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although i wont dispute some part of ur narration,which happens to be partly right..but on this issue "Presently the impeding starvation in the North and some African countries are plastered all over international tv by foreign organization seeking donations on their behalves",you totally got it wrong,ignorant or trying to be mischievous,no doubts its reported at times but definitely not as much as the atrocities that are committed through the likes of smuggling of drugs,fake products,419,fraud,drug dealing and visa violation,etc..and we all know that 95% of those crimes are being caused,instigated,performed and done by the southerners...you have no basis and validation to justify our struggle on the international level base on poverty,bcuz its a world wide phenomenal issue,the likes of :Syria,Libya,Niger,chad,Eritrea,irag,pakistan,i can go on and on,yet they are not subjected to what we r going through in terms of acquire visas and recognition,what a coincidence bcuz the holier than tho "south" are perfect and have done nothing wrong,while if u check the rate of visa rejection 90% are southerners,u dont need a layman to understand these issues..yet Somalia a poverty stricken country is given free entry and certain privileges and your out here talking about north's poverty is causing us embarrassment

woodcook:
I am going to post this just in response to your view on how "other people are embarrassing" Nigerians abroad.

I am sure you are aware that the actions of the "black sheep" is an indication of the ills in our society. From all indication since the creation of Nigeria the North has been in charge of the affairs of the country than any other group. By implication the current state of our nation which translate to the so called embarrassing situation is the hardiwork of no other person than the Northern elites and all those that one way or the other responsible for our present predicament.

Presently the impeding starvation in the North and some African countries are plastered all over international tv by foreign organization seeking donations on their behalves.

In all sincerity the question that any serious minded people should ask are, how did we get here as a nation and what should we do to steam the tide?

If I may ask what would a man with a good paying job and social security doing out at night trying to rob someone where he could get killed rather than sharing a sound sleep with his family and getting ready for a beautiful day ahead?

For every social ill lies an underlying social injustice and economic inequality.

This is not about whether my opinion is right or yours wrong but about keeping to the real narration of why things are the way they are only then can we come up with a solution to the problems that has plagued us as a nation.

i know this is not the right place to post it, i took it to career initially but didnt get much replies, i hope yall help me out here.Good evening ladies and gentlemen, please i want to inquire something important base on my future objectives and goals from the knowledgeable people on this blog..okay,I'm nasir ahmed,from zamfara state but currently just graduated from international university of east Africa(Tanzania), accounting and finance so hopefully will be coming back home soon..let me cut it short ,i want to join "airforce" short service after my nysc, although i heard u need some sort of connection which hopefully i(think)have cuz my father was an ambassador in Kuwait now Hong kong..so i think hopefully im good to go, but i want to inquire about some stuff before i delve in..thoe in the building with the knowledge about these stuffs please help a brother out:

1-how long will the short service take?
2-with which rank will i come out with?
3-will they let me do my masters afterward?(cuz its a most for me)
4-will they send me to war fronts?

thats basically it,ill be waiting for matures reply, thank you

hahaha so all the boosting and chest beating, thats how small igbo land is..shai!! mazi kanu done try fa..after all the harrasment he has gone through and when he finally secures biafra,aboki go send dangote to buy em back..kai!! this hausa/fulani and yoruba wicked fa

ikeadewole:
Igbo land and more Igbo land..See it you dumb amajiri..

hahahah these inyamuri ppl that are calling separation dont even know how to curve a map,the map looks like the blanket mazi kanu has been using while in jail..all stains and dirt,common omo ipod ppl cannot buy for him to wash

ikeadewole:
Bokoharam member get off the internet..Since you can't differentiate between a region and an ethnic group..In fact go blow yourself up..Again here is the map of the Igbo ethnic group..

hahah so the US has become heaven on earth,thats the only place for greener pasture right?? how about u go there and try to do business mr.ikechukwu,that name alone is a crime..check the names of those denied visa to america 95% of them have names like ikechukwu,chwemeka,equeke ..and check the prison rate 96% are them,if one of thier relative goes missing abroad,they just need to check the prison cuz thats thier default place

sdindan:
And what will he now tell his terrorist brothers up north.

His name is even a sin in the US.

hahaha i did my jamb in ABU with a score of 189,even though i knew i wasnt gonna school in nigeria..just did it in case...will it be base on the university and country i would like to do my masters??

Dvicman:
On a lighter note international university in east Africa?
so u couldn't pass jamb?


they may not send u to war fronts if you have the connection and they will not only allow u to do masters, they will sponsor it, they do that most of the time.

man leave that LovePeddler alone,bcuz she made it out of nigeria for prostitution she thinks she has made it in life,go to Russia and see how they pack them in ghana most go like unfinished product and how they maltreat them..we know where 99% of those ahawo are from..her dad probably got caught in Thailand with drugs up his asshole that's why she could not go to school...if u go to malaysia prison,bet me ull see her whole generation in there

abduljabbar4:
I hope you also know that an average nigerian is seen as a scammer or drug trafficker because of you fools. And the activities of the idiotic and foolish reasoning of your militants also contributes to the reason why nigeria is considered to be a dangerous place

yah its definitely a lie, it should be 96-97%

LastProphet:
thank u for coming forward with the truth. Is it a lie that 99% of the bad name we have abroad is caused by ibos?

i think ikechukcu fed him drugs?

olatunjin:
What is this CoW saying?

how many igbo's are in prison world wide?? apart from the famous mazi kanu

ztanleechima:
How many hausa's are in the ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE?

hahahah just saying sir ,please tell that thunder to relax

ItsTutsi:
hahahaha u know at times its hard for us hausa/fulani to differentiate between a Yoruba and an Igbo, while some of us think yall all the same tribe just like the common misconception that hausa and fulani are the same tribe

hahahah someone u hired i guess deleted ma reply..i guess the authorities had it deleted,it was an epistle so wouldnt watse my time writing another one,but hope u saw and read it..who ever deleted it wasnt fair cuz we both exchanged harsh and insultive words,u should have deleted hers too but i guess he/she played the sentiment card, instead of trying to make it look like i didnt have any wit for a come back..but i wish we get into one another day

i know this is not the right place to post it, i took it to career initially but didnt get much replies, i hope yall help me out here.Good evening ladies and gentlemen, please i want to inquire something important base on my future objectives and goals from the knowledgeable people on this blog..okay,I'm nasir ahmed,from zamfara state but currently just graduated from international university of east Africa(Tanzania), accounting and finance so hopefully will be coming back home soon..let me cut it short ,i want to join "airforce" short service after my nysc, although i heard u need some sort of connection which hopefully i(think)have cuz my father was an ambassador in Kuwait now Hong kong..so i think hopefully im good to go, but i want to inquire about some stuff before i delve in..thoe in the building with the knowledge about these stuffs please help a brother out:

1-how long will the short service take?
2-with which rank will i come out with?
3-will they let me do my masters afterward?(cuz its a most for me)
4-will they send me to war fronts?

thats basically it,ill be waiting for matures reply, thank you

no hope,at least even if its 1%?

EnkayDezign:
Probably not in our life time, sadly

Kuwait! Remember Kuwait, the red-hot bone of contention between Saddam Hussein's Iraq and the allied Western nations led by the United States? Ambitious, power-drunk Saddam had in 1990 invaded Kuwait, determined to annex it. The US, under Bush, played the global policeman and, with the aid of Western freedom warlords, challenged Iraqi's aggression in a confrontation that culminated in the capture and execution of Saddam Hussein.

With its autonomy regained, Kuwait in just a few years, became a modern-day Canaan in the Gulf. The country's modern history began in the 18th century with the founding of the city of Kuwait by the Uteiba, a subsection of the Anaiza tribe, who are believed to have emigrated from Qatar.

Threatened in the 19th century by the Othoman Turks and various powerful Arabian Peninsula groups, Kuwait under its famous leader, Sheikh Mubarak Al Sabah 'the great,' masterminded an agreement with Britain, which effectively insulated the young nation from further external aggression until 1990 when eccentric Saddam Hussein launched his very disastrous adventure that led to his trial and execution. Kuwait, which gained independence on June 19, 1961, is today a highly developed welfare state with a free market economy.

The Nigerian government, in its wisdom, established diplomatic relations with the state of Kuwait. Since September 2008, a young Nigerian steeped in the intricate art of international relations, has, most assiduously served as Nigeria's ambassador in oil-rich Kuwait. Ahmed Bala Gusua, a graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria; Foreign Service Academy, Lagos and the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has tenaciously grappled with the challenging task of cementing bonds and reconciling identified opposites in Nigerian and Kuwait relationships. He, in a number of telephone and internet chats, has beamed great light on his diplomatic activities since his arrival in the gulf.

On assuming office, Gusua recognized, as his primary mission, the solidification of the existing bilateral relationship, which had been negatively affected by the one year closure of the Nigerian embassy in Kuwait. Today, the erroneous belief that the mission had been closed to spite the host government stands corrected. Nigerians in Kuwait have got a new sense of belonging, reciprocal visits are ongoing and three agreements earlier in suspense, have been renegotiated. Eight agreements are in the offing. They include Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement, Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement, and Agreement on Mutual Assistance and Co-operation in Custom Matters. Others are Trade and Economic Co-operation, Science and Technology, Bilateral Air Services, Cultural and Education Agreements.

The first Nigerian Kuwaiti business forum was held, kickstarting meaningful round tables between businessmen and investors from both countries. Asked what Nigeria could learn from Kuwait, Ahmed said: 'There are things we share in common. Take the sole dependence on oil, which was discovered here in 1938. Like Nigeria, Kuwait is only just beginning to take practical steps to diversify and reform its economy. It must, however, be acknowledged that our hosts have managed their resources superbly.

'For example, the welfare system practised here yearns for emulation back home in Nigeria. The practice here of dispensing social amenities, including free education, would be most welcome back home in Nigeria. Health-care facilities and wealth distribution are superb. Everyone feels the impact of government positively. Crime rate is almost zero and respect for the human person as well as freedom of association is very much encouraged. It must, of course be recognized that the stupendous disparity in both countries' population figures (Kuwait's 1.06 million as against Nigeria's 150 million) are factors nobody can ignore.'

Still on social benefits, Internet sources reveal that the government has sponsored many social welfare, public works and development plans financed with oil and investment revenue. Among the benefits, meant exclusively for Kuwaiti nationals, are retirement income, marriage bonuses, housing loans, virtually guaranteed employment, free medical services and education at all levels. By government decree, a portion of the national budget is occasionally disbursed as grant to all Kuwaiti citizens. In 2006, a government grant of 200 Kuwaiti Dinars (approximately 700 dollars or 105, N700) was paid to every Kuwaiti national.

The Amir had, in March 2011, distributed KD 1000, the equivalent of about 3, 500 dollars - N528, 500.00 - to each Kuwaiti. In addition, every Kuwaiti will be supplied free food, excepting meat, for the next 14 months. This gesture is in commemoration of the Amir's fifth year on the throne, Kuwaiti's 50 years as an independent nation and her 20 years since liberation from Saddam Hussein.

One major challenge confronting the young diplomat has been that of dispelling the assumption by virtually all Kuwaitis that Nigerians are a bunch of crooks who should not be trusted for any business transaction. They also see Nigeria as the home of fraudsters, kidnappers and other criminals. This is the result of negative reports from Western media and the Internet. Constant dialogue between Kuwaitis and embassy officials, press statements and interviews along with ongoing exchange visits by nationals of both countries have very considerably corrected those ugly impressions. On the disposition of Kuwaitis toward foreign nationals in their midst, Ambassador Gusua made this comment: 'Kuwaitis are overwhelmingly very friendly nationals. This could be attributed to their international exposure, closed family affinity and affluence. 'Generally, they are well-to-do and almost everyone has something doing, thus avoiding envy. Furthermore, their under-population could influence their reliance on outside manpower to service almost all sectors of the economy. This, by itself, makes it almost mandatory for them to be friendly. Unfriendly attitude may force foreigner - exodus, leaving Kuwaitis to fend for themselves.'

Reflecting on how Nigerians in Kuwait have been adjusting to Kuwaiti judicial system, Gusua described it as most satisfactory. The problem has been greatly eased off by the existence of laws for every religion. Though the state is predominantly Muslim, strict Sharia law is not applied. The ambassador is happy that Nigerian nationals have demonstrated awareness that it is always better to respect sensibilities. For example, even Christians are not expected to eat in public during the Ramadan fasting period. Places of worship are readily available everywhere, catering for the spiritual needs of non-Muslims. The key is to respect their sensibilities and avoid falling foul of their laws.

To the question, whether there are Nigerians in Kuwaiti prisons, Gusua's response came in these words: 'Alhamdulullahi. Of the multitude of Nigerians here in Kuwait, none, not even one is in jail or detention. At least not to our knowledge.'

What about prostitution? Do you have Nigerian prostitutes?' Again, the words of the ambassador: 'Thank God once more. Nigerians are not involved in any vice. Most of them are gainfully employed, pursuing their studies and engaged in profitable ventures, which surmount every security scrutiny. Even the crime of human trafficking is unknown in Kuwait. No Nigerian, to the very best of our knowledge, is involved in trafficking of whatever kind and it will not surface.'

Talk of rebranding. Does the envoy feel that Nigerian nationals in Kuwait require rebranding? He holds the view that Nigerians everywhere need it, because of the long-existing negative and pessimistic ideas in our psyche, honestly require rebranding. His words: 'Don't forget that Nigerians abroad are a reflection of the majority at home. Each is not living outside for his own liking, but because of the realities of the economic situation in Nigeria. However, thanks, things are now taking shape in Nigeria and our nationals abroad are seeing the differences between yesterday and today.

'We conduct fora here periodically, where Nigerians of all tribes and different religious backgrounds sit together and hold discussions. Pieces of advice given are relayed home accordingly. Open-door policy for our nationals here in Kuwait is preached and practised on a daily basis.'

Does the overall social comportment of Nigerians in Kuwait give Ambassador Gusua any hope for enduring national unity? He holds this view, quite honestly, that national unity is the core of our existence, both at home and among Nigerians living in Kuwait. This, he has always preached and although a number of obstacles have been identified by him, he remains excited by the level of unity exhibited by Nigerians in Kuwait. The display of unity by our nationals in the gulf state greatly dwarfs the status quo over here in Nigeria. He found the position he had met on arrival most encouraging. Promoting and consolidating it remain Gusua's prime objective. Open-door policy, already adopted and thriving, keeps fuelling the phenomenon for more positive results.

Asked what his embassy's outing was like on Nigeria's Golden Jubilee Day, he responded thus:??'It was spectacular. The 49th anniversary celebration was good but the Golden Jubilee outing was simply splendid. Nigerians here were proud of their embassy and we the officials were equally proud of all our nationals. Our guests, on their part, were thrilled by the programme-content of the hosting agenda. To God be the glory.'

Some four months after marking Nigeria's Golden Jubilee, Ndigbo in Kuwait staged Igbo Day within the embassy premises. It proved a day of the glorious celebration of Igbo culture. Celebrants from the South eastern zone appeared in colourful traditional dresses, accompanied by nimble-footed Igbo dance troupes of varying descriptions. Foreign guests also adorned the occasion with their presence. Nigerians from other geo-political zones enriched the celebration with thei

the basic truth is that all the hating, slandering, defaming and hostility is just here within Nigeria ,i basically grew up abroad as i was born in congo,i just come to Nigeria once in a while, as my dad was an ambassador in Kuwait now hong kong(just got posted,june)..im not flaunting or ostentation but just tryna make a point and set the record straight in how i have met and stayed with a lot of nigerian in diaspora,for the period of about 15yr+ abroad i have interacted with basically the major tribes of nigeria but i couldn't differentiate at that period who is igbo or yoruba cuz we literally did everything together and we were like one family.cuz at times we could go sleep over or go for a short vacation with Nigerians u had just clicked with, the occasions whereby we indulge into banters, teases and disses we just focus and direct it to and individual or group, cuz even when we discuss politics or regional matters that affects our wellbeing, we try to amicably solve it with the person at the helm of an affair,we never drift into religious or tribal matter not bcuz it a source if peril or taboo,but bcuz it was just not embedded and ingrained within us, we really hard interest and respect for each other,even though we arent active members of nigerian unions but at times we check on each other, like "where is mike, john ,nasir blaa blaa),it was all love and adoration between majority of the Nigerians u meet out there..i i vividly remember when my dad as an ambassador was invited as a guest speaker in an igbo day,at some point they forced him to dance,he was reluctant but had to get up with a stick in his hand and did a couple of steps(u shld hve seen us,his children laughing at the background,it was dat funny )..he got recalled back in 2012,so we all left back to nigeria.but ever since i came back,being shocked is an understatement seeing how tribes relate here,the hatred for each other is immense,I could not understand,cuz i never expected nor to think ill ever experience the animosity amongst the 3 major tribes..on different blogs hardly comments are posted without ethnic subtle jibe..its sad and makes me,others feel bad about it..hope there's brighter future ahead...deuces

etebefia:
You deserve more than a Gold medal, I never knew that sensible people are still in a country soaked and washed with propaganda, all the paragraphs in your write-up are spot-on. I have been looking for the write words to craft the bolded line below but you got it exactly. "An average Southerner has this twisted mindset that the best way to be seen as a patriotic and detribalised Nigerian is by degrading, shaming and disparaging his own tribe for no just cause."

hahahaha u know at times its hard for us hausa/fulani to differentiate between a Yoruba and an Igbo, while some of us think yall all the same tribe just like the common misconception that hausa and fulani are the same tribe

ztanleechima:
thunder fire you. For saying that to the igbos.

as much as nigerians??

uckennety:
Say D truth

I wonder when we will start showing each other love,irrespective of religion,tribe or ethnicity

EnkayDezign:
Black people hating on each other since time immemorial

Kudos to u fam!! U have said it all,let it be judged on an individual instead of generalising it on a specific tribe[quote author=Amoto94 post=55135605][/quote]

Well the last time i checked Ghanaians and Cameroonian were not deniad visas,humilaited and subjected to other inhuman acts like nigerians are

uckennety:
My brother they did all dz to us cuz we are blacks and we are africans!!!!


Tell me any good 4rm african

Is it ghana or Cameroun is on da good list!

Abeg go and sit down!

good evening ladies and gentlemen,please i want to inquire something important base on my future objectives and goals from the knowledgeable people on this blog..okay,im nasir ahmed,from zamfara state but currently just graduated from international university of east Africa(Tanzania),accoounting and finance so hopefully will be coming back home soon..let me cut it short,i want to join "airforce" short service after my nysc,although i heard u need some sort of connection which hopefully i have cuz my father was an ambassador in Kuwait now Hong kong..so the thinks i want in inquire about is

1-how long will the short service take
2-with which rank will i come out with
3-will they let me do my masters afterwards(cuz its a most for me)
4-will they send me to war fronts

thats basically it,ill be waiting for matures reply,than you

"their kings and gods in it" that makes perfect sense considering nigeria is one of the most corrupted country and while some countries u mentioned dont need visa to visit some certain countries,we nigeria need cuz we are perfect and dont commit any crimes aborad..what a coincidence ,their all in it but not as much as nigerians right? cuz when it comes to counterfeit drugs we the fakest,i guess thats why they coined 419 after us

uckennety:
Imagine........

Internet fraud is a global thing d chinese,russians,albanians and Americans are gods in it

Drugs trade,americans,mexicans, d entire south/north americans are kings n queens in it so wat d big deal

hahhaha if u had only gone to school instead of prostituting u wouldn't lack comprehensive skills,typing at the comfort of ur brothel room doesn't make u an intellect,i aint talking about state but countries hoe,get ur facts right before u say rubbish..we might be illiterates but we dont go abroad for prostituting or hitch hiking in the night,which is one of ur option/target in case ur dad gets caught with drugs smuggled through his ass and hanged to death..being an aboki doesn't stop us from ruling ur sorry ass,take ur land and do as how we wish,we are still moving south though,i might be at ur door step in some few yrs,take ur land and make a slave out of u,like how we have always done(ask mazi kanu) and traffic ur ass to italy or spain and make me some few dinero..thats if ur worth it though cuz u whores r loose down there

Ashleydolls:
You think you're smart right? Even the smart ones among you still sound stupid. You've been to 13 states and your level of stupidly is still this high. I'm sure there is a psychiatric home where you are presently, you need to visit there asap. Radarada son of an uncastrated aboki. You guys are really repping us well with the incessant bomb blasting in your area. Do I blame you? Even the educated ones from your side are still illiterates

Terrorism is a global phenomenal that even the power house(G7) couldnt curtial..but if ur able to pipe down on ur drug smuggling,girl trafficking,419,conterfiled products,ritualism maybe the international community will welcome and respect us better..plus u hardly see a hausa/fulani abroad ao all that embarrassment is non other but u guys

Kondomatic:
Says someone from a tribe that has the two most dangerous terrorist organization worldwide.

Hahahhah if stupidity had levels u would have a permanent seat homs,so all those atrocities u have being commiting the likes of drugs smuggling ,porstitution,419,ritual,contrafiled fraud its all good on the internatinal right?

dolphinife:
Conductor please drop me here.......

Actually the embarrasment Nigeria and Nigerians received outside of this country is caused by both Yoruba and Igbos(am also a Yoruba boy from Ondo state)

The embarrasment we received as a result of security concerns which make some countries think we are way uncivilised are caused by the Northerners.....

So it's even

Im not tryna justify what he said,but girl ur stupidity should be put in check,talking about not want to associate with us,in which ways do we or want to associate with ya,the last time i checked ur da ones at every nook and cranny tryna make a living ,i bet u have never left ur village and ur out here tryna be book smart but ur just talking trash and making a fool out of urself,i have been to nothing less than 13 countries,im not bragging just want to make things straight and i can validate and vindicate that through the experiance i had..you hardly hear a hausa/fulani messing around in diaspora,but go to malaysia,indonisia,thialand etc and check the percentage of crimes and prison rates..ur deluded and daft to think boko haram is sorely a muslim/northern affair,or maybe u have never heard of a pastor caught with bombs or those dat cant even pray or quote anything from the quran,or how about those being bombed in the mosque and messiah kanu that called nigeria a zoo on an international outlet,wat bout the militants blowing oil pipes,all saints right?...oppos,u thought ur region was perfect ryt,ma bad,didnt want to make u sound stupid,but next time get ur facts right

Ashleydolls:
What is this one saying? If possible, do you think we'll want to be recognized with your tribe? You people are a big disgrace to Nigeria in the international face. Nigeria was declared 4th most dangerous place to live in all because of the animalistic behavior of your people ranging from boko haram to fulani herdsmen. Better get a life and stop spitting thrash.

Hahahaha how people avoided talking on behalf of boko haram

Efcc you should have DM me now!!

Aight,u can stand up

ZarZar:
Lol, was I even viewing? OK, here goes...

My brother since u have talked to him and complained to the HR,boss and the authority and they seem less concerned or dont care..u too why not just