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Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Nobody: 10:33am On Apr 11, 2015 |
deebsman1:yes am from ondo and am always arguing with dem when I hear no mans land as if when dey travelled from anambra to Lagos they met animals.with d way they are going in d next 10 years dey will say Lagos is in the east of Nigeria and it belongs 2 dem.......they think and act with their chest.. 4 Likes |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by starlingbawa(m): 10:33am On Apr 11, 2015 |
leanfarmer: Another sensible post!!! 3 Likes |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Nobody: 10:33am On Apr 11, 2015 |
gmyguy:guy I am in lagos for years nothing like area boys chasing .....If their try am , in fact they trust us we igbos .....guy ODI ESI 1 Like
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Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Ilekeh(f): 10:33am On Apr 11, 2015 |
You're prolly as sound as a brick wall. Son go and sit down. mobuch: |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by REALODUA: 10:34am On Apr 11, 2015 |
Cashio:you always cry foul, prepare before you go to war, no one win a war with cassava stick and machete . |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Crispels(m): 10:34am On Apr 11, 2015 |
tucky200: I will like to educate and enlighten these people who always doubt the indigenous ownership of Lagos and many others who are ignorant of history and suffers intellectual defficiency, so becaue lagos is a portugese word,he is now saying its a no man's land,that means Nigeria too is a no man's land because the name Nigeria is not Yoruba,Hausa or Igbo,so Niger and Ghana people can come in and take over! Even Port-Har-Court is now a no man's land! and some even said benins are the owner of lagos,yes they had a contact with lagos but they were not the first occupants. In fact its time I dispense what am studying, I study lagos history as a compulsory course at Lagos State University lectured by Dr.Sanni(an indigenous lagosian and a scholar of lagos history)Now to all of you shouting lagos is a no man's land, please stay attentive as I tell u how the name lagos,Eko and who first occupied lagos are. How did we come about the name LAGOS?? Undoubtedly, the word LAGOS is derived from the portugese word, "LAGOS" meaning LAGOONS(and not prison as some people speculate). The word lagos could be traced to LANCELOT DE FREITAS(a portugese man) who himself was a local lagosian in his native home of lagos in portugal,in the course of the portugese voyage of 1431-1462(14th century), LANCELOT DE FREITAS stopped to get provision around the modern day carter bridge,and looking towards Ebute Metta,he recorded in his log book the word"LAGOS" thus, named after a place surrounded by water(he saw that carter bridge where he bought provision in 1450 was surrounded by water,hence,he gave it the name LAGOS). THE NAME EKO? There are two versions to this very one but it will be summarily explained to a plausible version. According to J.B losi M. book titled "History of Lagos" Lagos was founded and first occupied by a group of hunters led by Olofin Ogunfunminire,aprince from Ile-Ife, who first settled at Isheri-Olofin,acommunity situated 12miles north of lagos. From Isheri, series of dispersals led to the founding of other yoruba awori settlement such as Iropa,Irepu,Ado-Odo,Ogudu,Ikeja,Ojota etc. South ward movement led to the settlement of Yaba later on Ebute-metta,Otoand Ido which later became the home of the olofin(first leader of lagos). Although JB losi vernacular version of his write up vindicate that prior to the movement of Ogunfunminire;there were early Yoruba Awori settlements such as Olopon,Tomuwe,Omuse,Alase etc who had settled before the coming of the Olofin(Ogunfunminire).These groups were said to have moved from Egun Ibeji an ancient Yoruba Awori settlement that has gone into extinction. After the settlement of Olofin's(princeogunfunminire) group,his children who were collectively known as ALADEJO(A Group Of Fishermen/Fishermen Co-Operative)settled at different parts of lagos. The earliest settlements was led by 'AROMIRE' who swam across the lagoon and established a settlement on the LAGOS ISLAND. This further encouraged his brothers to settle in different parts of lagos such that some of them bears the name that correspond with their settlement. E.g Oloto at oto,Ojora at Ijora,Oniru at Iru, Oluwa(Apapa)at Iwa,Elegushi which constitute the modern day Victoria Island. Where do the Benin come into the history of Lagos? After critical study,juxtaposition and consolidation.The involvement of Benin in Lagos politics could be traced back to the quarrel of Olofin's children and a female personality named "AINA". Aina was accused of witchcraft,all her goats were killed as a result of this accusation and all effort to seek redress with olofin failed. She therefore complained to the King of Benin(Oba Orhogbua) who sent his warriors to attack and build a war CAMP in lagos under the leadership of one "Aseru". Let me explain one thing at this very point, "EKO" is the name of the benin for WAR CAMP.Aseru who was the commander of the Benin millitary camp undertook millitary expeditions to the towns situated north of Lagos and was killed during one of such operation in the marshes of Isheri. One yoruba personality,"ASHIPA" was said to have led an Isheri party that took the dead body of Aseru to Benin for burial in accordance with Benin tradition. This singular act of returning Aseru body to Benin was rewarded by the Oba of Benin who made Ashipa the first Eleko of Eko or Oloriogun i.e the millitary commander of his troops in Lagos.At his death,Ashipa was succeded by Ado,his son was in turn succeded by Gabaro and Akinsemoyin(in that order). Nevertheless,available evidence seems to be pointing to the fact that the brief control of Lagos by the Benin was acheived by millitary conquest and the fact that the earliest settlers were not the Edo but the Awori Yorubas. The reasons for this position are not far to seek.Viewed from the linguistic angle,it appears that the language more indigenous to Lagos is the Awori dialect of the Yoruba. The nucleus of this settlement of the Benin was the Enu-Owa area which today still retains the evidence of Benin architecture,culture and customs. Not too long after the Benin conquest of the forces of the Olofin,the Edo who did not occupy the Iddo Island but stayed in the Enu-Owa would appear to have been attracted to the relatively older and comparatively more developed and suitable for human dwelling area of their Awori brethren.Duringthe reign of Eleko Gabaro,the capital and seat of administration was effectively transferred to Idun-Iganran( pepper palace) which has since been the seat of government. In totality,the period of the Awori's settlement and that of Benin represented two different periods in Lagos history,while the first Yoruba Awori's period represented the period when Lagos emerged as OKO(farmland) following Aromire's establishment of the Island as a farmland. The second period represented the conquest and the brief occupation of Lagos by the Benin and the encampment of Lagos as Eko. For the foregoing analysis,the antiquity of the Yoruba Awori settlement in Lagos seem not to be in doubt. Conclusively, the modern day Lagos is the commercial hub and social vibe of Nigeria,Lagos was the federal capital of Nigeria from Amalgamation till 1991 when Former Head of State, Ibrahim Babaginda moved the federal capital from Lagos to Abuja.One of the reasons IBB gave then was that, Lagos serves the purpose of just the Yorubas since its their indigenous state,hence,theneed to move the Federal capital to a more central region(That's why we have the FCT in Abuja today). If Lord Lugard had not amalgamated Nigeria(and made Lagos the FCT due to the development and potentials Lagos had even before oil money) will people be migrating and running to Lagos virtually everyday;only to call it a no man's land neglecting the fact that,some people's ancestors first occupied and developed it thousands of Years ago? However,am not a Tribalist but a Nigerian and a Yoruba Nationalist to the core, despite the fact that I want a united Nigeria where love and tolerance reign. I won't sit back and watch some ill-informed ignorantum igorantatus;ignorants of History to point to Lagos,a state with thousands of years of Traditional leadership as a NO MAN'S LAND! I surely won't take that from anybody 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Nobody: 10:34am On Apr 11, 2015 |
OdenigboAroli2:Now you are beginning to understand...the king can never apologise for that statement...he isn't an elected office holder, but annointed by the (g)ods....that is african tradition...i think you are beginning to understand 1 Like |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by OdenigboAroli2: 10:34am On Apr 11, 2015 |
Ilekeh: Lagos is still a no mans land, you a part of a dying generation of people clannishly claiming a capital city. 1 Like |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by telexfree1: 10:34am On Apr 11, 2015 |
EroticAngelina: sent you a PM. |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by tomiobj(m): 10:34am On Apr 11, 2015 |
OdenigboAroli2:. Bros. Insulting yoruba people will just make us look. But insulting d sacred throne of our forefathers. Nt funny at all M nt the insulting type. But I believe in peace. You people should leearn to respect our culture |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Jobos(m): 10:34am On Apr 11, 2015 |
mobuch:Yoruba will not build on your land that you did not sell to them. Why free land becuase you hardly sell to other tribe since ypu can come back and reclaim your land. Or can you scan the deed of assignment for transfer of ownership. |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Ilekeh(f): 10:35am On Apr 11, 2015 |
List the businesses...you're foaming in the mouth. mobuch: |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by An2elect2(f): 10:35am On Apr 11, 2015 |
now this is arrogant and uncalled for. |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by obigold1(m): 10:35am On Apr 11, 2015 |
July2050:I will trace u and u will beg 1 Like |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by OdenigboAroli2: 10:35am On Apr 11, 2015 |
gmyguy:the gods should also help him guard his utterances? |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by fireforfire: 10:35am On Apr 11, 2015 |
Waspy: ur right. Afterall d Ohaneze ndi igbo in lagos are made up of pple represntin Mostly Enugu, imo , anambra etc and nit frm delta.dnt really represent d delta igbos. I remember wen dey used to claim dat dey r d "core igbos" while delta ibos are not. But Any Emeka or ikechukwu seen in lagos wil be classified igbo . because of similarities in name 1 Like |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Nobody: 10:36am On Apr 11, 2015 |
holatin:Oh Adult u are.....Adult with no brains |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by methodyk: 10:36am On Apr 11, 2015 |
Stop the hate, stop the Tribalism! If you are really a Lagosian, you should be tired of this one-man Show here! Pls Vote wisely. Vote for Change, Vote for Competence, Vote out the Cabals, Vote for Trust, Vote for a better Lagos. Vote JK!!! 1 Like |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Ilekeh(f): 10:36am On Apr 11, 2015 |
This is so dumb. It's like a Portuguese man claiming Lagos because it's a Portuguese word. Crispels: |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by BushidoBlue(m): 10:36am On Apr 11, 2015 |
Let this be on record showcasing another national low amongst the tribes in Nigeria. Not only do these clowns not have an understanding of the Nigerian constitution, they have brought to the fore the most sub human level of hatred since the rise of the third reich. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Nobody: 10:36am On Apr 11, 2015 |
telexfree1:don't pm me pls. 3 Likes |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by nzeadachie: 10:36am On Apr 11, 2015 |
TIANDTI:BUT REMEMBER THAT IGBOS STARTED WITH 20PONDS AFTER THE WAR, AND TRUST THE GOD OF VEGEANCE THE AWOLOWO TYPE OF DEATH AWAITS THOSE .......................... 1 Like
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Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Nobody: 10:37am On Apr 11, 2015 |
Chukwugekwu:you know nothing john snow, you think na fineboy ibo boy probably living in lekki, that will suffer it....na ur guys for oshodi, mushin, ajegunle, ajah, those kine areas go hear am nau...Think |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Nobody: 10:37am On Apr 11, 2015 |
ogene007: 1 Like |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by ChildofChukwu(m): 10:37am On Apr 11, 2015 |
uselessgoat: I was gonna react to your comment, but your name says it all 2 Likes |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by ayusco85(m): 10:37am On Apr 11, 2015 |
OdenigboAroli2: Someone made them feel important. PDP did and am afraid it might backfire on the relative peace enjoyed btw yoruba and igbos in lagos |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by devour129: 10:37am On Apr 11, 2015 |
I blame Jonathan , wasted years pleasing everyone else but the people that put him there . Imagine if he built the sea ports and bridges as promised etc ......... I think it's high time Igbos should head home and take care of their fathers land , what is happening now has been happening for years but you stay put saying you developed one state or the other . Let's head home now and build our states for the sake of the generations to come . 4 Likes |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by starlingbawa(m): 10:37am On Apr 11, 2015 |
zendy: A lot of valid points in here, no doubt... 1 Like |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by light004: 10:37am On Apr 11, 2015 |
It's so unfortunate how this issue has degenerated to this low level. What will this altercations benefit us and our Nation. What a shame on both sides but most annoying are the statements and comments from the Yoruba groups and elite. They know more and should address this sensitive issue with lots of maturity and tact. Most comments are borne out of sheer ignorance because Nigeria is a Nation and all its citizens are free to live in any part of the country; free from prejudice or discrimination. It's sad that such a grave statement could be made by a highly respected Oba and all should come together to condemn such and disassociate oneself because of it potential to set the nation ablaze. Trying to justify it is definitely a recipe for anarchy. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by deebsman1(m): 10:37am On Apr 11, 2015 |
ddami:then its high time they get checked once again, the hausas have let them know their boundary in kano and kaduna, lagos should let them too. 2 Likes |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Obynolee(f): 10:38am On Apr 11, 2015 |
rudedough: Maybe he doesn't know who an immigrant is 1 Like |
Re: ‘enough Of Igbo Disruption In Lagos’ - Yorubas Outside Nigeria Speak by Dekatron(m): 10:38am On Apr 11, 2015 |
My girlfriend is IGBO AND IN LAGOS. GOD HELP ME!!!!!! *Praying mood* . What the hell is happening? Why the TRIBAL WAR ON FRONTPAGE? A thread not as sensitive as this that made it to frontpage was remove. Mr CEO, why allow these? If you could remove and lock threads, WHY NOT THIS? C'mon, people, SNAP OUT OF IT. EVEN IGBOS know that we are accommodating. I once lived at ENUGU STATE(my dad lived there for sometime) i stand to be challenged that IGBOS HATED US. THEY CALL US 'NGBA TI NGBA TI PEOPLE'. They speak igbo and laugh(not all though, but 70% of them). We never hated them. Even, my sister still live/study @ ENUGU, and her boyfriend is HALF IGBO HALF KOGI, all my own girls- now and before are IGBO. They are hard-working, we are hospitable. We are a country, WHY NOT EXPLOIT THIS GOLDEN PHENOMENON? OUR STRENGHT IS IN OUR DIVERSITY. If we all start a war, it favours NOBODY. In as much as LAGOS is SOUTH WEST, ITS JUST NORMAL TO KNOW THAT YORUBA IS THE LANDLORD. Even if IGBOS buy LAGOS, provide it is still a YORUBA as OBA of LAGOS, we own lagos. Lets leave it like that. I hate IGBO/YOURUBA stuff, i hate TRIBALISM 1 Like |
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