Lifestyle

Governor Makinde Presents Land Cruiser Jeep, JAC Pick-up To New Olubadan

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In preparation for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Olalekan Balogun has been gifted two different vehicles from the state Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde. Below are the pictures to the presentation of the gifts, including captions:Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Coronation Of New Olubadan May Hold Early March

Web News 18 February 2022 1169 0

Ibadan Festival holding mid-March and Ramadan Fast commencing in April will be given serious consideration in choosing the date for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.  Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola stated this while briefing journalists after the maiden meeting of the Council held at the Alarere residence […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Olubadan : Installation Remains ‘Standstill’, As Balogun, Others Refuse to Withdraw Court case 

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The last may not have been heard about the controversy over the installation of a new supreme royal authority for Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo state. The latest unraveling on the transition process also indicate that there may be no announcement of a new occupant of the Olubadan stool anytime soon. It was gathered […]Continue Reading

Culture

Situation Report On Olubadan Of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji

Web News 2 January 2022 1177 0

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

Makinde Mourns Oba Adetunji, Says He Was A Great Exemplar In Royalty

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, describing him as an exemplar in royalty.Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon, who he described as a great leader of his people and an exemplary […]Continue Reading

Culture

Olubadan, Ọba Saliu Adetunji’s Records

Web News 2 January 2022 1481 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

22 Days After Soun, Olubadan Joins Ancestors

Web News 2 January 2022 675 0

Exactly twenty-two days after the death of the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has joined his ancestors. He died at 93. According to source, the Olubadan joined his ancestors early on Sunday morning, January 2, 2022 at the age of 93 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, […]Continue Reading

Politics

BREAKING: Royal Rumble As Olubadan Removes Baale

Web News 5 October 2021 559 0

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, has removed Chief Saheed Alatise, Baale Lagelu Aboke in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.A statement by Mr. Adeola Oloko, personal Assistant/Director of Media and Publicity to Olubadan, said Chief Alatise’s removal as Baale Lagelu Aboke takes immediate effect. Chief Alatise who has been embroiled in one […]Continue Reading

Culture

Aseyin-in Council Picks September 12th To Commence Oro Festival, Celebrates Olubadan

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The monarch also congratulated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Soliu Adetunji, on the celebration of his 93rd birthday anniversary, describing the king as harbinger of modern development. In a statement signed by the Aseyin after the meeting with the traditional council and the Oro priests on Thursday at his palace, the festival, which comprised of […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Olubadan Eulogises Late Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland

Web News 26 July 2021 767 0

The body of the late Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadan land, Alhaji Ahmed Zungeru has been committed to mother Earth at his palace,Sabo.Dignatories from all walks of life were at the late Sarkin Hausawa’s palace to pay their last respect.In his reaction, representative of Olubadan of Ibadan land,Oba Saliu Adetunji at the event, Alhaji Nureni Akanbi, […]Continue Reading

Economy

Group Stages Live Performance to Correct Misconceptions About ‘Agbekoya’

Web News 13 October 2020 1056 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

Culture

My govt. would accord respect to traditional institution- Makinde

Web News 2 September 2020 846 0

Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has declared that his government would continue to accord the traditional institution in the state its due respect. The governor stated this during a courtesy visit to the Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji to congratulate him on his 92nd birthday. Governor Makinde, who was on a PDP national assignment to […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Bode Akindele: Ibadan has lost seven prominet sons-CCII

Web News 30 June 2020 1323 0

Reactions have continued to trail the death of a foremost industrialist, the Parakoyi of Ibadan land Chief Bode Akindele. Aged 87, Chief Akindele died in the early hours of Monday. Chief Bode Akindele, was a successful philanthropist who established Aramed medical Centre along Lagos Ibadan express way among other businesses. Until his death, the Ibadan […]Continue Reading

Security

Insecurity: Community Policing is the Way Forward – IGP

Web News 2 September 2019 606 0

Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu has reiterated the force efforts at reducing criminality through community policing. Mr. Adamu stated this in Ibadan at the Southwest Geo-Political Zone Security Summit held in Ibadan. The IGP who is the convener of the summit, stressed that the police had succeeded in using community policing to stabilise […]Continue Reading