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.

Day Ile-Ife stood still for late Sijuwade

For three days, the ancient city of Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race was agog for the first anniversary of the demise of the 50th   Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, who died in a London hospital last year.

The activities lined up for the remembrance of the revered monarch began on Tuesday at Ife City Hall, now named after the late Ooni with a press conference addressed by the chairman Local Organising Committee of the

Ooni Unveils Olokun Park, A 500 Unit Housing Estate In Ile-ife

In his quest to support the government with an infrastructural development agenda with a view to springing up the socio-economic growth of his Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi(Ojaja II) Ooni of Ife on Wednesday took another giant stride by unveiling an Estate of 500 housing

Ooni set to begin US tour

His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has concluded arrangements to begin an official tour of the United States (US) on June 8, this year.
The young, stylish monarch would be bestowed the “Peace Ambassador” award by White House Faith Based Initiatives in Washington during the official trip.

New Obalufe crowned

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11, has crowned Oba Olaniyi Adediwura as new Obalufe of Ife, urging him to work hard in driving the development of the ancient town.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Ooni said the appointment of Obalufe,

I’ll ensure unity among Yoruba Obas —Ooni of Ife

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi said he would not relent in his effort to ensure unity among all the Obas in Yorubaland for the progress and development of the region.

 The traditional ruler who was on a courtesy visit to the Deji of

Ife city hall renamed after late Oba Okunade Sijuwade; Oba Adeyeye paid tribute to late Ooni

Oba Adeyeye at the renaming of Ife city hall

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has paid glowing tributes to the role played by his predecessor, late Oba Okunade Sijuade in his ascension to the throne.
Speaking yesterday at the renaming of Ife City

Oba Ogunwusi Marries Another Wife From Edo

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has got married to another wife, Olori Wuraola nee Obanor.
The traditional marriage which was conducted according to Edo culture, held at the bride’s Ewere Street, Etete, residence in Oredo Local Government Area of the State, Benin, the Edo State capital.

Ooni of Ife appoints Adediwura as new Obalufe

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has appointed Comrade Idowu Olaniyi Adediwura from Ajagbusi Royal House of Orunto as the new Obalufe of Ife Kingdom.

Adediwura replaces late Oba Folorunso Omisakin who died in October 2015.

A statement by Comrade Moses Olafare, Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace reads:

Afolabi Charges Ile- Ife Politicians Over Youths Development

An high court judge, Justice Yinka Afolabi has charged politicians in Ile-ife, Osun state to come together and,”raise the Ife youths above the poverty level they are presently battling” so that they can be useful to the society.

Unpaid Pension: Osun Loses 236 Pensioners

No fewer than 236 pensioners have died in Osun State due to delay in the payment of their pensions and gratuities.

This was made known yesterday during a peaceful protest to the State House of Assembly by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Osun State chapter.

SoccerFest 2015: Energy needed for the dying sport activities in Ile-Ife

I remembered back in the late 80’s towards the late 90’s, sports activities in Ile-Ife used to be like Christmas especially among the school children. I remembered people queuing for hours at Ife city stadium just to watch secondary schools playing each other especially when schools like Oduduwa College, St. John grammar and later in the late 90’s Moremi high school are involve in such

Ooni of Ife urges Ipetumodu, Asipa communities to embrace peace

The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, has called on the people of Ipetumodu and Asipa to sheath their swords, embrace peace and live together harmoniously.

He made the call yesterday in his Palace when he played host to the Justice Falola Judicial Commission of Inquiry on the Ipetumodu and Asipa communal dispute.

Ipetumodu and Ashipa communities in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State had been at 

each other’s throats over ownership of land and market days.

We are displeased with affront on our socio-cultural values —Ooni of Ife

Being the opening address delivered by Alayeluwa, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, Ooni of Ife, at the summit of the Yoruba people held at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile -Ife on November 28, 2014.

Ooni makes case for Ife State •Reveals how Omisore sacrified gov ambition twice

THE Ooni of Ife, His Royal Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, on Saturday, told President Goodluck Jonathan of the personal sacrifices that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the August 9 governorship election in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has made in his quest for the governorship of the state since the return to civil rule in 1999.

National Confab: Oba Ojutalayo Hinges Peace On Constitutional Role For Traditional Rulers

A traditional ruler on Wednesday in Lagos appealed to the delegates to the ongoing National Conference to carve out special roles for traditional rulers in the new Constitution.

Oba Kole Ojutalayo, the Laroka of Waniki in Ile-Ife, Osun State told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that permanent peace in the country would depend on the role assigned to traditional rulers.

OMISORE, FAYEMI, OTHERS PREACH UNITY AMONG YORUBAS AT IFE DAY CELEBRATION

The governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, the newly appointed Minister for Police Affairs, Alhaji Abdul Jelili Adesiyan, Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) gubernatorial aspirants in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Mallam Yusuf Ali (SAN) on Saturday, stormed Ile Ife for the celebration of 2014 Ife Day.

HOW IFE INDIGENES PLAN TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY INTO BUSINESS HUB

To bring development nearer to the people, the Ife Development Board headed by Professor Muibi Opeloye says it is working in partnership  with the government to ensure that the community is given a facelift.  “So far, the board has been able to make the Ife Day Celebration an household name since its inception in the 1990s,“ Prof Opeloye said.