izombie:
Walahi these politifians know how to play zoooogerians. Buhari is no more sure of winning even half of northern states in 2019. The se and ss are no go area to him. Now he is trying to deceive his zombies in the sw. na dem sabi

I disagree. If you see the way northerners support this man, even the educated ones, you go shock.

bump

So no celestial members here?

I want to find out the name of that beans they serve during harvest. Please, what is the name of the beans?

God forbid!!! We will not be tricked again. Sowore or no one else.

Daejoyoung:

Those lazy, shameless, selfish, power hungry leaders are also black, they were chosen from amongst us as the most qualified to lead this very intelligent black race. How can we claim to be intelligent and yet choose these leaders as the best from amongst us?. lt means there's something fundamentally wrong with us.

It's not about us. Was Jonathan a better candidate? Do you think if anyone else had the APC ticket in 2015, their administration would be better? This is an honest question. When Buhari was president back in the 80's he actually did his job. He was not a perfect president, he was still a dictator but there were visible changes during the 2 years he spent in power. I believe that's why people voted for him. Jonathan is from my tribe but I will call a spade a spade. he was a horrible president, Buhari's administration is equally and even worse than Jonathan's administration. Nigerians just wanted anybody else but Jonathan. Do you realize election are still not 'fair' in Nigeria? People behind the scenes like Obasanjo, Tinubu, are responsible for the leaders that we have today.

I noticed that alot of Nigerians are critical of Nigeria without actually thinking about where Nigeria's problem is coming from. Have you noticed that after fighting like lions during the elections, our politicians still mingle with each other, shake hands, hug, laugh together, and party together? While ordinary Nigerians are fighting over tribes/ religions, these thieves and murderers don't see tribe/ religion as a barrier when its time to milk the country dry.

Our problem is the political class. If we keep voting for APC/ PDP, we will keep getting the same results.

emmanuelpopson:


agreed. we have natural resources. but the application and redefining of the brain to process of the resources are mostly done by whites.. we just imitating them after they have done the prototype and original...
I was watching a video on YouTube about 3D printer which can make anything from house to human organ.. what feat can surpassed that... most invention useful to humanity where white dominated...

Nigeria has very intelligent people. The problem with Nigeria is that the system is not set up to tap into our talents.

Developed countries invest in their citizens, people get grants in developed countries to do research. Corporations also spend a lot of money on innovation. Its easier to get loans with low interest in developed nations. Not so easy in Nigeria, because of this, entrepreneurship is not highly encouraged.

When Nigerians invent something, advancements are not encouraged and those inventions die with the creator. There are so many Nigerians that have built, cars, planes, motorcycles by themselves. If the government cared, we would have our own car, plane manufacturing factories by now.

We may not thrive at home but when we travel abroad to countries where finances and support are easier to attain, the sky is our limit.

Africans are not cursed, We just have lazy, shameless, selfish, power-hungry leaders.

Daejoyoung:

A fellow Nigerian creating fast computers may not be correct, it's a claim that's still disputed, and l would take my time to verify the rest of your claims later on when l'm chanced.

I said he created the formula for fast computers, meaning, without him, the fastest computer may not have been created as soon as it was.

Your skepticism shows how low you feel about yourself. No offense.

uboma:
inferiority complex is the main reason.


they lack exposure....

I agree. the negative comments here are deplorable.

ZombiePUNISHER:
No white man can vote a disaster like Buhari into office... Only a black man can do such on the alter of religious affiliation and ethnic bigotry....

A black man is cursed

Don't say that. Africa is blessed with so many Natural resources. Without Africa, alot of those European countries would be very poor. They don't have as many natural resources as we do to thrive.

oshe11:
Ask your Government why Buhari meeting TRUMP was an ACHIEVEMENT to them....

The same inferiority complex and low self-esteem and colonial mentality that permeates every corner of Nigeria. No self-aware person should be proud of meeting a racist like Donald Trump.

Daejoyoung:
Wrong question! the question you should ask is what have we invented to prove we are not worse than them at least? And why aren't we inventing?

So you feel white people are better than you because YOU think Africans have not invented anything?

Do you know it was a fellow Nigerian that created the formula for fast computers?
Do you also know that it was a Nigerian that made advancements to modern crude oil refining?
Do you know that ancient Egyptians are the ones that started modern medicine? Those ancient Egyptians had the same skin color like you and me btw.
Do you know the vital parts of that phone/ computer you used to type your comment was mined in the democratic republic of congo? If the Congolese government decided that they don't want western cooperations to mine their natural resources, the price of electronic devices will sky rocket.
Do you know it was a black person that invented the first air conditioner?
The first telephone with caller ID was invented by a black person.
Those inverters that some Nigerians use for electricity was invented by a black person.
Blood banks were invented by a black person
A black person made the first traffic signal
A black person created the ironing board.
A black person created the machines that factories use to make shoes.
Next time you walk through a door like this, just know it was a black person that made it possible.


A black person gave me the ability to post moving pictures like this to respond to you people's deplorable comments and display of low self-esteem.
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I could go on an on..............

Ezinwa120:
Even you op is ur mind not telling the same? If u are the same show me ur invention. Feeling funky anyhow mchew

No actually. I'm smart and I'm very enlightened. I don't think any race is better than me. I believe Africa is the best continent in the world. I love being African. From your post I can see you don't feel the same way. Very unfortunate.

thesicilian:
Not all Africans have that inferiority mentality.

That's why is said SOME in my thread title.

This is something that I have noticed. Nigerians especially, have an inferiority complex and believe white people or people with lighter skin are better than them. That's why you will see Nigerians bypassing obstacles to defend white people in any given situation. Even on this board, I see it all the time. They defend the evil actions of white people to the detriment of their own humanity, its so sad to me.

The colonial masters left 50 plus years ago but we are still getting eaten up by white supremacy. It's like an infection that will not go away.

SwagPower:

I actually believe in creationism..just noy d way the religionists describe it..i jst feel the bigbang is a load of hokum!..pls some learned mind shld help me explain d bigbang..dnt use big words ..i'm not dt smart!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNDGgL73ihY

TheEminentLaity:
Very well, although it reads like you doubt the personal efficacy of these religions. However, there are still questions unanswered like how life and the universe came to be, reports of paranormal activities, NDEs Back to life and Jesus stories, if this is the only life, death, evil ... because when belief is discarded, a void is left.

so, you still might be vulnerable to another religion that's not as invasive and violent as the abrahamic ones, that might explain pleasurable coincidences but the question remains: "are the claims true and verifiable?" I liken religion to a strong whirlpool that sucks in those without knowledge. Its potency is not to be underestimated.

The Scientific method is the most reliable way to come to truth based on facts and a fascinating way to understand reality and phenomena. Good to fill that void with objective knowledge.

You should read this if you haven't already: https://www.nairaland.com/2045070/thoughts-questions-religion

I stated that I believe in evolution. I believe in science. I think creationism is BS.

TheEminentLaity:
You should say why you stopped believing the Christian doctrine and arrived at what you are now, an atheist I presume.

1. I noticed that none of my "prayers" had ever been answered and I had never witnessed anything miraculous.

2. I never had any spiritual awakening like some people claim to have after fasting, praying and doing other things to get closer to god. Sometimes I think people that claim that God has spoken to them simply have a mental illness or they are straight up lying.

3. Evolution can be scientifically proven but creationism cannot.

4. I looked at the damaging effects of Christianity in poorer countries. Notice that most developed nations are not even religious. Meanwhile, the undeveloped ones are the most religious. The developed nations used their brain and love for their country to develop their country, not prayers.

5. A large number of Nigerian religious leaders are scammers that prey on the gullibility of Nigerians for financial gain.

6. Religions like Christianity were brought to Africa by the white man as a tool to control us. Not trying to attack northerners but notice how they never forced their religion on northern Nigerians but they did it to the Southerners? They felt that northerners were more malleable and willing to do whatever they said without revolting. Unlike southerners that fought until they were defeated. They convinced us they were better than us because of their skin color. They made us docile by beating bible quotes like these into our mindsets.......

Hebrews 13:17 ESV
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Titus 3:1 ESV
Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.


Meanwhile, these people were robbing us blind. Their intention was not to spread Christianity but to rob us right in front of our eyes using the bible as a cover.


Notice how despite the religions northerners practice, they still favored them over the southerners and left power to them once they left?



7. Even the bible says "faith without works is dead". If I have an exam to take, I study very hard, I will eventually pass the test. How on earth did god help me pass the test if i studied? If I had never studied for the exam, there's no amount of prayers that will help me pass. I simply worked hard for my marks, period!

TheEminentLaity:
Were you a Christian or Muslim? and are you an agnostic now?

I was a Christian. I'm not religious or a skeptic.

1stSonOfLucifer:

Are you one? Besides, what do you mean by religion isn't real

maybe.

Religion is a tool that used to control people.

Sirfeeking:
We also have deists on Nairaland.Religion is nothing but opium of the masses.

Especially in places like Nigeria. Some of these scammers that call themselves pastors have fooled the masses and made them believe they can pray anything away, including bad leaders.

TheEminentLaity:
The burden of proof is on those who claim there is a god or god(s). Christianity has a ridiculously parochial worldview. God, the creator of the heavens and the earth became man and came for a tiny ethnic group; was killed by humans as planned by god himself and father; and decides to punish everyone including the unborn if they don't acknowledge him. One really has to be afraid of knowledge and reality to continue as an adherent.

Religion(s) understood within its historical context would very likely make any assertive person an unbeliever or at the very least a skeptic.

As for me, it was not until I become a faithful (born again) christian, wanting to know more of god as the bible reveals that led to me calling it the biggest BS that ever existed among men. I read the Bible and history of the faith, plus being in the sciences enabled me question everything about the universe and life existence. The answers as well as questions you find are more fascinating than anything written in any book of talking donkeys or prophets splitting moons.

I hold nothing against the religious, I don't even proselytize anymore. Whatever makes them happy. As most would rather be happy than choose an uncomfortable truth.

Are you religious, pri3stess?

Used to be until I asked myself certain questions.

erico2k2:

I stil find it strange how youths born in Nigeria do not even know the geophysical demarcation of Nigeria, Those Artifacts are of the Benin and Yorubas trait!.Im sure the likes of you only travel btw Lagos and Ogun state thazzzzzit.So in ur waaap knowledge if you aint Yoruba or hausa you are Igbo?
This xplains the mass failure in O'level in Nigeria.

I agree. I normally stay away from Nairaland because the comments under posts like this are normally so cringey. Sometimes I think Nigerians deserve their leaders. Very culturally lost set of people with inferiority complex.

hahn:


Well religion is a real institution

Maybe you should rephrase your question

Okay, what made atheists of Nairaland come to the conclusion that there is no god? Or the abrahamic god does not exist?

0temSapien:
Hmm. You didn't mention the irreligious or thinkers so I won't say anything. Let me help yiu call them anyway :.

Dalaman, Hahn, Ranchoddas, HopefulLandlord, Hardmirror, 1Sharon, Johnydon22, ScepticalPyrrho, Seun

Thanks for tagging members. Though agnostics are skeptical about religion, I added them to represent those who are indifferent.

makahlj2:


My ancestors are long dead. How exactly are they being raped even today?

You don't know that the British Royal Family is one of the reasons why Nigeria and most of Africa is so messed up? Go and read about the actual history of your country instead of browsing Nairaland and other websites that add no value to your life.

What made you come to the conclusion that religion is not real??

salt1:


The wedding is making me teary. The odds were stacked against Markle: divorcee, older than groom, mixed race etc but royalty found her.

I'm an unapologetic Christian who believes that one day, in spite of my inadequacies, God's goodness will be extended to me to become the bride of Christ : new title, access to royalty and riches of heaven etc.

I wonder why you Nigerians are so hyped that a partially black person is marrying into this family that raped, stolen from, killed your ancestors, and are still raping your ancestors to this day.

paparazzi1987:
I never took this Yahoo-Yahoo things serious when i see friends around me spending lavishly until i saw what a victim went through.

In 2015 i travelled to Canada for my Msc, their is this white man that lives beside my apartment in Surrey, BC..

To cut the story short. He committed suicide because he was duped by African on fake oil business investment.

His son lamented that his dad invested all his retirement savings fund in the business. And he told us how his dad loves Kenya,Ghana and Nigeria.. he was so eager to relocate to Nigeria and spend the rest of his life there.

This man and his sons were so nice to a point where i got scared because they shouldnt be too nice like that.

But Nija offered him destruction by suicide with all his sincerity and love towards Africa.

Honestly, its hard for me to feel sorry for these oyibo people. If you know how much they have made from exploiting us since the 15th century ehn. These petty scams Nigerians pull on them is not even up to a fraction of the money they've stolen from us so far. Oyibo people are one of the reasons why Nigeria is the way it is right now. They're the biggest scammers on this planet but they make us blacks look like we're the worst when we're still in the baby stage of scamming. The only thing that bothers me is the bad name it gives Nigerians and the other black poeple it affects. I just wish these scammers would extend their skills to milking the armed robbers we have in the government dry. Anyways................ COLLECT YOUR REPARATIONS BY HOOK OR BY CROOK!!

bigfrancis21:


Lmao. This is a joke right?

Are you willing to undertake a DNA test?

Why are you Igbos so self centered? The people from this tribe are telling you THEIR history and you, an Igbo person is trying to argue them over. Do you see how foolish you look? No wonder other tribes did not support you people during the civil war. Imagine how much worse Ijaw people would be if Biafra actaully happened. God forbid!!

nasoeb:
Also sometimes the whites could reject buying some of the slaves on the account that they are either too small or skinny, in which case they will have to be kept in bonny for a period of time to grow/recover, this could take months-years sometimes. Now during all these waiting period, the slaves are force to do house chores including take care of the kids. Now in doing such dangerous and delicate business it was wise to be very cautious and stay ahead of your victims and never letting them know of your plans. So this made the Bonny people to try avoid speaking their language in public and gave stern warning to their kids NEVER TO SPEAK/TEACH the igbo slaves so wont be able to figure out their moves, rather they should try learn the igbo language for "communication purpose" so as to be able to commune/order the slaves in the language they understand n to learn/know more about them. knowing the language also helped in communicating wit parents that brought their kids for sale. so by virtue of doing house chores

This thread is old, but you are absolutely right about this. My father, a Nembe man told me this same story. The Ibani people did not want Igbos to know their plans, so they would speak Igbo to the Igbo slaves. @bigFrancis21 , I hope you've inhaled sense by now. Everything is not about you Igbo people. You people had to derail this thread for Ijaw people to talk about their different dialects. Don't you have your own thread to talk about your language? Very annoying bunch. Ibani's are Ijaws. Their language is part of the Ijaw language group. My Nembe is rusty but I can still understand people conversating in the Ibani language. Not word for word, but atleast I'd be able to tell what they are talking about.

To the Op, thank you for this thread, however, Brass and Nembe people can communicate very well without any issues. I didn't even know there was a difference in dialect because my parents are from both areas.

alienvirus:
Hmm. Nairaland is not a site for brilliant, educated well mannered web surfers any more. It is now filled with filth creating ills in the society. Imagine what graces NL front page daily.

I swear and its the fault of Seun. If I could buy this site I would and take this site to a different level.