₦airaland Forum

MrMaestro:
This is the unadulterated truth.

plaindealer:
The armored trucks are not different from the ones in America or China because the general concept remains the same all over the world, but according to the inferiority complex and low self-esteem Nigerians, it's worthless and useless because it's made in Nigeria even though this product is an export product that other countries and even the UN are buying from us.


Ignorance

Low self-esteem

Inferiority complex

Hatred

Bitterness

Tribalism

Anti-Nigerian mentality



....pick one

poyet:
And the Nigerian armed forces barely patronize this company, but go to war ordinary pickup trucks, endangering its personnel.
The Nigeria Police should be commended, because it's the main agency of government patronizing this company ahead of any other.

BiafIntel:
ASSEMBLED IN OGUN. Corrected!!!

gaddafe:
I am even surprised people are arguing with the OP on this issue. This was something I found out since 2008. It was even placed in the Edo state website then where they tried explaining why there were various languages in Edo state. We seriously need to wake up

Banmeallday:
As long as Nigeria exist then Black lives will continue to not matter.....

DFOmobolla:
You clearly don't understand my point, just re-read this.
ETHNICITY was not language-based. It was based on ancestry and lineage.
What more are you trying to prove?.

gaddafe:
Oga please writing was discovered by black Africans. Nobody is disputing this. We read this way back in school. Please if you have any source that claim otherwise quote it here. Numbers started as a result of the trade between Egyptians (black Egyptians) and Sumerians (Arabs). Record keeping started in Egypt. There is nobody disputing these facts. These are common knowledge for those that studied history and library science

NigeriaIsZOO:
I can feel your pains and disappointment which is very apparent. However, I will respond to your emotional outbursts as logical as possible.

1st paragraph, are you trying to compare Nigeria to China in global diplomatic circle or what? China is a very powerful and very influential country, now almost at par with the US. They have what it takes to fight any country to a standstill over Hong Kong and no nation or global organization can intimidate them, not even US or UK! On the contrary, Nigeria is a third world, poor, highly dependent and very weak country. A couple of sanctions and threats by global bodies like UN is enough to make its government to grovel and beg.

2nd and 3rd paragraph, UK may no longer be the powerful Great Britain it used to be but trying to write them off is just wishful thinking. UK alongside Germany and France remain Europe's most influential countries. UK's traditional alignment with US makes them even more influential. UK can easily reach out to America and make them see reasons why Nigeria should be hit with crippling sanctions and possible external invasion should they refuse to comply and accept a referendum, especially if there is widespread loss of lives.

4th and 5th paragraph. You really seem to overestimate Nigeria's strength or capabilities. FYI, Nigeria is as weak, dependent and fragile as any poor third world country. It seems you don't understand how such scenario plays out but I will enlighten you. Britain does not need to send boots on the ground. However, once Britain becomes all out to subdue such recalcitrant Nigerian government, they will start with massive media attacks, international diplomacy and severe undermining of Nigeria's interests which will culminate in crippling sanctions on our oil exports, embargo on financial transactions with Nigeria, embargo on arms supply to Nigeria, sanctions on the president, his family, ruling party and anyone that identifies with them. Do you think Nigeria can survive a month under such scenario??

6th and 7th paragraph. Lol, it is Nigeria that has always seen Britain as its Lord and personal saviour. It was Britain that protected and provided all your needs both diplomatically, arms wise and logistically. Isn't it funny that you now turn around to accuse others of what you've been doing perennially over the years?

Last paragraphs. You're obviously living in the past. No one is setting anyone up and neither did France set Ojukwu up. These are just figments of your own imagination. If you think there would be another territorial war like Biafran/Nigerian war then it shows you're not a critical thinker. The most Nigeria can fight now is a guerilla warfare and you won't have the opportunity to use airstrikes or blockade to kill millions like you're dreaming. On the contrary, you would be fighting IPOB armed wing in the jungles and highways with occasional run-ins in the cities. The moment you leave that to start bombing markets or schools will only hasten the involvement of the UN. Remember there are American and French bases in Niger, Cameroun and Chad which makes it very easy for them to subdue Nigeria very easily. Also remember that once Yoruba people realize that Biafran has become achievable, they would immediately begin their own fight to establish Oduduwa. Which means in essence, it becomes a war between Arewa that is now surrounded against Biafra, Oduduwa and UN. How on earth do you think you can sustain such war beyond a few months??

Stone03:
Overestimation of a country that is almost limbless.
You think it will be the same as it was? Even now, Southeast is fighting fulanis with a more sophisticated improvised device. Your myopia and hatred has hampered from vision from seeing that it won't be easy for the federal government to go into war with any prepared region now. Who will fight for your unity? The regions that fought in the 60s while Awolowo was in the West eating amala and ewedu are also battered and are angry with this Fulani government. Wake up!

I just pray that the federal government will be humble enough to call for a conference that will be implemented at the end.

owobokiri:
It will never "break", it will simply IMPLODE under the weight of it's iniquities..

NigeriaIsZOO:
Not a few people often argue that Nigeria will not break up. They are so optimistic to the extent they always give reasons why it will not break up. However, contrary to such hardline stance, unfolding events have proven that Nigeria is apparently living in its last years as one nation. If anyone still had doubts before, the recent move by UK to recognize the separatists is enough to convince you where the pendulum is swinging.

In Africa, South Africa, Nigeria and Egypt are no doubt UK's most important former colonies. They will do everything diplomatically possible to maintain good relations with these countries.

UK is a very cunning country, they have seen that Nigeria is on the verge of breaking up and they decided to be proactive by recognizing the separatists. If you think UK didn't weigh things critically before embarking on this diplomatic attack on Nigeria, then you're not using your head.

UK has become completely fed up with Nigeria and having weighed their options to see that Nigeria is headed for the rocks, they decided to hit Nigerian government this deadly blow without minding how bad the government will feel.

What the UK did is tantamount to China going all out to encourage South Korea, without minding how North Korea will feel or Russia recognizing Taiwan and opening diplomatic relations with them without minding how their Chinese friends will feel.

This move alone should convince anyone who thinks critically that Nigeria is about to unravel. If the UK can make such bold move against the Nigerian government, then it is not farfetched that they may wake up tomorrow and rally the international community to call for a referendum on Nigeria.

9jakool:
The so-called first storey in Nigeria was built by a European on African soil. Is that something to celebrate? The same lies we've been fed since school. The so-called "first well in Nigeria" built in the 1800s in Badagry was another lie as if our forefathers didn't know how to tap water from the ground till the white man showed up. We celebrate this as if it's an achievement, but it's mediocrity and makes us look like laughing stock of the world.


Pay in mind that the Goborau minaret in Katsina was built in the late 1300s by Africans and it's three stories high.

gwafaeziokwu:
You didn't read Things fall apart well or you simply chose to quote a small part to support you unfounded assertions.

When Mbaino caused trouble by killing the daughter of Umuofia ,they asked for serious trouble and it was by no means "mundane". Spilling of blood is an abomination but more grave when it is an 'Ada' daughter of the soil. If your cousin brother fights and kill your sister would you consider it "mundane"? Is such a crime not capable of causing bad blood between your two families?

Now, Okonkwo's mother was from Mbanta another different clan from Umuofia just like Mbaino was. When Umuofia sent Okonkwo on an exile as punishment for manslaughter where did he head to? Mbanta. Did they receive him ? Yes. Was there much culture shock? No. Basically they were united in many things but still maintains fierce independence in keeping their clan.

Did you read the account of what the white men did to Abame , who are present day Abam people in Abia state.

Now listen to Uchendu the old man as he addressed Okonkwo and Obierika in pg 109-110

"My son(Okonkwo ) has told me about you (Obierika) and I am happy you have come to see us. I knew your father, Iweka. He was a great man. He had many friends here and came to see them quite often. Those were good old days when a man has friends in distant clans. Your generation does not know that. You stay at home afraid of your next door neighbour. Even a man's motherland is strange to him nowadays"


Pg 110, he continued.

"Yes people travelled more in those days. There is not a single clan in these parts that I do not know very well. Aninta, Umuazu, Ikeocha, Elumelu, Abame- I know them all."

"Have you heard? Asked Obierika, 'that Abame is no more?'
'How is that? asked Uchendu and Okonkwo.
"It is a strange and terrible story. If I had not seen the few survivors with my eyes and heard their story with my own ears, I would not have believed. Was is not on Eke market day that they fled to Umuofia? He asked his two companions.

Survivors of British invasion of Abame, found refuge in Umuofia and many other clans and were well received. People felt sympathy towards their plight. Why didn't Abame people move towards let's say Yoruba land?

Before the British people came to Igbo land, we were aware of each other existence. Many people travelled from present day Anambra state to go and consult Aro shrine in faraway Abia state. We knew the happenings in all clans far and near because we share market days. We knew for example when each clan had their new yam festivals celebration. We knew the hottest masquerade festivals and people leave their clans and travel for hours or even days to attend and return to their clans. News about what was happening in most of the Igbo clans always filter in because we were interested in each other well being. Yet, that doesn't mean that we will allow you to cross boundaries. We were republican so everyone maintained their space.

Do more research before you run to town with half truths.

DFOmobolla:
Lol, calm down bro.
Discovery in that context is not invention. You will agree with me invention of writing by whoever did, benefited Europeans more than anybody. Its the bedrock of their development.


Your interpretation of mobility is really off. The level of mobility in an area is directly proportional to its development.
In the olden days mobility is often restricted to necessity, demands that outways immobility.

And back to the topic, in those days there are less use of the mind, imagination, or one's mentality, so the concept of ethnicity was not well developed. But it was there, thats why the fulani were defeated in the jalomi war, where different tribes of the same ethnic group came together.

superjab247:
Count Islam out of this,those people I don't if na devil na im swear for them.

Christianity doesn't support human rituals,violence and superstitions,the USA UK are all Christian countries name one African country that carry tradition for head is as developed as these nations.

Just one!!!!

superjab247:
Mr man wether u like it or not,majority of our traditional practices does not conform with the 21st century.

That's a bitter truth.

superjab247:
Don't tell me what I know okay,I know what am saying b4 I created this thread.

superjab247:
60% of our traditional feasts supports the usauage of human sacrifice during festive periods and it's an open secret.