Cannes, France – May 23, 2025 Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, proudly represented Nigeria at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival this week, as she …
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Oyo Global Forum rejects bill to strip Alaafin of permanent chair of Oyo Council of Obas
by Reporterby ReporterThe Oyo Global Forum (OGF), a global network of Nigerians of Oyo extraction, has condemned the Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendment) Bill, 2025, currently before the Oyo State …
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Ooni, Wole Soyinka applaud President Tinubu for elevating Nigerian culture on global stage
by Reporterby ReporterHis Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife and Global Patron of the World Orisha Congress (WOOCON), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his …
Ma’aikatar Harkokin Waje ta Tarayya ta Tabbatar da Nada Sarki El Amir Duk da Rikicin Gado ABUJA, NAJERIYA — A cikin wani muhimmin mataki da ke haɗa al’adun gargajiya da …
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Traditional authority vs. state recognition: Foreign Affairs Ministry authenticates Sarki El Amir’s appointment amidst dynastic dispute
by Reporterby ReporterABUJA, NIGERIA — In a landmark decision bridging cultural heritage and modern diplomacy, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially authenticated the appointment of His Royal Highness, Amir Omar Ali – Sarki El …
The newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has stated that he’s on a mission to rebuild the ancient Alaafin’s palace in Oyo town. …
Telling the story of The Return of the Alaafin, which reached its grand climax on Saturday, April 5, 2025, gave me the honour of witnessing and documenting one of the …
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Owu in Diaspora drums support for Olumide Ogunleye as next traditional ruler of Akinale
by Reporterby ReporterPrince Olumide Ogunleye’s ambition to become the next traditional ruler of Akinale town, located in the Ewekoro local government area of Ogun State under the Owu Kingdom of Egbaland, has received a significant boost. A group of …
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Ex-Canadian PM Trudeau, ambassadors for Alaafin’s coronation April 5
by Reporterby ReporterFormer Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau is among the dignitaries who have confirmed their attendance at the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Akeem …
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Diaspora Initiative for Alaafin coronation calls for heightened security ahead of historic event
by Reporterby ReporterAs the historic coronation of Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Engr. Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, approaches, the Diaspora Initiative for the Alaafin Coronation has urged security agencies and relevant stakeholders to prioritize the safety …