Olubadan
Ladoja crowned as ceremonial Oba by Olubadan
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has been crowned as an Oba in the line to the Olubadan throne. Ladoja received the crown on Monday, at a brief event held at the new Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan. Recall that High Chief Ladoja, had publicly announced his decision to accept the crown […]
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Foundation honours late Olubadan with medical outreach.
As the final burial ceremony of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II holds on Saturday, a Non-governmental Organization (NGO), Tukur & Tukur Foundation has set up a three-day free medical outreach to honour the departed monarch. Tukur & Tukur Foundation set up by the Aare Akinrogun of Ibadanland, […]
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Kingmakers nominate Olakulehin as 43rd Olubadan
The Olubadan-in-Council has on Friday, nominated the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Olakulehin’s nomination by the council will succeed Oba Lekan Balogun who died at University College Hospital (UCH) at the age of 81, after his nomination have been approved by the Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. […]
Read MoreOlubadan calls for truce between NAFDAC, Liquor Sellers.
Following the ban placed on the sales of sachets, pet and glass bottles liquor of less than 200ml quantity by the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), a development causing sleepless nights among the manufacturers and sellers, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday called […]
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Olubadan kicks against hurried execution of land judgment.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Monday kicked against hurried execution of court judgment on land matters, most of which put residents in untold hardship and unimaginable dislocation. This was part of the discussions held at the Olubadan Advisory Council’s meeting presided over by the monarch at his Alarere […]
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Olubadan condemns killings, kidnappings……promises support for NDLEA on fight against drug abuse.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday expressed worries over incessant killings and kidnappings across the country, asking the security agencies to up their games. Oba Balogun made this remark in a press statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by his Personal Assistant (Media) Oladele Ogunsola while reacting […]
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Olubadan commends Tinubu’s support for NIMC
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the country was yesterday commended over his resolve to bequeathe to Nigerians a country that has accurate data through maximum support for the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). This commendation was given by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II while […]
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Ibadan Explosion:Olubadan visits hospital, affected houses.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday afternoon visited the scene of Bodija, Ibadan explosion where he expressed grief over the dastardly incident and prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased. Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, who paid the visit on behalf of His […]
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Olubadan frowns at inordinate ambition among Mogaji aspirants.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Monday expressed worries over throat-cutting competition over Mogaji titles within some Ibadan families’ compounds, a development said to causing confusion in his Advisory Council. Oba Balogun made this remark at the installation of some Mogajis and Baales at the Alarere residence of the […]
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Hon. Alabi, Ibadan pride in NASS- Balogun
……as lawmaker gifts Olubadan power generating set. The lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abuja, Hon. Akin Alabi has been described as an Ibadan pride in the green chamber by the immediate past Senator of Oyo South Senatorial District, Dr. Sen. Kola Balogun. Dr. Balogun, the Baba-Kekere Olubadan spoke on behalf […]
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Olubadan praises Jalaruru family over suspension of masquerade.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Thursday commended the Jalaruru family of Opo-Yeosa in Ibadan North-West Local Government area of the state over the suspension of the family masquerade known as Jalaruru. Oba Balogun gave this commendation during the visit of the family’s Mogaji, Muftau Gbadegesin, Mogaji Jalaruru to […]
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Olubadan hosts 2Div. GOC…..urges collaboration among security agencies to tackle land grabbing menace
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday called on the 2Div., Nigerian Army to collaborate with other security agencies in the state to ensure that the peace being enjoyed in the state remains enduring and unruptured. Oba Balogun made this call while playing host to the General Officer Commanding […]
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Olubadan harps on constitutional role traditional rulers….Yoruba Obas converge on Ibadan.
Ahead of the Yoruba Obas Forum conference holding on Monday (tomorrow), the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II has called on the forum to make a strong demand for a constitutional role for the traditional rulers in the country at the conference. Oba Balogun made the call at the ancient […]
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Ladoja attends Olubadan Advisory Council Meeting…..says I’m invited.
In a dramatic turn and against the hostile posture exhibited to the Otun Olubadan and the former governor of Oyo State, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja at the last meeting of the Olubadan Advisory Council which he attended, it was he, who led the other members of the Council to the Alarere residence of the Olubadan […]
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Olubadan replaces aide on Chieftaincy Matters……signs on Baale Afijagba.
To strengthen his reign and give better performance on Chieftaincy Matters, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Monday relieved his Personal Assistant on Chieftaincy Matters, Chief Isiaka Akinpelu of his duty and in his place appointed his kinsman, Alhaji Lateef Muibi Balogun, Baale Afijagba. In a letter announcing the […]
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Olubadan tasks NECO on exam malpractices……. hold Supervisors responsible- Zonal Director.
The menace of examination malpractices came to fore on Thursday with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II tasking the National Examination Council (NECO) to look into the issue said to a stain on the body. Olubadan made this observation while playing host to the new South West Zonal Director […]
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Allow for concentration: Olubadan pleads with opposition, felicitates Tinubu
With the conclusion of the litigations arising from the February 25th, 2023 Presidential election won by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Supreme Court last Thursday, members of the opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have been urged to shun all forms of actions and utterances that could distract the administration being led […]
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Ibadan has only one Hausa community head- Olubadan.
Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II has disclosed that only the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland has the recognition of his authority as the head of the Hausa community in the entire ancient metropolis. Oba Balogun, who traced the relationship between Ibadan and Hausa community to several decades ago disclosed that […]
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81st Birthday: Senator Alli hails Olubadan’s contributions to Ibadan growth, devt.
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC- Oyo South) has lauded the contributions of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun to the growth and development of Ibadan as he clocks 81. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Ibadan. Alli, the Maye-Balogun […]
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Olubadan lauds NCS on commitment to peaceful relationship with community.
The resolve of the new management of the Oyo/Osun Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service to maintain good and peaceful relationship with the people of the two states in the Area Command was on Tuesday commended by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II, who charged the new head of […]
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