Author: Richard Thomas

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) has admonished Ibadan Egungun (Masquerades) and their guardians (Atokun) to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner during this year’s Egungun Festival to avoid any form of violence. The warning is contained in the Palace… Continue reading

Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, will witness a grand spiritual and celebratory gathering from Thursday, June 26 to Sunday, June 29, 2025, as eminent personalities from across Nigeria and beyond converge to honour the General Overseer of Gethsemane Prayer Ministries International, Eleyele, Ibadan,  Reverend Dr. Moses Aransiola and his… Continue reading

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Ọba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has emphasized the significance of headgear in Yoruba culture, describing it as a central symbol of identity, dignity, and royalty. He made this assertion during a courtesy visit by the leadership of Ọmọ Yorùbá Àtàtà Socio-cultural Initiative (ỌYÀSI) to his palace in… Continue reading

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has declared that the 10th Assembly has firmly established itself as a dynamic and people-focused institution.  Addressing a distinguished audience which included Governor Seyi Makinde during the 2nd Anniversary celebration of the 10th Oyo State House of… Continue reading

Philanthropists and wealthy Nigerians have been urged to extend support to the less privileged in society as a way of promoting their well-being and creating a more inclusive community. This appeal was made by the Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Charity Organization, Lady Kemi Ogunsola, during the celebration of her… Continue reading

  Convener of the Society for Journalism Enhancement Initiatives (S4JEI), Dr. Gbemiga Bamidele has congratulated the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mallam Alhassan Yahya on the  celebration of the union’s 70th anniversary. While describing the Platinum Jubilee as a “remarkable milestone,” Dr. Bamidele commended the resilience and… Continue reading

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)  has strongly condemned the recent killings in Benue State, allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, NNPP expressed dismay over the recurring nature of the killings which, it said, was traumatic and debases humanity…. Continue reading

The family of the late Chief Adeseun Ayisa Ogundoyin, a revered philanthropist, educationist, and humanist held a solemn remembrance prayer session to mark 34 years since his passing in 1991 at the age of 52 The event, held at the family vault in Adetoro Estate, Sango, Eruwa, brought together his… Continue reading

The Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has reiterated the need for a national security overhaul, emphasizing that the current centralized policing structure has become overstretched and ineffective.  Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin made this call at a Legislative Dialogue on Nigeria’s Security… Continue reading

The Child Protection Network (CPN), Oyo State chapter, in collaboration with child rights advocates, has called on parents, policymakers, teachers, traditional leaders, donors, and civil society actors to renew their commitment to the wellbeing and education of every African child, regardless of background or circumstance. This call was made by… Continue reading