Oyo Assembly member dumps PDP for ADC
By Adeyinka Adeniran The member representing Ibadan NorthWest State Constituency at the Oyo State House of Assembly, Honorable Dawood Akanni Olalere, popularly known as D-Al-Ameen, has officially resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his resignation in a letter dated February 13, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of Ward 7, PDP, Ibadan North West Local Government,...
The courage to be wrong: Why great leaders embrace public mistakes
By Oluwole Dada In an era where authenticity is increasingly valued over polish, leaders who can admit mistakes publicly gain a significant competitive advantage. They build deeper trust with their teams, and customers. They create more innovative cultures and develop the resilience necessary to navigate an uncertain business environment. The courage to be wrong isn't about being wrong at all but...
Olivet Baptist School celebrates 59th Sports competition of unity, excellence
By Adeyinka Adeniran As part of its annual extra-curricular developmental activities, the management of the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, Nigeria, will organize its 59th Inter‑House Sports Competition on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The annual sporting event which is part of plans to foster unity and excellence among the students from various parts of the country will feature spirited competition among...
Ardo says push to remove Tinubu is about saving Nigeria, not Northern agenda
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Convener of the League of Northern Democrats and key promoter of the All-Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr. Umar Ardo, has dismissed claims that calls to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are driven by regional interests, insisting that the agitation is rooted in concerns over Nigeria’s future. Speaking on 'Frontline', a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu,...
Re-examine power rotation principle, lay emphasis on welfare, effective governance, national security, Yabagi urges Nigerians
By Adeyinka Adeniran Action Democratic Party (ADP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Sani Yabagi, has urged Nigerians to re-examine the clamour for power rotation principle, warning that it must not come at the expense of citizens’ welfare, national security, or effective governance. He made the call while speaking on 'Frontline', a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, which...
FG commits to transit from resource-based to knowledge-driven economy through chemical sciences
*As American Chemical Society holds symposium in Ibadan By Adeyinka Adeniran The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to transitioning the country from resource-based to knowledge-driven economy through the foundational power of chemical sciences. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingskey Udeh made the commitment on Monday while delivering an address at the opening ceremony of the 11th American Chemical...
The five quotients of modern leadership every leader must master
By Oluwole Dada Leaders are a combination of different kinds of intelligence with each having its distinct quotient. This is to navigate complexity, win support and deliver results. The daily work of leaders is balancing these quotients to deliver outcomes while building capability. This means scheduling time for thinking, creating rituals for human connection, codifying decision rules, enforcing delivery hygiene,...
Oyo@50: Adedibu family allegedly kicks against exclusion from awards, recognition
By Adeyinka Adeniran The family of the late Ibadan political strongman, Lamidi Adedibu have expressed their displeasure in what they described as the exclusion of the Garrison Commander from the list of individuals recognised and awarded as parts of events to celebrate the five decades of the creation of Oyo State. The Nation reports that, at an event whiched peaked the...
Police raid suspected drug dealer’s hideout, recovers suspected indian hemp, Canadian loud in Ibadan
By Adeyinka Adeniran The Oyo State Police Command has recovered and seized various quantities of suspected illicit drugs from a suspected criminal hideout in Ibadan. The Command said the seizure was made possible through credible intelligence provided by a strategic and progressive partner of the Command. A statement by the spokesman of the Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)...
NCC, NDPC sign MoU to advance data protection in Nigeria’s telecom sector
By Adeyinka Adeniran In response to the rapidly growing pace of digitization, the Nigerian Communications Commission and the Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the enforcement of data privacy and protection in the telecommunications industry. The MoU provides a structured framework for both organizations to formalize a shared commitment to advancing data protection...
