United Yoruba of Tulsa UYOT Article 3
United Yoruba of Tulsa Association is a non-profit Organization with a primary purpose to promote the quality of life of the people of Yoruba Land. Preserve and support the cultural heritage, render humanitarian assistance, encourage community development and growth as well as mobilize the sons, daughters, and friends of Yoruba land to join us in […]
United Yoruba of Tulsa UYOT Article 2
United Yoruba of Tulsa Association is a non-profit Organization with a primary purpose to promote the quality of life of the people of Yoruba Land. Preserve and support the cultural heritage, render humanitarian assistance, encourage community development and growth as well as mobilize the sons, daughters, and friends of Yoruba land to join us in […]
United Yoruba of Tulsa UYOT Article 1
United Yoruba of Tulsa Association is a non-profit Organization with a primary purpose to promote the quality of life of the people of Yoruba Land. Preserve and support the cultural heritage, render humanitarian assistance, encourage community development and growth as well as mobilize the sons, daughters, and friends of Yoruba land to join us in […]
FAAN Arrests Touts
As part of effort to rid the nation’s airports of touting and extortion, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has arrested more than 90 persons, caught at both the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, carrying out nefarious activities. A statement by FAAN Corporate Affairs General Manager, Henrietta Yakubu confirms […]
California National Guard to assist in the development of Nigeria Air Force Air-Ground Integration
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao and Major General David Baldwin, Adjutant General of the California National Guard The Adjutant General of the California National Guard (CNG), United States of America (USA), Major General David Baldwin has expressed the readiness of his organization to assist the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in […]
Troost-Ekong: Super Eagles Will Go For A Win Against Guinea- Bissau
William Troost-Ekong insists the Super Eagles will go all out for a win in their final group game against Guinea-Bissau despite having nothing to play for. The Super Eagles are already through to the second round having recorded wins in their opening two games Egypt and Sudan. Despite the inconsequential nature of the game, Troost-Ekong […]
Former Nigerian leader Ernest Shonekan is dead
Chief Ernest Shonekan, the former head of the Interim National Government that succeeded the military junta of General Ibrahim Babangida, is dead. Shonekan, a boardroom guru before his selection to head the Interim National Government, died in Lagos at the age of 85. He was the Chairman of the interim National Government between August 26 […]
President Buhari Unveils Rice Pyramid
President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled a mega rice pyramid in Abuja. The President expressed optimism in Nigeria’s ability to grow what it consumes, The President said today’s rice production has increased from 400million metric tons to 745 million metric tons in six years. This he said is an indication that Nigeria is making progress in […]
Nigerians in the U.S. celebrate Yoruba culture, “Asa’’
It was two nights of excitement in New Jersey in the United States of America on Friday and Saturday as Nigerians celebrated the rich and diverse cultures of Yoruba people. The celebration was tagged ‘Asa’ (culture). Newsmen who attended the fiesta report that the maiden edition of ‘Asa Expo’ showcased Yoruba music, masquerades, proverbial sayings […]
Nigerian native Yinka Osifeso was among those who shared their culture at the Greater Tulsa Culture Festival in 2015
By RITA SHERROW Tulsa World Scene Writer Aug 20, 2015 The name Yinka has special meaning. Not just to Yinka Osifeso, treasurer of the United Nigeria Association of Tulsa. In his culture, a person’s name can reflect what was happening when the child was born. “It means my father was happy when I was […]