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Ooni

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
August 19, 2025

Ooni ignores Alaafin’s 48-hour ultimatum to revoke Okanlomo chieftaincy

“We can not dignify the undignifyable (sic) with an official response,” a statement from Ooni’s palace said.

Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade and Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi
March 28, 2024

Osun man remanded for sexually assaulting four-year-old girl

The Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, on Thursday, remanded a 45-year-old man, Owolabi Oriyomi, over the alleged indecent assault of a four-year-old girl. 

Court room
March 27, 2024

Ile-Ife: CAN kicks against curfew imposed by Obatala traditional worshippers

The Christian Association of Nigeria in Ile-Ife has called for religious tolerance, kicking against a curfew imposed by traditional worshipers in Ile-Ife.

CAN LEADERS; TRADITIONALISTS
February 13, 2024

Ooni calls for promotion, sustenance of Yoruba heritage

Mr Odeneye stressed the significance of Ooni’s participation at the event

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
February 9, 2024

Insecurity: Ooni calls for improved synergy among security agencies

The Ooni said synergy among security operatives was crucial to addressing the country’s insecurity.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
September 24, 2022

Buhari regime reiterates plan to end insecurity by December 2022

Speaking through the Minister of Internal Affairs, Rauf Aregbesola, the president said all Nigerians must be part of the war to end insecurity.

Boko Haram, President Muhammadu Buhari, and Bandits
December 23, 2021

Ooni’s wife Naomi announces divorce, says she can’t keep pretending

“I shall no longer be referred to as wife to the Ooni of Ife or as Queen of Ile-Ife but as the Queen of the people and mother of my adorable prince,” Ms Ogunwusi said.

Ooni, Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi
October 22, 2021

Initiate your children into traditional religion, Ooni tells worshippers

The traditional ruler asked traditionalists to educate their children to value traditional religion.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi
February 3, 2021

Sunday Igboho emotional, apologises to Ooni of Ife for disparaging him as Fulani slave

The activist said his comments during an Instagram Live appearance were a slip of the tongue that he could not have been bold enough to repeat before Enitan Ogunwusi.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi