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Osun N69bn MKO Abiola International Airport: Untold story of a promising...
For many years, the completion of the MKO Abiola International Airport was a major expectation that the people of Osun State looked forward to. The host, the Ido Osun community, had imagined the...
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Why I have many northerners in my territory —Edigbon of Edemosi
Since the Edigbon of Edemosi, Osun State, Oba Samuel Adeniyi Olaniyan, ascended the throne of his forefathers on December 15, 2017, the town has witnessed steady development and he is not ready to rest...
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Why it is a taboo to say an Oguro indigene is crazy —Oba Oladepo
Until he ascended to the throne as the Ologuro of Oguro in Ejigbo West Local Council Development Area of Osun State, Oba Oyebamiji Tajudeen Oladepo was an entrepreneur. In this interview by OLUWOLE...
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Yoruba Ko’ya: Towards new sociopolitical reawakening for South-West
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, flanked by Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu (right) and other Yoruba dignitaries at the event. Oyo Township recently played host to a Yoruba reawakening gathering where...
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Aregbesola’s truck donation throws Adeyipo village into celebration
For the people of Adeyipo village in Lagelu Local Government area of Ibadan, Oyo state, the African Heritage Research Library and Cultural Centre (AHRLC), is a gift from God. Therefore, any achievement...
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There can’t be unity in Yoruba land without unity of Obas —Shabiganna
Oba Soliu Oyemonla Oba Soliu Oyemonla, the Shabiganna of Iganna Kingdom has been on the throne for nine years. He is the Permanent Chairman of the traditional council of Iwajowa Local Government,...
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An aspirant without a vote took me to court —Odemo of Isara
Ogun State government recently presented staff of office to Oba Albert Adebose Mayungbe, Erinshiba (iii), as the new Odemo of Isara, after a long period of interregnum and legal battle. He spoke with...
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Alaafin speaks on Abiola, June 12:
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, remains one of the rallying points of Yoruba history both recent and past. Following the June 12 recognition by the present administration, he says...
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At forum, stakeholders insist ‘Yoruba culture rich for all-round child...
“Those who have no sense of posterity or any concern for future generations are the ones who are really dead. I mean, they are dead now. Walking zombies,” these were the words of American author,...
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Ondo Mother and Child Hospital, eight years later
Front view of the hospital. Remember that Mother and Child Hospital commissioned on February 20, 2010, in Akure, the Ondo State capital, which was a welcome sight to many, who expected to benefit from...
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Why it is a taboo to use the words ‘mad’, ‘crazy’ in my domain —Oba Oladepo
Until he ascended the throne as the Ologuro of Oguro in Ejigbo West Local Council Development Area of Osun State, Oba Oyebamiji Tajudeen Oladepo was an entrepreneur. In this interview by OLUWOLE IGE,...
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IPEF: Redefining professionalism, excellence in Ijebu
From left, Dr. (Mrs.) Mafe; Segun Mafe; Major General Abiodun Role (rtd) and the Olowu of Ijebu, Oba Olusegun Adesina, at the event. It was another opportunity for sons and daughters of Ijebuland, who...
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At Omoluabi forum, stakeholders promote Yoruba ideals of coexistence
From left, Senator Mojisoluwa Akinfenwa, Professor Banji Akintoye, Senator Femi Okurounmu and another guest at the event. Apparently worried by the eroding principles of “Omoluabi” in the society, a...
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‘In captivity, I went six days without food, water’
Dr Tunde Hamzat Dr Tunde Hamzat, the Senior Special Assistant on Media, Communication and Strategy to Honourable Olatoye Temitope Sugar recently regained his freedom after being held captive by...
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Iwaraja-Efon Alaye road: One axis, many horrors
The lonely Iwaraja-Efon Alaye road. The Iwaraja (Osun State) and Efon Alaaye (Ekiti State) road has recently become a source of concern for the communities on the road stretch and Efon Local Government...
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Every prince aspires to be king —Oba Oyedotun, Orangun of Ila
Oba Abdulwahab Oyedotun Oba Abdulwahab Oyedotun, the Orangun of Ila-Orangun in Osun State, in this interview by OVOSI OTARU, spoke about his 15 years on the throne, his achievements and dream for his...
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St. Teresa’s 83/88 set donate multi-million naira project to Alma Mata
In order to arrest the decay in the education sector in Oyo state, the government designed a holistic approach that will involve all stakeholders; the school Governing Board, Parent Teachers...
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Improving south-west access to healthcare: MMB technology to the rescue
Facilitators at the event The need to devise innovative and IT-driven ways to improve Nigerians’ access to qualitative healthcare was advanced at a health symposium held in Lagos by Nigerians like,...
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Aringinya festival: Celebrating Ikare-Akoko’s date with fertility, chastity
Oba Kolapo Adegbite Adedoyin and others during the celebration In Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State, the people of the town were gathered to celebrate...
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24 years without Orimolusi: Will Ijebu-Igbo’s wait for a new traditional...
The abandoned palace of the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo Twenty-four years after the demise of the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, Oba Daniel Adetayo, there is no sign that the ancient town would have...
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