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Late Alaafin Gifts Wives Houses

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Some of the Queens of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, have taken to social media to show off the new house gifts they just received from the late ruler as part of their inheritance, following his demise in April 2022.. One of them, Queen Moji while showing off her own house gift Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ooni Pays Tribute to Late Alaafin

Web News 24 April 2022 267 0

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has described the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a major loss to the entire Oduduwa race worldwide. In a statement by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, Ooni Ogunwusi stated that the late Alaafin was […]Continue Reading

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Fayemi Pays Tributes to Late Alaafin, Oba Adeyemi

Web News 24 April 2022 207 0

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has extolled the virtues of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, who passed on Friday, aged 83 years. Dr Fayemi said the departure of the revered monarch has created a big vacuum in the traditional institution in Oyo State in particular and Yoruba land in […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Oba Lamidi Adeyemi’s Demise Leaves Huge Vacuum in Yorubaland – Gov. Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says the death of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi will create a huge vacuum in the entire Yorubaland. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described the late monarch as a quintessential traditional ruler and custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition. The Governor […]Continue Reading

Culture

Oyetola, Buhari Mourn Oba Lamidi Adeyemi

Web News 23 April 2022 245 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

Security

Oyo Governor Reads Riot Act to Land-Grabbers

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has warned that his administration would not tolerate activities of land-grabbers and illegal miners intending to stir up unfavourable security situations in the state.  The governor gave the warning during a consultative meeting with critical stakeholders on security held at the State Secretariat in Ibadan. He emphasized that Continue Reading

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Let’s ensure the preservation of Yoruba Culture – Prof. Osinbajo

Web News 23 November 2021 216 0

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called for the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage. Professor Osinbajo said this at the launch of Yoruba World Centre in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.  Our correspondent reports that the event which was held at the University of Ibadan was attended by eminent sons and daughters of Yorubaland. At Continue Reading

Culture

Osinbajo, Alaafin at Launch of UI’s Yoruba World Centre

Web News 23 November 2021 606 0

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi are among the dignitaries at the launch of Yoruba World Centre ongoing at the University of Ibadan.  Radio Nigeria Correspondent who is at the venue of the ceremony also reports that the Deputy Governors of Oyo, Ondo and Ogun States, as well […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo INEC May Decentralize CVR Before 2023

Web News 22 November 2021 352 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it may consider decentralization of the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration, CVR, into wards and polling units before the 2023 general election. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke who gave the indication at the stakeholders meeting Oyo/Ogbomoso Zone at Atiba Hall, Oyo Town Continue Reading

Security

Alaafin, Chiefs, Archbishop Ladigbolu, Visit Abolongo Custodial Centre

Web News 24 October 2021 550 0

As a result of the prison break that occurred on Friday night, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has paid an unscheduled visit to the prison. The monarch in the company of his chiefs and some community leaders arrived at the prison at exactly 10 minutes to 10:00. The monarch after inspecting the damaged area urged the government […]Continue Reading

Culture

I will support any agenda towards the unity of Yorubas – Makinde

Web News 14 December 2020 437 0

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government will support any agenda geared towards promoting unity and regional integration among the Yorubas across the world to enrich culture and expand the economy.  He gave the assurance when he received a delegation of Yoruba paramount ruler from Benin republic, and the Onimeko of Imekoland, led by […]Continue Reading

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Ọba alayé fọnrere ìdàgbàsókè nípasẹ̀ ìsọ̀kan

Web News 2 October 2019 382 0

Aláafin tìlú Ọyọ, Ọba Lamidi Adeyẹmi ti bèèrè fún ìfẹsẹ̀múlẹ̀ àláfìa àti ìsọ̀kan láarin àwọn olósèlú tófinàwọn Ọba alayé kérongbà ìdàgbàsókè tónítumọ̀ lè ba wà sí ìmúsẹ nílẹ̀ Nàijírìa. Níbi ìfilọ́lẹ̀ àwọn asojú àtàwọn ọmọ ẹgbẹ́ tuntun tófimọ́ ìfilọ́lẹ̀ àwọn isẹ́ àkànse tuntun tẹ́gbẹ́ ọmọbíbí ìlú ìbàdàn CCII, tówáyé nílẹ̀ ìbàdàn ládugbò Òkè-Arẹmọ. Nígbà tó […]Continue Reading