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Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to join prominent Yoruba monarchs, political leaders, business moguls, and thousands of Ibadan indigenes to witness the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan President of Ibadanland. The historic event, scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mapo Hall, marks a significant cultural moment for the ancient […]
The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, is expected in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, any moment from now, The Newsmen exclusively learnt Yesterday. This follows the expiration of 21 days of mourning for the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin. The Newsmen reports that Oba Olakulehin, who celebrated his 90th birthday on Saturday, June 5, 2025, joined […]
President Bola Tinubu will attend the eighth-day prayer for the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, on Sunday. This was contained in a statement by the president’s special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. According to the statement, Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday to attend the ceremony. READ ALSO: TINUBU […]
The Ogun State Government has formally constituted a State Burial Committee for the late Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, and was laid to rest the following day at the Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, at exactly 4:00 p.m. According to a statement […]
The Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, on Monday ordered the temporary closure of three major markets of Ita Ale, Ita Osu, and Oke Aje, as a mark of respect to the departed 91-year-old Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. Alebiosu said that the closure of the market […]
The Ogun State Government has announced the burial rites for the late Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. “The burial will take place today (Monday) at Ogbagba Court, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, at exactly 4pm,” the state government stated. The revered monarch joined his ancestors on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the ripe […]
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to creating more opportunities for citizens, particularly the youth, to thrive and succeed across the state. Speaking during the 2025 Ojude Oba Festival in Ijebu Ode on Sunday, Governor Abiodun highlighted the event’s role as a vibrant symbol of cultural heritage, tourism, and economic empowerment. […]
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