₦airaland Forum

Frigga13:
It affect igbo traders more my dear …

Is like no one is explaining this vat to you guys .. na una follow shout southern unity and today .. you guys are lost in the so called southern President..

They traders earn much above a million among other deals .. they’re not civil servants

Chai

I no get strength to enlighten una on this . .. public hearing is almost here ..

Listen to them

It should affect we Igbos. We don't mind. So face your front and deal with your issues quietly. Igbos will be okay with whatever happens eventually. We always are.

Frigga13:
God grant the Yoruba administration of Tinubu the wisdom to keep being foolish and stupid and the energy for his Yoruba tribe to keep abusing cursing and insulting every contrary opinion to theirs..

Amen..

Already said enough on Arewa .. I only want the Igbos to wake to reality of Obi in today Nigeria politics.

And also align political to take away this curse of an administration of the neck of Nigerians

The yoke is much and the pain is so severe…

Nigerians are crying .. pride must be humbled for the country to survive ..

Arewa is ready
Northwest is ready
North central has already aligned
South and East…

What’s happening?

The bill favors no one … no state .. but Lagos ..

And it’s all in Tinubu’s interest to lord Nigeria as he lords Yoruba people

The propaganda of North this and that is false ans a deep misrepresentation..
Which many Igbos and southerners has bought

Now for those east and south reading this ..

What’s is the interest of your states .. your local government or yourself on this bill..

Aside that they told you beer money will not go to Arewa and all gibberish..

But no one is telling you.. that Lagos will be made a center .. that who controls Lagos will be controlling even your local government chairman and you counselor.. your kings and all

They chanted southern unity and southern President

Yet 85% of this government are all Yoruba people.

The north are 1 million times political smarter than the south and they see it all ..

Wake up !

And your political smartness has kept you in.perpetual penury and illiteracy. What is the value of such mumu smartness?

Morbeta11:
https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/30/nigeria-cant-afford-another-civil-war-gowon/

This blood-thirsty spent old f.ool is trying hard to become relevant again. He should just to and start making atonements for his grievous iniquities in preparation for a decent death.

Salewa97:
Nice one from Peter Obi

His supporters should try and emulate this his good gesture instead of always being bitter online

His supporters are only copying MC Oloma and Sam Daddy who are your mentors.

deeway200:
Tithing is personal. I don't pay it but won't criticize anyone who does. If you believe in it , who am I to stop you and if you don't,who am I to compel you. Do anything that works for you

I agree with you that tithing is personal. But the problem is that the pastors are making it seem compulsory and guilt trip those who dare not to pay.

DomPerignon:
Your fellow aboki welfare case is opposed to the bill because it ends the dependency of taking tax revenue generated from productive southern states and given it to them and your useless SE .

I have been warning about you ibos and how you will align with the north to prevent restructuring.


Thank God you are all now proving me right.

Even your saviour Tinubu has abandoned restructuring.

Kokaine:
He is wrong. It's not allowed in islam

Tolerance and homogeneity are two different things. We can coexist and still be different.

You must not worship the way I worship and I must not worship like you for us to live peacefully together.

Your Muslim brazers have left you behind in bigotry. Hehehe

Napata77:
Paris rolls out the red carpet for President Tinubu in a grand State Reception only reserved for major world leaders, in a sign of Nigeria's rising profile on the international stage, and a clear affirmation of her status as the Giant of Africa.

Because you know he is a very minor West African leader.

yoruboid:
So go to bed angry

You BATists have no single shame left. Just shopping for every piece of nonsense to validate a government

Atunga:
Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is scheduled to face charges in May 2025 potentially, according to Finnish authorities.

A Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, Mikko Laaksonen, confirmed to The PUNCH via email on Tuesday that the district court had set May 2025 as the deadline for prosecutors to present possible charges against Ekpa.

The Finnish government had last week announced the arrest of Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing.

Finnish police confirmed that Ekpa, described as the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, allegedly used social media to promote violence in the South-East region, targeting civilians and authorities

Pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, who was arrested in Finland for alleged terrorism-related activities, is scheduled to face charges in May 2025 potentially, according to Finnish authorities.

A Senior Detective Superintendent at Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation, Mikko Laaksonen, confirmed to The PUNCH via email on Tuesday that the district court had set May 2025 as the deadline for prosecutors to present possible charges against Ekpa.

The Finnish government had last week announced the arrest of Ekpa alongside four others on suspicion of terror-related activities, including incitement to violence and terrorism financing.

Finnish police confirmed that Ekpa, described as the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile, allegedly used social media to promote violence in the South-East region, targeting civilians and authorities.


According to local publication Yle, Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on charges of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.

The publication reported that the Finnish Central Criminal Police confirmed the arrests in a statement last Thursday, noting that the other suspects were apprehended for allegedly financing terrorist activities.

Giving an update on the case in response to The PUNCH enquiries, detective Laaksonen noted that the investigation was ongoing, and no further details could be disclosed.

Asked when Ekpa’s case would come up in court, he replied, “Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details can be disclosed.

“The date for bringing up possible charges by the prosecution was set by the district court to May 2025.”

He noted that Ekpa and the Finnish authorities may request a re-evaluation after two weeks.

“In a basic situation regarding the remand, the next possible hearing can be held no earlier than two weeks from the previous hearing, should the parties in question seek for the matter to be re-evaluated by the district court,” Laaksonen explained.

The case has drawn significant international attention, with Finnish authorities confirming that cross-border cooperation is integral to the investigation.

However, officials have refrained from providing further information about the nature or extent of the international collaboration.

“International cooperation is part of the investigation due to the nature of the case but no further comments can be given on the subject at this point,” the NBI stated.

Ekpa gained notoriety for his calls to boycott Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, which led to violent enforcement measures and attacks on residents.

He was first arrested in February 2023 for inciting violence and issuing sit-at-home orders to Igbos and other South-East residents.

The suspect’s activities prompted global petitions from Nigerians urging the Finnish and Nigerian governments, as well as the European Union, to take action.

In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Leena Pylvanainen, to demand Finland’s cooperation in addressing the threats posed by Ekpa.

Last Thursday, the District Court of Päijät-Häme, Finland, ordered that Ekpa be imprisoned “with probable cause on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent.”

Ekpa, a Finnish citizen of Nigerian origin, was accused of inciting crimes with terrorist intent, while the other suspects face charges of financing terrorism.

As a prominent figure in the separatist Indigenous People of Biafra, he has championed a controversial call for an independent Biafran state.

His rhetoric escalated in recent years, with explicit endorsements of violence and disruptions to Nigerian elections.

Finnish authorities have linked Ekpa to coordinated attacks targeting civilians and the security forces, with investigations tracing some of these activities back to 2021.

His use of social media as a platform for incitement and fundraising is a central element of the case.

The sit-at-home orders enforced by the ESN had caused devastating economic consequences in the South-East.

According to reports, the region has lost over ₦4trn in two years due to these activities and the resulting insecurity.

On the heels of Ekpa’s detention, the Federal Government said it would monitor the legal proceedings in Finland.

In a statement by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Friday, the government described Ekpa’s arrest as a critical step in addressing IPOB’s activities and mitigating the influence of transnational actors on Nigeria’s national security.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that the arrest of Mr Simon Ekpa is a significant development in addressing the activities of IPOB and also neutralising the influence of transnational actors on our national security.

“The ministry will continue to monitor the legal proceedings and provide further updates as the case progresses,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the Senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has hailed the arrest of Ekpa in Finland as a significant step toward curbing violence in the South-East.

Abaribe, who spoke in an interview on Channels Television on Monday, expressed hope that Ekpa’s detention would discourage those instigating unrest in the region.

Abaribe accused Ekpa and his followers of exploiting the Biafra agitation to perpetrate crimes, deviating from the peaceful ideals of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

“The arrest of Simon Ekpa is something that is very welcome because this will tell all those people at home, who are purveyors of violence and instigated by Simon Ekpa that he actually said that he is just a content creator and not a serious person,” he said.

The senator stressed that IPOB originally sought a non-violent referendum but lamented how criminals have co-opted the movement to unleash mayhem.

“And what has happened is that a legitimate quest by the IPOB seeking a non-violent referendum was turned by all these kidnappers because they have found a key because, to average Igbo people, when you say Biafra, you must be doing the right thing.

“Whatever they say they are doing in the south-east is not supported by anybody in the south-east. All you have is a band of criminals.

“Also, our security agencies find it difficult to discern between a criminal and somebody who is saying he is doing agitation. So, every little thing that happens, they would say it is IPOB,” Abaribe explained.

Speaking on the purported plot by IPOB to declare the Republic of Biafra on December 2, the counsel for the group, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, called for peace and unity in the South-East, urging those involved in violence and false agitations to abandon their divisive actions.

The lawyer dismissed rumours circulating on social media about the planned Biafran declaration, reassuring that the day would pass without incident.

Ejiofor in a statement on Monday advised residents of the region to reject the baseless claims surrounding the event, emphasizing that freedom cannot be achieved through violence.

https://punchng.com/terrorism-finnish-court-sets-may-2025-deadline-for-ekpas-trial/

They didn't rendition him back to Nigeria again for summary trial? Nigeria's government and her security apparatchik need a little more exposure.

Salewa97:
The writer just wasted his time on the epistle.

Abati's assertion was spot on.

The Igbos are the only tribe who would tell you that you can't buy land from them even as an in-law.

If you go to Igbo land, you would be told that you must marry from the same village you want to buy land from.

Na only the Igbos dey do that.

Which community in Igboland have you experienced this kind of situation with? Or are you just catching cruise on any topic that seems to tar Igbos whom you love to hate?

Thunderfayamods:
Lies ! Not at the rate he is doing it now.

Goal post is shifting. You will soon grow weary.

Shadomaan7:
Good.

Peter Obi is not a bad person. He just have some bad supporters which he couldn't control like the way the president supporters are doing.

Even if he is a bad person, we still love him. The ones putting pepper in our eyes ain't good either.

Paraman:
Which kin yeye truth is he saying? He made a careless statement.

APC robot. Refute his claim with facts not just a shallow counterclaim.

FreeStuffsNG:
“Dr. Odoh Bernard Ifeanyi is not and has never been a tenure staff of the university, let alone being confirmed as a professor by the institution.
And he became a VC

One needs to diligently query certificates from all these glorified secondary schools like Unizik, Fugus etc. Little wonder, most of their certificates are not recognized outside Nigeria and serious employers don't accept their certificates. These obscene and appalling things I am reading may be far deeper.

If Dr Odoh Bernard was not appointed as VC, the bubble wouldn't have burst open like this. Imagine the number of dissertations he has approved as a 'professor '. There will probably still be many like him in these glorified secondary schools like Unizik, Fugus etc.

Don't choose or attend schools like these glorified secondary schools but many will not listen because they don't want to study very hard, re-write JAMB and WAEC then score very high to meet the high admission standards of prestigious schools like UNILAG, UI et al.

The Minister of Education should audit these things to weed out all dubious professors in the system. I heard of a very serious academic fraud in UNN involving a Professor too. That academic fraud scandal reportedly has taken an international dimension sef. NUC needs to take its job more seriously!

I thought NUC had a platform to monitor these things yet this scenario occurred. Heads need to roll in NUC too.

The deposed VC obtained his professorship from FUGUS and wanted to be the VC of UNIZIK, but was resisted by the the university. Why then are you accusing UNIZIK of being a glorified secondary school if not because of hate?

bitbillionaire:
You are actually the foolish one here young man because you are looking at what I wrote from a wrong perspective that betrays extreme narrow-mindedness and lack of mental depth.

The title of the thread is about husbands who are pastors not enjoying their marriage because of the bad behaviour of their wives NOT about wives abandoning their husband due to difficulties (whatever that means).

No good and wise woman would abandon a good, loving and caring husband just because of some temporary financial or other crisis of life likewise, no wise man would abandon a wonderful caring wife who is going through some challenges!

The point I made was, if after marriage you discover that you made a terrible mistake in your choice of a life partner, you notice some deep rooted character flaws and evil nature in the person you married to, and you are able to see clearly that your life and destiny is not safe and secure while such a person is still in your life you have a God-given right to terminate the marriage and be free provided you did not make a vow in God's presence to stay married to the person till death. Because if you made that vow your destiny is sealed!

So it's better you don't make that vow unless you know the person you are about to get married to to the very core. You know the condition of his soul, spirit and body and you are willing to accept unconditionally and forever what you saw in the person and live with it.

Mentally shallow, narrow-minded folks like you should learn not to jump to conclusion and condemn somebody's comment until you have a clear understanding of what he is saying.

You are obviously too young and inexperienced for this conversation. You will soon grow and learn women

Samantha125:
I know two women who naturally had their last born children while in their 50s and the children are healthy.

So having children over the age of 40 might be risky, but it's still possible.

Or the woman can decide to have her eggs frozen until she's found the right man and then have a surrogate carry the children for her... We are far more wiser than our forefathers with the kind of technology we have today.

Working against natural order makes simple things complex. Just hear what you are suggesting. Are you for real or just trying to sway opinion your way?

helinues:
Fubara, come down from your high horse.

You have already wasted 1 year plus doing nothing but fighting others

We like the waste. Leave him alone. Yoruba slave

psucc:
When the Hamas strike Israel, the hit the military or their facilities but when the Israel hits back, the kill women and children.

Boy, go and read your books.

Bendeco02:
If you beleive this, then your IQ is below flashing credit.

So, a land seller will first ask your tribe before selling land to you?

Hate can really make someone believe every rubbish


Una talk say Igbo can sell his brother for money. Na the same una wide mouth dey talk say Igbo no dey sell land to other tribe

Chai

Why are yorubas like this?

Hate is their oxygen. Let them breathe in peace na. Abi you want them to suffocate?

PeeKayh:
https://igberetvnews.com/1475748/hon-alex-ikwechegh-marks-one-year-transformative-leadership-aba-north-south/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjvnG4g_V_w?si=Hglam2wdLe1RiZrf

Poorly packaged damage control. What we are waiting for is his sentencing for assault and threat to life.

docdes:
Why are Ngozis always breaking records? Cong to her.

Ngozi is Blessing. Names are very powerful.

CodeTemplarr:
Too vague to assume bandits did this.

Your wish. Anything to cast doubt so that Tinubu will look good.

overdrive:
Atiku will be laughing in Swahili

Reno will be next. He is lucky they used Bwala first, and not him, to demonstrate how men that lack honour and principle should be treated.

Babangidapikin:
hope this is not the new hustle in town , I don't see any crowded road, you ought to give way, sirens are for emergency ....Happy Martial bliss

Even in the U.S once a security vehicle on it's siren , you ought to give way else you do be arrested.

See the harm the repeated abuse on your phyche as a Nigerian has done to you. Real pathetic

RandomFellow:
The company has to be paid, and that, not below market rates. It's the law

While Trump appeared on the most popular podcasts free. May be that law is only meant for the Democratic party.

owukpa:
https://dailypost.ng/2024/11/19/tithe-reno-omokri-under-fire-over-remarks-on-pastor-becky-enenche/

It is actually between Reno and Becky Enenche. Don't drag innocent Christians into a feudthat concerns them not. BTW, attack on Becky is not attack on Christianity. Be guided.

Karlman:
This is really bad, and there is no excuse why anyone should be treated like this.

I totally agree. But life governed by cause and effect. Lets also hear the full story so that others will learn a lesson or two.

jubrilELsudan:
DEM GO KPAI DIS STUPID BOY VERY SOON

By their fearfulness we shall know their tribe.