There is something remarkably amusing about being an engineer in the 21st century and arriving at the brilliant technological conclusion that streetlights should be powered by diesel generators. Governor Seyi Makinde, an engineer by training and profession, has apparently looked at the possibilities offered by solar energy and other renewable technologies and decided that the…

Hon. Tolani Adigun Felicitates Amb. Florence Ajimobi on IAEA Board Appointment The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Ibadan Southwest Constituency I, Hon. Tolani Adigun, has congratulated Dr. Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, former First Lady of Oyo State and Nigeria’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on her appointment as Nigeria’s…

The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation has questioned the engineering credential of Governor Seyi Makinde, wondering why he claimed to have studied electrical engineering but wasted over N250billion to power streetlights in Oyo State with diesel-guzzling generators. The statement on Saturday condemned the embarrassing culture of waste, poor planning and misplaced priorities that have become…

The Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Sarafadeen Abiodun Alli, has commenced the rehabilitation of abandoned boreholes across Ibadan Southwest Local Government Area as part of efforts to improve access to potable water for residents. The initiative, facilitated by the APC House of Assembly candidate for Ibadan Southwest Constituency 1,…

By Timilehin Kolade Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent attempt to question Senator Sharafadeen Alli’s accomplishment as a lawyer because of the perceived absence of a prominent litigation record reflects a narrow understanding of legal practice. His courtroom test may serve as political rhetoric, but it does not withstand professional scrutiny. Litigation is law practice, but law…

Fire In Governor Makinde’s Empire As Boye’s Bird Sets To Fly With One Wing. When I said that Governor Seyi Makinde’s political empire was crumbling and that, just like the Biblical Babylon, it was destined to fall, his attack dogs and lickspittles, as usual, rained insults and abuse on me. I remember saying recently, in…

Governor Seyi Makinde, Remember Light Up Oyo And Stay Humble, Eh? If Governor Seyi Makinde is a Nollywood Actor, he will fit into the roles of ” Enunjawire” very perfectly. I have said several times, if you are having a bad day, just pray that Governor Makinde should have a reason to make public statements….

Re: Oyo Govt debunks false claim on #683m vehicle procurement – Govt explanations raises fresh questions. I have carefully read the response of the Oyo state Government to the allegations by Sahara Reporters regarding the alleged purchase of some vehicles for the sum of 683.7m Naira. I do not have issues with the number of…

The 2027 APC candidate for Ibadan Southwest State Constituency 1, Hon. Tolani Adigun, has celebrated Comrade Buhari Olajide Omotayo (Lacazette) on the occasion of his birthday. In a birthday message, Hon. Tolani described Omotayo as a committed and progressive individual whose dedication to service and positive engagement continues to contribute to the growth of the…

Arise Television Interview: Adekambi Went, Saw And Was Conquered. I have kept saying it, whatever it is, that Governor Makinde thought are going to be the strength of Bimbo Adekambi as his anointed Gubernatorial candidate, being a former Deputy Chief of Staffs and Commissioner for Finance under the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, are also…