₦airaland Forum

IbeOkehie:
The Economist is a prominent European magazine. National Geographic is another prestigious publication. Both have repeatedly referred to the nations and peoples of Europe as tribes.

Tribe, clan, ethnicity...the important thing is that the meaning is conveyed....these are groups of people with a common language and ancestry. That's all.

Nation is a different word with a LEGAL meaning based on SOVEREIGNTY. Yoruba and Zulu are not nations but Scotland and Norwegians definitely are.

And remember that Africa is a country!

Good Luck to Nigeria.

So you do not even know that Abriba was once a kingdom and they also speak a dialect that's not completely understood by all Igbo speakers?

You do not even know the peoples of your country, yet think you are qualified to classify who should be a tribe, ethnic group or a nation?

There was no time Africa was a country. A country wouldn't be fighting wars against eachother.

And the Economics you keep mentioning is just one out of thousands of media houses out there and just because they used tribe once doesn't eradicate the pandemic of western stereotype.

You can see how easy you could tag African societies as not a Nation but western ones who happens to be younger in existence as nations. This is more of a brainwashed mindset from years of daily propoganda most Africans grew up in.

If you're asked how you got this so called 'information', it's 99% going to be what the westerners wrote or displayed as 'facts' to you.

The hunter always tell the story and it's never in favor og the prey.

Ollyb2020:
Great question,thanks for asking.

I’m just officially setting out on my own, but I’ve been deep in this business for a while. I worked within the executive car rental space under an established company in lagos , In that time, I didn’t just learn how the business runs, I built real, revenue-driving client relationships and insider knowledge of what works. I’ve served elite clients, secured corporate deals, and most importantly, I now supply bookings to others as an agent. That’s a network you can’t buy it’s earned in the field.Now, I’m building out my own operation based on that background with one vehicle to start, and scaling from there.So I’m not just experimenting I’m replicating a model I already understand inside out.

Another i will like you to know is that this business model I’m starting with is intentionally lean. No rented office, no unnecessary costs. Our operations plug directly into high-traffic luxury hotel hubs like Eko Hotel, the same way even big players in the game operate. I’ll be registering with the top car rental associations that work directly with these hotels access that opens doors to daily premium clients.

Ok, so it's more of an experience from afar thing and not what you have experienced in personal practicals.

GoodSpirit:
You are right, i saw one of the GDP index, they over 50% increment from GDP he met in 2022 to this day. That's a great feat , only macao and guyana could experience such surge in GDP growth under same period

Nice

The fairest way to judge Traore and Burkina Faso is to compare side by side the country pre 2022 and now.

You have to have picture and video evidences, stats and indices for both periods in view.

Ollyb2020:
Hey bro, thanks for sharing your honest thoughts—I actually respect it.

I totally get where you're coming from, and that's exactly why I put together a short proposal to break things down clearly. It shows the structure, numbers, and why this model actually works—especially when handled by someone who understands the game from the inside.

I’m sending it your way just so you can take a look. No pressure at all—just figured it might offer a new angle. If after reading it, you still feel it’s not for you, I’ll respect that 100%.

Either way, I appreciate you keeping it real.

How long have you been into this business or you're just setting out?

nairalanda1:
TRIBES and ETHNIC GROUPINGS.

You don't have to be in denial.

You're too neck deep to see reason. It's inbuilt already.

IbeOkehie:
The Economist magazine has often used the term TRIBE to refer to the various nations of Europe. It's NOT wrong to refer to the English, Igbo, Akan, Zulu, Scots or Swedes as TRIBES. Then there's the wild error in referring to Abiriba as a tribe....Abiriba is an Igbo TOWN or village.



I don't understand why Black Africans are so immune to reason. This canard of constant electricity in Black African countries needs to stop. Ghana is one country often used as an example...I took the time to research the issue both online and by asking Ghanaians that I know. A Black American living in one of the big cities of Ghana recently posted a video of how they regularly go without electricity for at least 14 days every month. So I know for sure Ghana doesn't have good electricity supply....and neither does Bourkina Faso.

A query to Grok on general and urban electricity supply shows this result -





I think it's better to do the right thing rather than waste time and resources on MISTAKES. Don't worry sha, I'm laughing along with you.

This has all been predicted by scholars with better insight http://pscourses.ucsd.edu/poli120n/Kaplan1994.pdf

I admit I didn't watch the video, BECAUSE I've seen it before....I mean the 1983 version starring Thomas Sankara, a handsome action hero who died before he could complete the mission. This new star, President Traore, is one of a group of anti-French military presidents that have come to power in the past 5 years or so. How are they doing? Everyone might want to ask the Chinese in Niamey or even Abuja for that matter

https://www.google.com/search?q=nigeria+republic+china+refinery+disaster+government+takeover&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1037US1037&oq=nigeria+republic+china+refinery+disaster+government+takeover&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORigATIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRiPAtIBCTExOTIyajBqNKgCALACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

It's alright though. The solutions I propose have worked out well in EVERY COUNTRY that has tried them; the biggest and best example is the United States of America. Even very LIMITED implementation of such reforms have vastly improved the economies of Communist nations like China and Vietnam and of course they were used to bring economic growth to Nigeria between 1999 and 2015.

It's possible we'll all live long enough to see the results in Bourkina Faso, Niger Republic, Gabon and others. It's a great movie? Press rewind.

Good Luck to Nigeria.

Europe is closer to being called a tribe than an ethnic group. There was a time the monarchy of 4 countries in Europe came from one family. (Britain, Russia, Germany and France).

So no, Europe hardly uses tribe to describe themselves unlike the way the way their media and unfortunately our copy and paste media tend to use tribes (in a condescending manner) for Africa.

nairalanda1:
Well, they have several tribes....and like most African countries, they were amalgated to form one country.

There is no African country, except Botswana, and Somalia , that are not made up of many tribes. Nigeria is not an exception. The white colonizers just amalgamated as many tribes as possible together into new countries...for ease of administration.

And it was all for the resources. Nigeria in 1914 had not discovered any oyel when it was amalgamated...but there were other resources. Oil exploration did not start till 1937...and the first oil came up in 1954-6

Tribes or ethnic groups?

Tribe is the closest to clan, so why should the lowest classification of people be used anytime we are talking about Africa?

Yoruba = Ethnic group
Ijebu = Tribe

Igbo = Ethnic group
Abriba = Tribe.

I hope you got my drift?

TempleHouse:
African leaders starts well but derails on the promises once they're power intoxicated.

Gaddafi, Samuel Doe, Museveni, Mugabe and the present Rwanda president are typical examples !!!

Obama, Tony Blair, George Bush, Biden and even Trump didn't and isn't doing what the names you listed above did?

Ollyb2020:
Hey boss, I totally get where you’re coming from—on the surface, ₦10M might seem steep for a car hire venture. But I can assure you, this isn’t your typical 'drop-and-drive' rental gig. We’re talking high-end service, luxury vehicle upgrades, VIP clientele, and monthly income that rivals many small businesses. It’s not just about owning a car, it’s about positioning—quality, access, and consistency.

That said, I don’t expect everyone to understand it just from a few tweets. If you're genuinely curious, I’d be happy to share my full proposal with you privately. You might be surprised how structured, scalable, and investor-safe it really is. And who knows—you just might see the whole industry a little differently after that.

Thanks for keeping the conversation real—I'm always down to share ideas with open-minded folks.

Yes I don't mind you sharing your proposal on how 10m can start a luxury car rental business.

TheChameleon:


Blacks and inferiority complex... so easy to impress.

By the way, went ti Burkina Faso thrice last year. This guy is full of hot air.

He has a very active propaganda machine. He's damn serious about it.

When I was there, a coup happened that was immediately quashed.

If you write against the Government as a Burkinabe, they send you to the war front.


Funny enough I like and support him, especially with chasing away the evil and ruthless French colonial masters. France bled their colonies like Vampires. They even forced Haiti to pay for colonisation, " a cost of civilization".

But this guy lies too much. They even claimed they made an electric car. Within less than 3 years oo.

They too have a Boko Haram type of insurgency. Thanks to USA foolishness with Ghaddaffi / Libya.

Please cry more.

More tears needed

Cry more.

If you like, go to burkina 100 times, we don't care.

Only a propogandalist can be this bitter over another country's affairs.

Nairanlad owners and the paid commentators are all pro-Israeli or do you want their slave masters to close down Nairaland again?

Let him think of any low barrier business he can do but must be the type he's skilled in or know someone who's skilled at it

₦10m to start an executive car hire business?

Except you only want to invest into an existing one which isn't a business in the first place but more of investment, I doubt this should be the option.

Firebox123:
is seun working under government also

Wake up.

ERockson:
It is obvious Obidents are now majorly members of Ratel of VDM. New Nigeria is Possible

This is what you want to do with your life for just 30k?

Nairaland is 50% paid for propoganda, more reason why alot of comments are against him.



Alot on this forum are under government and corrupt elite payroll.

Obaaderemi2:
Ok. E be like say you no know human nature

You haven't seen people who are resolved before, so I can understand your state of mind.

Angelfrost:
Yes... Enemies of Progress!

The Irony of that statement is probably lost on you.

How on earth would you have accepted your fate?

Angelfrost:
VDM sef go humble very soon...! Una never know these people in power.

When them finish with am, he go become VQM:

Very Quiet Man!

All the enemies of progress are showing faces one by one.

This VDM and NAN's president case is exposing people and where they belong regarding justice and fairness.

Make una continue

Obaaderemi2:
If Dem panel beat vdm well well and threaten him, him sef go sing like canary

The reason he's still where they hid in after the kidnap is because he's not adhering to their threats and conditions.

After the beatings and threats, why won't he come out to say what they want him to say?

NOBI everybody get VDM mind for Nigeria.

The same Pwan that has been in business for about 7yrs+ or which one?

You're just waking up today to warn the public after 7 years?

How on Earth are they "whites"?

Maybe the rest of the world should call them what they truly are : Pale or Pink.

Seunomobo:
You asked me a question and I gave an answer to it, why did you conclude that I dress rich just to boost my confidence?, besides don't motivational speakers say that people should fake it until they make, they should keep acting in ways they wish or hope to be..
My dear, life isn't one size fit all, people should be allowed to live their lives especially in ways that do not affect the other person.
Or let me ask, why does the rich dressing of a fake person affect you?
Don't lie.

I thought we are talking about cars that make ordinary people look rich here?

Celestialsword:
To be respected in the society.

It open doors.

Until they discover how empty you are.

Opening doors you can't keep opened is the biggest fail!

Seunomobo:
It's a confidence booster whether u like it or not

You want to look rich just to boost confidence when you can actually work silently to be rich.

Once I see anyone flashing 'wealth', I automatically see them as fake.

newnigerdelta1:
Many of owner way sabi preach law online why not join the police force

Another one. I only want to respond to people who can think. Enough of sheepees.

omonnakoda:
Two questions
Why did not they declare him wanted? afterall they have used that procedure before


Why could they not arrest Yahya Bello

You are using your head.

Those that do not respond to invitations are declared wanted, this has always been their way of doing things, suddenly they couldn't do that for VDM if truly he was invited multiple times and declined to show up.

DMerciful:
VDM is a controlled opposition. His arrest is meant yo be a diversion from Seyi Tinubu's alleged kidnap and torture of NANS president as well as the alleged missing 71 billion from NELFUND.

Nigerians, wake up!!!

NANS or no NANs, VDM's issue is more important than that of NANS president.

Infact nothing stops Nigerians from discussing both

advocatejare:
They blame the government for being lawless but give them small power and fame and see them mess up. Imagine efcc claimed they invited him and he refused to honor the invitation. Rubbish!

Use your brain, you actually believed this nonsense of a press release?

It took them 5 days to concort this nonsense.

They even deleted the first press release they posted due to series of errors they made before coming up with this concoction.


It's either you're being paid for propaganda, naive or a criminal syndicate happy he was kidnapped.