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The seeds of disunity within the South had been sown since pre-independence times when tribalism was introduced into Southern Nigeria politics and ever since then it has basically cascaded downward. It is quite sad that despite the quality of individuals with upstanding character that we have down south, because of the way Nigeria is, we all look to the North for political support rather than look within ourselves. I'll admit a handshake between power brokers of the SW and SS+SE may help put this aside and usher in a new dawn, but that remains to be seen. It is sad and unfortunate. As for Tinubu, I don't really think you can pin the disunity in the south on him per se. You can pin it on the first generation politicians, the Awolowo's and co more than you may pin it on Tinubu. Tinubu as I see is mostly an opportunist and a pragmatist. He loves winning more than any politician in Nigeria that I know. He will sell his own soul if it means him accessing power. And so essentially all that you have seen him do, in his own eyes, is merely the easiest means to ensure that he seats at the top of the table. Is that what all politicians do? Yes. Is it right? It depends on who you ask. For me, I'd say I think it's about time we tried something different. But I am not a power broker, I am just a man. My views are and continue to remain the same. The Southern Part of Nigeria, for all of our problems and differences are by and large different in our way of life and our way of reasoning from the Northern part of Nigeria. On the basis of this and even much more that I'd rather not go into, the leaders of the SW should be reaching out to those in the SS and SE (or vice versa really putting history and pride aside) to try to bridge the gap and bring the people of Southern Nigeria together in order to either restructure Nigeria to have stronger regions or split it. We will not be great under this current arrangement, it is not a curse, it is the truth. This is not a slight at Northern Nigerians, I have nothing against them. I do believe they will also do well on their own but I don't think we all will do well under this current arrangement. Quorax: |
Sensible comments devoid of tribal sentiments. I'll give mine. I am actually praying and praying that APC fields a Northern candidate on the basis of what you just said. Cos quite frankly, unless rigged massively, it would be difficult for the APC to convince the average Northerner to vote for a SW candidate over another Northerner that PDP may likely field. So I will be very very happy for both parties to field Northern candidates cos hopefully it will hasten the dissolution of this forced union called Nigeria OR it will atleast bring my people, especially the so-called power brokers, in the SW to support restructuring which will then bring us stronger regions and a weak centre. I have said this in all my previous posts and I remain consistent in regard to this. This is the only way we can achieve anything useful from our individual and collective existence. All of this politicking has gotten in the way of reasonable governance. We should be talking about picking the best candidates regardless of background, but because we are a forced union, we all must have these discussions and make do with the compromises that come out of it which usually means that the best candidate never makes it to the front row. How then are we supposed to pick good leaders who mean well? With this current arrangement, that will never happen. Quorax: |
A nuclear Iran is not the end of the world. As much as I do not condone Iran's covert support of terrorist groups in the middle east especially Hezbollah and Houthi Rebels, one can argue that all is fair in love and war and they are only playing the cards that they were dealt. And afterall, did the US and its allies not support other terrorist groups such as IS and the Taliban when it suited their purpose? So what gives one country the right to attack another on some trumped up charges. If anything, I can state that the US has been the biggest exporter of terrorism and is the greatest threat to world peace. The things the US has done since WW2 through the CIA, through their many wars and interventions, all in the name of spreading democracy, killing and deposing democratically elected leaders while springing up puppets of their own to do their bidding, are beyond reprehensible. And they continue to do more till this day. Every country, every country worth its name, owes it to it's people to defend its borders and territory as it deems fit. We may never know the truth of this whole thing, but one thing is clear, Iran does not wish to go to War, they may wage war covertly but they do not wish to go to an all out war with the US. But the US has constantly stated that it wishes to go to war with Iran, especially under this current white house administration. So if you put two and two together, with the US history of always being the aggressor (since WW2), you can see why all of this may be what the US needs to set the stage for attacking Iran. A nuclear Iran will only mean that the US and its allies cannot try such provocative actions as to attack Iran. This has been the modus operandi of the US. They have been the aggressor of every war since WW2, attacking for no just reason, countries who have never provoked them. Iran knows this and therefore knows that being nuclear capable means the US will never go to war with them. The US knows this and that is why they will stop at nothing to ensure Iran does not have access to nuclear weapons. The US wants to continue to ensure that they have military superiority over all the countries in the world, it is one of the ways they have been able to spread Capitalism and stifle Communism, thereby growing their economy and making them the largest in the world. That is why they outspend all the other countries by record margins. But some say this will eventually bankrupt them as it is not sustainable in the longer term. Which is why they must continually go to war to justify their outrageous military budget. We all know that the US will always try to look for some cock and bull story to use as an excuse to attack Iran, in this regard, they really do not have one. They need one, but clearly Iran does not want this war, the US does. Ever since the Iranian revolution, it seems the US has seen Iran as the girlfriend that dumped them and they've been seeking ways to get even. From the days of the Czar, who oppressed his people and was supported by the US because it suited their purpose, the US involvement with Iran has always been to the detriment of the average Iranian. If you understand how Capitalism grew and the things the US did to ensure that, you will know just how much more evil the US is and has always been compared to the Iranian govt you try to label as terrorists. It is sad that we often fall for what is sold to us rather than go read, gather facts of our own and make informed decisions on the basis of such. I contend that if the US goes to war with Iran, it is not that the US will not win but it is that the damage that Iran will do to US allies in that region, namely Israel and Saudi Arabia, will make the cost of winning that war very high. Iran has missile systems capable of reaching Israel and Saudi Arabia, make no mistake if the US attacks Iran they will retaliate by attacking these two friends of the US. Maybe the overall goal by the US is to destabilize the region which then raises the price of oil thereby making already rich oil companies and investment bankers on wall street even richer. We have seen this all before, history always has a funny way of repeating itself. But in Iran, the US will surely meet an adversary unlike any they have encountered since the Vietnam war because a key advantage Iran holds as a country is the unfriendly terrain. It suits them properly than it does the US and wars are fought and won on the ground. Overall, my advice is that saner heads would prevail but with that Orange Turd in the White House, nobody knows really what could become of this. ZombiePUNISHER: |
Most likely 75-80% of the amount quoted will end up lining the pockets of the Governor and his cronies. miteolu: |
You make a good point. Personally, I do not like the man but I cannot deny the effectiveness of his politics atleast for him and his cronies (even though it is to my detriment as a common man and constituent of Lagos State). His rise to the top has actually felt surreal, like a fairytale story. His ability to surround himself with brilliant minds (on paper atleast) and back such persons to run for office (even though again it doesn't lead to the desired outcome for most) is, I'd say, the quality of a good leader. But should he run for President? I do not think so. Will he be satisfied not running for President? I do not think so. You see the man is like all Politicians and he is ambitious as well. So I think he is going to run for President and if his hands are tied after trying all that is possible, he will put forward Osinbajo or anyone else he might be able to pull out of his hat. wink2015: |
Ikoyi has always been a haven for political thieves, crooks and old money from the colonial era till today. TANTUMERGO007: |
Actions speak louder than words. With that said and also with all the politeness I can muster, f**k what you heard! Oyinlicious: |
Please can you help me define what you mean by a "better Nigeria"? ERockson: |
You know I actually did think of the same idea and it wouldn't really be a radical approach given how badly past and present administrations (military and democratic) have clearly shown that their love for stealing trumps their love for country. Sincerely if we could outsource our f***ing government to the Chinese today, the British, any Western European country, hell even the Eastern Europeans, we would at the very least be guaranteed of decent amenities and a country that has a chance at working. AngelicBeing: |
And you wonder why the country is the way it is. The stupidity of these people is mindless. And you see those peeps right there, you can't tell them nothing. There's no imparting knowledge or sharing of ideas that are factual or evidence backed. I would contend that people who are gullible enough to invest in such ventures are the same individuals who would be stuck trying to choose between APC and PDP. AntiWailer: |
I know you are joking if you think Yorubas are terrified of Igbos having their own country. I say you are joking because you clearly have zero factual evidence to backup your senseless claim. The only people who are really afraid of Biafra are the ruling elite in Nigeria and please take note they consist across all ethnicities and religion. They know if Biafra emerges today, that spells the end to Nigeria. The minute Biafra stands independent, I predict the Niger Delta will follow and then the Yorubas and you may well say bye to this current scam arrangement referred to as Nigeria. And this is exactly what the Political class is scared of. This is why they'll pander to religious and ethnic divide as a way to keep ruling. This entity that was clearly created to fail from the beginning. The fact is people as silly as you are the ones doing these politicians' jobs for them. In the end, the guys in the states' houses in all the states capitals and in Abuja and everyone connected to them are the ones that continue to benefit from this corrupt entity called Nigeria while people like you, paid and unpaid, continue to do their dirty work. Beninempire: |
Quote of the day! AngelicBeing: |
Quote of the day. God bless you for your insightful comments and mention of those who are true heroes of Nigeria. oz4real83: |
I get you, I really do. In hindsight, knowing what I know now, Obasanjo was right to say Abiola was not the messiah that Nigeria needed at that point. It is now common knowledge that Abiola benefitted massively from successive administrations (both military and civilian) enriching himself through corrupt means at the expense of the ordinary Nigerian. He was skilled at the art of deception, often behind the scenes while pulling strings to ensure that he thwarted the will of the Nigerian people either through coups or through rigged elections. And again in my opinion, he got what he deserved but I feel that is where it should stop. The elections on June 12th, 1993 were the freest and fairest we have had as a country since the very inception. That much cannot be denied whether through clever talk or hearsay. It is true Tinubu and his cohorts primarily lobbied Buhari to have this as democracy day in a bid to win SW votes in the last elections (and look how that turned out, hahahaha). But what you also must understand is that the June 12th elections were personal for Tinubu as well. He also got his elections into the 3rd republic Senate annulled. And honestly speaking, May 29th (is it 27th, not sure abeg) was the day the Military handed over power to a Civilian Govt for the 4th Republic but in my view it does not hold as much significance as June 12th as the actual day we all as a nation despite our many differences tried atleast to vote in good conscience for our preferred candidates which is what democracy is about. Does this mean I like Tinubu, Buhari or their politics? NO. But it is hard to fault their decision to recognise June 12th as Democracy day. And I think it continues even further to be harder for the likes of Obasanjo (who by the way was one of the sellouts of June 12th and who then benefitted massively from the fallout of June 12th) to continue not to acknowledge the importance of that day in our shared history. FYI, I do not like anyone of these guys I mentioned by name above. One is not better that the other (my opinion). They've only had one mission and one mission alone which is to seek and gain power for power's sake and to use it to enrich themselves and their cronies at the detriment of the average Nigerian. But even when you do not agree with a person, you can still applaud their logic where applicable. oz4real83: |
The irony of it all, quite true my brother, quite true. OrestesDante: |
But you know they won't nau, you know they won't. Don't waste your hope on the hopeless. Authoreety: |
Nice, well informed piece. It's obvious you know your onions regarding this subject. Thumbs up NonsoWow: |
Make sense bro, I respect your stance. However as a Yoruba man, I will just tell you here and now that I have no hope for this hopeless nation under it's current and likely eventual leadership (mind you I am neither an APC nor a PDP supporter, at best I have had some hope for particular candidates across different parties but overall I do not support any of the current parties in power). The future is bleak on all fronts and I say this with no humour. I must salute your courage as an igbo man cos you guys have lost the most as far as this country is concerned yet you guys bounced back even bigger and better than before while still finding some way to be invested in Nigeria, even though Nigeria has barely repaid you kindly (my opinion, let no one come and argue pls). I have always said and I will always say (feel free to check any of my previous posts) with no animosity towards anyone group or tribe that our best option as a nation of different tribes and religion is to either go back to our strong autonomous regional governments or we simply split this country and each go on our separate ways. But make no mistake that this farce we practice, this joke we call democracy led on by these thieves we call leaders from every tribe and religious persuasion across the country, will get us nowhere. It will further entrench poverty, illiteracy and stupidity among the populace and it will continue to make the black race enslaved even within its own territories. Now, I will not blame all our issues on our leadership alone, leadership is only a small sample of the population itself. This means our leadership, by and large, is a reflective of us as a people. There is something terribly and fundamentally wrong with us as a people and we must look inward, look in the mirror at some point and tell ourselves the truth really if not for our sake, atleast for the sake of the future generations that will come after us. I wish you success in your future endeavours. Thank you for your candour and your post which is in every way mature and insightful in most ways than the average nairalander and his/her post. Peace Whiteangel1234: |
What the fool is saying is we should basically surrender ourselves to the Chinese since we are already exploited by the West anyway. Such is the mentality of the average Nigerian. The "this one better pass the other one small na" mentality. yomi96: |
And you are somewhat of an authority on this topic how? You see this is the main problem with us Nigerians, here you are trying to drag me into the mud which you have decided to make your dwelling. You use the word "most" yet you have no statistic whatsoever to backup your horrid claim. You just throw around your stupidity disguised as a hasty generalisation. I already cautioned the first guy but then again you willing choose to abandon the lesson I was trying so desperately to pass across to him, you abandon the meat of the matter and focus on something else, something clearly leads to nowhere. I do hate to say this but you and your ilk are what is wrong with Nigeria and if you so choose to be offended by my comments, then my work here is done. Ugosample: |
Sure you are not igbo but you are a mad "insert here whatever you are" man. Four director names were mentioned, one happens to be Yoruba, your fish brain interprets and shoots out whatever junk you managed to type below. Please how does one equal four? And what does it even matter where they are from, is the main story about their tribe or about the actions they were found to be complicit in? Well, I guess it does'nt matter to binary thinkers such as you. What you live for is to spew bile, it is unfortunate Nairaland does not cordon off people like you. Phock2sweet: |
Quote of the day, Quote of the motherf***ing day! UceeGod: |
Hiya, can you kindly follow back so I can DM you? REDBUNNY: |
Quote of the day my brother. Quote of the f***ing Day. Ugosample: |
Bros it does not start from the universities. If you want such research you will need to overhaul the entire Nigerian system of education. It starts with the way we think. Whites hold a view where they see things as not impossible to achieve. From their homes to their schools they are taught to see things as such and they then grow with such confidence. This is apart from the fact that their government prioritises education while still seeing it as a fundamental right that each of its citizens should have. They fund their public school system to the fullest so please tell me why they won't attract the best minds who develop groundbreaking tech such as this. It's not just the funding we need to look at, there is something fundamentally wrong with us as people. How do you explain wicked lecturers victimising students under them? Telling them all sorts. Our environment encourages that, their environment never condones such. These things generally add up and produce what you are now seeing. It's one of the reasons why on the average most of our guys here when they relocate tend to do better. But it's not just the university system and it is not just funding as ASUU would have u believe, we need to look at the whole thing. We need to look inward and look at ourselves. chibu4u2: |
Common sense is not common to everyone. emmykk: |
Osinbajo and Sanwo-olu are living proof. If I have to keep correcting your blunders like this, I'm afraid there may not be much hope in redeeming your stupidity which is firmly founded on ethnic bias. emmykk: |
Any child can end up with downs syndrome. It is not hereditary and it has nothing to do with the parent's financial status. jcross19: |
Despite AJ's height and size advantage, he just was not able to get it together and deliver the knockout salvo. It's obvious he's had his mind on Wilder and he got carried away, probably did not recognise the hunger in Ruiz Jnr was pretty much the same as AJ's when he went up against Klitschko however this is Andy Ruiz's moment and let's give it to him. AJ will be back I believe, he will come back stronger. People seem to forget that the greatest athletes through time have always had to overcome some form of adversity or failure to become the great persons that they eventually were. Samclef has a point but this isn't specific to Nigerians but to people everywhere. The rematch is a must win for AJ and I believe he has the goods to deliver. ReeLoaDead: |
Typical Nigerian Syndrome. They abandon the message and pounce on the messenger. I'm surprised they havent pounced on Timi Dakolo yet, I guess most of them are conflicted internally having to choose between a gospel singer and a man of God. Having followed the earlier story that broke a couple years back between Ese and the Pastor, I'll just say no matter how long it takes the truth always has a way of getting out. I remember how some people derided her for coming out (as if that should have been the main story) and I remember how some people painted her narrative as false (well those ones won't be convinced by these latest accusations either). While she may have had her faults, afterall it takes two to tango, I wonder why the story was made all about her trying to pull a Man of God down when it should have been Man of God shamelessly cheating. Anyway, my take has always remained the same, Pastors are Men and they are fallible (goodluck to anyone who thinks they are spirit men who descended the earth from the heavens above). If and when they fall, they should have the good grace to own up and step aside in order to deflect attention away from themselves. But you see most Pastors especially Nigerian Pastors won't do that and it has a lot to do with the ownership structure of these churches. It is sad but it is true. REDBUNNY: |
QUOTE OF THE F***ING DAY MEHN!!! Gratefulheart01: |
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