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‘Love Conquers All’ — Waka Queen Salawa Abeni Goes Public With Husband Of Four Years

Nov 15, 2023.Nov 15, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Salawa Abeni and her new husband, Rasheed Adahunse

Eko Hot Blog reports that Veteran Nigerian singer, Salawa Abeni has gone public with her new husband, Rasheed Adahunse. The public reveal happened over the weekend on the occasion of his birthday and retirement party in Lagos State. Her new husband was the immediate past comptroller and commandant of the Customs Training College. Adahunse is … Read more

How Alaafin-Elect Emerged About One Year Ago – Oyomesi Reveals

Sep 25, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) has disclosed that new Alaafin-elect has emerged about one year ago. It was learnt that the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) were merely waiting for Governor Seyi Makinde’s official announcement. The Oyomesi, through the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade, who spoke on behalf of the kingmakers, … Read more

Alafin: Nine Ruling Houses Fault Selection Process

Sep 14, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Nine ruling houses have faulted the Alaafin selection process EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nine ruling houses have alleged marginalisation in the ongoing selection process of new Alaafin of Oyo, calling on Governor Seyi Makinde to halt the process for the selection, pending the determination of court cases. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six … Read more

JUST IN: 61 Candidates Disqualified From Alaafin Of Oyo’s Race

Aug 26, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Kingmakers have cleared 58 princes, disqualified 61 candidates in th selection race of Alaafin of Oyo EKO HOT BLOG reports that the kingmakers responsible for the selection of the new Alaafin of Oyo have cleared no fewer than fifty-eight (58) contestants for the position of the Alaafin of Oyo. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details … Read more

Late Alaafin’s Successor Will Inherit His Wives – Archbishop Ladigbolu

Apr 30, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Alaafin passed away on the night of Friday, April, 22, 2022, at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti He was survived by 18 wives and unspecified number of children EDITOR’S PICK: ‘Don’t Just Pray For My Aspiration Keep Nigeria In Mind –Tinubu To Lagos Assembly APC Hails Return Of Lagos4Lagos As Positive Development 2023: Group Rallies Support For Tinubu In South West EKO HOT BLOG reports that whoever emerges as the … Read more

Alaafin Had High Hopes for Tinubu Ambitions – SWAGA 23

Apr 25, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

SWAGA 23 mourned death of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III Alaafin, Encyclopedia of Yoruba history- Senator Adeyeye EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Sanwo-Olu Directs Appointees Seeking Elective Offices To Resign 2023: Lagos GAC Endorses Sanwo-Olu For Second Term LAWMA Facilitates Discussions On Environmental Law With Stakeholders EKO HOT BLOG reports that the South West Agenda for … Read more

Baba Kekere: Oldest Man In Oyo Palace Who Has Served 3 Alaafins

Apr 25, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The palace staff, who is very much around in the Oyo Alaafin’s place, is said to have served three past Alaafins consecutively His name is Morenikeji Lasisi, alias Baba Kekere of Oyo Kingdom, a funny and jovial man who is about 3-feet tall EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up … Read more

Alaafin Reconciled With All Before His Demise – Son

Apr 24, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Adeyemi said that the late Alaafin lived his entire life in service to humanity and loved his people as a king and served them to till his death Among those that had paid a condolence visit to the family was Sen. Teslim Folarin. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up … Read more

Alaafin Had A Premonition Of His Death – Palace Aide

Apr 23, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Alaafin had died on Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital in Ado-Ekiti A palace worker said that the traditional ruler already had a premonition of his death a few weeks back EDITOR’S PICK Alaafin Of Oyo Is Dead Niger Govt Confirms NAF Fighter Jet Killed 6 Children SERAP Urges Buhari To Withdraw … Read more

[JUST IN] Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Laid To Rest

Apr 23, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Alaafin, popularly known as ‘Iku Baba Yeye, was 83 years as of the time his death was announced His remains were laid to rest on Saturday within the premises of the palace, barely a day after he was certified dead in a hospital in Ado Ekiti EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools 2023: Goodluck … Read more

Tinubu Speaks On Reconciling With Aregbesola

Mar 2, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Tinubu has spoken with reconciling with Aregbesola. Tinubu’s media aide, Tunde Rahman, disclosed this in a message he sent on Tuesday evening EKO HOT BLOG reports that the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has spoken on moves to reconcile him with the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola. Tinubu’s media aide, … Read more

PHOTOS: Alaafin Of Oyo’s Daughter Emerges Best Graduating Student In Master’s Programme

Jan 21, 2022.Jan 21, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Alaafin of Oyo’s daughter has emerged best graduating student in master’s programme. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adedoja, one of the children of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on Thursday bagged a master’s degree from the University of Lagos. Read Also: 2022 JAMB Brochure & Syllabus [IBASS Latest & Original Copy] The first-class monarch … Read more

See What 83-Year-Old Alaafin Of Oyo Was Captured Doing In His Palace (Photos)

Dec 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Alaafin of Oyo was captioned doing this in his palace.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that 83-year-old Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has been spotted exercising in his palace.

Photos of the monarch have been making the rounds on Facebook, showing him in a dark track suit and white face cap while doing stretches and push-ups.

The octogenarian, who succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II in 1970, during the governorship of Colonel Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, married a new wife in March, early this year.

Oba Adeyemi was the chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto from 1980 to 1992.

In 1990, President Ibrahim Babangida appointed him Amir-ul-Hajj in recognition of his commitment to the consolidation of Islam in Nigeria.

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Hilarious Reactions As Alaafin Of Oyo Receives Lap Dance From Wife

Nov 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

There has been hilarious reactions as Alaafin of Oyo received lap dance from his wife. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has sparked hilarious reactions as he shows off his dancing skills and rocks the stage with one of his queens who kept driving her backside into … Read more

Estranged Wife Of Alaafin Apologises To Monarch, Begs To Return To Palace

Nov 1, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The estranged wife of Alaafin has apologised to the monarch and begged to return to palace. Ekohotblog reports that Olori Damilola, the estranged wife of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has issued a public apology to the monarch and the royal family. In an Instagram post, the former queen also apologised to the … Read more

BREAKING: Why Alaafin, Olubadan Were Denied Entry At Lekan Salami Stadium – Oyo Govt

Sep 2, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Oyo State Government has explained why Alaafin and Olubadan were denied entry at the Lekan Salami Stadium. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Oyo State Government has explained the reasons the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I, could not enter the Lekan Salami … Read more

Herdsmen Attacks: Alaafin Of Oyo, Writes Open Letter To Buhari

Jan 22, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. The Alaafin pointed out incessant and increasing menace of Fulani herdsmen laying siege in Yoruba land. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: 2023: Is Bola Tinubu The Saviour … Read more

JUST IN: Alaafin Speaks On Purported Rift With Oyo Governor, Makinde

Jun 10, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi says their is no love lost between him the state Governor, Seyi Makinde. The purported feud is a precursor to the recent citing of the Police Mobile Squadron in Ago-Are. It was rumoured the monarch orchestrated the establishment of the police unit in Oyo town but it was … Read more

Alaafin of Oyo was captioned doing this in his palace.