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  • ’48 Hours My Foot!’- Ooni of Ife reacts to Alaafin’s ultimatum on Okanlomo chieftaincy title

    ’48 Hours My Foot!’- Ooni of Ife reacts to Alaafin’s ultimatum on Okanlomo chieftaincy title

    Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has reacted to the 48-hour ultimatum given to him by the Alaafin of Oyo Oba Abimbola Owoade over the conferment of the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title on businessman Dotun Sanusi.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that Ooni’s media aide, Moses Olafare, said on Tuesday that the monarch had directed him not to issue an official response to the Alaafin’s demand.

    Mr Olafare wrote on Facebook, “My Principal has directed me against issuing a Press Release on the Empty Threat of the Alawada Babasala. I beg to disappoint you gentlemen of the press.

    “We cannot dignify the undignified with an official response. We leave the matter to be handled in the public court of opinion as it is already being treated.

    “Let’s rather focus on narratives that unite us rather than the ones capable of dividing us.
    No Press Release pls. 48 Hours My Foot!!”

    On Monday, the Alaafin,  Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, had issued the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, a 48-hour ultimatum to revoke the Okanlomo of Yorubaland chieftaincy title recently conferred on Ibadan business tycoon, Engineer Dotun Sanusi.

    In a statement on signed by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin described the Ooni’s action as an “affront.” He also claimed it was a direct challenge to his authority.

    The Alaafin reiterated that he holds the exclusive right to bestow titles that cover the entire Yorubaland.

    According to the statement: “The conferment of a Yoruba-wide chieftaincy title by the Ooni is not only ultra vires but an insult to the Titan of Yorubaland.

    “The Supreme Court itself has ruled that only the Alaafin has such authority. Yet, the Ooni continues to act above the law, trampling on both tradition and the courts.”

    The Alaafin warned that if the Ooni fails to withdraw the title within 48 hours, “consequences will follow.”

  • Ooni of Ife welcomes third son in grand ceremony

    Ooni of Ife welcomes third son in grand ceremony

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has formally welcomed his third son Prince Ademakinwa Ogunwusi into the palace in a grand homecoming ceremony held on Friday.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the royal family received the young prince and his mother Olori Ashley Ogunwusi with joy and celebration.

    Prince Ademakinwa was born on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Princess Royal Hospital in London, United Kingdom.

    Announcing his birth at the time, the monarch took to social media, saying, “…Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Folashade, who today birthed a Prince from the mother side of Ooni Adagba Royal Compound of Lafogido Ruling House and father side of Ooni Agbedegbede Royal Compound of Giesi Ruling house combined to the Royal throne of Oduduwa.”

  • Oluwo of Iwo reacts as Ooni of Ife reveals monarch chased him when he visited

    Oluwo of Iwo reacts as Ooni of Ife reveals monarch chased him when he visited

    Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has responded to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi who recently alleged he was walked out “like a child” from his palace.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi on Sunday in a trending TikTok video revealed that he was chased out when he visited the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi.

    Speaking, the Ooni of Ife said, “When I visited Oluwo, he chased me out like a child, since that incident, I have always maintained myself going close to him. Now that you people (attendees) are imploring that I visit him again, what if he does what he likes to me?

    “But I have to contain his excesses as an elder, although I am a young person sitting on the throne of the elders. Oluwo, I greet you.”

    Reacting, Oba Akanbi through his spokesman Alli Ibrahim on Monday, said the video was old and that the Ooni has never been to his palace.

    “The trending video is old and that there was never a time Ooni came to the palace. The palace will officially react to the trending video,” he said.

  • Ooni of Ife unveils first lady, Oluremi Tinubu’s golden statue

    Ooni of Ife unveils first lady, Oluremi Tinubu’s golden statue

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, unveiled a golden statue in Osun State on Friday in honour of Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the golden statue, a significant addition to the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University in Osun State, was unveiled with great ceremony.

    The Ooni of Ife, in a show of respect also contributed a 2.7km Senator Oluremi Tinubu Way, a magnificent pavilion, and the monument erected at the Obafemi Awolowo varsity grounds, all named in recognition of Mrs Tinubu.

    In his remark, the monarch showered praise on Tinubu’s exemplary leadership, a testament to her commitment to education, advocacy for women’s empowerment, and efforts towards fostering national unity.

    He commended her, saying, “A golden statue is erected to immortalise her virtuous personality and to showcase the strength of a teacher, mother, and wife at the very heart of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

    “The biggest hostel and pavilion in the history of Obafemi Awolowo University, which bears her name, represent her efforts to create spaces for learning, development, and empowerment for all.”

  • Ooni Of Ife: Olori Folashola reveals reason her new born son is the ‘Crown Prince’

    Ooni Of Ife: Olori Folashola reveals reason her new born son is the ‘Crown Prince’

    Ooni of Ife’s fourth wife, Olori Folashade Ashley Ogunwusi, has taken to social media to explain the reason for tagging her newborn son the ‘Crown Prince’.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Folashade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi welcomed their first child, together on September 3rd, 2024.

    Recall, Folashade while announcing the birth of her baby referred to him as ‘Crown Prince.’

    However, the title did not sit well with some social media users who felt it was inappropriate because Ooni already had two sons before hers, Tadenikawo, born by his first estranged wife, Olori Naomi and Oreade, the twin boy born by Olori Tobi Philips.

    Clarifying the controversial statement, Folashade, in a post via her Instagram page on Tuesday, wrote, “Oba tón gbọ ẹkún aládúrà, ẹsẹ Olódùmarè. Thank you olodumare for an amazing pregnancy journey which was very sacred for my husband and I, which was successfully kept away from society space to the glory of Olodumare.

    “To my ever loving supportive husband who has stood by me throughout this journey, in every step of the way, from start to finish with daily prayers @ooniadimulaife you are my world, my CROWN JEWEL, Erujeje Adimula Oko Mi, Ikoyi Esho Mi. Nothing compares to your love for me and I love you till forever and with every fibre of my being, Ese Modupe Oko Mi.

    “I’m thankful to my big sister @ronkegiftobinna for being there for me and for constantly keeping my handle busy with old pictures, old videos, and engagements with loved ones and friends just to kill all curiosity. To my amazing PA @obanewo_ thank you for holding every handle down for me during the last 9months of grooming our prestigious CROWN PRINCE from both side of his parents @ooniadimulaife “A Prince from Mother side of Ooni Adagba Royal compound of Lafogido ruling House and A Prince from Father side of Ooni Agbedegbede Royal compound of Giesi ruling House combined to the royal throne of Oduduwa” #Otisese

    “As a MOTHER call forth and speak life to your children, call them what you want for them and what you want for them to be, let your children know who they are in this world and what they were born and destined to be without prejudice, It is your duty and your right to do so as a MOTHER. Ẹnu ẹ laṣẹ wa, use it on your Children, DO NOT APOLOGISE for speaking life to your seeds to germinate and produce fruit. DO NOT be pressured by no one or no man.”

  • Ooni of Ife, fourth wife, Olori Folashade, welcome first child

    Ooni of Ife, fourth wife, Olori Folashade, welcome first child

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his fourth wife Olori Ashley Folasade Ogunwusi has welcomed their first child, together.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the monarch via his verified Instagram on Tuesday announced the birth of his child, noting that both the mother and child are doing well.

    He said, “Hearty congratulations to the entire House of Oduduwa and Olori Folashade, who today birthed a Prince from the mother side of Ooni Adagba Royal Compound of Lafogido Ruling House and father side of Ooni Agbedegbede Royal Compound of Giesi Ruling house combined to the Royal throne of Oduduwa.”

    Queen Ashley on the other hand shared how God remained faithful even though enemies tried in her relationship with the king for many years. She further noted that her ‘gorgeous son’ was born at Princess Royal Hospital, London, United Kingdom.

    She wrote: “…I am happy to re-announce with my husband @ooniadimulaife the birth of our adorable prestigious royal son to the throne of our forebears, our CROWN PRINCE of the source of Oodua who we were blessed with and was born into this world today the 3rd of September 2024 at Princess Royal Hospital London United Kingdom.

    “Even though the enemies tried in our relationship for about a decade, but Olodumare has remained faithful in our lives. Last year was a little dark as our set of twins gained their wings at 14 weeks, but Olodumare remained faithful, he said What you need is a son to carry your forbears linage, a double CROWN PRINCE, now he has blessed us with our gorgeous son, who is not just only a prince of the source, but our CROWN PRINCE from both sides of his parents.” 

  • Ooni of Ife speaks on alleged $180,000 marriage scam with US-based female doctor

    Ooni of Ife speaks on alleged $180,000 marriage scam with US-based female doctor

    Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has distanced himself from the allegation that he swindled one Ms Fagbule in a $180,000 marriage scam.

    The monarch via his spokesman Moses Olafare in a statement on the microblogging platform X, formerly Twitter urged women to protect themselves from internet marriage fraud due to their desire to become his wife by all means.

    The statement said, “The following assertions are hereby made for necessary clarifications: That the news as posted by a Twitter (now X) handle called ‘99% OPPRESSED’ is fake, untrue and absolutely an unfounded allegation only adopted as a nugatory character assassination tactic, aimed at achieving cheap popularity with a view to drawing huge followers/traffic for avaricious monetisation from Twitter (X).

    “That the so-called Ms Fagbule was and is never known to the Ooni of Ife for any interpersonal communication or relationship whatsoever, talk less of being so promised with a marriage proposal.

    “Ooni Adeyeye does not operate any Facebook accounts personally. He runs the palace as an institutional organisation with a functional media directorate, which has a section that operates his social media handles – Instagram, Facebook etc.”

    Oba Ogunwusi queried that if the woman so mentioned as Ms Fagbule is from Osun State or Ile-Ife in particular, why didn’t she come to the palace to meet him in person throughout the so-called relationship?

    “Rather than taking her matter to the appropriate agencies like EFCC and the Police for professional investigation, which could have adequately helped her, she chose to make it a social media brouhaha.

    “If, for whatever reason, she had preferred social media to the Police and EFCC who are professionally trained, shouldn’t she have engaged a credible mainstream media organisation – print and electronic, or consulted credible Human Right crusaders like CDHR, Femi Falana Chambers and their likes in the country, who undoubtedly possess tested capacity and passion for applying principles of justice and fairness in their efforts of thorough investigation in any matter of injustice against the oppressed,” the Ooni further asked.

    The monarch further  described the said letter of marriage proposal paraded on the X handle of the so-called ‘99% OPPRESSED’ as a fabrication of lies.

    He affirmed that the letterhead used for the letter does not reflect the originality of the palace’ official letterhead, adding that the body of the letter does not also grammatically reflect letters he personally signs in any way.

    “With the Ooni’s status in wealth, business success, philanthropy and highly revered royalty, to allege or even suggest that he would be collecting money from any lady for travel expenses and others in exchange for marriage with a huge portfolio of billions of naira being handled by Ooni Ogunwusi for humanity, can only be viewed by reasonable people in the society as a figment of the imagination of Mrs Fagbule and her social media Messiah.

    “If the lady truly has a genuine case of marriage proposal fraud against anyone, whether or not it affects the name of the Ooni, she is hereby invited to the palace in Ile-Ife to physically meet the Ooni for fatherly assistance, and with the help of the law enforcement agencies to uncover the perpetrators of this inhuman crime against her,” the statement said.

  • Ooni of Ife replies those criticising him for attending Davido’s wedding

    Ooni of Ife replies those criticising him for attending Davido’s wedding

    Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has responded to those criticizing him for attending the wedding of Afrobeat sensation Davido and Chioma on Tuesday in Lagos.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reported that Ooni’s presence at the ceremony, particularly his interactions with the guests, drew criticism from netizens.

    In response, Oba Ogunwusi, however, told journalists at a briefing that he found the criticisms amusing, showcasing his resilience in the face of public opinion.

    The first-class monarch said his predecessors were more social than him despite the absence of social media at that time.

    He said, “I woke up today they said ‘Oh I went to Davido’s party. I was shaking hands.’ I just laughed,” he said.

    “Every news is news either good or bad. It depends on the way you spin it. For me I want to spin any bad news they say about me, I want to spin it for good things.

    “They are comparing me with my predecessors, there was no social media then but they actually socialized more than me. People like to talk about me a lot.”

    Oba Ogunwusi also called for the empowerment of young people in Nigeria to improve the lots of families.

  • Ooni of Ife confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour

    Ooni of Ife confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11,  has confessed Jesus Christ as Lord of lords and most wonderful God that turns shame to celebration.

    Ooni said this during the Grand-finale of New Year Prayer organised by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, on Saturday, in Ile-Ife.

    Oba Ogunwusi, who led different Christian worship songs and praises during the service, clarified that it is a good thing to always praise the Lord Jesus Christ and appreciate Him..

    “When I look back, I observe that my life is full of God’s wonders and miracles despite all challenges faced, but today, the Lord gave me victory over them all.

    “I sat down here last year with a lot of tribulations and storms of life in which I cannot explain, but to God be the Glory that my shame has turned to celebration.

    “I observed where I started, hitherto, the Lord has helped me. it is clearly stated to me that the Lord is Alive. Fool is anyone that says there’s no God,” the traditional ruler stated.

    He charged Christians to hold firmly unto Jesus Christ, adding “truly, He is the son of God and He is the one that lives with him (Ogunwusi) on the throne.

    The Ooni said that there was no one who works with God that looses, adding that money was not everything in life.

    According to him, sound health, safety, feeding among others were part of God’s goodness.

    The traditional ruler appealed to officials of the CAN not to wait for God’s commendation, but should strive to serve God wholeheartedly.

    Quoting the Bible, Ogunwusi said “for He is the rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.

    Ooni reiterated his commitment to serve God and humanity throughout the rest of his life as well as always work for the growth and development of Ile-Ife, Osun, Yoruba race and country at large.

    He urged all and sundry to always appreciate God and put all their trust in Him in order to receive all their requests in life from Him.

    Oba Ogunwusi warned youths against allowing politicians to instigate them to violence and other social vices particularly  before, during and after the forthcoming general elections.

    In his message at the event, Pastor Mathew Adejumo, the Superintendent for Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun Moore District Coordinating Council (DCC), told the congregation that God still has powers like of old.

    Adejumo, whose message was titled “Be Still” and his bible verse taken from Mark 4: 35-41, said that God is still able to calm every storm in each individual’s life and in the country.

    The superintendent admonished Christians to ensure that they serve God with all their might and power this year for them to enjoy the benefits embedded in God.

  • Ooni of Ife drags ex-Queen Naomi’s brother to Court over illegal conversion of N26m

    Ooni of Ife drags ex-Queen Naomi’s brother to Court over illegal conversion of N26m

    The police in Ondo have charged Ogunseyi Akinfolarin, a former brother-in-law of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, with forgery and illegal conversion of N26 million.

    The accused is Naomi Silekunola’s brother, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife.

    Akinfolarin was accused of forging the Atibiti Faaye family’s receipt for the acquisition of 32 parcels of land. He was charged with three counts of forgery and illegal conversion of money.

    One of the charges read: “That you, Ogunseyi Akinfolarin, fraudulently convert the sum of N26m being proceeds of the sale of plots of land belonging to Atibuti Oni at Akure, Ondo State.”

    According to the prosecution, the alleged offenses were committed in September 2019.

    The alleged offenses are punishable under sections 467 and 390(8)(b) of the Criminal Code Cap 37 Vol 1 Laws of Ondo State 2006. Akinfolarin pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    Prosecuting counsel DSP Osoobu Itunu told the court that the team is ready to open the case, adding that all witnesses are ready to testify.

    Justice Yemi Fasanmi adjourned the case to January 9, 2023, for trial.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the three-year marriage between Naomi and the Ooni of Ife had come to an abrupt end, with the estranged Olori stating in her Instagram post, “Today, I am a mother to God’s unique gift. I am no longer a slave to my thoughts of perfection.”

    Naomi and the Ooni tied the knot in 2018 after Olori Wuraola left the Ooni in 2017.

    Announcing the separation, Naomi set the records straight about her separation to avoid any misconceptions, saying her decision to move on has nothing to do with the Ooni marrying another queen.

    She stated that she was indeed the only wife of the Ooni throughout their marriage even though there were side attractions, which “was never an issue.”

    “I shall no longer be referred to as wife to the Ooni of Ife or as Queen of Ile-Ife” as she described herself as the Queen of the people and mother of her son.

    Naomi further alleged the hypocrisy of the monarch, stating that Ooni’s public perception is different from his true character.

    Her post reads: “I bless the Lord Almighty for His faithfulness in the last 3 years of my marriage. In life’s journey, it isn’t how far. Still, how well, indeed though satan should buffet if trials should come, I have this blessed assurance controlling all situations and saying to me it is well with my soul. Certainly, it is well. I made my journey into the ancient throne of Ife with faith in my heart and love for the keeper of it.

    “Few impressions I would love to correct. If anyone knows otherwise, they are free to come up with facts. Let it be known that this decision to move on did not come because his majesty is married to another queen. As many would love to assume, throughout our life as a couple, I was the only married wife to him. There were side attractions, but it was never an issue.

    ”I never approached him with any revelation of any sort, as many believed he contacted me first and made his proposal known several months later.
    The marriage was not an arranged one, as many have misconstrued. I never knew the prophetess said to have introduced me to him. Instead, he introduced her to me after I agreed to marry him. I was only being polite out of respect for him.