Yorubaland
15 hours ago
To avoid uncertainties, it is good to write a Will early enough, at least from age 40, when one has any reasonable asset worthy of preservation.
1 Feb
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 2024
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.
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