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News Nigeria » Oyo » Culture: Unlocking Oyo’s Cultural Tourism Potential Through Igbo-Ora’s Twins Festival

News channel or source: https://independent.ng/unlocking-oyos-cultural-tourism-potential-through-igbo-oras-twins-festival/

Published on: Thursday 15 October 2026

Ora, a community in Oyo State widely associated with an unusually high incidence of twin births, the annual World Twins Day celebration is more than an occasion for families to rejoice. It is a ...

News Nigeria » Oyo » Culture: Oyo, women in hospitality to promote, revive cultural heritage

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/society-culture-and-history/cultural-events/oyo-women-in-hospitality-to-promote-revive-cultural-heritage/ar-AA1NyhiB

Published on: Monday 29 September 2025

The Oyo State government has partnered with the Oyo State chapter of Women In Hospitality Nigeria to celebrate the 2025 World Tourism Day, aimed at promoting and reviving cultural heritage across the ...

News Nigeria » Oyo » Culture: Arts & Culture

News channel or source: https://independent.ng/category/independent-saturday/arts-culture/

Published on: Friday 16 October 2026

The role of a host at a performing-arts event is often underestimated. A good host must understand timing, audience psychology, transitions and performance energy. At Ilú, a cultural performing arts … ...

News Nigeria » Oyo » Culture: Oyo plans regulation of hospitality sector to boost IGR

News channel or source: https://punchng.com/oyo-plans-regulation-of-hospitality-sector-to-boost-igr/

Published on: Thursday 27 February 2025

In line with Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s commitment to expanding Oyo State’s economy through tourism and hospitality, the state government has expressed its readiness to clamp down on illegal and ...

News Nigeria » Oyo » Culture: Oyo tops Nigeria’s democracy ranking after leading in liveability index

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/oyo-tops-nigeria-s-democracy-ranking-after-leading-in-liveability-index/ar-AA2dU2fM

Published on: Friday 09 October 2026

KAZEEM AWOJOODUOyo State’s emergence as Nigeria’s best-performing state in democratic governance is a powerful affirmation of its growing reputation for stability, accountability, and citizen-centered ...

News Nigeria » Oyo » Culture: Alaafin installs ex-First Bank CEO Adeduntan as Balogun of Oyo

News channel or source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/alaafin-installs-ex-first-bank-ceo-adeduntan-as-balogun-of-oyo/

Published on: Saturday 05 September 2026

‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌The ancient city of Oyo was agog on Saturday as His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, formally installed Dr Adesola Adeduntan as the new Balogun of Oyo. The colourful ...