The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Friday elevated four kings and two high chiefs in the Balogun royal line. This comes amid the vacuum created following the demise of Oba Lateef Adebimpe who was the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland. DITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down … Read more
Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, is set to receive a beaded crown from the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday, August 12, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ladoja, who holds the title of Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has confirmed that the crowning ceremony will take place on Monday. The former … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on his coronation as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, which took place on July 12, 2024. In a State House press release on Friday, signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President wished the new monarch a … Read more
On Friday, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde officially presented the Staff of Office to Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the newly appointed 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. Eko Hot Blog reports that the ceremony took place on Friday at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital, where Governor Makinde also presented the Instrument of Office to … Read more
APC delays screening of 16 Ondo governorship aspirants until Friday. Rescheduling due to Eid holiday extension; committee inauguration in Abuja precedes screening. Notable aspirants include Governor Lucky Ayiedatiwa, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, and Olusola Oke. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday announced the postponement of the screening for 16 aspirants vying … Read more
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
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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Ododo, expressed condolences to the Oyo State Government following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the monarch’s passing in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more
On Thursday night, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, announced the demise of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, he disclosed that the 42nd Olubadan passed away at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo. Makinde described him as a towering figure akin to an … Read more