Author: Richard Thomas

The Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Hon. Oluwatoyin Balogun, has urged Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the state to be more vigorous and strategic in carrying out their mandates to strengthen their impact on society. Balogun gave the charge during the 6th Anniversary Celebration and Inauguration of… Continue reading

The Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Hon. Oluwatoyin Balogun, has urged Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the state to be more vigorous and strategic in carrying out their mandates to strengthen their impact on society. Balogun gave the charge during the 6th Anniversary Celebration and Inauguration of… Continue reading

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has urged the media to continue playing its noble role — not as a tool for division, but as a beacon of accountability and civic education — helping citizens make informed choices and holding leaders to the highest standards of integrity. Governor Makinde who… Continue reading

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has been honoured with the Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council. The award was presented at the opening ceremony… Continue reading

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has called for urgent policy and legislative reforms to reposition scientific research as a national development priority. He made this known while delivering the 4th Annual Lecture… Continue reading

The National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Oyo State, has successfully trained and graduated 35 students in Adire fabric making and 49 others in Home Care Products production as part of efforts to promote cultural preservation, skills acquisition, and economic empowerment. The graduation ceremony, held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at… Continue reading

The Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye (Orumogege III), has pledged moral and financial support to OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach, a non-governmental organisation championing the rights and inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The royal endorsement came during a courtesy visit to the palace by the NGO,… Continue reading

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, Commandant Remi Ekundayo, has reaffirmed the commitment of officers and men of the Command to safeguarding the rights of authors and other stakeholders in the creative industry, in line with the Corps’ mandate to protect national… Continue reading

By Richard Thomas Royal fathers and Nigerians have been urged to emulate the humility and devotion of the Osile Oke-Ona, Egba, Abeokuta in Ogun State, Oba (Dr.) Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso (CON), Karunmi III, who laid down his crown in reverence and worship of God Almighty, the King of kings. The… Continue reading

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC),  and the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS) have resolved to deepen their collaboration against money laundering, smuggling and other economic crimes. The resolution was reached on Monday, October 6, 2025  when the newly-appointed Customs Area Controller of the Oyo and Osun Area Command, Comptroller… Continue reading