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FFK Storms Oyo State For Yoruba Summit

FFK was yesterday in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he attended the Yoruba summit and says he was glad he attended. According to the former minister, Yoruba's have said it is restructuring or nothing. His tweet;

Renowned Yoruba author, Adebayo Faleti, is dead

Renowned Yoruba author, Adebayo Faleti, is dead. He died in his home on Sunday in Ibadan, aged 86. His son, Adeniyi, told our correspondent that he was helping his father with his bath when he died. According to him, his father observed the early morning devotion

Veteran Yoruba actor Toyosi Arigbabuwo is dead

The Yoruba movie industry appears to be starting the year on a sad note, a veteran actor identified as Toyosi Arigbabuwo has passed on. He reportedly died at his residence located in Ibadan, Oyo State. The actor kicked the bucket after battling an illness

"Igbo guys are best in taking care of their babes compared to Yoruba demons who will destroy your heart" - Lady says

A pretty young lady identified as @precious_chee on the Twitter has taken to the platform to compare between dating an Igbo guy and a Yoruba guy. According to the lady, she prefers an Igbo Guy who takes care of their babes well compared to Yoruba demons who

Assassins Kill Yoruba Monarch, Burn Corpse in Ogun

The Ogun state police command has confirmed the death of a traditional ruler, Oba Patrick Fasinu, of Owo town, in the Yewa south local government Area of Ogun State. The monarch had gone for a meeting of traditional rulers in the Ilaro area on Wednesday. PUNCH

S/West Govs Move Against Yoruba Nation Agitators

Following last weekend's invasion of Oyo State Government House by Yoruba Nation agitators, governors in the South-West geopolitical zone have made moves to quell any insurrection in the name of agitation. The agitators had invaded the Government House following

2023 Slangs and their meaning

Otilo Made popular by dancer, Poco Lee, this Yourba slang means "it has gone", "it is what it is" or "that's all". And to 2023, we say "Oya na, izz going". Cheers to the new year.

"Someday, my soul will find yours" - Nigerian man mourns girlfriend who died in accident 11 days after returning from abroad

A heartbroken man identified as Kenneth Kelvin, has penned down a touching tribute to his girlfriend one year after her passing. He made the post on Sunday, December 11, 2022, revealing that Minatulan-aziba died in a fatal motor accident last year, eleven

"Shit face! You're dating her because her father is richer than yours" - Fan Slams Davido over his girlfriend Chioma

Fan blast Davido: Just like last year, the year of bashes and blasts on celebs by fans, it seems this year might just be the same or even worse and this one is definitely the most notable thus far. Notable, not because it's Davido but, because it is somewhat

Veteran Yoruba actress Iyabo Oko dies at 61

Famous Yoruba actress, Sidikat Odunkanwi popularly known as Iyabo Oko, is dead. Announcing her death on a Facebook page on Thursday, one of the actress's daughters, Bisi Aisha said Iyabo Oko died on Wednesday. She wrote: "May ur soul Rest In Peace mummy."

Story of Ayinla Omowura, a Yoruba music legend

Waidi Ayinla Yusuf Gbogbolowo better known as Ayinla Omowura was a Nigerian Apala musician born in Itoko, Abeokuta in 1933. Omowura was the son of Yusuff Gbogbolowo, a blacksmith, and Wuramotu Morenike. He did not have formal education and started out working

"I'm all yours" - Nigerian man graduates first class in botany, reminds DJ Cuppy of her post about dating a botanist

A Nigerian man has taken to his media page to remind a popular personality, DJ Cuppy, of a post she made years back about wanting to date a botanist just days after he graduated with first-class honors from the Department of Botany. DJ Cuppy had, on June 21

Obasanjo only democratically elected Yoruba president - Charly Boy

Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has made a clarification about former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Charly Boy said Obasanjo was the only democratically elected Yoruba president. Tweeting, he wrote: "Anything you like, say about

Yoruba Actor, Olurotimi Ayinde Abu Olododo Dies In Abeokuta

Popular Yoruba Actor, Olurotimi Isaiah Ayinde popularly known as Abu Olododo has died. According to reports, he died on Monday morning in his hometown Abeokuta, Ogun State after a brief illness. His death comes barely 48-hours after veteran actor and poet

SO SAD! Veteran Yoruba Actor, Alabi Yellow Is Dead

Veteran Yoruba actor, popularly known as Alabi Yellow has finally succumbed to stroke. The news of his death was shared on a Nollywood group platform "Nollywood First" and confirmed by many actors. Akinpelu, known for his caustic tongue in movies, was believed

BREAKING: Yoruba leaders storm Ibadan, demand Oduduwa Republic (Photos)

Thousands of youths, women and leaders of Yoruba race are currently occupying some streets in Ibadan in demand for Oduduwa Republic. A correspondent, who is monitoring the procession, reports that the protesters are currently at the front of Mapo Hall in Ibadan

Heartwarming video shows Chinedu Ikedieze teaching his daughter Yoruba

In a heartwarming video that has put smiles on the face of many netizens, Chinedu Ikedieze is seen teaching his daughter Yoruba. The Nollywood sweetheart and veteran actor, who is popular for his movie, Aki and Pawpaw, where he portrayed the character Aki,

Oku riro: The Yoruba system for avenging the dead

Before the advent of courts and jails and civilisation as a whole, different cultures had different ways of handling conflicts. According to the Yoruba customs, if a person dies suddenly and his/her death is considered unnatural, there is a way to avenge that