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Why I chose Gani Adams as Aare Ona Kakanfo – Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Wednesday, said the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), Gani Adams, was chosen as the new Are Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland after…
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Alaafin of Oyo declares Gani Adams 16th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland
Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on Sunday declared Gani Adams, National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), as the 16th Are Ona Kakanfo…
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Opinion: What the Yoruba strategy for 2019 should look like
by Dele Awogbeoba A lot has been said (mainly by people within the PDP) emphasizing the supposed cracks between the Presidency and the most influential political figure from the South…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The coming realignment in Yorubaland
There are two events that are of major significance this week. The first is the birthday of a man of immense integrity and a great son of the Yoruba by…
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‘Ooni of Ife is the father of everyone in Yorubaland, except…’
The Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi says the Ooni of Ife is the father of everyone in Yorubaland, except the non descendants of Oduduwa. Oba Aladelusi said…
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‘Ooni of Ife is the spiritual father of Cubans’ – Cuban ambassador
In case there is any doubt as to where Cubans originated from, the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Sosa has set the records straight. Sosa, while receiving Oba Enitan Ogunwusi,…
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Olubadan finally laid to rest (PHOTOS)
The deceased Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana, has been laid to rest at the Igbo Elerin home of the Odunlana family on Friday, February 12. The funeral service was…
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Alake of Egbaland insists Ooni of Ife is higher than Oba of Benin
Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland has reiterated that his ranking of the Yoruba Obas is valid and also promised to show evidence to support his claim. Through…
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Dele Momodu: Why today’s election is a battle for the soul of Yorubaland
by Dele Momodu This is the reason for the declaration of war in the South West. If our security forces showed the same level of preparedness and seriousness in the…
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Opinion: Ndigbo and their battle for the soul of Yorubaland
by Francis Ojo Ndigbo is aggressive and determined in pressing their agenda with deliberate focus as they buy up indigenous family homes,concubinate with Yoruba divorcees, marry their children and jubilate…
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Simon Kolawole: Nigeria is changing, but we know not
by Simon Kolawole But I still meet many Yoruba nationalists who continue to glory and gloat over “our advantage in education”. Ogbeni, the rest of Nigeria is catching up with…
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Femke becomes Funke: How Nigeria has changed me
Pepper. Obviously. My taste buds have been adapting to spiciness ever since I first set foot in Yorubaland. Adapting as in: they have by now been spiced into oblivion. After…
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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
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