Arapaja’s Supporters Pass Vote of Confidence in Him, Slam Makinde’s Leadership Style, Hint at Political Realignment

Stakeholders and loyalists of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the party’s Acting National Secretary and presumed 2027 governorship aspirant, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, have passed a vote of confidence in his leadership while strongly criticizing Governor Seyi Makinde’s style of governance and party administration. The resolutions were reached at a crucial stakeholders’ meeting convened…

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The Agbowo Shopping Complex and Seyi Makinde’s Fiction of Development in Oyo State || Timilehin Kolade

Politics is often fought on two fronts: performance and perception. While governance demands measurable outcomes, politics rewards compelling narratives. The challenge emerges when narratives begin to substitute for realities and publicity starts to overshadow performance. In Oyo State today, perhaps no public asset better illustrates this tension than the Agbowo Shopping Complex. For an administration…

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Ibadan Southwest 1 Assembly Candidate, Tolani Adigun Sympathizes with Bode Market Traders Over Devastating Fire

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…

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Unity as Strategy: The Missing Ingredient in Oyo APC Politics || Timilehin Kolade

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….

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Adire, Ankara Only Proposals, Not Approved NYSC Uniforms — Minister

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…

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Policy Communication and Public Buy-In: The Titilope Gbadamosi Model || Timilehin Kolade

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…

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