It was the height of cultural display as the people of Odo-Nla – home and abroad – came together on 15 October to celebrate their annual Eyibi/Eluku traditional festival. The event was also used to formally launch the much-awaited Odo-Nla Day, which would also be celebrated yearly, going forward. From as far as Europe and the Americas and Ijebu Ode where …

Community leaders of Odo Nla, Ikorodu, Lagos State have disclosed the reasons why they unanimously voted to suspend indefinitely, Otunba Olanrewaju Afuwape. Among the litany of alleged offences, Afuwape was said to have surreptitiously attempted to become king of the kingdom through the backdoor as against the kingship tradition, among other alleged anti-custom and traditions allegations. Afuwape was suspended indefinitely …

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 …

In a show of forgiveness, Oba-elect of Odo-Nla kingdom, Ikorodu-Lagos, Prince Olusoga Adeyemi Olowolekomoh has dropped the criminal charges of petty stealing and conspiracy to steal against Adesoji Omolaja and Idris Mukaila, both labourers at the building construction site of Iledi Osugbo (traditional court) of Odo-Nla. Both workers were arrested by the police in Ikorodu last Wednesday, and were billed …

Odo Nla town and Ikorodu, Lagos metropolis launched into wild jubilation on Friday as Justice Adeniyi Pokanu granted the prayers of Odeyemi Ofinran royal family compelling the Oba of Ikorodu, Ayangburen Kabiru Adewale Shotobi; Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs; and the Ikorodu Divisional Chieftaincy Committee to perform their legal and statutory duties on the Odo Nla …

Waving placards bearing several messages, Odo Nla community youths held a peaceful protest last Tuesday at the residence of Olootu Omoba Meta(head of the Royal families), Otunba David Afolabi Ekiyoyo in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Some of the placards read: “Kabiesi Ayangburen, please handsoff Odonla Royal stool”, “Freedom is priceless for Odo Nla people in the restoration of her royal heritage”, …