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“Ooni is still alive, his death cannot be hidden” – Chief Priest of Oduduwa
The Chief Priest of Oduduwa and Obadio Agbaye Orisun of Yoruba land, Oba Farotimi Faroba, has categorically denied the fact that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, may have…
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Ooni of Ife’s body alleged to have arrived the royal palace from London
The corpse of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has reportedly arrived his palace in Ile Ife, Premium Times reports. According to PT, its sources disclosed that the body of the late…
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Dele Momodu: As the Ooni retires to the Penthouse
Fellow Nigerians, the controversy surrounding the health status of The Ooni of Ife would have been unnecessary if many of us had understood or respected the Ife tradition. Ile-Ife being…
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Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade is reportedly dead
Alayeluwa, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the Ooni of Ife is dead. It is believed that the Ooni of Ife passed on around 5pm on Tuesday, July 28. Our sources confirmed the veracity of the…
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Were Yoruba traditional rulers rendering prayers or curses for Jonathan?
by Kolapo Olapoju There is a little misunderstanding and apparent confusion on social media and beyond - about the picture which shows some Yoruba monarchs surrounding President Goodluck Jonathan. On…
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Aww! Dolapo Oni shares cozy picture with her soon-to-be hubby
by Chinwe Okafor Newly engaged Dolapo Oni shared the picture of her man, to celebrate him as he turns a year older today. The TV personality got engaged to her…
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Dele Momodu: The elephant falls in Kano
by Dele Momodu The Emir was an exceptionally detribalised ruler and a friend of the rich and poor. Fellow Nigerians, please join me as I commiserate with the good people…
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Joke Silva, Onyeka Onwenu, Gen. Gowon, Gov. Oshiomhole, others honoured at the Nigerian Centennial Gala in London (PHOTOS)
by Akintomiwa Agbaje Joke Silva awarded at the event Headlining a weeklong chain of events in London to celebrate the success of Nigeria over the past 100 years, GLEEHD Foundation in…
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Opinion: The missing link in Jonathan’s church-to-royalty shuttle
by Zainab Suleiman Okino In the days ahead, the president, going by his antecedents, will visit more religious leaders and traditional rulers. To say the least, the president is missing…
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Spotlight on the kings of Africa: How Nigerian monarchs live in royal splendour (PHOTOS)
With their brightly coloured robes, ornate thrones and legions of flunkeys attending every whim, they seem every bit the archetypal African kings. Nigeria's traditional Monarchs may have been stripped of…
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No thanks: Fashola rejects chieftancy title from the Oniru of Lagos
by Isi Esene The governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola yesterday politely declined receiving a chieftancy title from the Oniru of Iru land, Lagos, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru. He, however,…
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YMonitor
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- 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
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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