₦airaland Forum

senatordave1:
The truth is that of or has been winning since 1999 yet pdp always cheat him.this is one of the reasons I despise pdp.apc rigs but not this way

Hopefully no party will have monopoly of rigging come 2019, let Nigerians decide!

BIAFRONIGERIAN:
Ibori touched all nooks and cranny of Urhobo land. If all our govs developed their areas with stolen money like Ibori did, this country would have been better off.

Which all nooks and cranny are you talking about, is it by robbing Peter to pay Paul?, let me not even spill much on here, he tried as a governor no doubt (At least better than Uduaghan and co), but his relevance in Urhobo land is highly overrated, we don't follow leaders blindly here.

If he was loved that much he shouldn't have rigged the election he had with Ogboru (A fellow Urhobo man).

BIAFRONIGERIAN:
Delta is a work over for PDP.
There's one politician I admire in that state
Chief James Ibori.
Despite all the allegations against him, he is a small god in Urhobo land. Anybody he endorses automatically becomes governor without stress.
The love for Ibori in especially his hometown of Oghara is beyond my comprehension.

Ibori is not a small God in Urhobo land, maybe in Oghara, but not the entire Urhobo nation.

Ogboru is even more loved than him. some Urhobos just respect Ibori.

JasonScoolari:
Efewestern, come and see your political daddy distracting himself.

Oniovo mavor.. Omo-Agege is fighting for his political career, so it's normal for him to make statements such as this, plus he is not in a good term with Saraki, remembered how he disgraced saraki some time ago.

Come 2019, we are sending Omo-agege back to the Senate, he has tried (At least better than Amori who used our money in "Chopping Olosho".

I just saw where you said Evelyn will defeat Omo-agege, ME and you know that's a lie, aside Uvwie and Okpe, she is not well known in Urhobo land, plus Omo-agege is using Ogboru's influence to garner more votes and popularity in Delta Central.

awgumayor:
Which one is ancestral land? God who created heaven and earth gave Israel the land they are living and you are calling it forceful occupation.

God is not a JEW, God didn't give Isreal any land, stop using Gods Name to steal someone's property!

If you don't know the issue on ground it's better you don't comment, this is a public forum, Israel is occupying someone's land, all you could say is this, you are no different from Boko Haram who kills people in the name of their God.

Well I don't blame you, you have been so brainwashed, to you isreal is the chosen one, and every other race can burn in hell, wake up man.. we all don't believe in such BS.

princekalani:
I believe you could still have passed your point across without insult. No where in my write up did I indicate any support for Israel, even if you think i did, don't you think that is within my right to have an opinion?
The SA that you mentioned have always had issues with Israel because of the support that mossad gave to the apartheid regime. Please do not quote me again if you can not talk without insult.

Apologies boss... never meant to insult you man, I have modified my post.

Hope we are cool now?

No, SA knows how it feels for a foreigner to occupy your territory, that's why they are always against Isreal's land grabbing antics, they have made it clear to the world several times.

they tried this same thing in Lebanon, and when they met a great resistance they withdrew their men, it's very wrong to label Hamas a terror group without looking at what cause the creation of such group, would the have existed if Isreal stayed in their defined territory?.

Once again I'm sorry about my earlier post, peace boss.

sanandreas:
Don't expect Israel to help Northern Nigeria in the fight against bokoharam. Those weapons you seek from USA are made by the Jews. Expect refund by 2024 and no military deliveries would be made. Hama's that have been instigating the populace against Israel.

You don't win war with just weapons alone, our troops are not well motivated, and too many saboteurs, if it's that easy, the IDF would have defeated Hezbollah during the 2006 Lebanon war, even with all their sophisticated weapons and air superiority, Hezbollah with a few hundred of men fought thousands of Isreali soldiers, and they had to retreat.

Nigeria is not the only African country against Israel's operations in the Middle East, South Africa is more anti-Isreal than any country in Africa, and you can see that from the votes from southern Africa, Nigeria is even influencing so many votes from West Africa, almost all West African countries voted against Israel save for Ghana.

Russia, China and Co also voted against Israel, Now the question is, will you be happy if someone else tries to occupy your ancestral land?

princekalani:
Saudi's support is purely because of US, you knwo they consider each other strategic allies. My concern is what is Buhari's interest in a matter that is far older than Nigeria and also very sensitive. What does he hope to gain from Palestine? Remember international politics is all about interest and never sentiments.

Nigeria and South Africa are the major power blocks in Africa, and these two countries have made it clear that they don't support Isreals annexation of other peoples territory.

Almost all West African countries voted against Israel, save for Ghana who abstained, in Southern Africa, SA has made it clear that they don't support Isreal, and they are influencing other countries on that end.

Most people supporting Isreal here are just doing that because of religion, not because of justice!

hammerFC:
Our fathers did a very bad job.

They were chopping young girls yansh.

Now see wat they have caused.

The young girls are now disfunctional grown ass women/parents.

Yansh is now photogenic.

Anywhere, belle face, them go throway yansh come outside face the opposite end.

Lol.. boss u are damn funny.. longest time bro.. Season greetings!

postemail:
I'm glad you know. They have been at this for years. There is never a true love, only national interest. Think of the mess created in Syria. Many a times you hear them trump-on about terrorism and whatnot, but they are the chief sponsors when it's convenient for them. They brought up AlQaeda during the soviet war with Afghanistan. Now they and their Arab minion are providing arms and funds for those radical groups in Syria -AlNusra. FSA, Etc.

I recommend you read more of the Alt-news like

thesaker.is
www.counterpunch.org
www.informationclearinghouse.info

Thank you my brother, it's all about National interest, they should stop acting like they care about others.

The reason they are so mad with Iran, is because Iran is the only country in the middle East that can stand against their evil antics, Saudi and the rest are just their puppets.

Xisnin:
You lots just make Nigerians look stupid in the eyes of the world.
Why compare Saudi to Libya?
Saudi did not kill thousands of children and women, neither did they kill protesters.
If you are referring to the Yemeni war, I don't recall any country leader being removed
for going to war against its neighbours.

You are the ignorant one here. I'm not even comparing Saudi Arabia to Libya, I'm just pointing the hypocrisy of US and her allies.

When the Libya uprising started, the Americans were busy looking for way to invade Libya, and when it was confirmed that Gaddafi killed some "Innocent" Civilians, the Americans came in with several bombardment, they went as far as arming the rebels, they even blackmailed Libya's only ally "Russia", Now after they have successfully completed their objective, they left the country, without even ensuring peace and stability.

Now back to Saudi.

We all know about the current ongoing war in Yemen, Saudi have being killing Innocent civilians in Yemen, they sponsored total blockage, they have being bombing several civilian outlets (Hospital, school, etc), and when UN confronted them they were busy giving silly excuses, now these So called America and her Allies who invaded Libya because Gaddafi killed some civilians are still the ones supporting Saudi Arabia.

Yemen can burn to ashes for all they care, it's none of their business!

greyham:
When Iran develops a nuclear weapon they will not hesitate to use it.

That's what they told you.

Iran will. never use Nuclear weapons on anyone unless being provoked, the US knows this, they are just trying to blackmail them through their usual propaganda.

There is nothing the US have blamed Iran that Saudi Arabia and Isreal haven't don't times 10. Think bro, think!

naijacentric:
hr wanted to unite africa with wealth he gave out plans to all african countries how to harness wealth with resources the western world wont have that as africa is their market they used the arab spring to remove him by his own people. If being a kind dictator is bad to the world den dey should tell us how democracy has benefitted africa. Even as bad as abacha is he was better dan obj jona buhari yaradua. At least we know the western world supports some dictators in africa indirectly while hipocritically attacking them politics is all drama. This world is so complex!

Are you just finding out how hypocritical the western world is?

They bombed the hell out of Libya, giving some silly reasons like Ghadafi killed some protesters, now in 2018, Saudi is doing worst, they have killed thousands of Children and Women this year alone, bombed hospitals and schools, yet these same People who demonized Ghadafi are still the ones backing Saudi, even selling more deadly weapons to them so they can continue with their killings.

Their next target is Iran, but I don't think they can carry out any military threat, , the Persians ain't get joy.

Oluromantic:
Lol. No contribution into d relnshp, just grow into puberty and start aiming to explore a guys wealth. Nigeria don't have women I swear. Some of them really deserve to be raped. Their mental faculty is poorer than that of some animals to say d truth.

Dude no lady deserved to be raped!

What's up with the latest attack on Edo and her people, it's becoming unbearable and an insult to so many S'southerners.

I expect every sane person to condemn this hate spreading on here, Edo is not your problem!

Zoharariel:
Syrian air defences have downed several “hostile targets” over the country’s southern region, Syrian news agency SANA reported. A Syrian security source reported that the air defences downed an Israeli combat plane and four missiles. Israeli military has refuted the claims about the downing.

Source: https://www.veteranstoday.com/2018/11/29/russia-syria-israeli-jet-downed-by-syria/

Ofcourse Israel will always refute the claims like she always do.

Hahahahaaaaa! Where are the Nairaland children of Israel that always boast about Israeli of having the best Airforce in the world?

Newsflash: With the Russian S-300 & S-400 defense systems, there is nothing like "best air force in the world".

As long as Israel remains adamant in her resolution to continue violating the sovereignty of Syria by striking targets - unprovoked, all her fighters jets will be plucked out of the Syrian skies like guavas & mangos by the Syrian defense systems.

We told you & we warned you that Russia is neither Palestine or Turkey. Her Yay is Yay & her Nay is Nay.

I really hope it is the Israeli F-35 that was shot down. Bad market for all her operators.

The only cure for madness is sanity and the medicine for a bully is a falcon punch to the face & a quadratic kick to the scrotum.

Where are all my comrades? Report to base noooow!

Seun, Mynd44, Dominique & Osystein - Lets go!

Lol.. baba we they ground, reporting live from Warri. .. I said it earlier on that the IDF lives on lies and propaganda.

Now watch how they refute this... like they always do.

Best military in the world, yet 5,000 Isreali defense forces couldn't conquer a town held by 150 Hezbollah militia, even with Isreal's air superiority. read about the Battle of Bint Jbeil.

The Isreali's are good no doubt, but most Africans tend to overrate them, because the Bible said so.

fratermathy:
In addition to this, the first son in Urhoboland is usually regarded as a priest of the Esemo. It is through the first son that the ancestors find their voice in the world of the living. In times past, the first son is expected to have a shrine for the Esemo in his home. Here, he will commune with the ancestors and seek divine inspiration as he leads the affairs of the family.

They no longer have shrines again, all thanks to "Christianity", we are fast loosing it, even during the burial of a man, the first son is expected to perform some rites.

Sanchez01:
Don't get me wrong. 'Ekpako' in Urhoboland enjoy the firstborn status like most tribes and groups' in Africa. While I may not have mentioned it, it stands. First born status in Urhoboland is more of responsibility than a call to enjoy and love the good life. I honestly don't consider that a special status, really.

Besides, the OP I quoted asked about last borns. I sure might have focused on the first born's responsibilities had he asked about that and how special they are believed to be.

Yes it's more of responsibilities, but you still have some things to benefit than your siblings, you will be treated as a king, when ever there is a family gathering you will be the one calling the shots, everyone obeys, not to mention the financial benefits especially if you are from a wealthy family.

I have been to several occasions and sincerely I do envy first sons in Urhobo land, wish I was one.

oma'mu rio ke oniovo

Sanchez01:
I have seen a handful of cases like the one you mentioned. I have a couple of them in the family even but it is not rooted in culture nor some belief. By default, Urhobos are polygamous. For a man who isn't, he tends to have as much as 6 children or more. In cases like that, the parents tend to believe they have seen it all, children-wise, and while the kids are busy growing and working their ways through life, the youngest is often times tied to the parents closely than others.

Both my grandfathers, prior to their passing, exhibited same behavior. Strangely, the last persons they interacted with before their peaceful deaths were their last born kids. One of the last borns grieved the death of his father that she claimed she could see him everywhere, reaching and trying to talk to her. This lasted for almost three weeks before they warded him off (I believe I have mentioned this on the forum before).

And there are also families where the first is gold. Unlike some other parts of the core South, first borns in Urhoboland, regardless of gender are not given special status save they are handpicked or favourited openly by their parents. This is not to say the first child is not respected as required.

I beg to disagree with you, First borns in Urhobo land are given special status, but not as much as other ethnic groups, In Urhobo land the first Son is regarded as the father, you can't make any decision without the presence of the first son, in those days ones a man dies, his first son automatically inherits all his major properties including his wife/wives, they don't do that again.

The reason they give some preferences to the last born is because, every last born seems to be very close to their parents, so with that on ground you must always make the last born happy else the spirit of the diseased won't be happy with you, if the last born is still a child, it is believed that the spirit of the parents will be appearing to him/her every now or then, so they usually do some traditional stuffs after the burial of the diseased.

shukuokukobambi:
I don't think I can add anything to what you said other than to point out that the Shiites doctrine is even against suicide bombing. This further buttresses what you said about Iran being a less threat than even Saudi and their terrorist children.

I prefer Iran anyday to Saudi Arabia. They have the brains and they're very self reliant unlike the trouble some overfed evil babies in Saudi Arabia

I'm of the view that religion is even limiting Iran's intellectual capabilities, but all the same they have tried, and I so much respect them, enough of Western propaganda.

The west are known for attacking countries that don't bend to their rules, I bet you they would have invaded Iran if not for Iran's military strength, they know invading Iran will be the end of their reign in the region, their only weapon against Iran is by sanctions (Irans are used to that already. )

How people tend to support Saudi Arabia atrocities in the region is a mystery to me, too many innocent lives lost, I won't be surprised if I discover Saudi is behind this Boko boys, they are definitely getting funds somewhere, it's all politics thou.

shukuokukobambi:
Yeah you're right.

Saudi Arabia is the real destabilizer in the middle East and beyond and even out of the 19 hijackers of 9-11, 15 were from Saudi Arabia yet America will turn the blind eye because of oil. The American love for Saudi Arabia has even increased to higher levels now under Trump because of his own personal businesses and those of his Jewish son in law there. Trump is even defending them in the murder of Kashoggi against the conclusions of the CIA.

Instead they pour all their hatred and venom on Iran

The Americans are bunch of Hypocrites, supporting one evil while condemning another evil, I will even prefer Iran to Saudi Arabia, at least Iran is stabilizing Syria (They have pushed all US backed Rebels out of the country) and they don't pretend like the Saudis, if they hate you, they tell you to your face.

More reason I'm mad at the way Nigeria handled the Shiites protest, Buhari is not just reasonable, he should have handled it in a more diplomatic way, the US and Saudi Arabia we are befriending don't care if we burn to the ground.

Saudi Arabia is busy bombing civilian outlets in Yemen, yet US still continues selling weapons to them, they said Iran sponsors terrorism but we know it's all a lie, they bombed the hell out of Libya when Ghadafi killed some protesters, but are turning a blind eye at the evil Saudi Arabia is commiting in Yemen (Saudi Arabia is not only killing Women and Children, they are also Bombing Hospitals, schools and enforcing blockage).

The US would have invaded Iran a long time ago, but I doubt if they can, the Persians are very smart, unlike Iraq, Iran truly posses some weapons of mass destruction, despite sanctions the country has one of the finest military in the region, their technology is second to none.

Offpoint:
Joining Nigeria army is nothing but a suicide mission.
Can 1000 Boko Haram take out 50 US Army? impossible.

Imagine 0ver 100+ soldiers being wiped out in gun battle where Boko Haram didn't make use of Air strike, missiles or biological weapons... just gun battle...

Stop saying trash here, do you know what is 1000 armed men?, you think this is movie?, the saving grace of the Americans is their Air support, without proper Air support you can't win a war, even with their Air support they still loose some battles, read about the Battle of Mogadishu (Somalia), the Americans lost several men, they even had to call for backup.

I watched the video today and I was quite disappointed at the Air Force, they didn't even come closer. Shame!!!!

BENITAPUSSY:
My brother,I am a supporter of this gvt but when it come to this bokoharam issue,I do wonder whether this salvage are from the mars.
Lockdown the entire north,engage army,the police,navy,volunteers etc to combed the entire northern part of the country to root this bastard out,what is so difficult here.
Isis took Iraq by surprised, what Iraq did was to recruite volunteers with the help from abroad, they were able to eradicate Isis completely from their land.
I am very weak right now as I type this,what a waste of people children, husband,fathers etc.
I am also force to ask"God where are thou"?
This salvage are not invisible for God sake,while shift the fight from offensive to defensive?
This is bad,very bad for in a sane society,someone should have be answering some hard questions or even resign.

Without the help of Iran, Iraq wouldn't have conquered Isis, now we are having a bad relationship with them, even the US and Saudi Arabia we are befriending don't care if we burn to the ground, Heck, US even refused selling weapons to us.

We need to act fast, too many saboteurs in our military, and lastly the Northerners are not ready to tell us what's going on, it all boils down to politics, so many top people benefiting from this war, and they will do anything possible to keep the war going.

Expect more attacks, election is coming!

RIP gallant men, you fought defending your fathers land, may God grant you all eternal rest. Amen

God bless The Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Ironi:
Whiles you guys are pushing your country towards protectionism you are trying to offload your pestlike population onto Ghana.

You are invading Ghana like pests and opening shops everywhere and bringing along your violent and aggressive and lawlessness.

You will not even allow certain products to be exported from Ghana to Nigeria and yet you think Nigerians should be allowed to invade and open shops in the Ghanaian retail industry which by law is reserved for Ghanaians.

Now you want more protectionism.

This regional integration shit is going to get nasty before it gets any better.

Why do you hate Nigerians?

OAUTemitayo:
Nothing will happen.
America and Europe will go to any length to support Saudi Arabia.

That's if this pictures are even true

Yes sure, nothing will happen, what did they do when Saudi was busy bombing civilian outlets in Yemen?, but if it's Iran they will be raising shoulder, bunch of hypocrites.

There is no justice any where in the world.

ImaIma1:
If you check it, you will see that the person you quoted is Yoruba. I am tired to trying to explain to my Yoruba brothers and sisters that Akwaibomites are not igbos. They don't get it

My sister never get tired of correcting some ignorant people, you owe it to your ethnicity to always protect and defend her identity, when next any body lumps you under a bigger ethnic group you are not related to, do make sure you talk some senses into him/her.

Favor99:
Istekiri's are mainly Edo, they are mixed with Yorubas, They have more Edo culture.
They do speak a Yoruboid language but are more Edo

Culturally, the itsekiris are more Edo than Yoruba, but linguistically and otherwise the itsekiris are more Yoruba than Edo, the itsekiris are more closer to the South Eastern Yoruba groups such as Ilaje, Ijebu and Ikale than they're to other Yoruba groups, may I also note that the itsekiris unlike their Urhobo/Isoko cousins who traces their origin to Bini migrated from various places such as Ijebu, Ilaje, Igala etc but adopted a Bini prince.

In all, Delta as a whole is culturally Edo.

Thank you Mr President.
Buhari should also not forget the steel company in Delta, we need it back alive.

ImperialYoruba:
The safe way out of that is not to even put Yoruba and Edo together in any post and avoid any hint that Bini is Edo. We are not same people with Edo, they have their own separate and unique identity. Bini's umbilical is tied to Ife.

Itsekiri, whether Ijebu or Ilaje is entirely Yoruba origin.

Edo has its own grouping and their originality has not been lost. Recently Ijaw has attempted to change that originality. If care is not taken they will succeed because Edo is deeply focused on the wrong thing. Edo leaders are stuck in a past that has lost relevance in modern world. I will use a case in Yorubaland to give you example.

No person becomes governor in Yorubaland without first seeking and obtaining endorsement from crowned Obas in his state. Once he becomes governor no prince is crowned an Oba in his state unless he authorizes the staff of office be given to the choosen prince. In Oyo, this relationship existed between the paramount Alaafin and the Esos. Nobody authorized staff for Alaafin, its his birthright. Times have changed. Alaafin was overheard sometime ago advising Oluwo about this change in power and telling him that the governor can sign a paper and depose him (Alaafin), much more a lower Oba like Oluwo. This is recognition and an acknowledgement of the times we live in.

Do you know how many Emirs are under the command of the Sultan? His domain span into Niger. Abacha deposed a sitting Sultan and then had him exiled like criminal back to his mothers home in Adamawa state.

All monarchies in Africa are no longer seats of absolute power, they are only ceremonial relics of culture.

Edo leaders have not come to grips with this reality yet. They are loosing political realities to conservatism and preservation of relics. They should accept reality of modern times and get their politics together fast. Biafra will become reality, it might not be in this administration or next, or one after it....but Ibos will eventually get their way and become independent. When it happens, Edoland will be tested. This is time to get the boundary right and enforse it so you are not caught unprepared.

They tested Edo once, in 1967. They will attempt again when they successfully have a sovereingty.

Never disputed the fact about the itsekiri/yoruba relationship, But the fact on ground is that Deltans (Urhobo Isoko, itsekiri etc) still pay homage to the Bini throne, politically speaking the Bini's do not have much influence on the region, even during the Mid-western regional government, the Urhobos were politically ahead of every one in the region (That doesn't mean we are superior).

Now about the bolded, The Mid-western region was a small region with less than a thousand soldiers so they couldn't do much to stop the invading troops, but even at that they still showed some serious resistance before calling Lagos for assistance, I doubt similar situation can happen now.

PrecisionFx:
I couldn't read all because u lack the basics on the matter.


There at only 3 ethnic groups in Nigeria and they are Igbo Hausa n Yoruba.

Every other thing na tribe n tribes are grouped under ethnic group.

The whole of eastern nigeria is Igbo.

The whole of western Nigeria is Yoruba.

the whole of northern Nigeria is Hausa.

Isoko was never in Eastern Nigeria, so why then did you lump them under Igbo?, so because you are from a major ethnic group those of us from smaller groups should be merged with bigger ethnic group even when we share nothing absolutely with them?

ImperialYoruba:
Bini is a ruling dynasty originating from Yoruba. Bini itself is not an ethnicity but the elites of the monarchy are ethnically Yoruba.

Edo is the ethnicity which owns the land occupied by Bini.

So Edo is ethnic, Bini is dynasty. The two have different ethnic origins.

Isoko, Urhobo are Edoid.

Itsekiri people are Ijebu origins. Their monarchy is of the Benin dynasty stock.

I don't like getting into this Bini/Yoruba supremacy battle, but I sha got your points.

Itsekiri are not only of Ijebu origins, only those from Omadino axis migrated from ijebu, Some itsekiris are from Ilaje (Especially those from escravos) while the royal house are from Bini.

Yes sure, Isoko and Urhobo are Edoid, I was quite surprised when someone here was busy lumping Isoko under Igbo.