Culture

Makinde Approves Coronation of New Olubadan

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By Mosope Kehinde The governor of Oyo State Engr. Seyi Makinde has approved the coronation and presentation of staff-of-office to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba  Owolabi Olakunlehin.  The ceremony is scheduled to be held on Friday, July 12, 2024. This is contained in a statement by the Continue Reading

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Clerics Visit Nominated Olubadan, Pray for Peaceful Reign

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Following the Olubadan-Designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin’s worship last Sunday at the Cathedral of St Peters Aremo, Ibadan, Oyo State, Clergymen from the Anglican Church have visited him at his Alalubosa residence to pay homage to the Nominated-Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Clerics were led by the Bishop of Ibadan Diocese, Anglican Communion, The Most Reverend Joseph […]Continue Reading

Culture

Comments on Olakulehin’s health, mere personal opinions which should be disregarded – Ladoja

Web News 11 April 2024 373 0

The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has faulted the position of some Ibadan High Chiefs over the health status of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. Ladoja while addressing newsmen after Eid-el-Fitri prayer at his residence on Wednesday in Ibadan, said that the comments were mere expressions of personal opinions since the chiefs […]Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan-Designate Returns to Alalubosa Residence

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By Olawale Asake To allay the fear of absence from Public appearance in recent times, the Olubadan-designate, who is the current Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has returned to his Alalubosa residence, Ibadan, Oyo State  Speaking with newsmen after their visitation to the Olubadan-designate, the Osi Balogun-Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Adebimpe who led Continue Reading

Religion

8th Day Fidau Held for Oba Lekan Balogun

Web News 22 March 2024 164 0

8th Day Fidau has been held for the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun who joined his Ancestors last week at 81. The event which took place at the popular Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Oyo State was witnessed by Muslims, Christians and traditionalists who prayed for the reposed soul of the late monarch, charging the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Makinde Hails Late Olubadan for Stability of Chieftaincy System

Web News 22 March 2024 177 0

Some markets closes for 8th-day fidau By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has hailed the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba  Lekan Balogun for bringing peace and stability to the Olubadan Chieftaincy System within the short period of his reign. Governor Makinde stated this when he paid a condolence visit to the family […]Continue Reading

Culture

OYHA Makes Case for Oba Balogun’s Immortalisation

Web News 22 March 2024 301 0

By Mosope Kehinde Oyo State House of Assembly has stressed the need for the Executive arm to immortalize the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun The House during a special Yoruba plenary presided over by the speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said Oba Balogun was a respected politician, scholar and custodian of culture who had […]Continue Reading

Culture

Dignitaries Pay Last Respects at Olubadan’s Lying-in-State

Web News 15 March 2024 1267 0

By Mosope Kehinde A lying-in state has been held in honour of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun at the ancient Mapo hall, Oja’ba Ibadan. Our correspondent reports that the programme which was to allow dignitaries to pay last respects to the late monarch had in attendance Ibadan chiefs, religious and market leaders […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Olubadan Served Humanity Exceptionally, Says Tinubu

Web News 15 March 2024 374 0

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngalale, on Friday, said Olubadan was an exceptional king in the service of humanity. The statement read in part, “President Bola Tinubu […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Oba Balogun’s reign was tranquil – Gov Adeleke

Web News 15 March 2024 374 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Moshood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunade II, as devastating, saying the late monarch will be missed for the peace and tranquillity that his reign witnessed in Ibadan. Governor Adeleke commiserated with his Oyo state counterpart, […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

OBJ, Oyo CP Commiserate with Olubadan Dynasty

Web News 15 March 2024 312 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke/Rasheeda Makinde Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has commiserated with the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the people of the State over the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun. Chief Obasanjo in a statement in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital said that the death of the Royal Father was received with […]Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan for Burial Friday

Web News 15 March 2024 330 0

By Fasilat Lawal The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade II, will be interred according to Islamic rites today at 4 p.m. at his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. This is contained in a statement by the late Olubadan’s younger brother, Senator Kola Balogun.  Senator Kola Balogun said the […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Senator Alli Mourns as Olubadan Joins Ancestors

Web News 15 March 2024 211 0

By Oluwakayode Banjo Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC- Oyo South) has expressed profound shock and sorrow over the untimely demise of the revered Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun.  The lawmaker in a statement he signed, described the passing of Oba Olalekan Balogun as a monumental loss not only for the people of Ibadan but for […]Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan Reinstates Suspended Mogaji

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By Dayo Adu The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has reinstated the suspended Mogaji of Akinsola, Chief Olawale Oladoja over land dispute in Akinsola village, Akinyele Local Government of Oyo State after a two week ban. Chief Oladoja was pardoned by the monarch after a brief meeting held at Olubadan palace between the suspended […]Continue Reading

Culture

Sen. Alli Congratulates Olubadan on First Coronation Anniversary 

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By Oluwakayode Banjo Sen. Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun on the occasion of his first anniversary on the throne of his forefathers. The lawmaker in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Mr Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Friday, described the royal father as a […]Continue Reading

Religion

Reflect on Background of Sallah Celebration, Olubadan Charges Muslims

Web News 8 July 2022 453 0

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 Balogun, in a statement signed on his behalf by his Media […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Ganduje Bags Aare Fiwajoye Title in Ibadan

Web News 19 June 2022 930 0

It was a mix of glamour and grandeur as political associates including members of the national assembly, Kano state council of Emirs led by its chairman, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero, Igbo and Yoruba communities in Kano and top government functionaries converged on the ancient Mapo Hall, Ibadan, to celebrate the conferment of […]Continue Reading

Education

Insecurity eroding NYSC objective-Olubadan.

Web News 13 May 2022 409 0

The age-long and laudable objective of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) was said to be under serious threat as a result of the seemingly intractable problem of insecurity pervading the land. This view was expressed on Friday by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba  Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade ll while hosting the management team of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Dethronement of Baale not my Agenda- Olubadan

Web News 18 April 2022 1102 0

The purported dethronement of Onido of Ido, Chief Muritala Babalola by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has been described as a wicked rumour that has no iota of truth. This was disclosed by the Ibadan paramount ruler in his Alarere residence on Monday while reacting to the rumour of […]Continue Reading

Politics

Olubadan Harps on Unity among Yoruba Race

Web News 16 April 2022 538 0

Irrespective of whatever might have been the founding philosophy of the various Yoruba groups working for Yoruba interests, they have been called upon to forge a common front through which the common, collective and desired goal of the Yoruba race could be achieved. This call was made by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan […]Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan Lauds Radio Nigeria Ibadan for Pace in Broadcasting

Web News 12 April 2022 600 0

Media professionals in Oyo State have been enjoined to contribute towards the development of the state through the reportage of balanced and accurate information. The 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun gave the advice while receiving the management team of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, who were on a […]Continue Reading

Culture

Pics: Radio Nigeria Ibadan Management Visits Olubadan

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Labour Veterans Rejoice with Olubadan

Web News 5 April 2022 450 0

A newly formed body of former labour leaders under the auspices of Oyo State Labour Veterans Association on Tuesday charged the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II to maintain his activism of old that made him a friend of the downtrodden on the new throne. The association made this charge through […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Olúbàdàn t’ilẹ̀ ‘bàdàn sèkìlọ̀ fáwọn égúngún láti yàgò fún ìwà jàgídíjàgan lákokò ọdún wọn.

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Olúbàdàn tilẹ̀ ìbàdàn ọba Lekan Balogun ti sìkìlọ̀ fáwọn atọ́kùn ègùngùn, àtàwọn tó fẹ́ báwọn kọwọ ọdún pé kí wọ́n yàgò fún jàgídíjàgan lásìkò ayẹyẹ ọdún ilẹ̀ ìbàdàn tí yóò bẹ̀rẹ̀ lósù tó n bọ̀. Ọba Balogun sàlàyé ọ̀rọ̀ yí lásìkò àbẹ̀wò alágbáà tíì se olórí àwọn egùngùn nílé olúbàdàn tó wà ní alárere. Ọba […]Continue Reading

Culture

Ibadan Chieftancy: Sharafadeen Alli, Eight others elevated

Web News 25 March 2022 2022 0

Olubadan of Ibadan land, His Imperial Majesty Oba Lekan Balogun has charged nine newly promoted  Chiefs to uphold the traditional values of Ibadan and the dignity of their office. Oba Balogun gave the Charge during the Installation and promotion of some chiefs at his Aliiwo Palace in Ibadan. The Olubadan urged the new chiefs to […]Continue Reading