3 w. ago Tinubu, Bakare reveal Awujale’s role in June 12, formation of APC

Tribune Online Tinubu, Bakare reveal Awujale’s role in June 12, formation of APC • He told me I will win the 2023 election, and be sworn in — President President Bola Tinubu and the Presiding Overseer of the Community Citadel Church, on Sunday, revealed the critical roles played by the late Awujale of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, in sustaining the agitation against the annulment of the June […] Tinubu, Bakare reveal Awujale’s role in June 12, formation of APC Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Awujale’s Blessings, People’s Support Made Me President In 2023 –Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday paid a glowing tribute to the late Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, whose 8th-Day Fidau prayer was held at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Tinubu, whose Presidential aircraft touched ground at exactly 12: 45 p.m. Sunday afternoon, was received by […]

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3 w. ago Awujale’s Efforts Brought APC Merger, Made Buhari President – Bakare

The leader of the Global Community Citadel Church, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said that Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, was instrumental to the All Progressive Congress (APC) merger that brought former President Muhammadu Buhari to power. Bakare, during a state broadcast, said that the APC would not have been formed without Awujale’s crucial […]

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3 w. ago Awujale’s Blessings Contributed To My Victory In 2023 Election — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that the royal blessings of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona alongside the support of the people, made it possible to win the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu stated this while paying glowing tribute to the late Awujale whose 8th-Day Fidau Prayer held on Sunday at the Dipo […]

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3 w. ago Tinubu mourns “two men held in highest esteem” lost within hours: Buhari, Awujale of Ijebuland

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola  Tinubu has described the passing of two influential figures—his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II—as “an enormous loss” suffered within hours of each other. In a post on his verified X handle @OfficalABAT on Sunday,  at the eighth-day Fidau prayers […] The post Tinubu mourns “two men held in highest esteem” lost within hours: Buhari, Awujale of Ijebuland appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ICIR Accuses Ogun Govt Of Violating Chieftaincy Law In Oba Adetona’s Burial

The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has announced plans to take legal action against the Ogun State Government and the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, over what it described as a breach of traditional burial laws. The revered monarch passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age […] The post ICIR Accuses Ogun Govt Of Violating Chieftaincy Law In Oba Adetona’s Burial appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Awujale’s burial: Traditionalists vow to sue Ogun govt, late monarch’s family

The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has threatened to sue the Ogun State government and the family of the read more Awujale’s burial: Traditionalists vow to sue Ogun govt, late monarch’s family

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3 w. ago Awujale: Ifa Council Threatens To Sue Ogun Gov’t, Late Monarch’s Family

The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has threatened to sue the Ogun State Government and the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, for violating the legal and laid down traditional rites of burying traditional rulers in the state. The ICIR vowed to correct what they called an anomaly and a […]

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3 w. ago Ifa council threatens to sue Ogun govt, Awujale’s family over Islamic burial

Tribune Online Ifa council threatens to sue Ogun govt, Awujale’s family over Islamic burial threatened to sue the Ogun State government and the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, for violating the legal Ifa council threatens to sue Ogun govt, Awujale’s family over Islamic burial Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Awujale’s burial: ICIR to sue Ogun Govt, late monarch’s family over Islamic rites

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has declared its intention to institute legal action against the Ogun State Government and the family of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, over what it described as a violation of traditional burial rites required for a Yoruba monarch. Oba Adetona, […] The post Awujale’s burial: ICIR to sue Ogun Govt, late monarch’s family over Islamic rites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Awujale: Ogun govt constitutes state burial committee for Oba Adetona

Tribune Online Awujale: Ogun govt constitutes state burial committee for Oba Adetona The committee is being saddled with the responsibility of organising and coordinating every official activity towards giving the late monarch a befitting burial... Awujale: Ogun govt constitutes state burial committee for Oba Adetona Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Stop Crowning Anyone With ‘Foreign Religion’ As Oba, OPC Warns Yoruba Kingmakers

The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has warned kingmakers in Yorubaland, to henceforth desist from allowing anybody with what they described as foreign religion to be crowned as Oba. Apparently reacting to the burial of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, a National Leader of the OPC, Comrade Adesina Akinpelu also appealed to all […]

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4 w. ago Awujale’s burial rite frees Yoruba kings from oppression – Oluwo

By John Ogunsemore The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, said the burial rite of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has liberated Yoruba kings from physical and spiritual oppression after their demise. The Oluwo stated this in a Tuesday statement signed by his Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem. Oba Adetona, who died aged […] The post Awujale’s burial rite frees Yoruba kings from oppression – Oluwo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago End Of An Era – HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, The Awujale Of Ijebu Land

When the news filtered in that His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Olukayode Adetona (1934 – 2025), Ọgbagba Agbotewole II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Land, had joined his ancestors, a profound silence swept across Ijebuland, Ogun State, and indeed Nigeria. An era had ended. A royal voice, revered for its clarity, courage, and […]

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4 w. ago Awujale’s noble burial rites, freedom for Yoruba monarchs from secret groups — Oluwo

Tribune Online Awujale’s noble burial rites, freedom for Yoruba monarchs from secret groups — Oluwo The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HIM Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described the burial process for the late Awujale of Ijebuland, HIM Oba Sikiru Adetona as a freedom for Yoruba traditional institution and a step towards the restoration of the sanctity of Yoruba traditional institution.  Awujale’s noble burial rites, freedom for Yoruba monarchs from secret groups — Oluwo Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Awujale was a man of grace who served Ijebu diligently, says APC chieftain

The Sun A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Otunba Oladayo Ogunjebe, has described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Ogbagba II, as a man of candour and grace who served his people diligently for 64 years. Otunba Ogunjebe said in a press statement that the monarch, who passed away on […] The post Awujale was a man of grace who served Ijebu diligently, says APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago As Awujale’s elder, I couldn’t bow or see him — Lenuwa explains absence at palace

Tribune Online As Awujale’s elder, I couldn’t bow or see him — Lenuwa explains absence at palace The Lenuwa of Ode-Omi, Oba Folailu Adekunle Hassan, has explained why his Official Staff was not present at the palace of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikirullah Kayode Adetona, stating that as an elder brother to the Awujale... As Awujale’s elder, I couldn’t bow or see him — Lenuwa explains absence at palace Tribune Online

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last month Photos: Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, laid to rest in Ijebu Ode

The remain of Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has been laid to rest at his private residence in read more Photos: Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, laid to rest in Ijebu Ode

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last month Awujale buried at his private residence according to Islamic rites

Tribune Online Awujale buried at his private residence according to Islamic rites •Tinubu, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, Dangote, others in attendance•As eminent Nigerians pay tributes The remains of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Dr Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were buried at his private residence, Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, according to Islamic rites on Monday. The late monarch reigned for 65 years and joined his ancestors on Sunday at the […] Awujale buried at his private residence according to Islamic rites Tribune Online

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last month The Patriots shift constitutional summit to Wednesday to honour Buhari, Awujale

Tribune Online The Patriots shift constitutional summit to Wednesday to honour Buhari, Awujale THE national summit on the future of Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, convened by The Patriots, has been rescheduled by one day in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who passed on, on Sunday Originally slated to hold from July 15 to July 17, 2025, in Abuja, the […] The Patriots shift constitutional summit to Wednesday to honour Buhari, Awujale Tribune Online

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