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Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Nobody: 12:28pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
prophetone: So, in your neck of the woods, "bigotry" means pointing out the obvious, no? Or should I translate my post to Arabic, so you can discern my critique? Also, you asserted that thread is about "Industry and Industrialists" - however I saw a couple of academics there. And the use of "den" in the header is self-explanatory. Anyway, create a thread for Northern academics - I'm highly interested in that. No beef here, I just speak the truth. 3 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by aminho(m): 12:31pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
NafeesaAA: Ofam Rice farm in Nassarawa State the largest in Africathey call us illiterate forgetting that in arewa everybody can read and write it does not have to be English even the almajiris they insult read and write in arabic while some write in ajami most of them only speak english while most of us speak english arabic and our diffrnt languages eg fulani kanuri shuwa and some even speak french dos in border towns [quote author=prophetone] |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by NafeesaAA(f): 12:39pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
prophetone: In addition to what you told him, regards to education, yes its true we are lagging behind in that sphere and our leaders have been working on it since from the times of the Sarduana to date, with notable improvement e.g. Kano State only recently declaring free education for all its indigenes and compulsory in the State. Other states like Jigawa, Sokoto & Gombe are also recording giant strides in Education. 15yrs ago, virtually all secondary school teachers in Mathematics, English and Science subjects are sourced from the South, right now we are self sufficient in that area, with giant strides and complete take over of our teaching staffs in our Federal, State and private universities. With thousands of our children on state sponsored scholarship in various universities across the globe pursuing various disciplines, the catching up process is even on a higher tempo. 15yrs ago the North has nil state / private university, right now we can boost of state university in virtually all states in Northern Nigeria. New ones like the North West University in Kano, Jigawa State University in Kafin Hausa, Yobe State university in Damaturu, Sokoto State university in Sokoto, Bauchi State university in Azare, Gombe State university in Gombe, Adamawa State university in Mubi etc. 5 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Shinatu: 12:46pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
NafeesaAA: That is a nice, clean looking girl, not common on our streets these days, with all the fake hair and make up craze! 6 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Nobody: 12:48pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
stinggy: Abokis my slave masters till I dieBETTER |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by AMvanquish: 12:49pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
SirShymex: This is an hysterical lion's den. Way behind in what aspect/criteria? Can you elaborate please? |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by prophetone(m): 12:53pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
SirShymex: Nope, bigotry is what is in bold. You can't help yourself can you? Besides i don't know arabic so I wonder what you're on about 2 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Ahuitzotl: 1:04pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
NafeesaAA: [s]The Nigerian Bureau of Statistics puts the percentage of the southern population living in absolute poverty at 61% and a population of 64.9 million puts the number of southerners living in absolute poverty at 39,650,000 as at 2012. That is about 40 million in the south going to bed hungry this night. [/s]Trash,bitter conjectures,without any official link whatsoever, from a propagandist bent on hoodwinking neutrals to the 'paradise' that is abound in the north… 4 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Nobody: 1:06pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
prophetone: Well, in my own neck of the woods - "bigotry" has to do with discrimination and intolerance, not objective critique. And isn't it shocking that the female poster can see where I'm coming from(check her last post), however, you're too insecure to see the truth. Also, I alluded to Arabic because I believe most Northerners are well-versed in the language, and since you've problems discerning my posts - it's only right that I suggest something that will make it simpler for you. Next time, when hunting for those who have contempt for Northerners on these sides, I'll advise you to check their post history. I probably support the North more than most posters, and I do call people out from time to time, when they post offensive comments about your folks. Stop throwing hissy-fits everywhere, and learn to appreciate critique. 3 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Nobody: 1:11pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
NafeesaAA: That's what's up. I actually know a girl of Northern origin who graduated with a first class degree this year from a decent uni in the UK. Evidently, the folks up there are super-talented. Regardless, I think I've made my point. When people start celebrating non-achievement due to the success of a handful of folks, who don't even make-up 5th decimal percentage of the people - then it becomes problematic. 2 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by prophetone(m): 1:14pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
SirShymex: Oh I understood you clearly no doubt, excessively so for your cognition because I read in-between the lines and picked up on your misplaced arrogance which is the basis of my defensive posture. A true critique is constructive and objective. 1 Like |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Nobody: 1:22pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
prophetone: However, when trying to "read in-between the lines" - you have to look at the motive and post history, to get a better picture of the person's thought process. Your inability to do that just shows you're insecure. Moreover, I did allude to "Northerners being infected by other Nigerians in the art of celebrating mediocrity" and other things in the post you found offensive. So pray tell me how that isn't objective and constructive? 2 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by prophetone(m): 1:24pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
Ahuitzotl: Trash,bitter conjectures,without any official link whatsoever, from a propagandist bent on hoodwinking neutrals to the 'paradise' that is abound in the north… http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17015873 http://nigeriaworld.com/articles/2007/jan/112.html Do the math.
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Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Ahuitzotl: 1:32pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
prophetone:No you do the maths…The joke is on you,northern propagandists... Excerpts from the first link: Poverty has risen in Nigeria, with almost 100 million people living on less than a $1 (£0.63) a day, despite economic growth, statistics have shown. The National Bureau of Statistics said 60.9% of Nigerians in 2010 were living in "absolute poverty" - this figure had risen from 54.7% in 2004. The bureau predicted this rising trend was likely to continue. Nigeria is Africa's biggest oil producer but the sector has been tainted by accusations of corruption. According to the report, absolute poverty is measured by the number of people who can afford only the bare essentials of shelter, food and clothing. North-south divide The NBS, a government agency, said there was a paradox at the heart of Nigeria as the economy was going from strength to strength, mainly because of oil production - yet Nigerians were getting poorer. "Despite the fact that the Nigerian economy is growing, the proportion of Nigerians living in poverty is increasing every year, although it declined between 1985 and 1992, and between 1996 and 2004," head of the NBS bureau Yemi Kale said. Continue reading the main story Nigeria's population in poverty 1980: 17.1 million 1985: 34.7 million 1992: 39.2 million 1996: 67.1 million 2004: 68.7 million 2010: 112.47 million Source: Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics Oil accounts for some 80% of Nigeria's state revenues but it has hardly any capacity to refine crude oil into fuel, which has to be imported. Last month, there was a nationwide strike when the government tried to remove the subsidy on fuel, angering many Nigerians who see it as the only benefit they received from the country's vast oil wealth. The NBS said that relative poverty was most apparent in the north of the country, with Sokoto state's poverty rate the highest at 86.4%. In the north-west and north-east of the country poverty rates were recorded at 77.7% and 76.3% respectively, compared to the south-west at 59.1%. BBC Africa analyst Richard Hamilton says it is perhaps no surprise that extremist groups, such as Boko Haram, continue to have an appeal in northern parts of the country, where poverty and underdevelopment are at their most severe. The report also revealed that Nigerians consider themselves to be getting poorer. In 2010, 93.9% of respondents felt themselves to be poor compared to 75.5% six years earlier. Mr Kale says releasing such statistics from time to time is crucial for effective government planning. "This kind of data helps them to know what is really happening so they can track their policies and programmes," he told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme. "It gives them the opportunity to look at what they are doing... and if there are areas they need to change, it makes it easier to modify strategies," he added. 3 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Nobody: 1:39pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
Enahi: This Dantata man looks hungry and sick to me?true, I wonder why. |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by idupaul: 1:41pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
NafeesaAA: Jelani Aliyu, a Nigerian from Sokoto State, is US auto giant General Motors Senior Creative Designer. He designed the world acclaimed Chevy Volt which has been described as an American Revolution and hottest concept in automobile design line. According to the company's New . A quick list at the design team list of the Volt keeps turning up one Boniface Bob a cleveland native as the lead designer for the large team that designed the shell of the chevy volt .. What team exactly was mr Aliyu on .. Was he on the Engineering and Mechanics design team or the Aerodynamics and exteriors team ko na the interior and safety team .. Let's be specific as I suspect this to be like tha hoax of one Nigerian being the inventor of the internet or another that claimed he was a inventor of robotics .. Every search result the describes mr Aliyu as the "inventor" of Chevy volt is unfortunately and Nigerian owned forum or site ..Funny if we know the number of concerted thoughts that go into the development of the of car from idea to concept to production then I think its funny to label somebody as designer of a car 1 Like |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Ahuitzotl: 1:46pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
That is what's up in the North.Out of 10 northerners on the average 8 are very poor with the crass ignorance in the area coupled with religious extremism this stat will worsen.Until the likes of Dangote and co invest on the education and economic upliftment of the wretched northern populace (women and children), this here propaganda "lions of arewa" will not wash....It should be redubbed " Fat cats of arewa serfdom" 3 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by buJu234: 1:53pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
why can these guys plus the others help save their northern people from poverty The Northern Nigerian elites have more money but their people are in poverty The Southern Nigerian elites have less money but their people are in wealth... can u see people oriented thieves/looters VS me my family only thieves/looters 1 Like |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by abdulkayus(m): 1:54pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
Arsenate: have you been to Gombe? that's one fine town. truly northerners don't blow their trumpets. they just go about doing their things quietly. I hav nt been to Gombe bt heard alot abt it. Gombe is one of d most peaceful state in Nigeria bt many southerners wouldn't agree wit it. To dem every state in d north frm Benue to Jigawa is a dead zone, LOL. Very funny assertion. 1 Like |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by abdulkayus(m): 2:01pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
Ahuitzotl: That is what's up in the North.Out of 10 northerners on the average 8 are very poor with the crass ignorance in the area coupled with religious extremism this stat will worsen.Until the likes of Dangote and co invest on the education and economic upliftment of the wretched northern populace (women and children), this here propaganda "lions of arewa" will not wash....It should be redubbed " Fat cats of arewa serfdom" And who told u d like of Dangote dont invest in education or health in d north. Do u knw hw many building Dangote is sponsoring in Bayero University, Kano and also health center he is building as a gift for d kano populace? Nt only Dangote bt many other rich men frm d north. U will nt knw this cos dey dont blow their trumpet and many media tend to shy away from good news in d north bt will be eager to broadcast any bad news jus to sell. Media is a poweful tool, that is y many Americans are ignorants abt Africa and also d ongoing massacre in Gaza. And wat u ppl call poor poor poor all d tym is over exaggerated. There is poverty in d whole nation and an average hausa man os a contended person that is y dey live a very simple lifestyle. They are also entrepreneur in nature wit honesty. U need to travel out and stop being feed wit lies. And mind u am nt an Hausa guy bt has live in d north for quite long tym to see many things are nt as protray in d media. 1 Like |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by omoredia: 2:03pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
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Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by s3nn2x(m): 2:06pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
I am not impressed. This is not a thread on the development of a state or a geo-political zone, but this is on the whole Northern region and Abuja. Kai!!! I weep for Nigeria. I wonder if a thread on "Lions of the South" was created...I know it cannot happen, when the bigots of South East and West are always on each others throat. Just look at the way the OP is lumping the North in order to make it seem like it is one indivisible entity....they even included Baze University...kai!!! Naija don suffer. 2 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by omenka(m): 2:13pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
Nihilist: Is there anyone of these guys that hasn't exploited cronyism and favourable government contracts/monopolies?Pray tell, which billionaire in this country hasn't enjoyed govt patronage I really don't see the point of your question. 2 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by AMvanquish: 2:14pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
Ahuitzotl: That is what's up in the North.Out of 10 northerners on the average 8 are very poor with the crass ignorance in the area coupled with religious extremism this stat will worsen.Until the likes of Dangote and co invest on the education and economic upliftment of the wretched northern populace (women and children), this here propaganda "lions of arewa" will not wash....It should be redubbed " Fat cats of arewa serfdom" Very funny the way some people just assume and love to swallow anything they read. The nature of my job has taken me to the nooks and crannies of this country. Both rural & Urban. Wheteher north, south, west, east; poverty is everywhere. So this your 8/10 assertion is just bogus and a mediocre attempt to justify exactly what you know nothing about. Peeps just sit down in their small rooms and spew trash. I think next time Im on field duty in other parts of the country, I should start taking pictures for all to see. 2 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by WIZGUY69(m): 2:26pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
NICE ONE @ ALL THE PEOPLE THAT ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THIS THREAD, Gaskiya! zo chi ubanka of any ibo bigot on his thread! So many unexposed id.iots here! so fo.ols were even typing ...........money of the Niger Delta, can't the Niger Delta develop there place by themselves? "or them no get mouth? some unexposed f.ool thinks that the North is only a desert! lol. JIGAWA HAS A GOOD MOTORABLE ROAD THAN ANY SOUTHERN CITY! FACT! Kano is developed than almost all the southern city except like 2 cities. I LOVE KADUNA I LOVE KANO. In short God bless Arewa Republic. shame on THE LAND OF THE DEAD SUN. GOD BLESS ODUA NATION. 7 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by uzoexcel(m): 2:27pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
u are so on point!!!!! anonimi: 1 Like |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by uzoexcel(m): 2:30pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
nice pics u v been puttn up but unfortunately u shot urself in the foot.we are so used to mediocrity that we put up pics of bridges and roads as a sign of development...granted it is but u shouldnt put these up..Its your right as A nigerian...The money has always been there...no other developed country talks about good roads and all because it should be built and placed there by those in power by default. NafeesaAA: Dutse dual carriage Bypass cutting across from Takur junction to NNPC Mega station junction 2 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by anonimi: 2:37pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
idupaul: Abeg na who ask you to do search again, you for leave our tori as we bin put am now.......abi you want make dem label you hater ni sarcastic mode 2 Likes |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by Ahuitzotl: 2:37pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
AMvanquish:To come up with this rubbish you skipped the text culled from the very resource link posted by your cohorts to potray that 60% of the poverty rate in Nigeria lies in the south....Read from the top of page 5 again. 1 Like |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by millhouse: 2:38pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
fixed |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by anonimi: 2:39pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
AMvanquish: Please do and post on a thread for it. Thanks. |
Re: The Lions Den Of Arewa by prophetone(m): 2:47pm On Aug 04, 2014 |
uzoexcel: nice pics u v been puttn up but unfortunately u shot urself in the foot.we are so used to mediocrity that we put up pics of bridges and roads as a sign of development...granted it is but u shouldnt put these up..Its your right as A nigerian...The money has always been there...no other developed country talks about good roads and all because it should be built and placed there by those in power by default. I get your point but she was only contributing to the thread, which is commendable regardless. The intention is to highlight industry and not necessarily infrastructural development, which is no less worthy of celebration in its own right. |
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