Nollywood actor James Olarenwaju, known as Baba Ijesha, announced on Facebook that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, honored him with a brand-new car, luxury gifts, and a traditional chieftaincy title following the birth of his son. He expressed gratitude to the monarch for these honors.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has clarified that Nollywood actor and comedian James Olanrewaju, also known as Baba Ijesha, has not been conferred any chieftaincy title, contradicting previous reports. This statement aims to address the misinformation circulating about the actor's status.

Oba Ogunwusi clarified that actor Baba Ijesha was given a brand-new car and cash gifts as a sign of royal generosity and fatherly love, but he did not receive a chieftaincy title. This statement addresses any misconceptions regarding the honors conferred upon the actor.

Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been elected the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), according to African Examiner. The association's electoral committee, the ECNBA, announced the result on Sunday at the NBA national secretariat in Abuja. ECNBA Chairman Aham Ejelam said Badejo-Okusanya secured 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes cast in the election. The announcement confirms her as the new head of Nigeria's foremost professional body for legal practitioners.

The Tide reports that Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been inaugurated as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association and used her inaugural address to pledge a united, inclusive and bolder Bar. According to the report, she said the association should respond more effectively to challenges facing Nigeria’s legal profession, emphasizing cohesion within the Bar after taking the oath of office.

Veteran Nigerian actor Pete Edochie has responded to criticism over a viral video showing his greeting with the Ooni of Ife, which some viewers considered disrespectful because he did not prostrate before the traditional ruler. According to Legit.ng, Edochie explained why he greeted the monarch with a handshake instead, and spoke about the origins of their friendship. The exchange had sparked debate on social media about tradition and protocol when greeting Yoruba royalty.