Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, highlighted the importance of preserving traditional religious practices like Ifa as crucial for retaining Yoruba identity and spiritual heritage.

Prominent Yoruba figures are proposing an urgent Yoruba Security and Civic Renewal Summit. The summit aims to bring together governors, traditional rulers, legislators, and various community groups to collectively tackle insecurity in the region.

The Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere has publicly backed Sunday Igboho in his fight against banditry in Yorubaland. The group also cautioned against politicizing the efforts to combat terrorism in the region.

This report reveals the hideouts of terrorists in Yorubaland, Nigeria, a region that has faced significant insecurity and terrorism for about two decades.

The Yorubaland Council of Elders (YCE) has voiced concerns that the region cannot afford to become the next frontier for mass abductions, extending sympathy to families of abducted students and a murdered teacher.

Eminent Nigerians and Yoruba leaders gathered to celebrate Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of Afenifere, on his 100th birthday, honoring his dedicated service to Yorubaland and Nigeria.

The Alaafin of Oyo has urged Gani Adams to consult with traditional rulers to tackle rising insecurity in Yorubaland and protect lives and property.

Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, has attributed the rising insecurity in the region to the politicization of recruitment into the Amotekun security outfit and some politicians fueling crises among monarchs. He stated that insecurity has become a business venture.

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The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, along with Oba Joel Oyatoye and Oba Rilwan Yekini, have called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to prioritize the preservation of their culture and the promotion of unity.

Prominent Yoruba leaders are urging an emergency South-West security summit to address escalating kidnappings and criminal activities threatening Yorubaland in Nigeria.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has spoken out about the pervasive issue of terrorism affecting Yorubaland, highlighting the region's struggle beyond traditional methods of conflict resolution.

Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has begun mobilizing traditional rulers in the region to address the escalating insecurity, including kidnappings and killings. He emphasized the need for collective action and the potential use of traditional mystical powers to combat these threats.

Discussions are ongoing regarding the continued effectiveness of the Amotekun security network in addressing insecurity challenges within the Yorubaland region of Southwest Nigeria.

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has raised new concerns about insecurity in Nigeria's South-West, claiming that terrorists have infiltrated at least 40 local government areas across the region.

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has expressed alarm over the escalating wave of kidnapping and terrorist attacks across Yorubaland and other parts of Nigeria, urging decisive action and an overhaul of the NYSC.

A warning from Igboho against campaigning for Atiku or Obi in Yorubaland has sparked outrage and raised questions for the political figures ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.

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The play 'Crown of Blood' reimagines Shakespeare's Macbeth by setting it in Yorubaland.

Professor Olusola Ajibade explains how Yoruba indigenous religion (Isese) has subtly influenced Christian and Islamic worship styles and music in Yorubaland.

An opinion piece discusses the ongoing challenges of banditry and Islamist terrorism in northern Nigeria, analyzing the region's response to widespread insecurity.

The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, and Professor Akin Alao have called on President Tinubu and the Senate to prioritize and swiftly pass the state police bill for urgent security reforms.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, called upon traditional rulers in Yorubaland to strengthen their role and utilize traditional means to tackle the rising insecurity and banditry in the region.

Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has called on South-West governors and monarchs to immediately address the escalating insecurity and spread of terrorist cells in the region. He emphasized the urgent need to wage war against kidnapping and other criminal activities.

An attack on a school in Oyo, Nigeria, has prompted calls for a more holistic approach to intelligence gathering and led to statements from groups like Afenifere declaring Yorubaland to be under siege.

The Alaafin of Oyo has tasked Gani Adams with consulting leaders and stakeholders to enhance policing in Yorubaland and address growing insecurity.

Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has called on governments to strategically develop tourism by advocating the separation of the Olumo Festival from Lisabi Day celebrations to enhance its economic potential.

Rising insecurity across parts of Nigeria's South-West zone, particularly Yorubaland, has caused deep anxiety among residents, community leaders, and socio-political organizations.