The only dissenting clan would be brought on board. The Speaker, Mathew Kolawole explained that his decision to lead a delegation to Bellos country home was to thank him for the good thing he did by appointing the new Obaro. -new yam festival Not much have changed in the traditional hierarchy of Kabba kingdom as his direct descendants who make up the Ilajo clan have maintained the status of the royal family. punchng.com 1971- 2023 Punch Nigeria Limited, Makinde, Olubadan, Ooni for book launch on Awolowo Tuesday, Ooni didnt like polygamy, circumstances forced it on him Sister, Your dreams go dey reality today." Yes===============> eh or B k. Kabba has a tripodal traditional leadership called: Obaro, Obadofin and Obajemu, with the Obaro who is also the chairman of the Okun traditional council as head. More to come Introduced in August 1994 to satisfy a yearning for a fresh, breezy and entertaining afternoon paper in Lagos and its environs, P.M.News is positioned as a paper for everyone. Due to the distance and ageing, the first Odide (Saudi Prince) died, his son (Odide II) took over and died along the line as well. In our post on February 19, 2023, in a story Woman burns self to death over failure to offset N70,000 loan, we reported that a middle-aged woman, simply known as Mama Dada, set herself ablaze over her inability to pay back a loan of N70,000 she reportedly took from a microfinance bank, LAPO. Kabba town boasts of a big archive of historical events but I will pick on only two. -rgb People who are bestowed with Igemo titles are referred to as "red cap chiefs". I finished primary education in 1970. -new yam festival Your email address will not be published. This is because Igemo title holders wear small red caps called Odi in Kabba. Kabba is the present headquarters of Kogi Western senatorial district and also the headquarters of Kabba-Bunu-Ijumu Federal Constituency. In other words, Yoruba language birthed Okun language and Okun language in turn birthed Owe dialect. Immediately after his service due to his diligence and hard work, he got employed as a News Editor with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA). pot = isa How I handle attention from female fans - Segun Johnson, What Okowa said about exporting medical practitioners, Man Utd defender Martinez undergoes surgery. 4748 N. Kedzie. How many ruling houses do we have in Kabba? I had my National Youth Service Corps programme in Niger State after which I got appointment with the Nigerian Television Authority, Minna in 1980. Pa Owoniyi, father of Obaro of Kabba dies at 90, Death of Oba: Ayeka town installs Bajowas wife regent, Tragedy: 18 burnt to death in ghastly motor accident in Ondo. Some of such meals include : OLOLU Cutlasses = Abri, gdn, Kabba people have very peculiar meals. Where to? Copyright PUNCH. -oro festival MARRIAGE The homily of the Catholic Bishop of Lokoja diocese, Bishop Martin Olorunmolu at the burial/thanksgiving service of the late Obaro, when he admonished the people to make the selection of a new Obaro crisis-free, to sustain the legacy of peaceful co-existence, confirmed the fragile nature of the stool. He later moved to the Ministry of Transport and Lands. This is however wrong as the original Kabba dialect doesnt implement respect but the culture does. The presiding Judge, Justice M. M. Gwatana ordered that Kogi State government and the state chieftaincy and Local Government Affairs that were joined in the suit refrain from taking further action of recognising Owoniyi or any other person, except from the Ilajo Royal family as a person that has the right to the chieftaincy of Obaro of Kabba, pending hearing and determination of the motion of notice. In another development, history has it that some people in times past were regularly terrorising Kabba people. Hence, it was with fanfare, pomp and pageantry that the people of Kabba, led by the Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly Kolawole Mathew, trooped to Okene, the country home of Governor Bello on Sallah day to thank him for his choice, which was devoid of violence.However, there was a discordant tune from Ilajo Clan, which produced the late Obaros in recent history of Owe people, as they rejected the choice of Owoniyi. My people have been wonderful as regards the support they have been giving to me since I became the Obaro. Thr royal family called on Governor Yahaya Bello to allow the full determination of the Obaro of Kabba Chieftaincy suit pending in the law court before proceeding to build another palace in the town.. In the same year, he got admitted into the Jos Campus of the then University of Ibadan for his preliminary studies. The paste is then fried in palm oil after being shaped with bare hands. 02 September 2018 | News of his death had been making the rounds for sometime. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Bello spoke in Okene during a sallah visit by the Kabba community to thank the governor for the appointment of a new traditional ruler. The oracle is consulted to determine the date best suited for the wedding ceremony and to enquire whether the ceremony should be low keyed or glamorous. I feel elated that God has used me to take back our crown from where it has illegally been for a long time. Their second settlement was called Katu because that was where they first offloaded. The late monarch, who ascended the throne on Oct. 17, 1985, hailed from the Ajibohokun clan of Ilajo ruling house and was the Chairman of the Kabba Traditional Council. For this reason, they are not only highly respected but sometimes feared. Kabba has a tripodal traditional leadership called: Obaro, Obadofin and Obajemu, with the Obaro who is also the chairman of the Okun traditional council as head. Website deisgn by Lamark Inc.. I will like everyone to embrace science so as to move Kabba forward. Most of them are prepared with beans. This is however wrong as the original Kabba dialect doesnt implement respect but the culture does. This is a form of beans cake but it is fried with palm kernel oil. The court granted the order of interlocutory injunction restraining Chief Solomon Owoniyi from assuming the position. Kabba is a trade centre for coffee, cocoa, yams, cassava, maize, sorghum, shea nuts, peanuts (groundnuts), beans, cotton, and woven cloth produced by the Yoruba, Ebira, and other peoples of the surrounding area. The founding father (Obaro Odide) automatically maintained supremacy over the whole of the kingdom during his lifetime. Ahead of the proclamation of the 10th National Assembly, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is under pressure to cede the seat of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to the northwest geopolitical zone of the country. MEET REV. Orota chiefs are believed to possess supernatural powers which makes them capable of communing with the dead and spiritual beings. Where will you like to see Kabba in another 10 years? It remained on land but has no root. Kabba people are referred to as Owe people. 1:47 am, Hes Gods Choice Gov Yahaya Bello Well Challenge It Ilajo Family GOVERNOR Yahaya Bello of Kogi State may have scored a political point in the recent appointment of a new Obaro of Kabba, in the person of Solomon Owoniyi, as it seemed to have received peoples approval. The place they finally chose is the Kabba we have today. According to the spokesman of the family, We see this distortion as a deliberate act of causing confusion and as usual, a way of distorting the historical facts and age-long tradition and culture of Owe land by insinuating that there is no palace in Kabba. We have three (ruling houses). The ololu. Akara papa The death on May 16 of the late Obaro, Oba Michael Olobayo, aged 71, who was laid to rest on September 25, 2016, created a vacuum that needed to be filled. Editors Note Kabba people like every other gave some special delicacies and meals perculiar to them only. Kabba - 6 clans. Secondary Schools in Kabba include Government Science School Okedayo, Federal Government Girls College, Saint Augustine's College, Saint Barnabas Secondary School, Saint Monica's College, Sacred Heart College Iyah - Kabba, Bishop McCalla Secondary School, Local Government Comprehensive High School, Christ Secondary School, Oloruntobi Group of Schools, Green Valley Grammar School, Local Government Secondary School Kakun, Aunty Fola Excel School, Wise Virgin Secondary School, Local Government school Otu-Egunbe, Kogi State Colleg e Of Education Technical Egbeda, and College of Agriculture, a division of Agricultural Colleges Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. All rights reserved. This act was to train the child more and help her learn to adapt to new environment and people. The family, at a press briefing held on Tuesday at the Aoffin . Get up ============> kal When someone from Okaba group dies, Odolu, where I belong, is required to produce the king. His grandfather was the Obaro Ero I of Kabba, the reason why Oba Michael Olobayo is the Obaro Ero II. The title of Obaro of Kabba was rotated among these three houses. Thank you =======> seun/kuwmi Akara papa Later in the evening of that same day, all the youths were alleged to have decided to leave the town; nobody seem to understand the reason for their action. I have the authentic version of the story. Owe dialect is a subdivision of Okun language ; which itself is a division of Yoruba language. Entertainment and pass times NB: It is a common thing for people attach d prefix to some of the above words when the are used to refer to people older than them. On the governors promise to bring aggrieved parties together, he said: There are 13 clans and 12 of them endorsed me. Good Afternoon ===> Khn Please help us share this, using our share botton. Your email address will not be published. Cup = lem or Ikere Thank you =======> seun/kuwmi Olobayo, Ero2, (2016). The Obaro is the overall head and is saddled with the responsibility of appointing the two others. We want industrial development. 1. Justice M. M. Gwatana ordered that Kogi State government. In 1998, he was presented the prestigious National honours Officer of the Order of the Niger OON by the Head of State, General Olusegun Obasanjo. Spoon = yanj All rights reserved. Katu The joy, happiness and peace in the town since the appointment of the Obaro is an indication that we got the processes right and that we made the right choice. The current Obaro of Kabba is Oba Solomon Owoniyi (Obaro Oweyomade 1). Ahead of the proclamation of the 10th National Assembly, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is under pressure to cede the seat of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to the northwest geopolitical zone of the country. The girls parents then conduct underground checks on the mans character, family background and other things to determine if he is worth their daughter. OKUN Prestigious TV", Please we need your reply to this topic.Login or Register. In his response, the Obaro-elect said: In our part of Kabba, we last occupied the Obaro stool 137 years ago. Who stole the body of Omirenya from Sacred Heart Hospital, Abeokuta? All regular traditional titles in kabba fall in this category. This means the journey would take take (if not months). The ancient town of Kabba in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State was agog recently as His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Oladele Owoniyi, Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I was presented staff of office and coronated as the 44th Obaro of Kabba. He is all superior and is saddled with the responsibility of bestowing titles on all chiefs and Orotas. They got to another location and decided to offload their belongings; they stayed there for some time but later moved further ahead in search of a better place to stay. Later in the evening of that same day, all the youths were alleged to have decided to leave the town; nobody seem to understand the reason for their action. Traditional Titles He described Olabayos tenure as peaceful and a period of progress and development for Kabba and its indigenes. There is no record that we ever went to war with them so our relationship has been cordial. Cup = lem or Ikere Obaro of Kabba in making his plea for upgrade of College of Agriculture Kabba, recalled that when the bill was attended to in 2017 by the 8th Senate , authorities of Ahmadu Bello University kicked against it on the ground that the college as it is today, is a campus of the University. The Obaro is the overall head and is saddled with the responsibility of appointing the two others. After the wedding ceremony, a young girl from the (called Olosumeta) from the brides family follows the bride to her new home for three months. The Obaro, HRM Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I, Obaro of Kabba, who is Chairman, Okun Area Traditional Council, was born on January 1, 1957 into the family of Mr and Mrs Timothy Owoniyi in Ile-Ife in the present day Osun State. Below are some of the basic greetings and common words in typical owe dialect. O. Olorunleke Moses. Good Afternoon ===> Khn The Obaro of Kabba, Oba Michael Olobayo (Obaro Ero Il), is the chairman of the Okun traditional council. Will I go to someone elses house to inherit his wife? This is because Igemo title holders wear small red caps called "Odi" in Kabba. The indigenous dialect of Kabba people is referred to as Owe. No, that is not part of our tradition; we dont even have a central palace. He chooses who gets what and his supremacy can never be questioned. The people of Kabba and Owe land decided to select from among themselves a righteous, very noble and pious one; a very charismatic man who is worthy to represent the people. Shea butter = km Welcome =========> Kab A Lokoja high court has struck out the case challenging the appointment of Solomon Owoniyi as the Obaro-elect of Kabba and chairman, Okun Traditional Council (the Yoruba-speaking people of Kogi State). There is no doubt that many women played leading roles in the struggle especially as members and, Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Mr Jide Ajani, the immediate past Sunday Editor of Vanguard newspaper, as his Special Adviser on Media. Go================> r/ar However, it was alleged that after the operation, the rock couldnt return to its position. A statement by Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said that the appointment was with immediate effect. Lord Lugard's visit to Kabba. Historical events We have 13 clans altogether and they make up Kabba today. He said there would be meetings on daily basis with other chiefs on how to give Olobayo a befitting burial, urging residents to go about their normal activities without any fear. Kabba kingdom has been ruled by a total of twenty three "Obaros" till date. We reject the choice of the said Owoniyi because it is not in consonance with the tradition and culture of Kabba/Oweland, and it is an aberration in the Kabba/Oweland traditional setup and administration. One of the often forgotten aspect of the struggle against military rule is the role of women. Odolu - 5 clans. The place they finally chose is the Kabba we have today. Each time the people came, Kabba people would run up a hill while their attackers chased after them. This attachment was said to have rolled in the direction of the invaders, killing them all. MEET REV. Oba Michael Olobayo was a man of peace and his reign witnessed a lot of progress and development in telecommunication, education and commercial sectors. Ajiere This delicacy is prepared by grinding Guinea corn with water to form pasty substance. Kabba community is made up of six clans, Katu has three clans while Odolu has five. He was only forty (40) years old. Not much have changed in the traditional hierarchy of Kabba kingdom as his direct descendants who make up the Ilajo clan have maintained the status of the royal family. A Lokoja high court has struck out the case challenging the appointment of Solomon Owoniyi as the Obaro-elect of Kabba and chairman, Okun Traditional Council (the Yoruba-speaking people of Kogi . The Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi has stated his desire to head to the Supreme Court following the judgment of the Court of Appeal that grant power to the Ilajo's family to challenge his. 2. It can be classified as one of the gateway regions to the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja). ltr Language A Lokoja high court has struck out the case challenging the appointment of Solomon Owoniyi as the Obaro-elect of Kabba and chairman, Okun Traditional Council (the Yoruba-speaking people of Kogi . Jump==============> t He said: By the special grace of God, I am going to prevail and talk to those that are aggrieved to sheath their swords, and I am confident that we shall resolve all the differences and work together as one big family. -ayo tita Leave==============> hko He had his early upbringing in Kabba community in Okun land where he attended St Mary's Primary Catholic School. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH. The indigenous dialect of Kabba people is referred to as Owe. Kabba kingdom is surrounded by mountains and green habitats which make up for a beautiful aerial view. Cutlasses = Abri, gdn, Below is a list of common household items and their indigenous names in Owe dialect. These meals were passed down from the early dwellers and are still prepared till date; though some are not so common. What we have now is a concatenation of Owe and general Yoruba dialects. Other local delicacies are akara gbado, didin kolo, bobolo, tankelekan and many more. -knife = Uhin or Ihindo It is important to note though that the Prince who finally arrived Kabba was not the same as started the journey. Announcing the demise of the first class traditional ruler in Kabba on Sunday, the Obadofin of Oweland, Chief Mike Yusuff, said he died on May 21. The interior walls, measuring 13 m 9 m (43 ft . According to the statement, the newly appointed Obaro is from the suburban village of Odolu, which is a separate settlement outside Kabba with its own ruler, a Second Class Chief. Palace sources said that Olobayo died after about three . The Kabba Township Stadium, venue of the coronation ceremony was filled to capacity as top government functionaries, traditional rulers, people of Okunland, friends and well-wishers of the Oba all trooped out to witness the historic and epoch-making event. The paste is then fried in palm oil after being shaped with bare hands. Kabba people have indigenous ways of catching fun. MARRIAGE He had his higher school certificate (HSC) at St Johns College Kaduna. However, civilisation has altered the Owe dialect in some ways as very few indigenes of Kabba speak the indigenous owe dialect these days. The list continues. The oracle is consulted to determine the date best suited for the wedding ceremony and to enquire whether the ceremony should be low keyed or glamorous. An elder of the community *name withheld* was said to have pursued them on a horse and eventually brought them back to the town. Odolu Everybody is free to practise any religion of their choice. The Orota and 3. -erin aghere The Obaro is produced by the Ilajo Royal Family in Kabba, Odolu people produce the Obadofin and Otu produces the Obajemu. If he scales through the test, he is allowed to bring his parents to seek their daughters hand in marriage. An elder of the community *name withheld* was said to have pursued them on a horse and eventually brought them back to the town. After a meritorious service with NTA, he got another employment opportunity with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in 1988 and retired in 2015 as a Deputy Comptroller. That is why everybody in the community loves me. In a nutshell, thats how we started. The Obaro of Kabba (2nd left) taking his oath of office, Adamawa: Mysteries behind Ari's declaration should be exposed - Ex-INEC commissioner, Escalation of ethno-religious politics disturbing Prof Jinadu, Buhari will inaugurate Kano-Kaduna road next month - Fashola, Nasarawa residents protest over outrageous electricity billing, 20 P.O.W Mafemi Crescent, Utako District, Abuja. The Ilajo royal family had approached, Ahead of his coronation, the newly appointed Obaro of Kabba,His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi has been presented his instrument and paraphernalia of office, as a monarch and Chairman Okun Area Traditional Council. The mix-up in the name of the MFB is not deliberate. The scene of this mass slaughter is called LHN. They were hunters; one had seven children and the other had six and each child formed a clan. Big spoons = pn Do you have any festival that brings people from different clans together? Igemo All regular traditional titles in kabba fall in this category. From there, I went to the University of Ibadan, Oyo State and graduated in 1979. Odolu The Obaro of Kabba in Kogi State, Oba Michael Olobayo has died, aged 71 years. In 1976, as result of changes in the institution he and many other undergraduate students were moved to Ibadan, the mother campus where he graduated with a degree in History in 1979. Kogi state is a multiethnic state with three different tribes and Kabba is located in Okun (the yoruba speaking tribe of the state). The supremacy of the Ilajo Royal Family was however put in jeopardy in 1960 after Oba D. O Aka who wasnt a member of the ruling (Ilajo) family succeeded Obaro Atobatele Ologbonyo Arokoyo as Obaro of Kabba. The Obaro is produced by the Ilajo Royal Family in Kabba, Odolu people produce the Obadofin and Otu produces the Obajemu. Kabba serves as a junction of seven major roads from different parts of the country. Good morning ====> Kouro The Kaaba is a cuboid-shaped structure made of stones. Twenty-two of who were said to be produced by Ilajo clan while one emerged from the Akumejila clan. Since they were hunters and not tourists, I see no reason they will travel from Ile-Ife to Kabba (over 4hrs by car) just to hunt; considering there were no other means of transportation other than trekking at that time. Please help us share this, using our share botton. -broken mud pot= apade. His palace is located at Odo-Aofin. Hes Gods Choice Gov Yahaya Bello Well Challenge It Ilajo Family. Kabba people are referred to as Owe people. The title of Obaro of Kabba was rotated among these three houses. He Went With Oba Ovonranmwen To Calabar During The Benin Massacre In (1897). Related: Albany Park beef chicken dill eggplant grill Kabab kebab pita. Kabba was recently agog with fanfare following the installation of its paramount ruler. Palace sources said that Olobayo died after about three months of illness. Does the relationship between Ile-Ife and Kabba still exist today? Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello had in July 2018 approved the appointment of Oba Solomon Oladele Owoniyi to fill the vacuum created by the former Obaro of Kabba, Oba Michael Olobayo who joined his ancestors in 2016. The genuine story we have is that two hunters came from Ile-Ife about 2,000 years ago and settled in this place, which is today known as Kabba. The advantages of this central location are however not yet evident in its level of development but it has the trappings of a great kingdom with time. The latter account seems more tenable to me though because in the first prognosis, the early settlers were said to be hunters. The clan is said to be a coalition of twelve of the thirteen clans in Kabba kingdom with the Ilajo clan on another side. The Obaro is the bearer of the ololu title which means owner of the town. The Igemo 2. The supremacy of the Ilajo Royal Family was however put in jeopardy in 1960 after Oba D. O Aka who wasnt a member of the ruling (Ilajo) family succeeded Obaro Atobatele Ologbonyo Arokoyo as Obaro of Kabba. But it was gathered that majority of the ruling houses was at home with the choice of Owoniyi, a retired Customs officer, because of his wealth of experience, hence the peace that attended his appointment. You have demonstrated that in Kabba, Owe land and Okun land, you have men of character and integrity. Bello indicated that the coronation would, The Kogi State High Court, sitting in Lokoja has granted an order of interlocutory injunction, restraining Chief Solomon Owoniyi from parading himself as the Obaro of Kabba. The Igemo 2. How are you =====> Are w Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has tentatively fixed the second week of September for the installation of the new Obaro of Kabba, Solomon Owoniyi. If any man developed interest in a girl and intends to marry her, he starts by giving her gift items in a bid to get her to like him. 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