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Tinubu pays tribute to late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona

Nigeria, July 21 -- President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, describing him as a symbol of integrity, humility, and dedication to service. The pres... Read More


How traditionalists were barred from late Awujale's burial

Nigeria, July 16 -- Traditionalists attempting to pay their last respects to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, were driven away from the venue. The incident occurred while Imams were... Read More


Late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, laid to rest

Nigeria, July 15 -- The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, has been buried in accordance with Islamic rites at his final resting place at Ogbagba Court, Igbeba residence in Ijebu Ode. A large ... Read More


Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu, speaker Obasa mourn Awujale of Ijebuland

Nigeria, July 14 -- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed his profound sadness over the demise of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. In a condolence message on his X page, ... Read More


Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Adetona, to be buried according to Islamic rites

Nigeria, July 14 -- Oba Sikiru Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, will be buried on Monday by 4 p.m. at his Ogbagba Court, Igbeba residence, in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The traditional ruler died on Su... Read More


Lagos LG Polls: Voting off to a slow start in Ijegun axis

Nigeria, July 12 -- The Lagos State local government election has gotten off to a slow start on Saturday, as election officials struggle to arrive on time. Officials from the Lagos State Independent ... Read More


Ex-governor Rashidi Ladoja set to become next Olubadan

Nigeria, July 8 -- As the city of Ibadan mourns the passing of the Olubadan, preparations are already underway for a seamless transition to the next traditional ruler. Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, who asc... Read More


UPDATED: Olubadan of Ibadanland is dead

Nigeria, July 7 -- The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. He died in the early hours of Monday, the Ibadan-based Tribune newspaper reported. Born on 5 July 1935, the traditiona... Read More


Oluwo tackles Justice Akinside over remarks on Obas burial rites, commends Ogun govt.

Nigeria, June 30 -- The Oluwo of Iwoland, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has expressed displeasure over Justice Phillips Akinside's recent remarks on the burial rites of traditional leaders and the customs of t... Read More


Oluwo faults Justice Akinside's remarks on obaship, commends Ogun govt., traditional rulers

Nigeria, June 30 -- The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has criticised remarks made by Justice Phillips Akinside of the Ogun State High Court regarding the Obaship institution. The... Read More