Professor Babafemi Badejo is not a stranger to this column. Today he takes a look at the japa syndrome in Nigeria, as well as regaled us with his findings on a latest trip across the border to neighbouring Benin Republic. Are we making progress in this country or are we regressing? Read on: Mr Rufus and Mrs Esther Sami were …

The Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo (well known as Sunday Ighoho), has been released by the Government of Republic of Benin. In a statement on Monday, the umbrella body of Yoruba self-determination groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide said the activist was released to its leader, Prof. Banji Akintoye and his deputy. Prof. Wale Adeniran. The statement, issued by  Ilana Omo …