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[Onyeka ☭ @R_eq_uin]

The moment Nigeria gets balkanized, that's when you'll realize that inside that your Yoruba Ronu, another Ronu dey inside.

Ijebu will start clamoring for regional autonomy in this new Oduduwa republic. Ekiti, Ijesha, Egba etc will all have competing interests.

You know why?

Because before the colonizers came, these people were not fucking...
dancing around in a circle holding hands and weeping with joy about how united in Oduduwa they were.

No.

They were literally putting bullets in each other's bodies and forcing each other into slavery in a multi century back and forth struggle.

There was no "Yoruba" in the homogenous nation state sense of the word.

And what about the middle belt? In Benue state for example, there are dozens (yes, DOZENS) of tribes who don't like each other and will not hesitate to pick up a knives or rifles to settle old scores.

The Fulani and Berom need no introduction.

Even in the core north, many young Hausa are increasingly discontent about the absolute political dominance of the Fulani despite outnumbering them.

Islam can only go so far to quell a people with so much latent resentment.

What about Igbo land?

Some Abia parents won't let their kids marry from the next village.

Anambra people turn up their noses at Ebonyi people and consider them lesser Igbos.

Okay nau.

By the time the "Ebonyi Liberation Movement" picks up EU-supplied rifles now to fight the "tyrants in Awka" everybody mind go dey.

When the "Imo Freedom Army" (IMA) suddenly pop out of nowhere and demand full control of the humongous reserves of natural gas deposits (up to 50 trillion cubic feet of natural gas)...

And this same IMA starts bombing government buildings in Enugu and Anambra to get their point across....

Everybody go understand.

What about the South South where I'm from?

The rest of the Edo people most likely will not recognize the "divine" authority of the far away Oba of Benin and could pick up arms to settle their differences.

The Ijaw, Urhobo, Itsekiri and dozens upon dozens of smaller tribes will 100% pick up every weapon they can find to secure the oil for themselves.

So Mr/Mrs. Secessionist, I want you to understand that the problems of neocolonialism, bad governance and bigotry you're running away from in Nigeria will not magically disappear the moment you get Biafra 2.0, Oduduwa Republic, Fulanistan or any other ethno state.

You will simply plunge this patch of West Africa into a multi pronged civil war that will last many many decades.

Sudan, Libya and Somalia will look like a paradise.

There will be total collapse of supply chains, bandits and terrorists would carve out their own territories and the colonizers will be arming every slack witted tribal chest thumping young man with a rusted AK47 to kill his fellow miserable black man so Mr. Colonizer can keep extracting Lithium, Oil and gold for dirt cheap.

You will waste generations and millions of people will starve to death .

This is one of the reasons I am so so militant about this.

The colonizers forced us together. That is true.

But it's up to us if we want to keep flinging sand and knives at each other, or if we want to work together toward prosperity for our future and our children.

A Nigeria that works for everybody is the way. Toss your stupid Biafra, Oduduwa Republic, Fulanistan ideas into the trash and light it on fire.

[Spinnin Backfist @SpinninBackfist]

Gilbert Burns gets a RNC in his UFCBJJ Debut!!!!!

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

James Milner has retired after 24 seasons in the Premier League. No one has made more appearances.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🗣️ “l've been fortunate enough to experience some unforgettable moments, from fighting for survival to winning trophies, playing in Europe, and representing my country at two European Championships and two World Cups. But more than anything, it's the people and friendships I've made throughout the game that I'l cherish forever.”

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Riding high 🏆

[Championship Rounds @ChampRDS]

Islam Makhachev was trolling Daniel Cormier after Arsenal lost to PSG in the Champions League final today 😭

🗣️ Islam: "Hey DC, why you so happy bro? You support Arsenal."

🗣️ DC: "Because I see my brothers."

(via @MAKHACHEVMMA)

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

A season to be proud of.

We pushed the boundaries over land and sea, and couldn't have done it without your support. Thank you, Gooners ❤️

[JJ. Omojuwa @Omojuwa]

Congratulations to all the Arsenal fans. This was a great season and we must show the world tomorrow during the parade.

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

Nobody less deserving of that than @biel_m04 . He’s been an absolute hero all season.
I love you, Gabriel. ❤️

[TA @0____A]

Team isn't the finished article but have some so far already.

Mega proud of them and their gigantic efforts this season #COYG

[Rory Talks Football @Rory_Talks_Ball]

Whatever happens, couldn’t be prouder of the boys

Wasn’t our best performance but the defending, and the heart, has been immense

[TA @0____A]

We have no excuse not to impose ourselves on this game now

[Paddy Power @paddypower]

Ahead of the Champions League final, we asked some former Spurs players for their thoughts...

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#UCLFinal

[The Athletic | Football @TheAthleticFC]

“My relationship with my club began the same way it does for most football fans: before I was old enough to understand what I was getting myself into. When I was nine, my uncle introduced me to a team with a cannon on its shirt, a grizzled captain named Tony Adams, and players like Nwankwo Kanu who had been born in Africa but now lived somewhere else, just like me. Arsenal felt familiar before I even understood why.

“And then there was the manager, a man who I initially thought had been named after the club and then believed that somehow the club must have been named after him. Arsene Wenger may have struggled with his raincoat, but rarely with his orchestra. The football his teams played sang.

“But what was once the nostalgia of the past has become the beauty of the present.

“We won. We are champions of England. And we are just one game away from being crowned champions of Europe too.”

@ZohranKMamdani, mayor of New York City, writes for The Athletic on what Arsenal means to him.

FREE READ 🔗 https://t.co/ge64qWmVuz

[Crystal Palace F.C. @CPFC]

Crystal Palace, Champions of Europe ❤️💙

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

An incredible nine years from our Egyptian King 👑

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Boys to men.

[TA @0____A]

My boy ❤️❤️❤️

[Gabriel Martinelli @gabimartinelli]

After almost seven years at this club, it’s hard to put into words what this moment means to me.

I arrived at this club when I was 18 years old. Far from home, barely speaking the language, trying to adapt to a completely new culture, new life and chasing a dream that felt so big at the time.

I didn’t know exactly what the future would hold, but I knew I wanted to give everything for this club.

We didn’t just build a team, we built a family, an identity, and something the fans could believe in again. To see this club back where it belongs is one of the proudest moments of my career.

I want to thank my family, thank everyone at the club, the staff, my teammates, and every person working behind the scenes. Most importantly, thank you to the fans. Your support, patience and love throughout these years never went unnoticed. You stayed with us through the difficult moments, and this title belongs to you as much as anyone.

This club changed my life. I will always be grateful for the privilege of wearing this shirt.

PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 🏆

[Sky Sports Premier League @SkySportsPL]

Viktor Gyökeres ⚡️

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

It all worked out.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Bottle this feeling 🍾