The ancient city of Oyo will, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, host the installation of corporate leader and philanthropist Oloye (Dr) Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan as the new Balogun of Oyo by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I. The ceremony, earlier slated for July, was postponed following the …
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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, on Monday, July 13, visited the teachers and pupils rescued after spending 56 days in captivity following their abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The monarch commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for securing the …
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THE Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has pledged commitment to the global promotion of Yoruba heritage Owoade made the pledge on Friday while hosting the executive members of ‘Ọmọ Yorùbá Àtàtà Socio-cultural Initiative’, (ỌYÀSI) at his Boroboro palace in Oyo town. The Alaafin, who noted that Yoruba race was …
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Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Owoade succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83. The coronation event took place today (Saturday) at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, where Governor Seyi Makinde …
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THE new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has yet to begin the month-long traditional rites to pave the way for his coronation. It was gathered that Owoade had to return to his Canadian base to officially resign from his workplaces and engagements in Canada. This is coming ten days …
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OYO State governor, Seyi Makinde, has formally approved the selection of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, had been recommended by the Oyomesi and …
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TEN contestants for the stool of the Alaafin of Oyo were said to have been shortlisted by the Oyo Mesi, who are the kingmakers in the town. The Head of the Oyo Mesi, who is also the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Ayoola, said this on Friday in a …
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No fewer than one hundred and nineteen (119) princes from Oyo town have declared interest to ascend the Alaafin of Oyo stool. Newsextra24 reports that the Alaafin of Oyo stool is currently vacant due to the demise of the 45 Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi 111. Oba …
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The race to fill the vacant stool of the Alaafin of Oyo has begun with at least 20 princes from the Owoade Ruling Family signifying their interest to succeed Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. Owoade Ruling Family is one of the two ruling families under the Agunloye Ruling House, according to the …
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Concern trails Abobaku over Alaafin Adeyemi’s Demise The term “Abobaku” is presently trending on Twitter and other social media platforms following the news passing of Oba Adeyemi today. Many tweeps have been sharing comments on what would be the fate of the one closest to the king, having enjoyed the …
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