18 h. ago Alaafin stool, a symbol of cultural pride in Africa’s empire – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the Alaafin of Oyo stool as a symbol of cultural pride, unity, and enduring legacy of one of Africa’s most powerful empires. Tinubu said this during the unveiling of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, at the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday. PUNCH Online reports Read More

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19 h. ago Alaafin throne symbol of cultural pride, unity, enduring legacy – Tinubu

By Oluseye Ojo and Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan President Bola Tinubu has called the Alaafin of Oyo’s royal stool a symbol of cultural pride, unity, and the lasting legacy of one of Africa’s greatest empires. He spoke on Saturday at the coronation of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I as the new Alaafin in Oyo town. Tinubu, […] The post Alaafin throne symbol of cultural pride, unity, enduring legacy – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago From controversies to coronation: Owoade’s tortuous journey to Alaafin throne

Akeem Owoade, 49, will be officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday. Several controversies trailed Owoade’s emergence with Governor Seyi Makinde, the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) and Prof Wande Abimbola, as key players. Regardless of the twists and turns leading to his coronation April 5, the expectations of Oyo indigenes of their new king Read More

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5 d. ago FirstBank reaffirms commitment to customers on 131st anniversary

FirstBank, one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions, has reaffirmed its commitment to customers as it marks 131 years of service. In an email to its customers on Monday, the bank stated that it remains dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and businesses to achieve their financial goals. FirstBank highlighted its enduring legacy of trust, innovation, and Read More

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7 d. ago Sallah Durbar: Security embargo in best interest of Kano — Emir Sanusi

Tribune Online Sallah Durbar: Security embargo in best interest of Kano — Emir Sanusi Emir Sanusi also declared that the annual traditional heritage, usually celebrated at the end of Ramadan, is not a matter of life and death but a cultural symbol dating back to the 15th century. Sallah Durbar: Security embargo in best interest of Kano — Emir Sanusi Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Ramadan: Monarchs should maintain culture, not championing religion — Oba Makama

Tribune Online Ramadan: Monarchs should maintain culture, not championing religion — Oba Makama Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammeed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, CON, Tegbosun 111, has urged traditional rulers to stay on the course of their mandate as the custodians of culture and tradition.  Speaking at the Ramadan lecture held in his palace on Saturday, Oba Makama maintains that traditional rulers are the symbol of culture and […] Ramadan: Monarchs should maintain culture, not championing religion — Oba Makama Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Oba Makama Tasks Fellow Traditional Rulers On Preservation Of Culture, Tradition

Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammeed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun III, has urged traditional rulers to stay on the course of their mandate as the custodian of culture and tradition. Speaking at a Ramadan Lecture held in his palace on Saturday, Oba Makama maintained that traditional rulers are the symbol of culture and tradition […]

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