The Ancient City of Ile-Ife was agog with excitement on Saturday as Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, paid a historic visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, tendered an unreserved apology and sought the royal father’s forgiveness. Igboho’s visit to the Ooni’s palace drew…
The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) has urged peace between the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife, warning that division between the two revered monarchs could undermine the dignity of the Yoruba race. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Charles Adeyemi, YCW described both rulers as “eternal symbols of Yoruba civilisation” and said…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has welcomed the appointment of two prominent figures from Osun State to key roles in Nigeria’s Federal Character Commission (FCC), describing it as a vote of confidence in their service and integrity. In a statement from his palace on Wednesday, the traditional ruler commended President Bola Tinubu for…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s proposed restructuring of the Forest Guard security framework, describing it as a vital initiative to strengthen national security and restore investor confidence. The traditional monarch made the remarks on Sunday during a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos….
Olori Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, the wife of the Ooni of Ife, has unveiled a N14 billion L’Extinction (No to Extinction) artwork as part of her efforts at reviving thorn carving tradition. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the unveiling took place at the Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife, on Monday as part of the ongoing Aje Festival…
