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Thousands Celebrate 2026 Osun-Osogbo Festival As Adeleke Reaffirms Support For Cultural Heritage 0
- SLIDE, SOUTH WEST, YORUBA TOWNS
- August 7, 2026
Thousands of tourists, traditional worshippers and dignitaries gathered at the Osun Sacred Grove in Osogbo on Friday to celebrate the 2026 Osun-Osogbo Festival, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated cultural events and a UNESCO World Heritage festival. BOI Opens ₦250bn Bond Offer To Finance Nigerian Businesses Guests, many dressed in white traditional attire, travelled from across
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Ooni Of Ife Welcomes Twin Princes 0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SLIDE
- May 15, 2026
Ooni of Ife Announces Birth of Twin Princes, Says Royal Family “Blessed” The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has announced the birth of twin princes with his wife, Olori Mariam Ajibola, describing the development as a significant blessing to the Royal House of Oduduwa. The monarch made the announcement in a post shared on
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SGF Receives Olubadan Of Ibadanland On Courtesy Visit 0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SLIDE, SOUTH WEST
- January 23, 2026
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Wednesday received the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adewolu Ladoja, alongside members of his delegation, on a courtesy visit. The visit underscored the continued engagement between the Federal Government and traditional institutions, particularly in fostering peace, unity, and development across the country.
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Alaafin Of Oyo Moves To Ancient Palace After Rehabilitation, Reconstruction 0
- SLIDE, YORUBA TOWNS
- January 21, 2026
The Alaafin of Oyo has officially moved into the historic Oyo Palace following the successful completion of its rehabilitation and reconstruction, marking a significant cultural and historical milestone for Oyo Kingdom and the entire Yoruba race. The return of the Alaafin to the ancient palace restores centuries-old tradition, as the palace is not merely
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“I Can Dethrone Alaafin”- Ooni 0
- HISTORY OF OBAs, SLIDE, SOUTH WEST
- January 19, 2026
Traditional authority, media power, and political tension in early 1990s in Nigeria. The front page of the Sunday Punch newspaper dated 30 March 1991 offers a revealing snapshot of Nigeria’s political, cultural, and media climate in the early 1990s. Dominated by a striking headline attributed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, declaring “I
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12 Powerful Baloguns In Yoruba History 0
- SLIDE, SOUTH WEST, YORUBA TOWNS
- January 18, 2026
(Years listed in no particular order) In Yoruba military and political history, the Balogun was more than a war commander — he was a symbol of courage, strategy, and leadership. Below are twelve of the most formidable Baloguns whose exploits shaped 19th-century Yoruba history. 1. Balogun Oderinlo (Ibadan) ⚔️ Active: c. 1840s A leading
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