20 h. ago Alaafin urges mutual love between Nigerians, political leaders

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has emphasised the importance of mutual love between political leaders and Nigerians as a critical step toward advancing the country. In his Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslims, Oba Owoade called for a renewed commitment, not only to the Creator but also to the well-being of mankind. He urged Nigerians Read More

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3 d. ago Alaafin undergoes final traditional rites, coronation set for April

The last lap of traditional rites (Oro Ipebi) for the Alaafin-elect, Oba Akeem Owoade 1, holds tonight at the Sango shrine at Koso in Oyo town. According to a release by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, Bode Durojaiye in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday. The statement said Oba Read More

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6 d. ago Alaafin of Oyo: LOC unveils Abimbola Owoade’s coronation schedule

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Local Organising Committee (LOC) has unveiled the official schedule for the coronation of Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The festivities will span two weeks, from Monday, March 31, to Saturday, April 12, and will unfold in three phases: pre-coronation, coronation, and post-coronation. The pre-coronation events, running from […] The post Alaafin of Oyo: LOC unveils Abimbola Owoade’s coronation schedule appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Alaafin’s coronation

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan Former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau is set to be among the dignitaries attending the coronation of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade. The announcement was made by Dr Adekunle Ogunmola, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, during a press conference held at the Alaafin’s palace on […] The post Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to attend Alaafin’s coronation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Alaafin’s Queen Preaches Peace, Communal Harmony Among Oyo Residents

Ayaba Abiwumi Owoade, the wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I has stressed the need for the people of Oyo metropolis to promote peace and communal harmony as a collective responsibility. Ayaba Abiwumi noted that peace and unity are important tools for community development, stressing that peace is a fundamental asset […]

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2 w. ago Taking Unemployed Graduates Off Streets, Promoting Culture My Agenda – Alaafin

The Alaafin-elect, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has declared that one of his agendas is to remove graduate youths seeking jobs from the streets. The monarch, who spoke through his director of media and publicity, Bode Durojaiye, said in a statement on Tuesday that this would be done by creating vocational skills for the unemployed youths. […]

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3 w. ago Alaafin clears air on curfew during 21 days traditional rites

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, on Sunday clarified misconceptions surrounding the imposed curfew during the 21-day traditional rites, popularly known as Oro Ipebi, in the ancient town. He also addressed concerns over the choice of words in the earlier statement issued on the matter. In a statement released by his Chief of Staff, Read More

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3 w. ago Seclusion rites: Alaafin clarifies issues on curfew in Oyo town

By Oluseye Ojo The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has clarified issues on the restriction of movement in Oyo town during the ongoing mandatory seclusion rites (Oro Ipebi) for his ascendancy to the throne. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Sunday morning by his Chief of Staff, Rotimi Osuntola. […] The post Seclusion rites: Alaafin clarifies issues on curfew in Oyo town appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oyo curfew for Alaafin’s seclusion rites shortened to 6.5 hours

By Oluseye Ojo The 10-hour curfew earlier declared on Friday for the seclusion rites (Oro Ipebi) for the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has been reviewed downward. The curfew, which was reduced from 10 hours to six and a half hours, will now begin at 10 p.m. and end at 4:30 a.m., instead […] The post Oyo curfew for Alaafin’s seclusion rites shortened to 6.5 hours appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Majority of Oyo pleased with Owoade’s emergence, says Ladigbolu

The Chairman of the Oyo Metropolitan Development Association, Archbishop Emeritus Ayo Ladigbolu, has declared that most of the people of Oyo town are pleased with the emergence of Akeem Owoade as the next Alaafin of Oyo. The octogenarian Oyo prince added that time will heal the wounds or grievances of those opposed to Owoade’s emergence. Read More

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3 w. ago VIDEO: New Alaafin of Oyo returns home for traditional rites

The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has landed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State from Canada. Owoade, who was spotted by our correspondent at around 6:25 pm on Wednesday, arrived with his wife and was welcomed by the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Read More

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3 w. ago Alaafin Owoade Arrives Nigeria To Begin Traditional Rites Ahead Coronation

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade has arrived Nigeria from Canada to commence traditional rites ahead of his coronation scheduled for April 5, 2025 . An Oyo indigene, Mr. Titus Oloruntunmise, Wednesday night, shared the video of the arrival of Oba Owoade at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Dressed in a white […]

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3 w. ago Alaafin Owoade returns from Canada soon for coronation rites – Spokesperson

The Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Akeem Owoade, will soon return to Nigeria from Canada to commence traditional coronation rites, a spokesperson for the Alaafin’s palace, Bode Durojaiye, said on Monday. Durojaiye made this known in a statement on Monday, as preparations for Owoade’s official ascension to the throne gather momentum. The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Read More

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4 w. ago Alaafin Set For Traditional Rites Ahead Of Coronation — Aide

Ahead of the April 5, 2025, set for his coronation, the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade will soon arrive Nigeria from Canada to commence the mandatory traditional rites to be crowned as the Alaafin. Media aide to the monarch, Bode Durojaiye, in a statement on Monday gave insights into the processes of […]

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