Author: Richard Thomas

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has cautioned that although President Bola Tinubu has the executive power to push through the tax reform bills, doing so could have significant consequences for millions of Nigerians. The bill, which passed its second reading in the Senate, is facing strong resistance, particularly from Northern… Continue reading

The Jagunmolu Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, has expanded his hospitality business into Europe with the upcoming commissioning of Ilaji International Hotel in Malta. According to Prince Adesina Araoye, Chief Operating Officer of Ilaji Group, the expansion was made possible by the patronage and support received from people… Continue reading

On the sidelines of the 2 day Southwest Housing Exhibition taking place in Ibadan,  His Imperial Majesty Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) has received the prestigious Honorary Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Building (FNIOB). The conferment of the Honorary Fellowship by the Executive Committee of the Nigerian… Continue reading

By Kabiru Adisa FCA The Osun State Government’s decision to relocate the state airport project from Ido-Osun to Ede has drawn significant criticism, as many stakeholders question the necessity and implications of such a move.  The government cites technical inadequacies at the Ido-Osun site as the main justification, these challenges,… Continue reading

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has denied claims by an Alesa community leader in Rivers State that the Port Harcourt refinery is not yet producing fuel. It could be recalled that Timothy Mgbere, said to be a leader of Alesa had appeared on national television on Thursday to accuse… Continue reading

By Lanre Ogundipe  People’s indifference is the best breeding ground for corruption to grow” –Delia Ferreira,  Transparency International Chairman. If sense of reasoning must prevail on how our rulers direct the affairs of this country, the fraudulently packaged “good news” that the Port-Harcourt refinery has come on stream, ought to… Continue reading

By Kingsley Modeyin The security status of a neighbourhood is a significant determinant of where to live, especially for high-profile and dignified personalities. Taking a cross-section of present-day Nigeria, the clear picture of what is visible includes kidnapping, incessant killings, robberies, and other related criminal activities, which are rising at… Continue reading

The concept of emotion encompasses strong feelings arising from one’s circumstances, mood, or interpersonal relationships, ranging from anger and fear to love and rage, often manifested physically.  Alternatively, some define it as a conscious mental reaction, such as anger or fear, experienced subjectively towards a specific object, leading to physiological… Continue reading

The Olubadan-in-council has declared the planned installation of Iyalode of Oyo state by a group of individuals as illegal.  The council noted that such title is illegal and unknown to the law.  The council made these assertions on Monday during its meeting presided over by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His… Continue reading

The Oyo State House of Assembly has received with sadness the news of the passing of Alhaja Kudirat Titilayo Akande, mother of Hon. Modiu Opeyemi Akande (Allahbamusa), representing Ibadan South East 1. Alhaja Kudirat Titilayo Akande died today at the age of 80. The condolence message was contained in a… Continue reading