Category: <span>Culture</span>

Breaking!!! Adegbola Returns As Eleruwa As Makinde Approves Appointment

The Commissioner said according to a document by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Ademola Ojo, the stool of Eleruwa has remained vacant following recent legal proceedings, specifically the dismissal of Suit No. HER/10/23 by the High Court of Oyo State on October 22, 2024.

Articles, Culture, Education

As a proud member of the Jan/Feb 2025 Ebedi International Writer Residency fellowship, returning to IDGS was a deeply personal experience for me. This was the very institution where my literary journey began. The initiative was spearheaded by Dr. Wale Okediran, a distinguished Nigerian writer, former President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), and a former member of the Nigerian Parliament.

Crime News, Culture, Law and Advocacy, Law and Judiciary, Law and Legal Advocacy, News, Religion, Terrorism

Man That Burnt Quran in Iseyin For Prosecution Soon – Security

The source told our Correspondence on Tuesday that the case file of the suspect has been taken over by the State Ministry of Justice for prosecution over attempt to cause public unrest through his act.

Culture, News

’I Never Met Oba Owoade Till Yesterday’ – Makinde ‘We Will Prosecute Those That Collected Bribe To Pick Candidate Unless Kabiyesi Forgives Them’ …….presents instruments of office to new Alaafin

He said: “The Alaafin stool is very important not just to Oyo Town or Oyo State but the entire Yoruba race. So, under my watch, I made it very clear that the stool would not be for sale. It is not a stool for us to toy with.

Culture, News, Religion

Photos: Gani Adams Advocates Unity Among Yoruba Obas, Traditionalists

He made this call on Thursday, when the Executive Members of the International Council for Ifa Religion, (ICIR), led by its President, Dr. Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode, visited him at his residence in Lagos.

Culture, News, Religion

Investigate Human Killing Claim on Fresh FM, ICIR Charges Police IG …. Says Isese Detests Human Killing, Engages Lawyer To Write Radio Station

He said this in his response to a viral video circulating on the internet which was recorded at a popular Radio Station in Ibadan, called Fresh FM recently.

Business and Investment Development, Commerce, Culture, Economy, News, Religion

Imported Culture of Greed Behind Nigeria’s Economic Woes – ICIR President

He said this over the weekend while delivering a special lecture titled “Foreign Culture In Yoruba Land: Its Negative Impacts On The Economy Of The Land,” at the 2024’s celebration of Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide, which held at Ilaji Resorts, Akanran, Ibadan.

Culture, News, Religion

Oro is Importan For Yoruba Monarchs To Assert Control – ICIR President

Fakayode said any Oba that fails to give the Oro adherents their due respect will lose control of his domain and become irrelevant.

Arts, Culture, Literature & Arts, News, Religion

Isese Assembly, Filmmakers Agree To End Denigration of Ìṣẹ̀ṣe …..As Elebuibon Advocates Projection of Good Values For Future Generations

This was made known at a one-day interactive session with critical stakeholders in the movie industry, organised by the Isese Welfare Association, popularly called ‘Isese Assembly’ which held at Onasode Hall, International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan on Thursday.

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Isese Assembly Engages Film, Skit Makers on Contemporary Yoruba Religion, Culture

The targeted participants at the event are actors, directors, producers, script writers, film and skit makers, content creators and makers, who will interact with leading and practicing Oniseses on Saturday, 12th of September, 2024, at Onasode Hall, International Conference Center, University of Ibadan by 11pm.