The Olubadan of Ibadan is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, is dead. He died at aged 93. Reports said he died at the University College Hospital (UCH) in the early hours of Sunday during an illness. Read Also: FG’s ₦52.5bn Fund Not Enough To Avert Strike – ASUU … Read more
We have several Prominent Nigerians who have contributed to the Fame of the Country, some of these Celebrities are aging but they are still very strong and healthy. In this article, we will be checking out the photos of 8 Nigerian Living Legends that are Over 90 years old. 1. Chief Akintola Williams Chief Akintola … Read more
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
The Olubadan of Ibadanland has sent a delegation to the Benin Republic over the court case involving the popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, has sent a delegation to Cotonou, Benin Republic over the court case involving the popular … Read more
The Olubadan stated this at a protest by Yoruba Nation agitators in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, July 7. The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has denied rumours that he received N50 million from the Federal Government to assist in the arrest of Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho. The Olubadan stated this at … Read more
“Tinubu is a good man and I will do everything within my power to support his candidacy for the 2023 presidential poll. The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has endorsed the idea of the All Progressives Congress (APC ) National Leader, Bola Tinubu, vying for the Nigerian Presidency in 2023. The Olubadan expressed his … Read more
Sunday Igboho and a group of other people, allegedly declared the independence of the Yorubas from the Nigerian system There have been ongoing campaigns in Oduduwa Nation in some parts of Southwest Some Yoruba kings and leaders have made it known that they are not in support of the movement Following the ongoing uproars concerning the agitation for … Read more
The Ibadan high chiefs have denied the report that said they had agreed to drop their crowns. One of the affected chiefs, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, said that the new promotion did not invalidate their crowns. Ajibola, who described the report as unrealistic, said, “My promotion doesn’t take away my crown; disregard the fake news.” … Read more
Following the crisis rocking the 2017 Ibadan chieftaincy reform by former Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State,the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji,has finally promoted the five high chiefs at a ceremony held at his Popoyemoja palace in Ibadan. A statement made available to newsmen by Adeola Oloko, Director of Media and Publicity to the … Read more
The new 21 obas in Ibadan land appeared to have dropped their crowns in a move seen as surrendering to the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji. They appeared as part of the entourage of the monarch to the ongoing Southwest security summit at the International Conference Centre, the University of Ibadan on Monday. … Read more
As the face-off in Ibadan royal rumble continues, members of Olubadan-in-Council have said Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, also enjoyed some of the benefits of the review of Olubadan chieftaincy declaration which made them kings. The promoted kings said asking them to remove their crowns was hypocritical because it was the same chieftaincy … Read more
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso I has said the only panacea to the lingering crisis is for the kings installed by Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State is for them to relinquish their “illegal crowns.” After removing their crowns, Olubadan insisted, they would be granted access to his palace. The … Read more
Yesterday, the frosty relationship between the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, and members of Olubadan-in-council resurfaced, with the council accusing the monarch of undermining the Olubadan institution by illegal practices. Members of Olubadan-in-Council, who were promoted to beaded crown wearing kings by Governor Abiola Ajimobi spoke through the Otun Olubadan, Oba Lekan … Read more