Opinion

The last few weeks have seen Oyo State witness several developments. The Executive Governor of the state, ‘Seyi Makinde, embarked on his annual leave, transmitting power to the Deputy Governor,...

By Abami Eda Politics in Oyo State has always been defined by power centre. Ibadan, with its sprawling wards and electoral weight, has long dictated who occupies Agodi Government House....

The South West Development Commission has landed with both a bold vision and a heavy burden of history. At its inaugural board meeting in Ibadan on September 1 and 2,...

By Omoniyi Afeez OXYGEN In the dynamic landscape of Oyo State governance, one name continues to stand out for dedication, passion, and results Hon. Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, the Commissioner for...

By Amofin Beulah Adeoye When the future beckons, Oyo State must answer. The path to industrialization lies not in hesitation, but in strategic leverage - an opportunity to harness the...

A back-and-forth ensued between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, in the last days of August 2025. Alausa was to fire...

Sometimes last year, I was in a conversation with a former member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It was in the thick of...

Saturday, August 16, 2025, was set as a landmark date that would witness a unique event in the annals of Yoruba, Nigeria, if not African contemporary history. The Ooni of...

By Abegunde Samuel Temitope Oyo State’s developmental journey since the beginning of the 4th Republic has been shaped by a lineage of transformative leaders, each contributing distinct strengths to its...

This morning, August 20th began for me with the quiet joy of personal blessings—prayers and gifts at our family altar to mark my birthday. At the same time, a wider,...