Olubadan
2 days ago
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin Ige 1, on Friday, promoted six traditional leaders, including Obas and High Chiefs in the Balogun royal line following vacancies created by his ascension to the throne and the joining of the ancestors of Oba Lateef Adebimpe, the late Osi Balogun of Ibadan Land. Oba Olakulehin performed…
12 Aug
Former governor of Oyo State Rashidi Ladoja said he accepted to become a king in the Olubadan lineage because the question he has been asking about his domain has been answered. Ladoja said this on Monday during his coronation as the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, adding that he agreed to take the crown after all…
4 Aug
Former Oyo State Governor, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja has calmed the frayed nerves of his supporters, assuring them of his resolve
19 May
Olubadan designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has expressed confidence about his medical, spiritual and physical fitness and readiness to be enthroned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
7 May
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, yesterday, paid a courtesy visit to the family of the late Olubadan, Lekan Balogun, at their compound in Aliiwo.
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.…