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Why are Iwo water pipes running dry?
Users of public water in Iwo are gradually losing hope as burst pipelines have turned a major hindrance to the regular supply of public water. TUNDE BUSARI reports the frustration of the residents. The...
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What Itori youths, businesses gain from Lagos-Ibadan railway construction
The rail yard that services the ongoing Lagos-Ibadan railway construction, in terms of components supply, has its location in Itori, a town in Ogun State. Since the construction work started, little...
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How Western Region provided best worker-friendly environment —Olajide
Dr Kunle Olajide, convener of the Yoruba Summit and chieftain of the Yoruba Unity Forum (YUF), is the Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE). He speaks with ABIODUN AWOLAJA on the...
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Obedu festival has strengthened unity in my town —Oba Oyeyemi
The entire Oba-Ile town in Osun State was recently lighted up by the celebration of Obedu festival. Sons and daughter of the serene town returned home and identified with their progenitor. The Oloba...
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Aregbesola bids Osun people farewell at last interactive session
Incoming governor, Gboyega Oyetola discussing with governor Aregbesola while deputy governor, Titi Laoye-Tomori watches. As the administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state winds down in...
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Beaten, driven, trapped: 48 Oyo communities decry handicap by rampaging herdsmen
Caught in the act: Cows grazing on the farmland Frustrated by the repeated destructions of their farmlands, livelihoods and the deaths of their kinsmen by herdsmen, residents of 48 communities in...
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My take on Alaafin’s new book —Olugbon
The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, is undoubtedly elevating the name of his town to high pedestal. That is why his presence is felt where A-class events hold. In an interview by...
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It’s embarrassing for Yoruba traditional rulers to profess foreign faiths...
Ifayemi Elebuibon From childhood, the Araba of Osogbo, Ifayemi Elebuibon knows no other except Ifa divination. Even when the defunct Western Region Government led by the late sage, Chief Obafemi...
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Lijebu Festival: Ile Oluji’s celebration of royalty, fertility
Calabar troupe dancing at the event. AKIN ADEWAKUN reports the unique celebration of royalty by residents and indigenes of Ile-Oluji in Ondo State during the Lijebu Festival held recently. Respect for...
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In Ekiti, residents, traditional rulers, others protest uninterrupted blackout
From left, the Regent of Erio, Princess Ojo; the Alara. For Ekiti communities: Ado-Ekiti, Ikere-Ekiti, Iworoko, Iyin, Ifaki, Aramoko, Erio, Omuo, Omuo-Oke, Ilasa, Ikun, Araromi, Isinbode, Eda Ile,...
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With akara, Ondo community holds fertility festival
HAKEEM GBADAMOSI, after a visit to Ipe Akoko community in Ondo State, reports the people’s celebration of fertility and culture through preparations of huge bean cakes. The Ipe Akoko community in the...
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200 teenagers in Ibadan get vocational training scholarship
Some of the beneficiaries 200 teenagers that just finished their secondary school education has been given scholarship to study a vocational training of their choice as part of the annual empowerment...
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With good road, streetlights, Olowu-Kuta changing face of his town
Olowu Kuta, Oba Oyelude inspecting the road under construction. The age of traditional rulers waiting for government to improve their towns appears to be eclipsing as the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle...
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Why we will continue to participate in Twins festival —Twins
Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye, festival ambassadors Recently, twins from all over Yoruba land converged in Igboora for the maiden edition of the Twins festival, weeks after, the euphoria is yet to abate...
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It’s better Yoruba value their culture now —Dr Gomez
Dr Gomez with Brazilian delegate at Sango Festival in Oyo. Dr. Paula Gomez,is Portuguese whose visibility in the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo can’t escape sight of visitors. Her spoken Yoruba Language...
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Orangun of Ila is my father —Olororuwo
On November 16, 2016, the ancient town of Ororuwo in Osun State erupted into joy when news of the selection of their new traditional ruler broke. The then Abuja-based Oba-elect, Qamarudeen Adeyemi...
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Baale of Lisa gets award for being security friendly
In recognition of his efforts towards securing his community and openness to issues bordering on securing in his abode, the traditional head of Lisa Community in Ifo local Government, Ogun State, High...
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PERL, Catholic Church hold conversation on citizenship
Participants at the round table conversation Having realised that citizens play a critical role in advocating and helping to make public institutions more transparent, accountable and effective, and...
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Olivet Heights 1964-68 set returns to school after 50 years
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Oyo State, Mrs Ibironke Iyabode Fatoki (left) cutting the tape during the commissioning of a sick bay donated to Olivet Baptist High...
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When Ooni hosted Awori people at Ile-Ife, celebrated Olofin Ogunfunminire
Some of the visitors paying homage. Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yorubaland has been the destination of sort to many notable towns in the South West and even beyond the shores of the country with their...
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