Part 7:The Economics of Power — Money, Resources and Political Sustainability By Lanre Ogundipe If Part 6 examined the intelligence that drives President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s political method, the next layer of analysis must confront a more material question: what sustains it? Political systems are not maintained by strategy alone…. Continue reading
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has felicitated its Chairman, Mr. Akeem Abas, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader whose impact has been widely felt within a short period in office. In a statement issued by the Secretary of the Council… Continue reading
By Lanre Ogundipe “When leaders begin to harvest land instead of crops, the nation must ask who is feeding whom.” In the early days of every administration, agriculture is always fashionable. Leaders gather beneath banners of hope, sleeves rolled just enough for the cameras, speaking earnestly about food security, mechanised… Continue reading
The body of Lady Evangelist (Dr.) Toun Soetan has been laid to rest in Ibadan following a brief farewell service tagged “Home Going Service,” held at Oritamefa Baptist Church, Queen Elizabeth Road, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The colourful event attracted high-profile personalities, friends, and family members. Among those in… Continue reading
A senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sarafadeen Alli, on Friday formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, promising to prioritise local government autonomy as a key pillar of his administration. Alli made the declaration while addressing supporters, stating that his decision to enter… Continue reading
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has mourned the sudden death of Mrs. Bukola Akintade, a captivating newscaster, editor, and producer with the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS). The Union described her passing as shocking and heartbreaking, noting that the news of her demise came as… Continue reading
The League Of Veteran Journalists ( LVJ ) , Oyo State Council, will on Thursday, 28th of May , 2026 , elect it’s new executives . In a press release signed by the Chairman of the LVJ Electoral Committee, Veteran Shola Akinuli and the Secretary, Veteran Omodele Idris , the… Continue reading
Lagos state cricket team on Thursday qualified for the final of the Energy and Mineral Resources under 19 south west cricket tournament being held in at the Obafemi Awolowo formerly Liberty stadium , Ibadan cricket oval.Six teams from the south west are featuring in the competition including Lagos, Osun, Ondo,… Continue reading
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has inaugurated committees on the 25-Year Tourism Masterplan and the 2026 International Tourism Summit, noting that the state has valuable tourism assets and sites to attract tourists and investors from different parts of the world.Governor Makinde inaugurated the 9-member committee of the 25-Year Tourism Masterplan… Continue reading
The Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Hon Akeem Ademola Ige has charged retirees to continue to support Gov Seyi Makinde-led government in order to enjoy more welfare packages. Hon Ige gave the charge while delivering a keynote address during the payrolling exercise of the newly… Continue reading
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Funmi Aragbaiye, Bola Are, Bayo Owoseni, Others Pay Last Respect as Toun Soetan Is Laid to Rest in Ibadan