In Oyo, a governor’s dream meets a nation’s pain

In Oyo, a governor’s dream meets a nation’s pain

By Mohammed Aina Last Saturday was supposed to be a day of triumph for Governor Seyi Makinde. The hall in Ibadan was filled with party colours and political symbolism. Delegates rose to their feet. A new political movement announced itself. The Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM) handed its presidential flag to the governor of Oyo State […]
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2027: Makinde launches presidential bid on APM platform

2027: Makinde launches presidential bid on APM platform

The political journey to wards the 2027 presidential election gathered momentum on Saturday as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, formally accepted his nomination as the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), pledging to rebuild Nigeria through practical reforms, transparent governance and people-centred leadership.

From insecurity to renewal: Mutfwang’s three years of focused leadership

From insecurity to renewal: Mutfwang’s three years of focused leadership

Three years after taking the oath of office as Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s anniversary address presents the picture of a leader who understands the weight of his mandate and has shown courage, focus and capacity in steering Plateau through one of its most difficult seasons. His speech was not a mere […]

More investment needed in creative, arts industry, says Air Force Music Director

More investment needed in creative, arts industry, says Air Force Music Director

By Peter Oyedele ABUJA — The Director of Music, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Oludare Ayanbode, has called on the Federal Government to invest more in the creative and arts industry, saying the sector holds enormous potential for economic growth and youth development. Ayanbode made the call at the 8th edition of the Abuja National […]

Ratifying ‘monkey-counting’ party primaries? By Tonnie Iredia

Ratifying ‘monkey-counting’ party primaries? By Tonnie Iredia

During the military government led by President Ibrahim Babangida, one citizen, Professor Jerry Gana stood out eloquently while canvassing the expedience of value re-orientation of every Nigerian. We all remember Gana’s sermon: If you are a cleaner, you clean well; if you are a teacher, you teach well etc urging everyone to be diligent in […]