2027: Ona-Ara Deserves Better — Hon. Wale Ajala, a Well-Known Grassroots Leader, Steps Forward
As the political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 general elections begins to crystallize in Oyo State, The Governor Seyi Makinde’s 2023 Campaign Coordinator in Ona-Ara, Hon. Wale Ajala (IGBEGA ONA-ARA Yá ) has stepped into the spotlight with a clear mission, to represent the people of Ona-Ara Local Government at the Oyo State House of […]
PAO’s 2027 Ambition: Between Preparation, Timing and Grassroots Expectation
Prince Abdulfatai Adeyemi Olagbenro’s renewed interest in the Atisbo/Saki East State Assembly seat ahead of 2027 is neither accidental nor impulsive. It is the product of years of calculated political grooming, patience, and consistent grassroots engagement. In a political environment where ambition is often loud but preparation is thin, PAO represents a different kind of […]
Why God Should Punish Governor Seyi Makinde— Opinion
By Wale Ojo Lanre, Esq Walahi. Tallahi. God should punish Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Not tomorrow. Not metaphorically. Now. I say this with full chest and exaggerated piety. I even implore the Almighty, Owner of heaven and earth, Chairman of destiny, silent auditor of Nigerian politics, to subcontract the assignment if necessary . […]
Run! Run!! Tinubu, Trump Is Coming For You
Successive administrations in Nigeria have always sought validation from Western countries. Past and present leaders appear obsessed with what the West thinks of them. They copy and paste initiatives from abroad without considering local realities—perhaps remnants of a colonial mentality. I recall how the late President Muhammadu Buhari was reluctant to engage with local media […]
Egbeda–Ona-Ara 2027: Contender and Pretenders || By Aare Alao Olalekan
As the countdown to the 2027 general elections gradually begins, political conversations across Egbeda–Ona-Ara Federal Constituency are becoming more intense, more reflective, and more people-oriented. From market squares to motor parks, community meetings to private gatherings, one question dominates the atmosphere: Who truly deserves to represent Egbeda–Ona-Ara at the House of Representatives? For Aare Alao […]
BASA — A Woman of the People, A Voice for the Grassroots (Series X)
Education, to Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi (BASA), is not just the key to personal success — it is the foundation upon which nations rise. She believes that when a society invests in education, it invests in enlightenment, empowerment, and long-term progress. Beyond advocacy, BASA is also an Academy Director, a role that further reflects […]
When Salaries No Longer Suffice, The Reality of Nigerian Workers
By Segun Akinlabi (EGALITARIAN) Oyo, Nigeria | January 1, 2026 Nigerian workers are navigating an increasingly harsh economic landscape as rising living costs continue to outstrip earnings, tightening household finances and eroding purchasing power. From civil servants to private sector employees, many workers say their salaries no longer meet the demands of daily life, forcing […]
Why I Installed Seyi Tinubu as Ọ̀kanlọ́mọ̀ of Yorùbáland — Alaafin
Why I Installed Seyi Tinubu as Ọ̀kanlọ́mọ̀ of Yorùbáland — Alaafin The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has stated that only the throne of Oyo has the authority to confer chieftaincy titles that carry the name “Yorubaland”. The monarch made this declaration during the installation of Senator Abdul-Aziz Yari as Obaloyin of […]
“Unity Over Rivalry, Service Over Self-Interest” — Lagelu’s AKT/Kamoru Speaks on Development | I.SHOW Graphics
In the landscape of grassroots governance, progress is most visible when leaders choose unity over rivalry and service over personal interest. Such exemplary leadership is reflected in the harmonious working relationship between Hon. Olajide Akintunde (AKT), the Honourable representing Lagelu State Constituency, and Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen, the Executive Chairman of Lagelu Local Government. Their cordial […]
THE COURAGE OF A LION: WHY SEYI MAKINDE IS SET FOR NATIONAL GREATNESS
In every generation, a leader emerges whose vision, courage, and commitment to progress stand out unmistakably. In the Southwest today, one such leader is His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, FNSE, the Executive Governor of Oyo State. His unwavering dedication to modern governance, infrastructural transformation, agricultural development, empowerment initiatives, and repositioning Oyo State for global competitiveness […]