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Christistruth02:
Egbas own Abule Egba and Alimosho even part of NW Ikeja LG may be inside Egbaland

From the name alone you can already tell that Abule Egba is Egbaland

Egbas are not settlers in Lagos the Egba Homeland was originally from Fiditi after Oyo to the Lagos Lagoon

it was extensive. They lived beside Awori in their southernmost part

Great100000:
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/19/trump-ukraine-war-russia-could-have-made-a-deal

Visage24:
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF ADAOBI JENIFER ALAGWU

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUIgjXfryq4

Christistruth02:
Egbaland Stretched from Fiditi after Oyo to the Lagos Lagoon.

After Egba converged on Abeokuta they reclaimed all their Territories South of Abeokuta in the Ota war of 1842.

Alimosho and Abule Egba are part of Egbaland

Great100000:
Uba Sani Receives Over 500,000 Defectors To APC In Kaduna.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtlZFQtSgcg?si=medVlUmKYUx5riSz

Source:

Uba Sani Receives Over 500,000 Defectors To APC In Kaduna pic.twitter.com/DC3Qq0Hfjm

— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) February 16, 2025

Editorialtimes:
The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth have surged, reaching a historic probability threshold that has raised concerns among scientists and global space agencies. According to NASA’s Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS), the asteroid now has a 1 in 32 (3.1%) chance of impact, a sharp increase from earlier predictions.

Initially discovered in December 2024, its impact probability was 1.2% (1 in 83) before doubling to[b] 2.3% on February 7[/b], then rising to 2.6% earlier this week, and now hitting its highest recorded figure. These odds make 2024 YR4 the most dangerous asteroid currently tracked, surpassing even the 2004 predictions for Apophis, which had a 2.7% chance of striking Earth before later calculations ruled it out.



Lagos at Risk if Asteroid Strikes

Measuring between 131 and 295 feet in diameter, YR4 is large enough to generate an 8-megaton explosion, equivalent to 500 times the power of the Hiroshima atomic bomb.

Among the major cities in the asteroid’s projected trajectory is Lagos, Nigeria, one of the world’s most densely populated urban centers. With over 20 million residents, an impact on Lagos Island, Ikeja, or Victoria Island could result in catastrophic destruction, wiping out entire districts and severely affecting surrounding areas.



No Immediate Cause for Panic—Yet

Despite the alarming statistics, scientists urge the public not to panic.



Experts predict that the impact probability may continue to rise before eventually dropping to zero, as has been the case with many previously tracked asteroids.

To refine the risk assessment, NASA and the ESA will deploy the James Webb Space Telescope, using its infrared instruments to accurately measure the asteroid’s size and determine its exact trajectory.

The ESA confirmed that NASA, ESA, and other space agencies will analyze this data to assess the risk and prepare any necessary response measures.

Source: https://thebureau.com.ng/nasa-raises-alarm-over-city-killer-asteroid-2024-yr4-with-lagos-in-its-path/

chopnaira:
Exactly.

This is a fight between the two factions of APC in Lagos. The Mandate Group and the Justice Forum.

Odumbaku (Baba Eto belongs to the Mandate) while mostly the younger folks (including several LAHA members) belongs to the justice.

Obasa is from Lagos. Although his family are settlers in the Iju/Agege are in the 1800. He is not Awori by descent but Ijaiye/Egba. Ironically, several folks from the Ishaga, ogba, abules Egba, Agege e.t.c area supporting The new speaker (justice) are also Ijaiye/Egba settlers (from the sack of Ijaiye during kurunmi war. Pansan ti won fi na iyale lol. Politics is crazy.

There are Obasa in Iju area of lagos. Obasa is a general Yoruba name. You would find Obasa everywhere there are yorubas. From Kogi to Osun to Ogun to Lagos.

ogododo:
Olawale Olaleye What is cooking ? ? ?

*PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT*

*Greetings to Everyone,*

On behalf of myself, *Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Adekunle Obasa, and the Obasa Family of Ikemo Royal House Ojo Town, Ojo LGA, Lagos State.* I wish to address and clarify the recent malicious rumors circulating about my alleged dealings with *Hon. Mudashiru Obasa*.

I want to clarify to the public that I, *Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Adekunle Obasa,* born August 29, 1970, and a member of *the Obasa Family from Ojo Town, Ojo LGA, Lagos State,* I'm not connected with Mudashiru Obasa, who hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State, despite his role as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and he is not in any way connected to my family root of "Obasa" In Ojo LGA, Lagos State.


To prove that, I completed my primary education at St. Michael Primary School, Ojo Town and obtained my West African School Certificate from Awori College, Ojo Town, in 1989. I also hold a Diploma in Law from Lagos State University, Ojo Town.

My political career includes serving as a former member of the Nigerian National Assembly representing Ojo Constituency in the 8th and 9th National Assembly, Special Assistant to Hon. Oladipo Akinola Olaitan, and local government chairman of the PDP Union Group Caucus.

On the other hand, Mudashiru Obasa, born March 11, 1973, is known for his role as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly since 2015 and he's originally from Ogun State.

*The recent rumors falsely claim that Mudashiru Obasa has brokered a deal with me on behalf of Obasa family root to acquire a membership of the Obasa family root in Ojo Town for his gubernatorial ambitions in Lagos State for 2027 is untrue.* It has also been suggested that this deal involves Cardinal James Omolaja Odunmbaku, also from Ogun State who allegedly influenced Hon Mudashiru to bury his late father in Lagos to avoid the alleged error of the current Deputy governor remains their business as none of the Obasa family root members is in the know of this.

I want to also make it clear that these rumors are untrue, malicious, and unfounded.

There is no agreement or transaction involving Mudashiru Obasa and the Obasa family regarding the sale or transfer of family root for him to claim which sounds very funny and fraudulent.

If any concrete evidence emerges linking Mudashiru Obasa to these rumors, I will not hesitate to pursue legal action.

I also wish to emphasize that my focus is on representing my people effectively, and I am committed to them.

Thank you for your attention.

*Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Adekunle Obasa*
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chopnaira:
Nigeria’s transport sector is set for a revolution as the Lagos-Abuja High-Speed Bullet Train gains momentum, reducing travel time between both cities from 12 hours to just 2–3 hours.

The Director of Operations at Geofocus Consortium, Engineer Yinka Idris, in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, described the project as a milestone in Nigeria’s development. Idris lauded President Bola Tinubu’s administration for prioritising infrastructure and fostering Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to drive economic growth.

According to Idris, the bullet train will provide a faster, safer, and more efficient alternative to road travel.

Idris said that the initiative aligned with Tinubu’s vision of leveraging private sector expertise to deliver world-class infrastructure without overburdening public finances.

“Currently, travelers between Lagos and Abuja face long hours in traffic, safety concerns, and reduced productivity,” he said. He said that the project would significantly ease movement, enhance trade, and improve the overall business environment.

“As part of the development, ten smart cities with 10,000 housing units each will be built along the rail corridor.“An independent power plant will also be constructed to support the train and surrounding infrastructure,” he said.

Idris said that the Lagos-Abuja bullet train is expected to create thousands of jobs during construction and after completion.

He said that the initiative aligned with Tinubu’s commitment to reducing unemployment and fostering economic prosperity through major infrastructure projects.

“With feasibility studies completed and proof of funds secured, the project now awaits approvals from the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) before construction begins,” he said.

Idris said that the construction phase is expected to last between 48 and 52 months


He said its completion would promote the project as Nigeria’s largest-ever PPP-driven initiative and a benchmark for transport infrastructure across Africa.

Beyond transportation, Idris said the bullet train would reduce road congestion, lower carbon emissions, and extend the lifespan of highways.

He said that such would represent a major step toward sustainable and environmentally friendly infrastructure development.

“As Nigeria moves closer to realizing this dream, citizens can anticipate a future of seamless travel, improved quality of life, and enhanced economic opportunities under President Tinubu’s leadership,” he added.

https://guardian.ng/news/lagos-abuja-bullet-train-to-cut-travel-time-to-three-hours/

Topman7:
Has Nigeria Turned A Corner? Investors Think So
Nigeria’s fortunes appear to be looking up after nearly two years of painful economic reforms that triggered a cost-of-living crisis.

Improved security in its main oil-producing region has boosted earnings from crude, which generates about 80% of foreign-exchange inflows.

Daily output averaged 1.54 million barrels in January, a four-year high and exceeding the West African nation’s OPEC+ quota.

The pickup in revenue has helped stabilize the naira that plunged about 70% against the dollar since June 2023, when the central bank started allowing it to trade more freely.

Investors have taken note.

The extra yield they demand to hold the country’s dollar debt has fallen to a five-year low. And the main stock index is up 11% since the beginning of December, triple the gain posted by the MSCI developing-world equities index.

Nigeria, meanwhile, looks set to regain the mantle of Africa’s biggest economy (it currently ranks fourth) when the national statistics agency releases rebased figures next month. Gross domestic product is expected to be revised upward to almost $500 billion.

The release of overhauled inflation data on Tuesday was another boon. The measure fell to 24.5% from almost 35% a month before.

That could offer the central bank scope to trim its key interest rate when it meets on Thursday, giving consumer spending and the economy another lift.

The good news hasn’t come a moment too soon for President Bola Tinubu, whose attempts to steady the government’s finances have sent food and fuel prices soaring, and exacerbated hardship in a country where more than half the population lives below the poverty line.

Challenges remain to keep up the momentum, but the long-flailing economy does have a far better look.


https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-02-18/next-africa-has-nigeria-turned-a-corner-investors-think-so

aswani:
First paragraph, I can indeed confirm that your stance on this and other matters is as you said. On reflection, the word "sugercoat" I used is not appropriate. I can't remember the right word now and it might come to me in time. "Brutally honest" maybe?!

I also didn't read the person you were responding to, which I guess would have put your post in context.

For the above things, I apologise.

In my defence (and opinion), crimes in Ogun state as reported on here and other outlets lately have seemingly (and dissapointingly) increased to high levels and regardless of the state of origin of the perpetrators, Abiodun must start being as visibly proactive as Soludo before it completely gets out of hand (if it hasn't already). That was really the thrust of my admittedly on reflection, not so well put forward argument.

I accept I don't have statistics to put to you to prove the above plus other states still have stuff happening too.

Also, I believe "cross border raiders" from the Republic of Benin might be involved in some of the crimes stated in Ogun state, not just the people you mentioned (hopefully you don't get to consumed in fighting certain people off as I expect you will receive some feedback over it).

Anyway, I wish you a good day. Thanks once more for your insightful analysis and clear breakdown. We won't always agree on everything but your civility is priceless considering what one has to wade through on here.

chiomarita:
The traditional wedding between actress Regina Daniels and businessman/politician Ned Nwoko, took place in Ogwashi-Alor in Delta state today May 28th.

Regina’s mum, Rita, was on hand to join other elders to give out her hand in marriage. One barrister Jude Ojeogwu who claims to be Regina’s dad was not in attendance but Regina looks so sad.

Regina, 20, is now the 6th wife of the 59 year old billionaire.

Will this marriage last?

more photos @ https://pearlsnews.com/regina-daniel-looks-so-sad-as-she-becoomes-6th-wife-to-billionaire-businessman-ned-nwoko/

Goodvibes007:
Not the first time. Some skull miners arrested not long ago in Ogun state were also also from Anambra and Imo.

TimeManager:
https://dailytrust.com/leaked-memo-shows-dss-was-invited-to-lagos-assembly/

Christistruth00:
But that was the War in Which the Alaafin was killed

The Crown prince of Oyo and Eleduwe the Bariba King were also killed in that War

Oshogbo of 1840 and the Jalumi war were the real deal

At the Oshogbo War the Fulani Jihad fled all the Way to Kebbi without Stopping and Oyo People Crossed the Niger and settled in Towns all the Way to Mokwa though the Oyo and Ibadan Army remained at Jebba and didn’t Cross the Niger because they didn’t know what to expect on the other Side

The Fulani Jihad had reached kebbi before stopping because they thought the Ibadan Warriors were still Pershing them

Later on when the Emir of Kontagora started issuing threats the Oyos that gasped settled in Towns and Villages all the way to Mokwa moved back across the River Niger to the Jebba Area for safety

The Fulani quietly smuggled themselves back into Ilorin while the Yorubas was busy beating themselves up in the Kiriji War years later on and still yet the Ibadan Army still managed to inflict the Calamitous defeat of the Jalumi War on Ilorin again while the Ibadan were fighting War on 5 fronts


Aare Ogunmola of Ibadan was something else, fighting Ogedengbe and the Ekiti Parapo on one Side, beating up Ilorin on the Other, fighting Egba and Ijebu on another front at the same time as keeping Ijaye and Dahomey in Check and Ogunmola never lost any War

How did Ogunmola even manage to Sleep?

It could only have been the Grace of God towards the Yoruba it was a near impossible feat


OduduwaR how come i who you accused of being Bororo Fulani is now the one correcting your Yoruba History ?

The war that sent shockwaves into the heart of the old Sokoto caliphate was not Osogbo war of 1840. It was the Alaafin Oluewu's war of 1830.
This was not a war between Ilorin and Oyo...it was a war between Sokoto caliphate and Yorùbá nation in coalition with Baribas. Most of the powerful Yorùbá warrior kings and Warlords that would later prove their legends were involved in this war.

The Phalanx a coalition of vast soliders under the commands of Alaafin Oluewu, prince Atiba of Ago Oja (who would later be the next king after Oluewu), Baale of Ogbomoso, Onikoyi, Eleduwe (A king in one of the Bariba kingdoms) Jato(a general in the Borgu army whose earlier campaigns against the Futa jalon earned him a reputation). Baale of Iseyin and Baale of Saki. Kurumi of Ijaye also joined the ranks with his private militia (at this time,he was a provincial ruler).

They camped at a place called Otefan. The leaders of the expedition were Oluewu of Oyo and Eleduwe of Burgu. The Eleduwe trusted all the lesser generals. Under his command but Alaafin did not trust some of his, including of Ogbomoso and Onikoyi (Onikoyi had a long history of being controversial. He was one of the first provincial rulers of Oyo to pledge allegiance to the Emir of Ilorin)... Oluewu was careful not to put them in strategic sections in the military formations.

Sultan Belo of Sokoto (son of usman Dan Fodio) sent a much larger army of 17 warlords and their soldiers under the command of Esugoyi(ruler of the vassal state of Rabbah) to meet with much smaller army of the Emir of Ilorin. He hoped for victory in a decisive battle against Oyo and obsession to extend to the coast. The army he sent was so large that the coalition army of Oyo was outnumbered twelve to one.

Usual battle Phalanx of the southwest at the time was usually divided into three. A Phalanx stays at the center, one to the right and another to the left(this formation was usually followed religously during....that Lisabi of Egbaland used the positions to confer military titles in his militia. The Jaguna commanded the army at the center,Lukotun commanded the right flank and Lukosi commanded the left flank). In this battle,the Eleduwe fought at the center with his battle-hardened warriors.

Oluewu fought from the right and lesser rulers manned the Phalanx to the left. Eleduwe was the instant hero of the battle. As he suppressed the enemy from the center, he sent soldiers to fill the ranks on each sides at the same time to force the enemy Into the center. From the center, they greatly slaughtered the Fulani warriors and broke their ranks. They fled in different directions with the coalition army routing them as they fled and slaughtering them in thousands. As the Fulani nobles took to hero...they delegated horsemen to confront the enemies pursuing them to slow them down using the calvary advantage as they escaped. The victory was decisive but came with its casualties as well, Eleduwe lost his son in the war.

After this war,the Sokoto caliphate gave up on annexing Yorùbáland and the combats went back to tensions between Ilorin and Oyo.

Culled from: https://twitter.com/tyewoolove/status/1387737973907726337

I think Fulanis tried again twice with Ilorin Emirate after the fall of Oyo during the Oshogbo and Jalumi wars but they were defeated by Ibadan army.

Dogalmighty17:
Mr Bruce is a sore embarrassment. Someone of his level of exposure knows that lie detector tests have long been panned and widely regarded as inaccurate. No court of law will admit the findings of a lie detector into record. Bruce knows this. He is just trying to pull wool over the eyes of Nigerians.

aswani:
Baba wabavan, with this we must slightly disagree.

Unless the news is manufactured on here and in other outlets, without a shadow of a doubt and in my humble opinion, there is something worrying about the levels of crime and criminality in both Ogun and Anambra states.

Incredibly, these two states have citizens that are not just well read, like somewhere like Ekiti for example, but also quite sophisticated.

Yet the fetishness, which exists in every state, and in Benin for example, used to alarmingly be on display from house to house, is through the roof.

Soludo seems to realise it has gotten out of hand and is thankfully going after it (in the event of which the level of the rot is on full display), Dapo Abiodun on the other hand is playing Nero.

We shouldn't look to sugarcoat things, those two states are outliers particularly compared to neighbouring states and there is no excuse.

My humble take sha

GLeesMODEL:
Nollywood Actress, Imade Osawaru Celebrates Birthday Amidst Loads Of Gifts


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1pbOL5G97I

Nollywood screen diva, very beautiful and sassy Imade Osawaru has marked her birthday at her compound in Lagos, attracting topnotch entertainers, from the film to music and comedy industry.

She was also showered with loads of gifts from friends, colleagues and fans among which is a diamond bracelet from Obi’s Gallary.

A native of Ugha Okhuoihe, Uhunmwond Local government area Benin city of Edo state, the award winning actress has featured in numerous movies, which including, A fool for trust, Last affair, Sweet mama’s house, king of kings, the gate man, exhausted, my village bride and many others.

During the event, her friends took turns to give beautiful testimonies about her.

They were all in agreement that she is an Industrious hard-working lady who sees no limit to how far she can go in life. She was also praised for her excellent interpretative skills of roles in the movie set which stands her out.

Imade is said to be a lady with a beautiful heart who strives to see the smile of others especially the downtrodden members of the society.

She expressed gratitude to her friends, colleagues and fans for coming out in their numbers to celebrate her, praying for God's blessings upon her

Among those in attendance includes, Yaw of Wazobia FM, CEO Obi's Gallery, Ese Eriata of Bbnaija, Lolo of Whitedeck Resort, Nollywood Director Saheed Apanpa, Boma Akpore of BBN, Nollywood Actor Roxy Antak, Bryan Emmanuel, Jenny Uzoma and Chioma Nwosu etc; Nigeria music industry Chinko Ekun, Fiokee, Codestboi and Kraytv etc; Naijahoodrep s1 winner Jenniesimpss.

https://leadership.ng/nollywood-actress-imade-osawaru-celebrates-birthday-amid-loads-of-gifts/

kushme:
One funny thing with coin base. Fundamentals no straight forward, any influencial person can just say anything and whoop, everything go up then crash after few bullish candles. Currencies, indices, commodities and bonds don't work like that.

FreeStuffsNG:
Low-budget Trump He thrives in chaos but doesn't know when to stop.

If you suffer from inferiority complex and think low of African leaders, cure yourself of the ignorance and low self esteem by watching the Aljazeera documentary on this Argentina President. Until I watched that documentary, I never knew Presidency in any nation can go that low. Even his dog was placed above his people in that documentary. You will be shocked to know that he is an economist o.smh.

obedience4:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9x9j89evxo

PressMyButton:
Prices of essential commodities like rice, flour, milk, beans, and spaghetti have crashed by over 40 per cent in Kano, following the Federal Government’s intervention.

The Chairman, of Singer Market, Junaidu Zakari, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen on Monday.

He explained that the government window gave importers opportunity to bring in some essential commodities like rice, cooking oil, and spaghetti, forcing the prices of commodities to reduce in Kano.

“There is no gainsaying that the credit truly must go to the Federal Government and indeed our marketers who adhered to the government policy of importing the stipulated commodities, making them available and resulting in the over 40 percent reduction of their prices,” he said.

Zakari noted that the removal of duties on about 43 items and the subsequent supplies of rice that were sold at N40,000 helped the marketers flood the markets .

He said rice, which was sold at about N120,000, now crashed to less than N80,000, and spaghetti which was sold at N20,000 is now selling at N14,000.

“Even flour that was sold at N90,000, is mow selling in the markets at about N70,000 while 50kg oil that was sold at almost a N100,000 is now selling at N70,000 while flour is now less than N70,000,” he added.

He said the problem they have is with sugar whose prices refused to come down but they are talking to the producers of Dangote and BUA sugar who are the major suppliers of the products.

Zakari also accused Master Bakers of refusing to reduce the prices of bread, though flour prices have been greatly reduced in all Kano markets.

“We have an association which engaged the Chairman of the Master Bakers but he told us that they can’t do otherwise because their association has only 20% of bread sellers while 80% are not their members, so they can’t control them,” he explained.

Zakari commended the Federal and Kano State Governments for ensuring that the prices of the essential commodities have greatly reduced.
https://punchng.com/food-prices-crash-by-40-in-kano-says-market-leader/?amp

GLeesMODEL:
Nollywood Actress, Imade Osawaru Celebrates Birthday Amidst Loads Of Gifts


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1pbOL5G97I

Nollywood screen diva, very beautiful and sassy Imade Osawaru has marked her birthday at her compound in Lagos, attracting topnotch entertainers, from the film to music and comedy industry.

She was also showered with loads of gifts from friends, colleagues and fans among which is a diamond bracelet from Obi’s Gallary.

A native of Ugha Okhuoihe, Uhunmwond Local government area Benin city of Edo state, the award winning actress has featured in numerous movies, which including, A fool for trust, Last affair, Sweet mama’s house, king of kings, the gate man, exhausted, my village bride and many others.

During the event, her friends took turns to give beautiful testimonies about her.

They were all in agreement that she is an Industrious hard-working lady who sees no limit to how far she can go in life. She was also praised for her excellent interpretative skills of roles in the movie set which stands her out.

Imade is said to be a lady with a beautiful heart who strives to see the smile of others especially the downtrodden members of the society.

She expressed gratitude to her friends, colleagues and fans for coming out in their numbers to celebrate her, praying for God's blessings upon her

Among those in attendance includes, Yaw of Wazobia FM, CEO Obi's Gallery, Ese Eriata of Bbnaija, Lolo of Whitedeck Resort, Nollywood Director Saheed Apanpa, Boma Akpore of BBN, Nollywood Actor Roxy Antak, Bryan Emmanuel, Jenny Uzoma and Chioma Nwosu etc; Nigeria music industry Chinko Ekun, Fiokee, Codestboi and Kraytv etc; Naijahoodrep s1 winner Jenniesimpss.

https://leadership.ng/nollywood-actress-imade-osawaru-celebrates-birthday-amid-loads-of-gifts/

Heromaniaa:
I did this while I was in Nigeria. I prepared a kid in year five for his Primary checkpoint English and his elder brother for his GCSE. And I often prepared others for IELTS. The pay was reasonable considering the exchange rate and it was even more affordable for the parents as they're not obligated to pay minimum wage. So it's a win win!

nlfpmod:
Some Nigerians who live abroad now get lesson teachers for their kids from Nigeria to help boost their children's grades in school.

The lesson is done online via zoom.

What do you think about this kind of style?