goouser:
With all due respect to Nairaland.
My pros in the house, came across this forum and decided to share here.
Two nairalanders here that I know too got this up this month and are still working to release it first stable version.
What do you think about it and what feature would you suggest to be added to it so it serves every Nigerian better.

gootent.com

This is amazing, if you put in a lot of hard work into this you would outrank NL very soon. Great job once again Op.

meobizy:
If Nairalanders are hearing of the country for the first time then I fear to find what they indulge in during their spare time.

I still find it funny that the GameStop news didn’t make front page here. Nairalanders aren’t educated nor exposed enough to understand it. Brexit is a lost cause trying to explain here, let’s not near there.

Not many folks here spend there free time away from Nairaland or other social media.
The military has always controlled Myanmar, so this shouldn't come as surprise to anybody. There was even power agreement between the democratic and the military. The coup was also inevitable as the Army Chief was drawing closer to retirement, and if you followed the press conference by the Army Spokesman, he didn't rule out the possibility of a coup.
Also, the Hedge Fund and Reddit Investors war should go down as the biggest financial battle of this decade.

obynzo:


Nwanne it is possible that he was misquoted by the media too. These days the kind of journalism we have leaves much to be desired.

Very true Nwanne, the media can change it to suit them.

humblyphilip:
I'm interested in studying electrical engineering, mainly to learn how i can design my technological ideas myself.

And at the same time, i am very interested in computer science.

So, i am just wondering which public Nigerian university offer the both as a course.

or is there any other way i can study the two?

advice needed.

Op I think Nnamdi Azikiwe University offers Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, you can check it out.

triple996:
Whether pandemic or not we know the people dat go to develop dubai

Are you talking about Aisha Buhari and Atiku Abubakar?

PatriotExact:




With this statement of yours, I must declare that I agree with you.

Peace

Thank you, ✌.

PatriotExact:




At least I've sparked your thoughts. It's necessary to consider the truth.

Nnamdi Kanu must not be our history books. There is a library.

You sparked nothing, I have weighed and considered every factor if it ends up in a war and I think the South East has a better fighting chance, although not with Nnamdi Kanu. I think Nnamdi Kanu is a less intelligent version of Ojukwu, he broadcast almost every move he makes, and he isn't logical nor strategic from his actions.

PatriotExact:





Let me tell you something about the war. Nigeria won Biafra simply by STARVING them out.

Meaning, the Southeast doesn't have the capacity to FEED themselves.

If they breakout from Nigeria, they'll all starve to death. When people like me are pressing for UNITY, you think we are being thoughtless of the present oppression of the Hausa Fulanis. What you dont know is that our consideration is futuristic.

The best bet for the South East Biafran project is to have we the South South abroad. And that is a no no. It will never happen. The Niger Delta will surely form their own State. And that will be the doom of the South East.


Think well.

Nnamdi Kanu shouldn't be your history book. Go to the library.

No, the reason for the failure of Biafra is as follows;
1. Ojukwu acted out of emotions and didn't plan properly didn't for the war. This was obvious in the kind of weapons used during the war, lack of allies, lack of medics, and lack of food reserves.
2. The British, the Soviet Union, and Egypt played a major role in giving Nigeria the victory. The idea to enact a land, air, and sea blockade was conceived by the Brits who passed it on to Awolowo.
3. Ojukwu went after attacking the Nigerian forces instead of focusing on defending his territory, which in turn caused burn out and unnecessary casualties in his army. He also made the mistake of invading Bini, and the South West.

If the country splits, the South East is capable of feeding its population the scenario the war is different from real life. After all, several countries of the world import the food they eat, some like Qatar even go as far as importing the water they drink.
Every region in Nigeria can thrive without the other, it just boils down to the creativity, and innovative ability of the leader, and also how resources (both human and natural) are managed.

obynzo:


This is not about the tribe, but the region. Truth is when a Yoruba man from Kwara or Kogi is selected his slot is not seen as the slot for south west but for north Central so why would the igbos in delta have their slots included in the slots for south east? If any igbo from delta is chosen the slot is for south south and not for south east.

The issue is that as usual people will maliciously spin this as the igbo in the south east denouncing the igbo in the south south and other areas.

Nwanne, my issue he would have said SE and SS instead of implying Igbos, and causing further division between the SE and SS Igbos.

paschalj4:
am kind of proud of our Nigerian leaders in this aspect, compared to some african kings who ironically claims to be democratically elected president that has vowed to remian in power forever at the expense the peoples will, and taking advantages of their weaknesses not ask for better system of government in their respective countries.

Africa my continent i laugh in swahili .

They hardly have a choice. OBJ tried to get a third term but it didn't work, the most they can do is a second term. Nigeria is a country with powerful ethnic groups that don't trust each other, so they would not allow anybody cling to power for that long.

ProfAmaben:
Why are female soldiers not dieing like their male counterparts despite the unrest in Nigeria?

So you want men to die for you while you become their generals? Women don't deserve anything for free, fight for power if you can.

Actually, there are women currently in the theater at the ongoing Operation Lafiya Doyle

HellVictorinho:

Concerning female soldiers,I don't think they should be fighting wars.

Why?

slowpoison1:
They are not common in any part of the world

They are common in Israel.

OROSUNBOLB:


You ain't different in any way from Anyim who made that reckless statement. Yes,reckless statement in the sense that it is capable of hurting Igbo,politically. You see,you're the one that's blinded by emotions here because there is no where in my statement where I did say or suggest that south east slot should be given to south south.

The point I made was very simple : there was no need for Anyim to utter that statement. There is wisdom in silence often times. Assuming the presidency is eventually zoned to the south east,won't you need the votes of these same Igbo people outside of the south east geopolitical zone ? Won't you need the votes of the Ikweres,Ikas,Aniomas etc. How do you think they will feel about Anyim's statement now - brotherly,friendly ? He has rejected those people politically with that reckless statement of his !

Now what makes you think an Ika, Ikwere or Anioma man can't become the President of this county in 2023 ? With Anyim's statement now, would you blame such a man if he refuses to identify with Igbo people ? Clearly,you're one of those shallow minded people that are saying the new CDS Irabor Nduka is not an Igbo man even though the gentleman speaks impeccable Igbo language as his mother's tongue !

Mr Logic,since the day you guys have been applying the so called logic in your political manoeuvering, has it ever worked for you ? Yoruba people don't make reckless statement that will later hurt one of their own,be it Okun,Olukumi,Itshekiri or whoever !

My point is that you guys can keep quiet while you still achieve whatever goals you set for yourself. You talk too much !

Well said.

Qelvin:

Insightful stuff, hopefully some reconciliation of grievances and healing of old wounds becomes the initiative the bridge the gap. So which Igbo speaking parts of Rivers state strongly identify with their Igbo roots with their Igbo roots? I know the Ikwerre situation is probably irredeemable at this point.

I know for a fact that the Etche/Omuma don't deny their Igbo ancestry, the Ogbas/Egbema/Ndoni don't also deny it although they seem to have a neutral tone about it, and those from Oyibo embrace it fully without denial.

Not all Ikwerres deny their Igbo ancestry, the same way not all Anioma deny their Igbo ancestry. We should be looking at knowing the percentage of these two groups that are pro-Igbo, if the percentage is high then we wouldn't face much issues reconciling them with their original Identity.

ReligionofPiss:
they've been granted presidential pardon.
If APC don't reclaim power by 2023 I assure you the next Regime will show these people pepper

I am looking forward to another party in the next regime, I need to have a good laugh.

Qelvin:

We can start now by creating a social networking interface to have an open discussion between the SE and SS Igbos, the years of bad blood needs to be resolved. I can create a networking site and then we can go from there.

I think it's far more than social networking. To bridge this divide we would need the aid from cultural groups in various Igbo speaking groups, Traditional rulers and the influential individuals from these groups to work together.
From conversations I have had with elderly people from Anioma, they seem to blame the South East Igbos for abandoning them after the end of the war even though they suffered the most (Asaba massacre). Others like the Ikwerres of Elele who I have been opportune to talk to, feel that they wouldn't find their bearings if they return to being one with the South East Igbos.
That's why all the aforementioned people can be the ones to make the first move to bridge the divide before people like me and you can come in.

PatriotExact:
Now, when I talk about IPOB, children of bitterness will start creeping out of their holes to attack.


This is my state, Akwa Ibom (Peace and Blessings be upon her), who is growing very fast, yet no one is calling for secession even though we have the black gold.


Then one mumu called Nnamdi Kanu, will stay abroad and be instigating his dissident miscreants called Igbos to cause trouble. He will never mobilize them to develop at least, one small community in Abia so that they will show the world that Biafra can thrive on its own. Yet they will be running their mouth and calling for war. They don't know that that their fathers had the guns, had the army, had everything needed, yet couldn't win a war.

Like the fool that is about to mention me, is an IPOB miscreant, who is typing from Lagos where he is working. Lagos that are far (50 times) developed than any Biafra area (excluding the areas that they are dreaming to join them: South South), yet he wants Nigeria to divide. If the country divides, where will he/she have the same job that he is having now?


Igbos needs deliverance.

You can't thrive without talking of Igbos, it seems they are the fuel running your life. Go back to your history books to learn about the war, you will only succeed in deceiving the younger ones and the poorly educated fellows about the war. Educated people know the truth about the war.

emmyrate1:
ur brain needs medical attention, advising ladies to protect their integrity is now religious, I wonder why ur sister and mum has not taken part in the challenge. Lustful soul

Stale comment. People should be allowed to make their choices, and you don't have to correct/police them it.

sucess001:


The morality of others and society is harmed sir

How is the morality of others harmed?

Samcent:

I like your disposition so far on this conversation. So mature!

Apart from the identity issue being discussed here, there's a deep mistrust between the Igbos on one hand and on the other side ethnic groups like the Ikas and Ukwuanis in Delta State.

Your posture so far here can foster a healthy discussion, but a number of folks from the south east seem to have a more of ownership claim to ethnic groups in Delta North.

Yes, I have noticed the level of distrust among both sides. The Igbos from the South South feel those from the South East would want to dominate them, and those from the South East feel those from the South South are lesser Igbos. I hope to bridge that gap in the nearest future to build one strong Igbo race in Africa and all over the world.

Millimann:
Like some people said, some of the victims are afraid of coming out with proofs. They would rather remain silent in their homes and be alive than open their mouths and be persecuted.

The government would go after who ever dares comes out. Very Sad.

Anioma161616:

You assume oce again that I have lots of time to waste. Think again.

There's no problem though, whenever you've the time I will be ready just quote me in a dead thread. We are not at war with each other.

dumodust:

I understand your perspective... He should have been more diplomatic

Exactly, that is what is needed at this point to mend the broken ties.

ORIENTATION101:
the whole of south east is just like a resident to igbos living in north, west, and south.
no major Economic activities ongoing there, and igbos re hostile to non-indigenes.
Despite the close proximity of ss/se, how many people from south south region attend UNN ?

Human naturally go to places where they re accepted ,welcomed and thier bread is buttered.

Where did you get your facts about UNN and Igbo hostility to non-indigenes? In the South East there is an Ama-Hausa which houses Northerners in every local government, so how can you say they are hostile.

helinues:
People travel to where there are better opportunities than their current abode..

You should have asked why are the indigenes also leaving the region

People travel for reasons. In the East there is hardly any local government you step into and you don't find an Ama-Hausa which houses Northeners.

flokii:
It's simply because they discriminate too much.. even among themselves. So tell me how any right thinking individual will want to face such ill treatment from them.

UNN is a federal uni just lile UI and OAU but UNN has over 96 percent Igbos, yet you'll still find them in schools in the West and North. They find it very difficult to share but won't mind sharing what belongs to others.

This is a lie. In 2017 I had four people taking Jamb to study medicine at UNEC. Three were Igbo and one was a Yoruba, the Igbos had the following scores 270, 252, and 261. The Yoruba scored 255, guess what none of the Igbos got medicine only the Yoruba, two ended up in Nursing and one in Physiology.

UNN operates like UI, they give low cut-off to non-indigenes and except high cut-off from indigenes. Please don't tell a lie to prove a point.

Anioma161616:

i am not here to "banter" with you, whomever you are. And stop assuming foolishly, this is my only account.

I am not going to reply harshly. If this is your only account then let us leave this thread and go to a dead one to talk, if you are okay with it.

kunkelhanspeter:


This has always been my point develop Ala Igbo imagine my state Imo bad road everywhere even the capital owerri you can’t drive for 3-5 minutes without slowing down for potholes the whole of Owerri you can’t boost of good road .

Exactly for all I care fu*ck the presidential ticket, we should focus on making Ala Igbo world class, and not chasing the presidency like it would transform our lives immediately we get it.