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Culture / Re: The Official Ika Thread.(agbor,umunede,owa.etc) Alua Ni by Dhugal: 6:32pm On Mar 03, 2017 |
Abagworo:And you buried him before I had the chance |
Culture / Re: The Official Ika Thread.(agbor,umunede,owa.etc) Alua Ni by Dhugal: 10:48pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
gerg:Blown out of proportion or not,you now agree there's a relationship/similitude. That's a first. I was expecting you to deny that's Agbor ika dialect,so I bury you on this board. |
Culture / Re: Any Update From Akure Regarding Deji's Ban On Eze Ndigbo? by Dhugal: 3:50pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Eni fe wo 'seju akan l'oro e,wa pe leti omi. Notice ko,ultimatum ni |
Culture / Re: The Official Ika Thread.(agbor,umunede,owa.etc) Alua Ni by Dhugal: 3:26pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
ehikwe22:Because it is. Even I,an Nnewi man,recognized it. @Abagworo,that's Agbor ika dialect he wrote there. I've heard them speak thus. |
Politics / Re: Biafra: Nigeria Pushing Igbo To Secede Again - News by Dhugal: 11:07am On Feb 26, 2017 |
HungerBAD:I really don't like quoting or responding to the idiots that populate this forum now, but some corrections. Japan and Germany have nuclear capabilities, had it within a decade of the end of the war. Military bases weren't to "keep an eye on them",but on the then emerging communist threats of the Soviet Union,China/North Korea. As for all your other stite............... 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: Buhari Didn’t Bribe Justice Ademola With N500k Over Certificate Saga– Presidency by Dhugal: 12:58pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
UncleJudax:Dumb is being mild and polite. Stupid,idiotic and senseless are other fitting words I could have used,but chose not to. 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Buhari Didn’t Bribe Justice Ademola With N500k Over Certificate Saga– Presidency by Dhugal: 12:37pm On Feb 22, 2017 |
genearts:He gave a "gift" of #500,000 to a judge handling a case for which he was counsel at that particular point in time,and it's not bribery?. Stealing is not corruption then,going by your warped mindset. @OP,Awodein just tacitly acknowledged bribing the judge,going by his statement.Adesina should have done due diligence, read between the lines before putting up this childish,I should say asinine, rebuttal out.He but merely confirmed the story. 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: Outrage As Presidency Budgets N60m For Grass Cutting by Dhugal: 9:15am On Feb 22, 2017 |
2.5b for security outfits and 200million for security equipments.
I didn't know we now have another NSA/Ministry of Defence agency.
And we're "pighting kwarupsion" |
Culture / Re: Are Urhobos And Isoko And Ika Also Edo? by Dhugal: 10:36pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
gerg:Your ignorance knows no bounds. Nnewi says Nke u/gu and Nke e/ye,with the consonants mostly suppressed.Going by your daft analogy,we must be Anioma too.Tho we've existed long before most,if not all of Anioma towns. |
Culture / Re: Are Urhobos And Isoko And Ika Also Edo? by Dhugal: 3:51pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
gerg:Then knowing all Southeasterners don't speak same,you should also have known that majority Anambra communities understand,and some speak,nkei and nke e. You are the one being ignorant here. @Redbonesmith,some communities in Orumba and Aguata say ekwukwo for akwukwo. @Agadez007,we say fundua for now. 1 Like |
Politics / The Case Of Nigeria’s Missing President by Dhugal: 12:20am On Feb 18, 2017 |
By FRANKIE EDOZIEN FEBRUARY 17, 2017 In April 2015, Muhammadu Buhari became the first opposition politician to defeat a sitting president in Nigeria , in a mostly free and fair election. Mr. Buhari, a former army general, who ruled Nigeria for 18 months from 1983 to 1985, had a reputation for being incorruptible and a disciplinarian. When Mr. Buhari returned to the Aso Rock presidential villa, Nigerians were disgruntled by reports of widespread graft by government appointees, and public services were on the decline. His election was supposed to usher in change, but less than two years later, he has been acting as if tending to the country’s needs should come on his own schedule. On Jan. 19, Mr. Buhari left for a 10-day holiday to London; it seemed odd to leave the warmth of Abuja for the misery of English winter. By early February, Nigerians were told that Mr. Buhari had extended his trip for unspecified medical tests. No return date was given. Who can begrudge a 74-year-old the medical tests he is said to be undergoing in London? If only Mr. Buhari had invested in the human resources and infrastructure required to conduct such medical examinations and treatments in Nigeria. Every year around 60,000 Nigerians seek medical treatment abroad, mostly in India and Dubai. Women who have a choice will spend every penny for maternity services abroad. People in Lagos openly talk of hospitals rationing supplies for those who have to go there. When he first took the reins of government from Goodluck Jonathan, who governed during an oil boom, Mr. Buhari lamented that he found an empty treasury, that Nigeria faced millions of dollars in debt and wasn’t even able to pay civil servant salaries. As Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria was hit hard by the global collapse in oil prices; crude is responsible for more than 90 percent of its exports and 70 percent of its government revenues. Oil prices plunged sharply, from close to $100 a barrel in 2015 to about $70 a barrel now, after recently climbing again. The measures Mr. Buhari took to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on oil may yet yield fruit. He has emphasized expanding agriculture and reviving a gargantuan but dormant steel manufacturing plant, linking it by a railway line to iron-ore mines, ports and customers. Mr. Buhari curbed the Central Bank’s independence and refused to allow the currency, naira, be determined by market forces, pegging it at about 35 percent higher than one would get on the black market. Nigerians significantly reduced banking transactions because on the streets their dollars were worth more. It incited a severe scarcity in foreign exchange that hasn’t abated yet. Nigerians weren’t able to purchase things abroad or pay tuition fees for students in Europe, the United States and elsewere in Africa. Even though the president relented a bit by easing restrictions and allowing market forces to determine the value of currency, “ Buharinomics” hasn’t made life easier. For a time Nigerians couldn’t even use debit cards abroad. Of course, stock markets tanked . Today you can get five different exchange rates in one day. Thousands of Nigerians have lost their jobs. The International Monetary Fund estimates that Nigeria’s economy under Mr. Buhari’s leadership has fallen to its worst levels since the early 2000s, with a 15 percent drop in gross domestic product. Yet there lies some hope, with the I.M.F. predicting 0.8 percent growth this year. But power supply remains erratic; the prices of rice, kerosene and bread have gone up; and tens of thousands of young people remain unemployed. Inflation and recession are constant conversation topics as staples begin to disappear from the dining table. Businesses are firing employees they can no longer afford. And this week anti-government protests broke out in Lagos and Abuja over economic woes. President Buhari is from the predominantly Muslim north, and the protests erupting among predominantly Christian southerners are a reminder of Nigeria’s fragile ethnic fault line. Things are particularly fraught in the Niger Delta. The area remains impoverished, and past governments, including Mr. Buhari’s in the 1980s, have done little to change that. Angry militants have been sabotaging and blowing up oil pipelines; Nigeria lost $100 billion to sabotage in 2016 alone. Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president, traveled to the delta last week to establish a truce and soothe tempers. In the north, the violent Boko Haram extremist group isn’t yet vanquished. As a candidate, Mr. Buhari had promised to tame Boko Haram, and he has reclaimed areas it controlled under his predecessor. In probably his greatest success to date, he has galvanized a demoralized military and pushed the group out of large swaths of the Nigerian northeast that seemed to have been ceded to them by his predecessor. But Mr. Buhari’s absence has emboldened the terrorist group to unleash fresh attacks near Chibok, where nearly 300 girls were abducted in 2014. Mr. Buhari has also been silent about allegations that the nomadic Fulani herdsmen are raping and killing southerners. Mr. Buhari should know the effect of his silence. In 2010, President Umaru Yar’Adua left Abuja for medical treatment in Saudi Arabia. He returned months later on life support, to die at home. The secrecy was galling then, and it is now. Mr. Buhari’s phone conversation with President Trump has helped assuage rumors of his death. Yet his refusal to address Nigerians is a matter of serious concern. Last year, Mr. Buhari went to Britain for treatment of an ear infection. A Lagos businessman tells me many feel he’s back there for the same reason: his inability to hear the voice of the people of Nigeria. President Buhari ought to reach out to the people. Our patience is wearing thin. Frankie Edozien is the director of New York University’s Reporting Africa program. https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/02/17/opinion/the-case-of-nigerias-missing-president.html |
Culture / Re: The 2 Powerful Kings Recognised By Nigeria's Constitution by Dhugal: 12:15pm On Feb 15, 2017 |
All these naira land children. Which Constitution recognizes so-called traditional rulers of any stripe,not to talk of grading them?. Do you even know the meaning of the word "republic"?. Iranu. |
Politics / Re: Breaking: APGA 3 - 0 APC, Victor Ume Wins supreme court judgment by Dhugal: 12:17pm On Feb 10, 2017 |
NgeneUkwenu:Nope,she's APC now. Don't act intentionally obtuse here,you celebrated her decamping,but she contested under PDP then n this case was a continuation of election appeal. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Re: Niger Delta Is Not With Biafra Dokubo Can Give Up Rivers by Dhugal: 11:59am On Feb 10, 2017 |
Ngozi123:Tis the stupidity that abounds on naira land. Besides,he's not a Niger Deltan. On this same thread,I believe,he'd tried to pose as fratermathy until he got called out. He's an impostor. 3 Likes |
Politics / Re: Niger Delta Is Not With Biafra Dokubo Can Give Up Rivers by Dhugal: 11:49am On Feb 10, 2017 |
Omudia:Who then is the man from Asaba,Igbuzo,Obigbo,Egbema and the like? |
Politics / Re: "Buhari's Situation Is Not Like Yar’adua’s Situation" – Femi Adesina by Dhugal: 11:18am On Feb 10, 2017 |
greenpasture:Alright. About leaving myself. Have a nice day |
Politics / Re: "Buhari's Situation Is Not Like Yar’adua’s Situation" – Femi Adesina by Dhugal: 11:11am On Feb 10, 2017 |
greenpasture:Actually,the constitution did entrust said five with such weighty responsibility. Incapacity is whatever they say it is,be it physical or mental. And the provisions of said section are cast in stone,unless and until it's amended by the legislature Herein lies the difference between the US constitution you're familiar with and ours.Ours is interpreted most times literally,especially when said provisions uses MANDATORY words like "shall".It becomes binding,no wriggle room to adapt it to the times. Tell you what,download a copy of the Nigerian constitution and acquaint yourself with its provisions.I bet you,you'll start seeing the difference between what you think ought to be,given your experience of the US system,and what actually is. |
Politics / Re: The Enduring Grip Of Historical Falsehoods On Igbo Minds by Dhugal: 10:39am On Feb 10, 2017 |
laudate:Ko ni da f'eni fi kini yi se o 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: The Enduring Grip Of Historical Falsehoods On Igbo Minds by Dhugal: 10:32am On Feb 10, 2017 |
laudate:You really are a nodcock,raised to the nth power. Stupidity it is,mistaking me for another.But then,it's your factory set mode. Let me make it clear,since you're yet too dense to grab,you're constituting a rather noticeable nuisance on this board and it's high time you're called to order. Contribute meaningfully or shut the hell up. Better still,go get a job.Any job,and contribute meaningfully to the society.Not the layabout that you currently are. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: "Buhari's Situation Is Not Like Yar’adua’s Situation" – Femi Adesina by Dhugal: 10:23am On Feb 10, 2017 |
greenpasture:"The people that wrote both the US a a Nigerian Constitution were smart people." You give the Nigerian side way too much credit,but we'll leave that. No one said that there's an ouster of the Judiciary when it comes to Constitutional interpretation. My position is that the section dealing with incapacitation of the president laid out clear,yet simple steps to take going about his ouster on that score.Following the steps religiously,to wit two-third of the FEC voting to start the process,a panel of five medical personnel,including the subject's personal physician,investigating and submitting their report to the NASS leadership,the NASS publishing said report and pronto,subject is removed.It doesn't matter if a minority writes a dissenting report. The courts can only intervene if one or more of these steps is not followed.Otherwise,their jurisdiction is inherently ousted.They come in only if there is procedural anomaly,not cause of contest or dissent to the vote of the two-third majority in the FEC or of majority of the medical panel's report. See the provisions of Section 143,dealing with impeachment of president/vp due to "gross misconduct". |
Politics / Re: The Enduring Grip Of Historical Falsehoods On Igbo Minds by Dhugal: 10:04am On Feb 10, 2017 |
laudate:Why did I just know you'd be here?. Tis as if you have no other job than to masturbate on any thread Igbo, Biafra,Ojukwu and the like. And you offer no thought provoking insight,no intelligent position,nothing positive at all. I get the Nigerian situation renders youngsters and graduates jobless and near-useless,but dude,yours about takes the cake. Do yourself a favour,get up off that couch and get a life.A meaningful life. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: The Enduring Grip Of Historical Falsehoods On Igbo Minds by Dhugal: 9:59am On Feb 10, 2017 |
The OP talked about "facts",but provided none whatsoever. Who does that? "Gowon implemented the Aburi Accord......".When,how and which of the provisions did he implement?. You don't just pluck conjectures from your arse and call them facts. 12 Likes |
Politics / Re: "Buhari's Situation Is Not Like Yar’adua’s Situation" – Femi Adesina by Dhugal: 9:36am On Feb 10, 2017 |
greenpasture:"....contested removal on the grounds of incapacity". You're shifting the goal post noe,aren't you?. The Constitution laid down all the steps that need be taken before a president or his vice can be removed on grounds of incapacity.Quite liberal steps,if I should say,and none involved the judiciary.Only the FEC,the medical panel of five,which must include the subject's personal physician,and the National Assembly who must give immediate effect to the panel's report as soon as it's submitted. See Section 144 CFRN A contest can only come in if one or so of the enunciated step is not followed,and the courts only to correct the oversight or have the process done over.Procedural correction,not involving itself in the decision arrived at. In clearer terms,the courts cannot question the medical panel's report,only that the subject's personal physician is involved.Neither can it query the FEC invoking the process nor the National Assembly setting up the panel. Seems you're inputting the US system/relevant constitutional article here,maybe you should acquaint yourself more with the relevant Nigerian constitutional provisions |
Politics / Re: "Buhari's Situation Is Not Like Yar’adua’s Situation" – Femi Adesina by Dhugal: 8:58am On Feb 10, 2017 |
greenpasture:Let me come in here. I don't know who's constitution you've been reading,but the determination of the President's incapacity lies with the Federal Executive Council and the National Assembly,as per the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.The Judiciary has no role,whatsoever. It's strictly the Cabinet and the National Assembly. The FEC sets the ball rolling,while the NASS constitutes the medical panel that reports on the President's health and also accepts and give effect to said report. |
Culture / Re: Why Rivers People Hate Ndigbo by Dhugal: 10:32pm On Feb 09, 2017 |
Igboid: RedboneSmith: Igboid:You two cut it out,no dick-measuring contest here. This post is utter falsehood and crap and should be gutted. Where is one to start with this piece of nonsense sef? Firstly,engaging in slaving,excepting those who had committed abominations against the Earth,was in itself an abomination both to Ana and Edo in Nnewi,not to talk of slaving of blood kin.No one willfully engaged in slave trade then. Bringing in Dim Ohachi............smh. As he would say,k'anyi bia o |
Politics / Re: Nigeria's President Missing In Action - FINANCIAL TIMES by Dhugal: 10:18pm On Feb 08, 2017 |
It is finished. 2 Likes |
Culture / Re: 23 Year Old : Obi Nduka Ezeagwuna II Crowned 20th Obi Of Issele-uku - Pictures by Dhugal: 9:30pm On Feb 07, 2017 |
RedboneSmith:Charles of Anjou was the third son of Louis VIII and brother to Louix IX,the crusader.He was not just any "vassal lord" Charles conquered the two Sicilies with the French army. Heck,you're even confusing periods.The Capetians started out without power,but gained absolute power under Phillip II. The HRE,however,started out and stayed all powerful throughout its span.Right from Charlemagne down to Habsburg-Lorraine. Dude,give it up.Your "German hypothesis" holds no water at all.A strong empire existed,to have germanised Berlin.Prussia was inherited and then established by force of arms,by the elector of Brandenburg. That,however,is not the case a la Ika and the rest Igboland east of the Niger. Now,for the last time,stick to Igala, Anioma and bits of Igbo history and culture you know of.Stop dabbling in European history for your false equivalencies,tis way beyond your ken. 1 Like |
Culture / Re: 23 Year Old : Obi Nduka Ezeagwuna II Crowned 20th Obi Of Issele-uku - Pictures by Dhugal: 1:48am On Feb 07, 2017 |
RedboneSmith:*sigh* This is much like taking candy from a child. Hellooooo! Ever heard of the Northern Crusades,the Livonia Crusade,the Teutonic Knights?. Only much of Lithuania escaped,and that by merging with Poland after beating back the Knights. You're a gift that just keep giving. Stop typing and go hit the books for a while,please. Any local lord can raise armies in medieval Europe?. Are you for real?. Which and which local lord did that and when,pray tell?. Don't mention William,he was a Duke.The equivalent of a small king or sovereign grand duke today. |
Culture / Re: 23 Year Old : Obi Nduka Ezeagwuna II Crowned 20th Obi Of Issele-uku - Pictures by Dhugal: 1:33am On Feb 07, 2017 |
Cire80:You want to have yourself exposed for all to see,ekwa?. Being Bini doesn't stop you contributing to ika debate,same as I. What I'm against are the lies and revisions. I would advise you take back this particular lie. |
Culture / Re: 23 Year Old : Obi Nduka Ezeagwuna II Crowned 20th Obi Of Issele-uku - Pictures by Dhugal: 1:21am On Feb 07, 2017 |
RedboneSmith:You see your life?. What you called an "Empire in name only" controlled armies,sacks cities n kings at will,yet have limited powers?.That shit you're smoking is very strong,I tell you. BTW,it's William the Conqueror.Not Norman. The invasion was tagged Norman invasion cos he was Duke of Normandy,wielding powers much like a king in his territory,n was supported by Norman nobility.Capetian France,in it's early days,was a confederation,with the King more of a figurehead and real powers residing with the dukes and counts.It was Phillip II Augustus that really changed that.That's an aside. The Austrian empire was REFORMED much later in history into the Austro-Hungarian empire,under Franz Jozef.Austrian empire had existed for centuries before that and was in fact the successor state to the HRE. Oh,the Germanisers,as you call them,established the Baltic states,which to all intents n purposes are still Slavic in outlook n somewhat in language. Try again. BTW,aside Phillip IV the Fair of France,leading to the 100-year Avignon papacy,I will like to know which "small-time adventurer(s)" held the Pope captive and at what time in history. I did warn you to hit the books first before making any allusion to European history you know nothing about,didn't I?. |
Culture / Re: 23 Year Old : Obi Nduka Ezeagwuna II Crowned 20th Obi Of Issele-uku - Pictures by Dhugal: 12:53am On Feb 07, 2017 |
Igboid:Stop debating that guy.He's Edo,not Ika. Ehikwe happened to be the Ika among all those that originally started this off. 1 Like |
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