₦airaland Forum

Quintessence44:
They are traitors, and their behaviour makes an Igbo presidency virtually impossible.

Honestly, if I had the chance I would have prevented Obi from being president, even if he had won, cos I don't trust him to not break up the country.

This is a fool who refuses to criticize IPOB secessionists!

Why should he be trusted with power?

Do people think the powers of a Nigerian president are a joke?

The idiot could get into power and deliberately instigate actions and policies that would lead to a break-up of the country.

you say we don't contribute anything to Nigeria economy. Then why are you so scared of letting Biafra go? If we go, tinubu is allowed rule Nigeria forever because it's your own business

accordadoga28:
They are the enemies of the state.

They tarnish the image of this country home and abroad.

It is so unfortunate!!!

tell your government to let them go if that seems to be the case

Get to the point 🙄

AntiTerrorist:
Nigeria armed forces are fantastically corrupt but politicians are not better. The advantages of military government in Nigeria supersede its disadvantages. For instance, governance will be faster and there will be less number of thieves at the helm of affairs. Insecurity will also reduce.

Nah, they will just launder money and no one will be able to confront them. Look at guinea and Burkina Faso, nothing improved it just got worse. Besides in an already heated up country like Nigeria, it will likely end in civil war.

Cold war part2 in full swing

AntiTerrorist:
Nigeria is next...

We are only waiting for supreme court of technicality.

is it your severely corrupt armed forces that will carry out the coup?🤣🤣 Pls don't attack me , I am neither obidient nor batist.😁

All of them are francophone countries. The coup and coupists are being most likely sponsored by Russia to undermine french(or western) dominance in Africa. Plus it's no news that France indirectly sponsors jihadist groups in the region to checkmate their leaders. So in conclusion, I think maybe Chad or Cameroon but definitely a francophone country 😁

Nathan2016:
Before I start, please know that I am an Igbo by tribe and have lived most of my life in the South East geopolitical zone, which is known as the indigenous homeland of Igbos. My question is simple: convince me why Biafra is the way to go and why the ideology is sane for any sane mind.

A friend and I argued on this and it seems he did not want to see my view on why biafra ideology is one of the worst ideology coming for the Igbo tribe. Now these are my reasons;

- [ ] Geography: The biafra map in the 1970/72 was well laid and the map cover many state in the south south geopolitical zone and even benue which is currently middle belt or north central geopolitical zones. Since then till today, most of the areas have developed autonomous mindset because of the geopolitical divisions in 1999. Most people in the south south region doesn’t want to hear anything biafra and the north central don’t even want to associate themselves with the ideology. This spans across tribes as the minority tribes in the south south geopolitical region don’t see themselves as biafrans. Now if the south south region is not in tune with the ideology, that makes the only geopolitical zone that is pushing the ideology south east. South east is currently situated in the center of the Southern region making it a landlock region. A landlock region is a region that doesn’t have access to the sea. So both importation and navy security is dependent upon the surrounding states which is the south south zones. This affect any region economically and security wise. Is there countries that are landlocked? Yes, but most of them are very poor and depends on other country for import. They can easily be invaded by foreign countries. So in general it is a bad idea to think of it.

- [ ] Economic growth: the south east and generally in Nigeria is having one of the worst economic crises. The south east zone are not doing better than other zones in terms of economy. The natural resources we have is mostly the same with the ones nigeria has and where has that lead us to as a country? These natural resources are currently going out of use. Most countries are now talking of clean energy, so oil and so on is not something to depend on as a country or new country. We all know how difficult nigeria takes to maintain its own refinery. So why is a region that is not economically stable shouting for biafra?

- [ ] Agriculture: by now I would have thought the biafra war would teach us something but it didn’t. Till today, our agricultural output is still a sham. This is the same for every part of the country especially the southern region. When are we going to focus on the agricultural sector? How can you be wanting biafra when you can barely boost of feeding yourselves. So does it make sense.

- [ ] Political system: I always ask this my friend this particular question. When we eventually get biafra, is it angels that will take over our country administration or another cycle of thieves. There are few politicians in the south east or even Nigeria as a whole that command respect as a leader with No questionable character. So who are going to be our leaders because if it’s these MNK and the other Finland guy, you will be having tyrant on your hands. So those who are pro biafra, tell me how it’s going to work?

- [ ] Commerce and Trade: people from south east and generally Igbos are known to be traders. Now a wise trader always look for expansion into other market. Why would someone who is into trading be chanting to control a region that is the same size as one state in the North? Obviously if the biafra is given to the zone, the Nigerian country can wake up and shut the business of Igbos or tax them heavily as the see fit, after all they are foreigners and doesn’t have the advantages of the citizens in Nigeria.

- [ ] Real Estate: the two major cities in Nigeria will the most economic growth currently are lagos and Abuja in terms of real estate. The Igbos are know to own lots of real estate investments in those states. That bring me to ask, who in their right mind will be fighting to have their own country when their outside investment is huge in their former country. Now most people will say, the Nigerian government cannot take their property from them when biafra happens but that’s speculation and any country can make law to Favour their citizens and people against other foreigners. Even as a citizen of Nigeria, lagos is already making moves on it and the only thing holding them is the constitution. If not, I wonder the fate of Igbos or people from south east.

- [ ] Security: There are two ways to take a country. One is through diplomatic means with referendum and the other is through force with war. At the moment, the Nigeria country is not ready to have any diplomatic talk on the issue of biafra and if it is through war, I mean how is it going to work? But killing and carting away police rifles and fighting it with a country that has international support. Remember the south east zone is landlord. So troops can enter through akwa ibom, delta, rivers, benue, cross rivers, kogi. Now unless you are going to force the south south geopolitical zones in joining biafra war, I don’t think you have a chance.


These are few points that makes it a bad idea for people to even think or consider the biafra ideology.
Are the Igbos marginalized in the present country, Yes.

But who isn’t. Most poor people everywhere is marginalized and the only solution is when we take the bull by the horn. The Igbos should start demanding excellence from their leaders. More than other zones. Our leaders needs to work extra hard to make thing’s possible and life easier for Igbos and everyone living in the zones.
Nigeria right now is facing economic hardships across the geopolitical zones.


Please if you think the biafra ideology is better and can work, I want to hear it. Give me the reason why it is.

let the igbos go. It's up to us to worry about how to run our sovereign country. I don't even like the idea of carrying other tribes with us so we don't find ourselves in the same tribal wars as in Nigeria. We are not the only landlocked country on Earth.

Rahkman:
yes and Russia will fall and putin will be tried and hanged in kyiv by us soldeirs

who is this?🤣🤣🤣

BigBashiru:
Africaa should make cooperation with non-colonial states a priority....and make UK Germany Netherlands secondary....

It will be better if the agreement was signed with Brazil or Argentina....there are many other countries in the world......

so are you trying to say that this is not a nice development? By the way, what makes you think the 'non-colonial' states are eager to sign any agreement with you? Africa is still developing, this is not the time to cherrypick cooperative dealings.

Tonnierichy:
Togo

it better be

BigBashiru:
Bad news...around 1665 (not that long ago) dutch savages sailed to South Africa....their goal? To dispossess the natives of their land.....they hv occupied south africa from 1665 to 1994 when SA regained its independence.....

These are the same ppl you are signing MOU with lol.

your point?

Normal. DSS are just making a joke of themselves.

ColdzOutside:
Nigeria Army should invade that country now to show them shege

they should first show shege to fulanis herdsmen in the north

Tonnierichy:
Shame. Giant of Africa should sanction them and suspend all trading activities with them.

And who is the giant of Africa if I may ask?🤨🧐

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See More Bad News @ www.. com

pls, stop saying this 🤬

Flamemignon1:
Because they genuinely support it, Lil Wayne officiated a gay wedding while in jail while Eminem almost killed someone for calling his gay cousin the F word,it inspired a scene in his movie 8 mile that came out at a time when talking about the LGBTQ community will make you loose fans

oga, forget all these stories. Sometime ago, a man was nearly cancelled because he refused to kiss a transgender woman. It's all about avoiding cancellation

All these increases yet inflation is rising steadily

Flamemignon1:
That's not how sexuality works. Eminem and Lil Wayne are not gay but they support the LGBTQ community

because they will be cancelled if they don't

Still got smoked by Germany. They should do better in defense.

They are not serious

I think it is supposed to be mbappe buying the NPFL.😭

He's not wrong 🤷

samdede:
Acquire skills and earn in USD. Case close.

pls help and teach me any skill you can sir.

Soccrates:


Rubbish talk.

We should be encouraging men to hustle hard and not by limiting number of kids.

Children are gifts from God.
Our southern population is really very low compared to the North,most northerners are not on forums or social media and with their over population they will keep dominating the south for years to come.

We need population here in the south so I ain't buying this shit.

At least 3 is okay.

Bleep you, Bleep your heavenly gifts. Speak for your village pls. You think it is by population. Born 7, later you blame government for your misfortune/mismanagement

lexy2014:
That's not true. These families will make do with what they have and raise their kids d best way they can. They might be drinking garri but there's love in d family, that will fill their bellies

you are one of Nigeria's biggest problems

What venture do I endeavour in to make money without any capital?😭🤲

Where is the fake news? APC/ACN has been in power in Lagos since 1999. The picture is simply an illustration of the situation at hand. Read to comprehend, it's not that hard.

LocalStandard1:
Firstly you must have a lot of patience, time and tolerance to bring discuss like these to Nairaland cause contrary to what most people might think Nairaland is almost filled with the most ignorant, brainwashed, big mouthed, outspoken "I-too-knows" who actually know almost nothing but are very eager to comment and register presence.

Still, I myself am skeptical about what you normally post but this quoted writing about giants might be true cause there is a guy who went to Gombe State to a hill with large stone structures who the people claim was made by giants, there are also stories of giants all across Nigeria and Africa.

I watched a video of a guy who did extensive research and came to the conclusion that the Asian people, specifically Chinese, Japanese and Co. are offsprings of some certain Nigerian tribe called the Shang in the North/Middle belt of Nigeria, he submitted they actually started the Shang dinasty which was the earliest Chinese dinasty.

Let me shock you, I am from Kaduna State and every one who hears many of our languages in Kaduna State always say we sound Chinese. The guy translated some words and phrases in Chinese which has a lot of similarities with our languages in Kaduna and Plateau States, plenty with striking similarities. I will make a post about it and post the video. I got a colleague to translate some to his language, others are of mine but I don't speak much of my language so. This one gives some credense to some of your conspiracies quite accurately, especially when you consider that people did migrated to Asia. I want to try and get my grandmother who understands some of the languages in Kaduna and Plateau States and see if she can pick some Mandarin Chinese by connecting what she knows . Too many similarities it is very amazing!!

I used to not care about some certain conspiracy theories until the Corvid 19 scamdemic and even now I continue to understand and discover that some things are very true, even though many are still made up.

Dude, wake up! Read what you just wrote and tell if it makes any slight sense to you. Haven't you heard of rock formation( sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous) the basics? Sheesh

SporaD8:
Furthermore, The once obscure/redundant African will rise to become world giant!
Restarting civilization from the analogy and stone age...

nah, Africa will also become obsolete. We can't even manufacture advanced cars and have little to no research capacity

nairalanda1:
Well, in response to CAN, here is why subsidy had to go, and why keeping it would have brought even more harsh issues on Nigeria

(DISCLAIMER:

I AM NOT A APC SUPPORTER
I DON'T SUPPORT PDP OR LP
I DON'T BACK TINUBU, NOR HAVE I VOTED FOR HIM
I HAVE SUPPORTED SUBSIDY REMOVAL SINCE 2012
I DID NOT WANT APC TO WIN IN 2012, AND AM ANGRY WITH TINUBU FOR NOT SUPPORTING SUBSIDY REMOVAL IN 2012, BECAUSE IF HE HAD WE MIGHT HAVE HAD ALL THE PROBLEMS WE HAD SORTED OUT LONG TIME AGO.).


With that out of the way, here we go.



Source:

subsidy removal is good for the country in the long run , but the way it was carried out was not the best. The president should have repaired the refineries first and ensure that the country can refine its own crude oil internally (since we produce crude oil). By then the government can sell crude in local currency, it will be much cheaper than importing refined petroleum. This is the same mistake bihari made when he closed borders without making sure we can produce our own food sufficiently first. That are just after cheap political gains.