The Ibadan King’s Men, a group of seasoned professionals of Ibadan origin, has advised members of Olubadan-in-Council and Ibadan indigenes not to make what they termed as unnecessary comments in respect of the Olubadan stool. The group made this declaration via a statement made available to DAILY POST on Friday. DAILY POST gathered that members […]
Olubadan: Ibadan elders give Ladoja, other High Chiefs 6-day ultimatum to resolve crisis
Prominent indigenes of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have issued a six-day ultimatum to a former governor of the state, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, and other High Chiefs who have been promoted to the status of Obas to resolve their crisis. The ultimatum was issued at the end of a meeting held with the two […]
Olubadan: Ibadan elders meet Ladoja, wade in to prevent looming crisis
Prominent indigenes of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have met a former governor of the state, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, over the crisis between him (Ladoja) and some High Chiefs who have been promoted to the status of Obas in the ancient city. DAILY POST gathered that Ladoja, who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, […]
Olubadan: Don’t allow politicians hijack Ibadan traditional institution – Group warns High Chiefs
A non-political group in Ibadan, the IBILE G-7 has warned High Chiefs in Ibadan not to allow politics and politicians hijack the traditional institution in the ancient city. The group made the declaration via a statement signed by the duo of its Coordinator and former President of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Comrade Lanre Ogundipe […]
Late Olubadan exalted Yoruba traditional heritage – Obasanjo
In his terse condolence message in the register, Mr Obasanjo wrote, “The late Olubadan carried the position very well, he was Gbobaniyi. Kabiyesi Balogun, sleep in your creator’s bosom.” The post Late Olubadan exalted Yoruba traditional heritage – Obasanjo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. Powered by WPeMatico
Kingmakers in crucial meeting for enthronement of Olakulehin as next Olubadan
Kingmakers in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, started the process for the enthronement of the Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. The kingmakers, who are the High Chiefs in Ibadan, are currently in a crucial meeting for the ratification of Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. […]
Tributes at eighth-day prayer for late Olubadan
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Olubadan: Religious leaders, Ibadan indigenes offer prayers for Oba Balogun [PHOTOS]
Religious leaders and prominent indigenes of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, gathered to offer special prayers for the late 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun. Balogun breathed his last on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the age of 81. He was buried the following day, Friday, March 15, 2024, in line with Islamic […]
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One week after Olubadan’s passage, Makinde visits family [PHOTOS]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has visited the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland one week after the passing of Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun. DAILY POST recalls that the 42nd Olubadan passed on March 14, 2024. The monarch breathed his last breath at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, at the age of […]
Senate approves renaming of committee room after late Olubadan
The Senate on Wednesday adopted a motion to rename one of its Committee rooms after the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun. The late Olubada joined his ancestors on Thursday, March 14, 2,023 at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan at age 81 after a brief illness, two years after ascending the throne […]