Alaafin and Ifa: Nothing Is Left
By Suyi Ayodele Does Ifa, the spiritual divination system in Yoruba religion, know everything? Is there anything hidden from Baba Àgbonnìrègún? Why, for instance, is one of Ifa’s cognomens is:…
Petrol war: Let The Prince Walk Naked
Petrol war: Let The Prince Walk Naked By Suyi Ayodele Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ehengbuda reigned as Benin monarch between 1578 and 1606. Benin throne, as we all…
El-Rufai, Bedwetter And Cost Of Dye
El-Rufai, Bedwetter And Cost Of Dye By Suyi Ayodele “Two wrongs do not make a right. Sensible inclusion always trumps arrogant exclusion.” The quote belongs to Nasir el-Rufai, former governor…
Portable, Queens And Badenoch Badmouth Matters
Portable, Queens And Badenoch Badmouth Matters The Oxford English dictionary defines ‘portable’ as “able to be easily carried or moved…” Now, I am using ‘portable’ to qualify Yoruba queens –…
Governor Okpebholo’s Budget Presentation Gaffe: A storm In A Teacup
Governor Okpebholo’s Budget Presentation Gaffe: A storm In A Teacup By Kelly Odaro In recent days, some traditional media and social media platforms have been abuzz with reactions to the…
Waterways: A Plea Against Suicide
Waterways: A Plea Against Suicide December 15, 1970, was a terrible day in South Korea. The Asian country lost 362 of its citizens to a boat mishap. The South Korean…
The War Of Governors And Deputies
The War Of Governors And Deputies On Friday, July 29, 1910, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland was told by his messenger: “Aiyé ti bàjé (the world is spoiled). The oba…
General Lagbaja: Rise, Deities Of Vengeance
General Lagbaja: Rise, Deities Of Vengeance “Generally, any of my children or wives can have access to my grave site to pray and or seek spiritual assistance.” This is the…
For Tribune And Our National Grid
For Tribune And Our National Grid Yoruba people have the right description for every concept and idea. They have the concept of Ìwòfà àdáwó jo yá (jointly owned pawn). With…
US Election: Lessons For Nigeria
US Election: Lessons For Nigeria We are a nation in perpetual contrast! We claim to want the best for our country. But at every election turn, we hand over the…