₦airaland Forum

Godspikin:
My question is this for more than 30 years now Abuja has been the capital of Nigeria, why has there not been such a claim that Abuja is a no man's land...??


Why?

There is such a claim.

And the truth is simple - Abuja is the ethnic home of the Gwari. And it remains so. However it has now taken on National character and can fairly be claimed as home or neutral ground by all Nigerians.

Dotez:
What are they cooking in the North?
This silence

Online Nigeria is 90 per cent in the South.
But the majority of the vote rests in the North.
This is why you should not trust online polls or the internet in assessing or predicting Nigerian National Elections.

Godspikin:
Stop deceiving yourself by telling yourself that. The level playing ground that everyone has in Lagos is not obtainable elsewhere

This is quite understandable in some realistic measure - considering that Lagos was capital of Nigeria from 1914 to 1991. And remains its economic nerve centre.

YungMillionaire:
Wisemen know that anything you say before but is inconsequential.

https://thumbs.gfycat.com/BountifulRealImperatorangel-size_restricted.gif

Can you please stop posting this same picture below every single post of yours?
Surely you understand you are spamming the forum by doing that?

I take God beg you. Please.

Godspikin:
This mindset of yours which most Ibo people have is disgusting and repulsive. Assuming Obi even wins Lagos, so all the yorubas who voted for him in Lagos are igbos. Lagos being Yorubaland is a fact the electoral votes is not what will validate that. All of you who belong to this school of thought are just delusional and it is very dangerous for you to think this way.

Lagos is Yorubaland, but it is also the melting pot of all of Nigeria. It is the Nation's economic nerve centre, its cultural nerve centre and thus also its spiritual backbone.

When a place has been the capital of a country for as long as Lagos was, and is its nerve centre, there really is no point calling it this or that. Even if it remains Yorubaland, which is true - it has undoubtedly taken on national and even international character.

deltateam:
Whichever it is, those 2 states are sisters just like Abia and Imo.

Like Bayelsa/ Rivers
Kano/ Jigawa
Sokoto/ Zamfara/ Kebbi
Ondo/ Ekiti
Oyo/ Osun
Anambra/ Enugu/ Ebonyi

Kobonaire4:
Whoever wins, things won't change.

It would be a good thing IF apc gets voted out. Lord knows Buhari has not done well, and Tinubu is not good news either. But the sad thing is that Atiku and Obi are pdp men...and that's the alternative we have facing us.

I have never been really happy with Nigerian democracy. The right kind of people never seem to win, and Nigerians love their same old party. Obi that everyone is hailing is from the same lineage as Tinubu and Atiku. Nigerians don't have the courage to vote out people associated with PDP and APC and vote in new people...because...we don't like change. We want the same old, same old.

Ah well, at the end, Nigeria will never change. Someone will win, people will tell me that it is different this time, and in three years, we will complain again.

But as for me, subsides have to go, our tax to gdp ratio has to rise, and we need to divrsify our economy. We don't need tales of the past, we need more money, and none of the main candidates has any idea how to make more money for us.(Yes, that includes Obi and Tinubu, and if it annoys you, go and suck a lemon).

Am just angry that we cannot be courageous enough to face reality.

There are three solutions to Nigeria's problems and they are as follows -

1. Industrialize

2. Industrialize

3. Industrialize.

Neoteny7:
Why do Nigerian Journos use "preferred" instead of "proffered" ?

Like, "the charges preferred against him" instead of "charges proffered against him"

Charges are preferred, not proferred.

prefer
/prɪˈfəː/
verb
1.
like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose.
"I prefer Venice to Rome"

2.
FORMAL
submit (a charge or a piece of information) for consideration.
"the police will prefer charges"

to accuse someone officially:
The police have decided not to prefer charges against them because of insufficient evidence.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/prefer

plaetton:
Greetings, wordy Sire.

Have you watched or listened to any of his sermons?
He practically invented miracle hawking. And the same is hawked in all the redeemed parishes.
On a very few occasions when I have gone to a Redeemed church for either child dedication or wedding service, I get nausea just listening to cheap miracle-hawking crap that comes put of their pulpits.

Oh really. I didnt have that impression. With Oyaks, it was literally a case of bringing blind or lame people to the altar and claiming they have been healed on the spot. Remember "Atmosphere for Miracles" at the Stadia.

plaetton:
Useless fraud.
Of course, the more the politicians pauperize the people, the more the hopeless people look up to fraudsters like you to conjure magic and miracles for them.
You're part of the Rapacious elites that parasite on the people of Nigeria.

In fairness to him, I dont think this old man is a miracle-hawker the way others are or used to be: E.g: Oyakhilome of days gone by.

Racoon:
It is obvious that no southerner have been trusted to head the Brigade of Guards since the post July 1966 northern counter coup just as the office of the COAS (until Obasanjo came in 1999). To bad for a nation.

I also wish to ask if the Glover "hausas" Army ended up being involved in the formation of the then Guards Brigade( now Brigade of Guards)?.

Just as no southerner has ever been, and it appears, can ever be, Head of the EFCC. From Nuhu to Lamorde to Farida to Magu to the current young man, Bawa, its an unspoken rule and a taboo - strictly for the North.

vannessa7:
Asalam alekum, I reverted to Islam about six years ago after being a Christian minister for almost twenty years after receiving powerful revelations through dreams. While growing I was highly gifted in music writing and singing and I couldn't do without music especially meaningful ones either blues before I became born again and gospel music after I became born again, I used to cry while listening to gospel music and any meaningful once. I am an introvert and tend to get into depression all by myself unless I listen to music and whenever I'm depressed like that I used to experience satanic afflictions and attacks until I become joyful which I could achieve instantly through music, a verse of the bible say with joy you will fetch water from the well of salvation. Anyway I became a muslim and it is still the best thing that has happened to me yet and I deeply regret all the years I spent in Christianity, I was told no music by the people that led me into Islam, not even Islamic music, aaaahhh, but as times goes on I found out all the symptom I used to have while depressed resurfaced, oppression especially when I'm alone, even when I had company I still get very serious before I knew it and the enemy just start manifesting and I start struggling, I had to pray about it using idina suratal mustakim, because that verse in the Quran did not outrightly condemn music and being gifted with the gift of revelations I received that it should be in moderation if it makes me happy because the spirit of Allah will not dwell in a sad environment but it should not be my top priority, and also when the Quran said we should recite surah with sweet pleasant voice, that's definitely music and that's why most Quranic recitations are so pleasant to the hear because Allah loves it like that, I have also come across some of these Al Sunna Muslims who are possessed with witchcraft, especially the elehas and they know, I have encountered them several times and they know but won't admit, you will never see them pray congregational prayers because it's dangerous for them to enter the mosque with witchcraft, I believe lack of joy is a contributing factor to their being possessed, being joyful always drive shaitan far away and that's why even in Christianity any church that are too serious their members will have issues. Allah knows best.

N B:
I decided to write this because I know someone might love to be a muslim but be discouraged by all these strict laws that are not really clearly marked as sin on all ground, I understand music was used to welcome Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W) to mecca at a time. Islam is the best and music is a gift of Allah to humanity when done with the fear of Allah.

This is well weighed and moderate, thank you for sharing your journey.

Friend22:
Evidence of prohibition of music and singing in the Quran and Sunnah
Allah says in Surah Luqman (interpretation of the meaning):

“And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks (i.e. music, singing) to mislead (men) from the path of Allah…” [Luqman 31:6]

The scholar of the ummah, Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: this means singing . Mujahid (may Allah have mercy on him) said: this means playing the drum (tabl). (Tafsir al-Tabari, 21/40)

Al-Hasan al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) said: this ayah was revealed concerning singing and musical instruments (lit. woodwind instruments). (Tafsir Ibn Kathir, 3/451)

Al-Sa’di (may Allah have mercy on him) said: this includes all manner of haram speech, all idle talk and falsehood, and all nonsense that encourages kufr and disobedience; the words of those who say things to refute the truth and argue in support of falsehood to defeat the truth; and backbiting, slander, lies, insults and curses; the singing and musical instruments of the Shaytan; and musical instruments which are of no spiritual or worldly benefit. (Tafsir al-Sa’di, 6/150)

Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allah have mercy on him) said:

“The interpretation of the Sahabah and Tabi'in, that ‘idle talk’ refers to singing, is sufficient. This was reported with sahih isnad from Ibn 'Abbas and Ibn Mas’ud. Abu’l-Sahba said: I asked Ibn Mas’ud about the ayah (interpretation of the meaning), ‘“And of mankind is he who purchases idle talks’ [Luqman 31:6]. He said: By Allah, besides Whom there is no other god, this means singing – and he repeated it three times. It was also reported with a sahih isnad from Ibn ‘Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that this means singing.

There is no contradiction between the interpretation of “idle talk” as meaning singing and the interpretation of it as meaning stories of the Persians and their kings, and the kings of the Romans, and so on, such as al-Nadr ibn al-Harith used to tell to the people of Makkah to distract them from the Quran.

Both of them are idle talk. Hence Ibn 'Abbas said: “Idle talk” is falsehood and singing. Some of the Sahabah said one and some said the other, and some said both. Singing is worse and more harmful than stories of kings, because it leads to zina and makes hypocrisy grow (in the heart); it is the trap of the Shaytan, and it clouds the mind. The way in which it blocks people from the Quran is worse than the way in which other kinds of false talk block them, because people are naturally inclined towards it and tend to want to listen to it.

If it is true that music is haram in Islam, that is truly tragic.

Lukuluku69:
Still on this Music thing, when you hear and see what is said in the lyrics, (some of them) you are left with no choice than to move on. Then the suggestive dancing, the milling and mixing and all that, you just have to move on.

The singers say a lot of things they don't do!

But there is classical music and the like.

Lukuluku69:
I sincerely share your sentiments on this. I grew up loving music. You need to hear me sing! Lol

Like I said, listening to Music makes my soul yearn for something I can't explain. That said, I am bit of an older "wiser" person now. There are lots of music out here that are not edifying for anyone's soul or mind. They are poison to the heart.

I still do Music but it is to myself only. Songs praising my makers only. Within me and for me alone. You know we can only try with the hope and longings in our hearts that it is acceptable to the benefit of our souls.

Well said. And to corroborate you a little, there is a lot out there nowadays which is called music but is nothing but vulgar and psychopathic shouting.

Lukuluku69:
Music!

This is a rather tough one but may Allah grant us guidance in our Deen.

There is a Chapter in the Quran ( I will get it shortly? I think the last part of Chapter The Poets (Ash-shuara) where Allah say we should not follow them because they say things they don't do ( I am paraphrasing) as such they mislead people.

I am not that a Scholar so, I can't really give a verdict on this, for I grew up listening to Music and it has somehow become part of me, but as I grow older, I have come to the realization that listening to Music makes my soul yearn for something I can't explain.

I don't do Music anymore but sometimes the urge comes and anytime it does, there is this song from my younger days that solely praise Allah and eulogize the Prophet, I just do it within me with no beats!

But generally, a lot of Scholars say it is Haram.

And Allah knows best.

Music is beautiful. I often call it the King of the Arts. Music inspires. Music heals. Music rejuvenates. We use music in worship also. Just as it has a place in the art of love. In the appreciation of beauty. In the appreciation of life and the world. In joyous exultation, and even in heartbreak and sorrow. Music is a thing for the soul. It carries the strings of the soul and enlivens the spirit. I cant imagine music being any kind of haram and I am certain that God cannot frown on music. That would be like saying that God frowns on art or science. Of course, both art and science can be deployed in a sinful way, and only then is there a problem. What you have said reminds me of certain extremist Churches which I know of who forbid their people music. There is something very perverse in this. Its like forbidding a person education, or forbidding a person artwork or the expression of any other God-given talent.

Nevertheless I thank you for sincerely sharing your views lucidly.

Lukuluku69:
As for Quranic verses being used as a Ringing tones/Hold Tones, I think the general consensus is that this Verses can be stopped abruptly when you answered or continue with the Call.

The Quran explicitly states that " We should listen to the Quran when it is being recited". Using the verses as a ringing tone/hold tones surely defeats this injunction.

And Allah knows best!

Thank you for this lucid response. But what about music? Does islam have something against music?

Lukgaf:
In our weekly review of the book, "The Islamic Etiquettes of Using the Telephone", we next today review Chapter 11 of the book.

Past review here:

The chapter discusses the use of music when on hold during a phone call. The author notes that using music or singing for entertainment while on hold is not permissible in Islam. Similarly, using Quranic verses or hadiths as hold music is also not permissible as it can lead to a situation that is undesired in Shariah. The author advises waiting in silence until the conversation resumes and emphasizes the importance of adhering to what is most beneficial. This is similar to caller's tunes!

Lessons from this Chapter

Using music and singing as a form of entertainment when placing someone on hold is considered haram (forbidden) with no distinction.

Using verses from the Quran or dhikr in place of music or singing is also considered impermissible.

Ruling events by using the Quran or ahadith is not possible, and it can lead a person to fall into a situation that is undesired in shari’ah.

Waiting in silence when on hold is the best course of action until the conversation resumes.

By the prophet's beard, what on Earth could be wrong with music or Quranic verses being used as such? What on Earth? ? ?
Can you point out what exactly is wrong with such, and how such is sinful or harmful? ? ? ?

ganisucks:
This is all part of APC's plan B. Their plan A has been abandoned. APC is no more interested in winning the election through the polls
APC now intends to win through the courts. The APC believe they have a silver bullet in the mode of the Supreme Court.
This is where the recruitment of Wike comes into play. The APC knows they can't win the election through the ballot. There is no mathematical path for them to win. They have known this for months now, that's why they were trying to get the elections postponed, in order to buy more time.
Since that failed, they moved to plan B: which is to get the Supreme Court to disqualify the winner: Obi on the grounds that ANAP and the Obidients forced INEC to help them rig the election.
If you've noticed, INEC is yet to release the total number of PVC holders ready for the election.
Remember Fashola was asking for the data.
That is the first claim APC will make.
Their second claim will be to disqualify Obi on the grounds that Obi is constitutionally not qualified to be president because he's not the legitimate LP presidential candidate. The other guys who contested alongside Obi will be recruited as witnesses.
The APC will try to use these baseless claims to get the Supreme Court to disqualify the winner, Obi, and declare the runner up: Tinubu, as the winner.
This is why they have been testing court judgments for the past 2 months. Remember all the funny court judgments that the courts have been throwing out there.
All that is to test the mentality and patience of the populace.
This is the plan by APC now.
Forget about the peace accord. Tinubu will not accept the results. He will claim he has been rigged and will head to court to contest the results. He is counting on Wike's closeness to judges, and the CJN. This is why the US has cast a spotlight on the Supreme Court judges. The US is already aware of their plans.
The first hurdle is the election, the next will be the courts.

Trash

wirinet:
Yes it's an ancient trade, but it had always been an illegal and sinful ancient trade. At no time was it ever accepted.

I am not sure this is correct.

In fact I am sure I remember a prostitute in the old testament who was quite the heroine for Israel. Rahab.

https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/rahab-bible#:~:text=A

She was also a grandmother of King David and thus one of the ancestors of Alhaji Jesus himself.

Perhaps I should also mention Mary Magdalene, widely regarded as a former prostitute, but one who rose to become one of the most important characters in the ministry and post-humous expansion of the movement of Jesus the Nazarene. I should be quick to mention though, that in the case of Mary, the allusion to her as a prostitute seems to have sprung from the later catholic church of the middle ages and is not something grounded in scripture. But I think the point remains the same - that someone so characterized could be so important.

But speaking more expansively - when you say "at no time was it ever accepted" - perhaps you should rather say - "at no time was it ever accepted by the orthodox, official, formal, conservative religious authorities - in public" - because the truth is that at all times and in all ages - and might I add, in all places - prostitution has been accepted by society at large.

Hendrixky:
You can not be smart warey

Even market women and farmers knows that tinubu brought this calamity upon Nigeria

Think, bro, think. Using currency redesign as a tool to stop vote buying doesn't make sense. Will we redesign the currency before every future election?

Malory:
Tinubu is hell bent on destroying our country having seen defeat starring him in the face. He must be stopped now before he burns down the whole country.

Do you have access to new naira?

Ezeama400:
Who are they to speak when the Pesident and commander in chief of armed forces has spoken ?

Buhari's decision stands!!

Slave.

Michael547:
I can help with the seeming contradictions between these two verses....chat me up on 08167469103

You probably want to say that the Lord acted through Satan, just as he did in the case of Job, right?

AfricanColumbus:
Nothing supercedes a presidential executive order. It can only be revoked if deemed grossly unconstitutional.

And what authority is vested with the power to declare a thing unconstitutional?
Dumbass.

vowiski:
Charge and bail SAN…

The President quoted relevant section of the constitution that empowers the CBN to do what it did.

This is a matter of national security and the academic exercise at the Supreme Court is only meant for the dust bin

Oh, so somehow the CBN Act is law, but the Constitution of Nigeria is not law?
Do you know what the concept of a grundnorm is? It as a foundational principle.

The Constitution is the grundnorm in Nigeria. It is the Supreme Law.
That's right, and courts interpret the law. It is the exclusive right of the courts.

And among courts, there is also a Supreme Court.
Dumbass.

pafra:
Stop magnifying your ignorance. The governor can never consult the minster. Check the act establishing the CBN. He is only answerable to the president.

Read the act before you make any comment again. You are showing your ignorance which is not an excuse

Pathetic. Maybe you think stake-holder consultation amounts to seeking permission or approval. It doesnt.
Stakeholder consultation is standard best practice all over the world in governance - especially in such critical and sensitive matters with a huge effect on the society and economy. Stakeholder consultation has nothing to do with reporting lines. Nothing whatsoever. You are the one who just displayed unfathomable ignorance. Think before you type. Think.

Okoroawusa:
The crowd is more than the one that Psquare performed for few weeks ago.

This i have seen

His Excellency, the Son of the Dawn and Prince of the Stars, FalseProphet1 has engaged my services as legal counsel.

In the first instance, he hereby conveys to you his strict warning to forthwith desist from repeatedly using his branded and copyrighted by-line "This I have seen."

Please take note, that failure to comply with this warning may result in physical, financial as well as spiritual consequences.

This I have seen.

jaephoenix:
Lets agree you know some lies. How do you know the ones that actually happened?

I referred to my personal experience and immediately added that it is not evidence of anything to the next man, and is indeed useless to relate.

jaephoenix:
Or proof you have comprehension issues.
I asked you a question if you know the stories people tell are just fabrications. Its a yes or no question.

1. If you didn't spot my very clear answer, any further discussion with you is a great hazard for me.
2. Please I mean it kindly when I say your terrible written English gives me headaches. I highlight a portion in red above for your attention.

jaephoenix:
You didn't answer the question

I did, and this is yet further proof that you either cannot or do not read.

jaephoenix:
Did it also occur to you, they could be stories to garner social media recognition, followership, endorsement etc? There are many such profiles on Facebook dropping 'personal paranormal experiences'. If you believe one, then you have to believe all of them. And believe me, it has to take a huge level of credulity to believe those stories. If you wanna believe them, knock yourself off

There is nothing new under the sun, and yes, hoaxes and frauds abound.