History and Culture
Ifa Council Urges Tinubu to Declare August 20, 21 as Public Holidays for Isese Adherents
The International Council for Ifa Religion on Wednesday called on President Bola Tinubu to give equal recognition to Isese adherents...
Read moreSupreme Court Has Not Granted Alaafin Supremacy Over Pan-Yoruba Affairs, Says Lawyer
A recent feud between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye...
Read moreOoni’s Spokesperson says Monarch Won’t Respond to Alaafin’s 48-Hour Threat
Moses Olafare, the Spokesperson for Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has explained the reasons why the monarch will not...
Read moreOgun State Declares August 20 a Public Holiday for Annual Isese Day Celebration
The Ogun State Government has officially declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a public holiday to mark the annual Isese...
Read moreSanwo-Olu Declares August 20 Work-Free Day for Isese Celebration in Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has declared Wednesday, August 20, 2025, a work-free day for public servants in commemoration...
Read moreAdeyemi Family Protests Exclusion from Awujale Royal Lineage
The Adeyemi ruling house of the Anikilaya dynasty has strongly condemned its exclusion from the Anikilaya ruling house—the royal family...
Read moreYoruba Traditional Rulers Called to End Fetish Practices Amidst Burial Rites Debate
A significant debate has emerged over the cultural practices surrounding the burial traditions of deceased Yoruba monarchs, with prominent Christian...
Read moreYoungest Mogaji Hails Oba Ladoja’s Historic Ascension as Olubadan
Oloye Olajuwon Enitan Subair, the youngest Mogaji of Ile Nla, Anlugbua in Ibadan, has publicly congratulated Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja...
Read moreOlumo Rock Reopens After Major Renovation, Ogun Declares Free Entry Till September
The iconic Olumo Rock Tourist Complex in Abeokuta has officially reopened to the public following a comprehensive renovation, with Ogun...
Read moreOlubadan Olakulehin’s State Burial Set for August 8
The burial programme for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Frederick Akinloye Iyanda Owolabi Olakulehin, has...
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