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Oluwo Of Iwo

Hoodlums steal Oluwo of Iwo’s vehicle from Lagos hotel

John Ogunsemore Oct 12, 2020 0

The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdulrashed Adewale Akanbi says a Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to his palace has been stolen from a Lagos hotel.A Sunday statement by the monarch's media aide, Alli Ibraheem, noted that the theft…

Health

‘Abolish Family Planning In Nigeria’ – Oluwo Of Iwo

Faith Jul 7, 2020 0

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I has called on the abolition of family planning in Nigeria.The Oluwo of Iwo has argued that overpopulation is not the cause of poverty in Nigeria. He also noted that family…

Culture

Chanel Chin, estranged wife of Oluwo of Iwo opens up on their marriage

Adebusola Oyerinde May 2, 2020 0

It is no longer news Chanel Chin, estranged wife of the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, left her matrimonial home back to Canada, her country of origin, with her only child. There have been rumours between the two, however, Chanel…

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‘Coronavirus Will Disappear In 6 Days’- Oluwo Of Iwo Predicts

Faith Apr 4, 2020 0

Oluwo of Iwo has predicted that the coronavirus pandemic which has been affecting a lot of people will end within the next 6 days.Just few days ago he issued a spiritual warrant of arrest for the deadly virus, adding that he has…

News

Oluwo Of Iwo Finally Accepts His 6 Months Suspension

Faith Feb 25, 2020 0

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has accepted his six months suspension by the Osun State Traditional Rulers Council.The council in a meeting presided over by the Ooni of Ife, suspended the monarch from attending its meetings…

Community

Oluwo of Iwo makes passionate appeal to Buhari

John Ogunsemore Jan 2, 2020 0

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to end the marginalisation of the town by siting one of the six newly-approved Federal Colleges of Education in the community.The traditional ruler made the…

Culture

Popular Nigerian traditional ruler wants to buy Chelsea FC

John Ogunsemore Jul 27, 2019 0

The controversial Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, is a traditional ruler who is never afraid to hold and express an opinion.This time around, he says he loves English Premier League side, Chelsea and would not…

Culture

Controversial Oluwo of Iwo explains why he crowned his wife

John Ogunsemore Jul 13, 2019 0

Against the backdrop that he committed abomination, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has said he did nothing wrong by crowning his wife.The traditional ruler, whose kingdom is in Osun State, said he was only following in the…

Culture

Top Yoruba Monarch Condemns Afenifere, Yoruba Elders For Opposing Cattle Ranches In South West

John Ogunsemore Jul 9, 2018 0

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has condemned the opposition of Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) and other Yoruba leaders, to the establishment of cattle ranches in the South West…

Culture

Fani-Kayode Fumes: “Oluwo Of Iwo Is An Islamofascist”

John Ogunsemore Apr 1, 2018 0

Former Minister of Culture, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has berated the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi as "Islamofascist" for dressing as a northern traditional ruler and allegedly insisting on being addressed as "Emir".…

Culture

Oluwo Of Iwo Denies Adopting Emir Title

John Ogunsemore Apr 1, 2018 0

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi has denied dropping his "Oba" title for the "Emir" title as reported in the media.The traditional ruler made the clarification in a Sunday statement issued on his behalf by his spokesman,…

Culture

League Of Imams And Alfas On Warpath With Oluwo Over Waziri Title

John Ogunsemore Mar 25, 2018 0

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, may be courting trouble over a purported decision to install Yaquob Abdul-Baki Mohammed as the Waziri of the entire Yorubaland.The League of Imams and Alfas in the South-West, Edo and…

Metro

Court gives Osun CP fresh order for Oluwo’s arrest

Victoria Dec 31, 2016

A magistrate’s court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State has ordered the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Fimihan Adeoye, to arrest the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, and bring him to court on January 6, 2017.The magistrate,…

Metro

Our palaces must be devoid of Idols – Oluwo tells monarchs

Victoria Dec 28, 2016

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has urged monarchs in Yoruba land to offer their subjects various forms of assistance and words of encouragement to give them hope especially in the present economic situation in the country.…

Metro

Royal Battle: Court Orders Arrest Of Oluwo

Jide Dec 21, 2016

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi has been issued with a bench warrant by a magistrate court in Osogbo for his refusal to appear in court in a case instituted by the Oluwo of Iwo Oke, Oba Kadiri Adeoye.The implication of the bench…