The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Saturday, thanked President Bola Tinubu, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, traditional rulers, organising committee, and others who graced his coronation ceremony, making it a colourful and memorable. He made this known in a statement from the palace’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the state capital. He expressed …

The coronation ceremony for the 49th Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Osun State, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, will begin on 16 May 2025, according to the palace. In a statement on Thursday, the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the Coronation Committee, Chief Shola Oshunkeye, said the week-long activities will culminate in the formal coronation …

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I has ordered the immediate dissolution of a coronation committee, allegedly set up by a group of individuals without his approval. In a statement on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the monarch warned that any further meetings or activities related to the committee would be considered illegal and would not be …

Britain’s King Charles III on Monday marked the first anniversary of his coronation following a difficult year that has seen a cancer diagnosis and continuing tensions with his estranged son Prince Harry. To celebrate the occasion a 41-gun salute rang out from Green Park next to Buckingham Palace at noon (1100 GMT), followed an hour later with 62 volleys fired …

The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Adebimpe, on Friday, announced that all is set for the coronation of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Adebimpe made this announcement while speaking with newsmen shortly after members of the Olubadan-In-Council visited the next Olubadan at his private residence at No 1, Cassia Street, Alalubosa Government …

The Soun of Ogbomoso in Oyo State, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye has inaugurated a 36-man committee for his coronation. The committee consists of prominent sons and daughters of the ancient city. The committee, known as Central Coronation Planning Committee (CCPC), and headed by Prof. Adeshola Adepoju, was inaugurated on Friday via a Zoom meeting. The coronation of the new monarch …

Arrangements have been concluded for the presentation of staff of office to the newly installed Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, Ajibise Ogo I, on Thursday, 3rd November. Ahead of the historic event, the Ogunsua palace has been completely redesigned and the entire edifice upgraded with facilities like sophisticated and contemporary furniture and lighting. According to a statement by …

The coronation and presentation of the staff of office to the new Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Olubiyi Toriola, Ajibise Ogo 1, will hold at the Modakeke Civic Centre on Thursday, 3rd November. The landmark royal event will be performed by Osun State Governor, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola supported by members of the state Executive Council. According to a statement by …