Ifon-Orolu: ‘Why our traditional ruling houses avoid palm wine, red cloths’

August 3, 2020, 8:31 pm

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Ifon-Orolu: ‘Why our traditional ruling houses avoid palm wine, red cloths’

The history of Ifon-Orolu, Osun State, forbids members of the town to drink palm wine or wear red cloths. Obatala, the father of Olufon, drank and paid the price, hence the declaration that no Ifon-Orolu indigene must allow history to be repeated. TUNDE BUSARI reports these peculiarities. In the entire landscape of Yorubaland, no other […]

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Amid ravaging pandemic, Ekiti residents worry over protracted doctors’ strike

August 3, 2020, 10:30 pm

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Amid ravaging pandemic, Ekiti residents worry over protracted doctors’ strike

In the midst of a ravaging global health crisis, the situation appears to be worse in Ekiti State, no thanks to the strike action embarked upon by public medical personnel. ‘YOMI AYELESO reports the frustration of many patients in Ekiti State over the ongoing strike which commenced on June 30, 2020 in general hospitals and […]

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As Oyo residents worry over mounting waste, govt pushes to ensure cleaner state

August 10, 2020, 8:54 pm

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As Oyo residents worry over mounting waste, govt pushes to ensure cleaner state

RUKIYAT BAKARE examines the difficulties and health hazards caused by improper disposal of waste in Oyo State and efforts by government to stem it. It is no longer uncommon to see huge piles of waste, old house items, construction debris or used products dumped by the roadside, in drainage systems, on the streets, or in […]

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Amotekun: Seven months after, how far?

August 10, 2020, 9:54 pm

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Amotekun: Seven months after, how far?

Despite the nationwide approval which greeted the launch of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), codenamed Operation Amotekun, aimed at combating insecurity in the South-West region, residents and stakeholders are worried about the prolonged issues stalling the full commencement of the agency’s operations seven months after. In this piece, HAKEEM GBADAMOSI, YINKA OLUKOYA, OLUWOLE IGE, […]

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Being son of Islamic cleric helps me on the throne —Oba Bello

August 14, 2020, 8:24 pm

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Being son of Islamic cleric helps me on the throne —Oba Bello

The humility with which the Olororuwo of Ororuwo, Osun State, Oba Kamarudeen Adeyemi Bello, comports himself despite his high stool, has won him a good number of admirers both within and outside his domain. In this interview by TUNDE BUSARI, he speaks on his rise to the throne in November 2016 and other issues. Excerpts: […]

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Ijegun Egba tank farms: Lagos communities lament threat to life, properties

August 24, 2020, 9:33 pm

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Ijegun Egba tank farms: Lagos communities lament threat to life, properties

With several tank farms (storage of combustible petroleum products) licensed by the Department of Petroleum Resources to operate in the densely populated Satellite Town/Ijegun Egba, Lagos, the movement of these tankers has continued to threaten the safety of residents considering the carriage of flammable petroleum product. In this piece, MUHAMMED SUBAIR reports residents’ frustration. It […]

Ijegun Egba tank farms: Lagos communities lament threat to life, properties
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How we changed face of traditional institution in Ekiti —Oba Alabi, chairman, Ekiti Council of Traditional rulers

August 24, 2020, 10:33 pm

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How we changed face of traditional institution in Ekiti —Oba Alabi, chairman, Ekiti Council of Traditional rulers

The Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi was appointed by Governor Kayode Fayemi last year as chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers. He tells ‘YOMI AYELESO, in this interview, about his efforts at providing responsive leadership for the traditional institution in the state, among other issues.   It has been a […]

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Inside Bayelsa’s oil rich communities under burden of ocean surge

September 7, 2020, 8:44 pm

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Inside Bayelsa’s oil rich communities under burden of ocean surge

In this piece, EBIOWEI LAWAL reports the growing frustration of Bayelsa communities such as Brass, Sangana, Odioma, Koluama, Okpoama and Obogoro under burden of ocean surge tearing at their seams, thereby rendering many of them homeless and jobless. Whenever environmental issues being faced by communities in Bayelsa State are reported, the first and probably the […]

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I’ve enjoyed God’s grace for 39 years as Olokuku —Oba Oyebode

September 11, 2020, 5:00 pm

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I’ve enjoyed God’s grace for 39 years as Olokuku —Oba Oyebode

The Olokuku of Okuku, Osun State, Oba Samuel Abioye Oyebode was chief personnel officer at the Oyo State Property Development Corporation, Ibadan, before he was chosen to fill the vacant throne of his forefathers and became the traditional ruler of the headquarters of Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State. In this interview by KEHINDE […]

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Group moves to avert flood in Ekiti

September 14, 2020, 6:05 pm

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Group moves to avert flood in Ekiti

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) in its recent update on states and local government areas to be affected by flood across the country listed Ekiti State among the potential 28 states to watch out for between August and October 2020. NiMET further explained that about four council areas, namely, Ado-Ekiti, Ijero, Ikere and Irepodun/Ifelodun will […]

Group moves to avert flood in Ekiti
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Osun community gets gov’s nod on road rehabilitation

September 14, 2020, 7:03 pm

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Osun community gets gov’s nod on road rehabilitation

Poor condition of roads has been a major challenge to many communities in Nigeria despite series of efforts by all tiers of government to make a difference. And Ejigbo, the headquarters of Ejigbo Local Government Area, one of the oldest local government areas of Osun State, is not an exception. For a while, the people […]

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Lijebu remains major traditional festival in Ile Oluji —Oba Adetimehin

September 14, 2020, 7:03 pm

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Lijebu remains major traditional festival in Ile Oluji —Oba Adetimehin

The month of September , every year,  holds a huge significance to residents and indigenes of Ile Oluji, an agrarian community in Ile Oluji- Okeigbo Local  Government  Area of Ondo State. Besides ushering in the popular ‘ember’ months of the year,  it is also the month the famous  traditional festival, the Lijebu, meant to celebrate […]

Lijebu remains major traditional festival in Ile Oluji —Oba Adetimehin
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Ondo’s Multipurpose Deep Seaport: Residents express readiness for improved economy

September 14, 2020, 8:02 pm

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Ondo’s Multipurpose Deep Seaport: Residents express readiness for improved economy

In this piece, Hakeem Gbadamosi reports the growing expectations accompanying the commencement of Ondo’s Multipurpose Deep Seaport project which is expected to transform the fortune of the state. The Ondo State coastline measuring about 180km is said to be the longest in the country with an investment potential which has remained untapped in the past […]

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Day Olowu of Kuta hosted Buratai, Oyetola to inaugurate 100-yr-old reconstructed bridge

September 18, 2020, 8:07 pm

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Day Olowu of Kuta hosted Buratai, Oyetola to inaugurate 100-yr-old reconstructed bridge

Just as the Yoruba would say: if a horse were to take a ride in the belly of Olowu of Kuta in Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Hammed Adekunle Oyelude, and his people on Monday September 14, 2020, it wouldn’t have missed a step. On his ascension as king, Oba Oyelude had […]

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Lagos residents lament ejection from age-old Ibeju-Lekki communities

September 21, 2020, 7:45 pm

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Lagos residents lament ejection from age-old Ibeju-Lekki communities

In this piece, AKIN ADEWAKUN reports the displacement of erstwhile residents of Oko-Olomi, Olowu, Oko’le, Oko-Jegi, Idi Ope, Seriki-Alabula, Aina, Itapanpa and others in Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos, following their bloody encounters with alleged landgrabbers and their appeal to government and other relevant stakeholders to come to their aid. Chief Lateef Eleku, his younger […]

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How MKO Abiola treated me after I abused him —Chief Lekan Alabi 

September 25, 2020, 4:53 pm

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How MKO Abiola treated me after I abused him —Chief Lekan Alabi 

The Ekefa-Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Lekan Alabi, is every journalist›s delight. He recollects history and matches it with dates, names and what have you. He also has an enviable record of serving four different governors (military and civilian) as Press Secretary. The former reporter with the Sketch Newspaper, who will be 70 years in October […]

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N36bn Ibadan Inland Dry Port: Expectations of better life, opportunities rise in Ibadan suburb

September 28, 2020, 11:35 pm

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N36bn Ibadan Inland Dry Port: Expectations of better life, opportunities rise in Ibadan suburb

For the people of Olorisaoko, a sleepy community in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, the signal that work will soon commence on the 80,000 TEU Ibadan Inland Dry Port, an inland extension of the Lagos seaport expected to serve the South-West, has further raised the hope of a boost in economic activities, unprecedented […]

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Oluyole communities celebrate donation of classrooms, empowerment of birth attendants

October 5, 2020, 8:15 pm

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Oluyole communities celebrate donation of classrooms, empowerment of birth attendants

Over the years, it has been established that despite availability of clinics, many communities still depend on traditional birth attendants in spite of risks associated with such delivery. And this is the basis for numerous organisations facilitating training for birth attendants to provide them with basic midwifery skills. And based on the fact that many […]

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Why I joined forces against bandits in Oke-Ogun —Sunday Igboho

October 5, 2020, 8:18 pm

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Why I joined forces against bandits in Oke-Ogun —Sunday Igboho

Few weeks ago, Ibadan-based businessman and Yoruba culture enthusiast, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, decided to complement the Oyo State government’s efforts targeted at tackling banditry in the state by joining a team of Nigerian Army, the Police and the NSCDC to comb a forest very close to Kishi, in Oke-Ogun area of […]

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After decades of abandonment, Adamasingba stadium facelift commences

October 12, 2020, 7:10 pm

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After decades of abandonment, Adamasingba stadium facelift commences

After 44 years of existence, hope arises for the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba in Ibadan, as the contractor employed by the Oyo State Government to renovate with his money under the Alternate Project Funding Approach (APFA), has started work and has stated that the project will be completed in 18 months. YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE reports. Though […]

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