Culture

International Biz Tycoon, Mike Adegoke becomes Aare Bobaselu of Idado-Ijesa Idado-Ijesa Kingdom, on 3rd January 2025, witnessed a historic moment, as His Royal Majesty, Oba Michael Kehinde Adebowale Taiwo Jowele Lori-Oko Orilobamise II, Onifiye Adimula of Idado-Ijesa, conferred the esteemed chieftaincy titles of Aare Bobaselu and Yeye Aare Bobaselu upon Chief Mike Adegoke, a Turkey-based international business mogul, and his …

Grand Farewell: Alhaji Otunba Abubakar Omoluabi buries Mother amidst glowing tributes It was a day of splendour and deep emotion, a gathering of Nigeria’s elite and various distinguished groups, as the esteemed Alhaji Abubakar Adeshina Omoluabi, Chairman of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO) Alumni Association, Abuja Chapter, laid his beloved mother, Lydia Silifat Abubakar, to rest in a ceremony …

2024 Isinkan Day: Oba Iralepo Prays for Peace, Launches Town Anthem ***Aiyedatiwa Commends Iralepo’s Peaceful Nature, Development Drives ***Tunji L’ight Ariyomo, Wife bag Chieftancy Titles Isinkan, headquarters of Akure West LCDA in Ondo State on Saturday came alive as the grand finale of the 2024 Isinkan Day celebration took the center stage. The event not only showcased the rich varieties …

Isinkan Agog as Indigenes Celebrate “Opa” Festival Video 1 Odun Opa Isinkan It was a display of cultural heritage for the people of Isinkan in Akure West LCDA of Ondo State as for two consecutive days they came together to celebrate 2024 “Opa” festival. On Friday and Saturday, they converged on the palace of their Monarch, the Iralepo, Oba Oluwagbemiga …

His Imperial Majesty Eze Sir Amb. Kelvin Ngozi Anugwo Ph.D, CAN, FNIM, MNIMN, FCAI, DSSRS, AP, JP Eze Ekpeye Logbo III and Akalaka 12th has yesterday waded in the tenureship elongation controversy rocking the Ekpeye youth congress (EYC) which has abruptly factionalized the body. His words: ” I summoned you all to seek your permission to withdraw the case from …

Odhiokwu Clan Gets 12 Communities~ Monarch Calls For Peace, Urges Youths To Shun Cultism. The Odiokwu Clan monarch, His Royal Majesty, Eze Arc. Nnamdi Obuzor JP, DSSRS, Eze Odhiokwu 1 of Ekpeye Land in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State has unveiled the names of the 12 communities that makes up the clan. Addressing his people in a meeting, …

It was in April 23rd 1990 in Jeddah KSA, a day after April 22nd attempted coup in Nigeria where I had a close contact with Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji. It was the time when a faction of Armed Forces officers, led by Major Gideon Orkar, attempted to overthrow the government of General Ibrahim Babangida. He sent for me and met him …

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SIR ABUBAKAR. It was in April 23rd 1990 in Jeddah KSA, a day after April 22nd attempted coup in Nigeria where I had a close contact with Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji. It was the time when a faction of Armed Forces officers, led by Major Gideon Orkar, attempted to overthrow the government of General Ibrahim Babangida. He sent …

My evergreen encounter with a revered, embodiment of humility, Sadauna of Sokoto – Senator Ida Wazirin Katsina     During my last visit in August, I fulfilled a long-standing wish to pay my respects to Hon. Alhaji A. Alhaji, Sardauna of Sokoto. The University Protocol arranged the visit, leading me to the residence of the “Man with Alhaji before and …

Yoruba mythology describes ‘Ogun’ as a king and the father of Oranmiyan. He is also said to be the first to arrive on earth, clear the roads with a cutlass for the arrival of other deities and gives the finishing touches to the first set of human beings created by Obatala, the Yoruba God of creation.He is also rated as …