Author: Richard Thomas

The atmosphere was electrifying at the 2025 Annual Thanksgiving, Awards, and Empowerment Achievements Programme of the Impact Guild Ladies Organisation (IGLO), held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Senior Civil Service Club, Total Garden, Ibadan. The colourful ceremony, which attracted dignitaries and notable personalities from various sectors, featured a… Continue reading

The Child Protection Network (CPN), Oyo State Chapter, under the coordination of Dr. Rosemary Odigbo, and  in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, has released highlights of its 2025 child protection project.  The efforts of the Project Implementation Committee led by Monica Adogbeji, and all Child Protection Network Oyo State executives… Continue reading

Kajola-Jonku Community in the Iwo Road area of Lagelu Local Government, Oyo State, has publicly declared the total abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), marking a historic step towards safeguarding the health, dignity, and rights of girls and women. The landmark declaration was made during a well-attended programme held at… Continue reading

In a historic move aimed at safeguarding the health, dignity, and future of girls within his domain, the Baale of Akinfenwa Molunkan Community in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Alhaji AbduRahman Adegboyega Lawal (JP) has officially declared the total abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the community…. Continue reading

In a historic move aimed at safeguarding the health, dignity, and future of girls within his domain, the Baale of Akinfenwa Molunkan Community in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Alhaji AbduRahman Adegboyega Lawal (JP)  has officially declared the total abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the community…. Continue reading

In a historic move aimed at safeguarding the health, dignity, and future of girls within his domain, the Baale of Akinfenwa Molunkan Community in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Alhaji AbduRahman Adegboyega Lawal (JP)  has officially declared the total abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the community…. Continue reading

The Oyo State Deputy Coordinator of Child Protection Network and the Executive Director of Hope for Second Chance (HOSEC) Foundation  has been abducted. Mrs. Ibukunoluwa Otesile was kidnapped at about 8.00pm on Thursday, December 4th 2025 in front of her residence at the General Gas Area of Akobo, Ibadan, Oyo… Continue reading

The immediate past Bursar for Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology (OYSCATECH), Igboora and a forensic expert, Dr. Sarafa Agbogun  has applauded the Rector of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, Professor Akinola Akinlabi and the entire Management of the institution for the unprecedented Staff Development, Capacity… Continue reading

The Frontida Zois Initiative, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has intensified efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State with a comprehensive sensitisation and awareness programme held for residents of Lagelu Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State The event, held at Teacher hall, Lagelu… Continue reading

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Senator )  Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja ( Arusa1) was awarded  Honorary Degree  of Doctor of Science  Dsc  Public Administration (Honoris Causa) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Yoruba tradition and society in general  The disclosure was made through a press release… Continue reading