₦airaland Forum

zendy:
They should pack to Cameroon? You want these people to leave their ancestral land in which they have lived in for thousands of years to pack to Cameroon? Are you sane? So your "Lord Lugard invention" called Nigeria is the reason why the people should give up the lands they have lived on even before Lord Lugards ancestors were born? The sovereign will of the people superceeds the sovereign will of any government and if the people do not want to be part of a political establishment,they are well within their rights to breakaway. You will have to go to BRITAIN to find Lugard so he get you more lands for you to pack to. Nonsense!

Normality:
Meaning of "Biafra" and location[edit]
Little is known about the literal meaning of the word Biafra. The word Biafra most likely derives from the subgroup Biafar or Biafada[36] of the Tenda ethnic group who reside primarily in Guinea-Bissau.[37] Manuel Álvares (1526–1583), a Portuguese Jesuit educator, in his work Ethiopia Minor and a geographical account of the Province of Sierra Leone,[38] writes about the "Biafar heathen" in chapter 13 of the same book.[39] The word Biafar thus appears to have been a common word in the Portuguese language back in the 16th century.

Historical maps[edit]
Early modern maps of Africa from the 15th–19th centuries, drawn by European cartographers from accounts written by explorers and travellers, reveal some information about Biafra:

The original word used by the European travellers was not Biafra but Biafara,[40][41] Biafar[42] and sometimes also Biafares.[43]
The exact original region of Biafra is not restricted to Eastern Nigeria alone. According to the maps, the European travellers used the word Biafara to describe the entire region east of River Niger going down to the Mount Cameroon region, thus including Cameroon and a large area around Gabon. The word Biafara also appears on maps from the 18th century in the area around Gambia.[44]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biafra




Last note, I am not saying Biafra is an Igbo name, besides, name "Biafra" was given to Ojukwu by an Ijaw man, IPOB is not an Igbo only movement, get it right. Have u been to IPOB meeting anywhere in Nigeria? Do u know all clans in Biafra are fairly represented in IPOB, who do u think make up IPOB in over 90 countries of this world, the IPOB in Portharcourt, Asaba, Uyo and Calabar are all Igbo speaking Biafrans right? Igbo is a language in Biafra, just like we have Efik, Ibibio, and all other languages in Ijaw and Izon region.
The movement for re-secession and freedom is one embraced by all Biafrans despite which clan they are from, u can see that with the leaders of Lower Nigeria Congress and the Directorate of State board in IPOB.

If when time comes and any clan says they don't want to be in, they can go, no one is forcing anyone, but u can't make others who want to be not to be.

Freedom at last!

kastonkastrol:
[b] my friend tell yourself the simple truth. If the ss/se eventually secede from Nigeria to form their own nation, who will be your leaders? Won't the greedy ibo folks dominate the minorities and turn them to perpetual slaves? The ibos themselves are not even united. The iboman from anambra feels he's more superior to the ibos in imo state, while the ibos in enugu sees the ebonyi ibos as failures and lazy people.

You people might unite( against your perceived enemies) for now, but whenever your biafra nonsense is achieved, the loathe you have for one another will sprung up and before the world could take any action, another new nation called biafra will turn to south-Sudan.

Well sorry, Nigeria is not ready to accommodate any refugees. The people displaced by boko haram are already enough for us.

I really don't like commenting on this biafra and lower niger nonsense because I know is a fruitless cause and also a waste of time. The people even agitating for self determination among you ibos are unknown. When ayim pius ayim, okorocha, urji, peter odilli, jonathan, wike, akpabio start talking about self determination, then maybe the nigerian state will begin to take you guys serious[/b]

sebali:
My friend am sure only ibos share d biafran dream.
I hav neva in my lif heard someone 4rm Akwa ibom or cross river talk about secede as Biafrans.
Pls wake up 4rm ur dreams.

kastonkastrol:
[b] my friend tell yourself the simple truth. If the ss/se eventually secede from Nigeria to form their own nation, who will be your leaders? Won't the greedy ibo folks dominate the minorities and turn them to perpetual slaves? The ibos themselves are not even united. The iboman from anambra feels he's more superior to the ibos in imo state, while the ibos in enugu sees the ebonyi ibos as failures and lazy people.

You people might unite( against your perceived enemies) for now, but whenever your biafra nonsense is achieved, the loathe you have for one another will sprung up and before the world could take any action, another new nation called biafra will turn to south-Sudan.

Well sorry, Nigeria is not ready to accommodate any refugees. The people displaced by boko haram are already enough for us.

I really don't like commenting on this biafra and lower niger nonsense because I know is a fruitless cause and also a waste of time. The people even agitating for self determination among you ibos are unknown. When ayim pius ayim, okorocha, urji, peter odilli, jonathan, wike, akpabio start talking about self determination, then maybe the nigerian state will begin to take you guys serious[/b]

zendy:
There you are drinking Panadol for the headache of another man. What is business of yours about how Igbos conduct their affairs in Biafra? If Igbos decide to kill each other in Biafra, how will that affect the sole of your shoes? You're calling a list of Nigerian political criminals as people who you are waiting to speak about Biafra? Laughable. Nigeria is a monumental fraud and whether you like it or not, Igbos will eventually get back that sovereignty which Lord Lugard stole in other to set up the cesspit of deceit called Nigeria and enrich himself. A country is only created by the sovereign will of the people, not by fiat or by some British drunkard called Lugard.

AhmedMustapha:
Op Biafra existed from 1967-1970 and as it stands it is an unrecognized state so I don't get your comment that Nigeria has paid some money to the Biafran state. Who receives the money on behalf of Biafra? I'm not conversant with how the proceedings at the UN work but I think any agenda in this direction of yours must get an approval from Abuja.

Normality:
Do u people even travel to these areas before saying these things?

So u want to stay in ur village in Esan, Edo state and tell me that u have not heard or seen Cross River and Akwa Ibom people in IPOB, LNC and MASSOB.

wow, u people wow me, u are ignorant but u can't say u are so people let you in, Jesus Christ, how can people be this blatantly ignorant.

If you want to know more, why not come to Aba on May 30th and see these people yourself?

I was in Uyo and Ikot Ekpene last month, and from the meetings we had with locals and IPOB there, they are either for Biafra or nothing else, or do u want me to show u pictures?
Don't come here to put confusion with ur Divide and Rule tactics

SOUNDKING:
i considered amadioha too holy for that job,i think eze udene will do it better.

noblezone:
There is an existing case at Owerri High Court between the Indigenous (IPOB) People Of Biafra and Nigeria.
The IPOB wants the court to ascertain if it is against any law for a people to seek self determination.
Nigeria initially refused to honour court summons and was eventually fined by the trial judge.
The fine was paid to Biafra as damages.


SUIT NO. FHC/OW/CS/114/2013.


It is real.

lol. You people will not kill me with lies. Ok the fine was paid to biafra you said. So who actually received/collected the money on behalf of biafra? Dude I have the complete report on the case so you better know who you should lie to.

I could have pasted the report for you to see, but it will still be a waste of my time

kastonkastrol:
lol. You people will not kill me with lies. Ok the fine was paid to biafra you said. So who actually received/collected the money on behalf of biafra? Dude I have the complete report on the case so you better know who you should lie to.

I could have pasted the report for you to see, but it will still be a waste of my time

noblezone:
Bros, there is a team of lawyers representing Biafra.
The received the fine.

you are telling me what my boss was actively involved in ? anyway I don't wanna argue about this. Goodluck with your biafra

kenny987:
I have always spoken for regional development moreso now than ever. It is better for the SE Governors and leaders and on a wider scale the entire lower Niger to look inwards and start ensuring regional viability on all fronts. We can do it! The geographical spread has not changed and when we were on our own, we survived without the oil. Oil should be seen as an easy way of achieving what we have to rather than a right to laziness!
Now that we have found a semblance of unity on the political front it should not be seen as a loss, rather we should exploit it to our advantage such that the region becomes the envy of all, sought after by many both within and without. Our sons and daughters will comfortably come home because the environment is favourable. Then, the call for a secession will become even more effective because the persons to participate in said referendum will actually be persuaded by the prospects and idea cos right now, the division will be too much. Our leaders need to decide to deal corruption a deadly blow on the State level, focus on their region and jointly develop same while not going to sleep on what is rightfully ours within this poisonous mix called Nigeria. The fact remains that the incessant stealing and poor development is down to greed and nothing else cos people in position want to grab it all and do nothing! I'd rather you carry out a project that should cost 100 Naira for Ten thousand Naira but make sure it is solid while u pocket the rest than to pad figures, steal and still do a shoddy job! That is the height of evil! The best still remains absolute honesty and clean profits!
When we have come to this point or are well on our way to it, then Biafra will rise to fall no more. Even if Biafra delays in becoming a reality, we would have achieved a real home for us.

Normality:
Do u people even travel to these areas before saying these things?

So u want to stay in ur village in Esan, Edo state and tell me that u have not heard or seen Cross River and Akwa Ibom people in IPOB, LNC and MASSOB.

wow, u people wow me, u are ignorant but u can't say u are so people let you in, Jesus Christ, how can people be this blatantly ignorant.

If you want to know more, why not come to Aba on May 30th and see these people yourself?

I was in Uyo and Ikot Ekpene last month, and from the meetings we had with locals and IPOB there, they are either for Biafra or nothing else, or do u want me to show u pictures?
Don't come here to put confusion with ur Divide and Rule tactics

sebali:
Presently, I dnt evn live in Edo state.
I repeat I have lived in d following states delta, edo and rivers and i kn 4 sure dat d pple of dese states dnt want in on d biafran deal.

I understand y u guys need SS.
1. U need our seaport
2. U need our oil.

atlwireles:
The Failed State Called Nigeria: Our Stand
The LOWER NIGER CONGRESS, made up of indigenes of The Lower Niger, (the Homeland of the ethnic nationaliities of the former Eastern and Midwestern Regions of Nigeria), involved in the mission of evolving a LOWER NIGER FEDERATION,

BY FRED AGBEYEGBE, ESQ. & TONY NNADI, ESQ.JUN 30, 2011

http://www.nigeriaheadlines.com/news/the-failed-state-called-nigeria-our-stand

http://saharareporters.com/2011/06/30/failed-state-called-nigeria-our-stand

This was never about any election.

frehage:
Lower Niger Federation? Lower Niger Confederation sounds better.

atlwireles:
Anything than what we currently have is ok by me.

frehage:
OK.

atlwireles:
Are you a telecom network analyst? If yes, are you familiar with CDMA networks?

kastonkastrol:
dude whatever happens in nigeria is my business because your Biafra dream hasn't materialize yet. Anyway I will be one of the happiest person in the world if you people finally get your own country and leave us alone.

noblezone:
Bros, there is a team of lawyers representing Biafra. The received the fine.

noblezone:
Bros, there is a team of lawyers representing Biafra.
The received the fine.

nyabingi:
Have you noticed lately the Igbo consciousness awakening in major Igbo dominated markets and trade centers in lagos since after the elections
The election actually brought igbos closer than before!