The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has warned compound heads, popularly known as Mogajis and village heads, also referred to as Baales, against land grabbings and insubordination to elders within their families. He gave this warning on Monday during the installation of nine compound and two village heads in his Palace at Oke-Aremo in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has declared the title of Sarkin Sasa in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State as null and void and not recognised by Ibadan Traditional Chieftaincy Law. This declaration was made during the Olubadan-In-Council meeting, which was held on Monday at Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan. It was reported that the …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin 1, on Tuesday, felicitated with Christians all over the world, urging them to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ. Olubadan, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, further admonished them to emulate His virtues which include love, forgiveness, provision for the needy, …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, extended heartfelt congratulations to the former Governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. Oba Ladoja, who also holds the esteemed title of Otun Olubadan, was celebrated as a distinguished son of Ibadanland. The Olubadan acknowledged Ladoja’s significant contributions to the state, the country, and his tireless …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday, urged newly elevated traditional title holders to use their positions for the development of Ibadanland. He gave this advice during the promotion of six traditional chiefs in the Balogun line, held at the Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The newly promoted chiefs include Wasiu Ajimobi, who …

The Oubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday, elevated six traditional chiefs in the Balogun line, including Oba Tajudeen Ajibola and Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, following the vacancies created by his ascension to the throne. The elevation also followed the demise of the late Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Adebimpe, who died on July …

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday, performed his first official duty by elevating the former governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, to a beaded-crown wearing oba. The elevation was in line with the amended Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration, which was published in a gazette made available on 12 July, the coronation day …

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 Olubadan Advisory Council will on Tuesday meet to commence the enthronement process of a new monarch for the Ibadan land. The revered throne became vacant on 14 March 2024, following the passing of Oba Lekan Balogun, who died aged 81 after ruling the ancient city for two years. The meeting of the Olubadan Advisory Council, in accordance with tradition, …

The Senate on Wednesday resolved to name one of its committee rooms after the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Oba Balogun, aged 81, died last Thursday, at the University College Hospital Ibadan two years after ascending the throne on 11th March 2022. The Senate’s resolution on the immortalisation of the late monarch was a sequel to a motion …