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Alaafin Adeyemi III worthy exemplar for royal leadership in Africa – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III lived a life worthy of emulation by all. In a statement on Saturday, Makinde described the late Alaafin as an exemplar for royal leadership in Africa. He said the late monarch was a worthy father to him and that his death would be greatly missed.…
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How I have sustained my marriage – Opeyemi Aiyeola
Nigerian Actress, Opeyemi Aiyeola has recounted the challenges that threatened her marriage and how she has been able to sustain her marital life despite many challenges. The movie star spoke about the imperfections people face in marriages on Thursday while celebrating Olayiwola Babatunde, her husband, on their anniversary. The 44-year-old shared a picture of her family while admitting that there…
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Linda Ikeji denies crashing Caroline Hutchings’ marriage
Nigerian popular blogger, Linda Ikeji, has denied that her platform is responsible for Caroline Hutchings’ crashed marriage. Hutchings, who is part of the “Real Housewives of Lagos” show, in the third episode, which aired on Friday, accused Ikeji as the cause of the marital woes that led to her divorce. In a heated conversation with the blogger’s sister, Laura Ikeji,…
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I admired Alaafin Adeyemi’s royal splendour, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the death of the late Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a great loss to Nigeria and Afrrica. Atiku in a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, said he admired the late monarch’s royal splendour. He said that the late Oba Adeyemi was a worthy ambassador of Yoruba culture and…
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Oyetola mourns Alaafin, says his transition signifies end of an era
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as shocking, saying it signifies the end of an era. Oyetola also commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, and the entire Yoruba race over the demise of the late monarch. The governor condoled the late royal…
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BREAKING: Oyo Chief Imam performs funeral prayers on Alaafin’s remains
The Chief Imam of Oyo town, Sheikh Mos’ud Ajokidero, has performed funeral rites on the remains of late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III. Oba Adeyemi III died after a brief illness at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti on Friday. The Chief Imam was joined by other Islamic clerics in Oyo and its nearby towns. Present…
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Oba Adeyemi symbol of Nigeria epic struggle in self discovery, self actualisation – Obasanjo
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as a symbol of the nation’s epic struggle in self discovery and self actualisation. Obasanjo’s letter of condolence to the Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde was made available through his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi to newsmen in Abeokuta…
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2023: APC postpones sale of nomination forms, sends six directors on compulsory leave
Sales of nomination and expression of interests forms for the 2023 general elections by the All Progressives Congress (APC) failed to commence on Saturday as scheduled. According to the schedule of activities adopted by the party after the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Wednesday, the sales of forms was meant to run from Saturday, April 23 to Friday, May…
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PHOTO NEWS: Symphatisers throng Alaafin of Oyo’s palace after demise
Sympathisers have started gathering at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III after news of his death broke out early on Saturday. The late monarch who was aged 83, died after a brief illness at the Afe Babalola Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti late Friday evening. Photo credit: Kẹ́hìndé Àyànbọ́ádé
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UPDATED: Palace confirms Alaafin of Oyo’s death
The death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III has been officially confirmed by the palace. The Sun reported that the late monarch’s media aide Bode Durojaiye confirmed his death. “It is true. Alaafin has joined his ancestors. I saw his remains laid down in the palace. The palace is mourning now. I can confirm that to you.…
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