History

(Alhaji HAMZART DARAMOLA; 1870–1962) Alhaji Amusa Daramola, who was born in Ondo in 1870, not only became a highly successful timber magnate during the colonial era, he was arguably, the preeminent entrepreneur in the logging business in Ondo Division. Along with his bosom friend, late Seriki Seidu Tugbobo Fawehinmi and …

Following series of unresolved controversies and with due respect, we found it most appropriate to transmit the clarification and necessity of the above subject matter in the interest of fair and just but not to undermine the position of anyone in our society. The dominant motive is simply to set …

 Many myths and legends exist as to the origin of Ogun. Much of the knowledge of the deity is based on the fact that he was one of the earliest divinities. He loved hunting and was referred to as “Osin-Imole”, that is, the Chief among the divinities. He cleared the …

Let me sound it loud and clear to remind those who are concerned at this very moment that history and posterity will usually judge our brief stint in life either good or bad but we all have a different choice to make. From the little that I will divulge to …

I am pleased to advise few of our citizens who are found of attacking the truth with an unnecessary negative or abusive comment on this platform about my memoirs or brief piece of any particular event that transmitted to history. Those referred should please wait and exercise patient until I …

‘CONFERMENT OF TRADITIONAL CHIEFTAINCY TITLE – A LESSON TO LEARN FROM HISTORY’ I found it most appropriate to properly educate certain people who are known for exploiting every avenue to bring down others out of envy or jealousy and when they can no longer enjoy certain benefits, favouritism or recognition …

As a 10 year-old kid newly arrived in Lagos, Nigeria from Liverpool, England, I recall having a conversation with myself. At the time, I instinctively understood that if I was to be able to function properly in the future, being able to proficiently speak my father’s language – Yoruba – …

From the little that I will divulge since the reign of late High Chief Adelakun Ayodeji who died in 1969, late High Chief Abraham Akintoroye who died in 1978, late High Chief T. S. O. Ilori Fadojutimi who died in 1982 and late High Chief Genty Akinyosoye who died in …

I found it most appropriate to substantiate further about our decision not to celebrate bad or sad news in Ondo Connects New Era platform, but we believe in the doctrine of an ancient tradition, culture and custom of which we promote extensively both within and outside the social media. Those …

If it is because of envy and jealousy, please kindly speak to your destiny rather than been a confusionist. I am deeply concerned about few ‘Fake History Writers Social Media Practitioners’ due to their public gallery contradictory information and unknown write up without any authority source read from an Ondo …