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NairalandHowTo:
...but the accused refused to pay after enjoying himself.

Wondering what the accused enjoyed here poking Poo

ochejoseph:
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[b]Issue Number 4: Demerits of the Biafra agitation and Arewa exit declaration.

It was Micheal Crichton who said “if you don’t know history you don't know anything, you are like a leaf who does not know it is part of a tree."
Today Puerto Rico is begging to lose its statehood and join the US as its 51st state, South Sudan the world's newest nation is currently in coma with no end in sight to the infighting for power by her political elite. It’s not about chasing people out of a land or claiming you want Biafra it’s about the huge consequences of what some of our friends are asking for...

Salient issues

A. If Biafra is granted independence as some want that will automatically transform Igbo's into foreigners in Nigeria, a nation they contributed immensely to build.

Now...
Which country in the world will allow foreigners to control 80 % of the commerce within its territory? It will be against National security to do so, except the capital of Biafra will be Abuja.

B. If Biafra secede Will the Arewa dominated "new" Nigeria allow Igbo's who by this time are non-nationals to still hold on to 70 % of the real estate which they control in the capital?

C. Many of the Nigerian flagged ships are Igbo owned, with Biafra coming into the picture they will automatically lose their privileged rights under the Cabotage laws and even go bankrupt because they automatically become foreign flagged ships with little or no expertise in foreign shipping and the huge demands

D. It will be odd to see Goods from Aba the China of Africa and Onitsha paying import duty just to cross the Niger Bridge into Asaba! ,!!! Yes that will be an export terminal if the agitation succeed, this will reduce the competitiveness of these products in terms of pricing.

E. Our current laws limits foreign equity in local banks, even Jaiz Nigeria’s only Islamic Bank has more Igbo shareholders than arewa Muslim shareholders, if that is the case imagine the Igbo shareholding and equity in traditional banks! What happens to these investments by hard working Igbo men and women? Will the law be changed overnight?

E. The Nigerian Civil service is dominated by Igbo's, comparative to their population nationally they have taken more than their fair share , will the over saturated states Eastern civil service struggling to pay salaries absorb them? How will the new nation cope with the huge number of pensioners from the east under the national payroll?

Qatar with all its huge resources powdered by gas and other petroleum resources is currently feeling the heat of the blockade by GCC nations, its only land border is with Saudi Arabia this route serves as the only link for the supply of critical resources and it is currently closed, the proposed Biafra although with some little orifices is virtually a landlocked region the Igbo man is too mobile and enterprising to be confined to a landlocked nation. Therefore those supporting Biafran agitation must avoid parochial sentiments and look at the bigger picture.

On the other hand my Arewa brothers who are banking on free crude oil money after chasing the Igbo's away must go back to the drawing board. It is sad that they fail to realize that once the South east goes, the South South will joyfully exit, and as we all know their agitation will not be as peaceful as IPOB who present themselves for practice training with live bullets by drunk officers and men of the Nigerian police and army, even the middle belt might not be willing to stay after the fragmentation and trust the highly educated Yoruba nation they have all the ingredients and capacity to start and sustain a viable new country.

As at today many of the northern states cannot sustain themselves, Benue my home state inclusive, with all the noise about food production and food basket there is widespread hunger, desperation and hopelessness in the land. The Northern healthcare system is driven by the population they want to expel, 9 out of every 10 pharmacy and chemist in the north 8 are owned by Igbo's.
The educational system in the core north is on life support thanks to Boko Haram. We have failed to properly manage the industries bequeathed to us by the late Sir Ahamadu Bello the Sardaunan Sokoto today their carcasses are scattered all over the region. If there is a time we need entrepreneur’s and investors to come to our region it is now !!!.

Many of those who have joined the band wagon of chase them away and Biafra agitation have not seen war, and some are under the influence of tramadol, alcoholic drinks and other substances which they abuse , nevertheless there are genuine agitators with sufficient grounds to call for a divorce of the marriage of 1914, they have issues which needs to be addressed, this is why I believe the decision the Buhari administration to pursue the policy of 97% and 5% as soon as he was inaugurated was the worse decision of his presidency so far.

Furthermore, the decision to completely throw away the entire recommendations of the national conference without sieving through to implement some of its nation saving recommendations is an action we will continue to regret for many years to come. With the current administration showing no regard for the constitution, court orders or the rule of Law, citizens are beginning to copy these dangerous precedents by abrogating to themselves powers which even the state does not have, as manifested by these haphazard declaration's and counter declaration which will further weaken whatever is left of the Nigerian state.

It is instructive to note that the general feeling among Nigerians who genuinely have the interest of the nation at heart is that there is an urgent need to restructure or tweak the framework of Nigerian state in order to prevent an imminent collapse and descent into lawlessness and anarchy.

Finally, just like my Eastern family my Northern family must recognized that we all need each other, No ethnic nationality can claim to know all, and no region is entirely self-sustaining as such we must stair up the Nigerian spirit of innovation and seek for ways to permanently resolve our differences, salvage our crumbling economy and preserve whatever is left of our common humanity.

May God Bless the Federal Republic Of Nigeria


[b]Oche Joseph Otorkpa is a fellow of the Royal Society for Public health UK
And Author of the Unseen Terrorist

Well Written. Thumbs up

I have been ruminating on this whole Biafra issue and keep asking myself: What if?

The Biafrans would have succeeded in putting themselves in a very disadvantaged position if Biafra had seceded. South Sudan is a case study to reference. I agree completely, things will never be the same in South Sudan.

Those agitating for Biafra are simply power-drunk with incurable quest for personal aggrandizement as typified in the present Nigerian society. The leaders don't care. Nigeria or Biafra repentance is far-fetched.
Things don't get better by division. Things get better by patriotism. If you aren't patriotic in Nigeria, you won't be in Biafra. Becareful what you wish for.

Long live Nigeria

Peace!

laudate:
Wow!! I just love this quote. "Loyalty begets loyalty. We are grossly deficient in this aspect towards Nigeria. You don't openly declare disloyalty to your father's land and still expect to be given a pat on your shoulder for your open betrayal or pampered for your lack of allegiance. Who does that?" Oga, may I request your permission to use this phrase in my subsequent posts.....?

Go ahead my friend, don't forget to make it a quotation.

This is Nigeria APC gaining momentum in the East. Where is APGA today? A political party that was formed by the East and for the East.

I keep saying, Biafra is dead on arrival. Igbos can never unite for Biafra.

If Igbos were serious, they would have made APGA the most formidable political party in Nigeria and leverage on the platform to challenge the status quo for better voice for the Igbos. But no Igbo is interested in that. They are comfortable dinning with the same Nigeria they feel is the cog in their wheel of progress.

It's only the naived youths who chant Biafra because history eludes them. The elders know Nigeria is meant to be one irrespective of any group.

Long live Nigeria.

Peace

dlondonbadboy:
Are the Hausas ready for another civil war? This is just a battle between the Hausa and God's children. Everyone can go their way without a drop of blood or a sound of gun but when you share the same country with animals in human skin you should be ready for any thing.

.....and without mincing words I can tell the world that igbos are more than ready.

Igbos are not ready. Nigeria has a standing army. One of the best in the world. How many Igbos are in the ranks and files of the Nigerian Army? Let not start what we can not finish.

We make ourselves foreigners in our own land (Nigeria) by our dispositions and actions, hence our deprivation and marginalisation.
I know, we can all work together to change this mindset my friend.

We can all become better and change the status quo. Loyalty begets loyalty. We are grossly deficient in this aspect towards Nigeria. You don't openly declare disloyalty to your father's land and still expect to be given a pat on your shoulder for your open betrayal or pampered for your lack of allegiance. Who does that?

I would rather agitate for true federalism than agitate for Biafra that is a mirage.

Long live Nigeria

Peace

escohido1:
@manson 1: sorry for wat happened o.I once had an encounter of such nature with Gtbank and I routed my complaint through their complaints unit and it was resolved amicably.
please send a mail to complaints@gtbank.com.I assure u DAT the issue will be resolved.

There is no issue to resolve. The GTB staff does not have access to the customer's money.

The guy just wanted to see if the customer could help him on personal ground.

Op, should leave it at that.
If Op reports the staff, he would be sacked, it's unethical as bank staff.

There is no joy in depriving the guy of his food just because of his bold but harmless request.

Le2money:
Very possible bro cox I av once had a gfrnd and after playing with her (sex) and I fell asleep.....I woke up suddenly in the middle of d night to find my thing in her mouth as strong as it used to wen am even awake to do it mysev....it still used to gt me thinking also BT I blved it based on what experience have had

Damn! It still sounds ludicrously incongruous, bro

How do you rape a guy who is unconscious when his 'Johnson' is asleep? It's very confusing to me, unless there's a drug that wake 'Johnson' even if the owner is unconscious.

Is this one even news? Two drivers fight is a way of life in Lagos

...and the jobless moderator moved it to frontpage

Let me borrow this one...

End time Lecturer

Limitednow:
http://www.socialtimesng.net/2017/06/fg-whistleblowers-n375-8m/

They were paid a total of N375.8 million?

These guys are the real deal.

Not lost souls scamming and yahooing+ when they could invest their time meaningfully. They should ask...what's that chap's name? - Dammy krane on the fate of scammers.

pazienza:
If this is is not Psychosis with delusional complex, I don't know what it is.


Good day Sir.

# Operation Noah's Ark

It's definitely wisdom, Sir. I see, you have already re-branded the movement - "Operation Noah's Ark". I like the code name but I don't like the mission.

All the same, I respect your opinion and your wishes. I pray you have what you seek.

Peace!

pazienza:
Well, you can have your say, but the majority of us Igbo Biafrans will have our day, as the sit at home order proved.

There is always the option of naturalizing as a Nigerian, that is if your beloved fellow Nigerians don't confiscate your property and Chase you out, as they are already threatening.

A person can not be greater than his people.

Majority may not necessarily be right. We are in a country where majority are very docile, they fall into the majority without forethought.


Sit at home proved nothing. An average industrious Igbo man can never sit at home for 48hrs on a flimsy excuse of proving a point that Biafra has come to stay. That can only happen in the village not in the urban areas. Instead of Biafra, let seek true federalism. where each unit has greater control on its affairs.

Our problem is not Biafra or Nigeria. Our problem is us, we as leaders. Biafra will create more problems than solutions, Sir

stephanie11:
Whereas Article 1 (2) of the United Nations Charter recognises the “principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples”, this, obviously, does not grant any group the right to arbitrarily usurp the self-determination right of others.

The Urhobo Nation totally rejects such unforgivable disrespect that touches on our very existence. Indeed, the unilateral inclusion of the Urhobo Nation in the flag or map of Biafra is an abhorrent, and condemnable threat to our people. It is an unacceptable attempt to suppress our own right to self-determination. We will never tolerate it and it must stop forthwith. We are cautioning against this trend of arbitrariness and disregard for the rights of others because we know that such a ‘conquest mentality’ has never promoted sustainable peace in human history.

The Urhobo Nation believes in the unity of the Nigeria Federation. Our preference, as a major strategic partner in our Federation, is to work hard to correct its imperfections, not to break it up into bits and pieces.

My best parts of the article. You don't force others into accepting your agenda. As an Igbo, my allegiance lies in Nigeria - my motherland

Chanchit:
Which kyn wahala be this, you want Biafra and someone is helping you get it, instead of thanking them una dey yarn rubbish again.

E be like say FFK get maru for head, middle belt and south to stand with who?

Just my thought. My people claim Nigeria is not their country and the north is courageous enough to threaten them to leave but they want to stay. Why fight to stay now?

As if Biafra is the solution to our problems. The same people who make a mess of Nigeria are the same people who are going to lead the same Biafra. The cycle of selfishness continues

We can make Nigeria work.

EnuguDadImoMom:
O boy, you lack sense, you write like a grown up kid. How old is this one self... gerrrahere meen

6 going on 7.

EnuguDadImoMom:
Brexit, referendum or any other word we coin out tomorrow simply mean one, we are tired sharing the same country with you, and we want to be on our own. We want Biafra. Damn it, is that too hard for some of you guys to grab. We are tired of the damn unsuccessful marriage, we want divorce.

So who is holding you? You have all the liberty to walk and leave us alone. You're in our country and becoming a nuisance. I take it that you have nowhere to call home hence your continuous sojourn in our country. You're the only beggar with misplaced and foolish choices.

EnuguDadImoMom:
Old propaganda, 30th May sit at home has killed all your lies about Igbos not trusting themselves. Igbos want Biafxit, so shut the hell up and stop talking rubbish.

You mean, they don't want Biafra again? It's now Biafxit they want. What a rebranding, almost sounding like Brexit.

Confused and power-hungry set of peeps

deedeedee1:
Nigeria will separate whether you like it or not. You better prepare for the worse to come.

Who are the people that will separate Nigeria? Biafra or you? It's easier said bro. Nigeria will always be Nigeria. Forget the fairy tale stories

Cooly100:
Mister, you will wait till eternity for that to happen...If French revolution had waited for meek and gullible people like you...they won't be where they are today...

Biafra is a dream, it's ok to dream. We will all wake up when realisation hit us. For now let savour our sleep and dream away the time.

Here's the thing, igbos are one of the richest if not the richest in Africa, if these people believe in the Biafran dream, the wise thing to fasttrack the process is to develop the region, that alone will incite home coming of the scattered believers. Igbos will rather develop Nigeria (Abuja and Lagos) than the Biafran states. Tell me which Igbo will keep on dreaming at the expense of his treasures abroad.

Cooly100:
Lead a movement to purge ourselves of this trait, that has be going on since 1914, and I will believe you...

It's not a movement. It should be a conscious effort like true repentant. It's a personal undertaking by each and everyone of us.

36STATES:
Have't you heard that your people are very untrustworthy?
No other people have been consistently labeled untrustworthy in Africa than Yorubas.
How are we sure you are not going to betray us again?
I have dealt with Housas many times, at least you are safe if no religion is involved. For a Yorobaman, it is simply hard to say.

To disabuse your mind, am not Yoruba. Am one of the wise men from the East. Untrustworthiness and dishonesty is entrenched among the leaders, it's not a Yoruba or Hausa or Igbo thing. It's leadership deficiency in Africa. Unless we purged ourselves of this trait, we will continue to move in circle

smartty68:
Crime is the true pride of a common Nigerian

I disagree sir.

The Nigerians I knew were the most honest people to walk the earth.

Civil servants had honors. The police, soldiers had respect and honors.

We practically worshipped one of our primary school mates when we learnt his dad was a civil servant.

The attitudes nowadays are UnNigerian. Men of God are despicably ungodly. Desperate people are desperate people. It's NOT Nigeria, it's the person.

SirJeffry:
From his words, there's surely disunity among the regions of the nation so why the forced marriage?

Of course, there has always been disunity among the Easteners/Southeners.

Biara failed during Ojukwu and will always be dead on arrival. The movement is shrouded in uncertainty. Even the igbos themselves don't trust one another. Let alone the minority regions like Calabar and Akwa Ibom and Rivers. There is fear in some quarters that the Anambrans would want to hijack the Biaran entity, dominate and enslave others.
The supporters are the selfish minority who doesn't know the underlying motive for the movement.

Ojuwku was this close, but he was discovered to be a fraud by his own people. He lost. Uwazurike came on board and used it to bargain his selfish interest with the Nigerian govt, he is now history. Am not surprised with Kanu, he will toe the same path as his predecessors. While the not so smart followers will die for a cause that is not genuine.

Instead of exerting our energy fighting the common enemy - ethnic sentiments, bigotry tendencies, we are wasting it on a selfish course that is not tenable.

I support true federism, not sectional breakup. We are too divided to break up to make up. We can all make Nigeria the country we yearn for.

Long live Nigeria

maverickdude:
I weak bro
So disappointing for a team in the final

Madrid is not Barca with their "don't dirty", fanciful football.

Madrid plays attacking and tactical football. That's what make them best

toseen7:
Some Refeeres can be stupid sha....

The referees weren't idiots when they yellow-carded almost all Madrid players in 1st half for flimsy offences?

Shits happen in football.

Goooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllll

By the way, it's Juv 1 Madrid 4

Not even a single attempt at goal in 2nd half...did UEFA tell Juv they were in final?

Airtel card to Cuadroit..

Gooooaaaaaaal

Juv 1 3 Madrid

#HalaMadrid

mightyleks:
No am a Chelsea fan.... I like Ronaldo but buffon has got to win something extra ordinary

90% of Barca fans are Chelsea fans. How do I know? All my pals and loved ones supporting Chelsea are also Barca supporters.

Am a neutral fan but I root for Madrid tonight

Why do I have the feelings that supporters of Juventus are Barca fans who are trying to console themselves and spite at @RealMadrid.

Most Nigerians are simply blinded by religious and tribal sentiments, they fail to see where Nigeria is heading under PMB. The future is promising, we don't just see it. We were so complacent by our ephemeral status under the immediate past government at the expense of our future. Common wealth were shared by few.

For the fact that things are looking bleak now, means we are in real change. Change has a price. You want peace, you go to war and in war, there are always casualties. You can not have change without casualties. We all know the direction where we are going. We need to be patience and contribute our quota in order to actualise that change.

But when we sit down and find nothing good in a leader because his religion does not align with some of us, his culture is alien to some of us, we will all lose. Selfless followers make a selfless leader better.

Our tribe-man who has collective interest of ours at heart would never do anything differently. Disloyalty to our country is the bane of our progress.

Long Live PMB!

Long Live the people of Nigeria!!

Long Live Nigeria!!!