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We can see, which region is the most densely populated. And people wonder why a particular group can be found in all corners of Nigeria. This particular group's homeland is overpopulated.

^^^

You all are not going anywhere. Musiwa, you know you all had your chance. Sorry, but that train has left the station.

fstranger3:
DIdnt realize they speak French in America


So NFL is popular in Canada too? Hmm, interesting

French is common in some parishes of Louisiana and it is also spoken in Maine.

I am kind of happy that the traditional Igbo homeland can only be found in Nigeria.

Even though we have far flung communities in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea prior to colonialism, the bulk of the Ndigbo can be found in Nigeria. No colonial border separates my people nor foreign tongue.

Let the Buhari rabble prepare for war.  

The sooner we deal with the anger that is underneath the surface, the better.

I find the word offensive and any African or African American who uses it towards me, will be corrected. I am not a "nigga," I am a MAN. A proud IGBO man. You either say my name, or refer to me by my group, but I will never be recognized as some "nigga." 

MzDarkSkin:
[color=#0066ff]SOME of us are of Nigerian descent NOT MOST. there were 7 plus 'present day' countries the contributed to the slave trade, not just one. BTW I really appreciate what you said in the complaints thread.  Thank you  .[/color]

It has been estimated that 60% of African Americans are descendants of Igbos. If your ancestry can be traced to Virginia or Maryland, most likely you are of Igbo descent.

What I am tired of seeing is that African Americans always go to Ghana to trace their roots. Why not come to Nigeria? The Bight of Biafra was the major source of slaves for the English colonies. Why not come to the Bight of Biafra, which is in Eastern Nigeria?

And your welcome, I seen that he has been causing havoc with others, so I had to lend my support.

;d

Thirst4Lif:
I understand, thank you for your response. The only problem is how would African American's determine whether
they are descendants from Igbo or any other tribe. I won't try to speak for all African Americans, but I'll say a
great many only consider the continent of Africa itself, not it's make up. But as you stated that lack of
knowledge only reflects a lack of teaching. Or a lack of caring on the African American's part.

My long lost brother, as you can see, some of us are willing to extend our arms to help our long lost brothers and sisters reunite with their cultural heritage. It must be done, because many African Americans I have talked to, wished they cold have definite point on their map to say where there ancestors came from. I think that is what led Alex Haley to create Roots and talk about his ancestors.

It is time for us to increase this knowledge of the African continent. Frankly, many Africans do not know the many ethnicities within their own countries, let alone Africa as a whole. If you say Southern Africa to a Nigerian, he may only have heard of one group from that region such as the Zulu. Let alone the other ethnicities such as the Xhosa, Basotho and Swazi. And knowledge of East Africa ethnicities is lacking among West Africans. How many Nigerians have heard the Luo, Kikuyu or Massai. You understand what I am trying to say?

You can help spread the word. As you can see, some of your comrades went back to Igboland to find their roots, let your cousins, your friends and your neighbors that many Igbos will welcome you all back with open arms. Bear our names, embrace our culture and learn our customs and you all will be accepted back.

ezeagu:
1. The Igbo people are too reserved and have deliberately failed to promote their culture like that of other cultures African Americans run to when looking to Africa.

2. African Americans are looking for cultures that created empires and that are legitimised by European historians (where they get Africa's history) because their systems were similar to Europe's in that stage. If you say the Igbo did not have an empire, they will be turned off because they have nothing to rub in the face of the descendants of those who oppressed them. This is why African Americans focus on Ghana and other select parts of Africa, European stories.

3. Because of the reason above, the Igbo culture was not included in the 1970's African cultural revival, where cultures like the Akan, Yoruba, Mandinka and Kiswahili language and sometimes Kongo culture were focused on. The African Americans were looking for images of black power, and what better than an African emperor? Mansa Musa, Queen Nzinga, Ya Asantewa, etc.

How are you my brother? I am glad you wrote this post. As the previous poster above me said, this is very insightful.

However, it is not like many African Americans do not know that they are descendants of the Ndigbo. Many historians in the the United States, Europe and Africa believe the majority of African Americans are descendants of Igbos. Remember that we do have an Igbo Village in Virginia.

It might be a slow process, but hopefully, Igbos will be able to reunite with our long lost brothers across the Atlantic. We need to do this. Many African Americans are searching for their roots, and we Igbos should welcome them with open arms. Slavery was a horrible event that has stained our continent. My people bear the burden for this travesty, and I would hope that we in some way can make amends for what our ancestors have done.

Let us export our culture to African Americans. Yes, we may not have had empires or large kingdoms compared to the Ashanti, Yoruba, Woloof or Mandinka, but we have a very rich cultural heritage.

I am loving this. 

Let Opposition Parties go at each other's throats.

I heard a Hausa man say that Lagos is CPC territory. Is that true my ACN brothers?

OAM4J:
^^The joke is on you Ezeuche. . . that link (https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/action-profile ) will display the profile of anyone that clicks on it, just having fun with Aisha and anyone that clicks on the link.

I thought you were trying to draw me into another one of your conflicts due to my advances on Aisha.

This is for Aisha


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIyyPsqRweE

I am not going to lie, the man is like a Godfather with plenty of "swagga."

https://www.allwestafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/608.jpg

Beaf:
They had very likely wanted to rig and need more time to regroup now.

9ijaMan:
I thot you could read na! Did you click on the link you copied from OAM4J before re-posting it? OAM4J was joking with Aisha and you seem to fin it difficult to figure that out.

Yes I did click the link and my profile was on it.

I see politics is bringing out the worse in people. Shame!

GEJ had no hand in Ibori's release. Some of you all are acting quite foolish.

9ijaMan:
So in your desperation, you are now running to the mods to get me banned. Not in your lifetime bro. Go siddon!

Why would you be banned? I ams asking for OAM4J banned or are you two the same person?

OAM4J:
Ok Aisha2 I get 'complaination'

Pls ban this guy https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/action-profile  for supporting Buhari/Bakare and for asking Seun to support Buhari/Bakare too 

Muki! Please ban this guy for bearing false witness against me o!

mukina2:
if i needed your opinions i would have asked for it, do not start trouble in here

thanks

Do not be like that my dear. I know you wield the power on Nairaland. And I am just a humble poster, trying to make sure I do not suffer your wrath.

^^^

Of course you all have no one talking on your behalf in the U.N. At least we Igbos have contacts amongst members in the UN thanks to the good work of MASSOB.

[quote author=ekt_bear link=topic=637417.msg8039187#msg8039187 date=1301763057]^-- I'm calling YOU a dunce.[/quote]Mr. Americana, you will be in for a rude awakening when you finally live in Naija.

[quote author=ekt_bear link=topic=637417.msg8039078#msg8039078 date=1301761829][img]http://cientifica.eu/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/03/dunce.png[/img][/quote]Who are you calling a dunce?

Eko Ile:
http://www.goss.org/

Wrong!

Southern Sudan fought TWO civil wars to gain that freedom.

Try again.

Ivory Coast: Rival forces battle to control Abidjan

Heavy fighting is taking place in Ivory Coast's main city, Abidjan, for a third day as rival forces battle for power.

Fighters loyal to internationally-recognised president Alassane Ouattara battled for control of the presidential palace and barracks still loyal to incumbent Laurent Gbagbo.

Mr Gbagbo's whereabouts are unknown.

Meanwhile the UN, quoted by AFP, says many of the hundreds of deaths in the western town of Duekoue this week were at the hands of Mr Ouattara's forces.

The UN said more than 430 people had died in inter-communal violence in the town but aid agencies estimated between 800 and more than 1,000 deaths.

The battle for Abidjan remains fierce, with heavy fighting reported on Saturday around the Agban military base and the presidential palace.

But the situation inside the city is unclear, with some reports that soldiers defending the base were fighting amongst themselves.

State television station RTI appears to be back under the control of Gbagbo supporters after being briefly seized by their rivals.

One soldier, accompanied by a dozen members of Mr Gbagbo's Defence and Security Forces (FDS), read a statement on the channel calling for the mobilisation of troops to protect state institutions.

"The FDS, wishing to reaffirm their determination, to ensure their sovereign duty to protect people, property and institutions of the Republic of Ivory Coast" calls for "all the staff of the armed forces" to join five units located in Abidjan.

But UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon told the BBC: "At this time, I strongly urge Mr Gbagbo to step down and transfer power to the legitimately elected president, Mr Ouattara."

Once Mr Gbagbo had gone, Mr Ban said he expected Mr Ouattara to begin the process of reconciliation and restore the rule of law.

Residents of Abidjan say they are too afraid to leave their homes as the fighting continues. Many report running out of food, with all shops closed and widespread looting.

The BBC's Valerie Bony in Abidjan says: "In all districts of Abidjan there is sporadic gunfire. There is a lot of looting going in the city, for example on Boulevard Valery Giscard d'Estaing, where shops and houses have been looted by youths who are taking advantage of the situation."

She also says young Gbagbo supporters in several districts of Abidjan have been armed by Gbagbo loyalists, according to witnesses.

Mr Ouattara was internationally recognised as president after winning a run-off vote in November, but Mr Gbagbo also claimed victory and refused to leave office.

Duekoue 'massacre'

A spokesman for the UN mission in Ivory Coast, Guillaume N'Gefa, told AFP that 330 people had been killed in Duekoue as Mr Ouattara's forces took over the town, most of them at the hands of the rebels.

More than 100 more people were killed by Mr Gbagbo's troops before they left, he added.

Mr N'Gefa said a UN team was still investigating and those figures were likely to rise.

Earlier the International Committee of the Red Cross said at least 800 died, while Roman Catholic charity Caritas put the figure at more than 1,000.

Staff of the ICRC who visited the western city of Duekoue said the scale and brutality of the killings were shocking.

The city was captured by fighters supporting Mr Ouattara this week and has seen fierce fighting.

Aid agencies have warned repeatedly that civilians were being subjected to major violence.

The ICRC said delegates and volunteers from the Ivorian Red Cross had visited the city on Thursday and Friday to gather evidence of the killings.

Tens of thousands of women, men and children had fled fighting in Duekoue since Monday, they said.

The United Nations human rights office says it has received reports of major human rights violations committed by both sides in the conflict.

West Africa's second biggest economy has been brought to its knees by the conflict, which has sent global cocoa prices spiralling upwards. Ivory Coast is the world's largest cocoa producer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12946018

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Botched elections: Three killed in Bayelsa

Three persons were Saturday, killed in the botched National Assembly elections in the Ekeremor council area of Bayelsa State.
Though there were conflicting accounts of the incident, which led to the death of the youths, sources told Vanguard that the incident occurred at about 11.30am along the Ekeremor waterways when some armed youths allegedly laying ambush for election materials engaged men of the Joint Task Force in a shoot out.

According to sources, the violent clash between the armed youths and the JTF occurred close to the waterside of the Ekeremor town.

It was gathered that the refusal of the youths to heed the order of the JTF to vacate the waterways triggered the violent shoot out.

The youths, according to sources, opened fire on the Joint Task Force Gunboat prompting the security forces to respond fire for fire and the resultant deaths.

While the Ekeremor council chairman, Eddy Julius confirmed the incident and said three persons died, the Coordinator of the Joint Media Centre of the JTF, Lt. Col. Timothy Antigha said he was yet to get any official details on the incident.

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/04/botched-poll-three-killed-in-bayelsa/

[quote author=ekt_bear link=topic=635846.msg8038631#msg8038631 date=1301757213]Czechoslovakia peacefully separated in the 90s. Soviet Union in 91.

It isn't as bad as you make it out to be.[/quote]Are you actually comparing a Eastern European country with an African country? Name one African country that has peacefully separated.

After reading some of the comments, I can not say the [b]fstranger [/b]is a little girl, for picking on a woman. There was a line that was crossed when he disrespect [b]Mzdarkskin's [/b]father. That is unforgivable. In Igboland, when someone mocks a parent of another. . . Let me just say it is not a happy ending.

[quote author=Chyz* link=topic=636968.msg8035852#msg8035852 date=1301709000]Sorry, you must not be from the SE(SS Igbos included too). WE, the real Igbos, are voting GEJ in droves. From word back home, GEJ is on fire right now so go outside and get some FRESH AIR!
[/quote]Gbam! My father was telling me that the other day, when I talked to him.

I dislike Buhari supporters.

In a civilized nation he would have been thrown in jail.

2011 Elections - Security Flashpoints

Tomorrow is the D-day. Nigeria's 2011 elections will kick off with the National Assembly contestants slugging it out in different states of the federation. So far, the level of violence recorded in some states has been frightening if not disturbing.

Though, both the Police and other security agencies have been preaching for a violence-free elections, the political gladiators seems poised to throw caution to the winds as cases of bloody violence have been reported in almost all the states of the federation.

Security agencies have also assured of their preparedness to counter this ugly development. Crime Alert went to town to examine the emerging scenario as indicated by situation reports from all the states of the federation.

(1) Abia State

This God's Own State may witness flashes of electoral violence. The now leading opposition party, Progressive Peoples' Alliance, was the party of choice up until a year ago when the current governor of the state who was in that party, crossed over to People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The opposition PPA plans to take back the state at all costs and PDP is poised to utilize power of incumbency to remain in power. As it were, both parties are gearing up for the worst. The Police on its part, have warned politicians in the state to play the game according to the rules or be ready to face the music asserting their readiness to deal with perpetrators of violence in any part of the state.

(2). Adamawa State

This state boasts of bigwigs in the ruling People's Democratic Party, PDP, who are battle ready to maintain the status quo. Some leading members of the party have crossed over to some opposition parties (ACN, CPC, ANPP and even APGA), picked up the parties' flags and ready to fight it out with their former party.

There is confusion in the state arising from the court judgement declaring that there is no vacancy in the Government House for now. Appeal is on and people are waiting for the outcome.


(3). Akwa Ibom State

Currently, the richest state in Nigeria. The state has the fastest developing state capital in Africa, according to recent research. There is strong apprehension in the state emanating from the deadly desire by the opposition to take over the state. A clash between the ruling PDP and opposition ACN recently recorded what should be tagged as one of the major bloody violence during 2011 elections in the country.

Though the gubernatorial candidate of the major opposition party, ACN is presently facing treason charges in Abuja as a result of the violence, members of the party have vowed to assert their hold in the state regardless of the tribulations of their leader. The new Police Commissioner, Mr. Felix Uyanna has assured that his men are ready to deal with any untoward situation that may arise in the state assuring that they are well equipped and ready to protect lives and properties during this period. He has therefore carried out major discreet internal changes geared towards equipping his men for the challenges ahead.

(4) Anambra State

There will be no governorship election in the state. The elections into the National and State Assemblies will be highly contentious, as leading gladiators are beating drums of war. Already, pockets of bloody violence have been recorded when one of the senatorial candidates narrowly escaped death after he was attacked by politcal thugs while on campaign.

The sate government, on its part, hurriedly banned further political campaigns in markets all over the state. Even though the state is known for spontaneous breakout of violence in past elections, observers are worried that the number of political heavy weights involved in the national assembly elections may result in bloody clashes. Police authorities in the state nevertheless, has assured that security will be guaranteed during the period.

The Command spokesman, Emeka Chukwuemeka told Crime Alert, "We have over 400 polling units in the state. In collaboration with a the sister agencies, we are going to cover all the units. All the VIP's with security aids have been told that nobody should be escorted to the units. The vigilante groups who have been assisting police to fight crimes have been dissolved to avoid being used as thugs by anybody. We will provide a level playing field for all the candidates and we will also ensure that voters are not intimidated. We will ensure that the vots displayed counts this time around".

(5) Bauchi State

The supremacy rivalry currently playing out between the incumbent governor of the state, Mallam Isa Yuguda and the present minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Alhaji Bala Muhammed is the spark igniting the horrendous level of violence in the state. Things are likely going to get worse during and after the elections.

The state always takes up the toga of a strong base outside Bomo State for the insurgence Islamic militant sect, Boko Haram. Their revolt against establishments will most probably take a more disturbing trend during the election.

(6). Bayelsa State

This is the home state of President Goodluck Jonathan but the two main combatants for the soul of the state are Governor Timipre Sylva and the immediate past Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta, Mr. Timi Alaibe.

The two have large ardent followers who are ready to do the bidding of their principals. In the last six months, about five explosions have rocked this oil-rich state.

Recent security indicator shows that the state may be navigating towards a state of bedlam, if political actors in the state do not caution their followers. Police in the State have taken gigantic steps towards checkmating violence in the state by carrying out total reshufflement of their officers and men in all the units in the state.

(7) Benue State

The attempt on the life of a Senatorial candidate in the state, Major-General Lawrence Onoja, is a clear testimony of the level of political violence in the state. One is not sure who it will be next. Political contenders in the state appear to be ferocious in their quest to be declared winners after the elections no matter the cost. The result will be more violence.

8 Borno State

This state will be the most security flashpoint in the North-East zone of Nigeria and indeed, the whole of the country. There are different contending forces currently oiling the wheels of violence in the state. The ruling All Nigeria Peoples' Party, ANPP, is eager to maintain the status , but PDP appears battle ready to wrestle power from ANPP, using whatever means and method, both acceptable and unacceptable. Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, has gained a lot of ground in the state. The main anchor for mayhem in the state is the Boko Haram. They have made the state turbulent and a base to launch attacks on the other states of the zone.

(9) Cross River State

The level of political violence in the state is low and will remain low, howbeit, for now.

(10) Delta State

Opposition groups in the state are hellbent in their mission to take over the governance of the state from ruling PDP. Ironically, the state has remained peaceful since the last bomb explosions that shook Warri and the state capital, Asaba.

The State Police Commissioner, Mamman Chafe told Crime Alert that no stone would be left unturned in seeing that the elections were violence-free. He particularly cautioned his officers and men that any of them that is not ready to work in the state should quietly come for immediate transfer as no room would be given for indolence. "We have also taken care of political activities at both the inland ways and water ways. We are ready for action", he stated.

(11) Ebonyi State

This sleepy state in the South-East zone of Nigeria has joined the league of Intolerable State to Opposition (ISO) by the recent actions and statements of the state's governor, Chief Martins Elechi. Though, the vibrant opposition parties alleged that the governor seems to be fanning the embers of violence, no major political violence has been recorded.

(12) Edo State

Political thuggery is a viable trade and means of livelihood in this state known for its cultural heritage. The viability of thuggery in this dispensation is limited since there will be no governorship election in the state. But some politicians have been directly hit and killed by the usual unknown gunmen. More are still likely to fall victims.

(13) Ekiti State

Violence broke out in Omo Ekiti in Ekiti East with the police allegedly shooting dead a PDP supporter while attempting to quell the mayhem. The former speaker of the state house of assembly narrowly escaped death during the encounter. This development has put security agents on their toes and with the spate of kidnaping, they are ready to face any violence that may erupt in the state.

(14) Enugu State

All the firing steam has fizzled out and the state is set for a violence- free elections. The various gladiators in the state political arena used up all they had in their arsenal during the parties primaries and are now recuperating from their battles and injuries. Security reports however did not completely rule out violence in the days ahead going by the antecedents of the leader of one of the opposition parties who is also struggling to retain his seat in the senate.

(15) Gombe State

Apart from the threat of Boko Haram incursion in the state, elections will be violence-free.

(16) Imo State

The personalities lined up for the gubernatorial and senatorial elections, present what is called the 'Group of Death' and this makes the elections to be more attention-grabbing. Apart from criminal kidnaping and political intimidation and harassment, nothing has been reported in the area of a more life threatening political violence and killings as it was in the past. That is not to say that all is politically well with the Heartland of the Eastern Nigeria. The Police in the state has however assured of its readiness to ensure peace, orderliness, protection of lives and property and a level playing field for all political parties and their respective candidates. The Police boss, Ibrahium Maishanu has also met with the state leadership of all the political parties an their candidates where he made it clear that the command would arrest any person or group of persons who go contrary to the provisions of both the electoral and Public Order Act.

(17) Jigawa State

This home of Talakawas and Alimis presents an interesting scenario. The Talakawas (commoners) are queuing behind progressive parties, while the elites known as the Alimis are for the ruling PDP. In the past, the Alimis use the Talakawas to foment trouble but now there is strong divide between both strata.

The result is that there are no willing hands for political violence.

(18) Kaduna State

There is an easy calm pervading in this home state of the current Vice President, Arc. Namadi Sambo. He is reported not to be grounded politically in the state. He will fight to deliver the state for his party. At what cost, you may also ask? Though, the pulse of the Kaduna people is for peaceful elections, political actors are whipping up ethnic and religious sentiments for their selfish gains.

(19) Kano State

The contenders for the control of Nigeria's most populous state, according to the last census result, are really strong and battle ready because the control of the state is the control of the artery of the Northern Nigeria's economy. Until eight years ago, this commercial state was the hot-bed of violence in the North. The state under the incumbent governor and the presidential candidate of the ANPP, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has embraced all round peace. Ironically, political violence in the state is low and will remain low until the elections results are announced.

http://allafrica.com/stories/201104010027.html