₦airaland Forum

richmanrichard:
wake me up when it happens. call d igbos whatever name u choose but animals are not civilised. The zoo does not understand gentleness. Na una be d main noisemakers.The animals(fulanis) are just looking at you( yorubas) as weak n food, but they tremble when we(igbos) speak because we too can bite.

But you guys have never spoken, that’s the problem

And I won’t allow you to insult the SW. who the hell are you ?

I am from the SW and I harbor no such ill feeling towards the SE

Stop this please

But the western nations are weird and kinda accomodating at thesame time

Imagine bunch of whites in an african country waving some strange flags with public address systems

Funny stuff

How many people actually make up the Nigerian Diaspora?

Seems there is a Nigerian in every nation on earth?

Mad

Nigerians are one of the most violent africans

Ghana our west african neighbour, on the other hand is so peaceful

Dunno where we got it wrong

I was watching a video on a Video blogger's visit to Accra, Ghana

When he was having some coconut water, and threw the straw's wrapper on the ground, there was correction from ghanaians, telling him not to litter their streets

Nigeria sha

Ghanaians also observe pedestrian crossings and actually wait, without horning, for pedestrians to cross the road

We need a change really.. even on this forum, everyone seems so aggressive, desperate to insult at any slight instance

As I told a friend of mine, a bini son, what Edos should have done was the following :

1) sign an Mou with the German government to pay a fraction of all the monies that accrued to the particular musuems during the period those artifacts were in their possession

2) Keep the artifacts in Germany and continue to pay a fraction of revenues to Edo

It is obvious the artefacts are more lucrative in european nations

Look at this mess... smh

More reasons why white folk say we blacks have a lower IQ than other races

dirtydiva:
Devil go groan in extreme pain because he don loose his 70% investment on earth

truth

Dogasas:
Hahaha you make me remember my father when I was younger.

The man get money but if you ask am na war. Even if he gives you ehn he go first rubbish you till you begin to think na because of 5k i dey collect this kind insult.

Meanwhile if the man go party the next day he will go and spoil everybody with drinks and all sorts of orisirisi and even give some people money for transport.

In a nut shell, he no care about him children welfare but will rather use the money to be impressing outsiders.

I can never forget around 2013 I was in school then. I asked this man for 20k he just dey squeeze face. Next Saturday he don buy Toyota matrix wey he no even need. Meanwhile he get like 3 motor for house e no fit even reason give him pikin one make e dey manage. Chai na why I like hausa people Sha. They love their children alot.

That's deep

Will there be more rape? Perhaps a rise in the population?

I believe porn is limiting alot of people tho, me included.

The thing is porn makes you live out your fantasy without actually living out your fantasy; a deception

But then again maybe it decreases infidelity/cheating

Would love to see a world without porn though, just for a worldwide reset, just to see what happens.

NorthernSerene:
Hmm! But bro those 2 are wolves in sheeps clothing.

this present admin is worse.

Buhari never for once showed this much interest in apprehending the bandits. And did Not utter a word of condemnation against the murderous herdsmen. I feel he is highly tribalized along with all his security chiefs, fighting a war against one section of the country.

I pray Igboho and MNK will come out victorious.

Amen

Would love to see the blueprint of this model..

If it does not include the ban of street hawkers, it will be ineffective

I hope this thread resurrects

Simple as it sounds, Proper Urban planning will lift Nigeria out of poverty

Another reason other races say Africans have a lower IQ

Thought generation had been privatized


Confused

Speaktruth88:
Some men please. Some of us God blessed with brain bigger than preek.

I get fine wife for house, go do follow smelly olosho community kpekus make she come kill me give me disease. Then wife and children go dey swear for me while devil dey give fire whip. Abeg.

I have found that the reason poverty is generational in Nigeria, some men no dey use head at all.

Agreed!

We men need to know that woman is woman

Manage what you have at home and be content!

Southern lands deserve control of their resources, not presidency

I love them! So cute !

Niger deltans and their pidgin, always a vibe !

Not even a word of condemnation from buhari on the terroristic herdsmen since that menace began

Clearly a biased presidency

Doesn’t look like the woman who slapped him for stealing meat from her pot

I don’t believe this

They should first fix the corruption in the ports which is driving Agro exporters to other west African countries with more efficient ports

Some of my friends who are into agro exports told me how customs banned all exports from Nigeria at some Point earlier this year because of apparent congestion in the ports (sounds dubious because exports only account for 5% of port space, import is the majority)

The reason they banned all the exports is because they had planned to increase export levies. I know this because they started contacting known exporters unofficially to tell them they can help smuggle thesame banned products like charcoal outside for export, but they will have to pay 5times more in levies. And mind you, in this new arrangement they won’t requit any amount to the FG.

PeaceJoyLove:
What a pity!

A Nigerian name doesn't automatically award anyone her citizenship. His/her parents maybe, be he/she may not. There are many of them abroad who aren't Nigerians, and shouldn't claim her. There is nothing like being a Nigerian by blood. A Nigerian is one the day he/she steps around here with proofs and awarded the Nigerian citizenship. How can you call someone who has not step his/her feet in Nigeria a Nigerian. Does not have the Nigerian accent, cannot move around but with fear, does not know anyone here, does not even know much about our culture except what is online, has not held in his/her hands naira, has not done anything in Nigeria. Is that one a Nigerian? This kind of person relates only with the success of Nigeria, but when the negative sides of Nigeria like scamming, corruption, low standard of life come up, he/she disowns Nigeria. Na that person be Nigerian? I have met many of them, and I always say it to their faces. Some are even on Nairaland claiming even tribes of their parents are instead of claiming Nigeria first. They haven't been to Nigeria oooo; yet, what they read online have shaped them. Such aren't Nigerians yet. But they can.

But guess what? I have been able to motivate about 10 people who I didnt know to come and take the Nigerian passport. They love it. They were scared of insecurity, but after their visitation (3 of them), they were so surprised how safe Lagos is. Lol. The way I convinced them is to ask them who knows them? Are they popular? So, if they tell only people who will not expose them they are coming, how will they be kidnapped? They thought about it, and came. I told them not to even let me know. I refused to know. But funny, the 3 of them grew huge trust in me that they had to just involve me. And I was careful. They visited their embassies as they land (first mission) so they can be "schooled" how to behave here. And they realised everything I told them was accurate. They got everything done fast. When they held their green passports, they were so fulfilled. I saw great joy in them. I was proud again of Nigeria with what I saw in them. They have NINs, Bank accounts (naira and dollars), passports, one has told me she is returning for her voters card to be able to vote. I was astonished, but funny, INEC said we can apply online..so, let's see if she will be able to apply.

I am still encouraging many out there who are just Nigerians by name or mouth to come home and pick up the Nigerian citizenship officially. You can be a Nigerian only if you do this. And the benefits are so many I cannot count.

Please, do not tell people in the village you are coming. Also, tell only people you trust abroad, and find one person you can trust. That's all you need. No one will kidnap you if you stay only in Lagos or Abuja, get your stuff done, and check out fast. When you start visiting family members around, or your parents start calling family members to assist you is when you are exposed. So cut off your parents if they are parrots. 2 weeks away from them will not kill you. Cut off anyone who is a parrot, but make sure someone abroad in your base who you trust talks with you every hour. I mean it. Maybe by chat and then hear your voice daily. And keep diary of your tour. Send them to your person abroad. Give the person the embassy contact too. The fellow knows what to do as soon as something looks suspicious. Do your thing yourself, and get out. You are an adult.

If you trust no one, land in Lagos and move straight to your embassy. Tell them your mission and let them know you trust no one and want their support and guide. You will be helped. Trust me. One person did this, returned to the US, and then phoned me after she came. And I was happy for her. Funny, the second visit, she visited me. I did not even expect it as I was not bothered. "Mine is to give suggestions". I dont even want to know.

Goodluck to guys/gals with Nigerian parents out there.

You deserve a position In the Nigerian govt

Nigerians are eating from your efforts cos forex is coming in thru these diasporans

Ghana dwarfs nigeria in their relations with diasporan blacks, yet this sleeping and lazy giant is there lagging behind

I also know a Brit of Nigerian descent who moved here permanently since 2017

I recently got privy to some concering information about the following:

- Nigerian Customs (Ports) apparently banned some agro products' exports (e.g Charcoal) because they wanted to raise the levies on those products unofficially, thereby reducing the forex we receive from said agro exports. Also Note: they then started allowing those exports unofficially, but at 5x the original cost and they do this unofficially meaning they don't requit any moneys to the FG

- Cost of production in Nigeria is higher than other west african countries for thesame agro products e.g Sesame Seeds.. therefore buyers will prefer to buy from those cheaper countries, and also, entrepreneurs will leave nigeria to those cheaper countries e.g Ghana and other west african countries

-The insecurity in Nigeria is also making prices of raw materials sky rocket

- Take this case study: Nigeria accounts for 40% of global Shea Nut Production, but Ghana who have 4% of global Shea Nut Production export more Shea butter (the processed shea nut- the finished product) than Nigeria

-Nigeria is the Number one producer of cassava in the world, but we import about 90% of our starch (a by product of cassava)

-in 1950 we were the no1 producer of palm oil (40% of global output), but now we only account for about 3% of global output. If we had maintained that 40% since the 50s, we would have been making a guaranteed 20 billion USD per annum from this agro product- mind you this is not including post processing to palm kernel nut, and other value added products.. and the irony is that we made only 26 Billion USD in 2019 from crude oil.. so one product (palm oil) would have made us 20 billion USD, (and we have over 100 agro products.. yet we only focus on oil)

- if the Nigeria Export Promotion Council start doing their jobs instead of just sitting down and just collecting salaries, this country can really start increasing our forex

All through all these, corruption is the bane of our productivity. E.g Someone bringing tomatoes from the north will have to add 10% or more to the cost of that raw material due to bribing soldiers at road blocks along the way from the north to the cities in the south.

What is the way forward Naija

I feel there are better candidates than tinubu

Peter obi is bright
Yemi Osinbajo is bright
Akinwumi Adesina is bright
Ngozi okonjo iweala is bright

Tinubu is not better than any of the above

sofiscatedmoron:
Men wise up

I believe you have a mother, sisters?

9jaRealist:
Generally, we do but it’s getting much better (and development is a PROCESS)…
The Lagos Road Code (enacted under Fashola) mandates streetlights, sidewalks, signage and markings.

Perhaps the older roads (there are over 3000 roads in Lagos) and FEDERAL roads have not yet caught up…
But at least all relatively recent Lagos roads (including the 450 inners streets done by Ambode) meet the Code.

Meanwhile, if the environment in most of Lagos are not well-kept, look no further than the CITIZENS themselves…
People trade on sidewalks, piss/defecate on the streets, litter the streets, block drainages, steal manhole covers, railings, etc.

At some point CITIZENS/residents have to bear their own share of responsibility with the government (and pay taxes!)…
Because Nigeria’s condition (and future) is ultimately the culmination of the actions of ALL Nigerians, by commission or omission!
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Great post as always..

On your last point, I think it is through fines and law enforcement that you will get that compliance from citizens.

Then compliance will become a culture and you would hardly need any penalties or threats

Yoruba vs Igbo everyday

We are all Africans.

This is not even healthy competition because you wish evil for each other.

If Igbo should rise Yoruba will benefit

If Yoruba should rise Igbo will benefit

How old are these people who stay online hating another tribe while their mates are CEOs of their own companies, making partnerships all over the globe

You clannish inbreds

The buhari government has made some unreasonable and unwise decisions

Imagine borrowing $11billion for lagos-Calabar rail. why not power ? That would have made more sense!

I stopped reading when I saw this : “ Obiozor, a former Ambassador to the United States of America, ”

Why won’t he support the continued existence of Nigeria