Yoruba
The Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) has kicked against the secession agitation in the southwest region, saying it is committed to unity and peace in the country.
More than 48 hours after Sunday Igboho was arrested by officers of Interpol in Benin Republic, the ministry of justice is denying knowledge of the development.
Trending social media reports claiming that the embattled Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Igboho, has been released and flown to Germany have been dismissed.
Professor Banji Akintoye has now confirmed the arrest of Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Igboho, saying Benin Repulic may reject Nigeria’s extradition request.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says he is not aware of a purported letter claiming Sunday Igboho is trying to get a new passport and flee the country.
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has promised to convince the Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Igboho to drop the agitation for the Yoruba Nation..
Southwest political leaders met in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, July 6 and agreed to present a uniform position for Nigeria’s constitution review.
Wole Soyinka has faulted the calls for the Yoruba Nation. The Nobel laureate refused to back the calls for secession, preferring to support a united Nigeria.
The Olowu of Owu-Kuta in Osun, Oba Adekunle Makama, has advised against the call for secession. The traditional ruler said all Nigerians should promote unity.
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