Osun state has a reputation for controversies bigger than its size. It ranks 26th nationally in terms of voter population and is six out of six in the South-West.
They (AEDC officials) wouldn’t mind if we could “do something”, the euphemism for a bribe: Pay the punitive bill or “do something” was the only option.
Oloyede has demonstrated that where there is a will, it’s possible to find a way and make a difference.
Despite his immaculate suit and well-groomed hair, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer looked like he was facing a public execution.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima cannot be blamed for having doubts about whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would renominate him as his running mate for a second term.
This chill-less generation would not only welcome the Good Samaritan but also demand authenticity and scrutinise him.
The tournament has so far offered stories on several levels, all at once: good football, major upsets, compelling human moments, and dramatic fan culture.
What I learned from my friend, Tony, was not a denial of press freedom or the promotion of self-censorship. It’s not even an abdication of the duty to hold power accountable.
It’s easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than to visit America these days.
It should concern politicians that winning the party’s ticket is one thing, but more important, having a country in which to contest the election and govern is quite another.
