Olubadan
21 Mar 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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 2024
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…
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