Why No Sacrifice Is Ever In Vain (1)
“”Some people continue to exist after death because “we live in deeds, not in years”; longevity is determined by the good deeds a person performs throughout their life, not by how many years they live. We should always keep in mind that a single hectic hour of a magnificent life is worth more than a […]
Timi of Ede: The Only West African Monarch Crowned in Leopard Skin
By SIM News Desk | Ede, Osun State | Yoruba Heritage Series In the landscape of West African royalty, one ancient throne stands out for its rare tradition and military symbolism — the Timi of Ede, revered as the only monarch in all of West Africa to wear a leather crown, known in Yorùbá as […]
Why the Olojo Festival Is About Ogun and Not Odùduwà
The Olojo Festival of Ile-Ifẹ̀ is one of the most ancient and spiritually significant celebrations in Yorùbá culture. While many assume it honors Odùduwà, the revered progenitor of the Yorùbá people, historical and cultural evidence points instead to Ògún — the god of iron, war, and technology — as the true central figure of the […]
The Paramountcy of the Alaafin in Yoruba History: A Legacy of Imperial Authority and Cultural Eminence
By Revd Dr Kolade Oladele The institution of the Alaafin has been an integral part of Yoruba history, with its paramountcy rooted in the Oyo Empire’s expansive territorial reach, military prowess, and sophisticated governance structure. This legacy of imperial authority has been sustained through centuries, shaping the cultural, political, and social fabric of the Yoruba […]
Alaafin Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III: The Compendium of Yoruba History Remembered on His 87th Posthumous Birthday
Bode Durojaiye wrote that the late Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba [Dr.] Lamidi OlayiwolaAdeyemi 111, the Alaafin of Oyo, whose posthumous birthday holds today was a traditional ruler with distinction. Immediately he assumed the throne on November 18, 1970, after ObaGbadegesin Ladigbolu 11, he brought elegance into the traditionalinstitution, not only in Oyo but […]
No Bias Against Saki — Makinde Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Growth
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has firmly dismissed insinuations that his administration harbors bias against the people of Saki in terms of developmental projects. Speaking at the 2026 Budget Stakeholders’ Engagement held in Saki, Governor Makinde—represented by his deputy—addressed concerns suggesting that his government has been antagonistic toward the community’s progress. The governor’s response followed […]
Alaafin Graces World Twins Festival in Igbo-Ora — Celebrates the ‘Twin Capital of the World’ in Grand Style
Yesterday’s road-trip led dignatories and people from all walks of life to Igbo-Ora, a small town in Oyo State reputed for having a large occurrence of twin births. Only two other towns in the world share this phenomenon – Kodinhi, India and Candido, Brazil, but Igbo-Ora has the largest population. Igbo-Ora, is famously known as […]
World Egg Day: Alaafin Calls for Support of Local Poultry Farmers, Commends President Tinubu
World Egg Day, celebrated annually on the second Friday of October, is a global event that underscores the remarkable nutritional value, versatility, and cultural importance of eggs across the world. This year’s celebration emphasizes how this humble but powerful food connects people from all corners of the globe through shared meals and traditions. Eggs have […]
When Oyo Stood Tall: Alaafin to Memorialize 130-Year-Old “Pepe War”
Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, and the people of Oyo town, are set to commemorate and memorialize the historical event culminating in the resistance that led to “Ogun Pepe” (the “Pepe War”) — 130 years after the British imperialists invaded the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo. Billed to […]
Alaafin of Oyo Condemns Kwara Killings, Moves Swiftly to Avert Further Bloodshed
The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Engr.) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has strongly condemned the recent killings in Ilorin, Kwara State, allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen against people of Yoruba extraction at Oke-Ode. Deeply disturbed by this development, the revered monarch described the incident as a senseless act of barbarity and […]
