Friday, June 19, 2026

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi

June 13, 2026

Ooni of Ife pays tribute to late veteran Nollywood actor Kola Oyewo

“Pa Oyewo’s death marked the end of a distinguished era in Nigerian theatre and cultural scholarship,” he said.

Kola Oyewo
June 12, 2026

June 12: Ooni of Ife calls for intensified fight against killings, abductions

He maintained that safety of citizens remains fundamental to national growth and stability.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi
June 9, 2026

Osun govt presents staff of office to five traditional rulers

The governor urged them to continue promoting peace, unity and development within their respective domains.

Governor Ademola Adeleke
June 7, 2026

Ooni calls on monarchs, Ifa devotees to use traditional powers to secure Yorubaland

The Ooni said, “We must rise collectively against the menace of banditry and kidnapping.”

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi
May 24, 2026

Knowledge should solve problems, improve lives, says Ooni of Ife 

The Ooni described Mr Uzochukwu as someone who values education and personal growth.

Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Dr Stanley Uzochukwu
May 18, 2026

Oyo Abductions: Ooni urges swift security action to apprehend kidnappers

The Ooni expressed sadness over the loss of lives recorded during the incident.

Ooni and the abducted headteacher
May 16, 2026

I was mocked over delay in having children, says Ooni as Queen Mariam birthed twin princes

Mr Ogunwusi said his life journey had been marked by unexpected challenges and mysteries, particularly after ascending the throne of Oduduwa.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi
May 11, 2026

Ooni hails Afenifere leader Fasoranti at 100

“Baba Fasoranti represents a generation that believed in sacrifice, honour and genuine love for the people,” said the Ooni.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi
April 21, 2026

Ooni pledges support for NIS

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has hosted the Osun Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Morakinyo Akinyemi, pledging to support the service.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi
April 8, 2026

Last surviving child of 48th Ooni of Ife dies at 102

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has paid tributes to the deceased, describing her transition as the end of a remarkable era.

Princess Rafatu Awofisayo, Ooni Ademiluyi Ajagun