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Lagos socialite may have confirmed Ooni of Ife’s marriage to Benin beauty
Earlier this week, rumours emanated that the first marriage of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Babatunde Adeyeye Ogunwusi to Adebukunola Ogunwusi, had collapsed due to irreconcilable differences. The monarch…
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Ooni of Ife visits Senate President, Bukola Saraki (PHOTOS)
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Senate President Bukola Saraki- in Abuja. Saraki, who shared photos of their meeting on his social…
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Buhari meets with Pastor Adeboye, Ooni of Ife, Liberian President [DETAILS]
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, had a meeting with the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The trio…
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‘Ooni of Ife not in the same class with Oba of Benin’ – Benin Palace
The Palace of the Oba of Benin has declared that the Ooni of Ife was a son of the Oba of Benin and that the stool of the latter cannot…
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‘A new dawn for Yoruba’ | Ooni of Ife ends 79-year supremacy battle with Alaafin of Oyo
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, made history on Sunday by being the first Ooni of Ife to visit the Alaafin of Oyo, since 1937. The former Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade had maintained a long-running supremacy…
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Ooni of Ife begins nationwide tour, visits Aregbesola (PHOTOS)
The recently crowned Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has kicked off his nationwide tour. The thank-you tour will see the monarch pay courtesy visits to key politicians and public…
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‘It is sacrilege to criticise me for kneeling to exalt God’ – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, can't understand the hullabaloo over his decision to kneel down and worship God during the recent thanksgiving service to mark his coronation. Oba…
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‘A new Yoruba nation is coming’ – Ooni of Ife
The new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi has promised that there will be a new Yoruba nation, where youths will be empowered. Ooni Ogunwusi,who was crowned the 51st…
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Osinbajo, Tinubu, Sultan of Sokoto lead public figures to coronation of Ooni of Ife (PHOTOS)
The coronation ceremony and presentation of Staff of Office to His Imperial Majesty Arole Oduduwa, Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, is currently ongoing in Ile-Ife, Osun state.…
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Ooni of Ife says we’ll overcome fuel scarcity, power, water… and traffic challenges
Amen! The mouthpiece of Oduduwa has spoken. Ooni of Ife, Oba Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, predicts that Nigeria would overcome the present economic and security challenges. According to the Ooni…
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These are the VIPs expected at the coronation of the Ooni of Ife
Many dignitaries and leaders are expected to attend the December 7 installation and presentation of staff of office to the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Babatunde Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. President Muhammadu…
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Ooni of Ife emerges from seclusion, receives ‘Aare’ crown (See Photos)
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife has emerged from seclusion where he was for 21 days, and was presented with the traditional “Ade-Are” crown. The 51st traditional ruler of…
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Ooni of Ife ends 21 days of seclusion, to be crowned today… behind closed doors
Ooni of Ife-elect, Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Sunday, concluded his 21 days of seclusion in Ilofi, where he has been undergoing installation rites. The 51st Ooni of Ife is expected to…
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Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi makes royal entry into Ife (PHOTOS)
The new Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, arrived Ile Ife, a couple of hours ago. The monarch was received at Ibadan-Ife expressway by Ife chiefs, led by the Lowa Adimula,…
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‘Rituals, seclusion and the spirit woman’ | 7 things to know about the Ooni of Ife’s coronation
The newly appointed Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi will commence his installation rites today. The two local governments in the city- Ife East and Ife Central, have ordered the closure…
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The journey of my life and my dream for Ile-Ife – New Ooni of Ife
I have a story to tell the world and most importantly the people of Ile-Ife. About 40 years ago, I was born into the Giesi Ruling House, Ojaja Royal Compound in…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Ooni of Ife emerges | Wike takes a swipe at Amaechi | 20 Boko Haram camps destroyed | More stories
Amaechi says Wike borrowed N45 billion for himself. YNaija Adeyeye Ogunwusi emerges as the new Ooni of Ife. Nation Aide says Obasanjo is healthy. Leadership Buratai says December deadline for…
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Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi emerges new Ooni of Ife
A successor for the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuawde, has been announced by the Osun state government. The appointment of Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi as the new Ooni…
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“If they chose to fight dirty, I will meet them” | Ooni of Ife candidate blows hot
One of the contestants for the seat of the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi is enmeshed in a fraud allegation scandal. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun…
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This is how long the wives of late Ooni of Ife will have to mourn
The wives of the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, are expected to mourn his death for 1 year. A member of the late monarch's family revealed that the wives,…
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Pastor says ‘there’ll be bloodshed if Dele Momodu is not crowned Ooni of Ife’
A Nigerian pastor based in Ghana, has declared that Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, should be the next Ooni of Ife. The cleric, identified as Pastor Paul from Imo…
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Ooni of Ife to emerge within 40 days as Kingmakers announce Ruling House
Giesi Ruling House has been instructed by Ife Kingmakers to present qualified candidates to be selected as the next Ooni of Ife. Obalufe of Ife, Oba Solomon Omisakin, read the address of the…
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35 princes from 4 ruling houses compete to succeed Ooni of Ife
Not less than 35 princes from the four ruling houses in Ile-Ife are competing for the throne of the Ooni of Ife. Vanguard reports that the ruling house met on Saturday at…
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Abobaku teaches us important lessons about our jobs
So there's this royal rite in Yoruba land where there's a chosen aide to the King called #Abobaku. He, with his family, enjoys a lot of benefits through the lifetime of…
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This is when the late Ooni of Ife will be buried
A burial date has been announced for the late Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, whose death was officially announced on Wednesday, August 12. The son of the late Ooni…
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“Stay indoors during Oro festival” | Ife chiefs warn, as they confirm death of Oba Sijuwade
After weeks of stalling and deflecting, the Ife traditional council in Osun State, has confirmed the death of the Ooni of Ife, Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II. The Ooni of Ife…
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‘Tinubu should not set Yoruba land on fire’ – Bode George
Erstwhile Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has warned the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, against setting fire on Yoruba land, by…
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Dele Momodu: As the Ooni retires to the Penthouse (Part 2)
Fellow Nigerians, I’m sorry to say that you already missed a lot of hot gist about The Ooni of Ife Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II, if you did not read…
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Ooni of Ife’s family reportedly pack out of palace as rites of passage begins
The family of the deceased Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, have reportedly started packing out of the royal palace. Vanguard reports that the remains of the monarch have been taken to Ile’gbo,…
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This is how a new Ooni of Ife will be chosen
Although the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has been reported dead, the palace in Ile Ife and his chiefs have continued to vehemently deny his passing. The Chief Priest…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy