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Ex-queen, radio CEO, school principal get bail in Ibadan stampede case

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BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, has granted N10 million bail to a former wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, in the case of alleged manslaughter arising from the stampede that claimed 35 lives last December. Justice Kamorudeen Olawoyin also

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Ooni Meets Brazilian President, Discuss Strengthening of African-Brazilian Relationship

Ihesiulo Grace 25 March 2023 0

As part of his unending quest to harness and promote Yoruba culture beyond the shores of Africa through religion, cultural values and Heritage tourism exchange, Arole Oduduwa, Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi CFR is currently on a 5-day working visit to Brazil in continuation of his global tour for […]

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Ooni Visits Brazil, Issues Certificate For Quilombola as Yoruba Territory

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In other to continuously bridge the gap between the Yoruba race and the rest of the world through cultural integration and globalizing Yoruba culture across the shores of Nigeria; His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ifé; Arole Oduduwa, Ooni Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR has officially delivered the 1st title to Quilombola territory in […]

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‘Ojaja University will raise problem solvers, Critical thinkers’- Ooni of Ife

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Since his ascension to the throne of his forbearers over 7 years ago, the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, CFR has made clear his intention of not only bring an all-inclusive reign to Oodua race but also pledged to bring unprecedented development in all facet of life […]

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God gave me victory over my challenges – Ooni of Ife

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has declared Jesus Christ as the Lord of Lords and Saviour in times of trouble. The reverend traditional Yoruba monarch made the declaration at the grand finale of the New Year Prayer organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square in Ile-Ife […]

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Ooni of Ife Visits Lagos-Based Cavista, Lauds Health Technology Solution Initiative

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His Imperial Majesty Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, recently visited the Lagos offices of Cavista Nigeria, and lauded its founder and chairman Niyi John Olajide for his strides in creating advanced technology as a tool for development and job creation. During the visit, the Ooni further stated that the giant strides […]

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Ooni of Ife visits Digital Space Capital, Commends Abitoye

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has commended the CEO of Digital Space Capital, Mrs. Olubukola Abitoye for her foresight and investment in the country’s financial sector. Ogunwusi made the call when he led other members of the Ooni of Ife in Council to the Ikoyi Headquarters of Digital Space Capital on Friday, 8th […]

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Yorubas can’t be overrun, we’re ready to defend ourselves – Ooni of Ife

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Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, on Monday, condemned the killings of innocent worshippers at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo on Sunday. It was gathered that the church was attacked yesterday by unknown gunmen, leading to the killing of scores of worshippers, DailyTimes gathered. In a statement posted via his […]

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Igboho’s Arrest: Ooni constitutes committee, mobilise south-west leaders

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The Ooni of Ife, Enita Ogunwusi, has formed a 28-member committee of south-west elites to investigate Sunday Igboho’s arrest in the Benin Republic. The committee’s coordinator, Akin Osuntokun, stated that the group will investigate the problems surrounding Igboho’s detention and associated subjects. After being detained at Cardinal Bernardin International

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Ooni confers a chieftaincy title Iyalaje Oodua on a business tycoon

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2021 0

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has conferred the prestigious title of Iyalode Oodua on a business tycoon of repute, Princess Toyin Kolade in his palace, Ile-Oodua, Ile-Ife. The Ijesa born business tycoon, who arrived Ooni’s palace with a large entourage first sat at the fore court of Ooni’s residence with her […]

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Ooni of Ife: Ifa warned us about the COVID-19 pandemic, present agitations, and now politicians are being warned

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Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, has cautioned lawmakers to avoid evil habits such as lying, corruption, and other vices that could lead to the country’s demise. On Sunday, during the ceremonies commemorating the completion of the 2021 World Ifa Festival, Ooni Ogunwusi issued the warning. The monarch, who referred to Ifa […]

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Adamu Garba’s traditional title, Ooni of Ife refutes

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has denied that he would bestow a traditional title on former presidential candidate Adamu Garba. On May 1, 2021, Garba declared that the monarch will bestow the title of Aare Atunluse of Oodua upon him. Ooni deemed Garba “worthy of the title of Aare Atunluse Oodua Award […]

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One King, One Tribe, 5th Year: The Solomon of our Generation

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Ifẹ, the city of gold and the heartbeat of all Yorubas, has witnessed 5 years of uncommon success and development since the enthronement of Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ojaja II. Driving through Lagos -Ibadan Expressway and Ibadan to Ile-ife made my trip a sad reminder of the misfortunes and infrastructural deficit […]

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Don’t take laws into your hands, Ooni urges Sunday Igboho

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Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, well known as Sunday Igboho, not to take laws into his hands. The monarch said though Igboho has done well to speak for the downtrodden, it was time he allowed the constituted authorities including the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to […]

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Ooni hosts Mothers’ Council Conference, advocates greater impact for Women

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His imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has concluded the preparations to host inaugural “The Mothers’ Council Conference” on Tuesday, 8th December, 2020. Oba Adeyeye is buoyed by the significance of women in crowning kings in Yorubaland and how it has given the Yoruba nation a leverage over other tribes in Nigeria. […]

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Ooni reveals son’s name, names him after predecessor

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has named his newborn son after the 49th Ooni, Oba Adesoji Tadenikawo Aderemi, Daily Times reports. The late monarch, Oba Adesoji Aderemi, was a Nigerian political figure and Yoruba traditional ruler who reigned from 1930 until 1980. He also served as the governor of Western Region, Nigeria between […]

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HISTORY: List of all dethroned kings in Nigeria and how it happened

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2020 0

The social media community in Nigeria went wild when the Kano State Governor, Umar Ganduje, deposed the then Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II. The centre of the argument in the digital space was the possibility of a governor dethroning a traditional ruler as prominent as an Emir. Many argued that it was impossible […]

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Tinubu should have stood up to greet Ooni — Odumakin

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Activist, Yinka Odumakin, says All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Bola Tinubu, should have stood up to greet the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at the coronation of the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal. Odumakin, who is also the spokesman for the pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, said this in an interview with The PUNCH on Wednesday while […]

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Meet Tomisin who’s behind Ooni’s Royal African Young Leadership Award

Ihesiulo Grace 5 September 2020 0

Recently His Imperial Majesty (HIM), Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi awarded 100 recipients that includes actor Adedimeji Lateef, Woli Arole, Pamilerin Adegoke, Sujimoto to mention but few at the maiden edition of the Royal African Young Leadership Forum under the operational director of Tomisin Olawale a fantastic personality with incredible passion, exceptional

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Shagari appointed as head of RAYLF-AFRICA by Ooni of Ife

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Bello Bala Shagari, appointed as the Managing Director of Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF-AFRICA), by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. This was contained in an appointment letter signed by Dr. Ayobami O. Oyedare, Chief Executive Officer, Global Outreach of His Imperial Majesty of Ife. READ ALSO: Ooni Of Ife […]