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WHEN GOOD DEEDS BECOME LEGACY: THE OYO PASSPORT OFFICE AND THE CASE FOR HONOURING ALHAJI OLADELE TIJANI DAUD IGI-OGUNA C...
10/08/2026

WHEN GOOD DEEDS BECOME LEGACY: THE OYO PASSPORT OFFICE AND THE CASE FOR HONOURING ALHAJI OLADELE TIJANI DAUD IGI-OGUN

A Commendation by Engr. Adewuyi O.A.

There are moments when the development of a community is measured not merely by the roads constructed or buildings erected, but by the government services, opportunities and dignity brought closer to the people.

The establishment and continuing operation of the Nigeria Immigration Service Passport Office in Oyo Alaafin represents one such important milestone.

The Federal Government inaugurated the Oyo Passport Office at Oke Apitipiti, Oyo, in May 2023. At the time, the Minister of Interior explained that the additional passport office was intended to make access to international passports easier for residents who previously had to depend heavily on the Ibadan facility.

Today, the significance of that decision deserves renewed public recognition.

OYO NOW HAS A PASSPORT SERVICE CENTRE OF ITS OWN

The Nigeria Immigration Service's current 2026 Service Level Agreement makes clear that applicants are required to appear at their chosen Immigration Office for biometric capture, while the Service's official service listings distinguish Oyo Town from the Ibadan Passport Office.

This is significant for Oyo Alaafin and the communities around it.

For many residents of Oyo and neighbouring towns, access to passport services previously meant making journeys to Ibadan and, depending on circumstances, undertaking additional travel to other cities. Such journeys involve transportation costs, time away from work, accommodation expenses in some cases, feeding and other incidental costs.

The decentralisation of passport services therefore means more than the physical presence of an office.

It means government has been brought closer to the people.

It means that biometric enrolment, documentation and passport-related processes can be accessed closer to home.

It means less pressure on major regional centres.

It means inc

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release ALAAFIN COMMISERATES WITH OONIRISA OJAJA II ON THE DEMISE OF HIS SENIOR BROTHER PRI...
25/07/2026

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release

ALAAFIN COMMISERATES WITH OONIRISA OJAJA II ON THE DEMISE OF HIS SENIOR BROTHER PRINCE ADETUNJI OGUNWUSI..PUTS A PHONE CALL THROUGH TO OONI.

OYO ALAAFIN IN DIASPORA MOURNS THE PASSING OF PRINCE ADETUNJI OGUNWUSI, CELEBRATES A LIFE OF EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE

It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that the Oyo Alaafin In Diaspora received the news of the passing of Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi, the immediate elder brother of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife. At this moment of grief, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Ooni of Ife, the entire Ogunwusi family, the illustrious Giesi Ruling House of Ile-Ife, friends, associates, colleagues, and all those whose lives were touched by the remarkable journey of Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi.

Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi lived a life defined by purpose, distinction, and service. As a respected businessman, entrepreneur, and community leader, he made significant contributions to Nigeria’s corporate landscape through his visionary leadership
and dedication to excellence. His distinguished role as Group Chairman of Prime waterview Holdings and Chairman of Prime waterview Limited reflected his exceptional capacity for innovation, strategic thinking, and institution-building.

Throughout his lifetime, Prince Adetunji was widely admired for his integrity, humility, resilience, and commitment to uplifting others. His leadership style was anchored on discipline, professionalism, and a genuine desire to create opportunities for growth and
development. He earned the respect of business partners, colleagues, entrepreneurs, and countless individuals who
encountered his wisdom, generosity, and compassionate spirit.

Beyond his achievements in the business world, Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi represented the values of dignity, honour, and
responsibility that define the rich heritage of the Yoruba people. He carried the pride of the Ojaja lineage with

06/07/2026

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‎In Praise of Our Living Legend‎FADEELAT SHEIKH ABDULAZEEZ BABA AGBA OBALOLU‎Zumaratu-l-Mu’minin | Elder Scholar of Oyo ...
06/07/2026

‎In Praise of Our Living Legend
‎FADEELAT SHEIKH ABDULAZEEZ BABA AGBA OBALOLU
‎Zumaratu-l-Mu’minin | Elder Scholar of Oyo | Successor of Righteousness_
‎
‎
‎Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
‎Alhamdulillahil-ladhee ikhtara min ‘ibaadihi ‘ulama’a warathata-l-anbiyaa’.
‎_All praise to Allah who chose from His servants scholars who are the inheritors of the Prophets._
‎
‎Today I write with ink of gratitude and a heart full of awe.
‎Because some men are not just born, they are *planted by Allah* — and Sheikh Baba Agba Obalolu is one of them.
‎
‎1. A Life That Never Added Nor Subtracted From the Deen
‎O Sheikh, you are a pure man of Allah. From the first day you knew the pen till your white beard today, _you did not add to the Deen and you did not subtract from it._
‎
‎You are _“the old wine in a new bottle”_ — timeless, undiluted, and still giving the best taste.
‎While others chased trends, you chased the Sunnah. While others bent, you stood straight like _“an iroko that no wind can move.”_
‎
‎Allah says:
‎*إِنَّمَا يَخْشَى اللَّهَ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ الْعُلَمَاءُ*
‎_“Only those who have knowledge truly fear Allah among His servants.”_ [Fatir 35:28]
‎Sheikh, your life is the tafsir of this verse.
‎
‎2. The Teacher of Teachers | The Father of Scholars
‎You did not just carry knowledge, you planted forests.
‎Your students have become *great scholars, imams, mudeer, preachers* — and every branch Islam has.
‎
‎_“A good tree produces good fruit.”_ [Ibrahim 14:24]
‎You are that tree in Oyo.
‎If knowledge is light, then you are _“the lantern that lit a hundred other lanterns.”_
‎
‎And it didn’t stop with your students. Your children are also great.
‎That is Allah’s promise:
‎*وَالَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَاتَّبَعَتْهُمْ ذُرِّيَّتُهُم بِإِيمَانٍ أَلْحَقْنَا بِهِمْ ذُرِّيَّتَهُمْ*
‎_“And those who believed and whose descendants followed them in faith – We will join with them their descendants.”_ [At-Tur 52:21]
‎What Allah joined in imaan, no one can scatter.
‎
‎3. The

IMPACT OF OYO IN PROTECTING YORÙBÁ HERITAGE AND CULTURE CONTINUES...The story of Yorùbá civilization cannot be told with...
06/07/2026

IMPACT OF OYO IN PROTECTING YORÙBÁ HERITAGE AND CULTURE CONTINUES...

The story of Yorùbá civilization cannot be told without acknowledging the pivotal role played by Oyo in preserving, promoting, and projecting our heritage to the world.

One of the finest examples is Professor Wande Abimbola, an illustrious son of Oyo, renowned Ifá scholar, historian, former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, and an Àwísẹ Àgbàyé of Ifá. For decades, he dedicated his life to documenting the sacred corpus of Ifá, establishing institutions where people from different parts of the world could study the Ifá tradition, and ensuring that the wisdom of our ancestors was preserved for future generations.

His efforts took Ifá beyond the shores of Nigeria. Through his teaching, books, lectures, and the establishment of centres for Ifá studies, thousands of people across Africa, the Americas, Europe, and beyond have come to understand and appreciate Yorùbá spirituality and philosophy.

The photograph of Professor Wande Abimbola participating in the historic Inter-Religious Prayer for Peace in Assisi, Italy, alongside Pope Benedict XVI and other global religious leaders, stands as a testament to the international recognition that Yorùbá culture and Ifá have attained. It was a proud moment that showcased the dignity of our heritage on the world stage.

Today, that legacy continues.

Just as Professor Wande Abimbola carried the message of Ifá to the world, His Imperial Majesty, Ọba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo, is also strengthening Yorùbá cultural diplomacy. His recent visit to Brazil is another significant chapter in reconnecting with descendants of the Yorùbá diaspora and deepening the bonds of shared history, culture, and tradition that have endured for centuries.

From preserving Ifá knowledge through scholarship to strengthening global cultural ties through royal diplomacy, the impact of Oyo continues to inspire generations.

Oyo has never ceased to be a beacon

The Jalumi War (Ogun Jalumi) of 1878 – A Detailed Historical AccountsThe Jalumi War (Ogun Jalumi) was one of the most fa...
05/07/2026

The Jalumi War (Ogun Jalumi) of 1878 – A Detailed Historical Accounts

The Jalumi War (Ogun Jalumi) was one of the most famous battles in Yoruba history. It was fought on 1 November 1878 during the long Kiriji (Ibadan) War, a conflict that lasted from 1877 to 1893. The battle took place around Ikirun, Inisa, Iba, and the Otin River in present-day Osun State. Although it lasted only one day, it became one of the bløødiest and most decisive battles in the Yoruba civil wars.
Background:
By the 19th century, the once-powerful Oyo Empire had collapsed, leaving many Yoruba kingdoms to compete for power. The city of Ibadan had emerged as the dominant military power in Yorubaland, controlling several neighbouring towns.
Many eastern Yoruba states—including Ekiti, Ijesha, and Ila-Orangun—became dissatisfied with Ibadan's dominance. They formed an alliance to resist Ibadan. At the same time, the Fulani Emirate of Ilorin, which had long sought influence in Yorubaland, joined this anti-Ibadan coalition.
The Siege of Ikirun
In mid-1878, the allied forces of:
Ilorin
Ekiti
Ijesha
Ila-Orangun
marched against Ikirun, an important ally of Ibadan.
The town was surrounded and placed under siege. Its defenders fought bravely but were running out of food and ammunition. They urgently appealed to Ibadan for military assistance.
Unfortunately, the main Ibadan army was away on another campaign and could not respond immediately. By the time the army returned, Ikirun had been under tremendous pressure for weeks.
Ibadan Responds
Ibadan appointed its famous general, Balogun Ajayi Ogboriefon, to lead a relief expedition to rescue Ikirun.
His army marched during the peak of the rainy season. Torrential rains had flooded many rivers, including the Osun and Otin Rivers. Several Ibadan soldiers drowned while crossing these rivers before they even reached the battlefield.
Despite these difficulties, Ogboriefon continued toward Ikirun with determination.
The A

HISTORY OF IFE/MODAKEKE wÄR(1849-2020)The Ife–Modakeke crisis was one of the longest and most violent communal conflicts...
05/07/2026

HISTORY OF IFE/MODAKEKE wÄR(1849-2020)
The Ife–Modakeke crisis was one of the longest and most violent communal conflicts in Yoruba history, fought between the people of Ile-Ife and Modakeke in present-day Osun State. Its roots date back to the 19th century during the collapse of the old Oyo Empire and the Yoruba civil wars.

ORIGIN OF THE CONFLICT
Around the 1830s–1840s, many displaced Oyo refugees fled south after the fall of the Oyo Empire.
Oyo Settlers living in town with ifes
Few remnants were accomodated by the reigning Ooni and were allowed into town and living within various compounds and quarters in town.
OYO SETTLERS RESIDING IN IFE COMPOUNDS
They were mainly ex-warriors and farmers escaped down south as a result of the Fulan invasion of Oyo-ile.Most started helping Ife people at the farms and equally strengthened the Ile Ife security and defense.As years gone by,cracks began to show as regular quarrels were noticed between Ife indigenous people and the Oyo refugees especially house wives to house wives.
Later it was alleged that vital Ile Ife security information were being leaked by the Oyo people to other Yoruba towns especially ibadan and new Oyo-atiba,hence there was commotion in various compounds in town.
During the reign of Ooni Adegunle Adeniji Abewela,who was a strong king that put an end to Human sacrifices and conspiratorial groups in town,that earned him several enemies in town engaged several strong men of the Oyo refugees as his personal guard through out his reign.
Towards the twilight of his reign Ooni Abewela knew that Ife elites were feeling oppressed and was angry with the Ooni and his ready made Oyo personal guards and this made Ooni

RESETTLING OYO REFUGEES AT IRAYE QUARTER
Decision to settle Oyo settlers at iraye quarters
Adegunle Abewela to think of relocating the Oyo settlers at iraye quarters of the town, under the control of Obalaaye of iraye.
and they were given land to build their huts and farm, paying royalty t

04/07/2026

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