OPINION: WOMEN, OUR TIME IS NOW! WHY BASA’S SENATORIAL CANDIDACY MATTERS IN OYO SOUTH
OPINION: WOMEN, OUR TIME IS NOW! WHY BASA’S SENATORIAL CANDIDACY MATTERS IN OYO SOUTH By Amb. Segun Akinlabi Women constitute a significant force in Nigeria’s democratic process. From grassroots mobilisation to community engagement and election-day participation, women contribute immensely to political activities. Yet, a critical question remains: how effectively are their contributions reflected in the […]
OPINION: OYO APC AND THE POLITICS OF HYPOCRISY, RELIGION AND BLASPHEMY
|| By Engr. Ademola Aaré We must draw a line. For too long, our public life has been held hostage by two dangerous tools: political hypocrisy and the manipulation of religion. In Oyo State, as political activities gather momentum, it is important that citizens begin to pay closer attention to the manner in which religion, […]
Oyo 2027: Why Gbolarumi Stands Ahead of All Governorship Candidates — Oyo Central PDP Chairman, Adewusi
By Hon. Adewusi Adegbola Adeniyi, B.Sc Political Science, Masters of Public Administration, (Professional) in view, Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Oyo Central Senatorial District. Ibadan — Monday, October 5, 2026 The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo Central Senatorial District, Hon. Adewusi Adegbola Adeniyi, says Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi remains ahead of all governorship candidates […]
SEYI MAKINDE: The Governor Opposing What Benefits His Own People
SEYI MAKINDE: THE GOVERNOR WHO OPPOSES WHAT BENEFITS HIS OWN PEOPLE BY: Engr. Olusina Olapoju MSc, MNSE, MNIEE, MNICE, MNIPET, MNISAFETY.E, R.COREN. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did what no President has done in 30 years — he approved expansion of Nigerian Army from 8 to 12 Divisions and recruitment of 28,000 soldiers to kill insecurity. […]
“MAKINDE MADE ARAPAJA, OR ARAPAJA MADE HIMSELF RELEVANT? THE POLITICAL QUESTION OYO MUST ANSWER”
“MAKINDE MADE ARAPAJA, OR ARAPAJA MADE HIMSELF RELEVANT? THE POLITICAL QUESTION OYO MUST ANSWER” By Bamitale Ibrahim Idi-Arere, Ileonigba Area, Ibadan In politics, there is a dangerous habit of rewriting history to suit personal interests. Today, some people are quick to shout that Governor Seyi Makinde made Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja politically relevant, conveniently ignoring the […]
Opinion: Petrol Nears ₦1,400, Cooking Gas Hits ₦1,300/kg — How Long Can Nigerians Absorb the Shock?
CITY TALK WITH EGALITARIAN PETROL NEARS ₦1,400, COOKING GAS HITS ₦1,300/KG: NIGERIANS, HOW LONG CAN WE KEEP ABSORBING THE SHOCK? By Akinlabi Segun O. There comes a time when economic statistics stop being mere numbers and begin to represent the daily struggles of real people. Today, the conversation is no longer simply about the price […]
Falana Tasks NBA to End Illegal Arrest, Detention of Nigerians
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to take decisive action against the illegal arrest and detention of citizens by the police and other law enforcement agencies across the country. Falana made the call in a statement titled “Time for NBA […]
NYSC to Unemployment: What Happens Next?
For many Nigerian graduates, the National Youth Service Corps is expected to be the beginning of a career. But what happens when the service year ends and the job offer never comes? Every year, thousands of Nigerian graduates complete the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme with hopes of securing employment, starting businesses or building […]
OPINION: Why BASA is Exactly What Oyo South Needs Right Now
OPINION: Why BASA is Exactly What Oyo South Needs Right Now In a political era often defined by empty rhetoric and broken promises, Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi-Aliyu (BASA) offers something refreshingly different—a vision rooted not in personal ambition, but in genuine servant leadership. Her candidacy for the Oyo South Senatorial District on the platform […]
EGBEDA/ONA-ARA 2027: Meet OTOPE, a Servant-Leader Before Politics|| By Comrade Immaculate
EGBEDA/ONA ARA 2027: MEET THE MAN WHOSE SERVICE STARTED BEFORE POLITICS HON. CHIEF (DR). EZEKIEL OLADIMEJI TEMITOPE OTOPE APM | Federal House of Reps Candidate By: Comr. Adegbola Samuel Timilehin IMMACULATE Ward 5, Ona Ara LG | August 2026 Egbeda/Ona Ara needs representation with heart, capacity and experience. Hon. Chief (Dr). Ezekiel Oladimeji Temitope […]