The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidate for Ibadan Southwest Constituency I, Hon. Tolani Adigun, has expressed deep sympathy to traders and business owners affected by the recent fire outbreak that ravaged Bode Market in Ibadan. In a statement made available to journalists, Tolani described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy, noting that…

By the time Governor Seyi Makinde installs Prince Kehinde Isiaka Bayonle Ojedokun as the Onitabo of Itabo Land, the circle of confusion in the Traditional Institutions within Ibarapa East Local Government must have been completed. Itabo is a Community within Lanlate town, with a distinct Traditional Head. On the first of July, 2026, the Oyo…

Politics is sustained not merely by electoral victories but by the strength of institutions, the management of differences and the ability of leaders to transform disagreements into collective advantage. This reality confronts the Oyo State chapter of the APC as it navigates the delicate balance between loyalty to party structures and dissatisfaction among critical stakeholders….

The Minister overseeing the ongoing reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has clarified comments made during an appearance on Channels Television regarding proposals for a possible review of the Scheme’s uniform. In a statement issued following widespread reactions to his remarks, the Minister explained that references to Adire and Ankara fabrics during the…

Public policy does not succeed merely because it is well intentioned, technically sound, or administratively feasible. Across political systems and institutional contexts, the history of governance demonstrates that even the most noble and carefully designed policies can fail if they are not adequately communicated to the people they are intended to serve. The distance between…

Re-election is not just about politics; it is about protecting progress, rewarding performance, and ensuring continuity where results are already visible. Leadership should never be judged by promises alone but by impact. When a representative consistently listens, responds, and stands with the people through both their challenges and their victories, that leader deserves another opportunity…

Hon. Isiaka Sarafa Owonikoko, the incumbent Chairman of the Oriire Youth Council and Assistant Secretary to the Executive Chairman of Oriire Local Government, has formally declared his intention to contest for the office of the Executive Chairman of Oriire Local Government in the forthcoming local government election. The declaration marks the beginning of a people-centered…

The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, and the Okere of Sakiland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo III, have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a series of major road infrastructure projects valued at over ₦1.137 trillion across Oyo State. The royal fathers described the…

Politics ultimately stands or falls on one question: what difference has leadership made in the lives of ordinary people? Elections can be won with rhetoric, symbolism and organisation, but political relevance is sustained by performance. Across democratic societies, citizens judge leaders not by the eloquence of their speeches but by the evidence of their impact….

Joshua Ojo Aderemi Akin, popularly known as J’Icon, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of Executive Chairman of Oriire Local Government under the platform of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), promising to prioritise security, infrastructure, youth empowerment and grassroots development. In his declaration, Akin said his decision followed extensive consultations, careful…