Category: Opinions

In every thriving society, taxation remains the lifeblood of sustainable development. For residents and business owners in Obafemi-Owode Local Government, timely payment of taxes is increasingly being emphasized as the key driver of visible transformation and meaningful grassroots progress. Under the current administration led by Executive Chairman, Ogunsola Lanrewaju Adesina, the local government has continued…

By: Bashorun Oladapo Sofowora  In 2023, when His Excellency, Governor Dauda Lawal, ascended to the governorship of Zamfara State against considerable odds, he brought with him a wealth of experience as a seasoned banker in the financial and banking sector. His emergence as governor proved timely, as his mandate was to revitalize a state that…

On Sunday, December 7th, the House of Oduduwa witnessed a truly momentous occasion as His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, celebrated the remarkable 10th anniversary of his coronation. This significant milestone was marked by an extravagant display of cultural richness and tradition, bringing together a host of esteemed personalities, including the First Lady…

Recent reports, including the UK Country Policy and Information Report for 2025, classifying Zamfara State as one grappling with significant governance and security challenges. While it is critical to acknowledge the genuine security concerns that have plagued the region for years, Labeling Zamfara as one of the “worst governed” states represents a mischaracterization that fails…

Femi Philips In the ever-evolving landscape of Ekiti politics, one individual seems to be stuck in the past. Kayode Ojo, a name that was once whispered in political circles, now appears to be struggling to find relevance. His recent antics have raised eyebrows, with many questioning the sincerity of his intentions. Ojo’s decision to criticize…

By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo  As the sun rises on August 16, 2025, the buzz of anticipation fills the air in Remo Federal Constituency, nestled in the heart of Ogun State, Nigeria. Local political fervor is palpable as residents prepare for a pivotal bye-election to fill the seat left vacant by the late Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga. …

By Solanke Ayomideji Taiwo  In an exciting development poised to reshape the economic landscape of Ogun State and beyond, Governor Dapo Abiodun recently announced the allocation of 130 hectares of land for the construction of the Ijebu-Ode Inland Dry Port along the Epe/Mojoda expressway. This initiative, following federal government approval and aligned with the recent…

By Lanre Olaleye By nature, humans are ambitious beings. But pursuing inordinate ambitions with a serial episode of outright lies and greed say a lot about the extent of one’s desperation. This is the lot of the Lawrence Olufemi Ogunsanya Family of Ilawo, Abeokuta whose fruitless desperation for the Orile Ilawo stool has revealed an…

By Toby Prince It is not every day that a nation finds itself blessed with a technocrat whose commitment to due process, institutional reform, transparency, and administrative sanity resonates perfectly with the revered ethos of nation-building. Engineer Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), is leading a seismic regulatory renaissance…

By Afolabi Adetutu  In the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Renewed Hope Agenda is fast evolving from a mere campaign slogan to a policy thrust that’s redefining the very architecture of governance, and largely reflected in Nigeria’s budgetary planning and execution. At the heart of this transformation is Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu—the Honourable…