₦airaland Forum

Brendaniel:
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but I will call a spade a spade, if the west is really concerned about helping the people without selfish interest then they would have removed so many Bad African leaders the way they did Gadaffi, Sadam Hussein and others around the world, if it doesn't benefit them they allow the Bad leadership because it benefits them, that's the hypocrisy I'm calling out...

Bad leadership in Africa, you and I know is endemic.
It has its roots deeply embeded in our culture and way of life.
Two, the wounds of colonisation are still fresh, Africa is a young post colonial continent that will remain wary of foreign, mainly western incursions and influences.
In a nutshell, Africa has not positioned itself and not indicated anyway that it is in trouble and needs help.

On the Ghadaffi issue (once again information is key here).
America moved against him simply because of the Lockerbie terror attack that he Ghadaffi admitted was organised and sponsored by his government and his refusal to handover the mastermind to Interpol after several attempts through the UN for him to do so.
The demise of his government was also hastened by internal conflicts triggered by his meddling in the affairs of neighbouring states which hosted several rebel groups.
No foreign troops were involved in his demise. The only thing the UN did was impose a no-fly zone. And with out an Air force his Army could not resist rebel invasion.

Brendaniel:
What I hate about this war is the double standard America and other countries are doing, I'm not justifying Putin's invasion, what I know is whatever will not benefit Europe and America they will never put hand in it, Europe and America have been raping Africa of it's resources from left right and center with bad leaders they impose on the people, have they ever been concerned about the people of Africa concerning the type of leadership and style of governance that Africans want

Instead they impose everything on Africans even up to laws without asking if we are ok with such, an African president that will openly kill his people committing genocide will still be invited for UN meetings and will be awarded in some cases for keeping democracy in that country even if it means killing his own people to maintain democracy.

THEY HAVE NEVER ASKED WHAT DO AFRICANS WANT

Do you know that in 1939 under the Lend/Lease Act the United States under President Roosevelt sent weapons to the Soviet Union to help bolster its Army under threat from Nazi Germany though they had not formally entered the war themselves.

Do you know those tanks and aircraft sent by America formed the foundation of the great Soviet Cavalry and Airforce of later years and bought Stalin precious time to re arm and prepare ahead of the Nazi invasion in 1941.

Do you know that under that same act arms were sent to China to combat Imperial Japan and Britain to aid its war effort before the British could rally to join the Chinese is liberating their country.

THHE SAME ACT of Congress, signed by Teddy Roosevelt.

If America had not done so, do you know what the world will be today?
The Russia that is a super power today, the China that is a super power today.
If Ukraine survives as a country and becomes a superpower tomorrow your generation after you that shares your DNA will say the same thing.

That America is hypocritical in helping and defending the smaller, weaker guy against oppression and captivity.
But they understand. That no matter what they do or have done in history, they will remain the most hated country on earth.
But your type will never break their spirit as champions of liberty everywhere in the world.

I will advice your likes and a whole host of ignorant, misinformed on this forum to read history before coming here with senseless diatribes.

SmartGadgetz:
Excuse upon excuses. Before the war there were fuel scarcity people are complaining with none that listen to them. Ukraine and Russia is having war here we are in far away Nigeria suffering from fuel hike and scarcity. Poor Naija.

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No where is 'far away from war'.
There is a reason sensible make it the very last resort.
This is not 1945. The world today is severely more interlocked.

kingthreat:
Why was USA not sanctioned when they invaded Iraq
Why was NATO not sanctioned when they bombed Libya.

We need answers. Hypocrites

They got United Nations approval.

HitSong:
Keep fooling yourself in your ignorance, frustration and Hypocrisy.
Will USA be comfortable with Mexico or Canada forming strong allegiance with Russia or North Korea?

Mexico had good relations with the Soviet Union in the 60'sand 70's. Read your history. In the latter years when Communism ebbed in Mexico the country became a strong member of the non aligned nations. It was only after the collapse of the Soviet Union did Mexico begin to cosy up to the US.

Latin America in the backyard of the US had several Communist led governments in the 60's, 70's and 80's. with both the United States and Soviet Union taking turns to exert influence through popular revolutionary uprisings.

Techsupport:
What is Nigeria good for, so we cannot grow ANYTHING?

Wheat is not a tropical crop.
Even the highly genetically modified varieties adapted to warmer conditions struggles to yield in these parts.Very few countries have the geographical latitude to cultivate every staple or every cash crop out there.
If I remember my geography right, I think it is only the United States that has both tropical and temperate climates suitable for everything from wheat in the north and middle, palm in the south and citruses in sunny California.

No country is self sufficient in everything.
What nations do is to dominate where they have comparative advantage and use those gains to subsidise imports. Why are we not dominating where we are naturally endowed?

Trust our folks to milk this epic drama in the coming weeks...

New Gen Pastors: '.... may you not Kepa at the point of your breakthrough.....'
Motivational hawks: '.... don't become a leper because of your Kepa....'
Desperate Politicians in the run up to 2023: '....I can assure you my government will never Kepa with your votes....'

Help2020:
If Russia line up missile in Canada will US agree? Make una dey use una sense abeg.

Oga the world has moved beyond all that. Both nations have ballistic missile submarines patrolling the globe in stealth constantly.

The Russians are often in the Atlantic just outside the maritime border of the US and the US/NATO in the Black Sea correspondingly.

With the exception of tactical nukes, you don't need proximity in today's strategic chess board.

complexBoss12:
It's a pity that the people of Ukraine will be sacrificed for a new world order. As I said in my previous post few days ago, Putin would rather seen an end to the world than end like Hitler, and just today, he put nuclear weapons on alert over sanctions.

Putin ain't playing by any rules.

Ukrainian President thinks it sounds good to "die a hero" But I will tell you guys for free "there is nothing heroic about death". If you have watched someone die, it's painful and inglorious.

Recognizing than someone is stronger than you is not a sign of weakness but strength. The president of Ukraine is being used as a pawn, in a game that is bigger him. He is sacrificing his people for stupid pride. It's a natural the weak, will be a subject to the strong. Talk to Putin, negotiate. mind you that, Russia hasn't even started war, they are more less playing the deplomatic game of threatening you to come for negotiation, if they decide to end Ukraine in 24 hours it will be done.

You can still quote me and talk rubbish, but sentiment don't win wars. I am being practical here. In international politics, once deplomacy fails, people get hurt.

His country does not want to join the Soviet Union. What is so hard to understand about that.

Inspirer1:
It's a pity, it's actually not about fixing the country, it's about who gets where or what?

Exactly.
Sensible Nigerians should allow them elect themselves.

I usually do not like commenting on personalities around the next general elections being a stickler for issues, programs and visions.... but on this one, I will say this....

There is absolutely nothing Jonathan is bringing to this country going forward that is worth such a terrible decision.
To me it is just an affront to the institutions of democracy, the state of the nation and the peoples who voted him out in 2015.
For heavens sake this man lost, and lost for good reasons.
Why take sure a huge risk with bringing him back with all the baggage of his regime.

Why are we always so fixated with the personal ambitions of these politicians as a people often at the expense of the nation at large.
What is Mr. Jonathan coming to do in Aso Rock.
This is just so annoying.
Can we just find solutions to our collective problems and move forward please.
What a mess.

We need to wipe the slate clean, get someone completely different in there, with the key skills and competencies first to face the challenges of our time and then evolve a new nation by its restructuring along lines of equity, solidarity and justice. Why tinker with the past.

anochuko01:
That's one thing about the EPL.
One you're figured out, it's finished for you.
Except you have a very talented squad like Liverpool or City.

That is why it is one of the toughest leagues in the world.
The dominating era of United triggered a wave of anti-football advances making domination so much harder.
Managers hardly have the time to build winning systems before they are dismantled by opposing teams.
In those days a squad can be kept for upwards of three years at the very top but these days it is not uncommon for top teams to change four and five key players a season.
Imagine the likes of Jesus in City and Firminio in Pool, players that will spend entire careers at one club already spent and considered surplus while still at their peak.

The requirements especially in the Premiership are just too hard and i am so sorry to see a quality manager like Marcelo leave in my opinion.... too soon.
But it is the beast.... and we love it.

Macphenson:
ok

, Oil price is now above $100.
Tell Buhari to perform wonders now.

Hahaha.... indeed.
We did say by the end of the regime, everyone will be completely demystified.
Every single excuse has been stripped from the government and governing party.
Every single campaign rhetoric has come full circle to stare them in the face.

Bobbyjay001:
You won't believe I did my best to enlighten them about the ongoing war. I explained the issue of NATO and other beefs that escalated this issue to full blown war. I won't lie to you bro, they showed no interest. Even a lawyer among was gesticulating like "say something else" . Bro... didn't wanna see myself as a fool. Had to "keep shut" to save my head

Hmmm....
There was an earthquake off the coast of Japan a few years ago.
It wasn't the earthquake that was worrisome, but the tidal wave that came ashore hundreds of kilometres and hours later.
Things that happen far off can have consequences closer to home.
But there is another side of the story.
The same tidal wave that crippled a nuclear power plant and contaminated the surrounding towns was the same that redistributed topsoil and fertilized farm lands in other parts way off.

The story sometimes is never the key.
It is the details, the facts, the 'why' and 'how' that is the key to knowledge.
The deeper you explain, the greater the tendency for attention to be gained.

If i told you that some folks have made hundreds of thousands of dollars since the beginning of this month because of this war, will you believe that?, while other will lose their entire fortunes and perhaps their lives if they do not know what is going on and take the necessary measures to avert it.
It all depends on where they stand and more importantly, what they know..... news.

Bobbyjay001:
Yes,/! Even those who call themselves"educated" don't know Ukraine and Russia are at logger heads as at present. I wanted to start a convo with some colleagues at work about this Ukraine issue. I was disappointed, all them said they were not aware of the war. I had to save myself by keeping shut.

But everything you know 'someone' made known to you... by whatever means or media.
So rather than keeping shut why not 'transmit' knowledge.
That is why every news media both 'reports' and 'opnionates'.
The reportage is to 'when' and 'where'.
While the opinions is to 'why' and 'how', which is the trigger for further inquest.
Believe you me if your colleagues get the reasons and implications 'indeed', most will totally engross themselves in it.
'Light' is unmistakable.

pocohantas:
Na something dey bring something. Like now this is happening, I bet you some people would start picking up the name of Ukranain cities. Something they never gave much thought before. Mungo Park had a reason for setting out and in the process he discovered something that was already in existence.

I knew Van Der Sar for years, but I never knew he was from Netherlands. It was until I worked with one Dutch client and I started seeing so many Van Ders, I had to go check it out. I noticed Nigerians do too much when they know something pass another person. Rather than teach you that thing, they’ll first make so much fuss on their superior knowledge, embarrassing the other person in the process.

Totally agree.
And the bolded. Very unfortunate.

greggng:
Infact we can't even flow together. I fell in love with a lady cos she normally send me messages of breaking news ...one day she will tell me not to.pass through a particular road cos she heard there was crisis around their . Imagine marrying a woman that doesn't care about breaking news . All she care about is lipstick and pancake. .
She only use Internet to Google Kim.kadasian new outfit ..

Hahahaha.....
Your work is cut out.... dat one na dead battery.
But surely there must be something she is profoundly good at.
Just might not tickle your fancy.

lusid:
when it comes to knowledge, I'm not limited unlike some people.

Knowledge is relative.
I am certain the OP's girlfriend 'knows' certain things he will never come to realize in his entire lifetime.
The crucible of knowledge is curiosity.
Where this engine of nature takes the individual remains a mystery.

pocohantas:
Because it is your state? Not because you are that smart right? Am I from Romania? See as you shot yourself in the foot. Mtcheew

.... Totally agree
But once again people fill their heads with the knowledge of things, places, people completely off their radar.
I mean, what brought Mungo Park to 'discover' the source of the Niger...
The summary is simple.
People are just wired differently.
I am not too sure their nature can all be described in bad light.
And I am sure if the OP goes through every response and the debates in between he may have a change of perspective at the end.

djseanjohn77:
Mine told me she was embarrassed at work when in a meeting they asked the female folks what is happening in Ukraine, sadly some of them didn't even know what Ukraine is. The truth is, this present generation only cares about social media and believes only in the popular social media narrative of events as their own information source. Sad, most have never sat down to watch CNN or another news outlet in their life.

Even if they have to travel to a new place, they'd rather gather info from mouth to mouth.

Hmmm... which is dangerous.
But there is a clincher here... the first words of the para....
What if they do not need to travel to Ukraine... or Europe for that matter.
How detailed is our knowledge of things that 'do not concern us'.

pocohantas:
name three cities in Romania? Don't disappoint me, I know you are smart.

Name three autonomous communities in Abia state. Don’t disappoint me, I know you are smarter.

Hmmm.....
You see where this argument in general is going.
That is why there is no single answer, neither is there a perfect position to take on this matter.
Very interesting post that can be debated for weeks on end if one understands the underlying facts.

Simran94:
Lol, I went for a checkup in the hospital for Lumps in the breast. I needed to be sure I was not developing lumps. A male doctor attended to me and I had to remove my top and bra so he could examine my breasts. There was no female chaperone or another male doctor. Though I was uncomfortable but I had no choice than to sit still while he examined both breasts for up to 10mins

That is not standard procedure and you have right to demand standards.
If he is not your family physician then you need to get one.

venabili:
1. It is not only deliveries that require a woman to remove her clothes. Some regular checkups require same. Pelvic exams and pap smear, which some women have regularly, are examples.

2. Women open up their bodies to lab attendants too depending on required tests. Ask any woman who has gone through an HSG.

3. Yes, the medical profession requires a female chaperone to be in attendance. this is to prevent a situation where the medical professional and the patient are exclusively alone. In most Gyms, there are usually a lot of other people milling around. It only become suspicious when its a private gym session.

4.Gym instructors are highly trained professionals too. Especially if you enrolled in a standard gym. Same with massage therapists. They maintain a high level of professional aloofness. Of course, if you visit some miscreants in doctors uniform, they also tend to disregard all the so called professional ethics.

By the way, if a woman will cheat, she simply will. If seeing your woman in that position gives you doubt, then you do not have a trustworthy woman.

Those things do not happen with the regularity of a gym visit.
And for heavens sake you certainly cannot compare the allure of a healthy person and one which is not.

rafcrown:
2023.No Messiah yet among all the presidential aspirants.
No former this and that can save Nigeria.
Same people,same strategies,same results,same lamentations.
2023.Think well so that 2023-2027 wont be another disaster.

The defective structure of Nigeria will GUARANTEE that a poor candidate is elected yet again.
It is just appalling that 7, 8 years after we are saying the exact same thing.
Do you know what 8 years in the life of a man is, especially in a region where life expectancy is severely limited.... by poor governance.
Better realign your expectations and severely dampen them.
Your fellow country men are not tired of suffering.

greggng:
I can't even date or marry a woman that is not current with developments in the world .

Ah, ah....do you want to marry one of the top anchors in CNN, Sky or Aljazeera.... they are already hitched...
Not absolutely necessary.

Btruth:
hummm. You are right sha In a way. And besides, there's no crime in knowledge.

And if she could extend that knowledge into what she could do or be doing she would not only survive, but thrive and possibly excel despite the circumstances.
People will die as a result of this conflict, most will be worse off around the world, few will become wealthy. The difference is knowledge.
So there is a case for knowledge.

alphaNomega:
Not everyone should be bothered, it's not a matter of gender!

Simpletons always find a way to twist any discussion into a gender, tribal or religious course

I totally agree.
NOT EVERYONE, should be bothered.
There are people completely introverted yet are totally competent.
While there are others given to sticking their noses in every hole, yet are completely clueless.
So which do we say is better.
The uninformed or the misinformed....
I also totally agree that there are no biases here.
Human nature evenly distributes the good, the bad and the ugly.

ernnie457:
Very good question my dear

Because very little positive happens here.
Nigeria is a back water country.
Even within Africa we are only known for ..... well disturbing stuff.

PS. I am speaking about Nigeria, not Nigerians.

DKM123:
Funny enough, 90 percent of NIGERIAN MEN including those commenting DO NOT TRULY KNOW what the war is all about or the history behind it. But they are busy here calling the girl olodo.

It's always the least intellectual malus who just managed to have an idea of a topic because they saw it on social media and not because they did any intellectual research that rush to belittle another cos they think they at least know better than that person.

Nonsense and oversabi boifren!

You go on to date a girl that is on the same level as you because of a truth, you CANNOT stand in the midst of real intellectuals and then come on social media to disgrace the same girl friend. If that DOESN'T PROVE YOU ARE INDEED OF LOW IQ, then I don't know what else can.

Yeyeboifren.

Don't be so hasty.
I know a couple of cardiac surgeons here in Nigeria that I am CERTAIN will not have heard about this conflict or be interested until they possibly apply for a visa their next trip abroad.
I will reply/extend this when I give them a call asap.
Intellect has nothing to do with this.

Techguy96:
One told me Russia wanted to attack Nigeria, I burst into laughter.

We are already under attack.
Oil prices are up and that means everything you will be buying for the rest of the year may follow shortly.
There is another reason why people do not want war.
Only few get richer.

Btruth:
......must she know?

Perhaps.... because it has the potential to be a global conflict.... because it has shot up the price of oil... and because she may be paying more for living due to the inflationary effects that will shortly hit Nigeria....

Theevilone:
Your right, we learn everyday and one must not know all , an American woman told me she doesn’t know about Nigeria, and majority of them don’t know African richest man nor our president and as you rightly said a Nigeria will blame our leaders for not making Nigeria popular instead of blaming a white for not knowing the most popular black nation .

But few things about Nigeria can affect global events but the other way round... .... you know, when the elephant sneezes.... so you can excuse her....
How much do you know about Western Sahara....? a tiny enclave around Morocco that has been at war for like... forever..