Of Makinde, democracy and posterity| By Sulaimon Olanrewaju
An internet rat, desperate to reclaim lost fame, has an axe to grind with Governor Seyi Makinde. His angst against the governor is his incomprehension of the need for Makinde’s…
Editor’s Diary: Why opposition leaders goof over Ibadan declaration
If anything, history has shown that Nigerian politics always has a way of circling back on itself. Just when things begin to look settled, a new alignment starts to form…
IGBEGA OYO: More Than a Billboard Message | By John Adeyemi
Across Ibadan and other major towns in Oyo State, a clear and deliberate message is beginning to define the conversation ahead of the 2027 governorship election. It is not hidden,…
2027: Dada Awoleye, the man politicians across party lines hope to avoid on Oyo South ballot
Politics, in this part of the country, often feels like a crowded marketplace where voices rise, banners compete for attention, and everyone insists they have the finest offering. But every…
2027 and Makinde’s Man: The Loyalty factor behind Ogundoyin’s rising profile | Ibrahim Adekola
In Nigerian politics, relationships often feel temporary. Alliances shift when gratification is satisfying, loyalties bend on the alter of protected interests, and today’s ally can quickly become your tomorrow’s political…
The Quiet Strength of Ogundoyin’s Leadership | By Ismail Odetayo
In politics, where noise often dominates narrative, Oyo State recently passed through a tense period. Yet attention quietly returned to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo…
Bimbo Adekanmbi: Looking beneath the surface | By Jide Ajayi
In his recent newsletter, Governor Seyi Makinde noted that he was close to naming his candidate for Governorship elections. According to him, May is the month of decision. He said…
Sarafadeen Alli: Revisiting Saheed Osupa’s misyarn and the Agbelero award in Lagos|By Hammed Muritala
Last Friday, a comedy played out in Ibadan in the form of a declaration of a governorship ambition. The actors in the comedy included the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial…
Diran Odeyemi: Long in Tongue, Short in hand | By Ademola Oke
Diran Odeyemi: Long in Tongue, Short in hand. Diran Odeyemi’s recent interview on Agidigbo FM’s “Oselu Gbode” was an opportunity to correct past missteps. Instead, it became a platform for…
Will Ogundoyin get the lead role in this epic movie called ‘2027’?| By Ibrahim Adekola
Ahead of the forthcoming 2027 general election in Oyo state, geography has once again auditioned for the lead role in a movie that is already undergoing casting. The funniest part…