A Yoruba youth group known as Southwest Youth Congress, SYC, has said that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is under attack because of his perceived presidential ambition in 2023. This came as the group said that any campaign of calumny against the Vice President will not hold water in the eyes of right-thinking Nigerians. Kaduna house […]
Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described the Aare Ona Kakanfo designate, Otunba Gani Adams as a man of principle, who is not moved by immediate gains, adding that “I have not seen a greatest Yoruba man in your generation.” Daniel made the statement at his Asoludero palatial home when he played […]
The popular Yoruba actress, Funke Adesiyan, has dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Funke Adesiyan, a Nollywood actress, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The actress announced her defection in a post on her Instagram page on Saturday. The actress’ latest move comes barely 10 months after she […]
The national president of Odua People’s Progressive Congress, Comrade Salami Maroof Olanrewaju, has said that the leader of the Odua Peoples Congress, Gani Adams, “has no value in Yoruba culture and is bereft our heritage.” Olanrewaju, who made this commendation while speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Sunday, said that the federal government must be […]
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has described members of the Hausa Community in Ile-Ife as as his subjects and co-owners of the town with whom he has enjoyed tremendous loyalty in the last 14months of his reign. Ooni Ogunwusi stated this on Thursday in a statement by his Director of Media, Comrade Moses […]
…Govt declares curfew, Ooni sues for peace Tragedy struck in Ile-Ife, Osun State with no fewer than ten persons are feared dead as Yoruba and Hausa communities clash. In the clash between the communities, several houses were burnt and scores of people got injured. It was gathered that some school children took refuge at the […]
Of recent, there have been meaningless cacophonies from some misguided Nigerians about the break-up of Nigeria. Their western collaborators, who earlier publicized a failed disintegration plot against the country, have handed over the baton of the propaganda to these lone separatists voices trumpeting Nigeria’s break-up. These days, Nigerians are avoidably burdened with noises from pen […]
Founder and President of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Dr. Federick Fasehun, has said that the Yoruba race has learnt its lessons on marginalization of descendants of Oduduwa in the federal appointments despite the massive support of the South West for the present administration. He said the current economic recession is surmountable in spite of the […]
For pitching tent against a political party and for the role played during the last general election, the Yoruba farmers’ group, the Agbekoya, has described the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere and the militant Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), as a disgrace to the Yorubas. Agbekoya said the ignoble role allegedly played by the Afenifere and […]
In the Yoruba traditional religion, divination gives the priests unreserved access to the teachings of Orunmila. Esu is seen as being in charge of justice, order and the transportation of sacrifices (Ebo). Esu is the one said to give authority (Ase) to the oracle when the need arises. Esu is also the one that holds […]
Some internal wrangling are already brewing with the All Progressives Congress (APC) ranks over sharing formula for the incoming administration. An aide to Kano State governor on Political Affairs, Alhaji Mujahid Zetawa who spoke to Daily Times disclosed that the alleged plans to install wide of National Leader of APC, Bola Tinubu, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu […]
When your child is physically deformed but mentally stabled, would you keep them or throw them out? The story of Kofo the first lady as played by award winning star actress, Elizabeth Ibukunoluwa Anjorin is heart wrenching one that explores the world of the physically challenged in the society; their pains, struggle and survival in […]
Nigerian Breweries Plc stormed the ancient city of Ibadan recently with the Trade Launch/unveiling of its new product, Ace Roots to traders, distributors, retailers, entertainment spot operators and teeming consumers in the Ibadan, Oyo, Ogbomosho, Oshogbo, Ilesha/Esa-Oke trade zone. Speaking at the launch of the new product, the company’s Zonal Business Manager – West, Opeyemi […]
Award winning actress cum movie producer, Fathia Balogun is one of the most sought-after actresses in the Yoruba movie industry, what with her poise and the finesse with which she gives life to every role she plays in a movie. Little wonder the light-skinned actress and proud mother of two, keeps excelling, in spite of […]
The Egbe Omo Yoruba in North America has called for the support of all Nigerians for the President-elect General Muhammadu Buhari in his vision for a corrupt free administration. In a congratulatory message to Buhari on his election as President of Nigeria signed by Agba-Akin Bolu Omodele, its National President, it said the election implies […]
There is a peculiar mess going on in Yorubaland today that is galling but not totally shocking. It is the sheer opportunistic attempt by some people to misinform our people on the outcome of the 2014 National Conference. In the worst face of cant and sophistry, these few delegates to the conference have resorted to […]
Support for the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan has pitted prominent Yoruba leaders into two camps – one in support, the other against. As they gathered separately in Lagos and Ibadan on Thursday, both camps expressed different opinions on the topic and the agelong emotive issue of national conference for the ethnic nationality. Those […]
There was a clash between some Yoruba and Hausa youths on Wednesday in Osun State, which left properties damaged and about five people reportedly injured. The pandemonium, which has also led to the shut down of schools and businesses, occurred in Sabo Area of Osogbo. The closed schools are: Ansar-Ud-Deen Elementary School, Sabo-Eleran and St-James […]