This year’s edition of the annual traditional ‘Oro’ festival, usually held in Ikorodu, Lagos State has been scheduled for 16th May 2024, daytime and nighttime. This was disclosed in a letter issued by the Ayangburen Palace and signed by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi; a copy of which was sighted by NEWSMEN on Sunday. The letter, dated 16th …

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II has suspended six functionaries for allegedly presenting themselves at a function as the palace’s emissaries before the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II). In a statement in Benin City, Edo State capital, on Saturday, the Iyase of Benin Kingdom, Chief Sam Igbe named the suspended palace functionaries as Johnbull Igbinosun, …

The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Adebimpe, on Friday, announced that all is set for the coronation of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Adebimpe made this announcement while speaking with newsmen shortly after members of the Olubadan-In-Council visited the next Olubadan at his private residence at No 1, Cassia Street, Alalubosa Government …

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, at the weekend in Ibadan, the state capital, discussed with traditional rulers across the state plans to reconstitute the Council of Obas and Chiefs. The meeting was attended by traditional rulers from the five geopolitical zones in the state. The Council has not been sitting since 2011. Makinde, who was represented by his Deputy, …

Seaman’s Schnapps, Nigeria’s original prayer drink from the stable of Grand Oak Limited, has announced its role as the lead sponsor for the 37th Lisabi Festival. This collaboration underscores Seaman’s unwavering commitment to preserving cultural heritage and supporting community festivities across the nation. In anticipation of the festival in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, the Seaman’s Schnapps team, led by …

As part of efforts to promote the Yoruba culture and tradition, the Erelu Yeye O’dua Cultural Renaissance Centre was recently launched with dignitaries from all over in attendance. The project manager, Asiwaju Carlo Babatunde Sonupe emphasised the need for Nigerians to develop the habit of promoting and exporting their own products. Sonupe, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of …

The Bola Ahmed Tiinubu Movements, a group that worked for the realisation of ambition and aspiration of Asiwaju Bola Tiinubu during the campaign for 2023 general elections, has congratulated its founder, Otunba Abiodun Ajiboye on his appointment as Director General of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO). In a statement, the group’s Director of News, Afolabi Idowu, “BAT Movements …

Kingmakers in the Ifon community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have told one of the contestants to the town’s vacant stool, Prince Adelanke Odogiyon, to stop parading himself as Olufon-elect contrary to their unanimous decision. They also appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the state to allow transparency and fairness to take due course in selecting …

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, Oba Francis Alao, on Monday, explained why the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye sat on one of his palace chairs at a recent occasion in his domain. A viral photo on social media showed Pastor Adeboye sitting on the royal chair with some people condemning the …

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Sunday, revealed why he did not stop the new Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, who was a pastor of RCCG in the United States of America from vying for the stool. Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde approved the selection of Olaoye from Olaoye …