Religion

Reflect on Background of Sallah Celebration, Olubadan Charges Muslims

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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has congratulated the Muslims across the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration with a charge to them to deeply reflect on the historical and religious background of the annual celebration. Oba Continue Reading

Security

Oyo CP Seeks Collaboration of Traditional Rulers for Effective Policing

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Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday expressed delight at the rate of reforms being carried out by the management of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), describing them as commendable and better way of reducing crimes in the society. This was as the monarch welcomed the new Commissioner of Police, […]Continue Reading

Security

NSCDC Assures Of Safety As Olubadan Receives Staff Of Office

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As the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun ascends the throne of his forefathers today, the 11th of March,2022, the Nigerian Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has given assurance of adequate security of lives and property towards a peaceful reign. Oyo State Commandant of the NSCDC, Mr. Michael Adaralewa, gave the assurance in […]Continue Reading

Culture

All Markets To Be Shut In Ibadan In Honor Of New Olubadan – Babaloja General

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The Babaloja general of Oyo State , Alhaji Asiwaju Yekini Abass Oladapo, Babaloja-General of Oyo State after arising from a meeting on Wednesday stated that all markets in Ibadan metropolis will be closed on Friday 11th March, 2022 in honour of the Coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Ali – Okunmade […]Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan: Lekan Balogun, Set To Receive Royal Scepter

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The new Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun wiil be installed next month,11th March,2022. This is contained in a letter signed by the Permanent Secretary, Oyo State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Secretariat,Ibadan,Mr B.A Olarenwaju and made available to our correspondent. The letter indicates that, Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Coronation Of New Olubadan May Hold Early March

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Ibadan Festival holding mid-March and Ramadan Fast commencing in April will be given serious consideration in choosing the date for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.  Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola stated this while briefing journalists after the maiden meeting of the Council held at the Alarere residence […]Continue Reading

Culture

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 governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Governor Makinde wishes the […]Continue Reading

Culture

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

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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

Politics

Ladoja’s Absence Stalls Announcement Of Balogun As Next Olubadan

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The absence of Rashidi Ladoja, Osi Olubadan today prevented the formal announcement of Lekan Balogun, Otun Olubadan, as Olubadan-elect. Theresa Oyekanmi, Iyalode of Ibadan, was also absent. Ladoja, former governor of Oyo State, is next after Balogun in the Egbe Agba (civil) line while Oyekanmi is the representative of all women in the Olubadan in […]Continue Reading