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An analysis of the remarkable parallels between late President Muhammadu Buhari and Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, exploring their shared values of integrity and simplicity, while highlighting the distinguished senator's unprecedented electoral…
An analysis of the remarkable parallels between late President Muhammadu Buhari and Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, exploring their shared values of integrity and simplicity, while highlighting the distinguished senator's unprecedented electoral…
As the Peoples Democratic Party battles deepening internal crises and mass defections across Nigeria, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde emerges as the lone PDP governor in the South, raising critical…
Ibarapa stands at a critical turning point as Nigeria reopens the debate on state creation. The region must decide whether to follow a proposed Ibadan State or align with a…
The viral confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and a military officer in Abuja is more than controversy—it’s a lesson in civil authority, democracy, and Nigeria’s civil-military balance.
This policy brief examines the controversies surrounding land acquisitions for the Ibadan Circular Road, Railway, and Western Bypass projects in Oyo State. It identifies gaps in public communication, professional ethics,…
By Akintunde Babatunde Every time ASUU goes on strike, the country focuses on unpaid salaries and negotiations. But the real crisis runs deeper. Nigeria’s higher education system is too centralized,…
The Yoruba people are a proud and ancient nation whose history is richly woven with threads of royalty, language, and enduring tradition. From the grandeur of the Alaafin’s palace in…
The Oyo Imamship is the highest and most revered spiritual position within the Muslim Ummah (community) of Oyo town. It serves as a sacred channel of leadership guiding Muslims towards…
The political terrain of the Ibarapa East State Constituency once again commands the gaze of Oyo State, as the horizon of the 2027 House of Assembly election draws near with…
By: Favour Adéwoyin Ibadan is more than a city; it is a muse, a metaphor, and a memory etched in poetry and history. From J.P. Clark’s immortal lines to the…
In recent months, Nigerians have watched two troubling developments unfold in our democracy. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate in a manner so heavy-handed that even a Federal…
The big question on everyone’s mind in Eruwa and Lanlate, which make up the Ibarapa East State Constituency, is who will succeed Adebo Ogundoyin as their representative in 2027. Adebo…
It’s easy to assume, as many people do, that Governor Seyi Makinde’s proposed plan to plant trees worth one hundred and eight million naira (N108M) along Adewolu Ladoja’s circular road…
As Oyo State gears up for the 2027 gubernatorial election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) is poised to present a strong candidate who embodies the party’s values and vision for…
The best place to start demystifying the falsehood, propaganda and distortion built around Governor Seyi Makinde’s secretive, clandestine, and surreptitiously mind-blowing ‘N300 BILLION’ fresh loan approved by the holidaying, rubber…
In the latest installment of "My Yesterday at the Men's Club," the author joins his weekly gathering for a lively discussion on a universally relatable topic, the art of rest.…
Prof. Seun Kolade's piece, Between Alaafin and Ooni, the sacred legacy of history and the fierce urgency of now, delves into the recent controversy surrounding the two revered Yoruba monarchs.…
Muftau Gbadegesin argues that Governor Seyi Makinde's recent gifts of brand-new SUVs to selected journalists and media professionals represent a dangerous threat to the free press in Oyo State. Using…
The recent public spat between the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife threatens the unity of the Yoruba people and erodes respect for traditional institutions.
Following a shocking defeat in the Ibadan North bye-election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State finds itself grappling with deep-seated disunity and betrayal. As internal conflicts threaten to…
RE: Immediate Presidential Action Required in Oyo APC to Salvage the Party Before 2027 Your Excellency, I reach out with the utmost insight of responsibility, loyalty, and apprehension as a…
Meet Dr. Adeyemi Sodiq Opeyemi, a distinguished Nigerian scholar, humanitarian, and visionary leader. This profile explores his journey from a humble upbringing in Ibadan to becoming a renowned expert in…
National Airports stand as sentinels of our nation’s hospitality, the first whisper of welcome to international visitors and the last echo of farewell to those who depart. Yet, beneath the…
By Engr. Abass O. Yakubu MNSE, MNCS, CiTP, MNIEEE A Definition of True Greatness Not many individuals truly embody William Shakespeare’s profound definition of greatness: that some are born great,…
By Muftau Gbadegesin Among the late Abiola Ajimobi’s controversial political statements was the one he made while hosting the then governor-elect, Seyi Makinde, deputy governor-elect, Rauf Olaniyan and other PDP…
Imagine a Rivers State where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hesitated to declare a state of emergency. The political standoff between the State Assembly and Governor Siminalayi Fubara could have continued…
By Barr. Waheed Lawal Ibadan is very large and politically sophisticated no doubt. Nobody can deny also the voting strength of Ibadan. What is being contested on moral ground and…
I will soon go ahead to talk about Ìbádàn and I won’t do it to flatter any of the good sons and daughters of Ìbádàn whose cognomen (oríkì orílẹ̀) is…
Anyone who’s determined to succeed at any task must understand the essential role of mentorship and mentoring. As a matter of fact, he must know that to see farther than…
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