At moments of transition, societies often pause, not merely to choose successors, but to reflect on the qualities of stewardship required for the next chapter. In Ijebuland, where tradition prizes restraint, lineage, and character over self-promotion, such moments invite careful consideration rather than noise. As discussions continue within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House following the end…
A traditional ruler in Nigeria’s North-central region has regained his freedom after spending 25 harrowing days in captivity, highlighting the persistent security challenges facing rural communities across the Country. The Ojibara of Bayagan Ile, Alhaji Kamilu Salami, was released late Tuesday night after being abducted by armed bandits from his farmland in Ifelodun Local Government…
The Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode has dismissed an application for an interim injunction filed by an aspirant to the Awujale of Ijebuland stool, Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshall, ruling that the request lacked merit. The decision was delivered on Monday by the presiding judge of High Court 3, Ijebu-Ode Judicial Division,…
Under the golden afternoon sun of Onipekpeye, along Siun-Kobape Expressway, the air was filled with the rhythmic thrum of hooves, laughter, and music as the Abeokuta Polo Club officially opened its gates on Sunday, December 21, 2025, for its maiden festival, promising to place Abeokuta at the heart of Nigeria’s equestrian map. Tagged “The Bold…
The ancient city of Oyo was thrown into the spotlight on Sunday as the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, conferred a chieftaincy title on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The traditional ceremony, held at the Alaafin’s palace, attracted a large gathering of dignitaries, traditional rulers, political leaders and residents,…
The Ogbomosoland Palace has issued a strong rebuttal to claims made by veteran Nigerian actor Lere Paimo regarding the upcoming film Ogbórí Elemoso, clarifying that reports suggesting payments for copyright ownership were made are incorrect and misleading. In a statement released by palace officials, it was stressed that the historical and cultural heritage of Ogbomosoland…
In a decisive move to maintain peace and stability in Ijebu land, the Ogun State Government has vowed to conduct the selection of the new Awujale through a process marked by transparency, due diligence, and inclusivity. The commitment underscores the administration’s determination to safeguard one of the State’s most prestigious traditional institutions while ensuring the…
Fewchore Studios has firmly denied allegations that it unlawfully remade the classic Yoruba film Ogbori Elemoso, insisting that its ongoing project is an original historical production rooted in independent research and duly authorised by the traditional authority of Ogbomosoland. The clarification comes amid a growing controversy sparked by veteran Nollywood actor and cultural icon, Chief…
A fresh cultural debate has erupted in Nigeria’s entertainment landscape after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) publicly rejected the title of a newly released Nollywood feature film, A Very Dirty Christmas, which premiered in cinemas Nationwide on December 16, 2025. CAN, led by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the movie’s title as “offensive,” “disrespectful,” and…
The Ogun State Government cancelled the ongoing selection process for the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, citing procedural irregularities that could expose the exercise to legal challenges. The development was confirmed on Wednesday by the Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, during a telephone interview with…
