₦airaland Forum

nellagold:
Hello house. I want to contribute. Ukwani people are no igbo. Am an ogume woman, when I speak non of d igbos would understand me. Most of us have bini names. My father's name is ikuni(which is not an ibo name) my elder brother's name is esuoba,ojomo(which is not an ibo name) sometimes wen we want to tell u mbene(meaning thank u) then d ijaws in bayelsa uses mbana meaning thank u also. We greet aje and otofe. We also use bini attire during our traditional wedding! We use nwenete wen we want to say my kid brother or my kid sister. So we are not ibos.

.in my place we say deme for thank you while other Igbo say daalu

We greet Ada muo for a woman
We say ndonahu for well done
Now does that make me less Igbo
We say nge for what
While other Igbo say gini for what

I know ukwuani very well and I told u my wife is from ogume after novena university

Now during our traditional marriage I did not see any Benin culture mind you I lived in Benin siluko near ogida barracks so I am very versed here

You can blow blue lies to them not to me NNE

I never had. Any course for the services of an interpretation

But I know that you might be the offspring of a Benin refugee in ukwuani that is very understanding but we still have pure blood also in ukwuani

Johnpaul88:
He's spent 6 years in office but he's yet to better Obj achievements in electricity despite all the noise about some useless privatisations. Nigerians are yet to feel the impact

Can you tell me your yardstick for measurement or comparison

Afam4eva:
I think the poster that quoted me earlier does not agree with you. he thinks there's nothing the government can do about it since that's how the British left it.

How

I know that developement comes in phases and before you site a train station you look at economic viability of the area

It is only a crazy government that will site a train station at ilesan neglating sagamu

Its just economics of the routes

These dudes don't just think

robosky02:
haters will always have a way of seeing the negative

if GEJ put plastic chair you'll say its cushion they use abroad

now we have a cushion here were you can seat for more than a hour without pain to your ass
yet they are asking for pastic


na waooo


abeg God pass devil oh

Don't mind him

At least I have been abroad ..the plastic chairs are for inter city trains but inter state and inter country rails use cushion chairs like the ones you get in planes

They are negative thinkers ..I think the train is on point

Do you know that they burn a train here in Ogun state just that they increased a fair from Abeokuta to Lagos

They won't pay for the train but these people criticise

They will hang on the train instead of paying

I know them . They don't appreciate good things

Johnpaul88:
I don't really know why Nigerian government can never look at the big picture. They will rather spend billions to resuscitate an outdated locomotives like GEJ have done than trying to add more money to those billions and deliver a world class facilities like what we see in South Africa. Who in their right mind uses locomotives when they can easily upgrade to something more standard!

Before you deliver world class facility you have yo have world class thinking

So do we have already stated that speed rails need electricity and this dude is trying to rectify electricity that obasanjo missed

Afam4eva:
It's because of statement like yours that millions of jews were killed. next time you want to engage me in an argument, don't play coy with me. So, because the british built a rail line from PH to Enugu due to coal transportation, must it remain like that? Are there no rails in those other states. Can't they create a station in those places that can carry people from their desired take off point and not the one the government chooses for them? if they can do what they were elected to do then they should take a hike.

Bro stop making a mince meat of Urself here ..development comes in phases

We have Abuja Kano rail also and we have the one that links Lagos and Ogun

What do you really want

What the hell is damn wrong with people

rickkid:
First of all, it's a train, not a plane. Were you thinking at all while you typed?

Second, the route of the train is not anyone's fault. That was the existing line route. This project was refurbishment not a new build. There is however, an ongoing project to link the entire South East and Niger Delta by standard gauge rail. That is the real "perception project" not the refurbishment of existing colonial rail tracks. Blame the british for the route.

I used to think you were one of the few posters here who knew a little. Now you've just destroyed your entire credibility. What a shame.

Lol

Stupidity comes in shades

emmysoftyou:
will y u marry me,so that i can make you become full igbo without mixture of benin blood.
am serious o,cn i pm u ?..


I cant believe that this thread will enter 2015...
It s time we igbos merge together to believe we re one,cos nigeria is shaking.
ukwuani language is no diff frm ezzi or ezza in ebonyi state,yet they claimed igboid.
happy nu year my dear benin princess..

.Igbo

Ignore her

She is my dad said my mum said

She doesn't reason

nellagold:
Hello house. I want to contribute. Ukwani people are no igbo. Am an ogume woman, when I speak non of d igbos would understand me. Most of us have bini names. My father's name is ikuni(which is not an ibo name) my elder brother's name is esuoba,ojomo(which is not an ibo name) sometimes wen we want to tell u mbene(meaning thank u) then d ijaws in bayelsa uses mbana meaning thank u also. We greet aje and otofe. We also use bini attire during our traditional wedding! We use nwenete wen we want to say my kid brother or my kid sister. So we are not ibos.

Why do you people enjoy lies

My wife is from ogume... ojugbene family and I do understand her. Or you are our interpreter at home

Why do you lie

She see her self as pure Igbo and her name is Ngozi which is pure Igbo ..not everybody is a Benin refugee like you so

She is one of pure breed in ukwuani unlike you Benin refugee

So find another jist

sarutobie:
hypocrites all of you! do you say same when other people are labeled "minorities", " baby factories", " f.l.a.t.heads", " inconsequentials" and all sorts, do you caution and curse them too?.if there is anything I detest more than bigotry, it is hypocrisy.

My brother ..they said the problem with Nigeria are the Yoruba ...sanusi lamido

Very double standard but I will not dwell on it

Ologunjude:
I rode a train from Enugu to PH 10 years ago when schooled there. The track are still there. So just changing the train itself is an achievement. Am not discrediting this government. But for people to think this is a major mile stone is funny after six years in office.

Lies

10 yrs ago the train were not working

Lie Muhammed

sseunhayor:
This is pure lie. 3Hrs my foot. More over, change is what we need. PDP has lost it already...

Why are you pessimist

At least appreciate some thing good in your miserable life

But they said that Jonathan us clueless but thus is what he is building

What did obasanjo build
What did yaradua build

Now who is clueless

Pictures speak a thousand words
But APC e rats are deaf a thousand times

Its a pity

Congrats Jonathan

Aigbofa:
What ibos refused to take with the stroke of a pen, they tried to get through the barrel of a gun with disastrous consequences.

Now they succeeded economically !

teufelein:
OJUKWU's LETTER TO YORUBAMAN BANJO..."TAKING OUR DESTINIES INTO OUR HANDS"

August 1967

From: The Military Governor, Republic of Biafra, Enugu.

My Dear Victor,

1. For some time now, you and I have been discussing the circumstances that have led to the current and inevitable disintegration of what was the Federation of Nigeria. We have been fully convinced that the aim of the Hausa/Fulani complex has ever been, and will ever remain, the total domination of every other part of what was known as the Federation of Nigeria. It is impossible to forget that the crisis which led to the army take over in January 1966, the coup of the Northern soldiers led by Gowon in July 1966, the wholesale and indiscriminate massacre of the people of what is now Biafra- and, to a less degree, the people of the Mid-West and West, including the Yorubas, were all the direct result of Hausa/Fulani attempt to subjugate and use as tools, the gallant people of Western Nigeria namely the Yorubas. We do not need to remind ourselves of the heavy losses in life and property suffered by the Yoruba people in their fight for justice and freedom during 1965.

2. Sharing.our belief that the people of Yorubaland have a right to live a life of equality and self-respect and justice free of domination and dictatorship from any quarter, you have both identified with the cause of the Biafra struggle for survival and expressed your determination to see the people of Yorubaland freed from Hausa/Fulani domination.
We, the people of Biafra, for our part are willing and have decided to give you and the people of Yorubaland every assistance to achieve your aim.

3. After clearing the whole question with my Executive Council, I, as the Commander in Chief of the Biafran Armed Forces, have decided to place at your disposal Biafran forces, for the liberation of Yorubaland on the following clear conditions:-
(i) You will have nothing to do with the Military Administrator in the Mid-West Territory during your sojourn there prior to your move to the West.
(ii) The willingness and preparedness of Biafra to assist any part of the former Federation of Nigeria wishing and willing to liberate itself from the Hausa/Fulani domination, does not in anyway whatever imply any inclination on her part to compromise her sovereignty or preserve what remains of the defunct Federation of Nigeria. In other words, our sovereignty and break with Nigeria is irrevocable. Nothing must, therefore be said or done by you or any member of the Liberation Army to give a contrary impression.
(iii) Biafra is determined to maintain and safeguard her sovereignty and ensure that her integrity and safety are never again threatened.
(iv) Biafran troops will, after the liberation of the Yorubaland, remain in that territory only for as long as we in Biafra consider it necessary for the Yorubas to consolidate their position and sovereignty against any external threat.
(v) On the liberation of the Yorubaland, you will be appointed as the Military Governor of that territory.
(vi) The liberation of Western Nigeria will be a prelude to the liberation of all Yorubas up to the River Niger and the severance of all connections between the West and the North at Jebba.
(vii) During the period of Biafrans troops’ presence in your territory, all political measures, statements or decrees shall be subject to the approval, in writing by myself or on my authority.
(viii) Should our troops arrive and liberate Lagos, the government of the Republic of Biafra reserves the right to appoint a Military administrator for the territory. Such an Administrator will remain in office until a merger of that territory with Yorubaland is effected by Biafran troops.
(ix) As soon as possible after your appointment as the Military Governor of Western Nigeria and separation of that territory from Nigeria, you and I must meet to discuss:
(a) the duration of stay of Biafran troops in your territory;
(b) the areas and subjects of cooperation between the liberated sovereign states of Western Nigeria, or by what name it may call itself, and Biafra.

4. I do not need to remind you that Biafra regards all Yoruba as friends. As such everything should be done, to ensure the minimum force and loss of life are involved in achieving the objective of liberation.

5. It is essential, in order to avoid misunderstanding or confusion, that all subsequent requests for support be formally made to me by you in writing.

6. Will you please signify in writing, your acceptance of the above conditions so that you may leave for Western Nigeria and lead the army of liberation.

Yours very sincerely,
signed Lt. Col. Odumegwu Ojukwu,
Military Governor and Commander in Chief of Biafran Armed Forces

As culled from "A Break in the Silence : Lt. Col. Victor Adebukunola Banjo, pp.66-68, by F. Adetowun Ogunsheye, Spectrum Books, Ibadan, 2001"

This is such an altruistic letter....thus is fantastic

FolarinLondon:
Says who? You, i presumed. Let me quickly bisect and dissect the definition of socialism and capitalism before we proceed and I would like you to tell me if you are right or wrong about this assumption of yours after you must have taken your time to comprehend what the two stand for.

Capitalism is defined as an economic system in which the means of production and distribution are privately or corporately owned and development occurs through the accumulation and reinvestment of profits gained in a free market from Free Dictionary(not my own definition or what I was taught in School and to prevent any altercation/distortion in the definition)

Socialism is defined a systems of social organization in which the means of producing and distributing goods is owned collectively or by a centralized government that often plans and controls the economy from Free Dictionary

Bro, i believed u ve read these definitions by now and that is why I am asking if you r still holding on to your assumption; that Yorubas are socialist by nature or you have changed your mind as regards that assumption. I think this is the right time for us to keep the record straight, it's a wrong assertion that Igbos are more business oriented than Yorubas. Lies from pit of hell, our approaches to businesses is what differentiate Yorubas from Igbos and the same thing applicable to Hausas/Fulanis too. The only thing that differentiate Igbos from others-Yorubas,Hausas/Fulanis in business world is their_Igbos quest for success at all cost and this unrivalled ability to stay as apprentices for years in preparation for their own capital outlay into their own businesses while Yorubas would prefer to go to school for that period of time. The typical example of this point is not far fetched; Yoruba movie industry and Igbo movie industry are good for our case study, which one is more thriving in financial abundance? your answer is as good as mine Bro.

Before Africa invasion by Europeans, business has always be our main source of income in Yoruba nation; competition was what Yoruba businesses were all about. Yorubas were more capitalists by nature than being socialists and I ll prove this to you. Back in the day, we have what we called Obas and Baales, at the end of every month or year, Baale would gather a percentage of what they(his subjects engaging in businesses, farming etc) have made in the whole month or year and send the well deserved percentage to the Obas(central-federal government in a way); and this was as good as what we called decentralised government(True federalism) today.

Igbos are business oriented was a wrong assertion that started back in the days and nobody seems to be bothered about it in 21st century but I personally think it's high time we separate the wheat from the chaff. Yes in just said that Bro!!! hmmmm!! read on......... In 60s, Yorubas preferred education to businesses while Hausa/Fulanis preferred to be in the military but by late 60s to early 70s, Igbos started embracing education and still hold on to their businesses. Yorubas were not left out of the equation too, they started engaging more in businesses while education remained a priority to every Yorubas.

As at today, there are millions of Yorubas in businesses, doing amazingly well; from Akande, Adenuga, Folawiyo, Okoya, Davido's dad(forgotten his name), my dad -kill youself or go hug transformer for squeezing my dad in there(my pale dey try too), Otedollars, Alakija, Balogun etc and of course, those women and men in Balogun market, Dugbe market, 70% of Nigerian thriving business in London and US are owned by Yorubas.

Nice submission but you should know is that the only thing that seperates Igbo is that irrespective of the education. The average Igbo is a risk taker and entrepreneur.. that is what differentiate Igbo from Yoruba

Both are educationally minded but the duffderebce is that the Igbo dude will work for an organization for sometime and go and run his own firm but the Yoruba dude is will love to have a long service award but that isokay

If you llook at subsidy and Jonathan issue you should and will understand that Yoruba will cry government this and that and you rarely find Igbo antagonising

So from the deduction you will see that Yoruba are tilting toward socialism and communism whereas Igbo are on capitalism

This is the way nature and nurture made it

I think yoribas should venture out of their comfort areas and find a way to dominate those areas instead if crying wolf everyday

People are beginning to see yoribas as a lazy bunch

They cried Ghana must go
Noe they are crying Igbo

That means they can't compete

You will see in park they will form a cartel to control price ..same in the market the cartel minded women ..this is not competition and this is not capitalism

So you can see this everyday . With this mentality they can't compete and you know competition brings out thebest

I think personally Lagos is a no man land courtesy of former British colony and former federal capital

Is Abuja somebody land

Lagos belong to everybody

FolarinLondon:
The calls from Yorubas all over the world for Igbos exit from south west is gaining momentum online and of course offline and the sole responsibility of keeping this momentum lies on our shoulders as Yoruba youth. I ll get in touch with few people within my reach in the next couple of weeks and see what happen from there...........

It's high time Yorubas Leaders are confronted with our demand which is "IGBOS SHOULD BE KEPT AT BAY IN OUR POLITICAL SPHERE".

I am equally suggesting that a Yoruba Youth Defence Movement should be inaugurated right here on Nairaland and .....................

But your father fought for one Nigeria ..this is it on a platter

This is not Ghana must go..this is Nigeria and you know if this happen the battle field will not be anywhere in south east but in Lagos

So who will lose

Bring it on

Gappy happy new year

Stop threats
Talk is cheap

lalasticlala:
www.punchng.com/metro-plus/man-abducts-five-year-old-in-ogun-nabbed-in-abuja/

Hmmmm these people again ...don't they get tired ..I would have said these ymmmmm again but I will desist from saying that

Its just too bad

adbokus:
so if one thoughtless fellow says something ridiculous because of religious sentiments it reflects on every other person?! Steer clear of mindless generalisation all in the name of scoring cheap tribal slur points!...

But he is a Yoruba man and a Yoruba academicians.. you see..he is a disgrace to Yoruba to progressive and to lecturers


Its despicable

holatin:
nothing good can comes from your mouth as long you want Nigeria to breakup, do don't expect me to read post of a disunity advocate

Hmmn..nothing good will ever come out of our union

We can't continue like this ...we need to move out and stay away from these Muslims

kingthreat:
Are the people of Ilorin complaining? You have no idea what Palestinians are passing through under Israeli occupation.

Are Palestine complaining that Nigeria did not vote . The paper professor should be concerned about Ilorin case

mustymatic:
There is no where on Earth today where the original teachings of jesus is still practiced. Christianity has been distorted. Dear christians rather than give your hard-earned money to some pastor worth millions, give to the poor on the streets who need it

I am not gullible and I don't do that but Muslim is just a nightmare

yungcyrus:
no b lie, dos gullible people wan flood around Buhari, their doom

I have given up on majority of em

holatin:
Enemy of Nigeria

STONE THEM !

Who is enemy of Nigeria
Who will you stone

I wonder how people reason in a savage and barbaric manner ..Igbo are Christians and we are not okay to be yoked with infidel birth north

We are not same .. can't we just be friends from a distance

Muslim in Nigeria are just irritatants and nauseating.. I must say

How I wish Biafra was on ..Igbo would have voted against Palestine due to bilateral relationship with is real

Biafra is a good friend of isreal but here we are today

Stuck with retrograde and retrogressives

lilmaxfidel:
NOTE:-Someone sent in this for Us and he needs your Advice.
Well my mom is 42.. She and my dad just recently divorced. My friend was at my house playing Ps4 and I went out to rent a movie to watch.
On my way to the store where I went to rent movie, I met an Old classmate and we discuss for like 40mins. I manage to go to the store, rent some movies and I headed back home. When I entered into the house, I find my mom on the floor naked and my friend naked.
I almost run mad, was confused and could not believe my eyes, My friend hurriedly put on his wears and left my house and my mum too and left for her room.
I have not been eating at home for 1 week now and I can’t even talk to my mum or answer her when she talk to me, I lost respect for her.
Please help! What should I do?

Your mum is a disgrace and a dog... no wonder your sad dad left her

So forgive her and ignore her

Nicogen4us:
. Wow,i never knew untill now,i thought he just feel like that when he will always back home around 7p.m and keep around with neighbour till 8p.m and lock the gate. thanks

Your welcome dear and keep it up .I am a man with a family and I understand that ..he may once in a while taste the waters outside ..its our nature but he will come home always

A dog will always come home

Keep it up and happy new year

Men love understanding and supportive lady..mustn't be extremely pretty but the beauty of heart ..that I think you got

Nicogen4us:
. Not at all. Very plenty,unless u dont come across any. i am one of them,although am not single again, u can ask my hubby if am laying

That's why he snatched u...that's nice


Good and big girls get married easily and s husband don't go out..you are a gem

Keep it up

jmoore:
She doesn't beg for recharge card.

That's the annoying ...I hate it so much when a girl beg for that ..I will so humiliate her

What is really wrong with these Nigerian Muslims and this Yoruba man is talking

How I wish we can go our separate ways so all these madness will end