A mammoth crowd of sympathisers on Sunday thronged the Mapo Hall and Popoyemoja Palace of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji as the earthly body of the first class monarch was buried. While his remains were being taken to Mapo Hall for prayers, scores of residents were seen in groups discussing the demise […]

Following the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji on Sunday, leadership of markets across the state, have directed all markets and shops to remain shut on Monday. The directive, which was issued by the Babaloja-General of Oyo State, Asiwaju Yekini Abass, popularly called “YK Abass,” was said to have been reached at […]

Makinde, speaker, others pay last respect Otun Olubadan, other chiefs absent at burial The earthly body of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Ogunguniso 1, who joined his ancestor on Sunday, January, 2, at the age of 93, was buried in his Popoyemoja palace, Ibadan, on the same day, according to Islamic rites. […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Oyo State, the Royal Family, the Olubadan-in-council and the people of Ibadan on the passing of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina affirmed “that the late […]

The Arole Oduduwa and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi has described the departed Olubadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji Ogunguniso 1, as a monarch whose old age did not deter him from working for his subjects’ welfare. Oba Ogunwusi in a condolence message issued by his spokesperson, Moses Olafare following the passing away […]

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 […]