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Ooni, Wife Welcome Twins

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and one of his queens, Olori Tobi, have welcomed twins. The Ooni shared the news on his verified Instagram account, revealing that Olori Tobi gave birth to a prince and princess on Saturday. He said, “To God be the glory, great things he has done. Hearty Continue Reading
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Olubadan for Burial Friday

By Fasilat Lawal The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II, will be interred according to Islamic rites today at 4 p.m. at his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. This is contained in a statement by the late Olubadan’s younger brother, Senator Kola Balogun.  Senator Kola Balogun said the […]Continue Reading
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Olubadan Joins Ancestors

By Iyabo Adebisi, Olaolu Fawole Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the passage unto glory of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli. The governor made this announcement in a statement on Thursday night, stating that Olubadan Balogun, joined his ancestors late Thursday evening at the University […]Continue Reading
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Ola is peaceful – Ruling House

By Mathew Famakinde The Olola ruling house in Ejigbo local government of Osun state has described as unfounded, a purported report being circulated in some quarters of the community that the reign of the new Olola of Ola, Oba Johnson Ajiboye has brought unrest and disunity in the town. Speaking at a news conference in […]Continue Reading
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Gov. Makinde Suspends Traditional Ruler

By Mosope Kehinde The Oyo State Government has suspended Oba Gbolagade Muritala Babalola (Gbadewolu I) as the Onido of Ido in Ido Local Government Area of the state. The government, in a letter signed by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola, indicated that Governor ‘Seyi Makinde approved the suspension […]Continue Reading
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Six New Traditional Rulers Appointed in Osun

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Government at the meeting of the Executive Council has approved the appointment of six new traditional rulers in the state. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Chief Kolapo Alimi says all the appointments are with immediate effect.  While congratulating and wishing the newly […]Continue Reading
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Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Soun

By Mathew Famakinde/Idowu Ogunbunmi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented staff of office to Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye as 21st Soun of Ogbomoso. Speaking at the official presentation of the staff office to Oba Ghandi, Governor Makinde described the new Soun as a visional leader, an entrepreneur and a motivational speaker.  He said that Ogbomoso Continue Reading
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Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Aseyin

By Iyabo Adebisi Against the backdrop of his administration’s determination to expand the economy of Oyo State through solid mineral development, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on traditional rulers in Oke-Ogun to collaborate with the government in its effort to protect the mining communities. The governor stated this during the coronation Continue Reading