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The Araba of Ibadanland, Chief Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, has said that he established Isese Light Kiddies Nursery and Primary School to enhance educational development in Oyo State. While addressing journalists in Ibadan, Araba Odegbola, who is also the Olu-Isese of Ibadanland, explained that the school’s purpose is to support educational growth and preserve traditional beliefs. “The…

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin in Oyo State on Friday has been crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event was held at the Labosinde compound in the ancient city of Ibadan – the family whose right is to crown any Olubadan of Ibadanland. Those present at the venue include a former Oyo State Governor and member of the Olubadan-in-Council, Rashidi Ladoja; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the…

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin, on the occasion of his 89th birthday. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas, and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan. The celebrant, who is Olubadan-designate, would be installed on Friday, July 12 as the…

Traditional Public Holiday: Araba of Ibadanland Commends Femi Falana, Others

The Araba of Ibadanland and Olu Isese of Oyo State, Chief Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola has commended human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, for declaring his support to the clamour for public holiday for traditional worshippers across the country. Araba of Ibadanland in a press release said that public holiday for traditional religion worshippers is long overdue and that other States in all…

Oyo NAHME Congratulates Oba Olalekan Balogun As 42ND Olubadan Of Ibadanland

The Oyo state Chapter of the National Association of Herbal Medicine Employers (NAHME) has congratulated Oba Olalekan Balogun as the new Olubadan of Ibadan. The association in a press release signed by the Oyo State Chairman, Dr. Fatai Ayedun said that the ascension of Oba Balogun to the throne of Olubadan is the beginning of a new era for Ibadanland. “Your sterling leadership qualities,…

Kolapo Kola-Daisi Commiserates With Ibadanland On The Demise of Olubadan

Kolapo Kola Daisi, a prominent son of Ibadanland and Oyo South Senatorial aspirant has commiserated with indigenes of Ibadanland on the passing of the Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I who joined his ancestors this morning. In a heartfelt statement made available to journalists today, Kola Daisi said the death of the Olubadan was shocking, painful and quite personal to him, and he…

Makinde mourns Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadanland, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Zungeru, as a huge and personal loss to him and the people of the state. He maintained that the late Alhaji Zungeru had been like a father to him since their paths crossed some years ago, noting that the highly revered Sarkin Hausawa will be sincerely missed. Solacebase reports that…

21 Ibadan Kings Lose Crowns As Court Set Aside Ajimobi Gazette

Governor Seyi Makinde has won a mandate by the state high court to seize the crown of the twenty-one Ibadan Obas elevated just fifty-three months ago by former governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State.

In granting the terms of settlement jointly filed by the state government and the claimant who doubles as the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, high chief Rashidi Ladoja, Justice Aderemi said since the…