An Osun State High Court in Ilesa has issued an interim order restraining Governor Ademola Adeleke and Ilesa kingmakers from appointing Prince Adesuyi Haastrup or any other person as the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The court order also prohibits any further steps concerning the vacant stool until a Motion on Notice, filed in the case, … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Yorubaland’s royal institutions face significant challenges, threatening their traditional significance. Across the region, from Akure to Ikire and from Ikorodu to Idiroko, once-revered thrones have devolved into a chaotic game of musical chairs. Nowhere is this more evident than in Oyo, where the protracted search for a new Alaafin has become a … Read more
By abiodun KOMOLAFE Ijesas are distinctive! They are known for their discerning nature and exceptional brilliance. Their rich history reveals fascinating connections. For the record, they are the masterminds behind Osomaalo, a pioneering business phenomenon in Africa. Ijesaland is credited with originating the iconic ‘Nwa Boy’ style, now a multibillion-dollar industry in Igboland. Ijesas are … Read more
The illustrious 42-year reign of Oba (Dr.) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the 40th Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, has come to a close. As we bid farewell to this venerable monarch, may his soul rest in peace, freed from worldly burdens! May God comfort the people of Ijesaland and grant them solace during this difficult time! Oba … Read more
The Palace of Owa Obokun of Ijesaland in Osun State has announced that all markets across Ijesaland will remain closed for seven days, starting Saturday, to mourn the passing of Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran. The Odole Owa of Ijesaland and Traditional Prime Minister of the Palace, High Chief Adebola Orolugbagbe, confirmed the monarch’s death on … Read more
Security operatives have taken control of the palace of Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, amid rumors of the monarch’s death. Personnel from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have been deployed to the palace. Reports indicate that the palace gate has been locked by the security operatives. … Read more
Tinubu has met with Ooni and Owa Obokun in Osun today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that presidential hopeful under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has disclosed that if given the support to become President in 2023, he will move Nigeria from a country of potentials to a prosperous … Read more