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ibo girlz .. full of shit

that shows you that we yoruba's are not coward.. you can see for yourself from the history of nigeria.. we fought with our blood for this country called nigeria..
do you hear pim from any ibo govnor or politicians even ayim p ayim enter silence mode once jonathan was defeated but the same tribe he marginalized refused to be silenced

THE PRESIDENT IS OLD AND NOW HE IS ACTING LIKE A BABY.. OLD AGE HAS REALLY SET IN.. I WONT BLAME HIM FOR THE COMMENT..

Seun:
Good thinking. Welcome to the club of people who don't believe things for which there is no good evidence; the habitat of most great minds.

Una eye go clear when the D day HAPPENS.. THEY FORMED intellectual.. pple that can tell me they dont believe in God and i will consider are scientist, doctor cos they don read too much not someone that start a forum and wake up next day to be forming athiest

Mille:
Oh really? Yes, they are mostly friendly except for some idiots.

What's wrong with Hungary. Never been there but the Hungarian women I have met and talked to love black men like mad. I have lots and lots of date offers from them, very beautiful and above my class. I've been running from them because I don't have enough to be spending on dates. But I surely will go to 2 this weekend.

I'm surprised to hear of Poland. The three Polish colleagues I have (all Erasmus female students) are actually very nice to me. One even told me her sister is married to a black man. I need more info on Poland because I have promised to come visit them in Warsaw after the Erasmus.

you have to understand european girls. its like reverse gear.. while they are outside their country , they are free to do anything ,date or marry black guy .. but once you come into their country , it is something different. try visit hungary and you think you will easily get a hungary girl except you want ashawo wey u go pay romania are the easier and free minded people have ever met.. just surprise what you said about those guys yelling at you.. anyway if that happen next time , just smile at them. they just wanna say hi but felt intimidated by your appearance... cluj should be even easier to find blacks cos of the student population. how long have you been there?

Mille:
Lol.

One thing I ever come to notice in my little sojourn is that you have to be bold and confident. Any act of meekness makes you an easy target.

I mostly don't move around alone here in Cluj, Romania anymore. When I first got here, people were very very curious and stare a lot. It used to make me uncomfortable but somehow, I got bold. Walk and talk with boldness. That way, you intimidate them.

I am uses to walking with my female Polish housemate and friend People used to think we are lovers because we walk around the city together most times. So they always stare at an 'interracial couple' and we do get a lot of jealous looks from the young women, spiteful looks from the old people and young men and hear lots of comments, mostly curious.

So today, we were walking instead of taking a bus to a shopping centre about 20minutes away. Halfway, these two guys came, likely Romanians or Hungarians in their mid 30s. They kept walking up to us with the idiot shouting " Hey man, what are you doing in my country? Go back to your country and leave my country " blah blah blah.

I just ignored him, continued walking slowly and MAJESTICALLY and with real swagger and boldness while chatting hilariously with my friend. When he saw I wasn't intimidated, he had to stop cos I was making him look really stupid.

One thing about Eastern Europe is that they have not been exposed to people of other cultures. I go out almost everytime and never come across black people. I have only seen 2 blacks since I've been in Cluj.

seriously what are u looking for in russia.. do some research before travlling to some countries .. you see how many blacks even nigerians been killed in russia,ukraine.

@ mille.. am surprise to hear that.. i have lived in cluj and nothing like that ever happen.. i think romania are even more friendlier than some eastern europe..hate hungary like shit, try poland .. you will hate yourself..

richylee:
you crack me up. Damn funny.

really.. but its true

1. yoruba
2.hausa
3.niger delta
4.IBO

oduastates:
Good job.
Which one is arewa house of culture again.
Alaafin should stay away from that "jesus is my father" area boy.

what do you mean by that

It was dual celebration in Porto Novo, Republic of Benin recently, as the Alaafin of Oyo; Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III resuscitated the celebration of Sango festival in the city for the first time in 200 years. The city also witnessed the unveiling of a multi-million naira statue for the deity. Taiwo Abiodun reports.

THE crowd went into a frenzy, as it sighted the beaded staff of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. Many surged forward to catch a glimpse of the majestic staff, which symbolised the essence of the monarch, acclaimed as the ultimate political power in the whole old Oyo Empire; while some even made efforts to touch it. The women removed their headgears and wrappers, spread them on the ground in obeisance, while some prostrated in awe, shouting Kaaaabiyeeeessssiiiiii oooooo. Both the men and women poured panegyrics, showered praises on the royal father and prayed that he lives long .

It was indeed an expression of the rich African culture and reverence for traditional stools. The occasion was the celebration of this year’s Sango (Yoruba god of thunder) festival in Porto Novo and spectacle at Ifoyin Town market, where the celebration held, was simply electrifying. The people danced with dexterity to the bata music rendered by expert bata drummers from Oyo Alaafin. The Alaafin, was represented by his daughter, Arewa Omo’ba ‘Sade Adeyemi, but the occasion nevertheless attracted about 22 royal fathers from across what used to be the old Oyo Empire, spread across Nigeria and eastern Porto Novo, who had come to witness the celebration.

Omo’ba Adeyemi’s epoch speech

As the Yoruba Cultural Ambassador and Yeye Isese of Yorubaland, Arewa Omo’ba Sade Adeyemi (of Arewa House of Culture), mounted the stage in a blaze of applause. Unique in her multiple cowry shell earrings, head, neck and sandals ensemble, Omo’oba Adeyemi was indeed regal and a cynosure of all eyes.

She wowed all with her sonorous song: “Iro ni won npa, Iseese o le parun , Eke ni won nse, Yoruba ‘o le parun (translated: It is a lie our culture cannot die, It is not true Yoruba cannot be destroyed), which the crowd wasted no time in hijacking. It was as if they had been possessed by the spirit of Sango himself.

Thereafter, she delivered a thought-provoking, historical and educative speech.

She said: ”I have been to Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago; I have been to some cities in America, and West Africa; and I have discovered that the Yoruba culture is well accepted, rich, interesting, honoured and respected. But while the Chinese appreciate their festivals, and the Indians do not joke with their culture and ways of life, we the Yoruba in Africa have allowed foreign religions to almost blindfold us, by discouraging us from observing our tradition. Today I am fulfilled; today I am happy that we are moving forward and our custom and tradition cannot be erased. Our father the Alaafin would be happy today, as he too is celebrating same festival in Oyo. Since my father, the Alaafin ascended his forefather’s throne in 1971, he has never for one day failed to celebrate this Yoruba deity in Oyo town.”

According to the princess, despite the fact that some of the people in Porto Novo now speak French because they were colonised by the French, it gladdened her heart that they have not forgotten their roots. “The last time Sango festival was held here in Porto Novo was about 200 years ago; so we thank the Orisas (deities) for giving us the opportunity to do this today….”

Shortly after her speech, a bata troupe led by Ojelabi Adesina Agberako of Agberako entertained with traditional Yoruba songs and acrobatic display.

And then the atmosphere literally transformed, as ‘Sango’ in his typical frenzy, appeared in his warrior costume, restless, wielding his legendary axe and spitting fire.

A six-footer, Sango’s eyes were blood-shot; his regalia was decorated with dangling cowry shells, which dangled as he pranced menacingly about. He tied a decorated leather band around his forehead, while the gourds tied to his neck dangled freely like a pendulum. His plaited hair and red skirt, typical of the Sango deity, made him look like a woman, but one powerful and possessed.

At a point, the rain threatened, causing the visitors momentary anxiety. In between, the terrified spectators shouted ‘Sango! Oko Oya Oooo!; while he responded by wielding the axe threateningly, as if at his enemies.

One of the visitors, Tunde Onibode, said the sight of Sango, with his axe and balls of fire is one that shouldn’t be witnessed by a child.

Unveiling the Sango statue and museum

After the show of theatrics, a life-size Sango statue was unveiled. The unveiling was done by representatives of the Alaafin, Princess Adeyemi, Prince Adeniyi Siyanbola Oluku – Ewu, Prince Jelili Tella and Prince Lawrence Loye. Seeing their dream come true, the community went wild with ecstasy.

A royal father and President of Foundation of Awo Imule du Benin, Kabiyesi Ayorinde Kolawole said, “I personally erected this statue for our people because they yearned for it. We all believe in this tradition, which has been in existence for a very long time. We need Sango here, to guide our community and help us reduce immoralities, stealing and other crimes.”

The Sango status is located behind the market place with the shrines. Worshippers danced around it and prayed for the entire community, on their knees. A group of worshippers grabbed a live ram and used their bare teeth to slaughter it to the amazement of the uninitiated viewers

According to Princess Arewa Sade, “the story of the legendary fire-spitting Sango has been told many times. He was a very powerful king in Oyo.”

The royal father, Kolawole added that “Whoever swears falsely or commits crime and lies against Sango would have himself to blame. And if such person is killed by Sango, the victim’s family must not touch the corpse, while the victim’s property will be confiscated to Sango the god of thunder.”

How Sango became a deity

According to Princess Arewa Sade Adeyemi, “In the days of old, Sango was a warrior and a powerful king who reigned and ruled in the old Oyo Empire. He became too powerful for the then Alaafin of Oyo, hence he created another community for him to rule over, as two rams could not drink from the same pot.

“Many did not know that the story of Sango was real until now. Sango was a king with powerful powers, but one day he set two of his powerful chiefs, Timi (agba le Olofa Ina) and Gbonka against each other, saying he wanted to know who was more powerful. While Gbonka had the power to sedate or make his enemy sleep off, Timi had the power to conjure fire along with his dangerous and powerful magical arrow that emitted fireworks to kill his enemy. Timi eventually killed and beheaded his enemy, Gbonka at Akesan market, but later discovered that Sango’s plan was to eliminate him. He then went to confront Sango and asked him to vacate his throne or face him in a war. To avoid being disgraced, Sango went to hang himself, while his wives Oya, Osun and Oba transformed into rivers, flowing in different directions. Till date, we have the Oya River, River Osun and Odo Oba in Iwo.

“But when Sango’s followers were taunted that their beloved king cowardly hanged himself, they went after those spreading the ugly news, setting their houses on fire and causing them to retract their statement. They also declared that Oba koso (Sango did not hang).”

The Alaafin must not meet face-to-face

Corroborating the story, Tunde Onibode said ”Sango hanged in annoyance and it was a woman selling bean cake that saw his body dangling in the air, who reported the incidence. Till date he is worshipped as a deity.”

Kabiyesi Kolawole declared unequivocally that the statue was not erected by the government of Benin Republic and that he spent about 20 million CFA (7 million naira) of his personal money to construct the statue. To avoid doubt, he said “I do not spend my money on frivolities and that is why I am able to build this shrine and this Sango statue.”

The museum, which was also opened, featured many effigies of Yoruba deities like Sango, Eegun, Oya, Sonpona, Ere Ibeji, Iyalode, Ogun god of Iron, Yemoja, among others. Kolawole said, “Many come here to find solution to their problems and Olodumare always solves their problems.

Babatunde Onibode, a lover of the Yoruba tradition and culture said he came all the way from Lagos, Nigeria to watch the event. He expressed optimism that the place “would soon become a tourist centre, where foreigners would come visiting. I have travelled to French speaking countries, China and some parts of Kenya and many of these countries use tourism to develop their countries. And that’s why I believe we should encourage the Benin Republic Government.

Prince Lawrence Loye, one of the Alaafin’s representatives said “Let the government turn this museum in Itako to a tourist centre. We should not allow colonial mentality to erode our traditional.”

Prince Siyanbola, on his part, described the occasion as ‘great.’ He said “Yes, today is a memorable day in our lives. We must appreciate the fact that Olodumare loves us all and we must abide by all his principles. It is good to know that the recognition of Sango extends to Republic of Benin.”

The royal fathers present include Baale Sango, Ifonyin, Itakete, Ijagba, Apena Tayese, Iya Agba Pobe, Ketu, Sakete, Iketu, Omube, Onipetesi, Onibuba, Onije, Onisale and Onitowe.

To cap it up, the Yeye Isese said the next festival in Benin Republic will hold in July, and would hopefully be graced by the Alaafin himself in his full entourage.

http://thenationonlineng.net/jubilation-alaafin-resurrects-sango-porto-novo/

wetin concern me.. i hope he will solve it, like he solve nigeria economy

EmeeNaka:
SE-1
SW-3
North-7
SS-2

can you name the sw -3... i dont know which list you are reading from

go to alade market in shomolu.. i dont know if its still there.. i remember growing up in the 90s ..we do go to the market to touch live electric fish in the bowl of the sellers..

iLegend:
I no like school, but nice one.

why dear

University of Ibadan has secured a spot in the top 978 ranked universities in the world.

In the ranking ranking released by the Times Higher Education, Nigeria’s premier university was ranked 801 on the list.

UI was the only Nigerian university to make the list.

Earlier in 2016, the Academic Ranking of World Universities (AWRU) and the Center for World Universities Ranking (CWUR) released a list of the top 500 and 1000 world universities respectively and no Nigerian university was on the list.

CWUR said that Nigerian universities were not considered for the ranking because of lack of quality research.

AWRU, who did not give a reason for Nigeria’s absence, made it clear that the criteria for ranking was the number of alumni and staff publishing journals in Nature and Science, number of alumni and staff winnng Nobel prizes and Field medals.

South Africa and Egypt had the highest number of universities on the list from the black continent.

63 universities from the United states made it to the top 200 while 32 from the United Kingdom also made the cut.

United States (U.S) had 63 universities among the hundreds of schools considered.
https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/finallly-one-nigerian-university-makes-top-world-universities-ranking/

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2017/world-ranking#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank_label/sort_order/asc/cols/rank_only

what kind of junk newspaper is this.. so they now get their news from whatapp.
do pple still buy vanguard newspaper

go to my school st finbarrs akoka lagos..you will catch one for free at the back forest

dont worry.. your eye go clear when you land.. sebi na building be money wey u go spend.. i just pity you.. pls update us on ur day to day life..cos many of you wey travel go india, kosovo just go down low once reality hits them....

safe journey

is sir shina peter the best man .. why are they wearing the same colour of suit and ;Dopenining their teeth

nigeria should just thank God we meet country like this .. cos if to say na germany or brazil we won play this third place with.. we go chop 5 - 0

if this kind players graduates to super eagles , he don finish for nigeria be that.... bunch of puzzzzys

true

Ugwuoke347:
This is beautiful. l love that Obasanjo's gown, almost sweeping the ground, proudly worn by the one and only Obasanbad.

TonyeBarcanista:
Oga No mind them o.

nigeriancritic1:
This you assertion is what happen when a bush boy Jambito read Logic wey pass am.

bloodyBLOGGER:
i won't call it a sign of respect but being a good host.

correct.. that's what i mean.. a good host

bloodyBLOGGER:
all of una mumu o

just cos the OP with no verifiable source stated that the ooni vacated a leather seat for the oba of Benin, you lots now think the oba is superior.

how are you sure that the seat is actually precious to the ooni?

Na wah o

the leather seat is not the ooni of ife throne.. its just a sign of respect for a visiting king to your palace.. nothing more.. and he can never sit on the throne of ooni of ife.. i hope this is clear now
this is ooni of ife on his throne which only him sits