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Events / Re: Groomsmen Carry Pastor As His Bride Drag Him On Their Wedding Day by okowande(f): 8:36pm On Jan 08, 2017
bezimo:
.What is all the childish and irresponsible posting of "I don't give a ****"

Please Mod identify all this children displaying such ineptitude and ban them before they litter every page with such nonsense submissions
You wan make money no dey enter Lala pocket again ni? Allow dem dey use their data post anything. wetin concern you
Celebrities / Re: Angela Okorie Steps Out With Her Son (pics) by okowande(f): 7:44pm On Jan 08, 2017
Market no go sell if dem no edit picture come tatoo arm again ni
Religion / Re: Mystery Trees With Arabic Inscription In Ogun Turn Tourist Attraction by okowande(f): 7:40pm On Jan 08, 2017
yomi007k:

grin
Is okowande ur real name or nickname?
User's name ni. I love my privacy
Religion / Re: Mystery Trees With Arabic Inscription In Ogun Turn Tourist Attraction by okowande(f): 6:11pm On Jan 08, 2017
Wetin dey happen for Ogun state nowadays? na Ogun state dem for kill that Anaconda, now na another strange thing. Haa ogaa ooo
Celebrities / Re: Tony Umez Flaunts His 4 Daughters (photos) by okowande(f): 5:55pm On Jan 08, 2017
enemyofprogress:
okowande. Won ma do everything pa grin grin grin grin
You guys don't know the meanng of my User's name. Continue to misinterpret the way ur dirty minds guide you. i don't give a Bleep!
Celebrities / Re: Tony Umez Flaunts His 4 Daughters (photos) by okowande(f): 5:49pm On Jan 08, 2017
In my own shit, why should these people be exposing their selves to the public eyes anyhow? That is why i love hollywood stars! it was recently i knew that Sylvester stallion has 3 beautiful daughters at the premier of Oscar's. We should stop all these unnecessary show casing abeg.
Celebrities / Re: Tony Umez Flaunts His 4 Daughters (photos) by okowande(f): 5:45pm On Jan 08, 2017
enemyofprogress:
They look like they are from different biological fathers. I hope not I'm thinking
User's name and ur comment whoa perfect match.

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Politics / Re: Adebola Irede Daniel Bags Distinction In UK (Photos) by okowande(f): 2:40pm On Jan 08, 2017
nnokwa042:
Una dey enjoy sun for naija cold dey wire me for vienna
Come take small sun for naija now. how dat ur pretty daughter?
Business / Re: Lagos State Govt Demolishes Oshodi Market (photos) by okowande(f): 9:34pm On Jan 07, 2017
XXLDICK:
Seems Ambode is more concerned about beauty than economic development


So many news about demolition but few about economic development.

Lagos has never had a good governor.

In my opinion, they are _fucking over hyped... Tinubu, Fashola and Ambode can only be rivaled by south south governors when it comes to worst governors ever

Excess IGR and federal allocation. What does Lagos have to show for it... Highest debt in Nigeria
Ur name thou. Does it ve connection wt ur real 3rd leg? jus asking. Lolzzz
Politics / Re: Aisha Buhari Travelled With Entourage To US And Brussels - Sahara Reporters by okowande(f): 7:35pm On Jan 07, 2017
Sahara reporters n haters shd take a chill pill! Where were u guys when madam Dame Jonah was misusing billions of dollars n pounds? Leave Aisha alone n our president. Bullshit!
Family / Re: Guy Poses With His 101-Year-Old Great Grand Mother by okowande(f): 9:37pm On Jan 06, 2017
what s lucky dude u r. she is cute
TV/Movies / Re: The Village Headmaster. The Series With The Longest Run On Nigerian Television by okowande(f): 2:19pm On Jan 06, 2017
naptu2:
Characters

1) Kabiyesi, The Oloja of Oja, Oba Adelende the 2nd (played by Dejumo Lewis). Early 1970s-1990. He was the king of the village. I loved the way that he said "Moi People" (my people) and the way he ascended the steps to his throne. He would climb up the steps, reverse back down, climb up again, reverse again and climb up a third time before sitting on the throne. He often settled disputes in his palace and was the main authority figure in the village. He was a very wise King.

2) Headmaster, Mr Gabriel Fagade (played by Ted Mukoro) 1968-1972. He was the first village headmaster.

3) Headmaster, Mr Ife Araba (played by Femi Robinson) 1972-1984. He was the second village headmaster (and my first village headmaster). He often had to clear up the misconceptions of the people, especially about new government policies, technology or new developments in the town. He was always a voice of reason and he was often the one who helped to restore sanity after Amebo's rumours had caused confusion in the village. There were many episodes that ended with the headmaster explaining to the Oloja how the crisis in the village was started and advising him on how such problems could be avoided in future.

Femi Robinson later hosted Shopper's Guide on NTA2 Channel 5 (1984-1987).

4) Headmaster, Mr Cosmas Aderibigbe Ali (played by Justus Esiri) 1985-1990. He was the headmaster throughout the second series. I remember the first episode in which he appeared. The storyline was that Mr Ife Araba was transferred to Jebaco and Mr Cosmas Aderibigbe Ali was transferred from Jebaco to Oja. He had a wife (whose screen name I can't remember, but, in real life, she served as a minister in Goodluck Jonathan's administration), a very beautiful daughter called Laraba and a relative called Doyin. One of the first episodes of the second series (New Village Headmaster) revolved around friction between Laraba and Doyin. Laraba also got a lot of romantic proposals from the teachers in Oja, especially teachers Garuba and Oghene, but she wasn't interested in any of them. I think Mr Garuba had an affair with Doyin, but I can't remember for sure.



Mr Aderibigbe Ali and Chief Eleyinmi.

5) Chief (Nicodemu Ologbenla) Eleyinmi (played by Funsho Adeolu). Early 1970s - 1990. This was one of the most interesting characters on the show. He was the second in command to the Oloja (sort of like a prime minister or vice president of the village). He was also the president of the customary court. He had a lot of bombastic catch phrases like, "with immediate effect and automatic alacrity", "konkobility", "nonsense and ingredients", etc. He also created nicknames for many of the characters in the village (some of which were not very flattering).

He was a force for good and often helped the Oloja to solve the problems of the village.

Funsho Adeolu later became an oba in real life.



Chief Eleyinmi.


6) Councillor Balogun (played by Wole Amele). Early 1980s-early 1990s. Councilor Balogun was an over-ambitious politician, whose ambition usually led to crisis in the village. He was often at loggerheads with the palace, but often ended up apologising to the Oloja.

He was fond of challenging Chief Eleyinmi's position (because he felt that he was more important than Eleyinmi) and whenever Councilor Balogun was pleading with the Oloja for mercy, Eleyinmi would advocate that Councilor Balogun should be punished severely for the problems that he caused in the village.

Councillor Balogun was also probably the richest person in the village.

Wole Amele, who played the role of Councilor Balogun, later became an oba in real life.

7) Amebo (played by Ibidun Alison). She is the village gossip and bar owner. Chief Eleyinmi often called her "Radio Oja". She is usually well intentioned, but she's not well educated and she often stumbles on information that she doesn't quite understand, misinterpretes it and spreads her misinterpreted story all over the village. This often leads to crisis and confusion.

Amebo would often quietly enter the palace while an important discussion is going on and she would sit down unnoticed. Then, after a while, Eleyinmi would notice her and immediately stop speaking. He would call her "Radio Oja" and rain his humorous and indirect insults on her. She would protest to the Oloja, who would stop Eleyinmi from teasing her. Then Eleyinmi would suggest that they continue their discussion later (when Amebo is not around). But it's already too late, Ambo has already heard and misunderstood part of what's being said.



Amebo's bar.

8 ) Sisi Clara (played by Elsie Olusola). 1968-1988. Clara Fagade was the wife of the first village headmaster, Gabriel Fagade. She was Amebo's friend, but she was much smarter than Amebo (she had native intelligence). She would often rebuke Amebo when she starts gossiping. Sisi Clara was a businesswoman, but I can't quite remember what her business was (I think she was a seamstress).
I was in awe of this woman. She proved that what teachers and parents said was not true. Parents and teachers often tried to stop kids from speaking pidgin English, because they believed that it would impair the child's ability to speak proper English, but Chief (Mrs) Elsie Olusola spoke the sweetest Waffi when she was in character and spoke flawless Queen's English in real life.

9) Gorimapa (played by Albert Olayemi). Gorimapa was the palace servant, messenger and town crier. He was known for his close-shaven head and he often sat at the foot of the throne. Chief Eleyinmi called him, "Gorimapa Adorin Sahara Desert" (while rubbing Gorimapa's shaved head).

10) "Dr" Bassey Okon (played by the great JAB Adu). 1968- c1984. He was the first owner of the village chemist/supermarket. He was a dispenser in Burma during World War 2. He was called "Doctor", even though he wasn't actually a doctor. I loved the way that he exclaimed "Chai! Chai! Chai!"

JAB Adu was one of my favourite actors and it seemed like I had been watching him on TV all my life. I first got to know him from the Village Headmaster and Adio Family in the late 1970s and early 1980s, then he played the lead role in The Turning Wheel on OGTV in the mid1980s. He did a sitcom on a private tv station in the late 1990s (I can't remember the name of the sitcom), then he was on Story, Story - Voices From The Market Place on BBC World Service Radio in the late 1990s and 2000s. He then acted in a few episodes of Tinsel, where he played the part of Fred Ade Williams' doctor and then he acted in Livin' In Lagos (a sitcom) in 2010.

11) Okoro (played by the great Jimmy Johnson). early 1980s- c1988. Jimmy Johnson was the second owner of the chemist/supermarket. He was very fond of his snuff box and people can easily remember the very loud sneezing that accompanied his sessions with his snuff. He also had a short temper.

12) Boniface (played by Asuquo Ukwak). He was the sales boy at the village chemist. Chief Eleyinmi called him, "Boniface, Boni-nose, Boni-mouth". He was unhappy because he felt that he was better educated than his bosses (Bassey Okon and Okoro). An arranged marriage was once organised for him, but he fled when he discovered that his bride to be was a little child.

13) Kokonsari (played by Leke Ajao). He was the village chief priest.

14) Dagbolu (played by Dan Imoudu). I'll use the first episode he appeared in to describe him.

Councillor Balogun was up to his usual mischief and the Oloja and Eleyinmi tried to call him to order, but he brought a powerful socerer called Dagbolu to the palace. A mystic battle ensued between Dagbolu and Kokonsari. Unbelievably, Dagbolu was able to overpower Kokonsari and the Oloja fell ill at the end of the battle.

The Oloja was ill and nobody was allowed to see him. Ambo overhead a conversation about the Oloja's illness, misunderstood it and went to the streets to spread a rumour that the Oloja was dead.

There was confusion in the village. There was a rumour that the Oloja was dead, but palace officials insisted that he wasn't dead, yet nobody could see him. Who would lead the village? Who would provide direction?

Councillor Balogun returned to the palace with Dagbolu , disrespected Eleyinmi and was about to sit on the throne when the Oloja came out of the inner chamber. Dagbolu tried to recite his incantations, but he fainted and then we were reminded that the Oloja was the igbakeji orisa (lieutenant of the gods).

Apologies for any errors. I wrote all of that from memory.

15) Teacher Garuba (played by Joe Layode). He was a pompous, but grumpy teacher, who was unhappy about his position in life (he felt that he deserved better). He often drank away his unhappiness at Amebo's bar.
Teacher Garuba competed with Teacher Oghene for the affections of Laraba and later Doyin.

16) Teacher Oghene (played by Melville Obriango). He was known for his white shirt, tie, shorts and cane. He was a more cheerful teacher than Teacher Garuba and he often got into conflicts with Garuba (who was much older than him). Teacher Garuba was grumpy and did things by the book. He had an exaggerated sense of his own importance. Teacher Oghene was more cheerful and approachable.

17) Policeman (played by Enebeli Elebuwa). I can't remember his actual name in the show (he was always addressed by his title, Inspector). He was the policeman who came down from Jebaco to resolve problems in Oja.

Enebeli Elebuwa was typecast as a policeman in my mind, because he also later played the role of a policeman (Inspector Ben Alamu) in the Turning Wheel.

18) Fathia Okon (played by Roseline Birch). She was "Dr" Bassey Okon's teenage daughter, who helped him in the shop.

19) Lawyer (played by Albert Egbe). I also can't remember his screen name, but he handled cases in Eleyinmi's court.

Albert Egbe later acted in Jagua Nana's Daughter and was the first Basi in Basi And Company.

20) Lawyer Iyanda (played by Sam Agbebi). He appeared many years after the first lawyer. The Oloja and Chief Eleyinmi often called him "Baby Lawyer".


Lawyer Iyanda arguing his case in Chief Eleyinmi's court.

21) Chief Afilaka. I've been trying to remember his screen name, but I couldn't until someone reminded me a few days ago. That's because I remember him by the name that Eleyinmi often called him, "Chief Tain Tain".

Chief Afilaka was never seen without a toothpick in his mouth and Eleyinmi labelled him Chief Tain Tain, mimicking the sound that he makes when he is picking his teeth. Eleyinmi didn't like Chief Afilaka because he was richer than him.

22) The Prince (1989-1990). In order to compete with the very popular soap operas like Ripples, Supple Blues and Behind The Clouds that debuted in the late 1980s, producers of Village Headmaster introduced the character of the Prince. He was the Oloja's son who had been in the US for a very long time and suddenly returned to Oja.

23) Mrs Ali (played by Patricia Akwashiki). She was Cosmas Aderibigbe Ali's wife.
Patricia Akwashiki was the last minister of information in the Goodluck Jonathan administration.

24) Lakunle Ojo (played by Layi Ashadele).

There are other people whose names I remember, but I don't remember the roles they played.

25) Iluyomade. There was a character called Iluyomade. I'm certain of it. I remember the Oloja saying the name Iluyomade, but I don't remember what his role was.

26) Chief Aribabu. I also remember that there was someone called Aribabu and that he was always in conflict with Councillor Balogun, but I don't remember anything else about him.
Thnks for this refreshing flashback of my favourate TV series
Romance / Re: "He Came Into Her Hospital As A Patient And Got A Lifetime Healing". Photos by okowande(f): 12:02pm On Jan 06, 2017
The girl face strong o. She don krapor!
Politics / Re: FFK Reacts To Appointment Of Saratu Atta By Ghanaian President-Elect by okowande(f): 9:26am On Jan 06, 2017
laudate:


Yes!! Saratu Atta is a nice, cultured, easy-going lady. She is also the daughter of former Governor of old Kwara State, the late Alhaji Adamu Attah. Her mother is a Ghanaian, though. She had one daughter for FFK, named Folake who is a graduate of a British university. Her younger sister Nana, is Femi Otedola's wife.

Some of her uncles and aunts include the late Alhaji Abdulaziz Atta, Nigeria’s first Head of Service and Secretary to the Federal Military Government during Gowon's regime. He is also the late father of Sefi Atta, the published novelist, prize-winning Nigerian author and playwright who is married to Gboyega Ransome-Kuti, one of the sons of the late Minister of health, Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti;

One of her uncles is Alhaji Mahmud Atta, who was once the Protocol Officer to the former Premier of the old Northern region. He later became Chairman of First Bank Plc, Nigeria.

Another uncle of hers' is Dr. AbdulMumini Atta, the second qualified medical doctor in Northern Nigeria while her paternal aunt is Judith Sefi Atta, first female Chief Education Officer in the North who later became an Ambassador to Italy and the first Minister for Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. Judith Sefinat Atta was the wife of the late poet Christopher Okigbo, who fought in the civil war.
Hmmm i guess ur name is Laudate Attah? grin
laudate:


Yes!! Saratu Atta is a nice, cultured, easy-going lady. She is also the daughter of former Governor of old Kwara State, the late Alhaji Adamu Attah. Her mother is a Ghanaian, though. She had one daughter for FFK, named Folake who is a graduate of a British university. Her younger sister Nana, is Femi Otedola's wife.

Some of her uncles and aunts include the late Alhaji Abdulaziz Atta, Nigeria’s first Head of Service and Secretary to the Federal Military Government during Gowon's regime. He is also the late father of Sefi Atta, the published novelist, prize-winning Nigerian author and playwright who is married to Gboyega Ransome-Kuti, one of the sons of the late Minister of health, Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti;

One of her uncles is Alhaji Mahmud Atta, who was once the Protocol Officer to the former Premier of the old Northern region. He later became Chairman of First Bank Plc, Nigeria.

Another uncle of hers' is Dr. AbdulMumini Atta, the second qualified medical doctor in Northern Nigeria while her paternal aunt is Judith Sefi Atta, first female Chief Education Officer in the North who later became an Ambassador to Italy and the first Minister for Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. Judith Sefinat Atta was the wife of the late poet Christopher Okigbo, who fought in the civil war.
Hmmm i guess ur name is Laudate Attah?

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Celebrities / Re: Beverly Osu Without Her Weaves, Looks Unrecognizable (Photos) by okowande(f): 9:15am On Jan 06, 2017
Piercedclit:
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Ur name though! clit piercer. Oh so Yummy
Celebrities / Re: Stella Damasus Hosts Hyacinth Idibia, 2face Idibia's Brother by okowande(f): 10:33am On Jan 05, 2017
fkdmods:


It's like you guys just discovered this term. You do realize it is old as phuck right? Well, it takes a while for things to arrive Nigeria so i understand.
Who are you to embarrass fellow nairalanders. pele o . iwor na lo la oju. Jus shut d bleep up plz. Na only you dey abroad?
Celebrities / Re: Stella Damasus Hosts Hyacinth Idibia, 2face Idibia's Brother by okowande(f): 10:28am On Jan 05, 2017
When dem marry. Na this kind thing i dey talk say mk una no provoke me o. I no wan read yeye news today abeg!
Celebrities / Re: Tayo Sobola Receiving Her G-Wagon Birthday Gift (Photos) by okowande(f): 10:22am On Jan 05, 2017
Some people are so fickle minded! You believe anythng. Na so. Abeggi she either bought it for herself but was only pulling stunt or it was from one of her numerous money bags who is well known but hiding behind the camera make hin wife no go cause wahala. Nonsense
Romance / Re: Heartbroken Lady Weeps As Her Boyfriend Dumps Her (Video) by okowande(f): 10:16am On Jan 05, 2017
What the hell is wrong wt you. Common get up and get a life! Don't you know that a broken relationship is better than a broken marriage. Ibo lo ti wa na? Abeg make una no provoke me o
Celebrities / Re: Munachi Abii Stuns On SEE THROUGH Dress. Sexy Babe!!! by okowande(f): 8:44am On Jan 05, 2017
Oga Seun so nairaland forum is now an avenue for guys to be insulting one another? calling one another names? please set the rules! thnks
Celebrities / Re: Tiwa Savage Spotting New Rastafarian Hairstyle [PICS] by okowande(f): 8:37am On Jan 05, 2017
Quintessential1:

I dey. How are you, too?
Am cool. thanks
Foreign Affairs / Re: Gambian President-elect Adama Barrow Releases New Photos 2day 2 Show He's Alive by okowande(f): 10:42pm On Jan 04, 2017
januzajj:
They pushed that news about his assassination that's as fake as #200 earpiece to front-page, even though they knew it was fake.
Nairaland mods can do anything just to get paid.
Buh if it's about getting a refund from the bank that defrauded you,your topic would hit front-page a month after it was created if you are lucky .
Guy you wicked o. lolzzzz
Celebrities / Re: Tiwa Savage Spotting New Rastafarian Hairstyle [PICS] by okowande(f): 10:35pm On Jan 04, 2017
Quintessential1:
Faux Locs. I rocked this hair once.
Babe how u dey?
Celebrities / Re: Tiwa Savage Spotting New Rastafarian Hairstyle [PICS] by okowande(f): 10:33pm On Jan 04, 2017
phlamesG:
We don show
I love nairaland. u guys are bomb!

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Politics / Re: Dino Melaye's N8m Polaris Slingshot (Photo) by okowande(f): 7:51pm On Jan 04, 2017
adonbilivit:
apart from being a law maker he does these two things:
1. He stunts hard on haters like you.
2. though he is not a nairalander, He doesn't give a fucckk about you too,
Nice one. i luv ur reply to that hater. haters evrywhr. thumps up jare.

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Celebrities / Re: Anita Joseph Celebrates Her Birthday With Hot Photos by okowande(f): 12:42pm On Jan 04, 2017
Toto dey itch am for pic numbr 4 & 5, she come use style raise her legs winkToto dey itch am for pic numbr 4 & 5, she come use style raise her legs
Romance / Re: Nigerian Lady Gets Mercedes Benz S Class As Birthday Gift From Boo (pics) by okowande(f): 12:20pm On Jan 04, 2017
meggi4:
wow not much abegi i the fear girl check me out on new year day me and my with girl
U don turn to Jim carey in THE MASK?
Romance / Re: Nigerian Lady Gets Mercedes Benz S Class As Birthday Gift From Boo (pics) by okowande(f): 12:09pm On Jan 04, 2017
josephine123:
stop bringing fake stories to nairaland ..

THE GUY'S LEGS DIDNT TOUCH GROUND ?

D guy na GHOST. their leg no dey touch ground. all that glitters is not Gold.
Family / Re: Help! My Friend Is Afraid Of Getting Married by okowande(f): 11:40pm On Jan 03, 2017
tayoxx:
Those who gave a fuckkk went where?
The went hunting for grasscuters! grin
tayoxx:
Those who gave a fuckkk went where?
The went hunting for grasscuters!
Politics / Re: Aregbesola Clears 4 Months Salary Arrears With N14.2bn - Vanguard by okowande(f): 9:48pm On Jan 03, 2017
Thnk God say i no near d beach party. my mate nor dey there. na small small boo n bae full there. lol
Family / Re: Port Harcourt Based Couple And Their Quadruplets (Photos) by okowande(f): 9:36pm On Jan 03, 2017
D names supposed be Chinozor, Chisom, Chinedu, Chibozr! Na wa for tis Naija wey go Recess so? God pick their calls plz. Congrats cute tots tho

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