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"War is the continuation of politics by other means" ~Carl Von Clausewitz "Politics is war without bloodshed, and war Is politics with bloodshed"~ Aare Kurunmi Kakanfo

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The Idejos: Keepers of the Land – The Oloto Chieftaincy: Custodian of Iddo and Mainland Lagos The Idejo chiefs, identified by their distinctive "White-Cap Chiefs" (Onifila-Funfun) insignia, form the venerable landowning aristocracy of Lagos. Their authority is deeply rooted in the lineage of the legendary Olofin Ogunfunminire (Atekoye), considered the progenitor of the Awori branch of the Yoruba nation. These chiefs represent the original proprietors of various territories, and their claims to land predated the establishment of the Oba dynasty in Lagos by the Benin Kingdom. Origin and Succession to the Olofin: The Oloto is identified as one of the Olofin’s natural children, who eventually succeeded the Olofin (whose wife was Ajaiye) as the primary ruler of the mainland territory with Iddo Island as his seat of government. The original title of "Olofin" was allowed to fall into abeyance, Oloto could not assume the title -OLOFIN- the latter had been deified as a god in his own right because of his reputation and prowess. Oloto therefore retained his own name but, however, succeeded Olofin. This transition highlights a unique aspect of traditional Yoruba governance, where the spiritual veneration of a powerful founder could influence the formal titulature of his successors. Domain and Seat of Government: The Oloto's authority traditionally centered on Iddo Island and extended significantly onto the mainland of Lagos, encompassing a vast area stretching from the Lagos Lagoon in the South to Ogudu in the North. This extensive domain included numerous villages and towns such as Ebute Metta, Oko Baba, Iwaya, Somolu, Akoka-Abebe, Surulere, Onitiri, Onike, Bariga & Apelehin, Abule Okuta, Ifako, Agege Omi, Yaba, Laleye, Oke Ira, Igbobi, Oworonsoki, Ogudu, Idi Araba, and Idi Oro. Within this territory, the Oloto traditionally appointed Baales (village heads), who continue to hold meetings with the Oloto and participate actively in traditional and cultural affairs. The Oloto's continued residence on Iddo Island, which was originally cultivated by its inhabitants and served as a farming ground for early Lagos settlers, reinforced his claim as the "head chief of the descendants of the original settlers at Ebute Metta" Historical Interactions with Benin and Lagos Obas: The Oloto Chieftaincy played a crucial role in the early defense of Iddo Island against Benin incursions. Benin eventually established a lasting presence. It is crucial to note that the Obaship of Lagos was not an indigenous Awori institution but was established through Benin influence. Ashipa (Fagade), an Awori chief from Isheri, played a pivotal role in this process. After one of the Benin military commanders, Asheru, died, Ashipa conveyed his body to Benin for burial. Impressed by Ashipa's friendly actions and recognizing his Yoruba royal lineage, the King of Benin conferred upon him the title of Olori-ogun of Lagos (head war chief), along with symbols of royal authority. This act made Ashipa the first Oba (King) of Lagos, initiating the new royal dynasty, even though he himself was Awori. Initially, the Kings of Lagos and the Oloto were considered equals. However, as Lagos grew in wealth and importance due to the burgeoning slave trade, the economic power of the Lagos Obas increased significantly. This led to a gradual shift in their relative positions, with the Oloto eventually showing deference to the richer Lagos ruler and becoming regarded as a "chief and retainer" of the King of Lagos, though without a formal act of submission. Role in Land Ownership and Colonial Challenges: The Oloto's traditional role as a paramount landowner on the mainland was deeply ingrained. Anyone, including the Kings of Lagos, wishing to use land in his domain had to seek permission from the Oloto or his representatives, often making payments as an acknowledgment of ownership. This principle was robust enough that the Idejo chiefs, including the Oloto, were key players in the Amodu Tijani v. The Secretary, Southern Nigeria (1921) case, which challenged the British Crown's absolute ownership claims over Lagos land. The Privy Council ruled that while the radical title vested in the Crown, a "full usufructuary title" remained with the head chief on behalf of the community, validating the communal landownership inherent in the Idejo system. Cultural Significance and the Agba Festival: The Oloto Chieftaincy is also distinguished by its unique cultural practices. The Agba festival, performed annually by the Oloto, is the only festival celebrated by an Idejo Chief that the Oba of Lagos is traditionally required to attend. This singular prerogative underscores the Oloto's deep traditional roots and the enduring respect for his ancient authority, even within the broader Lagosian political and cultural landscape. Oriki (Praise Names): The Oriki of Oloto vividly expresses his historical role, power, and connection to the land and its people: "Dagba bi nmaye Omo Alagbaa lode Oto" "Omo oniyara Omo Oyewun" "Omo osunmola juwon" "Omo a gbe 'busun p'ekun" "Omo anikan gbologbo sanle" "Omo Oloto arokun sa" "Omo magbin magbin dodo" "Omo ake nigbo k'eru o ba ara ona" "Omo aja nla n'ibore" "Omo aja nla senu gbohan gbohan" "Omo onide kasa lakobi" "Omo agba ti o gbale s'osa lara" "Omo esu gb'oja kale" "Omo elegba meta leyin odi" "Omo imole a f'eleja" These praise poems celebrate his status as a formidable leader, a guardian of his people, and a provider of prosperity and security. Signed: Baba Awori

The Igala issue is why Yoruba is a civilisation state not an ethnicity. There is a lot, I cannot say for now.

The Ile-Ife head,one of Africa’s finest artistic achievements 🫡🫡Yoruba legacy.

Ifa is not patriarchal... men can't get initiated into Ifa without going through a part of a ritual that makes them kneel for every woman that's in proximity even if it's a 2yr old girl...nobody can do real Ifa initiation without women in attendance....go and look into the Odu Ose Òtúrá so that next time you don't say what you don't know.

Why do ibos think they can have a say in our political space in Yorubaland? Something that can never happen in their own region. Why are they such parasites on our land? And why are we allowing this? I don’t get it. Kí ló ń ṣẹlẹ̀ gan gan náà? By Nationalinsight The Association of Igbo Residents in Ibadan has declared its support for Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, while strongly criticising former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, over what it described as attempts to destabilise the state. Speaking at a press conference held on Saturday in Ibadan, the group, alongside supporters of the governor, expressed concern over recent political developments and statements allegedly linked to Fayose, which it said could threaten the peace and progress of Oyo State.

Tbh idk how a tribe can just hate women so much... imagine forcing women to scrape their heads in such a delicate time...same culture women can't eat gizzard, women can't break kola...nawa ooooooo

In order to bring America into the war against Nazi Germany, United Kingdom had sacrifice its empire in order to stop Hitler. Without World War II, Nigeria would still be a British colony till today. It was the Second World War that bankrupted and bleeded out the British empire. You see how British nationalists are not making excuses for their empire, that is how every Yoruba Nationalist should be proud of any empire that came out of the Ife civilisation. If you see anybody who says he is a Yoruba nationalist, but he is either cursing Oyo empire today or Oyo people tomorrow or basically questioning the imperial legitimacy of Ife or the person is engaging in tribal supremacy or religious discrimination, that antisocial behaviour is called “Progressive discrimination”. Yoruba nationalism is what is going save Yoruba civilisation not tribal supremacy or tribal nationalism.

Yoruba independence MUST be taken through strategy, not reckless outbursts. First, we MUST unite all the Yorubas across Nigeria, Benin Republic, and Togo. Colonial borders WILL NEVER divide our blood, and we will not let them divide our future. See more...

40 most spoken language in the world. Yorùbá made the list. This is evident that Yorùbá ethnic is a reckoning force #YorubaGreatness

Omo ibo! This is ichafu… be proud of whatever you own and stop scavenging Most of you, your ibo mothers have never tied gele in their entire lives yet you children will come on twitter claiming what your mothers and fathers at home have no idea about

Youruba girls are the prettiest>>>>>>>>>

“We will not submit to noise, rascality, or disobedience to lawful court orders. We must uphold democracy, respect the judiciary whether it favours us or not, and remain faithful to the principles that hold our nation together. There is no path to national greatness except the path of building one country, one common vision, one shared future of progress and prosperity for all Nigerians. That is what Renewed Hope is about. They cannot scare me off. I have been through this road before and, if I must walk it again and again for our country, I will. There is no better place than Nigeria, and no one will build it for us except ourselves. I have listened. I know the journey is not easy. But I give you my word: I will not run away from this task. I will not give up. Coordinate from the ward level, act as one family, stay focused on what we promised Nigerians, and stand firm.” This was my message to the leadership and coordinators of my Renewed Hope Ambassadors this afternoon. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The work continues. Bola Ahmed Tinubu President

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Gèlè, NOT ichafu. Ọgá, is a Yorùbá word. Àkàrà, is a Yorùbá food. Ẹ̀gúsí, is a Yorùbá soup. Òyìnbó, is a Yorùbá word.

This is the perfect response to that nuisance. They feel threatened by Yorùbá groupnomics, they know that if we eventually become more conservative, a lot will go wrong for them. They would have to walk on eggshells across Yorùbá land, and they don’t want that. That’s why you see constant messaging here and there, trying to socially engineer us to be docile.

They HATE Yoruba people. The earlier we accept this, the better. Look at Yoruba women were up against last week? Year and years and years of deep seated HATE.

@Eazzy_Ayo622121 That's why I'm mostly concerned about the Fulanis and their Islamization Agenda but you see that Ibos, Zik himself failed woefully. The Fulanis built empires across the Sahel, and you can't give what you don't have. So in this empire building the Ibos are inferior and irrelevant!

Check out all the ethnicities that play masterclass politics in Nigeria and geopolitically, their ancestors were empire builders…..and the only two ethnicities that stands out in these regards are the Yorubas and Hausa/fulani., reason why these two ethnicities have the largest population, they collapsed structures into structure to form a consolidated mono ethnic society and that’s what their present day offsprings are benefiting.