Messi's Self Centered Move To Quit Argentina

Messi has lost his fourth final for Argentina national team after their lost to Chile in a penalty shootout at the Copa America final played in United State. This is a very agonizing for any player and for a player with Messi’s statue, a national team honor will surely be a icing in the cake in standing shoulders to shoulders with the greats in the world, the likes of Pele, Madonna, Zidane, Ronaldo (Brazil), Rivaldo, who have helped their national side to glory and are immortalized in the heart of the fans of their nation.

No doubt, Messi’s legendary statue is in place and no one can take that away for him but I think him calling it quit on the international scene is kind of selfish of Messi. It’s like he considers the hurt he feels alone and not that of the fans. And the timing proves it right; he just felt that he can’t win anything with Argentina, so why continue?

Messi still have years in him to play good football and not providing that service to his nation is selfish of him. The great legends of football, played for their nation when called upon till age begin to tell on them. The likes of Figo, Zidane, Pele, Madonna played for their nation with so much passion till they were not able to continue due to age, injury or some sort of controversy as in the case with Madonna.

But Messi denying his nation that service is just a selfish gesture on his part, assuming he cannot win honors with Argentina, so what’s the point?

10 Reasons To Consider Entreprenuership

There is enough room in the world for entrepreneurs and the potential to grow beyond measure. Now not all who goes into business become very successful but it’s no doubt a worthwhile experience. Being successful as an entrepreneur has to do with a lot of factors and one has to be really hardworking and determined to learn from each failure.

With the present economic situation, and the jobless rate, many governments in the world are encouraging young people to go into businesses providing some few incentives to encourage them along the way.

There are various reasons to go into entrepreneurship:

1. The present change in industries: Now there is a global change in which things are being done in the world. With improvement in technology, not many hands are needed in most industries so there are layoffs and fewer people are employed to carry out task that can be easily done with machine. Also this can be seen as an advantage for an entrepreneur as things can be done easily and more clients and customers can be reached with improved technology.

2. Be your own boss: while this may sound pleasant, it comes with great responsibilities as the success of the company solely depends on your effort so no room from complacency on your part, but it give you the opportunity to plan your time as you deem fit and work on your personal goals and aspiration. The likes of Bill Gates had a dream that could not have been achieved working for someone else.

3. You are not limited: as an entrepreneur, you are not limited to a particular area of expertise or field or department. You can branch out to various fields, investing both time and resources in different ventures after due diligence and studies.

4. You can earn more: this is a very interesting point no doubt, as an entrepreneur you are bound to earn more when your investment starts paying off. There is the initial stages of investment and recapitalization of the business but this follows to the stage of reaping benefits of dividends from the business. A well-drawn business plan usually put these into consideration. Most entrepreneur lives a more affluent lifestyle than salaries earners.

5. You can take risk on other opportunities: being an entrepreneur gives you’re the opportunity to expand and take opportunity as they present themselves because you are not limited or constrained by company rules or obligation to your boss.

6. Security: this point is open to various interpretations, while some will consider steady monthly salaries as security, it should be noted that companies do fold up and cut staff and in this period of economic downturn, we have heard of more layoff than usual. So presently many feels that entrepreneurship is more secured than on paid salaries as you can control your finances and will not be in the dark on where the company is heading to and be afraid of being laid off at short notice.

7. You can achieve your dream: it’s a thing of fulfillment and achievement to attain a log time dream or aspiration. The joy of building and sustaining a business can give one a sense of fulfillment and achievement.

8. You can create jobs: as an entrepreneur you can create jobs and employ more hands thus rendering service and help to the community by reducing unemployment rate.

9. You have room to expand: being an entrepreneur you have room to expand your workforce, the reach of your business and brand name as wide as necessary. This can make you attain greater height than would have be possible working for someone

10. Passion: the passion and drive of being an entrepreneur is a thrilling experience as many are drive just by the passion of running and doing what they love to attain greater heights

Player Sent Off For Farting

A Swedish footballer has hit out after being sent off for breaking wind during a match – with the referee accusing him of “deliberate provocation” and “unsportsmanlike behaviour”.


Adam Lindin Ljungkvist, who was playing at left-back in the match between Järna SK’s reserve team and Pershagen SK, was shown a second yellow card late on in what local media called “bizarre circumstances”.


“I had a bad stomach, so I simply let go,” the 25-year-old told Länstidningen Södertälje. “Then I received two yellow cards and then red. Yes, I was shocked, it’s the strangest thing I have ever experienced in football.


“I asked the referee, ‘What, am I not allowed to break wind a little?’ ‘No,’ he replied … I don’t get it but maybe he thought I farted in my hand and threw the fart at him. But I did not.”


Opposition striker Kristoffer Linde told the paper: “I was standing a good distance away but I heard the fart loud and clear. It’s the strangest thing I’ve seen on a pitch, and I’ve been playing football since I was eight years old.”




The referee, Dany Kako, confirmed that Ljungkvist had received the second yellow card for breaking wind, explaining: “I perceived it as deliberate provocation. He did it on purpose and it was inappropriate. Therefore, he received a yellow card.”


Ljungkvist told Aftonbladet: “To provoke anyone with a fart is not particularly smart or normal. It’s nonsense – I just broke wind and got a red card. I spoke to the referee afterwards, I was annoyed, but there were no bad words. I just said he was a buffoon.”


Kako said he had experienced similar incidents before. “Once there was a player who stood and peed next to the pitch. I showed him a yellow card, too.”



Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jun/22/swedish-footballer-sent-off-for-farting-during-match

Vardy Too Good For Arsenal?

Jamie Vardy had turned down a move to Arsenal as Leicester City have come out to admit that the player has agreed to a four years contract extension at the club. Leicester City made this known at the club website in a statement:

“Leicester City have today (Thursday) agreed with the representatives of Jamie Vardy to extend the England international’s contract with the Premier League champions for a further four years,” said the statement. “Both parties hope that this announcement will end recent speculation regarding Jamie’s future and confirm his long term commitment to Leicester City Football Club. “Jamie will continue to focus all of his efforts on trying to achieve success with the England team at the European Championships in France. There will be no further comment from either the Club or the player on this matter until the conclusion of the tournament.”


It seems Vardy feels he is just too good for Arsenal or has Arsenal lost its lustre to attract players because even with Leicester City as a champion, many will not see a player like Vardy turning down a chance to play for a club like Arsenal.

Weapon Of Mass Obstruction By Wole Soyinka

It is time to call a spade a spade or, in this instance, name the Nigerian media camera a weapon of mass obstruction. What used to be mere occasional infraction, soon corrected, is fast becoming a Bill of Rights – for a minuscule sector of the professional community. We are galloping towards an order of social fascism of which - it must also be stressed - that same society is the prime facilitator of its doom. There are times when tolerance becomes acceptance, then tacit and even overt encouragement. Otherwise, why does it take so long to make the media photographer understand that he or she has no fundamental viewing right that overrides those of the lowest member of any gathering, anywhere and under any circumstance. Let us not beat around the bush – mobsters have taken over community, armed with nothing more lethal than the camera and a monstrous will to capture and monopolize space that belongs to the totality. The media camera has become a pest, an aggressive Viewer. Its wielders imagine that they own the world and its contents, that they have a divinely endowed right over the rights of all others, be they paying audience, invited guests, families, participating others, and indeed – most insolent of all – even the event initiators and rightful proprietors.

They snarl, they hiss, they deliver what they consider looks of withering contempt when they are politely requested to move a little to this or that side, just so that the rest of inferior humanity can share in the event. When successfully dislodged, they merely turn recurring decimal. They shove their variegated bottoms right against the faces of others in some warped notion that that this is what the rest of humanity has gathered to see – their backsides – rather than the unfolding event. Never content to melt into the rest of the gathering, they preen themselves at ridiculous angles, stroll up and down sizing up guests like predators looking for their next meal, then – pounce! But do they depart, having obtained their scoop? Do they observe the camera courtesy norm of - Shoot and scoot? Not they! They pause, linger, block audience view while they look inside their lens as if to ensure that whatever prey has been captured within the ‘magic box’ has not escaped, survey the rest of the gathering like zoo keepers presiding over caged mammals, even when those mammals are virtually frothing at the mouth in frustration, then resume the same process with the uttermost condescension. To summarize: today’s media cameraman or woman, genus Nigerianensis, believes that the sun shines through their buttocks, and that their mission is to shed light on the rest of humanity from that lower orifice.

On Saturday, June 11, 2016, I attended one of the most nauseating of such unsolicited, substitute presentations. The event was the installation of the new Iyalode of Sagamu, successor to the late illustrious Iyalode, Madame Dideolu Awolowo. I had re-organized my calendar months ahead to ensure that I could share the occasion. So, I am certain, had hundreds from all walks of life, then converged on that historic city. The day was ruined, the climactic moment stolidly obscured by the ungovernable, egotistical and abusive performance of media cameramen. They desecrated – I repeat – desecrated that event with their thuggish performance, one that saw off one hapless interventionist after another. The sacral moment was degraded. None of the audience was able to share in that solemn heart of the investiture, when the sacred akoko leaves are placed on the head of the celebrant. Not one of the friends, family, relations, colleagues and circle whom Chief Mrs. Folasade Ogunbiyi had invited was able to witness the ceremony for which a sizable number had even traveled across the Atlantic. Is that just? Equitable? Civilized? Or simply plain rude, unfeeling and insensitive? One half of the semi-circle of Chiefs and royal retinue seated on the dais itself were totally blocked from sight – what with the backsides of the photographers pressed against their faces! These disrespectful, uncouth cameramen clambered over one another, expanding their opaque zone until any remaining viewing apertures were lost in a general congealment. I counted them – perhaps no more than fifteen – but then they were joined by a handful of typical Nigerian copycat delinquents wielding their pathetic little phone cameras – i-pod, i-pad, i-do-as-i-please, and other ego feeding contraptions. After all, they were also armed with a camera, so they had a right to mount the royal dais and contest media thuggery with citizen thuggery.

Were we witnessing a solemn but joyous occasion, I asked myself, or a rugby scrum in the wilds of Australia? In vain did the Master of Ceremonies, one chief after another, relations and even frustrated ‘viewers’ approach to plead with them to ‘break it up.' In desperation, I even sent the granddaughter of the celebrant to them, hoping that the sight of a child would shame them, make them understand that they were setting a vile example for children, that they, in their homes would not tolerate such unruly conduct from their own children, wards, or home staff. It made no difference; they nearly trampled my poor emissary beneath their flailing legs. She threw up her hands in despair and I quickly recalled her to safety.

My rights were violated that Saturday. I swear it will not be repeated, not at any event at which my presence is an undertaking of my own free will! There will be citizen action, and If all fails, the two legs that brought me there know how to find their way out. Unlike what appears to be the condition of today’s average Nigerian public, I am no masochist, cannot tolerate cheats – even of space attribution - and insist on my fundamental viewing rights.

What exactly is the problem with these aggressors? Is this an evolving shape of status consciousness, or could it be that they are simply too arthritic to kneel or stoop so others can see over their heads – that is, if they are incapable of finding other effective but unobtrusive positions. Are these closet sadists who delight in frustrating their fellow humanity? Is it a kind of professional arrogance conferred by some mystic Super-Lens up in the skies? The older hands, who should know better, are the most culpable. If they set the right example, their rookies will learn early that the camera is not supreme – and so will the thoughtless public eager riders of this runaway bandwagon, totally out of control. The camera is supposed to augment, not supplant. “Shoot and Scoot” – that is how their colleagues operate in other lands – Sit. Kneel. Stoop. Shoot and Scoot! That is the professional media camera culture in most parts of the world, Everything else is a travesty. There is something known as manners, and basic to any code of manners is simply: consideration for others! Nigerian media camera believe that they are above manners. Maybe they’ve never heard the word. Well, it is time that their faces are rubbed in that word, and its opposite – boorishness! These photographers must go back to school and learn the basics of their trade before angry audiences react as befits their basic entitlement as paying audiences or guests. The trend is escalating. It is time to terminate the long, demeaning posture of supine toleration.

There was apparently worse to follow the marred investiture. After the traditional rites, a Thanksgiving service followed. I did not attend. The outraged report was that the media camera once again behaved true to form. In church, not only did they tramp up and down the aisles and invade the nave and altar space, they proceeded to hawk their pictures right within the church. Who was guiltier – traders or clientele? Both are indecently culpable. Apparently – thank goodness - not all remained complaisant. Unable to endure it any longer, one lady stood up, went after the malefactors, stuck her fingers in their shirt-collars and dragged them out one after the other. That lady should be canonized for humanist action against the demonism of camera fiends. Isn’t there an exhortation somewhere in the bible that reads: “Go and do thou likewise”?

Photography, an art form with a long pedigree of innovations in technique and expertise, is being turned into an affliction, an ‘anything- goes’ occupation that nonchalantly transgresses the borders of equity. To repeat what has already been noted, the public itself is to blame, what with its lethargic shrugging of the shoulder, its grumbling formula of ‘what can one do?’ and – in Fela’s phrasing – a “shuffering and shmiling” disposition in the face of aggression. So here, in conclusion, is what qualifies for perhaps the most overpowering experience of camera obscenity I have ever undergone.

It took place in the United States, about three years ago, where I had presented myself, all spruced up, to fulfill a granddaughter’ wish that I attend her wedding. Right from the beginning, I smelt trouble. It was impossible to miss who was the self-designated star of the day. I endured the exhibitionist, intrusive antics of the camera-festooned young woman who managed to be everywhere at once, turning herself into THE EVENT, at the expense of every other member of that gathering. She was probably armed with only three or four cameras, but she wore them like ponderous necklaces, and they were manipulated like a battery of NASA telescopic lenses beamed at the solar system. Each camera appeared loaded, not with digital technology, but with gamma rays, ready to subdue and convert any image into her own self-augmentation, or perhaps detect and pulverize any dissenting frown or gesture. Short and stocky, a sigidi presence in stolidity, she ensured that her presence dominated the environment in inverse proportion to her height and girth.

Her crowning performance took place at the core moment – the equivalent of the akoko ritual. Having subdued the main body of worshippers, it was time to take on the altar itself. I watched her – disbelievingly – as she built up towards the assault, timed to hoist the victory flag at the climactic moment. She had already demolished the peripheries of the church’s own “territorial imperative” in masterful strides, obliterated those invisible parameters which you and I, believers or non-believers alike, respect as off-limits for the laity. She positioned herself for the final assault, awaited the moment when bride and bridegroom pledged their troth by placing both rings on the bible for blessing before the exchange of rings. Then, wait for this – and may I interject here that, in my theology, Bible leaves or akoko leaves, all are mere vehicles of progression along spiritual invocation, and that trampling on either is an act of desecration. Not being Boko Haram or any of that demonic throng however, we shall leave the deities to fight their own battles and concentrate on ours – which is the right to view without profane obtrusiveness. However, let us get back to the wedding…

Assault camera leading, Ms Sigidi thrust herself between bride and bridegroom, edging aside one of the two officiating priests to make room for herself. I gasped, but thought to myself, now it’s going to happen. That priest is going to shut that heavy tome, turn it into a corrective rod, and biff her in the midriff. Or simply switch his lines to the Book of Imprecations but – no – this was, after all, a camera on divinely appointed visitation – and so, that insipid man of God meekly side-stepped to allow her more room! Elated at this cheaply bought, victim assisted victory, she pointed her metallic snout downwards, and dived hungrily to ingest the bible leaves, took several shots – and then, swaggered away – back to her reconnaissance tour of the altar zone. From there she took her time to survey the congregation before switching to her lordly repertory of slow, self-adoration strides to bestow her lens benediction on the next selected target.

I am no Christian, but I did undergo my regulation abuse of religious conscription, so I still recall what we learnt was the shortest, yet the most trenchant verse in the bible: “Jesus wept”. That day, it was I who wept for Jesus!

Afterwards, between still gritted teeth of superhuman restraint, I said to my daughter – I now believe in the devil, and today it came in the shape of a social photographer. If that was not a fiend from hell, then she is an ambassador plenipotentiary of that domain. I came to see my granddaughter’s wedding but who was the officiating priest? That Afro-American she-devil!

Which American? she corrected. She’s Nigerian.


Wole SOYINKA

http://saharareporters.com/2016/06/21/weapon-mass-obstruction-wole-soyinka

Mourinho Set Eyes On Bonucci

Jose Mourinho is set to sign Juventus and Italian center back, Leonardo Bonucci to further strengthened his defence line.

It will be recalled that Manchester United just concluded a deal for 22 years old Villareal defender Eric Bailly and with a formidable defence line left by Jose predecessor, its obvious Jose Mourinho is taking no chances by wanting to add the 29 years old experienced defender from Juventus.

Its is believed that the deal might cost Manchester United about £50 million as Bonucci just sign a new contract of £70 000 a week till 2020 and with other major clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City making a move for the player, which will further increase his value.

It is believed that Bonucci will likely end up at Chelsea with Conte influenced. Conte is believed to have close relationship with the player, having been his manager in Juventus for years and presently his coach in Italian national team at the ongoing Europe tournament in France.

Profitable Agriculture Businesses

Agriculture is a very widespread field that involves a lot, from crop cultivation, animal husbandry to processing and selling of agricultural product. It has always been part of life even before man learnt how to cultivate crops and rear animals; nature has played the agricultural part for man.
Most times when we talk about agricultural business, most people just looked at it at just the farming and rearing process, but they are so many aspect in agriculture that from earlier days of men, it has been one of the main source of employment and from of livelihood as well as sustenance for man.

There are many businesses that can be ventured into in agriculture, some of these are;

1. Crop cultivation: this involve the normal we are all familiar with, the process of clearing of land, planting and weeding and harvesting. This involve lots of work and many people are not too interested in crop cultivation as it is labor intensive and time consuming. It is very common in the rural area and few goes into it in large scale production with mechanized farming. The government in America and Europe encourages large scale, mechanized crop production by providing certain incentive.



2. Animal husbandry: this is a form of agriculture business that involves rearing of animals. It includes fish farming, cattle rearing, piggery, poultry and many more. It is very common nowadays especially in the cities.



3. Feeds business: as some people gets involved in animal husbandry and with the rate it is becoming common, a good business to venture to is selling of animal feeds. Companies are coming up in Nigeria manufacturing animal feeds and being a supplier a dealer is another avenue in agricultural field to explore.



4. Equipment leasing: in the process of farming or rearing animals some equipment are needed both in large and small scale production. Tractors, pumping machines, wheel barrow and other small farming equipment might be needed at one stage or the other as some farmers find it easier to hire some equipment as they are needed only on seasonal bases. So investing in agricultural equipment is another form of business especially in areas that areas where agriculture is the main occupation.



5. Financier: now this is one aspect that many people will be interested in as they may not like to go into agriculture directly because of the nature of the job or they have little or no knowledge of running the business. They may decide to finance the project with an agreement of percentage of the profit.

6. Land renting: this is very common especially in the rural area where people decide to rent their land especially for large scale production. Some may draw out an agreement to rent the land for a number of years depending on the type of cultivation or animal to be reared.

7. Consultant: some people based on their expertise especially graduate in the agricultural field can decide to lend their services and consult based on their knowledge and get paid for it.

8. Production of packaged products: this is another kind of lucrative business as one can buy the product cheaply in large quantities and process and packaged them properly after being processed. Recently lots of flour packaged products are flooding the market from yam flour, cassava flour, plantain chips, tomato paste and many more.

9. Production of juice and jam: Nigeria produce lots of seasonal fruits that goes to waste due to lack of proper storage. A good business venture will be production of fruit juice and jam. These fruits in their season of harvesting can be preserved and processed into juice that can be packaged and sold.

10. Agro chemical business: this involve manufacturing of chemicals that can be used as fertilizers, while opening and operating a fertilizer production company can be expensive, one can go into the supply part of the business.