9 d. ago Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin as Tinubu seeks support for monarch

Oyo town came alive on Saturday as dignitaries from across Nigeria converged to witness the coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Some of the dignitaries at the event included President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Speaker Read More

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9 d. ago Alaafin throne symbol of cultural pride, unity, enduring legacy – Tinubu

By Oluseye Ojo and Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan President Bola Tinubu has called the Alaafin of Oyo’s royal stool a symbol of cultural pride, unity, and the lasting legacy of one of Africa’s greatest empires. He spoke on Saturday at the coronation of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I as the new Alaafin in Oyo town. Tinubu, […] The post Alaafin throne symbol of cultural pride, unity, enduring legacy – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago PICTORIAL: Glamour as dignitaries, royals attend Alaafin’s coronation

Dignitaries from across the nation gathered at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday to witness the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I. The historic event drew a distinguished crowd, including President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde; Read More

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1 week ago Oyo tightens security ahead of Alaafin’s Saturday coronation

As the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Oyo State government has put in place heightened security measures, including the deployment of security operatives at strategic locations within the ancient city and surrounding communities. Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff of Read More

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1 week ago Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation: Oyo NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for security 

Tribune Online Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation: Oyo NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for security  In order to ensure a smooth and secure coronation ceremony for the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), led by Commandant Augustine Padonu, has deployed about 500 highly trained personnel to provide security. Alaafin of Oyo’s coronation: Oyo NSCDC deploys 500 personnel for security  Tribune Online

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2 w. 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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4 w. ago “I Noticed Goosebumps All Over His Body, His Wife Said It Was Normal” – Nurse Testifies On Mohbad’s Final Moments

An auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, has appeared before the coroner’s inquest investigating the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly called Mohbad. On Saturday, the coroner’s inquest resumed at the Magistrate court in Ikorodu, Lagos, with the nurse providing comprehensive evidence on how the singer died. While testifying, Ogedengbe told the coroner, led by Magistrate […] The post “I Noticed Goosebumps All Over His Body, His Wife Said It Was Normal” – Nurse Testifies On Mohbad’s Final Moments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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