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In 2010, when he became governor of Osun State, the name Rauf Aregbesola didn’t sound familiar to many of us who’d been out of Nigeria for a while. From different sources, my ears were filled with both sweet and sour stories flying around town about the man when he was Continue Reading

Before 7am on October 15, 2015, he had arrived the premises of the then NICON Noga Hilton Hotel (now Transcorp Hilton), Abuja, where we members of his media team scheduled an interview appearance for him on his preferred Channels Television breakfast show. This was after he had delivered a paper Continue Reading

Film on late politician Koleosho to premiere Sept 2 — starring Femi Branch By Muhibat Sulaimon Michael Adeniyi Koleosho Babalaje ‘Babalaje’, a biopic of the late Oyo politician Michael Koleosho, is set to premiere on September 2. The film explores Koleosho’s journey from Saki to political prominence in Oyo state. Continue Reading

Barr Akeem Agbaje Celebrates Prof Adeolu Akande at 60 Barr. Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has extended warm greetings and congratulations to Prof. Adeolu Akande on the occasion of his 60th birthday. In his congratulatory message, the two-time Continue Reading

So far, the Nigerian police has been led by 21 indigenous Inspector- Generals of Police. Out of this number, a recent survey by Security File identified some of them as outstanding. Apart from being outstanding, they were also remarkable in their leadership and conduct while in office.One can rightly say Continue Reading

In an interview with Femi Akande, host of Television Continental’s “Politics on Sunday” talk show, Maryam, widow of former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, enjoined “Nigerians to learn to respect and be good to their leaders… because they are not that bad.” In what appeared to be a Continue Reading

Barr Akeem Agbaje Outlines Vision for Transformative Education in Oyo State As Oyo State looks toward a future of inclusive development and generational advancement, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and 2027 gubernatorial aspirant, Barr. Akeem Agbaje, has unveiled a comprehensive plan to reposition the education sector as a bedrock for Continue Reading

Opinion: Saki Residents Cry Out: Street Lights Fail, Safety Concerns Mount In a community where darkness has become the norm, residents are sounding the alarm about the perilous state of their street lights. For months, the streets of Saki have been plunged into darkness, leaving residents to navigate treacherous paths Continue Reading

“How are the mighty fallen and the weapons of war perished” is a quotation from the Bible, specifically 2 Samuel 1:27. And so it was the end of an era for the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who threw in the towel after two Continue Reading

It is alarming that we now live in a country of titles and honours without any passion for the people’s plight. While the Presidency basks in the euphoria of titles, St.Lucia, our people are being killed at home. A nation where children cannot go to school because some of the Continue Reading