Category: Opinion

By every standard, the ₦72 billion scandal rocking Governor Alex Otti’s administration remains the elephant in the room. Reports that such a colossal sum was allegedly spent on non-existent public … Read More

In Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji (BAO) has different levels of supporters. There are early morning supporters, afternoon supporters, evening supporters, and late night (pajawiri) supporters. Therefore, if former Governor … Read More

Makinde’s Oyo: A State on the Move, A Leader for the Future By || Oladayo Ogunbowale “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker … Read More

A few weeks ago, I witnessed a seemingly cordial moment between two South-East governors, Peter Mbah of Enugu and Alex Otti of Abia as they met at Umuehim Nvosi. On … Read More

As Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in this era of hardship and economic uncertainty under the failed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Governor Seyi … Read More

…Like Governor Makinde, like President Tinubu — both leaders recently renamed prominent institutions to honor deserving figures. But while one action sparked unity, the other triggered protest. In societies that … Read More

Hon. Timothy Olufemi, Executive Assistant to the Governor on Disability Matters, has highlighted the achievements of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration in promoting the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in … Read More

At the forefront of Ibadan’s renaissance, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, JDN, redefines leadership with a vision that transcends the ordinary. As the Ajia Olubadan and the mastermind behind Ilaji Hotels … Read More

In a country where leadership is often measured by words rather than actions, Professor Abdulrahman Raphael Afonja, PhD, PMP, F.NSE, F.ASCE, CEP, stands out as a beacon of service, intellect, … Read More

In the realm of governance, lawmaking serves as the backbone of societal structure, providing the framework within which justice, order, and progress flourish. It encompasses the processes by which elected … Read More

In the vibrant and often unpredictable terrain of Oyo State politics, few figures have emerged with the same intensity and integrity as Dr. Salami Dikko. A name that is rapidly … Read More

It’s an honor to speak at the prestigious Prof. Akin Iwayemi Personality Lecture Series, held on Tuesday at Olabamiji Hall, Department of Peace, Security and Humanitarian Studies, University of Ibadan. … Read More

In the rapidly evolving world of urban transportation, leadership is often the difference between stagnation and progress. For Oyo State’s Pace Setter Transport Company, that leadership came in the form … Read More

As the political pendulum begins to swing in Ibadan North Federal Constituency ahead of the highly anticipated bye-election, a familiar rhythm echoes through the wards and communities, a collective call … Read More

As the political atmosphere in Ibadan North Federal Constituency begins to heat up ahead of the much-anticipated bye-election, one name continues to resonate with hope, trust, and purpose, Hon. Kazim … Read More

The second presidential debate, which took place on Tuesday, October 28, 1980, at the Music Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, was the defining moment for the United States of America’s presidential … Read More

“Infrastructure is not just about concrete and steel, it is the silent architecture of progress, shaping how a society lives, grows, and governs.” – Oladayo Ogunbowale In a bold and … Read More

About two weeks ago, I sat in a group of about six to seven people and an aged citizen approached us to beg for financial support. One or two members … Read More