₦airaland Forum

2elliot:
Check the positions of the two states in the map if they are not more south eastern than the Igbo dominated south east. How can states in the far right end of the map is not south east but only Igbo states that are in the middle. Check the position of Bayelsa state and the Cross rivers. If we are to go by position in the map, then only Bayelsa and Rivers states are south south states. The rest don't look south southern. Delta and Edo are South western. Guy, it was all politics done in order to limit the south east igbo dominated areas.

Nobody like Igbos, not just in Nigeria but all over the world. No one wants to carry the same passports as Igbos. Enough is enough. Get some pride and face your South East Biafra. You guys are too noisy for the rest of us.

Biafra Commomeration Compliance Loudly Defines Biafra As South East Only Nation

The Biafra commemoration massive success in the South East but more devastating massive failure in the Niger Delta has put a definitive exclamation on the map of Biafra or better still Igbo Nation. From Asaba to Auchi, from Warri to Uyo, From Port Harcourt to Calabar, the voice of the Niger Delta could be heard in their silence and it said "We are not in any way shape or form part of your Biafra"!. Even in Asaba where the Biafrans had put their last hope combined with the usual threat of violence did they get any semblance of solidarity.

Niger Deltans irritated and annoyed by the incessant land grabber insults of "There is nothing like Niger Delta, South South is a creation of the Fulani to decide "Easterners, We will not leave our "Igbo kinsmen" behind" and other such silly and jevenile postulations to fire up and insane appetite to impose on others the oppression they struggle to get rid of. It has never bothered the Biafran the mark total lack of enthusiasm their so call Igbo kinsmen in the Niger Delta show for these "rescue" schemes. Even if they were unsure before the intense insulting aggression of Biafrans has scared any few sympathizer away.

My appeal to my Igbo soon to be neighbors is not to sow further seeds of the hatred that is already on ground by these insulting propositions to people who have just as much if not more pride in their ancestral herritage so as we can have cordial relationship in whatever comes after Nigeria.

The Biafra Niger Delta claim started as annoying now has become laughable. South East Biafra is the real Biafra and Igbos will make a mighty success of it. The rest of us wish them luck but want to be left alone.

Correct confident and proud Igbo son you are. God bless you for not joining those Niger Delta land grabbing insane lunatic Biafran expansionist hallucinations.

You should have seen it coming "Prophet". RIP

Igbo claim they have right to self determination but NigerDelta will have to go n collect the same right from God.

Na APC the boy join oo. Kai... E don Tay

The British parliament is unanimous about sanctions. Sanctions are coming. It will moderate future behaviors and lead to greater freedom to protest.

Nigeria is under ARMY OCCUPATION.

Na Jagajagaban nah

School of Dullards

No Shame. Shior

Dr. Michael Okpara: Reminiscence Of Honest Service by Christopher Ulasi

Dr Micheal Okpara was the Premier of the old Eastern Region of Nigeria which comprised the present day Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Abia and Ebonyi States.

Doctor Micheal Okpara governed the nine states which made up Eastern Nigeria from 1959 to 1966. When the military coup of 1966 terminated his governorship on January 16, 1966 the only property he owned was an old bungalow he had in his village Umuahia Abia State. When the Biafra war ended in January 1970 he desired to study Economics in an American University but he could not raise the fees.
In 1974 after he had gone back to brush up his medical knowledge and was in Edinburgh for his membership examination he shared a flat with a foreigner, a West Indian.

The first time I saw Dr Okpara was at a political rally in Enugu in the early 1960’s. What impressed me that day was his pronunciation of the word simultaneously as in Simon.

The next time I encountered him was in 1974. This time it was on one on one basis. It was in the city of Edinburgh Scotland the United Kingdom. He was there to prepare and sit for his membership examination in medicine Dr. Okpara had qualified as a Medical Doctor in the 1950’s at Yaba Higher College but had gone into politics and had almost forgotten everything about medicine. When he was the Premier of Eastern Nigeria Mazi S.G. Ikoku, a renowned economist was the leader of opposition. Ikoku used to confuse, dazzle and bamboozle the government side with economic jargons. It got to a stage where Dr. Okpara could not take it anymore. He bought books on Economics and when others would be sleeping he would keep awake to swort Economics. Armed with what he was able to learn he was prepared for Ikoku’s fire. He was able to return fire for fire and there was always thunderous applause from the government side whether he got it right or not. This kindled his interest in Economics.

When the Biafran war ended it was every man to himself. He first went to Ivory Coast and then from there to the United Kingdom. He was hoping to study Economics in an American University but he could not afford the fees nor did he got any sponsors. His younger brother was a Medical Student in Germany and his children were still growing up. He had hoped that the then British Foreign Secretary would come to his aid.

Dr. Okpara refused to appeal to him for help. In his own words he felt it was “infradig” to beg Lord Shepherd for help. Incidentally this was the same man of whom Okokon Ndem in one his news talk on Radio Biafra had said, “This particular lord cannot be our shepherd”. This was because of the not so friendly attitude of the British government to Biafra.

When Dr. Okpara was confronted with the problem of which way to go he decided to return to medicine. He made his way to the Dublin University. The first day he stepped into the lecture hall he was lost completely. What the lecturer was saying was all Greek to him. To compound his problems his classmates were his children’s age mates. But he was determined to succeed. He showed extreme humility, courage and determination. He succeeded and relocated thereafter to Edinburgh for his membership examination.

We met in Edinburgh this time on one on one basis. When my colleague Mr. Emma Chiedu and I informed him that we were sent to Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh by Golden Guinea Breweries Plc Umuahia for a Post Graduate Diploma in Brewing Science his joy knew no bounds. He said he was always happy to learn that the establishments he set up were still functioning.

For want of space I shall list some of these; Calabar Cement Factory, Nigeria Cement Factory Nkalagu, Niger gas Enugu, Turners Asbestos Enugu, Pepsi Cola Factory Onitsha, Goden Guinea Breweries Umuahia, Aba Textile Mills, Trans Amadi Industrial Complex Port Hacourt, Obudu Cattle ranch, Presidential Hotels (Enugu and Port Harcourt) Eastern Nigeria Development Corporation rubber and palm plantations, Cashew Industries and Ekulu Pottery.

Eastern Nigeria had the largest number of secondary schools and they ranked among the best. Farm settlements were located all over the region.

Of his role in the University of Nigeria project He quoted the scripture. Apostle Paul had said in (1 Cor 3:6) I have planted Apolos watered. It was Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe who planted and Dr. Okpara watered His only source of watering was the sales from Palm produce. The current Government lodge was built by Dr. Okpara. Even Independence Layout where the Lodge and the House of Assembly are located was designed during his regime.

During his stay in Edinburgh a time came when his flat mate finished his course and was about to relocate. It was gathered that he was looking for a flat mate. The thought that the former Premier of Eastern Nigeria was looking for someone to share a flat with was extremely depressing and I felt very sad. I did not habour the thought of ever making myself available. How could I have shared a flat with Mike Power even in far away Edinburgh I recall that John the Baptist confessed that he was not fit to untie the lace of Jesus’s sandals. That was exactly how I felt. How could I have watched him clean, cook and wash the dishes. On the other hand if I had decided to serve him my studies would have suffered greatly. In any case when I was growing up doing domestic chores was not one of my attributes. I was not ready to learn how to be dexterous with my left hand at an old age.

He successfully passed his membership examination in Edinburgh and those of us from the old Eastern Nigeria and our friends threw a party for him. I still remember how he felt so happy and was dancing his way around.

When he eventually came back to Nigeria he had nothing on which to fall back. It was Chief C.C Onoh whom he had made Chairman of Nigerian Coal Corporation who gave him a half built property along Ogui Road, Enugu. That property was disposed off after his death. His family was engaged in importation and when their goods attracted demurrage, the property was sold to settle the indebtedness. In concluding this reminiscence. I am reminded of the words, of the popular Anglican Church Song which says that when we have departed this earth we will only reminded by what we have done.
Now there is Michael Okpara University at Umuahia. It ranks among the top Federal Universities in Nigeria.
Okpara Avenue is one of the major streets in Enugu. Along it are sixteen different banks including Central Bank as well the Zonal Headquarters of PHCN.

Okpara Square is a beautiful arena where important events take place in Enugu.
Jesus Christ said in Mk 8:36 What shall it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul.
In Luke 12:15 the Bible says A man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possession Prov 28:20 A faithful man will be richly blessed but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.
1 Tim 6:10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people eager for money have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Reader's Comments

Stanley Igwe
Mr Ulasi you forgot to add that when Okpara returned from Scotland, that it was Chief Ugenyi(Obekurum Isingwu) that donated his volvo that was used to drive M.I power from Umuahia train station to Umuegwu Afugiri in Umuahia.The bungalow that Okpara built was destroyed during the war, Okpara was living on it like that before the Ohuhu welfare Union built a house for him. The ulunna south and north farm settlement he established was where okpara always trekked to stay and relax and entertained visitors. Pat Utomi once said that they used to laugh at Dr Uzodinma Okpara (Okpara's son) then a student of UNN,that he doesn't look like the son of a premier.

49cents:
The Naira was over-valued since oil became Nigeria's main stay and that discouraged diversification and industrialisation whilw promoting importation of everything due to cheap petrodollars

As it stands now, the smartest thing to reverse that trend is to further mark up the dollar to N400 and give tax paillaitives to companies, social buffers to Nigerians in terms of mass transport, housing schemes, food availability and quality education etc

In about 6 years Nigeria will find its self in a superb state

One of a very few smart Nigerians

Damilola Oyedele in Abuja

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions on Wednesday opened investigations against a firm co-owned by the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for alleged criminal appropriation of $16 million.

The firm, KCA-DEUTAG (Nigeria), has as Directors, Obaseki Godwin of Government House, Edo state, Ostermeier Hans Joachim, with address listed as KM 16, Aba expressway, Port Harcourt, and Vadakkara Manoj Raghavan of Villa No.52, Meadows, Dubai.



The investigation was prompted by a petition, “Complaint of criminal appropriation of the sum of $16 million ( N5.570, 950, 000) only, against the estate of late Chief Humphrey Idisi of blessed memory.”

The petition was submitted on May 24, 2016 by Hon. Lovett Ederin Idisi.
Obaseki owns 36 million shares in the firm, while the late Idisi owned 18 million shares, according to documents of the Corporate Affairs Commission.

The petition noted that on July 30, 2002, KCA-DEUTAG Nigeria Limited entered into a drilling/work over contractual agreement with the late Idisi for which the consideration accruing to him was percentaged-commission on all day rates earned by each of six rigs owned by Idisi.

The contract was renewed by the parties with improvements on the entitlements of the late Idisi putting his commission on the rigs at 3.5 percent on day rate earnings, it read.

The petition added that since Idisi died in 2009, KCA-DEUTAG has failed to transmit his entitlements under the existing agreement to the administrators of his estate.

The letter to the House by the solicitor to the estate of the late Idisi, FSS Ojealaro & Co, said KCA-DEUTAG’s default on payment of the entitlements, amounts to criminal misappropriation, and attempt to circumvent the Local Content Act Provisions.

It added that the position occupied by the late Idisi on the board of the company is yet to be filled, in accordance with the existing agreement.

Obaseki’s counsel, Mr. Olukayode Dada at the hearing however urged the committee to adjourn as a case has been instituted to determine if the House can investigate a matter which is a contractual agreement between KCA-DEUTAG and the late Idisi.

His claim was backed by the committee chairman, Hon. Nkem Abonta who disclosed that an Abuja High Court has asked the committee to appear on July 28, 2016 to determine if the House can investigate the matter.

Hon. Lovett Idisi however argued for the doctrine of separation of powers, and that an arm of government cannot stop another from its constitutional roles.

He urged Abonta to continue the hearing as he, Abonta, was yet to be personally served with the notice of court process.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/06/22/house-cttee-probes-edo-gubernatorial-candidates-firm-for-16m-fraud/

jerseyboy:
TonyeBarcanista is a phony. His thought process is faulty because he wants to be loved by all which is something no one can accomplish an remain authentic. The Niger Delta struggle is not about oil. It is a cry for liberty and freedom from an unjust and vicious society and conquest. It is a fight that all right thinking non Hausa Fulani Nigerians ought to embrace but for cowardice, greed and wickedness.

Barca-wtf is an attention seeking intellectual fraud.

Gracious10: It's really appalling to know that in this 21st century, some people are very shallow minded! I can not Belive that someone will actually show how untamed, ill mannered they are in public. No gentleman will use ur choice of words in public. My r/ship has been sex free cos I understand the consequences of fornication. We choose it that way cos biblical principles must be followed. Sorry, there are r/ships that are actually sex free. I respect the man cos only few men will accept that. And if he chooses to walk away so be it cos am not compromising my principles for any reason! If all women are loose or sexually driven then you met the wrong one.
Mark my name properly, I have ZERO tolerance for people who are loose with words. If you don't know what to say, just use the exit button or better still close your eyes.
Kindly don't comment on my post anymore cos I may not be this nice next time!

STORY

Man Bite Dog. No further comments.

adaybayor: And when did hitler represent islam, use the brain God blessed you with

Your man said christians killed 6 million Jews. The architect of the genocide holds christianity in disdain for its meekness and a great admirer of Islams violent nature.

drzed: My friend, the Israeli weekend has NOTHING (I repeat: NOTHING) to do with their respect for Muslims or Islam. The Jewish weekend just happens to start on Friday, so that they can have their Sabbath on Saturday. The same way some Muslim countries start their weekend on Thursday, they pray Jum'mah on Fridays and resume work Saturday.

OK. Why no Church in Saudi Arabia. Mosque de for Rome o.

9jii.:
Mtschww!OMG!this one will not understand.
Isn't he talking about d conversion into islam?genius!
Mtschww!OMG!this one will not understand.
Isn't he talking about d conversion into islam?genius!
Mtschww!OMG!this one will not understand.
Isn't he talking about d conversion into islam?genius!

Islam is Hotel California. You can never leave. That is even WORSE than Compulsion. Than Heaven I can never understand

drzed: No. Muslims dont need to work hard to prove jack!

The difference between we Muslims and you Christians is that you take every bad action of any Muslim as being representative of Islam. We muslims do not generalise the bad actions of some Christians as representative of Christianity. Otherwise we Muslims would blame each and every Christian for:

1). The killing of 6 million Jews and 20 Million Russians by Adolf Hitler - with the connivance of German (and some say papal)Church
2). The massacre of millions of native North American Indians by land-hungry European Christians
3). The murdering of millions of native South Americans by the Spanish Conquistadors
4). The byatch-slapping of presumed witches by your pastors, especially those in Nigeria;
5). The molestation of kids by your 'holy' preachers, especially of the Catholic kind.
6)._________________________(Anyone can fill in the blanks here)....
7)....And list more here.
8].......... And even more here.

We Muslims do not generalise. We know that not all Christians are bad, just as we acknowledge that there are bad Muslims among us. So what is the difference between us? Well, you may not believe in what we believe; you may not like or tolerate us, but we judge each and every one of you according to his words and his deeds. The truth is that we KNOW about you because we were told (and warned) about you in the Glorious Quran. But for you, we on the other hand remain a mystery, an enigma, and unknown phenomenon which you love to hate. Simply because you refuse to even 'consider' making an attempt to know us.

Learn to separate a religion (yes, including Christianity) from its practitioners. The former may be ideal, the latter is definitely not, due to human tendency to err.

A little research about what Islam truly means and what a true Muslim is really like, cannot surely hurt you, will it? But no, most of you would rather believe CNN or what others tell you. For crying out loud: READ!

ps: The very first word revealed in the Glorious Qur'an happened to be 'READ'.

drzed: 1). The killing of 6 million Jews and 20 Million Russians by Adolf Hitler - with the connivance of German (and some say papal)Church

You are DEAD WRONG. Hitler blamed chritianity for not killing more Jews and conqureing the world. Hitler ADMIRED Islam a LOT.

Adolf Hitler
"You see, it's been our misfortune to have the wrong religion. Why didn't we have the religion of the Japanese, who regard sacrifice for the Fatherland as the highest good? The Mohammedan religion too would have been more compatible to us than Christianity. Why did it have to be Christianity with its meekness and flabbiness?"


"Had Charles Martel not been victorious at Poitiers -already, you see, the world had already fallen into the hands of the Jews, so gutless a thing Christianity! -then we should in all probability have been converted to Mohammedanism, that cult which glorifies the heroism and which opens up the seventh Heaven to the bold warrior alone. Then the Germanic races would have conquered the world. Christianity alone prevented them from doing so"