Traditional rulers outside Ife jurisdiction also benefit from Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s benevolence. Ile-Ife, Osun State – As local government allocations remain withheld by the Federal Government, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has stepped in to cushion the financial impact on traditional institutions across Osun State—personally paying the salaries of over 20 monarchs…
Emmanuel Umoh found guilty of stabbing 500-level Engineering student to death in 2020. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – A State High Court in Uyo has sentenced a church pastor to death by hanging for the murder of a 500-level Civil Engineering student of the University of Uyo. The convict, Emmanuel Umoh, was the Resident Pastor…
AAC leader questions traditional protocol after lengthy delay at palace. Lagos, Nigeria – Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has opened up about a past encounter with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, during which he reportedly refused to prostrate to the monarch after being kept waiting for three hours. In a video dated…
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA | February 15, 2026 – The Supreme Court of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has officially called upon all Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of the blessed month of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, 29 Sha’ban 1447 AH, corresponding to February 17, 2026. In an official announcement…
A deep dive into the traditional burial rite marking a king’s transition to ancestorhood. Deep within the Okun-Yoruba communities of Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, and Oworo in Kogi State, an ancient funerary tradition continues to honor departed monarchs through a powerful ritual symbol known as Ogalata. Ogalata is a symbolic effigy crafted to represent a deceased traditional…
Claimants seek court order amid concerns over controversies sparked by monarch’s outings. Oyo, Oyo State – Four princes from the Oyo royal family have approached the High Court of Oyo State, seeking an order to restrict the public appearances of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Awoade Adeyemi. The claimants—Ladigbolu Adegboyega, Owoade Tesleem, Adeyemi Adesina, and…
In the historic Yoruba town of Egbe, Kogi State, stands a silent, foreboding monument to ancient warfare and unresolved danger: Ile Oro, a sealed toxic armoury believed to be over two centuries old. The structure, approximately 12 feet tall and hermetically sealed since the last conflict, is not a shrine or object of worship, but…
From head porter to prosperous landlord — the enduring lesson of hard, humble work. In a bygone era, a young man named Adégbòrò left Ibadan for Lagos, seeking a better future. With no connections or capital, he began as an alabaru—a head porter—carrying heavy loads for traders at Oyingbo Market. Through sheer grit, he saved…
Okun Reporters — Legal Watch The High Court of Justice, Kogi State (Isanlu Division), has delivered a decisive ruling on the contested Iloko chieftaincy matter, issuing an Interlocutory Injunction that reinforces the legitimacy of the recognized Obaloko-Elect. In Suit No: KGS/IHC/11/2023, Motion No: HCL/40M/2025, the Court ordered that: The Court’s ruling aligns with the earlier…
If you’re from Egbe or anywhere in Yagbaland, chances are you’ve heard whispers—perhaps even passionate retellings—about a mysterious spring along Patigi Road known as Amo. But what if that water isn’t just water? What if a spirit lives beneath its calm surface? A woman. A goddess. A legend. As the convener of Egbe Mekun Carnival,…
