The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has denied claims by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State that he was consulted on the introduction of a rotational chairmanship for the state’s Council of Obas and Chiefs. The denial was contained in a…
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A major controversy on Monday erupted within Oyo State's revered traditional institution following a stunning moment of public embarrassment involving two foremost Yoruba monarchs. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was snubbed by the…
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Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, will chair the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue, scheduled to hold on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, at the NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Abuja. A statement signed by Ahmed I. Shekarau,…
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Ahead of the historic coronation of former governor of Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan Land, on Friday, the Sultan of Sokoto and co-chairman of National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NSCIA),…
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Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the nomination of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval was sequel to a meeting on Wednesday between the state government delegation and Oba Ladoja, as well as…
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The Olubadan-in-Council has nominated Oba Rasidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Oba Ladoja was nominated during the Council meeting held at the New Palace, Oke-Aremo, Ibadan, on Monday. He was not in attendance at the…
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Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja is on the verge of becoming the next Olubadan of Ibadanland, following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on July 7, 2025. As the Otun Olubadan, the highest-ranking chief in the civil line, Ladoja is…
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On Friday, a Federal High Court in Ibadan dismissed an application filed by five Oyo kingmakers to restrain the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from probing them. In five separate judgments, Justice Ekerete Akpan held…
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Owolabi Olakuleyin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan land. The governor gave the approval in a memo signed on June 14, 2024, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by…
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Otun Balogun of Ibadan, Tajudeen Ajibola has declared that his immediate senior in the military line of the Olubadan system, Oba Abimbola Owolabi Olakulehin is not fit to become monarch. This is coming a few hours after a peace meeting…
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