Abeokuta is set to witness another colourful cultural gathering on Monday, 9th February 2026, as the city hosts the 2026 edition of Odún Ajé Oníré Ẹ̀gbá, an annual cultural and economic empowerment festival celebrating wealth, enterprise, and Egba heritage. The event, scheduled to commence by 10:00 a.m. at Oba Odeleye Park (Ori Omi), Sokori, Abeokuta,…
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has clarified the circumstances surrounding the controversial ₦10 Million application fee earlier fixed for aspirants to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool, insisting the decision was reached collectively and without any intent to commercialise the revered throne. The Olori Ebi of the ruling house, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, made the clarification on Friday…
Global Mirror News gathered that the Sokoto State Government is set to strictly enforce an existing law banning extravagant pre-wedding activities, as rising marriage costs are increasingly discouraging young men and women from getting married. Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, made this known on Friday while commissioning the remodelled Zawiyatu Sheikh Aliyu Bunza Jumu’at Mosque…
A prominent son of Ijebuland, Olawunmi Samuel Omo’ba Anikinaiya, has publicly commended the kingmakers of the Awujale of Ijebuland for what he described as their principled stand against alleged attempts to influence the selection of the next Awujale. Anikinaiya in his open letter released to the Newsmen on Wednesday praised the kingmakers for their courage…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has dismissed as false and misleading reports alleging a confrontation between him and the Council of Afobajes over the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland. Global Mirror News gathered that the Governor’s recent engagement with the Afobajes was strictly consultative and conducted in a calm, respectful atmosphere, contrary…
Global Mirror News gathered that the Awujale Kingmakers Council has cancelled an earlier planned meet-and-greet at the Aafin Awujale and instead directed all nominees for the Awujale stool to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office in Ijebu-Ode. The development was communicated in an official letter dated January 20, 2026, addressed to the…
The Ogun State Government has said its decision to suspend the ongoing selection process for a new Awujale of Ijebuland was driven by the need to preserve peace, restore public confidence and protect the integrity of one of Yorubaland’s most revered traditional institutions. The suspension, conveyed to the Awujale kingmakers and concerned ruling houses through…
A prominent member of the Jadiara Royal House, Chief Makanjuola Olaosebikan has described as unfounded an online report stating that some members of the kingmakers into the revered Awujale throne were financially induced by a candidate. Chief Olaosebikan while speaking with newsmen stated that the process of selecting the right candidate is ongoing as prescribed…
Prince Olawale Adeyemi Oriola, Esq., and his wife, Princess Temilade Remi-Adeoye—daughter of the late Oba Remi Adeoye, first Alawuren of Oke-Lamuren (a.k.a Rod Publciity). It feels like just yesterday when Omo-Oba Olawale, then a student of Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, first expressed his admiration for Omo-Oba Temilade, who was attending Our Lady of Apostles School, Ijebu-Ode….
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a masquerade that went on a violent rampage in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area, injuring residents and causing chaos during a weekend festival. According to reports, the incident occurred during the Ofala Festival held in honour of the late traditional ruler of Awgbu, Igwe M. C. Okechukwu…
