By the time late Senator Abiola Ajimobi handed over the reins of power to Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019, the democratic dividends that had long become elusive at the grassroots had returned with undeniable evidence, accompanied Read More
Nearly a week after the People’s Democratic Party in Oyo State presented its candidate, former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon. Folajinmi Oyekunle aka DON, for the August 16 House of Representatives re-run Read More
From Vision to Institutional Legacy It begins with a road—cutting through ancient farmlands toward a future not yet fully imagined. Asphalt, warm under the Ibadan sun, winds past markets, valleys, and memories, until it Read More
The focus of my article today is the price of regional division in the struggle for Ọ̀yọ́ State Governorship and I like to start by saying that, in the heart of Ọ̀yọ̀ State lies ÒkèòRead More
The imperative of equity demands judicious and equitable allocation of political assets, especially where all components are considered equal. Failure to adhere to this principle can stir intellectual and sociological oppression from the ‘oppressed’, a Read More
(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 14 July, 2025). Odysseus survived the Trojan War. He experienced “blissful forgetfulness” in the land of the Lotus-Eaters; he was captured by the Cyclops Polyphemus; he escaped the Sirens, and Read More
Away from the divergent opinions that have greeted the state government’s plans to purchase two helicopters for security surveillance, to the remarkable success recorded in addressing the menace of insecurity in the state. As Read More
The Oyo State House of Assembly: The Engine of Legislative and Industrial Transformation In the journey of industrialising Oyo State, the role of the Oyo State House of Assembly cannot be overstated. As the legislative Read More
Language is never neutral. It frames how we perceive civic duty, public policy, and even our behaviour. One word that often slips by unnoticed, yet carries immense weight, is “incentive.” In everyday conversation, we tend Read More
A Heritage-Led Vision For Our Industrial Future Oyo State stands at a poignant juncture – the crossroads of progress and memory. As the pulsating heart of Yoruba culture and a cradle of Nigerian heritage, it is Read More
