By Mosope Kehinde The newly elected President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Barrister Niyi Ajewole on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Alarere Palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. He promised to complete the ongoing construction of the Continue Reading
By Oluwakayode Banjo Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun has lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on the conduct of the election. Oba Balogun also congratulated the re-elected governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Makinde on his victory in last Saturday’s gubernatorial election, describing his re-election as a reward for keeping Continue Reading
…felicitates Christians on Christmas The Palace of Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II was agog on Wednesday as children, numbering about 500 and their parents within and around the Alarere area of Ibadan trooped to the Palace to meet with Santa Claus, popularly referred to as “Father Christmas” as part of […]Continue Reading
Oyo State government has urged the National Population Commission, NPC, to be thorough, factual and realistic in the conduct of next year’s population and housing census. Governor Seyi Makinde stated this during the stakeholders’ summit organized by the NPC to sensitize the public, with the theme, “Getting the people involved In the 2023 Census”, held […]Continue Reading
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday commended the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRoshid Akanbi Adewale Telu 1 for his commitment to growth, progress and development of his people and Yorubaland in general, describing him as an asset to mankind. Oba Balogun gave this commendation during his visit to […]Continue Reading
As Nigeria marks her 62nd year of independence anniversary, the citizens have been called upon to retrace their steps from the seemingly unproductive paths that had over the years stagnated the country’s growth and development. This call was made by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II in the congratulatory message to […]Continue Reading
The unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable, hence agitators of the break-up of the country are urged to drop such agenda and proffer solutions to whatever they might have identified as problems necessitating their agitations. This was the remark of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun Alli Okunmade ll on Friday while playing host to […]Continue Reading
Authorities saddled with sporting activities across the country have been urged to ensure that physically challenged Athletes are given their dues in terms of remunerations and other incentives that would encourage them to give their best at all times. Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade ll said this during the visit of members […]Continue Reading
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
The newly elevated Chiefs in the Ibadan Traditional system have been told to work in unity for the growth, progress and development of the Ibadanland. Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, said this while performing the elevation exercise for seven Chiefs that got promoted in the Balogun line of the Ibadan Traditional system. The monarch, […]Continue Reading
Following the controversies trailing the appointment of Jagun in the two ruling lines of Olubadan chieftaincy title, the three letters which emanated from the Palace have been cancelled. The three letters, two for Jagun Balogun and one for Jagun Olubadan were issued in error as only two vacancies exist in each of the two lines […]Continue Reading
Scenes at the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland; Rotimi Famakin/Morenike Tony-EsanContinue Reading
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
Olubadan tuntun omowe Lekan Balogun ti tewo gba iwe iyansipo gegebi Olubadan ile Ibadan. Iwe iyansipo naa ni akowe agba fun ileese to wa for ijoba ibile ati oye jije nipinle Oyo, Omowe Bashir Olanrewaju fowo si. Iiwe iyansipo naa ni Alaga Ijoba ibile Guusu Ilaaoorun Ibadan, Ogbeni Emmanuel Alawode mu lo sile Oluban tuntun […]Continue Reading
Oyo State government is set to officially announce the new Olubadan of Ibadanland on Monday. Governor Seyi Makinde stated this at the farewell party in honour of the late 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Ajeogunguniso the First which was held at the Liberty Stadium in Ibadan, on Saturday. The […]Continue Reading
The Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Alhaji Daud Akinola has paid homage to the Olubadan Designate, High Chief Lekan Balogun at his Alarere residence in Ibadan. Alhaji Akinola who lauded the good character of the Olubadan- in -waiting was optimistic that with his wealth of experience, Ibadan would witness progressive development during his […]Continue Reading
Traditionally, wishing for a king to join his ancestors so as to give an heir-apparent the opportunity is a taboo and an aberration in Yorubaland. In fact, in Ibadan where the succession plan to the Olubadan stool is not controversial, tradition says any potential occupier of the exalted seat that wishes the passage of the […]Continue Reading
The delay in assenting the nomination of Otun Olubadan, Senator Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland by the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde may soon be over with the unanimous decision of the High Chiefs to withdraw the case in court. This was the outcome of the meeting of the members of Olubadan-in-Council […]Continue Reading
The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has paid a condolence visit to the Oyo State governor over the demise of two prominent monarchs and a former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala. Asiwaju Tinubu led his political associates to the Agodi Government House, Ibadan on the condolence visit. […]Continue Reading
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
Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has joined Governor Seyi Makinde, government and people of Oyo State in mourning the demise of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, who died early Sunday morning. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, the governor offered condolences to the royal […]Continue Reading
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE Telegraphic Address THE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICE PRESSPOL IBADAN POLICE STATE HEADQUARTERS Email:- PPROOYO@gmail.com ELEYELE, IBADAN. Date: 2nd January 2022 In reply, please quote – AZ: 5250/OY/PPRO/ VOL. 6/98 Continue Reading
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
In a bid to ensure a hitch-free Egungun festival, Oyo State government has read the riot act to those that are planning to disrupt the peace of the state to desist or face the full wrath of the law. The Special Adviser to the governor on Security Matters, Mr Fatai Owoseni said this during a consultative meeting […]Continue Reading
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