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Intrigues Over Appointment Of Tinubu’s ADC As Elemona Of Ilemona

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There are intrigues over the appointment of President Tinubu’s ADC as Elemona of Ilemona land. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lt Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, President Bola Tinubu’s Aide-De-Camp (ADC), has been officially appointed the new Elemona of Ilemona land in Oyun local government area of Kwara state. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Water Corporation Staff Get Hygiene … Read more

Kano Court Halts Eviction Of Reinstated Emir Sanusi II

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Five Emirates In Kano As System Distortion

 Kano High Court Halts Eviction Of Reinstated Emir Sanusi II. Court granted an interim injunction to protect the Emir’s symbols of authority and duties. Motion on notice hearing adjourned to June 13, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Kano High Court presided over by Justice Amina Aliyu has restrained the police, the Department of State … Read more

BREAKING: Olubadan-Designate To Meet Ibadan Kingmakers Today Amidst Succession Speculation

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Olubadan-Designate To Meet Ibadan Kingmakers

Olubadan-Designate To Meet Ibadan Kingmakers Today. He will make his first public appearance and attend Council of Obas meeting soon. Olakulehin has not appeared publicly since the death of the late Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is set to meet the Ibadan kingmakers today (Friday). He is … Read more

Kingmakers Boycott Crucial Olubadan Selection Meeting

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Kingmakers Boycott Crucial Olubadan Selection Meeting

Eight out of eleven kingmakers boycotted a meeting convened by Chief Rashidi Ladoja The meeting aimed to initiate the process of selecting the new Olubadan Absence of kingmakers halts the nomination process for the next Olubadan Eko Hot Blog reports that the process of nominating the new Olubadan, the traditional ruler of Ibadan, faced an … Read more

BREAKING: Kingmakers Enthrone Ghandi Olaoye As New Soun of Ogbomoso

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Ghandi Olaoye

  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kingmakers have enthroned Pastor Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomoso. Olaoye was installed in the early hours of Friday with crowd of ecstatic indigenes welcoming the new monarch to the palace. His enthronement was a smart escape from a High Court order restraining the government and kingmakers … Read more

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

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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

BREAKING: Head Of Sokoto Kingmakers, Danbaba Is Dead

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Head of Sokoto Kingmakers, Hassan Danbaba is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Head of Sokoto Kingmakers, Magajin Garin Sokoto, Alh. Hassan Danbaba, is dead. It was gathered that the influential kingmaker, who was the grandson of the late Premier of Northern Nigeria, reportedly slumped in his hotel in Kaduna around 11.30 am. Read … Read more

[BREAKING] Olubadan: Makinde, Lekan Balogun, Ladoja, Other Kingmakers Take New Action

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Princess Adeniran Ogunsanya

Makinde, Lekan Balogun, Ladoja and other Kingmakers have taken new action. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is currently in a meeting with Lekan Balogun, ex-Governor Rashidi Ladoja and other members of Olubadan-in-Council. Read Also: Bode George Opens Up On Problems In PDP It was gathered a new Olubadan may be announced … Read more

BREAKING: Kingmakers Take New Action On Olubadan Stool

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Kingmakers have taken new action on Olubadan stool.  EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Olubadan-in-Council which comprises kingmakers for the Olubadan of Ibadan are currently meeting again over who fills the vacant stool of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. Read Also: BREAKING: Former Nigerian President Is Dead This was contained in a circular signed by the secretary … Read more

Details Of How 10 Kingmakers Endorsed Lekan Balogun As Olubadan-Elect Emerged

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Details of how 10 kingmakers endorsed Lekan Balogun as Olubadan-elect have emerged. EKO HOT BLOG reports that details emerged of how ten members of the Olubadan-in-Council have endorsed the nomination of Lekan Balogun to become the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. However, former governor Rashidi Ladoja, who is the Osi Olubadan, was absent when the endorsement … Read more

BREAKING: Kingmakers Announce New Olubadan

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Olubadan of Ibadan

Kingmakers announce new Olubadan EKO HOT BLOG reports that Members of the Olubadan-in-Council have endorsed the nomination of Dr Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. The development was disclosed by Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola during a briefing on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Ajibola informed newsmen that … Read more

Revealed: See How Next Olubadan Of Ibadan Will Emerge

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Olubadan of Ibadan

  • The following are ways on how next Olubadan of Ibadan will emerge.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that unlike the practice in most Yoruba towns, Ibadan kingmakers do not need to consult an oracle before picking the next Olubadan after the incumbent joined his ancestors.

The Olubadan throne is open to all Ibadan indigenes able to climb the chieftaincy ladder.

The Olubadan-in-Council, which is the group of kingmakers, comprise the monarch and the high chiefs.

Read Also: See What Ooni Said About Death Of Olubadan

As checks by The Nation show, ascension is rotated between two lines — Olubadan, Egbe Agba (civil) and Balogun (military).

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