₦airaland Forum

AntiChristian:
At least admit it was an Igbo man that derialed Nigeria from becoming great!


Assuming it was Buhari or Obasanjo or other tribes you'd have quickly pointed it out as you pass your stories about the civil war to the next generations!

it was also an igbo man that also suggested we returned to regional govt
the then head of state Gowon signed the agreement in Aburi in the eyes of the whole world.
it was because the then govt failed to honour the agreement that led to civil war
what else do u guys want?

since 1970 that the war ended, what is stopping every other successive govt from implementing it?
the same buhari ruled the country as head of state and as civilian likewise OBJ. both yoruba and hausa
why didnt they correct the wrong of the past?

lets stop picking things to suit our hatred towards a tribe.

AntiChristian:
Thank God na Abuja the man talk am!
Make he no go SE for the next 200000 years because over there they inherit enemies!

Once a tribe/person(s) has been tagged a bad name like this, the next generations inherit the tag!

I hate that victimhood mentality and blaming others for the woe you caused!

An Igbo man was the one who stopped each region in Nigeria from controlling their resources! But you'll never hear that from them!

63 years after, we have had many govt.
what stopped them for returning to regional system of govt

blame blame upon blames

make una dey try get sense abeg

chukkystar:
She feels all guys eventually Cheat and she is resigned to that fate but please don't let Her catch U so that She doesn't break down emotionally. That girl Loves U, has probably been in a Toxic relationship B4 for Her to generalise like that

dey play

phemmie06:
You're right cos they are not African, if you have your way, will you allow your son to marry such girl.
Mind you we have our own culture

me myself will marry such a girl

what matters is understanding and love my brother

even pornstars dey marry

Angelfrost:
Leave them with their "insecurity" abeg.

What suits you shouldn't suit every other person.

Personally, my wife is not acting such roles no matter how passionate or professional she is about acting... This doesn't mean I'm insecure or cheat on her.

No two people reason alike.

To every man his own.

so avoid marrying an actress then

if u marry an actress, u are accepting everything about her

Pepperdemisback:
Can you recommend her for any member of your family or for yourself?

i have no issue marrying her or her type
as long as there is love and understanding

phemmie06:
Marry any actress at your own peril even the thing de sweet the lady with her reaction when they were stopped

Jay Z is married to Beyounce

Africa men with insecurity yet na dem dey cheat pass

adamusuleiman1:
The judiciary is working 100% as it should.

Kudos to the Nigerian Judiciary and Kudos to President Tinubu for ensuring the judicial arm of government is independent of the Executive and Legislature.

the judiciary is confused

ShinjaWWest:
Why are igbo's crying...

He said Southsouth not southeast..

Anyway God bless the good people of Southsouth and Southwest

the same SE that APC 2 govs out of 5states
because of Peter Obi, even if all the SE states are all APC, you will still hate them

Obi really dealt with you guys seriously
the hatred and constant crying nor be here

backbone503:
He said nothing but the truth. With him, APC will make many inroads in the SS, particularly AKS. PDP has always called AKS a "PDP state". The next general election will be a good litmus test

Ozuor
make another party collect federal and watch all of them move to that party

u think they care about u or the useless parties
is their pocket and interest that matters to them. the day APC became less viable to actualize their selfish ambition, they will move to the next party

Akungitit:
Just remember that he's talking about South South not IPOB zone. The South will always play smart politics and I can assure you that the next Southern president after Tinubu will come from the South South.

how did u treat the last southern president?

SS has only 1APC gov out of 6states
SE has 2 APC govs out of 5 states
yet SE is what u refers to not playing smart politics
The only region with 4 different parties out of 5states

Akungitit:
Just remember that he's talking about South South not IPOB zone. The South will always play smart politics and I can assure you that the next Southern president after Tinubu will come from the South South.

how did u treat the last southern president?

Tjra:
Dey play

u people dont always have anything to say
all of u sharing the same thing everyday
nawa oo

Tareq1105:
I don't know why Nigerians are behaving like unserious elements.

Mr President took his time to present a budget estimate and some idiotic Reps members are saying the boxes were empty.

How's that possible?

What about the one Mr President read to the hearing of Nigerians?

I understand they wished it's their candidate that is presenting but I cannot help them. I just pray hatred wouldn't make them to commit suicide.

you are not in the house
if a member of the house says it was empty, its better u investigate before having a conclusion.

what was read on TV was a summary. we are talking of the budget break down here

we all are praying for the country to work so we can enjoy it. allowed people that want to criticize to do so. it is their right to criticize and commend when necessary.
candidate or no candidate. this govt will rule till 2027 and we all should join hand together and make sure the govt is doing the right thing.
lets all know when to stop politics and face governance and allow opposition to do their work.
a functional opposition will put the govt on its toes and the outcome will be beneficial to us all.

lapintoz:
See another obingo zombie. Enemies of progress. Nothing good will ever come from them. Children born with hate....

you people are really the problem of this country

how do u expect the country to progress if we continue to support the rubbish of govt and attacking our fellow citizens that is speaking up.
is not as if you are even benefitting directly from the govt.
we are all suffering the high inflation and still yet attack others speaking out.
if u know u have nothing to say, it will be better to just keep quiet and allow those that have what to say to talk.

i am not ur enemy. if the country works, we all will enjoy it. lets try to criticize and commend when necessary. The govt are not using their personal resources to serve. it is Nigeria money.
lets stop seeing governance as chelsea vs man u, or me vs you. when it is time for politics, we can do that. this is time for governance and we all should join hand together and push the govt to perform according to what they promise

TemplarLandry:
😎 I'm very sure it's gonna be Hellupee or Cancerworm lawmakers.

President Tinubu remains focused and unperturbed by this beer parlor rumor.

I dedicate “SHAQ & KOBE” by Rick Ross & Meek Mill to Jagaban.
Great jam!

Orue

forgiveness:
Not that Erebo. Ogiamien were talking about Ogiamien Evan's son, the brother Ogiso Owodo. Bhuhahahahaha!

Tbis guy dey rely on wikipedia.

lolz
this guy na ozuor
it is on record that we had 31 ogisos and 39 obas so far

where did ogiso evan and the second ogiso erebo came about and was never added to the list

ogiso owodo is the younger brother of ogiso Arigho

when Arigho died without a heir, Ogiso Owodo took the throne and inherited his elder brother wives.
but before then, he had an son with his own legit wife and called that son Ekaladerhan
but problem started in the palace when the first wife of his elder brother that he took came and said that she visited a diety and they said the only solution to the problem then was to sacrifice ekaladerhan. ogiso owodo agreed but ekaladerhan mother got to hear it and she immediately planned his son escape
when owodo died, there was no heir to the throne so the benin experimented with the ogiamiens, it didnt work so they have to start looking for ekaladerhan and they found him in ile ife. the ogiamiems were never related to the ogisos, they were just high chief in the palace.
when ekaladerhan sent his son oranmiyan to rule in his absence, the Ogiamiem repelled and didnt succeed. then when Oba Ewedo was to be coronated, the ogiamiens came again and wanted the throne, but a wrestling match was organized between the most senior ogiamien and Oba Ewedo and Oba Ewedo defeated the Ogiemen.
since then, anytime there is a coronation, there is always a mock fight between the crown prince and the ogiamiens and the crown prince always win (my father told me this first hand)
this was the same thing they wanted to do in 2016 when Oba Ewuare II was to be coronated. they were immediately banished from the palace and that is why they are now in court.

he say i rely on Wiki
so make i carry the list of ogisos for head Abi
ozuor

forgiveness:
Ogiamien are son of the soil than you. Person wey no get evidence no dey drag person go court. You think say na lie?

list of the 31 ogisos that rule igodomigodo (later Edo state)

check where ogiso Erebo is and stop disgracing yourself

forgiveness:
Oduduwa came from Oke Ora. A town 8km away from Ile Ife. His father's name was never that owodo yan yan.

Ogiamien are more edo than you. They took the whole oba to court nothing happened.

This is live history. They are the descendant of Ogiso and they are saying.....read

lolz
Eyah

so oduduwa nor fall from the sky again abi

let me tell where u guys got the oduduwa fell from the sky from.

The title Ogiso, means king of the sky.

Prince Ekaladerhan (later Oduduwa) was the son of Ogiso Owodo, he was the crown prince and the heir to the throne of igodomigodo but got banished from the palace on false accusation.
he sworn never to step his foot on Benin soil again after he established his kingdom in ile ife.
instead of taking the title Ogiso (king of the sky), he now said he fell from the sky.

nor be only Oke Oran

forgiveness:
Do you know more than the son of the soil the Ogiamien that has a signed treaty as prove that Erebo signed the treaty?

he signed the treaty from his grave abi?
u and the ogiemen they craze
son of the soil kill u. so me i be son of the sky abi

person when rule 600years before Oranmiyan, come sign treaty 600plus yrs after

una nor true true get sense
i took my time to educate u about our history but its clear its propagandas u want as usual and typical of yorubas

forgiveness:
The Ogiamien are the living testimony that Ogiso was defeated and dethroned by Ile ife

this is how u people were running around with lies and propagandas of Obi
i am not surprised

where did oduduwa come from?

forgiveness:
Do you mean the Ogiamien lied?

oga stop disgracing your generation
Ogiso Erebo ruled 618-632
he was not the last Ogiso. infact we had 12 different Ogisos after him.
The last Ogiso before Oranmiyan and Oba Eweka came about was Ogiso Owodo and he ruled between 1059-1100.
Ogiso Owodo gave birth to Oduduwa and Oduduwa gave birth to Oranmiyan
Oranmiyan came about around 1200 plus
are u or the writer of this article saying Ogiso Erebo lived over 600yrs to even witness Oranmiyan and his son Eweka? and he got fought and overpowered?

i am telling u the history of my state, you are here arguing blindly.
typical of the foolishness of some of you yorubas

forgiveness:
This quote from Ogiamien not one write up. You bi lazy?

Hide something for black man in black and white.

lolz
the fact that u even believed the account of his story is what amused me
well, it is what u what to hear sha

overpowered
power machine

please tell me where oduduwa is from
i am waiting

Patriotsleague:
The line of ascension has never been broken, a clear lineage. The issue of Oranmiyan is the confusion, but Oranmiyan was the Son of a Benin heir to the throne who went on exile, due to a Palace situation, and stopped at a place known today as Ile'Ife. When he arrived at Ile'Ife formerly known as ile'Ibunu, the place was a jungle, a forest, he built the place and settled there with his associates, after a while aboriginal yorubas started trickling into the community, and it grew into Ile'Ife. He was the first Ile'Ife king. After a while when his father died, Benin emissaries came to look for him, and they traced him to Ile'Ife, at this point he is already married with a Son, when they invited him to take his father's place(because of the Benin people strict rule on ascension, only a bloodline can be crowned king)... perhaps due to old age, or the oath he took never to set foot in Benin again, he sent his Son Oranmiyan to rule Benin, as a bloodline, Oranmiyan was accepted. When Oranmiyan got to Benin and became a ruler there, he could not cope with the Benin people and he doesn't know their ways, having been born in Ile'Ife and grew up there... Oranmiyan didn't last as King...and the next bloodline Eweka, Son of Oranmiyan'through a Benin woman took over, and became the first Oba, this began the Oba dynasty, third dynasty.

The Benin empire had an already established throne ascension system in place, they will never go get a stranger or allow others rule them, they were warriors...it would have taken a war and subjugation for another man from another tribe to come rule them.

Before Oduduwa (Ekaladerhan), and Oranmiyan era, Benin kingdom have had several kings and was on it's second dynasty, this shows it was an already established empire, with strong army, wealth and structure, and by far older than the Yoruba society and civilization, the Yorubas were not organized enough at that point, had no civilization or organized state at that point, before the emergence of the Benin Prince to ile'Ibunu, now known as Ile'Ife...as it is widely known, Ile'Ife is the cradle of Yoruba civilization, (as per indigenous yorubas coming together to form a state)

This is why Benin Obas were buried in Ile'Ife, it was the land founded by the Benin Prince, and it began a new era...that is why the Oba of Benin mentioned 'Son of Oranmiyan' during his coronation. It is symbolic, showing his direct ancestry, born out of the land of Ile'Ife founded by his direct ancestor Ekalederhan...who gave birth to Oranmiyan through an aboriginal Yoruba woman. This is the connection between Benin and Edos.

leave the yorubas may them they twist history
imagine saying oduduwa (Ekaladerhan) felled from the sky
just imagine

let me add to yours
it was when Oranmiyan was leaving Benin when he discovered the people did not like his style of leadership that he got the daughter of Enogie of Egor (Uselu) pregnant and Oba Eweka 1 was born
that is why today the coronation of any new Oba always start from Uselu (Egor) and also, the heir (crown prince) to the throne always have the title Edaiken of Uselu with the palace situated in Uselu there.

this yoruba people want to change our history with their lies and propagandas

forgiveness:
Ask the Ogiamien, the real descendants of the Ogiso. They mention Oranmiyan met one Ogiso Erodo. The last Ogiso of Igodomigodo.

Ogiso Eredo was overpowered and dethroned by the new Yoruba king from Ile Ife.

The case is in a reputable court of law. Benin wan change history.

lolz
ogiso Erodo

abeg rest
overpowered

u nor get sense
come to igun street where it all started and learn the history of benin raw.

not someone telling u what u want to hear

forgiveness:
Ogiamien went to court to challenge the Oba for dubiously trying to erase them from history of Benin.

This is real news. The real Ogiso are the Ogiamien family. They know Oba of Benin is not one of them rather Yoruba.

lolz
the writer of the article didnt tell u what happened to the last ogiso

he didnt tell u how oba eweka came about
who was the ogiso in power then that leased part of igodomigodo to oba eweka?
doesnt it mean we had oba eweka and an unnamed ogiso ruling benin at the same time?
was there a war that made oba eweka overthrown the ogiamen?
what is the name of the ogiso that went into war with oba eweka and lost his thrown to the oba?

your brain couldnt even think because that is exactly what you have conditioned it to hear

JagabanBorgu:
Use Google map if u are Ióst.

lolz
lies and lies

lies will kill yoruba people sha

forgiveness:
Oranmiyan has no blood relationship with any Ogiso. Ask Ogiamien the real Binis and descendants of Ogiso.


Stop lying through your tooth.

u can believe what you want to believe
i was thinking you or whoever wrote the article will tell us the descendants of the last ogiso owodo and what happened to them.

you know my history
anyways everyone knows yorubas are liars and propagandist

i just thrown the fact to you and it can never be changed

JagabanBorgu:
I see alot of rûbbîsh in Anambra.
I may likely have been to Anambra more than u this year.

OZUOR
Where is Anambra?

front page please

Holluwhakemmy:
How is Oba of Benin health right now they should keep checking on him o because of wotowoto he has received this week based on his stup##@d history of Lagos vs Benin ownership

learn to read

dont be unfortunate to your generation

BENIN CITY: THE ANCIENT CITY OF BRONZE, CRADLE OF BLACK CIVILIZATION AND THE CENTRE OF THE WORLD (EDORISIAGBON)
Many centuries ago, (about 800 A.D.) the geographical area now known as Benin, was called Igodomingodo. It was the hob of a conglomeration of little towns that developed into modern Mid-West Region and later Bendel State. Throughout that period, Igodomingodo made steady progress especially in the area of spirituality, philosophy, craftsmanship and administrative development.

The focus of Igodomingodo was largely concentrated on the arrangement of human order so that by the advent of the Europeans in 15th century, the people had already established an administrative system which baffled the Europeans and earned for the capital the appellation ‘City’.

The nucleus of this great civilisation was the monarchy which the Binis perfected steadily from the 12th century, after a series of experimentation with the Ogisos and Ogiso-Obas. They also introduced a monarchical system based on the principle of primogeniture.

This system of direct ascension has endured making the Benin Royal Family one of the oldest families in Africa. Its history spans more than 1400 years. The present Oba of Benin, Omon’Oba N’Edo Uku-Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, who is 7years on the throne, is the 39th Oba in the line of succession from Oba Eweka I who reigned in 12th century A.D. Before Eweka I however, 31 Ogisos and Prince Oronmiyan, a grand son to the last (Ogiso Owodo) reigned. In all, 71 Kings have sat on the Benin Throne.

A mention of Benin City, to many, brings to mind the Benin-British war of 1897 popularly known as the Benin Massacre and Expedition. At the end of it all, Oba Ovonramwen was deported to Calabar on September 13, 1897.

Before Oba Ovonramwen (1888 – 1914), the people of Benin had an organized society vast in the Act of War, Astronomy, Medicine, Travels and Craftsmanship. Among the many crafts, Bronze Casting was paramount.

It is said that a man called Iguerra, who came from a Nubian City on the River Nile in Egypt introduced the art to Benin in AD 900. The Bronze Casting Families have preserved the art and have today formed themselves into a guild which is based on Igun Street, Benin City.

Through the First Dynasty, (the Ogiso era) casting was done solely to create jewelleries and other ornamentals. However by the Second Dynasty, beginning with the reigns of Oba Eweka I (1200 A.D.), more serious casting was done for the royal house. Further progress and development was made during the reign of Oba Oguola about 1280 A.D. At this point, tin took the place of zinc in the copper mixture to give a dark reddish brown metal called Bronze.

In the quest to protect the city, and her treasures, Oba Oguola ordered the digging of the first Benin Moat.

The return of Prince Esigie from Portugal, where he studied Arts and Crafts, to become king about 1504 A.D., brought about the formal institutionalization of the various crafts known to the kingdom. Besides being a great craftsman, Esigie was an astrologist and linguist. He spoke Portuguese fluently.

After becoming King, Oba Esigie set up schools of Astronomy (Iwoki), and of Arts and Crafts. The crafts school had several departments called Ugha. Some of them were, Working Tools, Bronze Casting, Carving and Weaving. The Oba appointed Chiefs to head the departments.

The Bronze Casting Department had seven chiefs appointed to oversee its activities. They were led by Chief Inenigun assisted by Chiefs Ihamanigun, Ehanire, Akenuwa, Olague, Obazogie and Chief Obadolayi.

From this point, bronze casting became a full time occupation to the appointed families and they were called sons of Iguerra after the initiating craftsman from Nubia. This period also witnessed the casting of three-quarter head figure of past Obas of the kingdom in solid bronze.

Furthermore, major events were now cast in bronze, which now became a medium of documenting the history of the people. The Eguerra Chiefs who witnessed all major events were given charge to carry out this documentation through bronze casts. Their descendants are still in the business today on Igun Street.

Even the art of Bronze Casting had some administration segmentation as the responsibility for sourcing the raw material, copper, tin and zinc was carried out by the Owinas who were expert miners.

By the reign of Oba Akenzua 1 in 1713 AD, the documentation of past Obas and events during their reign was being executed in bronze. This was however truncated by the British in 1897 who waged war on the Benin Kingdom and looted treasures surpassing the hieroglyphics found in tombs below the Egyptian Pyramids. To this date, this documentation of events in bronze can be executed by the guild of artists now led by Chief Ine, a direct descendant of Chief Inenigun circa 1504 AD.

The Bronze Institution was reconstituted by Oba Eweka II (1914 – 1933) who was himself an expert carver in Ivory and wood and also a clever blacksmith. He was the father of Oba Akenzua II (1933 – 1978).

The era of Oba Akenzua II witnessed intellectual, cultural, social and economic development. Benin Divisional Council Museum opened in 1947 and Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II visited Benin on 9th February, 1956. He was appointed Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria on 9th March, 1966. His son Oba Erediawa ascended the throne in 1978 and is the Monarch to this day.



Benin as conservative as it appears today, actually fathered many cities and town across its borders. Prominent amongst these are Eko (Lagos) and several towns in Dahomey and Ga which now are in Benin Republic and Ghana respectively. This expansion took place in 1299 AD during the reign of Oba Udagbedo.

The Urhobos migrated from Benin about 1370 A.D. during the reign of Oba Ogbeka. Hence, they refer to Benin as Ikhuo’roka (the people of Eka after the King). Another nation that traces its origin to Benin is Itsekiri. Iginuan, the son of Oba Olua (about 1473 A.D.) left Benin to settle at Ode-Itsekiri and later became the Olu of Itsekiri.

About 1481 A.D. during the reign of Oba Ozolua, some of his sons left to become Kings in other lands. These include, Alani of Idoani, Olokpe of Okpe, Olowo of Owo, Eze of Aboh and Uguan of Ora. Legend has it that a camp called Eko now Lagos was created by Oba Orhogbua about 1550 A.D. and one of his grand sons was made the Eleko of Eko. More recently, about 1713 A.D. the son of Oba Akenzua I became the Obi of Issele-Uku.

The unique geographic position Benin found herself by occupying mid-way between what the early Europeans referred to as the ‘Yoruba Country’ and the ‘Igbo Country’, no doubt broadened the outlook of the Binis.

After about 800 years of interacting with the Yorubas, the Binis accepted many Yoruba gods like Sango and Olokun while the Yorubas accepted several socio-cultural reforms introduced by the Binis. These include a monarchical system based on primogeniture and an organised traditional ruling council.

Contact with the Yoruba people was first made by Ekaladerhan the son of the last Ogiso (Owodo) who was banished from Benin. He got to Uhe (Ife) and changed his name to Izoduwa. A name which means, ‘I have chosen the path to prosperity’. He is said to be the legendary ancestral hero of the Yoruba race – Oduduwa. He is the father of Oronmiyan, who is the father of Oba Eweka I.

About 1440 A.D. a great warrior, traveller, craftsman and physician rose to the throne. He was Oba Ewuare the Great. He was the first to come in contact with the Europeans and renamed the land EDO.

Today, there is a slight dialectal change among the Edos which identifies them and the major dialects are; Edo, Esan, Etsako and Owan. There is so much to learn about Benin or Edo land but a visit to the Ancient City tells it better. A personal experience of the rich culture of the Edos will definitely amaze you.

Various forms of cultural events and festivals exist in Edo, each with several unique dances. Edo North treats you to spectacular tunes and dances with great agility. The harmony produced by a combination of great Altos, Sopranos and male voices is most remarkable. The echoes remain a long time in the mind after the performance. And also in this part are mountainous land forms and caves all with great historic significance. At the top of one of the mountains in Ososo, Akoko-Edo Local Government Area is the Ososo Resort Centre where the weather can only be compared to that of Jos in Plateau State.

In Edo Central, among the Esan speaking people, a series of New Yam Festivals from one community to the other will thrill visitors from September to early December. Amidst the celebrations, guests are treated to traditional dances which include the Atilogun or Asonogun dance, Igbabonelimhin dance, Kokoma, Kpegbegbe and a host of others. Among these, the Igbabonelimhin masquerade dance is exceptional for the masquerades in their unique and beautiful costumes treat guests to various forms of Acrobatic steps. Their gymnastic display is unparallel and unsurpassable anywhere in the world not even in the Olympics.

From the swift steps in the central region, the spotlight falls on the slow but calculated steps of royal dancers in the south. Benin City has the Igue Festival ceremonies which begin in early December and runs through to the first week of January. Chiefs in their royal regalia come to the Oba’s palace in their numbers to pay homage and celebrate Igue with the Oba.
In their colourful aggregate, they dance the Ugie-Oba dance. It’s a sight to behold! Kings in all the affiliate towns and villages also come in their royal convoy to pay homage and celebrate Igue with the Oba who is the head of the traditional ruling council in Edo land. The entire event is so colourful that you can never be satisfied with a single experience.

Much of the Benin story is told in Bronze and these you can find at Igun Street, home to the Benin Bronze Casters and their families. Past Obas of the kingdoms are well represented in bronze statues both at Igun and the Royal Palace.

The legendary Benin Moat is still in place, visitors can access it from various point within the city as it is no longer outside the city wall but in the heart of modern Benin. The various War Lords and prominent battles are well represented in sculptures at strategic locations all over the city.

Benin also boasts of a wild life sanctuary at the Okomu National Park which holds various species of animals with most of them on the endangered species list. Animals found in the forest include Elephants, Lions, Tigers, Leopards, Buffalos, Apes, Gazelles, Reptiles and countless others with different species of birds. There are tree houses within the sanctuary where guests can quietly observe these animals in-situ.

The history of the Benin people is so long and impossible to abbreviate. The people are proud of their heritage and are always willing to recount to anyone who wishes to hear, but the story is never ending… YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE BENIN TO KNOW BENIN.

OBA KHA TO’KPERE... ISE!

This article as written by Godwin Eigbe was first published in Executive travels Nigeria (ETN) magazine Edition 18 (2009)