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Kolapo Olapoju December 14, 2015

Arewa to Igbo youth: ‘Don’t allow yourself to be used for a fruitless Biafra agitation’

The youth, who dominate the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), have been advised by Arewa Consultative Forum, to…

Janeth J December 8, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Another victory for Kashamu | Trump wants Muslims banned from US | Buhari not responsible for religious politics | More stories

Buhari distances himself from social media bill. Vanguard James Faleke says he can't be Yahaya Bello's deputy. YNaija INEC declares Bayelsa poll inconclusive. This Day Buhari says sacrifices were made…

Kolapo Olapoju December 8, 2015

‘The Igbos need Nigeria’ – Ogbonnaya Onu

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has asserted that the Ndigbo needs Nigeria just as much as the country needs them. Stressing that President Buhari means well…

Kolapo Olapoju November 22, 2015

Today, Igbo leaders, groups, governors will gather to deliberate on Biafra agitations

Biafra! To be or not to be- will be deliberated upon when Igbo stakeholders converge in Enugu on Sunday, November 23, to discuss on the way forward. South-East governors, Igbo…

Kolapo Olapoju November 10, 2015

‘Igbos cannot have a version of Boko Haram’ | Okorocha calls for Ndigbo meeting

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, has called for a meeting of the leadership of Ohaneze Ndi Igbo, and other stakeholders in the geo-political zone. The purpose of the meeting is…

Kolapo Olapoju November 8, 2015

‘No sensible Igbo man would say Ndigbo is marginalized’

Alhaji Bashir Tofa, businessman and politician, says he doesn't believe that the South-East region is marginalized by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Tofa, it is only irresponsible fanatics…

Kolapo Olapoju October 5, 2015

‘Igbo has the opportunity of producing President in 2019’

The Igbo people have the opportunity to produce the next Nigerian President in 2019, says the Deputy National Organising Secretary of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, Campbell Umeh-Nzekwe. The Lagos…

Janeth J October 4, 2015

Why Igbo people are afraid of identifying with us – MASSOB

The members of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) have pledged their lives for the secession of the Biafra Republic. MASSOB insists that its…

Kolapo Olapoju September 27, 2015

“It’s better to remain in Nigeria and fight for our right” – Ohaneze Ndigbo

The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has been informed by the youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, that secession won't favour…

Kolapo Olapoju September 21, 2015

Appointments: Buhari has not offended anybody – Igbo Bishop

Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, believes that the political appointments of President Muhammadu Buhari, were in order. Bishop Ezeokafor, in his defence of Buhari's appointments, said on…

Kolapo Olapoju September 7, 2015

#BuhariAppoints: Igbos will not be pleased with these comments by Festus Keyamo

Festus Keyamo may have struck a nerve, by attempting to ridicule the noise from the South East over the appointments made so far, by President Muhammadu Buhari. Keyamo, a renowned…

Kolapo Olapoju September 7, 2015

#BuhariAppoints: Igbos will not be pleased with these comments by Festus Keyamo

Festus Keyamo may have struck a nerve, by attempting to ridicule the noise from the South East over the appointments made so far, by President Muhammadu Buhari. Keyamo, a renowned…

Kolapo Olapoju September 7, 2015

#BuhariAppoints: Igbos will not be pleased with these comments by Festus Keyamo

Festus Keyamo may have struck a nerve, by attempting to ridicule the noise from the South East over the appointments made so far, by President Muhammadu Buhari. Keyamo, a renowned…

Kolapo Olapoju August 18, 2015

Fani-Kayode says the Igbo will successfully secede, if..

Femi Fani-Kayode is many things to many people, but today- he's acting as champion and defender of the Igbo. He has criticised the Convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics, Professionals…

Mallam Yero August 5, 2015

Who is Igbo?

Words by Dikachi Nwanna I initially started off this article with quotes from great writers of igbo history and philosophy, till i asked myself, "what is your own opinion, What…

Kolapo Olapoju August 5, 2015

“Igbos should remain in opposition for a long time, like the Yorubas” – APC chieftain

Joe Igbokwe, the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, has enjoined Igbo politicians to remain in the opposition and help in the rebuilding of the Peoples…

Op-Ed Editor July 12, 2015

Joe Igbokwe: Femi Fani-Kayode = Aturu Mulu Ebunu Gba aka Nwa

by Joe Igbokwe I may not know the relationship FFK has now with his immediate family. I may not know his relationship with the Yoruba nation, but I am convinced…

Janeth J June 22, 2015

This Igbo group wants Ekweremadu to step down as deputy Senate president

Apparently everything isn’t going the way of the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu as a pan-Igbo group based in the United Kingdom, Concerned Diaspora Enugu West, has urged the Deputy…

Op-Ed Editor May 22, 2015

Opinion: Dear Igbos, this is how not to produce an Igbo President

by Tope Oriola First, do not reach out to the North. There are many legitimate reasons for Nd’igbo not to want to reach out to Northern Nigeria. This piece is…

Janeth J April 17, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ wants us to know why he conceded defeat | PDP accuses APC of buying PVCs | Tukur explains why PDP lost the elections | More stories

Jonathan wants world leaders to support Buhari. YNaija Senate is pissed, wants Amendment Bill returned. ThisDay Amaechi will investigate killings in Rivers. Punch Air traffic controllers hold passengers to ransom.…