The Alaafin disclosed this in a statement released by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. According to reports, a fresh battle between the Alaafin, Oba Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, sprang up after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the title […]
The new Eleruwa, arrived the venue in the company of his wives, family members, Eleruwa-in-council, and other traditional rulers from the council area. Shortly after his arrival, the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, also made his entry into the ground as well as Speaker of the House of Assembly Adebo Ogundoyin. Other monarchs who have arrived […]
Oba Owoade’s recent visit to the Oluwo of Iwo sparked a widespread speculation on social media, with many interpreting the act as a snub to the Ooni of Ife. The rumours gained traction after the Oluwo openly declared that the Alaafin holds superiority over all traditional rulers in Yorubaland, a statement that further fuelled talk […]
The meeting signifies the monarch’s inaugural official meeting with Tinubu since April 12, 2025. Coronation. The monarch arrived at the Villa on Friday afternoon after the Jumaat prayers and was ushered in shortly after the President’s closed-door briefing with the service chiefs and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. During Owoade’s coronation in Oyo town, Tinubu, […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.