By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Aseyin of Iseyin land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sefiu Olawale, Adeyeri III has observed that the Yoruba Culture has a unique identity and must not be allowed to face extinction. The traditional ruler made the call while delivering the traditional lecture for the 2024 Batch A Stream 1 Orientation Course at…
By: Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appealed to other Ogbomoso ruling houses that are in court to contest the selection of the new Soun of Ogbomoso to withdraw the cases. Governor Makinde made the appeal during the official coronation and presentation of staff of Office to the 21st, Soun Of Ogbomoso,…
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has said if necessmeasures are not put in place, the Yoruba language may go into extinction soon. The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has said if necessary, measures are not put in place, the Yoruba language may go into extinction soon. In a communique issued at the end of its caucus…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun has installed Honourable Ajibola Isiak as Mogaji of Ogidi Areokuta. The installation ceremony took place at Oba Lekan Alarere palace in Ibadan, and was graced by some members of the Olubadan-in-Council. In his address, the monarch urged the newly appointed Mogaji to discharge his duties…
By Michael Adeyemo The promotion of traditions and cultural heritages, have been identified as means to preserve morals among generations. The Co-ordinator “Omo Awe Ni Mi Group”, Mr. Israel Taiwo made this known shortly after featuring on a special Programme heralding the 2023 Annual Awe cultural festival popularly called Awe Day in Oyo state. According…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has endorsed the maiden “Ijo Oba” Olubadan Cultural Heritage” billed to debut on December 26, 2023. Oba Balogun described it as another step to further unify the sons and daughters of Ibadan at home and in the Diaspora. Olubadan who added that the festival would…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Baale, Oluyole Estate and Environs, Chief Yemi Ogunyemi has urged the government to give constitutional power to traditional rulers to enhance the promotion of culture. Chief Ogunyemi made this known while speaking on a lecture titled “Galvanising the Yorubas for the Future Challenges” at his 5th coronation anniversary, held in Ibadan….
Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has integrated the Yoruba Language into its General Nigeria Studies (GNS) curriculum to foster the language’s preservation and encourage its use among students. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, shared this information in an interview. This comes on the heels of the enactment of a law by…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to King Mohammed VI of Morocco following Saturday’s devastating earthquake in his homeland, which claimed many lives. Disclosing this in a statement, the President’s Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale said he commiserates with all families who lost loved ones and all those otherwise affected by this tragedy, while…
Anuoluwapo Fasoyin The Oyo State Government has called on Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) to recognise the annual Sango festival in Oyo town. Oyo State Government through the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, who made this known at the festival in Oyo town, said the step would complement government’s existing drive…