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20/01/2022

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04/01/2022

Around 4 pm today, 2nd of January, A Lady identified herself as Abike posted a video on social media to

03/12/2021

A man identified as Okechukwu James who hails from Ezzagbo in Ebonyi state Uwa caused a heavy traffic at Oshodi after sighting his late wife who died 2-yrs [...]

03/12/2021

A viral video is trending across social media especially on Instagram. In the video, a young lady got off a motorbike and just a few seconds after, she

03/12/2021

THE ORIGIN OF LAGOS

When Nigeria was governed on the basis of tribe Northern (Hausa), Western (Yoruba) and Eastern (lgbo) regions and the colonial Lagos older than Nigeria itself was being claimed as a part of the Yoruba Westem region, by virtue of its location and Yoruba origin with reference to its Benin (Edo) royalty as far back as late 17th century and the American and Caribbean ongins of the descendants of the Ologbowo and the Popo Aguda (Brazilian) returnees of the 1840s. of course, original Lagosians of the time challenged the Lagos belongs the West theory; successfully proved the independence of the old Lagos (gede be L' eko wa) not only
stopped the attempt to merge Lagos with Westem Nigena but also got Lagos State as one of the first twelve states of Nigeria created in 1967

Since 1967, cosmopolitan Lagos has moved from being the capital of Nigeria to a mega city of excellence which now sets the pace of political, social and economical development more than it has ever done in the past. This is because, the ongin of Lagos has been influenced by mot only the (Idejo) chieftaincy, the Benin (Edo) Oba Ado royalty, the civilized and educated Saro (Olowogbowo) and Brazilian (Popo Aguda) returnees of the 1840s, the Tapa (Bida/Nupe), the Black Americans and the Caribbean (artisans of the early 19" century Lagos). These lots constitutes the force that built up Original Lagos (Eko Akoko) before the cessation of the colony of Lagos to the British crown in 1861, long before the creation of the British protectorate of Nigeria in 1914.

The original Lagosians established family compounds and business centres as far back as early 17th century, e.g Iga Aromire, Iga Iduganran, and the agboles (compounds) of the four original settlements Isale Eko, Olowogbowo, Oko Faji and Popo Aguda. These settlements of Lafiaji/lkoyi, Ebute Meta/Yaba were added during the colonial days.

By virtue of the above stated, original Lagos (Eko Akoko) produced Nigeria’s first modern day professionals such as lawyer Sapara-Williams (1880), Doctor J. K. Randle, Engineer Herbert Macaulay, Journalist Kitoyi Ajasa, Chartered Accountant Akintola Williams e.t.c all of them from the early Olowogbowo settlements.

In my own opinion, those who fabricate the very recent theory that Oba Ashipa was a Yoruba from lsheri instead of a Benin Prince from the Oba of Benin (Edo State) were mischievously, politically motivated to historically confirm the story of politicians of the 1940s who claim that Lagos belongs to the West; Yoruba/West of the regional Nigeria. The then Lagos politicians of the Action group Party controlled Western Nigeria went as far as to claim that some well known families of Lagos originated from Oyo, Ekiti, Ijebu, Egba, ljesha etc. in order to qualify them for membership of the Western Nigeria house of assemble or the Nigerian senate needless to say some got their fingers burnt when they were challenged by indigenes of the cities claimed in the 1940s.

It is very ridiculous to hear some academic historians challenge the historical Igbe songs of our innocent ancient Oloris (wives) of the Royal Houses just to please their political masters. Their types have been earlier exposed by the scriptures.

May I however conclude this piece, by reference to the fact that ‘facts are sacred while falsehoods are Satanic and Perishable’.

As a direct descendant of Oba Akinsemoyin of Lagos, I feel obliged to write this piece on original Lagos (Eko Akoko) in order to confirm the history of Royalty in Lagos

Signed:

Ademola Oladega Akinsemoyin

03/12/2021

Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, stage name Davido, has disclosed he never knew is dad was rich until he was 13 years old.

26/11/2021

Breaking news!

The cross rivers state university (unicross). Has released their post utme form with a cut off mark of 130.
This means, all aspirants that choose unicross as their first choice, and scored 130 or above in their post utme are eligible to purchase the 2021/2022 post utme form.

25/11/2021

N250m: We have numerous orphans in Northern Nigeria — Group tells Davido

Award-winning singer, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has been beckoned upon by a group, called Support Group for Nigerian Orphans (AGNO), to carry orphans in the northern part of the country along while disbursing his earmarked N250 million to orphanages.

The group led by its chairman, Salisu Waziri Ibrahim, made the call on Sunday in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, saying that extending the gesture to northern orphanages would go a long way in addressing the numerous challenges they are facing.
The group said it has become necessary for them to remind Davido of his roots.
Davido, he said, was born in the north, but hardly visits and is not in touch with some realities.
They said, “we have numerous orphans in this part of the country that can not raise their voices unless for some of us the NGOs that have been speaking for them” stressing that “many of them have been in camps.”
Recall that Davido has said the N250 million he received from fans, friends and families as donations would be given out to orphanage homes spread across the country

22/11/2021

Advertisement   Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has passed away. The prolific actor gave up the

20/11/2021

A Nigerian guy has caused a frenzy online after photos of him posting with a supposed s*x doll in a wedding dress emerged online. There [...]

20/11/2021

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20/11/2021

A Nigerian man with the username “Hrh Alhaji Yousouf Gcfr” on Facebook has show off the picture of 11 years old girl who is pregnant [...]

20/11/2021

A Nigerian nurse spoke out against the video of a boy feeding his sister while his mother was away and berated those who praised the act.

20/11/2021

A mother unintentionally began to speak in tongues the moment her son who lives in the United States of America surprised her with a visit. [...]

20/11/2021

Lekki tollgate: Over 76,400 sign petition to jail Buhari after Lagos EndSARS panel report.

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20/11/2021

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19/11/2021

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19/11/2021

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19/11/2021

The Nigerian comedy house is massively growing at its best, a lot of Nigerian comedians are making it big through their own different versions of [...]

19/11/2021

The first-ever Miss Nigeria, Grace Atinuke Oyelude is marking her 90th birthday today. Grace Atinuke Oyelude beat over 200 Nigerian girls in the pageant

16/11/2021

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16/11/2021

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16/11/2021

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16/11/2021

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16/11/2021

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14/11/2021

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14/11/2021

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13/11/2021

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13/11/2021

A man has amazed the world with his design thoughtfulness. He built a car that can be operated from the rooftop and driven around. It also serves as a house.