Religion
COVID-19, CAMA, Mega-Church Owners And National Development
As reported in the newspapers, the Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, described his revulsion after watching news coverage of Covid-19 during the lockdown in Nigeria thus: “The atmosphere
Are Nigerian Muslims more Muslim than their counterparts from Saudi Arabia?
In the video attached to this essay (see link at the end of this essay), a clip from Davido’s upcoming song and another one from a private party in Saudi Arabia were blended to form
The Legacy of Yevgeny Prigozhin: Shaping Global Dynamics Through Tragedy
The world was caught off guard by the untimely demise of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a towering figure in Russia’s political and military landscape. His influence on two critical fronts, the Ukraine-Russia War and Russia’s growing presence
On Religion, Destiny, and Prayer
Religion is a complex and multifaceted concept encompassing beliefs, practices, rituals, and moral values related to the existence of higher powers, often referred to as gods, deities, or divine forces. It provides a framework for
The Role of Religion in Poverty and Societal Control: The Case of Nigeria
In Nigeria, a nation characterized by its rich religious diversity, predominantly Christianity and Islam, religion profoundly influences societal norms, behaviors, and economic activities. Religious teachings in Nigeria often shape societal values, instilling moral conduct and
The Concept of Jesus as Part of the Godhead in Christian Theology: An Academic Exploration
Introduction The concept of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and an integral part of the Godhead is a foundational doctrine in Christianity. This essay aims to explore this concept through various lenses, examining
On Wigwe’s Contributions to the RCCG
The death of Mr. Wigwe has brought to the fore one important aspect of religious worship in Nigeria: transactionalism. As I wrote a few weeks ago, transactionalism is the act of performing a service as
Jesus Not Only Wept, But He Also Drank Wine – It Was His Last Meal on Earth
To begin with, many Christians have argued that Jesus converted water into wine and that wine is different from alcohol. Let it be known that wine is an alcoholic beverage. It is produced by fermenting
Christianity is a European Invention and a Lie: Challenging Cultural Identity and Exploring the Origins of Jesus and His Disciples’ Names
As Kolington Ayinla, a fuji maestro from Kwara State, notably sang: “Ko di gba ti e juwe-juwe, emi ko tanna webi.” This can be roughly translated as I know my origin and do not need
Understanding Boko Haram: Beyond the Gun and the Battlefield
I have followed the Boko Haram (BH) insurgency with close attention and scholarly commitment since 2006. Over the years, I have gathered not only data but deep insight into the group’s formation, evolution, and
The Death of Intellectual Courage: OAU’s Cowardly Cancellation of Moyo Okediji
According to Professor Moyo Okediji’s public account, Obafemi Awolowo University cancelled his lecture and book launch, and withdrew his book from the press. If that account is accurate—and OAU has a duty to tell the
Against Bombs, Not Against Justice: Why Critiquing Kinetic Counterterrorism Is Not Support for Terrorism
In recent years—especially amid renewed military operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP—a troubling conflation has emerged in public debate: that opposition to kinetic, military-first counterterrorism must mean sympathy for terrorists. This assumption is not only
Fasting Cannot Fix What Laziness Built
January 2026 is almost upon us, and as predictably as harmattan dust, another ritual season approaches. Nigerian religious leaders—particularly influential voices from Southwest Nigeria—are preparing to impose yet another round of 50-day fasts, 100-day fasts,
Open Letter to Nigerian Muslims
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Assalamu Alaikum (Peace be upon you), my dear brothers and sisters in Islam and fellow Nigerians. I write to you with a heavy heart
BREAKING: U.S. and Nigeria Conduct Coordinated Military Strike Against Terrorists in Sokoto State
Sokoto State, Nigeria & Washington, D.C. — December 26, 2025 — In an unprecedented joint operation, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), in cooperation with the Federal Government of Nigeria, carried out precision airstrikes against
Nigeria in the Crosshairs: Trump’s Threat, Tinubu’s Dilemma, and Africa’s Moment of Reckoning
The recent designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” by the Trump administration, accompanied by veiled threats of military intervention under the guise of protecting religious minorities, represents not merely a bilateral diplomatic
Challenging the Idea that Popularity equals Wisdom
“What is right is not always popular, and what is popular is not always right.” This famous adage, often attributed to Albert Einstein, rings true in a world where many people equate popularity with wisdom.
Open Letter to President Tinubu: Justice and Root Causes in the Fight Against Terrorism
A Significant Counter-Terrorism Victory Your Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we write to congratulate you and the Nigerian security agencies on the recent apprehension of two high-profile terrorist leaders. The capture of Mahmud Muhammad Usman
The Death of Awujale and Cultural Revisionism in Yorubaland: A Structural-Functionalist Perspective
The demise of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, and his interment according to Islamic rites, has seemingly placed Yoruba culture on trial—at least, in the eyes of adherents of Isese, the Yoruba
A Response to Moses Ochonu on Farooq Kperogi’s Aisha Buhari Apology
Dear Dr. Moses Ochonu, Your recent defense of Farooq Kperogi’s apology to Mrs. Aisha Buhari demands a blunt and honest rejoinder. You portray Kperogi’s public apology as a “humane act” and insist it was not
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