Why Nigerian footballers are more trusted than politicians isn’t really about sport — it’s about credibility. In a country where systems disappoint, goals abroad have become symbols of competence, relief, and borrowed dignity.

Influencers vs. Institutions captures a growing reality in Nigeria: people now trust online creators more than the systems meant to guide and protect them. As public confidence in authority collapses, influencers have become unexpected validators of truth, taste, and justice — shaping how Nigerians think, act, and decide.