SEFAGO:

The oil industry in Nigeria and the general image of doing business. Tthese idiots are scaring away foreign investment. Terrorists

EzeUche:

They will return after the Eastern region get its independence.

SEFAGO:

terrorists are never sure of what they are fighting for. It could be 70 year old virgins, it could be paradise or it could be just a way of getting out of the miserable experience called life.

Same for the MEND folks

Beaf:

In whose book and by whose definition is MEND a terrorist group?
If you are going by the US definition, it might interest you that America does not classify MEND as terrorist (hint, check the US State Department website). Foreigners tend to have a more accurate view of Nigerian issues. I wonder why?

sjeezy8:

wait what are they fighting for again ? I forgot alittle cause ive heard different stories
Some say ND republic, some say 100% resource control, now old eastern region.
which is it?

Beaf:

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Wole Soyinka knows what MEND is fighting for, because he is a major part of MEND's Aaron Team. He is a Nobel Laureate that is very far from the muddled picture you put up there. Stop doing the great man a disservice.

trueword:

though I'm in support of the agitation by the Niger Deltans, isn't the reduction in oil that will occur from the blown up facilities going to affect the average nigerian more than the cabals who have billions of naira and can buy fuel at almost any price.  If they really want to ensure that their demands are met, they should also think of a way to get rid of the people in power that are making sure that the situation doesn't change.  Even if they destroy every single oil rig, those bad people will still be in power. putting in place better leaders will remedy the situation much quicker than relying on those who don't have their interest at heart.

obailala:

[b]Until these militants learn to use their brains to think, they and all those that support their actions blindly (including those here on NL) will remain FOOLS.


Is it the defenseless pipelines they keep blowing up that are responsible for the problems of the Niger-Delta?
or
Is it the corrupt Nigerian Govt (which includes the Niger-Delta leaders)?


Isn't it high time these militants and 'so called' freedom fighters face the REAL ENEMY?


The Oil companies tap the wealth of the region (which the Nigerian state cannot tap) and the corrupt Nigerian Govt which is controlled by a Northern cabal) takes the proceeds and shares it amongst its officials. Next thing we hear is "Our gallant Fighters/Warlords have carried out a strategic attack on an oil pipeline belonging to Shell," how dumb? What is strategic about the strike?


With the recent political brouhaha caused by Yaradua's absence, the North has made a clear unequivocal statement that the "south south is only good at producing Oil and should not think of smelling the presidency (even when constitutionally, the south south should be president)." What is the reaction of the Militants/Nigerdelta saviors/freedom fighters to this insult? they go and blow up shell pipeline.

Isn't it high it high time they wake up from their slumber?


I liken the Niger Delta case to the case of a farmer who has yams in his barn but is incapable of cooking them. A shrewd neighbour comes and offers to cook the yams on the condition that he gets some and an agreement is reached on how the cooked yams are to be shared. A major point in the agreement is that the Landlord of the Farmer would also receive a share JUST because he is the Landlord.

When the yams get ready, the Landlord greedily collects his share and the share of the farmer and feasts on them with his friends in the full glare of the farmer while the farmer goes hungry. Whenever the farmer tries to complain, he is being molested and asked to shut-up for being too greedy. This arrangement has continued for years but now the farmer has decided to fight back. He acquires sophisticated arms and begins to fight the neighbour who cooks the yams. In the process, he destroys most of the yams and also, hurts the neighbour. The rationale behind his strategy is that "IF THE NEIGHBOUR DOESN'T COOK THE YAMS, THE LANDLORD WOULDN'T HAVE ANY TO STEAL."[/b]

obailala:

[b]Until these militants learn to use their brains to think, they and all those that support their actions blindly (including those here on NL) will remain FOOLS.


Is it the defenseless pipelines they keep blowing up that are responsible for the problems of the Niger-Delta?
or
Is it the corrupt Nigerian Govt (which includes the Niger-Delta leaders)?


Isn't it high time these militants and 'so called' freedom fighters face the REAL ENEMY?


The Oil companies tap the wealth of the region (which the Nigerian state cannot tap) and the corrupt Nigerian Govt which is controlled by a Northern cabal) takes the proceeds and shares it amongst its officials. Next thing we hear is "Our gallant Fighters/Warlords have carried out a strategic attack on an oil pipeline belonging to Shell," how dumb? What is strategic about the strike?


With the recent political brouhaha caused by Yaradua's absence, the North has made a clear unequivocal statement that the "south south is only good at producing Oil and should not think of smelling the presidency (even when constitutionally, the south south should be president)." What is the reaction of the Militants/Nigerdelta saviors/freedom fighters to this insult? they go and blow up shell pipeline.

Isn't it high it high time they wake up from their slumber?


I liken the Niger Delta case to the case of a farmer who has yams in his barn but is incapable of cooking them. A shrewd neighbour comes and offers to cook the yams on the condition that he gets some and an agreement is reached on how the cooked yams are to be shared. A major point in the agreement is that the Landlord of the Farmer would also receive a share JUST because he is the Landlord.

When the yams get ready, the Landlord greedily collects his share and the share of the farmer and feasts on them with his friends in the full glare of the farmer while the farmer goes hungry. Whenever the farmer tries to complain, he is being molested and asked to shut-up for being too greedy. This arrangement has continued for years but now the farmer has decided to fight back. He acquires sophisticated arms and begins to fight the neighbour who cooks the yams. In the process, he destroys most of the yams and also, hurts the neighbour. The rationale behind his strategy is that "IF THE NEIGHBOUR DOESN'T COOK THE YAMS, THE LANDLORD WOULDN'T HAVE ANY TO STEAL."[/b]

Beaf:

^
You are so funny. Like I indirectly asked someone earlier; do you think you are smarter than Wole Soyinka? You certainly aren't, but you must think he is a "FOOL" for being on MEND's Aaron team.

Beaf:

^
All you have done in display a deep ignorance of Nigeria by imagining that some "shrew neighbour" had some negotiation with the ND about drilling oil. My friend, all ND land that has oil is simply siezed by the federal government, end of matter. If ND people complain, they send in soldiers; has the protest always been violent? No, go and educate yourself about Ken Saro Wiwa and the 8 others executed with him.

asunaobi:

Transformation my friend starts from the top! The wickedness and dumbness of our leaders are very hurting to all Nigerians. It will be better if crude is not pumped out of the ground in the first place than for it to be pumped out and the money from it ends up in private accounts.

Meldrick:

Be careful you idiot. I wish I met you face to face, you could have had a heavy beating as a result of the anger I feel.
You condemn the blowing of oil pipe-lines beacuse you are a benificiary. I await the period when all oil pipelines in Nigeria are blown up and all other accesses to the oil are blocked so that Nigerians can start thinking away from oil.
How can a man be complaining of soap in his eyes when he is standing in the river? It is better we have no supply of oil than for a few to be leaving in affluence from the money from the oil.

Continue boys!!!!!!!

Beaf:

In whose book and by whose definition is MEND a terrorist group?

obailala:



Are you aware that over 90% of the citizens of Warri, PH and other ND cities feed directly or indirectly from the crumbs that fall from the tables of these oil companies?

Do you know how many N Deltans that have lost their jobs as a direct consequence of these militant attacks and production shut-ins? _{I live and work in Warri, so i can attest to this}

Are you aware that our BAD leaders, both within and outside the ND already have more than enough to feed their extended families for many generations?

If these oil companies close shop today, the direct victims will be the ND people and the region would be worse than Haiti. A more pragmatic solution should be the engagement of the real enemies (FG state govts and other bad leaders within and outside the region).

If we have good leaders, the ND would get what it rightly deserves and everyone would be happy. But if we chase away the companies, both the govt and the people will suffer. Even if the companies go and the region starts producing palm oil, with these same bad leaders up there, the region would still not get a dime.

Meldrick:

Be careful you idiot. I wish I met you face to face, you could have had a heavy beating as a result of the anger I feel.
You condemn the blowing of oil pipe-lines beacuse you are a benificiary. I await the period when all oil pipelines in Nigeria are blown up and all other accesses to the oil are blocked so that Nigerians can start thinking away from oil.
[b]How can a man be complaining of soap in his eyes when he is standing in the river? [/b]It is better we have no supply of oil than for a few to be leaving in affluence from the money from the oil.

Continue boys!!!!!!!

obailala:

Are you aware that over 90% of the citizens of Warri, PH and other ND cities feed directly or indirectly from the crumbs that fall from the tables of these oil companies?