Opinion

By Kehinde Olaosebikan Today, Ibadan is abuzz with history as the world converges on one of Africa's largest traditional cities for the coronation of H.E. Senator Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The momentous occasion is of great importance not only to Ibadan people or Oyo State, but also represents a milestone, an altitude in traditional institutions across Nigeria. As a trailblazer - the first former governor, former senator and a sitting king to be made a King, the coronation of the new Olubadan marks a new height in traditional institution and royal matters. The expected…

By Sunday Olajide Holding elected representatives accountable is a cornerstone of democracy. In principle, the initiative by the Justice Development and Peace Initiative (JDPI) of the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti, in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), to assess the performance of the state's National Assembly members, is commendable. However, as it stands, this exercise is fundamentally flawed. A closer examination of its methodology, its apparent misunderstanding of legislative roles, and disregard for the realities of government funding reveals that the assessment risks producing a biased and misleading report. The Problem with Methodology: A Confluence of Biases The…

By Peter Fowoyo As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the political landscape is already shifting, with new alliances, zoning arrangements, and early calculations shaping the direction of the race. One figure whose name continues to dominate conversations within the opposition space is that of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Popularly known as GSM, the two-term governor has become one of the most formidable voices in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and, increasingly, a potential presidential contender. The recently concluded PDP National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, which zoned the party’s 2027 presidential ticket to the…