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datigbogirl:
I'll love to see it.

.paste this on your internet browser and enjoy . hope you got fast internet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WSosECbcmM
it will better if you download it..

[b] I got this shocking revelation from an anonymous friend on Facebook.
For the purpose of not being victimised, i would please beg that you don't include my identity.
I'm sure you heard about the immigration recruitment in 2014 where about 16persons lost their lives. GEJ ordered the creation of a Presidential Committee to Assist in a new recruitment process and after a very transparent and legal one between February and May2015, I was recruited and have since begun induction course at my state of origin (Edo) but just last week,
we were asked to go back home till further notice without any explanation and later our CG(DS Parradang) was suspended on the grounds that the recruitment was illegal (pls note that we didn't pay a dime to anybody for the positions). Now, he has been replaced and we do not know our fate but have decided to cry out on twitter and other social media with #NIS2015RecruitsTrueTales . Please help us spread our cry for fairness and justice which GEJ had already laid down.
Please if you know anybody who is also a victim kindly share the person's ordeal. [/b]

No Own GOAL for Man utd today, too bad..

demmie1:
All these ignorant fo.ols that knows nothing and trying to rewrite everything in their ignorance. See how the OP was trying to paint things as if Yorubas are victimizing non yorubas in lagos.

Let me relieve you of your ignorance a little @OP,

1st in Yoruba culture, both in ancient times and present anygroup of people can mix and live together no matter their tribe and any foreigner can live and grow to be a VIP no matter your Background. A Nupe man is the ancestor of the king of Ilaro under the Oyo empire, so for a bini man ruling lagos is not a big isshh.

2condly,ancient Benin and Other Yoruba states were interrelated in culture and administration based on link to Oodua that there was nowhere in history where the great Oyo and the great Benin empires encroached on each others territories not to talk of conquering each other lands. If you look at the growth of these empires, Oyo empire expanded north and west away from 'ILE IFE' while benin empire expanded south and east away.

Yes, benin controlled a good part of lagos state including Epe and watersides(my area) in Ijebu lands, but not badagry which had ever been Oyo sea port (ITS AMAZING HOW YOU GUYS TWIST HISTORY!).

Back to the real history(not the twisted ones concocted around), Lagos island settlement was called Iga Iduganran(ijebu Language), a pepper farm occupied by mixed tribes; aworis, ijebus, eguns, edos etc. When the place expanded to a sizable unit, they decided to chose a leader and they chose the oldest man that happened to be a bini man, initially it was not an Oba they called it but a baale that was declared a vassal of the Oba of benin for protection against stronger and nearer towns, This is because all yoruba towns were vassals of one or another of and Oba with direct link to Oodua.
So Lagos is as Yoruba town as any other yoruba town. Kapish!

Thanks but no thanks... why can't you make you points without the insults..?

about the name Iga iduganran which you mentioned how come it was not named the current Lagos island and Eko was named after the settlement? .. Badagry yes was control by the Oyo empire no doubt.. I am talking about Lagos Island and its environs..
Nobody is twisting any history rather you come up with a concrete argument. please

tpiander:
probably the fact that you're not?

You never can be sure.. if you know what I mean...

influenz:
For the yoruba version of the history.

What makes you think the article is not a Yoruba version.? or what makes you think am not a Yoruba person? the fact is no Yoruba man will agree with the article, except if the person opens up his mind and be neutral.

influenz:
Am waiting.

waiting for what or who..?

Abugab:
What really are the meanings of Eko, Idumota, oshodi...in Yoruba?
I learnt even the Oba of Benin had a representative in Lagos even till the 50s.
Seems the Edos are actually the founders of Lagos.
Can someone counter this one probably with a Yoruba version of the founding of Lagos?
This is a serious history class as the story is quite revealing.

EKO means WAR CAMP
IDUMU, OSHODI, IDUMUAGBO, AGINDINGBI, are all Esan Edo names

Lagos is a Portuguese name meaning lagoon, the name became
needful when the invaders saw that the place was
similar to the Lagos in their country, with reference
to it topography.(confirm from the map of Portugal)
Lagos originally called EKO a word meaning 'war
camp' in the Edo language, showing that the territory
was owned and administered by the Oba of Benin. The
battle for the soul of Lagos began towards the end of
the 19th century and was fully actualised in the 1900s,
when England abandoned the slave trade following the
industrial revolution. The overthronment of Oba
Akitoye by king Kosoko and the returned of Akitoye
through the help of Britain and his subsequent dead,
his successor chief Dosumu lack of strong will to
effect the stop of the slave after it was outlawed,
paved way for the full take over the territory by the
British, as a port town, it serves England's interest.
Typical of all port cities be it Liver pool or Miami it
is bound to be cosmopolitan, with people everywhere
converging for business.

Of all the people that have ever governed Lagos non
originally is from the place, Jakande-Kwara, Tinubu-
Osun, Fashola-Ekiti, Ambode-Ondo, Oba of Lagos-
Ogun. The dominance of the Yoruba people in the city
is a matter of proximity and no other, the word 'EKO'
been the original name of the place has no meaning in
the yoruba language and the nearest in sound to the
word is 'OKO' meaning 'cassava farm' now if the
place was a swamp how then do you plant cassava
there?

Which suggest a missing link, who owns the place
should give the name. The current native and
immigrant war, currently on going in the city state
and targeting at non Yoruba is a misplaced priority
and the archives should be visited and should be traced
down to the reign of Oba ORHOGBUA the foremost
ruler of the ancient Benin kingdom,

Founder(s) Of Lagos Edo Civilization, Esan War
Machine and the Founding Of Lagos (Expanded And
Revised) By Anthony Okosun The Portuguese visited
West Africa at a time the Edos had an empire that was
very largely in control of a very vast portion of West
Africa. The empire of the Edos spread from today’s
Nigeria to Ghana. The Oba of Benin, back then, Omo
N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Orhogbua was
represented in Portugal by an Ambassador and the
King of Portugal, back then King Emmanuel was
represented in Edo Empire’s administrative capital
Benin city by an Ambassador sent from Portugal.

The king of Portugal and the Oba of Benin agreed that
international trading ports should be built in some
locations along the West African coast where the Oba
had influence and control. The international trading
ports became the matrix cornerstones for some of
today's major cities along the west coast of Africa.
Lagos is one of the international trading ports built
then as a result of the joint Portuguese - Edo venture.
The Edos called the settlement where the port was
built Eko, meaning camp in Esan Edo. The Portuguese
called the settlement Lagos, which means lakes in
Portuguese. Back then, there was already a city in
Portugal also known as Lagos. To have a better
understanding of what the Edos did in Lagos, we
should consider a modern example, very near home.

There were folks in Abuja and the other settlements
that constitute Nigeria's federal capital territory.
However, the genesis of the Abuja that we have today
is directly traceable to the decision of the federal
government of Nigeria under General Murtala
Muhammed to relocate Nigeria's federal capital from
Lagos to the present location. Thus the founder of
Abuja as Nigeria's federal capital territory is the
Federal Government of Nigeria. Today, the Federal
Government of Nigeria runs Abuja. The Federal
Government of Nigeria has broken up Abuja into
districts and zones and has named the zones and
districts. The Federal Government of Nigeria is
running Abuja now. The above is exactly, the story of
the Edo people in Lagos.

The Edos and the Portuguese settled on Lagos Island as a choice location to build an international trading port and thereafter, the Edos "possessed" the place. An ancient port was built, and for hundreds of years the Edos developed, controlled
and managed Lagos. Research has actually shown that
the Edos extended their control, influence, dominion
and suzerainty over Eko from Lagos Island to all that
area now known, called and referred to as Lagos
State. Thus, the gist of this article is not about who
discovered Lagos, but who founded Lagos. The era of
the founding of Lagos is over now. This article is not
about the ownership of Lagos, based on the Edos past
occupation of Lagos. The British came after the Edos,
they too have since left the scene. This article is about
the aspects of the Edo founding of Lagos that have
been forgotten or have been undetected by Historians
radar.

The experiment of the Edos and the Portuguese
in Lagos (Eko) is reminiscent of the experiments that
created New York, Los Angeles, London and Chicago
among many other global cities. The above named
locations are all cities that were built on the platform
of trading ports and exploded around such ports. These
cities and many other global cities all grew
exponentially as a result of the development or building
of ports in such locations. Chicago did not grow into a
major city until an inland water-way port was built in
Chicago. Lagos which was initially a camp (Eko)
established by the Edos for the development of a
trading port, has now grown into a major cosmopolitan
settlement. Unfortunately, the story of the founding of
Lagos has suffered severe mutilation, by many who
had hitherto attempted to tell the story of the founding
of Lagos with a jaundiced perspective.

The oral version of the founding of Lagos has been so tampered with, that the names of places in Lagos today are
meaningless in any language whatsoever. These names
are only meaningful if reversed back to the language
of the original founders of Lagos. The language of the
original founders of Lagos is the Esan Edo language.
The history of early Lagos is embedded in the names
of places in Lagos. A good understanding of that
language, which is the Esan dialect of the Edo
language will throw open the doors to the history of
early lagos. It is manifestly obvious that the early
history of Lagos Island can be very easily deciphered
by an accurate understanding of the names that have
remained in Lagos from the time of the founding of
Lagos. Eko is not a general Edo word. Eko and
Idumu as in Idumota and Idumagbo and all the Idis
and Idus are all specifically Esan Edo names. They are
not Bini Edo nor Afemai Edo. The Benin alternative
for Idumu is Idunmwun. In Lagos we have Idumu as
in Idumu-Ota and Idumu-Agbo. Thus Lagos was
originally founded by the Esan Edos. However, we
should recognize that while the Esan soldiers were
founding Eko and many other parts of what is today
known as Lagos State, under the auspices of the Edo
army; the Bini army was contemporaneously founding
Etin Osa, Agidingbi, Oshodi et al. (All Bini Edo
names). IDU-GARRAN (Quarters of Igarra [soldiers]
confirms the presence of Etsako Edos in the Eko
project. Without a doubt, all the members of the Edo
family i.e. Esans, Etsakos (Osakon) [meaning Dental
Surgeons] were in Lagos at the invitation of Emperor
Orhogbua.
otherwise the debate will be on ending and the fight
will amount to seating history on it

midolian:
You know why I love Buhari? .. He doesn't even know noise-makers like you exist. He is just doing his thing.

YOU ARE A BRAINWASHED CATTLE...

lanrema:
APC support the food is ready

we are watching..

Nigeria is on auto pilot, no leader, who is chasing brobes without catching anyone, no economic team, no cabinet, nothing at all. Clueless president

Why Buhari Must Apologise To Nigerians for
Deception.

The Buhari/APC administration came to office on the
mantra of Sincerity and integrity the following cases
has shown that they were never sincere from the
beginning.

1.ELECTRICITY
BEFORE ELECTION
Many Nigerians voted Buhari /APC Because They
Promised to generate 20,000 Megawatts of Electricity
to solve the persistent issue of power cuts , Garba
Shehu himself personally signed the release.
(see Evidence below)

http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2015/02/02/well-generate-20000mw-of-electricity-in-4-years-says-
buhari/

http://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-well-deliver-20000mw-four-years/

AFTER ELECTION
Lai Mohammed Disowned the Promise claiming it was
simply a Road Map

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/07/backlash-the-economics-of-lai-mohammed/

2. ASSET DECLARATION
BEFORE ELECTION
“I believe if Nigeria does not kill corruption;
corruption will kill Nigeria. I pledge to publicly
declare my assets and liabilities and encourage my
political appointees to also publicly declare their assets
and liabilities.”

https://www.naij.com/388617-buhari-promises-to-publicly-declare-assets-if-elected.html

AFTER THE ELECTION
The Man previously declared he has at least One
million in his account is now refusing to let the world
know what he filed at the CCB, Declaring that it was
APC who made the Promise not him.
When did the Nigerian Constitution start allowing
Independent candidacy?

https://www.thecable.ng/adesina-buhari-never-said-will-publish-asset

http://www.punchng.com/news/buhari-vp-fail-to-declare-assets-publicly/

3 DIRECTORATE OF STATE SECURITY SERVICE
BEFORE ELECTION
Stop politicising the DSS
DSS Spokeswoman an Untrained PDP member

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/dss-accuses-apc-of-hacking-into-inec-s-database/198641/

AFTER THE ELECTION
Buhari Appoints his village Man a Card Carrying
Member of the APC and chairman intelligence sub
Committee of the APC Presidential campaign
Organisation as DG DSS

http://nigerianpilot.com/revealed-dss-dg-daura-is-apc-member/

4. OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY
BEFORE THE ELECTION
I won't have an office of the first Lady
“The Office of the First Lady is not in the
constitution, so there’s no official role for them,”

http://dailytrust.com.ng/daily/top-stories/42969-i-won-t-have-office-for-first-lady-buhari

AFTER THE ELECTION
The same man goes on to secretly appoint several
Senior Special Assistant(s) SSA's for His wife and
other Aides who draw salaries and allowances from
Tax payers for an office he describes as
unconstitutional!
In complimenting his efforts his wife takes over the
Office of the Firstlady with full Parafenlia and
complement of Aides using a New nomenclature
known as "Wife of the President.

http://www.punchng.com/news/aisha-buhari-takes-over-patience-jonathans-office/

5. BOKO HARAM
BEFORE ELECTION
The Retired General Promised to crush boko Haram in
2 moths while El-rufai made jest of our Brothers and
sisters in the Army despite the huge sacrifice they and
their families continue to make.
If you elect me as the President of Nigeria ,I am
assuring you that our government will chase Boko
Haram out of Nigeria within two months - General
Buhari

www.thenationonlineng.net/polls-campaign-promises-great-expectations/

AFTER THE ELECTION
In one month alone under Buhari Boko Haram Killed
625 Nigerians
After 3 months he has given the army another 3 months
to flush the insurgents

http://thecityreporters.com/625-nigerians-killed-by-boko-haram-under-buhari/


6. NAIRA DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE
BEFORE THE ELECTION
I have done it before, I know how to do it and I will
do it again, more especially when Igbos are more of
traders and businessmen,” - Buhari

http://www.punchng.com/politics/buhari-promises-to-bring-down-dollar-rate/

AFTER ELECTION
Under his administration Nigerians bought the dollar at
the highest rate they have ever bought the green back
=N= 250

http://www.bellanaija.com/2015/08/03/naira-dollar-exchangerate-now-n250-to-1-at-black-market/

7. CORRUPTION
BEFORE THE ELECTION
“We need to know how much has been spent so far.
Over $16 billion was spent by Obasanjo regime, yet
we don’t have power. Also, the current government
under Jonathan said we now have over 4,000 mega
watts, yet our people don’t have the power” - Buhari

http://invalid.invalid/talk/topic,62469.0.html

AFTER THE ELECTION
Obasanjo's administration suddenly became Far past ,
Amaechi construction of 1 concrete pillar at 100 million
Naira became acceptable

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/187120-buhari-will-probe-jonathans-govt-only-not-obasanjos-otherspresidency.html

The Level of deception and insincerity shown by
Buhari and his APC brethren after the elections is so
absurd.
No matter how far lies travel the truth must surely
catch up with it.

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The Islamic Section of Nairaland is a Potential Security Hazard. They may be planning a Jihad there and we wouldn't know...but all of you are here discussing what will not save your lives ... ISLAMABAD

The Islamic Section of Nairaland is a Potential Security Hazard. They may be planning a Jihad there and we wouldn't know...but all of you are here discussing what will not save your lives ... ISLAMABAD

The Islamic Section of Nairaland is a Potential Security Hazard. They may be planning a Jihad there and we wouldn't know...but all of you are here discussing what will not save your lives ... ISLAMABAD

The Islamic Section of Nairaland is a Potential Security Hazard. They may be planning a Jihad there and we wouldn't know...but all of you are here discussing what will not save your lives ... ISLAMABAD

The Islamic Section of Nairaland is a Potential
Security Hazard. They may be planning a Jihad there
and we wouldn't know...but all of you are here discussing what will not save your lives ... ISLAMABAD

The Islamic Section of Nairaland is a Potential Security Hazard. They may be planning a Jihad there and we wouldn't know... ISLAMABAD

abumustaqeem:
YOU ARE VERY STUPID FOR RELATING BOKO HARAM WITH ISLAM. ISLAM IS A RELIGION OF PEACE. BOKO BOYS ARE NOT MUSLIMS, EVEN IF CLAIM TO BE.

Tell those lies to ISIS, AL QAEDA and AL SHAABAB and they will behead you with a swift of there knives..
All TERRORIST ARE MUSLIMS / ISLAM..#Fact deal with it and STOP WAILING.! !!!

barackosama:
Have always agreed that foolishness is cheap but i refused to believe that you can actuall afford it till today. I pity your parents for you have no use.

What's your problem boy ? are your drunk on kunu and gworo ? plz go fetch ur fellow jihadist and spew with em..
Ezi... on ye nzuzu

The Islamic Section of Nairaland is a Potential Security Hazard. They may be planning a Jihad there and we wouldn't know... ISLAMABAD