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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to address food security, healthcare, and rising insecurity, describing them as the country’s most pressing challenges. Oba Ladoja made the appeal on Friday during a courtesy visit to the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, primarily to thank him for attending his coronation in…

A detailed historical exposition by Ayoade Davidson Ojeniyi FCA has reignited discourse on the traditional ranking of Yoruba monarchs, with the chartered accountant and historian arguing that the Alaafin of Oyo holds the premier position among Yoruba obas based on historical precedence rather than the age of current occupants. In a comprehensive post dated January 13, 2026, Ojeniyi traced the…

Hard times appear to lie ahead for suspected land grabbers in Ibadan, as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has inaugurated a five-member committee to combat the growing menace and other related criminal activities. The committee, which is expected to address the issue from a legal standpoint, comprised renowned legal luminaries Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN), Barrister Musibau Adetunbi…

Former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has officially been crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, marking a historic moment in the city’s traditional leadership. The Olubadan coronation ceremony took place at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East on September 26, 2025. Before the main event, Ladoja Olubadan performed the traditional rites, including the symbolic receiving of…

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…

There are indications that all may not be going as planned with activities leading to the selection of the next Olubadan following the death of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun. According to tradition, the enthronement process for the next in line to the throne of the Olubadan was expected to begin immediately after the eighth-day prayer of the late Olubadan, which was held last week. A…

The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, will be interred according to Islamic rites today, Friday, March 15, 2024, at his Aliwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age of 81 late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief…

The Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, Rashidi Ladoja has dragged the Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, and his ten newly elevated beaded crown-wearing Obas to court over the chieftaincy title. Ladoja Drags Gov Makinde and Olubadan To Court Ladoja dragged them to Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan last Thursday. Punch report, on Thursday, June 22, that…