POLITICS 7 days ago Today's Headlines: Wailing Won't Stop Buhari's Medical Trips, Imo State Turning Into Another Borno. I won't interfere in monarchs' selection to avoid crisis- Lalong: Governor Simeon Lalong of Plateau State has said that he will not interfere in the selection of traditional rulers by kingmakers which usually breeds crisis saying that his administration will do no such thing.
RELIGION 8 months ago Opinion: Why The Osu Caste System Still Exists And The Way Forward PROLOGUE Every human society has cultural and traditional practices that were handed over from one generation to the other. Hence, there is that proclivity of the individuals, group or community to cling firmly to those idiosyncrasies. This is the case, especially, with the religious traditions due to their ambivalence toward the sacred. Due to civilization and transformation of different cultures and societies, the contemporary world no longer hold tenaciously to those practices especially the outrageous ones
CRIME 7 months ago Osu: Couple commits suicide after parents refused them getting married because of Osu tradition Should we keep loosing our youths? Two lovers both from Okija, Anambra State drank snipper because their parents refused to give them their consent to get married, all because of Osu and Ohu Caste tradition in Igbo land. Why can’t other communities emulate the good people of Abba Anambra state, Nri, Nsukka and so many other communities that have abolished Osu Caste tradition? People should be allowed to marry the love of their lives and not be stopped by some ancient tradition that is no longer viable. The
POLITICS 8 months ago The Osu Caste system in Igboland: See the role of Chinua Achebe's novel "No longer at ease" played Osu caste system is an obnoxious practise among the Igbo people in south-east Nigeria. It has refused to go away despite the impact of Christianity, education, civilization, and the human rights culture. Traditionally, there are two classes of people in Igboland – the Nwadiala and the Osu. The Nwadiala are the true sons of the soil without blemish while the Osu are people dedicated to a deity. This dedication happened generations ago; nevertheless, the descendants of such a man or family will live with the
POLITICS 1 years ago Osu: The Most Barbaric Culture Of The Igbos. The Igbo ethnic group, which occupied the eastern region of Nigeria, are well known for their multi-branched culture, traditions and religious beliefs which they believe to be very essential in their way of life. Among the countless traditions of the Igbo people is the Osu caste system in which a set of people were separated from the normal Igbo society because they were believed to be sacrifices to the gods of Igboland, these people are called Osu. According to Igbo history, the forefathers of the Osu peop
POLITICS 10 months ago You are a racist if you believe in Osu Caste System If you believe in Osu Caste System, you should shut up when we scream about racism. In this day and time, some Igbos still believe in Osu Caste. And these same Igbos are joining the protest against racism. If you fall into this category, your brain is shaking dear. Let me tell you what you are. You are NOT against prejudice, oppression and human discrimination. You just have a problem with being part of the oppressed class. As long as you are the oppressor, you are very okay with oppression. Same with men w