House Of Empire

 HISTORY OF AGBOR Agbor has a rich history which is linked to the Ancient Benin Empire. It is widely believed that Agbor was founded by one of the sons of Oba Ewedo of the great Benin Empire. Prince Ogugunagbon, one of the twin sons of Oba Ewedo left Benin Empire to form what is today known as Agbor. This is why the people of Agbor share similar culture and names with people from Benin. Agbor is regarded as the largest city among the Ika Nations. It is located in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, in South-south geo-political zone of Nigeria, West Africa. The city is known for it rich history, especially in the area of folklore and oral tradition. Agbor is the headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area, in Delta State, Nigeria.The indigenes of Agbor speak the Ika Language. Agbor became a university town in 2021 as the old college of Education got a handsome upgrade into a degree-awarding school. Notable Ika people *Jim Ovia - Nigeria Business Man * Sunday Oliseh - ex-

 HISTORY OF SEPETERI , OKEOGUN AREA OF OYO STSTE6 Have you heard of an Ancient Yoruba town called Sepeteri and its Mysterious history,? Sepeteri is an ancient town in Okeogun Oyo state, Sepeteri is the biggest town in the Saki East Local Government Area of Oke-Ogun Oyo State, Nigeria . The people of Sepeteri are believed to have migrated from a town called Ifon which is located in Osun State. Sepeteri town can be found in between Igboho, Ago-amodu and Oje Owode to Shaki , Ago Are and Iseyin. Any King enthrone in this town are called Obalufon that is the title of the King in sepeteri. The ruling families in sepeteri are Daodus, Baloguns and Ogboros. Sepeteri is situated in between Shaki and Igboho in the Oke-Ogun area, Oyo North Senatorial District of the state of Oyo in Nigeria. Oke-Ogun comprises Of ten local governments. Oke-Ogun area is located between Oyo and the present Kwara state. The area starts from Iseyin and ends in Bakase, a small town along the boundary of Oyo State and Kw

 QUEEN LUWOO GBAGIDA; THE FIRST AND ONLY FEMALE OONI OF IFE Luwoo Gbagida is the only female Queen Ooni in the history of Ile-Ife. Ooni Luwo Gbagida became Ooni around 1100CE. As reported, she was a woman of immense physical beauty - a proper "slay queen" who took pride in her attractiveness. The Ooni of Ife is seen as the most supreme or paramount sovereign in Ile Ife, which is regarded as the source of the Yoruba race. Generally, he is recognised by his subjects as their spiritual leader and Chief Custodian of traditions.  There was no date to give an exact clue to how long she was on the thrown for. Dating only started from the 38th Ooni Akinmoyero 1770 – 1800, yet some historians claim that Ooni Luwo Gbagida reigned around 1100.  Also, this revelation tells forgotten story of women involvement in contributing to the society, not just as workers but as a leaders. BRIEF INTRODUCTION Ilè-Ifẹ̀ is a town in Osun state seen as the cradle and ancestral home and source of the Yor

 WHY ORA PEOPLE DON'T BOW TO OBA OF BENIN It was recorded that Okpameh (also called Uguan) the son of Oba Ewaure left the Benin kingdom after he was banned for commiting murder.   He went up to Northern part and settled at a particular place he named Odorlerene (somewhere at the present day Ora).  Okpameh was a very powerful and renowned hunter, who was respected for killing dreaded Leopard (Ekpen), (see attached photo). He took a wife an Uokha Lady who bore him a Son he named Ora Ekpen (because of the circumstances surrounding his birth). Ora Ekpen later bore sons that make up the communities in today Ora.  Okpameh later received information of the death his brother who before then was the Oba of Benin.  It was told that the brother died without an heir to the throne.  The elders of Benin kingdom sent messages to Okpameh to come over and to takeover the throne.  Okpameh who initially declined the offer eventually agreed after many pleadings and some signs.  Okpameh departed for Be