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Ladipo’s drainage crisis: How waste and flooding is endangering lives and livelihoods
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho and Obiebi Chukwudumebi Bolashade, a 23-year-old Point of Sale (POS) agent, recently moved from Abeokuta to live with her elder sister, who runs a POS business right in front of the National Broadcast Academy (NBA) in Ladipo, along the Ikeja railway line in Lagos State. What surprised her most was that Lagos—a state known for its…
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SPECIAL REPORT – 2027 Guber: Why there should be zonal rotation – Oyo stakeholders
…Official data shows Ibadan doesn’t constitute 60% of State’s votes Ahead of the 2027 Governorship Election in Oyo State, political stakeholders in the state, aside those from Ibadanland, have begun mapping out strategies in order to have a shot at the exalted office, which has been dominated over the years by Ibadan indigenes. Part of the strategies of the top…
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We’ll refurbish 200-year-old Oyo palace, preserve our tradition — Alaafin
By Adejayan Gbenga The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has announced plans to renovate the ancient Alaafin’s palace in Oyo town, describing the move as long overdue and assuring that the project will preserve its traditional and cultural heritage. Speaking in an interview with newsmen, Oba Owoade noted that the palace, originally built almost 200 years ago…
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Omololu Olunloyo: Remembering the mathematician and former governor of Oyo State, by Adejayan Gbenga
Tributes have continued to pour in for the former governor of Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, who passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the age of 89. Although his tenure as governor was brief, Olunloyo’s administration is remembered for spearheading monumental developmental strides in Oyo State. His legacies and contributions to the state will live on and cannot…
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The enduring legacy of the Oyo Empire: A chronicle of kingship, culture, and unity, by Siyan Oyeweso
The Kingdom of Oyo was one of the most prominent, powerful, and largest Yoruba kingdoms before the 19th Century. According to traditions, the kingdom was founded by Oranmiyan/Oranyan – a grandson or the youngest child of Oduduwa, the acclaimed eponymous father of the Yoruba people, around the 13th century. Oranmiyan was also regarded as the progenitor of the Eweka Dynasty…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ooni, Sultan, Olu of Warri, dignitaries shine at coronation of new Alaafin
Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III were among prominent traditional rulers across Nigeria that graced the coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo Oba Abimbola Awoade yesterday. Many excited and happy faces, beautiful attires, radiant colour mixes, music, dance and an artistic display and representation of culture serenaded…
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President Tinubu sends message to new Alaafin, Oyo indigenes
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Alaafin’s stool as a vital position in fostering peace and promoting cultural identity. He also urged the people of Oyo to rally behind their new monarch, encouraging a collective commitment to peace and progress. Tinubu made this remark during the Alaafin’s coronation ceremony, held at Olivet Baptist Heights,…
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Oba Abimbola Owoade chosen by Ifa, no kingmakers’ influence – Seyi Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga in Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Saturday stated that the choice of Oba Abimbola Owoade was not influenced by kingmakers. The governor made the remark during the coronation ceremony of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday. According to him: “We have all witnessed the official coronation of His Imperial Majesty, the 46th Alaafin…
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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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