₦airaland Forum

barcanista:
What lies in store for the Niger Deltans/SS? Do we continue with the one Nigeria? Should we demand for independent Niger-Delta country or we consolidate on our love and unity with the Igbo nation for an independent and a united SS/SE country?

As an Ijaw, our father's resisted Biafran movement because of "trust" issues. I have searched to see the legitimacy of such fears even read from the memo of Chief Dappa Biriye and I have found no real base but the natural human fear of the unknown. Dappa Biriye, Isaac Boro and some others fought for united Nigeria even when they had nothing gaining from the country. Dappa Biriye was very close to Yakubu Gowon, Muritala Muhammed and even Ahmadu Bello. He always preached "resource control" and good environment, yet we never achieved it. In fact, he formed the Niger Delta Council, a political party for the ethnic Eastern Minorities, through which Melford Okilo won a seat to the House of Representative. He had alliance with Northern People Congress that formed the government, yet we achieved nothing but a common parliamentary secretary. Despite our loyalty to the Nigerian state, the status quo of marginalisation and outright rejection of our demands still stares our faces.

Of a truth, the Niger Delta is filled with different ethnic group and it has never been an organised entity. An independent Niger Delta will only created a confused society. The more organised entity is the eastern region/SS/SE that has been even before independence. The Igbos have shown real brotherhood and have been consistent. I TRUST them.

If Nigeria is to remain United, there must be structural change. Resource Control and True Federalism should not only be accepted, but implemented and encouraged for socio-economic and political progress. A continuous rejection of this demand should make way for a referendum for the people of the ss/se to determine their future in accordance with the UN Principle of Self Determination. Should that be the case, I shall support a United Country with the Igbo nation and the SS irrespesctive of the nomenclature.

However, the new country will have to adopt autonomy of the different nations that makes up the country.



God Bless Us All

Once again, thank you so much for reaffirming our resolve to pursue a common cause. Be rest assured we'll get there in the fullness of time even as there would be impostors trying to weaken our resolve. Keep the spirit alive...LOWER NIGER FEDERATION (of autonomous nations).

Eastern Nigeria is such a natural wonder. It only needs the right atmosphere and enabling politics to blossom. Why the Ibom Deep seaport is mired in the retrogressive politics of Nigeria is still not understood. So many potentials and yet we're still waiting endlessly.

From Ikot Ekpene to the commercial city of Aba in Abia state is a mere 41 kilometers...When are we going to start coupling all these positives for the greater benefit of the region

A mighty Iroko has fallen at Inosi Onira

Good night, Chuma!

Seeing the size of these two black men, you wouldn't need an expert to tell you they already have metabolic health problem. And yet see them loading up themselves with the wrong things. Seeking the admiration of the poor and hungry. pity

jaybee:
I just can't reconcile this. The same people that were shouting "GEJ FOREVER", are now making instant demands for change in the system they fought tooth and nail to preserve. Something is just not adding up! This shows the character of many Nigerians that have held Nigeria back for decades; INSINCERITY!!! and HYPOCRISY!!!!



Were the people shouting "GEJ FOREVER; NO VACANCY IN ASSO ROCK: .....ETC" ready expecting any of change being discussed throughout Nigeria today from GEJ? Were they expecting any different results from the same government with the same tactics

Did you not understand the satire in all that Charlie wrote? Nigeria is a country running on a skewed structure that even the best man for the job of presidency would be struggling. We've already seen Jonathan's. And we're now wholeheartedly embracing the "changi" from Mr. Buhari.

It is people's utmost prayer that Buhari had the secret to unlock Nigeria. Therefore, just like Jonathan, 48 months should be enough for Buhari to 'light up Nigeria', fix the issue of corruption once and for all, fix unemployment, industrialize the nation etc..

I pray the result of the next 48 months do not further vindicate those who are calling for a restructured Nigeria from the current chaos.

A picture speaks more than a thousand words...This image has a deep political and economic connotation

Segun must be a great mind...I could feel his pulse

Great!

customized13:
tell us how an former appointed member of the house of lords is more prestigious than a medal for "freedom of the city of London"

We know all

Good question.

An insulting comparison for that matter.
In addition, Adebowale was honored with a lesser CBE - Commander Of the British Empire, and the man they're 'measuring dick' with, Chief Anyaoku, was honored with the aristocratic Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order

I repeat, must these people argue just about everything?

customized13:
tell us how an former appointed member of the house of lords is more prestigious than a medal for "freedom of the city of London"

We know all

An insulting comparison for that matter.
In addition one was honored with CBE--Commander Of the British Empire and the one they're 'measuring dick' with was honored with Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order

Must these people argue just about everything?

NewNigeriaMind:
I can see you are not very enlightened,

I am out

I now believe i wasted my time bringing the person of Emeka Anyaoku up and having to respond to a lightweight.

It's okay...That's one of the drawbacks of getting involved in social media exchanges.

NewNigeriaMind:
While there is a Lord Victor Adebowale who is a member of the house of lords and first amongst peers-Life peer

Man, it's all about position and prestige....how does that equate with the "Freedom of the city of London medal"?

TheEqualizer:
Hahahahaha!

Why celebrate only one councillor when you have about 40 of them in just London?

Celebrate all of them, this is the full list:

Councillor James Okosun
Councillor Adedamola Aminu
Councillor Donatus Anyanwu
Councillor Florence Eshalomi
Councillor Obajimi Adefiranye
Councillor Olurotimi Ogunbadewa
Councillor Crada Onuegbu
Councillor Rachel Onikosi
Councillor Olu Babatola
Councillor Susan Fajana-Thomas
Councillor Mercy Umeh
Councillor Sade Bright
Councillor James Ogungbose
Councillor Adegboyega Oluwole
Councillor Mabel Ogundayo
Councillor Endy Ezenwata
Councillor Aisha Eniola
Councillor Ernest Ezeajughi
Councillor Tayo Oladapo
Councillor Nneka Keazor
Councillor Ozzie Uzoanya
Councillor Joseph Ejiofor
Councillor Mrs Chika Amadi
Councillor Seyi Akiwowo
Councillor Charity Fiberesima
Councillor Joy Laguda MBE
Councillor Whitney Ihenachor
Councillor Yemi Osho

All these argument boils down on which tribe that has the biggest honor, presttige and recognition so far in England

And on that, I think the Igbo has an edge over the yoruba based on the fact that Chief Emeka Anyaoku has a place/position in England no Nigerian living or dead ever had.

In 1998 Chief Anyaoku received the Freedom of the city of London Medal, the highest honour the ancient capital of Britain can bestow. The former secretary general had a $1.8 million chair in Commonwealth studies named after him at the University of London. He was decorated by Queen Elizabeth as an Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order

Read more: http://www.onlinenigeria.com/people/ad.asp?blurb=47#ixzz3ZgKNASfs

teeowl:
Yoruba Members of the House of Lords In Britain
Victor Adebowale, Baron Adebowale - (Year appointed 2001) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Adebowale,_Baron_Adebowale
Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey - (Year appointed 2004) -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lola_Young,_Baroness_Young_of_Hornsey

Yorubas were there before the flat heads...

All these argument boils down on which tribe that has the biggest honor, presttige and recognition so far in England

And on that, I think the Igbo has an edge over the yoruba based on the fact that Chief Emeka Anyaoku has a place/position in England no Nigerian living or dead ever had.

In 1998 Chief Anyaoku received the freedom of the city of London, the highest honour the ancient capital of Britain can bestow. The former secretary general had a $1.8 million chair in Commonwealth studies named after him at the University of London. He was decorated by Queen Elizabeth as an Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order

Read more: http://www.onlinenigeria.com/people/ad.asp?blurb=47#ixzz3ZgKNASfs

NewNigeriaMind:
It funny how myopic igbos are...

The Nigerian holding the highest political office in the UK is a Yoruba.

Yorubas have been elected into the parliament before igbos.

What is wrong with you people and tribalism

Could you please name the office!?

This season Igbos are pushing beyond their ancestral frontiers... Winning elections in massive numbers

I haven't seen anyone born in Nigeria or elsewhere that can stop these people

There're simply indomitable!

Poor eatiing habit; what is it with this heavy load of red meat...And the everything Arabia all around him?

People who don't know the Umunna family of Ogbunka, Anambra State may not understand that Chuka was born in a strong and influential lineage.

His late father, Ben Ositadinma Umunna, was the son of a former commissioner of police in Nigeria. He was a multi millionaire and former Chairman of Enugu Rangers International and was popularly known as "Bensube". He died in 1992 while campaigning to become the Anambra state governor. So Chuka is just following the old tradition of nobility in the family. Good for him. I'm quite sure his uncle, Chike Umunna and sister Chinwe would be very happy about this development.

Anything is possible in life.

A yoruba pastor?

Well, he's misfired...AIIA is one of the tightest if not the tightest international airport in Nigeria today as far as drugs haulage is concerned.

Couriers should better think twice when AIIA is mentioned.

It's become a hobby for you guys to fan the embers of ethnic hatred. If not out of sheer mischief, how could you misquote Wole Soyinka to such a dangerous degree? He who sows the wind reaps the storm. With the way you guys are going, it won't be long in Nigeria, I bet you.

This is just the begining!

Emma, your case is not new, many have gone through that road

You're dealing with a bunch of ingrates, greedy and wicked souls

There is a total break down of family values in Africa; you'd be a fool to think it still exists

My advice to you is to concentrate on your wife and children

You wanna settle out of court, isn't it? Then the girl would be left with an incomplete ear while yours remains intact?

This is one of the reasons why i sometimes give the Mosaic or Islamic laws (injunctions) a second thought.

Which other kind of punishment will better serve this Jezebel of a woman than having a part of her own ear severed?

It's good to know and recognise these diversities in every state even though some petty minded people would take exception to this sort of story if the people were to be Igbo speaking. Then it would become Igbo "land grabbing" or "expansionism".

Abuetor, Eke Okpokiri and Osekwenike are native Igbo speaking communities of Bayelsa. The last time it was mentioned, some idi;ots would take none of that.

Thanks Op

What happens if a patient refuses?

'The mark of the beast'

Umu Dunukofia ana eme inyanga!

Olisa dalu

Vorp:
Igbo always seeking to align themselves with their Ijawmasters because of oil.Can't you greedy lot be independent for once and stop trying to form attachee by force.

South south and south east are two different entities and so shall it remain.If you want our oil pray to God or curse your forefathers for lack of foresight.

No tribe is seeking to allign with the other for the sake of fleecing her. This is a union based on common geo physical heritage. Before the birth of Nigeria and the attendant cardinal points, these groups were known as the "Lower Niger tribes", and rightly so by their geographical location. The term lower niger as it relates to these tribes is captured in ALL historical books around the world by early explorers and geographers. It's very sad you're not schooled enough to know this. Who tells you its about oil? What is the Igbo lacking that your forefathers have had in abundance?

How are you personally better than an average Igbo person today?

anigold:
This question is too early. we all knew this was APC"s plan that what happened to yaradua will happen to BUHARI ,God in His infinite mercies will not allow that.

BUHARI MUST SURELY COMPLETE HIS TENURE...

The political calculations of the west will gradually fail because when BUHARI is done with his 8 years,he will look for Northerner or middle-belt to handover to..

THE NORTH ACTUALLY UNDERSTANDS THE POLITICAL MATHEMATICS OF THE WEST THATs JUST THE FUNNY part....

When the WEST finally turn to EAST/SOUTH for votes THATS WHEN THE POLITICAL DRAMA WILL TURN INTO A Complete COMEDY.


The west should stop playing second-fiddle to the north.

You cant be the first by always hiding behind the first....

SOME FOLKS DONT KNOW THEIR FRIENDS UNTIL ITS TOO LATE...

Interesting bare faced analysis.

Ive eji abu Omambala erika!

Iburo Akpokuedike na nkiti!

Jisie ike...Dejee nwannem, Willie

McStoic:
And you lot have to wake up now cos the Igbos supported your son. See, if your people can forget that we lived that long and turned their back on the Igbos when they needed them most, then I see this your crusade as dead on arrival. It's a marriage of convenience and cannot stand the test of time which tests all true love. Some of here are funny. You seem not to understand that even the Ikwerresand the Aniomas for instance, hate to be tagged Igbo talkless of associating with them.

My family lost some properties in Port Harcourt during the civil war. It was you folks who against all reason pitted yourselves against us and now you pick up your arms to side with us.....Please let's leave this country the she is ooo. Heeeeem.

At least your ID is gradually coming out. Why are u ashamed of your ethnic group? We have lived for thousands of years with the Igbo peacefully and nothing is wrong going back to the ways GOD created us to live together. Who told you Aniomas are denying their Igboness? Even the Ikwerres are coming back home...Isaac Mahonwu and Igo Okparamma are executivess of Ohaneze Ndigbo today. Your line of argument is no longer convincing...it's very tiring

McStoic:
Hehehehe.....you call it trash? Guess you read where I read that you people are waking up now that things have turned? There are too many splinter tribes from the SS states to make this work. Besides, your new found love for the Igbos is comical.....We know our own....Abeggiiiiii let's continue managing Nigeria . One day e go better.

You're honestly an impostor. What is comical? I bet you don't know your own! You can say anything you wanna say, the old Eastern region and her people have known themselves and lived quietly for thousands of years, and forming in some instances hybrid tribes like in Opobo and Arochukwu. Why should it be difficult now?

McStoic:
Not possible in this time. Even if it were, I don't think the SS can co habit with the Igbos. It's glaring that many SS guys won't like to associate with Igbo. Asari and other South Southerners are identifying with Igbos now cos of how things have turned. That would be one hell of strange marriage with odd bedfellows......Firstly am from Igboland but secondarily sees myself as a Kaduna indigene by association. Don't wanna apply for visa to visit my beloved KD..Pls let's pray for one Nigeria and continue the march forward. God who put us together in this country will see us through.....Thank you.

Have you lost your mind? Why shouldn't they co-habit when they did so for thousands of years before the contraption called Nigeria of just 100 years ago?

That flag looks like the Biafra flag?
Asari represents the face of fearlessness and resistance i wanna see in that zoo!

These are mere guess estlmates that can't be verified through any institution. They're however not poor but believe the figures and you'll believe anything.