₦airaland Forum

wonlasewonimi: You should not limit yourself to 'nothing' hill carnival only, something hill is coming up soon.

is carnival, we are here to enjoy ourselves as BIAFRANS [/b]the stand was busy with different race we are getting there,do u no that almighty Nigeria was restricted from getting a stand? their license was revoked by authorities.....


But [b]BIAFRA got their license that means every year we will represent our country and flag couple with biafran anthem in UK carnival..

inufele2: Classic! tell me more who among them is an MP,David Cameron must be so laid back to attend Notting Hill Carnival Even Branson and Alan Sugar too! chei! all for biafra

Then give me one reason why those names you mention are not present at the carnival? or you think this is Nigeria where security is ZERO mind you, branson was there...

inufele2:
Got some oyinbo junkies to take pictures with and conclude that biafra is rising

if u call them junkies what would you call your greedy state governors who cannot provide basic light and water in your communities? mind you these people controls British economy..if u don't no.. they live in the cities,you cant afford to clean their expensive houses....

Investors are willing to visit BIAFRAN LAND so many questions where ask about biafran land different TV stations want to know about this new nation BIAFRA,we pull more crowd in biafran stand people love it and want to associate's with people of "BIAFRANS" [/b]the land with milk and honey. [b]BIAFRA has come to stay no going back

ANOTHER ONE

BIAFRANS IN NOTHING HILL CARNIVAL 2012..

Chief Ezeife, a Havard man, an ex-governor talks like someone who is emotionally attached to Nigerian. There is nothing wrong with being optimistic about ones homeland but Nigeria is not a homeland to Ezeife going by his own analysis. I don’t know what information that Dr Ezeife is looking at, but, I can say pointblank that his information is either dated or wrong. Nigeria is presently like a house that the roof has caved in and everyone is running for cover. I still wonder about Ezeife, especially when he suggested that Ndigbo should return to the North inspite of Bokoharam because their votes may be needed in the north during presidential election. I fail to see the need for Igbos to stay and continue to build houses in places where they are not wanted, where they are being killed. Ojukwu advised Igbos to stop building and developing the north because they will continue to lose their investments and their lives there. Igbos should learn to be transient in other parts of Nigeria for their own safety. Secondly, nobody truly feels like a Nigerian any longer. Dr Ezeife may want to see an Igbo president of Nigeria, but the present set of events are pointing to another direction. The nation called Nigeria may not be worth ruling from the center if devolution of power is accepted by his fantasized NSC. If the national soveriegn coneference fails to materialize, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that Nigeria will fall apart completely. All the stake marks are there for all to see. People are already cleaving to the zones and tribes. I have friends who are now planning to bulldoze the houses that they built outside Igboland before they take exit back to a different location. Some may return to igboland, others for some reason may head to some foriegn countries. In the meantime, chief Ezeife and his types are still lecturing us on the need to remain faithful about this new predestined powerful black nation that will emerge called Nigeria. Sir, give me a break. Igbos are just trying to stay alife in the present Nigeria first and foremost!

Onwubuya said: “Oil was found at Iga community in Uzo-Uwani local government area, and one company called Orient Petroleum is at the moment lifting crude oil from that community. So I want to say that Enugu State will soon join the league of oil producing states in the country.”

are you saying the crude is now being tap by orient petrol?i thougt orient are tapping oil wells from anambra basin..

GAR3TH: All these pro Biafra groups seem to just be milking money out of the Biafra movement. What is so hard about declaring Biafra? Ogoni said they will declare Independent autonomy in May and in August it happen. Bakassi said the same and a few month later did it, Same with south Sudan, Kosovo, Montenegro etc. But with Biafra, its been decade after decade. No new country created but rather a new pro Biafra organisation created even week, Really.

so ogonis are no more Nigerians? because they still share the same flag and anthem or else you are now their spokes man...

basisop: Nigeria! Can't you guys see what's bn protected here? Yorubas don't want non-indigenes to take over Lagos which will eventually happen when this law comes to stay and S/S don't want other part of the country to have a share in the black gold. Are they not the ppl that fought for "One Nigeria"? Why are they now running?

this is one of the reason

Somebody just said something abt circular state in Nigeria,well Nigeria can never be a circular state me and you knows that the best thing to do is for us as inhabitants under the union flag "Nigeria" can come together and negotiate how we can separate peacefully in a mature and mannered way,in keeping our natural right to self determination. Biafra emerged as a result of necessity.The people were faced with a very real and imminent danger to their continued existence on Earth as a people.And is still going on, then,nigeria and its allies were poised to exterminate all the peoples of Biafran extraction from the surface of the Earth. It is interesting to note here in conclusion that the United States has just taken a bold step in this direction when on the 16th of December 2010 their President Barack Obama decided, though belatedly, to officially endorse the 2007 United Nations General Assembly declaration of Indigenous Peoples Right to Self-Determination,i believe we are getting there, Nigeria is over due

Declaration of autonomy by aggrieved groups in Rivers and Cross River states of the federation while Bayelsa State intends having its own anthem, flag and coat of arms may be pointers to secession, suggestive of disgruntled citizenry lacking a sense of belonging with regard to the Nigerian federal arrangement.


Comrade Sam Akindele
In this interview, a social scientist, historian, political analyst, Dean, Department of Arts and Social Sciences at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED), Ijanikin, Lagos, Comrade Sam Akindele, traced the evolution of the Nigerian state, what brought about the spate of declarations of self-determination, how these extreme demands for self-rule can be stemmed and the Nigerian federation strengthened and consolidated.

Excerpts:

What do you think these declarations of autonomy and agitations for self-government and other actions that infringe on the sovereignty of the country portend for the future of our federation?

Let me start with the creation of Nigeria itself, looking at it from the general development and leadership question. The creation of Nigeria was not through the mandate of the different people. It was the creation of the British government. Before the amalgamation of 1914, it was as if Nigeria was seen as one. Southern Protectorate was separate from Northern Protectorate. The amalgamation of the two protectorates was as a result of European interest, the British colonial office to merge the two together for economic reasons and use a common purse for the administration of the two protectorates.

After 1914 amalgamation and the Clifford Constitution in 1922, Nigeria was being piloted with separate constitutions. The Richards Constitution of 1946 actually institutionalised regionalism – in which autonomy was given to each region to operate as they liked. The pace of development of the three regions took cognizance of their separate uniqueness. And this was carried to independence in 1960.

How did the minorities and other groups fared at that time?

The spirit of federalism upheld within this period. The minority issue was raised then, but because each region had closer ties to different minorities within them, the protest was not as opened and as frequent as we are now hearing. Then the military came and changed everything. Military interregnum actually obliterated the idea of federalism and operated almost a unitary system in running of the nation.

Thereafter, when the Second Republic came, even though they kept harping on federal system of government,we all know that the spirit of total federalism was not in place.

Considering what you’ve been saying, is there validity or legitimacy for autonomy demands by groups as we are seeing today?

I don’t think so. I know so much is missing, but bear in mind the number of years Nigerians have been together in one country, I would say that what we are experiencing now is because the right leadership is not provided, hence the clamour for separation had been much. I won’t support schism within. Separation on the long run may backfire.

In what sense would it backfire?

The plurality of nations within the country might be too many. Secondly, the aggregation of our efforts won’t be there again. Some might be too weak, some too strong. And again the question of boundary will become conflict-ridden, to the extent that what we think will be gained, might be lost to all of us. However, having said this, it is not as if one is wishing for the kind of federation we now have.

A true federalism should be evolved, for instance, fiscal federalism, regarding equitable revenue sharing formula, should be properly evolved.

Can perceived grievances of some component parts of the federation be sorted out?

If true federalism is practised, the aggrieved groups will be pacified – giving them their rightful dues, that is to say what comes to them in terms of revenue sharing and control. The federalism structure requires changes, like security and state police to take care of security of different states. I have been to all the states in the federation and therefore can identify with those crying.

The Federal Government should find a way of assuaging them, especially those producing the resources. Is the revenue going to them commensurate with what is taken from them, particularly for the Ogoni where there is monumental environmental crises, degradation and destruction of nature in that place? Their traditional occupation and means of livelihood had been destroyed.

How do we compensate them? This is where the Federal Government comes in – build infrastructure, roads, provide electricity, water. Send their children to school.Another thing is that their own leaders are not sincere. They cheat them. But if there is collaborative effort from government, their own leaders, I guess their problem will be properly looked at. There should be collective sincerity of purpose.

Is Nigeria not too big to be centrally governed successfully?

Considering that USA has about 53 states and centrally governed in a federal system without chaos, then why will Nigeria be too big to be governed centrally? I think what is missing is that we don’t practise true federalism. There’s too much money in the centre.

The type of federalism as in USA is not with us in Nigeria. The kind of leadership being provided appear not as qualitative as we have in USA. When you compare our legislature with that of America, you will see the difference. What type of laws are our legislature making? How much is spent on them? And what returns do they bring to the people? I guess, collectively, both states and federal, our leaders are selfish. Not one is exempted. Everyone, from local government to federal is selfish.

One may ask, can disintegration or balkanisation remove all our misfortunes? There is need for change of heart and ethical revolution from all of us. I can tell you, if leaders are not selfish, and if followership see them as true leaders and if true federal structure is put in place, security networks will be better. Our economy will be buoyant and there will be political stability.

If all these are in place, the cry for autonomy will be reduced, if not totally extinguished.

Any panacea for stemming the tide of balkanisation?

If things are done properly, Nigeria won’t disintegrate. Nigerians have good sense of judgment and know when things are done properly. But if our leaders remain greedy, no hope. Even the international community will know when things are going well. Bad leadership cuts across and our leaders should watch it. International community may be worried about the future of this country because Nigeria is taking the wrong steps.


VANGUARD NEWSPAPER

Their is no peace in Islam,they forget people that just want to live in peace,as,there is no peace in Islam.Fanatic Muslims will still kill,torture,rape,and oppress in the name of religion!it is not an opinion,but a fact,terrorism is a Muslim monopoly! We are yet to see Atheist, Jews, Christians,Hindus, Buddhist, Sikh suicide bomber,hijack planes,hang,stone to death in the name of religion.

Are we Jewish? answer no
Are we atheist? no
Are we Hindus? no
Are we Americans? no
Are we whites?no

So why killing your fellow black race because of one imported Arab religion?we didn't raise our children to turn up and become tools for weapon of mass destruction.I understand,that this blood thirsty Islamic murderers does not represent majority of the world Muslims, but they have numerous sympathizers in Muslim communities & around the Muslims world,when did you take to the streets and express your outrage at the radicals that make your religion to look evil to the world?

But when you get criticize by none Muslims their will be outrage.

2mch: In essence, one leg in Biafra and one leg in another country. You have to choose wisely and think critically. So you will need visa and allowance to live in your own home? No UN can tell a country what laws to make and which one they cant. All country's are sovreign. I dont think any independent country will agree to you eating your cake and having it. They cant force, they can only shout "human rights violation", and behind closed doors support who favor them economically. You still havent learnt the way the world works. Everyone follows where their bread is buttered and who they have something to gain from.

so tell me,do u use visa when u travel to Ghana or any ecowas country? or are you going to go against ecowas rules and regulations remember you are no more 180million people, militarily you will be subdued. remember read my post again and tell me who will favor them economically,we got the resources they will be glad to come and invest heavily and comfortable in MY LAND at list free from terror which they fear most, i believe you didn't read my post..

Mr. Globe:
Right now, the airport is getting the first government attention in ages after obasanjo your fellow Yoruba head put it out of use. The airport is not standard yet. Everyother person knows about the state of ports in the east, even dredging of river niger and a riverport there is a problem. When we get these stuffs fixed, we will leave Lagos to become another Ibadan. Ancient and dirty

the reason why we are in UN to make sure every biafran properties in Lagos will be protected,or else you sell your property and move on,they cant torch it because lagos is cosmopolitanism state Hausa have their investment same as SS too so nigeria will be no more by then and one tribe cant fight Hausa, berom, ijaw, uhrobo, etc that will be dead wrong if they dear,we are not fighting war we are going to negotiate our boundaries and investment because they should no oil wells in biafraland will still be shared if they comply,but if they act silly properties is nothing compare to resources we have underneath, we can buy it back times 10 that is not a big deal even we can turn our towns and villages to Dubai in no time we have the money

CyberG: Mr. man, please stop this thing you are talking about! Why are you stopping the Ibos? Ibogs people hate everybody in Nigeria (fact) but its like you hating someone you can't do anything about it leads to ==> frustration. Please let them leave because every part of Nigeria can then require visas and strict monitoring for them to come close to the borders of Nigeria. We are all tired and sick of these trouble and beg that you allow them to leave!

Everyday,nigeria demonstrate in policy and deeds that it is no place for BIAFRANS Nigerians enjoy taking innocent life's away,is been going on for decades;that it does not want [b]BIAFRA [/b]only as slave or food for a ravaging determine predator and parasites.

so what is your fear mr man

ACM10: So what point are u trying to make with these your incoherent comments? How many Yorubas escaped to exile during June 12 saga? Do u know that many of them dressed like cocoa farmers to cross the border to Benin republic? Even the acclaimed winner couldn't stay back and fight for his mandate.
Who should be blamed for the starvation? Ojukwu or Gowon or Awolowo? When you implements coldblooded policy like that, u should know that civilians will be hard-hit. Fighters only surrenders when u defeats their will to fight. Not when u targets their civilians. Did Stalin surrender in the face of mass starvation of his subjects? No!
I'm amazed that you blames Ojukwu for Gowon-Awolowo coldblooded policies during the war. You should be ashamed of it to say the least.

i thought he was reasonable man b4,but no no..

Fellow[b] BIAFRANS[/b],We have the power as a sovereign state and it is our social political right,we are going to actualize BIAFRA, by also using the self determination principles of UN resolution A/61/295 of sep 2007 on self determination on ethnic nations.


We do not want autonomy in/with Nigeria,we do not want creation of more state'' in within Nigeria,we want our independent sovereign nation state.We are "BIAFRANS" we are hard working and achieving people who understand the value of an environment and equity,justice,security,and stability for success,we are not Nigerians, we are not lazy parasites.

The Federation of Nigeria, as it is known today, has never really been one homogeneous country, for it's widely differing peoples and tribes. This obvious fact notwithstanding, the former colonial master decided to keep the country one in order to effectively control her vital resources for their economic interests. Thus, for administrative convenience the Northern and Southern Nigeria were amalgamated in 1914. Thereafter the only thing this people had in common was the name of their country since each side had different administrative set - up.This alone was an insufficient basis for true unity. Under normal circumstances the amagalmation ought to have brought the various peoples together and provided a firm basis for the arduous task of establishing closer cultural, social, religious, and linguistic ties vital for true unity among the people. There was division, hatred, unhealthy rivalry, and pronounced disparity in development.

If d war was strictly between 9ja & Biafra, I would have paid attention to d lies from diz two shameless ingrates called Fani-kayode & Faruk. See how dey're beatin their empty chests & claimin superiority in d Biafran war, cunningly refusing to give credit to d real countries dat won d war for dem. If hausas & yorubas are so strong, why did dey invite Britain, USSR & d Arab League (mainly Egypt, Lybia & Sudan) to help dem out? Before d war started, Gowon boasted dat dey would crush Biafra in 3days. When d heat started, Gowon ran to London to solicit for help. Britain sent their full military airforce, while 9ja's war jets were manned by Egyptian pilots! Foreign powers did d main job for 9ja's dumb army, leaving d clueless hausa & yoruba "generals" to pick d crumbs & claim victory. Shameless parasites!

My Fellow "BIAFRANS" Revisiting the history, genocide on our people,educating our people,what ever your buisness in life,you should write up a plan for yourself implement it,and later conduct assessment of your position and decide whether or not you are making progress according to the plan,or whether you are going backwards.



Iron and Clay can neva permanently stick harmoniously together no matter the homogeneous process employed. The North and Southwest can only claim a tie to fight the Igbos. Soon the war will be between them. Then we will find out who will betray who.....Igbos will soon be spectators.IKEMBA OJUKWU [/b]the Nostrademus of [b]AFRICA, is still speaking from rest.

patriot2: An other ignorant bights the durst: Bakassi people chose to be Nigerians but the international court of justice decided otherwise. The independence they are fighting for is not against Nigeria but against Cameroon which have taken possession of their land. You are a complete illiterate, you are ignorant to the matter yet you open your mouth only to spit your usual excrements on Nigeria and call for Nigeria to disintegrate. The man asking the question is asking if Nigeria should help Bakassians militarily or not, so now go and hang yourself out of shame and rest in peace.

What is your fear my friend? the reason why you see different groups agitating for self determination in Nigeria is a sign, "Boko haram" is the battle cry of the Muslims north,and they are engage in a bloody battle to defend and or implement this mindset,are these people you want to belong in the same country with?the fight and death of these Islamic fundamentalist has not been for nothing.

Nigeria has already been fulfilling their plan on their behalf,they are deadly serious,same as other groups that want out of nigeria!can u really stop these insecurities spreading across northern Nigeria?i will advice you to start thinking outside the box so that you will not be caught unaware

Dawdy: what should nigeria do?

other should follow suits'as ogonis,Oduduwas,biafrans,and arewa,are fighting for independent states...

Bakassi we hail you for your courage and freedom.(Freedom fighters) you can also tune on 4.2mHz and 5.2MHz band to hear the truth and the suffering of bakassi people and their call for sovereign state of independent bakasssi land...people have heard the sound of freedom better avoid the sea between 11th and 12th of august if u love your life.


FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT and liberate your land from oppressors and enjoy your freedom and peace,children ,great grand children,will have a bright future and be proud of their fathers land....

Bakassi has taken its destiny in its own hands as it declared its independence, almost a decade after International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that the oil-rich Bakassi did not belong to Nigeria but Cameroun.

In a show of independence the “New Country” hoisted its own flag. It hoisted a blue, white and red flag with 11 stars on the blue colour.

Bakassi also started a radio station which began on August 6 at noon and operates on 4.2MHz and 5.2MHz band. The Bakassi Self-Determination Front (BSDF) is the mastermind behind the cessation.

Commander-General of the BSDF, Ekpe Ekpenyong Oku, said arrangements had been made with some international liberation groups to assist the Bakassi natives in the battle with Cameroun who are sending in troops to quell the declaration of independence by the group. Residences have already been warned to flee so as not to be caught in the cross fire.

“Please for the umpteenth time, we plead with our people to leave Abana now. The fight is going to be thickest and fiercest now that our brothers from the northern and eastern flanks have fully arrived. Bakassi we hail thee.” Oku said.

“Throughout history, injured people have had to resort to arms in their self-defence where peaceful negotiations fail. Bakassi people are no exception. Our right to self-determination is imminent; some will die, but some will live to reap from our labour.” he added

The BSDF also warned travellers to keep away from the sea close to Bakassi and the Camerouns between August 11 and 12, as that is when the battle for independence will be fiercest.

Can any of you here honestly say that being a Nigerian really makes you happy and pride?can you honestly say that you are having a wonderful life in Nigeria.

2 can you really say Nigeria gives you justice?

Final can you honestly say the following for yourself?

"Yes Nigeria have provided these things for me and i am happy with the quality of life,i,my family,my community,and my ethnic group has in these areas of life!

just want to know that's all..

Finally former eastern regions have provided electricity broken the country's record, which no other region even came close to that,i believe that power should stay in Eastern region for nigeria to develop....

i found out that the same road T.A.ORJI commissioned the roads are bad,bad job was done, everything has gone from bad to worst
look



UKWU MANGO COMMISSIONED BY T A ORJI

Mr.chippychappy:
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INDEED

i dont see the reason why some "DUMBO" will come on a forum that got nothing to do with him, absolutely got nothing to do with him

Chief Missioner of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Imam Abdurrahman Ahmad, has said that the present federal system of government in the country has turned the 36 governors to beggars.

The cleric said at the Ogun State government organized Ramadan special Iftar (breakfast) held in Abeokuta at the weekend that all tiers of government should be accountable, transparent and fair in their dealings with the people, noting that this would guarantee peace and security in the land.