The secessionist group stated this in a statement, signed by its leader Professor Banji Akintoye, arguing that no Islamic provisions mandate Yoruba Muslims to accept Sultan as their leader.

The historical and contemporary reality of Yoruba kingship contradicts the argument that only adherents of traditional ...

Mixing light-hearted conversation with hard-hitting questions, online game show ‘Masoyinbo’ aims to preserve the language ...

The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, and the General Overseer of the Redeemed ...

Nigeria’s emerging master in adire wearable art, Agboola Oladapo, is not hiding his passion for the Yoruba culture and the art of Adire Textile making.A protege of Nike Davies-Okundaye, who has become ...

In an ambitious effort to chart the lineage of Yoruba and Afrobeats music over the past century and its global influence, ...

There is, therefore, the need for substantive laws for Yoruba People called Iwe Ofin Yoruba. This will ensure any erring king is indeed sanctioned according to the tradition, to avoid the ...

The Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Shehu Abubakar, has highlighted the long-standing relationship between Gombe and the Yoruba people, particularly those from Ogbomosho.Arewa PUNCH reports that the Emir made ...

reinforcing that the king is a leader of all Yoruba people, irrespective of their faith. Since the demise of Alaafin Oranyan, the Ifa Oracle has had no documented role in the selection of an Alaafin.

Victor Osimhen has cited why growing up in Lagos influenced his decision to choose his favourite Nigerian cuisine and why ...