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Inside the black magic pot of Nigeria  

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By Festus Adedayo   A huge social dynamite recently exploded in the discourse of black magic. With the 2027 elections and early political manipulations already holding our lives by the jugular, the explosion went unnoticed. One of Yoruba’s leading musicians, Saheed Osupa, real name Saheed Okunola, openly detonated the dynamite. On March 30, 2026, at a live performance marking the birthday...

OYSIPA under Folami: A new era of economic development in Oyo state 

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By Sunday Ogundare   In modern governance, strategic investment remains one of the most powerful tools for economic transformation. It drives growth, creates employment, boosts government revenue, and improves citizens’ welfare.   Recognising this, the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde has placed investment promotion at the heart of its development agenda under the Omituntun 2.0 Roadmap for Sustainable Development.   To actualise this vision, Governor...

The leadership principles of Jesus Christ (Part II)

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By Oluwole Dada   In my last column, I started a review on the leadership principles of Jesus especially as we celebrated Easter this month in commemoration of His death and resurrection. The below subjects were reviewed last week: Jesus started with a purpose, not with a plan. Jesus invested in people, and He stayed the course when it cost everything....

ADC: As Tinubu’s cat readies to eat a poisonous toad

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By Festus Adedayo   Pre- and post-colonial Yoruba society curated allegories that helped tame greed for power by potential emperors. It also dealt with tendencies within the society to play God. Some anecdotes warned a potential emperor from treading the path of ruination, both for them and society. One of such was that of a young wretched fisherman (Ap’ejalódò). I once...

The leadership principles of Jesus (Part 1)

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By Oluwole Dada    This month, the world at large is celebrating Easter which signifies the death and resurrection of one of the greatest leaders that ever lived. As a commemoration of this season, I will be reflecting on the life and times of Jesus, x-ray it and draw out leadership principles for my readers. Amongst other things, Jesus was able...

Tinubu’s boldness, courage, reforms making people join APC – Oyo Central senatorial aspirant, AWA

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By Adeyinka Adeniran An aspirant for the Oyo Central Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ademola Wasiu Alli, fondly called AWA has said, the courage, boldness and various reforms been implemented by President Bola Tinubu are some of the key reasons many people are joining the party. Nothing that the various reforms are coming with degrees...

Ambassador Akinremi gets Olubadan appointment, as tributes rain at retirement reception

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By Adeyinka Adeniran   The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has appointed Ambassador Bolaji Akinremi as a member of his advisory council.   The diplomat is to serve as a member of the Olubadan Economic and Investment Committe, a body with a mandate to raise at least N25 billion to be invested in long lasting and profitable ventures that will yield profits...

2027: Oyo APC aspirant rolls out 20points agenda

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By Adeyinka Adeniran A leading governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Dr Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK) has unveiled his 20-Point people's agenda, which he described as a bold blueprint for a new Oyo. According to him, the state stands at a defining crossroads, with challenges visible in its schools, economy, security architecture, and...

Tinubu @ 74: Oyo APC aspirant pays tribute to Architect of Renewed Hope

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By Adeyinka Adeniran   A leading aspirant for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Adewale Kolapo Kareem (AKK) has paid flowing tribute to President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 74th birthday. The educationist who traced the political journey of the President from the dark political days to the seat of President of the country...

Oyo 2027: Ibarapa PDP elders, stakeholders endorse Ogundoyin as Oyo Speaker joins governorship race

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By Adeyinka Adeniran  Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibarapaland have openly endorsed the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, for the 2027 governorship race in the state. This position was made known during a well-attended PDP Ibarapaland Stakeholders’ Zonal meeting held in Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area at the weekend. The meeting,...