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The famous 1971 handshake between musicians Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey.

The handshake is historically instructive as it became newsworthy at the particular time following claims of a rivalry which lasted for many years.

Recently, Ebenezer Obey said the rivalry was a concoction by fans and the media. "The competition between myself and KSA was projected by fans and media. It almost turned our music into politics. I thank God it never happened.

Every time, it was “Obey this, Sunny that”, we both always ensured that we neutralised all that fake rivalry. This was why I said that in one-word musicians should not see themselves as competitors but as contributors to the growth of the Nigerian music industry," he said.

Meanwhile Happy 79th Birthday to a living legend, Juju Maestro, King Sunday Adegeye aka King Sunny Ade
📊 🚨King Sunny Ade isFirst Nigerian Artiste to be nominated for Grammy in 1983 for his work "Synchro System" 📀🎵

- He took JuJu music to the world 🌎

LagosOrigin:
Mtcheww

This one is celebrating birthday when the economy of the country is in shambles all thanks to her husband .

Madam please tell your husband to return the country to where buhari left it atleast.

The misery in your lineage has been on for couples of decades and you don't expect someone you didn't elect to deliver you. Even her hubby can't achieve that in 8 years which he just used 2 years

Ijesas To Celebrate Owa Haastrup’s 77th Birthday With Historic Book, and Iconic Building

There will be no shortage of pageantry on Friday, September 19, 2025, when prime movers of events in Ijesaland, Nigeria and the diaspora gather at the Muson Centre, Lagos, to showcase Ijesa history as never told, its fertile and mineral-rich land, its vibrant people, as well as its rich traditions and culture.

The two-in-one event, which is the brainchild of the The Ijesa Society, will feature the public presentation of a book, THE HISTORY OF IJESA TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES: THE PEOPLE, LAND AND HERITAGE, and the celebration of the 77th natal day of the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III.

The icing on the cake would be a special focus and launch of a project, a N1 billion iconic building to be built in the heart of Lagos called Osomaalo House.

High Chief Lateef Akande Bakare, the Ajirowa of Ijesaland, is the President of The Ijesa Society, the masterminds and sponsor of the august book and Osomaalo House.

In a press statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday, Ajirowa Bakare gave the inspiration behind the book, Osomaalo House, and underscored the significance of the decision by The Ijesa Society to hold the events with the 77th birthday celebration of Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III.

“We conceptualized the idea of the book, THE HISTORY OF IJESA TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES: THE PEOPLE, LAND AND HERITAGE, as a veritable tool to clear any web of confusion and fill any void that may exist in the consciousness of people about who we truly are as a people, as Ijesas,” the Ajirowa said. “Edmund Burke said ‘Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.’ We do not want our youths, this generation and subsequent generations, to grope in in the dark about their roots, their land, their heroes, their culture and tradition, even villains of history.

“The book, THE HISTORY OF IJESA TOWNS AND COMMUNITIES: THE PEOPLE, LAND AND HERITAGE, beams powerful, luminous light into the trunk of time telling the Ijesa story, the story of our land, our people, our heroes past and present, our struggles through time, the attacks withstood, the storms endured, the lean time, the time of plenty, the narrow and luxurious years, our happiness and prosperity. The book tells it all.”

The Owa had his secondary education at Eko Boys’ High School and ‘A’ Level at the Federal School of Sciences in Lagos before earning a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C. He returned to Nigeria in 1981 and made significant impact in public service, rising rapidly to become Deputy Governor of Osun State in 1990. During his tenure, he contributed to significant policy reforms and infrastructure projects, which laid the foundation for the state’s growth.

Owa Haastrup later quit politics and shifted his focus to the private sector, founding the ENL Consortium Limited in 2002. Under his leadership, the company became a major player across multiple industries, including power generation, port operations, real estate development, hospitality, road construction, and gold mining.

His ventures have not only created jobs but have also contributed to Nigeria’s economic development, with significant collaborations with the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Power Holding Company of Nigeria, the Nigerian Ports Authority, and the Federal Road Maintenance Agency.

Sequel to the demise of then Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II on September 11, 2024, Kingmakers announced then Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the 41st Owa following a meticulous selection process. His selection was officially approved by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on December 27, 2024, who presented the new Owa with his staff of office on December 29, 2024.

On May 23, 2025, Owa Haastrup’s coronation was held amid pomp in Ilesa, a historic event that many still discuss with excitement across the land till date.

Source: The Crest

BlackViper:
https://www.thecable.ng/obama-warns-charlie-kirk-killing-could-spark-unprecedented-political-crisis/

"Obama admitted he did not know Kirk and disagreed with many of his views"

Here comes a hypocrite. You didn't know him and yet you disagree with MOST of his views. How can you disagree with MOST of the views the person you don't know?

*THE EGBAS ARE ARGUABLY THE MOST CIVILIZED TRIBE IN NIGERIA.*
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*CHECK THIS OUT:*

*Abeokuta was a sovereign nation for 20 years and 11 months before the British almagamated her with the rest of Nigeria. She had her own laws, Police Force, Civil Service and was well organized. The Alake was the head of the defunct government known as the Egba United Government (1 February 1893- 1 January 1914). The almagamation with the rest of Nigeria did not go down well with the Egba people and this resulted in the Adubi War (1918). I have compiled some facts about this ancient and paramount city that seats as the capital of Ogun State and also the pride of Egbaland.*

*Abeokuta was founded in 1830, with Sodeke as her leader. The initial name of Abeokuta was “Oko Adagba” meaning “Adagba’s farmstead”-Adagba was an Itoko farmer. Sodeke who led the Egbas met him there.*

*Abeokuta means ‘under a rock’, signifying the protection which the Olumo Rock offered the Egbas during attacks.*

*Since the discovery of Olumo Rock, no one has fallen from it. Not even once.*

*Eastern side of the Olumo Rock in Ikija, Abeokuta.*

*The first church in Nigeria, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, is in Abeokuta.*

*The first Baptist Church in West Africa and the first local government in Nigeria (Abeokuta South) are in Abeokuta.*

*The first University in Nigeria should have been located in Abeokuta but due to infighting, it was established at Ibadan as the University of Ibadan in 1948.*

*The first secondary school in Nigeria was sited in Abeokuta before it was relocated to Lagos as CMS Grammar School due to unknown reasons.*

*The first hospital in Nigeria, Sacred Heart Hospital, is in Abeokuta. It is still functioning.*

*The first bridge in Nigeria (Sokori Bridge-1903) built by a Nigerian (Mr. John Adenekan) without European supervision is in Abeokuta.*

*The first Newspaper in Nigeria (Iwe Iroyin) was founded in Abeokuta in 1859.*

*The first president of the Nigeria Union of Teachers and the first woman to drive a car was from Abeokuta. They both married each other. They were also the first male and female admitted to Abeokuta Grammar School.*

*The first indigenous Chief Justice of Nigeria (Justice Adetokunbo Ademola) was from Abeokuta. He was the son of the longest reigning monarch (Alake) in Egbaland.*

*Okukenu Sagbua I, was the first Alake of Egbaland. He was enthroned on August 8, 1854. His descendant, Okukenu Sagbua IV is the current Alake of Egbaland.*

*Alake Gbadebo I, was the first* *monarch in Nigeria*
*to visit England on a state visit.*

*He spent 20 days at sea-May 5-25, 1904.*

*The first time a white man came to Abeokuta on January 4, 1843, everybody (both young and old) left their homes and market places to catch a glimpse of Henry Townsend, the white man.*

*During the American Civil War (1861-1865) which interrupted the U.S cotton trade to Europe, Abeokuta exported cotton to England.*

*The most influential woman in the history of Egbaland and the first Iyalode of Egbaland was Madam Tinubu. Tinubu square in Lagos and Ita Iyalode in Abeokuta are named after her. She died in 1887.*

*In 1893, the Egba United Government was recognized as an independent nation by Britain. She had her own laws. Many developments were made until 1914, when she was amalgamated to form Nigeria. The Sokori Bridge was constructed in 1903 and Abeokuta Grammar School was founded on July 16, 1908.*

*Abeokuta has produced many outstanding persons in the nation: In Academics (Reverend Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, Professor Saburi Biobaku), In Accountancy (Akintola Williams, Folorunso Oke, Bola Kuforiji-Olubi), In Law (Justice Adetokunbo Ademola – first indigenous Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olumuyiwa Jibowu, George Sodehinde Sowemimo, S. O. Lambo, Chief F.R.A. Williams, Prince Bola Ajibola), In Medicine (Moses Majekodunmi, Professor Thomas Lambo, Koye Ransome – Kuti)), In Military (Olusegun Obasanjo, Oluwole Rotimi, Enitan Ransome-Kuti), In Civil Service (Simeon Adebo), In Literature (Ajisafe, J.F Odunjo, Amos Tutuola, Wole Soyinka – of Egba mother), In Music (Josiah J. Ransome-Kuti, Fela Ransome-Kuti, Femi Ransome-Kuti, Fela Sowande, Ebenezer Obey, Sina Peters, Adeola Akinsanya, Prince Adekunle, Ayinla Omowura), In Journalism (Olusegun Osoba, Reuben Abati), In Women Rights and Entrepreneur (Iyalode Tinubu, Eniola Soyinka, Elizabeth Adekogbe, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and Iyalode Bisi Tejuoso), In Politics (Olusegun Obasanjo, Ernest Adegunle Sonekan, M.K.O. Abiola, Moses Majekodunmi, Dimeji Bankole, Ayotunde Rosiji, Olusegun Osoba, Ibikunle Amosun) and others countless to mention.*

*In 1925, Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti (1855-1930) Fela’s grandfather, became the first Nigerian to release a record album after he recorded several Yoruba language hymns in gramophone through Zonophone Records.*

*The most enlightened clan among the Yoruba tribe are the Egbas. Her chiefs had been interacting with the Queen of England as far back as 1868 which continued till a century later. English and Egba monarchs did exchange gifts.*

*The First South Westerners ever to rule Nigeria are from Abeokuta (Olusegun Obasanjo and Ernest Shonekan).*

*It is widely believed that Egba women are more independent than any other Yoruba tribe in the country e.g Eniola Soyinka, Elizabeth Adekogbe and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.*

*Popular Egba Song:*

*Egba ile, ibe ni 'gbagbo ti bere;*

*Egba ile, ibe l'olaju ti bere;*

*Omo Egba won m'aye je.;*

*Baba mi se die loro mi emi l'omo Lakesin.*

*Bo ni male ma wi ni mosalasi, won a ni ka ma ro'ko;*

*Bo ni 'gbagbo ma wi ni Soosi, won a ni ka ma s'agbe.*

*Eni yo s'ore agbe, a jinyan koko, a senu kabata;*

*Ewele wekun ewele,*

*A ko ma f'oju sunkun ara wa;*

*E e wele wekun e wele.*

heartbraker:
Hi Nairaland, I need advice.

A friend of mine gave me a girl’s number — she’s in my church, and I like her. I’ve already sent her a message:

> “Hey, a friend passed me your contact. Thought I’d say hi. How’s your week going?”



She replied “fine,” and I want to make sure I stay confident, grounded, and not needy. I don’t want to come off as over-flirty or desperate, but I’d like to spark interest naturally.

I also want to handle this in a way that’s emotionally intelligent and high-frame.

Nairalanders, how would you reply to her “fine” in a way that is casual, confident, and subtly interesting?

How old are you? Idle soul!

Why is this place deserted?
This news piece is a torment to certain specie.

Below is the first ever colonial Northern/ southern Nigeria Revenue profile of 1914

What do you think?

Mubiola360:
i pray you won't die if hate for Tinubu. Why do you see good news as lies and abd you jubilate over bad news? Tinubu will leave, Nigeria will remain .

Even if satan carries bad news about Nigeria, they will celebrate it

shortgun:
How is he an attachee?
Ned Nwoko is an Igbo man from Delta State. He has never for once denied his Igbo heritage.

He's no longer a Delta Igbo again? Lol
Like Arewa, when they're needed for political fortune, Kwara, benue, kogi etc are north but when they want to distribute largese, they're middle belt or Christians

kingbee90:
Any negative news about the church always makes it to the front page but of you write about the nasty things going on in mosques, the thread will be deleted.

Watch how Tinubu’s Agbadorians will start singing copper Raye's praises for speaking against the church but they were calling for her head when she made the "smelling Lagos" comment.

Who know am?
Someone wey church no feel sef

OnyeAghaJesus:
These are unnecessary distractions. Even if Pete was the lastborn of Nollywood, give him the privilege due him. His impact in Nollywood can't be underestimated. Bob's submission remainds me of Edochie's words on marbel "impulse is prerogatives of the youth, age is time, and time is wisdom". Igodo

What's"the privilege due to him"? The over bloated privilege that those in the knows should not challenge?

I started Nollywood before Pete Edochie – Bob Emmanuel;:::::::

Actor Bob Manuel has stirred controversy by claiming that he began his Nollywood career before veteran actor Pete Edochie, challenging the widespread belief that Edochie is the industry’s oldest figure.

In an interview with Gbam on Monday, Bob Manuel, speaking in Igbo, stated that although Pete Edochie is older in age, he started acting before Edochie became prominent in Nollywood.

“Pete Edochie is not the oldest in Nollywood. I started before him. He may be older than me, but he wasn’t part of the first Living in Bondage that kickstarted the industry. You can’t just claim you are the oldest,” Bob Manuel said.

He added, “Those claiming to be the oldest—where are your works? Who remembers them? Even now, some are planning to remake Things Fall Apart into a movie. Pete’s work was TV series. Neither the actors nor the financiers studied theatre arts at university. When I see these things, I just laugh.”

Pete Edochie, however, remains celebrated as a Nollywood pioneer, gaining fame with the 1980s TV adaptation of Things Fall Apart before the Nigerian film industry reached mainstream recognition in the 1990s.


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SlavaUkraini:
Obi of Lagos indeed...

When are we going to see the "Oba of Imo"

These people just dey whine themselves...

I think a curse is following some set of people because I wonder why can't they be at peace wherever they find themselves?
South Africa, Ghana, Indonesia, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Kaduna etc

LAGOS TENANCY BILL 2025: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW!

The Lagos State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill 2025 is here to reform housing laws and protect both tenants and landlords. Here’s a quick breakdown of the major changes:

🔹 Applies Statewide – No more area exemptions like in the 2011 Law. The new Bill covers all of Lagos, urban and rural (with limited exceptions).

🔹 Agent Regulation – All agents must register with LASRERA. Collecting rent from multiple tenants for one property is now a criminal offence. Max agent fee: 5%.

🔹 Rent Caps – No more than 3 months' rent in advance for monthly tenancies and 1 year for annual tenancies. Violations attract fines or jail time.

🔹 Faster Evictions – No need for “Notice to Quit” if tenant owes rent beyond the grace period. Just a 7-day eviction notice required.

🔹 Court Requirements – Tenants must show proof of rent and utility payment to file or appeal cases.

🔹 Virtual Hearings – Disputes can now be heard online to save time and increase access.

🔹 Challenge Unfair Rent Increases – Tenants can take landlords to court over unreasonable rent hikes, and can’t be evicted while the case is ongoing.

"Over 70% of Lagosians are tenants, many spend 40–60% of income on rent." ~Speaker Obasa
This Bill is a big step toward fairness, transparency, and modern housing regulation in Lagos.

#LagosHousing #TenancyLaw #LagosTenancyBill2025 #RealEstateLagos #LandlordTenantLaws #LASRERA #RentRights #LegalUpdateLagos



What are your thoughts?

BlackViper:
https://www.foxnews.com/us/former-yahoo-executive-spoke-chatgpt-killing-mother-connecticut-murder-suicide-report

Why did I take ex yahoo boss to be EX YAHOO BOY, not until I opened the thread 🧵

seunmsg:
Federation account. It is shared by federal, state and local governments monthly.

He will still not hear what you said. They have made up their minds

ebics:
This is the part your government will never talk about. So to make sure you don't ask questions where the money is going to

Yet we are Fighting corruption

Curse be open anyone Protecting these evil Souls

We thank God. If not for your thankless efforts, Nigerians would not have known this! Mr Exposer!

Amudeneogu:
Nigeria should be no. 1 because the number of churches in Nigeria pass both USA and Brazil joined together, meanwhile, where is European countries that brought church to Nigeria and other African countries.?

Yet you are writing this from your autonomous community!

Throwback to 1984! Mike Adenuga, Nigeria's second-richest man, is pictured alongside his lovely wife, Emelia Adenuga, from Calabar, at their child's dedication ceremony in London.


Their child, Agbolade Adeniyi Ishola Paddy Adenuga, was the star of the show on this special day.

As the founder of Globacom, Nigeria's second-largest telecom operator, and Conoil, an oil exploration firm, Mike Adenuga has built a business empire that's hard to match.

With a net worth of $7.4 billion, he's one of Africa's richest individuals.

#Myafrik

Softmirror:
It is sad, such trends by religiosity claiming lives. Muslims and Christians are guilty of this the context only differs.

Your argument can't fly. Go and unearth more inexistent reportages to mitigate the effect of this common dastardly act.

Commentor:
Now chopping Baked Beans in Finland.

Nigeria really try for am.

Free stony beans 🫛

Osama bin Laden at Oxford University in 1971. He was approximately 14 years old 😮💥💣


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