Culture

Oyo State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to allow residents to commemorate this year’s Isese Day and celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditional values of the Yoruba people. The declaration was conveyed in a memo signed by the Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, on behalf […]

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has called for deeper collaboration between Nigeria and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote and preserve Yoruba traditions and cultural heritage. Oba Owoade Akeem, who made the call on Monday at the grand finale of this year’s World Sango Festival held at […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has urged Egungun (masquerades) and their followers to eschew violence during and after this year’s ongoing Egungun Festival, warning that any form of violence will not be tolerated. Oba Ladoja made the appeal in a statement issued by his Media Aide, Chief Adeola Oloko, in Ibadan, the Oyo […]

Osun State government has approved the appointment of Prince Tajudeen Olanrewaju as the new Akire of Ikire. The approval followed the demise of Oba Olatunde Falabi. In a statement by Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Kolapo Alimi, the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke, deliberated on the detailed memo […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa I, has accepted to serve as the Royal Father and Chairman of the 2026 World Egungun Festival, pledging his full support for the cultural programme as Oyo State intensifies preparations for the globally recognised event. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, made this […]

…As She Praises Olubadan For Support Wife of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Queen Rashidat Olayinka Ladoja on Monday joined other eminent Nigerians across the World to celebrate this year’s Aje Festival In Ile-Ife, Osun State. The ancient city of Ife was agog as the event witnessed spiritual prayers at the Palace of Ooni, His Imperial Majesty, […]