Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi is currently the Ooni Of Ife From the architectural design of his palace, interior design and the general look one we know that this only can belongs to an emperor of a kingdom. Take a glance look at his palace structure. EKO HOT BLOG Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II is … Read more
Sunday Igboho criticised some top Yoruba Leaders including the Ooni of Ife at a virtual Townhall with Yoruba in Diaspora. He has expressed his disappointment with the leaders. In response to his criticisms, Nigerians condemned his action A Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho is being blasted for speaking against the Ooni … Read more
Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has admonished Sunday Igboho, a youth leader, not to fritter away the goodwill he has garnered by allowing politicians to use him to advance their interests. Igboho has been in the front burner of sociopolitical discourse in the country in recent weeks over the eviction order he issued to … Read more
Ooni, Hosts New CP The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II, played host to the newly-deployed Commissioner of Police (CP) in Osun State, Olawale Olokode, at his Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife. During the CP’s maiden visit, the Ooni who was flanked by top personalities, explained that it was easy to manage the crisis … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG According to transcribed Oral tradition, Queen Luwoo was the 21st ruler of Ife — a pioneer way ahead of her time. Though she was once the most paramount sovereign of Yoruba land, history has not been kind to her legacy. Ilè-Ifẹ̀ is a town in Osun state seen as the cradle and … Read more
History isn’t entirely kind to Luwoo Gbagida and this is primarily because of the lack of written evidence. However, oral tradition attests to the reign of Luwoo Gbagida as the 21st Ooni of Ife. There are various accounts of the reign of Luwoo as Ooni of Ife. Some regarded her as brave and just while … Read more
South-west governors and monarchs have bemoaned the composition and arrangements of the Nigeria’s security architecture. Subsequently, they have called on ofPresident Muhammadu Buhari to rejig the nation’s security apparatus. The leaders made the call at an event hosted by south-west governors in Lagos on Sunday, This call is coming in the wake of the #EndSARS … Read more
Ooni Of Ife “It can happen to anybody”Ooni Of Ife’s only daughter who almost lost her life to SARS because she has a laptop. Most Nigerians was of the version that some influential people doesn’t want to support the movement of end SARS because they are not concerned about it. Read Also: Buhari Meets Ex-Finance … Read more
Ooni, School The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has called on government to return public schools to their original owners to allow stakeholders, including alumni associations, contribute fully towards the development of the institutions. Ogunwusi made the call on Saturday, during the inauguration of projects worth N50 million at the St. John … Read more
The Ooni Of Ife Goes Into Seclusion Ekohotblog, September 22, 2020… The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Sunday, moved into seclusion as the popular traditional festival, Olojo festival kicks off. The Ooni, Ogunwusi moved into his Ile Mole, Iremo Quarters in Ile-Ife where he will be secluded and not communicate with anyone for a period … Read more
It’s a crying shame, says Fani-Kayode From Europe to Middle East, the traditional stool is a highly revered and scared position, one that is treated with deference. This deference to monarchs is also an ingrained Nigeria culture and consciousness of Nigerians. No matter how highly placed a person his, he is expected to bow before … Read more
September 9, 2020 – The spokesperson of Afenifere has stated that the APC chieftain, Bola Tinubu ought to have stood up to greet the Ooni of Ife. – Odumakin stated this in an interview session with Journalists on Wednesday. – He maintained that it was customarily to acknowledge traditional institutions by respecting the holders of … Read more
Not a time to relax says Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, as COVID-19 cases drop. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has cautioned Nigerians against relaxing in the observation of necessary protocols as COVID-19 cases drop. The monarch spoke with State House correspondents after a courtesy visit to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday at the … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, says the fire outbreak reported to have razed a building within the palace premises is a minor occurrence, Ekohotblog reports. Reacting to the news, the monarch noted that his palace is in perfect condition now. READ ALSO: Int’l Youth Day: Ooni Wants Big Brother Naija Show Replaced … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Wednesday celebrated the International Youth Day with some Nigerian youths in his palace at Ile Ife, Osun. Ooni Ogunwusi, who played host to scores of Nigerian youths from all parts of the country under the aegis of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in Ile-Ife, … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested and detained a tricycle rider named Lawal Moshood after the previous owner of the mobile phone he is using sent a text message to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, through a different SIM card. SaharaReporters gathered that Moshood was arrested in … Read more
Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi, has showered encomium on his Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, for the part played by the monarch in ensuring the evacuation trafficked women who were languishing in foreign countries. The governor expressed his gratitude to the monarch for his selfless and impacting actions during a courtesy … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty (H.I.M) Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has appointed Bello Bala Shagari as the Managing Director of Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF-AFRICA). This was contained in an appointment letter to Bello Bala Shagari, which was signed by Dr. Ayobami O. Oyedare (PhD), Chief Executive Officer, Global Outreach of … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday urged Africans to reboot and strive to contribute to global development considering the effect of COVID-19 pandemic globally. Ogunwusi made the call during a webinar session organised by Goge Africa with the theme: “Cross-sectional collaboration for Tourism and Economic Development”. Read Also: Ogun Monarch … Read more
The Sokoto State Government on Sunday received three locally fabricated motorised modular fumigators donated by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye. This is contained in a statement issued by Malam Aminu Abdullahi, Director of Press, Sokoto State Deputy Governor’s Office. Read Also: Police Arrests 17-Year-Old For Threatening To Kidnap A Septuagenarian Using His Dad’s … Read more