By Toyin Adegoke Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling for the observation of every August 20th as the annual Isese-Cultural Day and to be declared as a work free day in the State. The passage of the resolution, followed a debate by the State lawmakers Continue Reading
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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has presented the Staff of Office to the former High Chiefs in Ibadan and would be addressed as Royal majesties. With the development, the newly elevated obas are now wearing beaded crowns. Speaking at the coronation ceremony held at the ancient Mapo hall in Ibadan, Governor Makinde said […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Nigerians have been urged to sustain cultural festivals as the platform to further unify the nation and rally support for national development. Major Speakers at this year’s Ojude Oba festival at Ijebu Ode, Ogun State made the call while addressing the colourful gathering of the sons and daughters of Ijebuland and a […]Continue Reading
By Rasheedah Makinde The police in Oyo State have paraded four self-confessed suspected rapists and murderers who have been terrorizing residents in the Akobo area of Ibadan. The suspects were paraded alongside other suspected criminals by the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Mr Adewale Osifeso at police headquarters Eleyele Ibadan. Mr Osifeso said Continue Reading
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has signed into law Chiefs Law, Cap 28, Laws of Oyo State of Nigeria, 2000. The signing-in ceremony which done at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s, Secretariat, Ibadan was witnessed by the representatives of the Olubadan in Council, Balogun of Ibadan, High Chief, Owolabi Olakunleyina […]Continue Reading
By Oluwatoyin Adegoke There is need to ensure digital documentation of indigenous African knowledge to further preserve the values and explore the potential to enrich the society. The Head, Department of Pure and Applied Botany, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Dr Abiodun Oyelakin made the submission while presenting a paper on “African Biodiversity Continue Reading
By Mosope Kehinde Members of the traditional institutions in Oyo State, Ministries and Agencies of Government, other Stakeholders and members of the public on Friday converged on the Oyo state secretariate for a public hearing on the proposed amendment of the Oyo State Chiefs Law. In their separate Contributions, representatives of the olubadan in council, […]Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola An apartment within the courtyard of the palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has been gutted by fire. The fire incident happened at about 11:30pm on Friday. Radio Nigeria gathered that the incident was triggered by power surge which exploded through electrical appliances in the affected apartment. Director of Media […]Continue Reading
By Nafiu Busari The Oyo State Government has presented a beaded crown and staff of office to His Royal Majesty Oba Najeemdeen Afolabi Osuolale Adesola Adelaja (Tukur II), The Gegun of Ayetoro-Oke Land. The epoch-making occasion, which happened at Baptist Primary School, Ayetoro-Oke Land, Kajola Local Government, had in attendance representatives of the state government, Continue Reading
By Adenitan Akinola The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has played host to some persons of American origin who traced their roots to the Kingdom of Ife. During the visit of the Americans to the ancient Ile Oodua Palace, Ooni Ogunwusi explained that the greatest joy was that of origination. “If you take a […]Continue Reading
By Mosope Kehinde The newly elected President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Barrister Niyi Ajewole on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Alarere Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. He promised to complete the ongoing construction of the Olubadan Palace located at Oke-Aremo, Ibadan within six months of […]Continue Reading
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
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