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Alaafin Adeyemi was an iconic monarch, says Ooni
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has described the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a loss to the entire Oduduwa race worldwide. Oba Ogunwusi in a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare on Saturday, stated that the…
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My father reconciled with all he fought before demise – Alaafin’s son
One of the sons of late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Alaafin of Oyo III, Prince Akeem Adeyemi, said his father reconciled with almost everybody he had differences with before his death. He said despite having issues with people, all of the issues were based on principles. “It is a pity we lost a man who has given Oyo its true…
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My last meeting with Alaafin – Oluwo
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrooshed Akanbi, said the loss of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III was a monumental loss. Oba Akanbi said this in a condolence message titled: ‘Alaafin’s death: End of an era’, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem on Saturday. According to him, the late Alaafin’s loyalty to Yorubaland was never in doubt,…
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Buhari mourns Alaafin of Oyo’s demise
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other Nigerians in mourning the passing away of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, on Friday. In a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, President Buhari said Oba Adeyemi’s reign covered major historic transitions in the country, and witnessed transformations in his domain. “The President affirms that the…
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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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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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