Homeland News
-
Royal drummers relocate to Ladoja’s residence following Olubadan’s passing
By Adejayan Gbenga – Following the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the traditional royal drummers have relocated to the Bodija residence of High Chief Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan and next in line to the throne. The symbolic move occurred shortly after news broke on Monday about the passing of Oba Olakulehin. In line…
Read More » -
Oluwo describes passing of Olubadan as great loss to Yoruba tradition
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, describing his death as a great loss to the Yoruba traditional institution. In a statement issued through his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, Oba Akanbi described the reign…
Read More » -
Aiyedatiwa seeks collaboration with NALDA to boost Agriculture
The governor of Ondo state, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed readiness to partner with the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) to boost mechanized farming and strengthen food security initiatives across the state. He made this known on Monday during a courtesy visit by the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) led by its Ondo State Coordinator, Chief Olusola Ayandokun,…
Read More » -
Alaafin disclaims police extortion allegations, urges public to report abuse
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has denied any involvement in alleged extortion activities being carried out by some officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Oyo town. A statement released by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin on Sunday clarified that the monarch neither authorised nor sanctioned…
Read More » -
Amotekun warns cult groups against planned activities in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, has cautioned against plans by cult groups to stage unlawful activities linked to the symbolic date “7/7.” The State Commander of the Corps, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, issued the warning in Akure, revealing that intelligence reports have uncovered plots by some cultists to hold secret gatherings…
Read More » -
Makinde names new Deputy Chief of Staff, reshuffles Key appointments in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Hon. Adeyinka Kazim Adeniyi, popularly known as Bibire, as the new Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS). This development follows the resignation of the former DCOS, Hon. Fola Sunday Oyekunle, who recently emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election…
Read More » -
Iwo princes deny relocation of past monarchs’ remains
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The noble princes and Mogajis of Iwo in Osun State have dismissed the allegation that the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, relocated or tampered with the remains of past monarchs of the town. Speaking after their monthly meeting at Oluwo Palace Square in Iwo, Prince Wasiu Hammed Modunle, Mogaji Modunle of Iwo, who…
Read More » -
7 Olubadan who ruled for the shortest period of time
But for his passage on Monday, July 7, 2025, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin, would have been one year on the throne, come July 12. By his short stay on the throne, Olakulehin joins the list of six other Ibadan monarchs whose reign lasted for relatively short periods. Olubadan Akere I (1946) Olubadan Oyetunde I (1946) Olubadan…
Read More » -
Alaafin mourns Olubadan, hails monarch’s legacy of progress
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has extended heartfelt condolences to the royal family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr.) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), who passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025. Oba Owoade expressed deep sorrow over the loss, noting that…
Read More » -
Makinde mourns passing of Olubadan, pledges state support for royal family
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has mourned the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, Ige Olakulehin I, who joined his ancestors in the early hours of Monday. The governor received a delegation from the late monarch’s family, including the former President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Bayo Oyero;…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel