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A royal battle intensifies in Ilesha as the Osun State government faces legal challenges over the selection of Prince Clement Haastrup as the Owa Obokun   A significant crisis is currently unfolding in Ilesha, Osun State, as a royal dispute threatens the region’s peace and stability. Also read: Owa Obokun: …

Celebrate the new Alaafin of Ọyọ’s emergence and unite to uphold Ọyọ Kingdom’s legacy under his visionary leadership, writes Henry Alade The Ọyọ Kingdom has entered a new chapter with the emergence of the new Alaafin of Ọyọ, a custodian of Yoruba history and culture. Also read: New Alaafin of …

The Ogun Immigration boss praised His Majesty, the Olota of Otta, for supporting the construction of a new Immigration office in Otta. The Ogun State Comptroller of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Comptroller Grace Olaitan Adeoye, psc, JP, expressed gratitude to His Majesty, Oba Professor Adeyemi Obalanlege, the Olota of …

His Majesty, Oba Adeyemi Obalanlege, inaugurated the planning committee for the 2024 Iganmode Cultural Festival, underscoring the event’s cultural significance. In a significant effort to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of the Awori people, His Majesty, Oba Professor Adeyemi Abdukabir Obalanlege, Ph.D., MCIPR, MPRII, FHEA, the Olota of Otta, …

The legendary businessman and prominent socialite, Khalifa Abdul Wasiu Bodunrin, fondly known as SMART, has passed away. The news of his untimely demise, attributed to a freak accident, has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, leaving many in mourning. Also read: Tragic Loss: Popular young yoruba comic actor “Sisi Quadri” is dead This …

Senator Gbenga Daniel, a prominent political figure and former governor of Ogun State, has paid a heartfelt condolence visit today to the family of the late Ven. Engr. Philip Bolude Oyebolu at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Read also: Senator Gbenga Daniel, wife undertake strategic visit to Kresta Laurel …

In a legal memorandum addressed to the Lagos State High Court in the Epe Judicial Division, Chief Ibrahim Ibikunle Eleto has officially declared his intention to commence legal proceedings against the chairman of Lekki LCDA, Engr. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali, Chief Talimu Babatunde, Oba Liasim Abdul Lateef Ogunbekun, and the Attorney …

Ruling houses in the Ojo community, Ajowa, Akoko North West Council area of Ondo State, have explained their preference for a female regent until the process of selecting a new monarch is completed. ALSO READ: Ondo monarch leads protest against ejection of farmers Addressing newsmen in Akure, the state capital, …

A pan-Yoruba organisation, Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) is set to sue former President Olusegun Obasanjo for publicly disrespecting Yoruba monarchs at a function in Iseyin, Oyo State last Friday. The group in a letter of pre-action notice written to former President Obasanjo through the Palace of Olowu of Owu Kingdom …

In what seemed like an endorsement of a controversy raised after the pronouncement of the new Olori Omoba of Akile Ijebu, the son of the late title holder and Chief Executive Officer of First City Monument Bank, FCMB, Ladi Balogun, has added his voice over the weekend. Recall that at …