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Customs Solicits Support of Traditional Institution in Combating Smuggling
By Abisola Oluremi The Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, Oyo – Osun Command, wants continuous support of traditional institutions in the promotion of lawful trade and National security. The Area Comptroller of the Command, Joseph Adelaja stated this during a courtesy call on the ooni of Ife , Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at his Palace in Ile…
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Late Adebanjo, an iconic elder statesman – Ooni of Ife
By Mojisola Oladele Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has described Late Pa Ayo Adebanjo as a true Yoruba leader, an iconic nationalist, an elder statesman and an unshakable voice of the people. The Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare, made this known in a statement. Oba Ogunwusi said…
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Cordial relationships with royal fathers, a priority – Gov. Adeleke
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, says his administration will prioritize cordial relationships with traditional institutions, noting that relating with people at the grassroots is best facilitated by royal fathers. Governor Adeleke who stated this at the second strategic consultative meeting with the state’s royal fathers, unveiled an integrated support package for…
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I’ll use my Olojo seclusion to pray for Tinubu, Africa’s unity -Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, revealed that he would be offering serious prayers for the Bola Tinubu-led administration during his time of seclusion at the forthcoming Olojo festival. The monarch also said he would pray for a turnaround of the current hardship experienced in the country as occasioned by the removal of…
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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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Fire Razes Building in Ooni’s Palace
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…
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Women and girls are major stakeholders in tackling climate change – Olori Ogunwusi
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…
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ST Abiodun Retires from Radio Nigeria in Style
It was all accolades at the sendoff of retiring Deputy Director, News and Current Affairs, Federal Radio Corporation FRCN Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Tunde Abiodun. The venue of the programme, Studio One, Broadcasting House, Dugbe, Ibadan was packed with FRCN staffers, veteran journalists, friends and family, who took turns to eulogize the retiree fondly called ST.…
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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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Ooni Pays Tribute to Late Alaafin
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has described the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a major loss to the entire Oduduwa race worldwide. In a statement by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, Ooni Ogunwusi stated that the late Alaafin was…
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Don’t Take Laws into Your Own Hands – Ooni Cautions Indigenes
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has cautioned his people against taking laws into their hands while registering their grievances over the selection of a non-indigene as the new Vice Chancellor for Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Oba Ogunwusi in a statement by his director of media and public affairs, Mr Moses Olafare assured…
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Ooni Of Ife Palace Reacts To Queen Naomi’s Alleged Divorce
Following the rumoured separation by Queen Naomi from the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Enitan Ogunwusi, the palace has faulted the claim saying “it is not true.” When contacted, the Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare told newsmen that “this is not the first time such rumours had been peddled. There was a…
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Queen Naomi Announces Divorce From Ooni Of Ife
Queen Silekunola Naomi has announced her divorce from the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II. She broke the news via a post on her Instagram handle on Thursday. Oni got married to Queen Naomi in 2018, about a year after separating from Edo-born Zaynab-Otiti Obanor. The post reads: “I bless the Lord almighty…
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Osun@30: Osun Has Come A Long Way – Monarchs
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III wants Osun State government to implement the outcomes of its thirtieth anniversary colloquium within the relevant timelines. Alhaji Abubakar who participated in colloquium virtually said it was no surprise that in Osun’s 30 years of statehood had recorded tremendous achievements in all sectors and produced a…
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Doctors Services Are Needed Now More Than Ever – Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has admonished the Federal Government of Nigeria to appeal the striking doctors to go back to their duty posts. Oba Ogunwusi gave the admonition in a remark after the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) inaugurated Southwest Traditional Leaders’…
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Ooni, Dangote, Oshiomole Others Pay Condolence Visit to Gov. Abiodun Over Father’s Death
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has urged the family members of late Pa Emmanuel Abiodun to take solace in the fact that their patriarch lived an impactful life. Oba Ogunwusi who was accompanied by Alara of Ilara Kingdom Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo stated this in Iperu Remo, when he paid a condolence visit to Ogun State Governor…
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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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Children’s Day: Ooni of Ife Advocates Entrepreneurial Education
The Ooni of lfe, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi wants parents and guardians to nurture their children and wards properly to equip them with entrepreneurial skills in other to properly equip them for the future. Oba Ogunwusi made the call while celebrating with children who payed him a visit in his palace from various schools in Ile-Ife and environs as…
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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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S/West Governors, Traditional Rulers, Security Chiefs Meet In Ibadan
South-West governors and some first class traditional rulers in the Southwest zone of the country are currently holding a security meeting at the Executive Chamber of the Agodi Government Secretariat, Ibadan. The meeting which commenced at about 3 pm has in attendance the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governors Rotimi…
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Ooni Urges Traditional Rulers to Prioritise Youth Development
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has admonished all stakeholders, particularly traditional rulers to prioritize youth development and capacity building, to create a greater future for the country. Oba Ogunwusi, who is the Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria(NCTRN), gave the admonition while playing host to the Emir of…
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Names Of Ooni’s New Born Prince Made Public
The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has fulfilled his promise to name his newly born prince after one of his predecessor, Sir Tadenikawo Adesoji Aderemi. The day which climaxed the first eight-day of the 3-week cultural rites traditionally observed at the Ile Oodua Palace of the Ooni of Ife…
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Ooni’s Grandmother, Madam Comfort Olasoji dies at 103yrs
Madam Comfort Faramobi Ajoke Olasoji, the maternal grandmother of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has died at the age of 103. A statement by the Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Mr Moses Olafare, disclosed that ‘mama agba’ as fondly called, gave up the ghost at her residence in Ile-Ife on Saturday…
