Olubadan-designate Rashidi Ladoja vows to teach after coronation. He plans to return to Ibadan Boys’ High School classrooms. School principal hails his gesture as inspiring to students. Olubadan-designate and former Oyo State governor, Rashidi Ladoja, has pledged to return to classroom teaching after his coronation, promising to take Mathematics and Physics lessons at his … Read more
Olubadan-Designate Ladoja Endorses Governor Adeleke For Second Term Monarch praises Adeleke’s leadership, promises to attend swearing-in. Adeleke hails Ladoja’s ascension, pledges support for his coronation. The Olubadan of Ibadanland-designate, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja, has formally endorsed Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, for a second term in office. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account … Read more
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
Oba Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe, Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, dies after a brief illness, with notable absence from the Olubadan’s coronation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Gbadamosi Adebimpe, has passed away following a brief illness. Oba Adebimpe was one of the high chiefs in Ibadan who were promoted to the … 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
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State clarifies that there are no conflicts surrounding the Olubadan stool. Makinde cautions against individuals sowing discord for the betterment of the state. The governor expresses surprise at focus on divisive traditional issues, emphasizing unity under his leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has clarified … 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
Senate resolves to honor late Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, by dedicating Committee Room in his memory. Oba Balogun passed away on March 14, 2024, at age 81, after serving as Olubadan since March 11, 2022. Former senator from Oyo Central, Balogun chaired National Planning Committee and actively participated in various Senate committees. EKO HOT BLOG reports … 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
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, will be interred according to Islqmoc rites today, Friday, March 15, 2024, at his Aliiwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has died. He was 81. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, disclosed the monarch’s demise in a statement late Thursday night. Oba Balogun spent two years on the throne of his forefathers after Makinde presented the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Tuesday, defended ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo over his encounter with some traditional rulers in Oyo. Obasanjo during a public function in Iseyin, chided the monarchs for failing to stand up to greet Governor Seyi Makinde at a public function. He then ordered the … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE In an interview with journalists recently, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa in the Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye stated that “no one can sit on the throne as a monarch nowadays without having good money”. According to the first class monarch, “gone are those days when people … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that over 200 houses were said to have been sealed off, on Wednesday, at Moniya in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State by a yet-to-be-identified Compound Head (Mogaji), claiming to be his domain and that all the owners of the property must re-buy the lands. According to The PUNCH, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, has directed the suspension of the ongoing Egungun festival over reported cases of violence, arson and looting of shops. A statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by the Olubadan’s Personal Assistant on Media, Mr Oladele Ogunsola, said the atrocities were perpetrated by some … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadan, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja has dragged the Oyo state Governor, Eng. Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, and his ten newly elevated beaded crown-wearing Obas to court over the chieftaincy title. According to The Punch, Ladoja … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The former Governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, broke his silence on Wednesday on the elevation of 11 High Chiefs to the status of beaded crown Oba, saying he was not interested in any crown than that of Olubadan of Ibadanland. Governor Seyi … 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
He was the only senator elected on the platform of PDP in the state in 2019 after he defeated the immediate past governor, late Abiola Ajimobi The lawmaker announced he was dumping his party in a letter addressed to the chairman of the party in Ward 12, Ibadan North-East LGA EDITOR’S PICK [JUST IN] 2023: … Read more
Olubadan withdraws promotion letters issued to Ibadan Chiefs. It was gathered that a letter of promotion from Mogaji to Jagun Olubadan was issued to one of the Mogajis, while two letters of promotion from Mogaji to Jagun Balogun were issued to two Mogajis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun … Read more