Author: Richard Thomas

The Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin ( Ige Olakulehin 1) has confered Honorary Chieftaincy Titles on  Ibadan eminent personalities and their wives .  The conferment of the Honorary Chieftaincy Titles took  place at Olubadan palace Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Saturday. The eminent personalities… Continue reading

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has hailed the Hybrid Power Plant project commissioned by Governor Seyi Makinde as a “giant leap” in the quest of the State to have energy sufficiency. The Speaker described the project as a testament to the Governor’s… Continue reading

BY Lanre Ogundipe Typical of major issues in our dear country, the proposed Tax Reforms Bills, 2024 transmitted to the two chambers of the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu in October for necessary legislative inquisition has snowball into spectre of muscle flexing, talk-backs, and mudslinging.  For weeks, the matter… Continue reading

  The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged Youths in the country to shun corruption and  join hands together to pursue values that will add strength to their lives.   Olukoyede gave the charge at the  2024 International Anti-Corruption Day programme organised by the commission… Continue reading

The Muslim community in Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most prominent and respected figures, Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello. The revered Islamic scholar passed away at the age of 84. Born in 1940 in Ibadan, Alhaji Bello was widely recognized for his profound Islamic teachings, fearless sermons,… Continue reading

The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has lamented the recent increase in the tuition fees payable by the students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso describing it as an attempt to take university education away from the masses who desire a robust future for their children… Continue reading

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Cybersecurity, Hon. Adedeji Olajide, has emphasized the need for robust ICT infrastructure, digital literacy programmes and enhanced cybersecurity to drive Nigeria’s economic transformation and global competitiveness. Hon. Olajide made this call during a courtesy visit by the… Continue reading

The management of Lead City University, Ibadan, has bestowed on Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) honorary doctorate degree in Public Administration.  The ceremony was part of the activities for the 17th convocation ceremonies of the institution.  The event took place at Adeline hall, Lead City… Continue reading