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  • 2023: I’ve not come to your palace to campaign – Atiku tells Ooni

    2023: I’ve not come to your palace to campaign – Atiku tells Ooni

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11 at his Palace in Ile-Ife.

    Atiku said he was only on a visit to show the monarch some respect and not to campaign.

    TheNewsGuru reports that despite Atiku’s claim of not campaigning, the PDP flagbearer gave his agenda of restructuring Nigeria if elected in the 2023 general election.

    He also said he’ll ensure that the National Assembly amends the Constitution to give power to all traditional rulers.

    “You’ll all recall that from 1999 to 2015, Nigeria witnessed its greatest growth, biggest prosperity, and peaceful coexistence during the PDP era.

    “We believe it is time for you, the people of this country to give us another opportunity again, So that we can restore the unity of this country.

    “So that we can secure this country again, make the nation prosperous than any other country in the continent of Africa,” he stated.

    Atiku promised to fulfill all his promises if given the mandate in 2023.

    “If the mandate is given to PDP, the unity, peace and stability will be achieved across the nation which will lead to government of national unity,” he said.

    He assured that of bring everybody on board, saying this would attract growth and progress of all and sundry.

    “It is only when we have peaceful coexistence in the country unity that we’ll be able to undertake most of our cardinal programmes.

    ” And one of our cardinal programmes that we promise people of this country is to restructure this nation, some people are saying that how can a northerner restructure this country.

    “But let me take you to this memory lane that Prime Minister, Tafawa Balewa, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, late Murtala Mohammed, they all achieved their plans of restructuring of this country,” he said.

    Atiku said that if voted in as a next Nigeria’s President under PDP, he would try all possible means to restructure this country and to give power to states and local government councils.

    “We’ll also ensure that National Assembly amend the Constitution to give power to all traditional rulers.

    “I’ve not come here in this palace to campaign but I am here to give respect to your Royal Highness,” he said.

  • My twerking for Ooni of Ife involved money, Nkechi Blessing reveals

    My twerking for Ooni of Ife involved money, Nkechi Blessing reveals

    Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, has revealed that her twerking for Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, was to win a competition that involved money.

    Recall that the mother of one got tongues wagging on social media after a video of her twerking for the monarch went viral.

    Nkechi silenced her critics over her twerking for the Ooni of Ife, as the actress explained that she was losing the dance competition to a colleague, so she resorted to twerking as last resort.

    The actress further revealed that the dance earned her second position and the sum of N250K from the Ooni of Ife.

    Sharing photos from the event, she captioned:

    “About yesterday’s judge’s dance competition as my Oga @fagboyobamidele don Dey win me I say make I improvise but las las I came second and walked away with 250k courtesy the king @ooniadimulaife. May You live long sir. God bless you abundantly for putting smiles on d faces of million.”

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that Nkechi had visited the Ooni of Ife , after she “joked” about becoming the seventh wife of the monarch.

    In her words: “Ooni of Ife sir, I am patiently waiting for my turn.”

    The post didn’t go down well with many Nigerians as they tongue-lashed the actress.

    Nkechi said she was invited by the fifth wife of Ooni, Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, as one of the judges for Queen Moremi Ajasoro (QMA) International Competition.

    Watch the video of Nkechi Blessing twerk 

  • Finally, actress Nkechi Blessing finds her way to Ooni of Ife’s palace

    Finally, actress Nkechi Blessing finds her way to Ooni of Ife’s palace

    Barely 31 days after Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday, applied to be one of the wives of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwunsi, she has finally found her way to the monarch’s palace.

    Recall that the talented actress took to Instagram to share a video of her and the monarch.

    According to Nkechi, she wants to be the Ooni’s next wife, noting that she was patiently waiting for her turn.

    The mother of one provided an Instagram page for the Ooni to reach her through.

    Nkechi, on Monday, visited the Ooni of Ife, in his palace at Ile-Ife, Osun State.

    The actress was said to have recently found another boyfriend few months after breaking up with his ex-lover and Ekiti State politician, Opeyemi Falegan.

    On her Instagram handle, Blessing posted a picture of her and the monarch with the caption, “ever met a jovial king? Well this picture says it all. I have never laughed this hard in a long time.

    “Thank you so much for the warm reception his Imperial Majesty Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II. God bless your existence.”

    Blessing had attended the 2022 edition of Queen Morémi Ajasoro Cultural Pageantry with other Yoruba Nollywood celebrities as judges of the event that took place in the Ooni’s palace.

    Meanwhile, netizens have started reacting over the picture that surfaced online owing to the recent marathon nuptials by the Ile-Ife monarch, with many seeking to know if Blessing wanted to be the eighth wife.

    One Janedora said, “You were made for royalty but you’re looking for royalty trouble o.”

    Another, Jagynation said, “You sha want to become the Ooni of Ife queen, well Kabiyesi is ready for you.”

    IdrisconnectNigeria said, “Iyawo Oba” and Nkechi replied, “Ore Iyawo oba.”

    Datgirl_oreva said, “you’re extremely beautiful for royalty. A queen and more.”

    Another netizen, Wendygrace asserted, “Just be careful make ‘oba no gbese le e’ (literally, ‘don’t let the king own you).”

  • Actress Nkechi Blessing shades critics after meeting Ooni of Ife

    Actress Nkechi Blessing shades critics after meeting Ooni of Ife

    Actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday has thrown shade at her critics after meeting with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwunsi, Ojaja ll, whom she has been crushing on.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Nkechi Blessing met with the revered Osun monarch on Monday and thereafter shared moments of the meeting on her verified Instagram handle.

    The Nollywood actress in the post shared on Instagram also gave a hint on why she visited the Ooni of Ife.

    “It was an honour to be invited to the palace by her Royal majesty Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi as one of the judges for @qmainternational.

    “Indeed we be doing soo much good in the eyes of strangers. I do not take this opportunity and privilege for granted ma,” she wrote.

    She added: “When I got that call, I thought the king was going to put me in prison but one mind told me NBS go on that trip you might be wrong.

    “Now it doesn’t matter what name you call me, olosho, ashawo, dirty, razz, uncouth. In fact I have been called different names on this app, but I did nothing but focus! Cus really those who say you do too much, will d*e to have your space.

    “Once you slow down they will take your place without flinching. I Nkechi Blessing Sunday remains unstoppable. You all brought me this far all in d name of trolling and negative comments. Please don’t stop. It’s all love from this side”.

  • Love in the air as Ooni of Ife receives crush, Nkechi Blessing

    Love in the air as Ooni of Ife receives crush, Nkechi Blessing

    Beautiful Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, on Monday, visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwunsi, Ojaja ll in his palatial palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.

    Blessing had in one of her posts on Instagram jokingly said she was available to marry the Osun monarch and that generated many reactions on social media.

    Recall that Blessing recently broke up with her politician husband  Falegan, which went viral on social media.

    After the visit, Blessing posted one of the pictures taken with the Ooni with the caption: “ever met a jovial king? Well, this picture says it all. I have never laughed this hard in a long time.

    “Thank you so much for the warm reception his Imperial Majesty Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II. God bless your existence.”

     

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    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathers Nkechi Blessing was at the Ooni’s palace at the behest of Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, one of the wives of Oba Ogunwunsi.

    The beautiful actress disclosed that when she received the call to go to the palace, she was scared the Ooni wanted to have her arrested for publicly crushing on the revered monarch.

    She wrote: “It was an honour to be invited to the palace by her Royal majesty Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi as one of the judges for @qmainternational. Indeed we be doing soo much good in the eyes of strangers. I do not take this opportunity and privilege for granted ma.

    “When I got that call, I thought the king was going to put me in prison but one mind told me NBS go on that trip you might be wrong, now it doesn’t matter what name you call me, olosho, ashawo,  dirty, razz, uncouth.

    “Infact I have been called different names on this app, but I did nothing but focus! Cus really those who say you do too much, will d*e to have your space, once you slow down they will take your place without flinching.

    “I Nkechi Blessing Sunday remain unstoppable. You all brought me this far all in the name of trolling and negative comments. Please don’t stop. It’s all love from this side”.

    TNG reports Nkechi Blessing Sunday, born and raised in Surulere, Lagos State, is an America-based Nigerian actor, film producer, film director, and screenwriter.

    She produced her first movie, Omoge Lekki in 2015, starring herself, alongside Yinka Quadri.

     

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  • 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.

  • Single mother rejects Ooni Of Ife’s marriage proposal

    Single mother rejects Ooni Of Ife’s marriage proposal

    A single mother of one, Laide Lanre-Badmus, popularly known as LLB, has publicly rejected the marriage proposal of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.

    The 41-year-old mother and the Ooni of Ife haveOoni of \ife  been romantically linked for some time now.

    They were so smitten by each other that everyone in the palace and outside thought this would end up in marriage, however, she rejected his marriage proposal.

    A close source revealed that she rejected the proposal because she can’t afford to share him with other women.

    “Laide is a constant face in Ile Ife and there is no one in the palace who doesn’t know ‘Oloori Laide’. Yes, they call her Oloori in the palace and everyone thought Baba (Ooni) would marry her because he really loves her and she doesn’t joke with their affair,” a palace source exclusively revealed to Kemi Ashefon.

    “But she refused. She didn’t want the mass wedding for two months to take place between September and October 2022. Not because she didn’t love him (she still does) but because she doesn’t want to share the love of her life with so many women.

    Though it wasn’t Ooni’s intention to be polygamous, he couldn’t help it. He was instructed by the gods to marry many wives after Naomi left in December 2021 and he had to adhere to the instruction from the establishment.

    “It’s really surprising that she would reject this proposal because they were very close and she was always with him. So many things are involved in this matter and it’s between LLB and the Ooni. They are still in love with each other anyways,” sources close to the couple said.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Laide is quite influential and connected to the corridors of power,

    She was once married but walked out of the marriage due to domestic violence.

    Born on July 10, 1981, Laide is a graduate of Politics and International Relations from Olabisi Onabanjo University. She is also armed with a diploma in Law from Leads City University.

  • Nigerian women are capable – Ooni of Ife

    Nigerian women are capable – Ooni of Ife

    The Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has sought the increased inclusion of more Nigerian women in leadership positions across the country, stressing they are capable for leadership.

    Ooni Ogunwusi who doubles as Co-chairman, National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), made the call at his ancient Ile-Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife on Monday while celebrating the annual Edi Festival.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the Edi Festival is an annual ritual in Ile-ife celebrated in acknowledgment of the heroic life and sacrifice of Moremi Ajasoro, an Ife woman who helped to secure the land from foreign invaders in the early days.

    Speaking at the event, Ooni Ogunwusi, the Arole Oduduwa, explained that the prestigious culture of the Oduduwa race dignifies the female gender like their male counterparts, adding that these virtues must be upheld and practised daily in the society.

    “We all are witnesses to the outstanding performance of some Ministers, Commissioners, heads of companies and even countries across the globe.

    “Our women here in this part of the world are as capable as their counterparts anywhere globally. The difference is the opportunities that we create for them to perform optimally,” the Ooni said.

    Speaking in her capacity as the Global Ambassador of ‘Queen Moremi Ajasoro Initiative’, an Ooni’s queen, Olori Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, who flanked her husband during the event, added that the festival equally signals the start of activities for the annual Queen Moremi Ajansoro contest by young talented ladies.

    She used the occasion to announce the official opening of the portal for application for application for the 2022 edition of Moremi Ajasoro Cultural and Leadership Pageant, the winner of which will be crowned as the Queen Moremi Ajasoro (QMA) 2022, who goes home with a grant of 1m Naira, a branded car and other prizes.

    “Like the whole world is aware of, we are not just doing a beauty contest. We are doing a contest of creative ideas, leadership abilities and productivity. We call on interested young ladies to apply via designated online platforms,” Olori Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi noted.

    The outgoing QMA, Oluwabukunmi Grace Akinwale told pressmen who had sought her views on the annual cultural festival that carrying the Moremi torch of liberty is very symbolic as the torch was said to be the weapon that Moremi Ajasoro used to conquer the Ugbo people that threatened the peace of the ancient people in Ife several centuries ago.

    This year’s Edi Festival rites climaxed at night yesterday when the Ooni led members of Ife Traditional Council and the entire gathering in a 500 meter procession to the Moremi Statue of Liberty with the torch of liberty, known as INA’SAN.

  • Actress Nkechi Blessing proposes to be Ooni of Ife’s wife

    Actress Nkechi Blessing proposes to be Ooni of Ife’s wife

    Controversial Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has made her intention public to be the next wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, saying “Ooni of Ife sir I am patiently waiting for my turn.”

    The Ooni of Ife, who has six wives and is rumored to want to take a seventh wife is yet to reply.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the talented actress took to Instagram to share a video of her and the monarch.

    According to NkechI, she wants to be the Ooni’s next wife.

    Nkechi stated that she was patiently waiting for her turn.

    The mother of one provided an Instagram page for the Ooni to reach her through.

    “Ooni of Ife sir I am patiently waiting for my turn. Thank you in advance sir, you can reach me thru #idrisconnectingnigeria”.

    The Ooni of Ife who has six wives in general and is rumored to want to take a seventh wife is yet to reply.

    Although he revealed the reason he decided to take several wives weeks ago.

    The Ooni explained that he tried making some changes but he couldn’t. Maybe referring to his decision to keep to only one queen and have concubines, the monarch said of the traditional heritage of Ile Ife.

    Recall that an Ifa Priest has reportedly revealed the reason for the Ooni of Ife’s recent spree of marriages, claiming a deadline is involved just as the Ooni is set to take a 7th wife.

    Earlier reports began to circulate that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi is set to marry seventh wife, Aridunu. The marriage is said to be slated for the 29th or October 2022.

    This is coming barely 48 hours after the revered Monarch married his sixth wife, Princess Temitope Adesegun.

    A YouTuber on Instagram disclosed a conversation between an Ifa priest and a friend where it was stated that the Ooni was simply following tradition and had a deadline to meet.

    He’s alleged to have 13 wives before the allotted time is up.

    The Ooni’s palace is yet to verify or deny the claim.

  • Five amazing things about new Ooni’s wife, Temitope Morenikeji

    Five amazing things about new Ooni’s wife, Temitope Morenikeji

    As the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, settles down with his sixth wife, Temitope Morenikeji, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reveals five amazing things about her.

    Recall that Oba Ogunwusi and his sixth wife got married and the marital rites were performed at a ceremony in Magodo, Lagos on Monday.

    Here are five things to know about the new Ooni’s wife, Olori Temitope Morenikeji Ogunwusi

    1. Olori Temitope is the Chief Executive Officer of Hopes Alive Initiatives.

    2. She is a princess from the Adesegun Ibipe Royal Dynasty of Ago-Iwoye in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

    3. Olori Temitope has a Diploma in Linguistics from the University of Lagos, Akoka. She also has a Diploma, Data Processing – the University of Lagos, and Bachelors’s degree in Business Administration – the University of Lagos.

    4. She is an alumnus of several universities, including the University of Oxford, the United Kingdom; INSEAD Business School, Fontainebleau, France; University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, United Kingdom; and Harvard Kennedy School of Government in the United States.

    5. She worked as a Television presenter in the programme ‘Health-Wise,’ a Public Health Advocacy Programme of the Lagos State Ministry of Health under Governor Raji Fasola aired for four years.

    Five amazing things about new Ooni’s wife, Temitope Morenikeji

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had earlier reported that the monarch on Thursday, October 20, 2022, married his fifth wife and founder of African Fashion Week, Ronke Ademiluyi, who is the great-granddaughter of the 48th Ooni of Ife, Ajagun Ademiluyi.

    After his marriage to Naomi Silekunola failed in December 2021, the monarch has since married five women in less than two months.

    The queens are; Mariam Anako, September 6, 2022; Elizabeth Akinmudai; Tobiloba Philips, October 9, 2022; Ashley Adegoke, October 14, 2022; and Ademiluyi, October 20, 2022.

    Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; (Ọjájá II) (born 17 October 1974) is the 51st and current Ooni of Ife. He is the traditional ruler/monarch of the Yoruba kingdom of Ile-Ife.

    He ascended to the throne of his forbearers in 2015 succeeding the deceased Oba Okunade Sijuwade who was the 50th Ooni of Ife.