Culture

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, Continue Reading

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Security

We will Recapture Abolongo Fleeing Inmates ‘Dead’ or ‘Alive’ – FG

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The federal government has expressed determination to recapture all escapees from the Medium Security Custodial centre, Abolongo dead or alive. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola stated this during an inspection visit to the Custodial Centre that was recently attacked. Our correspondent who was there reports that the Oyo State governor Engineer Seyi Makinde Continue Reading

Yoruba

Gómìnà Oyetọla Bèèrè Fún Ìfọwọ́sowọ́pọ̀ Gbogbo Ènìyàn

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Àwọn méjìdínlọ́gbọ̀n ni wọ́n ti fàmì ẹ̀yẹ dá lọ́lá láti sàmì ayẹyẹ ọgbọ̀n ọdún ìdásílẹ̀ ìpínlẹ̀ Ọsun. Diẹ lára àwọn tí wọ́n fàmì ẹ̀yẹ dá lọ́lá náà lati rí alábojútó àgbà ìjọ ìràpadà Kristi, Àlúfà Enoch Adeboye, olórí àwọn ọmọ ológun tẹ́lẹ̀, Ọ̀gágun fèyìntì Alani Akinrinade, Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ Ọsun nígbàkanrí, Olóyè Bisi Akande àti àwọn […]Continue Reading

Security

S/West Governors, Traditional Rulers, Security Chiefs Meet In Ibadan

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South-West governors and some first class traditional rulers in the Southwest zone of the country are currently holding a security meeting at the Executive Chamber of the Agodi Government Secretariat, Ibadan. The meeting which commenced at about 3 pm has in attendance the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Governors Rotimi […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo LG Polls: Alaafin of Oyo Calls for Credible Exercise

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Residents of Oyo State have been urged to elect leaders that would serve and protect their interest in the forth coming Local Government council elections. His Imperial Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi (111), made the call, while receiving members of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, who were on a courtesy call […]Continue Reading

Culture

Monarchs Express Commitment To Development of Oke Ogun

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Traditional rulers in Oke Ogun are of Oyo State have been commended for their determination in the pursuance of developmental projects in the area specifically towards the approval of Federal University of Agriculture by the federal government. Gegun of Ayetoro Oke, Oba Najeemdeen Afolabi gave the commendation while speaking with newsmen. Oba Afolabi noted that traditional Continue Reading

Security

Alaafin Heads Makinde’s State Community Policing Advisory Committee

Web News 24 July 2020 682 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the State Community Policing Advisory Committee (SCPAC) as the highest advisory committee in ensuring a safe and secured state. The advisory committee comprising 22 members and chaired by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was inaugurated at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan.  Speaking at the event, […]Continue Reading

Tourism

Twins Festival: Great tourism potential in Igboora- Olu of Igboora

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Igbo-ora one of the towns that make up Ibarapa land in Oyo state has played host to people from all walks of life for this year’s edition of World Twins festival .  Despite the downpour, Methodist Grammar School playground, venue of the festival was a sight to behold with over six hundred sets of twins in attendance.  In his […]Continue Reading