Yoruba latest news

Here are some of the latest news and updates from the Yoruba community:

Politics

• The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called for the creation of a Yoruba nation, saying it is the only way to ensure the preservation of Yoruba culture and traditions. (Source: Vanguard)
• The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has called on the Federal Government to declare June 12 as a public holiday to commemorate the anniversay of the annulled 1993 presidential election won by Moshood Abiola, a Yoruba businessman. (Source: Punch)

Culture

• The Yoruba Council of Elders has launched a campaign to promote the Yoruba language and culture, with a call on Yoruba people to speak their native language at home and in public. (Source: ThisDay)
• The Osun Osogbo Festival, a major cultural event in Yorubaland, has been declared open by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. (Source: Premium Times)

Education

• The University of Ibadan has launched a new department of Yoruba Studies, aimed at promoting the study and preservation of Yoruba language and culture. (Source: The Nation)
• The Oyo State Government has approved the establishment of a Yoruba Language and Culture Institute, aimed at promoting the language and culture of the Yoruba people. (Source: Leadership)

Economy

• The Yoruba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (YCCIMA) has called on the Federal Government to support Yoruba entrepreneurs and businesses to boost the economy of the region. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Ogun State Government has launched a new initiative to promote agriculture and entrepreneurship in the state, with a focus on Yoruba farmers and entrepreneurs. (Source: Daily Trust)

Health

• The Yoruba Health Foundation has launched a new campaign to promote health and wellness in Yorubaland, with a focus on preventing and managing chronic diseases. (Source: The Punch)
• The Oyo State Government has launched a new initiative to improve healthcare services in the state, with a focus on providing quality healthcare to Yoruba people. (Source: The Nation)

These are just a few of the latest news and updates from the Yoruba community.