Francophonie: why residents of a Nigerian city speak a "relaxed French" in the heart of Yoruba country
Residents of Ejigbo, a city in Nigeria, uniquely communicate in a blended form of French alongside Yoruba, despite being situated in a predominantly English-speaking nation.
2027: Igboho dismisses Sowore’s comment on ‘transactional politics’
Nigerian Yoruba nation activist Sunday Igboho rebuffed criticisms from Omoyele Sowore regarding his political dealings, specifically focusing on the concept of 'transactional politics'.
Insecurity: Terrorists demand drugs, virgins as ransom, says Afenifere
Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political group, denounces the rise of terrorist attacks in southwestern Nigeria, urging authorities to enhance rescue efforts as victims face horrific treatment and ransom demands.
The revolutionary vision of the director of the Yoruba museum in Lagos: the looting of stolen African treasures does not end with restitution
Qudus Onikeku presents a new perspective on the return of looted objects, emphasizing the need for compensation and reflection on ownership and significance.
Google introduces Yorùbá, Hausa support for AI Search in Nigeria
Google has expanded its AI search features to include Yorùbá and Hausa languages in Nigeria, enhancing accessibility for speakers of these languages.
Learning Yoruba was hardest part of Aníkúlápó — Ghanaian actress, Makafui
Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui discussed the challenges she faced in learning Yoruba for her role in the movie series Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens, highlighting the intense training she underwent to master the language.
Kanu’s terrorism conviction is different from Igboho’s activism — Tinubu’s aide
A Nigerian presidential aide argues that there are significant differences between the circumstances of Nnamdi Kanu's terrorism conviction and Sunday Igboho's advocacy for Yoruba nationalism.
'Babá moforibalé' and 'ibarabô, agô lonã Olukumi': understand the meaning of the verses in Yoruba in the Paraíso do Tuiuti samba
The samba by Paraíso do Tuiuti for the 2026 Carnival incorporates Yoruba expressions to narrate the journey of Ifá tradition from West Africa to Brazil.
Afenifere condemns terror attacks and kidnappings in Kwara and others
The pan-Yoruba group Afenifere has condemned recent terror attacks and kidnappings in Nigeria's Kwara and surrounding states, expressing fears about banditry in Yorubaland.
Kwara killings: Declare security emergency, OPC urges S'West govs
The Oodua People’s Congress has called for a state of emergency in response to the violent killings in Kwara State.
Oyo princes seek court order to restrict Alaafin’s public engagements
Princes from Oyo are seeking a court order to restrict the Alaafin’s participation in events deemed unbefitting for his royal status.
Coup that didn’t happen and truth Nigeria buried
Nigeria recently experienced a foiled coup attempt that, while not resulting in overt disturbances, highlights broader issues of survival and resilience in the face of potential crises.
Supremacy contest: Yoruba obas missing the point
The Alaafin of Oyo, Akeem Owoade I, has reignited conflicts among Yoruba monarchs by attempting to establish supremacy over his peers since his enthronement in 2025.
Author explores Oyo Empire traditions in new play
UK-based Nigerian writer Dotun Olufokunbi has released a new play titled 'The Return', exploring Yoruba cultural practices on kingship and succession in the Oyo Empire.