By Akinbola Pelumi As someone who closely follows Nigerian politics and as an indigene of Osun State, I have always believed that effective leadership combines popularity, strategy, and the ability to connect meaningfully with the people. In the coming days, Governor Ademola Adeleke faces one of the most consequential decisions of his political career: under…
By Umar Osabo PhD. It is rare for a single article to ignite a collective reflection so urgently and so painfully. Idris Muhammed Abdullahi’s essay, “ **HABA AREWA* : One Hundred and Fifty Million Souls Yet, Conquered Without a Single Bomb?”, has done just that. It isn’t just a cry of frustration; it is a…
By Prof. Adesoji Adesugba In Yoruba culture, the proverb “Iyi san ju wura lo” — “Honour is better than gold” — carries profound meaning. It reminds us that the respect and dignity one earns in life often outweighs the fleeting sparkle of material riches. No life exemplifies this timeless truth better than that of the…
By Engr Shakbab If the latest findings from Geopolitics Survey International (GSI) are anything to go by, the All Progressives Congress (APC) may need to rethink its 2026 governorship ambition entirely. In a sweeping, data-driven assessment of voter sentiment from about 45,000 voters, Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged not…
Let me start with this insight by K.T. McFarland, President Donald Trump’s Deputy National Security Advisor during his first term. “Eight years ago, during the first few days of President Donald Trump’s first term, I joined his other senior advisers in the White House Situation Room to discuss our approach to Saudi Arabia, which was…
BY SARAFA IBRAHIM I was at a social event this Saturday when a debate on the Osun state 2026 governorship election ensued. Although, the election is some fifteen months or so away, but it is already gaining tractions in the public sphere as opposition candidates have taken to social media platforms to project aspirations. So,…
By James Bamgbose Once upon a time, in a small but hopeful constituency, the people came together and chose a man they believed could lead them into growth and development. He spoke their language, shared their history, and promised to be their voice in the corridors of power. With a heart full of trust, they…
Mele Kolo Kyari wrote; “I served not only my country but also God. I am happy to account for my stewardship Over the past few days and in particular in the past 2 hours, I have been inundated with calls from concerned family and friends over claims by an online newspaper that I was in…
By Sarafa Ibrahim Over the last few weeks, Osun State has witnessed an alarming level of militarization by forces allegedly loyal to the defeated former governor, Gboyega Oyetola. This aggressive show of force is a desperate attempt to hijack control of local governments through the back door, trampling on the rights of citizens in the…
Not so long ago, I projected into the character of Adebayo Adedeji, and the simple truth about him is that he is someone given to plain untruth, always twisting facts to drive his narrow political objective. In my article, “Osun debt profile and APC’s busted lies”, I pointed out his lack of understanding of accounting…
