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…
The Economic Community of West African States Food and Cultural Festival says its upcoming festival holding in Nigeria is aimed at promoting food security, poverty alleviation and zero tolerance for hunger in 16 ECOWAS countries. Its Director-General, Ambassador Felix Ihonre said this at the Preparatory Inter-Ministerial/Stakeholders Meeting on ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival in Abuja…
By Anuoluwapo Fasoyin Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has called for peaceful coexistence and tolerance between Isese adherents and people of other faiths in the State. Barrister Lawal made the call at the grand finale of 2024 Isese festival, themed “ Isese Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” held at Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba,…
The Federal Government says plans are underway for the construction of the Nigerian Creative City, a one-stop hub for talent development and youth empowerment. The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja today. According to Musawa, the project is part of initiatives conceived by…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo state council, NUP has congratulated the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on his coronation. Chairman, Oyo NUP, Chief Isiaka Abolade and the union’s Secretary, Comrade Olusegun Abatan, made this known in a statement. According to the statement, Oyo NUP described the coronation of Oba…
Comrade Olusegun Abatan: Of prison, prisoner and conscience By Festus Adedayo Title: Comrade Olusegun Abatan: A Prisoner Of Conscience Author: Olatunde Amusat, PhD Reviewer: Festus Adedayo, media consultant Publisher: Crafted and Bound Wordworks, Ibadan, 2024 Pages: 162 I have read many biographies and autobiographies. Seldom have narratives of the life story of any individual contain…