The harvest of new yam is usually during July and August of every year. At the palace of the Ọọni of Ife, Adeyeye Eniyan Ogunwusi, the New Yam Festival was celebrated with kings, chiefs, men, women, and children bringing in yams and paying homage to the king. There were harvested corns in their numbers too.
Every day, millions of barrels of crude oil are lifted off the coast of the Niger Delta region, drilled from the rivers and creeks that crisscross communities inhabited by impoverished locals. These indigenous communities, affected by the decades-long environmental devastation, are faced with the threat of extinction. This is a three-part series by JUSTICE NWAFOR which dives into environmental devastation in the region and the plight of indigenous communities. This first part takes a deep dive into the infamous Santa Barbara oil spill in Nembe, Bayelsa State, which occurred in November 2021. The report looks at how the spill affected indigenous Nembe communities and, six months after, how the poor residents are still reeling from the impact of the blowout which spilt millions of litres of crude oil and natural gas into the river, atmosphere and farmlands.
Prince Dr. Ajibade Adedayo Adeladan is one of the frontline aspirants to the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo. He belongs to the Agunloye ruling house. He is a member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and a member of the American Board of Addiction Medicine. In this interview by KEHINDE OYETIMI, the successful medical practitioner shares his blueprint for a more prosperous Oyo town and the larger Yoruba race.
The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation recently celebrated its 30th anniversary on 6th March 2022. The anniversary, which will be marked by a series of activities held a lecture titled 'VALUES FOR AFRICA'S DEVELOPMENT'.
