Ooni Of Ife's 'Obabaku' Runs For His Dear Life, Burial Rite May Be Delayed As A Result!

As cradle of the Yoruba land, Ile Ife is known worldwide for its ancient and naturalistic bronze, stone and terracotta sculptures which developed between 9th and 12th century, and reached their peak of artistic expression between 1200 and 1400AD. Ife is a historical city and an embodiment of culture. 

The rulers and important people were often depicted with large heads because they thought Ase (authority) was held in the head.

The people of Ile Ife are culture inclined, evident in how they jealously preserve core traditional values of the ancient town.

'Abobaku' in Yoruba language means 'one that dies with the king', this means when the king 'Ooni' dies, the Abobaku equally dies with the king. It is a chieftancy title to that runs in some families. 

With the official announcement of the demise of the Ooni of Ife, Alayeluwa Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Wednesday, August 12, 2015, and preparations are in top gear towards his burial, there are wide spread reports that the Abobaku of Ile Ife, (perhaps not yet ready to die with the king) is on the run for his dear life, a situation that may delay the final burial rite of the Late Oba.  

Another report has it that the 'Abobaku' is not on the run, because he will not be buried with late Oba, as the practice has since been stopped in Ile-Ife.

Late Oba Okunade Sijuwade drew his last breath at the London Clinic, on 20 Devonshire Place, London, July 28, 2015. 

Youths Must Be The Change They Want To See - Muhammadu Buhari!

As the world mark the International Youth Day (IYD) today, Wednesday, 12th of August, President Muhammadu Buhari, called on Nigerian Youths to be vanguard of change, and at the same time be the change they want to see.

This was made know by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Nigerian President, Mr. Femi Adesina. 

Aisha, Other Terror Victims Gets Plastic Surgery!

Following Nigeria's Vice President, Yomi Osinbajo's,visit to an IDP Camp in Maiduguri in the North-East hospital, Wednesday July 1st,  to interact with victims of Boko Haram attacks. 





Aisha, the little girl, and other victims the Vice President Osinbajo met at the Maiduguri hospital will get plastic surgery.

Jennifer Aniston And Justin Theroux Weds Secretly!

American sweet heart, and ex-wife of one of Hollywood's biggest star, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, secretly tied the knot with her long time beau, actor Justin Theroux on Wednesday, 5th August. 



The wedding took place at their Los Angeles home. The newly weds were recently sighted in the small Pacific island of Bora Bora - Tahiti in French Polynesian where they traveled for their honeymoon.

Bank Debtors Misrepresentation Saga, Diamond Bank Apologizes To Senator Abike Dabiri!

Diamond Bank has apologized to House of Representatives Committee on the Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri, after the bank, and Punch Newspaper organization were dragged to court by the Senator for defamation. 

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Senator Abike wrote:

"Diamond bank apologizes to me in two newspapers. Agreed they erred.Well? If you were me what would you do # if I was Abike"

Photo Reveals Teenagers Publicly 'Checked' To Ascertain Their Chastity Status, As Ingwenyama Gets ready To Pick Another Wife!

It is no longer news that the Swazi (age-long) custom permits the King to choose a new wife every year, and that topless virgins are paraded in front of the King, to celebrate chastity and unity.

The damsels, adorned in  short beaded skirts with ankle bracelets and jewelries with colorful sashes, travel to  Royal Kraal, to pay homage to the Queen Mother. 

The 'Umhlanga' Reed Dance ceremony, reveals thousands of Swaziland’s virgins’ dancing topless for King Mswati III. The women sing and dance as they parade in front of the royal family......

.... as well as a crowd of spectators, usually made up of tourists and foreign dignitaries.

The King's daughters also participate in the ceremony, they are distinguished by the crown of red feathers in their hair, and lead the damsels to perform the traditional dance.

Recently, as part of the traditional procedure to help the king select his newest wife, participants, mostly teenagers are publicly 'checked' to ascertain that their virginity is still intact as seen in the picture above.

Naira Gains =N=16, As Ringgit Weakens Past 3.90 Per Dollar!

For the first time in 17 years, Malaysian Ringgit weakened past 3.90 per dollar Thursday, August 6th......



As Nigerian Naira gains N16, closes at N215/dollar.