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All I can say is the world, and this life, is very unfair. Some people, or should I say most Christians and southerners, are against Iran simply because of Islam. In reality and historically, it is the US-led West that has been antagonising the region ever since the discovery of crude oil or even during the Ottoman Empire (see below):

Here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1953_Iranian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat and here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iranian_Revolution

Why was then Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh overthrown? Simply because he asked that the accounts of the oil company (now BP) operating in the country be audited. That was all o.

Many people refuse to acknowledge this important part of history or even bother to look it up, then run along to shout "Iran is supporting terrorism yen yen yen", "Islam this and that", even when history and recent events clearly show that the US has formed and armed more Islamic terror groups than actual Islamic countries have done. Life has taught me that humans have their own cultures and ways of life. It is not my business to dictate how other people should live their lives, provided they keep those beliefs to themselves and do not bring them near me. When I am in their lands, I would respect those customs, and when/if e tire me, I pack my kaya and go back to my land. If I want their resources, I negotiate with them using hard business sense rather than military threats. We do business, and after that, we go back to our respective homes. Would I oppose your Sharia? No. Do I want Sharia in my land? No. Let's just do business and go.

So, when I read some of our people speak ill of Iran, including many esteemed posters on Nairaland and elsewhere on social media platforms, I find it odd because these are people who just want to control their affairs according to their cultural beliefs and trade with the rest of the world. In this military conquest, the Iranians are clearly innocent, and the attacks are clearly unwarranted and very unfair.

At the end of the day, the mission is to stop China's economic rise by all means. So far, we have had:
- Removal of the Hong Kong/Chinese firm that operated the Panama Canal for frivolous reasons.
- Bar Venezuela from selling oil to China
- Attack corporate Chinese interests across the world, and most recently in the DRC, where officials who opposed the sale of mining rights to a US company were sacked by the president. The Chinese were willing to invest more than the US company o.
- In our home country, too, the Chinese have been falsely accused of sponsoring Fulani militia attacks, even when all but one of the mining processing facilities already built and being built are Chinese-owned.

When I read some of the investments by Chinese companies, I am marvelled. Some might accuse me of being pro-China, but all I want is for the betterment/prosperity of our people. Chinese companies are willing or plan to build industrial factories in the Warri area, including the port axis. I have never been to that side of the country, but as long as the people there have good jobs because of those investments, I am happy for them. So, why should someone wake up one morning to say China bad, China this when the Chinese are creating jobs? Why should a country be commanded to cancel/stop Chinese investments because another country does not like China's growth? Yet, supporters of the commanding country are happy and cheerful? Should the people in Nasarrawa and environs go hungry?

- Should Iran fall, as we have read in one of the preconditions before this war, Iran would stop selling crude oil to China; thus, further reducing China's oil supplies.
- Then the focus shifts to Southeast Asia, where Malaysia and Singapore would be bullied to stop ships from sailing through the Straits of Malacca. Or the Philippines would be empowered to do some reckless acts. I wonder what supporters of the onslaught against Iran would say when the attacks to China's backyard. Abi are the Chinese also "Islamic terrorists"?

I was one of those who supported the removal of Muammar Gaddafi (my post history is there), foolish me. We know the aftermath of his removal has had on the Sahel region, while those who orchestrated his removal are enjoying in their faraway countries. Before we support certain events, let's ask ourselves questions.

Gerrard59:
To be honest, I ... will list mine:

- Work on the anti-spam bot. It's annoying as it bans arbitrarily.
- The UI feature is okay. Nothing needed to change.
- Tackle the mass liking of posts by APC data boys. One post, boom 100 likes within a few hours.
- The length limit of a long quoted post was brilliant. Well done!
- The suggestion of paying creators should be disregarded. You will have people start creating fake news and writing fake stories just so they earn money. This has created a fake news, aka Things That Never Happened syndrome on Twitter. Nairaland is meant to be largely anonymous, so I don't know why people want to earn money while being anonymous.

Lastly, if Mr A creates a thread that's well detailed, that thread should hit the front page rather than Mr B who does the same hours later, but his thread hits the front page simply because he's popular.

When I mentioned that the bold was edited by the koromoto mods, that post got hidden.

Anyway, I get the message and would act accordingly.

Seun Osewa, thank you o!

QuinQ:
By the way I think the block button is totally useless and ridiculous. I can't believe they actually talked you into having such a silly button. Do you see any other forum with any such thing? Nobody is forcing anybody to engage with any other person. You can simply ignore them and focus where you wish. That's what makes it an open forum!

I agree with you regarding the block button. It was not necessary as it reduces interaction. Yes, ban those who outrightly insult others (I have been banned for this), but blocking further reduces communication. Most people need to understand the Internet is a marketplace, not their abode. Everyone cannot agree with you in a marketplace. Although Reddit has a block button as well, but I am just against blocking in general because it reduces an open communication.

To be honest, I ... will list mine:

- Work on the anti-spam bot. It's annoying as it bans arbitrarily.
- The UI feature is okay. Nothing needed to change.
- Tackle the mass liking of posts by APC data boys. One post, boom 100 likes within a few hours.
- The length limit of a long quoted post was brilliant. Well done!
- The suggestion of paying creators should be disregarded. You will have people start creating fake news and writing fake stories just so they earn money. This has created a fake news, aka Things That Never Happened syndrome on Twitter. Nairaland is meant to be largely anonymous, so I don't know why people want to earn money while being anonymous.

Lastly, if Mr A creates a thread that's well detailed, that thread should hit the front page rather than Mr B who does the same hours later, but his thread hits the front page simply because he's popular.

evanpass:
Happy new month to you guys,I will like to ask what are the path to permanent residency in Japan and how many years is it .secondly,can one work two three jobs in Japan like u.k,u.s or Canada to net more than average income of 250,000 yen per month or make more than or how does this really work

Do/Can people presently really work two to three jobs in the UK and Canada? It's possible here as a part time student. A Nairalander does it, but you get taxed higher. As a full-time employee, I'm not sure it's possible to work two jobs.

Permanent residency? Laws are expected to change in 2027. Google "Japanese permanent residency point system" to know more about the route to permanent residency. Generally, the standard route takes ten years. It gets reduced with higher salaries, higher proficiency of the language, youth (age) and degrees. That's what the point system rewards and PR becomes attainable in say four years.

Love800:
Hello.

How do you see Ethiopia. Is it a good place to relocate to?

Togo and gambia were my two top countries to migrate into. But someone told he wasted his time migrating to gambia, and many nairalanders said poverty is too much in Togo.

Ethiopia is a sheethole that Nigeria is way better off than. Nigeria is the wealthiest country in West Africa. Except you have remote work skills and a job already and/or you have substantial capital to establish a nascent business in a non-West African country, going to compete with the natives even when there are limited jobs doesn't make sense to me.

TheStoriesOfMan:
Well, it will take you years, decades of international experiences/certifications and resources to enter one of those countries and stay there for a year, so I'll dignify you with the least response.

lol

I live in Japan.

So tell us why you recommended these countries for Nigerians to japa to? What is a Nigerian going to do in Northern Ireland? Azerbaijan? Macau? Luxembourg?

Abeg, you people are too funny. You recommend countries where there are few good jobs for the locals, but want Nigerians - Black Africans - to go compete with them for those jobs? How many Nigerians with a professional skill set speak good Chinese to compete with native Taiwanese for jobs?

and Botswana and Namibia? L O L

Botswana has had reduced govt earnings from diamonds, and Namibia had and still has a very high youth unemployment rate. Except the Nigerian is an oil worker transferred to work there, the average Nigerian will find it hard to get a good job in that country.

OP,

Your commentary is good and balanced. It's disheartening that electricity, especially in the region where much of our wealth comes from, isn't available to the majority. The annoying part of the diatribe against japa is that it comes from those who campaigned and voted for Buhari in 2015, 2019 and Tinubu in 2023. Those elections made me realise that most Nigerians are wicked towards themselves, even in the face of facts.

Additionally, some of this diatribe come from people who sold off their assets to move to countries with fluctuating immigration policies. Also, some of these people were doing pretty well in Nigeria, so moving abroad to do warehouse loading or other odd jobs (things they never did in Nigeria) pains them, so they complain or try to warn others. However, this does not apply to the people you met. This is why it's important to know the background of anyone who argues for or against japa, then compare to yourself and skill-set.

You recommended scholarships, that's one fantastic way to leave Nigeria.

In all, people should migrate legally and to countries that make sense. Moving to Burkina Faso or Egypt to do house girl is senseless. Judging from comments about working in the Middle East, especially outside of the UAE, as a non-professional, one is better off learning Spanish and targeting South America.

cutedharmee:
God bless you. I was just thinking of this topic on ma mind then boom i came online and saw same thing. My sister works with a government agency while in Nigeria for 13years and usually paid 235k monthly. We encourage her to travel and all things been equal she's able to save 1million in a month conveniently even as she works with a 2month course presently for a stat. If you have your way legally...move.

Unfortunately, working for the Nigerian gov't isn't likely to make someone attain middle class lifestyle. Their salaries are horribly low. Except for a few agencies in the oil and gas industry and finance/tax.

It's actually a global phenomenon, except in few countries such as Singapore where salaries in gov't agencies are pegged to the private sector. There, gov't employees earn very competitive salaries.

TheStoriesOfMan:
The best countries in Africa to japa are Botswana, Namibia and Seychelles.

Best countries in Europe are Lithuania, Azerbaijan, northern Ireland and Luxembourg.

Best countries in Asia are Japan, Taiwan and Macau.

Best countries in south America are Brazil only.

I don't think you have seen the interior of an aircraft.

Most of the commentary are laced with ignorance. People should ask themselves honestly, in recent history, how many times has the US being engaged in a warfare versus China? Who places sanctions unilaterally on countries? Who disregard sovereign countries' airspaces?

Hopefully, the same people lambasting China get to realise their folly as I did within the past five years.

We will see in a decade's time the effects of this diabolical craze for wealth has in the society.

Make una continue to dey support yahoo yahoo boys eh

I wonder where it happened sef. Looks like the usual suspects.

DeGods007:
The opposition has already done what you stated...Or why do you think US is here already. All these are game plan tilting towards 2027.
It will start unveiling in months time

If the US' antics were what the opposition did, then Tinubu has cancelled it and worked out a deal with Trump. Trump's main ideology is to give me deals and money; something Tinubu is ready to do as long as he gets what he wants.

Odin13:
If only Peter Obi won’t play into tinubu’s APC game plan

Atiku Obi remains the sure ticket.. plus rigging.. minus rigging

Except Obidients mumu no gree them see the writing.
Already the data boys don Dey divide and rule them.. pitting them against each other..
All Nigerians are asking for, anything aside tinubu.. even if na fowl we nor mind.

They should have done that in 2023, which was their best chance of removing the APC, but they arrogantly believed otherwise.

To OP and others with similar beliefs, if you like categorise me as part of the data boys, but hear read me clearly: the only way to ensure Tinubu does not return in less than twelve months should have been by preventing him from entering that position. For people like Tinubu, you don't "remove" them after they have entered the position they desired. You prevent them at all costs from entering that position. You had the greatest opportunity in 2023, but fumbled it. Come 2027, Tinubu would win resoundingly. The victory would be audible to the deaf, visible to the blind, vocal to the dumb and logical to the cret!n. Tinubu is Nigeria's president till 2031. The earlier you get used to it, the better.

As I always write, Bola Ahmed Tinubu would rather commit suicide than lose in 2027.

I rightfully predicted his victory here: https://www.nairaland.com/7225545/why-peter-obi-step-down but the arrogant eediots there mocked me.

So you mean with all the recent examples of people who falsely accused others being sued and arrested, the fellow didn't learn any lesson? 🤣🤣

Are you sure this isn't an arrangee sort of thing? Why would a grown human being bodly accuse another without a shred of evidence?

Well, hopefully she follows up with the case so we get fewer false accusations.

Elon Musk lied and the account he quoted is notorious for lying, especially when it comes to their race theories issues.

Onegai:
Just heard of another brilliant Nigerian Mathematician: Professor Monsur Akangbe Kenku, he's late now.

Nigerians of nowadays don't realize how many Ivy League-educated Nigerians came back to serve their Motherland and were dealt with. We had scientists and economists leaving jobs at NASA and London Exchange eagerly for Nigeria and they all regretted it.

And now look at the current generation...

Private Universities started so well but majority of them don't seem to have a focus other than make profits and graduate kids without strike. CU used to poach the best lecturers from public universities and bring out the most polished grads but I'm no longer sure.

Where did we as a country get it so wrong?

A Nairalander by moniker - Mr IbeOkehie - has written quite a lot about it and has asked the same question. He further says the current japa generation wouldn't return as he knows many illustrious Nigerians in the US who have vowed never to return. In fact, Mr IbeOkehie says it's older Nigerians in Nigeria (mostly upper middle class) who later move to the West than younger ones returning.

As for the last question, IBB and Gowon have a lot to answer. I'm at loss what the latter used the excess money for.

If CU cannot attract the best consistently, then no other private university can. I think another Nairalander commented how Atiku's university is more of a liability than an asset. The truth is: research especially basic science needs consistent funding. Each time I read the exploits of Chinese universities and their research, I keep seeing the hands of consistent gov't funding. This is aside the natural brilliance in STEM subjects by the Chinese.

Fields like mathematics and physics have real world benefits, but they take time to come to reality. Research also requires 24/7/365 electricity.

las las, the best universities for both academic and research on the continent are in South Africa.

You've a point that there has been an online fatigue especially for older Gen-Zs. But then, women have changed in the past decade and also, younger women have so many suitors/admirers. They have a limited mental span and time to respond accordingly to all.

GloriousGbola:
Why as a man you have to tame ya John Thomas or ya John Thomas go tame you

It is what it is

From samson to Dangote to bill Clinton to osho baba to bill gates to Davido to sani abacha

Ya prick fit take you where you no know.

Cc Ge ard59 who frequently cites the unlimited power of the male sex drive.

Yes. The power of sex/lust is high in men. It's one easy way for a man to fall from grace to grass.

ariesbull:
I am Igbo , it is rare to have Igbo marry Northerner in short in my whole village not clan, I haven't seen any

They're in Northern Nigeria; especially Plateau, Adamawa, Taraba, and southern Kaduna.

Onegai:
This was over 10 years ago, is he still in Nigeria?

A serious private university should have approached him and offered him millions to tenure with them. Build their department of Mathematics, pump out top-notch students and start placing in international spots (through the right networking).

Then use that as a selling point to prospective parents and students: "our school hires the best and produces the best".

Yes, Unilag: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallowed-olu-173bb164?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_android

A one-time postdoc at Harvard and a associate professor at the African Mathematical institute, one of the best, if not the best in the continent.

Good suggestion regarding the private university option, but apparently as we've seen, none is serious. Maybe Seun's father should start a university as he and his team have been brilliant with Ambassadors College.

helinues:
According to your understanding about life, which of these is less dangerous

Smoking
Drinking
Womanizing

Since it requires an answer, I will say drinking. However and honestly, none is less dangerous. They have dangers and can be very expensive.

Just that a man must have one "bad"/impulsive hobby, else life would be terribly boring/bland. 😔

QuinQQ:
No mind am. Islam is all about saving marriage my arse.

This your signature sef. Ya think maybe it's time for an update?

The Buhari's aspect? I really don't see myself removing it. At best, I shorten it. That man was a disaster! And those who campaigned and voted for him are people I would have a jaundiced view of.

ugodson:
Construction and is kogi state

I see, and I understand. Money can be made there in many sectors, but the insecurity issue no be here.

Samantha125:
If Igbos can marry from other cultures outside of Africa, they surely can also marry from the Hausa tribe.

To me it seems like the main deciding factor here is religion.

Yes, but also the history of Nigeria as it concerns Igbos and Hausas.

The thing with Nigeria's cultural diversity is that Igbos rarely marry some ethnic groups, even though they are Christians. Also, many Nigerians don't leave their ethnic enclaves, which is a normal thing anyway. There would always be more indigenes/natives in their dominant lands than anywhere else. So, if an ethnic group is less nomadic/itinerant, it means fewer people of that ethnic group will marry out. Max they will do is marry people from neighbouring states, again, who share cultural similarities with.

The summary is that humans are tribal, and the inter-ethnic/racial marriages we see will always be in the minority, not even a quarter of the entire population.

Samantha125:
But you did mentioned that it's only Christian Hausas getting married to Igbos due to them having a common religious belief.

Yes. That is the only way such relationships get a pass, as both groups share something in common. You expect a Hausa person to easily marry an Igbo person, but here is the reality: Nigeria is a country of many ethnic nations with so many having nothing in common, but more in common with neighbouring countries.

Nnamdipapa:
I honestly do not know any Igbo married to an Hausa except an igbo individual was born and raised in the north. In the end, religion becomes the biggest deciding factor. I once interacted with a Zimbabwean dude and he sounded like someone from igbo or cross river state. He even spoke Nigerian pidgin English with an Igbo accent. I was shocked when he identified as a Zimbabwean.

Maybe has an Igbo mother

There are Igbos who marry northerners, whether Hausa or not, as the north has many ethnic minority groups. And yes, the majority are Christians. So religion makes it permissible and cultural assimilation for the Igbo person who grew up or has stayed for a long time in the north.

Samantha125:
The only biggest obstacle here is your colonial beliefs and nothing more... If you could put those colonial beliefs aside, you'll see that you have a lot more in common than you'd think.

It's not colonial beliefs but cultural similarities. An Igbo person has more in common with someone from Western Cameroon and even Equatorial Guinea than with a Hausa person. Hausas have a lot in common with Nigeriens.

The colonialist should be blamed for lumping divergent groups, not the colonised for insisting on associating with people who share cultural similarities.

ugodson:
Firstly you are thinking like a normal human in this abnormal country like ours. Truth is when i was working in Lagos,from my total package transportation was listed(Banking) i dont use staff bus to play o
There was a time we got to the office in VI by 11am from festac due to traffic and a flat tier no query was given to any member of staff that took that bus,some of our colleagues were even telling us jokingly to go back home omo guy i sleep well that morning.

Like i said in your appointment letter is there but is it enough? I was born raised and schooled in lagos but lagos is not for me anymore only to go their to flex, visit my family and friends.
Inasmuch there is insecurity here
the pay is beautiful food is cheap i spend less than 1k for transportation in a whole day sometimes none. I earn more than bankers.

Truth is Lagos is overrated my birth place Festac is also overrated, some boys are still stuck in their fathers house

Where is this location that is so affordable yet has insecurity issues?

I have written on NL that many people have no business in Lagos and Abuja if most parts of the country, especially the north, are safe for habitation.

The bankers you earn more than, what level please?

Samantha125:
But they do share some cultural similarities in terms of language( Pidgin), food, and socio-economic crisis.

The bold is where it stops.

The foods are markedly different. Hausas and Igbos have nothing in common other than being Nigerians. The Hausas who are married to Igbos are mostly, if not all, Christians and as you can see, it's religion related.