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  • New Olowo-elect emerges in Owo

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    Olaotan Falade
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    Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye on Friday emerged as Olowo designate Owo in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State out of 18 contestants. Ogunoye got 14 votes out of 15 votes cast by the 15 senior Omolowos, who have sole responsibility to select king for the ancient town, in an election conducted by officials of…

  • Olowo’s passage still like a dream – Obasanjo

    Olowo’s passage still like a dream – Obasanjo

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    Olaotan Falade
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    Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the passage of the late Olowo of Owo, Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi as a dream because he left at a crucial stage of the nation’s history. Obasanjo who is the Odofin of Owo described the late Oba as a patriot and astute custodian of cultural and traditional values, whose…