₦airaland Forum

20th April, 2025.

HIM OBA DR OYEBAMIJI GBAGESHIN ADEDOKUN.
ALASHE OOSHA AGBAYE,
IJO OLORISA PARAPO AGBAYE.
Badagry, Lagos State.

Eepa Orisa,

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF TITLE: OBALEFUN AGBAYE CONFFERED ON MR GBADEBO RHODES-VIVOUR.

The above subject matter refers.

By the authority of the Obatala Agbaye-in- Council I hereby write to notify you on the height of desecration and despicable act appointing one Mr Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour as Obalefun Agbaye, a title preserved for appointment only by the Supreme Authority of Obalesun Obatala Agbaye in Council, for it is only Obalesun Obatala Agbaye, Oloja Iranje-Idita Town, who is the traditional head of Iranje-Idita Town that has right to bestow the title : OBALEFUN AGBAYE on anyone, and moreso the title goes with full traditional rites as an Oba under Obalesun Obatala Ile-Ife, Oloja Iranje-Idita Town, Ile-ife.

Unfortunately, we saw via trending video on the Internet displayed your person conferring illegally coronated title of OBALEFUN AGBAYE on Mr Gbadebo Rhode Vivour, consequently amounting to fraud, illegal appointment, violation of rites, impersonation and gross abuse of privileges.

We by this notice, unanimously withdrawn and cancel the conferred Obalefun Agbaye title on Mr Gbadebo Rhode Vivour, and thereby sanctioned your aforementioned group of disgruntled elements parading yourselves as "IJO OLORISA PARAPO AGBAYE", Badagry, Lagos State, wherein it is on record you were earlier sacked as Oba Aala Obatala of Lagos State for similar gross acts of misconducts and wanton criminalities, while your Cohort all of whom are unknown to the Council of Obatala Oba worldwide.

We shall not hesitate to take appropriate legal sanctions to cause the law enforcement agencies to initiate due diligent investigation and prefer criminal charges bordering on conspiracy to wit; fraudulent misrepresentation, deceits and despicable act of impersonation against you and any other person found culpable at a court of competent jurisdiction accordingly.

You hereby warned accordingly.

Dated 20th April, 2025.

E-SIGNED
His Divine Grance (HDG), Oba Isooro O.O.O Dada, Arole Obatala Obalesun Obatala Agbaye, Oloja Iranje-Idita, Ile-ife.
OBATALA MEDIA HOUSE

Max24:
Not surprised. Same happened under Obi in Anambra. He couldnt pay doctors salaries for 8 months. Imagine if he was the president, by now all agencies of govt would have been on Strike. Someone who could not pay state workers salaries, how will he pay mulltitude Federal workers? Obi is a leaner where Tinubu dey.

Epistasis:
Audio Governor, he is the best thing that happened to Abia after Akwa garri. The way Obidients will defend this man hennnn, even devil do fear .

Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule yesterday declared that the North would not waver in its support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

The North, the governor insisted, would not pander to the whims and caprices of a few who want to equate their personal interest with that of the majority of the people of the region.

Governor Sule spoke on a day the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, said Tinubu would be re-elected comfortably regardless of “the volume of armchair theories and political conspiracies” by opponents.

The President’s performance ‘will clear the path,” Dare said.

Speaking at the 2025 Nzeh Mada Festival in Akwanga, Akwanga Local Government Area of the state yesterday, Gov. Sule said it had become imperative for the North to work towards the actualisation of Tinubu’s return in 2027.

According to him, supporting the President’s re-election would be a fulfillment of the promise the region’s leaders made ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Sule, who doubles as Chairman, North Central Governors Forum, said the North is not known for reneging on its promise.

He urged North’s stakeholders to disregard the agitation of a few politicians who are bent on causing confusion in the polity on account of their failed personal ambition.

He said the same politicians were among the region’s leaders who sold Tinubu’s candidacy to the people in 2023.

He said: “Some politicians will always create confusion if they fail to get what they want or achieve their targets.

“As a junior governor then, some of the older governors told us that the best person for the presidency was Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“They told us Tinubu can transform Nigeria the same way he made Lagos an epicenter of business and commerce.

“It was a challenging period but we worked hard to bring Tinubu into office.

“Today, the same people, because they couldn’t get what they were looking for, are criticising Tinubu; that he is the worst President Nigeria has ever produced.

“Well, whether he is the good, the bad or the ugly, by the grace of God, we are bringing back Bola Ahmed Tinubu to continue as president of Nigeria.”

He said the North made a firm commitment that having been in the presidency for eight years, the South should have its turn.

“So, we cannot do the contrary. We cannot say something today and say another tomorrow.

“So, we have to be patient and support the President to do his eight years in office,” he noted.

Only last Wednesday, prominent members of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc in the All Progressives Congress (APC) pledged their support for the Tinubu administration and its policies.

They also pledged loyalty to the APC.

Former Nasarawa State Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, the only elected CPC governor; former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari, who was House of Representatives Speaker, and Minister of Education in the Muhammadu Buhari Administration, Alhaji Adamu Adamu, signed a communiqué after a meeting of the CPC bloc, along with 20 others.

It was in reaction to the switch by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, a member of the CPC bloc, to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) last month.

Similarly, the North Central Renaissance Movement (NCRM) has expressed support for Tinubu ahead of the 2027 polls.

Chairperson of the movement, Prof. Nghargbu K’tso, during a visit to Governor Sule in Lafia on Friday, also advocated that the North Central Zone should produce the President after 2027.

Meanwhile, as a precursor to Tinubu’s bid to get the north to back him in 2027, THISDAY further learnt of a meeting this weekend in London between the president and a major opposition figure from Kano State.

yarimo:
Shay labour party is not worth defecting

helinues:
The reality is that 5 months left is just too short to reconcile everything, though can still be manageable.

Wike, dislodged LG chairmen, State assembly members plus some politicians within the state who are independent on their own.

The meeting would require teams from each parties which they need need to meet, talk, list their conditions.

Several meetings after, they should be able to reach resolution as compromising some things from all the parties should be a must

ClearFlair:
Fake news. The real LP would never say such

zombieHUNTER:
Labour party leadership is under Tinubu payroll

same goes for the PDP and APGA

we are under one party system

Tflex01:
Lol people that want to sack Tinubu in less than 2 years.

😂

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his commitment to delivering the evidence of democracy and good governance to the people of the state.

Also, the governor reminded that the period of Easter affords the opportunity of reconciliation and unity.

Fubara stated this in his Easter message to the people of the state contained in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday.

The governor stated this in a message he personally signed and obtained by newsmen.

The statement was titled ‘Renewed By The Resurrection: Advancing Peace, Unity and Good Governance’.

The statement partly reads, “As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, this Easter, I bring you warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations.

“Easter is a sacred season of reconciliation and unity. It is a time when the peace of Christ dwells richly in our hearts, restoring relationships, comforting the afflicted, feeding the hungry, and healing the brokenhearted.

“It is a time to reaffirm our shared belief that peace shall overcome war, and that even shattered dreams can find new life in the light of the resurrection.”

Fubara continued, “This season renews our confidence that nothing — neither hardship, nor adversity, nor even death — can separate us from the love of God in Christ. In Him, we remain victorious.

“I reiterate my unwavering commitment to delivering good governance to the resilient and dignified people of Rivers State.”

While expressing hope for a better Nigeria, the governor urged people of the state to continue to support President Bola Tinubu.

“Therefore, I call on the good people of Rivers State to continue to support and align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of our dear President, His Excellency, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while looking forward to a better tomorrow.

“Let us not lose sight of our collective strength. The transformation we all desire is achievable when we act together as one people under God, committed to peace, unity, and progress.

“May the Risen Christ bless every home in Rivers State and beyond with peace, love, good health, and renewed strength as we continue our journey to a greater future.

“Happy Easter to you all!”

LegendHero:
Well both guys never come on stage yet as at 11:28am.

Na still regular boxers dey fight. Portable and Akpi never mount any stage.

I no even see them at all for venue self coz if them dey, cameraman suppose show them.

They just scam people.

en0uwem:
It's disturbing how some people wake up every day and scour the internet like detectives—not for truth, justice, or unity—but just to find one bad news story about a particular tribe so they can say, “See? I told you they’re all like this.”

If you're one of those people, hear this: a crime committed by an individual is not a cultural trait. Your obsession with painting an entire tribe with the brush of one person's actions says more about you than about them. It shows deep-rooted bias, not concern for justice.

Tribalism dressed up as social commentary is still hate. Instead of fueling division, ask yourself: What do I gain from tearing others down?

We can fight crime without fighting each other. Enough with the tribal witch-hunts. Nigeria is bigger than your bitterness. Let’s do better.


Edit: Just go through the OP's topics and make your conclusion

ibechris:
Can't u see with their IGR's poverty is infecting them like Syphilis.

They don't know anything about HDI.

Human development Index is the magic behind the successes recorded in Igbo land and not taxation such as IGR.

Robbery at WAHUM IKEJA 1971:

WAHUM Group is one of the largest Chinese enterprises established and Established in 1963 as the first household utilities manufacturing compar development throughout half of a century, WAHUM became one of the resourceful Chinese enterprises in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, WAHUM Group m products ( enamelware and casseroles), packaging for corrugated iron ar cable (electric, construction and communication cable) and construction corrugated iron) etc...

WAHUM Group consists of five manufacturing plants below:

West Africa Household Utilities Mfg. CO. LTD

WAHUM Packaging LTD.

NIGERCHIN ELECTRICAL DEVELOPMENT CO. LTD.

WEST AFRICAN BUILDING MATERIALS MFG.CO.LTD.

PIONEER METAL PRODUCTS CO. PLC.


More info:

In 1971, an event that made news happened at their Ikeja factory that caused 7 men to be arrested, tried and executed by firing squad.

It was also known that two workers of WAHUM were amongst the 7 executed for the robbery that claimed the life of a police constable escort attached to the factory.

The 7 men dubbed the Magnificent 7 executed for that robbery were:

-Dr Ishola Oyenusi
-Joel Amamieye
-Ambrose Nwokobia
-Stephen Ndubuokwu
-Philip Ogbolumain
-Joseph Osamedike
-Ademola Adegbitan

Please note that Mr Amamieye was a former Personnel Manager at WAHUM where they robbed while Mr Nwokobia was the gateman at the WAHUM factory.

The broad daylight robbery took place on the 27th day of March, 1971.

The proposed constitutional amendment by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, which seeks to grant indigene status to individuals who have resided in a state for 10 years or married a native, has ignited deep controversy across Nigeria.

Though it is promoted as a progressive move for national unity, the bill poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s federal structure, peace, and inter-ethnic coexistence. It reopens ideological wounds from the past, threatens ancestral sovereignty, and risks sparking political and ethnic conflict under the guise of inclusion.

Nigeria’s identity as a federation is rooted in the recognition of its diverse ethnic nationalities. Indigeneity is not a matter of administrative convenience—it is a sacred cultural and historical bond between people and land. Granting this status based on mere length of stay or marriage undermines this bond and sets the stage for future conflict.

This bill will not bring harmony. Instead, it will pit communities against one another. Settlers may seek to claim political power in host communities, marginalising the original inhabitants. The potential for electoral manipulation and cultural erosion is immense.

Allowing non-indigenes to vote or run for office in states where they are not ancestrally connected would lead to serious political complications. Non-indigenes should vote in their states of origin, where their cultural and historical identity lies. To do otherwise is to create a situation where outsiders may legislate or govern communities they neither fully understand nor belong to, leading to resentment, unrest, and even violence.

To understand the dangers of this bill, we must examine how other multi-ethnic or federal nations protect their indigenous populations and political structures.

The US, despite being a melting pot, maintains strict state-based voting residency laws. A person must register and vote only in the state where they are legally domiciled. However, native American tribes have reserved lands and unique rights that cannot be encroached upon, no matter how long a non-tribal person lives there. Indigenous status is not transferable by marriage or duration of residence.

Moreover, local control is fiercely protected—a New Yorker cannot run for state office in Texas just by living there for a while. The respect for local autonomy remains central to America’s union.

Spain is a decentralised country with autonomous regions like Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Galicia. These regions maintain cultural and linguistic identity and have strong control over who can access their institutions. Residency does not automatically confer cultural or political integration.

Attempts to override these identities, like Madrid’s heavy-handed response to Catalonia’s independence drive, sparked international outcry and massive protests. Spain’s challenges show the volatility that comes with undermining ethnic and regional identity.

Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates, hosts millions of long-term residents who have lived and worked there for decades. Yet citizenship and political participation are strictly reserved for Emirati nationals. Long-term expatriates, even if married to citizens or born there, do not gain political rights. The UAE understands the importance of preserving national identity amidst global diversity.

India, a federal republic with strong state identities, reserves “domicile” status for those with ancestral roots in a state. For instance, in Jammu and Kashmir, domicile status historically included only those who could trace their lineage back to the state. This has recently changed, but not without widespread unrest and accusations of demographic engineering.

India’s experience shows that tampering with indigenous rights triggers deep-seated tensions in plural societies.

Switzerland is composed of 26 cantons (states), each with considerable autonomy. Residency alone does not grant political rights in most cantons. Citizens are expected to contribute locally but must go through strict naturalisation processes that include demonstrating cultural integration and language proficiency before accessing full rights. Even then, citizenship is granted first at the commune level, emphasising local consent and cultural belonging.

Across the world, pluralistic societies and federations uphold cultural and ancestral identity as core components of governance and inclusion. They protect these rights through clear legal boundaries that differentiate between residency and citizenship and between contribution and political control. Nigeria cannot afford to abandon this principle.

Here are my recommendations:

The National Assembly must reject Hon. Kalu’s bill. It is constitutionally destabilizing, culturally insensitive, and ideologically provocative.

Indigene status should remain tied to ancestry and lineage. Residency and marriage are insufficient bases for political rights at the local level.

Non-indigenes should fulfil civic duties in their states of origin. This ensures fairness, reduces tension, and preserves peace.

Traditional institutions and cultural leaders must rise in defence of indigenous identity.

A national conversation on identity and federalism is urgent. Nigeria’s ethnic nations must reaffirm mutual respect without coercion or manipulation.

Hon. Kalu’s Indigene Bill may wear the cloak of inclusion, but it carries the sword of centralisation. It revives old ambitions that once fractured the country and caused untold suffering. Nigeria’s survival depends on protecting what makes it unique: a federation of proud, distinct nations. Unity must come through respect, not assimilation. This bill must not just be debated, it must be defeated.

Below are some quotes from some write-ups to support the position of this report by members of the international community, Nigeria’s intelligentsia, academia and concerned citizens.

“Why Hon. Kalu’s Indigene Bill Threatens Nigeria’s Federal Stability” – UK Member of Parliament.

“Preserving Identity: The Case Against Residency-Based Indigene Status” – Princess Gloria Adebajo-Fraser

“Federalism Under Siege: A Constitutional Challenge to Nigeria’s Diversity” –Dr Imran Khazaly Headlinenews.news.

“Rejecting the Trojan Horse: A National Response to the Indigene Bill” – Elder Statesman

“You Can’t Legislate Heritage” – US Congressman.

“10 Years Is Not Ancestry”-Distinguished Senator.

“Marriage Is Not Indigeneity” –Aisha Mohammed.

“Nigeria Is a Mosaic, Not a Melting Pot” –Prof. Toluwase.

“From Ironsi to Kalu: The Return of Unitarist Ambitions?” – Barr. Olawale.

“We Remember the Civil War—And This Bill Must Not Pass.” – Ahmadu Bello.

“Lessons from History: Why Federalism Must Be defended.” – UK Member of Parliament.

Tochi3:


..BATist..you are a liar..

"A group known as the De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has opposed the reported consideration of former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Femi Pedro, for an ambassadorial position meant to represent Lagos State".