Olubadan
13 Apr
Precisely 29 days after the former Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, joined his ancestors on March 14, 2024, the Olubadan-in-Council, yesterday, nominated Balogun of Ibadan land, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, as the 43rd Olubadan.
10 Apr
The Otun Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Abimbola Ajibola, yesterday, said that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is still ill and not physically fit to rule at the moment.
4 Apr
A cultural and non-political group in Ibadan, the IBILE G-7, yesterday, warned high chiefs in Ibadan not to allow politicians to hijack and desecrate the Olubadan traditional institution.
21 Mar
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Oyo State chapter, has urged the people to emulate the late Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun's life of contentment, kindness and humility.
17 Mar
The Deputy National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. (Arc.) Setonji Koshoedo has described the late Olubadan, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, as a unique Oba in the annals of Ibadan Obaship history. This description was conveyed in Hon. Koshoedo's condolence message to Governor 'Seyi Makinde and the entire people of Oyo State on the…
17 Mar
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, as a cerebral monarch and an amiable personality, promising that the state government will give the late monarch a befitting burial.
15 Mar
Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commiserated with the people of Ibadan and the government of Oyo State over the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Lekan Balogun. Aiyedatiwa who described the deceased monarch as a silent achiever stated that the short period he spent on the throne made Ibadan experience growth and stability.…
15 Mar
Chief Rashidi Ladoja, a former Governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Friday said people of the ancient city already know the next Olubadan of Ibadanland.
15 Mar
Authorities of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have said that they gave adequate care to the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, when he was brought to the hospital on Wednesday.
15 Mar
The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, who died late Thursday, will be buried on Friday evening in Ibadan, the family has announced. The late Oba who died barely 72 hours after completing two years on the throne as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland will be buried at his Aliiwo ancestral home by 4…
14 Mar
Makinde: An Iroko has fallen IBADAN was last night thrown into mourning as the Olubadan, Oba Moshood Olalekan Balogun, joined his ancestors. He was confirmed dead at the University College Hospital (UCH) few hours after he was moved into the health facility. Balogun, who represented Oyo central senatorial district between 1999 and 2003, was born…
28 Dec
.Say death huge loss, sad blow to Yoruba race, nation The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has described the demise of Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, as a huge loss to Yoruba race and Nigeria at large. Ooni, who stated this in a statement, yesterday, said that the late governor was an epitome of…
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