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My people die more of malaria than HIV —Alara of Ara
The Alara of Ara, Oba Olubayo Adesola Windapo, in this interview with Oluwole Ige, speaks about his background, his plan to attract socio-economic developments to Ara, among other issues. Excerpts
Day Osun monarchs converged on Oyo for Alaafin’s 49th anniversary
The 49th coronation anniversary of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi was unique by the number of Osun State traditional rulers in attendance. In this reports by TUNDE BUSARI he writes about the grandeur of the event.
Osogbo-Gbongan road: Travellers express frustration over insecurity
For years, travellers have waited for the completion of the popular Osogbo-Gbongan road considering its economic importance. However, the condition of the road has worsened with succeeding governments’ inability to complete it. TUNDE…
Orin-Ekiti/ herdsmen clash: Stakeholders sue for peace among parties
Orin-Ekiti in Ido/Osi Local Government Area of Ekiti State has been in the news in the last few months for the wrong reasons. The security challenges in the country manifested in the town where lives were lost and an unquantifiable amont of…
Jubilation, fanfare as Oke-Ogun communities get first court
For the people in communities that form Atisbo South Local Council Development Area, Friday, January 10, 2020 was a memorable one as the people led by their traditional rulers trooped to Ago Are to meet with the entourage of the Chief Judge…
How Association of Friends has impacted South-West —Owolabi
President of the popular Association of Friends, Oluropo Owolabi, in this interview by Segun Kasali, gives an insight into the formation of the popular social club, noting that, formed in the South West, it remains an association that opens…
My 20 yrs on the throne, interesting, challenging —Onpetu of Ijeruland
Oba Sunday Oladapo Oyediran, ‘Lagbami Osekun III, the Onpetu of Ijeruland in Oyo State, recently marked 20 years on the ancient throne of the Oje people. In this interview by SAM NWAOKO, he speaks on the need for Yoruba sons and daughters,…
How 400-yr-old Oyo market was razed in its first fire incident
The historical Akesan Market in Oyo went up in flames in the early hours of Sunday and broke the over 400-year record of the market regarded as the head of all other markets in Yorubaland. TUNDE BUSARI reports the tragedy and the importance…
Why we are bent on preserving Yoruba heritage —Oke
Last year in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, there were arguments in the South West Nigeria for the establishment of Shariah courts in all South West states of the federation. An umbrella body for all traditional religions in Yorubaland, The…
Few months after Tribune’s report, hope rises for Ogun community
Few months ago, Nigerian Tribune visited Baba Pupa community in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun state and discovered that basic amenities was elusive and they had to pay for luxuries that were basic to other communities. The community…