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
Makinde has now said that the emergence of the new monarch would be guided by the Alaafin of Oyo Chieftaincy Declaration He told the people that the process to select a new Alaafin will not go beyond the Chieftaincy Declaration EDITOR’S PICK Party Delegates Furious After Discovering They Were Bribed With Fake Dollars APC Announces … Read more
Another Prominent Oyo Traditional Ruler Joins Ancestors [PHOTO]. Oba Ellijah Olaniyi Popoola joined his ancestors on Friday at the age of 85 after a brief illness. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention You’re Worst Of All Our Enemies, IPOB Replies Wike 2023: INEC Reacts To APC’s Call … Read more
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
Makinde Pays Condolence Visit To Late Alaafin’s Palace The governor was received by the Bashorun of Oyo who doubles as the Chairman of Council of Chiefs. EDITOR’S PICK Femi Gbajabiamila’s Installation As Aare Baasofin Suspended 2023: Source Reveals When Buhari Will Unveil Favourite Among Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, Others Lagos Govt Reopens Chrisland Schools EKO HOT … Read more
Femi Gbajabiamila’s Installation As Aare Baasofin Of Yorubaland Suspended. Gbajabiamila was bestowed with the traditional title of Aare Baasofin of Yorubaland (the Supreme Lawmaker of Yorubaland) by the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, in September 2021. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Source Reveals When Buhari Will Unveil Favourite Among Osinbajo, Tinubu, Amaechi, Others Lagos Govt Reopens … Read more
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 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
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
Alaafin Of Oyo Is Dead The famous Yoruba monarch had been sick due to complications from old age, and a plan had been made to fly him overseas before he gave up the ghost late Friday night. EDITOR’S PICK [BREAKING] 2023: Goodluck Jonathan Opens Up On ‘Contesting’ For President [BREAKING] 2023: Protesters Storm Jonathan’s Office … Read more
Alaafin of Oyo’s daughter princess Adedoja has joined the Nollywood movie industry. Princess Adedoja, daughter of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi delved into acting, weeks after she bagged a Master’s degree from the University of Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adedoja made this known on her Instagram page on Sunday, where she announced her acting debut. … Read more
Osinbajo is set to inaugurate first Yoruba Wold Centre. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the first Yoruba World Centre will in November, 2021, be inaugurated by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State. According to a release, the Vice President will be joined by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Alafin of Oyo, Oba … Read more
Gani Adams has spoken about the Oyo jailbreak. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has described the attack on the prison in Abolongo in Oyo Town, Oyo State, as a national embarrassment. Gani Adams made this known via a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde … Read more
The duo issued the warning during the visit of Oba Akanbi to the palace of Alaafin of Oyo on Monday. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi and the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi on Monday warned against inflammatory comments from each section of the country. The duo issued the warning during the … Read more
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has stated that he is the head of all traditional rulers in the Yoruba region. The monarch also made a startling revelation about his personal security. The revered leader disclosed that his aides stay vigilant at all times, and that he is usually notified when a traitor is around. … Read more
Salawa Abeni, Queen of Waka music has taken to her Instagram page to release her nude pictures in a move to escape being blackmailed by an unknown man. According to the screenshots shared by Salawa Abeni, the scammer, who is threatening to tarnish her image and destroy her career of over 45 years, identifies himself … Read more
-Closure of border is a good policy to sanitise and put a stop to smuggling The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on Friday commended the Federal Government for the closure of land borders to check to smuggle. Adeyemi made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline … Read more