Tag: Ooni of Ife

Ooni celebrates Abike Dabiri-Erewa@60

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The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has congratulated the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission, Hon.(Dr) Abike Dabiri-Erewa OON, on the occasion of her 60 years birthday.   Ooni Ogunwusi who expressed his felicitation through a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare on Thursday, described the former Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) celebrated broadcaster and three-term federal lawmaker as a patriotic Nigerian who has emblazoned her name on the international stage as an advocate of social justice and…

Ooni Of Ife, Lawan, Gbajabiamila, Okonjo Iweala, Govs, others get National Honours

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The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Senate President Ahmed Lawan, Speaker House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila and other prominent Nigerians were today (Tuesday) conferred with awards of National Honours at the International Conference Center (ICC), Abuja venue of the 2022 National Honours Award Investiture Ceremony by President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Ooni Ogunwusi, Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide who doubled as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) was described while being decorated by…

Ooni hosts Peter Obi, lauds his Youth Development Agenda

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The Ooni of Ife , HIM.Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has commended the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi for making youth development the thrust of his agenda. Ooni Ogunwusi made this known on Tuesday while playing host to the former Anambra State Governor, stressed that it became obligatory for any society seeking greatness to prioritise youth development and capacity building.   “Right from my first day as the 51st Ooni of 3rd dynasty of Ife, I openly dedicated this revered throne to the youth population and…

UNIFEMGA reacts to protest over OAU VC Appointment

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The leadership of Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) has reacted to the drama and aggression displayed by alleged indigenes of Ile Ife protesting the recent announcement of the result of the selection process for the new Vice Chancellor by the Chairman of the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.   The Association in a statement signed by National President,Engr. AbdulFattah Olanlege and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Alhaji R.A Ebiti said;   “We are seriously disappointed and condemn the actions of the protesters who were reported to…

Southwest Diaspora Focal Point Officers honour Ooni of Ife

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Kazeem Badmus In recognition of his immense contributions to the fight against human trafficking, the *Southwest Diaspora Focal Point Officers (SwDFPOs),inncollaboration with “Make Mee Elegant Foundation” has bestowed on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the “Nigeria Ambassador Against Human Trafficking” Award. Presenting the award at the palace of the monarch on Monday, October 18th on behalf of the SwDFPOs, Hon. Ajibola Famurewa, who was also the Chairman of the occasion, said it was a thing of joy and honour for him to have been tapped to present the…

MEET THE OBALEO-ELECT, Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo ANIYI,

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Today October 08, 2021 Dr. Sunday Aikuirawo ANIYI, the only child of his late parents was elected as the OBALEO of Erinmope-Ekiti in Moba LGA of Ekiti State.   Dr. Aniyi holds a doctorate degree in Communication Arts with specialization in International Communication and Media Studies. His other academic interest includes political and policy communication. He previously, was a journalist and publisher before moving to the academics. He was a lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti before moving to Elizade University where he taught Mass Communication. In 2019, he was…

Oòni, Bugaje to speak at UNIFEMGA reunion

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A one time Political Adviser to Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Dr Usman Bugaje, will deliver the 2021 annual national reunion Lecture of the Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) on Saturday Aug. 21, at Ile-Ife, Osun state. In a statement by the Chairman Planning Committee of the Reunion, Mohammed Buari and Samsudeen Adenopo, Public Relations Officer, stated that the three- day programme would hold at Oduduwa Hall from Friday August 20 to 22 from 10 a.m. The statement added that Bugaje, a former member of House of Representatives, would…

Ooni Sets Up Committee Over Ighoho’s Arrest, Rallies South-West Leaders on Truce

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Amidst rising tension resulting from the arrest of a Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has announced the setting up a 28-member committee made up of prominent South-West leaders. According to the committee coordinator, Akin Osuntokun, the committee will look into the issues surrounding the arrest of Igboho and other related matters. Emporium Reporters had reported how the activist was arrested on Monday night in Cadjèhoun Airport, Cotonou with Beninese passport while trying to flee to Germany. On July 1,…

Oyetola inaugurates Ife Grand Resort, Industrial Park … lauds Ooni’s exemplary passion for socioeconomic development

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The Governor of the State of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Friday inaugurated Ife Grand Resort and Industrial Park. Governor Oyetola said the initiative was in tandem with the administration’s development agenda which is focused on revitalising the economy and stimulating the local socioeconomic indices for maximum growth. This is even as the Governor lauded the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, for his exemplary leadership quality, love and passion for socioeconomic development of the State in general and Ile-Ife in particular. The monumental Grand Resort and Industrial Park is…

Odumakin: Nigeria has lost a phenomenal leader, crusader of new nation — Oyetola …as Fayemi, Makinde, Adebanjo, Ooni pay last tributes, extol deceased’s virtues

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The Governor of Osun, Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that with the passing of Yinka Odumakin, Nigeria and Osun, has lost a fearless fighter and a crusader of a new Nigeria. The governor said this while extolling the virtues of the late Odumakin whose remains were laid to rest on Saturday in Moro, his country home. Oyetola noted that the deceased left behind a legacy of inspirational service, fierce loyalty to the Yoruba race and relentless contributions to the quest for a greater nation. This was even as the Ekiti State…