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History

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1 Ojota
Ojota used to be a military settlement in the late 18th century and soldiers practised their shooting there. The area had several gun firing spots and became known as “Oju Ota” in Yoruba which means “Bullet spots”. It later metamorphosed into Ojota which it is called now.

2. Abule Egba
This area is on the outskirts of Lagos and got its name from the early settlers who were Egba people from Abeokuta. The area was first called “Abule awon egba” in Yoruba, which means “Village of Egba people”. It later became “Abule Egba”.

3. Apongbon
Apongbon is one of Lagos’ most popular markets, and it’s also quite close to the popular Oke-Arin market. It got its name from the then acting governor of the Lagos colony, William McCoskry, who had a Red Beard. The Yorubas who couldn’t pronounce the colonial governor’s name decided to describe him by his red beard and started calling him *“Oyinbo to pon ni agbon”* (Apon l'agbon) meaning a red-bearded man. It later became Apongbon.

4. Magodo
Magodo is now a posh area, but in the past, it used to be sacred land. The residents had a lot of taboos and one of them was to avoid using mortars and pestles, “Ma gun odo” which means “Don’t pound it”. It later became Magodo

5. Epetedo
Epe is named after the early settlers who were Epe traders. The area became dominated by the Epes and they still trade there until today.

6. Ebute-Metta
Ebute-Metta is one of the earliest harbour docks where British ships berthed at. It was a hub for trade and commerce in colonial times. Ebute-Metta is a fusion of the words “Ebute” which means the seaside in Yoruba, and “Metta” which means three. The three shores are Iddo, Otto and Oko baba.

7. Broad street
Broad street used to be one of the longest and widest streets in the city. It got its name from its broadness. However, Broad Street was later changed to Yakubu Gowon Street but later changed back to Broad street when Gowon was accused of participating the coup that led to the death of Murtala Ramat Mohammed.

8. Agidingbi
The British Naval forces invaded Lagos in 1885 under the pretext of stopping slavery and human sacrifice. The noise their canon made was really loud, and the sound was heard round the streets of Lagos Island. The people described the sound as “A gidi n gbinnn”. Which means a loud groundbreaking noise. The name Agidingbi was borne out of this.

9. Victoria Island
Victoria Island was also a major hub for commerce and British ships berthed there often. It’s named after Queen Victoria of England who was Queen from 1837-1901.

10. Ikeja
Ikeja, the capital of Lagos, is actually an abbreviation for “Ikorodu and Epe Joint Administration”, IKEJA. It was coined by the colonial masters for ease of administration.”

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HAPPY EID CELEBRATION

On behalf of my family and the entire Staff of GODLY EXPERIENCE SCHOOLS I want to say ALHAMDULLILLAH ROBILI ALAMEEN

Glory be to Almighty Allah for counting us worthy to witness this year eid.
May his holy name be highly exalted.

May Allah answers our prayers and overlook our shortcomings.

May Allah approve all our positive heart desires and make them come into actualization.
May HE open the doors of happiness and prosperity for us all. Bihdnllah

Dear Muslim Brothers and Sisters, I urge you all to keep the brotherly love and the teachings of Prophets during this Festive especially at a time like this when we are preparing for the 2023 General Elections. May Allah's blessings be with us today, tomorrow and always. Ameennnnnnnnnnn Ya-Allahu. Happy Eid Celebrations.
Mr. Peter Olabode FASANYA Principal
GODLY EXPERIENCE SCHOOLS

*Long weekend assignment 1*

1: What is *Gubernatorial Election*?
2: Briefly explain Presidential election
3: What is Tinubu's full name? and write his biography
4: What is Atiku's full name and write his biography
5:
a) List all APC primary election Aspirants
b) List all PDP primary election Aspirants

This assignment is for all pupils/students from *Pry 3 to SS3*
SS1-3 are to make sure they make use Figures of speech in all their writings, translations and explanations