Category: Politics

Politics rewards arithmetic as much as it rewards ambition. In the evolving political calculations ahead of the next governorship contest in Oyo State, this reality is becoming increasingly evident. The conversation surrounding the political tendencies associated with and has generated interest not merely because of personalities but because of what their relationship could mean for…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidate for Ibadan Southwest Constituency I, Hon. Tolani, on Tuesday paid a sympathy visit to traders and victims affected by the recent fire outbreak at Bode Market in Ibadan. Hon. Tolani Adigun, who visited the market alongside Hon. Remi Oseni and Hon. Folake Olunloyo-Osinowo, expressed deep concern…

Stakeholders and loyalists of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the party’s Acting National Secretary and presumed 2027 governorship aspirant, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, have passed a vote of confidence in his leadership while strongly criticizing Governor Seyi Makinde’s style of governance and party administration. The resolutions were reached at a crucial stakeholders’ meeting convened…

Politics is often fought on two fronts: performance and perception. While governance demands measurable outcomes, politics rewards compelling narratives. The challenge emerges when narratives begin to substitute for realities and publicity starts to overshadow performance. In Oyo State today, perhaps no public asset better illustrates this tension than the Agbowo Shopping Complex. For an administration…

In anticipation of the need for fence mending and sustenance of peace and unity after the conclusion of its primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has set up a reconciliation committee made up of elder statesmen and eminent citizens to address grievances and complaints being raised…

Only God Almighty knows the destination to where vindictiveness will drive Governor Seyi Makinde. One of his former useful tools, Suraju Ilupeju aka Suri, whom he chased out of town some weeks ago, is back in town and I dare say, stronger and perhaps, untouchable for the Governor. His case has become like that of…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly candidate for Ibadan Southwest Constituency I, Hon. Tolani Adigun, has expressed deep sympathy to traders and business owners affected by the recent fire outbreak that ravaged Bode Market in Ibadan. In a statement made available to journalists, Tolani described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy, noting that…

By the time Governor Seyi Makinde installs Prince Kehinde Isiaka Bayonle Ojedokun as the Onitabo of Itabo Land, the circle of confusion in the Traditional Institutions within Ibarapa East Local Government must have been completed. Itabo is a Community within Lanlate town, with a distinct Traditional Head. On the first of July, 2026, the Oyo…

Politics is sustained not merely by electoral victories but by the strength of institutions, the management of differences and the ability of leaders to transform disagreements into collective advantage. This reality confronts the Oyo State chapter of the APC as it navigates the delicate balance between loyalty to party structures and dissatisfaction among critical stakeholders….

The Minister overseeing the ongoing reforms of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has clarified comments made during an appearance on Channels Television regarding proposals for a possible review of the Scheme’s uniform. In a statement issued following widespread reactions to his remarks, the Minister explained that references to Adire and Ankara fabrics during the…