- The Oyo State Government has debunked social media reports claiming the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has died
- Palace officials assured the public that the Olubadan is alive, healthy, and still in Ibadan, dismissing claims of medical evacuation
- Oba Olakulehin, who became Olubadan in March 2024, is preparing to celebrate his 90th birthday on July 5
Is the Olubadan of Ibadan Dead or Alive? Oyo Government Speaks OutSource: TwitterYes. Olubadan is alive, hale and hearty. I spoke with one of the sons who represented the family at the coronation committee, Prince Olaseke Owolabi Olakulehin, Olatunbosun confirmed.Olabadan: Palace Debunks RumoursBy the time I left the palace around 8 pm, there was nothing of such incident. Things were moving well. There was no crisis. And when I contacted the palace after I left, they told me Baba is hale and healthy, Ayoade said. Baba is still in Ibadan. He was not flown anywhere. He is doing very fine, he added. Monarch Preparing for 90th Birthday Osun monarch under FBI custody
Oyo: Tragedy as 2 people die in fresh fuel tanker explosion, video emerge
Two people, including a tanker driver and his motor boy, died in a fiery explosion around Gabster Mega Petrol Station, Orita Challenge, Ibadan, at about 5:00 am on Tuesday, March 4 Firefighters and security agencies quickly contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby shops and residential areas Oyo State authorities confirmed the incident ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Royal voices to speak on culture and development at 7th Omoluabi Festival
Aare Oladotun Hassan, president of Yoruba Council Worldwide says the 7th World Omoluabi Day Festival will celebrate Yoruba culture, unity, and identity on Thursday, May 1 Hassan said the Ooni of Ife, Alaafin of Oyo, Alake of Egbaland, and other dignitaries will discuss regionalism, peace-building, and national development According to him, the festival aims to ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
"What exactly does CAN want?": MURIC slams Christian body over opposition to Ram…
MURIC rebuked CAN for opposing school closures during Ramadan in four northern states, calling its stance an overreach and an example of double standards CAN argued that the decision disrupts education and threatens students progress, warning of possible legal action if the directive is not reversed MURIC defended the move, stating that it reflects the ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
NDLEA arrests Lagos drug lord after nearly 2 decades on the run
After 17 years on the run, NDLEA arrested 59-year-old Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff in Lagos for allegedly leading an international drug trafficking network linked to N1.4bn worth of illicit drugs Ogbonnaya is accused of coordinating major drug shipments from Nigeria to South Korea, laundering proceeds through electronics imports, and recruiting couriers across Africa NDLEA vows to ... Read more Continue reading here ▶
Yoruba monarch receives warm reception in United Kingdom
Oba Joseph Toriola, the Ogunsua of Modakeke, received a ceremonial welcome in the UK, marked by traditional drumming and community celebrations The Modakeke Progressive Union UK and Ireland will host a royal dinner in his honor, strengthening cultural ties The visit highlights the importance of traditional leadership in uniting diaspora communities A dinner is planned ... Read more Continue reading here ▶