Year: 2026

In the heat of political contests, electorates are often inundated with grand promises, impressive slogans and carefully curated narratives. Governments advertise achievements while challengers market possibilities. Yet, amid the noise and excitement of politics, there remains one timeless question that separates performance from propaganda and governance from public relations. In 1980, American presidential candidate Ronald…

The tortoise decided to go on a journey and when his neighbors demanded to know when he would return from the journey, the tortoise answered, ” not until I have been disgraced”. I have come to realize that there are some people whose Stars can not operate alone. They need people to push them. The…

Ibadan, Oyo State A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ibadan Southwest Constituency I, Hon. Tolani Adigun, has restored the long-abandoned borehole at the Isale-Osi Health Centre, bringing relief to healthcare workers, patients, and residents of the community.The intervention, which has returned clean and potable…

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…