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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rP3UwlsQmo eter John strikes out in this beautifully crafted worship song titled I WILL SING. He features our very own Dr. Paul, who just wrapped up a major promotional of the ROCK THAT NEVER FAILS that featured songstress, Preye Orok. In this song, Peter John announces his arrival in the gospel music scene with very strong vocals and powerful delivery. Both singers pack this song with such strength and vigor that the listener wants to keep this on repeat. Produced by Niyi P, one of the front-row producers in Nigeria, and mixed and mastered by Sam Odus of Newtrend Studios. @Copyright notice: Words and Music written and composed by Dr. Paul. LYRICS BELOW Vs 1 You are lifted up on high Oh great and mighty God You are seated high above And we're looking up to you Let our praises ascend unto you Oh great and mighty God Here we stand Pre-Chorus You are holy (you are holy) You are worthy (you are worthy) You deserve honor and praise You are faithful (you are faithful) You are beautiful (you are beautiful) You deserve honour and praise Let our lives and our hearts come to you Lift a sacrifice of praise CHORUS I will sing all my praises to God on high Lift up my hands to worship you Lord Let our lives and our hearts come to you Lift our hands to worship you Vs 2 You are glorious and kind Oh so great and mighty God You are powerful and grand You're the majesty our King You are faithful and worthy and holy Oh great and mighty God Here we stand
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rP3UwlsQmo Peter John strikes out in this beautifully crafted worship song titled I WILL SING. He features our very own Dr. Paul, who just wrapped up a major promotional of the ROCK THAT NEVER FAILS that featured songstress, Preye Orok. In this song, Peter John announces his arrival in the gospel music scene with very strong vocals and powerful delivery. Both singers pack this song with such strength and vigor that the listener wants to keep this on repeat. Produced by Niyi P, one of the front-row producers in Nigeria, and mixed and mastered by Sam Odus of Newtrend Studios. @Copyright notice: Words and Music written and composed by Dr. Paul. LYRICS BELOW Vs 1 You are lifted up on high Oh great and mighty God You are seated high above And we're looking up to you Let our praises ascend unto you Oh great and mighty God Here we stand Pre-Chorus You are holy (you are holy) You are worthy (you are worthy) You deserve honor and praise You are faithful (you are faithful) You are beautiful (you are beautiful) You deserve honour and praise Let our lives and our hearts come to you Lift a sacrifice of praise CHORUS I will sing all my praises to God on high Lift up my hands to worship you Lord Let our lives and our hearts come to you Lift our hands to worship you Vs 2 You are glorious and kind Oh so great and mighty God You are powerful and grand You're the majesty our King You are faithful and worthy and holy Oh great and mighty God Here we stand
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http://www.lboro.ac.uk/alumni/news/2017/impressive-shortlisting-for-loughborough-alumnus-in-british-council-alumni-award.htmlImpressive shortlisting for Loughborough alumnus in British Council Alumni Awards Nigeria Loughborough University Alumnus, Dr Paul Oluikpe has been shortlisted for a highly sought-after British Council Award for Professional Achievement in Nigeria. The British Council Alumni Awards celebrate the exceptional achievements of alumni who have studied in the UK in the last 15 years and showcase the impact and value of a UK education. There have been over 1,200 nominations to this year’s awards, with a shortlist of 148 nominations. The awards are being held in ten locations across the world, with just 30 available. The Loughborough University Alumni Association is delighted to see alumnus Paul shortlisted for one of these coveted awards. Paul studied for an MSc in Information and Knowledge Management at the University until 2003, followed by a PhD at Loughborough in Civil Engineering. He received his Doctorate in 2007. Paul works at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) where he has developed a hugely successful knowledge management (KM) strategy for the bank. Paul noted that “Studying at Loughborough University gave [him] a multicultural outlook and the ability to adapt to any situation”. When asked about his shortlisting for the British Council Award, Paul said: “I was pleasantly surprised to have been shortlisted, not because I didn’t believe in myself, but because I knew there were equally very excellent candidates out there. “UK Universities are known to produce solid graduates. However, I am delighted that my Loughborough background came through for me. Loughborough is the place to be if you seek to stand out. Its consistent frontline ranking in all the higher education charts available today is a testament to this fact. I am looking forward to the Awards Ceremony, and hopefully we can bring this back to Loughborough. Fingers crossed”. Former lecturers in the Business School and School of Civil and Building Engineering were delighted to hear about Paul’s recognition. Dr Louise Cooke, Programme Director of the MSc in Information Management and Business Technology in the School of Business and Economics said of the announcement: “It is wonderful to see how Paul has used the knowledge gained through his MSc at Loughborough both as a foundation for his PhD research and subsequently in his work for the Central Bank of Nigeria. “His achievement in getting through to the final round of the British Council Awards is further recognition of how he has translated his academic expertise into invaluable practitioner knowledge for the benefit of the people of Nigeria. Paul is an outstanding example of a Loughborough alumnus and we are proud to have played a part in helping him to achieve such tremendous success.” Paul’s PhD supervisor, M. Sohail Khan, Professor of Sustainable Infrastructure in the School of Civil and Building Engineering said: “I am pleased to hear that Dr Oluikpe is being recognised in the British Council Alumni Awards. Not only has Paul made us proud professionally but he also has a lovely personality. “He joined Nigeria’s Central Bank and reached a senior level in a short time. He is a role model and would definitely inspire a lot of people from his country and similar countries to choose a British Education.” Recognised across the University for his excellent academic ability and enthusiasm, Loughborough University wish Dr Paul Oluikpe the very best of luck at the Nigeria Awards in March. The Nigeria British Council Alumni Awards will be held in Lagos, Nigeria on 4 March 2017.
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https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/168073 Yahweh is a worship song inspired by God’s presence. It is a soul-stirring song of surrender to God’s will. As the New Year has dawned, God will take his place and do what he desires in the lives of his people. Dr. Paul and Soul Solace are just vehicles of expression for God’s touch through this song. The group has had a good year in 2016 dropping back-to-back hits like Nara Ekele (nominated for the Scepters Award), My Helper, My Helper Remix, Bulie Ya and Adonai. The song Yahweh takes this success to the next level. Vs 1 I bring You a sacrifice, Oh Lord who made the heavens I bring You a sacrifice, Oh Lord who made the earth No matter what, I experience, my life is in Your hands So do what You desire, Yahweh. (Choir repeat) Chorus Yahweh, I give my life as a sacrifice of praise Yahweh, I give my life to You Yahweh, let all creation lift their hands in praise Yahweh, let everything around me give You praise Yes, everything around me, Yahweh Vs 2 I bring You a song of praise, the King of all the kings I bring You a song of praise, Oh Maker of the universe No matter what, may come my way, my life is in Your hands So do what You desire, Yahweh (Repeat chorus 2x) Yes everything around me, Yahweh (7 times)
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https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/168073 Yahweh is a worship song inspired by God’s presence. It is a soul-stirring song of surrender to God’s will. As the New Year has dawned, God will take his place and do what he desires in the lives of his people. Dr. Paul and Soul Solace are just vehicles of expression for God’s touch through this song. The group has had a good year in 2016 dropping back-to-back hits like Nara Ekele (nominated for the Scepters Award), My Helper, My Helper Remix, Bulie Ya and Adonai. The song Yahweh takes this success to the next level. Vs 1 I bring You a sacrifice, Oh Lord who made the heavens I bring You a sacrifice, Oh Lord who made the earth No matter what, I experience, my life is in Your hands So do what You desire, Yahweh. (Choir repeat) Chorus Yahweh, I give my life as a sacrifice of praise Yahweh, I give my life to You Yahweh, let all creation lift their hands in praise Yahweh, let everything around me give You praise Yes, everything around me, Yahweh Vs 2 I bring You a song of praise, the King of all the kings I bring You a song of praise, Oh Maker of the universe No matter what, may come my way, my life is in Your hands So do what You desire, Yahweh (Repeat chorus 2x) Yes everything around me, Yahweh (7 times)
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Nara Ekele by Dr. Paul and Soul Solace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TgcAKMCybw |
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Dr. Paul-MY HELPER (prod. Niyi P)https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/85363 Over 360k downloads on mynotjustok Over 9 million plays on songx.pk Banging hot. Christian party song.
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Dr. Paul-MY HELPER (prod. Niyi P)https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/85363 Over 360k downloads on mynotjustok Over 9 million plays on songx.pk Banging hot.
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Listen to this beautiful rock worship song by Dr. Paul https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/98701
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DIRECTED BY TOM ROBSON, THE DIRECTOR OF FINE LADY BY LYNXX FEAT WIZKID (1) WE GO WALK (A family song for Christian couples) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HoYGtHzkQ (2) TEMPTATION (My Body) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgK0g0q1qww COMMENTS APPRECIATED |
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ROCKING THE MUSIC SCENE NOW. FROM TOM ROBSON, THE DIRECTOR OF LYNXX-FINE LADY-FEAT WIZKID. (1) WE GO WALK (A family song for Christian couples) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HoYGtHzkQ (2) TEMPTATION (My Body) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgK0g0q1qww FEEDBACK APPRECIATED. |
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TWO MUSIC VIDEOS ROCKING NAIJA RIGHT NOW. DIRECTED BY TOM ROBSON, THE AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR OF Lynx-Fine Lady-feat Wizkid. Enjoy (1) WE GO WALK (A family song for Christian couples) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HoYGtHzkQ (2) TEMPTATION (My Body) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgK0g0q1qww |
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Check out these new music videos by Dr. Paul and Soul Solace....they are cool. Directed by Tom Robson, the director of FINE LADY by lynx feat Wizkid (1) WE GO WALK (A family song for Christian couples) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HoYGtHzkQ (2) TEMPTATION (My Body) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgK0g0q1qww |
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(1) WE GO WALK (A family song for Christian couples) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HoYGtHzkQ (2) TEMPTATION (My Body) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgK0g0q1qww |
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Check out these new music videos by Dr. Paul and Soul Solace. Directed by Tom Robson, the director of "Fine Lady" by Lynx feat Wizkid. (1) WE GO WALK (A family song for Christian couples) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HoYGtHzkQ (2) TEMPTATION (My Body) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgK0g0q1qww
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http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Arrival-Paul-Oluikpe-ebook/dp/B00G496W80/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1385832478&sr=1-1&keywords=oluikpe Ochomma is an African tribal village hero, who had seen the good and bad sides of life. His life is suddenly turned upside down, by a coup and counter-coup in the country's capital, far away from his village. His peaceful village life is upstaged by a chain of events which eventually culminated in a civil war. Thousands of his tribesmen are killed by mobs in the north, and their bodies arrive back to the village, causing quite a stir. Refugees displaced by the crisis also find their way home to tell the tales of woe. Emotions run high and this leads to the secession of the Eastern region from Nigeria, with a new name, Biafra. Ochomma finds himself and his family caught in this crisis. His half-brother, a soldier, goes off to war, never to return. His only son, Chibuike, escapes attempts to conscript him as a child soldier. Incidentally, Ochomma kills Sochi his brother in the night, in a mysterious case of mistaken identity, although it was well known that Ochomma never liked him, because he was 'good for nothing'. He had killed quite a number of people in the past, but this one killing changed him, especially as he covered it up to protect his mother from grief and to also avoid banishment from the clan. As the war progressed, with its attendant devastation, hunger and betrayal, Ochomma's village relocates to a refugee camp, but he refuses to leave his compound. His mother's eventual death makes him change his mind. Was this for better or for worse? |
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As a Briton, who grew up in Nigeria, I am delighted when I see works which depict Nigeria with vivid imagination and accuracy. Paul Oluikpe’s novel, Dead on Arrival (2013), published by Warwick Publishing classically exemplifies and richly amplifies the twists, turns and paradoxes underlying Nigeria during the civil war. In many ways, it is different from all other novels that mirror this much written about but grossly misunderstood war. Using the Nigerian-Biafra civil war, he does not dwell on ideology and histrionics, but carries the reader on eagle’s wings to the grassroots of the war, where policies, propaganda and diplomacy translate directly into the everyday lives of the citizens whose country is at war. Dead on Arrival is a story about four characters in one family: Ochomma, a village legend, Chibuike his son, Iroegbulam and army officer and Sochi, ‘a prodigal son’. These are all entwined in the story of the war, sometimes separately but ultimately together, offering a bigger picture of how the war impacts lives.....(continue here) http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/11/06/bn-book-review-dead-on-arrival-by-paul-oluikpe-review-by-john-clarke/ |
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Ochomma, a famed warrior and knife fighter in Umuejia, is astounded by the sudden turn of events after a coup and a counter coup. First Mazi Adiche's son arrives from the north, dead on arrival. As the days go by, more bodies arrive from the north, causing a stir in the village. This sets off a cataclysm that pushes the country to the brink of collapse. A civil war begins and the country fights a bitter war. The rudest shock comes when jets bomb a market for the first time, leaving behind panic and pain. His son, Chibuike, escapes attempts to recruit him as a child-soldier. As the war drags to an end, the body count in the family mounts. Haunted by his accidental killing of his brother, and the loss in war of his soldier-cousin Iroegbulam, Ochomma is driven over the precipice. Read a sample chapter here http://www.oluikpe.com/2013/10/23/sample-chapter/ Amazon here http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Arrival-Paul-Oluikpe/dp/1492877883/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1382705973&sr=8-3&keywords=oluikpe |
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I found this article interesting. I am currently interviewing for the CBN and this guy appears to know what he's talking about because he's an insider. You can ask him questions too.. "To get a job in the Central Bank of Nigeria is no easy task. The Bank aims to recruit the best hands from across the country and abroad, therefore the process is very competitive. The recruitment process is one of the fairest and most rigorous anywhere in Nigeria. Again, there is no error-proof process in the world not even in the World Bank, but the process in CBN is one of the most transparent, merit-based processes you can find in Africa. First, you must have a good first degree (Second Class Upper or Lower). If you have 2nd class lower, your chances are low, but who knows, your CV might have some quality experience which the Bank may require and thus might compensate for the grade, but it depends on other applicants as well. There are 1st class and 2nd class upper candidates competing for the same post and they might have quality experience as well—so if you are in University now, work hard on your grades. It could make a difference, especially for an entry level job. (Read the rest of the article here)" http://www.oluikpe.com |
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Well so far my wife has refused to come home until I go to village and meet her parents. I called Hausa girl and as am writing she's in the house with her Elder sister who is just a year older than her.She insisted I go and see her father and I did that early this mornin then he permitted her to come and know my house. They will be here till Monday. Hausa girls are so caring and loving. We just finished a round of very hot sex while her sister is sleeping in the next room. I feel that the Hausa/Muslims have a great civilization and are also well cultured and brought up. Forget the sex, this girl is really cool. I miss my wife and will go to bring her back this week ....however, I need special deliverance to leave this girl...am just being honest. You may curse me as much as you like but most of you do worse things. I see some of the comments some idiots make here...it's not your fault. Even some he-goats here make comments while privately they do worse things. I don't blame you. 1 Like |
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After all said and done, my Muslim gf proposed to come to my house. She said she doesn't mind being number two. I refused her coming. Yesterday she called me too early in the morning and my wife picked. I was asleep. She collected her number from my phone. When I went to work she called her and interviewed her thoroughly. The girl told her everything. When I came back my house was on fire. My wife pack3d her things and went to her sister's place nearby. I am in soup.Please help me. I don't want to lose my wife. The girl too has stopped calling or picking my calls. My world has collapsed. |
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This evening we had a hot argument. Her mother had arranged a mallam whom we are going to visit for my conversion. I told the girl that I won't go. Am afraid of those their mallam . She told me I don't love her. I told her to wait and give me some time.. she disagreed. I don't know what to do. |
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tpia@: You think this is fiction? Think again. |
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I travelled to one of the Northern towns for official assignment and one morning, I don't know what I ate in the hotel and I had running stomach. I rushed to a big pharmacy close by and bought a drug. The girl attended to me very well. She wore her muslim attire, was dark and had some of those drawings on her hand. I liked her instantly. She even asked me to sit down because I was tired. I bought water and coke and drank the medicine right in her front. We parted ways but I collected her number. She spoke good English and was also about going to university but was just helping her family run the pharmacy. It was on the eve of Valentine (13th Feb). On valentine day I sent her a message and she replied and liked it. As my assignment had not concluded, I was still in the town, so I went back to see her and to wish her happy valentine. When I travelled back to my duty station we called each other occasionally and our calls became very frequent after a week. I made time and went back again to see her. I picked her up after work and brought her to my hotel. She didnt like coming to the hotel but what can I do. I made her sit on the edge of my bed..I held her hand and she brushed me off. I touched her face and she turned it away. She stood up and said "if this is what you are aiming at, I won't visit where you stay again". I apologized profusely and we left the hotel and I went to drop her. I dropped her at their house....we talked for a while inside the car and she left. After one week I went back again and I also brought her to my hotel. I also made her sit on the edge of my bed. This time I took things easy and we chatted and I held her while we talked and then I started touching her. I later ended up sucking her very cute breasts...she didnt let me do anything at all, but I noticed she enjoyed it very much although was very shy and also maybe did not like the idea. She didnt want to kiss me either so we left it at that. After one week, I went back again and this time I brought her also to my hotel, but she had already talked to her mother about me and they said I had to convert. She was beginning to talk about religion and that I have to convert. I said ok, I will covert no problems. She was happy, but warned me that she wont put up with fake conversion, I said no problems. So when I took her to my room, this time I really played with her but she didnt do anything...just relaxed on the bed while I did everything. I now took off her clothes and then did it...it hurt her very well...she ran into the toilet becos I had wounded her. I didnt know if it was her virginity or that she was too tight and I wounded her (she wasnt in her period). She could not walk properly for sometime. After that day, she became very crazy about me. She called me every hour of the day while I was at work. Her sisters also began to call me and greet me. I have spoken to the mother too and have seen all her sisters. She wants me to drive down every weekend but its not convenient for me. The next week I went back again after a lot of her pressure. We also stayed in my hotel room and this time we really hammered. She was screaming and whispering my name to my ear and saying all sorts of rubbish while I hammered her. I told her that we had to stop becos she will get wounded she said she doesnt care that I should hammer it harder, which I did for her. Since then she has been asking me when I will come to see her father. Problem is I was not prepared for this. I thought it was just boyfriend and girlfriend. She has also asked me to pregnant and marry her that she doesnt care. What do I do please? |
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Follow the match live at www.oluikpe.com for incisive and penetrating analysis. JOIN US AT WWW.OLUIKPE.COM AND SHARE YOUR ANALYSIS OF THE MATCH. JOIN THE LIVELY DISCUSSION. LOG ON AND SHARE YOUR VIEWS OF THE MATCH AS IT HAPPENS Share your views on the match as it happens here live. The closing ceremony is going on and DBanj has just performed Oliver Twist. 6:23 Sunday Oliseh is taking a stab at the prematch analysis. 6:35 Burkina Faso have just arrived the match venue. They are coming out of their coach into the team’s areas 6:45 Players are on the field kicking the ball around (pre-match warm up). The stadium is bristling with people, packed to the brim and a Supersport Journalist is interviewing a man on the Nigerian contingent. 6:48 We are told Victor Moses is out of the game…I just heard that…awaiting confirmation on the pitch. 6:54 Ticketing issues at the National Stadium in South Africa makes it difficult for people to gain access to watch the match. Crowds of people mill around the entrance waiting for their tickets to be confirmed. Fake tickets were on sale too…causing problems at the gate 7:20 Match is finally about to start. President Jacob Zuma marching into the field with officials…is shaking the players hands….hope it would be worth it 7:23 Nigeria’s national anthem just finished….Burkina Faso taking their turn…someone behind me just said “you guys are going home” as they sing their anthem….see fanciful hairstyles…like wild rain-deers 7:25 Jacob Zuma shaking the hands of the Nigerian team on the bench….he smiles grace behind those nationalistic spectacles of his… 7:27 CORRECTION: Victor Moses is in the game…he’s playing…fantastic. I hear cheers around me 7:28 Nigeria has kicked off the game. 7:29 Mali’s keeper is first in their team to touch the ball…tells me volumes…Mikel is wriggling with pain…what’s wrong with him…someone meted a hard tackle … CHANGE TO FOOTBALL TIME COUNT 2:13 Nigeria wins a throw-in…BF boys are getting more of the action now…approaching Nigerias goal mouth,…they are tackled and dispossessed 3:52 Nigeria goalmouth scare…BF boys are daring ooo 4:49 Offside against Nigeria… 5:40 First corner kick for Nigeria….Hard tackle against Echiejile by Raoumba of BF 6:00 Header from Unazi goes wide ..good header 8:04 I observe that BF boys are hefty and muscular…they tackle hard as well and also push our boys harder….what do we do? Echiejile does a good dribble…passes to Moses who lobs the ball to get a corner kick…crowd around me explode in cheers 9:00 Nigeria misses open net… BF builds up around Eagles goalmouth but fizzle out 11:21 BF is getting the best of the ball…Nigeria counters…passes the half-line…passes to Kalu Uche and he is caught offside 12:40 Two players, Nigerian and BF are on the ground…Nakoulma and Onazi head-butted each other 14:14 Throwin against Nigeria…Dispossessed by BF…mercifully ball rolls to Nigeria’s keeper 15:00 Nigeria survives a goalmouth scare… 16_00 Nigeria builds up around BF goalnmouth but fizzles….they are at it again…Ideye misses coordinating the ball close to BF keeper 18:00 Nigeria misses a chance to coordinate and capitalize at the goalmouth…real opportunity lost 19: 00 Victor Mosses takes a shot at goal and keeper saves… 20: 58 Ike Uche is tangled by a BF player 21:30 Nigeria loses ball after good build up…Echiejile making a run on the left flank 23:30 Nigeria concedes a throwin….and also concedes a free kick ala Ideye…BF takes a shot at goal but shoots wide…. 26:00 BF takes a daring build up around Nigeria’s goalmouth but lose opportunity 27:00 BF plays freekick but shoot wide 28:00 Enyeama makes a clean catch….BF concedes freekick in their half 29 Moses and Ambrose miss a coordinated attack at goal 33: 00 Moses gets roughened up midway….BF conceded freekick as a result 36:10 Bad backpass for Nigeria…mercifully BF didnt capitalize…. Moses coordinating more with Ambrose than Uche 37:00 Ball control a bit poor on the Nigerian side now….Onazi gets yellow card for fouling a Burkinabe 38:00 Freekick from BF gives Nigeria a scare 39:30 Sunday MBA scores a goal…Nigerias first 41:00 Enyeama runs off his line and got beat but a Nigerian player saves the day….although later ref declares it offside….again BF press Nigeria but miss the goal 45:00 Breathtaking action midfield…both teams equally matched at the moment…BF is getting more of the action …Nigeria almost scores…lobbed over the goalmouth |
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I arrived 70 minutes late. My DSTV had refused to work, no thanks to the subscription expiration which I noticed late by the way. So I had to join my compatriots at the bar to get the rumbustious feel of the match. Incidentally, Cote D’voire was level with Nigeria and looking around the small bar, the tension was palpable. No one paid me any notice, and as I sat down, the attendant hurtled towards me. I must order something to qualify to watch the match. “Give me pure water” I requested, waving my hand in the air to show my importance. “Pure water or bottled water?” the impatient male attendant pouted enquiringly, raising his eyebrows as if he didn’t hear me the first time. His eyes oscillated like a pendulum between the television and me. “Yes, pure water!” I replied, raising my voice above the din of noise to make sure I was being heard. The TV was so loud, although the atmosphere in the bar was damp with tension. ‘Is pure water not a commodity again? I thought to myself. After all it has a NAFDAC number just like the bottled water, abi? I asked myself, but in my thoughts though. I didn’t want to be heard raising hoopla over pure water when an important match was going on. The attendant weaved himself through the small space in the bar and disappeared behind the counter to fetch my order. I settled down to watch the match. I took the ‘one chance’ available in the bar so that means I was seated very close to the door and occasionally the gusty harmattan wind would blow the swinging door made with barbed wire woven like a net back and forth. The door would dig into my back, making me shift uneasily, but I didn’t care. It was seventy three minutes into the match already. I had barely settled down when my eyes caught the buildup to what seemed promising from the Nigerian squad. At the table on my far right, I noticed a man sit erect on his chair, with a bottle of Gulder clutched on his right hand. His left hand rested on his chin nervously and his eyes were drunken red. At the centre of the table sat quite a number of empty bottles, seven or eight at least. They were a mix of Gulder, Star and Guinness. He was in the company of four other men, all huddled around the small table, eyes transfixed on the television. He appeared to be the only one taking a shot at the drinks, at least for now. The others were more in tune with the match, but he looked more nervous too. As Sunday Mba took the ball and dribbled, the man moved his head from side to side as if his view was obstructed by something. Meanwhile the TV is hung on the highest point of the wall in the small bar, so you had to raise your chin to watch and my neck was already strained. But the man kept extruding his head from side to side like a long-necked mother hen unnerved by the approach of kites above her domain. Then came what we had all been expecting. Sunday Mba kept the faith and knocked the ball clean past the keeper into the goal. Wild cheers erupted in the bar. We all stood to cheer the Super Eagles. “Chei, Sunday, Igbuomu oo” the man said in Igbo, jigging himself around with pride. He was still standing after the rest of us had settled back on our seats. “Nyem Nwainu, give me a bottle of wine” he barked, throwing his weight around and with his right hand, shoved the half-full bottle of Gulder aside. He was in celebratory mood. I too was....story continues here http://www.oluikpe.com/2013/02/03/the-super-eagles-beyond-the-myth/ |
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The reason why we supported Burkina Faso is because Ghana is often proud and boastful. They despise Nigeria and all things Nigeria. They think nothing good will come out of Nigeria. Read an interesting story of how Nigeria's Super Eagles was rebuilt http://www.oluikpe.com/2013/02/03/the-super-eagles-beyond-the-myth |
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tellwisdom: Bro, give me her number let me help you talk to her Who told you she needs someone to speak fulani with? She aint looking for that. She has enough people from Zamfara her state, to spk fulani with. |
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45. beylinko(m): Quote Post Are u sure dis is nt a story carved out of a novel Sounds like a thriller? thanks for confirming I can write quite well. But this aint fake. My story is real and happening as I write...I don't tell bullshit. I really needed advice cos I was scared shits. Even at work some aboki guys are looking at me somehow and am scared. i needed a bit of advice..thats all. Cos their ppl can be very nasty and deadly. |
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