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Amazing things to know about Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Festival
Deborah Oladejo highlights the uniqueness of the Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo festival, an internationally-recognised cultural celebration, held every August, showcasing the rich traditions and customs of the Yoruba people… Historical background Legend described it as a celebration of a covenant between the Osun goddess and the first Ataoja of Osogboland, Oba Gbadewolu Larooye l from Ipole Omu alongside his bosom friend, the…
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ANALYSIS: How Ladoja was ‘boxed to a corner’ to accept beaded crown he rejected
Finally, after being boxed to a tight corner, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja revealed he has bowed to pressure and accepted to receive and wear the beaded crown he initially rejected. The former governor of Oyo State, disclosed this recently, while speaking on a Fresh FM Ibadan radio programme, ‘Agbami Oselu’. High Chief Ladoja had been…
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We are re-aligning ANA with its founding principles – President
Dr. Usman Oladipo Akanbi, the current President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), speaks with Adeola Ogunrinde about the challenges facing ANA ahead of their National Convention. One of the major challenges of any election is bringing the loser and those who won the election to work together as one. Have you been able to do that since you…
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The problem of lack of access to potable water in Lagos
Adeola Ogunrinde More than ten million Lagosians lack access to potable water. Mellisa Jones, Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nigeria, revealed at a two-day Lagos International Water Conference in June 2024.’ Also, USAID added that 20 million people in Lagos have no access to environmental sanitation. The timing of USAID’s revelation on the chronic water deficit in…
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Sad! How 3 National Assembly lawmakers died in one month
Members of the current National Assembly will remember July 2024 as a dark month – When the cold hands of death snatched away three legislators in quick succession. Hon. Olaide Akinremi ‘Jagaban’ Hon. Musiliudeen Olaide Akinremi First, it was the House of Representatives member from Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Olaide Akinremi also known as Jagaban, who…
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For the beauty of a city: The story of Ilorin metropolis road setback reclamation
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWAGIS) has launched a road setback reclamation exercise in Ilorin metropolis. Anyone who has not visited some parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital for a while should view the city differently now due to the demolition of illegal roadside structures and reclamation of road setbacks. WESTERN POST reports that…
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INTERVIEW: ‘Any protest without a face is presumed to lead to violence’ – Comrade Olowu
Comrade Olowu Emmanuel is the Chairman of the Osun State Chapter of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR). In this interview with Deborah Oladejo, he speaks on what President Bola Tinubu can do to ameliorate the sufferings of Nigerians, and the planned protest among other issues. Excerpts… Q: Given the current economic hardship in the country, what…
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Ebedi International Writers’ Residency: The go-to for literary talents
The Ebedi International Writers’ Residency has emerged as the meeting point for budding African writers to converge, hone their skills and blossom. Situated in Iseyin town in Oyo State, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the writers’ residency is in a serene environment suitable for creative work. The founder is an award-winning Nigerian author of many novels,…
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Why the Soun holds exclusive right to appoint Ogbomoso Chief Imam
The dispute between the Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye and the Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, Alhaji Dr Taliat Yunus Ayilara generated much public interest. Given kingship in Western Nigeria is rooted in the Yoruba traditional religion and not in Islam, many have wondered why the Soun-in-Council claims authority over the chief imam, even barring him from…
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Tribute to My Love, Aketi
By Betty Akeredolu Darlin,… It’s me, your adorable Betty. You just left me. Just like that! It hurts. Badly it hurts. Now alone To face all manners of mockery. From the so-called friends and adversaries alike. Not a few lashed out that you were a weakling because you loved me. “A beg o! Can an Amotekun generalssimo be a weakling? Mbanuu!…
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