I met a guy once in school, whose name is Jolomi and I naturally thought he was Itsekiri as that is my name. But got a rude awakening to learn, from him, that he was not Itsekiri but Ilaje. We talked some more and found that we had about 80% similarity dialectically.

And this got me questioning the part of history that says we are from the Bini kingdom. We don't dress alike, our language is at different opposites. And so questioning became inevitable. More so, I was born and brought plus in Lagos and have a very apt grasp of the Yoruba language to know that Itsekiri and Yoruba are similar and that chance meeting with that Ilaje guy laid it to rest that Itsekiri must have a strong link with the Yorubas.

Then I began to ask and NAIS (national association of Itsekiri students) began to reason along this line, as only the royal family's link is strongest to the Edo royal throne, as observed by their dressing and titles and royal knives (eben).. giving credence to history but ending at the palace.

Therefore, I personally have come to the conclusion that the Itsekiris are migrant fishermen who left the coastal Ilaje settlement to settle in the we are now, mixed cultures and aligned principle with our neighbours and flourished as a people.

I am Jolomi, I have a sister named Gbubemi and these are also Ilaje names.

There is a town called Igbokoda in Ondo (Ilaje town) my mom is from Gbokoda in Warri North.

So I submit that the proud people of Itsekiri are from the Ilaje tribe.

PU 008 DIAI PRIMARY SCHOOL, UMUNEDE

Presidential

APC 117

PDP 81



Senatorial

APC 148

PDP 63



House of Reps

APC 152

PDP 55


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Presidential

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PDP 73



Senatorial

APC 128

PDP 56



House of Reps

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Even Buhari makes a statement in PDPs Delta

dahfweshdude69: Nope...they won't think about that...they want biafra republic...which is just a mere fantasy

Biafra is going to b 5states... land locked with no real natual resources, , with national who owns investment outside their country..... and believe dat Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross Rivers, Edo, and Delta, will join them (salivating over their abundant resources).... but they lie.... if dis country splitz.... the Niger Delta will b a nation on it own.... with its own problem to deal with

TechWalker007:

I don't think Ojukwu will use state resources to enrich self, family and cronies like APC warlord is doing.

so Ojukwu was a saint...... no Ibo man is above greed.... name one? the civil was fought becoz he wanted to b president n d killings of d Iboz in d north gave him a reason to fight for people he professed to love... or was it not same ojukwu who sold Kaduna (d first coup plotter) out to d north, therefore breaking a trust? it was the reprisal attack on d ibos along with his zest to rule dat made him fight d war. so is he a saint or a nationalist as u all want us to believe? make we hear word

icon aus: Days are gone when other tribes esp yorubas and hausas that play regional or tribal politics from the ist day in Nigeria while igbos show non nonchalant attitude to regional politics - now with the fight against GEJ and igbo deportation - we have started playing tribal politics and it has come to stay . Lets see how Presidential election can be won by APC without SE and SE .

Igbos are becoming politically wise and are now playing regional politics which other regions have been playing and this is dangerous for Nigeria Unity.

Dey there.... igbos will do wat dey are known for sell their mandate to d north as always... do u think that APGA has d clout to contest for presidency? At least APC has presence in d north, where else does APGA have apart from Anambra ryt now. honestly tell me, which igbo man do u think u have confindence in for presidency and can sway d nation. in as much as d igbos dont trust d SW, their only ally remain d North, d north dat have killed ur broda in thousands n will not hesitate to do it.... just imagine this the north has ruled, so has d SW, and wen u guys shd get ur chance it goes to a clueless broda of mine, from d SS... wen there was someone clearly better, but d north wanted a push over and they got him. Be happy all u want, but in the estimation of all these, igbos dont know politixs n in the long will always have d short end of d stick.... no hard feelings... objectivity at work

if elections can b this chaotic and shambolic in just one state, one state with months to prepare for... i fear for 2015.... losing confidence in dis entity called Nigeria

Jman06: I think you need to get some education about Nigerian politics and how it is played from independence. The igbos are not more tribalised than the yorubas or hausas. Why do you think more yorubas and hausas are in the Nigerian civil service than the Igbos? Do you think it's because they are more educated? No! The answer to that is tribalism. Even the Nigerian millitary had very few Igbo officers than Yorubas and Hausas until now that GEJ administration is giving us some sense of belonging. Man, if the Igbos are tribalised as alleged then it's because they have learnt from years of marginalization by Yoruba and Hausa master tribalists.

Igbos no not au to play politics.... just wait till wen will get d first Igbo president.... probably neva

Unblockable: I was unable to get the actual place his post was, but nothwithstanding I should be able to object you. How can you say he's an Oshiomole's fanatic for saying the truth??

So you enjoyed Edo state under that fool called Lucky?? Can you compare Oshiomole to Uduaghan, who is receiving more alloction than Edo state?? Pls think before you spew the unspewable

the truth is hard to swallow wen u live in a lie.... let them be...@unblockable

Unblockable: I was unable to get the actual place his post was, but nothwithstanding I should be able to object you. How can you say he's an Oshiomole's fanatic for saying the truth??

So you enjoyed Edo state under that fool called Lucky?? Can you compare Oshiomole to Uduaghan, who is receiving more alloction than Edo state?? Pls think before you spew the unspewable

the truth is hard to swallow live in a lie.... let them be...@unblockable

alpha conde:

Since u remember ambrose alli I know you should be older than me. So I won't insult you, but it will be unfair if I don't let you know that you don't behave well. You talk like a drunken man, you talk anyhow. Maybe its an illness try to administer the recommended drugs. U can still improve.

its ur Edo State not mine....

Simon21:

U foolish oshiomole fanatic! U just run your mouth because talking is free of charge. What pains me most is that we still have 3 more dark years to go with that devil that call himself comrade..I cry for Edo people.

cuss all u want... i spent 10yrs schooling in Edo state even remembered trekking from ugbowo to 5junction n being in traffic for hours just from uselu market to ugbowo.... or is it d chaos that was ringroad, new benin market, ikpoba et al. i just feel for u and ur kiths.... will not waste my time calling u names... u probably would not have d brains to comprehend it

Urine:

I agree with you but unfortunately it won't work, have you seen the animosity between Imo and Anambra, North and South Kaduna or even Ife and Modakeke people in the same LG? Have you forgotten the Ijaw and Ishekiri wahala? Don't bother yourself bro.

it saddens me that we cant get past these ethnic animosity.... wat then will we teach our kids.... yet, and funny enuff, all these tribes at war are inter marrying.... haba!!!

Itsekiri Ijaw dont av much problem ... its Itsekiri Urhobo and they marry like crazy.... making luv like minks n raising rugrats

mooregan:
And seriously, we won't miss u in d SS. I'm proudly AKWA IBOM

y would u miss me? do u know me? i dont see people migrating to ur state yet... but so many of ur people live n luv living in Lagos....o no need to feel jealous.

Uyi Iredia:

Take am easy abeg ! This country go make am ! We gatz put in the work.

dont see hope, but too much tribal sentimentality n hatred

alpha conde: Since oshoimole's apc ruined the lga elections in edo state, I swore that apc will never ever know genuine success. Today we shall see how far the proclaimations of an angry man will go.

Edo people are the must ungrateful bunch i av eva known... wonder if they are allegic to progress.... first it was Ambrose Ali... they swept him out of office n spent yrs in darkness under d PDP... now its Oshiomole. Goodluck with ur curses and backwardness

is dat a major concern!!!

Nigerialand has taught me that if care is not taken.... this country will just disintegrate..... just read the way the Igbos n yoruba go after one another's jugular here on nl... its appalling!!!

Vanessa Carlton- Heroes and Thieves


Well disaster, it strikes on a daily basis
I'm looking for wisdom in all the wrong places
But still want to laugh in disappointed faces
But you can't help me
Blinded by these
Heroes and Thieves at my door
I can't seem to tell them apart anymore.
Just when I've figured it out:
Darlin' it's you I'm without.
Well I'm stubborn and wrong,
But at least I know it.
I keep moving along and hope I can get through this,
But maybe this song is the best I can do it
So I'm patiently waiting on these
Heroes and Thieves at my door,
I can't seem to tell them apart anymore.
Just when I've figured it out:
Well darlin' it's you
Darlin' it's you oh,
Darlin' it's you I'm without

chima12: Fani kayode speaks for the yoruba race.whatever fani kayode says is the position and view of the entire yoruba race.That is why people reply to fani kayodes comments.

surebu missed ur daily dose of common sense

chima12: Fani kayode speaks for the yoruba race.whatever fani kayode says is the position and view of the entire yoruba race.That is why people reply to fani kayodes comments.

u are an idiot....

9ja_Hottest_Gay:
u are mis informed.
He won project fame but not MTN PF West Africa.

Darey did not win PFame Africa... he came 3rd and rather controversially... shd av bn 2nd at d least.

pls take note

memagin ene oton olu ye nibowe o! aghan wo ohun t'olu tse bojawe... aghan Usobo nor fo tsitsi gin amarun tanor for. Otin Itsekiri dede mi kin agah!!!

Evestar200: @OP,,,is no longer olu of warri but olu of itsekiri,,so modify ur topic

see beef! when was it changed to Olu of Itsekiri dude....

Billyonaire: Now, GEJ has fully taken over the party machinery, let me add to your permutation that 45% of 21 million strong Lagosians are Igbos and mostly of voting age, so trust me, GEJ is taking Lagos Votes and by extension the SW considering ...

who says.... facts plssss.... besyds ur 45% igbos in lagos are enjoying d benefits a responsive govt