You know what shook me when I was Muslim?
The story of Hosea. God tells a prophet to marry a woman He knows will betray him.
She does. She runs to other men. She ends up enslaved, sold, used up, worthless to the world.
And God tells Hosea to go BUY HER BACK.
To pay money for his own wife who cheated on him, and love her again. Hosea 3.
I thought it was the most humiliating command in the Bible. Why would any man do that?
Then I realized I was the wife.
I gave my heart to everything but God. I chased other masters. I sold myself cheap. I made myself worthless.
And God looked at me, the betrayer, and didn’t say “you’re not worth it.”
He said, “Name the price. I’m buying her back.”
That’s the Gospel. God doesn’t wait for the unfaithful to come crawling back clean.
He pays to redeem them while they’re still dirty.
Islam told me to make myself worthy of God.
Hosea showed me a God who pays to redeem the unworthy.
The cross was Him naming the price.
Praise the Lord.
Today, as we mark Children's Day, our thoughts and prayers remain with our children who were kidnapped in Oriire LGA. The OYSG, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, is deploying every legitimate resource toward the safe rescue of our children and their teachers.
As preparations continue for ITSOyo State 2026, conversations are already underway across the tourism and creative ecosystem.
This phase is about alignment and long-term outcomes. Would you like to be part of the summit?
As we celebrate Oyo State at 50, we invite every son and daughter of Oyo State to join the celebration.
Get your personalised Oyo State @ 50 profile frame and let the world know you're proudly part of this milestone.
Visit: https://t.co/JFSanyK7NS
Choose your zone, upload your photo, and share with #IAmOyoState #OyoStateAt50
Let us celebrate together.
The weekend is here! Where do you plan to explore this weekend in Oyo State? Comment “IDEAS” if you do not know where to explore and we will share a list of attractions with you.
Throwback to that moment when Oyo State residents made us proud by singing the Oyo State Anthem. Do you know this anthem from the beginning to the end?
Character is indeed beauty. True beauty isn't in what you wear or what you own, it's in how you treat people and the values you uphold. This year, let your character shine brighter than anything else.
Your visit to Oyo State is incomplete without trying out the famous authentic Abula. Residents of Oyo State, share your top amala spots for our tourists to take note.
Celebrate the festive season in the heart of culture!
Oyo State welcomes you with open arms and unmatched hospitality.
Reconnect with family, explore historic sites, and enjoy the authentic celebrations that make this season special.
Are you already vibing this December?
Highlights from the Legendary December Christmas Light Up by Maltina, Nigerian Breweries on 4 December 2025. Watch.
#VibingDecember continues in Oyo State. Don’t miss out!
Morning waste is office, school and home rush.
Evening waste is markets, food vendors and traffic snacks.
Cities are like living organisms… they have patterns.
Oyo State is hosting the smoothest, slickest celebration of the year: Carnivals, Concerts, Cruises, and Culture! Don't miss Vibing December next month!
#VibingDecember
Yesterday, 17 November 2025, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun held a press conference with organisers of various events for Vibing December 2025. Here is the event line up for the festive season:
- Legendary December by the Nigeria Breweries Plc
- Amaland Business Hangout
#VibingDecember