₦airaland Forum

omenkaLives:
If you want your ass licked clean by a wandering parboiled jew, simply tell them they are being "marginalised".

That is why every Tom dîck and Harry keeps pressing their mumu button.

They wake up everyday, looking forward to having someone feel pity for them.

How a people choose to live this way beats me.


Oya, make una come begin dive into my mentions like..

You actually look ugly in that picture...spreading your legs wide.When was the photograph taken?

Now less wait for our Muslim brothers from the south-west for their comment on this one. They will tell you that this is an old man and does not what he is saying. They would tell you that no Nigeria is marginalized...and that the Igbos are just greedy!!!

USsss troops are heading to the Skull miners enclave to destroy ritualism

ihimiray:
Dream

Dreams come true

Below is EKO Atlantic city project in Lagos, which is taken shape. The Lagos state government has taken huge loans to develop the state.

It is very good to build good roads leading to the hinterland but in this era of global infrastructural transformation...Enugu state and the SE deserve to build their cities for productive advantage, youth employment, and prosperity. With these ventures, people will begin to move to the region. In this regard, we need to know what the government is doing about the Enugu Industrial Park, signed by the former governor. We need a bold, risk-taking governor who can implement this critical project. He should be able to get loans from international multilateral institutions and local banks to start this project, which would be led by private sector think tanks, to limit bureaucracy. Dubai was a desert until a bold risk-taking Emir turned it as one of the best places to live on Earth... We need such hard visionary leaders...Our people in the diaspora can offer their helping hand...Things need to move from planning stages to production...

30th May 1967
30th May 2017

IJOBA2:
LET ME CATEGORICALLY STATE HERE THAT AFONJA MUSLIMS WILL NOT LIKE THIS NEWS. NOW LALASTICLALA FEED THE AFONJA MUSLIMS AND WATCH EM SING ONE NIGERIA FOR US

He will not, instead, watch this post get thrown out...but the post of FFK's "bitter truth about the Igbos" will be left...How much tribalism do you want to see, even in social media!!

If Nigeria had operated with the template adopted around 1960, it would have gone very far by now.

For instance, there is no way the semi-autonomous regions will have issue with power supply all at the same time. The region with higher energy can sell the excess to another region that has less...With competition, every region will move at extreme pace and it will be a win-win situation for all. With this current situation where everything including building a road in far eastern region, Abuja would have to approve. Building rail system, Abuja has to choose which towns to connect...This is stifling and evil...Restructuring or even total separation would improve living conditions much more...

Thanks to IPOB, MASSOB, BZM, BIM, BYM and other groups in the struggle. Thanks to those who died in the struggle...If we aim to the moon, if we don't get there, we would fall with the stars...

When will our mouthy southern neighbors who have wanted to restructure since 1914, add to the pressure?

Spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum, Prof Ango Abdullahi has declared that the North is fully prepared for Nigeria’s break up if that will make component parts agitating for separate countries or restructuring happy. He explains his position in details in this interview with ABDULLAHI HASSAN in Zaria, Kaduna state.

Some South East leaders have accused Northern Elders of sabotaging efforts to restructure the country. What is your reaction to this?

You see the issue of restructuring is one of the fundamental issues that shape Nigerian history from 1914 up to 1960. In fact, we are not aware of any sabotage, may be the South East leaders were working on assumption. But if restructuring will save Nigeria, I think it is a matter that affects every Nigerian including those in the North and we are ready to engage in it to correct the anomalies in Nigeria starting from 1914.

How do you see the agitation for the creation of Biafra Republic?

You see, the issue of Biafra is all part of the discussion of restructuring Nigeria. Yes, if Biafra means negotiations, yes, it’s all a matter of discussion, if it means Igbo want to have a country of their own separate from Nigeria, it means a matter of discussion and we are prepared for the discussion.

This is all I have been saying that if Nigerians are tired of staying together, they should be prepared to accept divisions instead of remaining in agony and disappointment of one another.

Are you saying that Nnamdi Kanu is fighting a just cause?

You see, what I am saying is that every Nigerian should be able to speak his opinion about the state of the country, and the country has laws. If it is discovered that the law of a country is violated, that some somebody has gone beyond his fundamental rights, the law is very clear on this . What perhaps government is concerned about is that violence was part of Kanu’s agitation, to realize his dream by force, I think that is what government is trying to tackle to my understanding. What do we mean by restructuring Nigeria? Restructuring Nigeria may mean adjusting the country to serve better interest of the people. So if Kanu is talking about Biafra, he is free to talk about Biafra and everybody is free to talk about his understanding of the Nigerian state. We are always talking that the Nigerian state is not working and how can we make it to work? And if the best option, is to call for separate countries, why not?

What is the stand of the Northern Elders Forum on this?

Well, if you read our communiqué in Kano recently, we categorically stated that the Northern Elders Forum is prepared to engage in any discussion with any group that is supporting restructuring of Nigeria, so, this means that we are fully supporting restructuring.

Does this represent the interest of the North, despite the fact that there are many Northerners who are against the idea of restructuring Nigeria?

Yes, I am not saying that all Northerners are supporting restructuring Nigeria, I am not claiming that all what I said was supported by all Northerners,. I am not saying that at all. I ought to speak only as spokesman of Northern Elders Forum, which can not deprive me of my personal opinion or my personal conviction, so most of what I said are my personal opinion.

What can Nigeria benefit from this restructuring that we have not benefited before?

You see, one has to ask what are the benefits under this current arrangement, which put together had not been benefited before? If we are saying that Nigerians have no benefits under secular arrangement, that is a simple matter, it means if Nigerians are still complaining after many years , it means they don’t benefit much, and there are options that can be considered which include separating the country on the basis that people are living together but not happy with one another.



What kind of restructuring are you agitating for at the moment?

Our concept on restructuring was based on Prof. Ben. Nwabuaze’s position on restructuring Nigeria where he said that Lord Lugard made mistake in 1914 by bringing North and South together. This is the starting point on restructuring which should include that the country should be divided between the North and South for the good of the people . You can see many people are now agitating for restructuring on belief that Lord Lugard made a mistake by conquering nations and bringing them together without consulting Nigerians who they occupied their territories. The other way you can look at the issue of restructuring is perhaps by forgiving the past mistakes by going where we were from 1914 to 1960 and go back to regionalism. Because in 1960, when we became a federation with only three regions , each region was independent with its own constitution.

The regions were serving Nigeria better with very small states. But now, many want to eat their cake and still have it. You see I am 80 years old, and I know very well what happened in those days, when Gen. Gowon was under pressure to create more states, though he eventually created 12 states, we later moved to 19 states, to 23 and 36 states. With all these states, yet we are not happy. So, we believe that these are issues that we can discuss, by the various groups that relate with each in the country.

Do you think the operators of the current power structure, the three tiers and arms of government in the country will support this idea?

It is true nobody wants to relinquish power on his own .If you go back to history now, to the first person who created states in Nigeria, my elder brother, Gen Yakubu Gowon, who led the country through civil war, believe you me, he will be the last person to accept that Nigeria should dissolve, he will never agree to that. The same with other Nigerian rulers and military Generals who fought the civil war, especially Mr President, they will never like to hear that Nigeria will disintegrate. But if you look at it very carefully, many in position of responsibility; governors, senators, ministers and local government councils chairmen, many of them are between the ages of 35 and 50, so they are not familiar with the history of Nigeria because they were too young when all the mess of civil war happened.

The country passed through difficulties especially the Igbo. If you look at that experience, you should be able to appreciate the progress or lament the problems the nation is into.

I think that is what the Igbo want to address, which perhaps by separation they would have consolation and progress fast just like the arrangement of 1960.

http://sunnewsonline.com/north-ready-for-restructuring-ango-abdullahi/

AworiLagosian:
Your mind is the feeble one here not mine. The Lagos Ibadan line is part of the Line that will go from Lagos all the way to Kano. That is the Western line.
The Eastern line links PH through to Maiduguri in that axis of the country.

Tell your senators and other lawmakers to fight for whatever they feel is their right. The SS are your current allies, maybe you can coerce them to let the Lagos-Calabar coastal line be changed to Lagos, Enugu or Lagos, Abakaliki and watch if they will agree.

Na you sabi.

That is exactly what our senators have done. No loan until all the regions are represented...So no need for your useless segregation by tiers...I don't know why you don't want other regions to benefit from the gains of their own country...Do you see why many people are now sympathetic to IPOB struggle? Its because of irrational, selfish and wicked people like you.

AworiLagosian:
Ode!

There are only 3 recognized first tier cities in Nigeria.

Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt.

2nd tier cities are

Ibadan, Kano, Kaduna, Benin, Enugu.

The rest are third tier and below.

...and so in your feeble evil mind...it is nice for the new rail system to go from one tier city Lagos through a 2nd tier city Ibadan...and the one from another 1st tier city PH through another 2nd tier city Enugu is not even in the plans...is excellent in your reckoning? So would you say that you are wise in your irrational response? You have nothing in your brain nor heart to use...to be reasonable. Your soul is full of evil thoughts. We are insisting on separation, so we can build what we need in our region and also so that you can build what you need in your region, and not the evil federal government investing only in few regions. What is wrong with that?

Behold is the pics of your 1st tier Lagos...You are really an afonja clown!!! A real Ode boroku!!

AworiLagosian:
The geographical position of the south East is not strategically located within Nigeria, that is the plain fact.

No coast, No first tier city.

Afonjas are evil...That's why their progenitor was thrown down from the SKY... for lying, deceit, and treachery
The first tier city of Lagos and Abuja, were built by all - federal government....Which other first tier cities do the afonjas have? The Brown Roof beauties?

edi287:
Now if Nnamdi Kanu and Ndi Ipob had sense, this is what they should've tried to discuss with the Yorubas. Oh well...

Foolish talk!...So why didn't your Yorubas that have "sense", try to discuss this with Kanu and Ndi IPOB? You see how poor your post is? Look at these pictures and tell who should be fighting for restructuring and even total autonomy...IPOB or your "sensible" Yorubas?

This is central Lagos....a state with a budget of more than N500 billion....

sarrki:

No tell anybody ooo

Kanu is contesting for the rerun of local government chairman of Anama choru umoru uforu ngboroso

...and you? posting rubbish about the beauty of the brown roof cities....hu

sarrki:
Ipobs are frustrated

Nnamdi kanu is picking up a ticket under Apc to contest for local government chairman

While you, the landlord of Nairaland will be here ranting for the entire period...

sarrki:
Ipobs are frustrated at the mention of Jagabans name

Sissy, if you can reason well for a second, you would see that it is your Jagabandit that is frustrated right now...

It is never too late to save this wobbling country...Let every region manage themselves...For an instant, the East can borrow money and build their own rail system and other infrastructure, instead of the useless, all powerful Abuja, dictating to them what they should get or not get, to the detriment of affected regions...This is evil and hamper development.

We have seen how the federal government wants to borrow $5.9 billion to build rail system all over the country and excluding the SE region. A senator from SW asked the SE to wait for future development. This is a classical example of the evil obtained in Nigeria federal system of government.

…. challenges FG on devolution of power

By Emmanuel Elebeke

ABUJA – National Leader of the ruling party, All Progressive Congress, APC,Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tuesday called for true federalism in Nigeria. He also challenged the Federal Government to devolve power to the component units of the country to pave way for genuine development and growth. He made the call at the 91st Anniversary of Daily Times and Times heroes awards held at International Conference Centre, Abuja. Tinubu, who was represented by the Governor of Osun state, Rauf Aregbesola, said Nigerians must begin to ask questions on why the country has remained underdeveloped despite passing through the oil boom and so many opportunities to become a great nation. The APC leader said Nigerians must break away from its negative past and focus on a brighter future if it hopes to achieve the nation of their dream. ‘‘We must break away from the euthanasia that characterized our major national problems.

We need to sum up love of our fellow Nigerians. Such sympathies will compel us to embrace ideas to forge a strong economic and political growth for all Nigerians. ‘‘We must have the boldness to embark on hard work, progressive reforms for material reality. The past calls for present and future planning. Where we stand today as a nation is the child of what we did or failed to do in the past.

If we have to build towards a better future, we must do an accurate recounting of that past. ‘‘We must ask what type of Nigeria will Nigeria be ten years to come, if we must give a good reply to that?, we must begin to prepare today, we must speak out on what we must do as Nigerians to construct a better future and life for all. Our successes and failures belong to all of us. ‘‘This is not the time or place to apportion blames instead a time for retrospection and problem solving.

If we refuse to cure the wound when the pain is very less painful, due to selfishness and greed on how to resolve our common problem, we will pay dearly for it. ‘‘Our politics has been directed to wrong things as a result of this; our economy has gone so bad. We cannot fool ourselves with promise that the prices oil will rebound and things will return to normal. We must fashion a new economy in the face of the present recession. The end of recession does not translate to beginning of prosperity.’’

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/05/tinubu-calls-true-federalism/

Naijaguy12345:
Yoruba are wise and intelligent people not as you think. We Igbo are more of a slave to entire Nigeria as a whole but my ndigbo are too blind to see this.

..are you serious...looking at these pictures, which obtains from central Lagos...a "Yoruba city"...will make you cover you tiger face in SHAME...wise and intelligent people don't have such roads in the heart of their cities...

axeman2:
BIAFRA DIED THE DAY OJUKWU SURRENDER. BIAFRA IS DEAD AND GONE.

That's what your parents told you...but as you can see it is not dead. Civil disobedience like, sit out home, is part of conditions by the UN, EU and other agencies that point to the evidence of indigenous people fighting for sovereignty and independence. It is very legal. The institutions have stated that arm struggle WILL NOT be supported. If you analyse it further, you would see why IPOB, MASSOB, BZM, BIM, BYM and other groups have not resorted to arms struggle and terror, despite being killed, when unarmed by the security forces...I hope I have educated you this morning...bro.

Baawaa:
God had stopped bia-fraud since 1967
So, there is no cause for alarm

...then why are you here, if it has been stooped?

BabaRamota1980:
An j'efo sun, inu nb'eleran!

Agege Community Farmers and Produce Marketers Cooperative put up a show to rejoice with Lagos @50. HausaFulani displayed cultural plays and recommited their alliance and support for Lagos State and its indigenes.

This has upset yonminris and they call it another Ilorin.

I wonder when Ibo will rejoice with Lagos@50 and recommit itself to our progress and success.

How could the Igbos be disturbed by the alliance...more than the alliance between the two during the 1967 civil war...? The alliance that was consummated with the Ilorin caliphate...even before the war.

Mayflowa:
What about those arrested with him?

They will be released as well.

deedeedee1:
like i said before, how did you know that the op is yoruba?

Udmaster:
Yorubas. My Igbo brothers has rejected me. Chai! Uwa nka sef. Hahahahaha

Why didn't he call the Hausa/Fulanis, the Ijaws or the Binis..? Your brain don clear now?

Udmaster:
Why? I want to know why?
Delta and Edo were formerly under western nigeria yet we don't see Yorubas disturbing the Urhobos, Itsekiris, Isokos, Binis etc over Oduduwa affairs.
Eastern Nigeria is GONE!
There is nothing wrong with the name South South, IPOBs leave Ijaws, Urhobos, Ogonis, Efiks etc Alone.
I don't see these people begging to be included in IPOB movement rather it is IPOBs that are disturbing them.
I am proudly a South Easterner, I am okay with my geopolitical zone,
South South are just my neighbours.
Thats it.
South East is developing despite No federal presence,
You can't see me disturbing South Southners.
I respect peoples convinence and IPOBs are giving the SS minorities Inconvinences.
Why these desperation?
If South South want Niger Delta Republic, LEAVE THEM NA.
It is their right!
They simply don't want Biafra and you can never force Biafra on them.
Thanks

Mister, please show where those tribes were forced to join Biafra...or keep your ewedu, mouth shut forever? How can people be forced in this modern world?

whitebeard:
so it the previous order u want to use to govern yourself....u are backward ooo..I am sorry for u

I didn't understand your grammar...You can write in pidgin if that's too difficult for you...

whitebeard:
they are not the only one facing the struggle..yet they fight for themselves when they are still citizens of a Nigeria... u know if we all come together I mean the whole of Nigeria..things would change...but if we keep separating like this, things would only get worse

...Nope the suffering is mainly in their region. Why not you start your struggle from your region asking the central government to be equitable to all Nigerians...? They can't be fighting for you when the federal government invests in your region...and treats you better...