₦airaland Forum

Poem is good for the soul. It unlocks certain powers.

why r u black dudes obsessed with sex sef? stuff like this confirm racist ideas about us being primitive. here i am thinking he's going to say something smart about love and financial progress etc

lol. . .I am goin to respond with something smart after I shake Tameka out of my thoughts.

. . .and after so many centuries displaying the same outward response, why are women still shocked about our obsession. It's not going to change.

I love poems. I choose gift cards based on its poetic message.

Do you like poems?

For clarity I must add that I am describing INDEPENDENT women and majority nowadays are in that category. There is still a few traditional and conservative oneslike yourself. I tip myhat in your reverence


Hey Seun. . .I need an emoticon for a hat

I didn't catch that well

There are many facets through which a man-woman connection occur. For a woman they congregate into love. So that regardless of the medium of her encounter with him. . .if she likes him, she instantly and intuitively begin to formulate how to nurture him. Am I right?

Well, how much do women nurture us nowadays? Most nurture their career and the men feel ignored and envious of her advancement. So the effect is adverse on relationships. . . permanent relationships that is. I am not saying a woman must not have a career but I am wondering if that aspect of nurturing through love has not lost its spiritual connection and what you have left are robo-girls. . .expressing the reality of love as a need but not embracing the sacrifice aspect. This is not to say that the guys dont play an inducive role that pull these girls in that direction to begin with.

Bolly what? You are a troublemaker Of all the sweet and melodious rhythyms in the world you listen to disnumbari! I will get off the music note then.

So going back to an earlier discussion. . .I believe love and sex, both in reality and beyond are links to the spiritual self,a tie of the conscious to the unconscious. I am interested to know why if as you say, love is the most improtant thing in the world, then a lot of women are not in their natural role. There is a progressive depart from traditional gender roles and the effect is damaging to relationships.

lmao. Look at you!

Oh by the way what kind of music do u enjoy listening to?

Shy girl you don't think I could corrupt you. . .knowing that sex comes first for me and other things follow?

Looking at the 1959 election results it is evident that what started in the mid-50s is now manifested into a political advantage for the North. There is clarity here that the North is favored by the British, starting back to the allocation of 50 seats for their representation in Parliament, the reluctance of the Governor General to honor the unanimous agreement by Southerners to obtain independence in 1956 and his deferrence to the North's opposition for the date.

This election result was also an attempt on the part of the authorities in Lagos to buttress their bogus claim that the population density in the North is twice that in the South and thus is translated into a higher turnout and vote for NPC, although it is highly unlikely that the Northerners fully understood the electoral process or whether in fact these vote counts were not dubiously manufactured numbers. But who would be so corrupt as to do such a thing? To reach the nook and corner of the villages and the townships and cities you need contact and communication. . .media presence. How much of that resource did the North have working on its behalf? So let us talk about media coverage and public awareness.

As at 1959, radio broadcast was nationwide and there were four broadcast stations; one in Lagos and one each for the regional capitals of Ibadan, Onitsha and Kaduna. Print media was also widespread in Lagos and the regions. Television broadcast was different. In 1959 Ibadan was the only Nigeria city with TV broadcast and its programms covered the entire Yorubaland as well as boundaries beyond. Ibadan was also the first Nigerian city to have a Univeristy campus. In 1959, the city of Ibadan was the largest city in geographic area and most populous in tropical Africa. What gains could one expect out of these facts?

Meaning that in terms of public relations and social awareness through education and media coverage, Western region and particularly Action Group had the best of advantage working in its favor to reach the most eligible voters, to get the highest turn out on election day and win the election. But why did it not?

Awolowo may very well have won the count but we don't know that and may never know but we do know is that he lost the election and placed third nationwide. Not only did he lose the electoral leadership and the Prime Ministership but by coming in third he also lost the opportunity to form opposition in Parliament or secure any favorable alliances to that end. He had stepped on the wrong toes and been blacklisted ever since his outcry and agitated campaign against extending independence date past 1956. Wihout doubt Britain had a prolong interest in Nigeria. . .one that would extend past independence and self-rule. It was shrewd that the leadership of Nigeria be given. . .not elected!. . .but be given to that group which is similarly positioned as an outsider and would likely be sympathetic to the British interest for dominance and preservation.

Awolowo had already proven himself unworthy as a viable partner for a continued British interest in Nigerian affair. Azikiwe was a flip-flopper and with sufficient pressure he could fold to Awolowo and go against Britain. . .on the other hand he could also be persuaded to form a coalition against Awo. Awo could be frustrated to lower his defenses and come around on the British side. Balewa did not need any persuasion. . .he had already raised concerns many times about Southerners' indifference to the North and this had led NPC to consider very strongly the possibility of forming their own country out of Nigeria. Balewa was not ambitious for the oil in the Niger Delta, Britain was and their exit from Nigerian government would limit that interest severely if the most patriotic out of these three became the Leader. When you leave a legacy to your children you don't assign it to the prodigal child. . . you give it to the prudent one for safekeeping. Right? So why would Britain give the leadership mantle to that group of Nigerians who clearly and by all account in 1959 were the least likely to safeguard Nigerian sovereignty prudently?

This unfortunate outcome only added to the resentment and bitterness in the country. It touched every part of our social life. . .it even led to an uprising in 1962 or 63 in the University of Lagos. An occassion upon which the students and faculty considered it berating to appoint an Igbo man the VC of UnilLag and UI. Both appointments of course were not isolated incidences but rather a coordinated effort to frustrate Awo and his supporters in Yorubaland. The scheme peaked in 1963 when he was finally charged for treason and was sentenced to imprisonment. The entire Western region erupted and factions broke out of AG. It was so volatile that Balewa became fearful that Yorubas would topple the Nigerian government and destroy him. He contemplated releasing Awolowo from prison to calm the West but unfortunately he did not live long enough to achieve that.

What is crazy about the whole thing is nowhere else in the world is the topic of racial bigotry so "in your face" as in America; the land of freedom and rights.

Beer at White House is fine to cool off emotions but it still does not absolve the Police Officer and he should be charged with violating Professor Gate's rights. What we are currently witnessing is media theatrics. . .in court the tone and direction of the episode will change.

For sex yeah but I am not that grounded in love. You are shy. hmm

lol. , you are too smart Im taking the bait and I want to know.

Im sure you are very loving and romantic. Once in a while I see your comments in sexuality. Very reserved. Behind the veil I suspect there is turbo power. But anyway. . tell me what love does. Teach me that aspect where you mentioned "reality" and "beyond" together. That means a lot because you are alluding to the spiritual dimension of loving. Am i right?

I think my only outrage is showing those gravitated boobs at all. She is conceited in those flabby dilapidated pair of water filled sag bags she calls breasts. Have the audacity to flash them to camera. . .Ewu

Thank you Honorable Blacksta. Mr Chairman, I have reviewed the bill submitted by the Honorable and move to return the proposal to sub committee for a full review before it is brought to the floor for a vote. I defer my remaining time on the clock back to the Honorable from West Thurrock.

Lannre has a very good point and should be discussed passionately. . . but giving more powers to the moderators makes me uncomfortable. I'd prefer they get more room for discretion instead.

thank you, i like how you define concepts.

The only reason you and I are talking here now is because I sense a value in you that I cherish. You are responding to me because you probably feel same way, otherwise you would not waste time. There is a negotiation between the minds. It is not sexual, it is not romantic, t is not loving, . .just mental.

In real life it would have a different currency. For men that is currency is basd on sexuality. What is it for women?

love is the only thing that matters ultimately.
I believe that it's the only thing that truly exists in all of reality and beyond.

What is reality ?

True C2

lol, yes it is. . .from a woman's perspective. The woman seeks to keep and conserve. . .the man seeks to roam and be generous. Your nurturing nature makes it imperative that you find fulfillment through love.

That should bring us to the topic. . ."romantic discussion".

Men say one thing and women hear it a different way. What do we both yearn for?

That's Great!. . .I like it.

Thats the expectation going in or forming a new relationship. But we know dissapointments creep in most times. I am not sure but I doubtthat all three can be sustained simultaneously. There is something missing and always desirable to complete the fulfillment. For me I would say I am comfortable with romance and sex. . . I would desire love to complete it but I can do without it.

why would it sound gay?

Give me your take on the difference. What did you have in mind?

Thanks, glad you like it.

Why were you interested in that difference?

to protest Government failure and advise them to privatise Governance

My friend, you have a legitimate and prime issue but where did you get this idea to privatise governance?

What is the difference between love, romance, and sex?

Other people may have a better way to put it but I think love is the vehicle that transport the two lovers randomly between points in their relationship journey. Romance is the fluids and oils that lubricate this vehicle and prevent rust and corrossion. Sex is the driver that manuever the vehicle safely around barriers on their path.

Sweetpie,

I like the topic. , thoughtful of you to create the post. I guess you cherish the company of romantic guys

MIT gets more respect than Harvard

Thank you TOH. Go BEAVERS!!


Hey, I'm on Professor Gates' side on this one. The President is correct the Officer acted stupidly. Police officers are trained to de-escalate situations. He responded to a citizen's call claiming to have witnessed two black men breaking into a home. The Officer got there and saw one black man. Until he positively identifies that one man and establishes his legitimacy in the house. . .that house is considered unsafe, Gates has no privacy rights and the report remains valid. At the moment where Gates identified himself as the home owner and with legitimate reason to be present in there. . .then the next question from the Officer should be "are you safe"? The Officer at that instant must err on the side of privacy. He is first a public safety Officer and second a law enforcer. Gates already confirmed breaking in to get through the door of his home and now that report must be considered bogus and closed and Gates' privacy rights restored. Unless asked to stay, the Officer at that moment has lost rights to be in the house. Whatever transpired in the house we do not yet know bu we do know thatthe Officer asked Gates to step outside. When he did he was placed under arrest.

The Officer knew what the law says and he rebelliously violated it anyway. Here is what we must ask:

1. Did Officer, on the oath of his duty badge as a public safety advocate, and by the nature of the report understand the level of risk involved when he arrived at the houe?

2. Upon positive identification of the home owner, in his capacity as a safety officer, did the Officer seek to secure Professor Gates' safety?

3. Did the Officer have jurisdiction to arrest Gates in his home? Did Officer have jusrisdiction to arrest Gates outside his home? Did the offense for which Professor Gates was arrested occur inside or outside the home? Did the Officer's action circumvented the 4th amendment of the Bill of Rights?


Here is what the amendment says. . .

Amendment IV
(Pivacy of the Person and Possessions)
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

What is significant about 1959 that it should be the starting line for my discussion on Nigerian politics? I could have started in 1861 or any other time inbetween. . . each is as relevant and significant as 1959 but none holds the milepost value that the latter holds in our history. First, it is the eve year of our independence, second, there was a foothold on democratic representation and third, it marks the timeline at which the propaganda against Awolowo was conceived by the British. Although it took another two years before chargs of treason were brought against him.

Awo had wanted Nigeria to be independent by 1956 and had won support for it in the South. It would have happened but for the lack of mandate in the North. The North had 50% representation in Parliament in Lagos and when they requested enough time beyond 1956 so they could deliberate with their traditional rulers and obtain approval before voting on the date, Awo was terribly suspicious and upset. In truth the Norther representatives were not having deliberations about Nigerian independence. . . but instead, about their own independence from Nigeria. Britain convinced them against it and told them to stick to Federal arrangement because it was for the forseeable future in their favor. By stalling on the date and gaining advantages with no real loss. . .Northerners rooted themselves as political torch bearer for Nigeria. Upon this Awolowo immediately began to campaign for the creation of additional states out of the then Western region. . . thus MidWest was carved out of West.