The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja has predicted that he would become the Olubadan of Ibadan, expressing gratitude for God’s mercy. Ladoja, the most senior of the High Chiefs and next in line to assume the throne, stated this on Sunday while appearing on Agbami Oselu,’a radio programme on Fresh FM in Ibadan. The former Governor of …

The Oyo State government has absolved itself from the rumoured plan to stop or scuttle the ambition of anyone to become the next Olubadan. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said that the government believed that it was not only premature but also unfair and preemptive for anyone to start discussions on the next …

The cordial relationship between Nigeria and the United States of America will be further deepened on 27 July 2024, when indigenes and stakeholders of the cities of Onitsha and Indianapolis converge to celebrate the prestigious Umu-Onitshaamaka Gala Night. The Special Guest of Honour will be the Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, while his red cap chiefs and …

The Oyo state governor, engineer Seyi Makinde has installed and presented staff and instrument of office to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Owolabi Olakulehin. Our correspondent, Oluwasemiloore Ige reports that the installation and presentation ceremony held today at the ancient Mapo Hall, Oja’aba in Ibadan following his crowning by the chief makers. Congratulating and wishing the new Olubadan …

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is set to install three new monarchs in the state and present them with staff of office, following his approval. This was contained in a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade and made available to newsmen on Wednesday. According to the release, the names of the traditional rulers are, His Royal …

The Minister of Culture, Art and Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa-Musawa, on Tuesday, said the Federal Government would activate plans to list the annual Ojude Oba Festival as one of those approved and supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Represented by the Director of Cultural Agencies and Heritage, Dr Ben Anama, at the 2024 edition …

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Thursday, inspected the newly built ultra-modern Olubadan Palace. This comes five days after the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde requested his health fitness. It was on report that the governor on Saturday during the final burial ceremony of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, said Oba Olakulehin would be installed as the …

The 2024 Yoruba National Day celebration will hold at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State. A statement by President-General of the Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, Awa Bamiji, said the event will mark the 85th birthday of elder stateman and actor, Chief Lere Paimo, aka Eda Onileola. A lecture: ‘National Unity and Agitation for Self-Determination: The …

An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo, the state capital, has Governor Ademola Adeleke from presenting the Staff of Office to the new Aree of Iree town, Oba Muritala Oyelakin. The restraining order dated Friday, 3 May, followed a motion ex parte filed by Oba Raphael Oluponle in a suit numbered HOS/20/2024 through his counsel, Abdulrahaman Okunade, where he …

This year’s edition of the annual traditional ‘Oro’ festival, usually held in Ikorodu, Lagos State has been scheduled for 16th May 2024, daytime and nighttime. This was disclosed in a letter issued by the Ayangburen Palace and signed by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi; a copy of which was sighted by NEWSMEN on Sunday. The letter, dated 16th …