Abdurrahman Saeed

Fulani | Economist | Harvard Kennedy School, alumnus | Lagos Business School, alumnus | Juventus Fan |

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

Ronaldo was on the pitch when Messi scored that famous solo goal against Madrid in the 2011 UCL semi-final, running through the center and beating defenders before scoring. I could mention many more goals like that. 
Ronaldo also had several well-publicized issues with teammates when he was not scoring or when others were getting the spotlight. Higuain, Ozil, Isco and Bale all had moments of tension with him. I remember matches where he clashed with Higuain and another where he gestured angrily toward Ozil. The situation with Isco became significant enough that Ancelotti was asked about it publicly. 
When Messi is not scoring, he still celebrates enthusiastically with the team. Ronaldo often appeared less satisfied if he wasn't the scorer or provider. A famous example was Ramos’ equalizer against Atletico in the UCL final. While teammates rushed to celebrate with Ramos, Ronaldo went to the center circle waiting for them to finish celebrating. There were many moments that gave the impression that everything had to revolve around him. 
Apart from being a better footballer, Messi is also more humble in my opinion. Messi doesn't talk about himself as the best or discuss other players in interviews. He lets people make their own judgements. He simply enjoys playing football. He doesn't seem obsessed with attention or proving that he is the greatest. He is the best, but you will not hear him say it himself. 
A four-year-old watched both Messi and Ronaldo and chose Messi. That's a child. Imagine what an informed adult would choose. 
If you took someone who had never watched either player before and showed them a full matches of both, I believe they would pick Messi. The passing, dribbling, creativity, assists, influence on the game, and overall footballing ability are difficult to ignore. One player performs best when running onto passes in space, while the other can dominate a match in almost any situation. One is primarily a product of extraordinary talent combined with hard work, the other is primarily a product of extraordinary hard work combined with talent. 
For me, Messi is the greatest player to have graced this sport. We have not seen another player like him, and it may be a very long time before we do. Trophies, Ballon d’Or, and even the World Cup do not define why Messi is the best. Those achievements simply add to his legacy. Even without them, he would still be the greatest footballer I have ever seen.

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

Are people still comparing Messi and Ronaldo? You can’t watch both players properly and still compare the two. Either you are doing it for fun, or you simply dislike Messi. Deep down, especially when you are alone and being honest with yourself, you know Messi is the better footballer by far. 
Messi is a goal scorer, but when he is not scoring, he creates. He provides assists from difficult situations, whether from the middle, the wing, or the center. He doesn’t just pull out a simple pass or cross, he can dribble past multiple players to create an assist. He can dribble five to six players to score, and he can dribble five players to set up a teammate. He participates in the build-up, drops deep to create chances, and plays for the team. He doesn’t focus only on scoring or put pressure on his teammates to play for him. His priority is the team’s success rather than his individual statistics. 
When you watch Messi, you enjoy creativity, passing, dribbling, classy goals, and teamwork. He is naturally gifted. He was born with that talent. His brilliance appears when the team needs him most. On many occasions, he has scored solo goals by taking defenders on one by one. You can clearly see Messi’s impact on a match even if he doesn’t score. 
Ronaldo, on the other hand, is a goal scorer, a very good one. He relies more on service and supply. Without goals, it is harder to see his overall impact on a game. If he is not scoring, he often becomes frustrated because he doesn’t influence matches creatively the way Messi does. Most of Ronaldo’s assists came from crosses or pull-backs rather than the type of creative assists Messi produces. Think of the kind of assist Messi gave against the Netherlands at the World Cup. Messi has produced many moments like that. 
Ronaldo cannot dribble like Messi, create like Messi, pass like Messi, or beat multiple players the way Messi can. He doesn’t participate in the build-up play to the same extent. Ronaldo delivers when he is being supplied. We have all watched matches where he was largely a passenger because the midfield was not providing him with enough service. 
I respect Ronaldo because he has put in an incredible amount of hard work. Without that work ethic, we would probably be discussing Ronaldo alongside players like Suarez, Aguero and Lewandowski. His dedication separates him from that group and elevated him into a different conversation. 
If we are talking about impact on a team, Messi had the greater influence. Before Ronaldo arrived, Madrid won the UCL in 1998, 2000 and 2002, three titles in five years. After Ronaldo left in 2018, Madrid won the UCL again just three years later, and again in 2023. It’s almost as if Ronaldo needed Madrid more than Madrid needed Ronaldo. They have proven more than once that they can win the UCL without him. 
Barcelona, meanwhile, has not reached another UCL final since Messi left. They even found themselves playing in the Europa League. Before Messi, Barcelona’s only European Cup title which is now the UCL came in 1992. Their second was in 2006, and then 2009, 2011, and 2011, all during Messi’s era. 
Even if you remove trophies from the discussion and give the World Cup to Ronaldo, Messi would still outshine him when it comes to actually playing football. They are not on the same level as footballers. Ronaldo is more similar to a Van Basten-type player. Through hard work, he earned his place in discussions involving Messi. Messi’s discussions were always with Pele and Maradona. 
If we are talking purely about football, not pace, not jumping ability, not penalties, then the comparison is not close. Ronaldo likes the ball being played into space for him to run into. He scores headers, tap-ins, and shots. You rarely see him creating or dribbling through players to create space. He often performs stepovers in one spot without progressing. Messi’s dribbling is purposeful, it creates space, chances, assists, and goals. 
Ronaldo was…next page…

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

I have always said that Morocco is the best team in Africa, Senegal is just physically stronger. Morocco plays as a team with a clear identity. They were missing two of their starters; Abde Ezzalzouli, the Real Bestis winger, and Nayef Aguerd, their central defender. Abde’s absence was not felt, but Issa Diop looked vulnerable and was the weak link. Aguerd would be really missed. Morocco is a complete team, and I believe they can go far in the tournament.

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

1. Portugal
2.Portugal
3.Portugal
4.Portugal
5.England

[Alabi @the_Lawrenz]

5 countries you’ll be hate watching at the World Cup?

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

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[JJ. Omojuwa @Omojuwa]

I will watch this 2026 World Cup the way a true statesman watches an election. No partisan interest. The tournament does not owe me any specific outcome this time. It gave me too much the last time. May the best team win. The way the best team always has.

I ask nothing of it.

May the side that plays for no individual’s ego, only the collective glory, win it.

[Kabiru Salisu @kabiru_msd]

Asiya Ahmed El Rufai

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

@ishakaa @Igbalodefarm 😀

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

Why are these people lying? Buhari left office when rice was just over N30,000. Rice was never N100,000-plus during his tenure.

[Mukhtar Ibrahim Shelby @IMUKHTY]

I Hope This Message Gets To Yusuf Buhari

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

Her father is Fulani, and her mother is also Fulani from Adamawa. Fulani in Adamawa speak Fulfulde at home, and many learn Hausa while growing up. Most speak Fulfulde as their primary language. Many children tend to speak their mother’s language more fluently. She probably speaks Fulfulde and English while growing up.

[Mitth'raw'nuruodo @HalcyonHorn]

@Fulani_Tutor Her father's first language is Hausa and she was born and raised in Kaduna not Adamawa. Even non Hausa people in Kaduna speak Hausa well. How is she closer to kanuri than Hausa? Did she live in Borno before getting married. She just thought not speaking Hausa is some kind of flex

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

She speaks Fulfulde, not Kanuri.

[Mitth'raw'nuruodo @HalcyonHorn]

@Fulani_Tutor Her father's first language is Hausa and she was born and raised in Kaduna not Adamawa. Even non Hausa people in Kaduna speak Hausa well. How is she closer to kanuri than Hausa? Did she live in Borno before getting married. She just thought not speaking Hausa is some kind of flex

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

I think she was looking for a way to trend and gain popularity. It’s obvious from the lies. She wants the video to go viral, and Buhari will make her go even more viral.

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Dear Mr @pen_gamee

Sorry for the interruption

First of all there is no truth in the BS this village woman is spewing here and you know it and it’s obvious she must have been sponsored or she is on drugs

This is exactly why I personally have some reservations about Yusuf Buhari being “pressured” to run for the @HouseNGR seat, because according to reports he is being “coerced” by his people, meaning it was not his wish

The reservations I have are based on the fact that he will set his father up for dragging and this is someone who has never come to the defense of his father while his treacherous political associates and ethnic/religious bigots were shredding his legacies apart and cursing him

Back to this woman claiming even if she sits in a wheelbarrow she can command more crowd than Yusuf

99.9% of what she said about PMB are lies from the pit of hell and comes out of either ignorance, mischief, envy, sponsored content, illiteracy or all combined

1. She said PMB gave directives that all those caught with bag of rice at the border should be shot and they were shot, can she share her evidence when PMB gave such others?

2. PMB was the first to close border in Nigeria, this is hilarious and can only come from someone that is not “educated” or well informed

3. It was during PMB administration Northern Nigeria started witnessing insecurity/Crisis, this must be a joke right?

4. It was under the administration of PMB that kidnapping started in Nigeria, this is another careless and crazy talk

5. That it was under PMB that PMS pump price started going up, really? At this stage this woman has a mental illness or she is taking too much tramadol

6. It was under PMB that Nigeria started lacking electricity, shmmm

This woman is on drugs

7. On currency redesign policy I can see a whole lot of exaggeration in her wild claims

I am just curious why the likes of Zahra Buhari, @BashirAhmaad and @MSIngawa wouldn’t come out to defend PMB against all these insults, curses and misinformation since they have been pushing for this Yusuf Buhari project

Mr @pen_gamee there is nothing to find a translator for tbh

This is morally repugnant, spiritually insensitive and the height of primitive envy to be encouraging stuffs like this, the North is much better than this content you folks are projecting

Leave Baba Buhari out of this and face Yusuf Buhari

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

Who said killing for blasphemy is stated in the Quran? Such actions are carried out by individuals on their own and go against the core principles of Islam.
In Q15V6, ALLAH says “And they say, O you upon whom the message has been sent down, indeed you are mad”. They even added in Q37V36: Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?”.
Despite these insults, God did not command that they be killed. Instead, He responded to them. In Q68V2, He says: “You are not, (O Muhammad), by the favor of your Lord, a mad man”. In Q52V29: “So remind (O Muhammad), for you are not, by the favor of your Lord, a soothsayer or a madman”. And in Q23V70: Or do they say, “in him is madness?” Rather he brought them the truth, but most of them, to the truth, are averse”.
These verses show that God answered their accusation rather than ordering any punishment for their speech. This indicates that blasphemy in itself, was not met with a command to kill. Even the hadith did not report a clear ruling on killing for blasphemy. Rather, what is often cited relates to apostasy.
Even regarding apostasy, the Quran does not prescribe a worldly punishment. Any hadith that contradicts the Quran cannot be accepted as authoritative, since the Quran is the ultimate criterion.
For example, in Q4V137: “ Indeed, those who have believed then disbelieve, then believed, then disbelieve, and then increase in disbelief - never will ALLAH forgive them, nor will He guide them to a way”. This refers to people who left and returned to Islam multiple times, yet no worldly punishment is mentioned.
Similarly, in Q2V217: “And they will continue to fight you until they turn you back from your religion if they are able. And whoever of you reverts from his religion (to disbelief) and dies while he is a disbeliever- for those, their deeds have become worthless in this world and the Hereafter, and those are the companions of the fire, they will abide therein eternally”. Again, the consequence mentioned is the Hereafter, not a command for
people to execute them. From these examples, it can be understood that killing for blasphemy or apostasy is not established in the Quran. Anyone who carries out such acts is not acting on its teachings.

[Ej4_Ra 🐐 @ej4_ea]

@momen255 @LauraLoomer Only one person can't be wrong na. And again yall don't speak publicly or even online against this killers. If you feel you can kill for the sake of blasphemy then it's true that Islam instruct people to kill non Muslims.

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

Who said killing for blasphemy is stated in the Quran? Such actions are carried out by individuals on their own and go against the core principles of Islam.
In Q15V6, ALLAH says “And they say, O you upon whom the message has been sent down, indeed you are mad”. They even added in Q37V36: Are we to leave our gods for a mad poet?”.
Despite these insults, God did not command that they be killed. Instead, He responded to them. In Q68V2, He says: “You are not, (O Muhammad), by the favor of your Lord, a mad man”. In Q52V29: “So remind (O Muhammad), for you are not, by the favor of your Lord, a soothsayer or a madman”. And in Q23V70: Or do they say, “in him is madness?” Rather he brought them the truth, but most of them, to the truth, are averse”.
These verses show that God answered their accusation rather than ordering any punishment for their speech. This indicates that blasphemy in itself, was not met with a command to kill. Even the hadith did not report a clear ruling on killing for blasphemy. Rather, what is often cited relates to apostasy.
Even regarding apostasy, the Quran does not prescribe a worldly punishment. Any hadith that contradicts the Quran cannot be accepted as authoritative, since the Quran is the ultimate criterion.
For example, in Q4V137: “ Indeed, those who have believed then disbelieve, then believed, then disbelieve, and then increase in disbelief - never will ALLAH forgive them, nor will He guide them to a way”. This refers to people who left and returned to Islam multiple times, yet no worldly punishment is mentioned.
Similarly, in Q2V217: “And they will continue to fight you until they turn you back from your religion if they are able. And whoever of you reverts from his religion (to disbelief) and dies while he is a disbeliever- for those, their deeds have become worthless in this world and the Hereafter, and those are the companions of the fire, they will abide therein eternally”. Again, the consequence mentioned is the Hereafter, not a command for
people to execute them. From these examples, it can be understood that killing for blasphemy or apostasy is not established in the Quran. Anyone who carries out such acts is not acting on its teachings.

[Micheal Author 🪖 🇳🇬🇺🇲 @LibraryCos78173]

We have Islamic cleric in Nigeria who have place A 20 million naira bounty on a man for speaking against Prophet Muhammad. They vow to give anyone who behe@d him 20 million naira. Are they reading a different Quran from your own Quran please explain better. When have disagreement amount to behe@ding.

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

As I said earlier, whoever kills does so on their own, as a murderer, criminal, or terrorist, not in the name of Islam. It is what we have always preached because it affects us deeply and is very painful. Any book that contradicts the Quran should not be accepted, and anything that promotes killing goes against the principle of Islam. If Islam is practiced properly, we can all live in peace. We should not judge the majority by the actions of a minority.

[WarZap @war_zap]

So what part of the Quran are your terrorist brothers who kill people and shout Allahu Akbar reading?

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

Islam preaches living together in peace and harmony. Q49V13 says "O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.” Q4V36 also says “Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and show kindness to parents, relatives, orphans, the needy, the neighbor near and far, the companion at your side, the traveler, and those whom your right hands possess. Indeed, Allah does not like those who are self-deluding and boastful.” These verses advocate peaceful coexistence, kindness, and justice which is the foundation for living harmoniously.
Where you find killings are in some hadith and historical sources that lack reliability. Anything that contradicts the Quran or the Prophet’s noble qualities cannot be considered valid or accepted as authentic. The Quran is the only book delivered by the Prophet, so any statements in other books that promote killings and contradict the Quran should not be accepted. Whoever kills does so on their own, as a murderer, criminal, or terrorist, not in the name of Islam.

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

Dear @LauraLoomer
You said that the Quran commands all Muslims to kill non-Muslims. This is clearly not true. You are just misleading people who don't know Islam. You edited and omitted some parts of the verses you posted. The Quran was clearly talking about self-defense here, starting from Q2V190. I will walk you through it. Among the verses you cited, you left out portions that are part of the text. These include “ and expel them from where they have expelled you”. “and do not fight them at Al-Masjid Al-Haram unless they fight you there”, So whoever has assaulted you, then assault him in the same way he assaulted you”. “and if they cease, then indeed ALLAH is Forgiven and Merciful”. This is clearly referring to self-defence, which is also allowed in your constitution. Quran repeatedly stresses that fighting is only allowed in self-defense or against oppression.

Q2V190 says “AND FIGHT in God’s cause against those who wage war against you, but do not commit aggression — for, verily, God does not love aggressors.” This verse emphasizes self defense, and that aggression beyond defense is prohibited. Warfare in Islam is never for conquest, oppression, or forced belief. Quran never permits killing innocent people. The only place where it is allowed is specifically for murder, meaning only someone who unlawfully kills another may face the death penalty, and even then, forgiveness is encouraged.

Q17V33 says” "And do not take any human being's life - [the life] which God has willed to be, sacred - otherwise than in [the pursuit of] justice. Hence, if anyone has been slain wrongfully, We have empowered the defender of his rights [to exact a just retribution]; but even so, let him not exceed the bounds of equity in [retributive] killing. [And as for him who has been slain wrongfully -] behold, he is indeed succored [by God]". It means killing is prohibited except in cases of proven murder and legal justice. Only the one who committed murder may face punishment. Even then, the victim’s family must not exceed limits.

Q2V178 says " O YOU who have attained to faith! Just retribution is ordained for you in cases of killing: the free for the free, and the slave for the slave, and the woman for the woman. And if something [of his guilt] is remitted to a guilty person by his brother, this [remission] shall be adhered to with fairness, and restitution to his fellow-man shall be made in a goodly manner. This is an alleviation from your Sustainer, and an act of His grace. And for him who, none the less, wilfully transgresses the bounds of what is right, there is grievous suffering in store." This verse establishes legal retribution applies only in cases of murder, even where retaliation is allowed, forgiveness is considered. Justice must be carried out honorably, and God warns against exceeding limits.

Q5V32 also says " Because of this did We ordain unto the children of Israel that if anyone slays a human being-unless it be [in punishment] for murder or for spreading corruption on earth-it shall be as though he had slain all mankind; whereas, if anyone saves a life, it shall be as though he had saved the lives of all mankind. And, indeed, there came unto them Our apostles with all evidence of the truth: yet, behold, notwithstanding all this, many of them go on committing all manner of excesses on earth." This means killing is forbidden except in cases of murder or violent corruption such as terrorism and mass killing. Again, Quran never allows killing except as legal punishment for murder or severe public harm, like terrorism and kidnapping which leads to loss of lives.

In the last part of Q6V151, ALLAH reiterated the same principle..."And do not kill the soul which ALLAH has forbidden (to be killed) except by (legal) right. This has He instructed you that you may use reason." Many verses to show you that killing in Islam is prohibited as stated in the Quran.

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

@Maidugu_Jnr @BashirAhmaad @grok Standard Arabic is there ( no.5- 335m), Egyptian Arabic is there too ( no.14- 119m).

[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

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[Arewa Daddy @ishakaa]

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[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

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[Abdurrahman Saeed @momen255]

Dear @GovWike I commended you a few weeks ago for the infrastructure development in the FCT, but recent developments are undermining that progress and placing your administration on a troubling path.
Your policies appear to be reversing some of the critical work done under @elrufai, particularly in restoring the Abuja Master Plan. His administration took decisive steps to demolish structures especially built on green areas and sewage lines. For example, areas like Accra Street were demolished, cleared and restored. Many people who see it today would not realize it was once heavily encroached upon, with houses all around.
However, your administration has begun converting green areas into residential areas, depriving residents of the environmental and recreational benefits. In addition, the allocation and restructuring of refuse dumping areas across districts raise serious concerns. Each district previously had designated dumping sites, but the current approach risks overcrowding these sites. This could worsen waste management challenges, as collection companies are already struggling to service residents effectively. The result is visible. Parts of Abuja, especially within estates are becoming dirty and unpleasant.
The situation with water supply is equally concerning. The FCT Waterboard, @fctwb which once provided clean and reliable water that many residents depended on, is now facing major operational challenges. There are reports of shortages of essential treatment chemicals like chlorine (they used to receive trailer loads of supplies before), reduced supply across districts and irregular service. Power supply issues, including outstanding debts to AEDC, have further disrupted operations. The lack of adequate backup power has made consistent water distribution even more difficult.
Security concerns have also grown. The increasing presence of beggars and the resurgence of commercial motorcycles and tricycles operatimg without proper regulation are contributing to a sense of disorder and insecurity across the FCT.
While infrastructure development is important, it cannot be the sole measure of progress/development. Environmental management, public health, service delivery and security are equally critical. These issues risk placing your administration among the least effective in the history of the FCT.
Perhaps in the future, leadership with a strong commitment to preserving the Abuja Master Plan, like that demonstrated by Nasir El-Rufai will be needed to correct these growing concerns and restore balance to the development of the capital.
During your inaugural speech, you spoke firmly about doing the right thing, preserving the Abuja Master Plan and taking decisive action against illegal structures. Today, however, the reality appears to be quite different.