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Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by dont8(m): 11:34am On Jul 03, 2014
[size=14pt]Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un, may almighty forgive him of his sins. But I'm not in support of the closure of the markets, it's barbaric and detrimental to development of the state.[/size]



The Olu of Ikeja Kingdom, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Oba Rauf Adeniyi Aremu Matemi, is dead. He was said to have died in his palace Tuesday after a brief illness.

All businesses and shops at Ikeja local government were closed down for business as a mark of honour for the departed monarch.

However, commercial vehicles and tricycles (Keke Napep) operators were seen going about with their businesses.



When P.M.NEWS visited the palace Wednesday morning, traditional rulers, Iyaloja, Baales, members of the Hausa community were there to mourn the monarch.

Some rituals were also being performed in his honour at the palace. Some traditional chiefs were seen wearing white wrappers as well.

When our correspondent tried to know the cause of his death, one of his chiefs who did not disclose his name, said media cannot be entertained as at the time of filing this report, adding that there are some rituals that needed to be carried out first.

“We can’t talk to the media now. There are some rituals that needed to be performed when an Oba dies and that is more important than what you came for.

“See, we don’t announce the death of a king on the pages of newspapers. By 3:00 p.m. your paper would have been out while we are yet to properly inform some Obas (monarchs) of his demise,” he said.



http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/07/02/olu-of-ikeja-dies-markets-shut-down/

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by ayobase(m): 3:08pm On Jul 03, 2014
RIP

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by dont8(m): 6:37pm On Jul 03, 2014
Hey Ayo, happy to see you again after the Hurricane Hackaris . I'm closing early from work because of the news making the round here in Ikeja.
ayobase: RIP

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by Sijo01(f): 6:00am On Jul 04, 2014
Eyah........ RIP egbon.
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by raziboi(m): 6:01am On Jul 04, 2014
RIP
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by justi4jesu(f): 6:02am On Jul 04, 2014
RIP
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by LMAyedun(m): 6:02am On Jul 04, 2014
R I P
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by ojeffo: 6:03am On Jul 04, 2014
HOPE DEM NO WAN USE HUMAN HEAD 4 D RITUAL OO

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by MEaStRO(m): 6:03am On Jul 04, 2014
R.I.P
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by Badmushazan: 6:03am On Jul 04, 2014
Its over !
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by Toosure70: 6:04am On Jul 04, 2014
RIP
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by GboyegaD(m): 6:04am On Jul 04, 2014
RIP to the deceased and may God uphold the family he left behind.
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by aryzgreat: 6:04am On Jul 04, 2014
Muslim+pagan=?

Ritual+islamic burial=?

RIP oba bt pls allow computer village open, dia r ppl that took nyt bus frm diff part of nig to come buy goods in dat mkt. Dnt kip them stranded.

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by drkay(m): 6:06am On Jul 04, 2014
RIP Sir. Kings don't die, they go back to meet their ancestors.

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by Siddeek: 6:11am On Jul 04, 2014
I tot he was a muslim. Why d rituals? We muslims ar seriously pathing away from islam enmasse. Huh... May Allah 4give us. Well, Rip if he claims to be a muslim.

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by torchwave: 6:14am On Jul 04, 2014
ayobase: RIP
Save it for the unfortunate souls whose heads will be buried along with the Oba as custom demands. I am sure you did not overlook the word 'rituals' in the news article. As usual, people will curtail their movement, especially at night, to avoid being the unwilling donors of heads to some Oba as his gifts to his ancestors in appreciation of a life well spent.

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by grandstar(m): 6:19am On Jul 04, 2014
Before in the past, a hundred heads will roll when the oba kicks the bucket. In these modern times they should update. Why not for instance a hundred likes on facebook or even a twitter account? They have to move with the times. RIP(eccl 9:5)

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by grandstar(m): 6:22am On Jul 04, 2014
drkay: RIP Sir. Kings don't die, they go back to meet their ancestors.
yes, to meet their ancestors in sheol , the common grave where we are all going (eccl 9:5)
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by kbshow100(m): 6:47am On Jul 04, 2014
ojeffo: HOPE DEM NO WAN USE HUMAN HEAD 4 D RITUAL OO
see goat

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by G12(m): 6:48am On Jul 04, 2014
May his soul RIP


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z8XZLqIMmw


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vdC0i9uqRw
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by paramedic: 6:50am On Jul 04, 2014
How many heads will be used for Orò?
10? 20?

May Almighty God forgive and welcome the souls of those that will be victims of the Orö IJN

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by ojeffo: 6:52am On Jul 04, 2014
kbshow100: see goat
Ok na goat dem wan use....dts better

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by naijathings(m): 6:52am On Jul 04, 2014
human head things... night crawlers beware

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by vision2050: 7:01am On Jul 04, 2014
This world is vanity, temporary. May God prolong our days

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by ogaju007(m): 7:08am On Jul 04, 2014
drkay: RIP Sir. Kings don't die, they go back to meet their ancestors.

grin grin grin grin grin grin abeg wetin you dey smoke?
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by Nobody: 7:09am On Jul 04, 2014
Siddeek: I tot he was a muslim. Why d rituals? We muslims ar seriously pathing away from islam enmasse. Huh... May Allah 4give us. Well, Rip if he claims to be a muslim.

and if he is not a muslim, he shouldnt rest in peace abi? undecided

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by Nobody: 7:16am On Jul 04, 2014
May he rest in peace or pieces. Whichever way, it depends on how well he lived his life.

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by miqos02(m): 7:30am On Jul 04, 2014
ojeffo: HOPE DEM NO WAN USE HUMAN HEAD 4 D RITUAL OO
SEVEN HEADS I HEAR

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Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by simplynola(m): 7:30am On Jul 04, 2014
Hmmn...when their gods fail them in health. Anyways RIP
Re: Oba Of Ikeja Is Dead: Computer Village and Other Markets Shut Down! by freshness2020: 7:32am On Jul 04, 2014
Am I seeing people saying RIP to the Oba?
When heads of innocent Nigerians are already rolling for the Ritual!... They've already began killing before the news came out..IMO, I don't think the oba died at the aforementioned day, life less bodies were already littered all over the street of Ikeja, like the life less lady found around the Railway on Monday .
Its a pity that such diabolical acts are still practised in this part of the world, and Fashola will come out and tell us this is a "Mega city"..Agbero's are having a field day molesting gullible Nigerians out there, and you say Mega City ? Mega city my foot.
SMH...

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