Category: Traditional/Chieftaincy
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You can’t call devotees to our culture idol worshippers — Ooni
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enita Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has said it is unfair to call Osun devotees idol worshippers. The monarch also said the country will overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. He made the pronouncements while playing host to Osun devotees in his palace, as the ancient city celebrated the Osun festival on Saturday.…
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Call Oba Oniru to order, estate residents tell Sanwo-Olu
Some residents of Oniru Private Estate in Lagos State have called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to call Oba Abdul Wasiu Lawal to order over his alleged actions within the Estate. This was contained in a public letter directed to the governor and published on page 10 of The PUNCH of Wednesday, July 8, 2020. In…
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No room for lawlessness in my kingdom, Oniru cautions
The Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba Gbolahan Lawal, has reiterated his stance against any form of violence, lawlessness and recourse to self-help. Oba Lawal’s stance which was contained in a statement issued from his media office on Monday following an incident which occurred within the Oniru Estate neighbourhood close to Millennium Estate Gates. It culminated…
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Police nab 17 over destruction of Ijaw leader’s tomb
A total of 17 persons have been arrested at Bolowou community in Ese odo local government area of Ondo State for allegedly destroying the mausoleum containing the tomb of the late King of Zion II His Eminence Dr. I.O Jemine who died in 2014. Perimeter fencing of the multi million naira mausoleum was destroyed and…
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Atiku felicitates with Lamido of Adamawa on 10th anniversary
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has felicitated with the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo as he clocks 10 years on the throne. Atiku, who holds the title of Waziri of Adamawa, is the second in command in the Fombina Kingdom. The congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by Alhaji Mohammed El-Yakub, Marafa Daura…
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OONI LAUDS DELE MOMODU @ 60, CALLS HIM HERO OF DEMOCRACY
OONI LAUDS DELE MOMODU @ 60, CALLS HIM HERO OF DEMOCRACY The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has lauded the prominent media guru, Basorun Dele Momodu on his 60th birthday, stating that the publisher of the widely read Ovation Magazine has done well the nation. In a statement…
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Covid-19: OONI, AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY PARTNER ON CLINICAL RESEARCH FOR DRUGS AND VACCINES.
Covid-19: OONI, AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY PARTNER ON CLINICAL RESEARCH FOR DRUGS AND VACCINES. African monarchy redefined! Always thinking.. Always working.. Always delivering.. Not distracted by frivolities! Arole Oodua & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(Ojaja II) is partnering with ABUAD-Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti on a clinical research aimed at developing drugs and vaccines…
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Kazeem Bukoye Foundation congratulates Oloffa on his 10th year Coronation anniversary
The founder of the Kazeem Bukoye Foundation, Engr. Kazeem Bukoye has congratulated the paramount ruler of Offa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Mufutau Muhammad Oloyede Gbadamasi Okikiola Esuwoye II, on his ten years coronation anniversary, Engr Bukoye is a press release personally signed by him says the ten years of Oba Mufutau has been of great…
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OONIRISA REDEFINING ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN 21st DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENTS.
OONIRISA REDEFINING ROLE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS IN 21st DEMOCRATIC ESTABLISHMENT By; Omooba Damilare Oloyede He became the 51st Ooni of Ife in December 2015, thus attaining the throne of his forefathers as the Arole Oduduwa, a prime spiritual and traditional stool that has made him traditionally the numero uno in any thing that has to…
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COVID-19: OONI SUPPORTS OYO WITH MOTORIZED MODULAR FUMIGATORS, SAYS HOMEGROWN EFFORTS SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED
CORONAVIRUS:: OONI SUPPORTS OYO WITH MOTORIZED MODULAR FUMIGATORS, SAYS HOMEGROWN EFFORTS SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED. Arole Oodua & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II on Saturday donated two locally-fabricated modular fumigators to the Oyo State government to assist the state in its effort to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus. Received by…