OLAREWAJU

A NEW DIMENSION OF TOXIC POLITICS IN NIGERIA The new dimension of toxic politics that Nigeria has developed since 2025, I arrived at the airport at 7 a.m. this morning to board my flight to Enugu. There, I saw the Nigeria Under-17 girls' team, which had just arrived and was preparing to board its vehicle into town. With genuine joy and enthusiasm, I asked my Protocol Officer, Jackie Wayas, to find out whether I could greet and welcome the team. I was informed that officials of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) had refused and had requested that I not approach them because, if I did, they would all lose their jobs. Regrettably, this is not the first time I have been subjected to such treatment. On March 25, 2025, I was in Uyo for the World Cup qualifier. The governor warmly received me and welcomed me at the VIP stand. Following the match, other government officials went to greet the players, but I was again prevented from doing so. I was told by the officials that they would lose their jobs if I proceeded. It is deeply troubling to witness the extent of toxic politics into which our nation has descended since 2025. Each year appears to bring further deterioration. This reflects how deeply Nigeria has been affected. The new Nigeria we aspire to build must have no room for hostility, intimidation, or discrimination, regardless of political affiliation. It must be a Nigeria in which unity, mutual respect, and our shared humanity take precedence over political differences. A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO

WE HAVE BEEN SCAMMED. #CFC

Enzo Fernandez has the greatest PR of any player ever. I don’t know how this man has been able to scam two 100m+ moves.

🚨🎙️ Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Como and manager Cesc Fàbregas: 🗣️ “I don’t care how much they pay him or the players who work under him, but this is how you go from a small club to a big club. “Offers came in for Fàbregas to leave after a wonderful season, but he refused. Even when big clubs showed interest in their best player, Nico Paz, Como didn’t give in. If he were at Madrid by now, he’d probably be sitting on the bench instead of shining. 🗣️ “If Fabregas were at a club like Manchester United, he might have been sacked by October. This is something many so-called small clubs don’t have the audacity or capacity to do: reject big offers from bigger clubs. “Como did it, and three years from now, if they maintain this form with the same manager, they could be regarded as a big club, even bigger than some clubs that still think they are. I’ve never been more proud of a club’s history. This is inspiring. This is how greatness is made.”