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If we have a flawed understanding of where we are coming from and we are not sure of where we are then we are fated to the logic of the ‘garbage in, garbage out’ cliche.

I guess that history will be very kind to Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan, GCFR, (May 9, 1936-11 January 2022) , why? Because his tenure was the

The Oyo empire was a large West African empire founded in approximately the 1300CE. Oyo Alaafin descended from the historical figure, Oduduwa or Olofin.

By Farooq A. KperogiTwitter: @farooqkperogi The past few months have ignited impassioned and frenzied political brickbats between the elites of the South and those of the Muslim North. Plus, over the years, the differences between the people of the regions are often magnified and their similarities papered over. In today’s column, I show how this is…

Share In Nigeria, once lies and historical myths take roots, they are almost always impossible to uproot. But the stubborn persistence of lies is no reason to give up on correcting them. Find below 10 oft-repeated lies with the most staying power in Nigeria. That the Nigerian government banned history in secondary schools. In the last few years, the claim that the Nigerian government “banned history” from the national curriculum has become a hackneyed, predictable refrain, and is often utte...

THE ALTERNATIVE BY Reno Omokri There are many myths circulated by various ethnic nationalities about the Yoruba people of the Southwest, and a personal experience with a non-Yoruba provoked me to address some of these myths using historical facts. Please bear with me, this is a long read. Myth one: The Yoruba are betrayers A lot of this angst, which has refused to fade away decades after the dramatis personae exited this world, is centred around a supposed betrayal of Emeka Ojukwu and the Igbo ...

If we get our acts together, educate our children to global standards, we could create a Yoruba regional miracle within the continent with the rapidly growing workforce. Our fathers say the war does not affect the wise cripple. How we prepare for the coming population boom is the single most important long-term challenge we face. We have to reform the use of land. Bí ekòló bá júbà ilè, ilè á la’nu. Bí omodé bá mo’wó wè á bá àgbà jeun. Ìbà Olorun, ìbà ènìyàn. Ìbà e...

Rasheed Ahmed scored a brace in the 35th and 74th minute while new signing Samuel Nnoshiri and Samuel Kalu scored a goal each to complete the rout. Assisted by Joel Djondang, Stephen Gopey scored Wikki’s lone goal in the 48th minute with a left-footed shot. Tourists ended the match with only 10 men following the straight red card to junior international, Nazifi Yahaya for what appeared like a verbal assault on the referee. At Lafia township stadium, Kwara United were reduced to 10-men as earl...

"In What Ways Is He Different From Fulani Herdsmen He Is Fighting?” – Yoruba Youths Fault Igboho Over Comment On Pastor Adeboye The assembly in a release on Monday by its National President, Olarinde Thomas, and National Secretary, Oso Adedeji, stated that if Igboho is delighted "in the death and anguish of another fellow Yoruba", he is not different from the "intrusive Fulani-herders that he is allegedly fighting." by Saharareporters, New York May 10, 2021 The Yoruba Youth Assembly, a Pan...

Sinking clubs face bleak future as 2021 NPFL season resumes BATTLE OF RELEGATION CLUBS: Abel James off FC IfeanyiUbah (L) shields the ball from Efe Yarhere of Warri Wolves during their match in Nnewi By Sat May 08 2021 After observing one month break, the second round of the 2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), is set to resume this weekend with week 20 matches at venues across the country. Jigawa Golden Stars will host Lobi Stars today at the once magnificent Ahmadu Bello Stadiu...