Olubadan Advisory Council has reinstated Chief Sulaiman Akinsola as Mogaji Akinsola Family Compound, Labiran Area, Ibadan. Mogaji Akinsola’s reinstatement is contained in the official statement issued by the Olubadan Palace today. The statement which quoted his letter of reinstatement signed by the clerk to the Olubadan Advisory Council, Mr A Kolawole Balogun in part reads …
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has commended the Igbos for their contribution to the Oyo State economy and reiterated his commitment to peaceful co-existence amongst the various ethnic groups in the ancient city. According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the state capital, Oba Olakulehin gave the…
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade I, has ordered the immediate dissolution of an unauthorised coronation committee allegedly set up by a group of individuals without his approval. In a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the monarch warned that any further meetings or activities related to…
By Adebayo Yusuf A curator at the National Museum of Unity, Aleshinloye, Ibadan, Mrs Pamela Oriyomi-Otuka has urged government and stakeholders to invest in museums as a way of promoting cultural heritage. Mrs Oriyomi-Otuka made this known in an interview after featuring on Pensioners FM yoruba stewardship programme, “Abo Re.” According to her, this would…
By Yetunde Oke A Prince from the ruling house of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Musbau Owoade says the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin followed due process. Prince Owoade made this known in a telephone interview with Pensioners FM. Prince Owoade thanked Governor Seyi Makinde, for standing for the truth in…
By Adebayo Yusuf Chairman, Council of Yoruba Elders, CYE Oyo State Chapter, Professor Aderemi Adedibu has reiterated the council’s commitment to the progress of the Yoruba race at home and in the diaspora. Professor Adedibu made this known at the official inauguration of the state and local government executives for the council, at Yemetu, Ibadan….
By Adebayo Yusuf Chairman, Central Organising Committee for the Annual Ede Day, 2024, Hon. Luqman Afolabi has described the promotion of cultural heritage, education and sound innovations as factors responsible for the growth and development of the ancient town. Represented by Chairman, Education Sub-Committee for the event, Dr. Kazeem Kolapo, Hon. Afolabi made this known…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu A Yoruba traditional drums heritage curator, Prince Adewale Laoye, has described the appointment of the new Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Kwara state, Oba Olaniyi Oyatoye, as a big opportunity and right steps towards projection and preservation of Yoruba Cultural tradition. In a statement personally signed by him, Prince Laoye described Oba…
The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has expressed optimism that the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival, scheduled to be held between December 19 and 24, 2024, would be the biggest culture and tourism event in Nigeria. Olaoye, while speaking during a dinner and fundraising event for the coming carnival at the Imperial Heritage Hotel,…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the commitment of Southern Nigerian governors to work closely with traditional rulers to promote peace, unity, and development in the region. He made this statement while receiving members of the Technical Committee of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council during their courtesy visit to his office in…