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Self Determination: United Yoruba nation remains our topmost agenda-Group
… advocates peace, unity in Yorubaland A socio-cultural Yoruba group under the aegis of ‘Idande Omo O’dua, threw its weight behind a united Yoruba nation, saying there was no going back on the agenda. The group, during the celebration of 2023 Yoruba National Day in commemoration of its ancestral history regarding the famous ‘Kiriji war […]
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Olubadan demands for quality representation from Alabi.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II has charged a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Alabi from Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency to give the constituency and Oyo State at large quality representation in the National Assembly. Though, a second term Federal Lawmaker, Oba Balogun posited that his performance and […]
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Olubadan pleads with CMDs on incessant strikes in health sector.
Worried by the incessant industrial actions in the health sector, especially in the tertiary health institutions and the attendant negative consequences, heads of teaching hospitals and medical centers owned by the Federal Government have been pleaded with to come up with robust and workable approach that could stem the ugly tide. This plea was made […]
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Olubadan tasks Engineers on building collapse.
Engineers were yesterday admonished to embark on aggressive sensitization campaign on the need for builders to ensure that competent professionals are engaged in building construction in order to stem the tide of collapsed of structures with their attendant woes. Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II gave this task in his […]
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Ecstasy as Olubadan crowns 116-year old ‘Baale’
…as 33 others elevated to obaship status The joy was unprecedented at the ancient Oja’ba Olubadan Palace, as a 116-year-old Baale of Abanla in Ido Local Government, was elevated to the obaship status of Oba Tiamiyu Olubiyi Oladipupo, the Alaba of Abanla by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun. Thirty-three other community chiefs (Baales) […]
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Olubadan charges new Mogajis, Baales.
Newly installed Mogaji and Baales of Ibadanland were charged on Monday to be partners in progress with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II in his desire to bequeath to the coming generations a metropolis devoid of land induced rancour or dispute. The monarch gave this charge at the installation […]
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You have big challenges ahead; Olubadan tells Adelabu.
The newly appointed Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu was on Friday told to be conscious of the enormity of the challenges lying ahead of him in the Ministry described as.very central to every household in the country. Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II made this remark during the courtesy […]
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Olubadan hails IG’s resolve on community policing
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II yesterday praised the Acting Inspector General of Police (Ag. IG), Kayode Egbetokun for his resolve on community policing which he described as the only sure way out of the nation’s security challenges. The monarch gave this commendation during the visit of the IG to […]
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Isese- We want better deal under Tinubu’s govt-Araba Oso
The Araba of Iwaro-Oka, Akoko, Ondo State, Chief Adewale Oso, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to protect the interest of all traditional religion aherents in the country as enshrined in the constitution. He made the call in Ibadan on Monday, during an interview with Newzcruise, while decrying the alleged harrasment and intimidation of their […]
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Olubadan suspends Mogaji over land dispute……asks to apologize to Ibadanland, affected landlords.
The big hammer of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Friday fell on one of his Mogajis, Chief Olawale Oladoja, Mogaji Akinsola as he was suspended as Mogaji following his dastard activities in the Akinsola Village in Akinyele Local Government area of Oyo State. The community came into […]
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Olubadan laments proliferation of illicit drugs…….as NDLEA raises alarm of bleak future, decorates monarch WADA Ambassador.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has lamented the proliferation of illicit drugs among the youths and charged the National Drugs and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to remain up and doing in tackling the problem that is becoming cancerous. The monarch expressed this worry during the familiarization visit of the Oyo […]
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Olubadan describes NCS as Nigeria’s economic life-wire ….. As Ag CG solicits for traditional institution’s support.
It was a moment of eulogy for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Ibadan on Monday as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II described the agency as the life wire of the nation’s economy and an agency to be proud of in terms of acknowledged efficiency globally. Oba Balogun […]
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Olubadan seeks more collaboration with police on land grabbing menace.
Oyo State Police Command was yesterday asked to work hand in hand with the traditional institution in Ibadanland comprising the Olubadan Palace, the members of Olubadan Advisory Council, Mogajis and Baales so as to permanently get rid of the menace of land grabbing. This call was made by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan […]
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New Obas: Why Mogajis, Baales, Traders, Others are Happy With Gov Makinde, Says Dotun Sanusi
The Otun Apesinola of Ibadanland and Chairman, Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort on Friday, Mogaji Dotun Sanusi said Ibadan Mogajis, Baales and market men and women are happy with the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for approving the request of Olubadan-In-Council to allow for the High Chiefs to wear beaded crowns. The billionaire businessman […]
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You Didn’t Disappoint Us, Mogaji Ariori Tells Gov Makinde over Beaded Crowns for High Chiefs, Others
The President, Association of Ibadan Mogajis otherwise known as Family Heads in Ibadan, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori on Tuesday paid glowing tributes on the Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde for approving wearing of beaded crowns for the 11 High Chiefs of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun had on Monday […]
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Support Tinubu Presidency, His Govt’ll Fix Nigeria, Traditional Religion Adherents Tell Nigerians
…demands maximum respect for traditional religion adherents Traditional religion adherents on Thursday urged Nigerians who are aggrieved with the outcome of the 2023 presidential election, especially the youths to support the incoming administration led by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Traditional religion adherents said this is very important at this critical time as the incoming administration […]
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Ooni of Ife announces wedding date with his 2nd wife, Opeoluwa Elizabeth; See their pre wedding photos
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has officially announced a wedding date with his second wife, Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda. According to invitation cards sent by the palace, the wedding Thanksgiving service and celebration is scheduled to hold on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The occasion will be preceded by the Queen’s ceremonial arrival into […]
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Recognition for Sterling Leadership: Oyo NUJ Chairman, Demola Babalola, Wife Bag Chieftaincy Titles in Ibadan
The Chairman of Oyo state Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Ademola Babalola alongside his wife, Mrs. Monsurat Ajoke Babalola were on Saturday conferred with the chieftaincy titles of Agbaakin Baale and Yeye Agbaakin Iyalode by the Baale of Idi-Oro, Elewa Ologuneru Ibadan for their numerous contributions to the development of their people […]
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Why Aareonakakanfo Yoruba Must Be Arrested
Unless there is no longer a President in NigeriaUnless the Federal Government is not in power or has been derived of its monstrous powersUnless President Muhammad Buhari is not the Commander of the Armed ForcesUnless there is no Inspector General of Police in Nigeria and all the police are sleeping in their overpopulated barracksAnd unless […]
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Peter Obi At Chimamanda Adichie’s Chieftaincy Ceremony
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- January 2, 2023
- Abba
- Anambra State on Friday. Adichie
- attended the ceremony where Nigeria's award-winning writer
- Chimamanda Adichie
- Obi At Chimamanda Adichie’s Chieftaincy Ceremony The presidential candidate of the Labour Party
- Peter Obi
- was conferred with a chieftaincy title in her hometown
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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, attended the ceremony where Nigeria’s award-winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie, was conferred with a chieftaincy title in her hometown, Abba, Anambra State on Friday. Adichie, who has declared her support for Obi’s presidential ambition, shared the video via her Instagram account on Saturday. She was honoured with […]
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