₦airaland Forum

laudate:
True! Am still at a loss as to how they thought that expedition to Lagos, would have given them an edge in the war. The Biafran soldiers would have been wiped out in a matter of hours, once they landed in Lagos! How much ammunition did Banjo have in his kitty en route Lagos, anyway? Did they think the federal forces would have keep quiet in shock, on sighting the Biafran soldiers in their territory?

Ojukwu just wanted to use them as cannon fodder to buy more time for himself in the South-East. That's all!



Your post make sense, die! Even their entry into the old Midwest region was also flawed. The Biafran troops entered Benin and declared the place a "Republic," claiming they had come to liberate the inhabitants. Who told them the people of the old Midwest were in bondage? And this was after Ojukwu had agreed with Ejoor, that 'the Midwest would remain neutral, o!!'

Next, the soldiers went on a looting spree and committed different atrocities against the local populace, which led to those ones fighting back using underground methods. There were reports of Biafran soldiers killing unarmed non-Igbo civilians in Abudu, and other parts of the region. Eventually, the federal forces arrived and put paid to the whole thing. Sadly, the Asaba massacre occurred.

Some folks say, if Biafrans had not occupied the old Midwest, the federal forces would not have entered that region to dislodge them, and the massacre may never have taken place. May God continue to grant the departed souls, eternal rest.

its only in nairaland that you can spew trash. in the real world, Biafra's bravery in self determination amidst huge opposition is something you cowards can never think of in your slavish life.

MusaIbrahim1:
Ojukwu is the real traitor, after killing Ifeajuna for trying to negotiate an early ceasefire that would have saved millions of lives of the yeeboes, he fled later to Ivory Coast to save his own coward skin. Real roman soldiers fight till the end, Gaddafi is one. I say it again, Ojukwu fled like a coward.

see this one.....what do you know about war? this is not 1967 where Egypt, usa and russia helped fought your war for you. or where the entire regions of Nigeria joined themselves against one small region for over 2 and a half years.

cowards? take a look at the mirror.

MusaIbrahim1:
So they would have shot him dead if he did not leave? Since he fled at gun point? And you believe you made sense? Ojukwu was filled with ego and he instigated a war that he knew that he will not win, only for him to flee after millions have died. He is a coward...

you have only regurgitated what you are being told. it was agreed amongst the senior biafran officers that ojukwu should leave. read effiongs account of the war or just shut the heck up.

ifynwababy07:
My no 08125558483 you can add me. For some am having problem adding. I will show my pics to you. Then we plan on how to meet in two weeks time. Hiv test is needed also. You don't need to know where my people stay likewise I. Thanks

my dear, this phase of your life will soon pass. for you to have made this decision public, it shows you needed some form of attention and acceptance. you will get over it.

winterfell007:
please don't list this as an achievement. visiting your counterparts in Europe to boost bi-lateral relation is part of the duties of a sitting president. i could remember the french president holding talks with GeJ during the centenary celebrations. nothing new with this achievements

abi o....are you minding this masturbators...

before you know it, they will call it "another milestone achievement" by Buhari....... still watching in 3D.....

kettykin:
For lazy readers see below

Guys what do you think

1985 repeats itself.

deandavid:
all this igbo boys, why not let us rest na. I be urhobo boy, from ekpan clan, nothing does me. na my backyard wrpc dey. we no want Biafra, we no be igbo.anything u like talk.nigerdelta o, south south o, whatever u like call am, the river don already give u d boundary. I will not speak of this again.

na so dem teach you boundary for your village? who needs your urhobo tribe? and who mentioned Biafra in this thread? you really need help. my shout out goes to the IGBOS in the SE/SS. Peace.......

story story....story... as far as am concerned, there is no big deal about this news. Nigerians are too gullible.

boko haram know themselves. all these drama is for the gullible.

buhari did not fulfil his promise of eradicating boko haram within 2 months. what I just need from him is to check corruption in the country and fulfil the rest of his campaign promises.

buhari was a bokoharam sympathizer, now he is forming saviour. I wish him good luck in his tenure as president.

GooseBaba:
i contradict myself according to.............?

Hehehe... Because I burst your bubble, that makes me a hypocrite.... LMAO.... Abeg checkmate your childish tantrums Biko nu...

childish tantrums? take a look at the mirror.

GooseBaba:
And I know your type......you are shallow from within, empty. That's why you cry and whine like a little baby whose toy was taken from him.. You cannot gather your thoughts together and reason objectively..

Besides, Do I look like i care what you think..? Abeg dress far... I post on any thread I want to. You don't like it. Go write an article about it...

keep contradicting yourself. since what this thread is meant for is meaningless, THEN WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? hypocrite.

GooseBaba:
And there you have it... Divide and conquer from an intellectual paradigm. Point of correction, I stated "human intelligence cannot be quantified" IQ test is to asses intelligence.. Get it!! It's mainly a tool.

Besides, you don't have to result to childish accusations because you're emotionally attached to the article. Bring forth any of my posts on this nairaland to prove your false statements against my person.

I should "bring forth...." who do you think you are fooling? and who has time for start scanning your posts? I know you and I know your type. you guys keep exposing yourselves every now and then.

like I posted earlier, just ignore this thread as you ignore what the whites say discriminatingly about blacks in terms of IQ, then I will take you serious.

GooseBaba:
Clearly it is the Igbo angle that is getting to you. Be bold and say it. Stop hiding under the "intelligence of the people of africa... Biko nu... Kindly name my cowardly type..

Again, making false statements on my person. Which people did I diminish their intelligence in my posts? Just because you're emotionally attached to the accomplishment of your tribes men does not mean you have to lie...

just because you have issues with IGBOS does not mean you have downplay their accomplishment for blacks. racial supremacy as per IQ cannot be quantified, and chisala just proved that.

chisala who isn't Nigerian noted Igbo accomplishments as African achievement, but you are here playing your usual hypocrisy.

if it were Igbo drug dealers or kidnappers being the topic, oh you would so love it. pls take your envy and jealousy elsewhere.

GooseBaba:
Mr cry baby... Take this with you, you and your other cry babies cannot become intelligent from citing an article.

neither can you and your fellow cowardly type, diminish the intelligence of the people of Africa, esp the IGBOS.

GooseBaba:
They proved nothing scientifically.. "show me where they prove intelligence.. All they did was provide evidence in accordance with know factors, politically, economically and societal influence that hinders academic growth .. Nothing more.. You cannot prove intelligence get it..!

I find it disgusting that people like you need validation from an article to regain common sense. It's the same low self esteem white like your self that hold on to such rubbish to feel good about themselves.

Furthermore, It's seems you are seriously pained because of igbo issues. That's why you're foolishly making false statements against my person...

you can only spew your tales here in nairaland, why not go and challenge them and leave us alone. as you ignored them, ignore us too.

GooseBaba:
Smh....and there you've it. Una dey see.! The exact thing I talked about. Check this out, how can you have a solution to a non existing problem "human intelligence". What is intelligence?

The fact that you are joyed to see the whiteman defend you from another whiteman's theory on your intelligence is mind boggling. Could you direct me to any african studies on whiteman intelligence"...

Already, you've fallen prey to the underlying message of any study on human psychology. You already went tribal. So reason is not enough to reject the article, I have to reason like a yoruba abi..?

well tell that to the whites who believes that your IQ is below 70 with scientific backings... not those of us disproving them scientifically.

it disgusts me that people like you can cowardly avoid confronting issues. mind you chisala ain't Igbo or even west african., yet he gave the white folks something to think about.

you are the real tribalist here. anything Igbo raises your eyebrow.

GooseBaba:
Every time I read articles of this nature. I wonder why my fellow africans can be this stupid to buy into such rubbish in the name of intellectualism". Clearly, one can see that this nonsense article meant to cause riff among africans.before anything an african whose country or tribe is favored by this report will be quick to cite this report as proof to support their shallow ego.

If we look at the big picture, we fail to see that such studies are carried out by people who already feel that they're superior to others, thereby throwing little crumbs of academic accomplishment so others would fight amongst themselves to see who is worthy of standing next to the alleged superior "race"..

We completely ignore other factors that has led to our present reality. We keep selling ourselves short. If we're sincere. Would we take this report seriously if it was carried out by a fellow african in africa..? We need to wake up and stop displaying inferiority complex in the name of intellectualism. Such studies insidiously reinforce the idea of racial superiority. I beg you my fellow africans, stop using your short comings to define your intelligence.

this article says a lot. if you had read about Jensen's bell curve, you would understand what scientific racism is all about. this article is a solid and sincere response to the white scientific racists. plus.....I suspect you are Yoruba, that's why you condemned this article.

oreos:


What we need would come first and should be given priority but what I want is also important. If you focus on what you need every time, you will be unhappy and miserable. It is much worse if you are in a situation where you know it should not be a problem but due to factors beyond your control, they are. It is not going to be an easy task.

the kind of man you have determines it all my dear. you might have a rich but stingy man, or an average but considerate man, or an average yet inconsiderate man, or a rich and considerate man.

but remember, your home and marriage comes FIRST before personal desires. work it out with your man dear. and be patient with him too. because at the end of the day, if circumstances leaves you empty handed, he MUST cater for your needs.

what if he also insists on what hr wants? dear, just work wirht your hubby to a compromise.

TaoBalinga:
brother, you are so correct.. Im a very egolistic guy, i just love being in control and seriously, this i killing my relationship with my current gf, she says i use to behave like i know all and i am always right.. Wat can i do to supress this please?

sir, try hard to discipline your desire for control. it happens to most men, so you are not alone in this. sometimes to be a better leader, YOU MUST EMPOWER OTHERS. So my brother, empower her...make her responsible too in making decisions that concerns you both. two heads in planning and decision making are better than one. trust me. fully handle only areas where you KNOW she is not capable of handling... she will even acknowledge you for that.

oreos:
You are not practical!

The level of humility required of a richer and well educated woman is higher would be higher. if you were arguing and you happen to say the wrong thing, her first instinct will be to counter you because instinctively she knows you are wrong and she knows better than you are. You will be embarrassed although it will not be her intention, her knowledge is part of her. You will be asking for to much to ask her to not be who she is and that will definitely hurt you ego. And if she were a richer woman, it is either you consider her money as our money or not. if you consider her money as part of the family's common pocket she will be hurt if she thinks you are a spendthrift or if eventually you break up. She will consider herself used and might be willing to do some damages. However if she contributes as much as you do, How would you feel if she purchased a Cadillac because that is what she wants while you will be driving around with your Toyota Corolla. What man wouldn't feel intimidated if it happened in his home. A woman if she were 'wise or humble'in that situation will have to forgo her wants or wait long enough till she has enough to buy two Cadillacs.

What about her schedule? She is more likely to busier than you and that would mean less presence in the kitchen and the home. Are you willing to take that burden for the sake of her and her home?

my dear, in marriage, both parties belong to each other. in marriage, you don't consider what 'I want', but rather what 'we need'. if you consider this, then all instances you have given will not come into play, if it does, it will be wholly addressed.

butanep:
Those who are wealthy are seen as wise men bro... not the number of books you read.

The trend has changed.

hmm.....I get your point sir, but such definition of wisdom is inferior, we all know that. WISDOM IN A BLEND OF COGNITIVE AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, I.e IQ and EQ...( + the God factor of course)

oreos:
I am not disputing that fact. It is the main reason you shouldn't go up in flames when a woman desire a man who is better off than her or her ambitions.

Keep your ego and territory for your family.

if a woman desires a man more successful than she is, its okay. its her choice. but wise women do not measure success AT HOME with money and intelligence. wisdom is key dear. wisdom is not intelligence.

bamidele029:
All human beings are essentially the same either male or female. Man also use their position or wealth to intimidate their wives at times so it won't be because she's a woman but because she's human.

in this age where women have been deservedly emancipated, I think they are the ones who do it more, maybe to prove what a man can do, a women it better. their reasons for doing it varies anyway, especially at home. only wise wives desist from such. men on the other hand are partly responsible for what their rich and powerful wives do to them.

oreos:
It is simple!

They are hypocrites.

don't be too sure about that. let's be sincere. the average male is territorial and egoistic. until you understand that, you won't be able to truly conquer a man's heart.

Gaborone:
SonofEl, your last post was a good read.

But then, I'm worried by your use of words: "put her in her place.. ", " humbled her"... what's all that about? And it raises a welter of questions.

Are you sure that's not the 'breaking' I was talking about earlier? Why can't a man meet a rich intelligent woman, and just flow with her, and not make any attempts to make her feel like her wealth and intelligence is something she should be apologizing for? Why cant he just hear the opposing view of his medical student of a girlfriend, without interpreting it to mean she is trying to supersede him because he read food and nutrition? W hy cant he just enjoy an intelligent discuss with her, without interpreting it to mean she is 'showing herself'. Why can't her just befriend and love her, give her a chance to let him know who she really is, before judging her as proud and insubordinate?

Why does he have to 'humble' her? What does that even mean?

a man has his place, so does a woman. its no big deal. I know exactly what i meant by my ex trying then to intimidate me. her gestures, remarks, and attitude said it all. assuming she was right in her argument, she was not meant to be rude about it. for instance, in food quality control, she would want to downplay my submissions by reminding me that she is a medical student, meanwhile food quality control in food science is my thing.....I just laughed it off and insist. my insistence was what made her feel insulted or challenged, afterall, we are talking about the general wellbeing of human nutritional heath right? truth is, due to this time and era whereby women received deserved emancipation their mums or grandmums never dreamt of, it is not difficult to see a career or wealthy woman trying to rub it off on any man they encounter. the main issue is, why her husband? women today are increasingly becoming guilty of what men were once exclusively accused of.

a phlegmatic woman will not argue much with her husband and may give her husband idea a benefit of doubt even if she still thinks she is correct. a melancholic woman will insist on her ideas with decorum and respect while still giving a benefit of doubt to that of her husband. a sanguine woman will turn the argument into fun and come to a compromise with her husband. a choleric woman will by hook or crook, want to intimidate her husband with all the advantages she has whether her points are right or wrong, it doesn't mean she does not love him, but the word 'humility' or 'submission' is a taboo to her, that's why they don't really succeed in keeping theirs homes unless of course, they have an extremely phlegmatic husband.

Kimoni:
you guys ehnn the other day, someone said "emulate kor, simulate ni"

Wonder where you guys learn this from. Meanwhile, be nice to a lady

trust me babe, I am.

Gaborone:
Believe me, you are already intimidated by rich intelligent women, and chances are, should you marry one, you would try all within your power to break her and strip her of her confidence and self esteem, in an attempt to salvage your overblown ego. That's my thought.

Me thinks it would be better if you stuck with a woman who doesn't fall within that group. That way, everyone is happy.

see eh, most of my female friends are career women and rich business women. the are the ones craving to have marital homes. that is not to say, you don't find a few humble ones among them. I already have my boo who is intelligent and well-to-do, but dear, she doesn't intimidate me. she saw what I had that humbled her, and it was neither money nor intelligent.

I think cholerics go best with phlegmatics regardless of the gender involved.

I had a rich and intelligent female HOD when I was the course rep of my department back in the university days. we were close, and she give me some nuggets of wisdom that till today, works for me. I had a female boss where I once worked, believe me. she wasn't much older than me, but my popularity amongst the staff made her want 'prove her superiority' na she tire eventually. we are friends and confidants today. I once dated a medical student, I studied food science and nutrition, but being who she is, she gives remarks or make statements to supersede mine because she believes as students we both were, she was more 'placed' than I was. wisdom prevailed. I used wisdom to conquer her.

do you know that a wise woman will never try directly or indirectly to intimidate her husband even. if he 'feels' intimidated. in her wisdom, she has a way of making him feel on top. its only insecure men that feels threatened by rich and successful women.

Gaborone:
More reason why you should stick to your level. That way, you'll rest assured that no one will try and intimidate you.

#rolls eyes.

**laughs** levels kor.... ladder ni.... na so e pain you reach? anyway darling, I have NOTICED you. whether you accept it or not, women will always be women, but how a man REACTS to it put the woman in her place.

Personally, no woman can try to intimidate me and succeed, because at the end of the day, intelligence and wealth will always bow to wisdom. #fact.

Kimoni:
Wise man! Except for your opening statement sha

If you do everything else you mentioned, number one will not happen naa

but the fact is that I cannot guarantee that she would NEVER use her position or wealth to try and intimidate you at some point. women would always be women, but how you react to it is what matters most.

NCP:
Ijaws. They are RIGHTFULLY the 3rd Largest ethnic group in Nigeria followed by the Igbos.

in your dreams.....