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‘Enough is enough’ – Yoruba elders warn Niger Delta militants
"Enough is enough," some Yoruba elders, under the aegis of Yoruba Unity Forum (YUF) have warned Fulani herdsmen, militants and criminals in the South-West region. The group issued the warning…
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Opinion: The slow death of Nigeria’s endangered languages
Many linguists predict that at least half of the world's 6,000 or so languages will be dead or dying by the year 2050. Languages are becoming extinct at twice the…
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These 4 tweets make the case for why lumping the ‘North’ together is foolish
For a nation that boasts of over 200 tribes and languages, generalization can sometimes be dangerous. To many across the shore, there are only three tribes in Nigeria - Yoruba,…
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Ayo Sogunro: Nigeria’s shareholding formula
By Ayo Sogunro The Nigerians I compare to corporate Directors in our continuing discussion on the Hierarchy of Nigerian Policy are the elected members of government. These are federal legislators,…
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‘We support Fayose’s ban of Fulani herdsmen’- Afenifere
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state is not standing alone in his ban of the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the state as a Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has declared…
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IPOB is now friends with Niger Delta Avengers and Egbesu Water Lions
The two newly revamped militant groups in the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Avengers and the the Red Egbesu Water Lions now have an ally in the Indigenous People of…
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“We are not at war” | Ijaw association responds to Odua Defenders Union
Following the threat made by the Oodua Defenders Union (ODU) to the Niger Delta Avengers, the Ijaw Development Association (IDA) has berated the Yoruba group for the threat of attack on Ijaw…
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Afenifere blasts Buhari, Lai Mohammed, DSS over herdsmen attacks (READ)
Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Tuesday, chastised the Nigerian government for its continued silence on the killing of Nigerians by Fulani herdsmen. The group questioned the propriety behind the statement…
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Why South-West PDP may break away after May 21
Key members of the South-west geopolitical zone of the Peoples Democratic Party have vowed to exit the party if the zone is denied the opportunity to produce the next national…
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‘I didn’t choose to be in the Yoruba movie sector’ – Mercy Aigbe
Mercy Aigbe-Gentry is known for three things -decent acting, beautiful persona and an impeccable fashion taste. The Nollywood actress who recently caused an internet frenzy with her outfit to the…
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Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi set to marry in Benin [DETAILS]
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has put the drama of the supremacy between his throne and that of the Oba of Benin behind him, and he's set to…
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Fayose, Sultan of Sokoto, Ooni of Ife, others attend coronation of Olubadan (PHOTOS)
A new dawn has set over the throne of the Olubadan of Ibadanland as Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji was on Friday, coronated as the new king of the historic Yoruba…
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Hausa, Yoruba clash in Mile 12, several feared dead (VIEWER DISCRETION)
Hausa and Yoruba traders on Thursday afternoon, were involved in a bloody altercation in the popular Mile 12 market in Lagos State. Not less than 3 people were reported dead…
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‘Olu Falae is one of the cleanest men in Africa’ – Fasehun
Founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun has waded into the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal that has seen many high profile politicians investigated by the Economic…
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‘A new Yoruba nation is coming’ – Ooni of Ife
The new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has promised that there will be a new Yoruba nation, where youths will be empowered. Ooni Ogunwusi,who was crowned the 51st…
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Fashola’s success will determine the future of Yoruba in Nigeria’s politics – Osoba
Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, believes the appointment of Yorubas into major ministerial positions, is a challenge at that tribe. Using former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, as an…
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‘Yorubas are too sensitive’ – 7 things we learned from Gani Adams’ new interview
In a recent interview where he spoke on the increased rate of attacks by Fulani herdsmen in Yorubaland, Otunba Gani Adams, the National Coordinator of the Oodua People's Congress, had quite a…
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‘Kwakwanso is telling his father’s age mates to shut up’ – Afenifere
Afenifere, has berated the former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, for attempting to downplay and sidestep the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the South West. Kwakwanso had on Sunday, stated…
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‘Know your boundaries’ | Afenifere warns Ndigbo as Yoruba, Igbo war looms
Afenifere Renewal Group, says it is culturally wrong and a desecration of Yoruba culture for an Igbo to be crowned king in a Yoruba land. The group said in a…
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“Yoruba regrets voting Buhari… Tinubu is not truthful” – Afenifere leader
Senator Femi Okunrounmu, a leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, says the Yorubas have started regretting voting for President Muhammadu Buhari. Okunrounmu, who supported former President Goodluck Jonathan for a…
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“There’s no family in Yoruba land that allows thieves” – VP Osinbajo
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, says there is no preferential treatment being given to any ethnic group, in the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari. Osinbajo says that the anti-graft crusade…
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This activist says Yoruba politicians lack the vision Awolowo had
The President, Rights Monitoring Group, Olufemi Aduwo, has supported a claim that the late sage, Obafemi Awolowo, was the Yoruba leader when he was alive. He lamented that after the death…
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“How Awolowo became the leader of Yoruba” – Osoba
Former Governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has countered claims made in 'My Watch', the book of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, where he stated that the Yoruba ethnic group never had a…
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“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…
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Top Yoruba actor loses mother
Popular comic actor, Elesho, is currently mourning the death of his beloved mother who died at the age of 94. Of all the things he would miss most about her, the Yoruba…
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Straight to the Peckham beat! London police is recruiting Yoruba speakers
Yoruba is now one of the additional languages to be considered if one wants to join the London Metropolitan police. Aspiring police constables must speak another language, in addition to English,…
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Why should the North (with 230 tribes) plot against 1 tribe- Yoruba? | Arewa throws subtle ethnic shade
The Arewa Consultative Forum, took what appeared to be a subtle swipe at the Yoruba ethnic group, on Wednesday, July 1. The swipe by the ACF was in reaction to the statement by APC…
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Opinion: How has Alaafin Awole’s curse affected the Yorubas?
by Victor Terhemba Now, I wonder how the inability of the Yoruba people to collective have a leader will be deduced as a result of a curse by one useless…
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Olamide still doesn’t like being compared to late Dagrin
Its been how many years now since Dagrin died but one person still gets a daily reminder of it even more than those related to the late Yoruba rapper. Olamide…
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Tinubu will destroy himself, Obasanjo will fight with Buhari – This PDP chieftain predicts doom for APC
by Kolapio Olapoju A member of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, has predicted that National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, would end…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy