A trainee of the renowned KAP Film and Television Academy, one of Nigeria’s foremost creative training institutes founded by celebrated filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, has paid a courtesy visit to the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development to express appreciation for the government’s continuous support toward youth empowerment and creative industry development. It could be recalled that the Oyo State government through the State Ministry of Culture and Tourism sponsored talented youth to the Kap Film and Television Academy to harness the potential of the entertainment industry for the benefit of Oyo State’s youth and economy. During the visit, the trainee…
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By Fatai Adebola “It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do a little. Do what you can.” – Sydney Smith There are societies where progress is announced with banners, cameras, and speeches. And then there are those where change unfolds quietly, in the rhythm of human effort and the persistence of good intention. The latter often leave no immediate fanfare, yet their impact endures far longer, written not in headlines but in lives transformed. Every generation produces its share of dreamers, those who believe in the slow, deliberate power of building. They understand…
33 Local Government Youth Leaders Unite Virtually, Chart Path to Electoral Victory in Oyo State In a significant stride towards political mobilisation, youth leaders from all 33 local government areas of Oyo State convened virtually at the weekend for the inaugural meeting of the Amofin Beulah Adeoye Political Movement. The two-and-a-half-hour session, guided by State Youth Leader Aáre Azeez Sharafudeen Biafra and State Coordinator Hon. Aransi Wasiu, marked a pivotal moment in the movement’s grassroots engagement strategy. Opening the meeting, Aáre Biafra expressed gratitude to the youth leaders for their genuine commitment and underscored the importance of teamwork, discipline, and…
The Omololu Oluloyo Park at Airport Junction, Ibadan, is on the verge of becoming a landmark destination, further solidifying Governor Seyi Makinde’s commitment to boosting Oyo State’s creative industry. According to independent findings by Kazum Abiola, a member of GSM Advocates, the park is almost ready for commissioning, promising to transform the city’s cultural landscape. When completed, the park will undoubtedly become a hub for artistic expression, providing opportunities for local talent to shine and showcasing the state’s rich cultural heritage. This development is a testament to Governor Makinde’s vision for a thriving creative sector in Oyo State. The Omololu…
Against the backdrop of major defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in recent times, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the most important defection has not yet taken place. Makinde, in his bi-monthly newsletter issued on Thursday, said that while the defections of some PDP governors into the All Progressives Congress (APC) might have taken over national discourse, Nigerians should focus on when hunger and deprivation defect out of Nigeria, as it is only then that prosperity can return and their pride restored. According to the governor, Nigerians should pay attention to what truly matters and not…
In commemoration of this year’s World Food Day, the Ibadan North Local Government joined other local councils across Oyo State to celebrate agriculture and food security in grand style. The state-level event, organized by the Oyo State Government, took place at the House of Assembly Car Park, Secretariat, Ibadan, and featured impressive exhibitions of farm produce from all 33 local governments. Among the many displays, the Ibadan North Local Government farmers’ pavilion stood out for its vibrancy and diversity. Farmers from the council showcased a rich collection of agricultural produce, including yam, plantain, livestock, fish, chickens, fruits, vegetables, and several…
As the Asiwaju of Ona Ara Local Government and Bada Olubadan Designate, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi (JDS), celebrates his 57th birthday today, his teeming supporters across Oyo State and beyond have once again reaffirmed their unwavering loyalty and commitment to his vision for a better and more prosperous Oyo State. In a statement made available to newsmen, the Jubril Dotun Sanusi Support Group (JDSSG) proudly announced that within just a few hours of the birthday celebrations, over one million registered followers of the JDS Humanitarian Network have joined in commemorating the illustrious philanthropist, entrepreneur, and humanitarian per excellence. The group…
There are people whose lives quietly change the world, not through noise or spectacle, but through the deliberate, consistent act of believing in others. Jubril Dotun Sanusi belongs to that rare category. His story is not simply about success or wealth; it is about purpose, courage, and an unyielding belief that progress is only meaningful when shared. It is easy to speak of generosity when one has nothing at stake. It is harder when generosity demands trust, sacrifice, and discernment. Yet, that is precisely where Sanusi thrives. He does not help out of convenience; he helps out of conviction. He…
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that the state’s vision of unlocking prosperity, creating employment and boosting trade volume is well on course with the launch of the Oyo State African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) sub-national implementation strategy. The governor declared that the launch of the strategy would enhance the administration’s agenda for the sustainable development of the state. According to the governor, his administration became emboldened to engage in the agreement given the sheer size and population of the state and the huge investments it has made on infrastructure development, noting that the agreement would culminate into…
It’s Him or No One – The People Have Spoken. ( Comrade Williams Arowopoko ) In times like these, when every corner echoes with ambition and self-proclamation, when unqualified voices rise like restless waves claiming they’ve been called by “the people,” one truth stands unshaken — the people are truly calling only one man.They are not calling noise-makers.They are not calling pretenders.They are calling Engineer Jubril Dotun Sanusi (JDS). The voice of the people, they say, is the voice of God — and that voice has grown louder with every passing day.From the lips of the market woman to the…
