Pomp, colour, controversies and intrigues at Alaafin’s coronation

By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I was nowhere near the venue of the coronation…

INTIMATE AFFAIRS: Why men are afraid of ‘omugwo’?

By FUNKE EGBEMODE He was the lord of his manor. Whatever he said was law. His…

Ooni, Sultan, Olu of Warri, others graced 46th Alaafin’s coronation

By Akinade Feyisayo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad…

INTIMATE AFFAIRS: Virgin hunters

By Funke Egbemode Tamuno was a man-about-town. He played the field and sowed generously. He gave…

The Place of the Alaafin Institution in Yoruba History, Culture and Politics: A Historical Exposition for the New Alaafin of Oyo Iku Baba Yeye, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I

By Professor Siyan Oyeweso, FNAL, FHSN Owo l’Eko ni; Ara Oyo lo l’Oba Lagos may have…

When Eggheads met to honour new Alaafin

By Siyan Oyeweso On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, I served as the Keynote Speaker at the…

Accidental Pregnancies

By Funke Egbemode One of the things I find most wondrous about God is the way…

Asake: Where are the fathers?

By FUNKE EGBEMODE When next or whenever you are in Lagos, drive down Lekki-Epe express road.…

INTIMATE AFFAIRS: When his side chick has extra powers

By FUNKE EGBEMODE I caught a friend adding oil from a small bottle and water from…

INTIMATE AFFAIRS: Is your son married to a ‘citizen’?

By FUNKE EGBEMODE After 15 years in the US, Bolaji returned to Nigeria, alone with only…

Sex, Pastors and Pastors’ Wives

By Funke Egbemode Today I’m worried about men of God, wet matchboxes and the fire at…

Now, if Ifa collects bribe…

By Bolanle BOLAWOLE We have been told that as we approach the end-time, there is nothing…

Alaafin stool: Oyo Mesi members were present when I consulted Ifa -Prof Wande Abimbola

A former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife), Professor Wande…

Ooni lauds appointment of Owoade as Alaafin-elect

THE Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded the appointment of Alaafin-elect, Prince…

Vatican approves gay men can train as priests but mustn’t flaunt it

Homosexual men can train to become Catholic priests in Italy but not if they “support the…

INTIMATE AFFAIRS: Deadly wish

By Funke Egbemode Tinu, Tola and Rita have been friends for about 20 years. They all…

Alaafin-designate: Oyo kingmakers reject Owoade’s appointment

Oyo Kingmakers have rejected Governor Seyi Makinde’s appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin…

Makinde approves new Alaafin of Oyo

Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade has emerged as the new Alaafin of Oyo. He was formally approved…

Anambra Catholic priest resigns, embraces traditional religion

A former Catholic priest of 17 years, Dr. Echezona Obiagbaosogu, said he has resigned from his…

INTIMATE AFFAIRS: Young men, older women

By FUNKE EGBEMODE     It happened somewhere in Kogi State, according to some randy reporters and amplified…