Peter Obi, Labour Party’s presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, has highlighted the historic role of Ibadan in shaping the country’s political and economic journey, describing the ancient city as “a home to all” with an enduring legacy of leadership. Obi made the remarks during a visit to the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his…
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the nomination of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The approval was sequel to a meeting on Wednesday between the state government delegation and Oba Ladoja as well as members of the Olubadan Advisory Council. Confirming the approval, Oba Ladoja’s media aide, Chief Adeola…
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland died in the early hours of Monday at the age of 90. His death came two days after his 90th birthday and during preparations for his first coronation anniversary, which were already in full swing. In a statement by his Senior Special…
President Bola Tinubu has received with deep shock the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away at the age of 90. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga extended his heartfelt condolences to the royal family, the government, and people of…
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who died on Monday. This is contained in a condolence message issued by the Emir’s Spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin…
The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin, has expressed profound sorrow and heartfelt condolences over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin. Olakulehin, died early Monday morning, barely two days after his 90th birthday. In a statement on Monday, Ogundoyin described the news of the death…
Gov Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has commiserated with the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who passed away on Monday morning. Makinde commiserated with the family when a delegation of the late Olakulehin family visited his office at the State Secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, to officially inform him of the demise…
The Agbekoya Society of Nigeria, a group dedicated to the protection of Yoruba heritage, has mourned the death of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, joined his ancestors at the age of 90. The group’s National President, Mr Okikiola Kamorudeen, in a condolence message in Lagos on Monday, described the late traditional ruler as a…
