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Politics / Re: Peter Obi Donates ₦‎20 Million To Foundation Hospital Nsukka by Bekool(m): 2:23pm On Nov 13, 2023
Great man no time for self pity this is someone that was openly cheated in the last election but has refused to stay down or relegated the man just keep showing haters that love truly conquers all evils. Some politicians that lost out in the just concluded elections have since gone on hibernation waiting for the next election to reappear but that's just not the case with peter obi the apc nightmare.

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Politics / Re: Is Orji Uzor Kalu Bad Market For Igbo Presidency In 2023? By Alexander Ubani by Bekool(m): 2:42pm On Aug 01, 2020
Thandiubani:
I was a tiny little boy at Government College Umuahia in 1999 when Orji Uzor Kalu began his first reign as the Governor of Abia state. It was after years of military bastardization of the country's economy and an uninterrupted looting spree by its evil-minded officers, just after the 'heavenly' intervention that led to the death of Nigeria's most notorious thief, Sani Abacha.

The atmosphere for a democratic system of government was at most cheering, expectant, and very accommodating with many Nigerians believing that the return to democracy would erase decades of satanic leadership from the men in boots. It is over 20 years ago, and here I am a sad grown man writing about someone who governed my state while I was still a little boy, now harbouring political desires to rule the nation. Sadly, since the exile of the military from the helms of our political and economic affairs, we have witnessed little or no change.

The faint memories I have of Orji Kalu are not that bad. I could remember coming out of the school gate in my pink shirt, brown short with brown sandals, brown belt, and school bag, seeing a long white bus conveying hundreds of students free of charge all the way from Umudike through, National Root Crops Research Institute, then Government College, Ofeke to Umuahia main town. It was a sight to behold as smiles on their faces could not hide the joy of such a gift. There were also road constructions in Abia state, and he was very popular at the time, young and desirous to work. Truth be told, his reign was not that spectacular.

Examining the political and moral credentials of Orji Uzor Kalu, putting into perspective the changing political dynamics, it is quite safe to say he is formidable but flawed. He has an obese wealth of political experience having served as a two-time governor and now senator. He has the financial muscle to blow our ears away with his campaigns across the 36 states of the federation, even Abuja. Such is his envious political resume that supporters recently besieged him asking him to declare for the presidency in 2023.

Honestly, I believe Kalu shouldn't waste his money on campaigns trying to please sycophants urging him to run for president in 2023. Being a two-time governor and now senator is enough privilege in his exasperating political career. It will be a chase after the wind for him to heed the call of desperate people and waste his time, energy, and resources on a campaign that is dead on arrival.

Of course, he has political reach outside the south and can boast of few political allies; but there are myriads of problems confronting him should he dare declare for president in 2023.

Kalu has a serious corruption case hanging on his neck after serving as Abia state governor for 8 years. To be honest, many people still consider him guilty even after the Supreme Court ruling. He is alleged to have stolen N7.1billion from Abia state treasury for which he was found guilty and sentenced to 12 years in prison by a High Court before the Supreme Court nullified the prison sentence.

Interestingly, the Supreme Court based its judgment on the fact that Justice Mohammed Idris who sentenced Kalu to 12 years imprisonment had already become a Justice in the Court of Appeal, so should not have sat at the High Court to entertain Kalu's case. The Supreme Court after nullifying the sentence, ordered a retrial. The curious part is that all the evidence used to nab Kalu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission leading to his conviction by the High Court are still intact and incontrovertible. So, should the case come up again, it is likely to follow the same process that led to his earlier conviction. This baggage is too heavy for someone who wants to be the first Igbo President since the fourth republic. In saner climes, a sensible man would forego his political ambition to clear his name, especially on an allegation that is troubling.

Even if he brushes aside the corruption burden hanging on his neck, the next curious question is: which party is going to give him ticket to run for president in 2023? I will bet one of my balls that the All Progressives Congress will not give its presidential slot to Orji Kalu. The political weather in Nigeria today, considering what happened in Edo state is a pointer to the fact that the ruling party will not want to risk losing power come 2023, as such will not want to give its presidential slot to someone who has corruption case hanging over his head. However, if he decides to use another platform other than the APC or the Peoples Democratic Party, his presidential ambition will suffer instant acute paralysis.

Kalu is aware that in a time like this, numbers are more important than money. Any politician desirous of fulfilling his or her political ambition to become Nigeria's president must declare under the two big parties in Nigeria or form an alliance with the big parties, anything less is just a mere dream. Kalu knows this and that is why the likes of Sowore, Mogalu and all these new breed of politicians who seem different from the old political hags have continued to fail because the Nigerian masses do not care about their resume or what they have to offer, but prefer to follow the big political parties sheepishly. Getting APC's presidential slot is another herculean task that will hamper Kalu's 2023 ambition.

Considering APC's performance in the last 5 years, Nigerians are obviously tired of the party. The unending promises that never were fulfilled have brought Nigerians untold hardship with people complaining bitterly over their decision to vote President Muhammadu Buhari as president. The bloodshed by bandits, Boko Haram, and herdsmen all over the country is a turnoff even to his most hardcore supporters. His inability to end the spilling of the innocent blood of our people by Boko Haram terrorists/bandits, the massive corruption in his government, and the crippling cost of living have turned fans of the administration to foes. It is going to be a hard year for APC come 2023 to bring out someone of Buhari's calibre, and for the life of it, Kalu is not that person.

I believe the reward for a political position should be measured by performance and not who has the biggest pocket. However, the awkward trend of putting people with big pockets ahead of our every political aspiration has always backfired leaving the masses in a cesspit of unending penury. That is why I believe should Kalu go-ahead to declare for the 2023 presidency, it will be a disaster for the chances of the Igbos to ascend the number one position in the land, at a time everyone knows it is there turn.

Ndigbo should open their eyes wide and search for the right man. Come as one and not allow the stupid idea of fronting 10 Igbo candidates in 2023 which breeds disunity. Let the old politicians go, bring in trailblazers who are capable of effecting real change for the benefit of all. Had Kalu come with no baggage, I am certain that he would have stood a very good chance of becoming President in 2023.

I love Kalu and harbour no ill-feeling towards him, but in 2023 he is not the man to lead the Igbos in Aso Rock.

Alexander Thandi Ubani writes from Lagos.
He's a journalist.
thandiubani@yahoo.com

Source: https://www.tori.ng/news/151172/is-orji-uzor-kalu-bad-market-for-igbo-presidency-i.html


Peter obi and umahi or even obiano are currently the best presidential candidates from the east but I doubt if the core muslim north will ever be supporting them they will rather prefer people like orji kalu and rochas who are more closer to them and understands their way of life very well.
Crime / Re: Why Babakaka Shehu Ngorg Was Killed By Uzonna Maduabuchi, His Fellow Soldier by Bekool(m): 2:21pm On Aug 01, 2020
Miracle1991:
did you read where the guy went on awol for 6 month? He ran away when d war was going on for 6 month and he still want army to pay him for work he did not do.
Listen. Running away from war front is treason.
That useless killer should be shot on the forehead. Period.

He probably went awol due to all the things we have been reading on the social media about the nigerian army am very sure the conditions are not encouraging. I blame him for coming back and not resigning.
Politics / Re: No Inch Of Yoruba Land Will Be Ceded To Fg's Creditors - Afenifere by Bekool(m): 1:28pm On Aug 01, 2020
You can't eat your cake and still have it back when amaechi was building the rail projects some yorubas were busy abusing gej and praising ameachi but they never knew what the terms of the agreement were. The SW and the north should make sure that the Chinese loans are going to be repaid otherwise their landed assets are going to be taken over by the Chinese no two ways about it.

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Crime / Re: Why Babakaka Shehu Ngorg Was Killed By Uzonna Maduabuchi, His Fellow Soldier by Bekool(m): 1:08pm On Aug 01, 2020
This is the wrong time to join the nigerian army mostly if u are from the SE or SS how can soildiers fighting in the war front be owed for months even blocking their bank accounts and also forcing them to remain in the war front even when it's time to see their families?
It's really a pity that igbo soildier with surely be sentenced to death by this brutal jihadist loving regime, if he was wise he should have quietly resigned or deserted instead of ending his life like this rip in advance.
Science/Technology / Re: Many Animals Are Way Bigger Than We Think (Photos) by Bekool(m): 10:19pm On Jul 31, 2020
WriterNig:
We often hear about the biggest animals that would easily tower over humans twice, thrice, and some even ten times. But how big, exactly, are they?

Let’s take the blue whale, which is known as one of the largest animals ever to exist. Imagine: the largest ever measured 110 feet long. If that doesn’t ring a bell just yet, think of it as longer than 2 packed school buses that seat 40 people each. It’s also longer than 18 grown men of 6 feet laid head to toe with each other.

If your head is spinning, right down below is a collection of animal photos that put their size into perspective and do the "just imagine" part for us. From very large Maine coons to gigantic Siberian tigers, these are the big boys and girls of the animal kingdom.


https://www.boredpanda.com/animal-size-comparison/


1. Clydesdales


2. A Bison's Head


3. An Elephant Seal


4. A Great Dane


5. A Lions Head


6. Salt Water Crocodile


7. A Whale's Skull


8. A Bear's Paw


9. A Harpy Eagle Talons


10. A Hammerhead Bat


11. A Leatherback Turtle


12. A Lions Paw
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13. A Whale Fin Next To The Entire Skeleton Of A Human


12. A Crocodile


13. A Bald Eagle


14. Horse Lungs


15. A Siberian Tiger
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16. A Polar Bear Paw


17. A Giant African Land Snail


18. A Wombat


19. A Great Dane's Paw


20. A Blue Whale's Skull


21. A Whale's Heart
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Some of these animals are really very terrifying u stand no chance if you ever meet them in the wild.
Politics / Re: Ononuju Asks Amaechi To Resign Over Deal Conceding Nigeria Sovereignty To China by Bekool(m): 8:32pm On Jul 31, 2020
SmartPolician:
I was even defending the deal until I saw a video where Amaechi explained the controversial clause.

While I thought that the deal said that the Chinese should go after the project done with the loan, the deal, according to the minister, says that they can grab any national asset of their choice.

Only God knows what these idiots have been signing behind our backs until the house of reps exposed this clause. Nigerian government is not known to repay loans.

No doubt, Nigeria is technically finished


Jeeez is that actually the agreement? I thought it's just only the assets that the loan was used to build this people have finished us.
Celebrities / Re: Angela Okorie Marries Desmond 'Chuchu' In A Beach Wedding (Pictures) by Bekool(m): 11:29am On Jul 31, 2020
DebbieBianca:
Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has married her fiance Desmond a.k.a Chuchu in a romantic beach wedding.

The actress took to her Instagram page today to share lovely photos of the couple dressed in their stylish wedding outfits as they tied the knot in the presence of their close family members.

The couple got engaged over the weekend.

Watch The Video Below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WfvK0mYtH0

This tall couple will surely give birth to children who will be taller than 7ft. undecided
Career / Re: Olumide Akpata Emerges Nigeria Bar Association President by Bekool(m): 10:45am On Jul 31, 2020
igwe699:
AUTHENTIC NEWS GIANT

Olumide Akpata has emerged the President of Nigeria Bar Association NBA beating his rivals at the 2020 Elections.

Olumide Akpata Polled a total of  9891 votes beating his closest rival Dr Babatunde Ajibade who polled a total of 4328 votes while Julius Oladele Adesina scored 3982 votes.






https://authenticng.com/olumide-akpata-nigeria-bar-association-new-president-results/


Congrats to him this guy used to be my church member back then in warri.
Politics / Re: Bashir El-Rufai Condemns The Decay Of Infrastructure In Abia State by Bekool(m): 10:16am On Jul 31, 2020
MelesZenawi:
El-rufai son Basher condemns the decay of infrastructure in Abia state

Look at who is talking someone whose father is presiding over a state where human beings are butchered daily like cows.

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Politics / Re: Yoruba World Congress Holds Meetings In Over 200 Lgs Simultaneously by Bekool(m): 10:03am On Jul 31, 2020
rummmy:
Yolobar Don enter delta and Edo?
Clowns everywhere..


There's actually a small indigenous yoruba speaking community in anioma delta state I don't know how or when they migrated there.
Politics / Re: How Alex Mascot Ikwechegh Empowers Abia State Indigenes by Bekool(m): 9:41am On Jul 31, 2020
AlexReports:
Uncovering The Notable Capacity Impact Of Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Nigeria Politician, Businessman And Philanthropist

In the history books of Nigeria, which happens to be the giant of Africa, the people of Abia State and the Aba community may have been privileged to produce the first ever youngest politically elected Chairman of a Local Government Area in Nigeria at 28years. The reverberation from the extensive and countless achievements of the Abia State born Alex Mascot Ikwechegh cannot be underemphasized.

The young and vibrant politician, bussinessman, philanthropist and impact-maker, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, is currently the Chief Executive Officer of GrossField Group, a conglomerate agency that majors in international trade, construction, real estate, property development, oil and gas. The GrossField Group presently homes GrossField Construction LTD, GrossField Energy and GrossField Merchants LTD which are operational across several states in Nigeria, including Abuja, Lagos and Abia State.

As a Philanthropist and Humanitarian, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has continue to spearhead several campaigns to support humanity and leverage underprivileged persons. Some of his humanitarian activities includes, donations through his Scholarship Scheme, which was established to give underprivileged students in Abia State access to quality education, which has benefited over 250 indigent students in Abia State.

His foundation, Alex Ikwechegh Foundation has carried out several educational support programs and outreaches that has provided relief materials to victims of social, artificial and natural disasters in Nigeria. The Alex Ikwechegh Foundation has also spearheaded medical outreaches, which cuts across offsetting of hospital bills for citizens, visitations and several donations to various homes for motherless babies in Abia state. He has also supported the empowerment of youths in the state, which includes promotion of Aba-made products through mass purchase and donation of Aba-made products during outreaches and programs within and across Abia State.

Other supports by Alex Mascot Ikwechegh also includes his continuous donation of books, sandals, bags, exercise books to schools in several Local Government Areas of Abia State and the recent distribution of free petrol and kersene to Abia state residents, few months ago to mark his birthday.

Haven been described as a perfect blend of inherited riches and self-acquired fortune, with an Inventive and dogged attitude, his development mindset has yet remained unequivocally mounted on progressive engagements for impacts and sustainability for the people of Abia state. Little wonder he was listed among top 50 Most Influential Igbo People In Nigeria alongside Arthur Eze, Elumelu, Adichie, Peter Obi, Chimamda Adichie, Others. Until now, the people of Abia State and youths across Nigeria are beckoning on him to consider returning to politics leadership, stressing that he is a perfect replica of the leaders needed today in Nigeria.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/uncovering-the-many-sides-of-alex-mascot-ikwechegh/

His mom must be a white woman op which local govt in abia state is he currently the chairman I don't understand ur post?
Politics / Re: The Worst Road In Imo State, a death trap. by Bekool(m): 8:32pm On Jul 30, 2020
Alao046:
NEKEDE/IHIAGWA ROAD, DEATH TRAP: HEIGHTS OF WICKEDNESS.

This is Nekede/Ihiagwa, down to Obinze road, in Owerri west Local government area of Imo state. For over a decade now, this road has never been attended to in a way that suggest the government really want to fix it.

Nekede/Ihiagwa road is one of the busiest roads in Imo state, leading to the federal university of technology Owerri, the federal polytechnic Nekede, a monastery, a police training school, an industrial/business cluster, one of the biggest market in Owerri, one of the best seminary Bethel and a whole lot of other public and private establishments, yet the government hasn't deemed it fit to fix this road for good.

This road is the only express way to most villages in the local government area. While coming from the Owerri capital city through this road, you'll first meet Umudibia Nekede, then Umuoma Nekede, Ihiagwa, Eziobodo, Okolochi, Emeabiam, Umuokpor, Umunoha and Obinze... The indigenes of these villages are in tears, agony and filled with sadness because of the bad state of this road. The road has gotten too bad to an extent that the muddy water and sand now flows into people's living houses and compounds. This road has gotten so bad that, passerby's do not even see a space to put their legs while using the road.

We're not talking about vehicles and motorcycles... Those ones find it difficult to use this road because of the ugly state and concurrent damage it causes to their vehicles. Now the few commercial motorist that had to summon courage to use this roads charge exorbitantly to render transportation services to people within this area.

Before now, transportation fare from Umudibia to Owerri used to be #50 (fifty naira only) as time elapsed and the road started getting worse, it rose to #100 (hundred naira only). But as i type, the motorist here charge as much as #300 (three hundred naira) and a few others #400 (four hundred naira) from Umudibia Nekede to Owerri capital city.. A 15 minutes drive journey. Do we blame the motorist, definitely NO, we should blame the government for this difficult situation our people are facing.

When Hon Emeka Ihedioha was declared winner of the 2019 guber election in Imo state, he promised to fix this road. A few months later, work began, drainages were constructed and red mud were applied. The people of Nekede and other neighboring communities rejoiced and supported the contractors. Most of us had to volunteer to work for them free of charge just to ensure the road was fixed. I personally had to wake up every morning, stand in front of Assemblies junction to control traffic for the contractors, free of charge, all was aimed at ensuring nothing stops them from fixing this road... But our hopes was cut short when the former governor was dismissed.

The announcement of governor Hope Uzodimma gave us fresh hopes, after all, he would have mercy on us and continue to fix this road, but things maybe didn't work out as we hoped and now we're in severe pain over this road.

We're suffering, our people are having a tough time because of this road, shops and stores situated along this road doesn't make sales anymore because people do not ply the road to buy goods from the stores. Everyone is crying, the poor persons can't afford #300 to and #300 fro for just transportation to Owerri capital city.

We government's urgent intervention on this road, for crying out loud, this is a busy road. I wonder what these whole situation would look like when school finally resume and students flood everywhere again.

The good people of Nekede and other neighboring communities call on His Excellency, Governor Hope Uzodimma, to please use his good office to attend to our needs, please sir come and help the lives of these poor masses. Fix this road and make this situation easier for us. We'll forever be grateful if you do.

Credit: Infoscope Media

#Soaznews


But why did the contractor handling this important road during the time of ihedioha decided to abandon it when uzodima was sworn in didn't the former governor mobilize them enough to at least get the job done to up to seventy percent?
Crime / Re: Babakaka Shehu Ngorgi Shot Dead By Fellow Soldier In Borno by Bekool(m): 7:50pm On Jul 30, 2020
Ababbio:


https://saharareporters.com/2020/07/30/exclusive-newly-married-soldier-killed-fellow-military-colleague-borno


This is what you get when you recruit bokoharam members into the nigerian army buhari have destroyed this country.

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Crime / Re: Babakaka Shehu Ngorgi Shot Dead By Fellow Soldier In Borno by Bekool(m): 7:24pm On Jul 30, 2020
This is what you get when buhari's regime keeps recruiting bokoharam members into the nigerian army. undecided

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Crime / Re: First Bank Robbers In Okeho, Oyo Caught And Burnt (Viewers Discretion Advised) by Bekool(m): 7:10pm On Jul 30, 2020
Thejustw14:
Sincerely, the killers are worse, compared to the thieves.:!!:.
I'm human, I get mad but jungle justice is over the top. Doesn't mean I support stealing either.
It just had to be said.:!!:.


Sometimes this kind of jungle justice is justified. This gang might even be the same gang that have been raiding several banks in ondo state they usually leave behind them several dead innocent bank customers after their bloody robberies.

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Crime / Re: I Was Raped By Policeman For Not Wearing Face-Mask In Rivers - Widow Narrates by Bekool(m): 6:53pm On Jul 30, 2020
All kinds of very weird news always coming out from nigeria.
Politics / Re: Obaseki: Rigging Edo Election May Trigger Tragic Reactions Nationwide by Bekool(m): 11:43am On Jul 30, 2020
The apc knows quite very well that nigerians are not ready yet for any kind of revolution that's why they have the guts to continue to rig elections in nigeria. The governorship elections in kogi and osun states where openly rigged by them and nothing happened, they used the cjn to remove a popular governor in imo state nothing happened they could have also rigged out wike but it seems they thought about the crises it might generate for them and backed off considering that rivers state is the oil capital of nigeria. I don't see any free and fair elections in this edo governorship elections in September it's still the same people that are running things in aso rock and inec obaseki should just be prepared for the very worst.
Politics / Re: [BREAKING News] Repentant Boko Haram Fighters Have Ran Away, Rejoined The Group by Bekool(m): 11:07am On Jul 30, 2020
DonXavi:
[BREAKING News] Repentant Boko Haram Fighters Have Ran Away, Rejoined The Group —Senator Ali Ndume says on BBC

“They are like Kharajites. Many among those released have since ran away.They will never repent The government should know what to do about them.But not re introducing someone to you, who has killed your parent or your relations.”

“Haba. Not that he even apologized to you, he apologized to the government.His thinking was that government has failed,and that is why they are being pampered.

“This government’s programme is unacceptable to our people. The right thing is to stop it forthwith.

” If there is sincerity of purpose in this ,those in the IDP camps should be trained in various trades and vocation, so that they could start life again,” he said.

The BBC also featured a widow, who condemned the programme because Boko Haram insurgents killed her husband.

“This thing is hurting .They killed my husband in my presence , they killed my son. I’m left suffering with four young orphans. Till death, I will never forget that day.

” I was left with orphans, with no help or assistance .See how harsh life is today, someday we eat, another day we stay hungry. That is how we are suffering with the children.

“Look at the kind of care giving to the Boko Haram members. We that have suffered for 6 years now, we are not taken care of. But the repentant Boko Haram, truly government has not done justice here,’ she said.

Asked on how she was coping with life, the woman said all her remaining children were out of school.

“I am always washng, I do menial jobs to get N500 and take care of the children,” she said.

A male victim also told the BBC that Boko Haram insurgents killed their relations and chased them out of their home.

” They killed four of my close relations. In what capacity are we going to stay with them again?. Do we see them as human beings or animals? She asked.

” Or do they want us to meet them and take revenge? There will be a serious problem, ” he warned.

“They should go to Gwoza and Bama. Many of the repentant insurgents have rejoined the insurgency. There is nothing you can do to change a Boko Haram,” he said.

This is the change apc campaigned vigorously for in 2015 and gullible nigerians foolishly voted for them now see the outcome.
Politics / Re: Miyetti Allah Sets Up Vigilante Nationwide by Bekool(m): 10:52am On Jul 30, 2020
Premiumwriter:
But which kain problem be this?

They are the ones killing people everywhere and they are still the ones forming security outfits and still asking police to protect themselves.

Are they now forming security outfit to protect themselves from themselves?

Besides, these miyetti Allah suddenly grew bolder the moment buhari stepped in.

They will have no place to hide when buhari's regime tenure is finally over in 2023 I just pity the innocent ones amongst them. All those non fulani communities in the middle belt and the core north that the fulanis are currently occupying will definitely be recaptured by the real owners by then.
Politics / Re: The Origin Of Arochukwu, Ohofia, Abam And Ututu People Of Abia State by Bekool(m): 10:36pm On Jul 29, 2020
Atigba:
The Origin of Arochukwu, Ohofia, Abam, Ututu etc. - by Prof. J. Akuma-Kalu Njoku.

Around 16 century, the southern part of Igboland was originately inhabited by Oru people before some Igbos in the Northern part migrated to join Oru due to population pressure and depletion of quality of farmland.
*Note the Oru people who were the aborigines of The land stem from Igodomigodo.*

In addition to southward migration, another group of migrants, the Mben - Owan group, migrated from Igodomigodo/Edo State eastward across the Niger River and passed through Oru moving further eastward until they came to a place they called Be Ndi (Bende) Igbo, meaning Igbo territory. Some of the names of these immigrants who migrated from Igodomigodo and populated Bende were; Alayi, Igbere, Nkalu Itu, Abam, Ohofia, Ututu and Arochukwu.

These Igodomigodo immigrants aggressively displaced the original Anang and ibibio inhabitants of the area and claimed their forest and lands. The case of of Abam, Ohofia and Ututu was particularly poignant because of the brutal way they went about forest and land acquisitions. They faughtand virtually wiped out or displaced the aborigines. Thus, whereas the Igbo to Oru migration and settlement pattern were marked by pacts of mutual coexistence with the aborigines of Oru, the Mben - Owan trail to Bende was marked with incidences of displacement and subjugation.

J. Akuma-Kalu is an Associate professor of Folklore and Ethnomusicology in the Department of Folklore Studies and Anthopology at Western Kentucky University.

Source: Establishing Igbo Community Tradition in the United States: Lessons from Folkloristic.

*Nnadi Kanu is from Afara Ohofia and his ancestors are from Igodomigodo, present day Edo State. He should stop deceiving uneducated Igbos about Jewish ancestry.

Too much weed is not good.

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Politics / Re: The Origin Of Arochukwu, Ohofia, Abam And Ututu People Of Abia State by Bekool(m): 10:35pm On Jul 29, 2020
Atigba:
The Origin of Arochukwu, Ohofia, Abam, Ututu etc. - by Prof. J. Akuma-Kalu Njoku.

Around 16 century, the southern part of Igboland was originately inhabited by Oru people before some Igbos in the Northern part migrated to join Oru due to population pressure and depletion of quality of farmland.
*Note the Oru people who were the aborigines of The land stem from Igodomigodo.*

In addition to southward migration, another group of migrants, the Mben - Owan group, migrated from Igodomigodo/Edo State eastward across the Niger River and passed through Oru moving further eastward until they came to a place they called Be Ndi (Bende) Igbo, meaning Igbo territory. Some of the names of these immigrants who migrated from Igodomigodo and populated Bende were; Alayi, Igbere, Nkalu Itu, Abam, Ohofia, Ututu and Arochukwu.

These Igodomigodo immigrants aggressively displaced the original Anang and ibibio inhabitants of the area and claimed their forest and lands. The case of of Abam, Ohofia and Ututu was particularly poignant because of the brutal way they went about forest and land acquisitions. They faughtand virtually wiped out or displaced the aborigines. Thus, whereas the Igbo to Oru migration and settlement pattern were marked by pacts of mutual coexistence with the aborigines of Oru, the Mben - Owan trail to Bende was marked with incidences of displacement and subjugation.

J. Akuma-Kalu is an Associate professor of Folklore and Ethnomusicology in the Department of Folklore Studies and Anthopology at Western Kentucky University.

Source: Establishing Igbo Community Tradition in the United States: Lessons from Folkloristic.

*Nnadi Kanu is from Afara Ohofia and his ancestors are from Igodomigodo, present day Edo State. He should stop deceiving uneducated Igbos about Jewish ancestry.


Too much weed is not good. undecided

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Properties / Re: FIRS' 6% Stamp Duty Charge On Agreement. How It Affects You As Landlord/tenant by Bekool(m): 5:13pm On Jul 29, 2020
Aolconsult:


The money is not so much if you are to go with 0.78%

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What have the govt been doing with all the ones they have been collecting? They cant even provide basic things, nigerians don't feel the impacts of both the state and federal govts in their miserable lives they are the ones drilling bore holes in their various compounds, paying to evacuate their wastes, providing electricity by themselves the lists is countless yet this heartless govt is still adding more taxes on struggling poverty ridden helpless nigerians.
Politics / Re: Mamman Daura Dismisses Zoning, Denies Dictating Public Policy To President Buhar by Bekool(m): 4:47pm On Jul 29, 2020
It's only a very stupid Igbo person will actually believe that buhari who has never hidden his deep hatred for the igbos will hand over power to the same igbos in 2023. Politicians from the middle belt, SE, SS and SW are supposed to be fighting of how to get nigeria restructured not fighting of how to govern a country that is structurally ungovernable.
Politics / Re: Sanwo-Olu To Meet The Boy In The “Mummy Calm Down “ Video by Bekool(m): 3:41pm On Jul 29, 2020
Desperado78:
The Governor shared the news on his official Instagram and Twitter accounts few minutes ago and he also urged lagosians to calm down in this festive period.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu wrote:



https://mobile.twitter.com/jidesanwoolu/status/1288457491270045697

The video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM7VuqCeGvQ from earlier thread
https://www.nairaland.com/6019084/mummy-calm-down-boy-negotiates#92182912


That little boy has qualities of a nigerian politician he is a very a good negotiator, tinibu and sanwo olu must have noticed it that's why they want to meet him to start grooming him.
Politics / Re: . by Bekool(m): 1:26am On Jul 29, 2020
B3ACHSIDE:
One of the major problems bedeviling black people is disunity , and that's why they've always been easy to exploit and suffer numerous setbacks . Based on my research ,I think the Hausa/Fulani (North in general ) are the most cohesive group ,and that's why they have always been in power . The northern Nigeria stands a better chance at having a united and successful country than the south .
The southern ethnic groups are the least United .


You really need a brain check how can u claim hausa/fulanis are the ones more cohesive and united when their region is still the most voilent and chaotic in not only nigeria but the entire west africa? They are only using political voilence and fraud to remain in power nothing else not that they are actually more united than the better south.

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Foreign Affairs / Re: Iran Fires Missile At Mock US Aircraft Carrier During Exercise (Photos) by Bekool(m): 11:28pm On Jul 28, 2020
The persians can't rise again to become a world power their time is past.
Politics / Re: Lagosians Should Expect ‘O To Ge’ Revolution In 2023 – Bode George by Bekool(m): 10:50pm On Jul 28, 2020
nairavsdollars:
Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos

Chief Olabode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the year 2023 will be the end of the political dynasty in Lagos that has been holding the citizens hostage since the return of democratic rule in 1999.

Speaking in an exclusive interview with INDEPENDENT, George who is the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland said the ‘O to Ge’ Movement that ended the Saraki political dynasty in Kwara state will happen in Lagos in 2023.

He particularly singled out Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos and national leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) whom he accused of being a stranger but has appropriated all the resources of the state for his use.

“By 2023, I will be getting closer to 80. We will invoke the spirit of our forefathers. O to ge! We will do whatever is humanly possible to get those things back to the people.

“He (Tinubu) will not sit down in his room and be dictating who will be Speaker, Governor, senators and all that. We will invoke the spirit of the founding fathers, the original people of Lagos against all these greedy people”.

George who lamented the suffering of Lagosians, especially civil servants in the state also condemned the outrageous retirement benefits of governors in the state beginning from Tinubu, saying civil servants who served the state government meritoriously for 35 years don’t receive one per cent of what the governors get as retirement benefits.

“After appropriating all the resources of Lagos to themselves, when they retire, go and see their retirement benefits. Even civil servants who retire after 35 years don’t get one per cent of what they receive as retirement benefits.

“Two big houses in posh areas in Lagos, two big houses in posh areas in Abuja, apart from the number of cars they will be buying and changing for them every year. Common!
“If the late Brig.Gen. Mobolaji Johnson had done that if Papa Lateef Jakande did that and all the other governors had done that, what will be left. What is political management in this democratic dispensation? It is the complete management of the resources of that land for the benefit of the people, not for himself or his family. Enough is enough! O To Ge”.

“Lagos is like New York, a melting pot and the culture of Lagos people because it is a trading port, we respect people and don’t discriminate. Anybody who brings his wares to Lagos to sell will make the money and we are happy.

“Even if you want to land, we give you land to build your house and give you a sense of belonging; but then there must be that modicum of respect for our culture.

“Presently, the governor of Lagos, his deputy, the three senators, the Speaker, all the principal officers, Head of Service, the SSG is not Lagosians. It doesn’t happen in any state of this country except Lagos. It is not fair. We’ve had governors in the past who are not Lagosians but they will pay homage to the owners of the land,” he said.
https://www.independent.ng/lagosians-should-expect-o-to-ge-revolution-in-2023-bode-george/

The kind of juju tinibu is using to remain in control of lagos since 1999 must be a very potent one.

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Politics / Re: Boko Haram Executes, Amir Baba-kaka ‘Governor Of Lake Chad’ In Power Struggle by Bekool(m): 3:37pm On Jul 28, 2020
This means bokoharam is now running their own country with governors.
Politics / Re: $2.5bn Alleged Stolen Crude: Timi Frank Calls For Sack Of Mele Kyari by Bekool(m): 3:08pm On Jul 28, 2020
Why not ask for the resignation of the petroleum minister himself there is absolutely no way such huge theft could have ever happened without the knowledge of the petroleum ministry.
Properties / Re: Muhammad Nami: FIRS Plans Stamp Duty Palliatives For Tenants by Bekool(m): 11:03pm On Jul 27, 2020
Properties / Re: Muhammad Nami: FIRS Plans Stamp Duty Palliatives For Tenants by Bekool(m): 11:02pm On Jul 27, 2020
Will this still stop the babialla in aso rock from borrowing trillions from developed nations?

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