Hassan Usman

[Ten @Tenbaldi]

I have not seen a better explanation of Manchester City's case.

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

@MrAbutpires Congratulations . Well done. 👍

[Gimba Kakanda @gimbakakanda]

I sent one of my Iranian friends in the United States a news report about the Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament, Masud Gharahkhani. He occupies the highest elected office in Norway after the King in the country’s constitutional order. Born in Tehran, Iran, he arrived in Norway as a refugee with his family in 1987. What began as sharing an interesting story quickly became a conversation about civilisations, and one observation proved difficult to dismiss.

For all its conflicts, and for all its hypocrisies and prejudices, Western civilisation remains the most accommodating of outsiders. You may marshal elegant arguments or even write a thesis against that proposition, but it is difficult to identify another part of the world that has consistently entrusted so much political, economic and social power to immigrants and foreign-born citizens. The evidence is visible in parliaments, city halls, universities, boardrooms and courts across the Western world.

Meanwhile, some of us are still trapped in societies where even a fellow citizen can be denied opportunities in the very town he was born and has lived all his life simply because his parents came from another region, or because he belongs to the wrong ethnic group or professes the wrong faith. That remains the primitive rung on which many societies outside the West are still stranded.

The fact that two of the world’s most influential cities, New York and London, have elected Muslim mayors is telling. It becomes even more striking when one considers the growing number of immigrants and foreign-born citizens who occupy sensitive public offices across Europe and North America. My Iranian friend is himself an illustration of that openness. He moved to the United States for postgraduate studies and has since risen to a senior position in a leading organisation. Whenever we discuss America, his dominant sentiment, despite his disapproval of the politics of certain American leaders, is gratitude for the opportunities it afforded him.

This openness is also one reason liberal democracies in the West have proved incredibly resilient. Despite the rise of populists, authoritarians and the far right, their greatest opponents are often their own citizens. The culture of relentless self-criticism, the independence of institutions, a free press, competitive elections and courts willing to check executive power have enabled these societies to correct themselves repeatedly. That does not mean the West is free of racism, Islamophobia, xenophobia, inequality, colonial legacies or political polarisation. It means that, despite these flaws, it has built institutions capable of challenging prejudice rather than permanently surrendering to it—and that’s a lesson for us. That capacity for self-correction may well be its greatest civilisational strength.

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

FIFA and UEFA have officially started World War III. https://t.co/tLBn4TURDB via @YouTube

[Chief @Chiefofbridge]

📢| Roy Keane Messi’s Great-But Let’s Not Embarrass Ourselves Comparing Him To The Ultimate:

“Listen, I don’t know why we keep having this conversation. Every week it’s the same nonsense-Messi this, Ronaldo that. Wind your necks in. You look at the two of them, properly look, and it’s not even close.

Cristiano Ronaldo has gone from league to league like it was nothing. England, Spain, Italy-conquering five different leagues? That’s not a joke, that’s not “just another stat.” That’s a man who decided the challenge wasn’t big enough in one place so he went and dominated everywhere else. He dragged teams, carried expectations, and delivered silverware while doing it. Individually? Countless times. Ballon d’Ors, Golden Boots, records that still stand. The man is a machine.

Messi is a great player, no question. Brilliant at Barcelona, wonderful football. But let’s be honest here-Ronaldo is on another level. Switching countries, switching leagues, adapting, winning, leading-that’s what separates the good from the great, and the great from the absolute ultimate.

Give the man his respect. Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t just one of the greatest. He’s the greatest”

[John Bennett @JohnBennettBBC]

Wow, that was drama.

South Africa qualify for the World Cup automatically.

Nigeria needed a 4 nil win to make it to the play-offs and they scored a 4th in the 90th minute through Frank Onyeka.

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

@virginwhale0 @ESPNFC Ermmm! George Weah 1995!? Ronaldinho 2005!?

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

https://t.co/M3PnuOj4Fy

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

John obi Mikel talks about how he left Chelsea #worldwide https://t.co/Weoey3TZMU via @YouTube

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

Ruud van Nistelrooy about prime AC Milan | EPIC https://t.co/EIGeTkauOa via @YouTube

[Vinay @vinayp10]

In 2013, Blackberry was LOSING $1 Billion every quarter.

No one was buying their phones. Everyone said they were finished.

Then their new CEO made ONE move that put them on top of an industry no one saw coming.

Here's how he pulled off the most shocking comeback ever: 🧵

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

@fkeyamo @FAAN_Official
Hon Min, MM intn'l airport, Terminal 1 is a mess. I passed thru tonight & it wasn't a nice experience. The toilets near the lufthansa departure point were smelling, & the area badly lit. It's a disgrace & bad for Nigeria's image. FAAN must sit up Sir!

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

@aonanuga1956 Good move Mr President. Please also make it mandatory for all vehicles in such convoys to have number plates. There is so much dangerous driving by members of official motorcades, and because they don’t have number plates, citizens are unable to report such bad behaviour .

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

Our #UEL journey starts today 💫

#MUFC

[Femi Ote$ @realFemiOtedola]

My brother, the Visionary, has built the largest single train refinery in the world, not in Kano, but in Lagos State. He is the owner of the second-largest sugar refinery in the world, also in Lagos State, and the largest cement factory in the world, not in Kano, but in Kogi State. Additionally, he has established one of the second-largest fertilizer plants in the world, soon to surpass the biggest one in Qatar, also in Lagos State. Furthermore, he has built a fertilizer plant in Lagos that already exports globally. Aliko Dangote is a titan that God created specially for mankind.

Aliko Dangote is also the largest private sector employer of labor in the country, and his companies are among the largest taxpayers. In fact, the Dangote Group often pays more in taxes than the top banks combined. If not for him, we would still be importing cement. His contributions extend beyond industrial facilities to critical infrastructure, having built major roads such as the Apapa Oshodi-Owonrosoki Express Road, Wharf Road, and the Obajana-Kabba Road.

Countries in the nascent stages of industrialization require visionary leaders. This is why it’s no surprise that the United States was built by the vision and tenacity of a few remarkable individuals—Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, and Henry Ford—THE MEN WHO BUILT America’s industrial landscape. These men left the world without these assets but left behind a legacy that has kept their country thriving generation after generation. Their contributions were immortalized not in the material wealth they amassed but in the enduring institutions and industries they established. These visionaries were also supported by their government, which recognized the importance of fostering local champions.

Similarly, today’s tech giants like Microsoft and Tesla received substantial support from the US government. For example, in January 2010, the Department of Energy issued a $465 million loan to Tesla Motors to produce specially designed, all-electric plug-in vehicles and to develop a manufacturing facility in Fremont, California to produce battery packs, electric motors, and other powertrain components for powering these innovative vehicles. This initiative is part of broader efforts, such as the federal EV-charging program supported by the infrastructure law known as the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, or NEVI.

In India, the government has been instrumental in supporting business titans like Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani. Their companies have received significant backing to grow and expand, contributing substantially to India’s economic growth and global business footprint.

There are also records of emerging market countries like Vietnam, South Africa, Brazil, and China where their governments have supported local businesses to jump-start industrialization. In Vietnam, the government has provided various incentives to tech companies, fostering a rapidly growing technology sector. In South Africa, government support for the mining industry has been crucial in maintaining its global competitiveness. Brazil has seen substantial government investment in its agricultural sector, transforming it into one of the world’s leading food exporters. In China, government backing for companies like Huawei and Alibaba has propelled them to global leadership in technology and e-commerce.

In Nigeria, we have our own titans, and it is imperative that we recognize and support them. Aliko Dangote has broken every boundary in worldwide business and industry. His contributions are not just a testament to his brilliance but a beacon of what is possible when vision meets opportunity. Supporting local champions like Dangote is crucial for our national development and economic independence. Let us continue to foster and support these visionaries who drive our nation’s progress… F.Ote💲

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

@AtedoPeterside @StanbicIBTC @StandardBankZA Sir, Congratulations on an extraordinary career filled with impact, excellence & dedication to service. You are an inspiration to so many. Best wishes on your retirement.

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

@ubasanius Allah swt Ya jikansa da rahama; Ya gafarta masa; Ya sa Ya huta lafiya🙏🏾

[Hassan Usman @htmusman]

Best Football Player Ever?🤔⚽-Jose Mourinho #football #goat https://t.co/1V3oH4Rs1l via @YouTube

[Adley Duncan @DuncanAdley]

I think the most offensive part of this interview- and I had to wade through a good few options to choose the most offensive- is that this man is talking to the Head of State of a country (1/2)

[Football Factly @FootballFactly]

🇫🇷 Samir Nasri on Ramadan:

🗣"Why should coaches need to know if players are observing Ramadan? In my time, I was never asked, 'Are you fasting for Ramadan?' We live in a secular country; typically, religion should remain a private matter.

Would a coach inquire about Catholic players observing Lent? Why wasn't this Ramadan question raised 20 years ago? It shouldn't even be a question. Coaches are aware when it's Ramadan and who among their players are Muslims. If a player underperforms, they can be substituted, simple as that. Why inquire about their fasting status? Just because it's Ramadan, does it warrant a different approach? Asking players not to fast shouldn't be necessary.

Karim Benzema performs best during Ramadan. Shouldn't we discuss this aspect too? Every player has their own experiences. Faith can also drive players, and it's unpredictable. Some may eat fast food and perform exceptionally; there's no straightforward logic." (AiSport)