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Politics / Five Top Inaccuracies And Fallacies Of Gbadebo Vivour-rhodes’ Rhetoric by JerryLekki: 12:45pm On Mar 17, 2023 |
Campaigns for the 2023 governorship elections in Lagos are now done and it was as feverish as it was vociferous. Various rhetoric were deployed by many of the parties, with some unfortunately going below the acceptable level of clannishness in civilized circles. One interesting thing of note is the rhetoric of the Labour Party candidate, Gbadebo Vivour-Rhodes (GRV), a returnee millennial, who continued in his rhetoric that he deployed in his previous failed shots at getting into public office, first at KOWA party in 2017, and PDP in 2019 and 2022. It has become imperative to point out some inaccuracies in his narratives, as they continue to gain a wider audience amongst those who lack knowledge of the proper Yoruba, Lagos Island, and Lagos State history for posterity. Here are five of such: 1) Lagos Island history is not Lagos State history: Hearing GRV talk about the history of Lagos while talking about his family history, you will think he is talking about the history of Lagos state. Lagos Island and its environs were the Federal Capital Territory. Everything from Surulere-Jibowu axis were in the Western Region until 1967 when Lagos State was created. If you compare the land size of the FCT in the Lagos State, it is roughly 10%. Thus, Lagos Island is just one of the five divisions that make up Lagos State. So, Awolowo and Akintola developed most of Lagos, not FG. 2) Aworis and Isale Eko are not the only Lagosians of Lagos state: Given that Western Region got up to Yaba, there are a spread of other Yorubas that are not Aworis in the new Lagos State. In fact, there is no ethnic group present in Ogun State that doesn’t have ancestral lands in Lagos State. Thus, a citizen of Lagos can be simultaneously a citizen of Ogun or even Ondo State, given his or her relationship with their ethnic headquarters. An Awori man from Ijanikin is also a citizen of Ado Odo in Ogun State, as that is the Awori people headquarters. Same relationship exists across board. Have you ever wondered why there is an Ikoyi in Lagos and also Osun states? Where Abule Egba got his name? Jibowu is an Egba name for instance. Erelu of Lagos (Island) holds a high aboriginal title in Abeokuta. Madam Efunroye Tinubu was Iyalode of Abeokuta while being a top citizen of Lagos Island. Blame the Military for separating people across state lines 3) He is not an indigenous Lagosian but a descendant of slaves absorbed into Lagos: GRV ancestors are returnee slaves who got rescued in the 1800s after the abolition of transatlantic slavery. Many of the people rescued could not trace their original homestead (which may have been destroyed due to the various internecine wars) and thus continued with their acquired foreign names. Many of the ones who could trace their origins reverted to their family names. So many of the Lagos Island folks who bear foreign names are of this stock. Because their forbears had foreign education earlier than others, they form the bulwark of the people agitating for self-rule. Doesn’t mean that they have higher pedigree than the Aromires, Dosunmus, Onirus etc who they met on the Island. 4) Lateef Jakande origin is from Kwara state: Listening or reading GRV’s tirades against people and politicians of Lagos state with ancestral lands in other Yoruba states, you will see that he never mentions Baba Kekere, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. In fact, he always reserves a section of his tirades against Yorubas in Lagos for special accolades on the best governor in the history of Nigeria (my opinion). He will conveniently leave out the fact that Baba is of the Igbomina stock in present Kwara State. Thus, one begins to wonder who his grouse is with. My suspicion is that some people feel slighted that due to their progenitors being earliest independence advocates, they should be running Lagos state. 5) Other Nigerians outside the Yorubas have contested and won elections in Lagos and appointed into positions: To the best of my knowledge, people of other ethnic nationalities aside Yorubas have been elected and appointed in Lagos State without any significant untowardness, but hearing GRV say it (or post it on social media), you would think that Honourable Rita Orji doesn’t exist. She has represented Lagos State at the House of Representatives and is in Labour Party with him. She’s not the only one. Many others have represented Lagos at the national and state house of assembly. There are also people like Joe Igbokwe and Ben Akabueze who have served in various appointed capacities in Lagos. Why does he never mention any non-Yorubas when he is listing the names of successful Lagos politicians whose origins are not indigenous Lagos? E get why. Unfortunately, I would not be voting in Lagos State this election cycle. I enjoin every stakeholder to ensure that the election holds in a free and fair manner devoid of intimidation and violence. Eko o ni baje! O ba je ti!
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Health / Re: Amuwo Odofin LGA Reportedly Replace Medical Staff At PHC With Private Companies by JerryLekki: 2:56pm On Feb 17, 2022 |
Come to think of it, was it the private companies that was collecting COVID-19 samples at the height of the pandemic or the real medical staff? 7 Likes |
Politics / Re: Pandora Papers: Inside Peter Obi’s Secret Businesses — And How He Broke The Law by JerryLekki: 8:37am On Oct 04, 2021 |
mybiz234: A notorious tax evader and liar is exposed and all the reactions has been "What of" and "If". No condemnation of the thief. Nigerians deserve the madness this country does to you guys 1 Like |
Health / Re: Moderna Vaccine More Effective Against Delta Than Pfizer And Johnson & Johnson by JerryLekki: 7:25pm On Sep 15, 2021 |
donprinyo: Lmaoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, The polio vaccine and the chicke pox own you collected as a kid nko? Bolo 1 Like |
Family / Re: Marriage Registry Certificate Acceptability by JerryLekki: 10:18pm On Sep 05, 2021 |
Mannymanny: Go to the Ministry's website. You can find the information there. |
Family / Re: Marriage Registry Certificate Acceptability by JerryLekki: 10:06pm On Sep 05, 2021 |
Yes. It has been used many times by many people. If you are still not satisfied, you can do a conversion process at the Ministry of Interior easily to get Ikoyi-level. No need to stress everyone. |
Foreign Affairs / Throwback: France's Macron Blasts Guinea's Conde For Power Grab by JerryLekki: 9:58pm On Sep 05, 2021 |
In light of today's coup in Guinea and some insinuations that the French authorities have a hand in it, I remembered this news piece and decided to share. Given that the coup leader is said to be a former French Legionnaire, do you agree with these insinuations?
https://www.reuters.com/article/guinea-election-france-idUSL8N2I63NY
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Career / Re: Dilemma: Advise From Experienced Bankers Needed by JerryLekki: 6:51am On Aug 14, 2021 |
If you don't go to Kaduna and they sack you nko? |
Education / Need Help With Your Social Sciences Project? Check This by JerryLekki: 12:57pm On Jun 24, 2021 |
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Politics / Re: SON Confiscates Stuffed Substandard Tyres Worth About ₦600 Million by JerryLekki: 5:48am On May 05, 2021 |
Let them donate it for Pyrolysis |
Health / Physicians Ask Ogun To Extend Teach Scheme To Healthcare Sector by JerryLekki: 5:38am On May 05, 2021 |
Health practitioners have asked Ogun State government to use its TEACh programme in the education sector, to reduce the increasing workload of health workers in the state’s primary health care system They also want the primary healthcare development board be excluded from the ban on ad-hoc appointments Members of the State Branch of Association of Public Health Physicians made the call during a courtesy visit to the chairman of the Ogun State Local Government Service Commission, Mrs Olubukola Onabanjo in her office at Oke Mosan, Abeokuta The association’s chairman, Doctor D. Adesanya, says there is the need to extend teach programme to the primary healthcare system, because of the increasing workload of health workers in the sector He explains that the last major employment into the senior cadre in the primary healthcare system, was in 2007, adding that those who retired in the system in the last five to ten years, have not been replaced Adesanya says the development had resulted into health workers in the system working 24 hours for two to three weeks The association also asks the state government to allow candidates who failed conversion tests three years ago, to retake the examination to increase the number of officials in the senior cadre. https://www.rockcityfmradio.com/physicians-ask-ogun-to-extend-teach-scheme-to-healthcare-sector/ cc Lalasticlala Mynd44
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: The Origin Of The European Super League Idea - Naptu2 by JerryLekki: 5:53am On Apr 22, 2021 |
David Dein first proposed it in November 1992 1 Like
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Politics / Re: Ogun PDP: Kashamu, Adebutu Factions Reunite; Vow To Unseat APC In 2023 by JerryLekki: 5:52am On Apr 22, 2021 |
Please join me and laugh at these guys. Be like dem still never serious 19 Likes 2 Shares |
Politics / Ogun PDP: Kashamu, Adebutu Factions Reunite; Vow To Unseat APC In 2023 by JerryLekki: 5:51am On Apr 22, 2021 |
The political infighting between members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State appears to have been laid to rest as loyalists of Late Buruji Kashamu and Hon. Ladi Adebutu sheathed their swords. https://dailypost.ng/2021/04/21/ogun-pdp-kashamu-adebutu-factions-reunite-vow-to-unseat-apc-in-2023/ 1 Like
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Family / Re: Shobolabasa: Ogun Secondary School Where Students Hold Sex Parties by JerryLekki: 4:29am On Mar 24, 2021 |
esthel: Didn't you read that they stoned the police? They must have learnt that from their elder ones during #EndSARS. This country is just turnioniown |
Politics / VIDEO: Gbajabiamila Lauds Gov Dapo Abiodun On Road Infrastructure, Health Care by JerryLekki: 4:19am On Mar 24, 2021 |
The Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has praised Abiodun’s giant strides in rehabilitation of roads and health facilities, saying: “You used to be Mr. Road, but you are now also Mr. Health. We are noticing your efforts in Abuja.” He made the call in Abeokuta during the commissioning of Muhammadu Buhari International Conference and Tele-Medicine Hall at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba. WATCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7SNslVevCg |
Celebrities / Re: Dagrin Music Mate "Lala" Dies Months After Completing MSc Program (PICS) by JerryLekki: 4:15am On Mar 24, 2021 |
That damned song is cursed gaskiya. That song with Dagrin about sleeping and not waking up |
Business / Re: #paysharpsharp: Frank Edoho, Others Excited About New Payment System by JerryLekki: 11:25am On Mar 12, 2021 |
More. Watch out for the launch on Monday, March 15, 2021. And thank me later
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Business / #paysharpsharp: Frank Edoho, Others Excited About New Payment System by JerryLekki: 11:22am On Mar 12, 2021 |
Former Who Wants To Be a Millionaire presenter and celebrated journalist, Frank Edoho has joined other Nigerians on Twitter in talking about a new payment system being introduced to Nigeria. Edoho stated via twitter, with the hashtag, #PaySharpSharp, that he wondered what the next payment system will bring after Nigerians have transitioned from paying for everything with cash to using technology and innovation. The hashtag #PaySharpSharp refers to a new innovation in payments launching in Nigeria this March. Called NQR, it is a payment system where you can simply pay for goods and services just by scanning a QR code with your banking mobile App. Many social media users are also excited and say they hope it will be reliable, quick, easy to use and give instant value to business owners when it is rolled out on Monday, March 15th 2021.
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Politics / Re: Tambuwal: PDP Governors Will Support FG To Fight Insecurity by JerryLekki: 10:58am On Mar 12, 2021 |
So why has the Bauchi PDP governors been defending herdsmen with AK 47 and Matawalle the Zamfara governor paying the bandits to buy more guns? Why is Sheikh Gumi, a known PDP supporter canvassing support for the criminals? |
Politics / Re: PPPRA Deletes N212 Per Litre Petrol Template From Website by JerryLekki: 10:43am On Mar 12, 2021 |
The heat on social media alone ehn. But we have to ask ourselves what we really want in this country. Last year when international oil prices went down and cost of fuel went down, una no dey shout say government wan kill una o. If you enjoy while the price dey down, you gats suffer it when the price dey up |
Politics / Ogun Gets New 18km Gas Pipeline System by JerryLekki: 6:37pm On Mar 03, 2021 |
A new 18-kilometre gas pipeline has been launched in Ogun State. The 150 million standard cubic feet per day of gas (mmscfd) pipeline runs from Ibefun to Rite Foods Ltd’s large-scale factory in Ososa. The pipeline was built by Axxela Ltd through its subsidiary, Transit Gas Nigeria Ltd (TGNL) in partnership with the Nigerian Gas Marketing Company Ltd (NGMC). Speaking at the inauguration, Axxela Chief Executive Officer Bolaji Osunsanya said: “Axxela/NGMC pioneered gas distribution in the greater Lagos area, and our current positioning enables us to increase our industrial and commercial client footprint across the south-western corridor. “By providing the gas advantage, we are enabling the development of self-sustaining industrial clusters to bolster Nigeria’s industrialisation and socio-economic empowerment.” The project is under the Sagamu Gas Distribution Zone (SGDZ), a joint venture between NGMC and TGNL (the NGMC/TGNL JV), which began operations in 2019 by delivering gas to growing industrial users. On the NGMC/TGNL JV and the new pipeline grid, NGMC Managing Director Faruk Usman said: “The SGDZ will contribute to the development of Sagamu and its environs by facilitating industrial growth, cleaner energy generation and fostering community employment through gas availability.” https://thenationonlineng.net/ogun-gets-18km-gas-pipeline-system/ |
Politics / Herdsmen: Abiodun Deploys Joint Squad To Yewa Area by JerryLekki: 10:38pm On Mar 02, 2021 |
Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun has handed patrol vehicles over to the Joint Security Intervention Squad (JSIS) to secure lives and property in Yewa (Ogun West Senatorial District) axis of the state against further attacks by suspected killer herdsmen. JSIS was constituted two weeks ago by the State Government in response to the recent farmers/ herders clashes in Yewa Ketu area. Members were drawn from the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Police, Department of State Security Service (DSS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The security vehicles, comprising 10 operational vans and 20 motorcycles equipped with communication gadgets, were received by Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of JSIS Operations, DCP Ahmed Abdullahi, at a ceremony attended by the security chiefs in the state Abiodun charged operatives of the JSIS to make optimal use of the equipment for protection of the state, hinting personnel of the South West Security Networks (SWSN) code named “Amotekun” will soon be deployed to reinforce JSIS. He emphasised that equipping the taskforce with necessary working tools is more important than setting it up. The Governor warned against ascribing crime to any ethnic nationality but addressing and treating criminals with appropriate provisions of the law. https://thenationonlineng.net/herdsmen-abiodun-deploys-joint-squad-to-yewa/ 3 Likes
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Politics / Ogun Creating More Industrial Clusters For Investors, Says Gov. Abiodun by JerryLekki: 5:13pm On Mar 02, 2021 |
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, says his administration is creating different industrial clusters across the state to provide conducive environment for more investors to berth in state. Prince Abiodun, who stated this when he received the management of Mikano International Limited, on a courtesy visit to his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, expressed satisfaction that the state would soon be open for industrial revolution. He stated that aside the Agbara industrial cluster, others would be sited along the Epe-Ijebu-Ode axis, Magboro and the Interchange axis. He said, "We are creating different industrial clusters around the state. Before, we had the Agbara industrial clusters and now we have the new interchange. We have identified different other clusters, we have what we call Ijebu Cluster, which will be along the Epe-Ijebu-Ode road. Remo Cluster somewhere around the agro airport that is coming up. We have the Magboro Cluster which is around MFM." The Governor noted that his administration embarked on massive road infrastructure and had also created an Energy and Electricity Board to identify locations where gas pipelines could be extended to. He pointed out that with good roads and availability of gas, the state would be open for industrial revolution. Abiodun said, "This administration is investors-friendly. As a matter of fact, our vision is very specific and targeted towards bringing investors and creating an enabling environment for investors in the state. "We are ready for business, whatever you think this administration can do for you, be rest assured that we will do it for you, we look forward to partnering with you, be rest assured about that. Anything that we can do to make the state more conducive for people like yourself, be rest assured that we will do that." While calling on the company to apply for land, the Governor said his administration has put in place the Ogun State Investment Promotion Agency and the Business Environment Council to make siting of business hitch-free. In his remarks, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mikano International Limited, Mofid Karameh, acknowledged the State's delibrate attempt at making the business environment conducive for investors. He called on the state government to help the company in its efforts at expanding into the food, beverages, syringes and disposable facemask and automobiles. Mr. Karameh later presented cartons of disposable facemask made by Mikano and a patrol van assembled in the state to the Governor. https://www.independent.ng/ogun-creating-industrial-clusters-across-state-abiodun/
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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Medical Lab Technicians And Sonographer Needed by JerryLekki: 12:14am On Feb 28, 2021 |
Is there accommodation provided? |
Crime / Re: Teenage Boy Caught Stealing, Stripped And Beaten (Pictures) by JerryLekki: 12:19am On Feb 20, 2021 |
donprincebigt: All the other crimes he's going to commit, all the pains he's going to cause, you are partly responsible now. 1 Like |
Car Talk / Re: I was Locked up, Extorted And Harrassed By Police In Aba Over Lagos Number Plate by JerryLekki: 5:22pm On Dec 31, 2020 |
Ikpumbe1: The next person they do it to will be on your head. Use that N30k to sue them personally and the whole Police Force. That's what Oyinbos did that made their country have sense. 5 Likes |
Religion / Re: "Vilifying Kumuyi Over #JusticeForDonDavis Is Uncalled For" - Reno Omokri by JerryLekki: 5:14pm On Dec 31, 2020 |
It's okay to blame Jonathan or Buhari for the actions of a rogue DPO or Police Commissioner he's probably never seen or met with #ENDSars (Which I supported) But it's not okay to blame Kumuyi for his silence at the actions of his workers. This hypocrisy shaa. |
Celebrities / Kiki Mordi's Accuser, Oge Obidiebube Reportedly Commits Suicide by JerryLekki: 3:48pm On Dec 13, 2020 |
In a sad development in the ethics allegations surrounding the acclaimed BBC Sex-For-Grade documentary in Nigeria Universities, a young journalist Oge Obidiebube has reportedly committed suicide by drinking two bottles of the banned insecticide, Sniper today December 13, 2020. This follows days of incessant abuse and comments by the fans, friends and associate of a famed member of the Nigerian Feminist Coalition, Kiki Mordi on social media. Oge had earlier insinuated via posts on social media that she was the one who did the heavy lifting on the award-winning Sex-For-Grades documentary while Kiki was getting all the awards, praises and financial grants as a fall out of the documentary. This claim was corroborated by respected journalists Kemi Olunloyo and Ruona Meyer. Ruona in the past days came on social media to drag Kiki to do the right thing while Kemi, had called Kiki out for the same ethical blunder as far back as November, 2019. After days of hot heavy debate on the case on twitter, Oge posted a video suggesting she was contemplating suicide on social media alongside other posts and her friend, Josh (@joshbillzz) said he was going to check on her. An hour later, he posted that she has died after taking two cans of Sniper and being rejected by two hospitals. (see Screenshots) Kiki has yet to react to these unfortunate turn of events We’ve found Oge God she’s lifeless �https://twitter.com/joshbillzz/status/1338125630781710337?s=19 She took two bottle of sniper God �https://twitter.com/joshbillzz/status/1338128678232973312?s=19 2 Likes 1 Share
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Politics / Villagers Kick As Ogun State Government Demolishes Houses, Shrines by JerryLekki: 3:03pm On Dec 02, 2020 |
https://penpushing.com.ng/villagers-kick-as-ogun-state-government-demolishes-houses-shrines/ cc lalasticlala Mynd44 Dominique |
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