By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Association of Ibadan Traditional Baales paid a condolence visit to the Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, to commiserate on the demise of His Imperial Majesty Oba ( Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1). Speaking on behalf of other Baales in Ibadanland, Baale (Alhaji) Bashiru Adisa the Baale Kinabi village…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu In a major push to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State, more than 200 traditional leaders have joined a powerful advocacy campaign to end the harmful practice. The transformative one-day engagement was led by Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) in collaboration with UNICEF and the Oyo State Government through the Ministry…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Good Governance Initiative (GGI) deeply mourns the passing of His Imperial Majesty, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, a royal father whose reign was marked by dignity, wisdom, peace, and an unwavering commitment to the cultural and social development of the Ibadan people.Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I. The…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has admonished Ibadan Egungun (Masquerades) and their guardians (Atokun) to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner during this year’s Egungun Festival to avoid any form of violence whatsoever. The warning is contained in the Palace press release issued and signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Olubadan of…
Ajilala Oso Festival Not Just a Celebration but to Revive Ede Cultural Heritage, Traditions – Prince LaoyeThe display of traditional and colourful attires marked with rhythmic drum performances that caught the attention of lovers of Yoruba culture across the world by participants of the Ajilala Oso Festival 2025 has been described as a move to…
By Michael Adeyemo The National Museum of Unity in Ibadan, has agreed to immortalise Fuji music icon, Late Chief Sikiru Ayinde popularly known as Barrister, within its gallery. The decision was reached following a courtesy visit by members of the Sikiru Ayinde Barrister Music Festival Forum, BarryFest, to the museum with a proposal to immortalise…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of ‘Ugosimba 1 of Enugu’ by the Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council.The title, which means jewel/eagle from another kingdom, was conferred on her on Tuesday, during her two-day working visit to the state.According to the Chairman of the Council, Igwe Ikechukwu…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Ibadan Country Club has been urged to welcome youths into the club for sustainability. The Chairman on the occasion, Professor Kabiru Adeyemo, who is the Vice Chancellor of Lead City University, Ibadan gave the advice while delivering a speech at the 30th anniversary of the Club, held at International Conference Centre,…
Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka has harped on the need to promote Nigeria’s local languages and culture to drive national development. Soyinka made the call on Monday during an interactive session with newsmen following his visit to the Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts, University of Iloirn, as part of activities leading to the…
By Yetunde Oke The Oyo State Ministry of Culture and Tourism has awarded the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo State Council, the Highest Contingent at the just concluded World Egungun Festival, 2025. The Secretary, Oyo NUP, Comrade Olusegun Abatan, made this known when the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun led…