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Why Yoruba security summits have not yielded positive results —Hassan, president, YCYW
President, Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide (YCYW), Oludotun Hassan, in this interview by AKIN ADEWAKUN, speaks on the activities of the association and recent security issues in the South West, giving reasons why efforts at getting…
Organisation gives succour to over 400 women
Over 400 women, including widows and the under-privileged in the society were last Thursday empowered by an Ibadan-based organisation as part of activities to mark its 12th anniversary celebration.DHIL Nigeria Limited, the parent body…
100 youths get free six months vocational training
As part of its annual youth empowerment conference, a non-governmental organisation based in Ibadan, Human of Substance Empowerment Initiative (HOSEI), has given free vocational training to 100 youths that just graduated from public…
President Buhari meeting with Yoruba obas is in order —Oba Agunsoye
The Elegboro of Ijebu-jesa, Oba Moses Agunsoye is a retired public servant after 35 years in service. His retirement coincided with his ascension to the throne of his forefathers. Another evidence that he is not tired yet emerged last week…
How court judgement drove Ikale, Araromi Obu communities in Ondo to violence
After spending 15 years in court on a disputed land, judgement however drove Ikale and Araromi Obu communities to violence which necessitated the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, to seek path to peace. HAKEEM GBADAMOSI reports.…
Osun Osogbo festival: Ataoja, other Yoruba dignitaries tackle misconceptions
Activities marking this year’s Osun Osogbo festival commenced on Saturday with a walk carnival procession by dignitaries and other stakeholders in the festival. YEJIDE GBENGA-OGUNDARE reports that this is the first time the festival will…
Apetumodu stool: When will the waiting end?
Each passing day, sons and daughters of Ipetumodu, Osun State, eagerly look up to the state government on the announcement of a new Apetumodu, TUNDE BUSARI reports the progress of the succession issues in the Origbo town.From…
Without Obas’ input, war against insecurity may not be won —Alepata
Oba Joel Olalere Olawuwo ascended the throne of the Alepata of Igboholand in May 2019. He speaks with MOSES ALAO on his journey to the throne; his plans for the historic town and how traditional rulers in the country are indispensable to…
Formal education must be compulsory for fulani children —Oba Akanbi
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Akanbi, has added his voice to the burning issue of killer herdsmen and incidence of kidnappings in Yorubaland. In this interview with TUNDE BUSARI, he speaks on the complexity of the Fulani’s…
Women group gives medical aid to 150 people
About 150 people, both male and female, on Saturday benefitted from a free medical outreach for residents of Oluwo Nla community, Basorun and environs. The women also learnt vocational skills during an outreach.The outreach, powered by…