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The firestorm among some Christian leaders in Western Nigeria over the lyrics of a new song by Gospel artist, Tope Alabi, is in its fourth week.

  The firestorm among some Christian leaders in Western Nigeria over the lyrics of a new song by Gospel artist, Tope Alabi, is in its fourth week. She had sang in Yoruba that she is “Aboru Aboye” which translates to “I am a sacrifice which God has accepted.” This caused an uproar with some Christian leaders accusing her of introducing traditional religion idolatry into Christianity. They claimed that ‘Aboru Aboye’ is the language of Ifa priests, so she is promoting indigenous religion to the detriment of Christianity.

Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has commended the Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs for impressing it on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to officially recognize and declare August 20 every year as Isese Day holiday in the state, saying the move was in keeping faith with their roles as custodian of culture |

Religious bigots, aided by political office holders and arrogant elite have for long been chipping away at Nigeria’s secularity. Despite its multi-ethnic and multi-religious colouration, Nigeria has failed to curb the excesses of religious bigots who infringe on religious and social freedoms.

The Traditional Religion Worshippers Association in Oyo State, on Friday, renewed its call on the state Governor, Seyi Makinde, to follow