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Ooni, Wife Welcome Twins
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and one of his queens, Olori Tobi, have welcomed twins. The Ooni shared the news on his verified Instagram account, revealing that Olori Tobi gave birth to a prince and princess on Saturday. He said, “To God be the glory, great things he has done. Hearty congratulations to…
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Nigerian Peace Corps is an avenue for job creation – Gov. Adeleke
By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give assent to the Nigerian Peace Corps, NPC, establishment Act that is yet to be signed into law. Governor Adeleke made the call at the passing-out parade of some officers of the Corps in Osogbo. Represented by his aide,…
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Ooni Describes Owo Killing as Barbaric
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has condemned the barbaric attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa, Owo, Ondo State , killing many persons and injuring more others. He described as a gruesome massacre the dastardly act targeted at turning Yorubaland to a war zone, saying Yoruba people have the capacity to defend themselves…
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Former Beauty Queen Ronke Tiamiyu Excited As She Meets Ooni
Former beauty queen, Ronke Tiamiyu couldn’t hide her excitement as she met with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at an event. The socialite stepped out in grand style for a wedding event with lots of high profile personalities. The Ooni was one of the VIPs to grace the occasion, and Ronke who is…
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Clerics, Monarchs, Others Hail Alaafin @8th Day Fidau
The 8th Day Inter-religious prayers for the departed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III could be likened to a day of tributes as religious and traditional leaders eulogised the impactful life of the monarch. Leading Fidau prayers for the monarch, the Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mashood Ajokidero pointed out that Oba Adeyemi…
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11 Years After, Ancient Glass Technology Discovered In Ile-Ife
The Origin of ancient Glass Technology in Nigeria has been discovered in Igbo-Olokun forest in Ile-Ife in Osun State. The onsite exhibition of the Glass Technology was conducted at the Igbo-Olokun Heritage site where the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi called for funding of efforts to unravel great contributions of the black man to…
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Olojo Festival: Ooni Goes Into Seven-Day Seclusion
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, on Sunday began seven days of seclusion preceding the annual Olojo Festival in the ancient city. Olojo in Yoruba means “the day of the first dawn”, but in the lores of Ile-Ife, it is an annual cultural festival created to celebrate the day the Almighty created…
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Stakeholders, need to support university education – Prof. Akinwale
There is the urgent need for an effective legislative framework on the funding of education in Nigeria to enable every citizen have access to quality education. Vice Chancellor, Dominican University, Ibadan, Professor Anthony Akinwale stated this while delivering a lecture titled “University and Nigeria: A Critical Survey” at the 106th National Executive Council, NEC, meeting…
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There will never be war in Southwest – Ooni of Ife
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi says despite the current challenges, there will never be war in Yoruba land and the country in general. Addressing a group of women named “Obinrin Oodua” at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Oba Ogunwusi also assured them that the insecurity, the political and the socio-economic crises in the…
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Ooni, Minister, Others Celebrate Olubadan On 5th Year Coronation Anniversary
It was a show of love at Ilaji Hotel and Resorts Center where various tribes in Ibadan, traditional rulers across the Southwest of Nigeria as well as notable sons and daughters of Ibadanland gathered to celebrate the fifth year coronation anniversary of Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event was organized by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye…
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Ooni Unveils Indigenous Covid-19 Drug
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has unveiled an indigenous drug for the cure and prevention of viral infections. The drug named, Verozil which is available in capsules, blisters packs, and liquid was certified by the body regulating sales and use of drugs in Nigeria, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control…
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Olojo Festival: Osun Govt. to Prioritise Tourism
Osun state Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has restated his administration’s commitment to prioritise tourism for huge economic gains and rapid development of the State. Governor Oyetola who stated this at year 2020 Olojo festival in Ile Ife assured that his government was fully aware of the abundant opportunities inherent in the preservation and promotion of…
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Osun Police Inaugurates Community Police Committee
Osun State Police Command has inaugurated the Community Police Committee Speaking at the event which was held at the Osun State Police Headquarters in Osogbo, the state governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola said the government would support every effort aimed at incorporating the grassroots into their own security. Mr Oyetola who was represented by the State…
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Monarchs Seek Increased Role in National Security
Foremost traditional rulers in Nigeria have advocated the need for improved roles for Traditional rulers in the security design of the country. They spoke at the opening ceremony of the National Summit on Security and Insecurity in Nigeria, the role of the Traditional Institution, put together by the Center for Black Culture and International Understanding,…
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Àarẹ Buhari pè fún ìgbélárúgẹ àsà àti isẹ́
Àarẹ orílẹ̀dè yíì Muhammadu Buhari ti ké sáwọn ọmọ ilẹ̀ Nàijírìa láti máà dábòbò kíwọ́ sì máà mú àgbéga bá àsà àti isẹ́ ilẹ̀ yíì, pẹ̀lú àtọ́kasípé, látara àsà àti ìse àwọn èèyàn niwọ́n fi máà ń mọ bí ti irúfẹ́ ẹni bẹ́ẹ̀ tiwà. Lákokò ayẹyẹ ọlọ́jọ́ fún tọdún 2019 tó wáyé láafin Ọọni tìlú…
