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25 years after: Will FG conclude expansion of Ibadan-Ijebu Igbo road?
A cleared section of the Ibadan-Ijebu Igbo road The award of the contract to expand the Ibadan-Ijebu Igbo road, abandoned 25 years ago, was greeted with applause following the Federal Government’s...
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Akure holds Amole festival to offer prayers, seek better communal ties
Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Markets and shops were shut last Wednesday in Akure for the annual Amole festival. HAKEEM GBADAMOSI writes on the importance of the festival to Akure people....
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Need to foster unity gave birth to Progressive Obas Forum —Oba Akamo
Oba AbduFatai Akamo The Olu of Itori Egba, Oba AbduFatai Akamo is the architect of what is known as the Progressive Obas Forum in Ogun State. How he came up with the group, comprising traditional...
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Built for humans, inhabited by animals: Inside Akufo’s abandoned multimillion...
Sections of the health centre For residents of Akufo in Ido Locla Government Area, Oyo State, the presence of a health centre would have given the needed medical attention. But for them, this is not...
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Carnival of colours as Oyo celebrates twins at Igboora
All over Yorubaland, the birth of twins is a cause for celebration as in many homes, twins are held in awe. The importance that is associated with multiple births came to the fore at the weekend during...
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My priority is to foster peace between Yoruba, Hausa people in Kano —Otisese,...
A business mogul, Alhaji (Engineer) Murtala Alimi Otisese popularly called MAO, was recently installed and turbaned as ‘Asiwaju Yoruba’ and ‘Igbakeji Oba’ in Kano (second-in-rank) to the Oba of...
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Alaafin at 80: I had no doubt I would be great in life
The life of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi from his Alowolodu royal family has been eventfully characterised by different stories. The foremost traditional ruler who recently attained...
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Traditional rulers should be allowed to play effective advisory role to...
The Oba of Igbobi-sabe, Lagos State, Oba Owolabi Adeyemi Kasali is a clergyman with enviable profile from the United States of America, his former base before he ascended the throne of his forefathers....
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I initiated Igboora festival of twins to celebrate our uniqueness —Olusola
Following last week’s celebration of the maiden edition of the Oyo State government Twins Festival in Igboora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of the state, YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE speaks with...
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One town, two kings, many crises: Ondo theocratic community under tension
Particularly known for its theocratic setup, Ayetoro is one of the foremost coastal areas in Ondo State. Unfortunately, one of the major realities threatening its existence has been the periodic ocean...
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After 80 yrs, lost ancestral war staff of office is found in my domain —Aare...
Oba Kofoworola displaying the field marshal baton The discovery of an ancient symbol of warrior (oduro) from the earth in Ago-Are, Oyo State, sent the whole town into jubilation. The Aare of Ago-Are,...
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At birthday celebration, Alaafin, Ooni seek better ties among Yoruba...
Alaafin arriving the venue of the celebration The 80th birthday celebration of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Olayiwola Adeyemi was a rallying point for an appreciable number of Yoruba traditional rulers....
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Iragbiji hills: Monuments of nature’s beauty
Aerial view of Iragbiji For anybody traversing road networks from Oke-Ila Orangun in Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun to Iragbiji, Eripa, Iree, Ilesa axis to Efon-Alaye, Erio, Idanre in Ekiti...
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Stranded in their domains: 40 Oyo communities cut off following collapse of...
Residents inspecting the collapsed bridge The collapse of Ofiki Bridge along Budo Aare road in Ofiki community, Atisbo South Local Council Development Area of Oyo State on Sunday, October 21, 2018, has...
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In Osogbo, it was convergence of rulers, priests for Elebuibon’s festival
Elebuibon and Oba Oyelude The Araba of Osogbo, Ifayemi Elebuibon recently played host to royal fathers and traditionalists at his Ogbeyonu festival. TUNDE BUSARI who was there, reports The roll call of...
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Oyo rewards state’s cleanest market
For many Ibadan communities, August 26, 2011 is a day that will never be forgotten as they continue to count their losses as a result of a flooding disaster that many have been unable to recover from....
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Association stresses need to build local culture
The setting was exquisite, royale and colourful. The event was this year’s annual Presidential Cocktails of the Nigeria-Britain Association (N-BA), held recently at the hallowed residence of the...
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Built to waste: Inside Ondo’s abandoned multimillion naira modern abattoir
A modern and semi-mechanised abattoir was inaugurated by the Ondo State government almost two years ago. Unfortunately, the multimillion naira abattoir has never been used obviously. HAKEEM GBADAMOSI...
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Traditional rulers are expected to promote government policies —Oba Adigun
Oba Adeoye Gbenga Adigun, JP, the Aare of Ofiki land has been a peace and conflict expert and an educationist before ascending the throne of his forefathers. In this interview by YEJIDE...
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I can no longer hang out with friends at joints —Elegboro
The Elegboro of Ijebujesa, Oba Moses Olufemi Agunsoye is a year on the throne rolling out drum for the ceremony today in his hometown. In an interview by TUNDE BUSARI, the traditional ruler reviews...
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