Why The Best of Nigeria Is Yesterday By Fatai Olamide
Nigeria, a country with immense potential and a rich cultural heritage, has been grappling with various challenges that have hindered its progress and development. Despite its vast resources and talented…
The Uncultured Omipidan Curses Osun Voters Again By Abegunde Adelowo
I read Ismail Omipidan’s gibberish on Aregbesola and Osun Defender on Friday. I also read the response of the editor of Osun Defender, Ismaeel Uthman, and later another epistle from…
Economic Hardships: Why Increased Funding Isn’t Improving Standard of Living in Ondo State
By Akinyose Ajibade Despite a rise in the Federal allocations to various states of federation, we have seen some of the State Governors rolling out palliative to cushion the effect…
Adeleke Set To Flag off 5.68km Erin-Osun -Egbedi-Osogbo-Iwo Express Road Project On Thursday
The Governor of Osun, Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke will, on Thursday, 7th of March, 2024, officially flag off the 5.68km Erin Osun – Egbedi- Osogbo/Iwo express road project to be…
OAUTHC laid-off employees: Nigerians and the endurance problem
By Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo I recently discovered that Nigerians have problems with endurance. They can endure any pain, injustice, or bad or terrible action for a long time. This, I’ve…
Providence And Its Limits
Everything in life is a product of providence, often referred to atimes as Destiny. Destiny can never be changed , so whatever has been given to an individual as his…
Ademola Adeleke: The Man With Gavel And Red Pen By Seyi Adeniyi
In 2017, when Governor Ademola was at the Senate, as Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, I had the privilege of having a round table discussion with him, alongside some…
Innovative Governance for State Building By Olawale Rasheed
Public governance demands broad mind and readiness to experiment by the leadership. The urge to be innovative to fast track state building is essentially a rare attribute. You only find…
Oluwo Writes Open Letter To President Tinubu Over Insecurity
Security is the lifeline , powerhouse and the mitochondria of every nation, Nigeria inclusive. Checkmating insecurities in a diverse nation as Nigeria requires the cooperation and support of all and…
Osun APC and the struggle with guilt By Yusuf Oluwadamilare
A celebrated media expert, Andrew-Knox B. Kaniki made a stunning discovery about the weight of guilt. The Zambian national observed that “it’s always the guilty that have itchy bowels after…
Sacked Obas/Abuse of Court Orders: Who will feed Governor Adeleke with palm oil?
By: Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo It is customary in Osun state for the incoming governor to rescind or amend any previous administration policy that conflicts with his own mandate or interest,…
Uzoka-Anite Factory Tour; A New Drive In Nigeria’s Industrial Expansion Dream
……. A photographer’s Diary By Adetunji Isaac Dreams come true. But it does not come without a sweat. Simply put, Dreams would only come true when it materialises into Success…
Osun: Understanding the white paper on contentious Obaship stool By Sarafa Ibrahim
There have been a lot of commentaries on the content of a white paper report on chieftaincy matters released by the Osun State Government on Thursday. Some are honest assessments…
Osun APC And Some Hard Home Truths By Abiodun Komolafe
Olajumoke Ogunkeyede is a leader of the _All Progressives Congress_ (APC) in Osun State. JMK, as Ogunkeyede is popularly called, was also a chieftain of the now-rested _National Democratic Coalition_…
Governor Ademola Adeleke: Celebrating One Year In Office Of Mr. Performer
By James Azuka Uzoma Call him the performer you won’t be wrong, this is because Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has taken his achievements in one year in office since…
Re: Olawale Rasheed And Mess Cleansing Task
By Mallam Olawale Rasheed When a writer described a popular performing state Governor as a clown, what claim has such a person to complain about abusive words? In enlightened discourse,…
Oluwo, MURIC And The Award Of The Faithful
By Ibraheem Alli It was exactly a week and a day, Sunday 9th July, 2023 when personalities from all walks of life gathered at the Combol Hall of the Lagos…
Early Intervention And Awareness In Preventing Cultism in Nigeria: Reflecting On The Past, Rebuilding For The Future
By Idris Idowu Cultism has been a pervasive issue in Nigeria, particularly among young people, for several decades. It has had detrimental effects on individuals, families, and society as a…
Buratai A Power Monger By Adeniyi Faith
If you’ve been following the media trajectory from the days of Tinubu’s campaigns, you would had stumbled across headlines like: “Buratai drums up support for APC”, “Buratai solicits support for…
As mentor, trailblazer, Gbenga Ogunkanmi bows out of Osun Assembly, by Elisah Oderinwale
Today marks a momentous occasion as we bid farewell to a distinguished statesman, Honourable Gbenga Ogunkanmi, who has served Ayedire State Constituency with dedication and unwavering commitment in the 7th…