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Updated: Oba Owoade crowned as 46th Alaafin of Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, succeeding Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who passed away on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The coronation ceremony took place on Saturday at Olivet Baptist Heights in Oyo town, where Governor Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office and led a host of…
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Breaking: Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin of Oyo
Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade has finally been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade succeeds the 45th King Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who died on 22nd of April 2022 at age 83. Details later…
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Oyo lawmaker opens new roads, donates transformer to honour 46th Alaafin
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo The Honourable member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives representing Afijio, Oyo West, Oyo East, and Atiba Federal Constituency, Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, has commissioned major projects in honour of the 46th Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade. A newly constructed Fatuke/Elega Road, which has been tarred with concrete asphalt, has been named Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade…
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Veteran actors stage play to mark Alaafin’s coronation in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo As part of activities marking the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, top Nigerian actors on Friday converged on the ancient city of Oyo to stage a theatrical performance. The event, held at Ajayi Crowther University, featured a stage play written by Gbemi Faleti, titled Command Performance of Aremo Aderoumu.…
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Olaopa hails Aláàfin Ọ̀yọ́’s coronation as catalyst for Yoruba renaissance
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has described the coronation of the 46th Aláàfin of Ọ̀yọ́, Ọba Abímbọlá Akeem Ọ̀wọ́adé, as a historic moment marking a significant step in the Yoruba renaissance. In a congratulatory message ahead of the monarch’s coronation scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, Prof. Olaopa said the ascension of Ọba…
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Alaafin calls for peace, unity ahead of coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Friday called for unity and moderation ahead of his coronation, which is slated for tomorrow, 5th April 2025. He emphasized that promoting vendetta, persecution, and acrimony would bring no good to the community. This was stated in a release issued by the Director of Media and Publicity…
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Oba Abimbola Owoade makes appearance at Coronation Football Competition final
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo As part of the activities marking the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, two football clubs in Oyo town, The Way-Up Football Club and Spectrum Football Club, clashed on Thursday in the final match at the Durbar Mini Stadium in Oyo, Oyo State. Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, who was welcomed…
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Oyo Palace to be refurbished for new Alaafin – Palace source
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo The 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, will reside at the popular ancient Oyo Palace where his predecessors resided. There has been speculation about whether the new Alaafin will relocate to a new ultramodern Aafin or reside in the same ancient Oyo Palace at Ode Aremo. Western Post correspondent, who visited the…
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Special report: A glance at the Oyo historical significance, depleted palace ahead of 46th Alaafin’s coronation
Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo The Alaafin, the custodian of the Palace in the Yoruba language, is the title of the king of the Oyo Empire and present-day Oyo town of West Africa, Nigeria. The Yoruba kingdoms are known for their ancient roots, famous leaders, and unique ways of ruling. Delving into the Oyo kingdom, the Oyo Empire was the most…
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Operatives tighten security, enforce sanitation ahead of 46th Alaafin’s coronation
By Adejayan Gbenga, Oyo Security has been tightened in Oyo town ahead of the coronation of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Amotekun operatives and police officers have been deployed to strategic locations to maintain order. Similarly, Amotekun operatives on Wednesday carried out a general sanitation exercise to keep the town clean ahead of the coronation.…
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