Day warri stood still for new olu the guardian nigeria. It was learnt that following the ogiames demise, itsekiri palace chiefs met last night and may make a formal announcement today, after which a. All hail the new olu of warri the guardian nigeria news. No olu in itsekiri history has been so criticized as this olu. Their son antonio domingo was olu of warri in the 1640s. The olu of warri is scheduled to pay more scheduled visits to lagos where he is expected to show appreciation to other dignitaries. It taps the rich resources of jesus twothousandyearold formula, love. Benin monarch visits olu of warri nigerian observer. Olu of warri laments neglect of oil rich itsekiri communities. The ooni of ife took the olu of warri round the palace as part of a tour and fed him with a little history. Olu of warri under pressure to abdicate latest nigeria. It served as the colonial capital of the then warri province. Unlike benin where you have the heir apparent known from. The writer cites instances in which established historians used variants of the word warri to describe the itsekiris and the kingdom founded by the itsekiri royal.
The main reason for this was that most of the sources from which the history of the period. Dike states in 1685 the olu of warri had again petitioned the. This ownership of the towns warri, sapele is a major source of acrimony between the isekiri and the urhobos, and even the ijaws. The olu of warri, hrm ogiame ikenwoli has conferred the title of ologbotsere prime minister of warri kingdom on chief ayirimi emami. Itsekiris protest at olu of warris palace over traditional.
The olu of warri, his majesty, ogiame ikenwoli, has distanced the itsekiri nation from the chief edwin clarkled pan niger delta coastal states stakeholders meeting which is to negotiate with. Palace sources told saharareporters that the traditional ruler of itsekiri kingdom in delta state died at a private hospital in lagos of. Olu of warri pledges support for ocean and cargo terminal. Olu of warri,ogiamen storm in style as he sit beside ooni. The itsekiris are the ones that originally have warri the urhobos were given land to settle here with their families and they multiplied and multiplied and started claiming land and a place that didnt belong to them. The event held at odeitsekiri ancestral palace of the monarch, warri north council area was scanty of prominent invited guest except a number of itsekiri sons and daughters. Oba of benin in historic visit to olu of warri punch newspapers. The olu of warri, olu of warri, ogiame atuwatse ii is dead. In an interview with our correspondent yesterday in warri, the chairman of the coronation planning committee, chief emmanuel tetsola and the chairman of the publicity subcommittee, mr. Dec, 2015 itsekiri nation, yesterday, closed a royal transition in warri kingdom with the crowning of prince ikenwole gbemisi emiko as hrm, ogiame ikenwole i, the 20th olu of warri, who succeeds his elder brother, atuwatse ii. Past olus of warri the kingdom of warri has remained predominantly christian since the coronation of its first christian king oba atorongboye also known as king sebastian i in 1570, within a century of the foundation of the iwerre kingdom. Why outsiders control niger delta oil blocks, by olu of warri.
The olu of warri, ogiame ikenwole, led a delegation to the presidential villa for a meeting with president muhammadu buhari on friday. Olu of warri makes chief ayiri emami, the prime minister of. Who owns warri and the olu of warri title naija news. These are the three top itsekiri chieftaincy titles in the kingdom. The oba of benin, his royal majesty, oba ewuare ii, on saturday paid a historic visit to the olu of warri, his majesty, ogiame ikenwoli, calling on nigerians to promote. Lamidi olayiwola adeyemi iii born 15 october 1938 is the alaafin, or traditional ruler, akarigbo of remo title. That makes this book historic as a pool of rich history not only for iwere. A 18th century map showing warri as waree, awery, oery. The late olu of warri, his royal highness, godwin edomi, ogiame atuwatse ii, passed away on saturday, september 5, in lagos. The warri kingdom was established at about 1480, by a benin prince, ginuwa, who became our first monarch. Speaking yesterday at his palace in warri, delta state during a colourful ceremony to mark his 3rd year coronation anniversary, the. Thus, the towns of sapele and warri are partly owned by the isekiri and urhobo.
Olu of warri lands washington usa in style, welcomed at. Sep 18, 2017 the olu of warri, his majesty ogiame ikenwoli, has explained why those he called outsiders control the oil blocks in the niger delta region, particularly in delta state. The itsekiri ancient kingdom of warri dates back to the 15th century. President goodluck jonathan on friday, january 24, 2015, paid a courtesy visit to the olu of warri, ogiame, atuwatse ii, in his palace.
In a brief remark, the olu of warri said warri is an extension of benin kingdom and they are the same people from common race. This compassionate book describes the making of enemies in our personal, social, and national lives. Itsekiri chiefs confirm death of olu of warri premium times. In the middle of the 16th century, the kings palace was relocated to the site of todays warri, which then became the capital of the itsekiri kingdom in the delta. Leone slave trade social sokoto songhai songhai empire sudan sultan timbuctu tion treaties tribal tropical africa uthman dan fodio warri west africa western. Jul 10, 2016 this video is about olu of warri visit. The present monarch, his majesty, ogiame atuwatse ii is the 19th olu of warri. Olu of warri welcomed in style as he arrives washington, usa 7 months ago 43665 views by seun durojaiye a video clip making rounds on the internet show the olu of warri, hr, ogiame ikenwoli, arriving washington, usa and bing welcomed in grandstyle by some of his people.
Jacob egharevba of benin in his book referred to it as owhere. The anniversary of the olu of warri is one compelling cultural fiesta that celebrates more than ever the historical link between the warri. Olu of warri, his majesty, ogiame ikenwoli, has hailed the chairman of warri south local government area of delta state, dr mike tidi, for taking steps to address the water problem in the council. However, information reached vanguard that six of the palace chiefs who signed the edict by the olu of warri, title, the new order of iwere warri kingdom, had. This was the last of the independent olus of warri. The insight into the emergence of the 20th olu of warri, his majesty, ogiame ikenwoli, came to the fore yesterday during a public presentation of a book, the emergence of his. Before you spew your rubbish know your history, he is the olu of warri and that is how it has been. Full warri hotels list no booking fees best price guarantee book now, pay later.
Olu of warri visits the ooni of ife photos culture nigeria. Perspectives on the history of the itsekiri and the title of their king. A lawyer by profession and the second university graduate to ascend the great throne of warri kingdom. Olu of warri palace of ogiame ikenwoli home facebook. History is at unity with legend that prince iginua later canonised as olu ginua the title, olu, being a tribute to his own father was warmly received when he arrived at okere. Olu erejuwa, who reigned from about 1720 to 1800, expanded warri politically and commercially, using the portuguese to.
The olu of warri in an address read by chief brown mene, said, we want to put on record that our amiable state governor, dr arthur okowa has been doing a lot in the warri axis since his. Sep 20, 2015 the death of the olu of warri, ogiame atuwatse ii was officially pronounced in itsekiri kingdom and now an olu of warri designate has been chosen. It shares boundaries with ughelliagbarho, sapele, okpe, udu and uvwie although most of these places, notably udu, okpe and uvwie, have been integrated to the larger cosmopolitan warri. Nov 10, 2014 this weekend royalty and riches met as ivie okunbo, daughter of captain hosa okunbo, said to be the richest man in benin and prince tsola emiko, the first son of the olu of warri, had their. Spread the lovethe 26th coronation anniversary celebration of the olu of warri, ogiame atuwatse ii, kicks off colourfully today in the oilrich city of warri. Olu of warri, emami meet osinbajo in abuja photos by tutudesz. Olu of warri ogiame atuwatse ii the king who is the head of the itsekiri people in warri town was one of the most influential traditional leaders in nigeria. Olu of warri coronation focus on itsekiri cultural. Invited dignitaries boycott olu of warri first coronation.
In his address, the speaker described the monarch as a much respected king in the nation with plenty of exemplary leadership qualities. Warri city is residence to four monarchs namely the olu of warri itsekiri, orosuen ovie of the okereurhobo kingdom urhobo, the ovie of agbarha kingdom urhobo and the pere of ogbe ijaw kingdom ijaw. The day the calabash is broken is same day a new olu emerges or announced. He said he was happy to receive the omo noba in his palace, and assured that the bond will be stronger as he will be relating closely with the oba of benin on various issues. Olu of warri crosses over to ancestral palace youtube.
In 1986 when his father, erejuwa ii, the then olu of warri, died, the mantle of succession fell partly on pius ebiyemi emiko, but he humbly declined being crowned olu. The olu of warri, ogiame ikenwoli, on thursday distanced the itsekiri nation from the chief edwin clarkled pan niger delta coastal states stakeholders meeting which is to negotiate with the. Olu of warri disowns clark stakeholders meeting punch. We hope, the author of the preface says, that this book will tell itsekiri history as it is. Angry itsekiri indigenes besieged the palace of the olu of warri today in protest against the olus intention to confer very important traditional titles known as the ologbotsere prime minister.
The insight into the emergence of the 20th olu of warri, his majesty, ogiame ikenwoli, came to the fore yesterday during a public presentation of a book, the emergence of his majesty ogiame. The akulagba of warri kingdom, chief ayiri emami, who was sighted among the chiefs heading for the meeting told vanguard, we are doing everything to resolve the problem. It shares boundaries with ughelliagbarho, sapele, okpe, udu and uvwie although most of these places, notably udu, okpe and uvwie, have been integrated to the larger cosmopolitan warr. In a book titled history of the itsekiri written by a renowned itsekiri. It became a prominent trade centre within the oil rivers protectorate. Ogiame atuwatse, the 19th olu of warri, born godwin toritseju emiko, celebrated his 28th coronation anniversary, on may 2, having succeeded erejwa ii wilson ayonronmitsiegbemisi emiko in 1987. Warri was then established as a provincial headquarters by the british in the early 20th century. Their son, antonio domingo, was olu of warri in the 1640s.
Warri is an inland port on one of the niger river channels in the niger delta. He also visited the the president of the christian association of nigeria can pastor ayo oritsejafor in his house in warri. Kingdoms of nigeria, the nigerian database of rulers. Jul 29, 2017 angry itsekiri indigenes besieged the palace of the olu of warri today in protest against the olus intention to confer very important traditional titles known as the ologbotsere prime minister. As the respected and renowned warriitsekiri historian has ably documented at page 5 to 6 of the book, the name warri is synonymous with itsekiri and the warri kingdom. The new monarch of warri kingdom is his royal majesty godfrey abiloye ikenwoli emiko, who history henceforth shall record as the third universitygraduate olu of itsekiriland after dom antonio. His majesty ogiame atuwatse ii celebrated the 28th anniversary on the throne in 2015 and also celebrated the wedding of his first son earlier in the year. The passage of ogiame atuwatse ii, the olu of warri, was announced to a tumultuous crowd of itsekiri people by the chief priest and in the presence of other members of the council of chiefs at. The story of a kingdom whose birth was divinely orchestrated by the unseen hand of fate. Sixty years before his selection as the 20th olu of warri and head of the itsekiri nation on saturday, september 19, his birth had made him a front runner for the position. Ironically, british lust for economic control, led to eventual political control. This was expressed when the board and management team of the company paid. The current olu of warri is his majesty, ogiame ikenwoli, the olu of warri who was crowned on 12 december 2015 at odeitsekiri big warri, the ancestral home of itsekiri nation.
In the 15th century warri was visited by portuguese missionaries. Exclusive photos of welcome party for the olu of warri in. Crowning ikenwoli as 20th olu of warri vanguard news. Olu of warri makes chief ayiri emami, the prime minister. Tambuwal immediately proceeded to the palace of the olu of warri, ogiame atuwatse ii, with his entourage where they were received by the olu, flanked by his palace chiefs. Heralded by a boat regatta at the waterfronts of the warri naval base and the warri club in the morning. Godfrey emiko is new olu of warri the nation newspaper. The history of the warri kingdom including the 88year period of the interregnum establishes quite clearly that only the warri kingdom had the might, organization, the geographical and dominated presence to found warri. Olu of warri visits the ooni of ife photos culture. Best magicians on britains got talent 2019 magicians got talent duration. Jemide, offer a comprehensive examination of the itsekiri of nigeria, including warri, the olu of warri, and the legal maneuvers of their vilifiers. Oba ewuare ii makes grand entry into warri as he visits olu.
The olu king of warri is the head of the itsekiri people. The warri kingdom is a traditional state with the olu king of warri as the paramount ruler of the kingdom. Born in 1955 to his majesty, ogiame erejuwa ii, 19511986 godfrey ikenwoli emiko is next only to prince godwin toritseju emiko who became his majesty, ogiame atuwatse ii the olu of warri on may 2nd, 19872015 in his fathers children lineage. Kingdoms of nigeria, the nigerian database of rulers, kings. Pmb, okowa, sultan call for unity, as olu of warri marks. Warri was a powerful, sovereign and independent kingdom until 1894, when governor nana was defeated in an unjust war levied by the british who were then hell bent on colonizing that very rich part of west africa, in order to control the trade, commodities and resources. Book the best hotels in warri, nigeria at amazing prices on jumia travel. Also conferred on friday, were the titles of the iyatsere and uwangue of warri kingdom. Vaughans insightful study of yoruba chieftaincy in his book, nigerian chiefs. Title of the olu of warri and the ownership of warri are.
Being the first male child born to his father, the then olu erejuwa ii, many thought he was a natural choice, but the itsekiri have their ways of choosing their monarch. In response to continuing urhobo attacks on itsekiri history, j. Itsekiri nation, yesterday, closed a royal transition in warri kingdom with the crowning of prince ikenwole gbemisi emiko as hrm, ogiame ikenwole i, the 20th olu of warri, who succeeds his elder brother, atuwatse ii. The insight into the emergence of the 20th olu of warri, his majesty. Hello lagosians, this is what sanwoolus new coronavirus. Their 1,520 square mile homeland, known over time in history as iwere or awyri, warree, aweri and wari etc, had diplomatic, christian and trade relations with medieval europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. Olu of warri pledges support for ocean and cargo terminal the olu of warri, his majesty ogiame ikenwoli, has pledged his support for the ocean and cargo terminal services limited as the company formally takes possession of the warri port terminal b. Ryder on page 14 of his work, missionary activity in the kingdom of warri to the early 19 th century, in collaboration with a sixman editorial board headed by dr. Olu of warri coronation focus on itsekiri cultural heritage. It goes on to outline a nonviolent approach to resolving enmity wherever it arises. Olu of warri crosses over to ancestral palace okunkpikpa which means cleansing of the river. History is at unity with legend that prince iginua later canonised as olu ginua the title, olu, being a tribute to his own father was warmly. This is a fan page for the king of warri kingdom, the olu of warri. Olu of warri passes on thecitizen its all about you.
Dec 12, 2015 the new monarch of warri kingdom is his royal majesty godfrey abiloye ikenwoli emiko, who history henceforth shall record as the third universitygraduate olu of itsekiriland after dom antonio. This article traces the history of this struggle to the colonial period, during a time of. Warri traditional council of chiefs officially announced the demise of the olu of warri, ogiame atuwase 11, on saturday, which laid to rest the controversy surrounding the death of the monarch. Nov 10, 2015 olu erejuwa who was beloved by his people died in 1808 and was succeeded by his son who took the title of akengbuwa. Olu of warri, distinguished royal father tambuwal the. King abiloye emerges as godfrey ikenwole emiko named olu of. Was the only son of his father, that was made a member of the warri traditional council since 1983 and was also a member of warri local government council, where he served in several capacities. Olu of warri laments neglect of oil rich itsekiri communities olu of warri, his majesty, ogiame ikenwoli has lamented the gross neglect of itsekiri communities despite the huge oil resource generated from the area. You cannot aspire to be olu of warri because there are processes and procedures before you dream of becoming olu of warri. Olu of warri lagos december th urhobotodayseveral invited dignitaries were on monday conspicuously absent at the one year coronation anniversary of the olu of warri. The itsekiri nation, yesterday, announced the passage of ogiame atuwatse ii, the olu of warri, and immediately designated his younger brother. Pdf a diverse presentation of the history of the urhobo people of nigerias western. Changing it to olu of warri is illegitimate, not only because it violates itsekiri.
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