Author: Richard Thomas

In a bold step set to reshape disability care in Nigeria, OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach, a leading non-governmental organisation, recently announced plans to establish OAK Centre Prime — a first-of-its-kind, world-class disability support centre in Oyo State.  This pioneering initiative is projected to cost millions of dollars and aims to provide… Continue reading

Stakeholders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the outer city zone of Ibadan land in Oyo state have cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde to prioritize judicious utilization of the enormous resources available to the state at the moment rather than embarking on wasteful spendings and financial recklessness. This caution came against… Continue reading

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a “historic victory” against Iran despite a US intelligence report concluding that American strikes set back Tehran’s nuclear program by just a few months. Iran and Israel agreed a ceasefire on Tuesday ending 12 days of tit-for-tat strikes, after US President Donald Trump joined… Continue reading

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