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Ooni Set To Commission IFe Grand Resort

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-Sayo Johnson The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Omaha II, progenitor of black race and Co-Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers in Nigeria is set to Commission a multi- million IFE GRAND RESORT on Friday. The monarch unveils 3000 Seater MICE Centre, OSTRICH HUB, INDUSTRIAL park. The Arole Oduduwa would on Friday 16 July , 2021 lead top dignitaries including the Governor, State of Osun, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, to officially launch Ife Grand Resort & Industrial Park in Ile-Ife. In a statement signed by his Director of Media and Public…

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EndSARS: Ooni hosts Obasanjo, begs youth protesters, commends Oyetola

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The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Monday played host to former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at his Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife, during which he appealed to the youths calling for the cancelation of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police to retreat. Ooni Ogunwusi who described the #EndSARS struggle as Nigerian youths clear message to the government, particularly about their ability to get things done in a coordinated manner, urged the youths to allow the government to fully attend to…

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Ooni Commence 7-Day Seclusion As Ife Begins Olojo Festival

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Adewale Adetoyese Ife begins Olojo festival as Ooni enters 7-day seclusion. The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, on Sunday moved into Ile Mole, Iremo quarters, Ile-Ife for a 7-day seclusion as the annual Olojo festival kicked off in the ancient city universally believed to be the source and natural headquarters of the Oduduwa Race. Ooni Ogunwusi who appeared in his usual white traditional attire laced with colorful ancient beads, told newsmen on his way out of the Ile Oodua Palace of Ife that…

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Alleged Inferno In Ile-Oodua: Ooni’s Palace Unfettered & Wholesome

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-Yera Moses Olafare, Ile-Ife ALLEGED FIRE OUTBREAK: OONI’S PALACE INTACT The Palace of the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, wishes to inform the entire public that a minor fire outbreak involving a tiny part of one of the administrative buildings within the premises of the palace occurred at about 1:15pm today, Wednesday 19th, August 2020, leaving no harm to the oldest palace in Yoruba land. The minor inferno which lasted for about 20 minutes was immediately put out by collective efforts of people in the palace…

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Ooni Condemns Rape & Child Abuse At Yeyemolu Festival

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Ooni condemns incessant rape, child abuse as Ife celebrates Yeyemolu festival. The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has condemned incessant rape, child abuse and other forms of molestation particularly against women in the society. Ooni Ogunwusi made the disclosure on Friday, during the annual Yeyemolu festival; which is the remembrance of the first queen of the Ooni of Ife, at his Ile Oduduwa Palace, Ile-Ife. The frontline traditional ruler while explaining the indispensable roles of women in the society, admonished that they should…

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“I will Name My Prince, ‘Adesoji Aderemi’, Ooni Vows As He Celebrates The 49th Ooni Of Ile-Ife

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The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has vowed to name his prince after the late Sir Adesoji Tadenikawo Aderemi, who was the 49th Ooni of Ife during his lifetime as a mark of appreciation to Aderemi for his good works. Ooni Ogunwusi made the promise on Friday, while speaking at the 40 years remembrance programme organized by the late Aderemi’s princes, princesses and grandchildren to remember the Ooni who reigned between 1930 to 1980. At the event which held at his Ile Oduduwa…

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40 Years Remembrance: Ooni Ogunwusi Celebrates Ooni Adesoji Aderemi

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-Ooni Ogunwusi I’m deeply elated this day and privileged to celebrate the 40 years posthumous living of a Royal African Icon who has positively shaped the face of traditional rulers globally, one who I am a grand child of his loins, celebrating 40 years of departure of his body, yet his spirit still with us, guiding our paths unto greater heights._Posterity acknowleges your legendary impact which remains indelible in our hearts. May we never depart from the footprints you have set but we shall continue the good works which you…

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Oonirisa Mourns Ajimobi

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“YORUBA HAS LOST A GOLDEN SON” – OONI MOURNS AJIMOBI The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has described the death of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi as a great loss to the Yoruba race. Reacting through a statement signed by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare, Ooni Ogunwusi who described the late Ajimobi as a unique Yoruba leader explained that he would be missed greatly. The Ooni thanked God for the good life and…

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Ooni Donates Fumigators To Borno & Akwa-Ibom States

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COVID-19: OONI DONATES FOUR FUMIGATORS TO BORNO AND AKWA IBOM STATES The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has on Thursday donated two motorised each to the governors of Akwa Ibom and Borno states to help them in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in their respective states. Ooni Ogunwusi, represented by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare who received the Borno government representatives at the Ooni’s palace described the donations as the king’s token to complement the Borno State…

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