Afamed: But you all applauded the UK and US government when they few weeks ago took foods items to their citizens in their various home. Why is the same process now not necessary in Nigeria?
Where’s the evidence of its delivery to the 3m households as mentioned, did you ever come across parents actually conforming to the receiving the so called ‘THR’ To think there are citizens actually insupport of this money milking scheme is really appalling
Petr Cech (Goalkeeper) It was a tough call leaving out Nigeria's legendary goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, but Cech was never going to miss out here!
Mikel and the former Czech Republic shot-stopper played together between 2006 and 2015, winning multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, League Cups and the Champions League in 2012.
In addition, the pair also won the Europa League in 2013 which completed their sweep of Europe's primary and secondary club competitions.
Branislav Ivanovic (Right-back) The powerful Serb was one of the Premier League's top defenders during Mikel's time in West London and was named in the PFA Team of the Year in 2010 and 2015.
'Bane', a Chelsea player from 2007 till January 2017, won several important titles in that time with the Nigeria midfielder.
It was Ivanovic's header that decided the 2013 Europa League final against Benfica, a win that saw the Blues become one of a select few to win the Champions League, Europa League/Uefa Cup and the defunct Cup Winners Cup.
Success also meant they'd won the continent's premier club competition and its secondary version in successive seasons, the second club to do so, and they became the first side to hold both titles too (until Bayern Munich won the CL days later on May 25 2013).
Ashley Cole (Left-back) England and Chelsea's primary left-back for years, Cole was one of the best in the business for a decade or thereabouts.
The marauding full-back, like Mikel, joined the club after a protracted saga but wasn't deterred by the criticism and continued his success.
The pair won the league in 09/10, both European titles in 2012 and 2013, as well as four FA Cup titles, which outright made Cole the most decorated player in football's oldest cup competition with seven wins.
John Terry (Centre-back) We were certainly not going to leave out Chelsea's dedicated captain and leader during Mikel's time in West London.
Terry bled blue and gave his all for the club for nearly two decades, winning a plethora of titles along the way to become the club's most decorated captain.
During the Nigerian's time at the club, the Englishman was named in the PFA Team of the Year in 14/15, Fifa FifPro World XI thrice, Uefa XI on three occasions, and was voted the best defender on the continent twice.
Joseph Yobo (Centre-back) One of the members of Nigeria's 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning side, Yobo was arguably the Super Eagles' most dependable performer in the 2000s and early 2010s.
The defender captained the West African nation to success in South Africa, ending their 19-year wait for the continent's most glamorous title.
While Yobo's gametime was limited, his all-round influence proved useful to Stephen Keshi's troops.
Claude Makelele (Defensive midfield) While the attempt to create another Makelele compromised the Nigerian's career, the Frenchman features in this XI owing to his influence in Chelsea's dominance in the mid-2000s.
Having the anchorman role named after him highlighted his unrivalled understanding of the position. Mikel played with the 2002 Champions League-winner for two seasons which produced two domestic cup victories.
The Super Eagle's performance in the 1-0 FA Cup success was noteworthy as it signalled a changing of the guard at the base of the Blues' midfield.
Wilfred Ndidi (Central midfield) Leicester City's uncompromising midfielder couldn't displace Makelele at the base of the midfield, but features alongside the iconic Frenchman in midfield.
In recent years, the Nigerian has grown from ball winner to all-action midfield man, owing to his growth since moving to England.
Ndidi featured alongside Mikel in the Nigeria side that qualified fairly easily for the 2018 World Cup and Afcon 2019, a welcome development after years of last-minute panic and permutations for fans of the West African nation.
Michael Essien (Central midfield) Essien's dynamism in Chelsea's midfield in the mid-to-late 2000s was a joy to behold.
The Ghana star was one of the best in his pomp and was arguably the best box-to-box midfielders in world football at the time.
He and Mikel were teammates between 2006 and 2014, a successful period for the London side which peaked with their 2012 Champions League triumph.
Frank Lampard (Attacking midfield) Chelsea's top scorer revolutionised how goalscoring midfielders were perceived, and his timely runs into the box became his trademark.
Lampard was hugely helped by water carriers like Makelele, Mikel and Essien, who acted as the foil to let him flourish in the final third.
Mikel and the Blues legend played side-by-side in Chelsea's greatest night where they won the Champions League against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
Eden Hazard (Attacking midfield) Leaving out Juan Mata was a tough call, but there had to be a place for the magnificent Belgian who has been Chelsea's most talented signing since Gianfranco Zola.
In West London, Hazard became one of the best players in Europe, constantly mesmerising the opposition with his skill and matched that with the required end product as well.
The ex-Lille man was named in the PFA Team of the Year in his first campaign and followed that up to be voted PFA Young Player of the Season the next season.
Unsurprisingly, the playmaker was outright best in the league in Chelsea's 14/15 title win, as the Blues won their first title since 2010.
Didier Drogba (Centre-forward) Sorry Diego Costa, but we were never going to leave out the talismanic Drogba, Chelsea's ultimate big-game player.
In truth, many of the titles Mikel won in West London could be attributed to the Ivorian forward's goals.
Drogba had an uncanny knack for scoring hugely important goals to swing tight matches in his side's favour, with the 2007 FA Cup final strike against Manchester United and 2012 victory over Bayern particularly noteworthy.
SperoQuest: Good afternoon dear Nairalanders, I want you all to read this raw truth about the Corona virus revealed by apostle Johnson Suleiman In his online program yesterday.
Irrespective whether you are a Christian or not. Below are his words which I have thoroughly separated into 20 Raw facts about the Corona virus.
These are his words according to Revelation from GOD.
1)GOD Said, he gave the world to man and he don't do anything to interfere in the affairs of the world, unless man invites him in understanding in the place of prayers.
2) The Nation in question has sinned against the world, they wanted to make their own moon shine brighter than the natural moon, their Power tussle is beween a particular Nation and they want to bring that Nation on their feet.
3) Covid 19 is an experiment and now they are rejoicing because they are shaking the world and they will wait for another two years.
In 2022, something worst will happen and it will also originate from them.
4) The world leaders are coming together to have a synergy that will make all religion have a common ground and the pope is part of it.
5) AMERICA is their Target but the president is their obstacle.
6) America should not joke with the next election, because they will all want to support the opponent of the current president.
7) If the current president of America is not re elected then the world is finished.
God said we should all pray to change it.
8 ) DONALD TRUMP'S opponent is not the issue but his running mate. If the running mate wins, he will be impeached for a lady to take over to fulfill the new world order.
9)Their current agenda is to humiliate Donald Trump, they have succeeded in making him a mockery in America while they are now free from it but the prayers of the saints will reverse it and America will be healed.
10)The virus was manufactured by this people and it's not a biological weapon, it's a chemical weapon.
11)Many people contacted the virus through testing, once you go for the test, they will infect you.
The few people that are not positive, is to balance the equation to make people believe it's real.
12) The vaccine will come but the vaccine contains the actual disease. It is loaded with signals to control human beings by sending signals from the body to their power base. That will be the proof to show that you are safe and virus free.
13) when they tell you to take the vaccines and you refused, you will be denied a lot of things.
14) Italy was sacrifice because the pope is part of it and that is why you saw very large cases in Italy. It was not a coincidence, it was a sacrifice.
15) The policy of not coming together so as not to contact the vurus was targeted at believers, because they know that coming together of believers of GOD, will frustrate their plan.
16) All believers must come together against the new world order to scatter the agenda of the Antichrist.
17) They are planning on a new world currency.
18)You must purify yourself because they target your body.
19) By June to August, different agenda to unify the world will begin.
20) Kuwait, Egypt, Malaysia, Singapore, Hongkong, Carbon, Thailand, Madagascar, Saudi Arabia, America (Baltimore and Maryland) needs special prayers.
We all have to purify our body and come together to pray and frustrate the plan of the new world order.
Patrioticman007: Those hating Barrack Obama & loving Dumb Trump are noting but dotards.
Its a fact these elements are not happy because their heaven on earth USA is now the major distributor of Covik 19. Their savior Dumb Trumpet is now calling on shit holes countries medical personnels to apply for death holes visa's (USA) immediately for the recuse of American covik 19 carrier's. What a world. Its sooting that Nigeria is now a safe heaven as against those outside countries, those calling Nigeria a Zoo should be allowed to vacate to their vivarium.
BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19: PRESIDENT BUHARI THUMBS UP ELUMELU, RABIU, DANGOTE, ATIKU, BANKS, OTHERS
President Muhammadu Buhari has saluted the public-spiritedness of wealthy Nigerians and organizations for standing up to be counted in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.
The President commends members of the Nigerian Private Sector Coalition Against Covid-19, made of people like Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu of BUA Group, Femi Otedola, Tony Elumelu, Herbert Wigwe, Segun Agbaje and Jim Ovia of UBA, Access, GT, and Zenith Banks, respectively, for contributing N1 billion each, and being in the vanguard of encouraging others in the private sector to do same.
UBA has equally donated the sum of N5 billion to Nigeria and Africa, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged N50 million, while First Bank is partnering with government, the United Nations, and innovative technological firms to provide e-learning solutions to at least one million children under its ‘Keep Them Engaged, Keep Them Safe’ initiative.
The President extols every other helping hand that has been lent by individuals, groups and organizations, which may not necessarily be in the public domain, noting that God who sees all things will abundantly recompense.
President Buhari recommends these laudable strides to other high net-worth Nigerians and organizations, stressing that hand in hand, the country will overcome the challenges brought by the pandemic, and chart new course in nationalism and brotherhood.
Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) March 27, 2020
What’s the need of a press release from the state house when it’s always signed by Femi adeshina or garba Shebu What are the hopes for a common man, as a citizen of this country ask yourself if we even have a total of 5 ventilators presently in this country from the inevitable surge in cases especially since some 4370 persons are missing, yet our leaders will be unboxing worlds newest cars im actually hoping they don’t get to drive Hmmm please stay at home and avoid peoples contact as much as you can, we don’t have the technology nor leadership capacity to withstand what happening in the first world out there.
OndoFirstBorn: Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN has tested Negative to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Governor disclosed the result of the test sent to him by Ondo State Commissioner for Health today via his twitter account after submitting himself to be tested yesterday.
Governor Akeredolu wished everyone affected by the virus a speedy recovery.
In his tweets: "Good morning sir. The result is negative. Congratulations your Excellency"
I just received the above text from the Commissioner for Health regarding my #Covid19 test results. We give all glory to God. Wish everyone affected speedy recovery.
"Our fight to protect the lives of our citizens continues. Huge thanks to all front line key workers fighting to protect our people. #CovidNGR @DigiCommsNG"
PROTECTING NIGERIANS FROM COVID-19 IS PRIORITY FOR US NOW, SAYS PRESIDENT BUHARI
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja reiterated the commitment of his administration to the welfare of Nigerians especially with the current happenings around the world.
Speaking while receiving the management of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) in State House, President Buhari said: “I am pleased that you are working with the Ministry of Health on protecting our citizens from Covid-19 virus.”
“You must work to guarantee the safety and security of our pilgrims. As a government, this is now a key priority for us. I therefore enjoin you to ensure that adequate medical provisions and other welfare requirements are afforded our pilgrims,” he added.
The President expressed his delight with the operations of the Commission so far especially, the reduction to up to 15 per cent in Hajj fares.
“I am pleased to hear of the progress you have made thus far especially in reducing Hajj fares by up to 15 per cent. I am also impressed that you are still working to further bring down the cost next year. This is commendable now especially with the recent global events that have impacted on the economy. Such savings will be timely and most welcome to the pilgrims as well as to Nigeria’s economy,” he said.
President Buhari however, cautioned them against sacrificing quality for safety and comfort of pilgrims.
“However, as you assess and reduce these costs, you must ensure that quality service and comfort are provided for our pilgrims as these are the core mandates of your Commission and must remain your primary goal,” he said.
The Chairman of the Commission, Zikrullah Kunle Hassan had informed the President of the efforts of the commission to make life better for Nigerians on pilgrimage. He said that the Saudi government had given some concessions to Nigerians especially in the way of accommodation and tents, assuring the President of even better deals next year when his Board fully takes over negotiations.
“With your kind approval this year, we are working to take full charge of Makhan accommodation because hitherto, the states have been in charge. The idea is that when we take full charge, we will be able to reduce further the cost and to do this, we need to engage the accommodation agents and owners in a possible two to three-year lease with a view to having a reduction in price,” he said.
Alhaji Hassan also appealed to the President to constitute the Board of Trustees of the Hajj Savings Scheme to make it easier for pilgrims to perform their religious obligation.
He further assured that he was in discussions with the Federal Ministry of Health on the Covid-19 pandemic as the Commission aligns itself with government positions in tackling the scourge.
Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) March 20, 2020
This is just for the sake of saying something What if NAHCON didn’t visit, Nigerians deserves better but a pity majority are still blind.
naptu2: Kayode Ogundamisi this evening tweeted a speech that Bukola Saraki allegedly addressed to his followers after defecting from the APC. He also tweeted a link to an audio clip of the speech.
MalcoImX: The wife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant Hajiya Titi Abubakar has said that her husband is not a thief and would never steal if elected. Mrs Abubakar made the remark when Atiku Women Prayer Group visited in her residence in Abuja.
She said Atiku is rich and contented and was never in the race to steal money.
“He only joined the presidential race to give back to the society that had given him so much.
“Atiku Abubakar lost his father at a very tender age and was raised by his mother with lots of challenges as she had to sell her wrappers to see him through school and raise him to be what he is today.
“Because of the challenges he passes through in life as a youth and the challenges encounter by his mother when raising him he developed soft spot and likeness for women and youths.
“That is why he has promised forty percent of his cabinet position for women and youth if he emerges as Nigeria’s president in 2019,” she said.
Abubakar said that the mischievous rumours of corruption being peddled against her husband by mischief makers were politically motivated and intended to malign him politically. She said till date Atiku Abubakar had never been invited or indicted by any lawful authority in Nigeria.
The national coordinator of the Atiku Women Prayer Group Princes Ngozi said that the group was formed for the purpose of seeking God face and intervention in favour of Atiku at the poll.
She said the current situation in Nigeria, especially on security and hunger was frightening but with God’s intervention and with the right leaders in place, it would be history. Ngozi said that her group had embarked on weekly prayer session every Thursday at the PDP headquarters for the successful outing of Atiku Abubakar at the 2019 election.
She said the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari had tried their best though not enough, due to hunger and looting of resources by some cabals in government. The leader of the group expressed optimism in the ability of Atiku in appointing competent hands in his cabinet that would turn around the fortunes of the country positively if elected.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, returned to Nigeria in the early hours of Sunday, November 11 to a thorough search by state security agents. The former vice-president returned from Dubai in a private jet around 12am, after spending over two weeks outside the country.
kolafolabi: I think I totally agree with her besides her husband is a pastor so I believe they wouldn't do such act until the night of their marriage..
tunwumi: What was he expecting before? National politics is different from HOA politics.
He should learn and try again. However, will south just be playing catch up to North on leadership? If Atiku wins that mean 8years before you can start asking for rotation. What happen if Buhari wins, then Atiku contest again and win. The Tambuwal and others also want to do their turn also. It will be serious error.
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leave regions out of this,we need a leadership with the capabilities to bring the best out of Nigeria...if atiku manage to get our votes and don't deliver on 70% his campaign promises,then we move ahead come 2023
Shortyy: What is SDP please? Mr Duke you fvcked up big time. You had a better chance of winning this presidential election if you had gone to any of the ruling parties. I'm not in support of any of the ruling parties ofcoz, but as long as you've got something to offer, it's all good. But you went to an unknown party, now tell me How'd you win? Err Duke?
Politics › Re: You’re A Betrayer, Obaseki Tackles Oshiomhole by walichenko: 10:08am On Jun 04, 2020
