Tag: OONI OF IFE

Ooni backs Nigeria’s return to parliamentary system

Aminu Imam

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has expressed his support for the push by 60 members of the House of Representatives seeking the return of Nigeria to parliamentary system of government. He made his position known while addressing a delegation of the lawmakers, led by the House Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda and Rep. AbdulSamad Dasuki, who visited him in Abuja at the weekend. The lawmakers visited the monarch to solicit his counsel, blessings and support for the three proposed bills which seek to restructure elections at local, State…

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“Women are manipulators, witches” – Ooni of Ife

Aminu Imam

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, says he believes that all women are witches and manipulators. The monarch stated this on Thursday, while hosting the cast of reality show: “Real Housewives of Lagos”, including Iyabo Ojo, Chioma Ikokwu, and Tania Omotayo. In a video, they were seen engaging with the monarch in his palace and Ooni’s queen, Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, extended a warm welcome to the guests and provided guidance on how to address the king as he entered the palace. During the interaction, the Ooni shared insights with the ‘Real…

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Economic Tension: “Nigeria may explode if …” — Ooni warns

Aminu Imam

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has implored Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu on his decision to remove fuel subsidy, which resulted in the hike in prices of goods and services in the country, saying this is the only way to advert the looming explosion. He made the plea in Ibadan while speaking with newsmen on the current economic tension in the country. The Ooni described President Tinubu as a decisive leader who is ready to serve the nation with his depth of knowledge and…

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Constitutional roles for royal fathers is a must to remain one – Ooni of Ife

Aminu Imam

…Says youths must be involved to secure the future The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has advocated for a  constitutional role for the country’s royal fathers for the nation to remain one. According to the foremost traditional ruler, who spoke during an interview, the traditional institution is an integral part of every community as it plays significant roles as custodian of culture, norms and values while it also supports government in maintaining peace and order.  His words: “Well, that is unavoidable. We are the natural custodians, our political leaders…

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Ooni of Ife warns Sunday Igboho over fight against herdsmen

Aminu Imam

…”He’s wrong to issue eviction notice to herdsmen”, says Falana The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has warned Yoruba activist and freedom fighter, Sunday Igboho, not to take laws into his hands even as he is fighting for the liberation of the Yoruba from criminal herdsmen. The Ooni, who gave the warning while appearing on a television programme on Wednesday, said that having spoken out for the down-trodden and shown everyone that he really cares for his people, it was time for Igboho to allow the constituted authorities including…

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5th anniversary: Ooni rededicates throne to God, service to humanity

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Friday marked the Fifth Year Anniversary of his coronation with a pledge to rededicate his throne to the service of God and humanity. The Ooni made the pledge during a Thanksgiving Service at the Central Mosque, Enuwa, Ile-Ife, on Friday. He acknowledged that Almighty Allah had helped him on the throne especially for the huge success achieved in the five years as the ooni. Ogunwusi thanked the indigenes of Ife at home and diaspora for the support given so far to…

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