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Breaking; Senator Lekan Balogun Becomes 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Senator Lekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval follows a recommendation made by the Olubadan-in-Council and which was communicated to the governor. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Continue Reading

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I’ll announce the new Olubadan officially on Monday – Gov. Makinde

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Oyo State government is set to officially announce the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on Monday. Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at the farewell party in honour of the late 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Ajeogunguniso the First which was held at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, on Saturday. The […]Continue Reading

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Oba Saliu Adetunji’s Burial Party in Progress

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The final burial party of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, HRM, Oba Saliu Adetunji is ongoing. Various high profile dignitaries within and outside Ibadan were present while representatives of families, various socio-economic, cultural and political groups in Ibadan also registered their presence through their attires and branded caps. Among the dignitaries were the former Continue Reading

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Royal Fathers Laud Osun Gov. for Ensuring Peace

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Royal fathers in Ikirun, Boripe and Odo-Otin federal constituency of Osun state have commended efforts of the state government at ensuring peace in the state. The chairman of Traditional council in Odo-otin who doubles as olokuku of Okuku, Oba Samuel Abioye stated this in his palace as Governor oyetola’s consultation tour on his second term […]Continue Reading

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Ex Oyo Deputy Governor Charges Olubadan Designate on Sanity to Ibadan Traditional System

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A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Azeem Gbolarumi has charged the Olubadan Designate,  High Chief Lekan Balogun to take sanitization of Ibadan traditional system as a top priority of his administration.  He made the call when he paid homage to the Alarere residence of the Olubadan-in-waiting.  Barrister Gbolarumi said it has been the Continue Reading

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I am not dead, Oba Raji Adeyanju lays claim on Oko stool

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A traditional ruler, Oba Raji Adeyanju has said that he is alive and still remains on the stool of Oloko of Oko Ile, in Orire local government area of Oyo state. Oba Adeyanju stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Oko Ile. Oba Adeyanju said he was installed by the state government maintaining that […]Continue Reading

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Aare Musulumi Pays Homage to Olubadan Designate

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The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola has paid  homage to the Olubadan Designate, High Chief Lekan  Balogun at his Alarere residence in Ibadan.  Alhaji Akinola who lauded the good character of the Olubadan- in -waiting was optimistic that with his wealth of experience, Ibadan would witness progressive development during his […]Continue Reading

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At last, Kingmakers Settle Rift, Nominate Lekan Balogun As Next Olubadan

Web News 3 February 2022 868 0

The Olubadan-in- council has finally nominated the Otun Olubadan of Ibadaland, High Chief Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. It was gathered that the decision was arrived at during a meeting held today at the residence of Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Olakuleyin. The meeting was moderated by the state government’s representative […]Continue Reading

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Deposed Deji of Akure Joins His Ancestors

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The deposed Deji of Akure, Oba Oluwadare Adepoju is dead. A statement by Prince Dapo Adepoju, spokesman for the Adesina Royal Family of the Osupa Ruling House, said the late monarch passed on in the early hours of Thursday after a brief illness. The statement said: “Oba Oluwadare Adepoju has passed on to the eternal […]Continue Reading

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70 Years After, Aliwo Agog in Preparation for Olubadan Throne Again

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Traditionally, wishing for a king to join his ancestors so as to give an heir-apparent the opportunity is a taboo and an aberration in Yorubaland. In fact, in Ibadan where the succession plan to the Olubadan stool is not controversial, tradition says any potential occupier of the exalted seat that wishes the passage of the […]Continue Reading

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CCII Cautions against Divisive Information on Olubadan Succession Issue

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Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII, has urged fifth columnists in the ancient city to desist from promoting information capable of fuelling crises in the Olubadan succession process. The President General, CCII, Prince Oluyemisi Adeaga gave the warning during a press briefing on the 2022 Ibadan Cultural Festival and the official launch of the association’s Continue Reading

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Olubadan Stool: High Chiefs Agree to Withdraw Court Case

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The delay in assenting the nomination of Otun Olubadan, Senator Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland by the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde may soon be over with the unanimous decision of the High Chiefs to withdraw the case in court. This was the outcome of the meeting of the members of Olubadan-in-Council […]Continue Reading

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Controversy over Olubadan stool resolved – Ladoja

Web News 15 January 2022 760 0

The Osi Olubdan of Ibadan land, High Chief Rasidi Ladoja says the controversies surrounding the chieftaincy and enthronement of the next Olubadan of Ibadan have been resolved. He gave the assurance this while speaking with newsmen on the outcome of a closed-door meeting between the members of Olubadan-in-council and the governor of the state, Engineer […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Speaker Solicits Cordial Relationship amongst Ibarapa Obas

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The speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin has paid a condolence visit to Igangan land on the death of the Asigangan. His first port of call was the personal residence of the late Asigangan of Igangaland, Oba Lasisi Olawuyi Adeoye at AUD Quarters, Igangan where he was received by the wife of […]Continue Reading

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Traditional institution must be reverted to its original concept – Makinde

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As controversy continues to trail the next  Olubadan,Governor Seyi Makinde has laid the insinuations to rest declaring that Ibadan traditional institution must be reverted to its original concept. He stated this at the Popoyemoja,Ibadan residence of the late Olubadan of Ibadan,Ona Solid Adetunji when he led government delegation to commiserate with the family of the Continue Reading

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Let’s work together to achieve success – FRCN ZD tasks staffers

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It was a welcome home situation as members of staff Ogo-Ilu FM received the Zonal Director, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal station, Mrs Bolatito Joseph amidst pomp and pageantry . The Zonal Director since assumption office has been on facility inspection tour to all stations under Ibadan zone. The reception at Ogo-Ilu was exemplary as local drummers […]Continue Reading

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Pics: FRCN Ibadan ZD’s visit to Soun’s, Oloko’s Palace

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Elevation of high chiefs devoids rites of Olubadan’s installation – Oluwo Afobaje

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The elevation of Ibadan High Chiefs to Royal Majesties by the past administration in Oyo State is an honorary one devoid of all traditional rites that accompany the installation of an Ibadan Oba. Oluwo Afobaje Ile Ibadan’, Chief Wahab Popoola stated this while participating on a radio programme monitored in Ibadan. He said the elevation of […]Continue Reading

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Ogbomoso Council of Obas Pays Late Olubadan’s Family Condolence Visit

Web News 5 January 2022 865 0

The Council of Obas in Ogbomoso land has commiserated with Ibadanland on the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji. This followed a courtesy visit to the Olubadan’s palace at Popo Yemoja by the Ogbomoso traditional rulers. Speaking on behalf of the council, the Abese of Ogbomoso Land, Chief Kasali Oladipo said the ascension […]Continue Reading

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Indication Emerges Over the Next Occupant of the Olubadan Stool

Web News 5 January 2022 791 0

All documents regarding the next occupant of the Olubadan of Ibadan land stool are ready and will be tendered for approval by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.  The Osi Balogun of Ibadan land, Chief Tajudeen Ajibola who stated this while speaking on behalf of the Olubadan-in Council during the press conference held at the Mapo Hall […]Continue Reading

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Third-day Fidau prayer Held for late Olubadan

Web News 4 January 2022 1338 0

A -three-day Fidau prayer has been held for the repose of the soul of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji. The prayers which were offered in both Christianity and Islamic ways at the deceased’s residence at Popoyemoja, Ibadan was attended by friends, families, politicians and members of the Ibadan traditional council. The […]Continue Reading

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Oba Adetunji would be sorely missed – Governor Abiodun

Web News 4 January 2022 877 0

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolence to his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde and the entire people of Ibadan over the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described Olubadan’s death as a great loss not only […]Continue Reading

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Ajimobi’s Son, Idris, Mourns Passage of Oba Saliu Adetunji

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Son of former Governor of Oyo State, Idirs Abiola-Ajimobi has expressed condolence over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso the first. The Olubadan joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday at the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan. In his Condolence message, Idris Abiola-Ajimobi described the passage […]Continue Reading

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Age-Long Olubadan Succession Plan Remains Sacrosanct – Olubadan-in-Council

Web News 3 January 2022 908 0

Following the demise of the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, members of the Olubadan-in-Council have condoled with the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, people of Ibadanland and family members of the late monarch. Rising from a two-hour closed-door meeting held at the Alarere residence of Otun Olubadan […]Continue Reading

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Remains Of Late Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Laid to Rest in Ibadan

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The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadan has been laid to rest at his Popoyemoja residence, Ibadan according to Islamic rites.  Prior to this, there was lying-in-state for late Oba Adetunji after Janazah prayer was offered for the soul of the monarch led by the Chief Imam of Ibadan, Alhaji Abdul Ganiy Agbotomokekere at […]Continue Reading