The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, is set to elevate nine chiefs in the Otun Olubadan line, including Governor Seyi Makinde’s elder brother, Olumuyiwa Makinde. The ceremony will be held at the Oke-Aremo Palace, with members of the Olubadan-in-Council in attendance. Makinde, an Ibadan-based lawyer, will move from Aare Onibon to Gbonka Olubadan, while […]
Afinju FM brings you 12 interesting things to know about the New Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Arusa I.
He was crowned at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of the state. It will be recalled that Ladoja became Olubadan-designate following the passing of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025. Read Also: Tinubu to Attend as Ex-Governor Ladoja Becomes 44th Olubadan […]
Reports revealed that Governor Seyi Makinde has approved his nomination, paving the way for the long-anticipated coronation. A government delegation reportedly met with Ladoja and members of the Olubadan-In-Council at his Bodija residence on Wednesday to finalize arrangements. Confirming the development, Adeola Oloko, media aide to the monarch-in-waiting, told newsmen that the coronation ceremony will […]
Ladoja was nominated by the Olubadan-In-Council on Monday, during a meeting at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The meeting was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola.Speaking, Ajibola said, “We, members of the Olubadan-In-Council, have all signed and nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors at the age of 90. It was reported that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, is coming barely two […]