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Ooni Commends Tinubu, Security Agencies Over Release Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:41:22 +0000

Ooni Commends Tinubu, Security Agencies Over Release Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Oyo State Government and Nigeria’s security agencies for the successful rescue of the schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to a […]

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Nigerian Masquerades Steal Show At WTO Open Day In Geneva

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:34:08 +0000

Nigerian Masquerades Steal Show At WTO Open Day In Geneva The Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has highlighted the vibrant cultural performances that marked the organisation’s Open Day in Geneva, with Nigerian masquerades emerging as one of the standout attractions. The WTO opened its headquarters to members of the public on […]

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Oba Of Benin Receives 18 Looted Artefacts After 125 Years

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:57:43 +0000

Oba Of Benin Receives 18 Looted Artefacts After 125 Years The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has received 18 cultural artefacts repatriated from Switzerland after 125 years in foreign custody. He emphasized that the royal objects are not mere curiosities but vital records of governance, spirituality, and artistry of the […]

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Egungun Festival Not Licence For Violence, Olubadan Warns

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:06:12 +0000

Egungun Festival Not Licence For Violence, Olubadan Warns The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has warned masquerades and their followers against engaging in any form of violence during and after this year’s Egungun Festival, stressing that anyone found disrupting public peace will face the full weight of the law. The monarch issued the warning […]

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Traditional Council Places Baale On Indefinite Suspension Over Misconduct

Kazeem Tunde — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:24:24 +0000

Traditional Council Places Baale On Indefinite Suspension Over Misconduct The Imo Traditional Council has suspended Chief Olakunle Joseph the Head/Baale of Olojede village, Orile Imo located in Obafemi-Owode local government area of Ogun State over alleged abuse of chieftaincy title. The suspension with immediate effect was issued by the Council Secretary and Seriki of Imo […]

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Diri Urges Peace, Cultural Revival At Bayelsa Community Yam Festival

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:24:31 +0000

Diri Urges Peace, Cultural Revival At Bayelsa Community Yam Festival Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has urged the people of the state to renew efforts to revive the positive aspects of their traditions and culture in order to prevent them from going into extinction. Diri, represented by the Deputy Governor, Pastor Peter […]

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Ooni Pays Tribute To Kola Oyewo, Describes Him As Pride Of Yorubaland

Kazeem Tunde — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:39:42 +0000

Ooni Pays Tribute To Kola Oyewo, Describes Him As Pride Of Yorubaland The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has paid glowing tribute to veteran Nollywood actor, theatre scholar and cultural icon, Pa Kola Oyewo, describing him as a pride of Yorubaland whose remarkable contributions to the growth of theatre, culture and education will […]

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Osun Govt Presents Staff Of Office To Obalufe, Lowa Adimula, Three Others

Kazeem Tunde — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:46:53 +0000

Osun Govt Presents Staff Of Office To Obalufe, Lowa Adimula, Three Others The Osun State Government on Tuesday formally presented Staffs of Office and Certificates of Promotion into the Osun State Council of Obas to five traditional rulers in Ile-Ife, in a ceremony held at the Ooni’s Palace. In a statement by the Director of […]

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Banditry: Ooni Offers Ancestral Prayers For Safe Release Of Abducted Students, Teachers

Kazeem Tunde — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:50:15 +0000

Banditry: Ooni Offers Ancestral Prayers For Safe Release Of Abducted Students, Teachers The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called for an end to banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of insecurity threatening lives and livelihoods across Nigeria, particularly in Yorubaland. The revered monarch made the call on Sunday at his Ile-Oodua Palace during […]

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Culture, Colours, Heritage Dazzle At 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival As Abiodun Celebrates Unity

Kazeem Tunde — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:22:02 +0000

Culture, Colours, Heritage Dazzle At 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival As Abiodun Celebrates Unity Arrays of beautifully adorned men, women, youths, and cultural enthusiasts from all walks of life on Friday thronged the ancient town of Ijebu-Ode for the 2026 Ojude-Oba Festival, transforming the city into a vibrant panorama of colour, glamour, heritage, and tradition. The annual […]

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