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The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, urging citizens to remain hopeful and committed to the task of building a more peaceful, prosperous and united nation. In a goodwill message to mark the anniversary, Olufade described Nigeria’s independence as a significant milestone in the nation’s history and an opportunity for citizens to reflect on the journey so far while looking ahead with renewed determination. The Ibadan North Local Government Chairman extended his warm greetings to residents of Ibadan North, the people of Oyo…

The Seyi Presidential Boys have celebrated the 66th birthday of Oloye Musbau Babatunde Ologburo, Chief Executive Officer of Quicoborn Nigeria Ltd and Sonmori Adini of Oyo Kingdom, describing him as an entrepreneur whose life has been defined by resilience, philanthropy and service to humanity. In a birthday tribute, the group said Ologburo’s 66th birthday offered an opportunity not only to celebrate his years but also to reflect on the impact he has made through his business activities, humanitarian interventions, religious service and community engagements. According to the group, Ologburo’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a respected entrepreneur and community…

The Oyo State Agency for Youth Development joins Nigerians at home and abroad in celebrating the 66th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people as catalysts for innovation, unity and sustainable national development. In a goodwill message to mark the historic occasion, the Chairman of the Agency, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, congratulated Nigerians on the anniversary, noting that the strength and future of the nation depend significantly on the creativity, resilience and active participation of its young population. Falana reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to creating opportunities that equip young people with relevant skills, foster entrepreneurship and…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared that he will step down from his cabinet position if President Bola Tinubu fails to secure victory in both the FCT and Rivers State in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an engagement with leadership and members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, Wike stated that his continued tenure as a cabinet minister is directly tied to his ability to deliver political results for the president in his primary areas of influence. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Senior Special Assistant on…

The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed former Minister of State for Aviation, Felix Hyat, as Director-General of the National Campaign Management Committee of the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Makinde, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication, Anthony Ehilebo, on Wednesday, also appointed former Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Inna Ciroma, and Dr Anthony Aziegbemi as Deputy Directors-General for Administration and Operations, respectively. The campaign organisation said the appointments were aimed at bringing together experienced political strategists, administrators and…

The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle (DON), has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary, calling for renewed patriotism, unity and commitment to building a better Nigeria. In a goodwill message marking the anniversary, Oyekunle urged Nigerians to reflect on the journey of the nation since independence and remain committed to the ideals of democracy, justice, equity and good governance. The federal lawmaker also called on citizens to hold their elected leaders accountable for their promises and responsibilities, stressing that democratic participation should go beyond elections.He urged…

By Sulaimon Olanrewaju Opposition, at its best, is democracy’s conscience, a disciplined force that interrogates power, enriches public debate, and offers citizens a credible alternative. In Oyo State today, however, both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation appear to have drifted far from that noble responsibility. What should be principled engagement has been reduced into a cycle of accusations, theatrics, and unfocused hostility. In place of ideas, they offer indignation; in place of solutions, spectacle. Rather than strengthening democratic discourse, they diminish it and in doing so, undermine their own claim to leadership. Increasingly, their conduct follows a predictable pattern: reflexive allegations that collapse under scrutiny. Claims are announced with theatrical certainty, yet when evidence is demanded, none is produced. Assertions replace facts; outrage substitutes for insight. The result is an opposition bloc that weakens itself rather than enriching the democratic process. One of their most persistent claims is that Governor Seyi Makinde has “paralysed” local government administration. Yet the facts on the ground tell a different story. Local governments continue to meet their obligations: salaries are paid, projects are executed, and essential services are delivered. Roads are being rehabilitated, primary health centres are functioning, community facilities are being upgraded, and grassroots interventions have not stalled. This allegation is not rooted in the performance of the councils but in the opposition’s need to sustain a narrative of dysfunction where none exists. It collapses under basic verification, yet is repeated with the confidence of a script rehearsed for effect rather than truth. This is not oversight; it is political theatre and not even a convincing one. In effect, the APC is telling the public that it has nothing to offer. Perhaps the most troubling aspect of the APC and the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation’s approach is not the allegations themselves, but the silence that follows when the question turns to their own vision. For all the press releases, briefings, and indignation, neither the party nor its candidate has told the people what they would do differently if entrusted with power. There is no blueprint. No policy direction. No economic plan. No governance philosophy. No roadmap for security, education, infrastructure, or youth development. Just noise. Opposition is not merely about pointing out what is wrong; it is more about illuminating what could be right. Yet the opposition has offered nothing not even a sketch of the future. This vacuum is worsened by the APC’s internal dilemma: its standard bearer, Barrister Sharafadeen Alli, lacks the stature, clarity, and policy grounding required to inspire confidence across the state. Political analysts often observe a familiar pattern: when a party lacks a coherent agenda, credible policies, or a strong candidate, it substitutes substance with spurious allegations. Noise becomes a shield for emptiness; outrage becomes a distraction from the absence of ideas. This pattern is unmistakable in the behaviour of the APC and the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation. Their barrage of accusations is not evidence of vigilance; it is evidence of a vacuum. Instead of presenting solid plans or strong alternatives, they resort to sensational claims that collapse under scrutiny. In politics, this is not a strategy, it is a confession of incompetence and unpreparedness. A campaign confident in its candidate speaks of ideas and possibilities. A campaign uncertain of its candidate resorts to noise. The absence of a coherent vision is not a trivial flaw; it is a fundamental failure. A political organisation seeking to govern must articulate what governance under its leadership would look like. It must present a philosophy, a direction, a plan. It must show that it understands the complexities of the state and has the capacity to address them. When a campaign cannot do this, it forfeits the right to be taken seriously. This contrast becomes even sharper when placed beside the consistent elucidation of plans by the Allied People’s Movement (APM) candidate, Honourable Bimbo Adekanmbi. While the APC and the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation rely on allegations, the APM candidate has repeatedly articulated clear, structured, and people‑centred proposals for the future of Oyo State. His engagements focus on policy, not theatrics; on solutions, not sensationalism. Where the opposition offers noise, Adekanmbi offers direction. Where they recycle accusations, Adekanmbi outlines programmes. Where they evade scrutiny, he welcomes it with detailed plans. Adekanmbi’s contributions have reinforced the seriousness of the APM’s agenda. In education, he emphasises modernised learning environments, teacher retraining, and curriculum upgrades that prepare students for a competitive global economy. His focus on STEM, digital literacy, and school infrastructure stands in sharp contrast to the opposition’s fixation on allegations. On capacity development, he outlines programmes aimed at equipping young people with practical skills, from vocational training to entrepreneurship, ensuring that Oyo’s workforce is prepared for emerging opportunities. His advocacy for strengthened primary healthcare, improved hospital facilities, and community‑based interventions demonstrates a clear understanding of the state’s needs. These proposals show what governance looks like when grounded in data and compassion, not theatrics. Similarly, Adekanmbi has repeatedly stressed the importance of positioning Oyo State as a digital‑economy hub through broadband expansion, tech‑startup incubation, digital‑skills training, and partnerships with private‑sector innovators. These ideas reflect a modern, future‑ready vision, the very thing the APC has failed to articulate. Adekanmbi’s clarity underscores a simple truth: serious politics is about ideas, not accusations. His coherence only magnifies the emptiness of the APC’s approach. History offers a warning. This was the fatal flaw that weakened the UK Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn. Between 2015 and 2019, Labour perfected the art of destructive opposition: loud, accusatory, ideologically rigid, and internally divided. It hurled allegations at the ruling Conservatives but failed to offer coherent alternatives. It embraced ideological grandstanding instead of practical governance. And when voters finally asked, “What will you do differently?” Labour had no answer. The result was historic: Labour suffered its worst electoral performance since 1935 because voters concluded that “The Labour people are not serious.” Oyo APC and the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation are now walking that same path. Every unsubstantiated allegation chips away at their credibility. Every burst of drama shrinks their relevance. Every moment spent shouting instead of explaining signals to voters: “These APC people are not ready to govern.” Internal disunity only deepens the problem. The party is battling schisms, contradictory public statements, and leaders undermining one another. Instead of presenting a united front, the opposition is divided and reactive, more focused on internal supremacy than public service. This is not the posture of a party determined to win an election; it is the posture of a bloc preparing for a catastrophic defeat. Desperation is not a strategy; it is a symptom. And the desperation now visible in the APC and the Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation is tied directly to the weakness of their candidate. A strong candidate inspires confidence, rallies supporters, and anchors a campaign with clarity and purpose. A weak candidate forces the campaign to rely on noise, sensation, and distraction. When a political organisation believes its candidate cannot win on ideas, it tries to win on agitation. When it fears its candidate cannot inspire hope, it tries to manufacture fear. When it knows its candidate cannot articulate a credible future, it tries to discredit the present. But voters are not fooled. They can distinguish between genuine oversight and political theatre. They can tell when criticism is grounded in fact and when it is driven by desperation. They can see when a campaign is offering a future and when it is merely shouting at the present. Opposition, when exercised with integrity, is one of democracy’s highest duties. It demands clarity of purpose, steadiness of vision, and a commitment to the public good that rises above partisan impulse. When a political party abandons these obligations and embraces a politics of accusation, noise, and internal discord, as the APC has done, it does not weaken the government; it weakens itself. With its theatrics and noise, it is clear that the Oyo APC is warming up for another four years in the wilderness as an opposition party as APM’s Bimbo Adekanmbi coasts home to victory.With its theatrics and noise, it is clear that the Oyo APC is warming up for another four years in the wilderness as an opposition party as APM’s Bimbo Adekanmbi coasts home to victory Dr Olanrewaju is Co-Director (Media and Publicity) of the Bimbo Adekanmbi Governorship Campaign Council.

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, passed the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework for the establishment and operation of State Police Services across the country. The Bill was passed at plenary after clause-by-clause consideration by the lawmakers, with the sitting presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin. The consideration followed the reading of a letter from the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, Esq., transmitting the Bill to the Oyo Assembly for consideration and approval. The National Assembly stated…

…Explains Tinubu’s “voodoo economics” The Presidential Candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that if given the opportunity to serve as Nigeria’s president in 2027, he will “reset” the country within four years. He said his administration would deliver a new security architecture capable of overcoming current insecurity, chart a fresh direction for education, and rebuild the economy using data, science, and logic. Makinde made the declaration in Lafia, Nasarawa State, during the North Central Consultative Meeting of the APM. He noted that his proposed reset agenda would be executed through…

The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has said that the achievements recorded by his administration in the last two years and four months of his three-year tenure are visible, verifiable, and reflected in various sectors across the local government area. Olufade stated this during a radio interview on Splash FM 105.5 Ibadan, on the programme “Ijoba Ibile,” anchored by Abiodun Adewale, popularly known as Mr. Double A. The programme focuses on governance and activities at the local government level. During the programme, the chairman was asked to highlight his administration’s achievements within 10 minutes. In…