Ooni of Ife – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:15:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Ooni of Ife – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Asake’s Mother Raised Him With Love, Resilience And Strength – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/asakes-mother-raised-him-with-love-resilience-and-strength-ooni-of-ife/ https://www.theinfostride.com/asakes-mother-raised-him-with-love-resilience-and-strength-ooni-of-ife/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=474027 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has opened up about his grand welcome for singer Asake and his mother at his palace in Ile-Ife. He recently shared a clip of their visit, expressing how happy he was to welcome him back home. According to him, Asake spent many of his formative years in Ife, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/asakes-mother-raised-him-with-love-resilience-and-strength-ooni-of-ife/feed/ 0 MURIC Urges Ooni of Ife to Stop Palace Agents From Forcing Muslims to Pay Olojo Festival Levies https://www.theinfostride.com/muric-urges-ooni-of-ife-to-stop-palace-agents-from-forcing-muslims-to-pay-olojo-festival-levies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/muric-urges-ooni-of-ife-to-stop-palace-agents-from-forcing-muslims-to-pay-olojo-festival-levies/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=467136 The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to intervene and stop alleged palace agents from extorting Muslim traders in Ile-Ife markets under the guise of collecting levies for the Olojo Festival. MURIC made the appeal in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Isiaq Akintola, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/muric-urges-ooni-of-ife-to-stop-palace-agents-from-forcing-muslims-to-pay-olojo-festival-levies/feed/ 0 I’m Not Competing With Any Monarch – Alaafin of Oyo https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-competing-with-any-monarch-alaafin-of-oyo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-competing-with-any-monarch-alaafin-of-oyo/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:40:15 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465677 The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has said that he is not in any supremacy battle with any monarch. His Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, recently revealed that the king is not in any form of competition with anyone. This is coming after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-not-competing-with-any-monarch-alaafin-of-oyo/feed/ 0 June 12: Oba Sikiru Adetona exposed Why Ooni Betrayed MKO Abiola https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-oba-sikiru-adetona-exposed-why-ooni-betrayed-mko-abiola/ https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-oba-sikiru-adetona-exposed-why-ooni-betrayed-mko-abiola/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:50:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=465454 The role of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, in the aftermath of the annulment of the 1993 presidential election is widely considered less than noble. In Awujale, the recently released autobiography of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Sijuade’s connivance with those who annulled the election is brought into sharp focus. His [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/june-12-oba-sikiru-adetona-exposed-why-ooni-betrayed-mko-abiola/feed/ 0 Queen Naomi Has Always Shown Love And Care To Kids – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/queen-naomi-has-always-shown-love-and-care-to-kids-ooni-of-ife/ https://www.theinfostride.com/queen-naomi-has-always-shown-love-and-care-to-kids-ooni-of-ife/#respond Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:40:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398321 The palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enita Ogunwusi has come out to express sadness over the stampede that occurred at a children’s funfair organized by his ex-wife, Queen Naomi Ogunseyi, at Islamic High School, Bashorun in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Otunba Moses Olafare recently had [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/queen-naomi-has-always-shown-love-and-care-to-kids-ooni-of-ife/feed/ 0 I Call Ooni of Ife’s Son The Crown Prince Because That Is Who I Want Him To Be – Olori Folashade https://www.theinfostride.com/i-call-ooni-of-ifes-son-the-crown-prince-because-that-is-who-i-want-him-to-be-olori-folashade/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-call-ooni-of-ifes-son-the-crown-prince-because-that-is-who-i-want-him-to-be-olori-folashade/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:20:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388926 Ooni of Ife’s fourth wife, Olori Folashade has come out to share why she tags her newborn son the Crown Prince. Recall that Olori Folashade and the monarch welcomed their first child together recently, and fans have been reacting. According to her, she calls her son the crown prince because a mother calls her kids [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-call-ooni-of-ifes-son-the-crown-prince-because-that-is-who-i-want-him-to-be-olori-folashade/feed/ 0 I’m Very Grateful To Be A Father Again – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/im-very-grateful-to-be-a-father-again-ooni-of-ife/ https://www.theinfostride.com/im-very-grateful-to-be-a-father-again-ooni-of-ife/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:20:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=388821 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his fourth wife, Olori Folasade have welcomed their first child. He recently shared the good news via his social media handle, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, mother and child are doing well to the glory of God Almighty, and he is grateful to be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/im-very-grateful-to-be-a-father-again-ooni-of-ife/feed/ 0 Ooni of Ife Advocates for Release of Former CBN Governor During Prison Visit https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-advocates-for-release-of-former-cbn-governor-during-prison-visit/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-advocates-for-release-of-former-cbn-governor-during-prison-visit/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363423 In a surprising turn of events, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, paid a visit to the Kuje Maximum Security Prison in Abuja to meet with the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Sources within the correctional centre revealed to DAILY POST that the Ooni made two visits [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-advocates-for-release-of-former-cbn-governor-during-prison-visit/feed/ 0 Africans no longer dependent on foreigners for their history – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/africans-no-longer-dependent-on-foreigners-for-their-history-ooni-of-ife/ https://www.theinfostride.com/africans-no-longer-dependent-on-foreigners-for-their-history-ooni-of-ife/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2023 05:30:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357101 On Saturday, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, said that Africans no longer needed the help of outsiders. The concluding session of the international conference on Ile-Ife and Yoruba Civilization was where Oba Ogunwusi made his comments. He insisted that no Yoruba, at home or abroad, could deny the continued importance of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/africans-no-longer-dependent-on-foreigners-for-their-history-ooni-of-ife/feed/ 0 Igbo race migrated from Ile-Ife, we have evidence – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/igbo-race-migrated-from-ile-ife-we-have-evidence-ooni-of-ife/ https://www.theinfostride.com/igbo-race-migrated-from-ile-ife-we-have-evidence-ooni-of-ife/#respond Sun, 08 Oct 2023 20:30:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=356512 According to Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, the Igbo people may be traced all the way back to the city of Ile-Ife. Ooni revealed that the Igbo people emigrated from Ile-Ife, based on historical records. He urged historians not to rely on biassed accounts of Yoruba history but to instead compile accurate records. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/igbo-race-migrated-from-ile-ife-we-have-evidence-ooni-of-ife/feed/ 0 Ooni of Ife Is A Jovial King – Nkechi Blessing https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-is-a-jovial-king-nkechi-blessing/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-is-a-jovial-king-nkechi-blessing/#respond Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:58:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=336562 Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has jumped on Instagram to share photo of herself with Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja at his Palace. She recently revealed that the Osun Monarch is a jovial king, and Nigerians have been reacting. Her words, “Ever met a jovial king? Well this picture says it all. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-is-a-jovial-king-nkechi-blessing/feed/ 0 Osun 2022: Your Victory Confirms Your Grassroots Popularity – Ooni To Adeleke https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2022-your-victory-confirms-your-grassroots-popularity-ooni-to-adeleke/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2022-your-victory-confirms-your-grassroots-popularity-ooni-to-adeleke/#respond Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=328780 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has described the victory of Ademola Adeleke and his declaration as the Osun governor-elect as a confirmation of his grassroots popularity in the state which he must reward with good governance driven by rule of law, fear of God and selfless service to the people. The Ooni, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2022-your-victory-confirms-your-grassroots-popularity-ooni-to-adeleke/feed/ 0 Governor Makinde to host Yoruba World Centre’s Celebration of Olubadan https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-to-host-yoruba-world-centres-celebration-of-olubadan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-to-host-yoruba-world-centres-celebration-of-olubadan/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:41:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=326533 The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, shall host business, political and traditional leaders from all parts of Yorubaland as the Yoruba World Centre celebrates the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Senator Mohood Olalekan Balogun on 19 June 2022. This special programme, organised by the Centre, in collaboration with the Oyo State [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-makinde-to-host-yoruba-world-centres-celebration-of-olubadan/feed/ 0 2023: Why I Ran Round Port Harcourt Stadium During Declaration – Amaechi https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-why-i-ran-round-port-harcourt-stadium-during-declaration-amaechi/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-why-i-ran-round-port-harcourt-stadium-during-declaration-amaechi/#respond Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=323236 Former Governor of Rivers State and Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi has opened up on why he ran round the Port Harcourt Stadium on the day of his declaration to run for the office of the President. Amaechi, who is running for the presidency under the All Progressives Congress, APC, had on the day of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-why-i-ran-round-port-harcourt-stadium-during-declaration-amaechi/feed/ 0 Olori Naomi Was Shocked When She Read About Her Divorce – Ooni’s Spokesperson https://www.theinfostride.com/olori-naomi-was-shocked-when-she-read-about-her-divorce-oonis-spokesperson/ https://www.theinfostride.com/olori-naomi-was-shocked-when-she-read-about-her-divorce-oonis-spokesperson/#respond Fri, 24 Dec 2021 22:53:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315294 The spokesperson of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has come out to say that Olori Naomi read about her separation from the monarch via social media like everyone else. The spokesperson had his say via a press release, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the Ooni of Ife and his [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/olori-naomi-was-shocked-when-she-read-about-her-divorce-oonis-spokesperson/feed/ 0 Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Is Currently Packaging A Christmas Gift For Queen Naomi – Spokesman https://www.theinfostride.com/oba-adeyeye-ogunwusi-is-currently-packaging-a-christmas-gift-for-queen-naomi-spokesman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oba-adeyeye-ogunwusi-is-currently-packaging-a-christmas-gift-for-queen-naomi-spokesman/#respond Fri, 24 Dec 2021 22:26:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315281 Palace of Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi is still reacting to Olori Naomi’s disclosure of ending her marriage to the monarch. The Director of Media and Strategy, Ooni’s palace, Moses Olafare recently had his say to the press, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, separation in marriage cannot be done by just [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oba-adeyeye-ogunwusi-is-currently-packaging-a-christmas-gift-for-queen-naomi-spokesman/feed/ 0 Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi And Queen Naomi Are Still Together – Palace https://www.theinfostride.com/oba-adeyeye-ogunwusi-and-queen-naomi-are-still-together-palace/ https://www.theinfostride.com/oba-adeyeye-ogunwusi-and-queen-naomi-are-still-together-palace/#respond Thu, 23 Dec 2021 23:18:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=315210 The palace of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has come out to react to the news shared by Queen Naomi that she has separated from the monarch. The palace recently revealed that the news is untrue, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to the Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/oba-adeyeye-ogunwusi-and-queen-naomi-are-still-together-palace/feed/ 0 The Grace Of God Will Continue To Be With The Ooni Of Ife – Lateef Adedimeji https://www.theinfostride.com/the-grace-of-god-will-continue-to-be-with-the-ooni-of-ife-lateef-adedimeji/ https://www.theinfostride.com/the-grace-of-god-will-continue-to-be-with-the-ooni-of-ife-lateef-adedimeji/#respond Sat, 17 Oct 2020 17:48:27 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=271579 Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji has come out to celebrate one of the top kings in the country, the Ooni of Ife. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi recently clocked a year older on October 17, 2020, and Nigerians have been celebrating him. Lateef simply shared photos from his visit to the king at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/the-grace-of-god-will-continue-to-be-with-the-ooni-of-ife-lateef-adedimeji/feed/ 0 Nigeria Will Overcome COVID-19 – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-will-overcome-covid-19-ooni-of-ife/ Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:20:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=260694 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has come out to say that Nigeria will overcome the COVID-19 pandemic. He recently revealed this while he played host to Osun devotees in his palace as the ancient city celebrated the Osun festival. According to him, even if the pandemic is still ravaging the country, Nigerians must [...]

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]]> Women Can Be President In Nigeria – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/women-can-be-president-in-nigeria-ooni-of-ife/ Fri, 27 Dec 2019 10:08:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243836 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has come out to say that a woman can be the president of Nigeria since they have the strengths and potential to be a good leader. Oba Adeyeye revealed this as he spoke at the opening session of the second edition of “Queen Moremi, the Musical, Reloaded” late [...]

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]]> Naomi Ogunwusi Flaunts Stunning Pictures With The Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/naomi-ogunwusi-flaunts-stunning-pictures-with-the-ooni-of-ife/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:49:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=237973 Olori Prophetess Naomi Ogunwusi has flaunted a beautiful new picture of herself and her husband, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. This was captured from a ceremony they both attended over the weekend. Her caption was, “Lojo festival2019 with love Ademi.” See another picture, Beautiful. Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is a Nigerian monarch. [...]

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]]> The South West Zone Will Defend Itself From Herdsmen – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/the-south-west-zone-will-defend-itself-from-herdsmen-ooni-of-ife/ Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:40:14 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235880 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye has warned that the South West zone is prepared to defend itself from dangerous herdsmen wandering their states. He said the drums of war are presently sounding in Nigeria. He added that the Yoruba will fight with reinforcement from the Federal Government. His words, “I came to speak on [...]

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]]> Peace Will Reign In Nigeria – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/peace-will-reign-in-nigeria-ooni-of-ife/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:15:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=233967 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi is of the opinion that peace will reign in Nigeria. He revealed this at the grand-finale of the World Ifa Festival held in his palace on Sunday in Ile-Ife. He disclosed that the Ifa Festival is a sign of the start of a new calendar year. His words, [...]

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]]> Ooni’s Recent Pronouncement on Aje: Oyeyemi’s Remarks are Outrageous – Opa Loogunosin https://www.theinfostride.com/oonis-recent-pronouncement-on-aje-oyeyemis-remarks-are-outrageous-opa-loogunosin/ Mon, 06 May 2019 10:01:58 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232198 Remarks about Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi’s efforts at promoting Yoruba culture, Yoruba history, Yoruba nation and the Yoruba diaspora against the odds of the complex realities of our nation-state, Nigeria, abound. They range from applause for the awesome zeal with which the Ooni has been pursuing this laudable agenda to pedestrian illogical [...]

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]]> Re: Alaafin – Aje, an early Yoruba Deity from ASHE Foundation https://www.theinfostride.com/re-alaafin-aje-an-early-yoruba-deity-from-ashe-foundation/ Sun, 05 May 2019 18:29:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232174 Your Imperial Majesty, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, with utmost respect, and on prostration, we are responding to your letter dated 2nd May 2019. We greatly appreciate your contribution to the public consciousness of our cultural origins, linkages and identity. We are also informed that the Ooni of Ife is also glad that the [...]

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]]> OPINION: The Merits of Ooni’s Claim that the Igbo are of Ife Ancestry https://www.theinfostride.com/opinion-the-merits-of-oonis-claim-that-the-igbo-are-of-ife-ancestry/ Sun, 05 May 2019 18:15:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232169 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, seized the occasion of the 2019 Aje festival to pronounce that the Igbo people are aboriginal to Ife. Since then his pronouncement has shocked many Igbo and Yoruba. At the same time the pronouncement has brought a great relief to many Igbo who have for long been [...]

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]]> Igbos And Yorubas Are One Family – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/igbos-and-yorubas-are-one-family-ooni-of-ife/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:27:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=231422 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has spoken again about his stance on the family ties between Yoruba and Igbo nations, saying both major ethnic groups in Nigeria cannot be separated as they are one family. The king revealed this last week at his Ile-Oodua palace in Ile-Ife as he welcomed the Lagos [...]

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]]> Thank You Annie Idibia For Taking Care Of 2baba For Us – Ooni Of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/thank-you-annie-idibia-for-taking-care-of-2baba-for-us-ooni-of-ife/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 03:45:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229614 “African Queen” crooner, 2face Idibia was recently honored by Obafemi Awolowo University and the Ooni of Ife has something to say about it. The honor was to recognize 2baba’s contribution to the growth of music in Nigeria for more than 20 years. During a chat with the couple, the Ooni of Ife said to Annie, [...]

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]]> Our Biggest Problem Is Our Oil Discovery – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/our-biggest-problem-is-our-oil-discovery-ooni-of-ife/ Sat, 16 Mar 2019 13:49:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=229111 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has said that the biggest misfortune Nigeria has ever faced is the discovery of oil and gas. He said this late on Friday during a courtesy visit by the National Executive of Nigeria Tour Operators (NATOP) to the Oonis palace in Ile-Ife. Oba Enitan said Nigerians have not [...]

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]]> We Should Not Throw IPOB Away – Ooni of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/we-should-not-throw-ipob-away-ooni-of-ife/ Sun, 08 Oct 2017 14:42:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=184538 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has expressed his utmost disappointment over the proscription of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). He said “There is something that is bothering them that is making them to cry. We should not throw them away; we should draw them closer (because) the youths of this country are [...]

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]]> Peller Unity Cup: Massive Turnout As Ooni, Alaafin, Kwam1, Other Dignitaries Kick-Off Grand Finale https://www.theinfostride.com/peller-unity-cup-massive-turnout-as-ooni-alaafin-kwam1-other-dignitaries-kick-off-grand-finale/ Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:46:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=179274 Massive turn out has been recorded at the Grand Finale of the just concluded Peller Unity Cup 2017 as it witnessed the presence of the paramount rulers of the Yoruba Race – Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III; and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. After intense rounds of matches, all road led to [...]

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]]> Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Aigbe Lead Walk Against Domestic Violence https://www.theinfostride.com/tonto-dikeh-mercy-aigbe-lead-walk-against-domestic-violence/ Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:40:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=170217 Actresses Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Aigbe and Queen Wuraola, the wife of the Ooni of Ife, are leading a campaign against domestic violence. The trio in conjunction with the 1in3 Africa campaign are walking the streets of Lagos today, June 30, 2017, to show their displeasure at the high rate of domestic violence cases. Recall that [...]

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]]> Ooni of Ife Donates N2m For Construction Home For The Aged https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-donates-n2m-for-construction-home-for-the-aged/ Mon, 22 May 2017 03:04:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=165817 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has donated N2 million and acres of land for construction of elderly people’s home in Ile-Ife, Osun. The Monarch gave the donation at the Ife Ooye Elegant Women Association Worldwide, Historic Fund Raising/Launching for the Construction of Elderly People’s Home in Ile-Ife, on Saturday. The Oba, who was [...]

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]]> Ooni of Ife Inaugurates Truth And Reconciliation Committee https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-inaugurates-truth-and-reconciliation-committee/ Sun, 12 Mar 2017 10:03:41 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158786 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has inaugurated a truth and reconciliation committee to ensure peace between the Hausa community and Yorubas in the ancient city. Oba Ogunwusi inaugurated the committee in his palace on Saturday in Ile-Ife, Osun. Ooni described members of the Hausa community in Ile-Ife as his subjects and co-owners of [...]

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]]> King Sunny Ade Turns 70 https://www.theinfostride.com/king-sunny-ade-turns-70/ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:22:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=142799 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, on Sunday advocated the celebration of Yoruba icons and heroes while they were alive. Ogunwusi made the call when the crew of Apreel 1 Events Management visited him in his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun, to herald the 70th birthday of popular juju musician, Mr Sunday Adegeye. He said [...]

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]]> Ooni of Ife Is An Embarrassment – Seun Kuti https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-is-an-embarrassment-seun-kuti/ Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:02:51 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=138735 Son of Afro beat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Seun Kuti is not taking it easy with the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi in his latest interview. The Afro beat crooner in an interview with Sahara Reporters revealed his disappointment in the new Ooni for pushing aside Yoruba traditional beliefs. Recall that Ooni Adeyeye Enitan [...]

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]]> PDP Leaders Beg Ooni of Ife To Help Iyiola Omisore https://www.theinfostride.com/pdp-leaders-beg-ooni-of-ife-to-help-iyiola-omisore/ Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:01:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=135596 Some prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in Osun state visited the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) in his palace on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, to plead with him to forgive Senator Iyiola Omisore. Omisore, who was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), over allegations of N700m fraud, [...]

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]]> Moji Olaiya Visit The Ooni Of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/moji-olaiya-visit-the-ooni-of-ife/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:10:31 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=125457 Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya, has joined one of the top Nigerian celebrities that have had the privilege of meeting the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Olaiya visited the revered monarch on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, sharing her excitement about the rare opportunity on her Instagram. She wrote, “Well I don’t know about u, but [...]

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]]> Olamide Meets With Ooni Of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/olamide-meets-with-ooni-of-ife/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:52:24 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119691 Nigerian rapper, Olamide is becoming a regular feature among top notch societal personalities. The star was captured in a picture fit to be titled ‘three kings’, which showed him comfortably seated with the Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi and His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi. Olamide has enjoyed series of exciting moments in his [...]

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]]> Ooni Of Ife Condoles With Deceased Assembly Man Makinde’s Family https://www.theinfostride.com/ooni-of-ife-condoles-with-deceased-assembly-man-makindes-family/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 18:27:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115789 The new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II yesterday expressed sadness on the death of Hon. Dejo Makinde, who represented Ife Central Constituency in Osun State House of Assembly, This is contained in Ooni’s condolence message sent to newsmen in Ile-Ife by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Mr Moses Olafare. He said that [...]

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]]> Kunle Afolayan, Yinka Quadri, Ogogo Honour New Ooni Of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/kunle-afolayan-yinka-quadri-ogogo-honour-new-ooni-of-ife/ Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:07:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111527 Yesterday, December 7, 2015, Ile-Ife in Osun State, witnessed a large turnout of prominent celebrities as the newly installed Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) was presented with the staff of office and instrument of appointment. Nollywood stars were also not left out as they stormed Ife in droves to honour the [...]

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]]> Bukky Wright Visit New Ooni Of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/bukky-wright-visit-new-ooni-of-ife/ Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:47:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=111274 King Sunny Ade, actress Bukky Wright and others visited the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

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]]> Some Effects From Ooni Of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi’s Coronation https://www.theinfostride.com/some-effects-from-ooni-of-ife-adeyeye-enitan-ogunwusis-coronation/ Mon, 07 Dec 2015 20:41:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110904 The palace arena is reportedly thronging with invitees who are longing not to miss any part of the august ceremony. There are security operatives in every nook and cranny, as roads leading to the palace have been blocked. Red carpets have been laid on the path to the palace for the monarch and invited dignitaries. [...]

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]]> Surpass The Worthy Legacies Of Your Predecessors, Osun Assembly Tells New Ooni Of Ife https://www.theinfostride.com/surpass-the-worthy-legacies-of-your-predecessors-osun-assembly-tells-new-ooni-of-ife/ Sun, 06 Dec 2015 20:11:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110766 Ahead of the public presentation of the instruments of office to the 51st Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II by the Osun State Government tomorrow, Monday, the State House of Assembly has congratulated the monarch on his coronation. The Assembly, which felicitated with Oba Ogunwusi Ojaja II through its Chairman, House Committee [...]

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]]> We’ll Only Attend Ooni’s Coronation If…, Says Osun Council Of Obas https://www.theinfostride.com/well-only-attend-oonis-coronation-if-says-osun-council-of-obas/ Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:46:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110492 Traditional rulers under the aegis of the Osun State Council of Obas may boycott Monday’s coronation of the 51st Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The decision to stay away from the highly publicized event was taken yesterday after a meeting of the Council of Obas at the Finance Building in Osogbo, the Osun State [...]

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]]> New Ooni Of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Presented With The Aare Crown Worn Once A Year https://www.theinfostride.com/new-ooni-of-ife-oba-adeyeye-enitan-ogunwusi-presented-with-the-aare-crown-worn-once-a-year/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 14:02:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=108598 It is believed that there are 201 deities spread around the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State. Together, they crowned the 51st Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, yesterday, at Oke Ora, the spot where Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba race, first wore the crown. The king was presented with the Aare crown [...]

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]]> #Osun > Giesi Ruling House Favoured By State Government For Ooni Seat https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-giesi-ruling-house-favoured-by-osun-govt-for-ooni-seat/ Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:30:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-giesi-ruling-house-favoured-by-osun-govt-for-ooni-seat/ A new Ooni of Ile Ife is set to emerge as one of the four ruling houses contesting to be considered for the royal stool got the government’s nod. According to reports, the Giesi ruling house received a letter from the state government to make the list of its eligible princes available, putting an end [...]

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]]> #Osun > Giesi Ruling House To Produce Next Ooni Of Ife Within 40 Days – Kingmakers https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-giesi-ruling-house-to-produce-next-ooni-within-40-days-ife-kingmakers-say/ Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:30:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-giesi-ruling-house-to-produce-next-ooni-within-40-days-ife-kingmakers-say/ The selection process for the next Ooni of Ife formally began on Monday as the Ife Kingmakers asked the Giesi Ruling House to present qualified candidate(s) from the family to be selected to occupy the stool that became vacant following the demise in July of Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II. The Obalufe of Ife, [...]

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]]> #Osun > State Government Set To Invite Giesi Ruling House To Pick Candidate For Ooni Stool https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ooni-stool-osun-set-to-invite-giesi-ruling-house-to-pick-candidate/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 09:30:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-ooni-stool-osun-set-to-invite-giesi-ruling-house-to-pick-candidate/ The process for the selection of new Ooni of Ife has commenced in earnest if feelers emerging from Osun State are anything to go by. According to several sources, the Osun State government was set to formally write the Giesi Ruling House to present candidates for the stool recently vacated by the late Oba Okunade [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > Ooni of Ife: Controversy As Ogboru Royal Family Accuse Giesi Of Collecting 5m Naira From Sijuwade https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-ooni-controversy-as-ogboru-royal-family-accuse-giesi-of-collecting-n5m-from-sijuwade/ Sun, 06 Sep 2015 13:30:55 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-ooni-controversy-as-ogboru-royal-family-accuse-giesi-of-collecting-n5m-from-sijuwade/ The Amodo royal family of the Ogboru ruling house has declared that following the demise of Oba Okunade Sijuwade, it is now the turn of the Ogboru to produce the next Ooni of Ife. Although the late Sijuwade was produced by the Ogboru, the head of Amodo family, Aderoju Olaomi, said when it was the [...]

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