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South West

SACRILEGE: Oluwo of Iwo Chides Ex President Obasanjo for Ordering Monarchs to Stand and Greet!

Lazarus UgaSeptember 16, 2023September 16, 2023

by Lazarus UgaSeptember 16, 2023September 16, 20230210

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Saturday, said ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo ordering traditional rulers in Oyo State to stand and greet Governor Seyi...

Editorial

New Yam Festival, Importance and Cultural Implications.

Lazarus UgaSeptember 9, 2023

by Lazarus UgaSeptember 9, 20230239

According to the late father of African literature (Prof. Chinua Achebe), of the blessed memory. He said; “The Yam is the KING OF ALL CROPS”....

South East

The Owu Okoroshi Festival, a Festival of Friendliness and Love

Lazarus UgaSeptember 9, 2023

by Lazarus UgaSeptember 9, 20230231

Culture is one of the most important concepts within societies because it helps foster unity and love, in other words we must understand and recognize that...

ioi Traditional Worship

IYAKE FESTIVAL: Oyo State to Promote Native Culture, Attract Foreign Tourists, Boost Economy

Lazarus UgaSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 2023

by Lazarus UgaSeptember 6, 2023September 6, 20230217

Iyake Suspended Lake is belived to be a mystical, emotional, medicinal and spiritual water body atop Ado Hill. The marvelous lake took its name from...

ioi Traditional Worship

ISESE- Arab Religion Adherents Continue Terrorising Kwara Traditionalist Priestess, Demand she Vacates in Seven Days or Face Dire Consequences

Monday AniAugust 28, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 28, 20230290

A group of Muslim religious leaders, known as Alfas, spearheaded by Sala Ayodeji, have issued a stern warning to a female devotee of the Isese...

ioi NEWS

Clash of Authority: Ondo Government Dismisses Akure Monarch’s Aheregbe Festival Market Closure Order

Monday AniAugust 25, 2023August 25, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 25, 2023August 25, 20230247

The Ondo State Government has issued a countermand to Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, cautioning him against public conflict. This comes after the monarch’s...

Culture

ISESE: Osun Govt Intervenes in Oluwo-traditionalists Face-off, Declares Indigenous Religion Holiday

Monday AniAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 21, 2023August 21, 20230251

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has emphasized the need for peaceful coexistence among various religious followers, cautioning against religious confrontations. This statement comes in...

ioi NEWS

ISESE: Activist Sowore Calls for Release of Traditional Worshipper Detained on Questionable Charges in Kwara State

Monday AniAugust 21, 2023August 21, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 21, 2023August 21, 20230262

A well-known Kwara traditional practitioner and activist, Adegbola Abdulazeez, also recognized as Talolorun (Who is God), has been remanded in custody by a magistrate court...

ioi NEWS

New Yam Festival: Governor Soludo Urged to Prevent Potential Crisis in Nanka

Monday AniAugust 18, 2023August 19, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 18, 2023August 19, 20230258

An urgent plea has been made to Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, to intervene in a potential crisis in Nanka community ahead of their...

ioi NEWS

ISESE: Urhobo Lawyer Malcolm Omirhobo sues Ilorin Emir over Prohibition of Yoruba Sacred Festival

Monday AniAugust 17, 2023

by Monday AniAugust 17, 20230315

Prominent Nigerian lawyer and activist, Chief Malcolm Omirhobo has taken legal action against the Emir of Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, alleging that the Emir obstructed...