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Olotan of Ota-Ile in Obokun Local Government of Osun State is a direct Prince of Oduduwa – Olofin Adimula of Ile-Ife. Olotan of Otan-Ile was crowned at the same time with seventeen others – among them were Oloyo of Oyo (Alaafin) Awujale of Ijebu, Olowu of Owu – Abeokuta, Deji of Akure, Elekole of Ikole, Olowo of Owo, Owa Obokun among others. Akenzua, Akindugba (1st Olotan) and Ajibogun, Owa of…

Adamawa State: is in the north-east and shares border with Cameroon. Akwa Ibom State: south-south state and also shares border with Cameroon. Benue State: north-central (middle belt) and shares border with Cameroon.Borno State: north-east state but shares  border with 3 countries Cameroon, Niger Republic and ChadCross River State: south-south state and shares border with CameroonJigawa State:…

The process of selecting a new Olubadan of Ibadanland is steeped in tradition and cultural significance. As the paramount traditional ruler of Ibadan, the selection of the Olubadan is a matter of great importance to the people of Ibadanland. The Olubadan chieftaincy title is not only a traditional institution but also a symbol of unity and heritage for the Yoruba people. The selection of a new…

Akure, the capital city of Ondo State in Nigeria, holds a significant place in the history of Yorubaland. Its origins are steeped in legend and folklore, with the most popular tale being that of its founder, Asodeboyede, also known as Omoremilekun. Asodeboyede was said to be a direct descendant of Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba people.The city’s name, Akure, is derived from a contraction…

Genotype Genotype can simply be defined as the genetic constitution of an individual organism. The genotypes in humans are AA, AS, AC, SS. They refer to the hemoglobin gene constituents on the red blood cells. AC is rare, whereas AS and AC are abnormal.A Genotype Compatibility Chart shows that; AA + AA = AA, AA, AA, AA (Excellent)AA + AS = AA, AS, AA, AS, (Good)AA + SS = AS, AS, AS, AS,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) commenced operations on July 1, 1959 and was established by the CBN Act of 1958. The major regulatory objectives of the bank as stated in the CBN Act are to: maintain the external reserves of the country, promote monetary stability and a sound financial environment, and to act as a banker of last resort and financial adviser to the federal government. Below is…

In Yoruba culture, there is no such thing as ancestral worship. We pay homage just like the Muslim Arabs pays homage to Muhammad as an act of respect. Arab Muslims pray for their ancestors(Muhammad ) that died 1500 years ago. Ancestor from Latin antecessor, from antecedere, from ante ‘before’ + cedere ‘go’. Arab Muslims follow the Arabic benediction sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam (Peace be upon…

IN IBADAN, Did/Do you know that:*Ibadan is the third Largest city in Africa after Cairoand Johannesburg (Wikipedia) *Ibadan is the third most Populous city in Nigeriaafter Kano and Lagos*Ibadan is the Home of Nigeria Army 2nd Division *Ibadan City alone has a population of 3,720,643people (2006 census), with this more populous thanStates like, Enugu, Gombe, Osun, Cross-River, Sokoto, Ondo, Kebbi,…

Who Are The Egbas??The story of Abeokuta, the abode of the Egbas (and Owus), started with their liberation from the sovereignty of the Alaafin of Oyo Empire, to which the Egbas had belonged. The Liberation took place between 1775 and 1780, under the leadership of Lisabi, a resident of Igbehin who was born in Itoku. He organized an insurgent movement disguised under the name of Egbe Aaro Tradition…

BRIEF HISTORY OF ADO EKITIThe founder of the Ado kingdom was a prince of Ile-ife named Awamaro (the restless one) and ‎Ewi‎ (the speaker)‎. He is said to have left Ile-ife with his elder brother Oranmiyan and gone to Ita Orogun and Benin with him after staying briefly with Oloba in Oba-Ile, Akure. Ado Ekiti Yoruba Land Nigeria Both Oba of Benin and the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti first settled in Benin…

Brief History of Iseyin, Nigeria’s Home of Aso-okeIseyin, a town in the country side of Oyo state, is an ancient city in Yoruba land which is rich in history, culture and tradition. This richness is evident in the socio-cultural relations displayed by the Iseyin natives, in the panegyrics used to describe it. Iseyin is approximately 100 km north of Ibadan and it is the fourth largest city in Oyo…

The Story Of IGBO ORA Town In OYO State – Where Every Family Has Multiple Set Of TwinsIt will interest you to know that there is a particular town in Nigeria where every household gas a twin. It is a thing of joy as many families always look forward to having twins regarding the belief that they are special blessings from God.It’s a curious, but little-known fact that the rate of twin births in…

BRIEF HISTORY OF OFFA IN KWARA STATE OFFA is a major town in South West of the Niger in Nigeria. It is located in the South Eastern part of the Kwara State. The town was founded by a hunter: Olalomi Olofagangan, sometimes in the 14th century. The people of OFFA are descendants of Oduduwa and speak Yoruba, one of the three major languages in Nigeria. History has it that Olofagangan left Oyo and…

THE STORY OF OYOTUNJI: A YORUBA KINGDOM IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

THE STORY OF OYOTUNJI: A YORUBA (West Africa) KINGDOM IN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Oyotunji African Village is a village located near Sheldon, Beaufort County, South Carolina that was founded by Oba Efuntola Oseijeman Adelabu Adefunmi I in 1970. Oyotunji village is named after the Oyo empire, a pre-colonial Yoruba kingdom lasting from the 1300s until the early 1800s in what is now southwestern…

History Of Ile-Ogbo TownIleogbo is the headquarters of Aiyedire Local Government in Osun State, Nigeria. It is situated midway between Ibadan and Osogbo, the capitals of Oyo and Osun State. Ibadan is about 44 km to the south of Ileogbo while Osogbo is about 42 km to its north, Oyo 40 km to its west, while Gbongan and Ife are located to the east of the town.The name Ileogbo comes from an old…

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