“Destinies are guarded by codes, kingdoms are secured by secrets and thrones are preserved by mysteries ” The above analogy will serve the body of my writings as background and springboard for more discourse on the Read More
(Published in the Nigerian Tribune on Monday, 26 May, 2025). At the Alaafin’s Garden Hall in Oyo on 6 November, 1934, Alaafin Siyanbola Ladigbolu held a storming meeting with the Resident of Oyo Province, the Honourable Mr. H. Read More
Harnessing Oyo’s Agricultural Potential: A Catalyst for Industrialisation While many recall their university days through lecture halls and late-night study sessions, my memories are steeped in the rich, earthy aroma of soil and the Read More
Order is the first law in heaven. A state of harmony presupposes peace, growth, and development in human society. Fundamentally, the act of politics is to organize societal relations towards achieving institutional order and development. Read More
The whole truth about the Oyo State government’s surreptitious council of Obas and Chief (further amendment bill 2025) that has raised massive eyebrow and sparked hot-button debates is a coward attempt to whittle down the Read More
This saying is a line from the play, King Henry IV, written by William Shakespeare. A person who has great responsibilities, such as a king, is constantly worried and; therefore, doesn’t sleep soundly. The Read More
The Role of Worker’s Savings in Oyo State’s Industrial Growth When we talk about the pathways to industrialisation, it’s easy to focus on infrastructure, education, power, tourism, security, investments, and resources. However, Read More
The plane banked hard as it started its descent. Far below, one of Nigeria’s oil-rich states was preparing for a major political quake. Inside the Airbus A330 business jet sat the President, Bola Ahmed Read More
The ancient town of Oyo, once the heartbeat of one of Africa’s most formidable empires, recently celebrated a historic moment; the coronation of a new Alaafin. This event, wrapped in deep cultural reverence and Read More
Culture and Tourism: The Hidden Engine of Oyo’s Industrial Revolution When most people think of industrialisation, they envision sprawling factories, skyscrapers, and high-tech infrastructure. What many fail to see is that culture and tourism Read More
