Alaafin Designate Owoade delays traditional rites to prepare for marathon coronation rituals
The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has delayed the commencement of the rigorous traditional rites required for his coronation, citing the need
Hundreds of same-sex couples wed as marriage law takes effect in Thailand
Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
Lagos Assembly impeaches Speaker Obasa
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have impeached Speaker, Mudasiru Obasa. He was impeached at Monday’s plenary. It was gathered that Obasa has
NFF unveils Éric Chelle as Super Eagles’ 37th coach
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has officially unveiled Éric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The unveiling ceremony, held
Ibadan Stampede: Oyo High Court grants ex-Ooni’s wife, Oriyomi, others N10 Million bail
An Oyo State High Court has granted bail to Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, along with Oriyomi Hamzat, a broadcaster
Gov Makinde presents Staff of Office to 46th Alaafin of Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday officially presented the staff of office and certificate to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, at the
Tensions and Traditions: The Alaafin of Oyo succession drama
In the heart of Yorubaland, the ancient town of Oyo has become a theater for cultural, political, and traditional contestation following the announcement of the