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I was never remanded in prison – Oranmiyan of Okoland

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By Mathew Famakinde/Temitope Mosadomi The Oranmiyan of Okoland, Oba Olagoke Oyeyode has urged Journalists to always keep to the ethics of the profession by balancing their reports before publication or broadcast.  Oba Oyeyode stated this during an interview with Radio Nigeria in his palace Continue Reading

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Dignitaries, Royal Fathers Turn up for Iyake Festival

Web News 17 November 2023 86 0

By Bashir Suleiman Prominent people including traditional rulers and government officials have graced this year’s Iyake International festival in Ado Awaye, Araromi local council development area, Iseyin. Among them were Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, who represented Governor Seyi Makinde, Alageere of Ago-are, Oba Uthman Babatunde, Continue Reading

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Osemawe Installs Gov. Makinde as Jagunmolu of Ondo Kingdom

Web News 11 November 2023 134 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the traditional institution remains important to the socioeconomic development of the country, pointing out that Obas should be integrated into all efforts by states to develop the society. He stated this while delivering a lecture entitled “The Role of traditional institutions in Socio-Economic Development in […]Continue Reading

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Alaafin Stool: Court Strikes Out Suit against Makinde

Web News 2 November 2023 146 0

The Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Ayoola, and four other claimants in a suit instituted against the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and two others, were absent as Oyo High Court sitting in Awe area of the state struck out the case on Thursday. According to reports the Kingmakers in Oyo town, popularly known […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Approves Installation of 48 Chieftancy Title Holders

Web News 28 October 2023 160 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the installation of 48 chieftaincy title holders, including three Royal Highnesses, one coronet-wearing Oba and 44 Baales in various Local Governments of the state. The approval was granted by the governor sequel to a memo raised by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters. According to […]Continue Reading

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Court Upturns Ghandi as Soun, Orders Fresh Selection

Web News 25 October 2023 276 0

The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso, Wednesday, upturned the appointment of the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye. The Oyo State Government announced Pastor Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun and made him king on 8th September 2023. Before this time, one of the contestants, Kabir Laoye had sued Ghandi Olaoye, noting […]Continue Reading

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Monarch Wants Review of Chieftaincy Law  

Web News 25 October 2023 226 0

By Adenitan Akinola A traditional ruler in Osun State, the AkireIle of Ikire-Ile in OlaOluwa Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Abdulazeez Adebamiji has called on Houses of Assembly to review the various chieftaincy Laws to remove the control of traditional institutions from the purview of Local Government. Speaking at a public lecture organised by […]Continue Reading

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Radio Nigeria Staff now Bobajiro of Sawonjo, Yewa

Web News 15 October 2023 205 0

By Adebola Ajayi The Chairman, Radio Television and Theatre Workers Union, RATTAWU, Ogun State Council, Mr Idowu Rotimi has been conferred with a Chieftaincy title of Bobajiro of Sawonjo town in Yewa North local government Area of Ogun State, with a charge on him to work together with other Chiefs to attract more development to […]Continue Reading

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Traditional stool, Christianity can play complementary roles – Olu of Warri

Web News 3 October 2023 230 0

The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, says the traditional thrones and the Christendom can play complementary roles that will contribute to the growth and development of the country without one impacting negatively on the other as the two institutions are not in conflict. The Olu made the submission in his palace in […]Continue Reading

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Being vast in art of language safeguards against wrong translation – Don

Web News 29 September 2023 210 0

A lecturer in the Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, Dr.Francis Amenaghawon says the real meaning of words would be distorted or lost if local translators are not vast in the art of language. Dr. Amenaghawon who stated this on the occasion of International Day of Translation, maintained that listener or viewers […]Continue Reading

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I’ll use my Olojo seclusion to pray for Tinubu, Africa’s unity -Ooni

Web News 25 September 2023 810 0

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, revealed that he would be offering serious prayers for the Bola Tinubu-led administration during his time of seclusion at the forthcoming Olojo festival. The monarch also said he would pray for a turnaround of the current hardship experienced in the country as occasioned by the removal of […]Continue Reading

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Aseyin-Designate to Begin Coronation Rites on Monday

Web News 21 September 2023 226 0

By Nafiu Busari All arrangements are in place by the entire people of Iseyinland in Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, to receive the Aseyin-Designate, Sefiu Olawale Oyebola Adeyeri as the 30th Monarch commences the spiritual rites to ascend the throne of his forefathers. In a press release issued and made available to journalists […]Continue Reading

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Pensioners Call Out Obasanjo for Disrespecting Traditional Rulers

Web News 21 September 2023 280 0

By Kayode Joseph The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Southwest Zone has berated a former president of the country, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for publicly disrespecting some traditional rulers in the state. The elderly citizens who felt bad about the public humiliation asked the former president to publicly apologize to the traditional institution and desist from […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Approves Aseyin Appointment, Opens Oyo-Iseyin Road

Web News 15 September 2023 224 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Sefiu Olawale Oyebola as the Aseyin of Iseyin. The governor gave the approval in a memo signed in exercise of the powers conferred on him by subsections 1 and 2 of the Chiefs’ Law, Cap 28, Volume I, Laws of […]Continue Reading

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Ghandi Assures Ogbomoso Residents of Landmark Developments

Web News 15 September 2023 263 0

By Mathew Famakinde The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye has assured the residents of Ogbomoso that his tenure will usher in developments that will make the town the best in the whole world. Oba Ghandi gave the assurance today during his first outing as the Soun of Ogbomoso. The first class monarch said that […]Continue Reading

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New Soun Installed Amidst Court Brouhaha

Web News 8 September 2023 248 0

By Mathew Famakinde Prince Afolabi Ghandi Laoye has been installed as Soun of Ogbomosoland early Friday morning. Ghandi, a pastor and international businessman arrived Ogbomoso early Friday morning in a private chopper and landed at Ogbomoso grammar school from where he proceeded to the palace. He was at the palace for official installation which was performed at Continue Reading

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Gov. Makinde Approves Prince Olaoye’s Appointment as Soun

Web News 2 September 2023 260 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomosoland. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola said in a statement on Saturday that the announcement followed the long-drawn processes specified under the law. “His Excellency Continue Reading

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Onigbinde Emerges CYE President

Web News 1 September 2023 445 0

By Iyabo Adebisi In a bid to unite the Yoruba race from across the entire south western region in Nigeria, a sociocultural group named Council of Yoruba Elders (CYE) has emerged. The group has therefore chosen former Super Eagles Head Coach and FIFA Executive member, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde and Yeye Oodua Erelu Abiola Dosumu as […]Continue Reading

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Breaking: New Aseyin Emerges

Web News 29 August 2023 513 0

  53-year old Prince Olawale Sefiu Oyebola has emerged 30th Aseyin of Iseyin. Earlier, the ten kingmakers had arrived the palace at ten in the morning after security men had cordoned off the place to forestall any break in law and order since early Tuesday morning. Voting process started as planned by the officials of […]Continue Reading

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Olubadan Reinstates Suspended Mogaji

Web News 28 August 2023 355 0

By Dayo Adu The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has reinstated the suspended Mogaji of Akinsola, Chief Olawale Oladoja over land dispute in Akinsola village, Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State after a two week ban. Chief Oladoja was pardoned by the monarch after a brief meeting held at Olubadan palace between the suspended […]Continue Reading

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Markets Shut as Akure Goes Agog with Aheregbe Festival

Web News 25 August 2023 553 0

By Bukola Bardi Akure community is today celebrating the annual Aheregbe festival with the popular Erekesan, Cash-hold, and Adedeji markets shut. Aheregbe, also known as Dududu is a traditional festival commemorated mainly by the Paramount Ruler, the Deji and his chiefs, during which prayers are offered for the peace and progress of the ancient town. Shops […]Continue Reading

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Gov. Abiodun Gives Nod for Isese Day

Web News 20 August 2023 285 0

By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared Monday, 21st August 2023 as public holiday to commemorate annual Isese Day. Isese Day is set aside by traditional religious worshippers to celebrate Yoruba culture and tradition. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary Mr. Lekan Adeniran, Governor Abiodun said his administration would Continue Reading

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Lagos Civil Servants Enjoy Work-Free Day for Isese

Web News 19 August 2023 286 0

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has declared Monday, August 21, as a work-free day for all public servants in the state in commemoration of the 2023 Isese Day celebration which will be held on Sunday, August 20. This is contained in a statement circular dated August 18, 2023. The circular, which was signed by […]Continue Reading

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Isese Day Celebration: OYHA Commends Gov. Makinde

Web News 19 August 2023 348 0

The Oyo State House of Assembly has commended the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde for fulfilling his promise made to traditional religious worshippers during his electioneering campaign period to grant their request for special recognition of the Isese Day celebration in the State. The House made this assertion while reacting to Governor Makinde’s approval that Continue Reading

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Adeleke Promises Lifting Osun Heritage to International Status

Web News 12 August 2023 301 0

By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke joined the Osun worshippers all over world to celebrate this year Osun Osogbo festival with an assurance to make the rich Osun cultural heritage become a cherished product of value at home and abroad. Governor Ademola Adeleke who was his first time to attend the festival […]Continue Reading