The present happenings now in the ancient city of Ibadan, which is still regarded as the largest in Africa, over the Chieftaincy matters especially, in regards to the Olubadan stool, should now be a major Read More
(Published by The Cable, June 16, 2024) President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day broadcast of June 12, 2024, did Ibadan incalculable dishonour. The speech celebrated the heroes of Nigeria’s 25 years of civil rule with a very scant Read More
“The best time to enjoy Nigeria is when elections are at hand.” Simon Kolawole As the new batch of federal appointments briskly rolled in yesterday, the 14th of June, the anticipated razzmatazz, often associated with Read More
At the final funeral ceremony of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Allí-Okunmade II, Governor Seyi Makinde, who was the chief host, while making his speech, was quoted to have said Read More
My dear Oyo State workers, I hope this succinct patriotic letter finds you well. I hope you and your family are coping well, as the cost of living continues to exceed your meager take-home. As Read More
An Ibadan-born university teacher, Dr. Bayo Busari, has described statement by ‘Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, over the health status of the incoming Olubadan of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin, as capable of setting the state Read More
“The 76.67km Alao Akala Highway, which we are here to commission, does not only connect communities within the state but also serves as a vital link to another geo-political zone in our nation. This project Read More
It’s a popular belief that the development of any nation in the world starts right from the basic level. According to research, no nation can confidently boast of accelerated advancement without the impact of Read More
An emotional video clip of the Speaker of the Oyo House of Assembly, Hon. Edward ‘Debo Ogundoyin, sparked an online high-decibel slanging match in the wake of the 2023 general elections. In the viral video, the Read More
I find it most disturbing to read a statement credited to the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly against Local Government Autonomy. In his argument, he raised that granting full autonomy to local government will Read More
