According to Onanuga, all the major candidates agreed that the fuel subsidy regime, which had become an albatross on the economy, must end. The Presidency has berated the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, for accusing President Bola Tinubu of poor…
This thing (beast) called politics
There is this generally negative perception of politics, politicians, and the political process held by non-politicians in Nigeria and across the world. It is not complimentary. If anything it is unsavoury and indeed condemnatory. Such uncomplimentary expressions or terms as…
Adebanjo: A government that cannot provide security has no right to exist
Chief Ayo Adebanjo, an elder statesman and one of the leaders of the Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere, spoke on the crisis in the group and the disloyalty that led to the establishment of Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG). He accused national…
Weaponising Religion in Yoruba Politics
In case you missed it, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an advocacy group, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Muslim ministers from five south-west states when he constitutes his cabinet for his second term. Why? The group says because…
Yoruba group drums up support for Adelabu
The ambition of Oyo State All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate Adebayo Adelabu, fondly called Penkelemesi, at the weekend received a boost from the leadership of Yoruba Patriotic Movement (YPM). Its President Chief Oladosu Oladipo assured Adelabu of the group’s backing…
Buhari’ll enhance Yoruba relevance in polity, says Ajimobi
Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has said President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection will guarantee the relevance of Yoruba in Nigerian politics. He also said the state would collaborate with the Independent National Electoral Commission and other relevant agencies of the Federal…