Tag: Ooni of Ife

Olori Oluwatosin had largely remained outside public attention before the birth announcement.

“We don't kill people, that's a lie. We did all the work: driving, conducting.”

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Baba Ijesha announced that the Ooni bestowed on him the title “Awada Konge Oduwa” during ...

“There is nothing God cannot do.”

The Ooni married Olori Mariam in 2022, 10 months after his former wife, Naomi Silekunola, left him.

She was the daughter of Oba Ademiluyi Ajagun Lawarikan I, who reigned as Ooni of Ife from 1910 until 24 ...

The apology comes after a heated online feud that began in late February and spiralled into allegations, counter-allegations and widespread ...

He joined global leaders and dignitaries from across the 56-member Commonwealth at the event.

The development has sparked conversation online, given her past royal ties and Mr Akume’s political standing.

In a viral video that surfaced online on Monday, Mr Adeleke was preparing to give his speech when Mrs Tinubu ...

In the statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday, the Pro-Chancellor of Ojaja University, Lere Baale, described the king as ...

The Special Seats Bill proposes additional constitutionally-backed seats for women across federal and state legislative assemblies.

The Hope Alive Initiative event connects 60 girls from underserved communities to tech mentors and opportunities.

At the end of the deliberations, both traditional rulers jointly announced the establishment of the Joint Council of Yoruba Unity ...

Before commencing his seclusion, the monarch made a historic visit to the new Olubadan of Ibadan land and the incumbent ...

A statement from the Ooni's palace said the king's decision to forgive Sunday Igboho is a demonstration of his commitment ...

The Alaafin said that the Ooni overstepped his authority and his action is an affront to his office and a ...

“The title of Iya Oba carries with it, not just prestige, but also a responsibility.”

Scheduled to hold during the iconic Olojo Festival, the 5-Kilometre race aims to discover and nurture raw athletic talent while ...

Participants were drawn from ten communities across six Local Government Areas, including Makoko, Ilaje, Mushin, and Ikorodu.

The Oluwo said he utilised his connections to facilitate the Ooni’s installation, even going as far as intervening in a court case ...

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the state police confirmed the deaths of 35 minors in the stampede while several others sustained ...

The court struck the cybercrime charges against Dele Farotimi on Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Mr Farotimi was not present at the meeting at Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, on Sunday, where Mr Babalola granted ...

Legal luminary, Afe Babalola, had petitioned the police alleging criminal defamation after Dele Rotimi wrote a book accusing him of ...