LAGOS IS NOT YORUBA. STOP THE LIE. If we are talking REGIONALISM, Lagos should NEVER be lumped into South-West.

LAGOS IS NOT YORUBA. STOP THE LIE.

If we are talking REGIONALISM, Lagos should NEVER be lumped into South-West.

History is clear:

1. WE ARE AWORI, NOT YORUBA.

The first settlers of Lagos were AWORI — children of Olofin at Iddo. We came through Benin. Our language is not Yoruba, it's Awori with Bini mixture.

2. EKO IS A BENIN WAR CAMP.

Eko means War Camp in Edo language. Benin warriors conquered it in the 16th century. Our Oba dynasty starts from Ashipa, a Benin prince. That is why we have Idumota, Idunmagbo, Enu Owa, Iduganran — all BINI names. When our Obas died, they were taken to Benin for burial. Which Yoruba town does that?

3. LAGOS WAS NEVER PART OF WEST.

1861 — Lagos became a separate British COLONY.

1954 — Lyttleton Constitution created the West, the North, the East, and made LAGOS a Federal Territory on its own.

We were never part of Western Region. Awolowo knew it. The British knew it.

We speak Yoruba because we are surrounded by them, but speaking Yoruba does NOT make us Yoruba.

Lagos is Eko — Awori and Bini heritage. In any regional arrangement, Lagos must stand alone.

Oyo police command sends Kwara officers back

Oyo police command sends Kwara officers back 

Oyo police command sends Kwara officers back 

The Oyo State Police Command has advised policemen from Kwara State who were in Ibadan to arrest a suspect to go back to their base.

The command advised the complainant to approach the appropriate court in Ibadan, being the alleged place where the offence was committed.

The command noted that due process must be followed before a suspect could be arrested.

Commissioner of Police Abimbola Olugbenga made these declarations via a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade.

The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday evening.

DAILY POST gathered that some policemen from Kwara State made an attempt to arrest a suspect identified as Mr. Tani Olohun in Ibadan on Tuesday.

It was learnt that the attempt to arrest the suspect by the policemen was resisted.

Olugbenga, in the statement made available to DAILY POST through Ayanlade, noted that the policemen from Kwara State had been advised to go back to their base.

He also advised the complainant to approach the appropriate court in Ibadan.

He added that Ibadan is the place where the offence was allegedly committed.

“The attention of the Oyo State Police Command has been drawn to a video circulating on social media concerning some officers of the Kwara State Police Command who were in Ibadan on official duty to effect the arrest of one Mr Tani Olohun.

“Upon receipt of the report, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, directed the officers to return to their base and advise the complainant to approach the appropriate court in Ibadan, being the alleged place where the offence was committed, in accordance with due process and the principles of territorial jurisdiction.”

Bandits: They Invaded 101 Battalion, Blocked Road From Kainji To Wawa, Security Wasted Them-Dantata

Bandits: They Invaded 101 Battalion, Blocked Road From Kainji To Wawa, Security Wasted Them-Dantata

Security expert Salihu Dantata has recalled how security forces successfully thwarted an alleged attempt by non-state actors to attack military formations after intelligence was gathered on the planned operation.

Dantata made the disclosure during an interview on Arise News on Thursday, August 27, 2026, while discussing the importance of intelligence gathering and the ability of security agencies to respond to threats before they escalate.

He said the security forces had, some years ago, received intelligence that non-state actors were threatening to invade the cantonment of 101 Battalion and the 221 Air Weapons School. According to him, the attackers subsequently blocked the road linking Kainji and Wawa but were confronted by security personnel who had been alerted in advance.

“Even though I will give credit to them some years back when some of the non State actors threatened to invade the cantonment of 101 battalion and 221 Air weapon school, they blocked the road from Kainji to Wawa. At the time they came, they wasted them. That is the security forces wasted then due to Intel gathered.”

The security expert said the incident demonstrated how timely intelligence could give security forces an advantage over groups planning attacks on military or civilian targets.

Dantata’s comments came as he highlighted the need for stronger intelligence networks and improved cooperation between communities and security agencies in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

Bandits: They Invaded 101 Battalion, Blocked Road From Kainji To Wawa, Security Wasted Them-Dantata

Bandits: They Invaded 101 Battalion, Blocked Road From Kainji To Wawa, Security Wasted Them-Dantata

Security expert Salihu Dantata has recalled how security forces successfully thwarted an alleged attempt by non-state actors to attack military formations after intelligence was gathered on the planned operation.

Dantata made the disclosure during an interview on Arise News on Thursday, August 27, 2026, while discussing the importance of intelligence gathering and the ability of security agencies to respond to threats before they escalate.

He said the security forces had, some years ago, received intelligence that non-state actors were threatening to invade the cantonment of 101 Battalion and the 221 Air Weapons School. According to him, the attackers subsequently blocked the road linking Kainji and Wawa but were confronted by security personnel who had been alerted in advance.

“Even though I will give credit to them some years back when some of the non State actors threatened to invade the cantonment of 101 battalion and 221 Air weapon school, they blocked the road from Kainji to Wawa. At the time they came, they wasted them. That is the security forces wasted then due to Intel gathered.”

The security expert said the incident demonstrated how timely intelligence could give security forces an advantage over groups planning attacks on military or civilian targets.

Dantata’s comments came as he highlighted the need for stronger intelligence networks and improved cooperation between communities and security agencies in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

Okin biscuit announces production after 17-year shutdown

Okin biscuit announces production after 17-year shutdown

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Okin Biscuits has announced its production after 17 years, with biscuits rolling off one of its rehabilitated production lines at its factory in Offa, Kwara State.

The company announced the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, describing it as a major milestone in its efforts to revive the brand.

“After 17 years… the line runs again,” the company said.

According to Okin Biscuits, the production line had to be rebuilt after cables, frequency drives, contactors, motors and other electronic components were stolen.

The company explained that the first production was a technical trial run and not a product trial, adding that the exercise was aimed at determining whether the production line could be brought back to life after years of inactivity.

“At this stage, we were not concerned about colour, appearance or achieving the final Okin recipe. The objective was simple: Can we bring this line, silent for 17 years, back to life? And we did!” it said.

Okin Biscuits also announced that the factory was officially connected to a 33kVA Band A electricity grid by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).

The company, however, said more testing, calibration and rehabilitation are still required before its biscuits return to the market.

It added that efforts were ongoing to restore the familiar Okin taste and quality.

Okin biscuit announces production after 17-year shutdown

Okin biscuit announces production after 17-year shutdown

tribuneonlineng.com19 hours ago

Okin Biscuits has announced its production after 17 years, with biscuits rolling off one of its rehabilitated production lines at its factory in Offa, Kwara State.

The company announced the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, describing it as a major milestone in its efforts to revive the brand.

“After 17 years… the line runs again,” the company said.

According to Okin Biscuits, the production line had to be rebuilt after cables, frequency drives, contactors, motors and other electronic components were stolen.

The company explained that the first production was a technical trial run and not a product trial, adding that the exercise was aimed at determining whether the production line could be brought back to life after years of inactivity.

“At this stage, we were not concerned about colour, appearance or achieving the final Okin recipe. The objective was simple: Can we bring this line, silent for 17 years, back to life? And we did!” it said.

Okin Biscuits also announced that the factory was officially connected to a 33kVA Band A electricity grid by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).

The company, however, said more testing, calibration and rehabilitation are still required before its biscuits return to the market.

It added that efforts were ongoing to restore the familiar Okin taste and quality.

Okin biscuit announces production after 17-year shutdown

Okin biscuit announces production after 17-year shutdown

tribuneonlineng.com19 hours ago

Okin Biscuits has announced its production after 17 years, with biscuits rolling off one of its rehabilitated production lines at its factory in Offa, Kwara State.

The company announced the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, describing it as a major milestone in its efforts to revive the brand.

“After 17 years… the line runs again,” the company said.

According to Okin Biscuits, the production line had to be rebuilt after cables, frequency drives, contactors, motors and other electronic components were stolen.

The company explained that the first production was a technical trial run and not a product trial, adding that the exercise was aimed at determining whether the production line could be brought back to life after years of inactivity.

“At this stage, we were not concerned about colour, appearance or achieving the final Okin recipe. The objective was simple: Can we bring this line, silent for 17 years, back to life? And we did!” it said.

Okin Biscuits also announced that the factory was officially connected to a 33kVA Band A electricity grid by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC).

The company, however, said more testing, calibration and rehabilitation are still required before its biscuits return to the market.

It added that efforts were ongoing to restore the familiar Okin taste and quality.