Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi
5 Jan
In recognition of the traditional rulers, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled an integrated support package for the Council of Obas as a pillar of the people's government.
10 Dec
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has charged the Federal Government to intensify its patronage of local manufacturers as a deliberate means of growing the economy. Speaking in Ile-Ife in commemoration of the eighth anniversary of ascending the Ooni throne, he said the country’s political leaders must begin to patronise local…
9 Dec
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has restated the bond of friendship and unity between Igbo and Yoruba, even as he charged Igbo investors to return home and develop the South East economy.
7 Dec
The Convener, Hope Alive Initiative for Africa, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Tuesday, visited the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in commemoration of his eighth year anniversary on the throne of his ancestors. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this was contained in a statement by Public Relations Officer (PRO) of…
21 Nov
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; former governors of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and Segun Oni, and Majority Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, have condoled with a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party...
15 Oct 2023
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar III, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other leaders have maintained that the unity of Nigeria must remain a priority.
8 Oct 2023
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, has said that the history of the ancient city of Ile-Ife is deeper than what is available in academic institutions. Ooni disclosed this on Saturday during the press conference on the theme: “International Conference on Ile-Ife and Yoruba Civilisation: The Nexus between Tradition and Modernity”, held…
1 Oct 2023
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has expressed happiness with Grand Oak Ltd, manufacturer of Seamans Schnapps for supporting the Olojo festival. The festival is celebrated in remembrance of "Ogun", god of Iron, who is believed to be the first son of Oduduwa, progenitor of the Yoruba people. The festival is held yearly in…
25 Sep 2023
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called on stakeholders in Africa to prioritise the unity of the African continent, saying pan Africanism is non-negotiable.
18 Jul 2023
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is set to launch the first business social media in Nigeria, tagged ‘2geda’.
30 May 2023
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu to engage capable youths in tackling the challenges confronting the country. Oba Ogunwusi, in a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, said capable Nigerian youths should be engaged by his administration ....
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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has called for an improved immunisation and more Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Bauchi State for children welfare in the state. The UNICEF Ambassador made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on her field trip with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office to observe immunisation…
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The Federal Government has set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged bullying incidents at Lead British International School, Abuja. This was after the government convened an emergency meeting with management of the school following a disturbing video footage of some students bullying others emerged on the social media earlier on Tuesday. "The committee's…
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The pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, to support the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road project being executed by the Federal Government. Obi, who was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, had on Monday said the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway…
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....as secondary market turnover in FMDQ hits ₦48.9tr Total value of transactions executed by domestic investors outperformed foreign investors patronage by circa 64 per cent as at March 2024. According to the latest Domestic and Foreign Portfolio Investment Report of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), total domestic transactions accounted for about 89 per cent…
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FOLLOWING the success of its 'Back to School project' at St. Michael's African School, Ipari-Nla, Ogun State, in February, the Angel Foundation has successfully completed another transformative project at the school, which was commissioned on Monday. It renovated and modernised the school's toilet facilities, enhanced hygiene standards for students and teachers alike, as well as…
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Former Central Bank of Nigeria's governor Godwin Emefiele approved the printing of N684.5 million naira with N18.9 billion, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has said. EFCC made the claim in a new four-count charge filed against Emefiele at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. The anti-graft agency's prosecutor Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN)…
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The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has promised that the commission will now meet on a quarterly basis with stakeholders of the commission to enhance the formulation and sustenance of the Commission's overall strategies for the development of the region. Ogbuku made the promise during an interactive forum…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly, during plenary on Tuesday, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remove the ‘wanted’ tag that it placed on Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of the state. EFCC declared Bello alongside Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman and Abdulsalam Hudu on 19-count charges bordering on money laundering…
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Two Premier League footballers have been arrested over rape allegations. The alleged rape incident is said to have taken place on Friday night. According to UK publication, The Sun, Cops stormed the club’s stadium this weekend and one of the players, aged 19, was spoken to on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a…
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The University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) on Tuesday suspended Mfonobong David Udoudom, a lecturer in the General Studies division, who was caught in a video allegedly harassing a female student. The university said that the indefinite suspension is with immediate effect pending the outcome of a disciplinary panel constituted to investigate the incident. UNN spokesperson,…