The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, will be crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oyo State capital, at a coronation ceremony slated for Friday, 26th September 2025. This Newspaper exclusively gathered that his nomination has been approved by the state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde. Our correspondent confirmed that the state delegation met with Ladoja and other members of the Olubadan-in-Council at his Bodija residence on Wednesday. When contacted, a media aide to Oba Ladoja, Chief Adeola Oloko, confirmed the development to this Online Newspaper. He said, “Oba Ladoja will be enthroned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, 26…
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The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North Local Government, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, has joined family, friends, and political associates to celebrate Hon. Lanre Sarumi, a distinguished PDP stalwart, as he clocks another remarkable year on earth. Hon. Olufade, in his warm felicitation made available through his head of media, Aderibigbe Yisahu, expressed great joy in celebrating Hon. Lanre Sarumi, describing him as a visionary leader, committed party man, and true son of Ibadan North whose contributions to politics and community development remain worthy of commendation. He particularly applauded Hon. Lanre Sarumi’s sense of sportsmanship during the just concluded Ibadan North Bye-election,…
There are men whose lives are measured not only in years, but in the imprints they leave on the hearts of others. Amofin Beulah Adeoye is one of such rare men. His story is not just about titles earned or accolades received; it is about the countless lives he has touched with compassion, courage, and an unwavering sense of justice. Those who know him often say that to walk beside Amofin is to learn the true meaning of humility in leadership. He does not raise his voice to command a room; instead, he allows the strength of his character and…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, will not be responding to the threat and 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, a statement from the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, has revealed. The conflict centres on a recent chieftaincy title conferred by the Ooni on an Ibadan-based businessman. The Alaafin had issued the ultimatum, demanding that the Ooni revoke the title of “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” bestowed upon Chief Dotun Sanusi, the owner of Ilaji Hotels and Resorts. In a statement on Monday, the Alaafin described the Ooni’s action as an “affront” to his authority and a…
Olubadan-elect, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has said he never expected to ascend the throne so soon, admitting he thought the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, would reign for at least five to ten years. Speaking on Monday at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, where he was received by family members, Baales, associates, and well-wishers, Ladoja described Olakulehin’s passing as a shock. “I told myself I was not ready for the stool when I heard the news. I had thought Oba Olakulehin would be on the throne for at least five to ten years,” he said. The Olubadan-elect, who returned…
The Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Media, ICT and Public Affairs, Hon. Waheed Akintayo, has extended his heartfelt sympathy to popular gospel artist and media entrepreneur, Dr. Yinka Ayefele, and the entire Fresh FM family following the fire incident that affected parts of the radio station’s premises in Ibadan. The fire, which broke out late Friday night, caused significant damage to sections of the Fresh FM, music house building located along Challenge-Toll Gate Road. Though no lives were lost, equipment and property worth millions of naira were destroyed. In a statement issued in Ibadan, Hon. Akintayo, popularly…
The Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Hon. Adebowale Adebayo Falana, has extended his sincere appreciation to friends, colleagues, political associates, and well-wishers who celebrated him on the occasion of his birthday yesterday. In a heartfelt message released and made available to newsmen on Tuesday, by the Head of the Media Unit to the Chairman Opeyemi Rasheed Socrates, Hon. Falana expressed deep gratitude for the outpouring of love and goodwill messages across the country. He described the tributes, calls, visits, surprise gifts, surprise shout-outs, and social media mentions as overwhelming. He noted that the show of affection…
Amofin Beulah Adeoye’s mission to champion the Oke-Ogun Lokan course for the 2027 Oyo State governorship gained significant traditional and communal momentum along with landmark endorsement by the Oke-Ogun chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the gubernatorial hopeful embarked on a crucial visit to the palace of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abodunrin Kofoworola, PhD, Fcs, Olakanla, II the Aare of Ago-Are Land setting the stage for a day of profound regional solidarity. After spending productive time with Kabiesi, Amofin Adeoye moved to Ofiki land to pay homage to Aare of Ofiki and seek his prayers and collaborations on…
A prominent Mogaji in Ibadanland, Abass Oloko has fiercely defended Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi in light of the outrageous ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba (Engineer) Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, demanding the revocation of Sanusi’s chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland which was officially confirmed at the weekend by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja11. Oloko unequivocally dismissed the Alaafin’s threats as absurd and a clear demonstration of misunderstanding regarding Yoruba traditional authority. In a statement, the influential Mogaji asserted that the Alaafin is ill-informed about the historical hierarchy within Yoruba traditions, where…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly and Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin has extended warm birthday wishes to the Chairman of the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development, Prince Adebowale Falana, describing him as a vibrant, dedicated and visionary youth leader committed to grassroots impact and the empowerment of young people in the State. In a statement personally signed by the Speaker on Monday, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin praised Prince Falana for his outstanding contributions to youth development and policy engagement in the State, noting that under his leadership, the…
