Opinion Corner

…Igbo rejected Nyamiri; unfortunately we accepted Yoruba …Fulani also gave Tiv, Nok people names they rejected I just read the contribution of Professor Stephen Banji Akintoye, a notable and respected historian, to the burning debate about the origin and meaning of the word Yoruba. I scrutinised his arguments and I considered his sources. I welcome his submissions but I respectfully …

By Desmond Agbama Since Oba Ewuare II ascended the throne three years ago, different innovations and initiatives have been introduced into Benin Kingdom, aimed at bringing sanity to the kingdom and ensuring peaceful co-existence among the people. Initially, the Benin Monarch commenced the open mediation at Ugha-Ozolua in the Oba Palace to give opportunity for people, especially women whom culture …

By Peter Esele  The old man was dressed in an elaborate outfit he had obviously outgrown. It must have been a relic from the past, a reminder of the status he once possessed.  He was pleased with himself all the same and seemed oblivious to his ill-fitting, riotously coloured  regalia. This was his birthday, 59 no less and part of …

The Alternative With Reno Omokri When I read the charges against Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, I laughed. Cyberstalking, insulting the President and other such ridiculous charges. Sowore has not lied against General Buhari even up to a quarter of the lies he told against Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, yet Jonathan never once contemplated arresting him. If you say …

By Louis Odion, FNGE Well, the danger of astrology is its addictiveness. In his most recent autobiography entitled “My Watch,” OBJ had, based on stated “research and observation”, characterized his deputy (while president for eight years) as both perennial captive and slave to sorcerers. So, once assured of the presidential crown by fortune-tellers, it would appear Atiku has become rather …

By Rev David Ugolor The records are there that around $148 billion is stolen annually from Africa by politically exposed persons, multinational corporations, the business elite and civil servants with the complicity of banking and property industries in Europe, North America and elsewhere. Estimates indicate that Nigeria lost about $40 billion as illicit financial flows between 2001 and 2010 alone.  …

By Felix Osemwengie Isere, Esq Dr. Pius Odubu, a man of peace and grace who served excellently as a two-term member of the House of Representatives and a two-term Deputy Governor of Edo State does not only have the necessary political experience to transform the commission, but also well placed intellectually, socially, strategically and physically to guarantee a turnaround in …

What is also clear to me is that the history, the disposition and the ignoble intentions of the Fulani ruling elite raise concern and has serious implications for the peace, welfare, and unity of Nigeria. By Femi Fani-Kayode  The Bible says, “knowledge is power”. It also says “know the truth andit will set you free”. This is made all the …

By Louis Odion, FNGE What makes the Butcher’s verdict all the more curious is a subsequent media expose suggesting a determined conspiracy to raid Nigeria’s exchequer. Ahead of the judgment, a whopping twenty-five percent stake of P&ID was snapped up in a strange deal by a hedge fund manager known as VR Capital Group in March. Since the Friday judgment, …

BY DR. EHIOGIE WEST-IDAHOSA Indeed, several violent revolutions are going on in the country now that should worry the government more than the threat of an inchoate aspiring non- violent revolution. What do we think is going on with the violence that is now associated with herdsmen and bandits? They are pure violent revolutions aimed at disrupting the social order …