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…Nobody needed to be told that the 1999 presidential election was contrived to appease the Yoruba people for the injustice done to the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola, acclaimed winner of the June 12 (1993) presidential election. The trouble with the arrangement was that with all the cards stacked in favour Continue Reading

We Miss His Wisdom in Governance and Politics – Barr Akeem Agbaje Honours Ajimobi Barr. Akeem Agbaje, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and two-time gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, has paid tribute to the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, on the occasion of Continue Reading

Across Nigeria, commercial and residential premises are sealed off by government agencies in a purported execution of regulatory or tax mandate. Some private bodies equally seal off the houses of fellow citizens on grounds of non-payment of debts. Even landlords seal off apartments for failure of tenants to pay rents Continue Reading

The Italian philosopher Antonio Gramsci pointed out that the main essence of political action is to determine the course of the discourse in favor of your own project. Today, Nigeria is witnessing unprecedented, profound change. It is dislocating and must be explained to the public in a multi-ethnic and multilingual Continue Reading

Trump’s Executive Order, titled “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship,” is aimed at ending birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States. This order obviously seeks to deny automatic citizenship to children born on U.S. soil whose parents are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents, Continue Reading

Be informed that Astrology is called “the oldest science.” Its origin goes back to the dawn of time, to the creation of the sun and the earth and other planets. Astrology is the study of the positions and movements of astronomical (heavenly) bodies in particular the sun, moon and planets Continue Reading

Gender Equality and Empowerment: Unlocking Oyo’s Full Potential In the drive for industrialisation and economic growth, the role of gender equality cannot be overstated. While Oyo State strives to achieve its ambitious industrialisation goals, it is imperative that women and marginalized groups are given the opportunities, resources, and support they Continue Reading

From Vision to Action: Why Barr Akeem Agbaje Represents the Leadership Oyo State Needs The gubernatorial seat in Oyo State is far more than a political title; it is a sacred trust. It demands not only the ability to lead, but also the courage to serve selflessly, the wisdom to Continue Reading

Just when Nigerians hoped for real change at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), we are hit with yet another disappointment. The board and top management have flown off to Kigali, Rwanda, for a retreat. A retreat? To Kigali? This is the same NNPCL that is supposed to be Continue Reading

Imagine an emperor strutting over a crumbling empire? That perfectly projects the latest legalism, from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in his latest opposition to state police. If indeed the IGP is a crack mathematician — he earned his first degree in Mathematics from the University of Lagos Continue Reading