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Radicalwarrior(m): 8:50am On May 29, 2024
30th May of every year is the day set aside for the remembrance of millions of biafrans who were massacre by the then Nigeria military government during the Nigeria Biafra Civil War and also for ing all biafrans who fought for Biafra freedom and sovereignty


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olmL85dZcTM&pp=ygUoQmlhZnJhIHdhciBmb3VuZ2h0IGluIGNyb3NzIHJpdmVyIHN0YXRlIA%3D%3D

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1nice(m): 9:01am On May 29, 2024
Biafrans just wanted their independence

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Paraman: 9:04am On May 29, 2024
If ojukwu only left with Igbo land in the east central state, there would have been no civil war, but he forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Biafra

The Ikwerres were so angry they took over Igbo properties in PH. Till today, the Ikwerres have refused to handover the properties to the rightful owners

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kestolove95(m): 9:09am On May 29, 2024
Igbos first lesson, 2nd lesson
ch214(m): 9:21am On May 29, 2024
Paraman:
If ojukwu only left with Igbo land in the east central state, there would have been no civil war, but he forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Biafra

The Ikwerres were so angry they took over Igbo properties in PH. Till today, the Ikwerres have refused to handover the properties to the rightful owners
You lied.
It is the Nigeria government that forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Nigeria, if not there would have been no civil war.

Biafra was referred to as the old eastern region which ikwerres were part of under river state (Biafra is not just Igbo tribe alone but consist of other ethnic groups)

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Seefinish: 9:25am On May 29, 2024
If Gowon had implemented "Aburi Accord" as agreed, civil war would have been avoided

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helinues: 9:27am On May 29, 2024
Ipob should allow the students to write their mathematics exams tomorrow.

WAEC is not just about Nigeria but West Africa. Should the exams in other West Africa countries be cancelled because of one sit at home in SE?
sleek214(m): 9:29am On May 29, 2024
ch214:

You lied.
It is the Nigeria government that forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Nigeria, if not there would have been no civil war.

Biafra was referred to as the old eastern region which ikwerres were part of under river state which was once the capital of Biafra (Biafra is not just Igbo tribe alone but consist of other ethnic groups)
You lied, ojukwu tried to capture, Cross River, Rivers, Bendel and Benue states because he felt the 2 igbo states ( Anambra and Imo) were too small for his Biafra country.

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ch214(m): 9:33am On May 29, 2024
helinues:
Ipob should allow the students to write their mathematics exams tomorrow.

WAEC is not just about Nigeria but West Africa. Should the exams in other West Africa countries be cancelled because of one sit at home in SE?
Students are free to write their exams on May 30th tomorrow.
https://punchng.com/ipob-insists-on-may-30-sit-at-home-in-south-east/
IPOB: Students Free To Take WAEC As Long As They Wear Uniform
JagabanB: 9:33am On May 29, 2024
ch214:

You lied.
It is the Nigeria government that forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Nigeria, if not there would have been no civil war.

Biafra was referred to as the old eastern region which ikwerres were part of under river state (Biafra is not just Igbo tribe alone but consist of other ethnic groups)
Why did Isaach Boro seek secession if you lgb0s were so good and brotherly?

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JagabanB: 9:34am On May 29, 2024
lgb0s started the wàr but they caII it their massacre because they Iost.
gidgiddy: 9:39am On May 29, 2024
Paraman:
If ojukwu only left with Igbo land in the east central state, there would have been no civil war, but he forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Biafra

The Ikwerres were so angry they took over Igbo properties in PH. Till today, the Ikwerres have refused to handover the properties to the rightful owners

It doesn't matter if Ojukwu left with one street or the entire Eastern Region, there would still have been war. Those who consider Nigeria as their property won't let leave with even a plot of land. I wonder how the so called minority are enjoying Nigeria today?

Freedom is never easy, especially when you are surrounded by slaves

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gidgiddy: 9:40am On May 29, 2024
Seefinish:
If Gowon had implemented "Aburi Accord" as agreed, civil war would have been avoided

Now you know why they avoid teaching Nigerian history

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ch214(m): 9:46am On May 29, 2024
sleek214:

You lied, ojukwu tried to capture, Cross River, Rivers, Bendel and Benue states because he felt the 2 igbo states ( Anambra and Imo) were too small for his Biafra country.
Why would ojukwu try to capture what is already his?
Igbo states(south east) consist of 5 states which are Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Ebony while cross river, rivers and other south south states are part of old eastern region which ojukwu preside over as leader of old eastern region except benue (some parts of benue are Igbo speaking, Biafra territory)

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CannibalTorment: 9:50am On May 29, 2024
ch214:

You lied.
It is the Nigeria government that forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Nigeria, if not there would have been no civil war.

Biafra was referred to as the old eastern region which ikwerres were part of under river state (Biafra is not just Igbo tribe alone but consist of other ethnic groups)
According to the history we read and heard, Biafran soldiers when to Ore Midwestern region, that is where the Nigerian army started crushing them, is Ore part of Biafra land, Gowon decided to stop their madness when they got to Ore, Midwestern region. If Ojukwu had stayed in igbo land, no one would have disturbed them. And even it is Nnamdi Azikwe that rejected secession clause in the first place.

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franchasofficia: 9:50am On May 29, 2024
JagabanB:
lgb0s started the wàr but they caII it their massacre because they Iost.
lol typical, they never disappoint cheesy
yoruboid: 9:58am On May 29, 2024
ch214:

You lied.
It is the Nigeria government that forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Nigeria, if not there would have been no civil war.

Biafra was referred to as the old eastern region which ikwerres were part of under river state (Biafra is not just Igbo tribe alone but consist of other ethnic groups)

Rivers, non-Igbo Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers and Edo will never be part of any Biafra

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ch214(m): 10:09am On May 29, 2024
yoruboid:


Rivers, non-Igbo Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers and Edo will never be part of any Biafra
You can not change what have been in existence but you can only deny the existence: Rivers, non-Igbo Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers and Edo are all part of old eastern region which is now refer to as Biafra

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helinues: 10:14am On May 29, 2024
ch214:

Students are free to write their exams on May 30th tomorrow.
https://punchng.com/ipob-insists-on-may-30-sit-at-home-in-south-east/
IPOB: Students Free To Take WAEC As Long As They Wear Uniform

Are the invigilators , teacher also going to wear uniforms?
chiagozien(m): 10:17am On May 29, 2024
Okay
ch214(m): 10:18am On May 29, 2024
JagabanB:

Why did Isaach Boro seek secession if you lgb0s were so good and brotherly?
Northern Nigeria encouraged Isaac Boro’s 12-day revolution –Brother, David Boro
https://punchng.com/northern-nigeria-encouraged-isaac-boros-12-day-revolution-brother-david/
chiagozien(m): 10:24am On May 29, 2024
helinues:
Ipob should allow the students to write their mathematics exams tomorrow.

WAEC is not just about Nigeria but West Africa. Should the exams in other West Africa countries be cancelled because of one sit at home in SE?
Sudden care and love for South East people.



The same people you see nothing wrong in your Nigeria soldiers killing their innocent youths.
Instead of condemning it,you and your people cheered and celebrated it.
ch214(m): 10:29am On May 29, 2024
helinues:


Are the invigilators , teacher also going to wear uniforms?
If the students are allowed to take their exams then the invigilators, teachers also will be allowed to supervise the students during the exams, the invigilators and teachers should have prove that they are going for supervision of WAEC mathematics exams ( I.D cards or anything that shows they are invigilators or teachers)
chiagozien(m): 10:29am On May 29, 2024
CannibalTorment:
According to the history we read and heard, Biafran soldiers when to Ore Midwestern region, that is where the Nigerian army started crushing them, is Ore part of Biafra land, Gowon decided to stop their madness when they got to Ore, Midwestern region. If Ojukwu had stayed in igbo land, no one would have disturbed them. And even it is Nnamdi Azikwe that rejected secession clause in the first place.
Your Yoruba history started in Ore.


If your Nigeria government don't bring war to Eastern region, will Biafrans fight back and heading to Nigeria territory?

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Paraman: 10:31am On May 29, 2024
ch214:

You lied.
It is the Nigeria government that forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Nigeria, if not there would have been no civil war.

Biafra was referred to as the old eastern region which ikwerres were part of under river state (Biafra is not just Igbo tribe alone but consist of other ethnic groups)
Do you know what you're saying at all?

The old eastern region was created by the white men, not by Igbos.

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Paraman: 10:34am On May 29, 2024
gidgiddy:


It doesn't matter if Ojukwu left with one street or the entire Eastern Region, there would still have been war. Those who consider Nigeria as their property won't let leave with even a plot of land. I wonder how the so called minority are enjoying Nigeria today?

Freedom is never easy, especially when you are surrounded by slaves
Ojukwu and Ironsi started it first, they attacked Adaka boro for wanting to leave Nigeria.

Ojukwu, Ironsi and the entire Igbo people were slaves back then who were against freedom

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chiagozien(m): 10:34am On May 29, 2024
yoruboid:


Rivers, non-Igbo Delta, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers and Edo will never be part of any Biafra
And you are their spoke person. grin grin




Your Nigeria government should conduct referendum make we check something
ch214(m): 10:51am On May 29, 2024
Paraman:
Do you know what you're saying at all?

The old eastern region was created by the white men, not by Igbos.
Do not confused yourself here, even if you think that old eastern region was created by the white men, it does change the fact that old eastern region was later refer to as Biafra
Paraman: 10:53am On May 29, 2024
ch214:

Do not confused yourself here, even if you think that old eastern region was created by the white men, it does change the fact that old eastern region was later refer to as Biafra
Old eastern region was never refered to as Biafra. Biafra is a Portuguese word, and does not refer to the Eastern region.
pandax: 10:58am On May 29, 2024
Paraman:
If ojukwu only left with Igbo land in the east central state, there would have been no civil war, but he forcefully annexed the minorities and their land into Biafra

The Ikwerres were so angry they took over Igbo properties in PH. Till today, the Ikwerres have refused to handover the properties to the rightful owners

Revisionist at best!
JagabanB: 11:05am On May 29, 2024
ch214:

Northern Nigeria encouraged Isaac Boro’s 12-day revolution –Brother, David Boro
https://punchng.com/northern-nigeria-encouraged-isaac-boros-12-day-revolution-brother-david/
"At some point, we thought the Eastern Region was the problem and Isaac Boro went to them but during their interaction, he found out that the Eastern Region was not ready to give Ijaw people a state like the Bayelsa State we have today"
Did you read this part?

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ch214(m): 11:20am On May 29, 2024
Paraman:
Old eastern region was never refered to as Biafra. Biafra is a Portuguese word, and does not refer to the Eastern region.
Old eastern region was referred to as Biafra.

Republic of Biafra, was a partially recognised state in West Africa that declared independence from Nigeria and existed from 1967 until 1970. Its territory consisted of the former Eastern Region of Nigeria, predominantly inhabited by the Igbo ethnic group. Biafra was established on 30 May 1967 by Igbo military officer and Eastern Region governor C. Odumegwu Ojukwu under his presidency, following a series of ethnic tensions and military coups after Nigerian independence in 1960 that culminated in the 1966 anti-Igbo pogrom. The Nigerian military proceeded in an attempt to reclaim the territory of Biafra, resulting in the start of the Nigerian Civil War.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biafra

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