February 12, 2023 Jagun Olubadan Bags Omoluabi Ibadan Award It was a galore of encomiums as Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Abiola Iyiola, was conferred with the coveted award of Omoluabi Ibadan by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes. The Award Ceremony took place at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Sunday, 12th February, 2023, […]
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Jagun Olubadan Abiola Iyiola’s Elegance on Stallion… One doesn’t have to have physically met the freshly minted Jagun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oloye Suraj Abiola Iyiola, before one will catch the bug of his infectious passion for everything Yoruba in terms of culture, traditions and Omoluabi ethos. If you have been his friend in virtual social
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The Essence of Traditional Chieftaincy Titles: Jagun Example During the precolonial era among the Yoruba people, the first natural traditional titles were Balogun and Jagun. Yorùbá land was characterized by wars as there were struggles to take over lands and to stamp authorities over others. These warriors were called Balogun or Jagun. These traditional title
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Eid has always been a celebration I look forward to. It’s always fulfilling to have families and friends fill the house, eating, drinking, and reminiscing on old times giving thanks to God for his protection. However, this year’s Eid, which I have tagged the sober Eid is one that reminds me how alone we are
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A Breath of Fresh Air – As contradicting as it sounds, the pictures above prove that you do not judge a book by its cover. My mini time with these young and vibrant nomadic farm boys was truly a moment of peace, laughter and pure happiness. I know what comes to mind when you see
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Chronicles of one of my numerous visits. This time, it was to the beautiful town of Igbeti, located in the Northern part of Oyo state noted for its richness in mineral resources especially marbles. Unfortunately, these resources are not well tapped /undermined. However, I had a great time in the company of one of the
Random thoughts… In my life, it has unconsciously turned into a routine that most of my mornings start with randomly thinking of how I can live a happier life, do more fulfilling work, make an impact, etc, that I start talking to people about it. Most times, we get so engulfed in navigating through challenges,
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When I was a kid growing up in Ibadan, any time I left the house, my father said the same thing, “Remember you’re IYIOLA.” His meaning was clear. “As you go, so goes our family’s reputation. Guard it!” Any time I stepped out through the door to school, to a friend’s house, or even Amala
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September 2nd: Labor Day in America… I’ve been working hard all year. Through the bitter cold of winter and the blistering heat of summer, I’ve kept my nose to the grindstone and my eye on the prize. I certainly believe, as many others do, that hard work and luck go hand-in-hand. But most of all,
It is true that when you travel abroad, you tend to pray less as a Nigerian. Well, the reason for this is not farfetched as the chief cause of our lengthy prayer points and aggressive rendition of holy Quran and Bible verses, reminding God of the “promise He made to the Arabs and the Isrealites”
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