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, […]
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Makinde’s Initiative Empowers 150 Oyo Youths in Filmmaking Through KAP Academy Partnership
By Moyosoreoluwa Olamilekan Eldreez In a bold step toward building Oyo State’s creative economy and empowering young people, Governor Seyi Makinde has facilitated the training of 150 youths across the state in filmmaking and digital storytelling. This laudable initiative, executed in partnership with Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film & Television Academy, demonstrates the administration’s firm commitment […]
2027: Seyi Makinde, the Hope for Nigeria’s Redemption — Arapaja, the Torchbearer of Oyo’s Progress
By: ALAYAKI ONA-ARA Nigeria has come to a defining moment in its history, a moment when the cry for genuine leadership echoes from every corner of the nation. The current hardship, economic downturn, and disillusionment that have become the order of the day under the APC-led administration have left many citizens yearning for a leader […]
BASA – A Woman of the People, A Voice for the Grassroots (Series III)
Across the world, women have proven that when given the opportunity, they bring compassion, resilience, and innovation into leadership. Yet, in Nigeria, women remain underrepresented in politics and governance. For Hon. Bolanle Aminat Sarumi (BASA), this gap is not just a statistic — it is a challenge she has dedicated her life to addressing. BASA […]
“Nothing Is Shaking, Grace Will Speak for Us,” OTOPE Tells PDP Family Ahead of 2027
Hon. Dr. Temitope Oladimeji, popularly known as OTOPE, has assured members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) across Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency that the people remain solidly behind Governor Seyi Makinde and his purposeful administration, declaring that “nothing is shaking.” In a heartfelt message to party faithful and the general public, OTOPE described Governor Makinde as […]
Wale Ajala and the Future of Representation in Ona-Ara Constituency (Series IV)
True leadership is not measured by how much power one holds but by how many people one carries along in the journey of progress. For Ona-Ara Constituency, this principle is critical—because no single group can drive development alone. Youths, women, elders, artisans, and traditional institutions must all be active participants in governance if real progress […]