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Monarch Lauds Gov Makinde for Respecting Traditional Institution

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The Alepata of Igboho, Oba Joel Olalere Olawuwo has reiterated the resolve of the Oyo State Traditional Council to support Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, saying he accords the monarchs’ utmost respect.   The Monarch, who spoke over the weekend, said Oyo Traditional Continue Reading

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Stakeholders Call for Preservation of Cultural Heritage

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Scholars of African culture, culture enthusiasts and practitioners have called for conscious efforts to promote the preservation and sustainability of Nigeria’s cultural heritage. The stakeholders, who included foreigners from Europe and America, suggested various ways that such preservation and sustainability could be achieved at an interactive session organised by Continue Reading

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Osun Osogbo festival boosts our economy – Gov. Oyetola

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Governor Adegboyega Oyetola says Osun Osogbo festival has become so popular and acceptable across the globe thus boosting the state’s economy. Oyetola stated this at Osun groove, Osogbo during the grand finale of the 2022 annual Osun Osogbo festival. Represented by Secretary to the State Government, Mr  Wole Oyebamiji, the governor said the festival had projected Continue Reading

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Iseyin Muslims Laud Judgement Checkmating Activities of Oro Worshippers

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League of Imams and Alfas in Iseyin Local Government says the judgement on the case against Oro worshippers  will  prohibit the declaration of curfew for the celebration of the festival in the town. Counsel to the league, Barrister AbdWaheed Olowonjaye while speaking at a news conference in Ibadan on the judgement delivered by Justice A.L Akintola of […]Continue Reading

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Horniman Museum to Return 72 Artefacts to Nigeria

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A London museum says it has agreed to return to Nigeria artefacts looted in the 19th Century from the Kingdom of Benin. The Horniman Museum said ownership of 72 objects would be transferred to the Nigerian government. Report says, items include 12 brass plaques, known as Benin Bronzes, a brass cockerel and a key to […]Continue Reading

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New Traditional Rulers fill Vacant Stools in Ogun

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Ogun State government has approved appointments of new traditional rulers to fill the vacant stools in the state. In a statement in Abeokuta, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Kunle Somorin said that decision for the approvals was taken during the State Executive Council meeting. Mr Somorin explained that the vacant stools that […]Continue Reading

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A journey to Turkish Custom

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Are you visiting Türkiye for the first time? Do you plan to spend this summer in any of the beautiful cities of Türkiye? Then, you need this information about the customary acts of Turkish people.   First, let’s talk about greetings. Do you know how to greet a Turkish man or woman? Turkish people make salutations […]Continue Reading

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Addressing Indecent Dressing Among Youths

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One of the values of the African culture is to appear decent in looks and actions. This decent behaviour is part of the factors that formed the Omoluabi concept in Yoruba culture. Although, it may be legally difficult to determine indecent dressing, considering the different cultures and religions in the country. Some dressings, however, may […]Continue Reading

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Aseyin’s death, another great loss to Yorubaland- Folarin

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The 2023 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the lawmaker representing Oyo Central senatorial district, Senator Teslim Folarin has described the demise of Oba (Dr.) Abdulganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi (Ajinese 1), Aseyin of Iseyin as another great loss to the Yorubaland. This is contained in a condolence statement personally signed by Continue Reading

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Aseyin to be Buried Monday – Royal Family

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The late Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr. Abdulganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi Ajinese 1, is to be buried on Monday 25th July 2022. This is contained in a press release signed by the Secretary, Aseyin Royal Family, Prince Femi Olalere. The Royal Family in the statement appreciates the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde, […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Mourns Aseyin of Iseyin

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has described the death of the Aseyin of Iseyin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau as shocking and painful. The governor maintained that the passage of Oba Salau is a huge loss to the state, as the late monarch was an exemplary leader and a true believer […]Continue Reading

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Always seek official permission from state govt before Conferring Titles- Matawalle

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Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, has barred Heads of Traditional Institutions in the state from conferring Chieftaincy Titles without government’s approval. Matawalle in a statement by his Special Adviser on Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications, Zailani Bappa, said “All Emirs, Senior District Heads and District Heads in the state are hereby directed to Continue Reading

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Soun Stead: Laoye Ruling House Appeals to Makinde to Wade into Crisis

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Laoye Ruling House, Ogbomoso has appealed to Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde to pay attention to religious rifts brewing between religious leaders in the ancient town over installation of the new Soun of Ogbomoso land. The Mogaji of Laoye Ruling House, Prince Amos Laoye made the plea in a chat with journalists. Report has […]Continue Reading

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Egungun Festival: I will not tolerate any act of hooliganism- Olubadan

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As the annual Ibadan Egungun festival kicks off on Monday, June 2022, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has warned against any form of thuggery and related vices. The Olubadan noted that the festival, which ordinarily should be means of entertainment and camaraderie, had over the years been marred by unscrupulous […]Continue Reading

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Monarch Sues for Peace Among Politicians

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Eschew bitterness but work in one accord to consolidate on the development being recorded in the land through unity. This was the advice of Owa Obokun , Oba Adekunle Aromolaran to politicians of Ijesa extraction. He gave the advice during a peace meeting with leaders of APC and PDP in his palace. The paramount ruler […]Continue Reading

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Masquerade Festival: Security Personnel on Standby in Oyo

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In a bid to ensure a hitch-free and peaceful Egungun Festival, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebowale Williams, has organized a sensitization meeting at Police Headquarters Eleyele, Ibadan. The meeting had in attendance stakeholders including traditionalists, leaders of the various Masquerade Bearing Households and other non-state actors in line with its strategic and Continue Reading

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Owa Ale Suspends Festival in Honour of Owo Attack Victims

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The Owa Ale of Ikare Akoko, Oba Adeleke Adegbite-Adedoyin, has suspended the celebration of this year’s popular annual New Yam Festival of the ancient town in honour of the victims of the Owo massacre. The monarch gave this indication when he visited the Owo kingdom to sympathize with the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Worshippers to Invoke Curses on Owo Massacre Perpetrators

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Worshippers of Ogun in Owo council area of Ondo State, will on Thursday conduct open rituals to curse the terrorists who attacked and killed worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo. No fewer than 50 worshippers were gruesomely murdered by the terrorists who attacked the church on June 5, this year. The traditional ruler of […]Continue Reading

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Political Violence: Ekiti Obas Invoke the Gods Against Perpetrators

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Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has invoked the gods of the land and rained curses on any person or group that engages in activities that can disrupt the peace of the state. The action of the royal fathers follow a political crisis in Itaji and Ado-Ekiti which led to the death of some persons while several others sustained […]Continue Reading

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Osun Inaugurates Cultural & Tourism Clubs in Schools

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Osun state government has inaugurated cultural and tourism clubs in public and private schools. Speaking at the event held at Government Technical College, Osogbo, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola said the essence of reviving culture in schools was to engage youths in profitable activities. Represented by the Secretary to the State government, Prince Wole  Oyebamiji, the Continue Reading

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Iya Olumo is an icon – Ogun Govt.

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Ogun Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Toyin Taiwo says the death of the Olumo rock custodian, Mrs Sinatu Aduke Sanni, known as Iya Olumo would attract more tourists to visit the site. Dr. Taiwo disclosed this when he visited the family house of the late Sanni to deliver the government condolence letter to the […]Continue Reading

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New Alaafin will be chosen in line with traditional process – Gov Makinde

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Oyo State Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that the processes that would lead to the emergency of the next Alaafin of Oyo will be strictly based on the Alaafin of Oyo Chieftaincy Declaration.The governor, who stated this while speaking at the  state  burial ceremony organised for the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi […]Continue Reading

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Ekiti Govt. Reads Riot Act to Traditional Chiefs

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The Ekiti State Government has read a riot act to traditional and honorary chiefs who are fond of holding their Obas in contempt and using powers not given to them. The Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, said the riot act became necessary to curb unauthorized use of crowns and beaded walking sticks by palace chiefs […]Continue Reading

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Ondo Monarch Joins Ancestors

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A frontline monarch in Akoko southwest local government, the Olisupare of Supare Akoko, Oba Kasali Adejoro Adedeji has joined his ancestors. Oba Adedeji who ascended the throne of his forefathers in 1994, died at the age of 77 years. While confirming the demise of the Akoko monarch, one of his relations, Mr Sanusi Adelana described […]Continue Reading

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World Culture Day: Oyo Govt restates Commitment to Cultural Development

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Oyo State Government on Saturday restated its commitment to engendering cultural values for social stability and development in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun said this today, in a statement commemorating the 2022 World Culture Day.Dr. Olatunbosun also charged residents to utilise cultural diversity for the Continue Reading