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Politics / Re: Reno Omokri: Summary Of The Testimony Given By CSU Under Oath by DMarvel(m): 7:37am On Oct 04, 2023 |
Stevosty:The same school affirmed such certificates can be acquired through a third party vendor. |
Politics / Re: Atiku Vs Tinubu: Headless Mob Is Masturbating Over Nothing - Tinubu Lawyer Ogala by DMarvel(m): 4:38pm On Oct 01, 2023 |
ganisucks:Are you being sarcastic or delusional? 2 Likes |
Politics / Re: Tinubu Can't Sign - Dino Melaye Mocks Tinubu's Absence At Peace Pact (Video) by DMarvel(m): 7:28am On Sep 30, 2022 |
Urheadmaster:Owo o m’ago |
Politics / Re: “We Are With You” – APC Senators Back Tinubu For 2023 Presidency by DMarvel(m): 5:37pm On Mar 16, 2022 |
Henrymas:How in the name of Jesus would you pray someone would not succeed? When Jesus preached love to even our enemies... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Electoral Bill: Malami, Amaechi Barred From APC Primaries by DMarvel(m): 10:10am On Mar 10, 2022 |
BIGDADDY000:This is beyond party politics. He will override the law only if he wants APC to fail. 2 Likes |
Family / Re: Lawyer Celebrates His Mum As He Runs Into Her Hawking On The Street by DMarvel(m): 6:07pm On Mar 09, 2022 |
Proudlyomonna:As a lawyer, that car is not a luxury, it’s a tool. |
Politics / Re: Sunday Igboho Released From Benin Prison by DMarvel(m): 7:14pm On Mar 07, 2022 |
Penguin2:Prof. Akintoye is Urhobo or Ijaw right? 2 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: 2023 Presidency: I Can't Disown Tinubu - Emir Of Kastina by DMarvel(m): 8:13am On Mar 05, 2022 |
CryptoTeacher:He’s not confident actually , he’s only serious with his aspirations. He understands he needs to work hard to get his party ticket despite his standing in the party. He’s leaving no stone unturned. Yoruba believes whatever you labour to get, yields bountifully and last. 4 Likes |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: What Is The Implication Of Using The Governor Of My State As A REFEREE? by DMarvel(m): 6:45pm On Jan 19, 2022 |
Lagosfinder:If the governor finds it funny and he chooses to be his referee, he automatically becomes a PEP (Politically Exposed Person) and that comes with its attendant benefits and burdens. |
Education / Re: FG Says No Approval On Location Of New 6 Colleges Of Education Yet by DMarvel(m): 12:34pm On May 18, 2020 |
Ila is actually the best location; converting the state owned institution to Federal. The state would be richer when the salary and other emoluments of the work force is yanked off. You will agree with me, the state is struggling financially, maintenance of two Colleges of Education is one of the reasons. Kayolamzy: |
Education / Re: FG Says No Approval On Location Of New 6 Colleges Of Education Yet by DMarvel(m): 12:27pm On May 18, 2020 |
The College of Education in Ila is a glorified secondary school, it is not well funded and in fact, it was rumoured the administration of Mr. Aregbesola wanted to merge the school with the one in Ilesa. That was actually the reason Prof. Adeyeye sponsored a Bill to establish FCE in Ila-Orangun and upgrade the OSSCE. This is reduce the financial burden of the state government and allow Osun Central have a Federal Government established Higher Institution. Iwo was only trying to be clever by half. They rely on their strength in the civil service against that of Ila to hijack the FCE. naija4life247: |
Education / Re: FG Says No Approval On Location Of New 6 Colleges Of Education Yet by DMarvel(m): 12:16pm On May 18, 2020 |
In a sane clime, there shouldn't be any confusion as to where to site the Federal College of Education in Osun state. A former Senator who represented Osun Central during the last dispensation started the whole process of establishing the College in Osun state. His proposal Bill sought to address two problems; 1. Lack of Federal Institution in Osun Central 2. Alleviation of financial burden on the State Government. Of all the three Senatorial Districts in Osun, only the Central District does not have any Federal Government established Higher Institution. The approved Institution can be sited at any town within the Central District. However, considering the second reason for the proposed Bill as sponsored by Prof. Olusola Adeyeye, Ila-Orangun is the most suitable location for the new FCE. Currently, the state government runs two Colleges of Education. Whereas, it is not a news the state is struggling financially. Therefore, if the Osun state College of Education in Ila Orangun is upgraded to the new Federal College of Education, it will be a Win-Win situation to the state Government, the Federal Government and the host community. The salary burden of the workforce of OSSCE would be yanked off, the state government would be compensated for her assets while the Federal Government would spend less in kick-starting the new FCE. Yet, if the state governor choose to stand logic on its head, then it would be his selfishness for his political correctness/benefits. The whole brouhaha started when a town tries to use all it's arsenals; propaganda and blackmail inclusive. In fact, they bought over someone who has the hears of the governor to give credence to their agenda. It would be a slap on the leadership of APC if the government refused to tow the path of honour, respect two of their own; Prof. Adeyeye and Chief Adebisi Akande and particularly prevent the old man from the impending embarrassment. Aside this, the state government should as a matter of fact, lobby and ensure the OSSCE Ila-Orangun is upgraded to the FCE, Ila-Orangun. oshozondii: |
Politics / Re: Atiku, PDP Urge Supreme Court To Grant Them Access To INEC Server by DMarvel(m): 10:28am On Jun 30, 2019 |
Exchange Server ni kerzhim: |
Politics / Re: Governor Fayemi Appoints Emir Sanusi As EKSU Chancellor by DMarvel(m): 7:45am On Jun 25, 2019 |
...and you think Fayemi of all people will want to work against Tinubu's interest, especially if he so desired to contest for the office of the President in 2023? pastorcyrus: 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: Fani-Kayode Cautions Ohaneze: You Can’t Blame Only North For The Woes In Nigeria by DMarvel(m): 8:13am On Jun 16, 2019 |
I sent one to you earlier, here it is again for your consumption: Attention to all lovers of History From the political Archives of Nigeria political history* A must read piece to the end. Igbo political leaders and their past misadventures resulting in current national political problems* Do you know that when Tafawa Balewa was Prime Minister of Nigeria; Chief of Army Staff was from SE Chief of Naval Staff was from SE IG of Police was from SE Chief of Defence staff was fron SE Internal Affairs Minister SE External Affairs Minister SE Education Minister South SE Many other key ministries to SE Parliament President SE Unilag VC from SE University of Ibadan VC from SE North resisted same at ABU! Still there was dissatisfaction by easterners; the officers from the region killed this same Balewa! Out of all the most senior officers in Nigeria, SE has 37, none was killed. 8 from the north, all of them were killed. 10 from the west, 2 were killed. Then Ironsi imposed a unitary system of government on the country so that everything can belong to a region who snatched it! We must know our history so that when we want to make corrections, we will not end up concealing the truth. This has nothing to do with tribalism but everything to do with the truth.....at times when lies litter the streets. There is the tendency to think those are truths and facts. What follows are documented facts that can be cross checked for authenticity! Thou shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. Prof. Ben Nwabueze was the man who drafted the constitution that took away powers from regions and handed it to the central govt because his brother Aguiyi Ironsi was the head of state then. Today, he is shouting restructuring that he helped to destroy. We won’t forget. Let those who have ears hear. *What Biafrans will never tell you about the real cause of their woes in Nigeria today* The Igbo man is known to enjoy blaming the Hausa-fulanis, Yorubas and indeed every other Nigerian tribe and Lord Luggard/Britain for their seeming claim of being in third class citizen status in Nigeria. In their perpetual attempts to play the victim card, they recount the political events of Nigeria from 1914 to the present in a half-baked and highly selective manner which cleverly avoids the mention of the roles played by their elite who by all natural laws of judgement were actually responsible for the woes that befell not only the Igbo race but the entire Nigeria nation. The story told in the post above is one of such selective and distorted accounts of history which the average Igbo man is fond of narrating. However, the national archives have the complete and unedited history of Nigeria regarding the political events beginning way back from even before 1914. I will therefore proceed to furnish my readers with the complete story for all to read and be endowed with enough facts so as to judge and act from an informed position. Shortly after the 1914 Amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates, it started getting clear that the country was bound to fail as the amalgamation in question was done with colonial fiat without the consent and consensus of the different tribes which were over 300. This prompted the political leaders to start asking for de-amalgamation so as to forestall the future danger which the forced amalgamation portended. To that end, Ahmadu Bello, speaking on behalf of the Northern protectorate in 1944 described the amalgamation as: "The mistake of 1914 which if allowed to remain will ultimately lead to unstoppable bloodshed and a failed country". Awolowo, speaking on behalf of the Yorubas and Western minorities, described Nigeria as a mere geographical expression not qualified to be called a country let alone a nation. Awolowo added that if the amalgamation could not be reversed, then Nigeria should be structured as a strictly federal state so as to enable each tribe enjoy autonomy this freedom from being dominated by any one single tribe. But Nnamdi Azikiwe, speaking for the Igbos, denounced Awolowo and Ahmadu Bello, terming them ethnic champions. He accused them of nursing a sectional agenda against the unity of Nigeria, and he declared further that the Unity of Nigeria was non-negotiable. After moving the motion for independece in 1953, Anthony Enahoro proposed that a secession clause should be incorporated into the future constitution of Nigeria so as to give legal backing for any tribe to peacefully exit the forced union if it feels marginalized in future. According to Enahoro, such provision in our constitution would instill in all Nigeria's future leaders the fear of the consequences of misgovernance. But Azikiwe, speaking on behalf of Igbos, rose against him in the parliament and labelled him an agent of disunity, and enemy of Nigeria. At a later date, Awolowo too made a case for secession clause, but Azikiwe again resisted him and instigated the colonial authorities to threaten him and Enahoro with charges of treasonable felony if they didn't stop proposing secession clause for the future constitution. While Azikiwe did all these, Igbos cheered and urged him on because they felt the future Nigeria was theirs to dominate and lord it over every other tribe Before independece, Tafawa Balewa too had in a public speech described Nigeria as a British experiment and Nigeria's unity as a British intention which Nigerians themselves don't believe in. But Azikiwe kicked and demonized him too. Had Azikiwe co-operated with Enahoro, Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello and Tafawa Balewa about the secession clause, Nigeria perhaps would not have been this misgoverned. For those in doubt, here is a link of one of the numerous instances in which Nnamdi Azikiwe fought against the secession clause proposal for the future Nigeria constitution. *https://www.thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/06/my-opposition-to-secession-zik/* It should be noted that there were many Igbo members of the parliament in which Azikiwe fought against Awolowo's secession clause proposal in the link above, but not a single one of them rose against Azikiwe or condemned him. Igbos initially never wanted to hear anything like secession in Nigeria because they so much believed, though falsely, that they were the most educated tribe. (The first Nigerian tribe to produce a university graduate is the Binis). As an evidence of Igbo domination agenda hence their initial resistance to the idea of secession; here are some quotes: "From all indications, the god of us Igbos have destined us to rule the whole of Africa"..... Nnamdi Azikiwe (1945). "It is getting clearer each day that Igbo domination of Nigeria is just a question of time"... Oscar Onyeamma. (1949) As at 1900, the whole of the present Benue State, Kogi East Senatorial District and some southern parts of Taraba State called Munchi District back then; were all in the Southern Protectorate. Whoever doubts this should consult MacMillan Atlas for secondary schools in Nigeria. With that situation the South had a higher population than the North hence always had an upper hand in any democratic bargain. But as at the early fifties when the regions were being created, common sense dictated clearly that these areas should fall in the future Eastern Region. But against common sense, the colonial masters decided to gerrymander them into the Northern Region. While they did that, Azikiwe who was supposed to be in Enugu fighting against it as the leader of the East, was far away in Ibadan struggling with Awolowo to rule the Western Region and also playing the spoiler role against Awolowo's attempts to have Kwara and present Kogi Yorubas carved into the Western Region from the North which was already too large by landmass. While he abandoned his burning house and was far away in Ibadan struggling against Awolowo for his own (Awolowo's) region, Igbos saw absolutely nothing wrong with that. Rather they applauded him as a nationalist. A nationalist whose house was burning yet busy chasing rats in a far away land. When opinions became unanimous that Lord Luggard and his government must be forced out of Nigeria and indeed the whole of Africa, it was still the Igbos that frustrated the attempts. Here is how: In 1948, Anthony Enahoro organized an anti-colonization symposium in Lagos for which Azikiwe and some other Igbos had agreed to deliver the keynote address. But when the D-day came, Azikiwe was nowhere to be found as he deliberately disappeared into thin air for fear of being arrested and dealt with by Lord Luggard. Anthony Enahoro then quickly replaced Azikiwe with another person who did the job improptu but perfectly well as he lambasted and lampooned Lord Luggard and the British Government. However, the British soldiers invaded the symposium venue, arrested the speaker and Enahoro and jailed them for treasonable felony. Ironically, the next day Azikiwe came out of hiding and granted a radio interview in which he accused Enahoro and the other organizers of suffering from youthful exuberance. On regaining his freedom few weeks later and being told of Azikiwe's radio interview, Enahoro resigned from his post as Editor of Azikiwe's newspaper - The West African Pilot. Then he wrote a book titled "Nnamdi Azikiwe: Sinner of Saint". After launching the book, Enahoro left Azikiwe's party - the NCNC, and moved over to Awolowo's Action Group. The first military coup in Nigeria was carried out by majority of Igbo army officers. That was the coup that truncated democracy just six years post Independence and led to a succession of coups which put the country on the reverse gear for 33 years. Through that first coup, those Igbo army officers who accused the politicians and government of the day of monumental corruption, killed the political leaders of the Northern, Western and Midwestern Regions but allowed all Igbo political figures to escape by tipping them off prior to the D-Day. In addition to the killing of political figures, they also killed a total of 27 innocent high ranking military officers from every region except their Eastern Region. *In the end an Igbo man called Aguiyi Ironsi, who was supposed to have been killed alongside other military officers, ended up becoming the new military ruler of Nigeria* *Rather than immediately arrest and punish the coup plotters, he kept them in detention where they were treated as heroes* *This was actually what sowed the seed for the eventual Biafra War. On the 23rd of February 1966 (i.e. a month and 8 days after the first coup porpularly but wrongly known as Nzeogwu coup, an Ijaw born Army officer called Isaac Adaka Boro who hailed from Kaima town of present Bayelsa State, declared the secession of the Niger Delta Republic in an attempt to free his Ijaw people from the monumental marginalization they had been suffering under Igbos in the old Eastern Region* *But Aguiyi Ironsi immediately ordered Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu to arrest him and hand him over to the military high command under him in Lagos. Ojukwu went all out against Isaac Adaka Boro with federal military might and within 12 fighting days killed 150 Isaac Boro's soldiers, arrested him, stripped him naked, and had him driven to Lagos and handed to Ironsi who immediately charged him to court and within two months secured against him a conviction of treasonable felony for which he was sentenced to death by hanging fixed for December that year by the Supreme Court* *His 'crime' was that he declared secession of The Niger Delta Republic from Nigeria. Meanwhile the Igbo coupists who shed innocent blood of other tribes and even sprayed bullets into the bellies of the pregnant wives of Ahmadu Bello and Brigadier Shodeinde were not charged to court or arraigned before any military tribunal* *Isaac Adaka Boro was in detention waiting for December to come for him to join his ancestors. But God so kind, a revenge coup happened on July 29 by Northern soldiers and Ironsi was overthrown and killed* Gowon took over and released Isaac Adaka Boro unconditionally, reinstated him into the Army with his previous rank. Then on May 30, 1967, Ojukwu too declared secession of Biafra Republic from Nigeria and without consulting or apologising to Isaac Boro, drew a Biafra map which included the very areas that made up Isaac Adaka Boro's earlier declared Niger Delta Republic for which he fought against him and killed his soldiers. Seeing such level of arrogance in Ojukwu, Isaac Boro asked Gowon to provide arms for him to crush Biafra by fighting on the Nigerian side in vengeance for Ojukwu's frustration of his own secession declaration 15 months earlier. Isaac Boro, as an Ijaw man conversant with the waterways, led the Nigeria Army through the coastal areas into Igboland to finish off thousands of Ojukwu's soldiers thus leading to the crushing defeat of Biafra. But today, Igbos accuse Ijaws of betraying them in the war. But from the facts as above, who really betrayed the other in all honesty? Be the judge. Why Gowon fought against Ojukwu's declaration of Biafra was as follows: After Ironsi and Ojukwu successfully crushed Isaac Boro's Niger Delta Republic declaration, Ironsi immediately proceeded to promulgate the Anti-secession Decree which made the mere mention of secession from Nigeria punishable with death by hanging. Ojukwu openly supported and endorsed the decree despite disapproval of it by the general public. So when Ojukwu later declared Biafra secession, he was reminded of the Anti-secession Decree made by him and his brother Ironsi. Deadly Truth: Igbos frequently reference Aburi Accord to create the impression that the rest Nigerian tribes don't honour agreements. This is a very dishonest narrative from Igbos. First and foremost Aburi Accord was organized by soldiers and unelected civil servants who should not participate in political exercises like making laws due to the civil service anonymity principle. Secondly, those civil servants and military men in attendance were not elected by their federal constituencies to the Aburi summit. In the philosophy of democracy the only universally acceptable way of making laws is through duly elected representatives of the people. But in going to Aburi the peoples' representatives duly elected in the 1965 elections were all sidelined for soldiers to hijack the process. Where on earth do soldiers make laws for the people? Rather, the civilian populace makes laws that guide the military. Aburi Accord therefore had no seal of the people's sovereignty hence it was an illegality which shouldn't have been allowed to stand. Thirdly, in 1957, Nigerians from all federal constituencies democratically elected representatives whom they sponsored to London, paid their flight tickets and hotel cc accommodation for the Independence constitutional conference. Those representatives all resolved and agreed on federalism marked by regional autonomy and resource control in the Independence Constitution which they brought back home and everyone accepted it. In that constitution, Nigerians all agreed that on no account shall the military take over power. It was also clearly stated in it that ammendments to it could be done by only democratically elected representatives. That constitution was the first ever agreement between all Nigerians. On the day of his inauguration as the Army GoC, Aguiyi Ironsi stood before the whole world and with his own mouth swore to protect and defend that sovereign Independence constitution regardless of the circumstances that may later arise. But just six years after he manufactured an excuse to clinch power against the clear provisions of that constitution we all agreed to, unilaterally began to amend its provisions with his very offensive Decrees, and ended up dismantling the federalism and resource control therein, and ultimately subverted that constitution we all painstakingly sacrificed to draft. That was the height of irresponsibility and the dishonoring of sacred agreement. That was how Igbos breached the first agreement, all Nigerians, ever all mutually consented to, thus laying the foundation for violation of future agreements. So Aburi Accord was only treated exactly the same way Igbos treated the Independence constitution agreement. Obasanjo removed history from the school curriculum hence the reason why many of what we do for a know of the eventualities in Biafra war were altered to suite their narratives. With the Igbo’s in Yoruba land, “the hand shake has exceeded the wrist”. And as Chinua Achebe said in his book, “it has turned to a fight” One thing I can about Yorubas is that they are liberal and broadminded. Well I believe God is on our side. We are like givers who will NEVER lack It’s high time Yoruba nation intelligentsia go to works, see how we can relate and equitably accommodate the Igbos without undermining our own interests. Yes Nigeria is a nation but the Igbo people will not allow a fraction of what we tolerate in Lagos in Ochanja (Onitsha), Aba, Enugu and the likes. Bede2u: 8 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: Fani-Kayode Cautions Ohaneze: You Can’t Blame Only North For The Woes In Nigeria by DMarvel(m): 8:03am On Jun 16, 2019 |
Please take your time and read this to the end. You may try and research more to reconfirm: Attention to all lovers of History From the political Archives of Nigeria political history* A must read piece to the end. Igbo political leaders and their past misadventures resulting in current national political problems* Do you know that when Tafawa Balewa was Prime Minister of Nigeria; Chief of Army Staff was from SE Chief of Naval Staff was from SE IG of Police was from SE Chief of Defence staff was fron SE Internal Affairs Minister SE External Affairs Minister SE Education Minister South SE Many other key ministries to SE Parliament President SE Unilag VC from SE University of Ibadan VC from SE North resisted same at ABU! Still there was dissatisfaction by easterners; the officers from the region killed this same Balewa! Out of all the most senior officers in Nigeria, SE has 37, none was killed. 8 from the north, all of them were killed. 10 from the west, 2 were killed. Then Ironsi imposed a unitary system of government on the country so that everything can belong to a region who snatched it! We must know our history so that when we want to make corrections, we will not end up concealing the truth. This has nothing to do with tribalism but everything to do with the truth.....at times when lies litter the streets. There is the tendency to think those are truths and facts. What follows are documented facts that can be cross checked for authenticity! Thou shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free. Prof. Ben Nwabueze was the man who drafted the constitution that took away powers from regions and handed it to the central govt because his brother Aguiyi Ironsi was the head of state then. Today, he is shouting restructuring that he helped to destroy. We won’t forget. Let those who have ears hear. *What Biafrans will never tell you about the real cause of their woes in Nigeria today* The Igbo man is known to enjoy blaming the Hausa-fulanis, Yorubas and indeed every other Nigerian tribe and Lord Luggard/Britain for their seeming claim of being in third class citizen status in Nigeria. In their perpetual attempts to play the victim card, they recount the political events of Nigeria from 1914 to the present in a half-baked and highly selective manner which cleverly avoids the mention of the roles played by their elite who by all natural laws of judgement were actually responsible for the woes that befell not only the Igbo race but the entire Nigeria nation. The story told in the post above is one of such selective and distorted accounts of history which the average Igbo man is fond of narrating. However, the national archives have the complete and unedited history of Nigeria regarding the political events beginning way back from even before 1914. I will therefore proceed to furnish my readers with the complete story for all to read and be endowed with enough facts so as to judge and act from an informed position. Shortly after the 1914 Amalgamation of the Northern and Southern Protectorates, it started getting clear that the country was bound to fail as the amalgamation in question was done with colonial fiat without the consent and consensus of the different tribes which were over 300. This prompted the political leaders to start asking for de-amalgamation so as to forestall the future danger which the forced amalgamation portended. To that end, Ahmadu Bello, speaking on behalf of the Northern protectorate in 1944 described the amalgamation as: "The mistake of 1914 which if allowed to remain will ultimately lead to unstoppable bloodshed and a failed country". Awolowo, speaking on behalf of the Yorubas and Western minorities, described Nigeria as a mere geographical expression not qualified to be called a country let alone a nation. Awolowo added that if the amalgamation could not be reversed, then Nigeria should be structured as a strictly federal state so as to enable each tribe enjoy autonomy this freedom from being dominated by any one single tribe. But Nnamdi Azikiwe, speaking for the Igbos, denounced Awolowo and Ahmadu Bello, terming them ethnic champions. He accused them of nursing a sectional agenda against the unity of Nigeria, and he declared further that the Unity of Nigeria was non-negotiable. After moving the motion for independece in 1953, Anthony Enahoro proposed that a secession clause should be incorporated into the future constitution of Nigeria so as to give legal backing for any tribe to peacefully exit the forced union if it feels marginalized in future. According to Enahoro, such provision in our constitution would instill in all Nigeria's future leaders the fear of the consequences of misgovernance. But Azikiwe, speaking on behalf of Igbos, rose against him in the parliament and labelled him an agent of disunity, and enemy of Nigeria. At a later date, Awolowo too made a case for secession clause, but Azikiwe again resisted him and instigated the colonial authorities to threaten him and Enahoro with charges of treasonable felony if they didn't stop proposing secession clause for the future constitution. While Azikiwe did all these, Igbos cheered and urged him on because they felt the future Nigeria was theirs to dominate and lord it over every other tribe Before independece, Tafawa Balewa too had in a public speech described Nigeria as a British experiment and Nigeria's unity as a British intention which Nigerians themselves don't believe in. But Azikiwe kicked and demonized him too. Had Azikiwe co-operated with Enahoro, Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello and Tafawa Balewa about the secession clause, Nigeria perhaps would not have been this misgoverned. For those in doubt, here is a link of one of the numerous instances in which Nnamdi Azikiwe fought against the secession clause proposal for the future Nigeria constitution. *https://www.thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2017/06/my-opposition-to-secession-zik/* It should be noted that there were many Igbo members of the parliament in which Azikiwe fought against Awolowo's secession clause proposal in the link above, but not a single one of them rose against Azikiwe or condemned him. Igbos initially never wanted to hear anything like secession in Nigeria because they so much believed, though falsely, that they were the most educated tribe. (The first Nigerian tribe to produce a university graduate is the Binis). As an evidence of Igbo domination agenda hence their initial resistance to the idea of secession; here are some quotes: "From all indications, the god of us Igbos have destined us to rule the whole of Africa"..... Nnamdi Azikiwe (1945). "It is getting clearer each day that Igbo domination of Nigeria is just a question of time"... Oscar Onyeamma. (1949) As at 1900, the whole of the present Benue State, Kogi East Senatorial District and some southern parts of Taraba State called Munchi District back then; were all in the Southern Protectorate. Whoever doubts this should consult MacMillan Atlas for secondary schools in Nigeria. With that situation the South had a higher population than the North hence always had an upper hand in any democratic bargain. But as at the early fifties when the regions were being created, common sense dictated clearly that these areas should fall in the future Eastern Region. But against common sense, the colonial masters decided to gerrymander them into the Northern Region. While they did that, Azikiwe who was supposed to be in Enugu fighting against it as the leader of the East, was far away in Ibadan struggling with Awolowo to rule the Western Region and also playing the spoiler role against Awolowo's attempts to have Kwara and present Kogi Yorubas carved into the Western Region from the North which was already too large by landmass. While he abandoned his burning house and was far away in Ibadan struggling against Awolowo for his own (Awolowo's) region, Igbos saw absolutely nothing wrong with that. Rather they applauded him as a nationalist. A nationalist whose house was burning yet busy chasing rats in a far away land. When opinions became unanimous that Lord Luggard and his government must be forced out of Nigeria and indeed the whole of Africa, it was still the Igbos that frustrated the attempts. Here is how: In 1948, Anthony Enahoro organized an anti-colonization symposium in Lagos for which Azikiwe and some other Igbos had agreed to deliver the keynote address. But when the D-day came, Azikiwe was nowhere to be found as he deliberately disappeared into thin air for fear of being arrested and dealt with by Lord Luggard. Anthony Enahoro then quickly replaced Azikiwe with another person who did the job improptu but perfectly well as he lambasted and lampooned Lord Luggard and the British Government. However, the British soldiers invaded the symposium venue, arrested the speaker and Enahoro and jailed them for treasonable felony. Ironically, the next day Azikiwe came out of hiding and granted a radio interview in which he accused Enahoro and the other organizers of suffering from youthful exuberance. On regaining his freedom few weeks later and being told of Azikiwe's radio interview, Enahoro resigned from his post as Editor of Azikiwe's newspaper - The West African Pilot. Then he wrote a book titled "Nnamdi Azikiwe: Sinner of Saint". After launching the book, Enahoro left Azikiwe's party - the NCNC, and moved over to Awolowo's Action Group. The first military coup in Nigeria was carried out by majority of Igbo army officers. That was the coup that truncated democracy just six years post Independence and led to a succession of coups which put the country on the reverse gear for 33 years. Through that first coup, those Igbo army officers who accused the politicians and government of the day of monumental corruption, killed the political leaders of the Northern, Western and Midwestern Regions but allowed all Igbo political figures to escape by tipping them off prior to the D-Day. In addition to the killing of political figures, they also killed a total of 27 innocent high ranking military officers from every region except their Eastern Region. *In the end an Igbo man called Aguiyi Ironsi, who was supposed to have been killed alongside other military officers, ended up becoming the new military ruler of Nigeria* *Rather than immediately arrest and punish the coup plotters, he kept them in detention where they were treated as heroes* *This was actually what sowed the seed for the eventual Biafra War. On the 23rd of February 1966 (i.e. a month and 8 days after the first coup porpularly but wrongly known as Nzeogwu coup, an Ijaw born Army officer called Isaac Adaka Boro who hailed from Kaima town of present Bayelsa State, declared the secession of the Niger Delta Republic in an attempt to free his Ijaw people from the monumental marginalization they had been suffering under Igbos in the old Eastern Region* *But Aguiyi Ironsi immediately ordered Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu to arrest him and hand him over to the military high command under him in Lagos. Ojukwu went all out against Isaac Adaka Boro with federal military might and within 12 fighting days killed 150 Isaac Boro's soldiers, arrested him, stripped him naked, and had him driven to Lagos and handed to Ironsi who immediately charged him to court and within two months secured against him a conviction of treasonable felony for which he was sentenced to death by hanging fixed for December that year by the Supreme Court* *His 'crime' was that he declared secession of The Niger Delta Republic from Nigeria. Meanwhile the Igbo coupists who shed innocent blood of other tribes and even sprayed bullets into the bellies of the pregnant wives of Ahmadu Bello and Brigadier Shodeinde were not charged to court or arraigned before any military tribunal* *Isaac Adaka Boro was in detention waiting for December to come for him to join his ancestors. But God so kind, a revenge coup happened on July 29 by Northern soldiers and Ironsi was overthrown and killed* Gowon took over and released Isaac Adaka Boro unconditionally, reinstated him into the Army with his previous rank. Then on May 30, 1967, Ojukwu too declared secession of Biafra Republic from Nigeria and without consulting or apologising to Isaac Boro, drew a Biafra map which included the very areas that made up Isaac Adaka Boro's earlier declared Niger Delta Republic for which he fought against him and killed his soldiers. Seeing such level of arrogance in Ojukwu, Isaac Boro asked Gowon to provide arms for him to crush Biafra by fighting on the Nigerian side in vengeance for Ojukwu's frustration of his own secession declaration 15 months earlier. Isaac Boro, as an Ijaw man conversant with the waterways, led the Nigeria Army through the coastal areas into Igboland to finish off thousands of Ojukwu's soldiers thus leading to the crushing defeat of Biafra. But today, Igbos accuse Ijaws of betraying them in the war. But from the facts as above, who really betrayed the other in all honesty? Be the judge. Why Gowon fought against Ojukwu's declaration of Biafra was as follows: After Ironsi and Ojukwu successfully crushed Isaac Boro's Niger Delta Republic declaration, Ironsi immediately proceeded to promulgate the Anti-secession Decree which made the mere mention of secession from Nigeria punishable with death by hanging. Ojukwu openly supported and endorsed the decree despite disapproval of it by the general public. So when Ojukwu later declared Biafra secession, he was reminded of the Anti-secession Decree made by him and his brother Ironsi. Deadly Truth: Igbos frequently reference Aburi Accord to create the impression that the rest Nigerian tribes don't honour agreements. This is a very dishonest narrative from Igbos. First and foremost Aburi Accord was organized by soldiers and unelected civil servants who should not participate in political exercises like making laws due to the civil service anonymity principle. Secondly, those civil servants and military men in attendance were not elected by their federal constituencies to the Aburi summit. In the philosophy of democracy the only universally acceptable way of making laws is through duly elected representatives of the people. But in going to Aburi the peoples' representatives duly elected in the 1965 elections were all sidelined for soldiers to hijack the process. Where on earth do soldiers make laws for the people? Rather, the civilian populace makes laws that guide the military. Aburi Accord therefore had no seal of the people's sovereignty hence it was an illegality which shouldn't have been allowed to stand. Thirdly, in 1957, Nigerians from all federal constituencies democratically elected representatives whom they sponsored to London, paid their flight tickets and hotel cc accommodation for the Independence constitutional conference. Those representatives all resolved and agreed on federalism marked by regional autonomy and resource control in the Independence Constitution which they brought back home and everyone accepted it. In that constitution, Nigerians all agreed that on no account shall the military take over power. It was also clearly stated in it that ammendments to it could be done by only democratically elected representatives. That constitution was the first ever agreement between all Nigerians. On the day of his inauguration as the Army GoC, Aguiyi Ironsi stood before the whole world and with his own mouth swore to protect and defend that sovereign Independence constitution regardless of the circumstances that may later arise. But just six years after he manufactured an excuse to clinch power against the clear provisions of that constitution we all agreed to, unilaterally began to amend its provisions with his very offensive Decrees, and ended up dismantling the federalism and resource control therein, and ultimately subverted that constitution we all painstakingly sacrificed to draft. That was the height of irresponsibility and the dishonoring of sacred agreement. That was how Igbos breached the first agreement, all Nigerians, ever all mutually consented to, thus laying the foundation for violation of future agreements. So Aburi Accord was only treated exactly the same way Igbos treated the Independence constitution agreement. Obasanjo removed history from the school curriculum hence the reason why many of what we do for a know of the eventualities in Biafra war were altered to suite their narratives. With the Igbo’s in Yoruba land, “the hand shake has exceeded the wrist”. And as Chinua Achebe said in his book, “it has turned to a fight” One thing I can about Yorubas is that they are liberal and broadminded. Well I believe God is on our side. We are like givers who will NEVER lack It’s high time Yoruba nation intelligentsia go to works, see how we can relate and equitably accommodate the Igbos without undermining our own interests. Yes Nigeria is a nation but the Igbo people will not allow a fraction of what we tolerate in Lagos in Ochanja (Onitsha), Aba, Enugu and the likes. Bede2u: 6 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: The Literal Meaning Of Names Of Major Places In Lagos by DMarvel(m): 8:12pm On Feb 27, 2019 |
stevolution5:It wasn't actually war front. There was a man from Ila-Orangun, an ancient town in Yoruba land (Present Osun state) popularly called 'Ila', he was brave and gave everyone he fought bloodied nose. Ila, at a point decided to quit fighting. However, there was a stubborn and equally tough guy who was trying to engage Ila. Knowing fully Ila never lost a battle and that the other guy could also wreck havoc , Ila was persuaded not to fight... People were shouting in Yoruba language 'Ila, sa'maja'... meaning, Ila just don't fight... That how the name, Ilasamaja, was birth. 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: Buhari Moving To Bribe Senators To Avoid Impeachment - PDP by DMarvel(m): 9:05pm On Jan 27, 2019 |
Teewhy2:When Obj appointed your so called young Nigerian brains, could you see they were able to make things work as it should be? The Power supply was made stable 24/7, Jobs were ready made for graduates, all our roads were asphalted with great drainage system, portable water everywhere, health services were topnotch. But with Buhari's old men, they were able to undo the BVN implementation, they stopped activities of the standard guard railing system the young brains put in place, they spoilt the Lagos/Ibadan highway, 2nd Niger bridge and scattered the Abuja and other airport terminals the young brains worked out. They reversed the non-oil revenue the young brains were able to fashioned out and increased. The old brain ensured JAMB and Customs never remit into the Treasury. Buhari and his old brains' cabinet self. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: 2019: Atiku Accused Of Hiring Russia Agents To Rig Presidential Polls by DMarvel(m): 6:55pm On Dec 18, 2018 |
Actually, the physical counting process was expunged from the amended act. Rigging is a systemic process, it wouldn't just happen on the day ballots are casted. Proactive measures need be in place to ensure 2019 election is free, fair and credible. harley88: |
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Politics / Re: PHOTO: Gov. Aregbesola Visits Gov. Ambode by DMarvel(m): 1:21pm On Jun 10, 2018 |
Olachase:Where are you coming from? You can always get to Ila from Osogbo...Ikirun... Ila-Orangun or or Ilorin...Offa..Ijabe..Oyan...Ila. It is Ila-Orangun and not Ila-Orogun |
Business / Re: How Bank Officials Withdrew My Money Through Swallowed ATM Card by DMarvel(m): 12:05pm On Jun 06, 2018 |
infocabal: I sympathize with you on your loss. However, you possibly didn't use your card on that ATM. Probably you used a swapped card (Which got trapped because you used a wrong PIN of course.) Someone had your card information and got another swapped with you, it could be someone you thought you were helping or someone who poised as helping you. I am sorry, you may not get your fund back with the mindset that a bank staff carried out the fraud. Worst still, some people are insinuating the security guard knew something about the incident, common people, that's fallacy. How would an external guard has access to the ATM room? Did you take a look at the debit amount? Which ATM dispenses such figures? Look inward, you might remember someone who had gotten your PIN by a means of shoulder surfing. 2 Likes |
Romance / Re: White Lady Sends iPhone & Apple MacBook To A Nigerian Guy She Met On Facebook by DMarvel(m): 2:38pm On Sep 29, 2017 |
Adaumunocha:Did you just mentioned lucky? Far from it sweetie. This is a strategy dear, prospective scammers look up to the name of the sender and eventually get scammed. |
Events / Re: Is N500k Marriage Still Possible In This Recession? by DMarvel(m): 2:32pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
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Politics / Re: 2019 Potential Presidents by DMarvel(m): 2:40pm On Feb 21, 2017 |
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Come 2019, specifically at the expiration of this tenure, I hope you would be bold enough to hold Tinubu for achievement or otherwise of this administration. wite111: 1 Like |
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Health / Breast Cancer Awareness myths And Facts by DMarvel(m): 3:35pm On Oct 21, 2016 |
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here is a little piece to remind everyone to self examine and get breast scans/mammograms because early detection is the most effective weapon in the fight against the scourge. Both MEN and WOMEN have a higher chance of surviving breast cancer, if the symptoms are detected early. Myths About Breast Cancer: Only women with a family history of breast cancer will get it. The truth is, 80% of women who develop breast cancer have no family history. So it’s important to understand that you are still at risk for breast cancer even if no one in your family has ever had the disease. Breast Cancer is contagious. You cannot catch breast cancer nor transfer it to someone else’s body. Breast cancer is the result of uncontrolled growth of mutated cells that begins to spread into other tissues within the breast. Wearing an underwire bra (Koste'e) causes cancer. No research shows that wearing an underwire bra increases your risk of breast cancer. Mammograms catch EVERY breast cancer. Mammograms can miss up to 10% of breast cancer. This is why it’s so important to go for screening mammograms regularly and let your healthcare provider know if you notice any unusual changes in your breasts. Having dense breasts can also make it harder to find cancer on a mammogram. Having a mammogram can cause breast cancer or can cause an already existing cancer to spread. Mammograms require very small doses of radiation. Research confirms that the risk of harm from radiation exposure by mammography is very low. The benefits of the earlier diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer far outweigh the risk of the small dose of radiation received during a mammogram. Facts About Breast Cancer In the spirit of heightening Breast Cancer awareness, here are some breast cancer facts; Breast cancer deaths have been declining since 1990 thanks to early detection, better screening, increased awareness, and new treatment options. Getting a mammogram can help reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer by 30 to 40% among women ages 40 to 70 Exercise reduces breast cancer risk for women of all body types – even lean women, the American Cancer Society recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week to manage risk, for some, even 30 minutes per week has been found to be beneficial. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of breast cancer. Breast cancer isn't always a lump: It's helpful to know that breast cancer can appear in forms other than a lump, which means there are other physical signs you should watch for. Other symptoms that you should get checked out include: Thickening of the skin in the breast or underarm area Swelling, warmth, redness, or darkening of the breasts; A change in your breast size or shape Dimpling or puckering of the breast skin An itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple A pulling in of your nipple or another part of your breast Sudden nipple discharge Or pain in one spot of the breast that doesn't go away. There is an increased risk of breast cancer for women who have been using birth control pills for more than five years. Although that risk is relatively small, due to the low amount of hormones in birth control pills today, women who have a significant family history of breast cancer may take a break for a year from the pill after a five year period. Every year, you should have a physical assessment which includes a clinical breast exam and pelvic exam. However, if you notice anything unusual before your scheduled visit, do not hesitate to see the doctor immediately. Women who began their menstrual cycles before the age of 12, have no biological children or had their first child at 30 or older, or began menopause after 55 are at a higher risk. Most women survive breast cancer: Cancer is scary, but in most cases, women who are diagnosed with breast cancer survive and lead healthy lives. As the causes of breast cancer aren't fully understood, at the moment it's not possible to know if it can be prevented. However, studies have looked at the link between breast cancer and diet. Although there are no definite conclusions, there are benefits for women who: Maintain a healthy weight Exercise regularly Have a low intake of saturated fat and alcohol Early detection remains the best weapon when fighting against breast Cancer. When breast cancer is detected early, before it has spread to other parts of the body, the survival rate is as high as 98%. Don’t delay do a self exam and get scanned today
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