Olubadan
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. […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
Olubadan’ Can Never Be In Support Of Adelabu-Senator Kola Balogun
Senator Kola Balogun has described as a pure lie the purported endorsement of Chief Adebayo Adelabu as the preferred candidate of the Olubadan-designate, Senator Lekan Balogun, for the 2023 governorship election in Oyo State. Senator Balogun, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Mr Dapo Falade, said this in reaction to what […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
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 More
Makinde Mourns Olubadan Of Ibadanland,Says He Was A Great Exemplar In Royalty
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, describing him as an exemplar in royalty. Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon, who he described as a great leader of his people and an […]
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 […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
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 […]
Read More
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, […]
Read More
Jagaban Pays Condolence Visit To Makinde Over The Demise Of Olubadan, Soun and Akala-Says Makinde Has Demonstrated Good Character In Governance.
Former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday, paid a condolence visit to the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, over the demise of two prominent traditional rulers and a former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao- Akala. While speaking at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, Tinubu said that the departed […]
Read More
We Have resolved All Disagreement – Ladoja, Affirms Lekan Balogun As Next Olubadan
The Osi High Chief Of Ibadanland,Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has said that all misunderstanding surrounding the Chieftaincy and Enthronement of the next Olubadan of Ibadanland have been resolved. The high chief said this while briefing the newsmen on the outcome of a closed door meeting with the members of Olubadan in council had with the […]
Read More
Osi Olubadan, Mourns His Former Deputy- Alao Akala
Otunba Adewolu Ladoja said he was shocked to hear the news of Alao-Akala’s death, recalling that they were together at two separate functions in Ibadan recently, the last being the funeral of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. Ladoja said his personal relationship with the deceased was cordial till his death, though they had […]
Read More
Don’t play politics with Olubadan chieftaincy, group warns Adeolu Akande
The Chairman of the National Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu Akande, has been warned not to play his attention-seeking politics with the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso I or the ongoing discussion over the emergence of a new Olubadan. A socio-political group based in Ibadan, Oyo Kajola Group (OKG), […]
Read More
Ibadan Kingmakers Endorse Lekan Balogun As Olubadan Of Ibadanland
Ibadan kingmaker said that there is no court case stopping them from appointing the new Olubadan, adding that the administration of late former governor Abiola Ajimobi did not tamper with the Ibadan chieftaincy declaration of 1957 by elevating them. THE OTUN OLUBADAN OF IBADANLAND AT MAPO PALACE ON 5TH Of JANUARY 2022 ON THE DEMISE […]
Read More
Photo Story: from the three-day fidau for Olubadan of Ibadan at his Popoyemoja palace
The Fidau was attended by Ibadan Indigenous,dignitaries and former Oyo State governor, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja; Chief Kola Daisi, Oyo State Deputy Chief of Staff, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola; members of Oyo State Executive Council, Chief Imam of Ibadanland, Sheikh Abdulganiyu Abukakri, Professor K.K. Oloso, Olubadan-in-Council, Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mogajis, among others.
Read More
Another Cultural Icon Has Gone To Rest, Senator Balogun Mourns Olubadan
Senator Kola Balogun has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso I, as a great cultural icon who will be missed by the people and lovers of Yoruba culture and tradition. The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District said this in his reaction to the passage of the traditional ruler who […]
Read More
Olubadan`s To Be Buried By 4PM
The Fidau Prayer for the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 who joined his ancestor early today would hold at the historic Mapo Hall by 4.00 pm. Oba Adetunji, 93 passed away in the early hours of this morning at the […]
Read More
BREAKING: Olubadan Oba Saliu Adetunji Joined His Ancestors
Oba Adetunji was a successful businessman and Ibadan was peaceful during his reign. The monarch just passed on to joined his ancestors at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State. He was crowned the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following his coronation on March 4, 2016. Prior to his coronation as the Olubadan of […]
Read More