Spy360:

You are ignorant because there is a difference between someone who denies his heritage and the example you gave. An Ikwerre man is an Igbo man. Ikwerre is closer by blood to Owerri people than Enugu is to Owerri. So if an Ikwerre man doesn't know he is Igbo because he chooses to be fooled by other tribes then he is a fool.

The Igbos know the history and heritage of the Ikwerre man better than the Ikwerre man himself. Wow.

Antivirus92:
edit it and post it here. Add your nairaland moniker so that I can believe you

I'll intentionally not edit it.

A good amount of effort has to be put in place in order to get verifiable and factual information from records or documents developed by historians, scholars, colonialists and merchants at the time and even royal /traditional leadership.

Spy360:
I met a new junior colleague and asked him his name, he said Chibuike. I said 'Oh you're Igbo. ', he said no that he is Ikwerre.

I said but you speak Igbo, he said yes. I said how did you learn the language, he said that's his mother tongue. 'I said you are a foool.'

I know a certain Bulama. He speaks Hausa which is the Lingua Franca in the North, but he is a Marghi man, very proud of his heritage. I've never heard any Bahaushe(Hausa man) call such person a fool just because he speaks his language or his name sounds 'Hausa-ish'

But this penitence is always seen with many from the South East who won't let other people be.

Antivirus92:


Can you now go to sleep?

Wikipedia is the most unreliable source for information. Do you know I can go to this very page and edit it?

Mrfeel:
These igbo slaves rone always talk about are those suffering from identity crisis in niger Delta calling themselves Benin people

I guess you're talking about the Ikweres in Rivers State and Ikas in Delta State.

They've always been a distinct people from Igbos with their own identity.

Proximity to Igbo towns coupled with the itinerant nature of Igbos led to intermarriages, migration (as has even been more intense in recent times due to insecurity in the SouthEast) and adoption/sharing of some cultural features.

They know their own history and would always make it clear they have their own identity.

Mrfeel:


These people you mentioned have always cliamed they are from Benin , no matter how close they settled or intermarry with igbo , it's impossible for their original Benin language and culture to go extinct plus they are not the only tribe who are settled close to igboland or intermarry with igbo
Reno omokri once said , they were Benin Itsekiri slaves when slavery ended they didn't return to the Igboland where they were captured as slaves

All these areas were under the Bini Kingdom. Despite these ethnic groups originally being part of the kingdom, today you'll not see any Edo attempt to place or force any form of identity on them.
These people know best who they are. That cannot be determined by the wishes of someone else from another land.

Secondly, effects of migration cannot be deemphasized. Factors such as itinerant behaviour/culture of groups of people, sociopolitical and economic factors and proximity determine the migration trend.
Keys events in history which would have promoted such migration apart from slave trade include the advent of the colonial period in Southern Nigeria when former slaves would prefer to settle within such coastal region, the acceptance and hospitable nature and cultures of host communities, establishment of the earlier corporate entities such as the Royal Niger Company which led to further migration to these regions in search of education, skill acquisition, employment, trading, etc.

So within these areas today, apart from having descendants of the aborigines, you'll definitely have individuals who would claim to be indigenous, and may even have some knowledge of history of their forefathers being migrants from places in the SouthEast, but over the last few generations, have claimed to be indigenous.
This is not a bad thing, rather a stimulus for growth and development as seen in the most developed cities globally.

But where a problem lies is when some people who claim to be indigenous and can trace their ancestry to being migrants, attempt to force or cajole aborigines to accept a false identity in order to achieve an agenda.

Similar events are playing out in Rivers and even Lagos, leading to certain events we've witnessed in recent times.
The truth is in the next half to full century, Igbos and other tribes who have been in places like Lagos for generations would claim to be indigenes of Lagos, which is great.
But peace would be disturbed when any of such groups attempts to (falsely) ascribe its ethnic ownership over such a place in order to meet a certain ethnic agenda. It will only reawaken ethnic differences amongst the people.

Here is a video of a royal father from Delta North below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMhONGyCj0M?si=7CePzT4H3NRtKgA_

A group known as the Nigerian Patriotic Forum has kicked against the call for the removal of Nyesom Wike as the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja.

On Tuesday, the Network of Civil Societies for Economic Sustainability asked Wike to resign from his position.

Among several allegations, the group accused Wike of being controversial in his actions and turning a blind eye to the plight of FCT residents.

Speaking on Thursday in Abuja, Aliyu Sani, chairman of the group, who led some protesters to the national assembly, said the Network of Civil Societies for Economic Sustainability claims were based on “falsehood”.

“Nothing can be further from the truth, than this well-rehearsed and repeated falsehood,” he said.

Addressing land-grabbing allegations against the minister, Sani said Wike has stated his resolve to ensure that all title owners revalidate their certificate of occupancy with new security features which include the introduction of the national identity number (NIN) for individuals and bank verification number (BVN) for corporate bodies.

“It is in the public domain that since the coming of Wike as FCT minister he has been able to liaise with the Corporate Affairs Commission, wherein they uncovered 189 fake companies that have been used to secure the allocation of choice lands in the federal capital,” he said.

This discovery has led to the arrest, detention and ongoing prosecution of two perpetrators of this crime.”

“It is normal for corrupt individuals and land grabbers to sacrifice everything they have acquired to frustrate this laudable initiative.

“We won’t be surprised if they further reinforce to cause anarchy in the city capital so as to derail this policy.”

He added that Wike is also tackling the security and transportation challenges in the nation’s capital head-on by announcing plans to roll out buses and taxis.


Sani said the group who raised “weighty allegations” against Wike’s administration lack of accountability “failed” to provide evidence.

“The Nigerian Patriotic Forum wish to therefore pass a vote of confidence on his excellency Nyesom Wike for the successes recorded so far,” Sani said.

“The Abuja original inhabitants are with him. They will stand by him and we are ever ready to come out to counter any protest aimed at tarnishing the hard-earned reputation of Wike, thereby dwindling his renewed vigour towards revitalising the nation capital.”


https://www.thecable.ng/abuja-indigenes-are-with-you-group-rejects-call-for-wikes-resignation-as-fct-minister/amp




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPUhmxYpN6M?si=rXhUXTRyyGicTo8P

Wait a minute.

This one that kidneys are moving upandan.

Are appropriate tests and preparation eg HLA and compatibility testings, etc conducted before transplantation?

There would definitely be high rejection rates.


This also reflects the ineffectiveness of most of the so-called NGOs and agencies within Nigeria as corrupt practices from recruitments to operations have rendered them useless.


This is just one of the outcomes of bad leadership, endemic corruption, poverty and a significantly misoriented people.

Na real 'women's security'!

Hardworking student!

Dem plenty

Every week dozens of them get busted.

Maybe identity crisis?

Now, this would be a strong candidate from the PDP.
Anything else, APC would just field another Solid candidate from the same senatorial zone.

After a similar event 11 months earlier, why didn't the agency engage the military in such operation?

Pristine664:


Imagine the little land mass wey Oba of Benin dey manage, Ekpa don still carry am join body.

Edo wey be 6 times the size of Lagos.

Edo wey be the size of at least three and a half (3 1/2) south Eastern states.

LOL, No be only capture!

This one na ipob Comedy Central.

DeOTR:
The way it is now, he'll soon add Lagos to the list and call it Southwestern Atlantic State.

Soon? Ekpa wey don capture Lagos tey tey!
E just no wan add dem inside 1st list, make civil disobedience no start as e take happen for the last election.

ojobolinda:
I remember how happy I was when I found out I was pregnant!. I hurriedly went and registered for antenantal and I carry out my first Ultrasound same time and it shows 6weeks gestational age which was accurate based on my calculation of my LMP.

After 2weeks and some days, I started having light bleeding and I rush to the hospital to know what was wrong because I try to eat healthy and also try not to stress myself so what is happening?!!. The nurse i met ask me to go for another Scan to be sure the baby is Ok. I went for the scan and that was how my world came crumbling down on me.

Based on the scan result, my baby stopped growing at week 6, I am already 9weeks gone while my baby is still measuring 6weeks just like the first scan I had, and BLIGHTED OVUM was written as the cause. After 2 day, I went to another diagnosis center and was advice to evacuate because I have missed abortion.

I did the D&C a week later and it was painful because I wasn't given any analgesic... My problem right now is that I have been bleeding since the D&C and it comes with cramps at time. The first 2 days, the bleeding was light but now its looking like my normal period bleeding with little blood clot.

Before you advice me to go to the hospital, I have... The Doctor wants to observe me for a week and then give me injection to stop the bleeding but am feeling is not proper, the bleeding should stop by itself if its just ordinary bleeding, why injecting me to stop it

I will be going to the hospital tomorrow to take the injection, pls I want to know if that is the right step to take and has anyone had same experience?

Probably you should do a repeat scan.

ojobolinda:
The doctor said I can't carry out any scan until 2week later. And today is making it just one weeek

Having menstrual-like bleeding within the first week post-evacuation is normal. It may also come with mild cramps.

But if a repeat scan is considered, it's better done earlier to rule out retained products. 2 weeks may be too long in the event of retained products as the risk of infection/sepsis may be significantly higher.

Note: If such scan is done, it's normal to see minimal amounts of tissues or blood within the endometrial cavity (womb) which would flow out similar to menses over a few days.

Not one tangible reason given!

Mtchew.

If you resided in Abuja during the administration of El Rufai you'd understand the sort of minister the FCT needs. And Wike is doing well albeit just 6 months in office.

No room for lawlessness anymore!!!


The protest at the National Assembly was against the bombing of civilians in Kaduna.

Gasopanis:
I have been having some kind of pain in my ear for about 2 weeks now, i went to the hospital last week and i was prescribed this drug Augmentin, i was shocked when i went to the pharmacy and was told it costs 57k, i even had to ask the lady if she knew what she was saying, i had to google it and found out she wasn’t lying. I went to buy it today.. it has just 14 tablets. A friend of mine told me it used to cost about 6k in the past.

I’m fed up of the situation of things in this country

Which State?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvaiC_djW8o?si=50jC9LLrkBJgvYK9

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0LSH3BIbX4/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==


https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WilPCKPhQ/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==


Hear from the Oba of Lagos.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvaiC_djW8o?si=50jC9LLrkBJgvYK9



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOsp9VLRFno?si=PUx7bLEIFJ_qsXv5

Who asked the opinion of this one wey no know hin origin?


Here, from the Oba of Lagos:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C0WilPCKPhQ/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

omlueh:
Shuaibu! Shuaibu!! Shuaibu!!! Please and Please, Just Forget This Your Ambition, It's The Turn Of Edo South (Ishan People) To Produced The Next Governor Of Edo State, Oshiomhole(Edo North); Obaseki( Edo West) and Now Is Edo South Turn, So As A Loving Brother That We All Are, Please Kindly Let Go Of This Your Desired Ambition Your Are Seeking For.

Which one be Edo West?

Edo North - Oshiomhole

Edo South - Obaseki

Edo Central - Esan Candidate

I've always said it. South South have some of the dumbest leaders and politicians on earth!

No wonder in these organisations you hardly find their youth engaged or employed.

honeyB2018:




Please quote also the Oba of Benin, saying that Bini founded Lagos State. Don't just stop where he said he is a descendant of Oduduwa.

The Oba did not say Bini founded Lagos State.

There was nothing like Lagos State at that time. The Bini's governed and oversaw economic activities within an area - an island which was named Eko.

You should also understand during that era, there was nothing like 'Yoruba' as a collective group. The empires/kingdoms within the region were Ife, Bini, Oyo, Ijebu and one other, can't recall right now - Ijesa.
And there was a lot of interrelationship between these people, even in terms of leadership.
That's one of the reasons up till today, you'll see someone from a sub-ethnic group from a certain State governing another State as is seen in Lagos. Also why you must have seen the history that the first Oba of Benin was a son of Oramiyan from Ife. It has been that way.

Over time, with the creation of States, Lagos State was formed, having up to 5 major divisions including Eko.

VEHINTOLAR:


Ego triggered gibberish ! Hypocrite,why are you trying to make this look like there was a war of conquest between Binis and Yoruba at any point in history and that the Binis won ?! The truth is that well over 85% of all Yoruba slaves were captured by same Yoruba soilders during the numerous intra Yoruba wars. These slaves were equally sold to wherever by same Yoruba slave merchants of those era. Have you heard of Efunsetan Aniwura,Iyalode Ilu Ibadan before ? You may need to research who Madam Efunsetan was to have an idea of what I'm talking about ! So,what nonsense idea are you even trying to sell here, what's that exactly ?

Look at who is subtly selling the idea of "Yoruba slaves in Benin",funny idiot from a tiny land ! Go and ask your elders at home, there were times in history when Binis were not even permitted to enter the palace of Oba of Benin because it was strictly a sacred Yoruba territory ! Ask them also,only if they will tell you the truth,if Yoruba language was not the official language spoken at the palace of Oba of Benin as at the time the Portuguese arrived in Benin ?!

Lol,Bini this,Bini that ! Who do you people even think you are ? You honestly believe it would have been any challenge for the battle hardened and tested Yoruba Army,ably led by the Ibadan warlords to overrun your tiny kingdom if they had been instructed to do by the Alaafin of Oyo ?! Even your Bini progenitors knew they had alot to thank Oranmiyan for because he was the primary reason why Yoruba Army never declared war and invaded any territory east of Yorubaland! Though some of us consider that decision a mistake given what's happening today !

Whether you Bini admit it or not,the fact is that Benin royalty is of Yoruba descents. It is not by accident that Yoruba culture and heritage is quite visible in Benin,especially at the palace of Oba. From all the deities being worshipped at the palace to the praise names and appellations of the Oba, everything is rooted in Yoruba ! Yoruba people influenced Bini culture but not other way round, it's a fact !

Go and read the Ijaws accounts regarding the history of ancient Benin,read it with free, unbiased mind. The Ijaws were ancient Binis next door neighbors and they stated clearly in their own accounts as thus; "the Binis are the aboriginal people of Benin but the royalty is of Yoruba descent" ! The Ijaws recorded it in their history of Benin that as thus ; an influencial Yoruba Prince from a foreign land (Ile Ife) arrived with a very large entourage of his Yoruba people in Benin and reigned over the city" ! This is not any imagination,you can research it for confirmation. So,you Bini can try as much as you can,the truth will always be the truth !

OBA OF BINI,HISTORICALLY,IS NOT A BINI MAN,HE IS A YORUBA MAN,this is the painful truth you Binis are desperately trying in vain to eraze !

Load of trash!

And if you need to engage anyone, to even sound or pretend to be intelligent, desist from childish insults.

Go and ask your elders about what I wrote in the earlier post before displaying senselessness here.

Iamgrey5:
My Ancestors were the greatest amongst the Yoruba people and raided slaves in Benin kingdom in late 18 centuries.

Incase you don't know this history, you can ask your Bini people.

Oba should limit his talks to Edo state where is overall imperial power is constantly questioned by ijaws.

Even if you guys want to continue with the stupidity started yesterday, don't deteriorate to the point of expressing imaginations.

Do you realise in Benin, there are communities and quarters that were handed over to former slaves after the abolishment of slave trade, and a number of these communities were mainly Yorubas who are now Binis? I'm sure you've never heard any Edo mention this, because we believe in dignity and respect of others.
You can inquire from any knowledgeable Yoruba who lives in or has a good knowledge of Edo. They go tell you.


Do you know Yorubas made up the 2nd largest (some data even argue the highest) number of slaves who emerged from 'Nigeria'?


Desist from writing fables or matters you know nothing about.

Why are some of you (who are even migrants to the Lagos sef) going crazy?

All what the Oba narrated yesterday was History. He was on a historical expedition to Lagos and only mentioned that as part of history.

Did he tell you he owns Lagos?

Have you personally met and argued with any Edo person telling you he owns Lagos?

Has Edo State which is over 6 times the size of Lagos been fully developed that anyone would be eyeing Lagos?


No one has time for such nonsense!

sotall:


Idun is a prefix in Edo language . And means an area or a quarters. Its usually added to another word such as the name of a people so it now means an area where certain people are living or dwelling.

Correct. Also used as a prefix in names of clans.

CSTRR:
The South East should start working on a 50% derivation on every barrel of oil that leaves the east.

A 50% derivation on every cubic ft of gas that leaves the east.

50% derivation in every liter of petrol that leaves the Walter Smith refinery to supply outside the south east.

Once some people start running mad in their regions and make their madness state policy, then the South East should immediately send the bill to their various state assemblies.

Very understandable adjustment.

Charly68:
History is about to repeat itself in Edo.. if PDP rejects the man ,it is likely that APC will harbour him. Oshiomoleh and his group are still observing the situation in the state. They don't want to run and lose this time around.

The question would be: why would PDP reject him and why would APC take such risk to adopt him?

Anyway, that's impossible! He has definitely weighed his options and stuck to PDP.

Fact is his chances are slim.

YorubaDemonswag:


Simon ekpa go so much deal with them,we will give Igbo full support this time around

How slave wan deal with him master? Una well?

Abeg point to where 'Yoruba' rescued the Midwest from biafran orcs with facts.

Well-meaning Edos have been advising Comrade Shuaibu to shelve this ambition.

The people pushing him to be stiff-necked have nothing to lose and will scamper in the end