Insecurity: Governor Seyi Makinde’s Contradictory Message To Protesters And The ‘Unknown Attackers’ || Sola Abegunde
On Tuesday, 16th of June, 2026, Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as VDM led a Group of protesters to Ibadan the Oyo state Capital. The protest led by VDM was motivated by the abduction of school Pupils and Teachers at Oriire Local Government of Oyo state. I have seen a video of Governor Seyi Makinde…
Remi Oseni and the Rise of People-Centred Progressivism in Oyo Politics || Timilehin Kolade
In contemporary Nigerian politics, where representation is often reduced to elite deals and campaign promises, Hon. Engr. Remi Oseni represents a different strand of leadership. He seeks to re-anchor governance on service, visibility, and measurable impact. His political identity – shaped by engineering and refined by grassroots engagement – reflects a shift toward people-centred progressivism,…
Oyo 2027: A Tale Of ‘ Gbadamosi ‘ And ‘ Aibuki’ || Sola Abegunde
If ‘Gbadamosi,’ the drummer begins to beat his talking drum, passing a message of hypocrisy, ‘ Aibuki’, the dancer will show him that he is not a fool. ( Bi Gbadamosi ba nlu ilu abosi, Aibuki ti o joo kii se dindinrin). So much has been happening in the political landscape of Oyo state in…
Hijrah 1448: Hon. Tolani Adigun Greets Muslim Faithful, Advocates National Peace, Unity
Hon. Tolani Adigun, the APC candidate for the position of Member representing Ibadan Southwest Constituency I in the Oyo State House of Assembly and Women Leader, PBAT Again 2027, has extended warm felicitations to Muslims in Oyo State, Ibadan Southwest, and across the world on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1449 Hijriyyah.In her…
Bob Marley’s One Love, Oyo APC and the 1992 Lagos SDP Lesson || Timilehin Kolade
In one of the most enduring political messages ever delivered through music, Bob Marley urged humanity to embrace a simple but profound ideal: One Love. Though often celebrated as a cultural anthem, the song carries a deeper political message. It is a call for unity amidst diversity, reconciliation amidst disagreement, and collective purpose amidst competing…
Political Unity and the ‘Sister, Hold My Hand’ Principle: Reflections on Akande-Sadipe’s PhD Thesis | Hon. Tolani Adigun
I am excited to share an important message inspired by Hon. Tolu Akande-Sadipe’s PhD thesis — a call for women to stand together, uplift one another, and break barriers in politics and leadership. This flyer is not just a design; it is a reminder that the success of one woman should be seen as a…
Political Unity and the ‘Sister, Hold My Hand’ Principle: Reflections on Akande-Sadipe’s PhD Thesis | Hon. Tolani Adigun
I am excited to share an important message inspired by Hon. Tolu Akande-Sadipe’s PhD thesis — a call for women to stand together, uplift one another, and break barriers in politics and leadership.This flyer is not just a design; it is a reminder that the success of one woman should be seen as a victory…
The Long Shadow of June 12: Abiola, Power and Nigeria’s Democratic Struggle || Timilehin Kolade
Nigeria’s democratic history is a long negotiation between hope and betrayal, between the promise of collective self-rule and the reality of elite contestation over power. Few moments capture this tension as sharply as the presidential election of June 12, 1993—a watershed that was expected to consolidate Nigeria’s return to civil rule but instead became the…
Democracy Day: Hon. Tolani Adigun Hails Nigeria’s Democratic Journey, Calls for Greater Citizen Participation
The Ibadan South-West Constituency I House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Tolani Adigun, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, describing June 12 as a defining symbol of the nation’s democratic resilience, sacrifice, and collective determination to uphold the will of the people.In a statement commemorating the national celebration, Tolani noted…
Loss of Over 200 Amotekun Corps Unacceptable, Oyo APC Tells Makinde
The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has described the reported loss of more than 200 members of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) in the state in undisclosed circumstances as saddening, alarming and unacceptable calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to provide more details about the revelation and ensure that the corps officials…

