By Mobolaji Sulaiman Akanji, Nigeria’s democracy has entered a new phase of contestation, and the recently issued Ibadan Declaration (2026) may well prove to be one of the most defining political statements in the build-up to the 2027 general elections. Coming out of a gathering of opposition political actors in Continue Reading

Was former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu’s resignation from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet during the week a personal decision or a soft-landing granted him by the President? Barely 24 hours after he met with the President to present a report on the performance of the power sector under his Continue Reading

A mammoth crowd on Tuesday turned out for the official declaration of Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa for the 2027 Kwara state governorship election in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital. The aspirant’s supporters who were clad in same native attire, besieged the venue of the declaration chanting different songs in support Continue Reading

Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan Chapter on Tuesday called on the federal government to ensure timely replacement of retired or dead academic staff. This is as the Chapter trained 389 newly employed staff in Union ideals and principles. While noting that the recent recruitment was a Continue Reading

A pro-monarchy group, the Oyo Alaafin Forum, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what it described as bold economic reforms, while urging him to address regional imbalance in federal appointments by selecting the next ministerial nominee from Oyo Town in Oyo State. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed Continue Reading

The Onisanbo of Ogbooro in Saki East LGA of Oyo State, Oba Engr. Kazeem Adio Adegboyega Ilufemiloye I, has expressed concern over what he described as the consistent neglect of the Okeogun region by presidential candidates and past presidents during election campaigns. The monarch made the remarks while addressing journalists Continue Reading