By Olawale Aremu, A Member of GSM Advocates Nigeria has had rulers since the return of the people’s government in 1999. Nigeria’s political history since the return of democracy has been marked by significant milestones and challenges. Who are these rulers and what have they achieved for the country? Presidents of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: Olusegun Obasanjo (1999-2007) tried to restore democracy and initiated economic reforms, implemented the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) to reduce poverty and stimulate economic growth, played a key role in regional and international diplomacy, serving as Chair of the African Union and the Commonwealth…
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By Amofin Beulah Adeoye The Courage of Conviction The path to industrialisation is paved with more than just policy documents; it requires a convergence of vision, stability, and execution. The triumvirate of Tinubu, Ladoja, and Makinde represent the three critical pillars of this process. Their shared background in the high-stakes, project-driven world of oil and gas is not incidental—it’s foundational. They understand scale, infrastructure, and the language of capital. Today, I choose to examine one portrait in destiny’s Hall of Fame, a Nigerian mosaic of power, resilience, and rule of law. In the quiet contemplation that travel often affords, a…
In a move signaling collaborative progress and strategic partnership, Oluwatimileyin Alex, the newly elected Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), on Thursday paid a courtesy/ Thank-you visit to the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Adebowale Adebayo Falana. The delegation ably led by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Interfaith matters, Reverend Femi Ibikunle, and former Chairman of NYCN Oyo State chapter, Bukola Olatunji, aimed to express gratitude for the support received during his election and to foster stronger ties between the youth council and state youth development…
Nearly a week after the first wide-bodied aircraft landed at the upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Alakia, Ibadan, Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his government will do more to attract investors into the state. He stated that the upgrading of the airport has rewritten its 43-year-old history, but his government will not stop just yet, as its vision is to make the facility welcoming to investors, who would come into the state and always wish to come back. The governor, who spoke on Wednesday, at The Jagz Hospitality Conference, held in commemoration of the first anniversary of…
The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has joined family, friends, political associates, and well-wishers in celebrating a remarkable leader and federal lawmaker, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, popularly known as OdidiOmo, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. In his heartfelt message made available through his head of media, Hon. Olufade described Rep. Olajide as an outstanding representative of the people, a grassroots politician, and a patriotic Nigerian whose leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to service continue to inspire many within and outside Oyo State. “Hon. Stanley Olajide is a shining light and a pride…
The birthday celebration of Hon. Abiodun Awoleye, a two term former federal lawmaker and respected political figure in Oyo State, turned into a convergence of goodwill messages, political reflections, and prayers on Wednesday, with leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) describing him as a humble politician and dependable grassroots mobilizer. Speaking during the event held at his Bashorun residence, in Ibadan on October 1, Nigeria’s Independence Day anniversary celebration, Hon. Awoleye expressed absolute confidence in the leadership qualities of Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. He stressed that the governor has the capacity to restructure the PDP at…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye, the founder of the Beulah Adeoye Foundation has joined Oke-Ogun sons and daughters, jurists and eminent Nigerians to celebrate Barr Ahmed Adeniyi Raji, SAN on the occasion of his birthday. Amofin Adeoye in his congratulatory message to the celebrant described Barr Raji as an icon of excellence, leading and guiding light in the law profession who has mentored generations of brilliant lawyers. He described Barr Raji’s remarkable journey from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where he graduated and called to Nigerian Legal Bar at the Nigerian Law School, Lagos in 1988 as nothing short of brilliance, hard work…
Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Adebowale Falana, has called on the newly-elected executive members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, to enhance the image of the youth organisation and ensure transparency in their leadership of the council. Prince Falana made this call on Tuesday, during the 2025 State Elective Congress of the council held at the Western Hall, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, to elect new executive of the NYCN, Oyo State chapter.Speaking on the theme of the event “Local Youth Action for the SDGs and Beyond,” Falana emphasised that the new executive…
As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Day, the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has called on the youth of Oyo State to renew their hope and strengthen their resolve to contribute to the building of a greater, united, and more prosperous Nigeria. In a statement released and made available to newsmen by the Head of Media Unit to the Chairman, Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Adebowale Falana emphasized the pivotal role of young people in shaping the nation’s future. He urged the youth not to be discouraged by present socio-economic challenges but to channel…
…“Building Strong Minds and Strong Bodies for the Future” The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Ona Ara Local Government Chapter, has commended the visionary initiative of the Asiwaju of Ona Ara, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, for establishing the Ilaji Movement and Running School and for extending its benefits to private school students across the council area. Speaking on behalf of the association, the Chairman of NAPPS Ona Ara, Dom. Olasunkanmi Oluseun Able, expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity granted to their members to access the world-class facilities at Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort, where the Movement -…
