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The sacked Eleruwa spotted in palace to pack his belongings 3 month after Supreme Court judgement (Watch Video)

The sacked Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola resumed into the palace after the Supreme Court verdict to evacuate palace as he has no right to the throne. According to report gathered by Exclusive Media from a reliable source, the sacked Oba Eleruwa of Eruwa on Sunday indeed resumed office. According to reliable source “the…

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How Olubadan sells chieftaincy titles for N30million, – Ibadan High Chiefs say “those calling for our banishment are shortsighted”

Estranged and aggrieved High Chiefs of the Olubadan-in-Council have accused the Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, of running a “cash and carry” administration whereby “people now pay as much as N30 million too be installed\appointed as a traditional chief in Ibadanland” The chiefs made the allegation in a letter written in response to an earlier one…

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PHOTO: See tribe where a man’s manhood must be tested by bride’s family before marriage

There are some strange attachments to some African cultures. The African peoples custom and culture consistently have its method for making stun and amazements to individuals of the outside world as well as without a doubt to Africans themselves. One of such strange practices is being brought to the limelight right now. We investigate a…

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Mayegun Installation: You have no power beyond Oyo, Erelu Oodua tells Alaafin

…..Slams Awujale Over Comment On Secret Burial For Traditional Rulers Criticisms have continued to trail the decision of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, over the installation of the popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, as the Mayegun of Yoruba land, allegedly with an instruction that he should not prostrate for some categories of traditional…

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Just In: Alaafin suspends Kwam 1’s inauguration as Mayegun of Yorubaland over Akesan fire incidence

The institution of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has suspended the installation of Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, Kwam 1 as Mayegun of Yorubaland. Prince Akeem Adeyemi, the son of monarch and the lawmaker representing Oyo federal constituency announced this in a statement on Friday, January 10th. Prince Adeyemi said, Oyo is in sober…

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Okere of Saki stool: Oyo governor, Makinde others dragged to court over selection

The controversy surrounding who will become the next Okere of Saki seems not to be ending soon as a fresh legal tussle is brewing to contest the system adopted by the kingmakers on December 17 and 18, 2019 which aggrieved parties alleged was done with failure to conform with the Chiefs Law, and the introduction…

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Segun Akanni makes country proud, honoured in Canada by the city of Toronto

The City of Toronto has honoured a Nigerian man in Canada, identified as Prince Segun Akanni. Prince Akanni, The Publisher of The Drum Online Media, was honoured in the North American country for his excellence, leadership and devotion to others. The chairman of Scarborough Community Council, Honourable Jim Karygiannis, says Akanni’s contribution serves to strengthen…

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5 out of 21 Ibadan kings crowned by Ajimobi surrender crowns to accept chieftaincy promotion, posting by Olubadan

After two and half years Former Governor Abiola Ajimobi crowned Olubadan high chiefs with ensuing hullabaloo, five of the crowned Obas over the weekend were elevated into their appropriate ranks by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, at his Popoyemoja, Ibadan palace. Amid jokes and backslapping, the high chiefs decked in traditional Ofi and…

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We are investing in culture to create more jobs, says Fayemi

From KEHINDE ADEWOLE, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has expressed the readiness of his administration to invest in arts and culture to create job opportunities and boost economy in the grassroots. The Governor who spoke at the grand finale of Ekiti State Festival for Arts and Culture (EKIFEST) said culture should not be mistaken…

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Moremi Reloaded: Ooni of Ife to invite Beyonce on stage

“We are going to do far better than what we did before. It is going to have a lot of international exposure. I have been to Brazil; they are waiting for us. I have been to Canada; they are waiting for us. I have been to the US; they are waiting desperately for us. And…

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