Political leaders, associates, family members and admirers across Oyo State on Thursday paid glowing tributes to the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi, as they commemorated the sixth anniversary of his passing.Ajimobi, who served as Governor of Oyo State between 2011 and 2019, was remembered for his contributions to infrastructure development,…

Six years after his departure, the memory of Senator Abiola Ajimobi continues to provoke reflection, debate and, perhaps more importantly, reassessment. Time has a curious habit of softening passions and sharpening perspectives. Leaders who were once judged by the tempers of the moment often return to public consciousness with greater clarity and appreciation. In many…

Sometimes ago, I wrote a story titled: ” Babylon Is Crumbling”. I tried to let the public know that, despite Governor Makinde’s pretences and public display of confidence, all is not well with him. I remember pointing to the silent but persistent invitations being extended to officials of the Oyo state Government by different Anti-corruption…

The Eleshi Ele of Esiele in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Tajudeen Abioye, has denied reports alleging that he was arrested in connection with ongoing investigations into the recent abduction of pupils, students, and teachers in the area. The denial comes amid circulating reports claiming that the traditional ruler had been taken…

A traditional ruler in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Oba Tajudeen Abioye, the Eleshi Ele of Esiele, has reportedly been taken into custody by security operatives as part of ongoing investigations into the recent abduction of pupils, students, and teachers within the area. Sources familiar with the investigation disclosed that the monarch’s detention…

In democratic governance, especially within developing political economies, leaders are often pulled in opposite directions by the demands of popularity and the imperatives of productivity. Electoral systems reward immediacy—visible projects, quick wins, and policies that generate public approval—while development, in its substantive sense, demands patience, discipline, and occasionally unpopular reforms. The administration of Seyi Makinde…

I have just finished reading the reaction of Sulaimon Olanrewaju to Daniel Bwala, president Tinubu’s Adviser on Media and Policy Communication. Olanrewaju is Governor Seyi Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media. Honestly, Mr. Olanrewaju has always been an interesting fellow, sometimes, controversial. It’s been some time that I heard of him doing his job. Infact, I…

Ibadan, Oyo State – June 22, 2026 A concerned citizen of Oyo State, Mr. Oluwaseun Oyeboade, has formally called on the Oyo State Government to clarify the official status of former political office holder, Mr. Hazeem Gbenga Gbolarumi, regarding his alleged tenure as Deputy Governor of the state. In an open letter dated June 22,…

Ibadan, Oyo State – June 22, 2026 A concerned citizen of Oyo State, Mr. Oluwaseun Oyeboade, has formally called on the Oyo State Government to clarify the official status of former political office holder, Mr. Hazeem Gbenga Gbolarumi, regarding his alleged tenure as Deputy Governor of the state. In an open letter dated June 22,…

The recent exchange between Ibadan-based broadcast journalist Isaac Brown and presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala offered yet another glimpse into the persistent confusion that surrounds discussions of federalism in Nigeria. While Bwala appeared to defend the realities of Nigeria’s constitutional arrangement from the standpoint of political practicality, Brown’s interventions suggested a limited appreciation of the philosophical…