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The chief of the palace guards waved to Ero who in company of Aifuwa and Idomwina stood aside from the others and spoke in low tones.
A curtain was opened and the delegates all stood up but they were directed to the main palace room where they all sat.
'Kabîosi' The king most senior attendant said waving his horsetail as the king walked into the palace with two guards on his both sides.
'Ero!' the king said
'Kabîosi' Ero and the delegates said prostrating on the ground
'You are welcome' king Oduduwa said 'Ero this one you came with these people, hope you are not here for my daughter?
Because I'm not giving her to you' he added as everyone burst out laughing
'Give them wine to drink' the king tokd the attendants
The maidens served wines to all the delegates with a calabash except for the Elders who they served with lion's skin tightly stretched in a cylinder shape.
'You must be hungry' the king said
'Nobody comes to my palace hungry'
'Serve them good food' he said pullig his robes to his sides
The delegates ate to their fill, Ero was impressed with the way the servant co-ordinated themselves. 'Do the king know why they came' he thought or is he using foresight Ero couldn't tell.
'So why are you here' the king voice switched to a mild baritone which woke Ero from his thought.
'Khhhm... Uhm' Ero cleared his throat 'Long live the king'
'Ise!' the delegates said
'Oh king! When a sheep is lost, it needs it's shepherd to direct it home. A tender chicken needs to be shown it's house before it can decide for itself'
'True' the king said nodding his head
'A hunter never goes to the forest without learning form the masters except he wants to explain to lions how he got bitten by a goat'
'Ero, you are confusing me. What do you want' the king said
'When a child starts to stand, he needs his parents support to make him stand on his feet unless he wants to fall down, we are your children and we need you to give us your support'
'I don't remember when I gave birth to you or any of these gentlemen here. Get clearer, Ero'
'Kabiyesi, our people are suffering, our land is in chaos we are even forced to pay for fetching water from our stream that mother nature has given us freely'
'What am I supposed to do? Fight wars against your invaders?'
'No kabiyesi it's more than that. We need a leader'
'No!' Oduduwa thundered
'I would not leave my palace here and go to Igodomigodo'
'Please! Kabiyesi' the delegates prostrated
'You want me to include Igodomigodo as part of Ife and rule?'
'Yes'
The king stood up walked a pace and two looked around, raise his flowing robe with his left hand, then stop suddenly and went to his throne and starts nodding his head.
'You want me to rule you' he muttered
The delegates looked at each other without saying a word.
'I can't' he said breaking the silence
'What about if we pray you, your son?'
'My son?' he asked
'Yes kabiyesi'
'None of my son can rule a kingdom like Igodomigodo and besides all of them except the youngest one are not with me in the palace'
'The youngest?' Ero said
'Yes he is just a growing man, not sure he can lead a street now'
'Kabiyesi, let him come and help us we'll treat him well' Ero said
'In that case. I'll think about it. The palace guards will lead you to a chamber where you can rest. Come back tomorrow morning' he said

When the company of the Igodomigodo delegates arrived at the eastern gate of Ife. They were welcomed by the guards who escorted them to the palace. 'Save for the Elders dressing, the delegates were like the Moor who invaded the Noks but they might be rich people' one guard said to his companion.
The delegates were amazed at the pattern of building in Ife which made them to respect this king the more, they believed their country would soon have when the great king's son became their king. The strets are one of the best they have ever seen even eclipsing the best description that they ever heard.
It was another suspense when they got to the palace. The polished red mud wall shone brighter than moonlight, it was a beauty to behold. Two ferocious guards with wide chests stood at the entrance of the palace which had an antelope skull on the left side and a lion skull on the right side.
'Go in' the palace guards to the delegates whose mouth were agape with the sight they just saw.
Slowly and carefully, they moved into the palace. There was no discussion as everyone was silent so as not to disturb the serenity of the palace.
'Eroo!' someone shouted
'Oyewole' Ero said almost jumping on his feet, he wanted to meet with him but he remembered he was with others, so he motioned to Oyewole that he will meet him later. However, one of the palace guards said the king was busy and would be free in some hours so the delegates should be in the waiting room before he comes in.
Having gotten an ample chance to meet with Oyewole, Ero seized it immediately.
'Old cat, you are here' Oyewole said
'The antelope that gave the lion a hot pursuit. I greet you!' Ero said
'It's been long time since we met, how are you doing?'
'I'm doing well'
'Who are those people with you? Have you come to marry one of the king's daughter?'
'No, it's not about me and beside I don't fancy women again'
'Hahaha' Oyewole burst out laughing.
'You! Don't fancy women, don't say that again. Oyewole said with a smile on his face
'Then why are you here?'
'It would be better not to spill the beans out of the bag now. You will hear once we meet the king'
'Is it a serious issue?' Oyewole said shifting close to Ero
'Yes it is a serious one, infact very serious' Ero said
'Okay, hope you brought some gift for me?'
'After we are through. Let me join the others before it's too late' Ero said adjusting his wrapper on his waist and went to the sit in the waiting room.

'I was told by some folks who saw you people that you are on this way and my thought is that either you or Ero will be with them so I have to catch up with you' Idomwina said
'You forgot us for years even without sending any message, is that how to do it' Ero said with an indifferent face
'See, my brother! It's my wife people. They made me chief of their community after her father died and since then I've not been able to move like before'
'Ehn ehen, we have heard you' Ero said
'So what are you going to do in Ife?'
'You know before you left, there was a power tussle between Agbonayimwan and the Big Three'
Ero said
'Yes. I know when we have to run out of our house every day and return in the night'
'No, I didn't run with you'
'Ehn, I didn't say you. We all know you're an old cat'
'So, after the Big Three finally agreed to allow Agbonayimwan to lead, they started using him as puppet but it reached a stage where he couldn't be controlled anymore...'
'And Agbonayimwan was dethroned' Aifuwa added
'By the Big Three?' Idomwina asked
'No, they conspired and dropped a forbidden thing in his palace which made him to lose the people's support' Ero said
'You don't mean it!'
'So the Elder decided to intervene by ruling for the interim but we also lost the people's respect when Asemota forcefully collected another man's wife'
'hmmm' Idomwina sighed with his bald head dropping down in a submissive way
'I will go with you. Let me do this for the soil of my birth' Idomwina finally said 'I will only send a message to my in-laws and be with you'
The next morning when they were preparing to leave. Ero called everyone together and charged everyone to be of good behaviour. The young men, he told not not cause trouble. The slaves, to behave like princes. Because, the plan would be jeopadised if anyone misbehaves.
The slaves were all given good robes to put on and they all cut their hair and beards which made them attractive like suitors from the city of Baghdad.

'It's been a long walk from Benin' one of the young men said
The servants carrying the gifts to present to the king of Ife were stopped by the guards guarding the territory round Ife. Ero and Aifuwa went to the guards and starts explaining to the guards about their mission and what they carried along. After an unsuccessful attempt to agree with them, the guards did check the items. When the guards saw the gift items they allowed them to go albeit with three guards leading them.
'We'll make sure you are safe' one of the guards said
'Are we going to prison?' one of the young men of Igodomigodo asked
'No, but let's get to the king first. He'll give his verdict'
The young men looked at each other and started to speak in low tones. They were amazed at the size of the kingdom, even after walking for a long time they still have not gotten to the capital town.
It was almost evening when they got to one small town, on getting there the guards met with the keepers of the village and discussed with them to make sure the visitors are comfortable and well kept.
'We'll be going to join the others at the post, the keepers will make you comfortable' one of the guards told Aifuwa
'We'll try our best to cooperate with them' Aifuwa told the guards
After eating their meal and taking their bath that night. Ero met with Aifuwa to plan on their next line of action since they were very close to Ife.
'We'll present the gift first' Aifuwa said
'You remember I used to visit Ife when I was younger?' Ero said
'Yes. You always brought fishes along with you. Those fishes were really delicious'
'Those period, I used to visit the king while he was much younger'
'Okay'
'You know he liked seeing me around his palace often'
'Yes. What about it?'
'It's about everything. The king doesn't like gifts'
'Why?'
'He said gifts do corrupt people'
'Why didn't you say this in Igodomigodo?'
'Because I want us to have a king'
'Okay you'll talk to him since you closer to him than us'
Ero left the room with one of the big wrappers and went outside the building under the moonlight. Suddenly, he saw the silhoutte of a man coming towards him. Ero quickly hid behind the building, he took care to avoid his shadow from being seen by the approaching figure.
Grabbing the impostor by the right arm, Ero pulled the man towards himself and burst out laughing.
'So it's you'
'Old cat, you have not changed' the man said
'Aifuwa is inside. Let's meet him' Ero said
On seeing him Aifuwa nearly screamed 'Idomwina! What are you doing here?'

News filtered round Igodomigodo that a new king would be installed soon. Most of the citizenry were happy, while some others mocked the Elders 'Can anything good come from those old stooge' they said. Some of the citizens donated food items so that those going on the mission would have something to eat, still others gave cowries, beads, bronze articles to the Elders so that everything would be in place.
For the delegates that would be sent to Ife. Ero and Aifuwa were the main delegates, while the young men would carry coral beads and other royal materials. The gifts would be carried by the slaves and servants. The agile and muscular men among them would provide security for the team.
'Lie down' one of the able bodied agile young men said in a whispering manner
The others complied and bent themselves with the small hill covering their body frames except for their faces.
'Who are those people?' one of the young men asked
'Perhaps, they are one of those hill tribe warrior clans who have just returned from battle' the agile young man who doubled as a scout said
'One day our warriors will be feared like these ones' another young man said.
'And also respected' another quipped
The third day on their journey about 30 kilometer from home, they met a river on their way.
'How do we get past?' a young man asked
'Maybe some will swim across with load on their heads and while others would try to wade through the water' a young man said
Meanwhile, why they were still contemplating, Ero and some of the young men went into the woods around the river and start cutting trunks of small trees.
'Why don't we cut bigger ones?' one of the young men asked
'Because we are in a hurry' Ero said 'We'll not be able to wait for days before we make a canoe'
'So what are we making?' he asked again
'A raft. We used to make them when we were younger'
The goods and people were transported in three batches across the raft that was made, with Ero and one young man called Agbondivwin pedaling the raft.
'We still have days till we reach Ife' Ero said after they had crossed the river and made a little campfire to warm themselves from the chilling water that they just crossed.
'May our ancestors guide us as we go to sleep' Aifuwa said before they went to sleep
'Ise!' they all chorused as the agile men went to take position to defend the camp against attack from invaders.

Messengers were sent round the towns and villages to all the elders, some women were invited to cook because meetings like this, they reasoned, are not held on empty stomach.
As planned and expected, the Elders were sitted and tables were arranged.
'Are we cooking stones?' Elder Ero said
'We are on it' the senior lady in charge of kitchen said
'Don't you know our stomach are twitching' he added
The young ladies present were assigned to distribute the dishes.
'It's only to eat goat head that they know' A passerby said while others with him laughed and gave the Elders a mocking look.
One of the Elders presumely the youngest was clearly angry and would have smitten the passerby if he had not been soothed by Elders.
'Just leave him, the excreta they fail to clean up today will soil them tomorrow' an Elder said
A young man was sent to bring kola, on bringing it. He gave the tray to the oldest of the Elders who tool his own and prayed 'This kola will bring blessing to us, our future generation and our allies'
'Ise!' they chorused
'My fellow elders, I greet you all' Ero said
'We all know why we are here. But should incase you don't know why you are here. We are not here to eat but we want to choose our new king' he added
'The people look us as weak people, they never listen to us. The army won't leave their houses for battlefield, daily we lose territories to invaders. We need a king to direct and organise us' Aifuwa said
'Then, who do we make king?' an elder asked
'I will suggest we choose Edoba' another said
'No' Ero said 'We need a conqueror as a leader, not just a commoner'
'Then we won't find any' one Elder called Erumwruese said
'We would' Aifuwa said
'Then who?'
'There is this king who met a kingdom in chaos, reunited them, led them to victory' Ero said
'King, you said? Why will a king leave his better kingdom and settle for a mediocre kingdom like ours?' one Elder asked
'And which king is that'
'Is it the king of Nok'
'Which Nok? You mean those people who are blackened by their smeltings and can't see clearly in the sun. We are better than them'
'No' Ero said 'King Oduduwa, he's one of the greatest king around and he has also trained his sons to be great and feared generals'
'So one of his sons will be our king?'
'Yes' Ero said
'If that's the case we'll send a delegate to Ife tomorrow' they concluded and dismissed the meeting

Long ago, in a time where history books could not reach, in a time of chaos, a kingdom was in the brink of collapse.

The Elders are once again holding a meeting to settle a dispute between two men. The younger of the men had accused the older of claiming a land which belongs to their maternal grandmum. The elder had said that the younger is born of his aunty and therefore don't have access to the land.
After some long argument and rebuttal the elders finally settled the dispute, the land would be shared equally.
'Don't near that land, if you do. I'll kill you' The older cousin said
'You'll do what?' an elder said 'Don't you have respect for elders?
This dispute has been settled here'
'Who gave you power? We know no one rules Igodomigodo after the last Ogiso died' the older cousin said and marched out of the chamber where the meeeting was held.
'You can go. We do what we can to protect you' the Elders told the younger cousin
'This is how they behave. No respect for us, they always oppose us.' an elder called Aifumwan said
'Maybe we need a king' Ero, one of the prominent elder said
'Yes, Ero is right. We need a king' another elder seconded
'A man who'll lead our great kingdom to victory'
'We need a king'
The elders decided to schedule a meeting for the next day on which they would agree on who will be the king and why they choose him to be king.

Hello, Grandpa's about to tell a story...
*clears throat*
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Go call your friends
note: no pinging, grandpa will be angry; no popcorn, try to manage oil bean snack.
Now you know the rules... Enjoy

Thanks everyone. I appreciate you all...
This short story is dedicated to all women folk who have been victimised because of a community social norms. It's also dedicated to everyone who didn't allow others judgement to bring them down, rather they became an inspiration for others.
They'll live a happy life like the one Remi lived after on.
Once again thanks all. Thanks everyone. I appreciate you all...
This short story is dedicated to all women folk who have been victimised because of a community social norms. It's also dedicated to everyone who didn't allow others judgement to bring them down, rather they became an inspiration for others.
They'll live a happy life like the one Remi lived after on.
Once again thanks all.

joanee20:
Y d short updates na??

Ma I forgot to buy popcorn while the wait is on... Just enjoy your zobo while you wear your 3D glasses...

kayspark27:
sharps my cutlass ...gettin ready to cut liohan into pieces if he gives short updates again!!

Bros, me I get Odeshi oh!!!

It's been two weeks since Remi was with her maternal grandmum. After making all neccessary arrangements, her youngest uncle would go with her, as she returns back to her father's house.
After lodging a complaint at the police station for their missing daughter, Remi's parents decided to suspend the lawsuit until Remi is found. Of what use is a lawsuit if the victim is not found they reasoned.
Mama Remi who has grown lean from mourning for days came out of the door, with sadness her husband who also came out was watching his wife as she opens the gate that led to the house.
'Ah brother welcome' Mama Remi said with little excitement trying to cover her glooming look.
'Welcome' Remi's dad said after he has entered the house.
'It's even because of her that I came' Remi's uncle whose name was Dayo said after his sister had told him everything.
'Sorry we didn't call you' Remi's dad said 'I've not been to work for almost 3 weeks now because of this'.
'Okay let's keep hoping' Dayo said as he stood up to take his leave.
'Won't you take something?' Remi's dad asked.
'No. Not this time when everything is alright I'll stop in for a drink'
As the 3 of them walked to the car, Dayo opened the passenger seat and behold! It's Remi.
'Oh Remi' her dad said with tears welling in his eyes 'Thank God'
Mama Remi knelt down and pleaded with Remi to forgive her. Pulling his wife violently from the ground Remi's dad splutted 'How would you?... It is... Forbidden'
'Bro Dayo, thank you' the family said in unison after they have finished eating and drinking.
'I wished mum is here. She would have broken your head' Bro Dayo said jokingly as he turned on his car.
'And don't forget to make her happy again' he said as he drove away.
'Now I can return back to work' Remi's dad said and sighed as he walked into the house.

Liohan 2016

Meanwhile, some hundreds of kilometres away from Lagos, a village near Ogbomosho in Oyo state. A young girl walks into her grandmother's house.
'Ah Remi oh' the excited old woman said almost falling from her chair
'Grandma Èkunronlè'
'My daughter, this one you came oh. It is unexpected. Nothing to welcome you'
'Mama it's fine' Remi said with a chuckle

'You mean your mother did that' her grandmother asked Remi immediately they finished eating.
'Yes mama. She even threatened to pour hot water on me'
'Ah that's unlike your mother. What did my son-in-law, your father say?'
'Mama, my dad was not around' said Remi in tears
'It's okay' her grandmuum consoled her
'I will do everything I can do to protect you' she added.
'Go and take your sleep' her grandmum said as she put out the light.
'Remi tell me the truth. Are you sure you are innocent?' her grandmum asked her again
'Yes' Remi said bodly
'Okay oh. We will go to Iyä Ömo's place she can help us. At least she is experienced.
That afternoon her grandmum called a meeting and after which they agreed that Remi will stay for at least a week before she returns back. By that time, they reasoned everything would be calm.

Mod don ban the post oh!

joanee20:
waiting

The door of the single room ward closed with top officers of the hospital standing close to Mama Remi's bed.
'Ehm...Uhm' the CMD cleared his throat
'Madam' he continued 'Your husband was here while you were still unconscious. He said that his...I mean your daughter is still at large'
Mama Remi tried to sit up but it was clear that she doesn't have the strength to do so.
'Madam don't worry, just feel free' one of the doctors said
'What we are trying to say is, Madam please help us to beg your husband, he is very angry and we heard he's filing a court suit against us for the wrong diagnosis'
Mama Remi on hearing that sat up and with lines on her face as a result of discomfort.
'Sir, when my husband gets angry it is very hard to soothe him' she said
With bead of sweat forming on the CMD face he tried to reason with Mama Remi, the doctors there also pleaded with Mama Remi and took their leave.
Mama Remi was not herself again, she thought of what she had done to Remi, who is no where to be found. Now her husband is mad at her, he hasn't visited her since she has been in the hospital, not even a check if she is OK or has eaten. She imagined if she had used a little wisdom things would have been like this.
'God, let Remi be found' she prayed

'I told you, but you were forming James Bond. See now!' Remi's dad fumed at his wife.
Meanwhile nurses have occupied the lab trying to raise up Mama Remi. Seeing the way Remi's dad was angry, they dare not say anything to him. But one mustered courage and said 'Sir, please let's try to wake her up first before you do anything'
'Shut up! Who told you she is sleeping? Do sleepers talk?'
'Ehn... She lost strength' the nurse said sheeplishly
'Rubbish!' he said and left the hospital.
As if something hits him on the head, he returned back, looked at the nurses and hissed.
'I'm coming back for you people. If my daughter is not found, just know that you're in trouble' he said with anger and left.
'Madam' the nurse attending to mama Remi said 'Thank God you are alive'
'Where is my husband?' she asked
'He went out angrily in search of your daughter'
'Is he angry'
The nurse nodded her head.
'Madam. Please let me go get the CMD , he said he wants to speak with you immediately you wake up. It's urgent' she said walking runningly out of the ward.

@everyone, please make una neva vex. Na work hold me down. Oya make I proceed.

EPISODE 1

'NDDC project site how much?' I asked the bike rider
'50 Naira'
I hopped on the bike and was ready to go for the job at one of the project site. That day I was well prepared for the job, making sure everything was done right. I even took eba along with me so I don't fall from the top of a building due to hungry. You wan try Naija boi.
When I got to the site I saw people, lots of people at the project site. I was forced to move backward a bit to know if I was not in a refugee camp. I quickly went to one of the recruiters, told him I'd like to work and I was accepted for that day.
Meanwhile I saw people changing their clothes behind any barriers they saw. I quickly did the same and went to work. I was assigned to work under one man. This man ehn, the way he squeezed his face be like 'mehn e no go beta'. I, on my own was angry that I was attached to this kind of junkie.
Work started and everyone was working but I noticed that no one was even talking to each other, it was as if all of them lost their parents that day. Mehn dem no dey even laugh sef.
I was looking everywhere without doing any serious work, the guy I was working with knew that but he doesn't want to disturb me since I was still new there. I saw one girl hawking water below and I payed attention to her. Before I realized what I had done, I was holding a piece of Bros squeeze face shirt. The pliers I was holding did it not ME .
'You dey craze? Wetin you dey look?' he snapped
I opened my mouth but words could not come out. Everybody were watching me. 'Which kind boy be this one' I could hear some say. Just then one guy who was working with a hammer hit his hand as he was looking at me.
'Ouch' he screamed and threw the hammer away
'Sorry oh' I could hear people saying. Me, I was laughing inside my mind
'Mama Basira' someone said 'give him ice block'
'Put your hands inside the block'
'Just calm down. It will be okay'
'Foreman oh' someone called out.
Before you could even say jack everyone was working again
'Young man what's wrong? Why are you not working' the foreman asked
'I wound my hand' the carpenter said with an uncultured Osogbo accent
'Let me see'
'The wound big well well eyoh'
'Okay you can rest for some minutes. Don't forget to return back to work in 30 minutes time'
'Yes sah!'
After some time the guy returned up. I knew he had forgotten something but I kept quiet. I was still laughing inside. The guy started searching and he remembered. So he came down and starts looking for the hammer he had thrown away

EPISODE 2 loading......

'Let's go to the hospital' Remi's dad said
'But. Why na' Mam Remi said raising her eyebrow
'Will you stand up and let's go' he barked while he was going to get a shirt inside his room
'Ah woman!' he said when he returned to meet her still sitting down 'Are you standup-phobic'
Getting up grumbling, she went inside, changed and met him while he is reversing the car.
'What happened to your face?' he asked
'Nothing' she snapped with her squeezing her face like a bread compressd by trailer.
'We even ought to look for Remi' he said while he was driving 'Her whereabouts is unknown for now'
'She knew road abeg' she said.
'Why is her husband behaving like this' she thought 'Do he think that she is lying'
Remi's dad maintained his cool until they got to the hospital. He knew what he would do once he got there.
When they got to the hospital, Remi's dad went straight to the CMD who he told everything.
'If the test was done and it confirmed that she is pregnant then it means she is. What do you think?' the CMD said
'But, she is a good girl. I would vouch for her anywhere'
'Okay if that is the case go to the lab, I would send a reference ahead'
After about 1 hour of almost no activity. The lab assistant broke the silence.
'Remi Adegoke you say?'
'Yes that's my daughter' Remi's dad said
'Ehn' the lab assistant said scratching his head 'You said that the test said she was pregnant?'
'It's that not what you people said?'
'If this is true...'
'Then what?' Remi's father interrupted him
'It would mean... That she is not pregnant'
'What! Are you stupid! Do you know what you just said?'
'I'm sorry sir. Her result was interchanged with another person. Same surname but her name is Kemi.
'Probably it's the nurse error'
'You are crazy! Do you know the stigma my daughter was subjected to?
'No you won't know'
Meanwhile Mama Remi has fallen to the ground. Probably she has fainted. But no, her tiny voice could still be heard and she was shouting 'Mö ögbe.