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Eko Atlantic City: The making of a different Lagos
Once the place to be for everyone, regardless of class or background, AKIN ADEWAKUN and SEGUN QUDUS chronicle the changes that have taken place so far as the Lagos Bar Beach transforms into the an...
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Civil servants terrible, worse than politicians —Eburu of Iba
The Eburu of Iba, Oba Adekunle Adeogun-Okunoye Oyedeji II, in this interview by GBENGA OLUMIDE, speaks about his enthronement two years ago, and other national issues. You clocked two years on the...
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JCI cleanup Oja’ba in readiness for World Cleanup Day
For people that have businesses in Oja Oba, a major market in Ibadan and residents of that area, filth is not a new thing. Indeed, it is a way of life and they are not bothered whether their streets...
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15 Oyo markets get motorised boreholes from SDGs
In order to boost good health, maintain sanitation, good hygiene and generally make life easier, 15 major markets across Oyo State have been provided with motorised boreholes under the state...
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Erinmo is destined for great things —Elerinmo of Erinmo
Oba Michael Odunayo Ajayi is the Elerinmo of Erinmo, often called Atobatele (a royal personage) long before he ascended the throne. He speaks with TUNDE BUSARI. On his ascension, why his moniker has...
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Ara: Intriguing Osun community where dogs are forbidden
People have various perceptions about dogs; to some, it is a delicacy, some see it as a household pet while to others, it is a defense animal. But to the people of Ara, in Osun State, dog rearing is a...
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Aje: Celebrating Yoruba’s festival of wealth
Aje is the spirit of market profitability. That is why this festival is very important to all humanity because nobody can survive without it. We do business, profit is expected, if you work you expect...
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In Ijebu-Mushin, foundation gives succor to the visually-impaired
Some of the beneficiaries of the programme. For the past two years or thereabouts, the Agbaakin of Gbongan, High Chief Belau Owolabi has been off and on optical service centres in search of a solution...
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Igbo-Elerin Day: 200 communities celebrate citizenship participation in rural...
From left, Asiwaju of Igbo-Elerin, Professor Olukayode Idowu and Onigege Ara of Igbo-Elerin, Dr Bayo Adebowale Elerin District of Ibadan stood still last Saturday when the Igbo-Elerin Council of Baales...
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Traditional religion: Yoruba cultural group takes case to Gani Adams
Concerned by the indifference of the federal and state government towards traditional religions in the country, a Yoruba cultural group known as Asa Orisa Traditional Worshipers Association, has...
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Government must work with traditional rulers to ensure security —Oba Akinbola
Oba Olusegun Akinbola is the Aladokun of Idanre Alade, Ondo State. He speaks with HAKEEM GBADAMOSI on issues relating to his domain, relationship with other towns and the expectations of the people of...
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At Awo’s posthumous birthday, Afenifere, others renew commitment to champion...
On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, a socio-political organisation in Ekiti State, Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) celebrated the numerous landmarks and milestones recorded by the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo,...
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Fagunwa’s Igbo Olodumare: And the neglect continues…
Ogboju Ode Ninu Igbo Irunmole, Aditu Olodumare, Ireke Onibudo and others are Yoruba classics written by the late D.O Fagunwa, who reportedly died during one of his expeditions. Fagunwa’s books opened...
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Why it is wrong for any prince to take a chosen oba to court —Ajalaye of...
Oba Adeleke Agunbiade Oke, Agunbiade III, the new Ajalaye of Ipetu Ijesa, was recently presented with the staff of office by the Osun State government. He speaks with DAPO FALADE on the circumstances...
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How I became first crowned traditional ruler of my domain —Oba Olufunmilayo
Oba Omoniyi Olufunmilayo is the Akapinsa of Ipinsa in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. In this interview by HAKEEM GBADAMOSI, he speaks on how his domain came into being, the challenges...
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Osun’s 2.5 million tree seedlings
Although there have been successes in many regards, OLUWOLE IGE writes that bushmeat hunters, electricity company officials, as well as seeming nonchalant attitude of the people, have contributed to...
View ArticleI see no reason I cannot use the title ‘Emir’ —Oluwo
You have spent two years and five months on the throne. How would you assess your reign? I don’t feel that I have spent two years on the throne. I feel as if I only came into the palace yesterday. I...
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From dumpsite to mini-stadium
Entrance of the Agunloye ruling house. The Alowolodu and the Agunloyes’ are the two ruling houses in Oyo town and are descendants of the first Alaafin. In recent times, some members of the Agunloye...
View ArticleUtilising Mahin’s huge bitumen deposit can bring immense wealth —Arowojolu
Prince Olusola Olurotimi Enioluyan Arowojolu belongs to one of the ruling houses in Mahin Kingdom, Ondo State. In this interview by WOLE EFUNNUGA, he speaks on his desired developmental goals for Mahin...
View ArticleMy classmates mocked me for being the son of a cigarette seller—Ayo Adebanjo
AT almost 90, Chief Ayo Adebanjo remains an inimitable political titan, quintessential lawyer and conscience of the nation at all times. From a humble beginning in his hometown, Ijebu Ogbu Oke in Ogun...
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