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  • "It's A Taboo" - Drama As Babalawos Protest Open Display Of Alaafin Of Oyo's Corpse on Internet During Burial

    . "It's A Taboo" - Drama As Babalawos Protest Open Display Of Alaafin Of Oyo's Corpse on Internet During Burial

     According to a report by SaharaReporters, the Traditional Worshippers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State branch has condemned the open display of the corpse of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, during the Muslim prayer session, saying it was against the tenets of traditional respect for a dead king.The association disclosed this on S
  • Meet 118-Yr-Old 'Baba Ikeji' Who Has Witnessed & Served 3 Different Alaafins Of Oyo (Photo)

    .. Meet 118-Yr-Old 'Baba Ikeji' Who Has Witnessed & Served 3 Different Alaafins Of Oyo (Photo)

     The man here is called Baba Keji (Second Father). He witnessed and served 3 different Alaafin of Oyo.He had been taking care of the late Alaafin Lamidi Adeyemi lll since his Primary school days while serving is father Alaafin Adeniran AdeyemiThey say he is about 118yrs.He is the Head of the Palace Aids. He is still alive and likely to serve a 4t
  • "I’m Not Responsible For Deaths Of Monarchs In Oyo" -Gov Seyi Makinde Replies Critics

    . "I’m Not Responsible For Deaths Of Monarchs In Oyo" -Gov Seyi Makinde Replies Critics

     Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Sunday, replied his critics that he is not responsible for the deaths in quick succession of three foremost monarchs in the state.He also vowed that the state will not spare anything to give the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, a state befitting burial.Makinde made the disclosure, while addressing fa
  • Alaafin of Oyo's 18 Widows Now Available For Suitors - Oyo Chief

    . Alaafin of Oyo's 18 Widows Now Available For Suitors - Oyo Chief

     The 18 wives of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, may now be available to suitors without undergoing cleansing rituals after the demise of the renowned monarch.Oba Adeyemi, 83, passed on late Friday after receiving treatments at the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti and is expected to be buried according to Islamic rites by 4:00 p.
  • Alaafin of Oyo's Estranged Wife, Queen Dami & Mum Thrown Out of Palace As They Went to Claim Inheritance (VID)

    .. Alaafin of Oyo's Estranged Wife, Queen Dami & Mum Thrown Out of Palace As They Went to Claim Inheritance (VID)

     One of the estranged wives of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Queen Dami has been disgraced out of the palace after she showed up yesterday with mourners to claim her inheritance from the late ruler’s wealth.Recall Queen Damilola was once locked up in a cell after allegedly going against a palace rule, an act that prompted her to leave her marriage and
  • President Buhari Mourns Death Of Oyo Mornach, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III

    . President Buhari Mourns Death Of Oyo Mornach, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III

     President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday condoled with the Government and people of Oyo State over the death of Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III, aged 83 years, whose reign covered major historic transitions in the country.Buhari, in a condolence message by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, in Abuja, noted that Oba Adeyemi’s reign witnessed transform
  • BREAKING: Alaafin Of Oyo Lamidi Adeyemi Set To Be Buried Att Bara Midnight

    . BREAKING: Alaafin Of Oyo Lamidi Adeyemi Set To Be Buried Att Bara Midnight

     The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi would be buried around 9:pm today.Our correspondent learnt that the monarch would be buried at Bara.GISTMANIA had in the early hours of Saturday reported that the monarch had joined his ancestors.Our correspondent gathered that Oba Adeyemi who ascended the throne 52 years ago died late Friday
  • 10 Things To Know About Late Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III

    . 10 Things To Know About Late Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III

     Nigerians woke up to the shocking news of the death of the highly revered Yoruba King, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III who died late night of Friday April 22, 2022.Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, 83 (late), is uniquely known in Nigeria as one of the most powerful kings in the country having spent almost the age of Nigeria on the throne.His ru
  • R.I.P: Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi (Iku Baba Yeye) Is Dead

    . R.I.P: Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi (Iku Baba Yeye) Is Dead

     The longest serving Alaafin of Oyo, He was 83 years old and ruled for 52 years. He became King at the age of 31. He has 13 wives with numerous children, more about 20 of them have already achieved something great and are fully grown, including Tillaman.He was 83 years old and the longest reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years. OYO will m
  • PHOTOS: N250k Cash and More - Twitter User Reveals The Content of 'Osinbajo '23' Souvenir Shared in Oyo

    . PHOTOS: N250k Cash and More - Twitter User Reveals The Content of 'Osinbajo '23' Souvenir Shared in Oyo

     Twitter users took to the micro blog platform to show off the souvenir shared at a gathering in Oyo state…Going by the photos shared online a brown envelope which contained some cash reportedly to be up to N250,000 and some other stuff were seen in the souvenir bag which has a bold inscription 'Osinbajo '23'.According to the Twitt
  • How Over N12 Billion Was Stolen During Late Abiola Ajimobi's APC Govt In Oyo - Gov. Seyi Makinde

    . How Over N12 Billion Was Stolen During Late Abiola Ajimobi's APC Govt In Oyo - Gov. Seyi Makinde

     Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State has declared that there will be no place to hide for looters of Oyo State's funds, according to SaharaReporters.The governor, who spoke on a Splash 105.5 FM programme, State Affairs, anchored by Edmond Obilo, at the weekend, said that his administration was determined to retrieve every kobo stolen by so
  • Makinde's Government, Most Corrupt In Oyo History- APC Aspirant, Alao Alleges

    . Makinde's Government, Most Corrupt In Oyo History- APC Aspirant, Alao Alleges

     A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Oyedele Hakeem Alao, has alleged that Governor Seyi Makinde is running the most corrupt government in the history of the state.Recall that Oyo State has been governed by four civilian governors before Makinde took over in 2019.But Alao, who contested the
  • Gunmen Attack Residence Of Oyo Ex-PDP Chieftain, Alhaji Olopoeyan Few Hours After Joining NNPP

    . Gunmen Attack Residence Of Oyo Ex-PDP Chieftain, Alhaji Olopoeyan Few Hours After Joining NNPP

     Some gunmen have attacked the Bashorun residence of Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan.From news gathered that Olopoeyan was a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before he joined New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).Olopoeyan, who joined NNPP on Monday has been named as South West leader of NNPP.Our correspondent had earlier reported that Olopoeyan
  • Photo Of Four Suspected Fraudsters Jailed In Oyo

    . Photo Of Four Suspected Fraudsters Jailed In Oyo

     The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday secured the conviction and sentencing of four cyber fraudsters before Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State.Kareem Faisol Iretiayo, Olusola Johnson Alawode, Alli Isaac Adeniyi and Adekunle Salau Kehinde were convicted aft
  • Oyo Local Govt Chairman, Kazeem Gbadamosi Under Fire For Brandishing Gun At Social Function

    . Oyo Local Govt Chairman, Kazeem Gbadamosi Under Fire For Brandishing Gun At Social Function

     Chairman of Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo state, Kazeem Adeyemi Gbadamosi, was on Friday sighted brandishing a gun at a social function held at Akobo area, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred during the burial ceremony of the late father of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairman in the local government area, Chief Femi
  • RCCG Pastor, Ghandi Olaoye Base In US Resigns In A Bid To Become Soun of Ogbomoso In Oyo State

    . RCCG Pastor, Ghandi Olaoye Base In US Resigns In A Bid To Become Soun of Ogbomoso In Oyo State

     Ghandi Olaoye, a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) based in the United States, has resigned from his position in a bid to become the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oyo State.This was confirmed yesterday, by sources close to the clergy. The sources confirmed to The Podium that Mr Olaoye has relinquished his position as the lead pastor.Mr Ola
  • Oyo APC Divides Into Two, Inaugurates Factional Chairman Ahead National Convention

    . Oyo APC Divides Into Two, Inaugurates Factional Chairman Ahead National Convention

     The crisis rocking the Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday took another dimension.The party is currently having two chairmen.Our correspondent recalls that the party had last year October elected a former Commissioner in the state, Mr. Ajiboye Omodewu as Chairman.Omodewu emerged as Chairman of the party at the state cong
  • JUST IN: NYSC Debunks Video Of A Female Corp Member Wearing Skirt In Oyo Camp

    . JUST IN: NYSC Debunks Video Of A Female Corp Member Wearing Skirt In Oyo Camp

     Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oyo State has debunked a video making the rounds that [size=13pt] a female corps member was wearing a long white skirt instead of the standard white shorts at the orientation camp, Iseyin. [/size]Photos and videos sighted by LIB show a female corps member wearing white and khaki skirt
  • Oyo State Corps Member Wows Many, Rocks Long Skirt in Camp, Video Goes Viral

    .. Oyo State Corps Member Wows Many, Rocks Long Skirt in Camp, Video Goes Viral

     As against the normal white shorts corps members usually put on in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps, a lady has chosen to be different.In a video capturing her outfit, she was seen delivering the word of God to her fellow corps members.The unidentified lady was also captured preaching the gospel to fellow corps members which resulted in s
  • "Worshipper At My Mosque Impregnated My Wife" – Oyo-Based Imam, Alhaji Lukman Shittu Cires Out

    . "Worshipper At My Mosque Impregnated My Wife" – Oyo-Based Imam, Alhaji Lukman Shittu Cires Out

     Alhaji Lukman Shittu, an Oyo-based cleric, has alleged that a worshipper at a mosque he presides over as chief imam, impregnated his wife.He made the allegation while testifying before a Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, the state capital.Akintayo ruled: “The DNA tests shall be jointly funded by Shittu and Fisayo and the sealed re
  • Fuji Artist, Saheed Osupa Threatens To Release Some Dirty Secrets On Oyo State Gov., Seyi Makinde

    . Fuji Artist, Saheed Osupa Threatens To Release Some Dirty Secrets On Oyo State Gov., Seyi Makinde

     Fuji artist, Saheed Osupa has threatened to release some dirty secrets on Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.It's reported that the governor and the artist are involved in a long-running cold war as every attempt to broker peace had failed to materialise.TheNation quoted sources who confirmed that Makinde and Osupa were having a rift and had a
  • Man Abdulrasak & His 3 Sons Docked For Murder Of 8 Year Old Boy In Oyo

    . Man Abdulrasak & His 3 Sons Docked For Murder Of 8 Year Old Boy In Oyo

     ' An Iyaganku Family Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of one Salaudeen Abdulrasak and his three sons at Abolongo Correctional facility over alleged kidnap and murder of an eight- year-old boy in Saki.Abdulrasak and his three sons identified as Waliu Abdulrasak , 23; Ilias Abdulrasak, 18; and Abdulhammed Abdulrasak of Alubarika area, Saki
  • Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Kicks Out New Wife, Chioma From The Palace (Read Details)

    .. Alaafin Of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Kicks Out New Wife, Chioma From The Palace (Read Details)

     The youngest queen of the Alaafin of Oyo, Chioma, has reportedly been sent out of the palace by the Oyo monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.This news is coming months after a video that surfaced online captured the queen giving Alaafin a lap dance.News making rounds claimed the queen was kicked out of the palace over alleged infidelity to her husband.Cont
  • How We Kidnapped & Murdered 8yr Old Boy in Oyo - Horrific Confession of 3 Teenage Suspects (VID)

    .. How We Kidnapped & Murdered 8yr Old Boy in Oyo - Horrific Confession of 3 Teenage Suspects (VID)

     Three teenagers, who were arrested by the police in Oyo State, have narrated how they k!dnapped and m#rdered an 8-year-old boy in Saki area of the state.The suspects were arrested alongside their father, a rat k#ller seller, AbdulRasaq Padun, 70, on Monday, March 7, 2022, three days after the deceased, named Raheem Bamimore, was declared missing o
  • Photo Of Child Who Escape Death After 2 People Died, 3 Injured In Fatal Accident In Oyo

    . Photo Of Child Who Escape Death After 2 People Died, 3 Injured In Fatal Accident In Oyo

     Two people died in a road accident at Busari, Oyo-Ogbomoso expressway, Atiba local government, Oyo State.Three others were also injured in the accident, while a female child was rescued from the wreckage without any injury.It was learnt that the accident, which happened on Saturday, involved a Toyota Highlander with five passengers.It tumbled at a
  • OYO: Lassa Fever Kills Two Doctors

    .OYO: Lassa Fever Kills Two Doctors

     The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State branch, says it lost two of its members to Lassa Fever within 72 hours.Its Chairman, Dr Ayotunde Fasunla, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Ibadan.Fasunla said: “The NMA announces, with deepest regret and sorrow, the demise of two of her members from Lassa Fever. “The tragic deaths
  • Davido Calls Out Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Over Crisis Rocking Osun PDP

    . Davido Calls Out Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Over Crisis Rocking Osun PDP

     David Adeleke, also known as Davido, an Afropop singer, has condemned Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State.Senator Ademola Adeleke, the musician’s uncle, is one of those running for the party’s governorship ticket in this year’s election. However, the process has been frau
  • Alaafin Of Oyo Estranged Wife, Adeyem Replies Trolls Accusing Her Of Doing Butt Surgery, Hides it

    . Alaafin Of Oyo Estranged Wife, Adeyem Replies Trolls Accusing Her Of Doing Butt Surgery, Hides it

     Adeyemi Badirat Olaitan, the estranged wife of the Alaafin of Oyo has clapped back at critics who accused her of having a Brazilian butt lift surgery and also trying to hide it.One of her followers got on her nerves on Instagram with a derisive remark that stirred her reaction.The follower among others ridiculed her while also encouraging her to f
  • Alaafin Of Oyo Assures Tinubu That The Ancestors Of Yorubaland’ll Make Him Nigeria President

    . Alaafin Of Oyo Assures Tinubu That The Ancestors Of Yorubaland’ll Make Him Nigeria President

     The Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi has shown support for Presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.The traditional ruler spoke when he received the former Governor of Lagos State in his palace yesterday.Tinubu visited the Alaafin of Oyo to seek his blessing for his presidential ambition.Addressing Tinubu, Adeyemi said: “If I check my list now,
  • “You Will Be President But After Me” – Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tells Youths In Oyo Town (Video)

    .. “You Will Be President But After Me” – Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tells Youths In Oyo Town (Video)

     The National leader of the All Progressives Congress and Presidential aspirant, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made it clear that Nigerian youths will only become president after he has become one.Speaking during a visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on Sunday, the former Lagos State was quoted as saying: “You won’t give room for the elde

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