Ogunwuyi, Makinde’s COS Escapes From A Ship Destined For Wreckage. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state addressed Nigerians yesterday and it rained cats and dogs, but, even at that, he still lost the services of his Deputy Chief of Staffs, Segun Ogunwuyi, early, on Monday morning. Someone once told me that I should take note…

THE REJECTED NOMINEE: How Tinubu’s No to Adekanmbi Exposed Makinde’s Godfatherism and Reawakened the Oyo APC // By Aderogba Adebayo Taofik, mni In the fluid theater of Nigerian politics, what is not said is often more revealing than what is said. Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent disclosure on Fresh FM 105.9 that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…

Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent appearance on Fresh FM 105.9’s Political Circuit, anchored by Mayor Isaac Brown, presents an opportunity to examine the relationship between political ambition, administrative performance and the language of governance. His confidence in winning the 2027 presidential election, proposal for a Government of National Unity and emphasis on entrepreneurship, skills, knowledge and…

The wave of resignations from the administration of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has continued, with the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Honourable Segun Ogunwuyi, resigning from his position. Ogunwuyi’s resignation was conveyed in a letter dated October 12, 2026, in which he formally notified the governor of his decision to step down from…

When I saw the flyer announcing Governor Seyi Makinde’s intended Media Chat by the ” birthday boy” on Saturday, I became excited. I knew that Governor Makinde would provide us with a hundred and twenty minutes of comic relief and at the same time, I knew he is bound to commit unforced errors which would…

There is something unusual about Remi Oseni’s politics. In an age when political communication is increasingly transactional, combative and sometimes stripped of moral vocabulary, Oseni speaks like a man attempting to revive something politics has gradually lost: conscience. His political messaging is not merely about winning arguments. It is often about pricking the conscience of…

When I wrote the piece titled, ” Judicial Commission of Inquiry: Much Ado About Nothing”, the other time, Governor Seyi Makinde’s rabid supporters nearly tore me into pieces. I can not forget the energy dissipated by one Dr. Peter Akande, who carried the matter on his head, to the extent that he was giving me…

Timilehin Kolade There are women whose presence commands attention without demanding it. Their elegance is natural, their confidence is quiet, and their warmth makes people feel acknowledged. Oloye Tawa Sharafadeen-Alli belongs to this category of women whose refinement is expressed not merely in appearance, but in character, carriage and conduct. An Ibadan high chief, an…

The PBAT Again 2027 support group, Oyo State chapter is set to organise a solidarity walk in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the AlliSoji political movement in Ibadan, Oyo State. The walk, tagged “PBAT Walk with AlliSoji,” is scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 15, 2026, with participants expected to converge at the…

OLUYOLE APC YOUTH CONCERNS: AKANDE-SADIPE APPEALS FOR CALM, REAFFIRMS CONFIDENCE IN PARTY CHAIRMAN, HON. DOTUN Members of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Local Government today expressed concerns over delays in the delivery of certain party benefits and opportunities to the grassroots. During the engagement, the youths made certain demands…