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bankol18:
u Arrow stop exuding your stupidity here, Igbos dwell in slums ke abi more like dirty yorubas who dwell in god-forsaken slums and stir their worthless soup with same brooms they use to sweep the gutters.

Na wa o! 

This guy is hatin' on Ewedu soup

PhysicsMHD:
^^^

lol, dance barefoot?


But by that same reasoning, respects should be paid to where Ekaladerhan originated from.

We will work on it.

You know we are proud. it's that Royal blood thing

PhysicsMHD:
@ the bolded, I was pointing out that it was an Edo word, so he couldn't make that argument that the Olu title indicated the Itsekiri king's Yorubaness.

As for Ife, you do know that the site in Ife that the Ooni of Ife is claiming Benin kings were buried in is the oldest single archaeological site in Ife?

So the sacred place "Orun Oba Ado" if it is indeed the "heaven of the Benin kings" is the oldest spot/sacred spot in Ife.
Why bother with the pilgrimage after that?

That is exactly why y'all should put on your Iwu? and Odibokofo?  and dance happily barefooted to Ile-Ife every year to pay Homage to us. 

And while on your way to your spiritual home @Ile-Ife, pay homage to every Son of Oduduwa you meet on the way, because they are the true royals, the real blueblooded royals, not your angry subject-selves.

Imagine the effrontery and arrogance, It's like Muslims refusing to respect Mecca. 

You must honour Ekaladerhan by respecting his spiritual home and resting place.

PhysicsMHD:
For the record, Olu is an Edo word for a king/lord/ruler. The first Olu of the Itsekiri Warri kingdom was a Benin prince. Also, Edos previously used to call the Ooni of Ife (Ife was called Uhe by Edos) the Oluhe.

The Olu in the title of the king of Warri does not mean "god".

Bini boy, It is also a Yoruba word for King/Lord/Ruler.

BTW, When are y'all Binis going to start a cumpolsory annual pilgrimage to Ife? Oduduwa-Ekaladerhan will be proud you now.

IMO, Subjects should always respect the wishes of their lord and princes, Ekaladerhan chose Ife. It is time Ile-Ibinu people stopped getting angry and give Yorubas the respect they deserve

I will demand an Idobale from the next Biniman I meet. . .

^^ You are right. Most politicians will slaughter anything and I mean anything on the altar of political expediency. It's a shame that we don't teach enough critical thinking in our schools. Most people are easily fooled by every lie from the mouth of their leaders.

I'm not even bothered about politicians, their "job" is to use every rhetorical trick they can to push their agenda. The society becomes "poor" when the percentage of those with the skill and knowledge to challenge their rhetoric becomes too small to be of any effect. That is what we all need to work at correcting.

^^ I approve that message.

blacksta:
[flash=400,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch=/v/-hTZ_mS7TsI&feature=player_embedded[/flash]


Make i add my own fluff

That girl speaks with a very strange barbaric accent. Is she from some Caucasus mountain tribe? 

She should be ashamed of herself, after all the years spent learning cultured Yoruba language, tone and accents, she still sounds like she has hot Yam in her mouth

I don't think there is any hope for these people o, we can't refine them. . SMH

She try small sha, for an "Oyinbo" 

^^ Who cares about ya Oyinbo TV.

Very soon, she we will start appearing in your dreams. There is nothing Tamuno cannot do.

The more she murders Oyinbo language the better. When you are all tired you will hire her a translator.

serubawon:
Sorry for the delay everyone. I wasn't trying to create artificial suspense, but I had exams and was in a Training Program at the same time. I'm just glad that it's finally over.

Ok. Back to the subject matter. The verdict is in and the answer is YES!!!

I asked her to marry me a week ago and I got the answer almost before I had asked the question ( she was a bit mad because she was wondering why it was taking me so long to pop the question). Women , if only they knew how hard it is to generate all the necessary courage needed in asking THE QUESTION. I tried to make it as romantic as possible, while also ensuring I didn't make a complete fool of myself in the process. She's beautiful, smart and most importantly, prayerful (I need someone like that).

My biggest fear has been the welfare of my kids. I would die for my kids without thinking about it and because of our circumstances, I've become extremely protective over them. I had only one condition which is not debatable: If she wasn't sure that she could love my kids like they were her own biological kids, then we had no future, period. She found it a bit difficult to understand why I was so rigid on this subject, but this is how it is to me. My kids never chose for their mom to die suddenly and I am responsible for their welfare. If a woman makes my children happy, then I am a happy man and would live in peace. Anything otherwise is completely unnacceptable. Before I popped the question, I actually had to ask for my kid's permission to get married and I was really surprised when both of them told me that she was the one they wanted and how could I even think of anyone else. So, what else was I waiting for.

So, this is a new chapter in my life. It's a bit scary, knowing that I have to do everything possible not to compare her with my late wife. That is difficult, but possible with God on my side. I intend to write a book about my experiences (but that is still in the far future). I pray that in about 5 years, I can return to nairaland and tell everyone that God guided me in making the right choice. I really want to be happy, because I had been un-happy for so many years. I pray she is THE ONE that makes it happen, as I have every intention of making her the happiest woman alive.

I need to really thank the whole gang on this thread. A lot of comments have been very inspiring and encouraging. I'm happy for the opportunity I had to express myself on this thread and for all your support. So, I thank you all and pray that every single one of you will find that one person that will bring happiness and joy into your lives.

Hope it wasn't too boring. Remain blessed.

Congratulations bro! I Just saw this thread. What a story! what a journey!

I rarely visit this section. Your story since 2006 with all the actors on this thread, the twists, the turns and suspense was just amazing to read. I guess it's another testament to the wisdom and strength that comes with time and experience.

I wish you and your family a great life!

^^ Queens Ijaw ke? The Queen of England is not smart enough to learn Ijaw. 

Can anybody in the English Royal family speak any non-latin based Language? despite the hundred of years they spent ruling over Africans and Asians


Abeg make una free Patience and Rita koko mansion. It's not easy to think in one language and translate your thoughts to another. dem dey try sef.

fstranger3:
^^^

Without his books, I never could have passed my GCE the first time ( Cant remember the name for his WAEC version). I actually attended one of his crash lectures at OAU on the eve of the exam. Thank God

Do you remember DOEHN?

English book? No, I don't remember that author. Not sure we used it, it could be my memory though.

I remember Brighter Grammar. We had that old book hanging around the house mostly and Alawiye too, oh! Alawiye

Alawiye was more interesting than all those Oyinbo books jare. I wonder if they had an Ijaw language equivalent during Patience Jonathan's school days. It would have done Patience a lot of good. . .

English is not the only language on earth. Patience should just get a Translator, it's not compulsory to speak Queens English as long as you are capable of rational thought  

stagger:
I think it is high time we push to collect 10 million signatures to call for the resignation of Joseph Sepp Blatter. Under him , we have seen the officiating of competitions get to levels we have not seen since football began. This is sickening!

MUST BARCA ALWAYS BE HELPED ON TO WIN MATCHES UNJUSTLY?

You sabi vex o!

fstranger3:
You need to take your WAEC a lil more seriously, now run and go get "A to Z of JAMB's Use of English Language," by Dele Ashade. DO that now, you can thank me later.

HAHAHAHA

Warrior, I remember that book.

Gbawe:
Lets not forget that the PDP always runs wasteful and over-bloated Government (obviously to aid corruption) that can be 'streamlined' for better efficiency and reduction of waste so money is made available for deliverance of greater value.  Oshiomhole hints at that below. Aregbe may simply be saving money elsewhere . We don't know the detailed macroeconomics of Osun State but we know that it  is not difficult , as a sincere person committed to serving the electorate, to deliver greater value than crooks who use every opportunity to steal.

http://www.saharareporters.com/news-page/wikileaks-cable-reveals-how-goodluck-jonathan-engaged-multiple-voting

Yes. You have a point. I may not fully understand the economics behind his act. but I do know that Nigeria as it currently stands is an entitlement country where we share Oil money at the end of every month.

Yes, It's not Ideal, but until we get to a stage where unemployment is reduced to say 7-10% and we get our private business sector creating jobs, producing and exporting more than the Federal government, then I will support a free education policy.

Even America gives free money to her Students with government backed loans on very low interest. They are not silly.

Education is a national security issue, we have too many dumb@sses running around abeg.

I'll rather Subsidize education than subsidize Hajj and Jerusalem Pilgrimage. or even fuel  sef

Why so much need for liquor?

duplicate

^^ that's a disgusting picture.


[quote author=eku_bear link=topic=618590.msg7863764#msg7863764 date=1299511991]

If all else fails, use the nigger as a bogeyman [/quote]I tell ya! nothing scares whities more than a nig*a invasion

The Question is; what are we going to do about it?

We keep getting leaks after leaks with specific names, dates and place and no one is being questioned, investigated or prosecuted?

Its not just Nigeria. The same thing in the US, in Russia, Kenya and other countries where wikileaks has revealed damning information about corruption and collusion.

I stand corrected, but I'm not aware of a single prosecution based on these leaks.

All I hear are calls to prosecute wikileaks, Assange and Bradley Manning, what happened to all those happy, cute whistle-blower laws?

Just goes to show that we ain't all equal.

These government leaders all over the world are as terrible as the criminals they harass everyday. If these reports were about some little powerless man somewhere, I'm certain their lives wld've been ruined by now.

The chief Wikileaker who the U.S. promised today to prosecute said his Internet site was just beginning to unload its diplomatic secrets and said the documents will skewer "lying, corrupt and murderous leadership from Bahrain to Brazil - ABC

Anarchism is sounding like a good philosophy right now.

Men sure can't be free until they rid themselves of all these oppressors and their hypocritical laws.

^^ You mean you've not see Boondocks before?

eku_bear you are white, confess I must confess, I didn't see it until the 3rd season myself.

McGruder needs to bring that show back!

^^ what's up uncle Ruckus?  .  j/k

I wish my people had a Lincoln or Washington to fight for them in the 60s. Treat others right if you can. But treat your people waaaay better!

[quote author=bk.babe97y link=topic=616372.msg7858936#msg7858936 date=1299450552]Hhahahahahahah. ROFLMAO!

Meanwhile, I found that long lost tape Eko Ile always talked about him pounding EzeUche out when the was kids. Notice Eko-Ile's mohawk. . . . bad azzz nicca!

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/futuresport/201103/pint-sized-pin-machine-8-year-old-wrestling-champ[/quote]Hahaha Great video! That kid was raised right! did you see his foot work at 1:37mins?

fstranger3:
^^^

I dont do anything wrong

I have always wanted to confuse you. That was intentional.


Still working on who you really are.

Haha, I think those pics are more responsible for my confusion.

I really wish you good luck though. keep at it, It is possible, I'm sure time is on your side too 

Like Tolstoy once said; "If I cannot unravel matters, there will always be time"

BTW, that was a good thread on SW Social criticism, I know your otas will turn it into an ethnic-fest soon. We trust you to keep them busy!

[quote author=isale_gan2 link=topic=590933.msg7858313#msg7858313 date=1299443281]What?!  You lost me.  What a day on NL.  

At first I thought you were responding to naijababe (i think her and FStranger's quotes got intermingled somewhere).  Who exactly is Isale supposed to be sharing a body with?[/quote]O ga o! see confusion! I was actually responding to naijababe. I think Fstranger quoted Naijababe wrong so that kinda confused me. I'll fix it

[quote author=naijababe ]How did you know? Were you two closet lesbobooooooo?

Oga Kilode?! Agree with you on Ifa philosophy, more suited to us than some Middle Eastern philosophers.

On a very different note, anyone seen the Adjustment Bureau? Not a bad movie, the last scene is the shiznit.[/quote]I know, I'm tired of all the hotep and imhoteps. Na by force to build pyramid?  

On freewill, yes ke!

I'll check that movie out too. BTW I had this funny feeling you and Isale are the same person. Anonymous forums makes you imagine things sometimes, I know.

Oga Kilode doth protest too much.    You're still a Peacemaker Soul no matter how you want to market yourself.  Sango Warrior koo, Hello Kitty

Haha, Isale is extra feisty today

Damn @ at the shape of that bella. Damn!!

Whose photo is that? Nigeria1? Na Bashorun Musiwa's babe? Nice red-hot lipstick!

This is embarrassing

[quote author=isale_gan2 link=topic=590933.msg7855368#msg7855368 date=1299409159]And you say you're not a "Peacemaker Soul."  Yeah, right!  [/quote]Hahaha. I just think religion is such a terrible thing to fight over, at the end of the day, both sides aren't certain about what they are killing themselves for. Only Jesus and Mohammed(peace be upon him) Should really fight over the religion they founded. I'll love to watch that one   

So, I view Ifa from a non-religious point; a philosophy based on the time tested observations of our sages, with answers that are peculiar to us and our environment. Not necessarily a religion that cannot be changed or tweaked to fit present realities.

I.e, I don't expect people to Keep looking for an eye awodi for some sacrifice, if The bird becomes extinct, Should that Kill the message Behind that act? I'm sure some Ifa purists will disagree, but hey, that's their wahala.

BTW, I'm really interested in your answer to Katsumoto's questions.

I enjoy Cap28's posts also (when he's not too deep into that conspiracy thing) the west don't need no love from me.

What I do not like about some afrocentrists( I assume he's one) is the fixation with Egypt and Arabs. What is wrong with Ifa, voodoo, Aro chukwu long juju, or any other obviously African beliefs, religion and philosophies? Not fancy enough?

Awww, Did he commit suicide outta shame? eeyah