that, or even help one of those striking teachers earning less than 25,000 per month. Some of these senators haven't got a clue about their responsibilities. It's a ridiculous bill.

It seems that most people did not actually read the details in the post before replying. He is proposing the ban for after the power emergency has achieved the solution to the power crisis and we have adequate power. Some people believe that it is almost impossible for Nigeria to have adequate power, and understandably so. However, I do not think it is an entirely unreasonable idea, if you look at his perspective, which i believe is the (bad) habit of Nigerians to look for ways around things instead of tackling them head on, at the slightest inconvenience. I thing it is unnecessary though, because I'm sure if electricity is available, steady and adequate, no one in his/her right senses would make use of a generator at home or work.
We should learn to avoid sensationalism and be more objective when reacting to issues.