₦airaland Forum

malali:
This recent tendency to vilify the North of Nigeria under the guise of addressing extremism and radicalism is not only misguided but dangerously reductive. It’s an insult to the diverse realities of the region, its people, and the complex issues they face. To paint the entire North with a broad brush of lawlessness and violence while turning a blind eye to the very real grievances that fuel protests is not only irresponsible but also intellectually lazy.

Yes, the North has its challenges, but so do the South and every other part of this great nation. Let’s not pretend that we are all on the same page when it comes to the myriad issues that plague Nigeria. Our problems may manifest differently, but the underlying frustrations—economic hardship, inflation, and poor governance—are common threads that bind us. If the protests in the North have been loud, they echo the cries for justice and equity that resonate in every corner of the country.

Your narrative suggests that northern voices are not to be taken seriously, yet here we are, facing a staggering 39% inflation in less than a year, with petrol prices skyrocketing by 500%. To label those protesting this dire situation as “rascals” is not only disrespectful but also trivializes the urgency of their grievances. It’s easy to dismiss the cries for help when one is seated comfortably in a privileged position, detached from the realities that many Nigerians face daily.

Let’s talk about the #EndSARS protests, which were not isolated to one region.They swept across the nation, igniting passions and highlighting a collective demand for accountability and reform. The toll gate that was burnt, an act of desperation and anger, was not solely a northern affair. It was a reflection of nationwide discontent with the system that has failed to protect the very people it purports to serve. You cannot pick and choose which protests deserve recognition while labeling others as mere acts of chaos.

The insinuation that northern politicians are solely to blame for the plight of northern youths is a cheap shot. It deflects responsibility away from the systemic issues that have plagued Nigeria for decades. We cannot continue to allow politicians—of any region—to destroy the future of our youths while they stash away their ill-gotten gains abroad. If we are to grow as a nation, we need to hold all our leaders accountable, irrespective of their geographical affiliations.

To suggest that any criticism or expression of dissatisfaction in the North is inherently extremist is not only ignorant but also deeply harmful. It perpetuates a false narrative that undermines the legitimate concerns of millions of Nigerians. We are not asking for sympathy; we are demanding respect and acknowledgment of our rights as citizens of this great country. Our votes matter, and so do our protests. If you can rally support during an election, you should be willing to listen to the voices of those who feel abandoned by the system.

We all share the same destiny. A prosperous South cannot thrive on the back of a neglected North. If the North remains in a deplorable state, it will drag the entire nation down. The progress recorded in any region of Nigeria will be inherently linked to the stability and growth of every other region.

So let’s put an end to this narrative of vilification. If you want to engage in a meaningful discourse about Nigeria’s future, do so with an understanding of the complexities that define our diverse nation. Instead of hiding behind tired stereotypes, let’s tackle the real issues that face us all. The North deserves better than to be a scapegoat for the failings of our leaders and our society.

If you think you can keep spewing your uninformed rhetoric without consequences, think again. We will not be silenced, and we will not be dismissed. The North will rise, not in defiance but in solidarity with all of Nigeria, demanding a better future for everyone.

This write up is hypocritical
1) A prosperous south can not thrive on the back of a neglected north? Neglected by who exactly northern leaders right?

2) The North deserves better than to be a scapegoat for the failings of our leaders and our society.?
The igbos have been the scapegoat for the failure of Nigerian leaders even though the igbos have not led this country since the biafran war , the national resentment of igbos seals the bond of ONE NIGERIA since they were defeated in a one Nigeria war , the igbos are blamed for everything, even the so called ENDSARs protest was tagged an igbo prostet , even this particular hunger protest that the igbos refused to protest was tagged an igbo gaslighted protest

Confirm4real:
Rubbish!



Some family members might be hungry o

And what's his business with hungry families?

jaksmillioniar:
Ibo fools evrybody is a billioniar wen most are from drug dey worship money too much why buy casket dat u use to bury someone wit dat money wen pple are hungry.chrck well dis fool will have pple in his family dat are in povarty

A poor man calling a rich man who decides to spend his money the way he wants a fool?

I wonder why people from this part of the world feels rich people owe them something, that sort of entitlement is the root of all evil

Namaster:
The guy is either a LIAR or a FOOL!

I hope it's the former because spending #130M on something you are going to BURY forever is the PEAK of stupidity.

Also it's going to be an inconvenience for the DEAD guy because sooner or later (probably SOONER), some enterprising young men are going to DIG him up and DESECRATE the grave just to get at that casket.

They'd be foolish NOT to. That's buried TREASURE begging to be excavated.

And when that happens, NOBODY will blame the graverobbers because the body was buried by an IDIOT.

And you think the Egyptians were fools for burying people in pyramids, with all kinds of treasures ?

Draggun:
If you believe this Coffin is worth #130m, put your two hands on your empty skull and pray for sense to locate you.

For a poor person 130 million is alot of money but for the Rich 130 million is like 130k pray for riches to locate you

004gist:
He ensured that over 36 billion debt was erased from Nigeria history and saved over 70 billion dollars. Stabilize the naira... Naira sold for 85 to 125 throughout his period, the economy grew, security was top notch . New agencies were created efcc, ICPC etc to tackle peculiar problems.

Obasanjo remains the best leader.... Two times of him being the president the US president had to visit Nigeria to see his wonders.

He paid debt that's the only thing you mentioned, how was the country making from crude oil during that time?

004gist:
Do u know that Buhari budget was 4 of that?

What did Obasanjo's administration do with the 93$ billion dollars, please

004gist:
You know u are olodo.

Whats the budget from 1999 to 2007?
The total budget was 11.465 trillion and given the average exchange rate of 122.35 per dollar that leaves you with 93.7 billion USD.
Now i leave u with an assignment to check the entire budget of the ministry of power from 1999 to 2007 convert it to dollar using 122.35

93.7 billion dollars? What did Obasanjo's administration do with 93.7 billion dollars?

Salubata:
You and the rest supporters of this cursed Terrorist invading and sending Palestinians out of their land will know no peace

You all will be disgraced in the face of the world from your generation born and unborn

From your generation born and unborn, You'll be sent away from your rightful land, whatever that's yours will be taken from you, despite this no helper will locate you, rather you'll be blamed upon being right.

Death, calamities, destructions and disgrace facing the Palestinians in the hands of invading terrorists Israeli shall be yours and that of your generation born and unborn.

You're all cursed

Nothing will happen to Israel and those supporting Israel , more than 30'000 igbo were killed all over Nigeria, they ran back to their lands and broke away from Nigeria same people who kill igbos all over Nigeria matched into igboland and 3 million were killed that's more than the entire population of Palestinians , they called it a one Nigeria war, I believe igbo women dying from starvation or those who were being raped to death prayed same prayers you are praying now but nothing happened, prayer doesn't work my friend

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
An independent state of Palestine is inevitable

You Want Palestinian independence but hate biafran independence cause Nigeria can't survive without biafrans?

004gist:
Can you give me one linked that indicted obasanjo on that allegation?

Give you Link to online news of 1999-2007 ? I can't give you that

All we know is the Obasanjo administration spent about 16$ on power, they said they would generate 10 MW of power which they never did,I heard that many times on the news on radio station and during campaign

004gist:
Dick head... Its an allegation made by opposition that hasn't been proven. Buhari said he will probe.. Where is the report?

Even ur current power minister acknowledge that there was nothing like 16 billion dollars spent on power

https://punchng.com/obasanjos-8bn-power-plants-helping-nigeria-minister/

My friend keep quiet, the money was investigated from 1999 to 2007 it amounted to 16$ billion which the Obasanjo administration couldn't give account of

AFONJAmiracle:
No be puting go resurrect Mohammed oooo


Make Muslims rest


No need to shout genocide


You expect Russia to fight Ukraine , USA , and USA proxy then survive Abi ?

What Russia is doing in Ukraine is not war , real war will start when nuclear weapons are involved and nobody will win in a war of nuclear weapons cause those weapons are powerful enough to destroy the entire planet earth, Russia has as much nuclear weapons as the US

Itidicious:
Even with this, Russia can't still stand one on one with the United States 😒😒

Both Russia and united States plus the world at large will lose if these two countries go to war , Russia has as much as nuclear weapons as the US and nobody will win in a war of nuclear weapons

Alliswell248:
Biafra people are full of bitterness.

Let's SA deal with them

As if SA knows who is biafra who is Nigeria? She is representing biafra in the miss universe?

004gist:
Since the money was never budgeted for power sooo we could safely said that ur claim was wrong.

You could say that 16 billion was missing not say spent on power... U can't spend what was not budgeted

How old are you? Obasanjo's administration claimed 16$ billion was spent on power, what budget are you talking about again?

Love800:
Okay.

I even thought all those similar trait with 2face will elevate him more. Didn't knew it was the beginning of his downfall.

Anyways, the imitation was too pronounced. Atleast if you want to look like someone, it should not be too revealing. Look at wizkid, wande-coal was his role model in music but he did not act exactly like wande!

He was actually impersonating 2face he had no identity of his own, it's just like alot of Micheal Jackson fans out there who made a career being Michael Jackson impersonators like this guy

004gist:
Talking like a child.... Grow up

The money was looted it was never spent on power simple and short

Love800:
Joe EL. I miss this guy.

The guy was just exactly like tuface.

Was he really imitating tuface or that was his style naturally?

He made extra effort to look sound and sing like 2face , 2face is idoma from benue he has an idoma plus Tiv accent , how did Joe El get that accent when he's not from there?

Pepperdemisback:
But his family celebrated his 100th birthday.

They might celebrate his 100th birthday but he is not

004gist:
What 16 billion dollars? Do u know what 16 billion is?..
Or u just pick unverified news from the opposition like the way they said 48 billions dollars has been stolen under Jonathan.

https://saharareporters.com/2019/07/18/there-was-never-time-nigeria-spent-16bn-our-power-sector-during-obasanjo-era-or-last-46
Nigeria has spent a total of $12.38 billion in the last 46 years. Between 1999 and 2019 Nigeria Spent N2 trillion .

Very good from the screenshot you know such money was never spent on power, I ask again where is the 16$ billion Obasanjo's administration spent on power?

femi4:
You are disputing 101 with 98

How many of you are using your real age. Most time your official age is less than your real age

Good, that's to show the man might not even be up to 98 , he should be in his late 80s he doesn't really know his age

N3TRAL:
Not really.

There are still home births even in the United States.

We're a primitive people who could not form letters, invent paper or parchment and document events until less than 2 centuries ago when ambitious Europeans lured us into signing treaties to surrender our land to them.

Even 70 years ago, many Nigerian villages, towns and communities could not document events.

The most popular source of history that captures events of as recent as the last 50 years in most Nigerian homes is "oral tradition" which is undeniably the worst source of history.

Unfortunately, the offspring and young people from these homes lack the sufficient intelligence to process oral tradition logically and scientifically.

They present myths as evidence to us on Nairaland 😆

Yes , I was talking about us here in Africa not Europe

N3TRAL:
Thank you.

In 2010, they said he was 84.

In 2024, he is 101 abi 102 😆

The thing is that he wasn't even 84 in 2010.

Nigerians are not intelligent. It's documented and facts don't lie.

Alot of Old people guess their age wrongly cause most were not born in the hospital, many of them guess their age according to the seasons

Alsenora:
That you doubt the age claim does not invalidate it. We can't base everything solely on our subjective realities. The same man attested to it while alive and there are videos online to verify his claim.

He claimed he was 84 back in 2010 when he visited TB Joshua

Pepperdemisback:
He was. He was celebrating throughout.
He has been around since maybe 60s. Some people are blessed with longevity. If you are not sick and you don't have problems, you are likely to live long.
Some families are also blessed with it, I know a lot.

He is not up to 100 I remember he visited TB Joshua back in 2010 at the age of 84, he should be 98

frog12:
where is she now? hahahhahhahah
and did she use her education to help the country?

continue to support looters, thieves and idiots
our family does not need to work with thieves !

The country did not sponsor her education her family did and she helped her family

Topman7:
Diezani the educated grand looter and criminal fugitive on the run for almost a decade now, is the person you are hyping like this?

Even if she loots she's not the first and won't be the last

Mckraz01:
If they tell you what we're passing through in Enugu ehh.
All these are media propaganda

Tell us what we are passing through in Enugu

Bobby4090:
Biafran warlords and obidients won't be happy to hear this. The tallest and most luxurious residential tower owned and built by a SS state or SE state is being built in Victoria Island. Oby Ezekwesili and Madam Moughalu should be on suicide watch by now. And by the time the VAT structure is fully remodelled by the National Assembly we'll see Lagos earnings double and beyond the reach of jealous enemy.

We are happy about that, everyone knows Lagos is no man's land
By the way do you know who owns this building?

JASONjnr:
Akwa Ibom solidifyingbits relationship with the west and abandoning Biafra ...

Nice one....

No ipob should wail on my mention....... Same way we North central will align with the west and not with the north.

There are too many ipob-buildings in Lagos no man's land

frog12:
is anything goodluck jonathan did worth its salt? goodluck was just appointing all sorts of women with nothing into positions.

diezani was one of them and still a fugitive

I don't know what you mean by women with nothing
I don't think there is anyone in your family as educated as Diezani Alison-Madueke and I don't think anyone in your family will ever work in those positions she worked in right from the government of Obasanjo