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By Joseph Akanbi A Former Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning in the State of Osun and leader of the Bibiire Group, Dr. Adewale Bolorunduro has commiserated with the people of Ile Ife on the demise of Ambassador Olagunju Adesakin, Nigeria’s former envoy to the Peoples’ Republic of China…
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Couple holding hands used to illustrate the story [Photo credit: Free Malaysia Today] A 34-year-old man has approached the Igando Customary court for dissolution of marriage after accusing his wife of being pregnant for her boyfriend. Ola Ismaila, an indigene of Ede, Osun State, said he got to know about…
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on Africans to embrace their cultural heritage as a tool for development. Oba Ogunwusi made the call while speaking at the Annual Aje Festival (Wealth Festival) in Ile Ife, Osun State. According to him, the promotion of culture encourages unity which…
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Booli: Also called “Bole” is roasted plantain and tops the chart of street food here in Osogbo. Personally, Osogbo has made me love it. It is definitely a to go street food that is found in almost every nook and cranny. It is very affordable and it’s combination with roasted…
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By NAN An Osun Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ile-Ife on Friday remanded a traditional ruler, Oba Adeoye Adefarakan, 63, and one Abidemi Olukanmi, 18, for allegedly spreading rumour against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The Prosecutor, Inspector Christian Olajide, told the court that the accused committed the offence…
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Players in the culture sector underscore why Nigeria and Africa’s heritage needs to be preserved at this year’s Distinguished Lecture of the Centre for Black and Culture and International Understanding (CBCIU). The Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding (CBCIU), Osogbo, Osun State was sent agog, February 3 for its…
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The ancient town of Ororuwo has never experienced the human traffic it experienced during the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the Olororuwo, Oba Qamarudeen Adeyanju on January 25, 2018. The new traditional ruler in this interview with TUNDE BUSARI talked about his coronation ceremony, feelings as a…
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By Joseph Akanbi …. congratulates the monarch on his 60th birthday The Oragun of Ila, Oba Abdulwahab Kayode Adedotun Bibire has been described as a man of destiny whose reign has ushered in tremendous progress to his kingdom. Former Secretary to the Osun State Government, Engr Fatai Akinbade gave this…
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By Joseph Akanbi The first rain drop for the year which was evident in many parts of Osun State yesterday has brought happiness with many residents expressing their excitement and full of praises to God Almighty. The weather for the state has been relatively harsh of late causing residents to…
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By Gbenga Faturoti Osun State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Michael Babatunde Adeyemi Adedeji as the traditional ruler of Ido Oko community in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. The approval of the appointment was given at the State Executive Council meeting held at Bola Ige House,…
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