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By Yemi Farounbi The Nigerian media has always been more than a chronicler of events. It has been a weapon, a shield, and a voice. Our struggle for independence was not only fought on the streets, but also on the pages of newspapers—through bold agitational columns and powerful editorials that… Continue reading

In the quiet but historically significant town of Iganna, nestled within Oyo State, the reign of His Royal Majesty, Oba Soliu Oyemonla Tella Azeez, has marked a new era of growth, unity, and purposeful leadership. As the custodian of culture, tradition, and progress in Iganna land, Oba Azeez has consistently… Continue reading

The Aare Musulumi of Adamasingba and Environs in Ibadan the Oyo State Capital, Aare (Dr) Raymond Adeyinka Adewale  has congratulated the Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria on witnessing the Eid-el-Mawlid 2025, urging them to use the auspicious occasion to pray for the country and the state. Aare… Continue reading

By Yemi Farounbi In the heart of every Nigerian lies a profound capacity to bring about change, to shape destinies, and to make an indelible impact on the course of history. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the serene villages of the North, from the oil-rich Niger Delta to… Continue reading

Chief Mutiu Adepoju, a former Nigerian international footballer, is fondly remembered for his trademark goals scored with his head—a skill that earned him the nickname Headmaster. Adepoju, who played as a midfielder for the Super Eagles, also enjoyed a remarkable club career in Spain, featuring prominently for Racing de Santander… Continue reading

The Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Aare Isiaka Abiola Olagunju, SAN, has advocated the deployment of career officers who have a smattering of knowledge and experience in the conduct of elections to the electoral umpires, saying this will improve the outcomes of elections in the country…. Continue reading

By Yemi Farounbi In every society, the quality of governance is determined by the process through which leaders are recruited. Politics, at its best, is meant to be a platform where men and women of knowledge, character, service, and vision contribute their experiences toward the development of the society. However,… Continue reading

The Lagos State House of Assembly will on Thursday, September 4, 2025, host its 10th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting as part of its ongoing initiative to deepen community engagement and promote transparency in governance. The initiative, first introduced in 2015 by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, mandates all 40 members… Continue reading

By Yemi Farounbi A decaying society is like a decaying rock. Outwardly, it may appear firm and unchanged, but internally it is weakened, hollow, and fragile, waiting only for the slightest pressure to crumble. This is the reality of many societies today.  While the structures of government, religion, and community… Continue reading

The Oyo State House of Assembly has issued a strongly worded rebuttal to the baseless claims made by Hon. Ibrahim Shittu, member representing Saki West State Constituency, over the recent emergency plenary session which he falsely alleged was used to secretly approve a N300 billion loan request from the Executive… Continue reading