Search in the website:
OONI OF IFE
Ooni of Ife Hosts Singer Asake, His Mum at Palace
The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has hosted Afrobeats star Asake and his mother in a special visit to the ancient palace in Ile-Ife. The Monarch disclosed this in a video shared on his official X account, declaring the ‘Lonely At The Top’ hitmaker “my son,” while celebrating his global achievements and Yoruba roots. The footage captured […]
Ooni of Ife Clocks 51, Prays For Nigeria
According to a statement by Moses Olafare, the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s palace, the Ooni expressed gratitude to Almighty God for the gift of life and strength to continue serving humanity. “On this special occasion of my 51st birthday, I return all glory to Olodumare for His mercies and grace.“I […]
No dispute with Ooni of Ife, says Alaafin amid visit to Oluwo
Oba Owoade’s recent visit to the Oluwo of Iwo sparked a widespread speculation on social media, with many interpreting the act as a snub to the Ooni of Ife. The rumours gained traction after the Oluwo openly declared that the Alaafin holds superiority over all traditional rulers in Yorubaland, a statement that further fuelled talk […]
Ooni donates land for construction of world Ifa temple
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated three acres of land to the International Council for Ifa Religion for the construction of the World Ifa Temple. This was aimed at promoting its activities and establishing the largest pilgrimage site for Yoruba traditional worshippers across the world. The ICIR announced this in […]
British envoy Baxter visits Ooni, decries insecurity in Osun
The Deputy British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Jonny Baxter, has expressed concern over the rising insecurity in Osun State, describing the violence as a worrisome development.
Afe Babalola withdraws suits against Farotimi after Ooni, monarchs’ intervention
The Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, ABUAD, Afe Babalola, SAN, in the early hours of today, agreed to withdraw the cases instituted against activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi.
Ooni, former Olori, Prophetess Naomi reunite at event
After nearly three years since their separation, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his former wife, Silekunola Naomi, made a significant and unexpected reunion at a public event over the weekend.
2027 polls: Ooni of Ife reveals what Tinubu told Traditional Rulers
According to the monarch, President Tinubu said this when he held an emergency meeting with Traditional Rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III amid looming hardship protests planned for August 1-10, 2024. Ooni of Ife noted that Tinubu called for dialogue while reiterating his resolve to end the country’s economic hardship. […]