Author: Richard Thomas

The Oyo State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining peace and ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the state, particularly in light of the upcoming Founders’ Day celebration of the Neo-Black Movement of Africa, also known as the Black Axe cult, scheduled for July 7…. Continue reading

The Aare Musulumi of Adamasingba and Environs in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital, Aare Dr Raymond Adeyinka Adewale has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin (1) on the occasion of his 90th birthday.  Aare (Dr) Adewale, Chairman, Aryfad Travels and… Continue reading

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) based in Oyo State, Oakonsult Disabilities Outreach, has called on the media, philanthropists, and well-meaning Nigerians to support its ambitious plans to establish a state-of-the-art care facility for children with special needs. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit to the management of Nigerian Tribune… Continue reading

The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has solicited the support of the People’s Republic of China in advancing the digital transformation of legislative institutions across Nigerian states. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin made this call today during a courtesy visit to the Chinese Ambassador… Continue reading

In a renewed push to improve the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in Oyo State, a lawmaker representing Ibadan North I State Constituency, I’m the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide, has moved a motion seeking  to amend the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Response Agency… Continue reading

The Olowu of Kuta Kingdom, Ọba Adekunle Makama Oyelude, has emphasized the need for unity among traditional rulers in Nigeria, noting that disunity within the traditional institution undermines efforts to promote culture and heritage. Ọba Oyelude made this call on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, while receiving the leadership of Ọmọ… Continue reading

Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has convicted two social media influencers, Bukola Arike Rufai and Abdulateef Ayinde Jimoh for abusing Naira notes. The convicts were prosecuted on a joint one-count charge that bordered on currency mutilation by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of… Continue reading

The Oyo State House of Assembly has directed its Standing Committee on Basic Education to investigate the procedure and method adopted in promoting students across the public secondary and primary schools in Oyo State.  The directive followed  a motion moved by All Progressive Congress (APC), lawmaker representing Kajola State Contituency, … Continue reading

A former President of the Senate, Dr. David Mark, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). It will be  recalled that Mark was announced late Tuesday as the Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, which is being primed as the vehicle for the opposition elements to unseat… Continue reading

In a continued push to strengthen legislative governance and accelerate constitutional reforms across Nigeria, the Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, today paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman… Continue reading