By Yetunde Oke The Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has officially invited the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP Oyo State Council to 2026 World Egungun Festival, scheduled for 1st and 2nd of May. This was made known during a visit to the Oyo NUP by the officials of the ministry led by the commissioner, Dr…
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has renewed calls for a stronger federal government role in reviving Nigeria’s indigenous textile industry. Oba Akanbi also stressed the need to align local fabrics with contemporary fashion tastes. Speaking through a statement issued by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem on Tuesday, the monarch said “Nigeria could…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The umbrella body of Ede Elders worldwide, Ede Elders’ Council, EEC, has felicitatated Oba Munirudeen Lawal, LAMINISA 1, the Timi of Edeland on the occasion of his 18th year on the throne of his forefathers.The Council noted that his wise leadership and fatherly heart have helped in fostering the steady growth and…
The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, has directed popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to complete the family’s royal lineage data form to establish his legitimate membership in the ruling house. The Chairman of the ruling house and former…
The contest for the throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland has continued to gather steam as ophthalmic surgeon and community leader, Otunba Adekunle Hassan, formally declared his interest before members of the Jadiara branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu Ode. Otunba Hassan made his declaration at the historic Igboburo compound, where princes, princesses,…
The “Brain Trust” (Èdè wa ni – Ẹ Gbe L’árugẹ), a Yoruba socio-cultural group, has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalising the Yoruba language and preserving its cultural heritage. A statement by Olushola Macaulay, director of the project, said the commitment was made during the group’s inaugural meeting. Mr Macaulay said the meeting recorded strong commitments…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In pursuit of sustaining and protecting the south west commonly spoken language, Yoruba, the Light-up African Development Initiative, LADI a non government initiative has come up with a Yoruba Language Preservation Initiative’s “Brain Trust Project”. According to Light- up African Development the project focus to save the yoruba heritage in Southwest through…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Lagelu Indigenes club, LIC, Ibadan has congratulated,His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, Arusa1, on his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan land. In a statement by the Club’s President, Mr. Soji Ogunsola and Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Abiodun Akinkunle, LIC, described the coming of Oba Ladoja as…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The need for structured adjustments, implementation of novel initiatives and creation of an atmosphere that respects age-long tradition have been described as the bedrock of the highly anticipated development in Ibadan. A Professor of African History at The University of Texas, Austin, United States of America,Toyin Falola, made this assertion at the…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo state council, has felicitated Olubadan Designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja ahead of his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan on Friday. The Union made this known in a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Comrade James Osuntade and Secretary, Comrade Olusegun Abatan. According to the statement,…