Oyo Empire spilling of blood. The leader of the Ogboni, the Oluwo, had the unqualified right of direct access to the Alaafin of Oyo on any matter. There was a high degree of professionalism in the army of the Oyo Empire. Its military success was due in large part to its cavalry as well as the leadership and courage of Oyo officers and warriors. Because its main geographic focus was north of the forest, Oyo enjoyed easier farming and thus a steady growth in population. This contributed to Oyo's ability to consistently field a large force. There was also an entrenched military
The News Journal (Nigeria) hosted by the Ibadan office of Alliance Francaise. It also supported the Association of Communication and Language Arts Students (ACLAS) of the University of Ibadan in its 2013 Student Week. The News Journal has also earmarked NGN 100,000 in newspaper grants to the Department of Communication and Language Arts of the University of Ibadan, and continues to support the student Press Club. The News Journal (Nigeria) The News Journal is a community development newspaper serving the area that used to be known as Western State, Nigeria now comprising the main Yoruba states of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo and Ekiti.