Travel, look for Banga soup to buy. And notice the seller by tribe then come back again.
Outside the Urhobos, the Edo's cook nice banga soup. I can testify. All my aunties from my father's side can cook it well big time. I even ate it last night. I have been eating banga soup all my life. Even banga rice and ukodo
martineverest: palm oil has been existing in Benin kingdom before urhobo tribe started existing..palm oil was exported to Europe by bini people instead of slave trade
The Urhobos are an old stock of what you call Benin people. They're Edoiod also. Palm oil has been existing in all our lands for a very very long time.
Efewestern: I know Edo state has lots of palm trees, but Delta state is also blessed with it, the Urhobos grew up in the art of harvesting and processing palm oil because of its abundance in their locality, this led them into exploring other states like Edo and Ondo in the early 30's (During the palm oil boom).
True. The Urhobo were very good in palm oil trade back then. I know how this made many of them settle all over Edo state.
Empiree: Do i need to actually stress myself again?. I don't think so. I don't need history lesson from you. You should already grabbed my points from horse's mouth (video above). If you dont believe the Jewish Rabbi in the video, then I have less to say It is very pathetic to say Jews have their artifacts in Israel and therefore, for this reason, they are nettled to the land. What the hell in the world this makes Holy land valid for them?. The Red Indian occupied America and their artifacts are still on American soil and there are still traces of Red Indians or "the natives" in America. Now tell them to go and claim America as their own just bcus they lived there before and see how America will deal with them. Muslims lived and ruled the world from Spain for 700yrs and up till now there are still traces of Islamic and Muslim artifacts there. Spanish people still bear Islamic resemblance names. Now tell Muslims to go and reclaim Spain and see how the entire world will condemn them. So your excuse is off. There was nothing like Jews in Jerusalem for over 2000 years, whether their artifacts still there or not, God has banned them from Holy land and left the city in ruin due their (Jews) transgressions and now they are back again with their transgression and disbeliefs, (the two conditions given to them by God).
Again, the Rabbi has said it all. You can argue with him. Besides, how does this concern Christians?. Christianity came from Rome and you Nigerian Christians should rather channel your energy in the opposite direction (Rome/Vatican). Christianity and Christians have nothing to do with Jerusalem. and as a matter of fact, majority of people in Israel today are Jews and Muslims. Lo ba tan. Israel only needs support Christians and non-muslims for support purposes. They dont care about Christianity.
The Only Home or Jewish People Is To Live Among People. Remember in 19th century British chose Ethiopia for Jewish settlement before they finally chose Palestine. It is forbidden for the Jews to have a country. If they have it, destruction follows bcus they can never stop being aggressive and evil which is clear today. This is why some Jews and Europeans Jews dont want to relocate to Israel. Israel settlement is an entrapment for them. So right now, God is entrapping them for coming together in Jerusalem. It is by His Divine power. He is gathering them there to finish what He started. He will destroy them in Israel. This is why some of the Rabbis are scared to return. Last warning given to them in the Quran
[Then Allah said], "It is expected, [if you repent], that your Lord will have mercy upon you. But if you return [to sin], We will return [to punishment]. And We have made Hell, for the disbelievers, a prison-bed." Sura 17:8
You ended quoting the Quran and saying God said this and God said that....I didn't even waste my time listening a Rabbi.
Empiree: now you are revealing your true self. You first of hide behind you "pity Palestinians".
If your want to talk about who owned the land from the very beginning then it was not even the Jews. There were people living in the land before Jews got there. The land was given to them by God on conditions and they violated the conditions. From religion perceptive, it is not about Arabs vs Jews. It is Muslims vs nonmuslims. That was the conditions given by God and they violated them. This means the people originally on the land were Muslims. Their jewish prophets were Muslims. Today the whole situation is now condensed to tribalism, ethnicity and nationalism.
Current Jewish leaders are White europeans who converted to judaism in Europe.. They have noting to do with oriental Jews. Oriental Jews were banned from reclaiming the land as their own. But Quran prophesied they would return to reclaim the land in the Last Age which started in 1944 officially by recognition of the State of Israel. It europen Jews a k a zionist that are actually bringing back oriental Jews. Oriental Jews were sent to live amongst other nations and most of them are not willing to return but zionist Jews are forcing them back.
So now you emphasized on Iran wants to wipe off israel which member happened but your didn't say anything about israel murdering iranian scientists on foreign land and inside Israel. Why are you playing games?. Has Iran murdered ant israeli officials?.
Jewish of old were banned from Holy and to never return
Okay so first you're a Muslim. Maybe a Yoruba Muslim.
Now to the part were you said God gave them a Land, please that land was gotten by occupation and bloodshed. Do you know how many people were killed for the Sake of Jerusalem. People are still dying for it today. I don't want to bring God into it. I just believe the Jews have right to the land because they have the longest documented history attached to it. They have historical claims and artefacts everywhere to show that yes they have been inhabiting that same land for over 2500 years. The Arabs which you say are Palestinians have not spent half the time the Jews have spent on that land. There were lots of Jews already living in present day Saudi Arabia and Yemen before your Prophet Muhammad received his calling. And you Muslim exterminated them and wiped out entire Jewish civilization in those areas. The Jew sees Jerusalem as his local government of Origin. It's his last place of defense, so if the world comes against the Jew, the only place they can seek refuge is Jerusalem and the land they have occupied for years. To them that's home. They love that land with their heart. They pray for that land and talk about it in everything they do. You don't expect them to leave that land for the Arabs who are only recent immigrants.
You said the European Jews are forcing the oriental Jews back to Israel, go and read about what the Jews faced in Iraq after the establishment of Israel. They ran home because of persecution.
You don't see the Jews laying claims to the ruins of Petra in Jordan which the Nabataeans built. The Hasheamite Kingdom of Jordan which is originally from Saudi Arabia now controls it.
So leave God out of this land issue. I don't know the God you're saying banned them. Muslim occupation of a place doesn't mean total ownership as long as the original owners can still get their land back.
Like I said Its the leadership in Iran and Israel that really don't like each other. They go as far as killing each other. Go and read about Black September.
Empiree: So you believe the current Jewish settlers are ancient Jews (of Jesus and Moses)?. This is a big problem with Christians and blind people. The people that you see currently occupied Israel are not oriental Jews but European Jews(immigrants) who were settled in the land of palestine after WW2.
Ancient Jews were banned from reclaiming the land by virtue of Divine Plan and they know this. But they can come to the land and reside there as residents but not as owners.
So the current occupiers and settlers are European Judeo-christian zionists. So when Media said years ago that Iran wants to wipe off israel off the map was false statement cooked up by media. That's not what Iran said.
Iran said the zionist regime that occupied palestine should be obliterated. Anything else you said about some Palestinians having french citizens but can't get Jordanian citizenship is actually irrelevant. France and other western countries do what is in their best interest. If that interest is no longer there, they have no problem taking back their citizenship which means it is still not their home.
European Jews....Ashkenazi or whatever you chose to call them, they are Jews. Do you know when the Jewish state was formed, Jews from the middle east migrated back to that land. Jews whose ancestors have been living even in Persian since the time of biblical Esther moved back. Jews from Tunisia, Morocco and all over the Arab world. Go and read about it....what about the Samaritans still inhabiting the land in present Israel, in Mount Gerizim, I guess they're European also.
Go and read about the British Mandate on Palestine, there were still Jews in Palestine before the mass exodus from Europe.
Your argument about the Jews from Europe not being the same Jews with that of Jesus makes me laugh. The Jews who went with Jacob to Egypt and left Egypt with Moses is not the same Jews. They're counterfeit Jews. The Jews who left Persia in the reign of Cyrus are not the same Jews that returned during the time of Zerubabel. Infact the Jews of the Maccabees are counterfeit Jews.... Lol
I have watched Press TV and I have seen Iranian mullahs say Death to Israel. They want to wipe the Jewish state of the face of the earth. That's the same thing the children in Gaza scream. Their parents teach them that.
Let them remain in Jordan and Lebanon and accept their new home.
Godarz: Sad reason why it won't be over is because tourist dollars....millions of besotted fans come over to London to see the queen....and spend money while doing so.
Also, the monarchs upped their game from the 19th century...especially since that little incident in France where a king lost his head literally cut close to home. Diminished powers, reducing the ostentation, etc...
I don't like the British Monarchy, but they have been very clever to adapt to the times very well. Many other European monarchies didn't.
The Monarchy is still in Spain It's still in Denmark Still in Sweeden Still in Luxembourg or Liechtenstein
The British monarchy is not leaving soon, those who don't like the monarchy are not really more than those who like the monarchy. It will take time for the Brits to do away with the monarchy. Their lives revolves around it, their politics.
I see no reason why people hate the Monarchy. In Japan the Monarchy is revered.
I am from Edo state, if we are to go on our own, we will keep the monarchy and reduce her powers. But we will never throw it away.
Empiree: you are still perambulating. What's your position btw Israel and Iran?.
What's your position between israel and palestine?
I like the Iranian spirit. They're a tough and resolute people. People who believe so much in themselves. Of course they ought to because they have a very rich history. Why should they not be proud of their ancestors once ruled the ancient world.
The issue between Iran and Israel is because of their leaders. Aside that, there are still Jews in Iran till date. I think they even have a seat in Parliament. Since the Saudis now sleep with the Israelis, only the Iranians are standing up against the Israelis and giving the Palestinians hope. Well they're saying.... Sunni Islam betrayed you but Shia Islam never did. That's why you have Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza.
I feel sorry for the Palestinians, I really do, but I believe their issues is just political. Very very political and Arab countries know this too. How come the children of Palestinians of the 3rd generation in Jordan are still called refugees while their counterparts in France are already citizens.
Because I always argue from the fact that, you cannot deny Jewish presence in that land. You can't say that land wasn't theirs, they occupied it for over 2500 years and that's a very long time. The Arabs who later came in have not spent up to that time there.
The Palestinian faction called Hama's wants Israel out of the land, same with the Mullah in Iran. That's the problem, Israel will never leave that land and the earlier the Arabs get it, the better for them. Let the remaining Arabs be absorbed into their neighboring Arab states, if Fulani's can come from Niger and leave normally here, the Arabs should do same for their kins
Empiree: You think Nigerian Christians have brain?. They are religious bigots. Any country with majority Muslims they hate it with passion even if such country is right. They would support Israel even Israel killed their parents in front of them
I am Christian I like Iran but I hate her mullahs.
Akamon: The real war in the middle east is actually between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The war is mainly a religious superpower war between the aforementioned countries. It's a war between two dominant Islamic sect(Shiite and Tsunni). This two Islamic super power are forever engaged in cold war using other Middle East country as a fighting ground, especially in the course of controlling the government of the Islamic nation. This struggle can be found in Syria, Iraq and Afganistan. USA and it's ally Isreal work with Saudi Arabia a more stable state to maintain peace in the middle east by ballancing the power between the two State. The peace in turn stabilizes oil production and distribution across the world, thereby checkmating Russia's Oil monopoly (Always trying to bring the west to their bended knees) causing Economic recession by disrupting oil supply in the Middle east through support for Iran against Saudi Arabia. This will increase OIL price and more money will flow into Russia and other OPEC nations economy thereby boosting its Economy at the detriment of Western countries and trading disharmony in the East for wealth transfer. Originally, the war is a local religious war which always have effect on global oil price favouring Russia and OPEC(Saudi Arabia and Iran inclusive). USA have to come in and take a side to ballance the equation. So it's also referred to as the COLD WAR between USA and Russia for economic struggle and COLD war between Saudi Arabia and Iran(Historical religious importance and power)
Ugandatales: I wanted to ask...cos I know no one has time to be doing that for sheep here, and I don't see them turn to what I am seeing in this picture.
By nature they can't be like that here in Africa, if not, heat will kill them
Lordsagna: Assuming you wake up tomorrow, and you heard China attacked France military headquarters and has also invaded some part of France. that will make America declear war on China being one of the strongest allies of France....also China being Allies with Russia, north Korea, Vietnam, Iran, Iraq and all other Americans enemies will have to support China... also France being Allies with UK, America, isreal, Japan, India, Germany , Italy will also be in support of France if this crazy assumption is right... which side will will or come as victory?
edunaragold: When u hear beni or Edo,just run for your life. 70% of them are too aggressive,wicked, stealing, rude,and bad,the day I hear any of my child says daddy my fiancée is from Edo.that dey na disowned oo
I am Edo If you meet me You will like me....lol Because I am the opposite of what you stated and I grew up there.
Ekealterego: Although sometimes I do not know where you stand on Igbo issues either on Odenigbo Aroli or Nripriest but one thing I do not underestimate is your genuine passion and love with those previous monikers. However, I do not really understand you again and how you favour Juliusmalema, his Malezwhatever and Osageywhatever moniker, whose sole mission is to tear Igbos apart and create enmity...
On the topic, you have to understand, the fear of the Edo people... People exclude them quite fiercely in the Biafran discussions (they have never been part of the discussion in the first place). Now, imagine where that leaves them? It leaves them with Nigeria at the mercy of the Yorubas who though will be peaceful, will have an overbearing power over them. The other alternative will be to stay alone with the Ijaws.... I do not need to explain much about the consequences to you... The Ijaws and the other non-Igbo ethnic groups are still not happy with the role Yorubas played in favour of the Itshekiris in Warri. The Yorubas on the other hand will not have much to lose staying on their own but they are wary of being in one Country with the Hausas without a big balancing power like the Igbos. If the Igbos leave, The Hausas might not let go of the Yorubas or even the Ijaws.. No balancing power too.
Now Imagine leaving only the Ijaws and the Edoids to form a country, without roping others into it to balance the powers. That is why they are screaming Naija Delta as if Igbos are not inside. They are the ones who scream Niger Delta the most because they feel it is synonymous with oil...but you see, two Igbo states are in the Niger Delta but those two states really do not care because they have much more to offer besides oil. These realities scare the Ijaws and Edoid groups to the marrow. So sometimes, I empathize with them....that is why an Edo man 100s of counties and ethnic nations apart will be searching for brotherhood with the Efiks, who are in all ways, form and manner have more common with their Igbo cousins.
Actually the consensus amongst Edo people is staying alone. I for one don't buy the idea of a Niger delta republic. People in a country should at least share some historical and cultural relationship. That's why we will always feel at home with the Urhobos, the itsekiris, the Ikas. I would have added the Yoruba's but we don't trust them anymore.
I don't see us forming a country with the Efiks or Annangs. No relationship at all. The ijaws who are even close to us, we don't see any nation with them even though we have had history together.
So we don't want anything to do with Biafra, I have no business with it. Infact I believe maybe IKA people can do a referendum on who they wish to join. We could even exchange communities. We could swap the Edo speaking communities in Ika for igbanke. Why should we fight ourselves when we can be diplomatic.
Keep your insults and verbal abuse with you in the east. I have people in the east who I trade with, some of my closest friends are from the east and they have lived their whole lives in Benin.
BornRicch: Dude, I know this is a faceless forum but you're the dirty swine and a bulljive. Your father is a slave and you're born a slave. Your tribes were like every other group in Nigeria, Brits made you guys what you are today.. You know it and I know it y'all are not united don't act like all is well between every igbos tribes... You know Edo girls are beautiful you don't compare your smelling Enuani with Bini and for your information Your tribe is a piss of shit and can't breathe where Bini is present. Ok since you brought out Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, I will present Robert Sola Okojie.. Read about him piss of shit.. He's greater than your Ngozi Okonjo Iweala in every ramification of life. Why aren't Igbos buying their city, why Bini? Your women are everywhere across the country and outside Nigeria prostituting because they're getting older with no man to marry. The only tribe in the country with the highest number of unmarried women yet you insult others of prostitution and yours is getting old at home............. Have you watched Nigeria Porn? Your girls are constituting nuisance everywhere. Your men are drug infested, ready to be shot death in Arab and Asia country...... Kiss the truth and die of your hate for Bini............... Ndi Ala. I am ready for your insults................
Ovbi'Oba Calm down, I notice your monicker is less than a year old. Don't fight issues here with these people, it doesn't change a thing.
If you digest the things here, you will hate people for no reason. No be everything dem day talk put.
Chiminemine: guy, I have tried but to no avail. Imagine, I didn't even have armpit hair till I was 19. I didn't have pubic hairs until I was 16. Only God knows when I would grow beards. I tried using spirit to grow beards but It didn't work. I am just tired
Don't worry it will come When you grow it, don't allow anyone talk you to removing it.
Omuaro38: Look at this dirty Edo swine, when your superiors gather at the table of human royalty to chat and dine away, a servile Edo dog like yourself should be at the service of the table, right below picking the crumbs like the debased dirt-groveling subhuman that you are. When Edo begin talk when Igbos dey talk? you are way beneath even the most despicable Igbo castaway in all ramifications of human metric, you no dey shame dey admit say your dirty sisters dey okay international ashawo match , that's how useless and hard-done by life you degenerates are. Imagine how sad and miserable it must be to be an Edo subhuman when you next meal ticket as a woman is to get trafficked to Lebanon, Libya and Italy to suck the shrinkled d**ks of old Arab men just to send money home to Osahon and Osas to feed, no pride, no self-worth, no decency... meanwhile your worthless youths are wasting away in the oasis of cultism while Igbos are buying up Benin city and investing in your market economy and real estates, apparently the life of a typical Edo bastard isn't worth any more than a used tissue paper, if prostitution or cultism doesn't get you, then sooner or later witchcraft will. The shamelessness of your women have been made so profound that even international media outlets like BBC and Aljezeera even made documentaries on Edo whOres who prowl the streets of Europe whistling away to the highest bidders.
One Enuani woman Madam Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is worth more than the entire human capital of Edo witches all put together, bloody accursed pig. Little wonder your Oba is a primitive and fetish bastard who still revels in the practices of human sacrifice, it's not farfetched to see why Edo state is cursed.
Lol the hate here is so much. One would wonder if it's so in life.
Been in Nairaland for about 10 years now and this is the only kind of thing that is constant about this forum.
Edo state will go back to a Monarchy and parliamentary system of government. Anybody that wants to join us can join us as long as you pledge alliegance. It would be nice to have the urhobos with us, we are always at peace with them, especially the western urhobos. As for the IKAS, those that which to join us can join us.
Let Biafra carry the Anioma people, I no like headache I swear.
And lastly, we will do some business with the itsekiris for something personal.