Traditional
Alaafin: NUJ mourns loss of a father, best media-friendly monarch
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council on Tuesday described the passing of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III as shocking and one death too many to bear for the media professionals in the State and beyond. Alaafin died at the age of 83years last Saturday after reigning for 52years on […]
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Alaafin: Yoruba race, Oyo have lost a great ruler, a worthy father-Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, declared that the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, is a huge loss to the state, Nigeria and the Yoruba race. The governor, who described Oba Adeyemi’s death as a personal loss to him, noted that he was an ever-supportive […]
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Great Things You Don’t Know About Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III
• THE Alaafia of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi 111, was born on October 15, 1938. • He is from Alowolodu Royal House and a member of the House of Oranmiyan • His father, Raji Adeniran Adeyemi became Alaafin in 1945 and was deposed and exiled in 1954. • Lamidi Adeyemi was chosen by […]
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Oluwo Ex-wife,Abusers Don’t Change. They Only Change Victims,”-Chanel Chin
The former wife of Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has shared some cryptic posts on Instagram supposedly directed to her ex-husband. She posted a day after the king married his new wife, Firdaus Abdullahi, who is the daughter of the late ‘Madakin Kano’, Abdullahi Sarki Sani Yola, and a grand daughter of late Emir […]
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2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week: We’ve put our traditional system back on track – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said on Sunday that his administration has been able to put Ibadan’s traditional system back on track. The governor, while speaking at the Church Service marking the beginning of the 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival Week’ held at the St. Peters Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan, said that if his administration did […]
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Makinde presents staff of office to 42nd Olubadan
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, installed and presented the staff of office to the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Mohood Olalekan Balogun Alliwo, Alli Okunmade II, declaring that the event was a victory for Ibadanland and a restoration of the dignity of its exemplary Traditional Chieftaincy System. The coronation ceremony, which […]
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Lekan Balogun Officially Becomes 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadan Land
Senator Mashod Olalekan Balogun, has been officially crowned as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan land. The senator, who represented Oyo Central Senatorial District between 1999 and 2003, was crowned as the 42nd Olubadan on Friday. The peak of the coronation rites was held at Mapo Hall in the heart of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. […]
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Coronation: Ibadan Major Markets To Be Shut
All markets in Ibadan will be shut tomorrow 11th of February 2022 in honour of Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II, who will be ascending the throne of his forefathers as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, tomorrow. Babaloja General of Oyo State, Alhaji Asiwaju Yekini Abass Oladapo (YK ABASS), gave the directive in a […]
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42nd Olubadan Coronation:OYRTMA Closes Link To Mapo Hall
The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) has announced the closing of some routes leading to the ancient Mapo Hall, ahead the coronation ceremony of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun Alli, Okunmade II, tomorrow. The authority, in a traffic advisory, informed the general public that traffic diversions at the routes […]
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Oba Oluwo Of Iwo Fixes Wedding Date With Kano Princess Firdauz
The wedding will hold on March 19, 2022, at the residence of Madakin Kano, Yola Quarters in Kano State. A reception strictly for the ladies follows at the palace of the Emir of Kano, HRH Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero The wedding date was announced in a statement via his official Facebook page on Tuesday, March […]
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Why Buhari should Arrest Ooni , Iyalaje Oodua Now!
Yes! I affirm this headline with the sincerity of my heart and energy within me.That nobody is above the law is a global principle that checkmates the excesses of both the mighty and the tiers etat of any nationAnd this must apply to this case in hand without preferential treatment that one is a royal […]
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World Tourism Day 2022: Oyo To Mobilize Stakeholders To Iyamapo Hill
The Oyo State government has disclosed that the 2022 World Tourism Day will be celebrated at the Iyamapo Hill at Igbeti, Olorunsogo local government. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun stated this on Tuesday at his office while hosting members of the Igbeti Mega Tourism Group, a body of indigenes of […]
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Photo Story: Makinde Pays Homage To Olubadan-Designate
Engr. Seyi Makinde,Chief Lekan Balogun, Homage, Makinde, Olubadan Designate, Pays Spread the love Governor Makinde has paid a visit Olubadan designate. It has been reported that Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has on Wednesday 23rd of February 2022, paid homage to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Lekan Balogun This is coming a […]
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Olubadan-installation May Be March11- Palace Source
There are indications that Olubadan designate, High Chief Senator Lekan Balogun, whose appointment as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, was approved by Governor Seyi Makinde on 14th February may be coronated March 11, 2022. It has been reported earlier that the coronation of the new Olubadan would likely take place before the annual Ibadan Festival […]
Read MoreHOR Member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe Mourns Olubadan
House of Representatives member, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, describing him as a brave and courageous leader. Oba Adetunji, was a successful businessman and first class Traditional Ruler, who died today after close to five years on the throne of his forefathers. Akande-Sadipe’s condolence message was […]
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I Have Received Alot Of Congratulatory Messages From Well-Wishers- Olubadan
The newly elected Olubadan Dr Lekan Balogun has expressed support for a process that will allow younger persons to be enthroned as the Olubadan. The new Olubadan Dr Balogun, who stated this in an interaction with journalist at his Ibadan residence on Tuesday, as saying that it took him 36 years to climb the ladder […]
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Makinde Approves Appointment Of 42nd Olubadan Of Ibadanland
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval follows a recommendation to that effect made by the Olubadan-in-Council and which was communicated to the governor. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde […]
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Makinde To Announce New Olubadan Of Ibadanland on Monday As The State Pays Final Respect To Oba Adetunji.
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, promised to name the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on Monday. Governor Makinde stated this while speaking at the final burial rites for the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, who died on January 2, 2022.The event was held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, […]
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Blacklash- As Oluwo Writes Osun State Government To Support His Wedding Financially
Reactions trail a letter written to the executive governor of Osun State, Alhaji Isiaka Gboyega Oyetola by the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, requesting that he support his upcoming wedding financially. According to the letter, the King is set to marry a Princess from Kano Emirate, Ado Bayero dynasty precisely and confidently solicited […]
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I’ll Curse The Day That I Met Oluwo By Wale Ojo – Lanre
I will curse that day that I fell in love with the Oluwo of Iwo, Emperor Adewale Akanbi, Telu I And I will forever regret paying him visits and taking photographs with him. I will also ever regret harkening to the prompts of Semiu Okanlawon and Gbenga James who vowed for the integrity and personality […]
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