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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 10:47pm On Oct 27, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:
Oduastates this Dr Sylvester's picture is very large ooo, infact nairaland is telling me there's no space on the page grin cheesy


grin Are you mocking him
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by oduastates: 10:50pm On Oct 27, 2015
Professor Adekunle Adeyeye
professor of electrical and computer engineering.
National university Singapore ( university world ranking : 12th)


Dr. Adekunle Adeyeye is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the National University of Singapore. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics, Fellow of the Institute of Nanotechnology and Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He is one of the principal investigators at the Information Storage Materials Lab. He is also a Fellow of the Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMA), Advanced Materials for Micro & Nano Systems. He has won many awards and was named one of the top 100 young innovators in the world by TR100, an award winning MIT magazine on technology. He was a winner of the 2004 NUS Young Researcher Award. Dr. Adeyeye graduated with a First Class Honors from the University of IIorin, Nigeria in 1990. He obtained his MPhil in Microelectronics Engineering and Semiconductor Physics and PhD at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge in 1993 and 1996 respectively. He was elected a Research Fellow at Trinity College, University of Cambridge in 1996. He then worked as a Senior Research Engineer at the Data Storage Institute, Singapore in 1997, before returning to Cambridge to take up his fellowship at the Nanoscale Science Laboratory. Dr. Adeyeye joined the National University of Singapore as an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering in May 2000 and was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in January 2006. In July 2012, Dr. Adeyeye was promoted to a Full Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, NUS. In January 2013, Dr. Adeyeye was named one of the distinguished lecturer by IEEE Magnetics Society. Dr. Adekunle's research focuses on the fundamental understanding and exploration of magnetic nanostructures in applications such as ultra high density storage, magnetic random access memory (MRAM) and spin logic. We are developing new functional nanomaterials such as multiferroic and half metals nanostructures for spintronic applications and ultra high sensitive biosensors. He has co-authored more than 150 papers in international refereed journals.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 10:51pm On Oct 27, 2015
undecided Django1 How far? I remember you in Ibadan thread, but you have decided to keep mute here abi?

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by WIZGUY69(m): 10:52pm On Oct 27, 2015
oduastates. ride on am following you.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by oduastates: 10:53pm On Oct 27, 2015
WIZGUY69:




Chief Afe Babalola
Femi Falana
Prof. Funmi Falusi
Alhaji Musa Ayeni
Prince Julius Adelusi
Antonia Yetunde Alabi
Bishop Peter Awelewa
Oluwatosin Helen
Mrs Folusho Olaniyan
Professor Akin Oyebode
Chief Woke Olanipekun

Please we want proven researchers, inventor and achievers and not political, civil service and paper professors.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 10:57pm On Oct 27, 2015
WIZGUY69:



grin Are you mocking him


Hahaha Noo na just play jare
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 10:59pm On Oct 27, 2015
Aminat508:

STFUareyouGod smiley
cheesy grin cheesy my dad told me about the history. But I think we are Hausa tongue
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by oduastates: 11:02pm On Oct 27, 2015
Moshood Fadeyi

Professor of Building Services
Singapore institute of technology


Chartered (Registered) Engineer (UK)
Chartered (Registered) Builder (UK)
Chartered (Registered) Construction Manager (UK)
Educator (Sustainable Design of the Built Environment)
Scientist (Human Interactions with indoor environment- Indoor air, thermal, acoustics and light)

expert in above areas thanks to academic and professional education I received from Obafemi Awolowo University (Nigeria, Africa), National University of Singapore (Singapore, Asia), Technical University of Denmark (Denmark, Europe), and Harvard School of Public Health (USA, North America).

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by zimoni(f): 11:03pm On Oct 27, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:
Top 7 destinations in South-west Nigeria.




1. Old Oyo National Park


[img]http://www.nigerianbulletin.com/attachments/upload_2015-6-5_11-36-19-jpeg.51532/[/img]

The Old Oyo National Park is located between northern Oyo State and southern Kwara State of Nigeria. It covers an area of 2,512 km2, mostly of lowland plains at a height of 330m and 508m above sea level. It is a dense forest park reserve that can be accessed from Saki, Iseyin, Igboho, Sepeteri, Tede, and Igbeti; and is a forestry rich in plant and animal life.

Hundreds of rare animals like the Kobs, Baboon, Red Monkey, Roan antelope, Bush buck, Red or green ioribe, daiker and waterbucks have been sighted at the park. There is a rich wildlife in the park, and it boasts of ancient rock outcrops and cave shelters in the extreme north of the park. There are also scattered hills, ridges, and rocky outcrops that can be used for mountaineering purposes.


The park is very big. Have never heard of it, this is the first time.

2,512km2 is huge. Lagos is about 1,000km2.

2,512km2 equals to 251,200Hectares.

Oyo State is big.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:04pm On Oct 27, 2015
oduastates:


Please we want proven researchers, inventor and achievers and not political, civil service and paper professors.

Looool.

But it is always good to show versatility. Prof. Olupona for example is not in the science field but he is one of the most distinguished black academics in the world.

I understand you though. We just need to celebrate all Yoruba achievers regardless of their fields.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:05pm On Oct 27, 2015
Continuation of the Economic Competitiveness Across the Southwestern States

Ondo State

-Olokola deep seaport is located in the state
-The state has a free trade zone
-The State is market-oriented
-Proximity to oil blocks
-Coastline on the atlantic ocean
-Ondo state is the highest producer of cocoa and Kolanut; producing 92,022 metric tonnes and 50,086 metric tonnes respectively.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:06pm On Oct 27, 2015
zimoni:


The park is very big. Have never heard of it, this is the first time.

2,512km2 is huge. Lagos is about 1,000km2.

2,512km2 equals to 251,200Hectares.

Oyo State is big.


Fun fact: Oyo state+ekiti is bigger than the whole of Alaigbo

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by zimoni(f): 11:09pm On Oct 27, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:



Fun fact: Oyo state+ekiti is bigger than the whole of Alaigbo

Hahahahahahahahaha

Ti awon Romanians abi Romanees abi Flateenos na ma n pe won ba gba yin mu?

Owo mi o si n'ibe ooooooooo

What an interesting thread.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:11pm On Oct 27, 2015
WIZGUY69:
Teachers, Pensioners Laud
Fayose’s Achievements


Teachers and pensioners in Ekiti State have
commended Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele
Fayose for the remarkable achievements recorded
in his first year in office
despite the obvious
political and economic challenges confronting his
government.
The teachers and pensioners under the aegis of
the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and Nigeria
Union of Pensioners ( NUP), said they are proud
of the governor and his determination to move the
state forward.



www.ekitistate.gov.ng/2015/10/teachers-pensioners-laud-fayoses-achievements/



Are these guys okay at all? what's there to laud in a state recording N3.4 billion in IGR.That's less than the IGR of kebbi,taraba,zamfara,katsina and Jigawa
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:18pm On Oct 27, 2015
9jacrip:
Like someone said, we need a radio platform to sensitize not just the youths but the old folks as well.

We need social media presence. The IGs, Twitters and Facebooks to further create some level of awareness.

These mediums will hijack the brainwashed off of the ship of politicians and political parties and also raise a level of Oduduwa nationalism across SWest.

We have talked too much on this thread, are there going to be any actions?



There are several Oodua facebook pages and twitter handles but they don't get much support from Yoruba youths.Whenever the issue of Regional autonomy or Yoruba independence is brought up on those Yoruba pages on Facebook, you need to see the way the "One Nigeria" evangelists come out in their Agbadas.They defend the one Nigeria like they're being paid for It.I've tried to educate them on several occasions but it has always been fruitless

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:24pm On Oct 27, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:




There are several Oodua facebook pages and twitter handles but they don't get much support from Yoruba youths.Whenever the issue of Regional autonomy or Yoruba independence is brought up on those Yoruba pages on Facebook, you need to see the way the "One Nigeria" evangelists come out in their Agbadas.They defend the one Nigeria like they're being paid for It.I've tried to educate them on several occasions but it has always been fruitless

True.

But then, are we going to give up because of the one Nigeria touts?
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:28pm On Oct 27, 2015
9jacrip:


True.

But then, are we going to give up because of the one Nigeria touts?


Definitely No! we'll keep trying.I'm sure some of them must have been going through our comments on this thread and having a "rethink".The more we show them the potentials of an Independent Yoruba nation, the more awakened they become.A lot of them converted during the Oba of Lagos vs Igbos saga though, maybe we need more of that.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by oduastates: 11:42pm On Oct 27, 2015
I am giving up for now. Someone should take the Asian baton and run with it. Preferably the STEM professors. We can deal with the liberal arts, law and social sciences later.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by totit: 11:43pm On Oct 27, 2015
Canada is one of the greatest countries in the world. The country accommodates peoples from different cultures and backgrounds - giving them opportunities to accomplish their set goals in life. Nigerians are not left out in the opportunity that the North American nation offers. Zacheaus Somori, who is in Ottawa, profiles some of the achievers making waves in the country with the intention to contribute their own quota to the Nigerian economy

ADENIYI, Adetola

Adeniyi Adetola migrated to Canada in 1996 and has been based in Toronto, Ontario. He is a journalist, writer, publisher, educationist and a consultant. Adeniyi, a prolific columnist and commentator, began his career in journalism officially as a reporter in 1959. Since that time when he erected a public pressboard at Ago- Iwoye Secondary School, Ogun State, Adeniyi has devoted his life to various genres of mass communication: acting, to singing, debating, drumming, poetry and choreography.

A non-partisan political impresario, Chief Adetola Babatunde Adeniyi is the Chairman of Linkworld-ICC and Managing Consultant of The Knowledge Plaza as well as Chairman/CEO of Toronto-based Canada College and Canada University Press.

A vibrant political commentator and consummate analyst, Adeniyi is also a strategist and tactitian per excellence and has over the years been a consultant on Media, Strategy and Public policy to several top level political office holders and corporate institutions across the country.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by totit: 11:45pm On Oct 27, 2015
WALE Adesanya

Wale Adesanya is from Abeokuta, Ogun State. He migrated to Canada in 1978 and presently based in Ottawa, Ontario. He holds first degree in Engineering from the University of Ottawa and later bagged MBA in Finance, CSA. He is presently the President of ADE Financial Group,
an Insurance and Investment Consulting Firm in the city of Ottawa.

With over nineteen years of financial experience, Wale’s mission is to be a partner for people who are committed to finance and investing - enabling them to become more confident in their financial decision making and empowering them towards financial freedom. Prior the starting his brokerage firm, he worked for Prudential Life Insurance, MetLife and Clarica to name a few.

Adesanya is also a member of the Board of Trustees for Nigerian Professionals and Business Network, a professional working group based in Canada. He served on the Board of Canada-Nigeria Chamber of Commerce, Board of Advisory of The Nigerian Canadian Association, Ottawa - an organisation that he served as the President for over 7 years.

In 2010, as part of the Nigeria 50th anniversary, he was awarded the prestigious Nigeria Golden
Jubilee Award for Community Development and Leadership by former Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada, Professor Iyorwuese Hagher. Adesanya is also the owner of Diplomacy Limousine and Car Services, one of the top transportation companies in Ontario.

With passion for Nigeria, Adesanya has consistently worked to bring Nigerian professionals in Canada together for the purpose of brainstorming and articulating positions on Nigeria’s democracy and governance.

Adesanya was the Executive Director of the team that hosted a four-day World Conference tagged: “Nigeria @ 50, Building Partnership through Public and Private Partnership” in Ottawa in 2010. Over 500 Canadian and Nigerian entrepreneurs, politicians and Professionals, from all over the world, attended the conference in the capital city of Ottawa. He is married to Perihan Adesanya and they both have three grown up children, Lanre, Genni
and step-son, Jeyhan.

www.ADEFinancial.com
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:47pm On Oct 27, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:


There are several Oodua facebook pages and twitter handles but they don't get much support from Yoruba youths.Whenever the issue of Regional autonomy or Yoruba independence is brought up on those Yoruba pages on Facebook, you need to see the way the "One Nigeria" evangelists come out in their Agbadas.They defend the one Nigeria like they're being paid for It.I've tried to educate them on several occasions but it has always been fruitless

Ha! grin

Classic case of Stockholm syndrome.

Reminiscent of type of slaves Harriet Tubman was trying to save and give freedom, but they refused freedom cos they didn't know they were slaves and a lot of them had become so comfortable in their shackles.

And I'm sure a lot of these folks go to bed hungry, depressed, and frustrated at night blaming the devil for their problems cos of how messed up Nigeria is - while hoping for miracles when the first step to moving into a better space is right in-front of them.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:48pm On Oct 27, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:



Definitely No! we'll keep trying.I'm sure some of them must have been going through our comments on this thread and having a "rethink".The more we show them the potentials of an Independent Yoruba nation, the more awakened they become.A lot of them converted during the Oba of Lagos vs Igbos saga though, maybe we need more of that.


Definitely

I just cannot wait for the larger percentage to be part of the renaissance so we can lift off.

And we can redraw the border and have Igbos like

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by totit: 11:48pm On Oct 27, 2015
Says who that yoruba are not all over the world, don't travel grin
Don't be deceive trust me they are everywhere impacting lives....everywhere they are







Adetola Motunrayo

Adetola Motunrayo is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa. Migrated to Canada in 2001, took up a job offer on arrival in Brookfield as a Family Physician and later became the Senior Medical Office in Charge of Brookfield- Bonnews hospital. He is a certificant of the College of Family Physician in Canada and recently became Fellow of the College of Family Physician of Canada.

He has additional qualifications in Dermatology and Independent Medical Examination.
He moved to Ottawa in the summer of 2005 to start his solo family practice which has now
metamorphed into Zoemed Clinic in Ottawa. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family
Medicine at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine.

He is also an examiner for the College of Family Physician of Canada, Peer reviewer for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and has been the General Secretary of the Canadian Association of Nigerian Physicians and Dentists. He is also the CME director of that organisation.

He retains an active interests in what goes on in Nigeria, hence writes articles in the Nigeriaworld.com. He completed his undergraduate medical education in 1990 at the Ogun State University, now Olabisi Onabanjo University. After his national service in 1992, he began his post graduate education in Internal medicine at the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu and University College hospital, in Ibadan.

He later travelled to South Africa where he worked for 6 years and also completed his post graduate training in Family and Emergency Medicine at the University of Witwaterstrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He worked as senior and then Principal Medical Officer at the hospitals in Klerksdorp and Pietersburg.

www.zoemedical.ca
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:48pm On Oct 27, 2015
Can someone post the pictures of the Ibadan park. It was on FP last year or so.

Where is anonymous6 the YorubaAmerican when you need her.
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by totit: 11:51pm On Oct 27, 2015
kiss



Ahmed, Adekunle Garba

Dr Ahmed Garba migrated to Canada in 1997 and has since based in Ottawa, Ontario. He works with the department of Medicine, University of Ottawa and Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, Ottawa, specialising in Psychiatry (sub-specialisation in Psychiatry and Law).

Ahmed is a forensic psychiatrist at the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group. He had his first from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, with his residency training in psychiatry and addictions at the WHO Training Centre, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria  and the University of Liverpool (UK). He also holds a Masters of Law degree from the prestigious Osgoode Hall Law, York University (Canada).

AG, as he is popularly called, is an Associate Professor in the Divisions of Forensic and Addiction Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry and holds a cross appointment in the Criminology department of the University of Ottawa. He is an adjunct also professor at Queen’s University. His research interests and clinical practice include the assessment and treatment of patients with major mental disorders, psychopathic and personality disorders.

He has authored and peer-reviewed articles which were presented both nationally and internationally. He is a member of the Ontario Review Board, Nunavut Review Board, an examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Medical Council of Canada, a supervisor at Albert Ellis Institute of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and a consultant for the Correctional Service of Canada.

He is also the Co-director of the Canadian Centre for Rational and Cognitive Therapies. Although AG lives in Ottawa with his wife and 3 children, he regularly returns to Nigeria to teach and provide mentorship to mental health professionals. He is a recipient of the 2013 Planet Africa Award for Science and Technology.

www.med.uottawa.ca
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by totit: 11:53pm On Oct 27, 2015
Akinbolaji, Yisa

Akinbolaji Migrated to Canada in 1997 has since been living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A mixed-media artist, Akinbolaji, has developed a unique painting technique for which he was featured on the cover of Art Business News, New York, in 2011. The artist has also been featured in national and international media including CBC, CTV, City Tv, NTA News, Daily Times, Guardian Newspaper, Style Magazine, Winnipeg Free Press and Ottawa Stars.

Akinbolaji first began experimenting with the technique in 1993 while in Lagos. He later incorporated this technique into his monotype printmaking while obtaining his master's in fine arts from the University of North Dakota.

Akinbolaji's professional career began in 1986 in Lagos, where he studied fine arts at the Yaba
College of Technology. Before going to Canada in 1997, he was recognised with his inclusion in Nigerian Artists’ Who's Who and Bibliography (1993), compiled for the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, Washington, D.C. Akinbolaji's works have been exhibited in notable galleries in Canada and the United States.

He currently serves on the board of the Manitoba Arts Council. He served as President of the Manitoba Society of Artists 2001 - 2003.Yisa is the founder of Creative Foundation Inc. ‘’My work is reflective of my experiences and imagination. Though a painter, I don’t just paint, I create using paint and forms. Before I begin to create my work (abstract or figurative), I imagine how I can use my materials so the viewers can have a magical experience on a two-dimensional surface’, he once said.
www.yisagallery.com
Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 11:55pm On Oct 27, 2015
SpambotKiller1:


Ha! grin

Classic case of Stockholm syndrome.

Reminiscent of ttype of slaves Harriet Tubman was trying to save and give freedom, but they refused freedom cos they didn't know they were slaves and a lot of them have become so comfortable in their shackles.

And I'm sure a lot of these folks go to bed hungry, depressed, and frustrated at night blaming the devil for their problem cos of how messed up Nigeria is - while hoping for miracles when the first step to moving into a better space is right in-front of them.



Trust me folks in this category are the most confused beings you will ever have debates with.They don't even know what they want but we won't give up on them, we'll keep slapping them till they wake up from their slumber

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Arch1: 12:00am On Oct 28, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:



Definitely No! we'll keep trying.I'm sure some of them must have been going through our comments on this thread and having a "rethink".The more we show them the potentials of an Independent Yoruba nation, the more awakened they become.A lot of them converted during the Oba of Lagos vs Igbos saga though, maybe we need more of that.
I was in Church(i am a bad boy but i go to church atimes. Na God go forgive me cheesycheesy) few sundays ago. The pastor told us to pray for the unity of Nigeria, that Nigeria should not break up. If you see the eye wey i take look the pastor ontop pulpit. My prayer was the opposite. I asked God to break Nigeria up as soon as possible.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 12:01am On Oct 28, 2015
9jacrip:



Definitely

I just cannot wait for the larger percentage to be part of the renaissance so we can lift off.

And we can redraw the border and have Igbos like


I relish the prospect of seeing a Yorubaland where all Chi/Chukwu names will be converted to Oluwa,where the cheeks of migrants will be lacerated with Abaja marks as their proof of having permanent residence and Abaja Olowu as their proof of Citizenship.

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 12:02am On Oct 28, 2015
Arch1:
I was in Church(i am a bad boy but i go to church atimes. Na God go forgive me cheesycheesy) few sundays ago. The pastor told us to pray for the unity of Nigeria, that Nigeria should not break up. If you see the eye wey i take look the pastor ontop pulpit. My prayer was the opposite. I asked God to break Nigeria up as soon as possible.




[img]http://4.bp..com/-Ir5DN_7mwzw/UngEwcH7ppI/AAAAAAAAOpg/cTPq2iBdjWg/s1600/ti.gif[/img]

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by totit: 12:04am On Oct 28, 2015
Proudly Yorùbá
Did You Know That

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OSOGBO was coined out of Oso igbo (Wizard of the Forest). This was as a result of earlier settlers who surprisingly met a man at the River Osun river and they referred to as ‘Wizard of the Forest’ Oso igbo which led to the name Osogbo.

IGBOMINA came from ‘Ologbo lo mọ ọna’ meaning , it is the flag-bearer that knows the road. During the olden days’ war, The Ajagunla (Ọrangun of Ila) was the flag bearer, who carry the Flag, known as ‘Ogbo’, this Ogbo helped in directing other warriors to the right roads. ‘Ologbo lo mọ ọna’ later become ‘Igbomina’

IBADAN originated from ‘Ẹba-Ọdan’ which means between the forests and the plains. Before 1829 Lagelu, the Jagun (commander-in-chief) of Ifẹ and Yoruba's generalissimo, left Ile Ifẹ with some people from Ifẹ, Ọyọ and Ijebu to found a new city at Ẹba-Ọdan.

IGBOHO is from ‘Igbo ti nho’ meaning 'Whispering Forest'. When Fulanis in conjunction with Afonja military, destroyed the old Ọyọ Empire, Ọyọ people dispersed into the forest and to avoid being noticed, they communicated by whispering to one another. The people settled close to the area noticed that the forest was making unidentified noise and tagged the place as ‘Ibi ti igbo ti nho’ which became Igboho today.

OGBOMOSHO was generated from ‘Ogbori Elemọshọ’ when Sọun Ogunlọla, a great hunter, who later became the first Sọun of Ogbomọshọ, helped the old Ọyọ Empire to kill Elemọshọ and brought his head to Alaafin. People began to refer to the settlement of Sọun Ogunlọla as ’Ibi ti wọn ti gbe Ori Elemọshọ’.

ỌYỌ was from ‘Ibi ti Ẹsin ti yọ’, where the horse slipped. When Oranmiyan left Ile Ifẹ to found his Kingdom elsewhere, the Oracle told him to stop and establish his kingdom wherever his horse slips (yọ). Ibi ti esin ti ‘yọ’ is now known as Ọyọ.

EKITI was derived from ‘Ilẹ Olokiti’, Mountainous land. When the descendants of Agbonniregun baba Ifa and some other people left Ile Ife to found a new kingdom, they decided to settle at where they saw lots of mountains and they said this is ‘Ilẹ Olokiti’ which later transformed to Ekiti.

IKEJA was named after an Awori hunter known as Akeja Onigorun, he was a successful hunter who was famous within the Awori clan of the Yoruba people hence the present name Ikeja the state government seat of Lagos

BADAGRY came into being around 1425 A.D. The area known as Badagry was founded by a farmer who had his farm on the peninsular named Agbede. The farm was later known as Agbede’s farm. Agbede’s farm was referred to as Agbedegreme, which was later, coined into Agbadarigi by the Yoruba alien and eventually pronounced as Badagry by the European slave merchants when the coast of Badagry was discovered and opened to the New world.

ILE IFẸ got its name when Oduduwa arrived the settlement now called Ile Ifẹ, It was believed that Oduduwa came with a giant cock and parcel of sand. The cock then spreads the sand and the land further expands, meaning Ilẹ fẹẹ (land expands).

In Yorubaland, gbọgbọ nkan lo ni bo ṣe jẹ.


Another yoruba group/page on Fb: culled


https://m.facebook.com/TheYorubaPeople/photos/pb.262884720484190.-2207520000.1445986785./761738673932123/?type=3&source=54

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Re: Yoruba Commonwealth and Politics by Nobody: 12:07am On Oct 28, 2015
Aareonakakanfo:



I relish the prospect of seeing a Yorubaland where all Chi/Chukwu names will be converted to Oluwa,where the cheeks of migrants will be lacerated with Abaja marks as their proof of having permanent residence and Abaja Olowu as their proof of Citizenship.

Lol!

I'm weak grin

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