₦airaland Forum

voxpopp:
He was imply greedy

I guess you dumbass should have known there was nothing like silly south-south during period in discussion.

Scatterboss:
Ondo is South East right?

Actually, Ondo State does not have crude oil. Obasanjo and his fraudulent boundary adjustment carved out the crude oil producing areas of Edo State into Ondo State. Nigeria's disintegration will put final say to the injustices perpetrated in Nigeria.

Omololu007:
wen turai was kickin gej about in aso rock,go and check d names of pple who lead protest for him to b made d actin president.a yoruba man(obj) made gej d vice president.d only state gej lost in d south west and north central in 2011 r osun and Niger.so it wasnt d unity of d south east and south south dat took him to aso rock

The above is ranting of ant.

Mynd44:
*Sighs*

And now we are here arguing about "genocide" while you say this

The ability to defend oneself has nothing to do with the genocidal tendencies of other blood suckers.

tonychristopher:
Why do you have this amnesia and comprehension issues....https://books.google.cd/books?id=82l6u24sRKsC&pg=PT230&lpg=PT230&dq=how+was+the+ISRAELI+ASSISTANCE+TO+BIAFRA&source=bl&ots=XrF-XGp8vd&sig=C78yhpDETfc0bex5k4CuE5rG7fM&hl=en&sa=X&ei=MO0nVZPIOMT1asSegNgP&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=how%20was%20the%20ISRAELI%20ASSISTANCE%20TO%20BIAFRA&f=false




The Biafran secession of 1967 and ensuing civil war presented Israel with an acute dilemma. Israel sought to maintain correct relations with the Federal Government of Nigeria, which viewed as a hostile act any support rendered to the Biafran separatists. At the same time, the plight of the Igbos reminded many Israelis of the Holocaust. This article makes use of Israeli archival material to shed new light on how Israel shaped its policy towards the conflict. The Israeli public, press and parliament called for assistance to Biafra, evoking their country's deep moral obligation to help a people in distress. Israel aided Biafra, including, in a clandestine manner, the supply of weapons for which the secessionists pressed, in addition to humanitarian assistance. At the same time, Israel also sold arms to Nigeria, seeking to prevent a diplomatic rupture with the Lagos government that would have affected Israel's position in all of black Africa.


http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14623528.2014.936704?journalCode=cjgr20#.VSftifnF9GE


Ibos are african Hebrews and there has been cultural and technological connection between both parties

You displayed one of the major problem of Nigeria. Any fool could have written the crap you posted. The fact remains that in 1967, Israel was at war with Arabs. No country can afford to help another country while fighting its war of survival.

Mynd44:
Then why go to a war that was doomed from the start?

Only cowards die many times before their death. Eastern region of Nigeria was not western region of Nigeria where men shook like dry leaves on a tree at the sight of a soldier from northern region of Nigeria. If northerners attempt to bring fight to the door post of Igbo land tomorrow, you can bet there must be a war.

raumdeuter:
So what do you plan to do about it

Kill other peoples leaders and Start another war like that and the result would be worse

Were there two sections of Nigeria in 1966? I guess the January 15 1966 coup plotters killed the useless leaders in Nigeria. You are free to inject the tribal plank into the discussion.

Omololu007:
are u talkin about a unity dat couldnt save gej from goin back to otuoke

At least, the seemingly unity took GEJ from Otuoke to Abuja.

omololu2020:
isreal and france supported d biafran army,by givin dem weapons,foreign mercenaries also helpd d biafran army

Please refresh your obscure facts before making them public. Israel was engaged in 1967 war with the Arabs and was in no position to support Biafra. France never supported Biafra due to colonial doctrines. Nigeria was British domain and France knew to stay away.

Mynd44:
These are the reasons why I said General Ojukwu was not ready for war. Was he expecting a fair fight? My goodness, you are at war.

Oh and Nigeria was the bigger power.

The above post is a display of avoidable ignorance. How could anybody get ready for war when saddled with a country which was besieged with war of attrition at birth? If Biafra had been allowed to strive for a year as an independent country, then it could be wise to talk about preparation for war or not.

One of the reasons for the precipitation of January 15, 1966 coup was that Federal government of Nigeria led by Tafawa Balewa NPC had allowed northerners such Muhammed Buhari who did not possess mere secondary school certificate to become officers in Nigerian armed forces. The echo of such nepotistic endeavor reverberated during the presidential campaigns when the same Mohammed Buhari forgot where he hid his WAEC certificate.

It is rather unfortunate that most Nigerians are dwelling on the crap such as Gowon was not a participant in the July 29, 1996 coup. The nonsensical crap of non-participation of Gowon in the countercoup was initiated by Yoruba, western regional government of Nigeria and other few dingbats from southern Nigeria in order to atttact favor from their masters from northern region of Nigeria especially Gowon.

abduljabbar4:
But Danjuma is right. These people are stupid

You are idiotically silly if you think that a statement that portrays the fact that only time peace will reign in Nigeria is when a northerner is allowed an easy walk to leadership position in Nigeria. Where was the moronic Danjuma when northerners took to the airwaves and press houses to tell all Nigerians that they, the northerners, will make Nigeria ungovernable for GEJ?

Nigeria has no room for truth and Nigerians are very allergic to truth. Besides, what has a jungle got to do with truth anyway?

Esperooke:
Ask anyone who withnessed the war, and they will tell you how it went. I wonder where you get your own account from? Why then does your Ojukwu had to run away? And why then did your people surrender when you claim you have upper hand? I believe there is no Igbo who withnessed the war who will call for a repeat, except cowards like you who only get swagger on nairaland.

Did you witness the war too? I guess you have to thank countries such Britain, USSR, Egypt, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Canada, Australia and Arab League for the outcome of the war on the side of Nigeria. Biafra put up a respectable effort which no single ethnic group in Nigeria can even dream about. Certain ethnic groups in Nigeria are weaker than a dry leaf.

The so-called Oba of Lagos is also a drunkard.

I expect the so-called Corpers bribed by Mallam Rochas Okorocha should not attempt to risk their lives in rigging the election for the Judas.

There would not have been Gen. M. Buhari without the fraudulent machinations of NPC led by Ahmadu Bello and Tafawa Balewa. Simply put, a human fraud cannot eradicate corruption.

totima:
Before I get jumped on by the tribal voltrons...please hear me out.

I remembered the Wall Street Journal article (abi na Financial Times?) that referenced Tinubu's machavellian approach to cinching the presidency and this got me thinking.

Contrary to what many believe, I suspect that the incriminating video excerpt of Lagos' Oba threatening Igbos was leaked by APC handlers...not PDP.

Think about this: in Lagos, there are more Yoruba pvc holders than Igbo. Whether Igbos like it or not this is an irrefutable fact (as for the why...population dynamics + the power of the incumbency to ensure yoruba owned pvcs are released to the public compared with non-Yorubas).

This election is actually about shifting + securing the Yoruba vote...and nothing guarantees this more that inciting a little tribalism. What better way to do this than by using the Igbos as pawns in an exciting Igbo vs Yoruba battle?

They release something from a Yoruba figurehead to offend Igbo sensibilities, have them react with vitriol towards Yorubas and in turn, have Yorubas vote APC out of tribal retaliation. Tribalism is Nigeria's opium and Igbos and Yorubas sucked the drama out of this episode like a man who,,re guzzling on puzzy juice (xcuse my french).

Prior to the recent turn of events, I didn't believe that the Lagos elections would have a high turnout. Nigerians were still in the honeymoon phase of Buhari's election and weren't THAT interested. And there were legitimate concerns that PDP's Jimi Agbaje would give Ambode a run for his money among Yoruba voters.

This saga was the game changer that APC needed.

SMART MOVE.

Igbos fell for the bait and the Yoruba masses will fall in proper position, as planned.

I must admit that Yoruba leaders (emphasis on Yoruba LEADERS. The general population are a malleable lot and exhibit nigger.ism just like their equally dumb Igbo counterparts) are masters of political manipulation. Something that Igbo leaders sorely lack. Could it be the years of palace intrigues in the heyday of slave empires of oyo, ife, etc?

I don't see this among the hausa-fulani aristocracy and I guess this stems from the survival tactics employed by Yoruba courthands since Obas were more disposable than Emirs.

I will look to the results of this weekend's elections to confirm my suspicions.

I may be watching too many episodes of Revenge (love me some Emily Thorne vs Victoria Grayson mindgames ....season 4 sucks though), BUT think about this.

I guess the essence of loudmouth is incredibly inherent among the Yoruba. For 16 years past, PDP which is supported by Ndiigbo has celebrated the death of four political parties from Yoruba land and there was no time the issue of shrewdness surfaced. Simply because APC, a composition of Islamic and tribal parties in Nigeria won a rigged out presidential election and silly boneheaded comment from consummate fraud called Oba of Lagos, smartness of Yoruba ethnicity shone like a lone northern star.

freeborn76:
You be proper atulu mpama, idiot! I am sure you are Igbo, always ready to jump into matter wey no concern them. Minority tribes are gradually using and dumping Igbos like side chicks yet you come hear to yan nonsense. The earlier the Igbos rebuke these selfish politicians the better for them. As it stands now, Nigeria has three major tribes; Yoruba, Hausa and Ijaw. Ewu!

For the past 16 years, Ndiigbo have pitched tent with PDP which has produced presidents of Nigeria from Ogun, Katsina and Bayelsa States. It never occurred to a dumbass Yoruba such as you to complain when the Ndiigbo voted for PDP that was led by one goofy rat from southwestern region of Nigeria.

Nigeria is a maniacal joke. Nothing seems to go right in the jungle. Even the creepiest ant is crooked.

tunery004:
Am a Lagosian, I love my state more than any foreigner
could. I want the progress of Lagos. I am not Voting to
Prove a Point like most foreigners are saying now, I am
voting for what is right. Lagos is working, am proud of
my state, I won't let those from states like Abia, Ebonyi
destroy the good works in lagos because of Envy and
Tribalism. We all know what theodre Orji of the PDP
turn Abia into. Never will such happen in Lagos. I will
vote APC, to align Lagos with the Centre and to reap d
benefit of working with the FG.
Eko onibaje

It was not long ago foreigners such as you were shouting and yarning for a change. The ugliness of Nigeria certainly has a home in Yoruba land.

akpumping7720:
"Respectfully, We Igbos have always
overrated our significance in Nigeria. Since
the existence of this country, our
stubbornness have always made us the
best looser. We haven't taken a lesson from
Biafra, or the fact that we largely assisted
in relegating PDP to a regional party, or the
fact that our "myopic thinking" (in the
words of Rochas) have cost us the seats of
the Senate Presidency and House of Rep
Speaker.
But we gladly take a worthless pride in our
stupidity. NdiIgbos really need to look
inwards and cast the demon misdirecting
us away".
I quoted d above statement from a nairalander's comment on a particular topic today. Truth be said, d above statement needs to be written on a golden slate. The igbos need to look inwards if they really want to have a say in Nigeria politics. The average igbo is Proud and always full of himself. I respect the igbos a lot because they are very INDUSTRIOUS and INTELLIGENT. They have contributed a lot to the Nigerian economy directly and indirectly. There is no sector you wouldn't find an igbo man in Nigeria. But they have little say in the Nigeria Political system.
.Even almighty God himself respect HUMBLE people. Ojukwu can avoid d civil war if he hadn't prove stubborn that he can't receive order from Gowon because he is superior to him in rank, but truth be told, the Igbos need to learn the art of the game by learning how to be humble and loyal to other tribes. We have a saying in yoruba that 'if we should postrate for a dwarf, it doesn't mean that we will grow shorter when we get up'. Being loyal doesn't make you a 'butt licker'. Large deposit of oil is in the Niger Delta and not in the core east, that was why the presidency was zoned to them. It is true that Nigeria belongs to us all but there are some set of cabals that only revolution can cast them away, they determine who will be there and who is to come. The Ndigbos need to go back and learn how to play the card well. Buhari wouldn't have won if he didn't align with the Southwest to win the Presidency. If a yoruba man wants to get something that will be difficult for him to get, he doesn't mind calling d person daddy even if he is old enough to give birth to that person, he can even go as far as postrating just to get it. Let the igbos come together in one voice and support one of their own and do away with 'Pride', I believe if they can do this, they will one day Rule this nation and have a prolong say in the Nigeria Political System.

The above crap is a classical display of idiocy. I guess Ndiigbo were not involved in relegating PDP to any level of national political prominence for 16 years it ruled Nigeria. Simply because the PDP has just lost presidential election, Ndiigbo equally lost the humble aspect of their being. Most Nigerian are completely short ranged on the intellect.

Doncolio:
Jimi is just kidding and will be silly not to vote Ambode himself.

What happened to the so-called "change"?

Kingspin:
Yorubas and their double standing now they no want 'Change' again. All Lagosian must make sure that Tinubu, 16years cartels is dislodged. Sai Agbaje.. Change Lagos

You should have known the true color of Yoruba before now. Just think about dry leaves on a tree.

ujoatu:
GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE
 
PRESS RELEASE
 
SUBJECT: HIS EXCELLENCY SETS UP HRM EZE OHIRI-LED COMMITTEE TO MEET WITH OBA OF LAGOS
 
His Excellency, Governor Rochas Okorocha has announced the setting up of a committee made up of notable traditional rulers in the State to be led by the chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri who would travel to Lagos to meet with the Oba of Lagos, HRM Rilwan Akiolu over the death threat he was said to have issued to the Igbos in Lagos if they fail to vote for APC in the governorship election that comes up on Saturday.
The governor directed that the Eze Ohiri Committee should leave for Lagos immediately to meet with the Oba to enable them have one-on-one discussion over the said threat by the traditional ruler, and extract some commitments from him.
The chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum said although the traditional ruler was reported to have denied the report, it should not be enough to accept that refutal without traditional rulers from the South-East meeting with him to discuss the controversy and the way forward, to ensure that the long existing cordial relationship between the Igbos in Lagos and their host community should remain commendable and enviable.
The governor remarked that it was not enough to take up the matter on the pages of newspapers, with some of the commentators only keen in the issue to cause more serious problem between the Igbos in Lagos and the Oba of Lagos, but a new approach that would be more result-oriented should be employed, which includes the traditional rulers from the State to be led by Eze Ohiri going to Lagos and meeting with the Oba to talk about the matter.
No serious Igbo man or Yoruba man would like trouble to exist between the Igbos and the Oba of their host community, and that limiting the attendant actions to comments on the pages of newspaper won’t solve the ripple. The traditional rulers when they get to Lagos and indeed to the Oba, would try to hear from the Oba directly, look at the entire issue and know what to tell the Oba or what to demand from him before travelling back to Owerri.
The Governor urged the Igbos in Lagos to remain calm and also remain the good ambassadors of the Igbo nation like they have always been and that the current misunderstanding should not be allowed to cause unnecessary rift between them and the Yorubas in Lagos.
 
Sam Onwuemeodo
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media

The above alleged proposition from Mallam Rochas Okorocha can be best described as a boneheaded postulation from a culturally anemic governor of Imo State. So-called Oba of Lagos is seemly a wish fellow and should be held responsible for his acts. If there should be chaos and destruction of lives and properties in Lagos State during or after the gubernatorial contest, the loudmouthed joker should be a target.

Holy shiit!!

These Igbos have to be the most unprincipled and incorrigible cowardly souls ever known to mankind. I can't believe these plonkers sat there, clapped for him, and never made any fuss about the statement in his presence. Yet they have been blowing hot air all over cyberspace.

The King just earned my respect as one of the most powerful Yoruba Kings with fireballs like Alaafin Shango the Kintaro.

Anyway, I'm still waiting for ULTIMATUMS from Igbos!! I shall be back to read the ultimatum when they issue one.

Yorubas aren't cowards after-all - Interesting.

Even though the Oba is joker, he should not be disrespected in his palace.

fflamingo:
Alot of silly people here, I must say.
Biafra dream can never be possible.
Every country in the united nation forbids civil war and you guys are toiling with one.
You are banking on your crude oil, it will be of great surprise that world agency/OPEC would not purchase crude oil.
It will be a rehearsal in your sight t??hat ammunition would not be sold to you. Just like how USA refuse to sell ammunition to Nigeria.
You may recall in the biafra/civil war led by ojukwu. France supported biafra. Guess what France is in good diplomacy with One Nigeria.
It gladdens my heart to remember that ojukwu later went on exile and left you fùcking asshõles on the mercy of hunger and snipers.
Very ethnic bigotry fools without proper medulla oblongata.

Only bloody jokers can say "never".

sleeknick:
i don't know if any other person has listened to this radio station, but so far from the trash i have heard so far as i listened i think that the presenter is raising the dust of violence. the government should do something about that broadcast immediately. and MODS pls move this to front page. the public must be aware of this hipnotic radio station trying to derail the government and good people of Nigeria. for those who have listened to that radio station pls share your thoughts on it. as for me i believe in one Nigeria and there is nothing that will divide this country in Jesus name...

Only a dumbass fool would think there is a reality called One Nigeria.

Mallam Rochas Okorocha, if any, is exemplary of Igbo greediness.

Since USA involved someone pertaining to Africa in its leadership, the country has become very ordinary.