Author: Richard Thomas

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has congratulated the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Adebo Ogundoyin, on the successful completion of his tenure as Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. In a statement, the… Continue reading

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), at his private hilltop residence in Minna, the Niger State capital, sparking political interest ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku reportedly arrived at the residence shortly after 1:00 p.m…. Continue reading

…Congratulates new chair Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has lauded the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Adebo Ogundoyin, on the successful completion of his tenure as the chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. The governor described Ogundoyin’s tenure as eventful,… Continue reading

  The National Youth Alliance (NYA) on Monday held its official Inauguration Ceremony at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan (UI), where 137 Local Government Coordinators from across the South-West geopolitical zone were formally inaugurated in a colourful and well-attended event. The ceremony, which drew youths, civil society actors… Continue reading

 The National Youth Alliance (NYA) on Monday held its official Inauguration Ceremony at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan (UI), where 137 Local Government Coordinators from across the South-West geopolitical zone were formally inaugurated in a colourful and well-attended event. The ceremony, which drew youths, civil society actors and… Continue reading

In a deliberate move to safeguard her God-given talents and preserve the fruits of her creative labour, renowned gospel music minister Evangelist (Dr.) Funmi Aragbaiye, has paid an official visit to the Oyo State Coordinator of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Ibadan Office, Mrs. Oluropo Oke. The visit was centered… Continue reading

Over the decades, several African musicians have left an indelible mark on the Grammy Awards stage. Among the most iconic are Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Miriam Makeba, Angélique Kidjo and Tyla — artists whose wins were not only historic but deeply symbolic for African music on the global scene. Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (Nigeria)… Continue reading

The Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (OYSCOHEST), Eleyele, Ibadan, has announced the commencement of admissions into its Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes for suitably qualified candidates. The announcement was contained in an official statement issued in Ibadan by the College’s  Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sola Samuel Ojewole…. Continue reading

““The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference.”- Elie Wiesel By Lanre Ogundipe There are moments in the life of a nation when condolences become an insult. The massacre in the Woro and Nuku communities of Kwara State is one such moment. Over one hundred and sixty Nigerians … Continue reading

The Oyo State House of Assembly has moved to safeguard local cashew farmers while providing clear guidelines for foreign investors in the state’s cashew industry. This follows a report presented at Assembly plenary by the House Joint Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Commerce and Cooperatives, which investigated a… Continue reading