Ile-Ife/Oyo, Nigeria – August 21, 2025 A fresh rift has emerged among prominent Yoruba monarchs following the conferment of the title Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Ibadan-based businessman, Chief Dotun Sanusi, by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has strongly opposed the conferment, insisting that only
Ile-Ife, Osun State – August 13, 2025 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing former lawmaker Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and reappointing Eludayo Eluyemi as the Federal Commissioner representing Osun State. In a statement issued on Wednesday from the
In a symbolic show of unity and cultural significance, the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife met in Lagos on Friday during a public hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution, aimed at strengthening the role of traditional institutions in Nigeria. The historic gathering took place at the South-West zonal public hearing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday received a distinguished delegation at his residence in Lagos, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo. The visit, marking the Sallah celebrations, also featured members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed Forest Guard security initiative, describing it as a pivotal move towards enhancing national security and fostering economic stability. Oba Ogunwusi expressed his commendation during a courtesy visit to President Tinubu at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Sunday, June 8.
