Members of the Ibadan Community of Cotonou, Benin Republic, staged a vibrant display of culture and unity as they held their maiden Ibadan Day celebration at Midombo Stadium, Akpakpa. The colourful event brought together prominent sons and daughters of Ibadan living in the West African nation, alongside traditional rulers and well-wishers. The Olubadan of Ibadanland,…
By Yetunde Oke The Chairman, 2025 Ibadan Cultural Festival Planning Committee, Chief Abiola Alli, has called for sponsorship from indigenes home and abroad for this year’s festival. Chief Alli, made the call on Pensioners FM Programme, ‘The Searchlight.’ According to Chief Alli, this year’s Ibadan Cultural Festival will commence from 8th to 18th of May. Chief Alli…
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has called on governments at all levels to support grassroots sports. CCII noted that this is necessary to develop more talents in sports across the country. Chairperson of the Sports Sub-Committee of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week, Alhaja Folasade Olayiwola, made this declaration at the finals of…