Nigeria as a country is endowed with many ethnic groups at her disposal. These ethnic groups has assisted in forming a formidable country enviable to other neighboring countries. These ethnic groups are characterized with their unique culture. The world culture […]
I have a story to tell the world and most importantly the people of Ile-Ife. About 40 years ago, I was born into the Giesi Ruling House, Ojaja Royal Compound in the ancient city of Ile-Ife. From birth, my life has […]
A pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has denounced the comments credited to a former governor of Kwara State, Alhaji Musa Rabiu Kwankwaso, during his recent visit to Ibadan describing it as “uncouth, rude and insensitive.” Senator Kwakwanso had during the […]
FOLLOWING alleged incessant and unprovoked attacks and invasion of their farmlands by some Fulani herdsmen, notable Yoruba leaders held an emergency summit in Ibadan, Oyo State, yesterday threatening to review its status in the Nigerian federation. The summit was entitled, […]
Trouble no doubt is brewing between the Yoruba and Hausa/Fulani community in South West Nigeria over the alleged kidnap of prominent Yoruba leader, Chief Olu Falae by Fulani herdsmen from his farm in the suburb of Akure, the Ondo state […]
For decades, the Igbo and the Yoruba have lived in peace but have bickered ceaselessly like cat and dog. On April 22, 2014, I wrote an article entitled, “‘Tom and Jerry’ relationship between Igbo and Yoruba to highlight the inherent […]
Lateef Raji, a public policy analyst, in an article titled “Dwindling Oil Revenue: What Next for Nigeria?” posited that today, despite the pitiful state of unemployment in Nigeria, ironically, the nation is still rated as the third destination of investors […]
We, the members of the National Coordinating Council of the Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, the highest ruling body of the organization, wish to disassociate ourselves from the shameful, destructive, violent and reactionary activities of the Gani Adam-led team which occurred in […]
BADAN—The Yoruba Council of Elders has said that the appearance of its National President, Brig- Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo (rtd), at a post-national conference summit in Ibadan, Oyo State, should not be mistaken for an endorsement of the candidacy of President […]
