8 h. ago We will support Olubadan as Oyo Obas Council chairman — Monarch

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon assures Gov. Makinde that monarchs fully support Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new chairman of the re-inaugurated Oyo Obas Council. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-will-support-olubadan-as-oyo-obas-council-chairman-monarch/

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12 h. ago Oyo empire belongs to history, no Yoruba king holds supremacy — Tinubu’s aide

A presidential aide states the Oyo empire history is past, urging modern Yoruba kings to collaborate as no single monarch holds supremacy today. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-empire-belongs-to-history-no-yoruba-king-holds-supremacy-tinubus-aide/

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25 h. ago Obas Council: ‘We Are No More In Oyo Empire’, Tinubu’s Aide Tells Alaafin

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the leadership of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, saying traditional rulers must adapt to the realities of modern governance and work together for unity and development rather than seeking supremacy. Ajayi, […]

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46 h. ago Obas Council: Ogun Monarch Urges Alaafin To Avoid Confrontation With Oyo Government

The Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North local government area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has advised the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, against taking a confrontational approach toward government directives or engaging the Oyo State Government through public statements. Oba Akinyemi cautioned that such actions could carry consequences, emphasising […]

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63 h. ago Morning recap: Alaafin kicks over Oyo chairmanship, Rivers assembly quagmire, other top stories

Get your Nigerian news recap. Tensions rise in Oyo over the Obas council chairmanship and in Rivers as the assembly shelves its sitting. Plus, Davido. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-alaafin-kicks-over-oyo-chairmanship-rivers-assembly-quagmire-other-top-stories/

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65 h. ago Alaafin Absent As Makinde Inaugurates Oba Ladoja Chairman Council Of Obas

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, was absent yesterday as Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as the new chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs The governor made the pronouncement at a brief event held at the House of Chiefs, Agodi, Ibadan. The governor […]

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2 d. ago Alaafin kicks as Makinde installs Ladoja chairman of Obas council

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurates the State Council of Obas, naming Olubadan Ladoja as chair. The Alaafin of Oyo refutes claims of an agreement. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-kicks-as-makinde-installs-ladoja-chairman-of-obas-council/

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3 d. ago Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges Oyo council of obas’ chair

Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurates the new Oyo Council of Obas, with the Olubadan as its first chair. The chairmanship will rotate every two years. Read More: https://punchng.com/alaafin-absent-as-olubadan-emerges-oyo-council-of-obas-chair/

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3 w. ago Yoruba Youths Felicitate Seyi Tinubu, Abubakar On Conferment Of Chieftaincy Titles

Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has felicitated with the son of President Bola Tinubu, Mr Seyi, on his conferment on Sunday with the honorary chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1. The council also felicitated with a former Zamfara State Governor and current Senator, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, […]

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3 w. ago Christmas: Alaafin Tells Christians To Appreciate God, Love Neighbours

  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has charged Christians to celebrate Christmas as a day to appreciate God’s love for mankind, a season to show goodwill to neighbours, and a time of divine expectation from the Lord. Oba Owoade stated that these would transform the country, heal relationships, and give the […]

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