The arguments around financial autonomy for Local Governments has taken the center stage in the discussions shaping the outcome of the 2027 Gubernatorial election in Oyo state. Governor Seyi Makinde and his anointed Gubernatorial candidate, Bimbo Adekambi have continued to maintain the stance that financial autonomy for Local Governments is impossible, despite the Judgment of…

In his last interview with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose threw a proverbial tantrum. He said, “Seyi Makinde ti ta Ile Osha, Oju e de Mari”—Seyi Makinde has sold the shrine; he shall face the consequences. Many squeezed the line into comedy and laughed it away. Fayose’s eyes, however, are…

In his last interview with Seun Okinbaloye on Channels, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose threw a proverbial tantrum. He said, “Seyi Makinde ti ta Ile Osha, Oju e de Mari”—Seyi Makinde has sold the shrine; he shall face the consequences. Many squeezed the line into comedy and laughed it away. Fayose’s eyes, however, are…

I have taken note of the purported suspension circulating online, reportedly announced by some acclaimed members of the Oriire Local Government Legislative Council. While I respect the legislative institution and its constitutional responsibilities, I consider the development an unfortunate attempt by political toddlers to undermine democratic principles and truncate the mandate freely given to me…

It was a gathering of members, political leaders, youths, women, elders and other well-wishers in Adafila, Oriire Local Government Area, as residents celebrated Hon. Bamigboye Abidoye during his community engagement. The engagement provided an opportunity for residents to express their appreciation for his previous contributions to the development of Oriire Local Government, with many describing…

Kinloba awure, iwa loba awure ooo. I will like to refer Governor Seyi Makinde and his rabid supporters to my story of 2025 which I titled ” A Massive Wind”. I also wish to refer them to another story titled, ” Babylon Will Fall”. I have to admit that the inspiration behind those stories are…

I was seriously amused by the absurd opinion of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, regarding the All Progressives Congress, APC Gubernatorial candidate, Senator Alli’s non appearance on National Television and domestic Radio stations. Sulaimon Olanrewaju is also the Director of Media for the Seyi Makinde and Bimbo Adekambi campaign organization. According…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 election campaign in Oyo.State recieved a major boost on Thursday as the Ponmile Progressive Mobilization staged a Giant Flags Bike Rally to mobilize support for the candidates of the the political party in the ancient town of Ogbomoso. The rally, an initiative of Hon. Ponmile Omidiji, with the theme…

Hon. Tolani Adigun has congratulated the former Senate Leader, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. Tolani described the Agba-Akin Olubadan of Ibadanland as a distinguished statesman, accomplished politician and respected leader whose contributions to legislative development, democracy and the growth of Oyo State remain commendable. She acknowledged his years of…

Akere is a specie of frog, usually referred to as the swift frog but there is a tale about that jumpy little frog that ought to have caught Governor Makinde’s consciousness when he started jumping about in Akure a couple of weeks ago. Akere was once in line to become a King and the little…