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Ibadan Central abattoir, biggest in West Africa —Engr Ahmadu
Engineer Abiodun Kehinde Ahmadu, the Chairman of Ahmad Group, a multifaceted company that introduced the Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement to the Oyo State government during the...
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Learning with tears: Ikare Akoko bemoans state of community’s historic school
The condition of one of the historic secondary schools in Ikare Akoko, Agbaode/Orimolade Secondary School, Ikare Akoko (established in 1980 by the state’s first civilian governor, Pa Adekunle Ajasin)...
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Ibadan Central Abattoir: Uneasy road to change
Following the recent crisis between some butchers in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital and law enforcement agents in a bid not to relocate to the new abattoir constructed by government, YEJIDE...
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In Ile-Ife, memories of Moremi unite Yoruba stakeholders at book launch
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi addressing dignitaries during the book launch. The intriguing story of legendary Queen Moremi Ajasoro of the ancient and historical city of Ile-Ife aptly epitomises...
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Yoruba tradition takes centre stage as Alaafin of Oyo hosts traditional ruler...
Pobe indigenes paying homage to the Alaafin The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, was the meeting point last Saturday when he received a Yoruba traditional ruler from Benin Republic....
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Abeokuta flood of fury: It’s lamentation, losses for residents
A building affected by the flood at Isale Oja, Kuto OLAYINKA OLUKOYA looks at the impacts of the Friday downpour that resulted in a flooded Abeokuta, Ogun State, which led to the loss of lives and...
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Ita Osun festival unites indigenes, foreigners in promoting Yoruba heritage
The annual celebration of this year’s Ita Osun festival, in Ile-Ife, did not only provide another ample opportunity for the teeming worshippers of the Osun River goddess within and outside the shores...
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Why we are working tirelessly to connect with other Yorubas outside Nigeria—...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, led 14 traditional rulers from Yoruba land to Brazil on a tour. The Elerinmo of Erinmo, Oba Michael Odunayo Ajayi was one of the monarchs having made similar trip...
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For Irele, Okitipupa, Ese-Odo, Ilaje, it’s been a decade of darkness, neglect
Four out of the six local government areas in the Ondo South Senatorial District – Irele, Okitipupa, Ese-Odo and Ilaje – have been in darkness for ten years. HAKEEM GBADAMOSI, who visited the area,...
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My town deserves a palace that will be tourists’ attraction —Olugbon
The Olugbon of Ile Igbon, Oyo State, Oba Olusola Alao is a first-class monarch and member of Oyo State Council of Obas. In this interview by TUNDE BUSARI, he speaks on various issues concerning his...
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Unity within the Yoruba race is a necessity —Onpetu
Oba Sunday Oladapo Oyediran, the Onpetu of Ijeru land was a banker before ascending the throne of his forefathers. In this interview with YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE, he speaks on Christianity, polygamy,...
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Owu: One kingdom scattered among five states
Section of dignitaries who attended the event Osun, Ogun, Oyo, Lagos and Kwara states share something in common, which is an assemblage of Owu sub-ethnic group towns and communities. What do the Owus...
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‘We are an assemblage of traditional rulers of Owu descent’
Oba Adekunle Oyelude The Olowu Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude, speaks with TUNDE BUSARI on the meeting of the council and the significance of that meeting to the Owus. Excerpts Can you shed light on what...
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Ogoga charges on peace as Ikere celebrates Odun Oba Festival
Ogoga of Ikere, Oba Adejimi Adu Alagbado, watching cultural dance at Odun Oba Festival. The 2018 edition of the Odun Oba Festival in Ikere-Ekiti was another epoch in the community, with the annual...
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Adeyipo village to get Yoruba studies centre in honour of Aregbesola
Governor Rauf Aregbesola (right), with Mrs Yeye Funua Akinlimali Adeyipo village is set to mark another landmark as the home to a research institute. The village which is the location of great films;...
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Boost for agriculture as indigenes, tourists celebrate New Yam Festival in Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, offering prayers at the celebration Yam, which is one the staple food items in Nigeria and Africa as a continent is unique and popular among the major crops cultivated by...
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Egungun festival lights up Iwo
A crowd of participants at the palace of the Oluwo during the Egungun Festival. In the history of Iwo, the ancient town never witnessed an Egungun Festival during which a masquerade would present a...
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Owe festival: Celebrating tradition, community’s rich heritage
The Jegun of Ile Oluji, Oba Olu Adetimehin and his wife, Tokunbo during the festival in Ile Oluji. The preparations towards this year’s Owe Festival in Ile Oluji were hysterical! It reached fever pitch...
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Moremi remains my wife forever — Oba Akinruntan
The statue of the legendary Moremi unveiled by the Olugbo of Ugbo, Oba Akinruntan. Last week, the Olugbo of Ugboland in Ondo State, Oba Fredrick Obateru Akinruntan, brought back the legendary Moremi...
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Owo-Ikare highway of horror: Communities, commuters decry insecurity
Sections of the Owo-Ikare road. INSET: Olokoja of Okoja Ikare, High Chief Idowu Ogunyemi Residents and people of Akoko in the northern senatorial district of Ondo State, drivers and commuters have...
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