By Iyabo Adebisi, Olaolu Fawole Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the passage unto glory of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli. The governor made this announcement in a statement on Thursday night, stating that Olubadan Balogun, Continue Reading
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Friday, ordered the immediate suspension of one of his Mogajis, Chief Olawale Oladoja, Mogaji Akinsola, following his dastard activities in the Akinsola Village in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The community came into the limelight on Thursday, following the clamping down on the residents of […]Continue Reading
Non-Ibadan residents were on Saturday enjoined to live peacefully with their hosts and cooperate with the Olubadan towards ensuring that nobody is treated unjustly. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II made the call at his Alarere residence while hosting the executive members of the Ibadan Zone of […]Continue Reading
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun has expressed excitement over the planned Oyo State Trade Fair by the Ibadan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, ICCI. Oba Balogun, while reacting to the idea of staging the trade fair which would be a resuscitation of the event which has been rested over 13 years ago, said […]Continue Reading
Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo State, Barrister Mutiu Agboke is seeking...Continue Reading
Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has paid a visit to the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. The governor on arrival at the Alarere residence of the new Olubadan had a short closed-door meeting with him. Our correspondent reports that the governor was welcomed with praise singing by Olubadan traditional singers and drummers. Ridwan FasasiContinue Reading
The new Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun has assured the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, CCII that the confidence reposed on him will not be abused . He also pledged his support to members of the socio-cultural group that he would not let them down. He stated this while receiving the executive council of […]Continue Reading
The Aliiwo family has appreciated the Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde for the approval of Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. This is contained in a statement in Ibadan signed by the head of Aliiwo family, Engineer Daud Balogun ( Mogaji Agba). The statement notes that Aliiwo sons […]Continue Reading
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
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, Chief Sharafadeen Alli has 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. In a statement issued in Ibadan, Chief Alli says Madam Angela Folarin died at the […]Continue Reading
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
Son of former Governor of Oyo State, Idirs Abiola-Ajimobi has expressed condolence over the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso the first. The Olubadan joined his ancestors in the early hours of Sunday at the University College Hospital, UCH Ibadan. In his Condolence message, Idris Abiola-Ajimobi described the passage […]Continue Reading
Members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Oyo State chapter have expressed shock at the journey of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 to his ancestors. In a statement by Chairman, Oyo SWAN, Olaolu Fawole, the sports journalists described the journey of the royal father to his […]Continue Reading
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
Friends and family of the out-gone Oyo State Director, National Orientation Agency, Mr Moshood Olaleye have gathered to celebrate the bowing out from civil service of the astute administrator after attaining the compulsory retirement age of 60 years . At the ceremony, which coincided with the annual Ramadan lecture of the agency, had the Olubadan […]Continue Reading
…to set up committee on amicable resolution of leadership crisis Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday met with leaders of market men and women in the state, declaring that he was ready to put in place policies to boost economic growth. The governor, who stated this at an event held at the Government House, […]Continue Reading
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
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