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PoliticsRe: The Injustice To The Ibos is Much Nigeria Should Try To Correct Them by theTranslator: 12:50am On Apr 27, 2021
nonesense it's called zoning east to west west to north north to east
that's how the Army rolls
PoliticsRe: Imo: Okigwe Police Station Burnt As Gunmen Kill Five Policemen, Abduct One by theTranslator: 12:45am On Apr 27, 2021
goodnessme1:
This one is 21 25
una too dey boast
na yeast go bleed

I'll watch from the west cheesy
PoliticsRe: Imo: Okigwe Police Station Burnt As Gunmen Kill Five Policemen, Abduct One by theTranslator: 12:15am On Apr 27, 2021
goodnessme1:
That kind thing no fit happen.


Any war in east,north and west will be the battle ground.
in your dreams
remember 67 70
PoliticsRe: PDP Member Gbadamose SLAMS Fulanis On LASU Attack. Advocates for Yoruba Nation by theTranslator: 12:10am On Apr 27, 2021
MrMaestro:
Yorubas need to start chastising all of these politically correct accomodators. They will be the death of the Yoruba race.
CultureRe: Who Are The Edo's And How They See Themselves by theTranslator: 11:55pm On Apr 26, 2021
etrusen edeyoung tao11 read the previous post
CultureRe: Who Are The Edo's And How They See Themselves by theTranslator: 11:52pm On Apr 26, 2021
The agitation for the creation of the Mid-Western Region began in 1948 with the formation of the Benin community under the leadership of Oba Akenzua II of Benin. The organization demanded the creation of a Benin-Delta or Mid-Western Region.
On the 14th of June, 1955, an Action Group member of the then Western Region House of Assembly, Honorable M. S. Sowole, tabled a motion at the sitting of the house.
The motion, titled “Creation of a Separate State for Benin and Delta Provinces” was seconded by JG Ako, a minister of state. The motion reads:“I beg to move that this house prays Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom to make necessary constitutional arrangements at the proposed conference for a separate state of Benin and Delta provinces.”
That motion which was in line with the demand of top leaders from Benin and Delta provinces gave a sort of legislative recognition to the issue. The motive behind the motion, coming from a Yoruba member of the House, offered itself to several interpretations.
The 1960 constitution specified that for a referendum to take place seeking to establish support for a new region, a two-thirds majority must approve it in the Federal House of Representatives and Senate, followed by majority approval in two-thirds of regions.
Recognizing the key role which the governing party in the federal government in Lagos would have in initiating any legislative move toward the creation of the Midwest, Festus Okotie-Eboh and his mentor, Humphrey Omo-Osagie, were busy lobbying northern leaders.
Eventually, Festus Okotie-Eboh almost single-handedly got Alhaji Muhammadu Ribadu and Alhaji Ahmadu Bello of the NPC to agree in principle to make an exception for the Mid-west based on its unique history, knowing they were generally opposed to
States creation .
Festus Okotie Eboh
Without this crucial achievement on the part of Chief Okotie-Eboh, the creation of the Mid-western Region would have been dead in the water. It was in recognition of this strategic feat that Festus Okotie-Eboh was given a chieftaincy title in Benin, the Elaba of Uselu.
However, on the 4th of April, 1961, the federal House of Representatives unanimously endorsed the demand of the people of Mid-West areas for a separate region of their own which was eventually created (through a referendum) on August 9, 1963 from Benin and Delta provinces of the Western Region. Benin City was chosen as its capital.
On August 12, 1963, Chief Dennis Osadebay, at that time the President of the Senate, was appointed Administrator for the Mid-Western Region. Along with his new administrative team he arrived in Benin from Lagos via
Ibadan, on Saturday August 17 to resume duty.
The people of the area were overjoyed, parties were held and traditional dances were staged to mark the victory.
The First Cabinet Members of the Mid-Western Region, 1964
Premier Dr. Hon. Chief Dennis Osadebay
Minister, Local Government & Chieftaincy Chief H Omo-Osagie
Minister, Economic Development Chief O. Oweh
Minister, Finance Chief O.I. Dafe
Minister, Health Mr. John Igbrude
Minister, Works and Transport Dr. Christopher Okojie
Minister, Justice Mr. Webber G. Egbe
Minister, Education Chief FH Utomi
Minister, Establishments Mr. John Umolu
Minister, Information Reverend Imevbore Edeki
Minister, Lands & Housing Mr. ES Ukonga
Minister, Internal Affairs Prince Shaka Momodu
Minister, Trade & Industry Mr. JA Orhorho
Minister, Agriculture and Natural resources Mr. VI Amadasun
Minister, Labour and Social Welfare Mr. EO Imafidon
Minister of State (Finance) Mr. GI Oviasu
Minister of State (Agriculture & Natural Resources) Chief FU Osuhor
Minister of State (Local Government & Chieftaincy) Hon. LST Fufeyin
Minister of State (Premier’s Office) His Highness, Enosegbe II, Onogie of Ewohimi
Minister of State (Premier’s Office) His Highness, Gbenoba II, Obi of Agbor

References:
1. Jakobs, Joke. (2001). Nigeria Today – Student’s handbook on current affairs, general knowledge and moral values [ii] . Glow Communications.
2. Omipidan, T. O. (2019, May 5). The First Republic In Nigeria And Its Collapse (1960-1966) . OldNaija. https://oldnaija.com/2019/09/15/the-first-republic-in-nigeria-and-its-collapse-1960-1966/
3. Omoigui, N. (n.d.). Benin and the Midwest Referendum of 1963 . Urhobo Historical Society. http://www.waado.org/nigerdelta/ethnichistories/egharevbalectures/Fifth-Omoigui.htm
PoliticsRe: Late ESN Commander, Ikonso, On His Bike (Throwback Photos) by theTranslator: 11:39pm On Apr 26, 2021
obynzo:
People that witnessed war and had their properties taken from them and their money taken and not given to them despite being reintegrate into Nigeria you are saying they are bitter war worn individuals if you father was in their shoes will utter this rubbish?
it was a war remember?
what do you think would have happened if Biafra won?

be honest
PoliticsRe: Late ESN Commander, Ikonso, On His Bike (Throwback Photos) by theTranslator: 11:26pm On Apr 26, 2021
obynzo:
My grandfather showed me his passbook from Baclays bank as a railway worker. Despite that he was given 20pounds. Bros this is from eye witnesses and people affected. There have been so many lies from the FG on the 20pounds policy
how much did your grandmother have?

see how you say 20 pounds like it's 20 naira
20 pounds was a sizable sum then
PoliticsRe: Late ESN Commander, Ikonso, On His Bike (Throwback Photos) by theTranslator: 11:11pm On Apr 26, 2021
obynzo:
Again this shows that there are a lot of things you do not know about the war except what was fed to you by Lagos-Ibadan Media that is filled with a lot of falsehoods and revisions. Please on the confirmation that no Biafran Soldier cornered food please read the reluctant rebel by Lt Fola Oyewole.
I rather believe the reliable and competent media than you who was told lies by bitter war worn individuals
PoliticsRe: Late ESN Commander, Ikonso, On His Bike (Throwback Photos) by theTranslator: 11:09pm On Apr 26, 2021
obynzo:
Most of them brought evidence but they were only given 20 pounds. my grandfather for one had his pass book of Barclays bank when he was in Railways before the war but they still gave him 20 pounds
give me evidence
anybody can claim anything
and it could be an isolated case
PoliticsRe: Hausas Rampage In Lagos As Soldiers Watch by theTranslator: 8:39pm On Apr 26, 2021
PaChukwudi44:
The way these idiots jump out when Igbos are even remotely mentioned!! Their team led by Helinues came out after the October 20th lekki shootings to claim Igbos were the ones destroying Lagos and shouting Yoruba Ronu upandan for something they clearly know it's a lie

These cowards are demented!!
what did nnamdi say to his slaves during the protests sir?
PoliticsRe: Igbo Ethnicity In The Nigerian Army- My Shocking Observation by theTranslator: 7:07pm On Apr 26, 2021
Owerri1stSon:
Igbos have more population than Yoruba... Forget Naija politrick census... Make your research also
bring proof lol grin
PoliticsRe: Late ESN Commander, Ikonso, On His Bike (Throwback Photos) by theTranslator: 7:04pm On Apr 26, 2021
obynzo:
Let me burst your bubble 20 pounds policy was criminal. What happened to the money of the igbos that were in banks? wasn't it not rightfully theirs? it was not that they were begging for money. They wanted what they had in the banks to be given to them since you said they are reintegrated into Nigeria based on the policy of no victor no vanquished. Again Awolowo clearly lied big time when he was defending the starvation policy first of all Nigeria was not feeding Biafra what they did was to block shipping from coming via PH which had valuable food supplies and food imports. Again Awolowo said the reason for the policy was that Biafran Soldiers were cornering food meant for Biafran masses. That was another big lie because Biafran soldiers in that war had no food some batallions were rations of a mean once a day some had none. Ademoyega and Fola Oyewole two Yoruba Men who fought for Biafra debunked that lie from Awolowo. That was why he was stoned in 1979 when he came to campaign in Aba
why should I believe you?
you were not born then
Awolowo was
Awolowo also said those who could bring evidence were given their money back
and where do you get your information?
PoliticsRe: Igbo Ethnicity In The Nigerian Army- My Shocking Observation by theTranslator: 5:14pm On Apr 26, 2021
ImmaculateJOE:
At this point I can conclude that you are a braindead fellow incapable of making an intelligent discuss.
you don't know
I also don't know so why bring it up?
Igbos are 20% at most
PoliticsRe: Igbo Ethnicity In The Nigerian Army- My Shocking Observation by theTranslator: 4:42pm On Apr 26, 2021
ImmaculateJOE:
Do you know how many Igbos are residents in the North and Southwest?
don't decieve yourself
IPOB bereau of lies and mis-information
who dash you 30%?
PoliticsRe: Igbo Ethnicity In The Nigerian Army- My Shocking Observation by theTranslator: 4:31pm On Apr 26, 2021
alfasexy:
I am 100% Igbo.
My army should be 100% Igbo.
Anything less is marginalisation.
this shows the stupidity of IPOB
PoliticsRe: Igbo Ethnicity In The Nigerian Army- My Shocking Observation by theTranslator: 4:29pm On Apr 26, 2021
ImmaculateJOE:
Igbos are around 25%-30% of Nigeria's population..

Don't base you conclusion on the 5 SE states.. More than 10 million Igbos are residents out side SE and SS.. (There are up to 5millon Indeginous Igbos in Delta and Rivers State plus Igbo residents in other SS states.)
IPOB bereau of lies and mis-information grin

who dash you 30%?
PoliticsRe: Ijaw Youths Threaten To Shut Down Niger Delta Economy by theTranslator: 4:23pm On Apr 26, 2021
you would only make your oil easier to extort
na u go suffer am
PoliticsRe: US Secretary Of State, Antony Blinken To Meet With Buhari Over Security, Economy by theTranslator: 4:08pm On Apr 26, 2021
I've stopped trusting the US
everything they do is to thier benefit
they actually love Nigeria as it is

we should clean our mess our selves


they(US) caused part of our problems
CultureRe: Why Itsekiris Are Not Yorubas But Binis by theTranslator: 3:19pm On Apr 26, 2021
Bangeez:
The world has advanced beyond the level of trying to prove a point with just a single fact. You see, my fellow nairanders, every tribe emanated from a source and a single source eventually. You can be anything you want regardless of your cultural affiliation. Please observe these:
- Spain and Portugal were formally Iberian peninsula ruled by a single king but later fragmented into what they are today. So are Spanish Portuguese or vice versa? Answer, no. They have chosen thier identity so it is.

-Austrians speak German but deny to be German. Any qualms, no.

- The part of Delta that speaks Igbo believe they are not igbo, should there be any worry? No

Let's stop here. Even if the itsekiris are born by a Yoruba man but claim a different identity, what problem do you have with that? Stop all the confusion and understand that humanity is one but our ideologies and perception of our self distinguishes us.
Or should I also remind you that a man named Abraham/Ibrahim had two sons that claimed distinct identity, Arabs and Jews. So Itsekiris are not Yoruba. Thank you
well the itsekiri say they are Yoruba
so your epistle is inconsequential
thank you.


Tao11
edeyoung
macof
CultureRe: Olu Of Warri-designate’s Emergence Significant For Ile-ife – Oba Adeagbo by theTranslator: 3:15pm On Apr 26, 2021
Etrusen:
trash ! trash !! trash !!! and trash.
e pain am
PoliticsRe: Analysing The IGBO Marginalization by theTranslator: 1:31pm On Apr 26, 2021
motymop:
It is not true that igbo people are marginalized in Nigeria.
absolutely not
CrimeRe: 3 Policemen Arrested For Extorting LASU Student Of N153,000 In Ogun by theTranslator: 1:17pm On Apr 26, 2021
good
PoliticsRe: Late ESN Commander, Ikonso, On His Bike (Throwback Photos) by theTranslator: 1:16pm On Apr 26, 2021
obynzo:
you actually insulted first dude
sorry no offense
https://www.nairaland.com/6522560/awolowo-speaks-twenty-pounds-policy
PoliticsRe: Late ESN Commander, Ikonso, On His Bike (Throwback Photos) by theTranslator: 12:58pm On Apr 26, 2021
obynzo:
Wao!!!!!!!!!!! i must have struck a nerve for you to be insulting which demonstrates how low your IQ and thinking faculty is to be insulting people you don't know online.

Like i said your comments confirm further that you are not clever at all
you insulted me first
I generally don't insult
CrimeRe: How Nigerian Army Can Deal With ESN/IPOB Without Getting Overstretched by theTranslator: 12:43pm On Apr 26, 2021
ok.
PoliticsRe: Late ESN Commander, Ikonso, On His Bike (Throwback Photos) by theTranslator: 12:13pm On Apr 26, 2021
obynzo:
Like i said you are not clever. You made a comment that Azikiwe and ironsi Introduced tribalism and i asked how? Did i say Awolowo introduced tribalism or you just want to as usual cause tribal hate in Nairaland.
the person I quoted said so
go argue with him

why didn't you quote him
besides I will give you info when it's time
I can't type now

hypocritical fool
PoliticsRe: Umunna!!! Come Here I Want To tell You The Truth About Nnamdi Kanu And Biafra. by theTranslator: 11:17am On Apr 26, 2021
teamoneline:
I'm beginning to think that the monikers that are doing all those things are not Igbo. Bcus the same thing the OP is saying is what I was also saying but they shut me down. They don't even listen. You can't win a war without money. Everybody know that if given the same resources for war with the north they can't win us. But we don't have it. This is what wer try to explain but they don't listen. it's high time we form our own association that has a blueprint. Nobody is saying they shouldn't clear Fulani from the forest but to start killing uniform men is not sensible considering we don't the resources. How long will people keep contributing before all the biafran steam is lost. We need a blueprint and a political party.
exactly they don't want to reason at all
And they are very very many on Nairaland
PoliticsRe: Umunna!!! Come Here I Want To tell You The Truth About Nnamdi Kanu And Biafra. by theTranslator: 10:31am On Apr 26, 2021
This op is the most reasonable I've seen talk on this issue

Ive tried to tell igbos here but they result to insult

Just watch they'll call you coward afonja or born of Fulani blood

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