Culture and Tradition

The historic Eleruwa Palace in Eruwa, Oyo state, a cultural symbol and seat of traditional authority in the town, is currently undergoing a major renovation. Newsarena.ng gathered that the renovation is being sponsored by Hon. Kazeem…
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The Royal family of Oke Ila has been thrown into mourning following the death of Olori Solape Abolarin, wife of the Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin. In a statement announcing her death , the Asojuoba of Orangun Oke Ila, Chief…
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The family of the Oniroko of Iroko land in Oyo state has announced the passing of His Royal Highness, Oba Sunmaiła Olasunkanmi Abioye Opeola (Kurunloju 1), the Oniroko of Iroko. According to a statement by Prince Dolapo Abioye, on behalf…
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The Olugbon Orisafayo Royal Family has distanced itself from the ongoing tussle between Oba Francis Olusola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, and the Soun Royal Family of Ogbomoso, describing Alao's actions as "inordinate ambition" and…
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Mogajis from the Soun Ruling Houses in Ogbomoso have responded to claims made by a group of individuals describing themselves as Princes of Igbon. The Mogajis on Tuesday, in a statement signed by five prominent members, namely Mogaji…
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The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has extended warm congratulations to Hon. Akinola Adekunle Alabi, the lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency, on his installation as Jagun Olubadan…
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The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable Shina Peller, on Monday paid homage to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba, Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. Recall that there was a news report a few days ago questioning the absence…
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Ondo State Governor Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Olowo of Owo, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye II, as the new Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers. The Governor made the announcement…
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The Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has congratulated the newly reappointed Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, on his reinstatement as the traditional ruler of Eruwa. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin stated…
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Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa land. This was according to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun…
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