Did You Know?

Did you know that Akure is home to one of Nigeria\'s leading institutions of science and technology, the Federal University of Technology Akure, popularly known as FUTA?

Daniel Ayomide Rufus

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Idi Agba is a historic quarter in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, linked to the early settlement and chieftaincy traditions of the Akure Kingdom.[3]

Originally called Isamon (or Isamo), the area got its name \"Idi-Agbagba\" from a prominent Agbagba tree under which key figures gathered, later shortened to Idi Agba. It

Ayomide Rufus

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that in old Akure, children were taught folk songs, riddles (àlọ́ àpamọ́), and moonlight stories as an essential part of their moral training and cultural education?

Ayomide Rufus

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ODOPETU AND THE \"OSE\" TREE

Omo ose l\'ule omo ose l\'ode\r\n\r\nOmo ose gbaribiti kanle\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis oriki is known with the Odopetu people in Akure and there\'s a reason for it\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOdopetu is one of the first settlers in Akure with a quarter, known as \'Idopetu\' or \'Odopetu\' under his control. The present occupant of the stool is SHC (Arch) Femi Bello

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How Trading of Herbs Started in Akure

It\'s usually referred to as \"ewe omo\" or \"ewe agbo.\r\n\r\nI\'m not sure if any man can say exactly when humans began using herbs for curing ailments. All I know is that the traditionalists get those materials from the bush.

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ORITAGUN! OMO ELESI

Oritagun is a quarter allocated to Ojumu by the Deji when he arrived in Akure. There\'s no way you can do Akure oriki without mentioning Oritagun.

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The Origin of the Relationship Between Akure and Ilesa: Omo Owa

The relationship between Akure and Ilesa began when Owa Atakumosa (1526-1546), the king of Ilesa, fled his domain due to internal conflicts and passed through Akure on his way to Benin. During his brief stay, he lodged with Asae in Usae before proceeding to Benin. Notably, he left his daughter Aye with Asae, who was later married to the then Akure king, Oba Ogunja (1533-1554).

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