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

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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 Continue Reading

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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JUST IN: Chief Imam, Others Perform Funeral Prayers On Oba Adeyemi

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The Chief Imam of Oyo, Sheikh Mos’ud Ajokidero and other notable Islamic clerics in Oyo and neighboring towns have performed the funeral (Janazah) prayers on the remains of the departed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi The prayers, held outside the Aganju forecourt, took place few minutes before noon. His body was thereafter taken to […]Continue Reading

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Adeseun, Ajimobi, Lanlehin, Adeleke Describe Alaafin’s Transition as Great Loss

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Former senator, representing Oyo central senatorial district, Ayo Adeseun has described the news of the passage of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as shocking. Senator Adeseun said it would be challenging for Oyo state and Oyo town in particular to have another likeness of the late monarch. “It is unfortunate that Kabiesi passed on.Baba […]Continue Reading

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Alaafin: Tears as Sympathisers Throng Palace

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Hundreds of sympathisers, mourners, traditional rulers, religious leaders and politicians have converge on the Alaafin Palace, Akesan, Oyo State on Saturday morning. This came following the passage of the Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III to his ancestors. Some of the sympathisers were seen crying, while others hailed the late monarch. Oba Adeyemi left […]Continue Reading

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Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was a patriotic, people-loving monarch – Obasanjo

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Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as a symbol of a nation’s epic struggle for self-discovery and self-actualisation. Chief Obasanjo in a condolence to the Oyo State governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde which was made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, stated that the late highly revered monarch […]Continue Reading

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UPDATED: Alaafin was Custodian of Cultural Heritage – Ondo Monarchs

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The Deji of Akure Kingdom and the Chairman of Ondo State Council of Obas , Oba Aladelusi Aladetoyinbo has received the passage of Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Lamidi Adeyemi with rude shock. The Deji said Oba Adeyemi was a bridge builder who contributed immensely to the growth of the entire Yoruba Nation as well […]Continue Reading

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Alaafin: End of an Era – Olubadan

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The death of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has been described as the end of a remarkable and glorious era by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. This was contained in a statement personally signed by the monarch and made available to the media on Saturday following the announcement of […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Pensioners Mourn Alaafin of Oyo

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Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, Oyo State council, has described the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi the third, as a painful exit of an Iconic King in Yoruba land. In a statement by its chairman, Alhaji Isiaka Abolade and executive secretary of the Union, Comrade Olusegun ABATAN , the Union […]Continue Reading

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Reactions Trail Death of Alaafin of Oyo

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Reactions have continued to trail the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who joined his ancestors on Friday. Reacting on the demise, an Oyo born and Ibadan based Legal Practitioner, Mr Kunle Abimbola described Late Oba Adeyemi as an orator, an Ambassador of Yoruba language who had contributed immensely to the development […]Continue Reading

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Every leader must be conscious of united Nigeria – Olubadan

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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday insisted on a united and indivisible Nigeria asking that any aspiring leader come 2023 must be conscious of the need to preserve the concept. Oba Balogun made the assertion while reacting to the submission made by a group of political leaders under the […]Continue Reading

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Olukoyi of Ikoyi Passes on

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The Olukoyi of Ikoyiland, in Isokan South Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Yisau Bamitale Oyetunji Otunla, Kodaolu 1 has joined his ancestors. Radio Nigeria gathered that the traditional ruler died during a brief illness. It was also gathered that his body will be committed to the mother earth on Thursday 21st of April, […]Continue Reading

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Olubadan Lauds Radio Nigeria Ibadan for Pace in Broadcasting

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Media professionals in Oyo State have been enjoined to contribute towards the development of the state through the reportage of balanced and accurate information. The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun gave the advice while receiving the management team of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, who were on a […]Continue Reading

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Pics: Radio Nigeria Ibadan Management Visits Olubadan

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