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Business / Re: Victor Okafor 'Ezego' N500m Mansion Lying Waste (Photos) by Erebeshe: 9:18pm On Oct 22, 2017 |
[quote author=nerodenero post=61661925]We don't fear the Creator but we fear the creature created by the Creator. just heard this words of wisdom today frm the pulpit...interested to knw where u worship great quote indeed |
Education / Re: Futo Releases Deadline For Online Course Registration by Erebeshe: 7:20am On Aug 10, 2017 |
please do they require money to do the registration... if yes...how much please? |
Education / Re: I Bet You Never Knew These (part 2) #facts by Erebeshe: 9:02am On Jun 26, 2017 |
Education / I Bet You Never Knew These (part 2) #facts by Erebeshe: 8:43pm On Jun 25, 2017 |
1. “Bluetooth” technology was named after a 10th century king, King Harald Bluetooth. He united Denmark and Norway – just like the wireless technology united computers and cell phones. 2. The University of Minnesota is older than Minnesota the state itself! 3. If you made $1 every second, it would take you 2,511 years to have more money than Bill Gates (over $79.2 billion dollars). 4. Samuel Jackson has a clause in his film contracts that allows him to play golf during film shoots whenever he wants. 5. Australia has over 10,000 beaches. You could visit a new beach everyday for over 27 years. 6. Human body is the weakest during 3-4am. This is the time most people die in their sleep. 7. The more intelligent a child is, the earlier they begin to lie and the better they are at it. 8. A woman will base 55% of her initial impression of a man on his appearance, 38% on his style of speaking, and 7% on what he actually says. 9. Drinking 2 cups of cold water on an empty stomach can boost metabolism by 30% 10. Michael Jackson requested his wine be served in Diet Coke cans during flights, because he didn't want his kids to see him drinking alcohol. DROP UR COMMENTS...which fascinates u d more? |
Education / Re: I Bet You Never Knew These #facts by Erebeshe: 11:15pm On Jun 23, 2017 |
Edopesin:was a mistake actually...have modified it |
Education / I Bet You Never Knew These #facts by Erebeshe: 8:07pm On Jun 23, 2017 |
1. Humans use 200 muscles to take one walk step 2. Arab women can initiate a divorce if their husbands don’t pour coffee for them. 3. You cannot snore and dream at the same time. 4. You can’t hum while holding your nose closed. 5. A “jiffy” is the scientific name for 1/100th of a second 6. Of all the words in the English language, the word “set” has the most definitions. The word “run” comes in close second. 7. Earth is the only planet that is not named after a god 8. The toothpaste “Colgate” in Spanish translates to “go hang yourself. 9. There is an English word to describe that slight feeling of joy you get from the misfortune of other people – “epicaricacy. 10. Women are more attracted to someone with the ability to make them laugh, Laughter strengthens relationships. Which one interest you more Drop your comments |
Career / Re: I Resigned After Receiving My Salary: Help, Am I In Trouble? by Erebeshe: 7:48pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
Teensway: My dear ur boss is correct with his decision of you returning the salary it is statutory u give one month notice before resignation or forfeit one month salary in lieu btw...his coming to your house is where he got the approach wrong |
Sports / Between Neymar And Hazard Who Is Better...reasons Please? by Erebeshe: 6:50pm On Mar 14, 2017 |
please drop sentiments aside and back up ur choice with reasonable facts |
Celebrities / Tekno Nigerian Artiste...declared Wanted By The... by Erebeshe: 6:45pm On Feb 03, 2017 |
[b][/b] I can't wait for this wonderful artist to churn out his most anticipated album this year... As far as I am concerned...he was Nigeria's best artist in 2016 with back to back hits Fire down Kelechi 'Tekno' miles |
Religion / Re: The Untold Story Of The Systematic Genocide Of Muslim In Southern Kaduna by Erebeshe: 9:11pm On Jan 08, 2017 |
JaaizTech: what a mediocre! it is audible to the deaf and visible to the blind who the perpetrators of this acts are, at the mention of fulani herdsmen, you dnt need a soothsayer to tell you what religion comes to mind. 2 Likes |
Celebrities / This Has Been The Best Nigerian Artist This Year 2016...#reasons by Erebeshe: 10:59pm On Dec 21, 2016 |
please drop your best Nigerian artist for 2016 and why? |
Sports / Shame See Where Other Players Were Ranked In This Year's Ballon D'or by Erebeshe: 1:05am On Dec 13, 2016 |
Rankings for the 2016 Ballon d’Or after Cristiano Ronaldo won for the fourth time on Monday. 1. Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) – Real Madrid 2. Lionel Messi (ARG) – Barcelona 3. Antoine Griezmann (FRA) – Atletico Madrid 4. Luis Suarez (URU) – Barcelona 5. Neymar (BRA) – Barcelona 6. Gareth Bale (WAL) – Real Madrid 7. Riyad Mahrez (ALG) – Leicester 8. Jamie Vardy (ENG) – Leicester 9= Pepe (POR) – Real Madrid 9= Gianluigi Buffon (ITA) – Juventus 11. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (GAB) – Borussia Dortmund 12. Rui Patricio (POR) – Sporting Lisbon 13. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (SWE) – Paris Saint-Germain then Manchester United 14= Paul Pobga (FRA) – Juventus then Manchester United 14= Arturo Vidal (CHI) – Bayern Munich 16. Robert Lewandowski (POL) – Bayern Munich 17= Dimitri Payet (FRA) – West Ham 17= Luka Modric (CRO) – Real Madrid 17= Toni Kroos (GER) – Real Madrid |
Religion / Re: "Pastor Suspends Members For Watching T.B Joshua's TV Channel". Photos by Erebeshe: 11:04pm On Dec 07, 2016 |
Sometimes I wonder how people become orators over social media and hardly spit when it comes to reality. All those castigating the anointed prophet Rev. Daddy Hezekiah, I am waiting for your defense on TB Joshua about the 1) Hilary Clinton winning U.S Elections 2) Jimoh Ibrahim winning ondo governorship elections 3) the supposed aircraft hovering his church that caused mayhem of collapsed buildn killn innocuous citizens E.t.c We practically need no soothsayer to reveal the mirage behind gullible miracle seeking citizens that are coined into buying "miracle items" holy water, olive oil, handkerchief arc #istandforthetruth Rev. Daddy Hezekiah is truly a holy man of God sent to reveal the bitter truth to the world whether they want to hear it or not. 3 Likes |
Investment / Re: Please by Erebeshe: 8:04pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
paullove1:moratorium is a temporary suspension on ur account impeding u frm mkn any wthdrawal aka getting help... it all depend on how many people that have similar problems in d system. U would be attended to when it gets to ur turn |
Investment / Re: Please by Erebeshe: 8:47pm On Dec 01, 2016 |
paullove1:unfortunately i suspect u hv been placed under moratorium, of which sthn must hv prompted it just write to support for them to facilitate the security check...but one thng I assure you is ur money is safe though it might tk a while 1 Like |
Celebrities / Re: Kanye West Handcuffed And Hospitalized For Having A Psychotic Breakdown by Erebeshe: 8:57am On Nov 22, 2016 |
[color=#770077][/color]Consequence of joining the Iluminati... On the other hand I dn save one hectare of land to reply the people after me, incase of any bad belle |
Investment / Re: The Best Option To Become A Man Of Influence And Affluence by Erebeshe: 2:52pm On Sep 07, 2016 |
Please I need you to explain the process...and also the process involved in registration...especially sponsor and nominee details |
Nairaland / General / Never Seen Picture Of President Buhari's Barber by Erebeshe: 9:34pm On Aug 03, 2016 |
Nice click... let's have time to do other things that will promote our country not go after vain thngs like trying to know buhari's barber ;DNice click... let's have time to do other things that will promote our country not go after vain thngs like trying to know buhari's barber |
Investment / Re: What Can I Invest Between #20,000 And #30,000 On by Erebeshe: 9:01pm On Jun 14, 2016 |
mathprofs0381:no scan...just a hustler like you...you are sure to get 30% return on ur investment...no matter hw much |
Religion / Re: Is It True That The Name Of Jesus Is No Longer Effective?? by Erebeshe: 6:54am On Jun 12, 2016 |
geoworldedu:dat nobody contributed 2 ur thread does not mean there has nt bn any miracle...come to think of it, apart frm me who else has contributed to dis ur thread...my guy turn around b4 u tend towards being an atheist |
Religion / Re: Is It True That The Name Of Jesus Is No Longer Effective?? by Erebeshe: 6:19pm On Jun 11, 2016 |
no matter how u choose not to blaspheme...it is only apparent dat it is blasphemy...d name of Jesus will ever remain effective. just try and find time to engage in people's testimony to boost ur faith...besides God has a time for everyone, which u can't compel him to. |
Properties / Re: I Am Looking For An Affordable Self Contain In Ago Palace. by Erebeshe: 9:44pm On May 29, 2016 |
[quote author=nekilolo post=46090635][/quote] wil contavt her then...nid 2 drp ur contact |
Properties / Re: I Am Looking For An Affordable Self Contain In Ago Palace. by Erebeshe: 5:47pm On May 29, 2016 |
what range of price r u looking at...askn coz my mum is a registered housing agent |
Celebrities / Re: Olajumoke Kills A Very Big Snake In Her new Apartment by Erebeshe: 10:08pm On Apr 20, 2016 |
stteejax:Teejay my man...I gaz report you to pat's 06 set. ..lolz 1 Like 1 Share |
Romance / Girlfriend Problem by Erebeshe: 10:46pm On Feb 05, 2016 |
Whether she is materialistic or not...the cost of having a girlfriend for its sake is high 1 Like |
Sports / Nigeria Has This Incredible Record No Country Has Ever Achieved by Erebeshe: 2:09am On Nov 06, 2015 |
Holden Eaglets of Nigeria are on the verge of extending their record of 4 titles out there in Chile...they have just defeated the Mexicans by 4 goals to 2...#bravo boiz |
Food / Why Asaba People Forbid Ogbono Soup by Erebeshe: 8:57am On Oct 10, 2015 |
It was 6 o’clock on a weekend evening. New York
City in the U.S. was getting set for the night life as
guests of Nigerian extraction, decked in flamboyant
African traditional attires, started trooping into the
residence of late Ambassador Edwin Ogbu for a
dinner party. The calibre of dignitaries in attendance
easily indicated the importance of the party.
There were varieties of food for the guests and
everyone had their fill, and left satisfied, except
Chief Patrick Nwamu, the Odogwu of Asaba and
multi-millionaire businessman. The dinner left him
with a swollen mouth accompanied with
excruciating pains which he suffered for two days
before he realised too late that he had offended
Onishe Ahaba, the mother goddess of Asaba, Delta
State his native land. The goddess is most times
simply known as Onishe.
Chief Nwamu narrates his experience: “At the party, I
had okra soup. Unknown to me, it was blended with
ogbono. The next day, I had a swollen mouth with
severe pains. Upon investigation, I was told by the
Ambassador’s wife who is a Yoruba lady that the
soup I ate at the party was mixed with ogbono. It
was then I knew where my problem came from. It is
a taboo for Asaba natives to eat ogbono soup
because our mother goddess, Onishe uses it for
spiritual purification which in local parlance is
known as ife-ahu.”
At the mouth of the River Niger is the sacred abode
of the deity, Onishe, the spiritual mother who holds
the destiny of Asaba people. Apart from the serenity
that pervades the entire enclave, there are big
ogbono trees lining up both sides to the groove of
the mother goddess. The mystery behind these trees
is the belief that for the past 250 years, neither the
leaves nor the ogbono seeds have ever fallen on the
ground, according to the Odogwu of Asaba. This is
indicative of the spiritual value of ogbono to Onishe,
as she uses it for her spiritual functions. He says
Onishe is as old as the city itself.
Everyday, every hour and every moment, Onishe
faithful besiege her vicinity to seek spiritual help
and protection. But nobody goes to Onishe shrine
with empty hands.
“If you must solicit Onishe’s assistance in whatever
way, you visit her with either a full grown cock, a
goat or even a cow depending on the financial
capacity of the individual”, reveals Ogbueshi Nwosa
Onwuegbuezie, the head custodian of Onishe.
For Asaba people, it is hard to seek Onishe’s help
without corresponding result. Though, for those
adherents of the deity who are financially
incapacitated, they are at liberty to pledge that upon
the realisation of their desires, they will appease
Onishe with whatever they can afford thereafter.
Onishe, the deity
Onishe is a woman with big long breasts. She
guards and guides her children jealously. According
to one of the custodians of the deity, Ogbueshi
Nwosa, Onishe appears to her subjects in different
forms. Sometimes she could appear as a crocodile,
particularly during festive periods, to accept
whatever sacrifice that is being offered her. At other
times, she could appear as the mother she is,
dressed in immaculate white wrapper and with her
big long breasts exposed.
Chief Nwamu reveals: “Onishe once appeared to my
brother’s wife in Asaba. My brother came home to
take the Alor traditional title. Though, before their
departure from the city, my brother had warned his
wife not to cook ogbono soup because it is
forbidden in his place, she had refused to heed the
advice. It was while she was dishing the food
upstairs for the husband that our mother, Onishe
appeared to her with a warning for her not to ever
prepare ogbono soup for her son (her husband)
again, and that she should take the soup to their
non-Asaba neighbours downstairs. Immediately
after, she disappeared. The woman ran to her
husband to relay her experience and everybody
present was taken aback.”
However, it is believed that those who see Onishe as
mere absence of reality suffer consequences when
they act in any way contradictory to what she stands
for.
Worship of Onishe
Whoever wants to worship Onishe must abstain from
sexual intercourse, at least a few days before the
day of worship. Also, the worshipper is expected to
dress in all-white attire, including underpants.
Moreover, a woman in her period is not expected to
visit the shrine.
Onishe is only worshipped on Eke day (day market).
Whoever fails to keep to the rules of Onishe cannot
go close to the shrine. At the shrine of Onishe, it is a
taboo to drink palm wine, hot drinks, beer or any
other liquor. The official and acceptable drink of
Onishe are ogolo (a special brand of local brew) and
Fanta.
Before Asaba people eat the new yam, they must
first visit the Onishe shrine with the Asagba of
Asaba, the traditional ruler. The people must first
appease Onishe with a cow slaughtered at the
shrine, and enough food would be cooked for
everyone present. It is the tradition of the people of
Asaba to pay homage to Onishe and solicit her help
in the year ahead for a bountiful harvest as well as
protection against any evil.
Duties of Onishe
For ages, Asaba people have pledged their loyalty to
Onishe, the deity that has been their mother both in
times of war and peace. The deity protects the
people spiritually and physically from both external
and internal aggressions. Also, the deity alerts the
people on any imminent danger threatening their
existence.
According to Obi Nwamu, during the civil war,
Onishe was angry that her children were being
slaughtered unjustly by the Federal troops. She
allegedly avenged the death of every Asaba native
killed when she suddenly emerged at the middle of
the River Niger to upturn the ship ferrying men of the
Federal troops across the river. Some soldiers on the
ship allegedly survived, though.
They could not cross to the other side of the Niger,
and later confessed seeing Onishe sinking the ship
conveying Federal troops to the other side of the
Niger. Some of these soldiers later lived in Asaba,
blended with the people and eventually got married
to our daughters.”
The Odogwu of Asaba, however, discloses that
almost all the soldiers who killed Asaba natives
during the civil war, died before they were crossed
over to the other side of the River Niger.
Custodian of Onishe
There are people of particular age group selected to
officiate at Onishe rituals. The method of selection
is done by Otu-ahazia, delegated by the town’s
traditional council to mediate between the people of
Asaba and Onishe. However, those selected must be
at a particular age group and their tenure expires
when they attain a particular age bracket. Also, they
are expected to serve for a minimum of ten years. |
Career / Read And Be Inspired...life Is No Competition by Erebeshe: 8:50am On Oct 10, 2015 |
You were born in a first class hospital, I was delivered at home, we both survived. You went to a private primary school and I went to a public school, we both ended in the same high school. You woke up from the bed and I woke from the floor, we both had a peaceful night rest. Your outfits are all expensive, mine are all simple and cheap, we both still cover our unclothedness. You ate fried rice and roasted chicken, I ate local made food but we both still ate to our satisfaction. You ride on Lexus jeep, Range Rover, G Wagon, Hummer Jeep and I use public transport but we still got to our various destination. You may be reading this post from your Sony xperia, BB Z10, Q10, Samsung Galaxy 6edge, IPhone6+ and I typed it with my Touch one broken screen, we still see the message. Lifestyle is not a competition and there are different ways to get a lot of things done, different lanes all leading to the same destination. Just because your neighbour is doing things faster does not mean you are failing. Happiness doesn't come from having everything, but making the best out of what you have, it's all about how you see yourself. A food for thought...no need 2 brag of life's materials 2 Likes |
Health / Re: Help! I'm Neck Deep And Still Sinking... by Erebeshe: 8:38pm On Sep 29, 2015 |
graciousolo:d bible is wat u need more then try 2 seek counsel frm an elderly persn kloz 2u |
Education / Bedbug Invasion In A University? by Erebeshe: 4:18pm On Sep 28, 2015 |
Investment / Re: Fixed Deposit Investment In First Bank, Please Share Your Experience by Erebeshe: 8:01pm On Aug 06, 2015 |
how much is the least one can invest on treasury bills? |
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