The Benin monarch, His Royal Majesty Omo N’Oba Ewuare Ogidigan the second has approved the sack/removal of the presiding priest of Holy Aruosa Cathedral Ohen-Osa Harrison Okao for non-compliance with the ancient long tradition of the land The decision to sack the former senior priest of the Benin national church …
Read More »‘He gave his best’ Gbaja mourns Nigeria’s first professor of criminology, Femi Odekunle
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed sadness over the demise of Nigeria’s first professor of criminology, Femi Odekunle. He made this known today after it was announced that Professor Odekunle has passed away. “With Prof. Odekunle’s death, Nigeria has lost one of her finest …
Read More »‘Serial criminal on the throne?’ Oluwo of Iwo’s dethronement perfected as benefactors abandon him
In what looked like a deteriorating case between the Iwo kingmakers and the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, the latter may finally be on his way off the throne and out of the palace as his confidants and most of those instrumental to his selection as king are now …
Read More »‘Oyetola, dethrone him!’ Oluwo of Iwo knocks kingmakers, says they’re under duress
The traditional ruler of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has dismissed the call by the kingmakers for his dethronement and described it as a conspiracy led by his rival to the throne, saying it is dead on arrival. The kingmakers consisting of 12 chiefs in a petition to Osun State Governor, …
Read More »‘Sad’ Olofin Adimula joins his ancestors
The death has been announced of the Olofin Adimula of Isheri Aworiland, His Majesty, Oba Nurudeen Adekanmbi Adebowale, Freelanews can report. According to the statement by the chairman, Transition Committee, Ifo Local Government, Hon. Fola Salami, the respected monarch was a true statesman who served his people with distinction. The …
Read More »‘Congrats!’ Excitement as Oba Buhari Alade Oloto becomes first Agudaland monarch (Photos, Video)
There was a mild excitement recently in Coker-Aguda Local Government Area when Oba Buhari Alade Oloto became the first monarch in Agudaland. The installation was confirmed when the Oniguru of Iguru Agudaland was given the staff of office by the Lagos State government under the executive governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in …
Read More »‘Not our business’ CAN reacts to death sentence on Kano singer
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has spoken on the death sentence passed on Yahaya Aminu Sharif, a Kano singer, who was convicted by a Sharia court over blasphemy. Adeolu Samuel Adeyemo, CAN chairman in Kano state said the religious body was not in objection to the ruling because it …
Read More »Osun Osogbo festival cancelled by state government
Social activities and gatherings at this year’s Osun-Osogbo Festival has been cancelled by the Osun state government. The state government which however approved the observance of traditional rites and routines associated with the festival, added that only authorised persons and worshippers will be allowed into the grove. Osun state Commissioner for Culture and …
Read More »‘Nigerian Youth Royal Father’ Ooni condemns BBNaija, suggests Big Nigeria Reality Show (Photos)
The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II was on Wednesday honoured with an award of Royal Father Of The Nigerian Youths in recognition and appreciation of his immeasurable commitment towards youth development in the country, as he gathered Nigerian youths to celebrate and commemorate …
Read More »‘New dawn’ Prince Orelope becomes Egbedaland Oba elect
The Executive Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Jelili Sulaimon, and his team has presented approval letter to Prince Jimoh Hammed Orelope Laka as the Oba Elect of Egbeda Kingdom. This was done during the Local Government Executive meeting held on August 10, 2020 at Alimosho Local Government Secretariat and …
Read More »‘RAYLF-AFRICA’ Ooni of Ife appoints Shagari’s grandson as MD
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty (H.I.M) Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has appointed Bello Bala Shagari as the Managing Director of Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF-AFRICA). This was contained in an appointment letter to Bello Bala Shagari, which was signed by Dr. Ayobami O. Oyedare (PhD), Chief …
Read More »Oba Kasali says unity needed to beat COVID-19, marks anniversary
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on businesses and lives in general, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, Emugoriade 1, the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Kingdom, assured his people that it is a phase that will pass. In a statement signed by the Media & Publicity Consultant …
Read More »‘OYA Awards’ Origin of the white people
[zoomsounds_player artistname=”Oyinlola Solanke” songname=”Origin of white people” type=”detect” dzsap_meta_source_attachment_id=”21169″ source=”https://www.freelanews.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Origin-of-white-people.aac” thumb=”https://www.freelanews.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/oya.jpg” config=”default” autoplay=”off” loop=”off” open_in_ultibox=”off” enable_likes=”on” enable_views=”on” enable_rates=”off” play_in_footer_player=”default” enable_download_button=”off” download_custom_link_enable=”off”] Aadun Special on OYA Group On Aadun Special, a recording will be sent by the anchor telling the story of Mojelewi Iyawo Ode Saki. Listen and drop your opinions …
Read More »‘Itan’ Bi aja ba f’ogun odun sa’re, eran ogun ni i se
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Read More »Ta lo buru ju laarin Sango ati Ogun? (Audio)
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Read More »Moremi Ajasoro Story
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Read More »‘Hail the king!’ Ajasa congratulates Oniru Oba-elect
One of the contestants to the Oniru stool, Prince Abdul Hakeem Ajasa, has set aside his ambition and congratulated the Oba-elect, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, Freelanews has learnt. Lawal was approved as the Oniru of Iruland by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Executive Council, having satisfied all legal requirements. He would …
Read More »‘Not true’ Kingmakers chose Gbolahan Lawal, source reveals
There is no iota of truth in the news making rounds about Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s involvement in the Oniru stool tussle as Prince Gbolahan Lawal joined the race, a close source has revealed to Freelanews. Recall that in November 2019, the race for who becomes the next Oniru of Iruland …
Read More »‘Segun Oniru out!’ Ajasa or no one, kingmakers adamant as Tinubu allegedly insists on Gbolahan Lawal over tussle
The tussle for vacant stool of the Oniru of Iru kingdom in Lagos may be far from over, as fresh indications emerged on Thursday revealing plans by the power-that-be to impose a new candidate to ascend the throne. In November last year, the race for who becomes the next Oniru …
Read More »‘Collective loss’ Buhari mourns New Telegraph journalist
The president described the editor’s death as a collective loss to the media and the nation that he served passionately with his talent. President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the media industry, particularly Nigeria Union of Journalists and Nigeria Guild of Editors, over the passing of the Saturday Editor of …
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