Author: Richard Thomas

The ancient city of Ibadan, capital of Oyo State, is aglow with pride and festivity as it celebrates the historic coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Among the eminent voices rejoicing at this landmark occasion is business magnate and statesman, Ambassador… Continue reading

IBADAN is great in many ways. Remarkable feats and uncommon achievements mark its 200-year history. In the annals of time, the great city has recorded many firsts and continues to set the pace for others to follow. And with its unrelenting quest for distinction framed by its unique socio-cultural and… Continue reading

Without controversy, one man for one woman and that for life, has been the divine pattern for marriage from before the advent of sin in the Garden of Eden.  Moses says so, Christ says so, and Paul says so; all citing Gen.2 as their irrefutable basis. Paul re-echoes this as… Continue reading

The Iya Oba of Isin Land, Chief (Mrs) Olayinka Latinwo has extended her heartfelt felicitations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, ahead of his historic coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. In her goodwill message, the Iya Oba described the emergence of Senator Rashidi Ladoja as a… Continue reading

The Aare Musulumi of Adamasingba and Environs in Ibadan the Oyo State Capital, Aare (Dr) Raymond Adeyinka Adewale has  extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Senator) Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja ahead his historic coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land. Aare (Dr) Adewale described the ascension of… Continue reading

A Yoruba Initiative, (Igbimo Akorede), a non political, non religious, socio- cultural body has said it will actively engage legislators, opinion leaders, and civil society to push for urgent restructuring of the Nigerian federation, to ensue  true federalism that allows regions to control resources, security, and development priorities. This was… Continue reading

To kick off the 2025/2026 Rotary year and reaffirm their commitment to community service, the Rotary Club of Olambe in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Iju-Ishaga organized a maternal and child health outreach at the Oke Aro Town Primary Health Centre, Ifo Local Government Area, Ogun State. The event,… Continue reading

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, resumed plenary after a six-week recess, commending Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration for what it described as unprecedented developmental achievements across the state. At the session, which signaled a return to full legislative business, lawmakers highlighted the progress recorded by… Continue reading

The Methodist Church, Bodija, Ibadan, has concluded plans to present it’s annual Festival of Songs and Community Hymn whiçh will come up on Thursday, September 25 2025, at the church auditorium, Bodija, Ibadan, at 4:00 pm. The special evening of worship according to a release by Sir Taiwo Omotunde, KCW… Continue reading

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike, granting the Federal Government a two-week deadline to fully implement agreements on members’ welfare and training. The strike, which began on September 12, was called off following a virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting held on… Continue reading