The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has upheld the selection and installation of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, overturning an earlier ruling that nullified his appointment. Delivering judgement on Tuesday, Justice Yargata Nimpar, who led a three-member panel, ruled in favour of Oba Olaoye on all 10 grounds of appeal. On 25 October, 2023, …

Ogbomoso-born international singer and songwriter, Alexander Abolore Akande, better known as 9ice, was on Thursday officially announced as the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival Ambassador. The socio-cultural event, aimed at showcasing the cultural and tourism potential of Ogbomoso for the economic development of Ogbomosoland in Oyo State, is scheduled to hold between 19-23 December 2024. Speaking at the unveiling of logo and …

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, has inaugurated Operation Zero Potholes on Ogbomoso township roads as part of activities for his coronation scheduled for 19 December. Spokesman for the paramount ruler, Rev. Peter Olaleye, said this in a chat with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Ogbomoso. Olaleye said that the ongoing repair of the road network …

It was not surprising that the people of Egbaland rolled out the drums to celebrate His Majesty, Oba Aremu Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, when he marked his 80th birthday on 14th September. Oba Gbadebo has been a stabilising force in Egbaland, despite the traditional cleavages of Abeokuta. He has been able to maintain the ancient protocols that bind the …

The historical city of Ogbomoso will be agog tomorrow (Thursday) as the newly installed Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Laoye Orumogege 111, will make his first official outing. The event which is called ‘Ikije’, is a ceremony where the new Soun will officially resume as King, holds prayer session, addresses the people and and be accessible to the public …

The former pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Jesus House, Washington DC, the United States, Prince Afolabi Ghandi Laoye was on Friday enthroned by the kingmakers as the Soun of Ogbomosoland. He succeeds Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagungbade III who passed on on 12th December 2021. Laoye was installed in the early hours of the day with the …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared solidarity with the Soun-elect of Ogbomoso, Pastor Afolabi Olatoye, whose selection by the kingmakers of the town is yet to be approved by Oyo State  Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde. While the community and other stakeholders were anticipating the Governor’s approval, the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso, Sheikh Teliat Ayilara stirred the hornet’s nest …