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[edit] Citing Refrences
In order to view the cited references, I will add a References level 2 headline. It is encouraged to use the wiki reference mark up below [1] when trying to cite a reliable website. (Neutrall 08:54, 29 June 2006 (UTC))
- I should like to add that the best sources often are offline sources, i.e. real books from libraries. In my opinion, we should strive to make Wikipedia a compendium of all knowledge, not just of the knowledge published elsewhere on the internet. Additionally, the reliability and verifiability of many websites is unclear. — mark ✎ 11:03, 29 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Frankly there is no current data on this ethnic issue
- I will list reliable sources that simply and more accurately depict the major ethnic groups.
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- [1] - Library of Congress
- [[2] -CIA - The World Factbook
- [3] - National Geographic
- [4] - Worldpress.org
- If there cannot be a resolve as to which is the largest ethnic group, I suggest that the ethnic groups be listed in alphabetical order.
- On the other hand since Nigerians are all one; editors can follow the lead of the Nigerian 2006 census and omit data regarding the major ethnic groups rather than providing speculative data.
- In my opinion; the article will not be significantly changed if the ethnic information is omitted. Since I have been following Nigerian census, the population of the Yoruba and Hausa ethnic group which is seperate from the Fulani ethnic group have been very close. (Neutrall 12:57, 1 July 2006 (UTC))
[edit] Federal ministers of Nigeria
The article Federal ministers of Nigeria can use a few editors. Feel free to contibute to the article. Tnx (Neutrall 23:44, 2 July 2006 (UTC))
[edit] Avoid bias in your edits
Nigeria has many ethnic groups so it is important that this article remains "politically unbiased". All new edits can be presented in a way that no one ethnic group is cast in bad light. Any controversial edits without citing reliable sources is open for reversal. (Neutrall 20:33, 3 July 2006 (UTC))
- Well a bit better if it's politically unbiased (stating everything objectively) rather than politically correct (altering facts that might displease someone).
[edit] History Section Glosses over Post Independence History
The History section jumps from the colonial period the the present with a vague gloss-over that fails to even mention the Republic of Biafra:
"Ethnic and religious tensions following independence led to the Nigerian Civil War and the start of intermit democractic and military rule that did not end until 1999, when the democratic republic was permanently re-established with the election of Olusegun Obasanjo as its current president. Recently, supporters of Obasanjo had tried and failed to extend term limits following rejection by the national assembly. New elections are set for 2007."
Note typo here and propagandistic "permanently re-established" (we don't know if it's permanent) as well.
[edit] Dates
In the article, there are years in which there is no AD or BC clarifier. Fllmtlchcb 04:19, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
POOPcitations for this but I'm sure someone else will back it up. 86.138.189.255 02:51, 29 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Educational System
"The 3-3-6 secondary year system has many faults and this can be seen when children of the senior secondary schools are applying to overseas schools especially England."(Chigwell School overseas student from Nigeria).
Eh? "Many faults" like what, exactly? The "3-3-6 secondary year system"? Look, it's 6-3-3-4: six years of primary education, three years of junior secondary education, three years of senior secondary education, and four years of tertiary education. Many schools are underfunded and have inadequate facilities, yet continue to churn out a sufficient number of bright and capable students as to overwhelm the nation's most selective universities, which has led to an explosion in private tertiary institutions. (This is from personal observation and experience.)
I think that piece needs to go. 72.229.138.234 03:12, 30 September 2006 (UTC)Oluseyi
[edit] Sport other than soccer?
Surely Nigerians play some sport other than football. I think it's strange that the entire "sports in nigeria" section covers only its World Cup history. Borisblue 02:11, 9 October 2006 (UTC)
- Nigeria is one of the top African teams in Basketball. see Nigeria national basketball team.--Thomas.macmillan 16:36, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Foriegn relations of Nigeria mess
The foreign relations section smacks of original research, with such uncited phrases like "although the government rejects this..." etc. Also, it needs to be cleaned-up. The spaces are missing between sentences.--Thomas.macmillan 16:36, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
I agree with you on both counts, unfortunately I have little information on sports. when i attempt to overhaul most of the page upon i return from Wikibreak in a few weeks i will re-write the foreign relations section which is completely inadequate, not to mention that it doesnt conform to NPOV. --gozar 20:30, 10 October 2006 (UTC)
I believe the wikipia encyclopedia should be a compedium of knowledge.If the foreign relations is a "mess" in your opinion,you should be courteous enough "re-write" gramatically without deleting facts.You just cannot pretend to know all the facts there is about the foreign relations disposition of Nigeria since 1960.Nigeria is a geographical area that came it being in 1914.Since then,it's history,composition, experience and rightly or wrongly a sense of responsibility to the black race have played a role in fashioning her foreign policy.It is therefore not by accident that Nigeria took certain predictable positions on African issues.Some of the quoted works were written by credible authors on African renaissance who actually went to Nigeria and researched.The most factual information is not always on the internet.You might have to do some real study using real books in your local library if you are truly concerned about "re-writing the mess".But, because you are writing directly into a globally accessible encyclopedia not just your own personal website,you must constrain yourself to write historical facts not imagination of what you think.I believe you are doing a noble thing here when you bring out facts for easy internet accessibility about the country of Nigeria and not writing your own fictional fantasy. So that the Wikipia encyclopedia would remain helpful to those who wish to learn about Nigeria's foreign policy and its monumental achievements since 1960.Perhaps Nigeria had faultered in other endevours like its notoriety for 419 fraud,ethnic & religious intolerance,corruption of its politicians,generally increasing poverty,economic woes etc,etc,etc. Nigeria is way bigger than just the negative vices that some are hell bent on making her solely stand for.Nigeria also did achieve a lot of positive successes especially helping to move OAU in the direction of supporting independence struggles in Africa.Ofcourse,the Nigerian leaders at the time understandably denied some of its well documented anti-colonial activities beyond her borders because her economic interest favoured avoiding a confrontation with the western nations that supported some of the very minority regimes Nigeria so desperately sought to help overthrow.Therefore,until you are able to do your own highly publicised credible work on modern Nigeria and the role of its foreign policy.Your personal view point of "mess" is just what it is YOUR OPINION.Please,also stop banning other people's web name if they donot necessarily share your opinion. Cheers Ibadan pikin. 10-12-06
[edit] Royal Family
A bit of history on this dispute, perhaps ? North or South ? Which tribe ? Wizzy…☎ 07:17, 28 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Official Languages
I updated the "official languages" info, (which only listed English). Actually, besides English, Nigeria's official languages include Edo, Efik, Adamawa Fulfulde, Hausa, Idoma, Igbo, Central Kanuri and Yoruba. Source: http://www.ethnologue.com/show_country.asp?name=NG
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- I see someone took out my edit on Nigeria's official language in which I (correctly) pointed out that Nigeria has a number of official, national languages. I included an authoritative source, as well (see above). This is disappointing, as Wikipedia continues to bill itself as a "reference" source, when in fact it does nothing more than spread ignorance and misinformation across the Web--especially when it rejects fact-checking.
[edit] Sultan
Given the events of the last few days, we need to work on documenting the office of the Sultan of Sokoto and personalities related to it. I am not in Nigeria and don't have access to documents, but I am available if anyone can take the lead. Please drop me an email from my User page.
----iFaqeer 03:08, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
