Category: LOCAL NEWS

Kabiyesi Ayo Osanlade Dada, Olu Ugele of Ugele land has completed his three days traditional rite of adopting/espousing all the ancient masquerades of Akure origin in line with custom and tradition of the land for any traditional ruler of the community. Ugele is one of the prominent communities in ancient Akure, where masquerade is being…

Eminent Nigerians within and outside Ondo State and illustrious sons and daughters of Oba-Ile origin came out in their large numbers to celebrate with Oloba of Oba –Ile, Oba Joseph Oluwadare Agunbiade over his elevation as first Class Oba in Ondo State. At the thanksgiving service held at St. John Anglican Church in Oba-Ile on…

The immediate past Ondo State Surveyor General and Permanent Secretary, Semiu Abiodun Adigun and other eminent permanent secretaries that had contributed in no small measure towards service advancement in the sunshine state have been honoured by Forum of Permanent Secretaries. The event was held at the International Event Centre and Culture (The Dome) recently as…

Idanre Muslim Community in conjunction with Idanre Muslim Unity Forum (IMUF) have decorated men and women of impeccable characters and qualities who have been contributing in no small measure towards the advancement of Islam and humanity at large as leaders of various cadres of Islamic Faith in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State. The…

  It was a day of speech making and commendations as Sheikh Muhammed Musemil Olanrewaju Abdulahi Babasale was turbaned and officially installed as Imam of Badiru-L-Islam of Nigeria Central Mosque, Owo in grand style. Dignitaries from Ilorin, Kogi and beyond converged at the premises of Imade College in Owo the venue of the ceremony on…

Ilekun Community in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State play host to eminent Nigerians from within and outside the country as Oba Benjamin Omoleewo received the staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment as the first crowned Oba of the ancient community. Oba Ololeewo who was described by many of his admirers as…

  It was a reassuring of hope and unity in the midst of the traditional rulers and minor chiefs in Akure South Local Government as Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, the Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom visited some of the Olus in the Council Area. Oba Aladetoyinbo who took his time to visit some…

The Wife of Ondo State Governor, Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Commissioner of Youths and Sports, Hon. Dele Ologun, his counterpart in Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Akogun Akinwumi Sowore, Oloba of Oba-Ile kingdom, Oba Joseph Agunbiade and other notable Nigerians were on Tuesday attended the official presentation of Staff of Office and Instrument of…

Eminent sons and daughters of Ipogun Community in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State came together in an atmosphere of love and unity as they joined Oba Raphael Oluwadare Ojo in celebrating 2022 Ipogun-Ayo Day and made generous donations towards the development of the community. The event was held on Saturday December 10, 2022…

One of the major contenders for the exalted obaship stool of Olujare, Prince (Dr.) Adebolujo Adegboyegun has promised to prioritize education of the sons and daughters of the community if he eventually becomes an oba. Adegboyegun made this known while speaking with journalists during the celebration of annual Ijare Day celebration on Saturday, November 12,…