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Egungun Festival: I will not tolerate any act of hooliganism- Olubadan

Web News 27 June 2022 115 0

As the annual Ibadan Egungun festival kicks off on Monday, June 2022, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has warned against any form of thuggery and related vices. The Olubadan noted that the festival, which ordinarily should be means of entertainment and Continue Reading

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Monarch Sues for Peace Among Politicians

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Eschew bitterness but work in one accord to consolidate on the development being recorded in the land through unity. This was the advice of Owa Obokun , Oba Adekunle Aromolaran to politicians of Ijesa extraction. He gave the advice during a peace meeting with leaders of APC and PDP in his palace. The paramount ruler […]Continue Reading

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Masquerade Festival: Security Personnel on Standby in Oyo

Web News 24 June 2022 97 0

In a bid to ensure a hitch-free and peaceful Egungun Festival, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Adebowale Williams, has organized a sensitization meeting at Police Headquarters Eleyele, Ibadan. The meeting had in attendance stakeholders including traditionalists, leaders of the various Masquerade Bearing Households and other non-state actors in line with its strategic and Continue Reading

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Owa Ale Suspends Festival in Honour of Owo Attack Victims

Web News 18 June 2022 183 0

The Owa Ale of Ikare Akoko, Oba Adeleke Adegbite-Adedoyin, has suspended the celebration of this year’s popular annual New Yam Festival of the ancient town in honour of the victims of the Owo massacre. The monarch gave this indication when he visited the Owo kingdom to sympathize with the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Worshippers to Invoke Curses on Owo Massacre Perpetrators

Web News 16 June 2022 70 0

Worshippers of Ogun in Owo council area of Ondo State, will on Thursday conduct open rituals to curse the terrorists who attacked and killed worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo. No fewer than 50 worshippers were gruesomely murdered by the terrorists who attacked the church on June 5, this year. The traditional ruler of […]Continue Reading

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Political Violence: Ekiti Obas Invoke the Gods Against Perpetrators

Web News 13 June 2022 599 0

Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has invoked the gods of the land and rained curses on any person or group that engages in activities that can disrupt the peace of the state. The action of the royal fathers follow a political crisis in Itaji and Ado-Ekiti which led to the death of some persons while several others sustained […]Continue Reading

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Osun Inaugurates Cultural & Tourism Clubs in Schools

Web News 9 June 2022 140 0

Osun state government has inaugurated cultural and tourism clubs in public and private schools. Speaking at the event held at Government Technical College, Osogbo, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola said the essence of reviving culture in schools was to engage youths in profitable activities. Represented by the Secretary to the State government, Prince Wole  Oyebamiji, the Continue Reading

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Iya Olumo is an icon – Ogun Govt.

Web News 4 June 2022 125 0

Ogun Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Toyin Taiwo says the death of the Olumo rock custodian, Mrs Sinatu Aduke Sanni, known as Iya Olumo would attract more tourists to visit the site. Dr. Taiwo disclosed this when he visited the family house of the late Sanni to deliver the government condolence letter to the […]Continue Reading

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New Alaafin will be chosen in line with traditional process – Gov Makinde

Web News 4 June 2022 104 0

Oyo State Governor,Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that the processes that would lead to the emergency of the next Alaafin of Oyo will be strictly based on the Alaafin of Oyo Chieftaincy Declaration.The governor, who stated this while speaking at the  state  burial ceremony organised for the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi […]Continue Reading

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Ekiti Govt. Reads Riot Act to Traditional Chiefs

Web News 28 May 2022 95 0

The Ekiti State Government has read a riot act to traditional and honorary chiefs who are fond of holding their Obas in contempt and using powers not given to them. The Deputy Governor, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi, said the riot act became necessary to curb unauthorized use of crowns and beaded walking sticks by palace chiefs […]Continue Reading

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Ondo Monarch Joins Ancestors

Web News 24 May 2022 651 0

A frontline monarch in Akoko southwest local government, the Olisupare of Supare Akoko, Oba Kasali Adejoro Adedeji has joined his ancestors. Oba Adedeji who ascended the throne of his forefathers in 1994, died at the age of 77 years. While confirming the demise of the Akoko monarch, one of his relations, Mr Sanusi Adelana described […]Continue Reading

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World Culture Day: Oyo Govt restates Commitment to Cultural Development

Web News 21 May 2022 157 0

Oyo State Government on Saturday restated its commitment to engendering cultural values for social stability and development in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun said this today, in a statement commemorating the 2022 World Culture Day.Dr. Olatunbosun also charged residents to utilise cultural diversity for the Continue Reading

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Olubadan Harps on Nigeria’s Unity…Hosts Shehu of Borno

Web News 20 May 2022 122 0

The unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable, hence agitators of the break-up of the country are urged to drop such agenda and proffer solutions to whatever they might have identified as problems necessitating their agitations. This was the remark of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade ll on Friday while playing host to […]Continue Reading

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Alarere Road: Olubadan-in-Council Set Machinery in Motion for Rehabilitation

Web News 16 May 2022 177 0

Worried by the deplorable condition of all the roads leading to the Alarere residence of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade ll, the Olubadan Advisory Council at its Monday meeting began the process of rehabilitation of the roads with the donation of Two Million Naira (N2m) by the Ekerin Balogun of […]Continue Reading

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Conferment of Jagunmolu of Sakiland” on me, symbol of unity – Buratai

Web News 7 May 2022 256 0

The Former Chief of Army Staff, COAS, retired Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai has called on Nigerians to continue to live in unity for mutual coexistence and development of Nigeria. Retired General Buratai, who is the Nigeria Ambassador to Benin Republic stated this in Saki area of Oyo State while being conferred with Honourary title of […]Continue Reading

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Clerics, Monarchs, Others Hail Alaafin @8th Day Fidau

Web News 30 April 2022 222 0

The 8th Day Inter-religious prayers for the departed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III could be likened to a day of tributes as religious and traditional leaders eulogised the impactful life of the monarch. Leading Fidau prayers for the monarch, the Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mashood Ajokidero pointed out that Oba Adeyemi […]Continue Reading

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Ajimobi, Akande-Sadipe, Eulogise Alaafin

Web News 23 April 2022 192 0

The life and times of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III has been described as a glorious era in the history of the ancient town of Oyo, Oyo State and Nigeria. This was the verdict of Dr Florence Ajimobi on Saturday in a statement issued on her behalf by Bolaji Tunji, former Special […]Continue Reading

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Alaafin: Oyo Government Pays Condolence Visit to Family

Web News 23 April 2022 328 0

Oyo State government has paid a condolence visit to the palace of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi to commiserate with the family and people of Oyo town over the demise of the late monarch who passed on in the early hours of Saturday.  Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, […]Continue Reading

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Conference of Oke-Ogun Obas and Chiefs Mourn Alaafin

Web News 23 April 2022 196 0

The Conference of Oke-Ogun Obas and Chiefs have commiserated with the immediate family of late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi and the rest of the Oyo Kingdom over the death of the revered monarch. In a statement signed by the Chairman of the Conference, Oloogunebi Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr Abdulganiy Salawudeen Adekunle on Saturday and made […]Continue Reading

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Alaafin was significant for human development -Buhari

Web News 23 April 2022 182 0

President Muhammadu Buhari, has joined Nigerians to mourn the demise of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. In a statement issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Saturday, President Buhari said Alaafin was significant for human development, adding that he encouraged learning as a culture and formal […]Continue Reading

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Oba Adeyemi was a fearless monarch – Owa Obokun, Alara

Web News 23 April 2022 270 0

The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle-Aromolaran has a described the demise Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as a devastating shock. Oba Adekunle-Aromolaran said the late Oba Adeyemi was one of the surviving direct sons of Oduduwa who was fearless and had no time for loose talk. The paramount ruler of Ijesaland noted […]Continue Reading

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Alaafin: Black weekend for Yoruba race -Ajadi

Web News 23 April 2022 232 0

A chieftain of Accord party in Oyo state, Alhaji Saheed Adegboyega Ajadi has commiserated with the people of Oyo town and Nigerians in general on the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adéyemí III. In a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, Ajadi described the loss of Oba Adéyemí as the […]Continue Reading

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Oyetola, Buhari Mourn Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

Web News 23 April 2022 205 0

Osun State governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as shocking, saying it signifies the end of an era. Governor Oyetola also commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, and the entire Yoruba race over the demise of the late monarch. […]Continue Reading

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Alaafin: We have lost a royal Institution – Makinde

Web News 23 April 2022 287 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has 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 royal […]Continue Reading

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Tears as Body of Alaafin Lamidi Adeyemi Arrives Ogun Court

Web News 23 April 2022 242 0

At exactly 12 noon, the body of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi’s was brought out to the Ogun court, one of the many Special courts in the palace. Islamic clerics, led by the chief Imam of Oyo, Alhaji Abdul Ganiy Adebayo Ajokidero performed the final prayers watched by a mammoth crowd. The chief Imam also prayed […]Continue Reading