PHOTO NEWS: Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, weds in Benin
The Ooni was not physically present. But he was represented by his father and other relatives.
The Ooni was not physically present. But he was represented by his father and other relatives.
The police in Osun said the state command was yet to receive any report from Mr. Falae.
The envoy says Cubans originated from Ile-Ife, a town they call their ancestral home.
Some Nigerians were given honorary doctorates.
The Ooni will assume office February 20.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Tuesday met with President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential villa, Abuja.
The Benin palace had described the Ooni of Ife as a Benin prince who wandered from Benin to Ife, settled ...
"We still identify with them (Benin Kingdom) as our kinsmen, regardless of the attempt to change the course of history."
"If there is love in Yoruba land, it is then we start appreciating each other."
"It is what we have been praying that the traditional seats unite to pursue development in the region."
Traditional rulers from different climes are arriving with fanfare, with drums and trumpets announcing their arrival.
President Buhari and other dignitaries from within and outside Nigeria are expected at the coronation ceremony.
Ex-President Obasanjo is known for his closeness to the past two Ooni of Ife.
The Ooni-elect of Ile Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, on Wednesday arrived the ancient town amidst fanfare to begin rites of ...
Security officers have been deployed to maintain order.
Security officials have been deployed to the town to forestall mayhem.
The coronation ritual will begin as soon as the Ooni-elect steps into the town.
The Ooni's father says he received a prophecy about his son's rule.
The new Ooni is a business man.
Mr. Ogunwusi, is a 40-year old real estate entrepreneur and prince from the Giesi Ruling House in the town.
There are four ruling houses in Ile-Ife – Lafogido, Giesi, Ogboru, and Oshikola.
Mr. Obasanjo tasked the Ife Kingmakers to strictly follow the laid down procedure for selecting the Ooni.
The governement says it will not interfere no matter the controversies.
The development has triggered fears that getting a new traditional ruler for the ancient town may not be tension and ...
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