Housing as the Hidden Catalyst for Economic Takeoff Introduction Oyo State is undergoing a significant transformation. While much attention has been given to Ibadan, the state capital, other regions such as Ogbomoso, Oyo, Oke-Ogun, and Read More
I recently stumbled on a billboard somewhere in Ibadan that had the image of the Governor, Seyi Makinde emblazoned on it with a caption that sounded far more outrageously ridiculous than realistic: Makinde’s six Read More
The Oyo State Government on Wednesday shut down Saint Mary Catholic Church, Oke-Padre, Ibadan, for violating severe environmental laws, arising from its dilapidated toilet facilities, that has caused air pollution and sewage overflow in the Read More
Ethical Leadership as the Cornerstone of Industrialization: Lessons for Oyo State In the pursuit of sustainable industrial growth, many regions around the world have come to realize that infrastructure and investment are not enough. Ethical Read More
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, (NACOMYO) Oyo State Chapter has cautioned some misguided Nigerians against mob action and undeserved attacks on Muslim Women in Niqob in public places. NACOMYO maintains that the practice Read More
“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
The Concerned Olugbon Princes have lashed out at Soun Mogajis for criticizing the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao’s position on the amendment of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs Act. Read More
The Mogajis of the Soun Ruling Houses of Ogbomoso have hit hard at the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon Oba Francis Olusola Alao Akinbola l. Recall the Olugbon Oba Alao condemned the Council of Obas and Chiefs (Read More
Respected elder statesman, seasoned broadcaster and former Nigeria’s ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, has sternly warned ‘Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, against the dangers of trying to predetermine who succeeds him Read More
