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Oba Sijuwade was not only our father, but father to all —Prince Tokunbo Sijuwade
You must have been close to your dad, the late Oba Okunade Sijuwade, while alive, especially being the eldest child. How would you describe him as king and a family man?I would first like to describe him as a prince, before talking…
Oba Sijuwade was incomparable as traditional ruler —HRH Adeyeye Abraham, Lowa Adimula of Ife
What was your relationship with Oba Okunade Sijuwade like?I worked with Oba Okunade Sijuwade for 35 good years as an Emese. I spent 14 out of those years as his traditional ADC (Saarun). I was always with him. We travelled and toured…
His love for community struck me —Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, Maye of Ile-Ife
You must have read or heard a lot of things about the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade. As someone who was close to him, what are those things that you think people ought to know about him but which are still left untold?One thing…
Iluku hill protected Ago-Are people from Dahomey attack —Oba Kofoworola
The Are of Ago-Are, Oba Abodunrin Kofoworola is in ecstatic mood following the recent location of 72 Mobile Police Force Squadron Base in his town, which is also the headquarters of Atisbo South Local Council Development Area of Oyo State.…
Lagos rain of ruin: Residents bemoan state of roads, hike in transport fare, flooding
In spite of warnings from experts and efforts of the state government at checking flooding in Lagos metropolis, the former capital city still remains highly vulnerable any time it rains. In this report, AKIN ADEWAKUN examines the incidence…
Govt. must urgently take attention away from oil as a solution to Nigeria’s problems —Onibala, Oba…
The Onibala of Ibala-Ijesa in Osun State, Oba Adegboyega Christopher Ariyo served as Nigerian envoy to many countries before ascending the throne of his fathers. In this interview, he speaks on the need for sons and daughters of Ibala Ijesa…
COVID-19 pandemic period not over yet, Aragbiji warns
Ajibode, Arowodoye, Oshungbemi and Ogunmolu are the four royal families among which the Aragbiji traditional stool is rotated. The reigning Aragbiji, Oba Abdulrasheed Olabomi, ascended to the throne over 12 years ago and described his reign…
Okerete: Oyo’s forgotten goldmine
It was around 4:30 pm. We had just finished observing missed solat (prayer) after arriving Saki, Oke-Ogun’s commercial nerve centre, from Ibadan. It was a 140-kilometre journey. We had stopped over at Iseyin, the gateway to Oke-Ogun from…
NGO extends lifeline to Ekiti communities, distributes palliatives
The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic is having a negative effect all sectors. While many have died from the infection, others are still battling with the virus.As part of the measures to flatten the curve of infections in Nigeria…
Ogbomoso residents get relief materials after rainstorm
In a bid to bring succour to residents whose buildings and property were destroyed by rainstorm across Surulere/Ogo-Oluwa Federal Constituency in Ogbomoso zone of Oyo State, the lawmaker representing the constituency at the House of…