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Politics / Photos: Young Female Soldier Dies After A Brief Illess by emmalezy(m): 4:27am On Jan 23, 2017
A Nigerian soldier, Edache Blessing died few days ago after reportedly battling with malaria. May her soul rest in peace, Amen. More photos and tributes from those who knew her below..

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2017/01/photos-young-female-soldier-dies-after.html

Religion / Police Release Suspected Killers Of Eunice Elisha, Abuja Evangelist by emmalezy(m): 6:29am On Jan 15, 2017
The Nigeria Police Force has released all the arrested suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of 42 year old RCCG evangelist, Eunice Elisha, in Abuja on July 9th 2016. According to the FCT Police spokesman, ASP Anjuguri Manzah, the suspects were released because police investigation could not establish any evidence linking them to the murder of the late Evangelist. He however stated that the suspects were released on the condition that they will be called up for interrogation whenever the need arises. He said investigations into the matter is still ongoing.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2017/01/police-release-suspected-killers-of.html

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Celebrities / “facebook Closed My Account After I Promised To Share Bibles”- Frank Edwards by emmalezy(m): 4:41pm On Jan 14, 2017
Enugu state born Gospel artiste, Frank Edwards took to twitter to narrate how Facebook closed his account after he promised to send bibles to souls he had just won via Facebook live.

The artiste further went on to announce that he no longer used Facebook.

Read his tweets below:

“2 months ago I promised on Facebook live I was gonna send few copies of bibles to some souls I won. Next day Facebook closed my acct.”
“I NO LONGER USE FACEBOOK. For over two months now.”

FRANK EDWARDS

@FRANKRICHBOY

2 months ago I promised on Facebook live I was gonna send few copies of bibles to some souls I won. Next day Facebook closed my acct.
3:24 PM - 7 Jan 2017

FRANK EDWARDS

@FRANKRICHBOY

I NO LONGER USE FACEBOOK. For over two months now.
3:25 PM - 7 Jan 2017

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2017/01/facebook-closed-my-account-after-i.html

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Celebrities / Photos From Funke Akindele And Jjc's House Warming Party by emmalezy(m): 5:18am On Jan 03, 2017
Yesterday January 2nd,2016, Funke Akindele and husband JJC held a house warming / New year party at their new home in Lagos.Many celebrities were in attendance.
More below

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2017/01/photos-from-funke-akindele-and-jjcs.html

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Politics / Graphic Photo: Delta State University Student Kills Man With His Car by emmalezy(m): 3:39pm On Nov 21, 2016
A man has been killed in a fatal road accident after a Delta State University Student smashed him to death.

The man killed in the fatal accident

A tragic motor accident has claimed the life of an Igbo trader in Abraka market after a Delta State University student lost control and smashed the man to death, even cutting off one of the man's legs.

The incident happened on the 21st, November, 2016 at Ethiope East LGA, Delta State.

According to Christian Onwugbolu, the 300 level student of the Delta State University Abraka, in the Department of Geography and Regional planning, hit a bike man and a woman to death with his C300 Mercedes Benz at the Campus 3 main gate, front of GT Bank, Abraka.

Onwugbolu wrote:

".......It was a very bad sight as a 300 level student of the Delta State University Abraka, in the Department of Geography and Regional planning, hit a bike man and a woman to death with his C300 Mercedes Benz at the Campus 3 main gate, front of GT Bank, Abraka.
Chai!!! It's a horrible sight.

"Mercy on your people Lord...

"THERE SHALL BE NO BAD NEWS IN OUR FAMILIES IN THE REMAINING PART OF THIS YEAR..."

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/graphic-photo-delta-state-university.html

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Politics / Another Young, Handsome Nigerian Soldier Killed By Boko Haram (photos) by emmalezy(m): 2:37pm On Nov 21, 2016
As the fight against the raging insurgency in the North-east continues, another soldier has died in the process.

Chukwuma

The very deadly Boko Haram insurgenct sect, has yet again wrecked havoc on a young Nigerian soldier.

The soldier simply identified as Chukwuma, was killed in struggle to liberate Nigeria from the shackles of terrorism.

Chukwuma's sad story was shared on Facebook by one Mbama-chris Franklyn Uzochukwu who paid tribute to the fallen soldier.

Chukwuma

Below is how he put his tribute:


He wrote: "Still can't believe you are gone bro....You are indeed a hero, you fought for our dear nation and died in the process.

"Chukwuma may soul Rest in Peace. Amen!! ..Proud to have a brother like you, You fought for the peace of the nation may the Almighty God grant you everlasting peace as you are laid to rest today in Jesus name..Amen!!! Adieu Nwajimaka"

In recent times, Boko Haram attacks has led a terrible onslaught against Nigerian soldiers who are fighting against insurgency in the northeast.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/heartbreaking-another-young-handsome.html

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Politics / 8-Month-Old Girl Killed During The Attack On Shi'ites By Police In Kano by emmalezy(m): 5:14am On Nov 17, 2016
Little Zainab was reportedly killed while she was strapped on her mother’s back during the Shi'ites / Police clash in Kano on Monday. Her mother is a Shi'ite member. According to eyewitnesses, a stray bullet hit the little girl on her head. She died instantly. So sad! May her soul rest in peace!

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/heartbreaking-photo-of-eight-month-old.html

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Celebrities / Empress Njamah Shares Stunning Birthday Photos by emmalezy(m): 4:20am On Nov 17, 2016
Actress EmpressNjama is a year older today .She shared lovely birthday photos to Mar it.
More below.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/empress-njamah-shares-stunning-birthday.html

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Politics / PHOTOS: Chief Of Army Staff Receives Military Vehicles Made By Innoson Motors by emmalezy(m): 12:12am On Nov 17, 2016
Chief of Army Staff, General Tukur Buratai received the Chairman of Innoson, Dr Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma today at the Headquarter of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maimalari Barracks, Borno State.

Dr. Chukwuma presented the latest Innoson IVM G12 designed solely for military operations. The Army Chief who was impressed, assured the Innoson boss that there will be many more patronages from the military, especially now that the government is looking inwards for resources and equipment to win the war against insurgency. See more photos...

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/photos-chief-of-army-staff-receives.html

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Health / Ayeni Conjoined Twins Undergo Successful Seperation Surgery (photos) by emmalezy(m): 11:49pm On Nov 16, 2016
Months ago, Caroline Danjuma brought the attention of Nigerians to the plight of conjoined twins who needed medical help ..

At that time, she wanted to fund their surgical separation through her charity organisation but the hospital refused to give out information .Now, the twins have been successfully separated and though she didn't pay for the surgery, the mother of the kids sent a thank you message to Caroline.Read below


Good morning Mrs Danjuma we just want to inform that the Lord had has made the the surgical operation of the twins (Testimony and Miracle Ayeni,) successful. And also deeply appreciate your efforts, support and concerns for the twins, God in his infinite mercy will do that which only Him can do in your life in Jesus name (Amen). Once again On behalf of my family we say thank you. ............ may the Lords name be praised forever and ever more.. a big thank you to all the people who stood up for this kids and their parent, to the Ngo that eventually made it possible God bless you .. my joy knows no bound .. my twins are ok .. please say a big thank you to the greatest one who supersede all understanding . Pls note I didn't pay for the surgery ..

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/ayeni-conjoined-twins-undergo.html

Celebrities / Photo: Waje And Daughter Step Out In Style... by emmalezy(m): 11:15pm On Nov 16, 2016
Songstress Waje stepped out with her daughter Emerald for Aramide's listening party on Sunday.Emerald turned 17 in March 2016.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/waje-and-daughter-step-out-in-style.html

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Celebrities / Actress Chelsea Eze Releases Semi-nude Photos by emmalezy(m): 10:44pm On Nov 15, 2016
the actress celebrates her birthday with these lovely unclad photos.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/actress-chelsea-eze-releases-semi-nude.html

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Politics / Photos: Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki Announces New Appointments by emmalezy(m): 11:58pm On Nov 14, 2016
The Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki has appointed and sworn-in Mr. Osarodion Ogie as Secretary to the State Government, Taiwo Akerele as Chief of Staff, John Mayaki as his interim Chief Press Secretary and Hon. John Osakue as Executive Director, Protocol.




Mr. Osarodion Ogie, until his appointment as SSG was a former Commissioner for Works under the Comrade Adams Oshiomhole's administration, former Vice Chairman, Economic and Strategy Team and former Chief of Staff during the first tenure of the Comrade Adams Oshiomhole administration.


Mr. Taiwo Francis Akerele, until now was the Project Coordinator for the World Bank Public Financial Management and Youth employment Program for Edo state.
Mr Akerele was trained at the Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts USA. Carlton University, Ottawa, Canada, Stellenbosch University Cape Town, World Bank Institute Washington DC, University of ibadan and University of Benin.


A trained banker, Mr Akerele previously worked at the UBA (Strategy Group) , FCMB (credit), Afribank (market intelligence) the old Fidelity Union Merchant Bank where he did his NYSC and the Lagos Business School. He was founding member of center for Values in Leadership.

In his capacity as world Bank coordinator for Edo, Mr Akerele midwifed the PFM laws, the procurement laws, the néw audit laws and the budget reform program for the state. As at 2016, the program has employed over 4,000 youths involved in public works program across Edo state. Mr Akerele had previously served as Senior Policy Economist to the Governor between 2008 and 2011.

Mayaki, before his appointment was Executive Director, Media and Public Affairs during the Adams Oshiomhole's administration. He was former Senior Special Assistant on Media and was twice appointed Chief Press Secretary, Akoko-Edo Local Government Council in 2003. The former reporter with the defunct Comet Newspaper in 2006, was the State correspondent of The Nation Newspaper till 2008.

Mayaki studied journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Ogba Lagos and holds a BA in International Studies and Diplomacy, University of Benin.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/photos-edo-state-governor-godwin.html

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Crime / Photos: 2 Children Declared Missing In Delta State Found Alive After Two Weeks by emmalezy(m): 11:45pm On Nov 14, 2016
Two children from Adonishaka, in Ebedei, Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State, who were declared missing since October 23, have been found.

Precious Oku 7, and six-year-old Miracle Ifekam, were today, November 14th, released by the police and reunited with their families. It was gathered that the children were found in Isele Uku, in Aniocha LGA of the state.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/photos-2-children-declared-missing-in.html

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Politics / Court Grants Fani-Kayode N50m Bail by emmalezy(m): 12:40pm On Nov 10, 2016
James Tsoho, justice of the federal high court, Abuja, has granted Femi Fani-Kayode, spokesman of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign organisation, bail in the sum of N50m, and one surety in like sum.

In his ruling on Thursday, Tsoho held that the offence Fani-Kayode was alleged to have committed was a bailable one.

He, therefore, granted the defendant bail as requested by Afedayo Adedipe (SAN), his counsel.

However, he ruled that Fani-Kayode be remanded in prison until he perfected his bail condition.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Fani-Kayode on five-counts of money laundering to the tune of N26m.
The anti-graft agency is also prosecuting him on 17-counts of money laundering ‎to the tune of N4.9bn at the Lagos division of the federal high court.

Before his arraignment on Thursday, he has been in the custody of the EFCC for 21 days after he was arrested‎ in Lagos and transported to Abuja.
The judge fixed December 14, for the commencement of trial.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/breaking-news-court-grants-fani-kayode.html

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Crime / Photos: Thief Caught In The Act Slumps And Pretends To Be Dead To Avoid Beating by emmalezy(m): 12:29pm On Nov 10, 2016
Facebook user, Rachel Zini Ebe shared this hilarious incident about how an alleged thief, caught red handed in the act, played smart by slumping and forming dead.

Thief caught this Morning at Etegwe, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Hand never touch am sef him dey form die.

Lmao! See the full photos after the cut.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/photos-thief-caught-in-act-slumps-and.html

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Politics / Photos: Governor Ahmad El-rufai Visits Family Of Late Col. Abu Ali by emmalezy(m): 12:22pm On Nov 10, 2016

Kaduna state governor Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai yesterday, paid a condolence visit to the family of late Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu Ali.

The late Lt.Col who was killed alongside six other soldiers, was an excellent Officer and an efficient fighter in the battle against Boko Haram terrorists. May Allah grant him Aljannatu Fiddausi Amin.




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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/photos-governor-ahmad-el-rufai-visits.html

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Health / See The Amazing Makeover This Woman Got, After Fire Accident (photos) by emmalezy(m): 5:27pm On Nov 06, 2016
Lagos-based make up artist Olasumbo Ojatuwase Komolafe gave her client, a burn survivor, an amazing makeover on her birthday. She posted the photos on Instagram earlier today and wrote: "Satan lost the battle. 5 months and we will still bring her face out. Happy birthday to a dear client more fruitful years in Jesus name"


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Sports / First Ever Street Arm Wrestling Championship Storm Lagos State by emmalezy(m): 5:14pm On Nov 06, 2016
City to city loud parties entertainment is hosting a special street arm wrestling tournament [Heavyweight category] 'king of the street' in six local government area [Agege, Ifako-ijaiye, Ikeja, ojodu, Alimosho] in Lagos at some of the biggest club and bars .

Street arm wrestling championship is an arm wrestling tournament that gives aspiring arm wrestler the chance to be discovered.
The event which would feature performance, dance and surprise celebrity appearance also gives aspiring artiste the chance to showcase their art.

who would be the 'king of the street' in this special tournament ? we are asking any one worth its salt to pick up the challenge by registering for the event as participant stand the chance of walking home with and cash prize and gift items



The winners from each local government would progress to the final stage where the champion would be crowned.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/first-ever-street-arm-wrestling.html

Celebrities / Popular Music Producer, George Forest Buried In A Music Keyboard Casket In Ghana by emmalezy(m): 1:59pm On Nov 05, 2016
Ghanaian music producer, sound engineer and guitarist George Forest who is popularly known for producing some of the Ghana's gospel hits was finally laid to rest on Thursday Nov. 4th at the Tafo Ahenebronum Community Center. George who died on the 30th of August after a short illness was buried in a music keyboard casket. See photo after the cut...

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/popular-music-producer-george-forest.html

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Business / Femi Otedola Celebrates Birthday With His Family In London (photos) by emmalezy(m): 12:06am On Nov 05, 2016
Billionaire pil Mogul, Femi Otedola is a year older today. He's currently in London and his daughters, DJ Cuppy & Temi Otedola, shared a glimpse of how they celebrated his new age with him. See more photos after the cut...

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/femi-otedola-celebrates-birthday-with.html

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Politics / See The Giant Turtle A Woman Caught In Lekki (photos) by emmalezy(m): 5:31pm On Nov 04, 2016
A woman has left many people in serious shock after she showed off the giant turtle she captured and put it for sale around Lekki.


It was a shocking sight to behold at Chevron roundabout, Lekki area of Lagos state, as a woman displayed the huge turtle she caught recently.

The woman who placed it for sale was almost overwhelmed by the large crowd of people who came to take a look at the animal. People from different places gathered to watch the turtle which was making every effort to escape if when it was tied.

Here are more photos below:



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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/omg-see-giant-turtle-woman-caught-in.html

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Romance / Nigerian Girl Shares Crying Photos On Facebook After Boyfriend Dumped Her by emmalezy(m): 11:08pm On Nov 03, 2016
The lady above shared photos of her in tears,claiming she was dumped by a man she gave her all to.Following criticism,she wrote

I don't give a f-k about what people say about my post....

More below.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/nigerian-girl-shares-crying-photos-on.html

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Culture / Re: Alafin's Wife, Ajoke Celebrates Her 27th Birthday - Photos by emmalezy(m): 11:41am On Nov 03, 2016

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Culture / Alafin's Wife, Ajoke Celebrates Her 27th Birthday - Photos by emmalezy(m): 11:39am On Nov 03, 2016
The last wife of Oyo Empire King "The Alafin Of Oyo" youngest wife celebrates her 27th Birthday today as she releases stunning new photos.

See more photos below!!

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/alafin-of-oyos-last-wife-olori-ajoke.html

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Politics / DSS Gives Families Of Missing Officers 250,000 For Burial, Without Their Bodies by emmalezy(m): 2:57pm On Nov 02, 2016
After over one year of sorrows, pains and false hope, The DSS has finally alerted the wives of missing DSS officers that their husbands died as heroes in the line of duty. On sat, 29th of October, The DSS gave each of the families 250,000 as their own support to go and bury their husbands, who according to them died as heroes in the line of duty.

When they asked about their bodies, they were told that they can't locate their bodies. The minister of information once said that most Nigerians spend up to 100,000 on a bottle of Champagne, so we ask, if the lives of these fallen heroes as they said,is worth only about two bottles of Champagnes? We pray and hope the families gets all their due benefice as they wallow in their pains.

Note: Seven DSS officers went on a mission to rescue the kidnapped Wife Of Sun Newspapers Deputy MD on the 15th of September 2015. Since then up till now, no word or any form of contact from the 7 of them, while the woman was released two days later by the kidnappers.

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/11/alleged-missing-lagos-officers-dss.html


the picture below is one of the missing officers

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Culture / Why Newly Crowned Oba Ewuare II Is NOT The 39th Oba Of Benin Kingdom by emmalezy(m): 2:19pm On Oct 21, 2016


Edo state and the good people of Benin kingdom recently witnessed the historic crowning of the new Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, but little did the world know history has been wrong all these while.

Thursday 20 October 2016 will go down well in the annals of world history as the Benin Traditional Council crowned Prince Eheneden Erediauwa as the 40th Oba of Benin. The enthronement is coming after the April 2016 death of the 38th Oba of Benin, Oba Erediauwa, who was crowned Oba of Benin in 1979.

Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, Ọba atọkpẹ e, Ọmọ n’ ọba n’ edo uku a’ kpọlọ kpọlọ, ascended the throne as Ọba Ewuare II. But why did he prefer the name, Oba Ewuare II? History has a lot to say!

Oba Ewuare, who now becomes Oba Ewuare I, also known as Ewuare the Great, was the king of the Benin Empire from 1440 until 1473. Oba Ewuare I became king in a violent coup against his brother, Uwaifiokun. The coup destroyed much of Benin City.ImageFile: Ad Space

After the war that ensued, Oba Ewuare I rebuilt much of the city of Benin, reformed political structures in the kingdom, greatly expanded the territory of the kingdom, and fostered the arts and festivals. He left a significant legacy and is often considered the first King of the Benin Empire.

The speech of newly crowned Oba Ewuare II at his coronation is a proof that the spirit of Oba Ewuare I is back alive in a whole new dimension.

Ewuare means “the trouble has ceased”.

As if that was not enough, the newly crowned Oba preferred to be known as the 40th Oba of the Benin kingdom, not the 39th, and we think he is right. The Oba of Benin, Ọmọ n’ ọba n’ edo uku a’ kpọlọ kpọlọ, Oba Ewuare II, at his coronation rejigged history, stressing Oronmiyan, the son of Oduduwa and father of Eweka I, be regarded as an Oba for all purposes, henceforth; because, according to him, “Oronmiyan was an Oba”.

How right can he be?

Many centuries ago, at the time when Bini was called Igodomigodo, the geographical area we now know as Benin, was the hub of a conglomeration of little towns that developed or spread into most of the areas of Bendel State, now known as Edo and Delta states.

Throughout that period, Igodomigodo made steady progress especially in the areas of spiritual, philosophical and administrative development. Its efforts were largely concentrated on the arrangement of human order so that by the time Europeans made contact with the people of Bini in the 15th century, they had already established an administrative system which, till this date, wowed the Europeans.

The nucleus of this great civilization was the monarchy which Bini perfected around the 18th century when, after a series of experimentation with the Ogiso, Bini introduced a monarchical system that is based on the principle of primogeniture, beginning with Oba Ewuakpe, at about 1712AD.

Ogiso Igodo (40BC-16AD) established the Igodomigodo kingdom in the sense that it was. During his period, the components of Bini were united and formed into a central administrative unit. He was the first recorded Ogiso of Igodomigodo (Bini) kingdom with his seat of government at Ugbekun.

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Fast forward to 1059AD, Ogiso Owodo (1059AD-1100AD) became the 31st and the last Ogiso of Igodomigodo (Benin) kingdom.

Ogiso Owodo was a hermaphrodite; he was adjudged incompetent. He brought a lot of hardship to the kingdom. He fell into the habit of not summoning the state council meeting unless there was trouble. He was preoccupied with the primogeniture law especially as he had only one son, Ikaladerhan, who he thought might die before him, which might leave him without a successor.

This obsession drove him to consult an oracle as to how he might have more male children who might succeed him. He was asked to sacrifice his only son but the son was secretly granted freedom by his executioners when he was to be sacrificed.

On his flight, Ikaladerhan first settled at a place known as Ughoton after several months of wandering in the jungle. Hunters from Bini stumbled on him in the forest and after their return to Bini, Ikaladerhan packed up his tent and left because he was afraid that the hunters would tell of his existence and his father would give fresh order for his arrest and execution. As he feared, the hunters reported their discovery whereupon his father sent soldiers along with them to go for his arrest. But by the time they arrived Ughoton, Ikaladerhan had gone!ImageFile: Why newly crowned Oba Ewuare II is NOT the 39th Oba of Benin kingdom2

Afraid that Owodo would not believe they did not meet him (after all, was Owodo not once deceived that Ikaladerhan was executed when, in fact, his life was secretly spared?), the soldiers and hunters stayed put without returning to Bini. It was they who, in fact, founded Ughoton and named it after Ikaladerhan to be known as Iguekaladerhan (the land of Ikaladerhan).

After wandering in the jungle for several years, he showed up at Uhe (or Ife). Hitherto, neither Ikaladerhan, nor the people on whom he stumbled on were aware of the existence of other people on earth, than those that belonged to their immediate environment. To the people therefore, Ikaladerhan must be a god, a forest god; especially as they discovered him in the jungle. Ikaladerhan was adept in hunting and he understood the habits of animals to an astonishing degree. These facts, no doubt put mystique on his being, and his personality; and by a twist of fate, Ikaladerhan who was banished by his own people was accepted by a people who stumbled on him in the forest.
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Ikaladerhan by a change of fortune eventually emerged at Uhe (Ife) a king with the appellation Ododuwa derived from the Bini word “Imaghidoduwa or Imadoduwa” which is an exclamatory word “I have not missed the path to prosperity” a reminiscence of surprise at his emergence as king in a strange land after having left his homeland a refugee.

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His sudden appearance among the Yoruba people of Uhe may well be an explanation for the mysticism surrounding the personality of Oduduwa of Ife.

Ogiso Owodo was eventually banished from the kingdom for killing a pregnant woman out of anger. He settled at Ihinwirin.

At the time of his banishment, Owodo had no successor because his only son and heir-apparent, Edaiken Ikaladerhan, had earlier left for an unknown destination after having been secretly granted freedom by those sent by his father, Owodo, to execute him as sacrifice to the gods to enable Owodo have male children.

When Owodo was banished for ordering the execution of a pregnant woman, Evian was appointed administrator. Evian was a Bini chief when Ogiso Owodo was on the throne. Evian sought to appoint Ogiamien his son as his successor. The move was resisted by the kingmakers known as ‘Edion’ at the time (presently know as ‘Uzama’) and the Bini people. The resistance resulted to a political strife and anarchy.

A search party, the Edion (five at the time), was sent to look for the long-banished Prince, the heir apparent to the throne. The trail inevitably ended at Uhe (Ife) where Ikaladerhan had established himself.

When he was located and his identity known to the search party, Izoduwa refused to return with them because of his old-age. Even if he wished to grant the delegation’s plea to return home, he was not physically capable of undertaking such a hazardous journey.

Izoduwa had to test the sincerity of the search party, the Edion. He gave the Edion three lice to protect. Oliha, the leader of the Edion, preserved the lice for three years. This astonished Izoduwa and was moved to trusting the Edion.

After testing the sincerity of their (the Edion) intention, he sent one of his sons, Oronmiyan, who volunteered, to accompany them to Bini.

The nearest account of the antecedent of Oduduwa to the Bini oral tradition narrated here is the version written by T. A. Osae and S. N. Nwabara in A Short History of West Africa A.D. 1000 to 1800, that the name of the much revered legendary ancestral hero of the Yoruba is Oduduwa. He is portrayed in several variants of the legend as an eastern Prince who, driven out of his kingdom in the east, finally entered Nigeria after a long march with his followers. When it is realized that Bini is to the east of Ife, the version of the Bini oral tradition is further strengthened by that account.

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Irrespective of the divergence of the versions of the account of how Oronmiyan came to Bini, there are certain common facts; namely, that Oronmiyan was the son of lzoduwa (Oduduwa) and that he was the father of Eweka I.

History has it that Oronmiyan’s son, Eweka, eventually became the Oba of Bini in about 1200AD as Oba Eweka I. He established no new dynasty. He was the great-grand-son of the Bini monarch Ogiso Owodo.

But, this is where it all went wrong in history. Oronmiyan could not have journeyed all the way from Ife to Bini without being crowned Oba; except, probably, history did not tell if he voluntarily did not want to be king and preferred his son instead.

From Oba Eweka I, who ruled up to the middle half of the thirteenth century to Oba Akenzua II, who reigned from 1933 to 1978, a total of thirty-seven Oba ruled Bini. Oba Erediauwa was the 38th Oba of Bini when he was crowned in 1979.

Newly crowned Oba of Benin, Ọmọ n’ ọba n’ edo uku a’ kpọlọ kpọlọ, Oba Ewuare II, has appropriately chronicled the history books, and preferred Oronmiyan be regarded as an Oba for all purposes, henceforth; because, according to him, “Oronmiyan was an Oba”.

To have disregarded Oronmiyan, the son of Oduduwa, who journeyed all the way from Ife with the kingmakers of the time, with the view to becoming the crowned Oba, as not Oba of Benin was a historical anomaly; an anomaly, Ọmọ n’ ọba n’ edo uku a’ kpọlọ kpọlọ, Oba Ewuare II, has rightly corrected.

Oronmiyan was the first Oba of the Benin kingdom. Oba Ewuare II is right! History books have to be rewritten!

Long live Benin kingdom!

Long live the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II!!

Long live Nigeria!!!

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/10/why-newly-crowned-oba-ewuare-ii-is-not.html

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Crime / Human Skeleton Found In A Pastor's House In Ogun State (photos) by emmalezy(m): 3:07pm On Oct 14, 2016
A Human Skeleton, believed to be that of a woman, was found today in a Pastor's house in Peace land estate, Akute, Ogun state. According to eyewitness, the shocking discovery was made when the owner of the pastor's house tried to evict him out of his flat over late payment of rent.

"The Pastor did not pay his rent for a year. The Land lady who was angry with the situation of things stormed his home with some people in-order to evict him but were shocked when they discovered a human skeleton inside," the source revealed.

People in the neighbourhood were quickly alerted and the Police notified. However the supposed pastor, who owns a Church, made some revelations about the skeleton. He alleged that it belonged to his sister. His parents had just three children - himself and two sisters. He lived with them in the flat but after a while, one of his sisters named Funmi wasn't seen again.

When people asked about her, "he would say she went to the mountain."
She however allegedly died since 2010 and her body was abandoned in the house. (From the position of the skeleton, it appears she was kneeling on the ground, The Police has since whisked him away.
See more photos below...

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/10/human-skeleton-found-in-pastors-house.html

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Celebrities / Re: Dj Young Money Signed To K-nation Entertainment (Photos) by emmalezy(m): 1:37pm On Oct 14, 2016
Abee79:
Him no dey go school? Abi na money dey hungry am?
He is in JSS 2 and they have known how to manage his education and his career..

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Celebrities / Re: Dj Young Money Signed To K-nation Entertainment (Photos) by emmalezy(m): 12:59pm On Oct 14, 2016
last pix above are Young money's parent..

see more photos below..
http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/10/youngest-dj-in-africa-dj-young-money.html

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Celebrities / Dj Young Money Signed To K-nation Entertainment (Photos) by emmalezy(m): 12:56pm On Oct 14, 2016
Yesterday the youngest disc jockey in Africa Solomon popularly known as Dj Young Money signed a mouth watering deal with K-Nation Entertainment. The 9yrs old young DJ is the son of one of Naija's finest DJ Emmy Black.
K-Nation will be the one representing and pushing the young talent.


K-Nation also signed another talented singer named Sleamnicco he promises to dish out dope songs.

DJ Young Money was unable to sign because he is yet to reach the legal age to put pen to paper but his father DJ Emmy Black represented him..

See more photos below..

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http://www.reportnaija.com/2016/10/youngest-dj-in-africa-dj-young-money.html

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