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Recalling Past Glory and Icons in Osun Theatre Scene

3Apr

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Recalling Past Glory and Icons in Osun Theatre Scene

Theatre practitioners in Osun reminisce about the heydays of the 1960s and 1970s, reflecting on the decline of the art in the state that once housed many industry legends. Here is an exploration by Bola Bamigbola. The era that defined Osun State as a hub of post-colonial theatre excellence was spearheaded by notable figures like Chief Hubert Ogunde. However, the vibrant scene witnessed in those times has gradually dwindled, leaving practitioners facing challenges of dwindling patronage and economic struggles. One pivotal figure in this narrative is Prof. Ulli Beier, a German educator and cultural enthusiast, who played a crucial role in nurturing literary and dramatic talents in Nigeria. Beier's presence in Osogbo catalyzed a wave of creativity as he engaged...

Words of Wisdom for Muslim Men: Treat Your Wives with Respect

29Mar

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Words of Wisdom for Muslim Men: Treat Your Wives with Respect

In a recent address, Professor Is’haq Oloyede, the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), emphasized the importance of Muslim men treating their wives with the same level of care and consideration they have for themselves. He stressed the need for equality, respect, kindness, and fairness in the treatment of women by Muslim men. Speaking at the National Ramadan Lecture organized by the Muslim Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Ibadan, Oloyede shared his insights on the responsibilities of Muslim males in promoting gender equality. The event was attended by notable figures such as Alhaji Dawud Akinola, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, Oba Moshood Oyekola Lawal Arowoduye II, Chief Mutiat Ladoja, and various national MAN representatives. Oloyede highlighted the transformative...

Oluwo of Iwo extends condolences to Iwo Muslim community following the demise of Chief Imam

29Mar

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Oluwo of Iwo extends condolences to Iwo Muslim community following the demise of Chief Imam

In the wake of the passing of the Chief Imam of Iwoland, Sheik AbdulFatahi Olododo, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, highlighting its significant impact on the Muslim Community in Yorubaland. Oba Akanbi conveyed his sympathies to the Fojugbagi compound of Iwoland, Oluwo Central Mosque, and the broader Muslim Community of Yorubaland in this period of mourning for the late Islamic leader. He lauded the late Imam as a true representation of Islam in Yorubaland, emphasizing his pivotal role in maintaining Iwo's esteemed position in Islamic history. Emphasizing the adherence to fairness in Islamic teachings, Oluwo remarked on how this principle played a crucial role in the selection of Olododo as the Chief Imam. In a statement released...

Change in Heart: Sanwo-Olu’s Chief of Staff backs down on legal threat against Gani Adams

29Mar

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Change in Heart: Sanwo-Olu’s Chief of Staff backs down on legal threat against Gani Adams

Mr Tayo Ayinde, the Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has decided to withdraw the threat of legal action against Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland. In a letter dated Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Ayinde's lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), addressed Adams' lawyers at OKC Attorneys, indicating that Ayinde has taken into account Adams' response to their previous correspondence regarding the matter. NewsNow previously reported that Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, and Ayinde had threatened legal action against Adams for accusing them of scheming an assassination. Both Igboho and Ayinde, through their legal representatives, demanded a retraction of the alleged assassination accusations or else they woul...

Gani Adams Addresses Distorted Voice Note

27Mar

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Gani Adams Addresses Distorted Voice Note

Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, has cautioned against the deliberate attempt of certain individuals to tarnish his reputation, emphasizing that his silence should not be misunderstood as a sign of weakness. Addressing the controversy surrounding an audio clip, Adams expressed his readiness to clarify the issues surrounding the alleged defamation contained in the clips, which he claimed were "fabricated, distorted, and disjointed." NewsNow previously reported on Tuesday that Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba Nation agitator, and Mr. Tayo Ayinde, the Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, threatened legal action against Aare Ona Kakanfo, Iba Gani Adams, for accusing them of plotting an assassination. In sepa...

Clash Between Igboho and Gani Adams Over Assassination Allegation

26Mar

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Clash Between Igboho and Gani Adams Over Assassination Allegation

Allegations of assassination plotting have caused a rift between Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, and the Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Tayo Ayinde, on one side, and Aare Ona Kakanfo, Iba Gani Adams, on the other. Both Igboho and Ayinde have threatened legal action against Adams over the accusation and demanded a retraction of the claim in separate pre-action letters sent through their legal representatives. In a pre-action letter dated March 20, 2024, Ayinde's lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), called for Adams to retract the allegation without further prompting from their end, citing a press release issued by Igboho titled "I did not take part in killing Chief Bola Ige..." as the basis for the demand. Olum...

Accusation Sparks Conflict Between Igboho and Gani Adams

26Mar

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Accusation Sparks Conflict Between Igboho and Gani Adams

Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, and Mr Tayo Ayinde, Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, are both considering legal action against the Aare Ona Kakanfo, Iba Gani Adams, over allegations of assassination plotting made against them. In separate pre-action letters sent by their legal representatives, Igboho and Ayinde demanded that Adams retract his accusations of assassination or face court proceedings. When approached by NewsNow, Adams chose not to comment on the issue, stating: "No comment on that. No comment." A pre-action letter dated March 20, 2024, penned by Ayinde's lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), urged Adams to retract the allegation promptly. Olumid...

Prayers Offered by Religious Leaders and Ibadan Indigenes for Oba Balogun [PHOTOS]

22Mar

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Prayers Offered by Religious Leaders and Ibadan Indigenes for Oba Balogun [PHOTOS]

Special prayers for the late 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun, were led by religious leaders and prominent indigenes of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Oba Balogun passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 81 and was laid to rest the next day, Friday, March 15, 2024, following Islamic traditions. The gathering at Mapo Hall included Muslims, Christians, and traditionalists who came together to pray for the peaceful rest of the departed monarch. Among those present at the eighth-day Fidau prayers were notable figures like Senator Rashidi Ladoja, former governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland; Senator Kola Balogun, the late Olubadan's brother; Alhaji Daud Akinola, Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland; Hon. Segun Olaiwola, the Commissioner for L...

Yoruba Obas Express Condolences for Olubadan

19Mar

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Yoruba Obas Express Condolences for Olubadan

The Yoruba Obas Forum, a collective of Yoruba traditional rulers, conveyed their condolences to the government of Oyo State and the residents of Ibadan following the passing of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun. Oba Balogun, who took the throne on March 11, 2022, passed away last Thursday at the age of 81 and was laid to rest the next day at his family compound in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. In a message of sympathy endorsed by the National President of the forum, the Molokun of Atijere, Oba Samuel Adeoye, the YOF praised the late Olubadan as an extraordinary traditional leader whose rule fostered “the maintenance of peace and harmony in Ibadanland and the broader Oyo State Traditional Council.” Characterizing the late Olubadan as a forward-thinking traditional ruler, the...

According to Igboho, Olubadan Played a Key Role in Nigeria’s Political Growth

16Mar

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According to Igboho, Olubadan Played a Key Role in Nigeria’s Political Growth

Sunday Igboho, known as a Yoruba nation activist, expressed on Friday that the impact left by the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Nigeria's political landscape and the development of Ibadan, will have a lasting significance.Oba Balogun, who passed away after a brief illness at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, had a reign of two years.In a message of condolence shared with NewsNow in Ibadan, Adeyemo acknowledged that the late monarch's rule brought growth to his territory.He also highlighted that Oba Balogun attracted international attention to Ibadan. He stated, “The late Olubadan unquestionably played a substantial role in the nation's political advancement both before and during his term as a legislator, representing Oyo C...