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I dropped out of school at 19, today I hold a PhD —Oloba of Oba Ile
Oba Adekunle Oyeyemi, the Oloba of Oba-Ile, Osun State speaks with TUNDE BUSARI on his childhood and transition to adulthood which he explains was punctuated by incidents beyond his control; he...
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Without indigenes’ support, there’s little traditional rulers can achieve...
SAM NWAOKO reports the colourful inauguration of a development project at the palace of the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi Afuntade I, by the Owa Ooye of Okemesi, Oba Michael Gbadebo...
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What does Oluwo want?
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheedAkanbi has built a reputation for himself as the most controversial Yoruba traditional ruler in his two year-reign. Since he ascended the throne , he has not stopped...
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Owo National Museum
The National Museum, Owo, exhibits the rich cultural and historical backgrounds of the people of the ancient town of Owo in Ondo State. HAKEEM GBADAMOSI takes a tour of the museum and brings how...
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Oyo, World Bank spend over N900m to fight perennial flooding in Ibadan
For many residents of Sasa- Osajin, Ola Adua, Ogbere pegba, Cele Rainbow, Idi Gbongun, Foworogi, Ojoo Arulogun, Ogbere Moradeyo, Omiri, Oke Ayo, Eleyele and Elere among many Ibadan communities, August...
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Oba-Ile: Traditional rulers, others prioritise Yoruba lore at coronation...
The sleepy town of Oba-Ile in Osun State witnessed a massive turnout of people, who trooped to the town in honour of the first coronation anniversary of the Oloba of Oba-Ile, Oba Adekunle Oyeyemi....
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Why an Ifon prince must not taste palm wine —Oba Magbagbeola
The Olufon of Ifon Orolu Kingdom in Osun State, Oba Almoroof Adekunle Magbagbeola, in this interview by OLUWOLE IGE, speaks about the historical facts behind his traditional stool, including taboos,...
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Panache, colour, thrill: Ogun unites Africa in ‘drumming for advancement’
The third edition and second in series of the African Drum Festival which started in April 2016 in Ogun State under the leadership of Senator Ibikunle Amosun was more spectacular than the previous...
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Yoruba Koya: As South-Western states begin movement for restructuring
In a bid to sensitise people in South-West on the need for restructuring, a pan-Yoruba group, ‘Yoruba Koya’, recently held a peaceful protest aimed at telling the Yoruba race to demand for the...
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In Akure, Afenifere, traditional rulers, others, charge Aare Gani Adams on...
Akure, the Ondo State capital, witnessed a gathering of people who trooped out from far and near to honour the recently-installed Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, who was hosted by the...
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When South West farmers, Odua Chamber of Commerce launched Agbetuntun
As part of efforts to return the Southwest to its position of pride as a major player in the agricultural sector and ensure that the region’s arable land and good weather is put to good use with the...
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Why we are engaged in asset enumeration at Elebu Ibadan —IBEDC
Ola Ayodeji is the Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). In this interview by SULAIMON OLANREWAJU and KEHINDE OYETIMI, he speaks on the...
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When Oba of Benin visited Ooni of Ife
It has been 36 years since an Oba from Benin visited the Ooni. Tunde Busari, Oluwole Ige and Paul Omorogbe cover the various aspects and the significance of Oba Ewuare II’s visit to the Ooni of Ife....
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I was named AbdulHammed at birth, was assistant to fiery Islamic Scholar...
Accessing the Most Reverend Ayo Ladigbolu is an undemanding exercise. Entering Oyo through the popular Ibadan road, all a visitor needs is to locate the Ladigbolu Grammar School right on the major road...
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The progress of youths is my business and core philosophy –Oba Kofoworola
Ago-Are is the headquarters of the newly created Atisbo South Local Council Development Area of Oyo State. It comprises six wards, including Ofiki, Agunrege, Owo, Sabe and Baasi. The traditional head...
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NGO gives aid to pregnant women in Ibadan
The facilitators interacting with the beneficiaries at the event. What started as a dream has today not only flourished in touching lives but also extended in scope in assisting pregnant women. This...
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ABUAD: Re-enacting the pacesetting role of South-West
From right, Founder and Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Chief Afe Babalola; Vice Chancellor, Professor Michael Ajisafe and the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Admin), Professor Smaranda...
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75-yr-old Ago Ireti lepers’ colony: From settlement of hope to camp of despair
One of the lepers and her daughter. For occupants of Ago Ireti lepers’ colony along Oba-Ile in Akure, Ondo State, life has only presented one long stretch hardship, lack and continuous struggle for...
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Foundation donates N18m drugs to OAU
As part of its vision to support government efforts in the health sector and make healthcare accessible to the common man in Osun state, a nongovernmental Organisation, the Olugbenga Akintola...
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Farmers, herdsmen in South-West need each other to survive —Dr Oyedepo
Dr Bola Oyedepo, a farmer, held a number of top positions in the Oyo State civil service before he retired as Director, Livestock Services in the state’s Ministry of Agriculture. The doctor of...
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