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Ogun Govt Arraigns Suspended Monarch
By Toyin Adegoke/Abimbola Bamgbose The Ogun State Government has arraigned the suspended Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Kayode Owolabi, over allegations of land grabbing and related offences. Oba Owolabi, a coronet monarch under the Egba Traditional Council in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area, is facing multiple charges, including conspiracy to sell land without authority, unlawful…
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Be Worthy Representatives, Olubadan Charges New Mogajis, Baales
By Olawale Asake The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi-Olakulehin has installed nine Mogajis and two Baale at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan, Oyo State While speaking at the ceremony, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, who spoke through Ekarun Balogun of Ibadanland and the Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sharafadeen Alli, congratulated the newly…
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Oluwo Raises Alarm over Oyo/Osun Border Clashes
By Mojisola Oladele The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has raised the alarm over rising tensions between communities along the Osun and Oyo State border. Oba Akanbi who stated this in a statement by his spokesperson, Mr. Alli Ibrahim emphasized the need for urgent action by the Oyo and Osun State governments, to prevent…
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Be a mediator, symbol of Yoruba pride – Tinubu Tells Alaafin
By Iyabo Adebisi President Bola Tinubu has tasked the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade to play a mediatory role in conflicts and various communal disputes, most importantly, as a symbol of Yoruba resilience, wisdom, and pride. He stated this while speaking at the coronation ceremony of the new Alaafin, held at the Olivet Baptist High…
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Oyo Crowns 46th Alaafin on Saturday
The coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade comes up tomorrow, 5th of April, having completed the 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday, 29th of March, 2025. According to a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Mr Bode Durojaiye, the coronation ceremony will take place at Oliveth Baptist High…
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Eid-el-Fitri: Emir Cancels Durban Ceremony in Kano
The Kano Emirate Council on Wednesday declared that it would not observe the annual Durbah ceremony during this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, coming up this weekend. This would be the first time the Sallah Durbah would be cancelled in its over 700-year history. The Emirate council said the Durban was cancelled due to the health condition of…
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Police Dismiss Social Media Reports on Herders’ Attack
The Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media about an alleged attack on a farmer by herders in Ilowa-Gbade Village in Atiba Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, there was a dispute over disagreement on grazing rights, which led…
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Makinde Presents Staff of Office to New Eleruwa
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has presented the staff and certificate of office to the new Eleruwa of Eruwa, Oba Samuel Adegbola. The governor presented the instruments of office to the new Eleruwa at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. He noted that he was glad that…
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Owa Obokun Sues for Peace And Unity in Ijesaland
By Isaac Haastrup The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, says he will work with the state government and its panel of inquiry into the immediate and remote causes of the mayhem at Esa Oke as he sues for peace in the ancient town. Oba Haastrup stated this when the Owamiran of Esa-Oke, Oba …
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OYHA Condemns Alleged Derogatory Remark against Soun
By Mosope Kehinde The Oyo State House of Assembly has condemned the derogatory remarks allegedly made by the former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Dr. Doyin Odebowale against the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, during a recent broadcast on a radio station in Ibadan. …
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Oyo Government Inaugurates Committee for Coronation of New Alaafin
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Government has inaugurated the committee for the coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Ademola Ojo while inaugurating the committee said the coronation has been scheduled to hold on…
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Aiyedatiwa Presents Staff of Office to New Monarchs
By Olufisoye Adenitan Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa,has presented the instruments of appointment and staff of office to two kings in the southern senatorial district of the state. The monarchs are Oba Hosea Fonghon who became the new Takunbe of Ipoke in Ese-Odo local government area while Oba Akinyomi John was installed as the Laragunsin…
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Ondo Begins Public Hearing on Draft of Chieftancy Declaration
By Kayode Animasaun Ondo State Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa said his administration will no longer allow stools of traditional rulers to be unnecessarily vacant. Governor Aiyedatiwa stated this at the opening ceremony of a public hearing on the draft of the Chieftaincy Declaration held in Akure the state capital. Represented by the Commissioner for Local Government…
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Makinde Presents Staff of Office to New Alaafin
By Iyabo Adebisi/Kayode Oguntona Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented Staff of Office and certificate of appointment to the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Akeem Owoade, indicating the formal ascension of the new monarch to the revered throne of Alaafin of Oyo. Governor Makinde, while presenting the instrument of office, believed that…
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Here Comes the New Alaafin of Oyo
By Olusola Agboola/Olaitan Oye-Adeitan Born almost five decades ago, the newly approved Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade hails from the royal Owoade-Agunloye family of Oyo. He is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade. His lineage traces back to Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade from Agure Compound, Oyo, embedding him deeply…
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Breaking: New Era for Oyo Kingdom as Owoade Emerges Alaafin Designate
By Taiwo Akinola After almost three years of waiting for another monarch, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has finally approved the installation of a new Alaafin of Oyo. He is Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, explained that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade was selected…
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Osun Monarch Preaches Peace among Youths
By Funmi Ojo The Olojudo of Ido-Osun, Oba Olayinka Ishola has called on youths in the ancient town to allow peace reign. The traditional ruler made the call while fielding questions from newsmen following attacks by some youths in the town. Oba Olayinka described the attacks by some youths causing civil unrest in Ido osun…
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Osun Gov. Approves Appointments of New Owa Obokun, Asaoni
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved with immediate effect, the appointments of Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland and Prince Johnson Adekanmi Abikoye as the new Asaoni of Ora Igbomina. A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, indicates that…
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Former Osun Deputy Governor Emerges New Owa Obokun
By Mojisola Oladele Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup from Bilaro Oluodo ruling house has emerged as the Owa Obokun Ajimoko III and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland. His emergence was announced after an election by the kingmakers within the premises of Ilesa West Local Government Secretariat, in Ilesa. Announcing the result,…
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Court Orders Hold On Nomination of New Owa
By Mojisola Oladele An Osun State High Court in Ilesa has ordered Governor Ademola Adeleke, and Ilesa kingmakers not to nominate a new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The court’s decision followed a suit filed by Prince Debo Adeyemi and 10 others on behalf of members of the Ofokutu Royal Family of Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House.…
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Egba Traditional Council Suspends Olu of Obafemi
By Olusegun Folarin The Egba Traditional Council has suspended the Olu of Obafemi, Oba Taofeek Owolabi, for six months over allegations of land grabbing brought against him by a community association in Ogun State. In a letter dated December 13, 2024, signed by the Alake of Egbaland and President of the Egba Traditional Council, Oba…
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Makinde Approves Coronation of New Olubadan
By Mosope Kehinde The governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the coronation and presentation of staff-of-office to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin. The ceremony is scheduled to be held on Friday, July 12, 2024. This is contained in a statement by the commissioner for information Prince dotun oyelade. The…
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Makinde Approves of Oba Olakuleyin as 43rd Olubadan
By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of lbadanland. The governor gave the approval in a memo signed on June 14, 2024, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 19 (Cap 28) Law of Oyo State 2000…
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Abiodun Targets Making Ojude Oba Festival Global
By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed the readiness of his administration to make the Ojude Oba festival a global event. The governor, who made the remark the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival held at Awujale Pavilion in Ijebu-Ode, noted that the festival had grown from a mere gathering of Ijebu people…
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Oba Olakuleyin: Makinde Accepts Olubadan in-Council’s Recommendation
By Iyabo Adebisi/Fasilat Bello Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state says he has accepted the recommendation by the Olubadan in-council which nominated Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin as the next Olubadan of Ibadan. He stated this while speaking at the final farewell ceremony for the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Late Oba Mahood Lekan Balogun…
