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01/12/2025

Ooni of Ife Unveils Lagos’ Largest AI-Powered Mall, Flags Off Week-Long 10th Coronation Anniversary Celebrations

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Sunday flagged off his 10th coronation anniversary celebrations with a landmark achievement — the official unveiling of Lagos’ largest AI-powered shopping mall, named Ojaja Mall, one of the major highlight events lined up for the anniversary commemorations running from November 30 to December 7.

Announcing the development on his verified social media pages, the revered monarch highlighted that the project represents the growing commercial strength and evolving global relevance of his vision for modern entrepreneurship within the Yoruba nation and Nigeria at large.

According to the Ooni, the new AI-driven facility is more than just a commercial hub; it is a forward-looking initiative designed to elevate the shopping experience, empower local businesses, and position Lagos as a true centre of excellence in Africa’s digital commerce landscape.

The ceremony was graced by leading industry figures, policymakers, and visionary innovators who joined the monarch in celebrating the ingenuity of Nigerian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Ooni praised their resilience and creativity, noting that MSMEs remain the engine powering Nigeria’s ongoing economic transformation.

He described the unveiling as “a moment of pride for our people, a purposeful leap for development, and a clear affirmation that vision, when pursued with determination, ultimately becomes reality.”

The launch of this mall stands as one of the flagship projects marking a decade of purposeful leadership, youth empowerment, technological advancement, and inclusive commercial growth — key pillars the Ooni has championed throughout his reign.

As part of the week-long anniversary celebration — tagged 10 Years of Àse — the palace has announced an elaborate programme of events scheduled to hold from December 4 to December 7:

4th December – 4PM
Thanksgiving Praise / A Day With Ojaja
Venue: Palace, Ile-Ife

5th December – 11AM
Chieftaincy Titles Conferment
Venue: Palace & Ojaja Arena (Resort Ground)

6th December – 10AM
Launch of Ojaja University (Ile-Ife Campus) & Chieftaincy Titles
Venue: Resort Ground & Palace

7th December – 11AM
Grand Finale
Venue: Palace, Ile Oodua & Ojaja Arena

These events form part of a historic celebration honouring ten years of impactful reign, visionary leadership, cultural renaissance, and developmental strides across Ile-Ife, Yorubaland, and Nigeria as a whole.

30/11/2025

“We’ll Send Them Back” — Ooni of Ife Affirms South-West Readiness to Repel Invaders Amid Security Alert

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has declared that the entire South-West region is fully prepared to confront and repel any emerging security threat.

Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, the revered monarch confirmed that intelligence reports point to a gradual movement of terrorists towards the region — but assured Nigerians that the South-West is ready to face them head-on.

The Ooni revealed that traditional rulers, local hunters, forest guards, and community security structures have been strengthened, returning to ancestral systems that have protected Yoruba land for centuries. He reminded the nation that the Yoruba have never been conquered — and will not be conquered now.

The monarch also stressed the importance of supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to stabilise Nigeria, condemning the politicisation of security matters and calling for unity between political leaders and the traditional institution.

29/11/2025

Courtesy Visit: Omisore Receives Royal Blessings at Ooni’s Palace Ahead of Osun 2026

28/11/2025

Omisore Storms Hometown Ile-Ife! Massive Crowd Welcomes APC Frontliner for Osun 2026

28/11/2025

Speaking at the palace courtyard, Omisore insisted that Ile-Ife has endured decades of political marginalisation and developmental neglect despite being historically regarded as the cradle of the Yoruba race.

As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, former Deputy Governor and the All Progressives Congre

28/11/2025

As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, former Deputy Governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, Senator Iyiola Omisore, on Thursday paid a high-profile courtesy visit to the Ile Oodua Palace of the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II.

The visit, which drew significant attention across the state’s political landscape, was accompanied by a massive rally in Ile-Ife—Omisore’s hometown—where he addressed residents, party stakeholders, youth groups, and cultural leaders.

Speaking at the palace courtyard, Omisore insisted that Ile-Ife has endured decades of political marginalisation and developmental neglect despite being historically regarded as the cradle of the Yoruba race.

“Ile-Ife has paid the price for decades,” he said, arguing that the ancient city has not produced a governor since the creation of Osun State in 1991—over 33 years ago—nor received the level of infrastructural attention befitting its historical and cultural status.

He described the 2026 governorship race as an opportunity to correct what he called a long-standing imbalance in both leadership representation and developmental priorities.

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28/11/2025

Osun 2026: ‘Ife Has Been Cheated, Paid the Price for Decades’ — Omisore Declares at Ooni’s Palace

Former Osun State Deputy Governor and 2026 governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has insisted that Ile-Ife...

27/11/2025

Osun 2026: ‘Ife Has Been Cheated, Paid the Price for Decades’ — Omisore Declares at Ooni’s Palace

Former Osun State Deputy Governor and 2026 governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has insisted that Ile-Ife has suffered long-standing political marginalisation and deserves its turn to produce the next governor of Osun State.

Speaking on Thursday at the palace of the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), during a mega rally in his hometown, Omisore said the ancient city—revered as the cradle of the Yoruba race—has “paid the price for decades” despite its historical and cultural significance.

He argued that Ile-Ife has not produced a governor since the creation of Osun State in 1991, over 33 years ago, stressing that the 2026 election should correct what he described as a long-standing imbalance.

According to him, the people of Ife have remained committed to the growth and stability of Osun and the Yoruba nation, and it is time for the state to “reward fairness with fairness.”

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27/11/2025

Southern governors and traditional rulers on Wednesday called for urgent reforms to strengthen regional security and ease the economic hardship confronting millions of Nigerians.

Leading the delegation of traditional rulers was the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, who also serves as the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC).

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27/11/2025

Leading the delegation of traditional rulers was the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, who also serves as the Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC).

Southern governors and traditional rulers on Wednesday called for urgent reforms to strengthen regional security and ease the economic hardship confro

26/11/2025

Ten Years of Àṣe: How Ile-Ife Plans to Celebrate Ooni of Ife’s 10th Coronation Anniversary — Unveiling a Detailed and Comprehensive Lineup of Activities

25/11/2025

Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Arole Oduduwa, Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, at the Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife, seeking deeper collaboration to strengthen the cultural and ancestral reconnection of Africans in the diaspora—particularly Yoruba descendants.



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