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What is now coming sharply into focus is that the government’s decision to halt the Awujale selection process was not arbitrary. It is a direct response to mounting concerns over the rise of so-called “preferred candidates.” Contrary to long-standing tradition and due process, certain individuals were being positioned as inevitable choices, raising serious questions about…
Why Procedural Abuse, Cultural Shortcuts, and Power Brokerage Now Threaten the Stability of the Awujale Stool This matter has moved beyond confusion or disagreement. What is unfolding in Ijebuland reflects a deliberate and sustained distortion of established tradition, driven by urgency, private ambition, and procedural recklessness. The cumulative effect is a succession process so compromised…
Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to label Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” and his comments about Christian genocide were driven by a desire to secure Nigeria’s oil and other economic interests. Speaking during his State of the Nation Address on…
IJEBU-ODE — A member of the ruling families, Prince Olawale Adeyemi, has repeated that the Olufadi–Obalenfa family has a legitimate right in the ongoing process to choose the next Awujale of Ijebuland. He said his family has a clear and well-known historical claim to the throne. In an interview, Adeyemi explained that his claim is…
Ibadan Electrical Distribution Comapny (IBEDC) must not shift its responsibility to the people of Ijagun Road For more than two weeks, residents of the Ijagun Road community in Ijebu Ode have lived in total darkness. A vandalized 150mm x 4-core electricity cable has thrown the entire community into a blackout that has disrupted daily life,…
This piece responds to Jumoke Ayayi-Omene’s “Between Dapo Abiodun and Social Media Falsehood,” published in the Daily Post, and other similar responses from Governor Abiodun’s image makers to #Dapofixogunroads. The recent article aiming to discredit Hauwa Allahbura, a prominent advocate for the repair of Ogun State’s deplorable roads, is not only misguided but also indicative…
The erratic nature of Nigeria’s power supply system has profound implications for the country’s youth. Inadequate access to electricity severely hampers educational pursuits and vocational skill acquisition as students struggle to study in poorly lit environments, lack access to online resources, or disrupt vocational training. Furthermore, businesses owned by young entrepreneurs often bear the brunt…
In Nigeria, the journey towards a more prosperous and just society commences with an unwavering commitment to address the deep-seated corruption entrenched within our policing and judicial systems. These pivotal institutions stand as pillars of justice and law enforcement, yet their pervasive corruption hampers the country’s progress towards eradicating corruption on a broader scale. The…
In today’s digital era, the ‘s’ in HTTPS has become synonymous with security and trust. The green padlock symbol and the reassuring “Secure” tag beside a website’s URL have been ingrained in our minds as indicators of legitimacy. However, amidst the prevalence of HTTPS, a concerning trend has emerged – the misconception that all HTTPS…
In a move that reverberated through Nigeria’s economic landscape, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced the lifting of the ban on the importation of toothpicks and 42 other items. This decision, part of a broader policy shift, holds both promise and challenges for the nation. In this editorial, we delve into the historical…
