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Politics / Re: Pictures Of Properties Owned By Fayose Released By EFCC by xarm(m): 10:28pm On Oct 17, 2018
Buhari and EFCC are disappointing me with the way they are handling this fayose matter.

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Politics / Re: Osun 2018 : Where Is Fayose? by xarm(m): 6:25pm On Sep 27, 2018
He was abandoned during his time, why most he bother himself now over fake party friend undecided

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Politics / Re: Facts About Osun Governorship Election 2018 And Age Of Contestants by xarm(m): 12:30pm On Sep 22, 2018
i stand with APC candidate

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Newcastle Vs Arsenal (1 - 2) On 15th September 2018 by xarm(m): 1:59pm On Sep 15, 2018
sure win for arsenal
Politics / Akeredolu To Adaba FM: Tell Your Oga In Lagos To Build The Road To Your Station by xarm(m): 8:26pm On Aug 26, 2018
Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State, has told staff of a private radio station, Adaba 88.9 FM, in Akure, to ask their ‘oga’ to construct the road that leads to the station.

Akeredolu, apparently referring to Bola Tinubu, who allegedly owns the radio station, said the station management could use the influence of its owner to ensure that the road is repaired.

He spoke at the dinner and award night to mark the station’s 10th anniversary, held at Bash Event Centre, Akure, on Friday.

Adaba 88.9 FM is a subsidiary of TVC communications, which has headquarters in Lagos.

According to Akeredolu, there was a time the road to the station was "so bad" that the Ondo State Government had to intervene, by grading it to become motorable.


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Politics / Re: Babcock University Disclaims The Story Credited To Mr. Alaba Ajibola by xarm(m): 11:29am On Aug 19, 2018
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Celebrities / Re: R.kelly Releases 19-Minute Track, "I Admit" Addressing His Sex Cult Allegation by xarm(m): 1:03pm On Jul 27, 2018
Sign of a Victory (Official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Anthem)

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Sports / Re: Mesut Ozil Cites Racism: “I Am German When We Win And Immigrant When We Lose” by xarm(m): 8:12am On Jul 23, 2018
Mesut Ozil's Full Statement Part 1: Meeting President Erdogan*

The past couple of weeks have given me time to reflect, and time to think over the events of the last few months. Consequently, I want to share my thoughts and feelings about what has happened.

Like many people, my ancestry traces back to more than one country. Whilst I grew up in Germany, my family background has its roots firmly based in Turkey. I have two hearts, one German and one Turkish. During my childhood, my mother taught me to always be respectful and to never forget where I came from, and these are still values that I think about to this day.

In May, I met President Erdogan in London, during a charitable and educational event. We first met in 2010 after he and Angela Merkel watched the Germany vs. Turkey match together in Berlin. Since then, our paths have crossed a lot of times around the globe. I'm aware that the picture of us caused a huge response in the German media, and whilst some people may accuse me of lying or being deceitful, the picture we took had no political intentions.

As I said, my mother has never let me lose sight of my ancestry, heritage and family traditions. For me, having a picture with President Erdogan wasn't about politics or elections, it was about me respecting the highest office of my family’s country. My job is a football player and not a politician, and our meeting was not an endorsement of any policies. In fact, we spoke about the same topic that we do every time we have met - football - as he too was a player in his youth.

Although the German media have portrayed something different, the truth is that not meeting with the President would have been disrespecting the roots of my ancestors, who I know would be proud of where I am today. For me, it didn't matter who was President, it mattered that it was the President. Having respect for political office is a view that I'm sure both the Queen and Prime Minister Theresa May share when they too hosted Erdogan in London. Whether it had been the Turkish or the German President, my actions would’ve been no different.

I get that this may be hard to understand, as in most cultures the political leader cannot be thought of as being separate from the person. But in this case, it is different. Whatever the outcome would've been in this previous election, or the election before that, I would have still taken the picture.

Mesut Ozil's Full Statement Part 2: Media and Sponsors*

I know that I am a footballer who has played in arguably the three toughest leagues in the world. I've been fortunate to receive great support from my teammates and coaching staff whilst playing in the Bundesliga, La Liga and the Premier League. And in addition, throughout my career, I've learnt to deal with the media.

A lot of people talk about my performances - many applaud and many criticise. If a newspaper or pundit finds fault in a game I play in, then I can accept this - I'm not a perfect footballer and this often motivates me to work and train harder. But what I can't accept, are German media outlets repeatedly blaming my dual-heritage and a simple picture for a bad World Cup on behalf of an entire squad.

Certain German newspapers are using my background and photo with President Erdogan as right-wing propaganda to further their political cause. Why else did they use pictures and headlines with my name as a direct explanation for defeat in Russia?

They didn't criticise my performances. They didn't criticise the team's performances, they just criticised my Turkish ancestry and respect for my upbringing. This crosses a personal line that should never be crossed, as newspapers try to turn the nation of Germany against me.

What I also find disappointing are the double standards that the media has. Lothar Matthaus (an honorary German national team captain) met with another world leader a few days back, and received almost no media criticism. Despite his role with the DFB (German national team), they have not asked him to publicly explain his actions and he continues to represent the players of Germany without any reprimand. If the media felt that I should have been left of the World Cup squad, then surely he should be stripped of his honorary captaincy? Does my Turkish heritage make me a more worthy target?

I've always thought that a 'partnership' infers support, both in the good times and also during tougher situations. Recently, I planned to visit my former school Berger-Feld in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, along with two of my charitable partners. I funded a project for one year where immigrant children, children from poor families and any other children can play football together and learn social rules for life.

However, days before we were scheduled to go, I was abandoned by my so-called 'partners', who no longer wanted to work with me at this time. To add to this, the school told my management that they no longer wanted me to be there at this time, as they 'feared the media" due to my picture with President Erdogan, especially with the "right-wing party in Gelsenkirchen on the rise". In all honesty, this really hurt. Despite being a student of theirs back when l was younger. I was made to feel unwanted and unworthy of their time.

In addition to this I was renounced by another partner. As they are also a sponsor of the DFB, l was asked to take part in promotional videos for the World Cup. Yet after my picture with President Erdogan they took me out of the campaigns and cancelled all promotional activities that were scheduled. For them it was no longer good to be seen with me and called the situation 'crisis management'.

This is all ironic because a German Ministry declared their products have illegal and unauthorized software devices in them, which puts customers at risk. Hundreds of thousands of their products are getting recalled. Whilst I was being criticised and asked to justify my actions by the DFB, there was no such official and public explanation demanded of the DFB sponsor. Why? Am i right in thinking this is worse than a picture with the President of my family's country? What does the OPE have to say about all this?

As I said before, 'partners' should stick with you in all situations. Adidas, Beats and Big Shoe have been extremely loyal and amazing to work with in this time. They rise above the nonsense created by the German press and media, and we carry out our projects in a professional manner that I really enjoy being part of.

During the World Cup, I worked with Big Shoe and helped get 23 young children life-changing surgeries in Russia, which I have also done previously in Brazil and Africa. This for me is the most important thing that I do as a football player, yet the newspapers find no space to raise awareness about this sort of thing.

For them, me being booed or taking a picture with a President is more significant then helping children get surgeries worldwide. They too have a platform to raise awareness and funds, but choose not to do so.

Mesut Ozil's Full Statement Part 3:

Arguably the issue that has frustrated me the most over the past couple of months has been the mistreatment from the DFB, and in particular the OPE President Reinhard Grindel. After my picture with President Erdogan l was asked by Joachim Low to cut short my holiday and go to Berlin and give a joint statement to end all the talk and set the record straight.

Whilst I attempted to explain to Grindel my heritage, ancestry and therefore reasoning behind the photo, he was far more interested in speaking about his own political views and belittling my opinion.

Whilst his actions were patronising, we came to agree that the best thing to do was to concentrate on football and the upcoming World Cup. This is why l did not attend the OPE media day during the World Cup preparations. I knew journalists discussing politics and not football would just attack me, even though the whole issue was deemed to be over by Oliver Bierhoff in a TV interview he did before the Saudi Arabia game in Leverkusen.

During this time, I also met with the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Unlike Grindel, President Steinmeier was professional and actually was interested in what I had to say about my family, my heritage and my decisions. I remember that the meeting was only between myself, Ilkay and President Steinmeier, with Grindel being upset that he wasn't allowed inside to boost his own political agenda.

I agreed with President Steinmeier that we would release a joint statement about the matter, in another attempt to move toward and focus on football. But Grindel was upset that it wasn't his team releasing the first statement, annoyed that Steinmeier's press office had to take lead on this matter.

Since the end of the World Cup, Grindel has come under much pressure regarding his decisions before the tournament started, and rightly so. Recently, he has publicly said I should once again explain my actions and puts me at fault for the poor team results in Russia, despite telling me it was over in Berlin. I am speaking now not for Grindel, but because I want to. I will no longer stand for being a scapegoat for his incompetence and inability to do his job properly. I know that he wanted me out the team after the picture, and publicised his view on Twitter without any thinking or consultation, but Joachim Low and Oliver Bierhoff stood up for me and backed me.

In the eyes of Grindel and his supporters, I am German when we win, but I am an immigrant when we lose. This is because despite paying taxes in Germany, donating facilities to German schools and winning the World Cup with Germany in 2014, I am still not accepted into society. I am treated as being 'different'. I received the 'Bambi Award' in 2010 as an example of successful integration to German society, I received a 'Silver Laurel Leaf' in 2014 from the Federal Republic of Germany, and I was a 'German Football Ambassador' in 2015. But clearly, I am not German.. .?

Are there criteria for being fully German that I do not fit? My friend Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose are never referred to as German-Polish, so why am I German-Turkish? Is it because it is Turkey? Is it because I'm a Muslim? I think here lays an important issue. By being referred to as German-Turkish, it is already distinguishing people who have family from more than one country. I was born and educated in Germany, so why don't people accept that I am German?

Grindel's opinions can be found elsewhere too. I was called by Bernd Holzhauer (a German politician) a "goat-f***er" because of my picture with President Erdogan and my Turkish background. Furthermore, Werner Steer (Chief of German Theatre) told me to "piss off to Anatolia", a place in Turkey where many immigrants are based.

As I have said before, criticising and abusing me because of family ancestry is a disgraceful line to cross, and using discrimination as a tool for political propaganda is something that should immediately result In the resignation of those disrespectful individuals. These people have used my picture with President Erdogan as an opportunity to express their previously hidden racist tendencies, and this is dangerous for society.

They are no better than the German fan who told me after the game against Sweden "Ozil, verpiss Dich Du scheiss TiirkensauJ'iirkenschwein hau ab' or in English "Ozil, f * * k off you Turkish s * * t, p * * * off you Turkish pig!'

I don't want to even discuss the hate mail, threatening phone calls and comments on social media that my family and I have received. They all represent a Germany of the past, a Germany not open to new cultures, and a Germany that I am not proud of. I am confident that many proud Germans who embrace an open society would agree with me.

To you, Reinhard Grindel, I am disappointed but not surprised by your actions. In 2004 whilst you were a German member of Parliament, you claimed that "multiculturalism is in reality a myth [and] a lifelong lie" whilst you voted against legislation for dual-nationalities and punishments for bribery, as well as saying that Islamic culture has become too ingrained in many German cities. This is unforgivable and unforgettable.

The treatment l have received from the OPE and many others makes me no longer want to wear the German national team shirt. I feel unwanted and think that what I have achieved since my international debut in 2009 has been forgotten. People with racially discriminative backgrounds should not be allowed to work in the largest football federation in the world that has many players from dual-heritage families. Attitudes like theirs simply do not reflect the players they supposedly represent.

It is with a heavy heart and after much consideration that because of recent events. I will no longer be playing for Germany at international level whilst I have this feeling of racism and disrespect. I used to wear the German shirt with such pride and excitement, but now I don't. This decision has been extremely difficult to make because I have always given everything for my teammates, the coaching staff and the good people of Germany. But when high-ranking DFB officials treat me as they did, disrespect my Turkish roots and selfishly turn me into political propaganda, then enough is enough. That is not why I play football, and I will not sit back and do nothing about it.

Racism should never, ever be accepted.

*Mesut Ozil*

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Croatian President Personally Driving The National Football Team (Photos) by xarm(m): 5:43pm On Jul 19, 2018
biotechshola:


Oga ethnic groups is not our problem but the lack of willingness to live together in peace... Go and find out the number ethinic groups In China, Japan, Russia and so on..
China has 55, Japanese make up 98.5% of the total population and that the rest are Koreans 0.5%, Chinese 0.4%, other 0.6%, Russia 186 while Nigeria has the largest ethnic [problem] group with more than 250
Sports / Re: World Cup Final: See Moment Fans Invaded The Pitch (Photos) by xarm(m): 7:26pm On Jul 15, 2018
Lol pussy riot
Crime / Re: EFCC Official Thread On Nairaland by xarm(m): 11:18am On Jul 03, 2018
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Politics / Re: Orji Uzor Kalu Exposes Obasanjo In An Explosive Interview (Video) by xarm(m): 5:43pm On Apr 26, 2018
I smell lie Muhammed
Politics / Igbo Will Benefit More In Buhari’s Ouster: Obasanjo by xarm(m): 8:46am On Apr 26, 2018
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday asked the people of the South East geopolitical zone to vote out President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections “in their own interest.” Speaking at a meeting of the Coalition of Nigerian Moment in Awka, Anambra State, Obasanjo said the Igbo would be the most beneficiary in Buhari’s ouster.

He asked the Igbo not to believe the promise that the Igbo would produce the President in 2023, describing it as “a grand deceit and evil machination.” Speaking through the South East convener of CNM, Dr. Okey Nwosu, the ex-president asked the people of the zone to “collectively work with the CNM towards ousting Buhari from office in the 2019 general elections..

He accused the All Progressives Congress government of perpetrating “carnage and wanton destruction of lives and property across the country.” He said, “The meeting is a wake-up call for Nd’Igbo to dump APC and collaborate with CNM, which is the best alternative for their rescue from poverty, hunger, recklessness and ethnic cleansing in the hands of the Hausa/Fulani marauders.


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Education / NOUN Disowns Fake Exams Questions On Buhari. See the picture of the exam questio by xarm(m): 6:27am On Apr 25, 2018
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) yesterday denied any link with fake questions on President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent statement on the Nigerian youth.
The university said it had concluded its exams and there was no basis for any question papers in circulation.
A statement by the Director, Media and Publicity of NOUN, Mallam Ibrahim Sheme said the varsity has filed a formal complaint with security agencies to fish out the culprit(s) behind the fake question papers.
The statement said: “The attention of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has been drawn to a publication in the social media in which a purported examination questionnaire titled “School of Education Course Code GST 103” was circulated as a document emanating from the University.
”In the fake exam sheet, four questions were posed, built around His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent statement on the Nigerian youth. Each question was said to attract 30 marks if answered correctly.
“The so-called examination questionnaire issued by “Henry Osas” had nothing to do with NOUN as all our exams were concluded long before His Excellency the President’s visit to the United Kingdom where he delivered the speech Osas quoted.
“Even though some might consider the document invented and circulated by “Henry Osas” and his co-travellers as a mere social media joke, we believe that the use of the hallowed name of the National Open University of Nigeria and its official logo to transmit the joke was done with mischief.
“We take serious exception to the use of our well-respected identity for such unpatriotic and unbecoming behaviour.
“NOUN has filed a formal complaint with the security agencies with a plea to fish out the culprit(s) behind this mischief with the view to taking the appropriate legal action against them.”



http://thenationonlineng.net/noun-disowns-fake-exams-questions-on-buhari-2/

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TV/Movies / Re: Miracle Ikechukwu Wins BBNaija 2018! by xarm(m): 9:13pm On Apr 22, 2018
Nairaland force me to follow this bbn and i regret it, because i was disappointed with what happened this night
TV/Movies / Re: Miracle Wins BBNaija Payporte N1 Million Prize by xarm(m): 9:12pm On Apr 22, 2018
Nairaland force me to follow this bbn and i regret it, because i was disappointed with what happened this night
TV/Movies / Re: Miracle Wins BBNaija Payporte N1 Million Prize by xarm(m): 9:09pm On Apr 22, 2018
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Sports / Re: Arsene Wenger To Leave Arsenal At The End Of The Season As 22-year Reign Ends by xarm(m): 10:31am On Apr 20, 2018
Remember growing up thinking Arsenal were named after ARSENE wenger or he own arsenal
Politics / FlashBack: How Policemen Invaded Okadigbo's Residence To Retrieve Senate's Mace by xarm(m): 7:28pm On Apr 18, 2018
There is nothing new under the sun. On Wednesday, Ovie Omo-Agege, a senator from Delta state, led some unidentified persons into the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly and the senate’s symbol of authority was carted away in an operation that lasted less than 10 minutes.
This came as a surprise to so many, but the red chamber witnessed a similar incident 18 years ago. In an attempt to stall his impeachment in 2000, Chuba Okadigbo - who was the president of the fourth senate - snatched the mace and reportedly took it to his house.
The government sent policemen to Okadigbo’s residence in Abuja to retrieve the missing mace. The police officers told the ex-senate president their mission but he refused to release it.
Okadigbo had accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of being behind the plot to remove him.
“The police arrived at 5.55 a.m. (0455 GMT) in six jeeps fully loaded with armed officers,” he had told BBC at the time.
“They told me they had come to collect the mace and that they were acting on orders from the Inspector General of Police. I said I would never give them the mace. I have to be dead before you get the mace, I told them.
“This is executive lawlessness and is unprecedented in Nigeria’s history.”
Okadigbo eventually lost the battle as he was impeached and he died three years after that incident.


https://www.tori.ng/news/94082/flashback-to-2000-how-policemen-invaded-okadigbos.html
Romance / Re: Share Your Heartbreak Story Here by xarm(m): 3:42pm On Apr 18, 2018
As a chairman of stingy guy association, i have not been able to involve in any relationship.

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Celebrities / Re: BBNaija Tobi Bakre: 8 Things You May Not Know About The Contestant by xarm(m): 1:48pm On Apr 16, 2018
Sure winner

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Romance / Re: LADIES: Mention The Things You Need From Your Man To Make You Loyal To Him by xarm(m): 12:12pm On Apr 08, 2018
You can't find a perfect man

Sports / Re: Europa League Match Preview : Arsenal Vs CSKA Moscow by xarm(m): 7:51pm On Apr 05, 2018
Arsenal all d way
Foreign Affairs / Re: Russia Expels Diplomats From 23 Countries As Spy Row Deepens by xarm(m): 7:22pm On Mar 30, 2018
The beginning of cold war world
Celebrities / Re: Kiss Daniel And Chidinma Ekile Rehearsing In The Bedroom (Photos) by xarm(m): 9:02am On Mar 26, 2018
Mr p Rude boy Chidima
All of them suddenly turned to upcoming artists this year sad
Health / Re: Dr Maduka C Ogwueleka: "Staphylococus Aureus Is A Scam In Nigeria" by xarm(m): 4:52am On Mar 18, 2018
I was diagnosed with heavy staphylococcus, i received more than 10 injection including some antibiotics medication, yet the itching did not vanished until after like 3 months i stop the treatment, i later discovered that all the symptoms are gone.

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Religion / Re: Deeper Life Church Builds Park And Bridge In Lagos (Photos) by xarm(m): 4:26pm On Feb 28, 2018
Nice one from pastor kumuyi

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Events / Today is not my real birthday by xarm(m): 11:55am On Feb 28, 2018
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Politics / Re: Buhari And Obasanjo Meet In Addis Ababa After The Letter (Photo) by xarm(m): 5:40pm On Jan 28, 2018
accused and the accuser

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Romance / Re: . by xarm(m): 3:07pm On Nov 02, 2017
lalasticala , mynd44 pls i need more advice
Romance / Re: . by xarm(m): 2:46pm On Nov 02, 2017
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Guy u have nothing to worry about. All those chemist guys are primary school drop out. Always change your boxers, trim ur pubic hairs, and also wash ur private very well to avoid the once in a while itching.
thanks

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