Owá Obòkun’s Coronation
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Alaafin congratulates new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland
By Adejayan Gbenga The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. In a congratulatory message signed by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, Oba Owoade praised the Owa’s exemplary leadership and dedication to the progress of Ijesaland. The Alaafin was represented at the occasion by…
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Tinubu congratulates Oba Haastrup on coronation as new Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup (Ajimoko III) on his official coronation as the new Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijeshaland. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised Oba Haastrup’s distinguished journey from politics to business, and now to traditional…
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Adeleke vows to combat illegal mining, environmental degradation in Ilesa
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ilesa Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Friday announced that his administration will initiate reforms in the mining sector. The governor made the statement during the coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup as the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. Adeleke also assured that his government will intensify efforts to combat illegal mining and address the issue…
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Atiku, Sambo visit Aregbesola in Osun
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ilesa Two former Vice Presidents, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo, on Friday paid a courtesy visit to former Minister of Interior and ex-Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, at his country residence in Ilesa, Osun State. Though details of the meeting were not disclosed, Atiku’s visit to Aregbesola comes amid growing efforts by opposition politicians to…
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PHOTO NEW: Obasanjo, Atiku, Sambo, Adeleke, Oyetola, Ooni attend 41st Owa Obokun’s installation
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice Presidents Atiku Abubakar and Nnamadi Sambo, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola, Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi Adeyeye, billionaire businessman Deji Adeleke were among dignitaries from far and near that witnessed the formal coronation of the 41st Owa Obokun Adimula and paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, in Ilesa, Osun…
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2026: PDP, APC take campaign to Owa-Obokun’s coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ilesa As the build-up to the 2026 Osun governorship election gathers momentum, supporters of the incumbent governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, took their campaigns to the coronation of the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, on Friday.…
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Haastrup crowned 41st Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland
By Adejayan Gbenga, Ilesa There was great euphoria on Friday in the ancient town of Ilesa, Osun State, as Prince Adesuyi Haastrup was crowned the 41st Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland. Dignitaries who graced the occasion included former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Ademola Adeleke, former governors Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Gboyega Oyetola, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II; the…
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Owa coronation: Tinubu urges collaboration between traditional institutions, govt
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo President Bola Tinubu has called for deeper collaboration between traditional institutions and governments at all levels to deliver meaningful change in the country. Speaking on Friday at the 41st coronation ceremony of the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, President Tinubu—represented by the Minister of Marine and Blue…
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Dignitaries storm Ilesa as coronation of 41st Owa Obokun begins
By Deborah Oladejo and Adejayan Gbenga, Osogbo The ancient town of Ilesa witnessed a historic convergence of royalty, culture, and political power today as prominent dignitaries arrived for the coronation ceremony of the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III. The venue for the coronation ceremony, Owa Obokun Palace Square, was filled to the brim. Among…
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Tinubu, Obasanjo, Atiku to grace Owa Obokun’s coronation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other prominent Nigerians are expected to attend today’s coronation ceremony of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko II. Addressing journalists on Friday, Chairman of the Coronation Media Committee, Mr. Shola Oshunkeye, confirmed the arrival of Chief Obasanjo. Oshunkeye…
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