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Photos from the funeral ceremony of the late Ooni of Ife

August 15, 2015August 14, 2015Ayo Olowo

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Sijuwade has been buried with thousands in attendance at the funeral, in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, South-West Nigeria. Some of the dignitaries at the funeral include; Nigeria’s Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Ondo state governor Olusegun Mimiko paid their respects before the private burial. Find the pictures below:

All set for Ooni of Ife’s burial today, to be followed by Seven-day curfew

August 14, 2015August 14, 2015Ayo Olowo

There will be restriction of movement in Ife from 4pm today and would past for the next seven days. This is as confirmed by the spokesperson for the chiefs. Meanwhile, the burial rites which would herald the interment of the late monarch continued on Thursday as town criers from the palace moved round the town to […]

Is the Ooni dead? Yes; Oba Sijuwade to be buried on Friday

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015Ayo Olowo1 Comment

WRITTEN BY AYO OLOWO After so many conflicting reports and statements on Ooni’s death, the controversy surrounding the Ooni’s death has finally been buried. The Traditional Council has finally confirmed the death of the Monarch traditionally and a date has been fixed for the Burial of Oba Okunade Sijuwade, the Ooni of Ife. It was Adetokunbo, the monarch’s […]

Ooni Of Ife’s Death Confirmed

August 11, 2015Ayo Olowo

A member of the Ife traditional council in Osun State has officially confirmed the death of the Ooni of Ife, Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II. Laye Adereti, who is the Wara of Iwara-Ife, told reporters today that the official announcement of the Ooni’s death would be made on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. The Ooni was rushed to […]

Ooni of Ife’s son to go ahead with marriage despite rumoured death of the Ooni

August 2, 2015August 2, 2015Ayo Olowo

BY AYO OLOWO Sunday Vanguard learnt that the two families resolved to proceed with the wedding programme after due consultations with friends and relations. Meanwhile, there was disagreement between residents of Ile-Ife yesterday on the reason behind the on-going Oro festival in the town which entered its third day today. Many people of the ancient […]

Ooni of Ife’s death a mere rumour, says traditional council

July 29, 2015Ayo Olowo1 Comment

The Nations The reported death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, took another dimension on Wednesday with the claim by the town’s traditional council that the monarch is alive. The foremost traditional ruler was said to have died in a United Kingdom hospital Tuesday night. The Ooni died of an undisclosed ailment at […]