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Why I Prefer Traditional Worship - Wole Soyinka

Why I Prefer Traditional Worship - Wole Soyinka

I am an atheist. I insisted that all human beings have a certain spiritual core in their being, I believe myself to be a more spirit-sensitive person.

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Pa Emmanuel Asipa: Ogun celebrated hunter who  killed 14 elephants in life time!

Pa Emmanuel Asipa: Ogun celebrated hunter who killed 14 elephants in life time!

A famous farmer and great hunter of his time, who died at age 120, Pa Asipa

Why I built auditorium for LASU

Why I built auditorium for LASU

I was very intentional about the criteria to qualify. Academic brilliance was one.

Traditional Medicine Is Our Heritage, Not Barbaric — Soyinka Tells Nigerian

Traditional Medicine Is Our Heritage, Not Barbaric — Soyinka Tells Nigerian

Soyinka made the call at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, during the 2025 Isese Day celebration in Ogun State.

Radio Nigeria Names Olugbenro As First Indigenous Paramount FM GM

Radio Nigeria Names Olugbenro As First Indigenous Paramount FM GM

In a historic move, Radio Nigeria has appointed Mrs. Oluremi Olugbenro as the first indigenous General Manager

Ex-MD of Concord Newspapers and Wife of Late MKO Abiola, Doyin, Passes at 82

Ex-MD of Concord Newspapers and Wife of Late MKO Abiola, Doyin, Passes at 82

The first former female Managing Director and Publisher of the National Concord newspapers, and wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola, Dr. Doyin Abiola, has passed

All hail Abiodun's Aide, Showunmi as new "Dagunro" Of Ijemoland!

All hail Abiodun's Aide, Showunmi as new "Dagunro" Of Ijemoland!

All roads literarily led to the Ijemo Town Hall in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital as the Special Assistant

100 Years, One Love: Meet Mama Christy, the Woman Who’s Loved Guinness Her Whole Life

100 Years, One Love: Meet Mama Christy, the Woman Who’s Loved Guinness Her Whole Life

Not many people can say they’ve loved something for close to a century

Ogun Water Corporation Board  expresses concerns over financial imbalance

Ogun Water Corporation Board expresses concerns over financial imbalance

He disclosed plans to inspect all water schemes and facilities across the state to assess existing infrastructure and proffer solutions 

Former veteran NTA presenter, Julie Coker Is 86!

Former veteran NTA presenter, Julie Coker Is 86!

It was the 86th birthday of the veteran pioneer female broadcaster, Julie Coker on Friday

Why I championed rights of Oba's to be buried according to their faith-Oba Adetona

Why I championed rights of Oba's to be buried according to their faith-Oba Adetona

In years past, when an Oba died, the Eketa Odi, his closest servant, was sacrificed

There's no place for Ifa divination in Awujale's selection process

There's no place for Ifa divination in Awujale's selection process

According to the official document,  the persons who may be proposed as candidates by a ruling house must be members of the ruling house and must also be of male line.

Why Wale Olanrewaju Deserves A Second Term As Ogun NUJ Chairman

Why Wale Olanrewaju Deserves A Second Term As Ogun NUJ Chairman

The members having lost so much decided to come together and chart a new course for the Union

Tinubu, others eulogize Oba Adetona at 8th-day Fidau

Tinubu, others eulogize Oba Adetona at 8th-day Fidau

President Bola Tinubu led other eminent Nigerians, foreigners and Ijebu natives to the 8th-day Fidau Prayer for the late Awujale of Ijebuland,  Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.

For Hon. Lanre Jaji, It's a lifelong flow of milk of kindness to the needy

For Hon. Lanre Jaji, It's a lifelong flow of milk of kindness to the needy

The name, Hon. Lanre Jaji, rings a bell any day especially in Ogun State

Awujale: Ogun govt constitutes state burial committee

Awujale: Ogun govt constitutes state burial committee

Ogun State government has constituted a state burial committee State for the late laramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona

Awujale:  Fusengbuwa begins steps to produce Oba Adetona's successor

Awujale: Fusengbuwa begins steps to produce Oba Adetona's successor

The race for a new Awujale of Ijebuland, in Ogun State has begun

Oba Adetona: A king who refused to be cowed!

Oba Adetona: A king who refused to be cowed!

By the early 1980s, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, and Governor Victor “Bisi” Onabanjo, both sons of Ijebu, had entered a tense phase

Osoba @ 86: Tribute to an Icon of Noble Service and Enduring Values

Osoba @ 86: Tribute to an Icon of Noble Service and Enduring Values

Your life has remained a resounding anthem of patriotism, courage, integrity, and resilience

Awujale laid to rest in Ijebu Ode home

Awujale laid to rest in Ijebu Ode home

The Awujale of Ijebuland and paramount ruler of the Ijebu people, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has been buried.

Family empowers widows, students, housewives, others in Ogun

Family empowers widows, students, housewives, others in Ogun

Alhaja Fajobi, nee Adebayo died ten years ago on Monday, December 13, 2015 at age 66.

ASELGON MOURNS BUHARI, AWUJALE

ASELGON MOURNS BUHARI, AWUJALE

On the two occasions, ASELGON noted that the late former president proved himself a patriotic

How Oba Adetona became Awujale of Ijebuland

How Oba Adetona became Awujale of Ijebuland

The autobiography of Alaiyeluwa, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagha II, is an interesting book and a must read. 

Awujale joins ancestors, hours after Buhari's death

Awujale joins ancestors, hours after Buhari's death

The late Awujale, who ascended the throne in 1960, was widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most influential and longest-serving traditional rulers.

2025 UTME: Ogun Student Emerges Fourth Highest-Scoring Candidate

2025 UTME: Ogun Student Emerges Fourth Highest-Scoring Candidate

He scored 372 out of 400 along side two others.

Olubadan: Ladoja's date with destiny!

Olubadan: Ladoja's date with destiny!

While the Obaship system and ascension to the coveted throne of Olubadan is unique and predictable, getting to the top of the ladder means a gift of long life ...

Abiodun presents staff of office to Oba Adediran as new Towulade of Akinale

Abiodun presents staff of office to Oba Adediran as new Towulade of Akinale

While eferencing the Ogun State Anti-Land Grabbing Law, Abiodun warned against illegal land dealings

A conqueror has gone home!

A conqueror has gone home!

Ibadan has lost a giant, but heaven has gained a conqueror. Our Kabiyesi, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, Ige-Olakulehin I, has completed his race and fulfilled his destiny.

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Osoba, Isola Illuminate Abiodun's 65th Birthday with Words of Wisdom

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Osoba, Isola Illuminate Abiodun's 65th Birthday with Words of Wisdom

Traditional rulers also echoed the chorus of commendation.

Sobayo hits diamond, retires from OGIRS!

Sobayo hits diamond, retires from OGIRS!

The large turn out of IRS officials, both junior and senior speaks volumes about existing love among members of staff of the service and the characters of Sobayo.

Nothing Wrong If An Actor Wants Sex From An Actress for Movie Roles So Far He Doesn't Force Her - Yoruba Actor Dele Odule

Nothing Wrong If An Actor Wants Sex From An Actress for Movie Roles So Far He Doesn't Force Her - Yoruba Actor Dele Odule

Odule emphasized that it only becomes a legal or moral issue when force is applied, noting that coercion or exploitation is punishable under the law.

Ibadan traffic shooting: A father's recklessness and policeman's lethal excess

Ibadan traffic shooting: A father's recklessness and policeman's lethal excess

Meanwhile, the policeman must be prosecuted for murder or at least manslaughter. A gun is not a toy; it is a last-resort weapon, not a tool for traffic enforcement.  

JAMB: Oloyede deserves commendation not condemnation - Prof. Yusuf Ali, SAN

JAMB: Oloyede deserves commendation not condemnation - Prof. Yusuf Ali, SAN

Ali described him as an embodiment of integrity and accountability in public service, despite the recent controversy surrounding the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).