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Popular Ibadan-Based Photographer, “Born Photo” Is Dead
Popular Ibadan-based photographer, Pa David Owolabi Ositelu, better known and called “Born Photo”, is dead. According to Oloye ‘Lekan Alabi, the Ekefa Olubadan of Ibadanland, who made this known on behalf of the deceased family, the Ogere Remo-born elder statesman “died peacefully” in his Isale-Osi, Ibadan Studio. He was aged 86, having been born on…
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Let’s ensure the preservation of Yoruba Culture – Prof. Osinbajo
Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called for the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage. Professor Osinbajo said this at the launch of Yoruba World Centre in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Our correspondent reports that the event which was held at the University of Ibadan was attended by eminent sons and daughters of Yorubaland. At the launch of…
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World Animal Day : Animal Rights Advocates want Compliance With Ethics Of Hunting
President, Society for Animal Rights Protection, Dr. Ibikunle Faramade wants hunters to abide by the ethics of hunting. Dr. Faramade made this known in Ibadan at a seminar to commemorate World Animal Day with the theme “Hunting Best Practices: Panacea to Wild Animals Species Sustainability. He noted that it was unfortunate that some animals had become endangered…
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Otun Olubadan, Oloye Alabi Mourn Late Lekan Are
Late Dr. Lekan Are has been described as a rare gem and a wonderful person. The prominent businessman died at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan on the 18th of this month. Speaking with Radio Nigeria, the Otun Olubadan, Senator Lekan Balogun described Dr. Are as an industrious man, who contributed immensely to the growth…
