Opinion: Gov Obiano, these are the reasons behind Ozubulu massacre

“This is not a time to play politics with the killings of innocent Nigerians” | Insiders speak on Anambra attack

“The Anambra killing is a sad episode and it brings to light the penchant of some Nigerians for getting rich quick and we don’t ask questions when we see people get into sudden wealth. Sad for the innocent folks who lost their lives over such senseless killings and I hope the police get the criminals... Read More

Thinking Through

Anambra killing, Attack, Church, Insiders, Ozubulu

August 8, 2017

Anambra killing: The desecration of ‘God’s house’ by drug lords

by Wareez Odunayo On Sunday, August 06, 2017, Ozubulu community of Anambra. South-East Nigeria was thrown into mourning as the lives of church goers were cut short by mindless lunatics. According to reports, the incident occurred when fully armed gunmen at around 6:30 am stormed St. Philips Catholic Church killing some worshippers. But that’s not... Read More

Thinking Through

Anambra killing, drug lords, Ozubulu, police

August 8, 2017

Reuben Abati: Osinbajo’s vision and the climate of fear

by Reuben Abati “Where have you been?” “I have been around” “I was just wondering why you have not said anything since the Acting President proclaimed that those of you who are asking for the restructuring of Nigeria are a bunch of government appointment seekers.” “So?” “Yes, so?” “Well, if you must know, I... Read More

Opinion

Anambra killing, Buhari's absence, opinion, Osinbajo, reuben abati

Hail the Bishop! How do we stop the praise-singing of crooked people?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As reflections continue over the tragic killing of Sunday worshippers in a Church in Anambra state, the central figure and supposed target of the attackers, Aloysius Ikegwuonu aka ‘Bishop’, is becoming more known to the public. There are at least two videos of him on the internet where he displays his... Read More

Aloysius Ikegwuonu, Anambra killing, bishop

YNaija Editorial: What’s the fate of the rest of the nation if Boko Haram is yet undefeated?

Moving around the nation’s economic capital of Lagos, you can smell the fear all around – a situation that would have been almost improbable two years ago when it didn’t matter – at least not urgently – to Lagosians that a war was ravaging the North-East or that there was any avenging going down in... Read More

Thinking Through

Abubakar Shekau, Anambra killing, Badoo, boko haram, YNaija Editorial

Anambra killing: Remember that thing Osinbajo said about church corruption

by Alexander O. Onukwue On June 18 at a Sunday service, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo encouraged Christian leaders to begin the anti-corruption fight in the Church. Prof Osinbajo’s call was that those whose duty it is to uphold morality and serenity in Churches should take a firm stand against people who wish to use their... Read More

Anambra killing, Church corruption, Yemi Osinbajo

‘Ego Mbute’: Will Ndi Igbo admit there is a problem?

by Alexander O. Onukwue So it happened that about a dozen persons who left their homes for a Sunday Mass met their unfortunate ends as collateral damage in a clash of drug barons. The chief characters in the clash have been described as being part of the notoriously famous Nigerian drug cartel which operates in... Read More

Anambra killing, Ndi Igbo, Ndigbo

Anambra killing: Where went the watchman?

by Alexander O. Onukwue How did the shooters in the Ozubulu Massacre gain unchecked access into the building? While still in shock about the tragedy that occurred, the process of finding out why this event was allowed to occur must now be initiated, beginning with the question above. Moral questions about why the authorities of... Read More

Anambra killing, Church, Ozubulu, security, Watchmen

Anambra killing: Any connection between Ozubulu and the North East?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Nigerians were in shock on the afternoon of Sunday, 6th August, with about 20 persons killed and many other injured in a gun attack in Anambra. The Sunday shooting which occurred while a Sunday Mass was going on in St Phillip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu is reportedly connected to a long-running... Read More