By Kayode Emola

It’s yet another Easter, when we reminisce on the sacrifice made by our Lord Jesus Christ, whose death at Calvary brought salvation to all who believe. As Christians celebrate worldwide, I believe we should take the time to reflect on the true meaning of Easter.

Easter reminds us of all the great sacrifices made by God when He gave His only begotten Son to die for the sins of mankind. God didn’t condemn us to our fate after the fall of Adam, nor did he withhold salvation or place caveats or limitations on it. He was compassionate, pitying us in our sorry state, and so made a way to ensure salvation through Christ Jesus.

Today, as we celebrate Easter, let us remember our fellow Yoruba people who find themselves trapped in Nigeria, living below the poverty line. These people are helpless and vulnerable, desperately in need of a saviour to get them out of their dire situation.

Unlike Adam, their situation is not because of their own mistakes or wrongdoing, but because of the misrule of past leaders who have failed to do what is right for Nigeria. We need to give them the hope of better days ahead, but also show them that this cannot happen within the corruption and brokenness that defines the country of Nigeria.

Our only hope of redemption is an independent Yoruba nation where everyone has equal opportunity to triumph. It is our duty to build a nation based on merit, not nepotism, where excelling in your chosen area of expertise is not predicated on knowing the right people; where workers are fairly rewarded for their labour so that they can take good care of themselves and their families.

This is why we must all stand firm now to demand our sovereign Yoruba nation. We have seen how people are being kidnapped on the highways and in our towns and villages, how farmers are unable to even go to their own farms for fear of being kidnapped. I believe that those of us who have the means should combine our resources to help fight this insecurity in our land, the greatest threat that the Yoruba people face today.

We must come together in support of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement as they strive to wrest Yoruba independence from the clutches of Nigeria. This is the only means we have of stemming the flood of misfortune bedevilling our people.

Our Yoruba nation needs us. This is not the time to sit on the fence, watching what others are doing. Rather, it is time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. Let us not ask what others are doing about the situation, but instead ask, at this critical time, what can I do to help the Yoruba nation and its people regain their freedom?

At this time of Easter celebrations, let us reflect on the sacrifice God made by giving up His only Son, and in turn be ready to give up that which is dear to us for the emancipation of our nation. As we do this, I pray that the good Lord be with us in all that we do, especially in that which we do for the good of others as we seek to secure our sovereign Yoruba nation.

By Kayode Emola

There is never a time Nigeria has been this unstable with insecurity running riot as though there is no government in the land. Last week the people of Uromi in Edo State defended themselves against the Fulani marauders terrorising their towns and villages. In the ensuing conflict 16 Fulani terrorists lost their lives and this unsettled the presidency of Nigeria.

At first glance, one would think that suddenly, the government is now awakened to its responsibility. However, the truth is this is all about politics and has nothing to do with governance. If not, why was the government silent when innocent villagers were murdered in Akure some few weeks ago by the Fulani terrorist. Why is the government only concerned when the Fulani marauders are being attacked or killed?

Few weeks ago, the Director of State Services (DSS) Director General Adeola Ajayi encouraged communities to rise in self-defence against the rising spate of insecurity. He explained that the Nigeria’s security infrastructures are not capable of tackling insecurity in the land. Even if the state security apparatus wants to intervene, they are not capable of responding to all the security challenges going on presently.

The Uromi crises currently rocking the country may be the trigger for the eventual break-up of Nigeria. Especially with the way the government is handling the whole situation favouring the Fulani terrorist over the indigenous people of the land.

The work of any government is to protect the lives and property of all its citizens and even foreigners in their territory. If the government that has been silent in multiple killings in various other towns and villages in the past but suddenly pick interest now that the Fulani terrorists are involved. Then the Nigerian government is being biased in fulfilling its obligation of providing security for every of its citizen.

We Yoruba must not stand by and watch these injustices happening and do nothing. We should remember that we are also victims of the negligence of the Nigerian government in fulfilling its role in protecting lives and properties.

Therefore, we ought to stand in solidarity with the people of Uromi in this trying period. We need to show them that there is unity in strength, and they do not stand alone in their quest for justice and equity in the land. No one in Nigeria should be fearful to go to their farms and villagers for fear of being kidnapped or murdered.

We need to be battle ready to defend our ancestral homeland against the forces of darkness who are hellbent on chasing us all out of our inheritance. We cannot afford to fold our arms and do nothing whilst the Fulani terrorists go on a killing spree. We have a moral duty to support any community that is in danger anywhere in Yorubaland and even in Nigeria that wants their liberation from the shackles of Nigeria.

It is now evident that the Federal government of Nigeria is Fulani’s weapon against the indigenous people of Nigeria. As we can see that even though the president is a Yoruba man, he cannot dissociate the presidency from the Fulani hegemony.

Which means we should not wait for Nigeria itself to descend into total chaos before we speak out. We have a duty to intensify our quest for the emancipation of Yorubaland from Nigeria so that we can build a Yoruba sovereign country that can protect lives and property. I urge every one of us to play their part no matter how big or small in the liberation of our people from Nigeria before it descends into total anarchy.

By Kayode Emola

Despite repeated calls for Yoruba politicians to intervene in the Sharia debacle, evidence has shown that they are the architects of our Sharia problems in Yorubaland. A few days ago, the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde stated that his government is not against the setting up of a Sharia panel in Oyo State.

Seyi Makinde in his submission stated that members of the public can approach the Sharia Panel if they feel like doing so. With this statement, the Governor is making the Sharia law which is a religious code an alternative dispute resolution in Oyo State and invariably in Yorubaland.

Seyi Makinde should understand that the introduction of Sharia law is not just about alternate dispute resolution but a conquest agenda being peddled by the Fulani north. If Seyi Makinde needs a history lecture on Sharia law in Nigeria, he should see what is unravelling in northern Nigeria.

There are currently 12 states in Northern Nigeria practicing Sharia law, but they have no development to show for it. Nearly all the Northern states where Sharia law is being practiced have been overrun by the Fulani and Boko Haram militias.

The last thing anyone need in Yorubaland is a religious code to serve as a means of conflict resolution. There are many kabiyesi in Yoruba with palaces dotted everywhere in Yorubaland. These palaces can serve as an alternative dispute resolution centre if the need arises and not the Sharia law.

Just a few days ago, the militant group Boko Haram and ISWAP invaded the army barracks in Wajikoro area of Borno state, killing over 16 soldiers, including the Brigade commander, and wounding many others. A report from the pilot sent to provide air cover for the soldiers shows that a lot of them could be seen running away from the barracks, meaning that they are being dislodged by the terrorist group.

We can recall that a similar incident occurred in a military base in Damboa area of Borno State on January 4, 2025, where no fewer than 6 soldiers were killed. We must not forget that it was the introduction of Sharia law that gave birth to the militant group Boko Haram. If the Nigerian military, who are supposed to defend the nation, are not able to defend themselves, what hope does the civilian population have?

We cannot be oblivious to the fact that those Yoruba Muslims peddling the introduction of the Sharia law on behalf of their slave masters in Yorubaland are doing it for the financial reward they have been promised. These lots are ready to sell their heritage for the little pittance that will not benefit their race nor themselves.

Therefore, we Yoruba must understand that the only way we can get rid of this menace is to fully exit from Nigeria. If we don’t unite to pursue the total liberation of Yorubaland from Nigeria, then attacks on military barracks and civilians by terrorists will be the new norm.

If we truly want our freedom, this is the time to come together and act in unison to synchronise our activities for our liberation. We on the liberation struggle must now embark on a wholesale education of our people about our activities for the liberation of Yorubaland. Nigeria has shown time and again that it is not going to be what we wish it to be; therefore, we do not need to pretend that it will ever get better.