Tag: #IleIfe
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OLOJO FESTIVAL: OONI BEGINS SECLUSION, URGES LEADERS TO PRIORITISE CITIZENS’ WELFARE
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has begun a seven-day annual seclusion as the 2026 Olojo Festival formally gets underway in Ile-Ife, Osun State. Before entering seclusion on Sunday, the traditional ruler urged political leaders to prioritise the interests and welfare of citizens, stressing that political power is temporary. He also called on leaders…
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FIRST LADY EMPOWERS 1,000 PETTY TRADERS IN ILE-IFE WITH 50 MILLION NAIRA
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday July 29, disbursed 50 million naira to 1,000 petty traders in Ile-Ife, Osun, under the Renewed Hope Initiative. The empowerment programme, held at Kensington Hall, Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife, provided 50,000 naira each to the beneficiaries to support and expand their businesses. Represented by Alhaja Kudirat Fakokunde, the…
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OONI HONOURS AMOSUN’S WIFE WITH ‘YEYE MOREMI’ TITLE AT 60
Ile-Ife, May 2, 2026 — The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has conferred the prestigious “Yeye Moremi of Oodua” title on Folusho Amosun during her 60th birthday celebration. The monarch described her as compassionate and selfless, saying the title—linked to the legendary Moremi Ajasoro—is reserved for women of exceptional character and service. Dignitaries, including…
