Ootu Ife 2026: Ife Youths Organization won, Okerewe lifted the trophy.......... again

The final whistle blew at 0-0 after 90 nerve-shredding minutes, signaling that tactical discipline had completely neutralized two of the region's sharpest attacks. Iremo executed their survival blueprint to perfection, holding firm against Okerewe’s early blitz and refusing to buckle under immense

Ootu Ife 2026: Iremo vs Okerewe or Iremo vs Coach Sunday Egbesakin

ILE-IFE — The stage is set for an epic showdown in the final of the Ootu Ife Football Competition, organized by the Ife Youth Organization. While the official fixture pits Iremo against Okerewe, the real story centers on a tactical battle, Iremo taking on the formidable mind of Okerewe's manager Sunday Egbesakin.

​Coming off back-to-back championship victories in 2024 and 2025, Egbesakin has firmly established himself as one of the most decorated and ruthless grassroots managers in Osun State. Facing his side in a final requires far more than standard match preparation, it demands a flawless execution. When silverware is on the line, Egbesakin simply does not play to lose.

Ootu Ife: Iremo to face defending champion, Okerewe in the final

ILE-IFE — The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown on Thursday, September 24, 2026, as Iremo take on the dominant Okerewe in the Final of the 3rd edition of the Ootu Ife tournament. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM at the iconic Oduduwa stadium, promising an electric atmosphere as history hangs in the balance.

Leadership Beyond Tenure: Why Impact Matters More Than Time in Office. Part 1

Leadership is not measured by the number of years spent in office but by the value created within the period of service. Across different spheres of society, history has repeatedly shown that some individuals achieve extraordinary results within a short time, while others occupy positions for many years without leaving any meaningful legacy. The difference lies not in tenure but in vision, commitment, empathy, innovation, and the willingness to serve.

In representative democracy, citizens do not elect leaders merely to occupy seats. They elect individuals to solve problems, champion development, and improve the quality of life of the people.

​Elevating Ilé-Ifẹ̀ Football: Why Home and Away Kits Are Non-Negotiable for Grassroots Clubs

Grassroots football in Ilé-Ifẹ̀ is brimming with talent, passion, and ambition. Across our local pitches, young athletes showcase remarkable skill and dedication every week. However, if we are serious about raising the standard of football in our ancient city and preparing our players for national and international pathways, we must address a glaring, unacceptable flaw in club administration: the chronic shortage of proper playing kits.

It is an embarrassing reality that several football clubs in Ilé-Ifẹ̀, some of which have been in existence for over five years, cannot boast of even two complete sets of match jerseys (Home and Away).

OWO KILLING, A YEAR AFTER IGAGAN MASSACRE, OONI DECRIES NIGERIANS’ VULNERABILITY, SAYS "YORUBA CAN'T BE OVERRUN"

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife has condemned the barbaric attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa, Owo, Ondo State on Sunday, killing many persons and injuring more others, describing it as a gruesome massacre dastardly targeted at turning Yorubaland to a war zone, saying Yoruba people have the capacity to defend themselves even though they are peace loving.

Grooming professionals is my goal – Coach Egbesakin, Knights FC Coach

KFCTV recently sat down with the head coach of Knights Football Club, Coach Sunday Egbesakin to discuss the current state of the club and other related matters including his personal journey from a grassroots coach to NLO coach.

Setting eyes on him, you will mistake him for one of the players of the club or just someone hanging around the training facility to enjoy the training. Standing at five feet and some inches with boyish face, that never stopped him from impacting the lives of many youths and young adults in the city of Ile-Ife and Osun in general.

Pilgrimage to the Ancient City of Ile-Ife: The Real-Life “Wakanda”

When it comes to what it means to celebrate the richness of African tradition and culture, you don’t have to wait for the next blockbuster Hollywood theatrical production to experience it – the real “Wakanda” is located on the continent of Africa and can be found in Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

OAUTHC carries out 67 open heart surgeries – CMD

No fewer than 67 successful paediatric open heart surgeries were carried out at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, between 2016 and March 2019.

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Prof. Victor

Court Remands Man In Prison Over Alleged Attempted Rape

An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun on Friday remanded one Emeka Akonobi, 38, in prison custody over alleged attempted rape of a 10-year-old girl. Akonobi is standing trial on a count charge of attempted rape to which he pleaded not guilty. Counsel to the accused, Mr Ben Adirieje, applied for the bail of his client in the most liberal term,

BEST OF ILE-IFE , BENIN CULTURE ON DISPLAY AS OONI OF IFE HOSTS OBA OF BENIN (pitures)

The Ooni of Ife and Arode Oduduwa, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi II on Saturday played host to the Oba of Benin, Uku Apolopolo, Oba Ewuare II at his Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife where the best of traditions and culture of Benin and Ile Ife Kingdoms
were admirably on display.

Though it was learnt that the immediate past Ooni, Oba Okunade Sijuade and late Oba of Benin, Oba Erediuwa both exchanged

Don’t promote violence, Ooni warns politicians

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has warned politicians and party members against promoting political violence.

The monarch gave the warning when Gov.  Rauf Aregbesola visited his palace on Monday in Ile-Ife.

Ogunwusi said politicians must work together in harmony, warning

Police arrest suspects over arson on pharmaceutical company

The Osun State police command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Yusuf Salahudeen, and his accomplice, Lukman Adeyemi for their alleged involvement in the burning of a pharmaceutical company known as Ebenco, in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Sex-for-mark victim, Monica Osagie, appears before OAU panel

The alleged victim of sex-for-mark, Monica Osagie, is currently appearing before the committee raised by the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, to probe the allegations against Prof. Richard Akindele.

The committee is sitting at the Pro-Chancellor’s Lodge on the campus but only Osagie and her lawyer were

Ile-Ife riot: Afenifere kicks as police parade 20 suspects in Abuja

The pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, on Monday, faulted the arrest and parade of suspects involved in the riot at Ile-Ife on March 8, saying no Hausa/Fulani was arrested.

The Publicity Secretary of the group, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, in an interview with one of our correspondents in Abuja, said the parade of the suspects in Abuja showed “undue sectional deployment of federal might.”

Hausa Fulani, Yoruba and the slaughter in Ile-Ife [Part 2] by Femi Fani-Kayode

I used to love and respect Governor Aregbesola even though we belong to different political parties.

I knew him to be a proud, strong, unrepentant and inspiring Yoruba nationalist who knew the history of the Yoruba inside out and who was ready to stand his ground and fight his corner with anybody at anytime in defence of the Yoruba cause.

The Hausa Fulani, The Yoruba And The Slaughter In Ile Ife (1) By Femi Fani-kayode

Fani-Kayode

I have been reluctant to write anything about the clash between the Yoruba and the Hausa Fulani in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and in which far many more people were killed than anyone cares to publicly admit. I was reluctant because Ile-Ife happens to be the

Ooni calls for peace in Ife

H.I.M Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, OJAJA II has described members of the Hausa Community in Ile-Ife as as his subjects and co-owners of the town with whom he has enjoyed tremendous loyalty in the last 14months of his reign.

Ajiroba and Knights set to begin football rivalry in Ife.

Former Osun State league Champion, Ajiroba FC of Ife and current Champion Knights FC of Ife are set to begin their football rivalry at national level.

Ooni to revamp 201 traditional shrines in Ile-Ife — to boost tourism

Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has set out to beautify 201 traditional shrines and heritage centres in the ancient town of Ife.

Ooni disclosed this through Moses Olafare, the director of media and public affairs to the palace.