Culture

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade has issued a 48hrs Ultimatum to Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi to revoke the chieftaincy title bestowed on an Ibadan based business man, Engineer Dotun Sanusi In a statement issued on Monday by…
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As a way of building network for the development of Yorubaland, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade yesterday was hosted by the speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abass. The monarch, who was accompanied by his…
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A 7-man group of traditional drummers resumed operations at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo on Monday, following their farewell at the Alalubosa residence of the immediate past Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. The…
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The Olubadan-in-Council has nominated former Oyo State Governor, Senator Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Ladoja’s nomination was moved by the Balogun Olubadan, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, and seconded by the Osi Olubadan, Oba…
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The Alase Dynasty of Òlà in Osun State has rejected what it called distortions of the town’s history and traditions, stressing that the Alase is a natural dynasty title and not a monarchical one. Speaking on behalf of the dynasty at a…
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The Oyo State Government has announced the scheduled movement of Ibadan-based popular Oloolu Masquerade across selected areas in Ibadan, from Monday, July 28 to Thursday, July 31, 2025. In a statement issued and made available to the Media…
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The Mogaji of Eegunjenmi Family, Itutaba Oje and Chairman, Euro Lounge, Suites & Bar, Alhaji Amidu Adekunle Busari, has called for the preservation of Yoruba's cultural heritage. Mogaji Busari stated this on Sunday, shortly after…
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Oba Abdul Razak Ayedun Alli, fondly known as The Man Rasco, was more than just a monarch or entrepreneur, he was a phenomenon. His legacy echoes through Osogbo and Ilowa, where his impact is not only measured by infrastructure but by the…
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The next Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland must be ready to uphold the highly revered traditions of Ijebu, the Fusengbuwa ruling house, which is next to produce the monarch, has said. The head of the ruling house, Adedokun Ajidagba,…
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The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has been honoured with an Outstanding Leadership Award by the Ibadan Royal Highnesses and…
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