₦airaland Forum

tutu= cool/cold (adjective, adverb)
otutu = cool/cold (noun)

gbona= warm/hot (adjective, adverb)
igbona =warm/ hot (noun)


I don't know where "itutu" comes from. maybe it's a misinterpretation or an old Yoruba word that's no longer extant.

alj harem:
you wan kill them ?

some of these peoples' posts are really just daydreams and fairy-tales. you can only laugh and ignore such comments.

alj harem:
The Yorubas have set up a committee which inculded the kwara, edo and kogi (I am sure Itsekiris we join in)

It included representatives from yoruba speaking parts of Kwara, Edo and Kogi states.
we have no control over the hausa parts of that states neither should we want it. I like the analogy of the trojan horse that a poster used on a different thread. why would we want to include hausas representatives in a yoruba-centric committee?

alj harem:
Yes it was done, but so did the south rigged. We cannot explain the sudden increase of population in the South.

not necessary, let not result to another tribal thread

what? you don't think this is already a tribal thread?
think again, bro.

Beaf:
Did you see kids voting in any other part of Nigeria or grass now growing in your head?
The deception those kids represent is what the core-North calls its huge population. Kids make up between a quarter and half of core-Northern voters, Chadians, Nigeriens, Camerounians, Sudanese etc make up another quarter at least.
What this implies is that we can cut the official census figures of the North by half (at least) without shaking.

at least it's more creative than the ballot box stuffing tactic used in iboland.

ok this is getting serious. something ought to be done to stop this tension

una ibo peeps no dey tire.
every minute you must create a hausa bashing topic or a yoruba bashing topic.
dem swear for your mama?

Dudu_Negro:
Ahhh, Shoolaa! Iwa leshin oro ke?

"Owe leshin oro"! T'oro ba sonu. . . owe l'afin wa!

lol
that was funny

Akwasi:
Im shocked in my quest for an information, it has turned into a blame game. I'M NOT INTERESTED IN WHO SENT THE GHANAIANS AWAY. Forgive me if my subject is misleading. I want what caused it and how the times were.

About the person who asked if I'm a Nigerian fermenting trouble, Im not. I'm a full blooded African seeking information

please don't listen to that wilygoat.
he is just an insecure Arrow whose days in Lagos are numbered.

I hope your question has been answered.
Ghanians kicked us out of their country. so we kicked them out of our country. an eye for an eye.
your country never realized that a retaliation would hurt your country more since there were more of you guys on our land.
I'm glad that those days are past us sha.

tarano:
Nonsense, this was [i]ti[/i]t for tat,

former Ghanaian president Busia's Aliens Compliance Order of 1969 led to the deportation of over 300, 000 Nigerians mostly Yorubas,
In 1983, Nigeria deported up to 1 million Ghanaian and other African immigrants when Ghana was facing severe drought and economic problems,
So do me I do you, God no go vex,

The last chapter has not been written yet, in this deportation saga,

YUP. very correct.
Ghana deported Nigerians first and then we retaliated.

mostly nigerians at home.
ex. yahooze scams, niger delta problems, boko haram problems etc

nigerians abroad are not plenty enough to affect the country's image that much. although they are just as troublesome.
for example, most foreigners can't even tell a Nigerian from a Liberian when they meet one.

fashola should remain in the SW abeg. It will be a waste to let him go.
when he is done with his 2 terms in lagos, let him go and do 2 terms in oyo state.
after that is done, let him come back to lagos for another 2 terms 
then he can run for presidency.

Desola:
Hausa man for president ojare.

Fashola, go and relax, we need you in Oodua republic instead.

a racist israel?
I wonder how the black ibos will take this news.

I won't carry the discussion further. goodnite

Olodostein:
If you come to Kano and say that,I bet you will be lynched by the nearest Hausa man who detest BH with passion. Do not be silly enough to put yourself on the line just to make senseless point and score cheap political points. Your words might come back to bite you for REAL!

A word is enough for the wise.

and what exactly will I be doing in Kano, if I may ask?

Olodostein:
Yoroobas(especially the men;so feminine in thoughts and posture) always running their mouths stupidly and insensitively without thinking.

these same men have all your women drooling like dogs so they must be doing something right.
yea my comment there was a bit insensitive and I apologize but  I think your tribe is the most insensitive. your people have no diplomatic tact whatsoever and it's evident all over this website. sometimes you are d ones who ask for it.

Waheed Burshan, a senior representative of the NTC, told Al Jazeera that the tribal leaders were looking for political power, but the ordinary people of the east wanted a unified Libya.

“Well obviously, all Libyans have the right to express their opinion. But the fact is, for Libyans to consider such a split in the country and its governance, I think it is clearly not advisable. The Libyan people will not stand for it,"

all these opportunistic leaders sef. gadaffi is gone and now is time for them to divide the cake.

lagcity:
There's really no sign that Ibos will go to Biafra without another round of killings. Ibos need a catalyst. If you really want something, you don't need a catalyst to go for it.

in order for biafra to exist,
only a thorough extermination will do.
boko haram ain't don't nothing enough get rid of them although they are trying.

Olodostein:
Nigeria is a fleeting illusion. Everyone is in denial. Suffering and smiling. An average igbo person is not known as a talkative like the Yoruba's. Xcuse my jingle . When jungle mature, then you will really know if they deeply want it or not. No one predicted the civil war that ensued 1966. In fact, boko haram nearly caused civil war last January. We all want a peaceful resolution but anything that goes, is fine with the future great Biafra .

we ofemmanus will be glad to see you leave and throw a big owambe send off party. with oily jollof rice to complete it.  
have a safe and blessed journey back to your homeland.

Why isn't there an association of southwestern states already in existence? the region definitely needs to work better together and I agree with the emphasis on agricultural development.

-----

Onlytruth:
This is the KEY point.

I cannot quarrel with this at all 

although the comment was sensible,
we all know Fashola's agenda there was political. ie to yab the rival PDP members (see quote below)

The day did not end without exchange of fire among some of the leaders belonging to different political parties.

The exchanges became very hot when Governor Aregbesola blamed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for destroying the core values of the South-West and taking the zone light years back when it ruled the country for eight years.

Toaskarity:
but Nigeria shouldnt try this with country like america or even britain atleast not now maybe tomorrow when chinesse econmy grows bigger than america 

the fact that nigeria is trying it with SA shows that our govt is pretty confident of our standing on the continent.
we aren't scared of them.

that's good news I s'pose

lagcity:
Bros, calm down. I personally would like to see Biafra but your own Igbo people don't want it. How's that our fault? If you guys are right that Igbos truly yearn for Biafra, then they sure have a strange way of showing it. They are fvcking apathetic. Xcuse my lingo. We Nigerians are not seeing any signs that you ppl really want Biafra. Maybe there's a secret understanding that Igbos will keep quiet about Biafra and suddenly spring a surprise attack and blitzkrieg! No? That's a very smart strategy but I don't think that's the case here. Igbos are simply indifferent, sorry.

imagine all the ibos flocking to the north despite the threat of boko haram. talkless of the ones flocking to lagos and its environs.
the reality is that majority of ibos are just not into biafra

lagcity:
Lies! Lies! Lies! Your Biafran Mama Put said over 90% of Nigerians say Nigeria should remain as one. Either Igbos are less than 10% of Nigerians or Dr. Iweala is a liar.

MASSOB is over 10 years old now and hasn't been embraced in Igboland. That's another indicator of your readyness and wish to leave Nigeria. Believe it, Igbos who want Biafra are fringe elements and that really sucks for them. They need to come out from the cold and embrace their Igbo brothers and sisters or find a way to convince them.

Universities are very good indicators of political temperature. Go to any university campus in the East, they are indifferent. Whenever MASSOB members get arrested, these students don't even hold a beer parlour discussion talk less of a protest. You will not find one Igbo student wearing Biafran or MASSOB t-shirt. In the 60s and 70s, we all know how ppl were enchanted with the black movement by the Afro trend and chants of "I'm black and i'm proud!" Let's face it , the new Igbos are indifferent.
Even if we go through past interviews of Igbo leaders (PDP and APGA), 9 out 10 wants Nigeria. . . and that sucks for Biafrans. There's hope for Biafra of the Mind But i'm sorry you have a lot of convincing to do among your fellow Igbos  if you want real Biafra.

Gbam!!! This is what i've been trying to get through to his thick skull.

Dede1:
You seem to be everywhere at every time. I ask again, were you present at eastern regional government house Enugu when Ojukwu made the declaration of Biafra. You wrote like someone who was present. Who else was present during the declaration?

spoken like a true illiterate dunce.
Did I have to be present at independence to know that nigeria gained independence on Oct 1 1960?
did I have to be present in Aso Rock to know that GEJ cut fuel subsidy?
I pray that someday, you will be at least 1/2 as intelligent as a dumbell.

Ojukwu canvasses support for IBB
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/05/2011-ojukwu-canvasses-support-for-ibb/

nice response!!

Dede1:
What has Ojukwu’s inability to garner electoral victory in a skewed Nigerian election got do with Niger Delta or Biafra or Republic of Igbo land? Nnewi people closed markets because of the burial of Ojukwu and would even go to war if Ojukwu commanded them to do so yet Ojukwu was defeated in Nnewi Senatorial election for the seat of a senator.

Call for arms to defend oneself, honor of family and defeat a real aggressor is different from call to cast vote.

of course he's dead. why won't they close market to celebrate.
who in their right mind will vote to live under a despotic leadership. rotfl


Imagine their so called "hero" licking IBB's boots in the north because his own people will not support him.

Right now, we can look at North Sudan and South Sudan. they separated peacefully through a referendum with an overwhelming 99% south sudanese majority voting for it. hint hint .
how come none of these rabid loud mouthed ibos is calling for a referendum.
I'm all in favor of a referendum. no one will refuse you one if you call for it. in fact we will gladly let you go and kick out your countrymen in our lands to join you. good riddance.

i'm glad Manny brought up the point about many many of them deserting the SE (and millions more planning to escape - see pic below) for the SW and north.
shoud we believe these trash talkers or should we look at the reality on ground.
www.nairaland.com/attachments/258405_EnuguAirport_jpg7d5f666e8cd76a639faff840f4253644

Abagworo:
3. To the best of my knowledge Biafra is not synonymous with Igbo and that is why most learned Igbos prefer using "Republic of Igboland" in its place. Biafra means the former Eastern region which includes non-Igbo States of Rivers,Bayelsa,Akwa Ibom and Cross River.  Republic of Igboland is strictly for Igbos in the Southeast and Igbos in Rivers and Delta States.

then I presume you to be the only "learned igbo" on this website.

have you asked yourself how many ibo people are actually in favor of this so called "republic" of yours?
what survey, referendum or research have you conducted?

Dede1:
I would have written someone did not pay attention in his or her (someone’s) English language class.

Imagine, Ojukwu couldn't even carry up to 3 states in his region when he attempted to return to politics on the local/state level.  His own people would not support him!! The only power he ever had lied in brutal force and force alone. who wants that?

of course he's dead now and we can all celebrate him as a hero  

if we do a simple referendum today in iboland, I will wager that less than 30% will support biafra.
in the non-ibo speaking SS regions, less than 3% will agree to go with biafra.

all the noisemakers on this forum are just that. noisemakers.
you can never force people into biafra. That's a main reason why Ojukwu failed in his attempt. he thought of himself as Lord over the SE as if the people have no brain of their own to decide what they want.
tens of million silent majority paid for the crime of the loud mouthed minority as always.

I fear the whole dark episode may repeat itself again if we refuse to learn from our past mistakes. and this time, it will be 100x worse.

Olaolufred:
Its funny that people are day-dreaming when speaking what they wish.
It is not in control of Dede to determine the North's fragmentation.

his post did provide some comical relief I must say 

hold a public referendum in Iboland today and I bet not up to 30% will be in support of Biafra.
even less than 5% will support it in non-ibo SS region.
Even their dictator Ojukwu upon returning to Nigeria tried to get into state politics many times but his own people will not even support him. He couldn't carry up to 3 SE states in a common election!! Of course he's dead now so we can now call him a hero. rotflmao

What we have here is a problem of [b]rabid vocal minority [/b]who wants to shove biafra down everyone's throat.
it will have to happen violently and we know who the victims will be again --the silent majority of ibo people. they are always the ones who bear the brunt of the loud mouthed fools' aggressions.

Onlytruth:
I tend to admire and welcome  your general effort to be civil in your approach to making your points. Kudos. 
I particulary agree with the bolded words. 

you say you agree with the bolded words, yet your posts throughout nairaland are to the contrary of that last point.
you igbos are isolating yourselves by making enemies out of everyone around you with your bitterness and rabid tongues.
put an end to this foul behavior and you shall be free.

if only you knew the meaning of diplomacy. life would be much better for you