Tag: Opinion

“To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends.”.   — John F. Kennedy, Jan. 20, 1961 The real struggle to have a date with our destiny as Yorùbá is about to begin. The task to activate the exodus from the Babylonian Nigeria is about to begin. The real march to the… Read More

It is now pellucid to all well-meaning Nigerians that Nigeria has reached a point of no return; the President, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has reneged on his campaign promise and constitutional duty to protect the lives and property of Nigerians. Since he was first elected president in 2015, Buhari has shown with a compelling lucidity that his main goal is the… Read More

Cattle rearing is a private business that shouldn’t claim human lives or take over people’s properties. Other countries practice ranching yet people aren’t buying expensive meat and milk. Nigeria is a country with people who have diverse beliefs, a secular state. If Nigeria is safe, no doubt every other country around it would also be safe.  Meanwhile, Miyetti Allah has… Read More

Recently, Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos and Nyesom Wike of Rivers said the VAT collected in their respective states would no more be sent to Abuja. Reacting to the statement, the Gombe State Commissioner for Finance and Economic Creation, Muhammad Magaji said “The realisation was that only Lagos, Rivers and probably Delta States would be able to pull through without… Read More

Few weeks ago the Chief Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters Mosque, Sheikh Nuru Khalid, had lambasted President Muhammadu Buhari for his failure to tackle ubiquitous banditry and galloping insecurity across the federation. In a viral video seen online the Imam swore that Allah (God) would deal with the President if he did not return Nigeria “united and without bandits” as… Read More

For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jeremiah… Read More

It is quite evident that there has been no real development in Nigeria since the military coups of 1966 terminated the self-determination that the then Regions had. Population has increased, but the quality of life has decreased for the masses, with danger, lack, and decay in every sector. This retardation and insecurity is brought about because indigenous ethnic nationalities have… Read More

Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State stirred up a hornets’ nest when he called on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), to stop giving “preferential scores” to students in Northern Nigeria. The Governor had said it was wrong for the students in the North who sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) to get preferential treatment. “The north… Read More

His departure came as such a shock. Dr. Mamiye has left us at too young an age but will be remembered fondly for all that he accomplished in such a short life. Something life transforming has happened to us. Our government failed us in terms of everything including insecurity. Yet it is impossible for us remain mute …so I offer… Read More

Africa, a continent noted for its immense natural wealth and potentials—symbolized by vast arable lands, precious minerals, and a young vibrant population—has failed to fully utilize these assets in achieving progressive socio-economic transformation after sixty years of self-rule. One central reason identified for this misfortune is the prevalent cases of bad leadership. Except for few occasions of exemplary stewardship from… Read More