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The Ayo Karim Phenomenon (how the Costain boss becomes the toast of other APC contenders)

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Costain boss, Ayo Karim now has a rising profile when we talk about the present situation of Oyo state politics.

The ex-British soldier, one of the top contenders for the APC ticket to contest for governorship in 2019 had overnight become the darling of all other contenders.

Pundits have scored him high and in the political order, he has jumped from the rear to the front where his name now comes up in political topics and debates around the state.

Those in the know claimed the 48 year old man has an ace up his sleeve.

A source divulged to papermacheonline that ‘Ayo Ni O’ as he is fondly called is the only prominent APC contender that has not obtained the governorship form.

This move, coupled with his calmness during the meeting between Governor Ajimobi and all APC contenders has raised some questions to the game the young man is playing.

While many believed Karim is in communication with the Governor and is following instructions others think the Costain boss is only playing his cards and following a mode of operation, all the same, he keeps people guessing as to WHAT he knows, WHY he hasn’t collected his form and WHAT his plans are.

With the likes of other strong contenders like Joseph Tegbe who is best regarded as the First Lady, Mrs Florence Ajimobi’s choice, Bayo Adelabu, Niyi Akintola, Soji Eniade and many others Ayo Karim has played his politics to relevance.

A source within the APC squealed to papermacheonline that people believed Karim has the ears of Governor Abiola Ajimobi and a lot of other contenders are reaching out to him, firstly to know his plans and secondly promising him this and that if he can put in a word of favour for them with the Governor.

Among the contestants that reached out to Karim is a legal luminary, a corporate topshot and also a moneybag who hoped working with the young man can lift their chances.

The news that Governor Ajimobi had secretly purchased a form and willing to give a candidate of his choice had intensified the suspense, suspicion and game plans of all the APC contenders in the state.

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Tunde Ednut Earns $5,000 Per Day! -Report

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“Tunde Ednut earns $5,000 average per day, ISWIS made approx $200,000 from live events in one month” — Chude Jideonwo unveils creator economy data at Digital Creator Africa Summit
At the inaugural Digital Creator Africa Summit, media entrepreneur and #WithChude host Chude Jideonwo unveiled new data positioning the Nigerian creator economy as one of the most commercially powerful industries on the continent.
Highlighting explosive growth and overlooked business models, Jideonwo revealed that:
 • Tunde Ednut, the former musician turned Instagram media mogul, is estimated to earn over $5,000 a day through his platform — with a business model based on affiliate promotion, Instagram advertising, and music amplification.
 • The hit podcast “I Said What I Said” (ISWIS) reportedly made approximately $200,000 in gross revenue from live events alone in a single month, drawing thousands of fans across there US, the UK and Canada.
 • “What these numbers show,” Jideonwo said, “is that creators are no longer just influencers — they are media companies, and increasingly, nation-builders.”
The summit, held in Lagos and attended by creators, investors, and media leaders, was designed to shift the conversation from virality to value — reframing content creation as infrastructure, not just entertainment.
As part of his address, Jideonwo announced his $500,000 personal commitment to the FourthMainland Creator Fund — a catalytic investment vehicle to back high-potential African creators with funding, IP support, and platform distribution.
“We’re building the Mavin Records of storytelling,” he said. “Not just with fame, but with financial tools, ownership, and a full studio system that lets creators scale across the continent and diaspora.”
The Creator Fund is part of the broader FourthMainland ecosystem, a creator commerce platform set to launch in 2026. The platform will offer monetization tools, subscription infrastructure, and joint-IP models built around African content — positioning it as the first at-scale infrastructure for the continent’s growing $100B creator economy.
Jideonwo, whose ventures include Joy, Inc., #WithChude, and YNaija, closed with a call to funders and policymakers:
“If music had Mavin Records and tech had CcHub, then creators now have their studio systems — their Mavins — and they’re building billion-dollar value chains without waiting for permission.”
The keynote, titled “Overtaking is Allowed,” argued that Africa’s most important civic and cultural shifts today are being led by independent creators, and that media-tech infrastructure for creators is now one of the biggest opportunities for economic growth across the continent.
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What Ibadan Socialite, Fijabi’s Leak Audio Has Done To Minister Adelabu’s Guber Ambition

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July 1, 2025

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A recent viral moment has unexpectedly stirred the political waters for Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu’s 2027 gubernatorial bid in Oyo State. Here’s how it unfolded—and the fallout that followed:

An audio featuring Ibadan socialite, Chief Akinade Fijabi and an unidentified young man surfaced online.

In the audio, Fijabi, an Ibadan high Chief and singer, Wasiu Ayinde’s closest ally bared his thoughts on political bearings in Oyo State and centred it round the Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu.

The audio quickly gained traction, sparking laughter and debate across social media platforms in Oyo and beyond.

The audio briefly overshadowed Adelabu’s image and critics seized the moment to question his ability, business sense and highlight potential vulnerabilities in managing grassroots affairs.

Even before the audio, Adelabu’s return to APC and flirtation with a 2027 run had unsettled internal party dynamics. The audio gave fuel to factions already uneasy about his rapid elevation and perceived attempt at imposition.

APC hardliners and youth groups, who’ve openly criticized the party’s handling of aspirants like Adelabu, echoed that the viral moment underscores deeper frustration about favoritism .

Adelabu’s allies are downplaying the audio, arguing that public interactions reflect openness and a grassroots presence and qualities essential for statewide appeal. They’ve also pointed to his achievements, including boosting national grid capacity, as evidence of credible leadership .

Fijabi in the audio also shed some lights based on what he termed ‘reliable information’ on Governor Makinde’s Presidential ambition, claiming it was a plot to collapse the PDP in Oyo State for President Tinubu with an agreement that the Governor would be granted the request to install a successor.

The clip audio shifted part of the conversation from Adelabu’s technocratic record to his public persona. Analysts say managing optics now matters more than ever for his brand.

 

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Ajimobi’s Eldest Child, Bisola Dies In The UK

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Late Governor Ajimobi’s first child, Bisola is dead!

 

News filtered in early Thursday, March 27, 2025 that Bisola,42 died after a brief illness in the United Kingdom.

 

The late woman before her death was the special adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu.

 

Married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi, their marriage is blessed with three children.

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