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Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Ritchiee: 8:59am On Apr 15, 2019 |
PrecisionFx:Ibos call people names that should be hung on their necks....bigots,betrayers,slaves,cowards,backstabbers etc. Everybody,even Azikiwe knew that Ibos cannot compete with Yoruba,so he used the influence of NCNC to put his people almost everywhere. The civil service dominated by the Ibos became one of the worst in the world while Yorubas' civil service prospered and became the envy of every nation. I have read the history of Nigeria severally and got to know that Nigeria would have been better but for the Ibos who ruined everything with their long throats. 1 Like |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Sagay212: 9:01am On Apr 15, 2019 |
FemiMaduka: The push towards Lagos was reflex abi. Ojuiku told you in the dream it was reflex. Well what you guys got after passing your boundary was reflex. So stop crying and wailing. Reflex kill you there... |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Stingman: 9:02am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Ritchiee: Igbos can't compete with Yorubas yet Igbos are everywhere in your land competing while you can't compete with them in their own land...Ogbeni check you post again...and see if you made sense... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "...The Igbo are more competitive than the Hausa and the Yoruba. The Hausa and Yoruba bourgeoisie are afraid of this, in particular when there is so much to share in Nigeria. They are afraid of the Igbo because they are not competitive. Igbo are more competitive because they don’t have inhibition. The inhibition of Hausa, the inhibition of Yoruba is not there. The Yoruba can only talk of Oduduwa, the Hausa can only talk to you about empires and so on. But the Igbo are not that inhibitive, they are more republican. You can say largely that Igbo are free thinkers; they are more free thinkers than the Hausa and the Yoruba, which means Igbo can take things on face value, while the Yoruba and Hausa will not. Igbo are more competitive in terms of economic activities. An Igbo man is more competitive than a Yoruba man and an Hausa man" Balarebe Musa 2 Likes |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by ritababe(f): 9:06am On Apr 15, 2019 |
horsepower101: How will Nigeria divide? Can Igbo defeat Nigeria army? Go and see the destruction in southern Cameroun just because of referendum. My main point is that peace should reign and the igbos shouldn't provoke the federal government again as Kanu recently did leading to the death of many igbos. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by cardoctor(m): 9:13am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Igbos should be talking more on removing this old discrepit bridge that brings back horrible memories of Nigeria/ Biafra's sordid past. I have known this bridge since I was a child and have crossed it uncountable times but i never knew about it's notorious history. Just posting this topic has further excercebated those horrible old ethnic wounds and it seems like we are once again rekindling and stoking the fire of hatred and resentment here in Nairaland. The blood of fallen soldiers and innocent civilians who fought on both sides to defend this bridge will always cry for justice. That's the shocking reality of the failures that still make our nation ungovernable. There is nothing in the anals of igbo history (wether igbo from mid Western region or those of the Eastern regions or of Nigeria as a whole) that promotes the legend of what this bridge portends to the present and future generations in retrospect in building a people who are forgiving and caring and more importantly, have love for each other regardless of tribal, religious or etnic boundaries. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Ritchiee: 9:26am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Ibos brought tribalism,nepotism,betrayals,backbiting and all negativities into Nigeria's polity but they cry the loudest. Read this excerpt: The Recognition of Igbo Culture Newspapers and popular stereotypes Since the beginning of the twentieth century, Nigeria had already had a very lively local newspaper industry largely owned by Nigerians. Most of these newspapers were published in English. The classic studies of the development of Nigerian politics claim that the reports in these papers strengthened popular stereotypes. 28 The studies emphasize that the reporting in the newspapers focused on the differences between the Nigerian groups and fanned ethnic hatred and distrust in the interest of their editors' political ambitions. In particular, attention was given to the rivalry between on the one hand Igbo politician Nnamdi Azikiwe, owner of the West African Pilot and a number of regional newspapers, a nd on the other his Yoruba adversaries with their own newspapers. As a result there was a loose association of the West African Pilot as an Igbo paper, and the Daily Times and Daily Service as Yoruba papers. Newspaper reporting was influential. By the 1930s the Nigerian newspapers were fairly widely read. In 1937, the West African Pilot had a daily circulation of 9,000 copies, while the other main newspaper, the Daily Times , sold 5,900 copies. 29 By this time the newspaper industry which had initially developed in Lagos had begun to spread to other urban centres such as Ibadan in the west, Kano and Zaria in the north, and Onitsha, Aba, Port Harcourt and Calabar in the east, 30 and taken together the regional newspa pers had a larger audience than the national papers. 31 The readership of the newspapers was not limited to Lagos and the provincial headquarters, and incl uded people in the smaller towns and villages in the Igbo area. In the Abakaliki Division (in the east of the Igbo area) in 1940, English medium Nigerian newspapers were widely read by the literate Africans. 32 The reporting from the newspapers was also recycled. Not only were the papers them selves read by more people, their contents were also passed on to illiterates by literate read ers. Therefore, the newspapers reached many more people, all over Nigeria, than the circulation figures would suggest. At a number of crucial moments the Nigerian newspapers clashed, accusing each other of painting a particularly negative picture of other ethnic groups. One such moment was the 1942 27 NAE; MINESTAB 4/1/250 R. Amadi, Secretary General, Southern Nigeria Association, to Minister of Internal Affair in Kaduna, Zaria, 23 March 1964. 28 Coleman, Nigeria. Background to Nationalism ; Richard L. Sklar, Nigerian Political Parties (Princeton 1963); and Larry Diamond, Class, Ethnicity and Democracy in Nigeria. The Failure of the First Republic (Syracuse 1988). 29 Fred Omu, Press and Politics in Nigeria, 1880-1937 (New Jersey and Harlow 1978) 57, 87. It is difficult to establish the development of newspaper readership, since circulation figures are scarce. By 1954, the major newspapers had the following (official) circulation figures: West African Pilot : 10,000; Daily Service : 12-14,000; Eastern Outlook and Cameroons Star : 10-12,000; Daily Times : 60,000. From: Nigeria. Report for the Year 1954 (London 1958). 30 Omu, Press and Politics in Nigeria 254-255. 31 Uma O. Eleazu, Federalism and Nation Building: the Nigerian Experience 1954-1964 (Infracombe 1977) 229. 32 NAE; OGPROF 2/1/2397, District Officer Abakaliki Di vision to Resident, Ogoja Province, 10 January 1940. 212 Dmitri van den Bersselaar split between Azikiwe and the NYM. Although th is struggle was mainly over personal and local issues, and not about ethnicity, Azikiwe's West African Pilot began to present the NYM both as Yoruba and as the political enemy (see illustration). The Pilot showed similar hostility to the Yoruba cultural organization Egbe Omo Oduduwa immediately upon its formation in 1946, 33 repeatedly portraying the Egbe Omo Oduduwa not so much as a cultural organization, but as a vehicle for the NCNC's political enemies; enemies who happened to be Yoruba. 34 The Daily Service accused Azikiwe and the Pilot of ethnic stereotyping and stimulating ethnic tensions, pointing out that `Before the advent of Dr. Azikiwe on Nigeria's political horizon, there was hardly any trace of anti-Yoruba feeling among the Ibos. The virus of tribal aggression was injected by the learned Doctor.' 35 In the Daily Times it was noted that `no organisation sponsored by the Yorubas will ever have the support of the Ibos except it first receives the blessing of Zik or there is the po ssibility of its being dominated by the Ibos'. 36 While denying being anti-Yoruba, the Pilot repeatedly accused the Action Group and allied newspapers of furthering anti-Igbo sentiments, portraying Action Group leader Awolowo as an `enemy of Ibos'. 37 In 1948 the colonial government accu sed the newspapers of furthering `tribal animosity', warning them that: `Should the controversy be continued in a form likely to exacerbate inter-tribal feelings Government may be compelled to seek powers to exercise a measure of control over the press'. 38 However, to focus solely on those moment s when rivalry and accusations were rife, would be to present a one-sided image of the Nigerian newspaper industry. Often, the newspapers' tone was conciliatory, such as in this front page message entitled `Ibo-Yoruba Friendship', from the Pilot : In yesterday's editorial entitled `Macpherson, Foot & Co. Must Go,' an unfortunate expression gave impression that the `Yorubas flared up against the Ibos.' The correct statement should have been that the `Yorubas a nd Ibos were flared up against each other.' We regret the unfortunate impression created, especially at this time when well-meaning Yoruba and Ibo leaders are working hard toward s harmonious relations hips and friendship. 39 On a different note, the Pilot wrote about the advantages of inter-tribal marriage, arguing that `the more the Yorubas and the Cameroonians or the Ibos and the Hausas, for instance, inter- marry, the more these couples of tribes will be closely united.' 40 Therefore, the editorial concluded, `we recommend it to the youths of this country.' This theme was repeated several times, for instance in a front page article entitled `Southerner from Maiduguri denies that 33 Sklar, Nigerian Political Parties 69-70. 34 See for example: N. O. Bandele, `Searchlight on N.Y.M. representative council', West African Pilot 3 January 1949. The main item in the Pilot 's 14 August 1951 issue was a report accusing Awolowo of performing `Fetish Rites'. 35 Daily Service 23 December 1947. 36 J. Akanni Doherty, `Regionalisa tion and the future of Nigeria', Daily Times 5 July 1931. 37 Editorial, West African Pilot 18 August 1955. 38 NAI; OYO PROF.I 2325/1 Telegram Chief Secretary Lagos to Secretary W.P. Ibadan, Lagos, 7 October 1948. 39 `Ibo-Yoruba Friendship', West African Pilot 14 June 1950. 40 `Editorial. Advantages of inter-tribal marriage', West African Pilot 5 July 1944. The Recognition of Igbo Culture 213 northern women do not wed southerners'. 41 The borrowing of aspects of culture from other tribes was also encouraged: `it will be worthwhile if a tribe, in doing away with any out of date customs would borrow from another tribe in Nigeria, a similar one which meets with the times.' 42 What is worth noting, is that while in the villages and towns in the southeast the term `Igbo' was not commonly employed, the newspapers had no problems talking about the Igbo when referring both to migrants from the southeast to cities in the west and north, and, in a very loose sense, when referring to southeast Nigeria in general. The Daily Times , for instance, refers to `the Ibos in the east'. http://pcwww.liv.ac.uk/~dvdb/CH_7.pdf |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Amanew(m): 9:28am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Osagyefo98:I don't understand, Nzeogwu is an Igbo name nah! Aren't u an Igbo? |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by dareadewuyi: 9:31am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Awon Omo ale, arungun omo papanlagi, alakori, they will never tasted that presidency, if they like let them jump up and hit their heads on the wall.Biafla ko, biafula ni.
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Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by OSUigboKiller: 9:38am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Stingman:Or you'll be beheaded at okija shrine |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Kenturkey048(m): 9:50am On Apr 15, 2019 |
ritababe:It took your Nigerian army with enough external backings 3½ years to defeat ill-trained and less equipped biafran soldiers..taking them internity to defeat boko-haram and restoring peace back to NE,.tell your self the truth bruuuh..if anything like war should break out,,Nigeria is dividing.the present Nigerian military has no capacity to defend the nation..Soldiers wey boko guys dey slaughter like chicken ,,shey those ones na soldiers ..or soldiers wey day run leave base at the mention of boko guys,shey those ones na him wan defend national integrity ??..Bleep the military,,Nothing function in Nigeria. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Kenturkey048(m): 9:57am On Apr 15, 2019 |
DonMekino:thank you very much..this has always been the problem right from the inception of Nigeria..the youths are not ready for amendments..Nigeria would be a shit-hole till Jesus comes. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by CoolAmbience(m): 10:05am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by CoolAmbience(m): 10:06am On Apr 15, 2019 |
nku5: Oga, I am Igbo but you lied. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Kenturkey048(m): 10:08am On Apr 15, 2019 |
horsepower101:I kip saying this..that was a genocide..it should be termed 1966 genocide..not massacre 1 Like |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by CoolAmbience(m): 10:14am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Bridget95: Why didn't the Jan.15 '66 coup by mostly military officers from the East include casualties from the region like it did in the North, West and Mid-West? Aren't your Abacha, Obasanjo and Dimka references a distraction? 1 Like |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by luluman: 10:20am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Osagyefo98:You must be one of those people the writer refers to. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Nobody: 10:27am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Amanew:Am an igbo man from anambra state.... So I know what am saying |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Ritchiee: 10:29am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Stingman: lol No wonder they call you traders.How have you been able to compete with Yorubas in anything other than trading which any mumu can do. Ibos are mainly traders and they have the population to overwhelm a few traders from other ethnic group but Yorubas are almost evenly distributed in all endeavors. Trading does not build or develop a nation but industries do.The IGR and banking transactions in Igboland are one of the lowest in Nigeria in recent times. The only way Ibos can compete with Yorubas is to use fraud as in WAEC etc. Yorubas have massive industries unlike Ibos,so Ibos cannot compete. Yorubas surpassed Ibos in music,entertainment,so Ibos cannot compete. Yorubas surpassed Ibos in technology,ICT,so Ibos cannot compete. Yorubaland is more developed than Igboland,so Ibos cannot compete. Yorubas have industries abroad unlike Ibos,so Ibos cannot compete. Yorubas have the greatest and best black mathematicians in the world,so Ibos cannot compete. Yorubas have 7 geniuses who have scored 5.0 cgp in world unlike Ibos,so Ibos cannot compete. Yorubas have 5 youngest phd holders in the world unlike Ibos,so Ibos cannot compete. Yorubas have 3 Nobel Laureates....Wole Soyinka,Anthony Adegbulugbe,Akinwunmi Adeshina unlike Ibos,so Ibos cannot compete. Yorubaland is the most industrialised unlike Igboland,so Ibos cannot compete. Only Ibadan is more developed than Igboland in infrastructures,so Ibos cannot compete. Only Ogun state's IGR is bigger and larger than the entire Igboland's IGR,so Ibos cannot compete. Even in politics,Ibos are the underdogs unlike Yorubas who were champions even in opposition. The list goes on and on.Azikwe knew that Ibos were no match for the Yorubas. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Cadec007(m): 10:32am On Apr 15, 2019 |
tiredoflife:i did not mean in its entirety, what i meant is, it won't be that much of a relevance in the next 30 35 years..... |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Amanew(m): 10:33am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Osagyefo98:Abu m Onye Ebonyi, kedu ihe na ako, o bu NzeOgwu abughi Aha Igbo? what are you saying? |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Cadec007(m): 10:37am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Ritchiee:i want to argue but then.... Ok, i can see you are writing out of hatred and to draw attention |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by duwdu: 10:39am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Officialgarri: Whoa..., well said, Officialgarri. Sometimes, hard facts just seem like fiction or a bad dream. ........ P34c3 ..... ... |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Cadec007(m): 10:58am On Apr 15, 2019 |
ritababe:if the international community sees any trace of oppression, sis naija is splitting undisputed
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Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by ritababe(f): 11:00am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Cadec007: Really? Try and read more international news |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by ritababe(f): 11:02am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Kenturkey048: Boko haram is an internal affair, even america with all their weapons it took years to defeat Al quada, they are not even gone self talkless of Nigeria. That time Nigeria have no jet nor even ship to fight, they were like 20 in africa talking about military might now they are third, my dear forget that your fantasy. 1 Like |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Cadec007(m): 11:08am On Apr 15, 2019 |
ritababe:i am just stating facts..... I don't support the Biafran cause unless things get extreme, but i tell you it would take just a mistake from the Nigerian government for Biafra to materialize..... |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by nku5: 11:09am On Apr 15, 2019 |
AbuAeesha: Igbo Majors like Adewale Ademoyega abi? Even if the counter-coup was necessary was the genocide of Murtala/Taiwo at Asaba necessary? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Cadec007(m): 11:11am On Apr 15, 2019 |
ritababe:lol, now you are the one who needs to do more research.....Egypt and Russia supplied Nigeria with everything air related, Nigeria had a warships then, in fact, it was what was used to capture port Harcourt and Calabar |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Cadec007(m): 11:14am On Apr 15, 2019 |
ritababe:and please stop comparing US-Alqueda to Nigeria - BH...... US fought, Alqueda 'away' if you know what i mean....... And naija is having problems with BH.... I kid you not, no terrorists group would survive on American soil, that is if they operate the way BH are doing.. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Ritchiee: 11:16am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Cadec007: lol You cannot argue because you know that everything I have written is the fact. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by Kenturkey048(m): 11:17am On Apr 15, 2019 |
ritababe:with your comment..you are below 25 years..so I leave you to your believe..av a nice day bruuh. |
Re: Onitsha Niger Bridge In 1967 And 2019 (Photos) by horsepower101: 11:17am On Apr 15, 2019 |
Sagay212: Ok if you get mind repeat 1966 genocide against igbos and see how long your one Nigeria will last. You succeeded in 1966 when the rest of the world was blind to what was going on. The British also helped you hide it back then with their own media and propaganda. The world has changed a lot since then. |
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