Yorubaland
2 days ago
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has alleged that there is an evil plot to unleash violence on South West Muslims by some faceless groups.
1 Nov
The challenges facing Muslim communities in Yorubaland are numerous and complex, ranging from socio-political fragmentation and economic disparities to issues of educational inequality and intergenerational conflicts.
23 Oct
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, yesterday, said that the recent development in Badagry could be attributed to the spiritual advantage of celebrating Olokun Festival ceaselessly for 22 years.
11 Oct
Today, we gather under the auspices of Robitatu-l-Aimmah wal Ulamoh fi Bilaadi Yoruba, the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, to discuss a theme of paramount importance: “Strengthening Islamic Unity and Progress in Yoruba Land.”
5 Sep
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged Yoruba to preserve their cultural heritage and traditions, noting that their history and culture are in danger of being lost forever if not urgently protected.
17 Aug
Respecting the studious concern for the poor or marginalised people of Nigeria, the implacable impatience with shifting or unprincipled public morality, utter disdain for opportunistic politicians, the salutary requirement to reverse foisted economic mismanagement and eliminate cultural inadequacies, the mainstream Yoruba socio-political elite was unarguably foremost.
3 Aug 2024
Afenifere, on Friday, called on all Nigerians living legitimately in any part of Yorubaland to entertain no fear about their safety or being forced out of the area.
14 Feb 2024
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, IbaGani Adams, yesterday, raised the alarm that evil has penetrated the South-West region of the country to which urgent and concerted actions are needed to be taken to address the situation.
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