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Obi Applauds Awujale’s GCON Honour, Lauds His Contributions To Nation-Building

May 11, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Peter Obi Congratulates Awujale of Ijebuland on GCON Conferment Celebrates Monarch’s 90th Birthday, 64 Years on Throne Commends Endowment of Governance School at Olabisi Onabanjo University Eko Hot Blog reports that in a series of heartfelt posts, former presidential candidate Peter Obi extended his congratulations to the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru … Read more

Olubadan Of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun Joins Ancestors

Mar 16, 2024.Mar 15, 2024. by Philip Ibitoye

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun

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

BREAKING: Again Another Oyo Monarch Joins Ancestors

Aug 1, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Onjo of Okeho, another Monarch in Oyo has joined ancestors EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Onjo of Okeho in Kajola Local Government Area, Oyo State, Oba Rafiu Osuolale has reportedly joined his ancestors on Sunday night. Sources within the palace disclosed the passing away of the revered monarch. As of … Read more

Group Urges Ibadan Indigenes To Stop Further Comments Over Olubadan Throne

Jan 11, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Stop further comments over Olubadan throne group urges Ibadan indigenes EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes has urged the sons and daughters of Ibadanland to stop further comments over the throne of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Salliu Adetunj Aje Ogugunniso I, that is currently vacant. This is according … Read more

Revealed: See How Next Olubadan Of Ibadan Will Emerge

Jan 2, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The following are ways on how next Olubadan of Ibadan will emerge.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that unlike the practice in most Yoruba towns, Ibadan kingmakers do not need to consult an oracle before picking the next Olubadan after the incumbent joined his ancestors.

The Olubadan throne is open to all Ibadan indigenes able to climb the chieftaincy ladder.

The Olubadan-in-Council, which is the group of kingmakers, comprise the monarch and the high chiefs.

As checks by The Nation show, ascension is rotated between two lines — Olubadan, Egbe Agba (civil) and Balogun (military).

BREAKING: Popular Oyo Monarch, Soun Of Ogbomosoland, Is Dead

Dec 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Popular Oyo Monarch, Soun of Ogbomosholand is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that popular Monarch in Oyo state, Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, is dead. He died after spending 48 years on the throne. It was gathered that the monarch died Saturday night at the age of 95. Read Also: Police Wade In … Read more

The following are ways on how next Olubadan of Ibadan will emerge.