Do you still remember this common Yoruba poem in the 80s which is usually used to caution, teach and admonish children? One of the poems composed by a prolific Yoruba writer, JF Odunjo is “Ise logun Ise “, which goes thus: Ise l’ogun ise Continue Reading
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By Bolanle Adesida Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared 20th August every year as a day to celebrate Isese Day in the State. Governor Abiodun who made the declaration at an interactive session with members of the Alternate Medicine practitioners in the state held at June 12 cultural Centre, Abeokuta, said that executive order […]Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Traditional chiefs, comprising the Baales in the six local governments in Ibadan Less City have lauded Governor ‘Seyi Makinde for approval of 10 per cent of local government allocations for payment of their salaries and medical allowance. The Baales, through their chairman who is also the Oniroko of Iroko, Chief Olasunkanmi Abioye, […]Continue Reading
By Maxwell Oyekunle The Olu of Igboora, His Royal Majesty, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye has once again advised the people of the ancient city to continue to maintain the peaceful ambience as the election progresses. The Monarch stated this in an interview with a Radio Nigeria election monitoring team who paid him a visit at […]Continue Reading
The fifth edition of the Aso-Ofi Festival has commenced in the ancient Iseyin town with a carnival procession of the weavers around major areas of the town. The carnival which preceded the celebration slated for Thursday was witnessed by the Chairman, Iseyin local government, officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, […]Continue Reading
For tourism and cultural heritage to thrive, it is essential that stakeholders on the nation collaborate. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Tourism and Culture, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun stated this during a meeting with the new Curator, National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan, Mrs Oriyomi Pamel Otuka. Dr Olatunbosun explained that there was growing awareness about Continue Reading
The Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran has urged the Federal Government to review the retirement age of Civil servants. Oba Aromolaran made the call when he received the Management of Radio Nigeria, Ibadan Zonal Station, led by the Zonal Director, Mr. Dominic Mokikan at his palace in Ilesha, Osun State. Oba Aromolaran […]Continue Reading
The people of Iree in Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State have protested what they call the politicization of the selection of a new king for the community. The people in their hundreds carried placards with various inscriptions. Led by the Asiwaju of Iree town, Chief Adenrele Afolabi, they gathered in front of the […]Continue Reading
As part of measures to ensure the sustainability of human society, the wife of Ooni of Ife, Olori Aderonke Ogunwusi has said knowledge of climate change and sustainable development must be inculcated in young ones so as to help rid the environment of harmful substances and reduce flooding and other environment-related disasters. Olori Ogunwusi stated […]Continue Reading
Osun state government has approved the appointment of Prince Adegboyega Famodun as the new Owa of Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, after the weekly State Executive Council meeting. Recall that […]Continue Reading
Africans are known for their strong cultural beliefs and practice, some of which can be inhuman and outright weird. The Chewa’s festival for the dead definitely marks as one of those practices that shock many. The Chewa community is a Bantu tribe mostly found in Malawi. During the burial ceremony of a tribe member, it […]Continue Reading
Osun State government has announced the appointment of Prince Raphael Oluponle Ademola as the new Aree of Ireeland in the Boripe Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement signed by the Osun State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode after the state’s executive council meeting. The emergence […]Continue Reading
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has presented the staff of office to new Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Oba Saka Matemilola with a call on him to see his appointment as a call to service. Speaking at the Coronation held in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun urged Oba Matemilola to focus on the task of accelerating the […]Continue Reading
Osun State Government has announced the appointment of Prince Yinusa Olalekan Akadiri of Oba-Ara Ruling House as the new Akinrun of Ikirun, in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State. His emergence followed majority votes in his favour in a meeting of Ikirun kingmakers on November 19, 2021, where Akadiri polled six out of seven […]Continue Reading
A knotty issue must be watched with careful looks ‘Oro sunnukun, oju sunnukun ni a fii wo o’. Therefore, I hereby call and advise all decision makers, most especially the Basorun, the Baba Iyaji and the entire Oyo Mesi to speak with one voice on the ongoing tussle for the ancient stool of the Alaafin of […]Continue Reading
An eight day programme of events for the coronation of new Olowu of Owu Abeokuta Oba Saka Matemilola, the Otileta VII has been released. The programme will include celebration of the 2022 Odun Omo Olowu on Sunday October 23, 2022 with appeasement party and press briefing. An interdenominational prayer will also hold on Sunday October […]Continue Reading
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday commended the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRoshid Akanbi Adewale Telu 1 for his commitment to growth, progress and development of his people and Yorubaland in general, describing him as an asset to mankind. Oba Balogun gave this commendation during his visit to […]Continue Reading
A traditional ruler in Ogun State has advocated the development of smaller towns through the provision of infrastructure by the government to reduce insecurity across the country. The Olu of Lisa, Oba Najeemdeen Odugbemi while speaking at the Lisa Town’s Community Day Celebration in the Irewolede Area CDC of Ifo Local Government noted that, the […]Continue Reading
Through recent decades, and particularly over the past couple of years, one has been confronted by the notion of how everything in Nigeria has descended into the realm of politics, with so many now interpreting reality, not in terms of the truth or the natural order of things, but on the level of what benefits […]Continue Reading
The Oyo Mesi Traditional Council says 65 contestants will proceed to the next selection process for the Alaafin stool after being cleared. Regent and Basorun of Oyo, Chief Yussuf Ayoola disclosed this on Sunday, September 18. The Basorun was quoted saying in a statement released by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, […]Continue Reading
A prominent member of the Oyo kingmakers and one of the Traditional Council (Oyomesi) members, the Alapinni of Oyoland, High Chief Alhaji Abdul-Rasheed Shehu, is dead. According to a report, he died in the early hours of Sunday after a long battle with an undisclosed illness. Sources said the deceased will be buried according to Islamic rites […]Continue Reading
Ten contestants to the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo have been shortlisted by the Oyo Mesi, who are the kingmakers in the town to undergo further screening. The head of the Oyo Mesi, who doubles as the Bashorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Ayoola, said this after all the 65 contestants had been interviewed. […]Continue Reading
An Oyo state high court sitting in Ogbomoso has restrained Oyo state governor and eleven others from taking any action on the vacant stool of Soun of Ogbomoso. Justis K.A Adedokun gave the Order following an oral application moved by Mr.Dapo Atanda, counsel to the claimant , Prince Muhammed Olaoye. Granting the claimant’s prayer,the trial […]Continue Reading
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II says Nigerians should lay less emphasis on religion and tribe, but, instead focus on the programmes of the various political parties angling to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari which would engender unity, growth and development of the country. The monarch made this charge at […]Continue Reading
Osun State Government has pledged to create strong ties between her and the National Youth Service Corps to achieve more success in the area of cultural promotion. The supervising Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Olalekan Badmus made the pledge in Osogbo during a courtesy visit by the new State Coordinator of the National Youth […]Continue Reading