The Soun of Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye has inaugurated a 36-man committee for his coronation. The committee consists of prominent sons and daughters of the ancient city. The committee, known as Central Coronation Planning Committee (CCPC), and headed by Prof. Adeshola Adepoju, was inaugurated on Friday via a Zoom meeting. The coronation of the new monarch …

One of Africa’s leading Public Relations and communications consulting firms, Chain Reactions Africa has called on government and businesses in Nigeria to keep an eye on the rising wave of a new variant of populism amongst the youth as it could upend both government and businesses. The rise of this new variant of populism has been described by the organisation …

There were no long faces. Rather, the entire Idewon quarters of the ancient city of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State was electrifying as the Fidipote descendants, stretching as far and wide as to Odo Nla in Ikorodu, Lagos State, celebrated the life and times of Otunba Wahab Osinusi, Chairman Fidipote Royal Descendants and member Egbe Mafowoku Okunrin of Ijebuland last Sunday. …

From 18th to 26th September, the ancient city of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, literary stood still as the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona conferred on popular fuji musician, Prince Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya (popularly known as K1 De Ultimate), two of the highest traditional titles in the land, the Otunba Fidipote Royal family and Olori Omo Oba Akile …

Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has advised indigenes and princes who are jostling for the Alaafin of Oyo stool to stop bickering over the selection of the new occupant of the throne. He insisted that the Alaafin of Oyo stool will not go to the highest bidder. The governor spoke during the commissioning of 34.85 kilometres Oyo-Iseyin Road on Friday. …

The historical city of Ogbomoso will be agog tomorrow (Thursday) as the newly installed Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Laoye Orumogege 111, will make his first official outing. The event which is called ‘Ikije’, is a ceremony where the new Soun will officially resume as King, holds prayer session, addresses the people and and be accessible to the public …

The regent of Iboropa Kingdom in Ondo State, Tinuade Babalola has decried poor salaries given to traditional rulers, especially regents by the state government. She added that N40,000 was her highest remuneration as regent paid by the Ondo State government. The regent decried the lack of an official car or compensation after her regency in an interview with our correspondent …

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akabi, on Sunday, denied allegations that he banned Isese celebration in his kingdom. Stating that he is a custodian of Yoruba culture, the traditional ruler said he only cautioned against the restriction of movement on people by the traditionalists, adding that “such will not be entertained in my domain. “There was never a time …

Monday, 21st August has been declared work-free for public servants in Lagos State. According to a statement on Friday by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the work-free day to commemorate this year’s Isese Day in the state. The Isese Day has been set aside in Lagos to celebrate indigenous Yoruba culture and traditions …

The Oyo State Government has declared Monday as a maiden public holiday to celebrate Isese Day. The day is celebrated annually by traditionalists across the state. The announcement was contained in a circular signed by the Secretary to the state government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo on Friday. It read: “The Oyo State Governor, Governor Seyi Makinde has graciously approved 20th August …