Tag: Olubadan
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I’m ready to mount the throne of my forefathers — Oba Olakulehin declares
The Olubadan- designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has said he was ready to wear the crown as the 43rd Olubadan. Oba Olakulehin who spoke eloquently for the first time said this when Governor Seyi Makinde’s representatives paid him a courtesy visit at his Alalubosa residence in Ibadan. The visit which could be described as part…
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Junior Pope: Producer Adanma Luke submits self to police after boat mishap
Adanma Luke, the producer of the upcoming movie in which the late actor Junior Pope was supposed to be featured, has surrendered to the police. Pope, the actor, died on Wednesday after he fell into the River Niger in Asaba, Delta state on his way to a movie location. The film star was in the…
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BREAKING! New Olubadan emerges
Kingmakers have announced Oba Owolabi Olakulehin as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. This is following Oba Lekan Balogun’s death on March 14, 2024. The nomination of Olakulehin was put forward by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Lateef Adebimpe, during the meeting chaired by the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, former governor of Oyo State,…
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JUST IN: Finally, kingmakers nominate next Olubadan
Finally, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has been nominated as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Olubadan in Council which is the Traditional Kingmakers of Ibadanland agreed to name Oba Olakulehin as the next Olubadan, being the Most Senior High Chief in the Balogun line of Olubadan Chieftaincy Ascension. He was nominated by the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland,…
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Olubadan died when he was most needed – Oyo ALGON
The Association of Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria (ALGON),Oyo State Chapter, has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Lekan Balogun, as a peace-maker ,saying he died when he was most needed in Ibadan and Nigeria,in general. The State AlGON Chairman, Mr Sikiru Sanda ,said this during the 8-day fidau prayer for the late
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Late Olubadan’s enviable qualities stood him out – Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo, has described the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun, as “shocking” In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kehinde Akinyemi on Friday in Abeokuta, Obasanjo said the news was received with great shock and profound sadness.
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Olakulehin family head reacts to choice of Olubadan-designate
The Head of the Olakulehin clan in Ibadan, Pa Popoola Olabode Olakulehin, on Friday expressed great delight with the choice of the next Olubadan of Ibadan shifting to his family. Olakulehin told NAN that it was a surprise to him when the news broke out.
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Next Olubadan already known to Ibadan people – Ladoja
Chief Rashidi Ladoja, a former Governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, on Friday said people of the ancient city already know the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. Ladoja told newsmen that Ibadan already has an Olubadan-designate and there is no question about that, following Thursday’s demise of Oba Lekan Balogun.
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Olubadan: Oyo Senator, Alli mourns late monarch, says he left good legacies behind
Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, has mourned the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mahood Olalekan Balogun. Oba Balogun passed away on Thursday after a brief illness.
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Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olalekan Balogun is dead
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, has passed away. News of the death of the 82-year-old Ibadan traditional ruler was confirmed by