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Bringing Back the Yesteryears

Web News 17 March 2023 138 0

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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Aug 20 now Isese day – Abiodun

Web News 8 March 2023 141 0

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

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Traditional Chiefs Laud Makinde, Seek Status Upgrade

Web News 2 March 2023 182 0

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

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Olu of Igboora Urges Residents to Sustain Peaceful Conduct

Web News 25 February 2023 203 0

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

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Iseyin Agog for Oyo Fifth Edition of Aso-Ofi Festival

Web News 14 December 2022 673 0

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

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Oyo Seeks Collaboration to Boost Tourism, Cultural Heritage

Web News 9 December 2022 533 0

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

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Radio Nigeria Ibadan ZD Visits Owa Obokun, Elerinmo

Web News 8 December 2022 400 0

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

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Iree Community Protests Imposition of Monarch

Web News 6 December 2022 388 0

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

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Women and girls are major stakeholders in tackling climate change – Olori Ogunwusi

Web News 1 December 2022 431 0

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

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Osun APC Chairman is New Owa of Igbajo

Web News 22 November 2022 563 0

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

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Tribe Prepares Meal with Water from Corpses

Web News 12 November 2022 509 0

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

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Osun State Announces Appointment of New Aree, 4 Other Monarchs

Web News 8 November 2022 824 0

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

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Gov Abiodun Presents Staff of Office to Olowu

Web News 30 October 2022 811 0

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

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Yinusa Akadiri Becomes New Akinrun

Web News 27 October 2022 801 0

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

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Speak with One Voice, Prince Adelabu Advises Oyo Ruling House

Web News 25 October 2022 553 0

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

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Ogun Govt Presents Staff of Office to Olowu Oct 29

Web News 22 October 2022 515 0

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

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Olubadan in Iwo, Hails Oluwo’s Quest for Progress, Development

Web News 4 October 2022 676 0

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

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Ogun Monarch Calls for More Grassroots Development

Web News 28 September 2022 454 0

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

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Selecting a new Alaafin: Oyo Mesi and the Burden of Tradition and Truth

Web News 19 September 2022 741 0

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

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65 Aspirants Jostle for Alaafin Stool – Kingmakers

Web News 19 September 2022 432 0

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

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Oyo Loses Prominent Kingmaker

Web News 18 September 2022 445 0

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

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Kingmakers Shortlist 10 Contestants for Alaafin’s Stool

Web News 16 September 2022 466 0

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

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Soun Stool: Court Restrains Governor Makinde, Others

Web News 13 September 2022 771 0

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

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2023: Olubadan Charges Nigerians on Unity, Growth, Development

Web News 12 September 2022 381 0

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

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Osun Govt Pledges Collaboration with NYSC on Culture Promotion

Web News 10 September 2022 470 0

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