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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Ifadola Ifagbohun: Changing The Face Of Traditional Institution

Chief Ifadola Ifagbohun The dominant religions in Nigeria are Islam and Christianity, imported to West Africa generations ago. But tradition...

Monday, June 13, 2022

ENTERTAINMENT

Nigeria’s Arabic Musicians To Display Musical Talents In Kano

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KANO - In what seems to be a step towards reviving the Arabic language and its usage in Nigeria, the Taqafah Organization in conjunction wi...

Monday, May 23, 2022

CULTURE

Ayetoro Budo-Ota Agog As Oba Adewunmi Odutala Celebrates 3rd Coronation Anniversary

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Oba Adwunmi Adeniji Odutala Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji ABEOKUTA - The ancient town of Ayetoro Budo-Ota was a beehive of activities last week as ...

Sunday, May 15, 2022

CULTURE

2023: We Want Yoruba Referendum Not Interim Govt — Yoruba group

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A socio-political organization, Yoruba Referendum Committee (Agbajoowo la fi n soya), on Sunday, called on the Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo,...

Friday, May 6, 2022

CULTURE

Media Expert, Kayode Odunaro Becomes Majeobaje Of Olu Ilaro-Yewa

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Chief Odunaro, ABEOKUTA - All roads lead to the ancient town of Ilaro, in Yewa South local government area of Ogun State as the Olu Ilaro ...

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

CULTURE

Tokunbo Wahab Refutes Rumour Of Sponsoring Applicant For Vacant Alaketu Stool

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Tokunbo Wahab LAGOS - The Special Adviser on Education to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab has refuted claim of...

Sunday, April 24, 2022

CULTURE

Traditionalists Protest Open Display Of Alaafin’s Corpse On Internet During Burial

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IBADAN - The Traditional Worshippers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State branch has condemned the open display of the corpse of the late Alaaf...

Monday, April 4, 2022

CULTURE

Olowu Vacant Stool: Allow Outcome Of Ifa Consultation To Prevail On Selection Process, Prince Adelanwa Urges Kingmakers

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ABEOKUTA - One of the heir apparent to the vacant throne of Olowu of Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Prince Sunday Adebowale Adelanwa h...

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

CULTURE

Ipokia People Show Solidarity Support For Onipokia of Ipokia

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Chief Yisa Olaniyan ABEOKUTA - Scores of residents of Ipokia Town in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Tuesday, trooped out t...

Friday, March 4, 2022

NEWS

Court Removes Olaniyan As Onipokia of Ipokia, Says Ogun Govt Exercise Executive Recklessness

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Ogun Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Afolabi Afuape presenting staff of office to Olaniyan as Onipokia of Ipoki...

Saturday, February 19, 2022

CULTURE

Self-Acclaimed Monarchs In Ogun Risk Jail Term, Says Afuape

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ABEOKUTA - Ogun state government has vowed to deal ruthlessly with anyone parading himself as monarch illegally without the government appro...

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

CULTURE

Traditional Worshippers Demand Public Holiday From Ogun Government

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Ifarotimi Balogun ABEOKUTA - Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has been urged to approve a day as public holiday for traditional wors...

Thursday, January 20, 2022

CULTURE

Ogun: Otileta Ruling House To Produce Next Olowu, As Chiefs Hold Tribute Service For Late Monarch

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The Owu chiefs addressing journalists on Thursday ABEOKUTA - The Otileta Ruling House of Owu Kingdom will produce the rightful candidate for...

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

CULTURE

Submit Yourselves To Orimolusi Authority, Awujale Tells Ijebu-Igbo Royal Fathers

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Awujale (right) presenting the Orimolusi-elect to the Ijebu-Igbo traditional rulers ABEOKUTA - The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebulan...

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

CULTURE

Controversy Trails Ogun G-75 Monarchs Visitation To Adebutu, As Onibudo Disowns Colleagues

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Oba Odutala ABEOKUTA - The Onibudo of Aiyetoro-Budo, Ota, Ogun State, Oba Adewunmi Odutala has condemned the traditional rulers who visit...

CULTURE

We Visited Adebutu On Special Invitation, Not For Political Meeting - Ogun Coronet Obas

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ABEOKUTA - The G-75 Coronet Obas installed during Sen. Ibikunle Amosun led government has refuted claims that the recent visit by some tr...

Monday, January 3, 2022

CULTURE

We Will Follow Tradition To Determine Next Olubadan, Says Olubadan-in-Council

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IBADAN - The Olubadan-in-Council, on Monday, declared that tradition would be followed in naming the next Olubadan of Ibadan, regardless of ...

CULTURE

Ogun Has Rich Cultural Heritage - Mohammed

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The story writer, Pamela Udoka with the Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Toyin Taiwo and other dignitaries with the ch...

Sunday, January 2, 2022

CULTURE

BREAKING: Olubadan Joins Ancestors At 93

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Late Olubadan IBADAN - Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, 93, has joined his ancestors second day of the New Year. His death was al...

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

CULTURE

S/West Governors Enjoined To Adopt Adire As School Uniform

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Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Toyin Taiwo (4th right) presenting "Award of Cultural Icon" to the Speaker, Ogun State...

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