Renowned businessman and philanthropist, Sir Kessington Adebutu, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and nationalist, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who died on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025. In a heartfelt condolence letter addressed to Adebanjo’s family, Sir Adebutu described the late Afenifere leader as a “foremost nationalist, elder statesman, and legal luminary titan” who remained a “dogged fighter for the cause of the masses” throughout his life. He praised Pa Adebanjo’s unwavering commitment to the principles of Obafemi Awolowo, noting that his resilience, candor, and steadfastness made him an inspiration to many. “As we mourn…

Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the arrest of Usman Yusuf, a prominent social critic, accusing the Tinubu administration of using state machinery to silence opposition rather than combat corruption. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Atiku questioned the timing of Yusuf’s arrest, noting that the charges against him date back to the previous administration. He accused the Tinubu government of hypocrisy, alleging that it shields individuals under investigation while weaponizing state institutions to suppress dissent. “It’s clear that Tinubu’s administration is more focused on manipulating the system for…