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Just imaging. How many time fire burn markets in Lagos and other states ... this delegation did not know ba. Buhari's nepotic agenda is high-grade.

Good, but when will Lagos domesticate FOI Act?
We need to know how our taxes are being "shared".

Abeg, make una lie small. Na so them deceive some people in 2015 and 2019. We are supposed to be wiser now and make sure all these old people go and rest. But no. Some dim-wits will die to have them continue looting.
Anyway, all they will do is to get Dangote and Bua to supply cement. Lazy youths will supply sand to fill the gap, so in 2023, they will still vote the same people who have impoverished them. Making them richer and fortifying their families'' hold on to power.
If anyone told you in October 2020, after the endsars protest that some people would still be rooting for APC, you would think it is not possible. But here we are! Irredeemable youth of Nigeria (IYN).

COPIED .....

The Origin of Eko (Lagos)

There is a lot of traditional history at both Benin and Lagos ends relating to the origin of what is now Lagos, its ruler and it's connection with Benin. But perhaps to avoid inadequacies and controversy which the academics claim surrounds traditional history, we may like to hear what some modern historians have to say on this subject. Robert S. Smith, in his book of some principal Yoruba owns, especially in and around Oyo, and the westward expansion in the 17th century of Benin Kingdom with it's number of subject towns on or near to the coast, which included Lagos, went on to say this about Lagos in particular:

"It's name reflect it's past to the Yoruba it's Eko, deriving probably from the farm (Oko) of the earliest settlers, though alternatively-or additionally-it may be the Benin word (Eko) for a war-camp...We say Eko is a Benin word that means camp"

After describing the activities of the armies of Benin under Oba Orhogbua, culminating in his arrival at what is now Lagos, Smith went on to add:

"Sometime later the Oba appointed a ruler for Lagos to represent the interest of Benin and to forward tribute there. The man chosen is named in both Lagos and Benin Tradition as Ashipa"

Smith says that by Lagos account this Ashipa was an Isheri Chief, while the Benin account says Ashipa was a grandson of the Oba of Benin. We shall come to this later. Smith was, however, satisfied that Benin had established it's ascendency in Lagos and had founded a dynasty there at some period before 1700.The dyansty's dependence on Benin, Smith found, was emphasized by the appointment of another Chief, the Eletu Odibo, who alone had the right to crown the Oba and who in early times probably maintained close connection with Benin,.(Eletu Odibo is a corruption of the Edo equivalent Olotu Odibo)

"G.T. Stride and C. Ifeka, in their book titled Peoples and empires pf West Africa have this to say on the same subject:

Oba Orhogbua was clearly a strong warrior for he enforced tribute payments from all parts of the empire and in the middle 1550s conquered all the coastal lands up to Lagos where he left a permanent garrison. Tradition in Lagos says that their first Oba, the Eleko of Eko, was a son of the Oba Orhogbua of Benin"

It will be seen, therefore, that even if we were to disregard traditional history there is enough material from modern historians to confirm the fact that what is now Lagos was founded by an Oba of Benin who also gave it it's first ruler. But we really cannot disregard traditional history. In Benin tradition, and we believe the same of Yoruba and other ethnic groups in this country, one way to establish that an event in traditional history did occur is by the type of anecdote or adage that evolves from that event . Thus, for instance, We Edo people say that "Orhogbua gb'Olague,ona y'ukpe abekpen z'umwen rie Edo, meaning that Oba Orhogbua defeated Olague and used sword to bring his salt to Benin, This is in allusion of to the exploits of Oba Orhogbua while in his camp (Eko) from where he over-ran the place known as Mahin with it's ruler whom the Benin People nicknamed Olague. There Orhogbua discovered the common rock salt and brought it to Benin who thereby tasted it for the first time.

Now the name "Ashipa has featured quite prominently (and rightly too) in the history of Lagos. After the Oba Orhogbua returned to Benin from Eko, he appointed a commander or an administrator, who was called Aisikpa to look after the skeleton troop left in the camp(Eko) until he returned again from Benin. He could no longer return having seen the situation at home. The name "Aisikpahienvoborre" which means "people do not desert their home-land. "This is how Aisikpa, whom the Yoruba now call Ashipa, came into the Lagos (Eko) history. Eko is still there as the traditional Benin name for Lagos; Ashipa has been retained as a senior traditional chieftaincy title while his descendants now retain the modern name of Oba of Lagos. The interaction of Edo people with others in distant lands must have inevitably resulted in cultural exchanges.


Excerpts From a Lecture on the Evolution of Traditional
rulership in Nigeria given under the auspices of the University of
Ibadan, Institute of African studies on 11th September,1984 by Omo
N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Oba Erediauwa

https://www.edo-nation.net/eko.htm

Patrioticman007:
Islamphobia

due to Islamabad! The truth is that all those who strap bombs in Bornu use hijab to cover the suicide belts.

Monogamy:
CAN should take full control of government school?

Is it CAN that is paying the teachers?

They are not government schools, have never been and will never be. It is just like Ogun State wakes up one day and assume ownership of Covenant University. How much did Kwara State pay the missionaries and Christian owners to take over those schools?

If Kwara State want to change the agreement they had in 1974, they should pay the Christians for the schools or return them to the owners.

eomajeh:
Mr Omor gives the best answer you'll find to the question "What advice do you have for Mr President?"

See him answer in the video titled "Mr President is trying":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peLMJqDic2E



Please Subscribe to the channel, and share the video.

Also, don't leave without telling us (via reply/ comment) what advice you have for the president. Drop your 2 cents; after all, we're in the country together.

He should resign and go and rest ... with 3 recessions and 3 record breaking poverty propagating governments, noone can match those records.

Penguin2:
Which faction please

APC led faction ooo

Which subsidies again ... A.nother P .ropaganda C .oming!

Very correct! This should be extended to include states with up to 50% Muslims. It is hypocrisy to forbid pig but wear leather belts and shoes made of pigs skin.

When I tried to type Garba Shehu, my computer auto corrected to "Garbage Chute". Could this be a coincidence?

Nigerians should picket INEC. NIN is the only way to curtail bogus numbers being churn out by APC.

To all Christians on this forum. It is a thing of shame that a Christian girl is held in captivity for over 3 years now.

As we go into the 160th week of captivity of our sister-inChrist by name Leah Sharibu, I am imploring all faith believing Christians world-over to join me in 48 hrs prayer chain for God's intervention.

This is only a prayer request. If you can share on your platform, it would be highly appreciated.

The prayer chain is to start at 3.00PM your local time on March 9, 2021 and last for 48hrs. If you can do a minute, it is fine if you can do an hour fine. If you have a congregation and can cry to God as a prayer point, it is fine.

Prayer point focus: "O' Lord, arise and set Leah Sharibu free" Isaiah 49:24-26 and Ephesians 4:8

May God bless you and your family as you join. In Jesus name. AMEN!

Please, share as you would on all social media platforms

The vice president of Nigeria is not doing enough to defend his faith. As a Christian, I am highly disappointed that Osinbajo, a pastor would be sitting at the national security meeting and the FG would be paying ransom to release muslim children and not care about only Christian held in captivity for over 3 years now, just because she professes Christianity. As VP I would have expected Osinbajo to be an arrowhead in the push for the release of Leah Sharibu. But instead, Yemi Osinbajo does not as much as give any hope nor speak against this evil and many such evils being perpetuated against Christians, especially in Northern Nigeria. Lets assume that this girl is Osinabjo's daughter, are we saying that the Boko Haram terrorists would not have been dealt a devastating blow?

I know some people would argue that we should pray or have faith, however, faith without work is dead. Let no one misunderstand me, if a Muslim girl was held in captivity by a Christian girl with other Christian girl set free, Nigeria would have been in flames and there would be calls for the resignation of the president. What is the problem with Christians for God's sake?
What is CAN doing?
What is PFN doing?
What is our military doing?
Why are our "prophets" and "overseers" only able pray and o predict who wins elections results and not able to pray for the release of Leah Sharibu?Or better still prophesy the release of this girl?

As for Mr. President, the death of a Nigerian does not even bother him, except the personality involved is a Muslim Fulani.

Fellow Nigerians why is it that every time school children are kidnapped and later released what we hear is "No ransom was paid".

Please, who asked them whether ransom was paid or not? Why answer questions not asked?

[quote author= post=99489674]Just look at this foolish Atiku's lawyer comparing the lives of our kids like bread and akara.
This is just so nauseating to the eyes.
Look at them using the lives of our children and citizens to play politics, all because they want to be in power forever.
May y'all be punished terribly and miserably in life.
Wicked animals.

May it never be well with all past and present politicians that created and are still creating violence and chaos in our nation. No matter the party they are.
Along with their supporters.
(You will never see the children of hate, frustrations and perdition say Amen to this innocent prayers.
Liars and Hypocrites they are)
Swines everywhere.....

Quote this post of you see your self as one of the aforementioned

We Rise![/quote]Signature: : What we grill : Fish, Chicken, Turkey, Goat (Asun), Shrimps, steaks. Our Barbecue sides: Salad, Coleslaw, Dodo, Baked beans, Potatoes. All @ affordable prices. NEVER ARGUE WITH SWINES!

Please, where is your shop? Is it on Nairaland Avenue?

Rivers is PDP and PDP is Rivers. Losers should appreciate their losses and move on.

IamFINESSE:
Legendary cap

LIEgendary you meant!

Golden057:
In that case sir, your office should be scraped because it's no longer useful.

Great ...

APC is a dead party. Nothing can save it. Last time they claimed 26 million members but got only 15 million (including rigging and alamjiri votes)..

They are now looking to give us 45 million members in 2021. Fake Party!

Two of a kind .. I join you Governor Obaseki in congratulating our amazon. We need more of your type. I am on this league and will soon blow. Proudly Nigerian expat.

God bless southerners doing Nigeria proud

Please, where is Igboho now?

The North need to wake up. Nigeria is not working due to the laggard nature of Northern Nigeria.
Boko Haram ...
Bandits ...
Herdsmen ...
Yet these people hang on to power and destroying everything.

Nigerians of Southern extraction have been doing Nigeria proud

Jibsy203:
60% of Nigerian men are bixesual FACT,but de will be de one to criticize gay ppl first but in secret de are into men more than women

You are soooo confused. Even as simple as magnetism, only opposite poles (sexes) attract, while same poles (sexes) repel. If you are attracted to same sex, then you need help!

Boko Haram terrorists are EXCLUSIVELY MUSLIMS

Miscreants will come after him now instead of objectively assessing his statement; which is a fact anyway!

C O W A R D!!!