Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The palace of the Ooni of Ife has reacted cautiously to speculations that the monarch's former wife, Queen Naomi Silekunola, is preparing to return, following their public appearance together at her university convocation.

The speculation began after the Ooni, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, attended Ms Silekunola's convocation at Elizade University, Ondo State, on Friday. A viral video showed the former couple exchanging pleasantries and interacting with their son, Tadenikawo.

The footage prompted emotional reactions online, but the conversation intensified after an Instagram post claimed that the monarch was set to receive his former queen back into the palace.

Ms Silekunola married the Ooni in October 2018, and they welcomed t...