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DG National Museums pledges support for repatriation of stolen Oyo artefacts
.”” About 16 gold-plated beaded crowns were stolen during the dastardly raid of the Palace in November 1895″” …. Alaafin By Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the …
Alaafin hosts Oyo Cultural Association in Diaspora, cautions against demonisation of African religious beliefs
Since values are an integral part of culture and culture is what defines a people’s identity, then the values that a people hold are what differentiate them from other people. …
UNESCO approves Nigeria as its First Category-2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute
Press Release Nigeria gets approval as host of UNESCO’s First Category-2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute. At its 43rd General Conference of the Communication and Information Commission (CI Session) …
‘Deranged behavior’: Internet dubs Trump ‘mentally unstable’ after military threat to ally
By David McAfeeNovember 1, 2025 10:26PM ET Donald Trump’s threat to send troops to attack people on allied land raised some red flags this weekend. Trump on Saturday took to …
Family, 3SC and friends to organize colloquium for the 20th Remembrance Anniversary of Baba Eleran
In memory of the late devoted supporter of the ShootingStarsSports Club, 3SC, Pa Ganiyu Olayiwola Elekuru, also known as Baba Eleran, his entire family is collaborating with the management of …
ALAAFIN, CONFLICT RESOLUTION MECHANISM AND CONSENSUS BUILDING
Conflict resolution in traditional African societies provides opportunity to interact with the parties concerned, promotes consensus-building, social bridge reconstructions and enactment of order in the society while the western world …
Utility values of proverbs and proverbial expressions in conflict resolution
By Bode Durojaiye. The prevalence of political violence, insurgencies of diverse magnitude and terrorism in the country require urgent and renewed efforts in arresting the gory situation. Some scholars have …
Meet Rasheed Temitayo Abidemi Akinkunmi ( Abidek), an amazing Professional Photographer, who distinctly reinforces power, efficacy of photography
By Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin , Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom and the Superior Head of Yorubaland. Photography has a kind of power which …
Alaafin at one-day public hearing on the amendment of the 1999 Constitution review in Abuja.
By Bode Durojaiye. State Police, Council autonomy and special seats for women top the eighty-seven Constitution amendment Bills being proposed by the House of Representatives’ Committee on Constitution review. Also …
Free Entry as LEKAN SALAMI Stadium IBADAN To Host Nigeria’s FALCONET vs Amavubi RWANDA U-20 World Cup Qualifier – Oyo Govt
The Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba, Ibadan, is set to host an exciting FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier match between Nigeria’s Falconets and Rwanda’s Under-20 female team, Amavubi (The …
South Africa 1-1 Nigeria: Super Eagles’ World Cup dream fading fast after frustrating draw
Nigeria’s dream of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup was all but dashed after they failed to beat South Africa in Bloemfontein. Eric Chelle’s side now have a mountain to climb if they are …
Alaafin/Ooni: Separate Spiritual Primacy From Political Sovereignty, Prince Aderemi Warns Against Distorting Yoruba History
Prince Afolabi Aderemi Paul, an Oyo prince from the Agunloye ruling family and a Yoruba diaspora leader, has warned against what he called “dangerous distortions” of Yoruba history, tying his …
History as Oyo State’s egusi goes into Space!
From Okaka to Orbit: Egusi from Oyo State Heads to Orbit Oyo State is proud to celebrate a remarkable moment in scientific and cultural history. Dr Temidayo Oniosun, a native …
Diaspora Delegation Pays Courtesy Visit to Alaafin of Oyo Ahead of His 50th Birthday Celebration
London UK. In a display of deep cultural reverence and royal solidarity, a high-profile delegation from the Oyo Alaafin inDiaspora paid a courtesy visit to His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba …
