Opinion
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Exploiting Tragedy for Politics: Adedeji’s Distasteful Spin on Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s Burial
By James Bamgbose It is disturbing to see the All Progressives Congress (APC) continue to reduce the significant loss that the unfortunate passing of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja represents for Osun state and Nigeria in general due to its sickening politics. As much as one can understand the hopelessness of the APC in the […]
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Osun 2025 Budget: Knowing the reasons behind the numbers
By Sarafa Ibrahim On Wednesday, Governor Ademola Adeleke presented the 2025 budget estimates to the Osun State House of Assembly. The fiscal bill themed ‘Budget of Sustainable Growth and Transformation’ is totalled N390 billion, out of which N245 billion is earmarked for recurrent expenditure while N144 billion will service capital expenditure. Of the N245 billion […]
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How Governor Adeleke Is Steadying The Ship of Osun
By Olalekan. S. Badmus (Phoenix) So far, His Excellency, Governor Adeleke has kept faith with his promise in careful and considerable implementation of his administration’s 5 points agenda. With full priority given to workers’ welfare as the first line charge and catalyst for developmental agenda of the current administration, Governor Adeleke has not only fulfilled […]
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Nigeria at 64: PDP as the Path to Economic Recovery
By Shina Adewoye As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, it is a time for both celebration and deep reflection. Our journey since 1960 has been defined by our resilience, diversity, and vast potential. Yet, despite our rich resources and proud heritage, Nigeria continues to face significant challenges that undermine our development. While the country […]
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Investment Summit: Osun’s window to shared prosperity
By Sarafa Ibrahim In his book, “The Man Who Changed China”, Robert Lawrence Kuhn, provided a rare insight into how bold ideas are capable of powering sustainable development and prosperity for any society. Kuhn chronicles how Deng Xiaoping, the man famed for birthing a modern China, inspired the “great guidelines” that propelled the unprecedented development […]
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Efficient Leadership as a Panacea for Sustainable Development: The Governor Ademola Adeleke Example
By Olalekan Johnson In an era where economic hardships have led to the stalling of developmental projects across Nigeria, Osun State stands out as a shining example under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Despite the severe economic challenges that have constrained many state governments and federal agencies, Adeleke’s administration continues to push forward with […]
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#OsunInfraFocus: The verdict of experts
By Sarafa Ibrahim For sometime now, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state mumble about the infrastructure projects embarked upon by the Governor Ademola Adeleke administration in the state, pushing really hard to sell the impression that the projects fell short of standards. But when a technical team led by the President of […]
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Osun and the horrible side of a revisionist
By Sarafa Ibrahim Something struck me immediately after reading a piece authored by Mr. Ismail Omipidan, the media aide to a former Governor of Osun state, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola. It was the timeless warning of a Swedish born Nobel prize winner, Arne Tiselius that “we live in a world where unfortunately the distinction between true […]
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Adeleke: The Echoes from Vanguard’s Award
By Sarafa Ibrahim It was a recognition that not only echoes the reality of the infrastructural uplift that Osun state has seen under GovernorAdemola Adeleke to the local population, but also the national audience. Vanguard newspaper, a leading national newspaper, conferred the Personality Of The Year Award– Infrastructure on Governor Adeleke. The Eko Hotel, which […]
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The man Adeleke, his world and personality
By Sarafa Ibrahim Ademola Adeleke is a name that meant different thing to different people. And the reason for this is no other than politics. Since Ademola Adeleke’s debut in electoral contest in 2017, those who are opposed to him have done almost everything to adorn him a garb that does not in anyway reflect […]