The Aladikun Crown Controversy: Legal, Historical, and Political Reflections on Yoruba Royalty~ Abdul Waheed Lawal

The Yoruba tradition, rich in history, culture, and mythology, often presents complex narratives over kingship and lineage that continue to resonate in contemporary discourse. A particularly compelling issue in recent times involves the figure of Aladikun, his purported crown, and its contentious relationship with the Alaafin of Oyo. This matter not only raises important cultural…

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Oriire Youth Proposes Second Stakeholders’ Summit, Meets Ex-House Leader Hon. Adesina

The Oriire Youth Council (OYC) on Sunday paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Gabriel Adesina at his residence in Oke-Aduin, Ogbomoso, as part of its ongoing stakeholder consultations ahead of the 2nd Edition of the #OriireFirst Stakeholders’ Summit. Hon. Adesina, who served as Leader of the House of Oriire Local Government Councillors in 2007 under…

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OYC Concludes Weeklong PVC Sensitization in Oriire, Holds Final Press Briefing at LAUTECH

The Oriire Youth Council (OYC), in partnership with the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Oriire Office, has successfully concluded its one-week long PVC sensitization campaign across the 10 wards of the Local Government Area. The week, marked by grassroots engagements and community-wide mobilization, ended yesterday with activities in wards 6, 4, and 1. The delegation began…

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Birthday: Emperor Idogbe’s Foundation Felicitates Soun of Ogbomosoland

The Emperor Idogbe Matthew Adewale’s Foundation has joined family, friends, and well-wishers across the globe to celebrate the birthday of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland. In a goodwill message released by Team Emperor, the Foundation described the monarch as a visionary custodian of culture and development, whose…

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Youth Empowerment & Human Capital Development: Why Hon. Olushayo Bibiire Fits Ogbomosho South Perfectly

In every generation, there comes a leader whose vision aligns with the heartbeat of the people. For Ogbomosho South, that leader is Hon. Olushayo Bibiire—a man whose commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development sets him apart. The challenges facing our youth today are real: unemployment, lack of opportunities, and underutilized talents. But Hon….

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PVC Drive Gathers Momentum As Oriire Youth Council Visits CAN, Tours Oloka Ward 5

The weeklong voter sensitization exercise of the Oriire Youth Council (OYC) moved across several communities on Thursday, 21st of August, with stops at the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) meeting in Saamo community Town-Hall of Ward 1, the Cooperative and Credit Union Association meeting at Fedegbo-Olokiti in Ward 5, Oloka community (headquarters of Ward 5),…

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PVC Drive: Oriire Youth Intensify Voter Sensitization In Wards 1,2, Receive Commendation from Alara of Fapote

The Oriire Youth Council (OYC) on Wednesday, 20th August, continued its week-long PVC sensitization campaign with a robust outreach across Wards 2 and 3. The day’s program began with a visit to the Alara of Fapote’s Palace, where the Council met with Chief John Oyeyiola Ogundipe and coincidentally joined the ongoing meeting of Iyaloja (market…

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Oriire Youth Council Extols Ex-Speaker Hon. Gunju Ojo, Council Chairman Hon. Olateju Micheal, Describes Them as Symbols of Hope

The Oriire Youth Council joins the good people of Oriire Local Government and Oyo State at large to celebrate two illustrious sons of our soil—Rt. Hon. Gunju Ojo, former Speaker of the 8th Oyo State House of Assembly, and Hon. Michael Alabi Olateju, the current Executive Chairman of Oriire Local Government, on the occasion of…

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PVC Drive: Onpetu Commends Initiative as Oriire Youth Council Sensitizes Wards 7, 9

The #OriireFirst PVC Drive of the Oriire Youth Council pressed forward yesterday, Tuesday with a packed schedule across Wards 7 and 8, combining grassroots voter sensitization with high-level advocacy for inclusion and development. The day began in Oolo community, headquarters of Ward 7, where the delegation was warmly received by Her Royal Highness, Madam Ajayi…

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