President Bola Tinubu has received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away at the age of 90. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his heartfelt condolences to the royal family, the government, and people of …

Former Oyo State Governor, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja is the next Oba of Ibadan. The 80-year-old businessman and politician will succeed Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, whose transition was announced earlier today.   Olubadan ascendend to one of the highest traditional titles in Yoruba land last 12 July in a grand ceremony that took place at the historic Mapo Hall. Oyo State …

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, celebrated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as he joined the rank of nonagenarians. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in Ibadan, the state capital, Makinde lauded the excellent royal leadership and direction which Oba Olakulehin has been providing, stating that the same is happening at a …

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Olakulehin, on his 90th birthday, praising the monarch for his enduring legacy, wisdom, and commitment to national unity and cultural preservation. In a statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the nonagenarian monarch as ‘a custodian of Yoruba tradition and …

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 …