₦airaland Forum

2019.

Let's see how it goes.

Pellow Naijerians, no more sit-down dey look o

It amazes me really when they come up with their political permutations and voting power, claiming the Igbos do not have a large population of voters.

Maybe true, but not because of the population of Igbos in Nigeria, but because the Igbos have lost interest in anything Nigeria and an average Igbo man during election would rather do something that'd earn him money than waste his time in an election.

Another factor is that the Igbo man is always threatened and would rather be killed than allowed to vote for his preferred candidate in the north. Cases like these had been recorded in Kano, Kaduna and some other Northern States where they were molested, threatened and even killed for attempting to vote against their popular candidate.

So they totally avoid elections rather than get killed for voting against a Jihadist in the North.

Population or voting strength is not the problem here for the Igbos can decide the outcome of an election. If you doubt me, go to any city in Nigeria and count the number of Chukwuemekas and Chibuzos resident there.

The truth is Nigeria gave the Igbos reasons to not be interested in her affairs, rather to be more interested in survival.

OP so you no see better car carry describe Borno?


Na victim of bomb blast you come use. See your life?

danilmo:
and d fact still remain that if yoruba guys start their own mouth, u know they ll still win ur igbo doctor hands down in terms if archievment..

pls get lost jare.. dont start what u cant finish

I wish there's a middle finger emoji here

Skepticus:
Who is the "you"

That a lot of Idi.ots on nairaland mock other tribes with derogatory terms doesn't mean that all Nairalanders are like that.

Like the poster, I identify with him that, nobody wins when a family feuds.

With the whole sickening tribalism, ask yourself genuinely if it has helped a large number of the individual tribes. Igbos, Hausa and Yorubas still have a high number people whose quality of lives are below acceptable standards of decency and sanity.

Poverty, Gloom, crimes, hate still affects every single tribe.

As appealing as the tribalism appears, I refuse to be among the herd of failures who follow its path.

I wish you'd take your preaching to their doorsteps and stop acting like a hypocrite here

Rubyventures:
They are Nigerian Doctors , Full STOP. If we keep bringing tribal issues into everything, this country will never move forward.

Together we stand! Divided we fall!!

But you're quick to identify Igbo criminals here by their names, and by your comments make it look as if Igbos are the only criminals in the world.

newbornmacho:
Danjuma must paybfor the innocent blood of Igbos shed in the 1967 pogrom....Mr danjuma...its too early to be bleating like a goat on heat. One north one destiny useless idiot

The Igbos will never forget

The dancing senator

Game of thrones

Still searching for Buhari's name

Well I'm a last born and I'm afraid all your assertions are not entirely true.

I'm always marveled especially, during family meetings, how they always seek for my opinion and the kind of attention they pay to it.

Eldest is in late 40s and I'm barely 27, yet he sees me as a professional in my career as I handle every of his construction projects and he respects me and my decisions. And can not make any move without seeking for my opinion.

You can only earn their respect and trust. I worked hard to earn mine

Civil Engineers in the beedin is the slab thickness adequate enough?

Did they consider what a fully loaded Dangote Cement truck would do to that Bridge abi na culvert?

SMH

skales67:
Dey there dey do questionnaire while Coscharis makes his MILLIONS!

How many millions you don make?

AutoReportNG:
In 1970 when Cosmas was twelve (12) years old, his ...

In 1975 while still aged 14, ...

This disparity in age makes me want to question the reporter's state of mind, and the whole story of course.

Ndi Efulefu.

Maybe one Alhaji promised them some money.

Ndi Akpiri ego

Mtchewwww

As usual, police go release them

Smiling because of the 33 Virgins na

bxcode:
Please who sang this song ooo
Please who sang this song ooo

5NOG made me also look for it.

Any link please?

Still laughing at that honest question.

4 o'clock eye, natural or as a result of... Lwkm... I wantu peee

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What's the essence since it can't move.

Is it the shape? It doesn't portray him as being creative because the shape of a motorcycle is well known.

How is it an innovation in Engineering?

Waste of time

Cacawa2:
22. And it was said unto Lalasticlala, the son of lala, "will it please you that this post is moved to the front page so that all may hear the story of the Rogue governor and repent". Then suddenly, from no where came the solemn voice of Lalasticlala, the son of lala: "I swear by the taste of Nigerian Jollof, nothing pleaseth me more than the posts of snakes, for if a snake had been included in the story, it perhaps would have made front-page"

No mind Lalasticlala and other moderators, for they have dealt treacherously with the inhabitants of nairaland from the beginning of time, even unto this day.

Na only snake im sabi shop

Mexzy4sho:
Number 21 should have been
"And thunder striketh Rochas the son of Okorocha and the people erect unto him a statue to remember his stupidity for four generations to come".

Lol � �
The thunder still dey do press up

ROCHAS chapter 6 vs 1-21
AN ACCOUNT OF THE KING'S GRAVEN IMAGE

1. And it came to pass that a certain Governor from the East by the name Rochas the son of Okorocha who ruleth over the province of Imo, sent a messenger to the kingdom of the Southern country of Africa.

2. And he said to the messenger, in this manner shall ye speak to the king, "long live the king! thou art highly favoured in the eyes of my Governor, even among the people of the province of Imo, therefore come this day to meet me in my kingdom that thou mayest be honoured"

3. And the messenger did according to the words of the Governor.

4. And it came to pass that the king of the Southern country of Africa by the name, Jacob the son of Zuma, entered into the province of Imo, even into the city of Oweri, the dwelling place of the Governor.

5. And Rochas the son of Okorocha made a great feast and prepared a banquet before the son of Zuma that night. And he called all the noble men of the province to meet in his Palace, even in the court of the governor, they made merry.

6. The Governor hath also hired men of craft that they made a giant graven image of Jacob, the son of Zuma. And the height of the image thereof was ten cubit and two span , and the weight thereof was equals two thousand measure of brass. And the garment thereof was that of the noble men of the West.

7. And he placed the graven image at the Centre of the city of Oweri. And unto Zuma, the king of the Southern country of Africa, was a title given which was higher above any other in the province of Imo. Also, the Governor nameth a street of the city after him. These was the manner with which king Zuma was honoured.

8. All these things happened on the tenth month of the sixth year that Rochas the son of Okorocha reigned as Governor over the province of Imo.

9. But it came to pass that when it was told by the people that the Governor hath spent five hundred and thirty million shekels of gold and silver for the graven image of Jacob, the son of Zuma, that they were wroth with anger.

10. And it grieved the labourers of the province and they took counsel among one another and saith, but how shall this thing be? Is Jacob the son of Zuma also among the righteous men?

11. How be it that the son of Zuma was honoured in this manner in the province of Imo? Is not he the same king that dealeth dishonorably in the manner that he spent the gold and silver from the treasury of his country? Is not he that the magistrate put a charge against for taking bribe?

12. Is not it under the reigns of this king that his people persecute our brethren who dwelleth in their country and even put many to death and rendered their businesses desolate?

13. How be it the Governor treat us with great disdain? For we laboureth for over ninety days without wages and he said unto us "be thou of long suffering for there is no gold and silver in the treasury that I may pay thee thy wages". And yet he spent millions of shekels to honour the son of Zuma.

14. And the head of the labourers declared according to this words unto the people saying, "arise this day and gird thy loins for we shall march across the city of owerri, even unto the gate of the Governor.

15. And they march across the city and declared according to this words unto the Governor, "thou dealeth treacherously with us in the manner thou sayeth 'there is no gold and silver in the treasury that I may pay thee thy wages'. Wherefore thou honoureth the son of Zuma with so much riches from the treasury?

16. This thing shall ye do, oh Governor: remove the graven image of Jacob the son of Zuma from the city that there might be peace in the land".

17. And the Governor replied them in this manner. "Harken unto my voice oh ye inhabitants of the land. I shall not be careful in the manner with which I answereth thee on this matter.

19. Go back to thy tents, for I, even the son of Okorocha hath repenteth not that I made a graven image of Jacob the son of Zuma. For many more of this statues shall ye see in the city of Owerri in the days ahead".

20. And the people lamented and said "woe unto us! behold, the evil spirit from devil hath entered into the Governor. And yet many saith, verily verily, the Governor is afflicted with insanity.

21. But the Governor doeth not according to the words of the labourers, for unto this day, the statue of Jacob the son of Zuma remaineth in city of Owerri.

Buhari

Eheen, we're good at claiming relationship

nonyeesther:
Please o, I'm also writing on Monday 24th, but I don't know how to locate the place. Can you explain the direction as I will be coming from Ikwerre road. Is th Tap bus stop a popular one cos I haven't heard of it

Sorry for replying late. From Ikwere road (depending on your position) try to get to Aba road - Air Force, Eleme junction, anywhere nearest to you on that route, then take a bus going to Oyigbo. Stop at TAP bus stop

iykofias:
u r truly annoying; did u see iriebe at d post u quoted? Or is ur eye paining u? I repeat inebe street is around moscow. Iriebe is even a local village sef n u r here boosting my family house! Me that stays at elekehia housin est nko

Bros eeh, don't take it personal.
I stay at Elekahia too. It's a mistake from them, Iriebe not Iniebe.
Mind you, I took the AGIP scholarship exam last Saturday, same center, similar mail by DRAGNET.
So argue what you're sure about.

And is Moscow road anywhere near Ph/Aba expressway?
Don't mislead people please

Direction

Take a vehicle going to Oyigbo then Stop at TAP (should be after the old tollgate)
You can even trek to the venue, but just take a bike to ACE international, it's popular.

Meanwhile I'm writing on Monday, 24th.

ROTFL

PeaceGord:
Afo ojo.

Ikpu nnei.

George Orwell’s Animal Farm of Inequality

At this point, revolution is all we need but who would volunteer to lead, someone like me who is presently hiding behind a keyboard and venting all my anger on the poor dark buttons? Mehn � � �

There’s just a thin sheet holding these pieces together. The hatred is intense, with different online warriors belonging to different groups trying to inflict the highest possible kind of damage to their perceived enemies. The sound of their guns, bombs and shells is deafening. Go to different faceless platforms you’ll find them; the Wailing wailers, the hailing hailers, the zombies, the afonjas, the Ipods/baby factory, the Almajiris, the Igbos, the 97 and 5 per centers, etc.

Will I be wrong to agree with someone who some time ago, likened this country to a zoo/George Orwell’s farm. It’s of course worse because Old Major, Snowball and Napoleon didn’t display any form of cowardice. They perceived injustice, they spoke against injustice, and finally they revolted and drove Mr. Jones out from the farm. Benjamin, the Cynical Donkey was always talking to satisfy his conscience, if nothing else. Boxer fought with his last drop of blood, even died afterwards. Today, our Old Majors, Snowballs, Napoleons, Boxers and Benjamins are all threatened by Mr. Jones; to not only use the EFCC, the Police, the DSS to punish them, but to also punish their 3rd and 4th generations. No wonder the cancelled protest by one of the Benjamins.

George Orwell’s suggestion that we cannot eliminate government’s corruption by electing principled individuals to roles of power remains valid; for it is power itself that corrupts. Nigeria as in George Orwell’s animal farm of inequalities is now in that situation where some animals are more animal than the others. The issue of one of the pigs, Babachir Lawal comes to mind.

After the revolt in Manor Farm, Napoleon enacted changes to the governance of the farm, replacing meetings with a committee of pigs who will run the farm. And at some point, the pigs started to resemble humans; as they stand upright, wear clothes, carry whips and became more animal than the others. Heaven knows what would have happened to Babachir had it been he’s either a horse or a Donkey and not a pig.

As for Moses (Mr. Lienus Mba Muhammed), that tamed Raven, Mr. Jones's especial pet, that spy and tale-bearer, he is still spreading stories of that Sugar Candy Mountain, the paradise where pigs will go when they die. Let them continue to believe in his lies but I know and just like a popular saying, he can deceive all the people some of the time, some of the people all the time, but not all the people all the time.

Finally, I will always belong to the Benjamin’s group. I will always talk to satisfy my conscience if nothing else. And in the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

I just hope this doesn't affect my man who just Landed a Graduate Assistant job there.