Tag: YORUBA
I won’t die young as Aare Ona Kakanfo – Gani Adams
Newly appointed Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, on Saturday dismissed superstitious belief that taking the title may lead to his early death.
Adams,...
Why we’re making Yoruba language compulsory in Lagos schools – Obasa
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has explained that the need to preserve Yoruba language and culture from going into...
5 killed as Hausa, Yoruba clash in Ile-Ife
At least five people have been killed in a clash between Yoruba and Hausa traders in the Sabo area of Ife Central West Local...
OPC hails DSS over arrest of Boko Haram suspects in Lagos
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has hailed the Department of State Services (DSS) over the arrest of suspected Boko Haram members in Lagos State.
The...
After visiting Ambode, Ooni of Ife attends Lagos Assembly plenary
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, sat as special guest at the plenary session of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday.
It...
Police rescue 2-day-old baby in Lagos communal clash
The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday intervened to restore calm and rescue a two-day old baby during a clash between two communities in...
Olaniwun Ajayi: We’ve lost a rare leader – Afenifere
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Friday confirmed the death of its oldest surviving member, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi, who died on Friday at the age...
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Yoruba husband, Igbo wife fight for custody of children in court
A 38-year-old husband, Akinlabi Adeniyi, on Friday urged an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve his 12-year-old marriage to his wife, Blessing, for alleged desertion...
Ijaw leaders move to douse tension in Lagos
Ijaw leaders in Lagos have taken steps to douse the apprehension arising from reports of criminal activities linked to alleged militants from the Niger...