Abiodun KOMOLAFE – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:46:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Abiodun KOMOLAFE – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 When ABUAD bows for BAO https://www.theinfostride.com/when-abuad-bows-for-bao/ https://www.theinfostride.com/when-abuad-bows-for-bao/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:46:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482073 “Building Legacies: Governance, Successor-generation and Continuity”, a lecture delivered by Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) at the 2026 Afe Babalola Distinguished Personality Lecture, last Tuesday, was thought-provoking, incisive and, unsurprisingly, received a standing ovation. The ovation, at the event held at the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), reflected the impact the offering made in extending [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/when-abuad-bows-for-bao/feed/ 0 Comrades, ‘Come-Raids’ and the Nigerian State by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/comrades-come-raids-and-the-nigerian-state-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/comrades-come-raids-and-the-nigerian-state-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:41:30 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482071 The current state of what passes for “activism” captures the dilemma and dysfunction of an underperforming post-colonial state. Nigeria once possessed a robust tradition of advocacy. This legacy is unambiguously illustrated by the November 18, 1949, Iva Valley massacre in Enugu, where miners were cut down simply for demanding labour conditions consistent with human dignity. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/comrades-come-raids-and-the-nigerian-state-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Oyebamiji, Adeleke and the ‘Strait of Osun’ by Adeniran Oyewale https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebamiji-adeleke-and-the-strait-of-osun-by-adeniran-oyewale/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebamiji-adeleke-and-the-strait-of-osun-by-adeniran-oyewale/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:57:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482007 In the rough-and-tumble world of Nigerian politics, things don’t just get complicated; they often turn into a complete circus, and they do so with alarming speed. As we gaze toward the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State, one particular, rather unsettling comparison keeps surfacing in the mind: the ‘Strait of Hormuz.’ In the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebamiji-adeleke-and-the-strait-of-osun-by-adeniran-oyewale/feed/ 0 Yoruba Nation: Prospects and Perils beyond 2031 (2) https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-nation-prospects-and-perils-beyond-2031-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-nation-prospects-and-perils-beyond-2031-2/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:30:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478474 In the words of Frantz Fanon: “Each generation must discover its mission, fulfil it or betray it, in relative opacity.” Let there be no doubt – and we say this to emphasise the gravity of the moment – Yorubas stand at a critical crossroads. Without being alarmist, it is make or break, now or never! [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-nation-prospects-and-perils-beyond-2031-2/feed/ 0 Yoruba Nation: Prospects and Perils beyond 2031 (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-nation-prospects-and-perils-beyond-2031-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-nation-prospects-and-perils-beyond-2031-1/#respond Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:13:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478470 Last week, the Ekiti State Chapter of the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) – a body I once served as pioneer Administrative Secretary – gathered in Ado-Ekiti for a colloquium marking former Governor Kayode Fayemi’s 61st birthday. Beyond the celebration, the event was a platform to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision and drum up support [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-nation-prospects-and-perils-beyond-2031-1/feed/ 0 Insecurity, Economic Fragility and The Poverty of Politics by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-economic-fragility-and-the-poverty-of-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-economic-fragility-and-the-poverty-of-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:56:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477584 The title captures the interwoven nature of economics and the social factors that shape our well-being. It is a reality that any lender or partner must weigh when assessing a nation’s true creditworthiness. This interrelationship must be laid bare; otherwise, what is fast becoming an intractable problem will never be solved with the systemic overhaul [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/insecurity-economic-fragility-and-the-poverty-of-politics-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 IBEDC: When Will This Pain Be Over? https://www.theinfostride.com/ibedc-when-will-this-pain-be-over/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ibedc-when-will-this-pain-be-over/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:52:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475684 The title of this commentary reflects a question asked wherever people gather – on buses, in bars, and at parties. Modern life revolves around the reliable provision of electricity, water and mass transit. Without power, the simple task of pumping water becomes nightmarish; relying on handheld pumps is a physically exhausting struggle. Dealing with our [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ibedc-when-will-this-pain-be-over/feed/ 0 Osun APC, Tinubu’s Hand and The Ides of March by Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-tinubus-hand-and-the-ides-of-march-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-tinubus-hand-and-the-ides-of-march-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:55:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=473463 Ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election, it is incontrovertible that a consensus candidate has been chosen for the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO). While Oyebamiji’s emergence signals a strong, focused start for the APC, it might be interpreted – or perhaps, misinterpreted – that the disqualification of seven [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-tinubus-hand-and-the-ides-of-march-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Oyebamiji: Beyond His Professional Resume by Ayo Ayoade https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebamiji-beyond-his-professional-resume-by-ayo-ayoade/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebamiji-beyond-his-professional-resume-by-ayo-ayoade/#respond Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:18:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467611 Simply put, leadership is about taking care of those in your charge. It is about guiding people with influence and embodying a set of virtues, not holding a position of power. In the same vein, a true leader’s appearance is defined by their inner qualities, such as integrity and wisdom. A leader must possess a [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebamiji-beyond-his-professional-resume-by-ayo-ayoade/feed/ 0 Prince Daniel Adeleke Ademiluyi’s 40th Memorial https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-daniel-adeleke-ademiluyis-40th-memorial/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-daniel-adeleke-ademiluyis-40th-memorial/#respond Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:46:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467605 On Saturday, September 20, 2025, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of Prince Daniel Adeleke Ademiluyi, who passed away at the age of 72. His transition was marked as a celebration of a life well-lived and a legacy of service to his community. Born on October 12, 1913, Ademiluyi’s life spanned a significant [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prince-daniel-adeleke-ademiluyis-40th-memorial/feed/ 0 Yoruba: From Ancestors To Architects by Abiodun Komolafe (2) https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-from-ancestors-to-architects-by-abiodun-komolafe-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-from-ancestors-to-architects-by-abiodun-komolafe-2/#respond Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:30:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467603 Uneven wealth distribution inevitably leads to social catastrophe. The discernible difference between population size and economic might highlights this issue. Norway and Switzerland, with populations of only five and seven million, are among the world’s wealthiest nations. This begs the question: Given its vast intellectual and human capital, why does a historically blessed and resourceful [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-from-ancestors-to-architects-by-abiodun-komolafe-2/feed/ 0 Oyebanji: Res ipsa loquitur! By Biodun Debanwi https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebanji-res-ipsa-loquitur-by-biodun-debanwi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebanji-res-ipsa-loquitur-by-biodun-debanwi/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:14:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467120 On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja. This event was far more than a formality; it was a collective endorsement of a leader whose performance has left [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebanji-res-ipsa-loquitur-by-biodun-debanwi/feed/ 0 Yoruba: From Ancestors To Architects by Abiodun Komolafe (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-from-ancestors-to-architects-by-abiodun-komolafe-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-from-ancestors-to-architects-by-abiodun-komolafe-1/#respond Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:03:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467114 The Yoruba-speaking people of Nigeria have been floundering, a state that, as is common in human societies, has led to transferred aggression. This isn’t a problem unique to the Yorubas; we need only recall how large segments of the German population misdirected their aggression towards Jews and other minorities, resulting in a worldwide catastrophe. We [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yoruba-from-ancestors-to-architects-by-abiodun-komolafe-1/feed/ 0 Of Bola Oyebamiji’s Guber Aspiration in Osun State https://www.theinfostride.com/of-bola-oyebamijis-guber-aspiration-in-osun-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/of-bola-oyebamijis-guber-aspiration-in-osun-state/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:41:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464556 REGARDING politics, service, and governance, virtually all corners of Osun State are already filled with activities forming a prelude to the 2026 gubernatorial election. In such situations, support is typically drummed up for preferred aspirants in various quarters. Similarly, those whose political style allows it will embark on ‘pull-him-down’ campaigns, aimed at dragging their opponents [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/of-bola-oyebamijis-guber-aspiration-in-osun-state/feed/ 0 Oyebanji: The Rally of Ekiti State https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebanji-the-rally-of-ekiti-state/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebanji-the-rally-of-ekiti-state/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:24:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464553 An interesting recent news item was the massive crowd that greeted Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) of Ekiti State’s declaration to run for a second term. A key element of the event was the governor’s endorsement across the dividing lines by members of other political parties, tendencies and factions. The key issue here is that, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oyebanji-the-rally-of-ekiti-state/feed/ 0 Still on Tinubu, Aregbesola and Oyetola [OPINION] https://www.theinfostride.com/still-on-tinubu-aregbesola-and-oyetola-opinion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/still-on-tinubu-aregbesola-and-oyetola-opinion/#respond Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:05:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464550 That I hesitated to write this piece is intentional. That I’ve decided to write it now is also deliberate. I’ll explain both reasons when the time is right. I have met Bola Ahmed Tinubu, now President of Nigeria, a few times, but one meeting that stands out was at Lagos City Hall in 2010. It [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/still-on-tinubu-aregbesola-and-oyetola-opinion/feed/ 0 Religion As A Tool For National Development (2) https://www.theinfostride.com/religion-as-a-tool-for-national-development-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/religion-as-a-tool-for-national-development-2/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:18:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464196 The influence of the Beveridge Report can be seen in various initiatives worldwide, including Nigeria’s Free Education Programme in Western Nigeria and agricultural programmes in Eastern Nigeria, as well as the adoption of minimum wage concepts. The list is very long and cannot be fully stated here! As a Christian, I believe salvation comes through [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/religion-as-a-tool-for-national-development-2/feed/ 0 Religion As A Tool For National Development (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/religion-as-a-tool-for-national-development-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/religion-as-a-tool-for-national-development-1/#respond Sun, 27 Jul 2025 19:49:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=464193 The primary focus of every known religion is to lead carnal-minded people to become spiritually minded. It is to enable mortals to rise from their lowest ebb to a transformative stage, where they can connect with the divine. This spiritual growth gives rise to morality and essential values, which in turn foster economic and national [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/religion-as-a-tool-for-national-development-1/feed/ 0 Osun APC Guber Ticket: Aspirants Emerge, Battle Lines Drawn https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-guber-ticket-aspirants-emerge-battle-lines-drawn/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-guber-ticket-aspirants-emerge-battle-lines-drawn/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:24:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=460713 With the 2026 Osun gubernatorial contest, slated for Saturday, August 8, 2026, it is not surprising that the jockeying to win the governorship ticket, especially for the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on. Of course, the incumbent governor will clinch the ticket of his party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). So, all eyes and interests [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-apc-guber-ticket-aspirants-emerge-battle-lines-drawn/feed/ 0 2027 Election: A Crossroads of Choice by Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-election-a-crossroads-of-choice-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-election-a-crossroads-of-choice-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:35:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405561 We are at midterm, which means that the next electoral cycle has already started. Unfortunately, governance will begin to slow as politicking and jockeying for advantage become more pronounced, distracting from the real work of administration and the quest to achieve sustainable development. The ruling party currently holds a significant advantage, facing an ill-defined and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2027-election-a-crossroads-of-choice-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Ekiti’s Next Leap by Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/ekitis-next-leap-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekitis-next-leap-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:24:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=405559 One of the off-cycle elections next year will take place in Ekiti State, where Governor Biodun Oyebanji will face reelection. As conventional wisdom widely acknowledges, Oyebanji has several strengths to leverage when campaigning begins, particularly his efforts to redirect the state’s political economy in a positive direction. Ekiti State has navigated the current economic transformation [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekitis-next-leap-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Tinubu and The Rhythm of Restructuring by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-and-the-rhythm-of-restructuring-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-and-the-rhythm-of-restructuring-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:59:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401789 President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement to unbundle the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, into six geo-political zones is an important landmark in Nigeria’s journey towards true federalism and regionalism, which lies not in the constitutional or institutional structure, but in the society itself. This move will go a long way in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-and-the-rhythm-of-restructuring-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Tax Reform Bills and The Economic Outlook for 2025 https://www.theinfostride.com/tax-reform-bills-and-the-economic-outlook-for-2025/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tax-reform-bills-and-the-economic-outlook-for-2025/#respond Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:20:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=402125 The Year 2024 has been flogged to death! With 2025 now underway, it’s clear that this year will be crucial for Nigeria and Nigerians. The government must develop a comprehensive framework to address the economic, social and political challenges ahead to ensure a game-changing year. To begin with, President Bola Tinubu should leverage his political [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tax-reform-bills-and-the-economic-outlook-for-2025/feed/ 0 Leadership Insights: 40 Minutes with Governor Oyebanji (2) https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-insights-40-minutes-with-governor-oyebanji-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-insights-40-minutes-with-governor-oyebanji-2/#respond Sun, 29 Dec 2024 16:56:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=399048 *Continued from last week Saturday. Legacy “I want to be remembered as a governor who always tells the truth. I won’t lie! My goal is to live in the hearts of the Ekiti people, and I believe the key to achieving this is by staying connected with them and implementing policies that positively impact their [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-insights-40-minutes-with-governor-oyebanji-2/feed/ 0 Leadership Insights: 40 Minutes with Governor Oyebanji (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-insights-40-minutes-with-governor-oyebanji-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-insights-40-minutes-with-governor-oyebanji-1/#respond Sat, 21 Dec 2024 15:38:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398460 I recently had the honour of visiting Ekiti State, where I embarked on a self-guided tour to explore the projects completed or underway by Governor Biodun Oyebanji. From the bustling streets of Ado-Ekiti to the quaint towns of Ikere-Ekiti, Ikole-Ekiti, and Oke Ako-Ekiti, Oyebanji’s transformative initiatives have inspired optimism among residents, who appreciate his people-first [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/leadership-insights-40-minutes-with-governor-oyebanji-1/feed/ 0 Media, Democracy and The Public Interest by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/media-democracy-and-the-public-interest-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/media-democracy-and-the-public-interest-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:33:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=395436 There has been another addition to President Bola Tinubu’s media team. The president has also restructured his media team in a bid to “enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery.” Thanks be to God! Well, we are not here to look into the costs and benefits of this new addition at a time when Nigerians [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/media-democracy-and-the-public-interest-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Owa Obokun of Ijesa Land: Heritage, Reality and Aspiration (3) https://www.theinfostride.com/owa-obokun-of-ijesa-land-heritage-reality-and-aspiration-3/ https://www.theinfostride.com/owa-obokun-of-ijesa-land-heritage-reality-and-aspiration-3/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:40:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394505 Yorubaland’s royal institutions face significant challenges, threatening their traditional significance. Across the region, from Akure to Ikire and from Ikorodu to Idiroko, once-revered thrones have devolved into a chaotic game of musical chairs. Nowhere is this more evident than in Oyo, where the protracted search for a new Alaafin has become a seemingly interminable saga. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/owa-obokun-of-ijesa-land-heritage-reality-and-aspiration-3/feed/ 0 Owa Obokun of Ijesa Land: Heritage, Reality and Aspiration (2) https://www.theinfostride.com/owa-obokun-of-ijesa-land-heritage-reality-and-aspiration-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/owa-obokun-of-ijesa-land-heritage-reality-and-aspiration-2/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2024 21:28:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394502 Ijesas are distinctive! They are known for their discerning nature and exceptional brilliance. Their rich history reveals fascinating connections. For the record, they are the masterminds behind Osomaalo, a pioneering business phenomenon in Africa. Ijesaland is credited with originating the iconic ‘Nwa Boy’ style, now a multibillion-dollar industry in Igboland. Ijesas are found to have [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/owa-obokun-of-ijesa-land-heritage-reality-and-aspiration-2/feed/ 0 Owa Obokun of Ijesa Land: Heritage, Reality and Aspiration (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/owa-obokun-of-ijesa-land-heritage-reality-and-aspiration-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/owa-obokun-of-ijesa-land-heritage-reality-and-aspiration-1/#respond Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:13:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=394497 The illustrious 42-year reign of Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the 40th Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, has come to a close. As we bid farewell to this venerable monarch, may his soul rest in peace, free from worldly burdens! May God comfort the people of Ijesaland and grant them solace during this difficult time! Oba [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/owa-obokun-of-ijesa-land-heritage-reality-and-aspiration-1/feed/ 0 Adegboyega Oyetola: Reflections on Leadership and Legacy https://www.theinfostride.com/adegboyega-oyetola-reflections-on-leadership-and-legacy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adegboyega-oyetola-reflections-on-leadership-and-legacy/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 07:47:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=390326 My first encounter with Adegboyega Oyetola, then Chief of Staff to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, occurred in 2014 during the buildup to the Osun governorship election, where Aregbesola sought reelection on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. Today, Oyetola serves as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. “And reckon (people) by the number of years, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adegboyega-oyetola-reflections-on-leadership-and-legacy/feed/ 0 Politics, Governance and The Value of Time by Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-governance-and-the-value-of-time-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-governance-and-the-value-of-time-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:02:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389809 Governance requires effective time management to thrive. Unfortunately, political systems often waste this precious resource, compromising citizens’ well-being and national prosperity. As a universal currency, time is equally distributed but unequally valued, with marginalized communities frequently bearing the brunt of temporal inefficiencies. At the politics-time intersection, power dynamics emerge, shaping lives through prioritization, policy and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/politics-governance-and-the-value-of-time-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Beyond The Barrel: The Tourism Imperative (2) https://www.theinfostride.com/beyond-the-barrel-the-tourism-imperative-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/beyond-the-barrel-the-tourism-imperative-2/#respond Sat, 14 Sep 2024 19:28:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=389806 According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism generates over $1 trillion in exports annually, creating millions of jobs and stimulating local economies. Be that as it may, it is important to note that Nigeria’s vast growth and development opportunities are being overlooked due to a lack of vision and self-centeredness on the part of its [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/beyond-the-barrel-the-tourism-imperative-2/feed/ 0 Beyond The Barrel: The Tourism Imperative (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/beyond-the-barrel-the-tourism-imperative-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/beyond-the-barrel-the-tourism-imperative-1/#respond Sun, 08 Sep 2024 21:03:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388722 Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even refined) petroleum exports exposes a cumulative effect of defective political economies and the complacency of the ruling elite “who have been trained as to how [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/beyond-the-barrel-the-tourism-imperative-1/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Naira Crude Revolution by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-naira-crude-revolution-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-naira-crude-revolution-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 19:59:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388687 Assuming no unforeseen circumstances, Dangote Refinery is expected to make its first delivery of refined premium motor spirit, PMS, to the Nigerian market by September 2024. The Federal Government has also announced that sales of crude oil to Dangote and other local refineries will begin on October 1, 2024. To address concerns about pump prices [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-naira-crude-revolution-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Elected Representatives: Servants or Masters? By Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/elected-representatives-servants-or-masters-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/elected-representatives-servants-or-masters-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 21:06:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387868 “Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child.” – Cicero, 46 B.C. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-43 BC), renowned statesman, lawyer, philosopher, poet and ‘the greatest forensic orator Rome ever produced’, was right! We have to go into the past to understand today! The present conundrum in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/elected-representatives-servants-or-masters-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Nigeria’s Forgotten Poor! By Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-forgotten-poor-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-forgotten-poor-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2024 20:20:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=387811 “I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens”. These were the words of President Bola Tinubu in a broadcast to the nation on the now-suspended #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-forgotten-poor-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Tinubu: Hope renewed? https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-hope-renewed/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-hope-renewed/#respond Sun, 11 Aug 2024 09:53:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=386776 Last Sunday, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation amid #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests, expressing sorrow over lost lives and urging peace. He defended his economic reforms, highlighted progress and unveiled initiatives for youth empowerment, housing and food security. Nevertheless, his address sparked a range of responses, and indeed, it received mixed reactions, with critics saying he didn’t [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-hope-renewed/feed/ 0 Akinyemi: Farewell To The Matriarch We Have Lost! https://www.theinfostride.com/akinyemi-farewell-to-the-matriarch-we-have-lost/ https://www.theinfostride.com/akinyemi-farewell-to-the-matriarch-we-have-lost/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:55:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385667 On Saturday, August 3, 2024, the funeral service for the late Mrs. Aderoju Janet Akinyemi will take place at the Cathedral Church of St. James the Great, Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State. The ceremony will be followed by the committal of her mortal remains to Mother Earth. We invite friends, family and loved ones to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/akinyemi-farewell-to-the-matriarch-we-have-lost/feed/ 0 Endorsements and the Power-Brokers (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/endorsements-and-the-power-brokers-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/endorsements-and-the-power-brokers-1/#respond Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:43:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=385665 The trend of endorsing governors for a second term has gained significant momentum. This trend is particularly noteworthy in the context of Nigeria’s political landscape, where endorsements can make or break a candidate’s chances of winning. In various states, governors have received endorsements from diverse groups and individuals. For instance, Governor Peter Mba of Enugu [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/endorsements-and-the-power-brokers-1/feed/ 0 The Political Traditions of Our Fathers by Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/the-political-traditions-of-our-fathers-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-political-traditions-of-our-fathers-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sat, 13 Jul 2024 18:53:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=383303 Right now, the Yorubas must have to build a leadership that honours their legacy. Again, remember the treaty that ended the Kiriji War, which sparked a rebirth in learning and progressive thinking! This led to a thirst for education, resulting in an explosion of investments in community scholarships, sponsoring individuals to pursue higher education and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-political-traditions-of-our-fathers-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Powerless: Nigeria’s Unending Struggle with Electricity https://www.theinfostride.com/powerless-nigerias-unending-struggle-with-electricity/ https://www.theinfostride.com/powerless-nigerias-unending-struggle-with-electricity/#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 08:29:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382778 Available records show that the first public electricity generation took place at Pearl Street Station in New York in 1882 and that electricity generation in Nigeria began in Lagos in 1886. Therefore, one can safely say that this year marks the 142nd anniversary of commercial electricity globally. It also means that all this talk about [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/powerless-nigerias-unending-struggle-with-electricity/feed/ 0 FIRS: The Picture Is Here by Abiodun Komolafe https://www.theinfostride.com/firs-the-picture-is-here-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/firs-the-picture-is-here-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:55:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=382367 We are in a time of pronounced change of thinking in a positive direction in Nigeria after decades of misadventures. To support this change, we must focus on the key policies and drivers of reform to assist them in their endeavours. A crucial aspect of this transformation is transitioning from a consumption-based economy to one [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/firs-the-picture-is-here-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Ekiti, Osun: Getting The Battle Lines Drawn by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-osun-getting-the-battle-lines-drawn-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-osun-getting-the-battle-lines-drawn-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 20:54:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380161 Barring unforeseen circumstances, the 2026 Ekiti and Osun governorship elections are less than 27 and 28 months respectively. In Osun State, it is believed in the All Progressives Congress (APC) family circle that former Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s tendency worked for the then Candidate, now Governor Ademola Adeleke and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-osun-getting-the-battle-lines-drawn-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Kano Emirate and The Irony of Innocence by Abiodun KOMOLAFE https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-emirate-and-the-irony-of-innocence-by-abiodun-komolafe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-emirate-and-the-irony-of-innocence-by-abiodun-komolafe/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:34:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379849 There is a ticking time bomb in Kano and President Bola Tinubu has to move in quickly in a statesmanlike way to diffuse it. f centuries of upholding the tradition have brought peace to the ancient city just as we have in Ibadan, why uproot hundreds of years of history? Of course, that’s why Abdullahi [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-emirate-and-the-irony-of-innocence-by-abiodun-komolafe/feed/ 0 Democracy, Governance and Credible Elections (2) https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-governance-and-credible-elections-2/ https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-governance-and-credible-elections-2/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 22:17:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=379363 Let’s come to the issues of recruitment and selection. All over the world, leadership is what changes history. Think of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917, led by leftist revolutionary Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, aka, Vladimir Lenin, and come to terms with the fact that followership is just extras in a movie! Or, was it ‘the people’ [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-governance-and-credible-elections-2/feed/ 0 Democracy, Governance and Credible Elections (1) https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-governance-and-credible-elections-1/ https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-governance-and-credible-elections-1/#respond Sun, 19 May 2024 21:57:28 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378415 There is a problem with the institutional framework in which the Nigerian state as presently constituted is based. To have democracy, good governance and credible elections, there must be institutional reforms and great accountability in government. The three are interwoven, only that we tend to think that democracy is all about elections. In any case, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/democracy-governance-and-credible-elections-1/feed/ 0 NIMASA: Tasks and Expectations from Mobereola https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-tasks-and-expectations-from-mobereola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-tasks-and-expectations-from-mobereola/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 21:07:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=378171 The trajectory of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has always been in the news for negative reasons. For instance, among its past Directors-General, we have those who have faced corruption charges in the law courts. But the new helmsman, Anthony Ekundayo Mobereola, has a high reputation for integrity, performance, and delivery on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nimasa-tasks-and-expectations-from-mobereola/feed/ 0 Education: Southwest Nigeria has lost Its Edge! https://www.theinfostride.com/education-southwest-nigeria-has-lost-its-edge/ https://www.theinfostride.com/education-southwest-nigeria-has-lost-its-edge/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 18:54:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=377247 The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE), is the focus of this piece. In the said publication, ‘Lagos State, which hosts many private schools and is home to virtually all Nigerians, is in the 6th position. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/education-southwest-nigeria-has-lost-its-edge/feed/ 0 Bobrisky and Tax Reforms in Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/bobrisky-and-tax-reforms-in-nigeria/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bobrisky-and-tax-reforms-in-nigeria/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:52:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376797 The charade of Nigeria is never-ending! Only recently, one of Nigeria’s best-known cross-dressers, Idris Okuneye, alias Bobrisky, was arrested on charges of abusing banknotes. He was later convicted and sentenced to six months in prison. Not long after, popular socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, was also arrested for alleged naira abuse and he’s [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bobrisky-and-tax-reforms-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 Ekiti As An Amazing Story by Funmilola Olarewaju https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-as-an-amazing-story-by-funmilola-olarewaju/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ekiti-as-an-amazing-story-by-funmilola-olarewaju/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:34:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=376556 In the past few days, videos of market women leaders, aka Iyalojas, in Ekiti State moderating the prices of goods in the markets within their jurisdictions have been trending. According to reliable information, the genesis of the viral video was a call made by the First Lady of Ekiti State, Olayemi Oyebanji appealing to the [...]

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