By Mogaji Wole Arisekola Nigeria is the largest African country Britain ever colonized; India was the largest in Asia. The British came to both with the empire’s full package — religion, education, culture, language, and technology. Here, however, the paths diverged. India rejected British religion, names, dressing, and identity, but wisely embraced British technology, systems, and discipline. Nigeria did the opposite. Today, over 80% of Indians remain Hindus. Other religions coexist without erasing India’s soul. Hindi is the official language; English is merely a tool. Indians keep their names and identity. Nigeria embraced British religion and culture almost wholesale — names, food, dressing, and language — while rejecting the technology and industrial mindset that built Britain. That choice explains much of our tragedy. India fiercely protects its heritage. Nigeria treats hers with embarrassment. This loss of identity weakened our nationalism and stalled our development....
Troops of the Nigerian Army have foiled bandits’ movement and arrested a logistics supplier in coordinated operations in Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Hassan Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement on January 3, 2026 said troops neutralized two bandits and recovered one AK 47 rifle, one magazine, and ammunition. According to the statement, the suspected bandit logistics supplier identified as Sunday Adedotun, was arrested with cartons of energy and soft drinks, bottled water and harvested farm produce. Sponsored Ads “Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army Lokoja on 3 January 2026 have recorded significant operational successes following coordinated fighting patrols and ambush operations conducted across parts of Kabba Bunu and Yagba West Local Government Areas of Kogi State,” the statement read. “Acting on credible intelligence on...