₦airaland Forum

LePrezident:
See me thinks the west has little influence on how Nigeria has turned out really. True the west has pillaged some oil wealth et al but they have been aided by the connivance and contrivance of the political and ruling class who do not care about the affairs of the country. In fact Nigeria's oil wealth has been stolen more by Nigerian politicians than any other set of people.

Nigeria has the potential to be one of the greatest countries in the world by sheer virtue of size and resources but I keep despairing day by day especially when I come on Nairaland and read stories especially in politics section. The glaring case of Tribalism is the one major factor ruining Nigeria. The case where a politician has clearly stolen money meant for the state yet people who do not know this politician for Adam and neither did they benefit from the loot will be up in arms chanting support for the thieving politician all because he's from their tribe (that is the height of stupidity).

Tribalism is Nigeria's major bane. There needs to be an overhaul of mindset. A situation where an Acting President is seen as a possible succession threat not because he's incompetent but only because he's not of the same extraction as the sick President who might have to vacate the post. Then I ask, how does one man's occupancy of a seat affect your fortune if he's from your tribe. Why can't people put interest of the Nation and posterity ahead of myopic tribal bigotry.

The problem of Nigeria one of tribalism when a sect thinks they can wake up and be great by just declaring Biafra (this makes me laugh in Spanish). The only reason any Nigerian is relevant today is because of the nation Nigeria. Despite the set backs and widespread reputation of corruption, Nigeria cannot be overlooked in the league of nations when certain issues are being discussed. Anybody who wants a separate nation all in the name of faux pas "tribal" marginalisation should be ready to fade into insignificance. All those separatist agitations are infantile and immature and to see grey-bearded men championing this leaves a wry taste in the mouth. Youths following these adults do not know they're throwing their future under the bus only to help these self-centred bigots perpetuate their own self-enriching agenda and delusion of grandeur.

Nigeria's problem is tribalism when you see a crime topic and NCAN rush in to check names so they can shout 'awon olori pelebe' 'Igbos' 'afonja' 'cône heads' 'arewa' 'aboki' etc. This clearly shows that tribalism has eaten deep into the fabric of the Nigerian society. There is the need for a total overhaul of the nation's psyche

Tribalism remains Nigeria's major problem in the sense that it is easier for a Nigerian to marry a foreigner than he or she can marry a fellow Nigerian from another tribe just because of internal hate and superiority complex/battles amongst tribes. Really? I find this ridiculous! It makes no difference which tribe one is from, tribe does not define a person, individual character does. Every family (which translates into tribe) has bad nuts.

Nigeria's headache is tribalism cos when you take a close look, you will see that religious affiliations are closely linked to one's tribal extract. Those underlining and underpinning causative effect of religious conflict stems majorly from tribalism. Some people even attend some churches because the pastor is of their tribe (this is sad. The soul that will go before God's judgement has no tribe).

Now ask yourself, you as an igbo man/woman you could have been born to a Yoruba family and this you have absolutely no control over. You as a Yoruba person, you could have been born to Hausa parents and you have absolutely no control over and would you have regarded your current tribe this same way if you weren't born into that tribe?

True the colonial masters drew a boundary, but hey Nigeria is not the only country whose boundary was drawn by history yet a lot other people are co-habiting and making strides, so why exactly should Nigeria's story be different?

If you are a young Nigerian today blinded by a sense of tribalism first instead of country, you should be absolutely ashamed of yourself. Absolutely.

QED
Nailed it.
But can tribalism really be obliterated?
Tribalism is just as bad as racism so it can't really be erased. It can only be checked.
I do think we should learn to coexist and trust one another better putting national interest first.
Individuals and Politicians should be assessed based on merit and character not tribal and religious inclinations. This is how forward thinking progressive countries achieved their world power status.
It really is an eyesore when educated literates who should know better reduce themselves to the threshold of trading tribal invectives especially across various social platforms, Nairaland inclusive, I can only resist the urge to call them out. It's embarrassing what the outside world must make of us.

thesicilian:
Hahaha.
That must hurt to the Samsung crew.


But Techno is still not Nigerian na. They are Asian. So we owe them no obligations of patronage.

How do you mean? In terms of ownership or production?

DocHMD:
More pains for yoruba muslim skulls.

Shun this befoolery. There are more important issues at stake than inter tribal bickering.

sirlop:
Then u haven't used a high end phone

It has a better feel, thats all. Same specs save for features you can't even use in Nigeria.
It cracks the same. Lol

Rich Country, Poor Leadership.

No doubt the world powers are instrumental in the downward spiral that has plagued this great nation of ours since we discovered oil and Nigeria became a major global threat they could not bear. Their strategy was simple, Divide and Rule. And it's still as potent and effective now as it was then.

When are we ever going to rise from our rat race? Like a rodent in a maze, they're watching us as we keep tearing ourselves down.

Come 2019 we must start getting it right. We mustn't wait for APC and PDP to decide and impose another relic from the past upon us, we as a people need to decide and choose the candidates we consider most suitable at the helm of affairs. The power of social media no doubt installed the incumbent presidency. Once again let us harness this power to choose and start online campaign to select who we want to elect for the number one office in the country.

No I'm not an activist neither am I a politician but this is an issue that affects us all directly or indirectly.

And please before this call gets drowned by the millions of information permeating the cyberspace, just let it marinate and imagine for a minute A Nigeria Where Things Actually Are Working- Good Leadership, Stable Electricity, Functional Education System and Health Services, Effective and Efficient Public Service and Security, etc.
All these begins with Good Leadership, which begins with You and I demanding for it.

God Bless Nigeria and Nigerians.

Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44
LePrezident

Rich Country, Poor Leadership.

No doubt the world powers are instrumental in the downward spiral that has plagued this great nation of ours since we discovered oil and Nigeria became a major global threat they could not bear. Their strategy was simple, Divide and Rule. And it's still as potent and effective now as it was then.

When are we ever going to rise from our rat race? Like a rodent in a maze, they're watching us as we keep tearing ourselves down.

Come 2019 we must start getting it right. We mustn't wait for APC and PDP to decide and impose another relic from the past upon us, we as a people need to decide and choose the candidates we consider most suitable at the helm of affairs. The power of social media no doubt installed the incumbent presidency. Once again let us harness this power to choose and start online campaign to select who we want to elect for the number one office in the country.

No I'm not an activist neither am I a politician but this is an issue that affects us all directly or indirectly.

And please before this call gets drowned by the millions of information permeating the cyberspace, just let it marinate and imagine for a minute A Nigeria Where Things Actually Are Working- Good Leadership, Stable Electricity, Functional Education System and Health Services, Effective and Efficient Public Service and Security, etc.
All these begins with Good Leadership, which begins with You and I demanding for it.

God Bless Nigeria and Nigerians.

thesicilian:
If it is not Panadol, bro, it cannot be like Panadol.

Well, technically Samsung is arguably a cheap version of iPhone.
Lets just appreciate 9ja brands is all I'm saying. (at least now that we know they're nigerian)

LePrezident:
I see... he must be making wads of cash then cos his phones are very popular along the coast of West Africa. In fact it has large customer base in Francophone West Africa

Mr Globetrotter I'm sure you know this.
I'm impressed that he's managed to keep his anonymity especially in this age of hushpuppies.

adoyi81:
You may be ashamed of him,but that doesn't matter, because he is at d world stage reping his country.That is more honorable.

If a female Zulu delegate were to represent her people too I'm sure you'd like to see them titties.
Don't know what spirits prompted him to do that but I'm sure he has a lot in common with Orubebe and Dino Melaye.

I'm sure he's got Asian ties but it's a Nigerian.

https://www.nairaland.com/3629095/nnamdi-ezeigbo-ceo-slot-infinix

LePrezident:
Wait you're kidding. Who's this Nigerian who own Tecno and Infinix? I thought it's from outta Asia

blackaxe78:
Your brain and intestine should be pounded with black soap. It will be a potent money ritual charm!


Don't let me lay my hands on you cos u will never be seen again

Such anger, such passion. You will make a fine terrorist, if you're not one already.
By the way, I'm sure you're just sitting at home acting like you matter in the scheme of things, no you don't

First time he's making news, @least it's for a good cause.

thesicilian:
Nigerians only buy Techno because its cheap. Taking cost as a factor out of the way, 90% of those who use it will rather go for iPhone, Samsung, Sony, LG, etc.
it is only a poor man who complains that beer is bitter

Actually because it gives you the same value of a Samsung or iPhone for far less cheaper.
But then it's a matter of choice, some people just prefer brand and price tags.

I'm sure they just need to contact gsmarena to get featured on their site, which is what a forward thinking PR team should have done for them by now. Just that alone is enough to boost their global ratings and sales.

Tecno and Infinix last I checked are both owned by the same Nigerian so it hasn't achieved that global presence yet. But so far, they're doing a commendable job in Nigeria and Africa.

Heavy rain. The gods must be pissing on em.

Which Brandy is that?
If it's the musician and actor, I think Peco ends to fire its PR people cos I dont see how branding with Brandy would brandish a lucrative partnership by generating traffic cos her relevance in the industry dipped since her accident.

Let me answer this with another quote.

It's better to have loved and lost, that to never have loved at all.

raddaaaarad:
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Nonsense trash
Buhari is a terrorist
apc is bokoharam
Tinubu is a bastard
Osibanjo is a vagabond
kiss the truth

And you holy pass the prophets sha.

No one worked against the bloke, he simply lost touch like Zaaki Azee.

LePrezident:
Will have to search for it

Cool. You want to delve into my twisted convoluted mind... No warrantees guaranteed bruh. Lol

Atlantia:
Lol...I figured...was just messing with you.

Well apart from facial features,my unique personality .. that's my selling point...I can be funny, witty, serious... whatever the occasion demands.

Interesting but Why are you playing down your physicals, don't be shy, not gonna bite unless you ask us to.

joyberry:
My height and my physique, got straight legs,full thighs and a nice shapely butt .Apart from my physical attributes, My funny, easy going personality

*Removes shades*
I don't even care what you're marketing but I'm buying. Sliding in your DM with my A-game.

LePrezident:
You got any online or amazon link to this Robert Courier's book?

Nah. Just the hard copy. But it's every where.

Both on moral and religious grounds, is alcohol intake wrong?
Or is it the abuse of alcohol that's wrong?

Some of the best beer in the world for example are made by the most religious monks.
Recently the former Pope Benedict celebrated his 90th birthday drinking beer with a company of other patriarchs.

I believe it is only wrong when it is abused.

LePrezident:
And am I hearing you advocate for a higher spiritual being? You are no longer an atheist?

However this is what informed his idea of creating this forum http://howng.com/nairaland-owner-seun-osewa-full-biographylife-and-net-worth/

And you have my messages pegboardnding in your Facebook inbox.

Not one to judge but I'm not an atheist. I believe in a higher power. I operate at the frequency of Secret Of Ages, a book by Robert Courier and the super powers the human mind wields.
I call myself a free thinker for lack of a better label.
I still pray and go to church. I won't do these if I was an atheist. I just don't think there's a definite approach to God/Creative Force. If there was, we would have a certified beyond reasonable doubt and obvious endorsed one True Religion, but no we don't.

Seun:
I've never understood why people seek the voice of God for important decisions when they don't rely on it for day-to-day decisions. If the so-called voice of God cannot be trusted to choose the correct answers for you in a multiple-choice test, or to tell you what ingredients you need to buy to make ogbono soup and how to prepare it, then why would you entrust the choice of a marital partner to this same voice of God?

It's annoying especially when people can't even make basic decisions for themselves anymore without fasting and prayers even worse consulting their pastors. But lets forget the idea of God we've been taught, do you sincerely believe there's no creative force that we are all connected to?
How do you explain the idea that informed you to "create" this forum?
How do you explain the thoughts and ideas that permeate your mind?
How do you explain deja vu and seeing the future in a dream?
How do you explain the force that makes extra ordinary events occur (miracles)

More importantly,what then do you believe?

MykOnyxo:
That means the electronitrate lithanum inside your battery has reach the stage of horigacious paradigm, which in turn stimulates the automotive revive osmosis that stabilize the ODM features on your batteries current flow. in other words, during the charging process of your battery, the molecular electron-particles was subjected to opticles pressure from the corrosive minilus...




























Na joke I dey ooo

Guy, I go like see your project defense tape. Bust my brainnnn

He's paid the cost to be the Boss.
He should spank that.

pocohantas:
Never deny him sex?
Then after spreading her leg like compass and allowing him turn her anyhow on the bed, he'll come online with his 10MB to talk about virgins?

Do you know how many calories you burn during sex?
That energy he uses to thrust and strive to hit Gspot, he should channel it into lucrative projects.

Is a broke guy even supposed to have an ereçtion?

And your dad was broke b4 he married your mom tho. We know where you used to live o.

beberebe:
don't you know how to create your own thread...

Since you lured us here. What we do here is totally up to us.
BTW not every one here is a tribalist. Some of us came to spot them . hehe

And you know this how?
Don't be a victim of transfered aggression tonight.