Category: Opinion
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Ogun APC: Consensus Must Mean Inclusion – Iyabo Obasanjo Speaks
Throughout my consultations ahead of the Ogun State governorship primaries under the All Progressives Congress (APC), I consistently advocated for consensus as a strategic pathway to reduce tension, prevent internal divisions, and position our party for electoral success in 2027. I made it clear that I would abide by the outcome of any consensus arrangement,…
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Ogun 2027: Momentum Builds for Iyabo Obasanjo as State Eyes First Female Governor
Abeokuta, Ogun State – Growing political momentum is building around Senator (Prof.) Iyabo Obasanjo as stakeholders across Ogun State increasingly align behind the prospect of electing the state’s first female governor in 2027. This position was strongly articulated in a widely circulated opinion piece by public affairs commentator Adewale Ademide, who described the development as part of…
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Ogun Central’s 2027 Vision: Olumide Aderinokun’s Narrative for Inclusive Representation
As the 2027 general election cycle approaches across Nigeria, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) continues to mobilise leaders committed to grassroots engagement and developmental leadership. Among those emerging at the forefront in the Southwest is Chief Olumide Aderinokun, also known as the Akinruyiwa of Owu Kingdom, who is positioning himself as a renewed voice for the…
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Ogun 2027: Technocracy vs Regional Noise – The Tunde Lemo Advantage
Exclusive: Internal APC Rift Escalates in Ogun as Yayi Adoption Sparks Rebuke from State Deputy Governor, Stirring Political Faultlines Ahead of 2027 Governorship A sharp political standoff is intensifying within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State as the 2027 governorship contest begins to take defined shape, raising critical questions about leadership credibility,…
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OPINION: Dignity in Custody; What the Portable Case Reveals About Nigerian Policing
Public outrage over the treatment of popular street-hop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has once again brought Nigeria’s policing culture under intense public scrutiny. A viral video showing the visibly distressed musician in police custody has reignited national and global conversations about human dignity, suspects’ rights and accountability within the Nigeria Police Force. Against…
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2027 Battle Lines Drawn: Power Shift Looms in Ogun as Abayomi Tella Rebuilds PDP Structure
– By Sunkanmi Oyejide Abeokuta – As political permutations ahead of the 2027 general elections gather momentum, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State appears to be entering a decisive phase of renewal and strategic reorganisation under the leadership of its State Chairman, Hon. Abayomi Tella. Since assuming office, Hon. Tella has steered the party…
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“Ekiti is Bleeding” – Otunba Fayose Writes President Tinubu to Save Lives, Rebuild Roads
Prominent gubernatorial aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State ahead of the 2026 election, Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, has issued an impassioned open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on federal roads across the State. In the letter, dated August 1, 2025, Otunba…
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Nigeria’s Sports Sector Faces Critical Crossroads: A Call for National Reform – Monday Ozoya
Executive Summary: The persistent underdevelopment of Nigeria’s sports sector is a multifaceted challenge rooted in systemic issues: limited grassroots participation, chronic underinvestment, shortages in skilled professionals, and weak governance. These interrelated constraints suppress Nigeria’s athletic potential, economic opportunity and international competitiveness. This paper proposes a holistic framework of reforms across education, financing, capacity building and…
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Nigeria’s Voice for Peace: Omotayo Speaks on U.S.-Iran-Israel Standoff
As rising tensions threaten to plunge the Middle East into another major conflict, Hon. Sodiq Omotayo, a Nigerian lawmaker and global advocate for peace, has issued a passionate and detailed statement calling for urgent diplomatic action amid escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Omotayo’s statement, released over the…
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VDM’s Arrest: Social Activist, ‘Westo’ Slams EFCC, Warns Against Silencing Youth Voices
Renowned journalist, youth advocate and editor-in-chief of Premier World News, Wasiu Adekunle Adejumo, popularly known as ‘Westo’, has joined the growing number of Nigerians condemning the arrest and continued detention of ‘VeryDarkMan’ (VDM), describing the action as unlawful and a clear attempt to suppress voices championing social justice. In a strong statement released on Monday,…
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