Opinion
Ningi Suspension: Why Opposition Senators Can’t Oppose Too Much
In the intricate world of Nigerian politics, the recent suspension of Senator Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central, has once again brought to the fore the limitations faced by opposition senators in the National Assembly. This development underscores a harsh reality: the delicate balance opposition lawmakers must maintain between their duty to hold the government accountable […]
Omipidan: How not to handle the pain of losing an election
By Sarafa Ibrahim I was surfing the internet when I came across a piece by the Spokesperson to Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, the immediate past Governor of Osun state, Mr. Ismail Omipidan. Although, the piece titled “Alimi: The New PDP Lying Machine in Osun” was intended to deride the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, […]
Adeleke’s Week of Supersonic Pro-people Delivery
By Olawale Abdulahi Oladele Osun state Governor, Ademola Adeleke is daily showing the nation how to truly serve the people. His supersonic delivery in service of his people has continued to thrill and excites people from far and near. What is unique is the width and depth of policy innovations which have the people at […]
Opinion: Getting Osun Judiciary Back to Work
By Samuel Ajagbe Strike action by Osun judicial workers has attracted national attention. Many are of the opinion that it is time for the strike to end . This is the position of the national leadership of the staff union. This was also accepted by the state government which set up a committee on industrial […]
Opinion: Harsh economy and OHIS option for your health
The prevailing economic situation has given rise to a raging question about access to quality healthcare. Rising costs of normal day-to-day necessities like food and transportation mean that for many, there is not as much money left to take care of their health. And to compound the problem is the astronomical increase in the cost […]
[Opinion] Ademola Adeleke: The man with gavel and red pen by Seyi Adeniyi
In 2017, when Governor Ademola was at the senate, as Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, I have the privilege of having a round table discussion with him, alongside some other senior colleagues in the media. Despite a first timer at the senate, one could see that he really had a grasps of the workings […]
Opinion: Osun APC and its Looming Unreconcilible Ticket Fight
By Great Oluwaseun The major opposition party in Osun State, All Progressive Congress (APC) may have experienced a major setback in their pursuit to reach a consensus on who represents the party in the 2026 gubernatorial election. After the state sensitization tour carried out by Sooko Tajudeen Lawal-led Working Committee, the true report of this […]
FROM THE WHITE HOUSE: Innovative Governance for State Building
By Olawale Rasheed Public governance demands broad mind and readiness to experiment by the leadership. The urge to be innovative to fast track state building is essentially a rare attribute. You only find it here and there within the political space and the public sector. A state with such leadership is sure to experience unusual […]
Opinion: Oyetola’s Naked Dance In Marketplace
By Adetefa Adeolu In the last 24 hours, a shameless Mr Oyetola has been junketing around Osun, walking on his record of bad governance and poking his leprous fingers in the eyes of the government of the day. A failed Governor whose legacy is that of wicked maladministration just messed up a SMEDAN programme by […]
Opinion: Osun APC and the struggle with guilt
By Yusuf Oluwadamilare A celebrated media expert, Andrew-Knox B. Kaniki made a stunning discovery about the weight of guilt. The Zambian national observed that “it’s always the guilty that have itchy bowels after chewing the truth.” And he was damn right, especially when you observe the infantile postulation of the Osun state chapter of the […]
