Ethics and Religion

Religious beliefs and practices of the peoples of Nigeria. Nigerian religions are as diverse as the country is varied. Religious ethics is vital for the proper functioning of the economic, political and social network and, therefore, for the wellbeing and development of the potential of every Nigerian citizen, religion is mostly based upon ethics and the existence of God is due to existence of ethics.

Ọ̀RÚNMÌLÀ: The Spirit of Destiny; The Prophet and Priest of Ifa

Table of ContentsIntroductionDifferent Names for Ọ̀rúnmìlà in Different ReligionsSignificance of Orunmila as the Deity of Wisdom and DivinationAttributes and Characteristics of Ọ̀rúnmìlàMythology:…

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Oyotunji Nigerian Village

Founded in 1970, ​Oyotunji Yoruba African Kingdom (OYAK) is the first intentional community in North America, based on the culture…

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Understanding Ẹdan Ògbóni

Ògbóni; Ògbóràn Erelú; Àbíyè Eríwo yà!; À yà gbó, À yà tó! The old ones; Increase with age. Titled female…

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The Historical Background And Formation Of Ijebu People

The Ijebus have been, through migration legend, linked to the biblical Jebusites and Noah (hence Omoluwabi omo ti Noah bi…

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Oloolu: The Father Of All Masquerades In Yoruba Land.

Recalling the history and importance of one of the greatest masquerades in Ibadan and Yorubaland as a whole, the head…

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Nigeria People Groups, Languages and Religions

The PeopleEthnic groupsThere are an estimated 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria. Each inhabits a territory that it considers to be…

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Stop harassing Isese adherents, Soyinka urges Muslims

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said nothing will diminish the Isese tradition, adding that it has come to stay. This was…

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Isese: I have a tape proving Kwara CP hates Tani Olohun, Sowore alleges

The publisher of Saharareporters and prominent human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has said that he has an audio clip in…

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Isese Festival: Court Summons IGP, Kwara Govt, Others over Detained Traditionalists

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Inspector General (IG) of Police, Kwara State Government, and the Kwara…

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Isese: Court summons IGP, Ilorin Chief Imam, others over Isese activists arrested in Kwara

A Federal High Court in Lagos, Monday, summoned nine persons and entities closely connected to the arrest and remand of…

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