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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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Alaafin’s coronation features quiz competition in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga, Oyo As part of the activities marking the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, intellectual abilities were put to the test on Wednesday when schools in Oyo town participated in a quiz competition. The quiz was held at the Atiba University Hall, Oyo. Prominent dignitaries at the event included the LOC…
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Lawmaker pledges creation of university in Oyo at Alaafin’s coronation event
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo The Honourable member of Nigeria’s Federal House of Representatives representing Afijio, Oyo West, Oyo East, and Atiba federal constituency, Hon. Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi, has pledged to facilitate the establishment of a Federal University in Oyo town. Hon. Adeyemi made this commitment during a public lecture and colloquium held as part of the coronation activities for…
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Alaafin coronation: Day 2 features public lecture, cultural showcase
By Adejayan Gbenga, Oyo The coronation program for the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade II, entered its second day on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The celebrations, which began on Monday with a cultural parade at the Oba Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Ode Aremo, continued with a tree-planting campaign and a public lecture at the Federal School of Surveying,…
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INTERVIEW: Appeal Court ruling on APC council officials is final – Osun APC Media Director
Chief Kola Olabisi, Director of Media and Information for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, in this exclusive interview, shared his insights on the current political landscape in the state. He criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke’s handling of the local government crisis, saying it has caused untold hardship for citizens. Western Post’s Deborah Oladejo reports. What’s your take on…
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