The Olowo of Owo Kingdom and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, has congratulated the Aare Atunluse of Owo, Chief (Dr) Rotimi Ibidapo, OON, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Sam Adewale, the monarch described Chief…
By Jimoh Ahmed Every September, the ancient town of Owo in Ondo State bursts into life with a spectacle unlike any other in Yorubaland — the Igogo Festival, a celebration rooted in love, tradition, and cultural heritage. With over 600 years of history, Igogo is not just a festival; it is a living narrative of…
Owo, Ondo State – Girls’ schools that participated in the recently concluded Olowo’s Cup football competition have received a boost in health and confidence as Mrs. Bose Adebayo, Chairman of the Methodist High School, Owo, Old Students Association (METHSOOSA) Sports Committee, donated hygiene kits to them. The gesture, according to Mrs. Adebayo, was aimed…
By Ifeoluwa Aolat The 2025 edition of the Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye Football Competition reached a dramatic climax on Thursday, September 18, as Imade College, Owo, clinched the male title with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Methodist High School, while Methodist High School’s female team dominated St. Catherine’s Girls Grammar School 3–0 to…
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[contact-form][contact-field label=”Name” type=”name” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Email” type=”email” required=”true” /][contact-field label=”Website” type=”url” /][contact-field label=”Message” type=”textarea” /][/contact-form] By our reporter The controversy over the proposed creation of Ose State has taken a new dimension as writer and researcher, Olatunbosun Oladimeji, has defended his position on siting the capital in Owo, while describing recent criticisms against him as…
Owo, Ondo State The 2025 edition of the Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye Sports Competition (football section), popularly known as Olowo’s Cup, received a major boost on Tuesday as its official sponsor, Hon. Ajibola Kolawole Adetula of the Oludasa Dynasty and Chairman/CEO of AfriPoint Group, donated football kits to participating schools and match officials. The brief…
The ancient community of Emure-Ile, headquarters of Owo North West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Owo Local Government of Ondo State, was thrown into jubilation on Friday, September 12, 2025, as Prince Bankole Adeyefa was installed as the new Elemure of Emure-Ile Kingdom. The installation, which drew indigenes, dignitaries, and well-wishers from far and…
The ancient town of Emure-Ile in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State was agog on Friday, September 12, 2025, as Prince Bankole Adeyefa, son of the late Oba Siemon Adedubaje Adeyefa, was installed as the new Elemure of Emure-Ile. The colourful ceremony, held in line with the town’s traditions, began with early morning…
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