The village is well known for producing aluminium pots, often known as Ikoko Irin. According to the monarch, the significance of the festival is to pray for tranquility and peaceful coexistence in the community during the nine days it normally lasted. Fuel subsidy: Will Tinubu live up to his promise? Grimsby manager Paul Hurst and goal scorer Gavan Holohan pay tribute to the Town's 4.000 travelling supporters, and their inflatable fish, who created a raucous atmosphere as the League Two side make history. #Sakiglobalconnect. Annabel appreciates the picturesque beauty, but she also finds her life boring. The new king is a well-known surveyor, a successful businessman, and a proven philanthropist. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. WHO IS BOLA TINUBU, NIGERIAS PRESIDENT-ELECT? Institut Superieur Bilingue Libre du Togo (IBLT) was established in 2010 to contribute through technical and professional training and scientific research, to the realization of expected results aimed at by African States. . Seven things I want to tell single ladies, Presidential candidates who flag off their campaigns in Plateau win elections Gov. He was Oranmiyans son, born to him by Egilolo, who was the daughter of Kisra, the king of Ibadan. IBLT is bridging the gap by provision of English speaking programmes of instruction. He called on all residents to see themselves as one in the eyes of the Lord, noting that a genuine worshipper would not work against the interest of his or her fellow human being irrespective of religious differences. will review the submission and either publish your submission or providefeedback. Saki is an interesting place to be and there are a lot of fun places within the shores of the land. in this interview by the publisher/editor, greatribunetvnews ,rasheed komolafe, his royal majesty oba khalid khalid olabisi oyebis oyedepo 111,okere of saki 3:01 am. The dope. Both the Okere and Alhaji Mat Durodola, president of the National Saki Parapo (the umbrella body of the development unions in the town) echoed the voice of the council officials. Not affiliated with Harvard College. The number of births registered in Japan plummeted to another record low last year -- the latest worrying statistic in a decades-long decline that the country's authorities have failed to reverse despite their extensive efforts. The current Okere of Shaki-Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, following the demise of Kilani Olarinre Olatoyese Ilufemiloye, is Oba Khalid Olabisi Oyeniyi, the Okere of Shaki Town. From Saki he went to Ibarapa, Lagos, Benin, Ife and again back to Saki. However, the Yoruba Mission at the time had built an Anglican church in the town by the early 1860s. He also gives them a much more instructive plaything: a municipal dustbin in which all the refuse and litter of a town is collectedinstead of lying about and injuring the health of the citizens." The throne, which is located in the kings chamber, is the monarchs seat. According to him, preservation of culture and traditions play an important role in ensuring that a societys unique identity is not lost, thus encouraging generation transfer. Things turned around and it was about to rain. Some of the traditional symbols of Saki, especially those that have to do with royalty, are below. Also, cotton, swamp rice, teak, and tobacco exports are its main specialities. I. O. Salaudeen, refused to speak on the development, noting that every report about security happenings within the command is available at the state Police Area Command, Eleyele, Ibadan. 7. Saki, a place in the heart of Oke-Ogun, is a town situated in the northern part of Oyo state, Nigeria. Being youthful, he said, is to be productive at a young age and not a time to be misused or indulge in all forms of crimes and delinquencies.. Both previous stories conclude on a note of stinging irony and The Background is no different, though it ends up in an ironic environment quite different from where one probably expects. March 2023 healing streams live healing services with Pastor Chris get ready for the proliferation of healing and miracles! He was an active figure in the progressive side of political affairs in the state before his ascension to the throne. Also, the village is a centre for cotton weaving, and indigo is farmed nearby for use in regional dyeing. The irony of good intentions historically resulting in war and aggressive behavior may be lost on some readers just like reality was for so long lost on Harvey Bope. Saki is about 184 kilometers North-West to Ibadan. ( updated Jun 2021) Do [ edit] For some outdoor touring and hiking, you could try: Below are the achievements recorded so far: 1. Reacting to the honour, Oba Khalid Olabisi called on other royal fathers to continue to spread the kind of unity that will bring progress and development in the country, noting that as custodians of tradition and culture of the people, royal fathers have a big role to play in ensuring unity in the country. The Saki branch of the hotel which is located at Ogbooro road is one of the most popular in the town. #Sakiglobalconnect. Modelewu with her good heart helped him to pack it, immediately he felt it and got home in no time. The new kings aspiration to lead has never been limited to the royal blood flowing in his veins. 4. It is worthy of note that this town is home to Ogun, the iron deity. WebOba Adekunle Makama Olowu of Owu Kuta from State of Osun pay a visitation to Okere of Saki palace on 5th August, 2021. If the irony of The Interlopers is like a frozen icicle thrust into the gut and the irony of Henris bad tattoo choice is like a frosty mug containing a chocolate milkshake turning out to be a Kahlua mudslide, then the irony that befalls Harvey Bope can only be considered a life lesson that should likely have been learned earlier. A very important event was attached to the period of Akinbekun as a king of Saki because the emergence of River-Ogun was as a result of conflicts between the Okere and his wife Modelewu. Oranmiyan had on three different occasions sent people to persuade Okekesi to return to Oyo Ile but he refused. History has it that the name of the town was called Sa-kiri, which means a fleeing refugee. According to accounts, the escaping refugees eventually found relief on Asabari Hill in the town. However, he lost in the race to become a lawmaker to Hon. During the 2011 general elections, he was the Nana Otutu Ababio IV, Beere Festival is an age-long traditional festival lasting nine days, celebrated by the Okere and the people of Saki, bringing together indigenes from home and in diaspora to receive royal blessings. An Anglican church was also built in the town by the Yoruba Mission at the beginning of the 1860s. Since that time, according to history, it has become forbidden for any reigning Okere of Saki, to look at the river while passing through it. The first-class traditional ruler also used the opportunity to appeal to youths to desist from drug abuse and other social vices. The historical fact behind this was that Lamurudu, the father of Oduduwa and his followers migrated to Niger area Bussau from Egypt, this was as a result of religious crisis. Join 5,000+ others. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. The okere of Saki in a statement personally signed by him said The Okere of Saki wishes to alert the generality of the people of Saki on the alarming rate of the community transmission of the deadly Covid-19 otherwise known as Corona Virus. The Federal, Mustafa Adebayo Balogun was the 11th Inspector General of the Nigeria Police Force. Stay tuned for reliable and undiluted news from Oyo state. Also this year the awaiting Oyo State Agricultural Development Program headquarter was moved back to Saki. Also this year, Oyo State Judiciary High Court was built and work was commenced immediately aftercompletion. Except for the king, everyone who occupies the throne passes away from a skin condition. In the past, residents jobs have included blacksmithing, goldsmithing, farming, hunting, and clay pot molding, among others. That story is actually a story-within-a-story and Veras story is told in the third person. The Okere of Saki is the traditional ruler of the town. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform, Oba Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo III Okere. He said that all of us have come together to confer this rare title on you and we pray that this tree you stand for will continue to provide progress to the people of this country and beyond. He also said that although he is a Muslim, he is father to all as Okere (King) of Saki. Underscoring the importance of culture, the first class traditional ruler identified a non-challent attitude to upholding core values as a causative factor of moral decadence and other societal problems in contemporary times. Content created and supplied by: OloyeNews (via Opera The latest person to stir this conversation was Wizkid, who, last week, touted rappers as broke boys.. Every time Oyedele Alokan, professionally known as Oyedele, drops a new record, it always reflects his depth of artistry. This was corroborated by some other historians who opined that the individual circumstance between Okekesi and his brother, Oranmiyan, who was the first Alaafin of Oyo; had led to the change of name from Ile Ogun to Saki. 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