We condemn use of weapons in Olubadan Palace – Ibadan Mogajis
Laolu Elijah, Ibadan FOLLOWING the chaotic atmosphere at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin which led to the postponement of the conferment of chieftaincy titles in Ibadanland, some concerned Mogaji yesterday condemned the hoodlums who disrupted the ceremony. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Mogaji Tunji […]
We’ll give late Olubadan befitting burial – Makinde
Governor Makinde also expressed confidence that the next Olubadan, with the seamless Olubadan Chieftaincy System, will step in and lead Ibadanland to its next level.
Olubadan: Tinubu, Obasanjo, Adeleke, AbdulRasaq, Aiyedatiwa, others pay tribute
Eminent Nigerians yesterday paid glowing tribute to the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun who joined his ancestors Thursday night even as Palace drummers who were with the late Oba Balogun 24 hours of the day have relocated to Ita Baale, the family residence of ?ba Olakulehin announcing him as the next to assume the throne.
Southeast underrepresented in National Assembly – Biafra Nationalists Movement
– The Igbo Biafra Nationalists Movements, on Thursday said the Southeast region was underrepresented at the National Assembly considering the number of states in each region.
Olubadan buried amid tributes
The lying-in-state was held at the Mapo Hall from 12 noon to 1pm before the remains of the monarch were moved to Aliwo for burial after prayers.
Late Olubadan buried according to Islamic rites
The late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, was laid to rest on Friday in Ibadan at his Aliiwo ancestral home in accordance with Islamic rites.
