The Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, has emerged the gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, at the just concluded primary election held at Lekan Salami Stadium. Governor Makinde polled a total of 1,040 votes to defeat his opponent, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarunmi, who polled two votes. The returning officer, Mr Ben Obi, …
Remains Of Ọ̀wọ̀ Kingdom’ Livestock Sellers’ Matron, Olorì Rachael Bádéwá Ẹkùngbá, Interred
The remains of late Olorì Rachael Bádéwá Ẹkùngbá, the Matron of Livestock Sellers in Ọ̀wọ̀ Kingdom, has been laid to rest. The Lords New Church Cathedral, Fajuyi Road, Ọ̀wọ̀, Ondo State went alive as families, relatives, friends gathered at the befitting funeral accorded the late Olorì Rachael Bádéwá Ẹkùngbá, who was until her demise, mother …
FG, ASUU Meeting Ends In Deadlock
The Federal Government and the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council has failed to convince the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, to call off their industrial action. The meeting, called by the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Agboola Gambari, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige, was also co-chaired by the …
ASUU Extends 12 Weeks Old Strike by Another 12 Weeks.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has announced it is embarking on another 12 weeks strike action. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke in a report, said this was to give the Government enough time to satisfactorily resolve all the outstanding issues. It also stated that the roll-over strike was effective from 12.01 am, May 8, …
Again, Oyo Loses An Ex-Governor
While Oyo State is yet to recover from the demise of some of its Monarchs, the State woke on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, to hear of the departure of another astute politician, a man of the people, and a lover of the masses, Ọ́túnba Adébáyọ̀ Àlàó Akálà. Born on June 3, 1950, late Chief Àlàó-Akálà …
Olúbàdàn And The Tussle For The Throne
Following the demise of the 41st Olúbàdàn of Ìbàdànland Ọba Saliu Adetunji, Ajé Ògúngúnísọ̀ 1, there have been issues as to who the next King would be. While some believe that by the hierarchy of attaining the throne, the next King should be the present Ọ̀tun Olúbàdàn, Senator Lekan Balogun, some are of the opinion …
Names Of Installed KINGs In Ìbàdànland
Ba’ale Maye Okunade Kakanfo Oluyedun Bashorun Oluyole (ó dé Adé ni 1838) Ba’ale Opeagbe 1850 – 1851 Ba’ale Oyeshile Olugbode 1851–1864 Bashorun Ogunmola 1865–1867 Ba’ale Orowusi 1870–1871 Are Ona Kakanfo Obadoke Latosa 1871–1885 Ba’ale Fijabi I 1893–1895 Ba’ale Oshuntoki 1895–1897 Ba’ale Fajinmi 1897–1902 Ba’ale Mosaderin 1902–1904 Ba’ale Dada Opadare 1904–1907 Ba’ale Sunmonu Apampa 1907–1910 Ba’ale …
Olúbàdàn: All Markets In Ìbàdànland To Be Shut
The Bàbálọ́jà-General of Oyo State, Alhaji Asiwaju Yekini Abass Oladapo (YK ABASS), on behalf of all traders, has commiserate with all sons and daughters of Ìbàdànland, the Oyo State Government led by Governor Seyi Makinde, the CCII, the State Traditional Council, Olubadan-in-council and Olori Rasheedat Adetunji over the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Ọba Saliu …
Meet The Next Olúbàdàn of Ìbàdànland, High Chief Lekan Balogun
Except a sudden change in tradition of kingship of Ìbàdànland, a Former Lawmaker, Senator Lekan Balogun, would be next in line to succeed the departed Olúbàdàn, Ọba Saliu Adetunji, according to the laid down hierarchy of ascending the Ibadan throne. Senator Lekan Balogun, who until the death of Ọba Adetunji, was the Ọ̀tún Olúbàdàn of …
“Olúbàdàn Was A Great Exemplar In Royalty” -Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engr Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde has expressed shock at the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Ọba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Ajé Ògúngúnísò 1. Describing the late Monarch as a great leader of his people and an exemplary royal father, Governor Makinde stated that the demise of the royal icon was …