Category: Oyo State

Sympathisers at Mapo Hall, venue of the fidau prayer for the departed royal father Family, friends, relatives, associates, indigenes and residents of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday paid their last respects to the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji. The brief lying in state was held at the Mapo Hall amid tears […]

Unlike the practice in most Yoruba cities and towns, Ibadan kingmakers do not need to consult an oracle before picking the next Olubadan after the incumbent joined his ancestors. The Olubadan throne is open to all Ibadan indigenes able to climb the chieftaincy ladder. The Olubadan-in-Council, which is the group of kingmakers, comprises the monarch […]

Hon Tolulope Akande-Sadipe and the departed royal father The member of House of Representatives, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, describing him as a brave and courageous leader. In a condolence message issued in Ibadan on Sunday by her S.A Media & Publicity, Mr Olamilekan Olusada, the […]

There are strong indications that the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Lekan Balogun, who hails from Ali-Iwo Compound in the ancient Yoruba city may be crowned the next King of one of the foremost and largest cities in Africa. These are strengthened by the historical fact that the traditional structure of ascension to the throne […]

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, on Sunday described the deceased Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1 as an exemplary royal father. He said that despite his ripe age, the passage of the monarch, who he described as a great leader of his people, was painful. The governor added that the wisdom […]

Photo/facebook/OfficialSeyiMakinde The PDP Governors’ Forum, under the Chairmanship of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, on Saturday congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, as he celebrates his 54th birthday anniversary. The forum, in a statement by its Director-General, CID Maduabum, in Abuja on Saturday, commended Makinde on his achievements and effort towards transforming Oyo […]

The lawmaker representing Afijio State Constituency in Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Seyi Adisa has donated food items to members of his constituency, including widows. A statement on behalf of his media team by Mr Sayo Aluko, said that Adisa distributed the items on Monday, at his constituency office, with members of his constituency […]

Federal Lawmaker, Hon. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has provided six (6) boreholes, eight (8) transformers and one hundred and twenty (120) solar lights for residents in Oluyole Federal constituency. This, the House of Representatives Member, who also chairs the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs said was in line with her campaign promises. A statement by Mr Olamilekan […]