The Governorship Aspirant during the 2019 general election on the platform of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State Chief Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan on Saturday installed as the Osi Bashorun Of Ibadanland by His Imperial Majesty Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Oguguniso 1st. While speaking after the installation held at the palace of the Olubadan…
Fifty-three months after they were elevated and coronated as crown-wearing obas in Ibadanland by former Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, a State High Court judge, Justice A. Aderemi on Tuesday sets aside all gazettes to the effect. In granting the terms of settlement jointly filed by the State Government and the claimant who doubles…
•As new Ekiti monarch gets staff of office Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has acknowledged the roles of the traditional institution as a veritable tool of governance and stability. Fayemi made the remarks on Saturday at the presentation of instruments of appointment and staff of office to the new Onise of Odo Oro Ekiti…
In the physical realm, Alagba, the 344-year-old tortoise, which enriched the palace of Soun of Ogbomoso, died last week. But, the town is not ready to lose it yet, as Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi plans to give the animal the chance to remain for another century, writes Southwest Bureau Chief BISI OLADELE While he was alive,…
A 344-year-old tortoise, popularly known as Alagba in the palace of the Soun of Ogbomoso, is dead. According to Nigerian Tribune, the sacred tortoise which was the oldest in Africa, was sick for a few days before her demise on Thursday. Confirming the incident to this develipment, the Private Secretary to Oba Oyewumi, Toyin Ajamu,…
Confusion in Akwa Ibom State as Masquerade, “Ekpo” festival turn violence where police, cultist, masquerade exchange bullet. The incident happened in Ifa Atai community in Uyo, local Government Area, of the state, on Saturday, September 28. It was gathered that, when the festival was ongoing, the police arrive the venue and started shooting at the…
Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has ended his 7 days seclusion and fasting for Nigeria and the world in general to continue to live in peace and harmony. In his words: “Emerging from seclusion and fasting in prayers for 7 days for the Oduduwa People, Nigeria and the world; to continue in unity and…
….. Bajinoju Poka Herbal Drinks Shines in Toronto The much awaited First Iyameto Productions Annual Cultural Funfair tagged ‘’ Entrenching Cultural Heritage Trough Traditional Games, Arts and Entertainment’’ has taken place September 1st at DeRuna Hall, Toronto, Canada. Among dignitaries that attended the event included the representative of Canada’s Prime Minister, Mr Justin Trudeau, Representative…
Oyo State government has assured of its readiness to support the 2019 Ijala festival initiated by Ona-Ara Development Council in Ibadan, the State capital. Ijala rendition is an African oral poetry that is chanted by the Yoruba people to celebrate and commiserate and foremost among the major Ijala chanters was Late Chief Ogundare Foyanmu. The…
The embattled 21 new “obas” in Ibadan installed by former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi may have surrendered to the conditions of peace laid down by the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, by dropping their crowns. The controversial obas, who are High Chiefs of Ibadanland and members of the Olubadan-in-Council, were…
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