Opinion

2023:  Between Atiku and Tinubu

By Kassim Afegbua This is the era of political campaigns where all manner of subterfuge are allowed to flourish to confuse and convince the undiscerning mind in a bid to raking up votes for the election. I have listened to,…

Egungun and its misinterpretation

Egungun festival is one of the most celebrated events in Ogbomoso, the land of valiant. It is mostly observed by the traditional religion faithfuls and others who have keen interest in tradition. The inception of this festival can’t be traced…

Losing in Osun is against the run of play

By Davidson Ayoade Ojeniyi On Osun election, Oyetola lost the election not because he didn’t perform as a Governor. In the same token, he didn’t lose totally because he had a problem with Aregbesola. He lost simply because he governs…

We must take flooding more seriously

Adewale Kupoluyi The issue of flooding has assumed frightening proportions going by what was recently experienced in Lagos State and other parts of Nigeria. Flooding has become part of life in Nigeria because of its unique geographical features. This is…

Osun 2022: Oyetola’s second coming

By Kassim Afegbua (July 12, 2022) It is very obvious that the APC candidate in the Osun State election for Saturday is already decided for victory on account of his silent achievements and breakthrough in the State of Osun. Oyetola,…

What’s wrong with Muslim-Muslim ticket?

Adewale Kupoluyi As the political cloud thickens ahead of next year’s general elections,  the selection of the running mate or vice-presidential candidate for the respective presidential hopeful remains topical. This is because the position of presidency is the highest in…

As it was in Ekiti, so shall it be in Osun

By Kunle Oyatomi Stare Decisis is a legal term that refers to the doctrine of precedent. It is a principle well established in common law that states that court rulings can be guided by previous judicial decisions. The term itself…