Johnson Okùnadé 
George Akinyemi Iwilade, fondly called Afrika, 21-year old 400-Level Law student, who was then the General Secretary of the Students’ Union Government (SUG), Eviano Ekeimu, 400-Level Medicine, Yemi Ajiteru, an extra year student, Babatunde Oke, 100-Level Philosophy, and Godfrey Ekpede, were killed in Blocks 5 and 8 of Awolowo Hall on July 10, 1999. They … Read more
BIOGRAPHY OF ONILALA OF LANLATE In Yoruba land, the Oba is an unquestionable monarch. He is not primus inter pares (first among equals), he is revered and widely known as being second only to the gods- “Igbakeji Orisa”. His Royal Highness, Oba Alhaji Abdul-Lateef Olawuyi Olagoke, Arowooje II, Onilala of Lanlate is a humble, pleasant, … Read more
AYINLA OMOWURA LATE CHIEF ALHAJI AYINLA WAIDI OMOWURA popularly called EGUNMOGAJI was born in Abeokuta Ogun state Nigeria in 1933. His musical career took root when he started with a brand of music called “Olalomi” in the early 50’s. This brand of music was so popular that he became the darling of the young people … Read more
Sogidi Lake is a mysterious, sacred and mythical Lake in Awe; a town very close to Oyo town in Oyo state, Nigeria. The lake is reputed to have healing powers and people are forbidden from killing the fish in the lake or serving them as delicacies. When the natives of Awe migrated from Ile-Ife they … Read more
Ooni Derin Ologbenla was a scion of the Giesi ruling house, Ile-Ife. Ooni Aderinsoye “Ologbenla” is one of his praise names, meaning-”a person who inflicts heavy wounds.”
The Ooni’s of Ile-Ife (Ọọ̀ni of Ilè-Ifẹ̀) is the traditional ruler of Ile-Ife. This Nigerian town is seen as the cradle of the Yoruba people. The Ooni dynasties go back hundreds of years. Because the oral tradition was only recently transcribed, there are several detailed lists that contradict each other. Nevertheless, some key figures are common to all of them. … Read more
Luwoo Gbagida is the only female Queen Ooni in the history of Ile-Ife. Ooni Luwo Gbagida became Ooni around 1100CE. As reported, she was a woman of immense physical beauty – a proper “slay queen” who took pride in her attractiveness.
Oba Sir Adesoji Aderemi was a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael & St. George (KCMG), Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON), first African Governor of Western Nigeria and the late Ooni of Ile-Ife.
My dear Gani, Praise be to God for your life and the courage, fortitude and determination with which He endowed you. May we live long to be of service to each other in the contribution we make to the development, peace and justice/fairplay in Nigeria and beyond. The ” Express ” story is a hoax. … Read more
A big congratulations to the new Ojima Arujale of Okeluse in Ose Local government area of Ondo state. The 16-year-old king; His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyeoba Oloyede Adekoya, Akinghare II, a Senior Secondary School II student was recently enthroned. The young king is the only son of the late monarch, he is directing succeeding his … Read more
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