Lifestyle

Folarin’s Wife: Ajimobi Calls for Prayers for Ibadan Indigenes, Oyo State

Web News 29 January 2022 1509 0

Idris Bolaji Abiola-Ajimobi on Saturday said the death of the wife of the senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Angela Folarin calls for prayers for Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria. Idris Ajimobi has condoled with the immediate family of the late legal practitioner, Continue Reading

Culture

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

Web News 5 January 2022 866 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

Culture

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

Culture

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

Culture

Situation Report On Olubadan Of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji

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The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, this morning joins his ancestor at the age of 93.He died at the University college hospital, UCH and at 1a.m.our correspondent who is currently at his place reports that sympathisers, wives and relations of the monarch were lamenting his passage.In an interview, the personal assistant to the Monarch […]Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan, Ọba Saliu Adetunji’s Records

Web News 2 January 2022 1486 0

Popular Music Mogul and Paramount Ruler of Ibadan Land, Olubadan Ọba Saliu Adetunji joins his ancestors… Born in Ibadan , Western Nigeria in 1928, he was the first of 17 children. Popularly known as Baba Alaje . He set up one of the foremost record labels in Nigeria OMO AJE RECORDS which he founded in […]Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan’s Biography: Ọba Saliu Adetunji

Web News 2 January 2022 1448 0

Ọba Saliu Adetunji  was born in August 26, 1928,  a Nigerian monarch who sat as the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan following his coronation on March 4, 2016. He died on the 2nd of January,2022. Oba Saliu AdetunjiOlubadan of Ibadan began his Reign 4 March 2016, till he passed away.His Predecessor was Samuel Odulana Odungade I. Taiwo Akinola /Net.Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Family Members Protest DSS’s Arrest Of Igboho’s Supporters

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Some supporters of the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as “Sunday Igboho” have stormed the streets of Ibadan, demanding for the release of all those arrested by Department of State Security Service, DSS, last week. The angry protesters comprising family members of the arrested loyalists of Sunday Igboho protested to major streets in Continue Reading

Security

We are committed to ensuring a secured environment – Makinde

Web News 31 March 2021 616 0

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has restated the determination of his administration to nip crimes and criminality in the bud.  Governor Makinde gave the assurance during a security meeting at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan.  The governor said security was one of the cardinal points of his administration, stressing that security also Continue Reading

News

Ooni, Minister, Others Celebrate Olubadan On 5th Year Coronation Anniversary

Web News 4 March 2021 665 0

It was a show of love at Ilaji Hotel and Resorts Center where various tribes in Ibadan, traditional rulers across the Southwest of Nigeria as well as notable sons and daughters of Ibadanland gathered to celebrate the fifth year coronation anniversary of Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event was organized by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye […]Continue Reading

Politics

There’s need to rejig the compensation structure for civil servants – Professor Olaopa

Web News 19 November 2020 584 0

There is a need to change the structure of civil service and move to performance management in order for the nation to have an efficient private and public civil servant. This was the submission of a professor of Public Administration, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Tunji Olaopa at a symposium and lying-in-state for […]Continue Reading

Economy

Group Stages Live Performance to Correct Misconceptions About ‘Agbekoya’

Web News 13 October 2020 1061 0

The need for tax payers and tax administrator to live up to their responsibilities informed the basis of a book presentation and its live performance in Ibadan. The drama which was performed by over thirty rural men and women was organized by tigolf travels and tours. Speaking on the rationale behind the drama, the writer, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Oba Adetunji is an embodiment of greatness and honour – Makinde

Web News 26 August 2020 693 0

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, as he clocks 92 years on earth. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, states that the foremost monarch “personifies greatness and honour.” Governor Makinde said the tenure of the monarch, who […]Continue Reading

Security

Alaafin Heads Makinde’s State Community Policing Advisory Committee

Web News 24 July 2020 685 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

News

Bishop Adelakun Visits Olubadan, Holds Prayer for Oyo State

Web News 2 July 2020 895 0

Prayer has been identified as a necessary spiritual exercise to sustain peace and stem the tide of unusual occurrences in Oyo State.  The founder, Victory International Church, Rehoboth Cathedral, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun stated this during prayers for indigenes of Ibadan at the Popoyemoja palace of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji.  Bishop Adelakun lamented Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan Installs New Mogajis, Baales

Web News 25 February 2020 1142 0

Over eleven people have been installed as Mogajis and Baales of Ibadan land by the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji at the Popo Yemoja Palace, Ibadan.  The installation ceremony brought together different Ibadan indigenes including friends and families of the installed clan leaders. Speaking on behalf of the Mogajis, Professor Aderemi Raji of […]Continue Reading