Ahead Of 2027: Makinde and His Praise Singers Playbook: A Module Check for Recess
In the theatre of Nigerian politics, it has become a familiar rhythm—leaders surrounded by praise singers who echo flattery louder than truth. Their songs rise higher when power is near and fade into silence when accountability calls. In Oyo State, this old political habit has started to face a new kind of scrutiny, not from […]
Wale Ajala and the Future of Representation in Ona-Ara Constituency (Series VI)
Good representation is more than promises—it is about inclusion, fairness, and sustainability. Hon. Wale Ajala’s vision for Ona-Ara is built on these values. His mission goes beyond winning elections; it’s about restoring people’s confidence in government through participatory lawmaking and responsive leadership. Women Empowerment and Gender Inclusion Ajala recognises that no community can progress when […]
BASA — A Woman of the People, A Voice for the Grassroots (Series VI)
…Diaspora Engagement and Global Partnerships When Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi (BASA) served as Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters to Governor Seyi Makinde, she redefined what it meant to connect the homeland with its people abroad. For her, diaspora engagement was not just about remittances or goodwill messages from abroad — it was about strategic […]
Wale Ajala and the Future of Representation in Ona-Ara Constituency (Series V)
Wale Ajala and the Future of Representation in Ona-Ara Constituency (Series V) Legislators are not elected merely to occupy seats but to shape policies, make laws, and provide oversight that directly affect the lives of their constituents. For Ona-Ara Constituency, this is a crucial moment. The people deserve a representative who not only understands their […]
Hon. Olaleye Olusegun Thomas: A Grassroots Voice for Afijio’s Future (Series IV)
Every true leader is defined not by titles or campaign posters, but by consistent actions that speak for themselves. For Hon. Olaleye Olusegun Thomas, leadership has always been about people, not power. His journey in public service continues to reflect a simple truth — that the best leaders are those who never forget where they […]
BASA — A Woman of the People, A Voice for the Grassroots (Series V)
Theme: Women Empowerment and Inclusion For Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi (BASA), women empowerment is not a slogan — it is a mission deeply woven into her life’s work. She believes that no society can truly progress when half of its population is left behind. Across Oyo State and beyond, BASA has stood out as one […]
We’ll Resist Any Attempt to Destabilize Tinubu’s Government — Yoruba Youth Council Warns
The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC), the apex umbrella body representing Yoruba youths both at home and in the diaspora, has declared its unwavering support for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a communiqué issued after its National Executive Council meeting presided over by the President, Aare […]
Pardon Me?!
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In September 1887, Harry Johnston, Acting Consul of the Oil Rivers Protectorate (Niger Delta) procured the arrest in the wharfs of the Niger Delta of King Jaja of Opobo on the rather dubious charge of “obstruction of trade“. It accused King Jaja of violating a trade treaty with the British, which […]
Hon. Olaleye Olusegun Thomas: A Grassroots Voice for Afijio’s Future (Series III)
Leadership, to Hon. Olaleye Olusegun Thomas, is not about making promises; it is about being present — understanding the people’s needs and working daily to make life better for them. His approach to politics is simple yet profound: leadership must begin with empathy and end with impact. For him, service is not a slogan but […]
BASA — A Woman of the People, A Voice for the Grassroots (Series IV)
For decades, Nigerian youths have been told that they are the leaders of tomorrow. But Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi (BASA) challenges this old narrative. She insists that youths are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are partners of today. In Oyo State, where over 60% of the population is made up of young people, […]