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How Onpetu helped his people with palliatives from Maigida Foundation
As a father who is concerned about the welfare of his people especially amidst the current hardship faced by his children in the face of the prevalent situation in the country, the Onpetu of Ijeru land, Oba Sunday Oladapo…
I would only take new wives on condition that my wife selects them —Olokine of Ojowo
This weekend, the Olokine of Ojowo, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State will be celebrating his first coronation anniversary. In this interview with BAYO ALADE, he shares his views on his journey so far and his vision for his community.
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Olofa Ina: Celebration a doyen in theatre
I rejoice with the culture thespian and Nigeria’s cultural ambassador, Chief Adedeji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, Baba Olowe but, more importantly, the Sobaloju of Edeland, on his 70th birthday anniversary.
Chief Adedeji…
COVID-19: Ekiti residents, authorities worry over insecurity amid lockdown
‘YOMI AYELESO reports the frustration and fears of residents as a result of insecurity in Ekiti State following the lockdown occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic and efforts by government and stakeholders in providing security.
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How Osun commissioner extended aid to 10, 000 Ilesa households
For many Nigerians, this period is a challenging one especially for people whose livelihood depends on daily income from hustles on the street. The lockdown and partial operation in some states have made many to lose their sources of income…
As organisation gives food to orphans in Ibadan
As part of its contribution towards helping the underprivileged especially the aged and minors in the society, a nonprofit humanitarian body, the Hand of Support has reached out to hundreds of orphans in Ibadan by giving them food items to…
Unity meets industry: How Igbajo people built century-old plank business in Ibadan
Sapati, Oniyanri, Inalende, Mokola are popular districts in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The listed areas are where people from Igbajo, Osun State can easily be traced if need be. Besides, timber and plank business in Ibadan is dominated…
Aiyetoro, Ondo community, losing land, livelihood to sea surge
Life in the coastal town of Aiyetoro, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, before now, was a beautiful one where man and nature cohabited peacefully and none overshot their boundaries. Indeed, the sea was the source of livelihood and…
My agenda for Otun Ekiti —Oore Otun oba-elect
The atmosphere in Otun Ekiti, in Moba Local Government Area of Ekiti State, these days, is electrifying. Indigenes and residents of the town are upbeat. The announcement of Oba Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo, an economist , from the Ile Iyaba…
Omowura: Man who sat on 200 needles
(A review of Festus Adedayo's 'Ayinla Omowura: Life and Times of an Apala Legend')
Five hundred and thirty five pages in seven chapters girded firmly, front and back, by a Preface, a Foreword, an Afterword and an…