Olubadan

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, says the unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable. Balogun made the statement in Ibadan on Friday while hosting the delegation of Shehu of Borno, on a congratulatory visit at his Alarere residence.…

The Olubadàn of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, has stated that the age-long and laudable objective of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is under serious threat as a result of insecurity pervading the country. A statement issued…

The newly installed 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Olalekan Balogun, has assured the people of Ibadanland and Nigeria in general that he would not let them down. Balogun made the pledge in his first public speech shortly after…

Indigenes of Ibadan, as well as residents and well-wishers, have started trooping in their hundreds to Mapo Hall, venue of the installation ceremony of Oba Olalekan Balogun, as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Well-meaning Nigerians,…

The Chairperson, Olubadan Coronation Committee, Mrs Olubamiwo Adeosun, says that all is set for the coronation of Oba Olalekan Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan at Mapo Hall on Friday. Adeosun, also Secretary to Oyo State…

Presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu says he will not succumb to blackmail in his bid to become President of Nigeria in 2023. He said this on Sunday in Ibadan during a courtesy visit to the Olubadan-designate, Dr. Lekan Balogun in…

A former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Oyo State, Chief Michael Lana, has advised Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, not to rush the installation of a new Olubadan of Ibadanland in view of the existence of a suit involving…

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji as a "visionary and compassionate leader" whose legacies Nigerians should emulate. The president stated this in a statement signed by his…

Late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, will be buried today, the palace has said. Director of Media and Publicity of the palace, Adeola Oloko, disclosed this in a Sunday statement. The Herald earlier reported that the respected…

The Olubadan of Ibadan in Oyo State, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has died aged 93. It was learnt that the respected monarch died at the University College Hospital (UCH) earlier today. Ekarun Olubadan, High Chief Amidu Ajibade confirmed the…

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has sent a delegation to Cotonou, Republic of Benin, to observe court proceedings in the case involving an activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. Mr Adeola Oloko, Personal…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has endorsed the idea of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) National Leader, Bola Tinubu, vying for the Nigerian Presidency in 2023. The Olubadan expressed his support while receiving…

Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has called on farmers and herders in Ibarapa area of Oyo State and Nigeria in general to live in harmony for the unity and development of Nigeria. Adetunji gave the advice on Saturday…

For threatening to sanction his removal, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji has told the 21 newly crowned traditional rulers in the kingdom to do their worst. The Olubadan has been at loggerheads with the Oyo State Government led…

The crisis among traditional rulers in Ibadan is showing no sign of abating as the 21 kings installed by the Oyo State Government in August have threatened to dethrone the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji. The new kings, who were…

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji on Saturday, conferred chieftaincy titles on the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and 15 others for their contributions to the development of Ibadan and Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)…

A former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has out rightly condemned the supremacy feud among Yoruba monarchs. The former president noted this when the new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji visited…

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the new Olubadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji Aje Ogungunniso 1 on his coronation on Friday. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Friday by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and…