₦airaland Forum

StOla:
A typical Igbo man is always looking for news on conflict anywhere in Nigeria to justify their desire to secede.

They have become conflict speculators and secretly wish to watch from the sidelines a battle that will give them closure for the 1million Biafrans that Ojukwu sacrificed only to return from his Abidjan holiday to take up membership in "Fulani" party.

Inter-tribal conflict should not foreclose on future inter-tribal cooperation.
If Europe can come together in unity despite the many wars fought from the middle ages up to the world wars, then a more perfect union of willing ethnicities is possible in Nigeria.

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What do you know about the "typical" Igbo man?

babyfaceafrica:
That because evven when the fight,they don't take it persnal like Igbos I know,the move on!!!

Are you kidding me?? Killing someone is not taken personal? You must have a weird and naive view of life.

It's always personal, my chief

fulanimafia:
You simply lack the capacity to marginalize the North anywhere, only simple minded hacks think online 'attacks' have ANY effect on reality.

The threads were only highlighting the seeming indifference and lack of sensitivity of the mods, which has now been ironed out.

I am not trying to marginalize the North. You complained about the "marginalization " of the north on Nairaland and I reminded you that you are being served the same dish others have routinely received while you howled in delight. If you have any sweetheart deals with the mods that has assuaged your feelings of marginalization, it's not my concern.

"Nemo dat quod non habet - you cannot give what you don't have".

luvmijeje:
So why this long article? Criticising for the sake of criticism.

Because Nigeria has no airline going that route, as national carrier, so the agreement benefits only Qatar in the short run. More so, it's particularly appalling considering the open discrimination against Nigerians by Qatar, as part of an official policy.

Do you understand it now? His criticism was constructive.

internetpirate:
"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."

I'm honestly surprised to see someone like fulanimafia and his cronies complaining about marginalization of the north on Nairaland. The same people who didn't care when the SE or SS was abused and degraded. Or "marginalized ".

But I think the shocker is from ethnic jingoists like PentiumPro who views this sad event at Mile 2 with levity, yet was vocal in denouncing Igbos during the Oba debacle.

Let this be a lesson to us all! Always remember that no one knows tomorrow, and that it could be anyone's turn in the maelstrom. Treat others with the thought that they are equally deserving of respect.

The problem in Nigeria started with Lugard, dovetailed into tribalism, ushered in religion, and corruption sang alleluyah!!

Is there hope for Nigeria?

dearpreye, ideykwum, lalasticlala, and other level headed Nairalanders; I would appreciate your thoughts on this.

"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."

I'm honestly surprised to see someone like fulanimafia and his cronies complaining about marginalization of the north on Nairaland. The same people who didn't care when the SE or SS was abused and degraded. Or "marginalized ".

But I think the shocker is from ethnic jingoists like PentiumPro who views this sad event at Mile 2 with levity, yet was vocal in denouncing Igbos during the Oba debacle.

Let this be a lesson to us all! Always remember that no one knows tomorrow, and that it could be anyone's turn in the maelstrom. Treat others with the thought that they are equally deserving of respect.

The problem in Nigeria started with Lugard, dovetailed into tribalism, ushered in religion, and corruption sang alleluyah!!

Is there hope for Nigeria?

americanigga:
you made a lot of sence. It is more of psycology.

But it appears IPOBS are ashamed to state the facts that Jonathan helped them to boost their psycology. There is nothing to be ashame of

Learn how to spell first before talking of IPOBS. I'm personally sick of half baked pretenders like you who masquerade as intellectuals. When will this your frenzy and immaturity stop? Everything is either termed IPOB or some derogatory term.

Kids who can't spell casting aspersions on a whole tribe! What arrogance!!!

oduastates:
Ideas floated during a campaign does not necessarily mean policy.
It gives you a window into the campaign's priorities and gauge their engagement.
While some are realistic, others are not . A direct welfare program is destined to fail because we simply lack the mechanism and institutions to make them succeed. Starting from a database of who is unemployed to ghost recipients . Even Countries with advanced institutions have welfare policies that are plagued by fraud.
Also in a country with so many people with a sense of entitlement and very few taxpayers, you can expect civil disobedience if the government ever became incapable of paying the money after starting the program.

How could a responsible party allow such a foolish idea flourish Why didn't they dissociate from it to avoid any vicarious liability??

Please call a spade a spade!!

rittyben:
Happy new year to this wonderful persons on this forum. This year shall be filled with the favour of God in your lives in Jesus Name. Amen.

Goodyshoes(m), OGBETABLOG(m), LushGreenz, prinok7(m), Naijasinglegirl, habisodun(m), ibitzbarlow(m), okakpu24, unclejb2(m), ofala(m), StarFist(m), akmaldini(m), smilyice(m), Almightyperes, Johnsmartinyang(m), mikeayus(m), Doublyu(m), SageNaruto(m), Tundegoldspage(m), solomoney78(m), judano(m), Viktoh(m), elantraceey(f), peeparty(m), Anaskie(m), jnistrick(m), FarnTarhCoal(m), BajuShop(m), NaijaOptimist, efiko1(m), internetpirate, Abraham2013(m), boluwatife66(m), brosdoncome(m), holicalpha(m), Emelcee, Damolux01(m), Urine, tosyne2much(m), 1one, MizMyColi(f), henryobinna(m), Tallesty1(m), Cwaya(m), Matthewbriggs(m), meetgaya(m), Victoriousvic(m), aywhy93(m), Kelvindwaplord(m), Stop4, vanguard1(m), Faith93

Seeing this late... but wishing you the best this year offers and much more!! Thanks a lot!!

blank:
Are you related to the rapist? Tell him that this is the last girl he will rape. In fact, he will be the one being raped in jail. How will his semen being tested validate his innocence?
Why would the girl that has never met him before that day pick him as the rapist? Why would the baby girl say it was him that came to the house? Why would the rapist be appealing to her guardians for them to settle out of court?
Like I said earlier, his days of raping little girls is over. Even if he tries to use money to cover this case, it will be money down the drain, ise!

Don't be quick to condemn people! The way you're talking one would think you were there when it happened! Yes, I know the guy... And he has no reason to rape anyone... especially since his character has been unimpeachable before now.

I also know that if the seminal fluids found in the babe are not the guy's, then he is a free man! No matter what vicious propaganda the social media offers... And despite irrational people like you that would go ballistics on an unknown person because they heard the word rape!!

While rape is condemnable, accusation of rape should be examined with care and thoroughly...Frenzied emotions and mob tactics should not be allowed!! It's a grave offense, and we don't want to convict an innocent man!

Stop saying what you don't know! In fact, the suspect is appealing that his fluids be tested to validate his innocence!!

blank:
This one is a clear case of forceful entry and rape. Why did he choose to go his tenant's home when he knew they were not at home? Why did he enter the house? traces of his semen were found on her. So i hope he rots in jail and his family use up all his money and sells his property.

That's exactly what happened!!

Churchillsaug:
I totaly agree with u because, that guy is their landlord, they might be having issue of rent or so, and the man decided to set him up. My thought though

The guy is innocent!!

eshietIntrepid:
Most of the rape news are scams

Any news about rape should be careful investigated, I know. What I'm saying.

Bamidele029, I understand what you're saying, and quite agree with it! But you know that there are always two sides to every coin! Objectivity is keeping the two sides in perspective! What the guy was saying is simply: Let's redesign our approach in the light of certain realities!! I think that is strategic thinking, and we should support such a call!

bamidele029:
The south is practicing real democracy and that is why the south is more developed than the north despite the North's political dominance. Holding our leaders accountable is good for us and our politicians going against each other is good for democracy as it makes them sit up. The my brother type of politics the North practices is why their leaders do absolutely nothing and no one calls them out.

What is our gain if our tribes men and women get the most posts yet there is no development That is why western countries are more developed, no silly sentiments.

What has the North's my brother approach gotten the man on the road? Hunger and poverty while the politicians rob them blind knowing their people won't even speak against them

Tribalistic scum of the earth!! So, you're so dense that you don't know that in matters like this, presidential nod or body language isn't sought? More so, they shouldn't do their jobs because they are Igbo? Go commit harakiri!! Anuofia!

agabusta:
Mike Mbama Okiro chaired the meeting that discharged the guy of all wrong doings and retired him, another Ikechukwu made the announcement, yet Wailers are already blaming PMB. Has Mike Mbama Okiro come out to tell you he was acting on orders from PMB? If PMB fires the Okiro guy now and put another more competent person there, they will still have something to say. That he is trying to fulfil an agenda.

All you mofos, how come none of u is criticising the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr Mike Mbama Okiro?? Who was the chairman of the meeting. This man needs to be fired, how can someone complicit in the escape of a terrorist be retired with benefits?

PMB needs to investigate this.

You're not thinking well! He did not say Southerners should condone bad things...rather, he is saying that they should be alive to certain responsibilities!! We can't continue shrouding ourselves in a poisonous cloak of self-deprecation!

d33types:
So southerners should condone bad thing abi..people like you will gladly allow your brother be an armed robber just because he's your brother

This is horrifying.
EfCC must clear their names asap else buhari might as well forget his anti corruption agenda

My brother, truth cannot be clearer than this! The sad thing is that many won't see benefit in what you wrote! If it was one silly or abusive comment, you'd have had 1000 likes! That's the sad situation we live in down South, a kind of mass hypnosis!!

criminalmindz:
friends and colleagues from every part of the nation and some of my best friends are not even from my side of the country.

However, recent events are making me to have a deeper reflection and I wish we- Southerners in this instance- can have some kind of introspection. Out of 25 appointments made so far, 18 are from the North, 3 are from the South West, 4 are from the South South while the South East has ZERO appointments. A tweet which I saw today stated that “southerners are only competent when it’s time for elections but northerners are competent in terms of governance” and this made the following thoughts run through my mind:

1. Only Southerners have been accusing fellow Southerners of corruption. Oshiomole has been attacking Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as if Ngozi turned down his marriage proposal. The same Oshiomole tried to make nonsense of Akinwumi Adeshina’s successes in the agriculture sector. Ambode tried to pull Fashola down and successfully smeared him with stains. Maybe that’s why Fashola did not get the Chief of Staff role. I’m yet to see a Northerner accuse another Northerner of corruption, even when they belong to different parties. The closest a Northerner got was when the new Kano State Governor attacked Rabiu Kwankaso but he quickly sheathed his sword and even disowned previous reports of attacks. Why are we like this?

2. Are Southerners the only ones who are corrupt? Were there no northerner heading the ministries and parastatals? Did the outgone Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko not have an alleged case of certificate forgery but he still served out his tenure until he resigned voluntarily? I’m not in support of corruption under any guise but the fight against corruption must not be seen to be sectional.

3. How come it’s easier for the President to believe that Sanni Abacha was not corrupt in spite of recovered loot while it is so easy for him to believe Goodluck Jonathan is irredeemably corrupt?

4. I still remember that aside from God, Tinubu made Tambuwal what he is today. The same Tambuwal would later call Femi Gbajabiamila ‘incompetent’ and rated Dogara as more competent. The same Tambuwal was propped up by Tinubu, a Southerner against a fellow Southerner, Mulikat Akande. Obasanjo was very key to denying Goodluck Jonathan a second term. A good number can still recall how OBJ tore his PDP membership card in public glare. The Northerners find it easy to support themselves but we are always pulling ourselves down. Babangida Aliyu, Sule Lamido and all the other Northern Governors including the former PDP Chairman Adamu Muazu often times refused to campaign for Goodluck Jonathan openly and many times even espoused the virtues of the opposing candidate on the rostrum!

5. Southern leaders and Presidents pull down Southern business men but prop up Northern ones. How many people still remember how Obasanjo ran Mike Adenuga out of town but both Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan made Aliko Dangote what he is today. No northern leader goes against their own. I dare to put it on record that President Buhari will never go against Aliko Dangote for any reason.

6. How come OBJ pardoned Salisu Buhari, the ex-Speaker who forged his credentials and he later was given an appointment as a Governing Council member of a University and heavens did not fall- but when Goodluck Jonathan pardoned Alamieyeseigha it became one of the major issues counted against him? Is there one rule for some and another rule for others?

7. We find it easy to raise our voices in support of the deportation of Buruji Kashamu but have no qualms with Atiku Abubakar strutting around the corridors of power.

8. Only Southerners find it so easy to abuse their elders when they voice opinions not in tandem with the popular opinion. We find it easy to diss Afenifere elders and call them ‘Afenifebi’ while hurling expletives and curses at them. We even abuse our kings and priests. Northerners will never abuse an Emir no matter how unpopular what he said is. Can you imagine any Northerner raising his voice against the Sultan? In spite of Tanko Yakassai, Balarabe Musa and Dangiwa Umar’s perceived support for Jonathan, northern youths did not abuse them. But our own youths run down our elders on social media while our educated elite also support the act.

These are some of the thoughts that have been running through my mind. I don’t pretend to have all the answers and I do this at the risk of being labelled an ethnic bigot. The point however is that Southerners have to get their acts right. We have to put our house in order. The bickering must stop. Let’s engage our emotional intelligence. Let’s not allow others to exploit our tendency to self-destruct.

I saw this comment written by one criminalmindz and thought to highlight the truth therein! It's food for thought:


Friends and colleagues from every part of the nation and some of my best friends are not even from my side of the country.

However, recent events are making me to have a deeper reflection and I wish we- Southerners in this instance- can have some kind of introspection. Out of 25 appointments made so far, 18 are from the North, 3 are from the South West, 4 are from the South South while the South East has ZERO appointments. A tweet which I saw today stated that “southerners are only competent when it’s time for elections but northerners are competent in terms of governance” and this made the following thoughts run through my mind:

1. Only Southerners have been accusing fellow Southerners of corruption. Oshiomole has been attacking Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as if Ngozi turned down his marriage proposal. The same Oshiomole tried to make nonsense of Akinwumi Adeshina’s successes in the agriculture sector. Ambode tried to pull Fashola down and successfully smeared him with stains. Maybe that’s why Fashola did not get the Chief of Staff role. I’m yet to see a Northerner accuse another Northerner of corruption, even when they belong to different parties. The closest a Northerner got was when the new Kano State Governor attacked Rabiu Kwankaso but he quickly sheathed his sword and even disowned previous reports of attacks. Why are we like this?

2. Are Southerners the only ones who are corrupt? Were there no northerner heading the ministries and parastatals? Did the outgone Comptroller-General of Customs, Abdullahi Dikko not have an alleged case of certificate forgery but he still served out his tenure until he resigned voluntarily? I’m not in support of corruption under any guise but the fight against corruption must not be seen to be sectional.

3. How come it’s easier for the President to believe that Sanni Abacha was not corrupt in spite of recovered loot while it is so easy for him to believe Goodluck Jonathan is irredeemably corrupt?

4. I still remember that aside from God, Tinubu made Tambuwal what he is today. The same Tambuwal would later call Femi Gbajabiamila ‘incompetent’ and rated Dogara as more competent. The same Tambuwal was propped up by Tinubu, a Southerner against a fellow Southerner, Mulikat Akande. Obasanjo was very key to denying Goodluck Jonathan a second term. A good number can still recall how OBJ tore his PDP membership card in public glare. The Northerners find it easy to support themselves but we are always pulling ourselves down. Babangida Aliyu, Sule Lamido and all the other Northern Governors including the former PDP Chairman Adamu Muazu often times refused to campaign for Goodluck Jonathan openly and many times even espoused the virtues of the opposing candidate on the rostrum!

5. Southern leaders and Presidents pull down Southern business men but prop up Northern ones. How many people still remember how Obasanjo ran Mike Adenuga out of town but both Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan made Aliko Dangote what he is today. No northern leader goes against their own. I dare to put it on record that President Buhari will never go against Aliko Dangote for any reason.

6. How come OBJ pardoned Salisu Buhari, the ex-Speaker who forged his credentials and he later was given an appointment as a Governing Council member of a University and heavens did not fall- but when Goodluck Jonathan pardoned Alamieyeseigha it became one of the major issues counted against him? Is there one rule for some and another rule for others?

7. We find it easy to raise our voices in support of the deportation of Buruji Kashamu but have no qualms with Atiku Abubakar strutting around the corridors of power.

8. Only Southerners find it so easy to abuse their elders when they voice opinions not in tandem with the popular opinion. We find it easy to diss Afenifere elders and call them ‘Afenifebi’ while hurling expletives and curses at them. We even abuse our kings and priests. Northerners will never abuse an Emir no matter how unpopular what he said is. Can you imagine any Northerner raising his voice against the Sultan? In spite of Tanko Yakassai, Balarabe Musa and Dangiwa Umar’s perceived support for Jonathan, northern youths did not abuse them. But our own youths run down our elders on social media while our educated elite also support the act.

These are some of the thoughts that have been running through my mind. I don’t pretend to have all the answers and I do this at the risk of being labelled an ethnic bigot. The point however is that Southerners have to get their acts right. We have to put our house in order. The bickering must stop. Let’s engage our emotional intelligence. Let’s not allow others to exploit our tendency to self-destruct.

I like your sincerity! Don't mind the hypocrites and liars!!

raayah:
It depends on your relationship, if your partner is comfortable with it, go for it.

For all of you metioning me... Guess what, I MASTURBATE and I dont give two flying pigs.

Let me be

For the ladies.. Lie down on your bed tonight and spread those legs (sorry if you are on your period ).
Use your fingers to find the spot.. (once you find it u will know).
Now stroke it in circular motions..
Keep going, it feels like you want to pee, just keep going.
You will get to that sweet sweet land....

You're welcome

She is dead! Not much of a brainiac are you?

Dbrainiac1:
You mean she's no longer a northerner?

Spoken with the assurance of a guy who knows everything!

OrlandoOwoh:
You have no knowledge of the academia.

I'm not talking of the professorship...I was concerned about the HOD role.

Timoleon:
my brother its not too short...in more developed countries people get professorships in shorter periods, in the southwest, its victimisation and politics that ensures you hav grey hair b4 u get professorship.

Thanks for understanding my position! I'm also in the academia, and have some understanding of this.

otabuko:
Bros.... Forget, think of his observations, a year isn't enough to get you a HOD position.... In the academic field,a year isn't just enough... I don't think the guy is hating.... Gracias a dios!

You're rather childish! You can disagree without being disagreeable!

amuniiopz:
your hatred towards north will kill you....fucking bastard.

Honestly, I don't get some people! "Hate" is too strong a word to bandy about!

quote author=permsec post=37653223]So when one analyzes issues at hand it bcomes hatred? Hmmmmm.[/quote]

Thanks for the honesty!

hassan85:
A big congratulations to him its not easy in that school at all I have been their. just degree was hell. hmn but proff at dt age that guy must have connections. if vc doesn't like him, he won't have approved dt o

Bro, I'm a bit amazed many people do not get my drift! Like you outlined, it's not just by getting a Phd!! It takes a lot more to get ahead in the academia!

jesussaves22:
Yes oh only in the north. In fact they are waiting for him to finish his phd so that they will make him HOD. Come to uniport and try that. My project supervisor who got his phd in 2007 with over 28 scholarly articles and journal both in Nigeria and international is still not a senior lecturer in UNIPORT. Can this young Professor boost of 20 scholarly articles and journals Only in the north.......

Bro, but in one year? I don't grudge him any accolade due to him, but I do know that the HOD appointment in any sane institution is a managerial role! One needs to understand the pulse of the staff and students!

bigerboy200:
It might be possible..if he has enough research work and publications( let's not dwell much on d naija connection factor that mayb aided him to) to qualify him for such positions. The truth is that many senior lecturers deserve to b prof shortly after their phd but itz jes wtickedness of d system that denies them,so let's not take the abnormality in our university system as d norm.. he might hav deserved it,u neva can tell..

If you attended a backwater school, it's your choice; but don't come out in public to make those standards ours!!

dammytosh:
Stop spewing thrash and misleading people.

Several HOD in my school back then were HOD with Masters alone.

So what experience are you talking about ?

Okay Mr Forward-thinker, let me be! It's Friday, and I'm planning my day!

phyllosilicate:
Sir your method of reasoning is backward.

You are the sadist! I never mentioned a time bracket! But I know enough about the academia and management to know about "curing"! One needs to have requisite experience before moving up the rung! I won't argue with you again! I see you're a "know-it-all"!!

phyllosilicate:
If you were a lecturer, you would be a sadist. So a person that has a Phd must have to wait for 10 yrs before he can be an HOD? Its people like you that do say ' because I had a B in this course during my undergraduate days, no student can ever have an A'.

I don't hate Northerners! My mom was one!! I just don't like mediocrity!!

phyllosilicate:
Don't let the hatred of a people cloud your reasoning. SMH