ooni of ife

The Digest: Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has married Zaynab Ngohemba-George, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in a union that has been established for over a year. Key Points: The marriage was publicly acknowledged in a...

The Digest: A brief but pointed exchange unfolded at the Ooni of Ife’s coronation anniversary when First Lady Oluremi Tinubu interrupted Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke during his speech. The moment, captured on video, drew mixed reactions online as dignitaries watched on. Key Points The...

The Digest: The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, faces sharp accusations from his ex-wife, Queen Chanel Chin, who has branded him a “deadbeat father” amid a public dispute involving the Ooni of Ife. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the conflict erupted after the monarch alleged a...

The Digest: In a dramatic escalation of a royal feud, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has levied severe allegations against the Ooni of Ife, claiming he was the target of a multi-year plot involving a romantic setup and attempted assassination. The accusations, detailed in a viral...

The Digest: Amid his public dispute with the Ooni of Ife over the Okanlomo title, Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade, has reaffirmed his commitment to preserving Yoruba culture and tradition, emphasizing that he is not engaged in any supremacy battle. Key Points: Alaafin Owoade calls himself...

The Digest: The Ooni of Ife’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, responded to the Alaafin of Oyo’s 48-hour ultimatum regarding a chieftaincy title, describing it as “an empty threat from a dead empire.” Olafare emphasized the Ooni’s focus on development rather than supremacy battles. Key Points...

The Digest: Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, has disputed the Ooni of Ife’s authority to grant the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title to businessman Dotun Sanusi. Owoade has demanded that the title be revoked within 48 hours or face serious consequences. Key Points: Alaafin of Oyo challenges...

The Digest: A proposed Senate bill to elevate the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto over other traditional rulers has sparked nationwide controversy. Critics argue that the bill threatens Nigeria’s federal structure, igniting debates about fairness, unity, and ethnic equality. Key Points: Bill...